Beaver Dam, WI

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The Beaver Dam Fire Department is hosting a Pinning Ceremony for its members. The notice states that no formal action will occur during this event.

• Pinning Ceremony for Fire Department members

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission is gathering for a Pinning Ceremony for the Fire Department. The notice states that no official business will be conducted at this event.

• Observation of the Fire Department Pinning Ceremony

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Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will consider the approval of over $1.5 million in bills. The body will also discuss an evidence storage facility, municipal salaries, and the city wage grid structure.

• Approval of bills between Oct 2 and Oct 15, 2026 in the amount of $1,556,934,11
• Temporary class "B" license for fermented malt beverages and wine for the YMCA of Dodge County
• Class "A" license for El Compa Mexican-American Grocery
• Discussion on Municipal Judge and Mayor salary
• Discussion on wage grid structure with Marianne Oyaas of The Archer Company

Common Council

The Common Council will review the proposed 2027 City Budget and city policies. The meeting includes presentations on a sports-based tourism study and the city wage grid.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,556,934.11
• Amendment No. 1 for Eagle's View Addition 3 Utility and Street Construction Project
• Contract award for CTH W & Easement Watermain Extension Project
• Temporary Class 'B' license for Y.M.C.A. of Dodge County
• Class 'A' license for El Compa Mexican-American Grocery, Inc

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider resolutions regarding utility and street construction projects. The body will also discuss potential parking restrictions on Parallel Street and Burchard Street.

• Resolution No. 98-2026: Amendment No. 1 for Eagle's View Addition 3 Utility and Street Construction Project
• Resolution No. 99-2026: Contract award for CTH W & Easement Watermain Extension Project
• Proposed ordinance amending Section 62-187 regarding parking prohibitions on Parallel Street
• Discussion of possible parking restrictions on Burchard Street

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial and administrator reports. The board will discuss the Library Rooms Policy and naming rights for a renovation project, including a closed session regarding donor data.

• Library Rooms Policy discussion and possible action
• Renovation Project: Naming Rights discussion and possible action
• Closed session to discuss data regarding library donors and potential donors

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will discuss and take action on the 2027 Fire Department budget and the creation of a BDFD Cadet account. The meeting includes operational updates for both police and fire departments and a closed session regarding personnel performance.

• Action on 2027 Fire Department budget
• Action on creation of a BDFD Cadet account with the Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation
• Update on Flock camera system
• Life Save Awards for Officer Marshal Teschner and Officers Kuehn, Salzar, and Edwards
• Closed session to discuss police department personnel performance and intergovernmental cooperation

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will not meet on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM to act on four ordinances and five resolutions, including borrowing up to $3,860,000 in general obligation promissory notes and up to $1,444,129 in sewerage system revenue bonds. The agenda also includes a 2027 budget presentation by City Administrator Larry Bierke, a sewer service area amendment presentation by Nate Rego of MSA, and approval of bills totaling $659,689.65. The council will enter closed session to evaluate the City Administrator and may reconvene in open session for action on that item.

• Approval of bills between Sept 18 and Oct 01, 2026 totaling $659,689.65
• Resolution No. 93-2026: issuance of not to exceed $3,860,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A
• Resolution No. 94-2026: up to $1,444,129 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, plus related financial assistance agreement
• Ordinance No. 19-2026 creating Section 62.54 on electric bicycles, scooters, and micromobility devices — second reading and public hearing
• Resolution No. 96-2026: awarding the contract for the 2026 Sidewalk Replacement Program

The Common Council approved a new city code, updated parking restrictions, and several financial resolutions, including the issuance of general obligation notes and sewer revenue bonds. They also adopted the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Service Area Plan and passed an ordinance regulating electric micromobility devices. The meeting concluded after the Council entered a closed session to evaluate the City Administrator.

• Approved new City Code (14-0)
• Approved parking restriction amendments (14-0)
• Authorized $3.86M in general obligation promissory notes (14-0)
• Authorized $1.44M in sewerage system revenue bonds (14-0)
• Adopted 2026 Sanitary Sewer Service Area Plan (14-0)
• Approved 2026 sidewalk replacement program contract (14-0)
• Approved 2027-2030 City Assessor contract (13-1)
• Approved electric micromobility device ordinance as amended (13-1)

Operations Committee

The Beaver Dam Operations Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers at 205 S. Lincoln Ave. The committee will discuss and may act on Resolution No. 96-2026 awarding the contract for the 2026 Sidewalk Replacement Program. Other items include creating a Building Oversight Committee for the new Fire Department facility, a land transfer and public street name request tied to the new Beaver Dam Middle School project, and parking restrictions on South Center Street and at the Parallel St/Carroll St intersection. The agenda does not state dollar amounts or the contract recipient.

• Resolution No. 96-2026: award contract for the 2026 Sidewalk Replacement Program
• Creation of a Building Oversight Committee for the new Fire Department facility
• Land transfer and public street name request for the new Beaver Dam Middle School project
• Parking restrictions on South Center Street
• Parking restrictions at the Parallel St/Carroll St intersection

The Operations Committee approved the 2026 Sidewalk Replacement Program contract and directed staff to draft amendments for truck parking on South Center Street and parking restrictions at the Parallel Street and Carroll Street intersection. Members also reached a consensus to proceed with a project management approach for the new fire facility rather than creating an oversight committee. Additionally, staff was authorized to proceed with a land transfer and street naming request for the new middle school project.

• Approved August 31, 2026, meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Approved Resolution 96-2026 for 2026 Sidewalk Replacement Program (acclamation)
• Consensus to forgo building oversight committee for new fire facility
• Consensus to proceed with land transfer and Bohl Road naming for middle school
• Tabled motion to delay South Center Street parking decision failed (3-4)
• Directed staff to amend truck parking ordinance for 300 block of South Center St
• Directed staff to draft ordinance for parking restrictions on Carroll Street
• Adjourned meeting at 7:25 p.m. (acclamation)

Administrative Committee

The City of Beaver Dam's Administrative Committee will not meet on Monday, October 5, 2026. The posted notice contains no agenda items, votes, or business to be discussed — only the cancellation. The notice states it was posted and made available to the news media, public, City officials, and staff in compliance with Wisconsin's Open Meetings Law and Common Council policy, posted 10/2/26 by Tracey Ferron, City Clerk at 8:00 a.m.

Plan Commission

The Beaver Dam Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an update to the city's Sanitary Sewer Service Area Plan. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and discussion of a resolution to adopt the updated plan.

• Public hearing on update to Sanitary Sewer Service Area Plan
• Resolution adopting 2026 Sanitary Sewer Service Area Plan Update
• Approval of July 22, 2026 meeting minutes

The Plan Commission approved a resolution to adopt the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Service Area Plan Update. This update is a state-required regular update and is not tied to specific developments.

• Approved July 22, 2026, meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Approved 2026 Sanitary Sewer Service Area Plan Update (6-0)

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will meet to discuss various city business items. The agenda includes reviewing liquor licenses for El Compa Mexican-American Grocery and considering a resolution to amend the city fee schedule.

• Approval of bills between Aug 28, and Sept 17, 2026 in the amount of $1,336,236.27
• Review of Class "B" and Class "C" liquor licenses for El Compa Mexican-American Grocery
• Resolution amending the City of Beaver Dam's fee schedule
• Selection of Accurate Appraisal, LLC for Assessment Services
• Consideration of 304 Debt Service Policy

The Administrative Committee voted unanimously to suspend the Class B and C liquor licenses of El Compa Mexican-American Grocery for 90 days, with the possibility of lifting the suspension early if the store presents a plan to install a kitchen. The committee also approved bills totaling $1,336,236.27, authorized drafting an agreement with the Super 8 Hotel owner regarding room taxes, approved a fee schedule amendment, and selected Accurate Appraisal, LLC for assessment services. The 304 Debt Service Policy was deferred to the next meeting.

• Suspended El Compa Mexican-American Grocery Class B & C liquor licenses for 90 days (6-0)
• Approved bills between Aug 28 and Sept 17, 2026, totaling $1,336,236.27
• Authorized Bierke, O'Day, and Larson to draft an agreement with Super 8 Hotel owner
• Approved resolution amending City of Beaver Dam fee schedule (6-0)
• Approved resolution selecting Accurate Appraisal, LLC for Assessment Services (6-0)
• Deferred 304 Debt Service Policy to next Administrative Committee agenda

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2026, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted during this session.

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will hold first readings on four ordinances, including adopting a new municipal code and regulating electric bicycles and scooters. The council will also consider resolutions to amend the capital improvements budget, update the 2026 fee schedule, accept a donation for extrication tools, and approve a land division. Additionally, they will discuss a contract with the Dodge County Humane Society and the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,336,236.27
• Ordinance 18-2026: Adopting a new municipal code (first reading)
• Ordinance 19-2026: Regulating electric bicycles, scooters, and micromobility devices (first reading)
• Resolution 90-2026: Updating the 2026 fee schedule
• Resolution 91-2026: Accepting Apache Stainless donation for extrication tools

The Common Council approved the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan on a 9-1 vote, with Mick Fischer opposed. It also passed four resolutions unanimously, including an amendment to the 2026 Capital Improvements Budget, an updated 2026 fee schedule, acceptance of an Apache Stainless donation for extrication tools, and a land division of a city tax parcel. The council approved a Dodge County Humane Society contract and bills totaling $1,336,236.27, and confirmed Michael Clemens to the Police & Fire Commission. Four ordinances received first readings, with second readings and public hearings set for October 5, 2026.

• Approved 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan as presented (9-1, Fischer opposed)
• Approved Resolution No. 89-2026 amending the 2026 Capital Improvements Budget (10-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 90-2026 updating the 2026 Fee Schedule (10-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 91-2026 recognizing an Apache Stainless donation and authorizing purchase of extrication tools (10-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 92-2026 approving land division of City Tax Parcel No. 206-1214-3311-020 (10-0)
• Approved Dodge County Humane Society contract as presented (10-0)
• Approved bills between Aug 28 and Sept 17, 2026 totaling $1,336,236.27 (by acclamation)
• Approved Michael Clemens to the Police & Fire Commission to complete Therese White's term expiring 5/1/27 (by acclamation)

Library Board

The Beaver Dam Library Board will meet to review reports, approve minutes and invoices, and discuss possible action on the 2027 budget and fee schedule, renovation updates, and several policy changes. The board may also enter closed session to discuss donor data, then reconvene to act on library donors.

• Review and approve draft 2027 budget and fee schedule
• Renovation updates and invoice(s)
• Closed session per Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(f) to discuss donor data
• Meeting and Study Rooms Policy
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning Policy

Police & Fire Commission

The Beaver Dam Police and Fire Commission is holding a special meeting, with the main item being a closed session to review and discuss the Police Department Eligibility List, citing Wisconsin Statute for employment-related deliberations. The commission may reconvene in open session to act on any items discussed, then adjourn. The agenda contains no other substantive business.

• Closed session to discuss Police Department Eligibility List
• Possible open-session action on closed-session items
• Special meeting at Fire Department Training Room, 205 S. Lincoln Avenue

General

The Joint Review Board will meet to discuss annual Tax Increment District (TID) reports and consider a proposal to extend TID #8 incentives for a 39-unit single-family housing development called Stoney Ridge Phase II. The board may take action on the TID incentive after reviewing the report by Ehlers Public Finance Advisors.

• Annual TID reports by Ehlers Public Finance Advisors
• Consider TID #8 incentive for 39-unit Stoney Ridge Phase II housing development

The City of Beaver Dam Joint Review Board approved consideration of a TID #8 incentive supporting a 39-unit single-family housing development called Stoney Ridge Phase II, developed by Neumann Developments, Inc. The roll call vote was 4-0 (Clapper, Cashman, Schwartz, Marck). The Board also received the annual Tax Increment District reports presented by Joe Murray of Ehlers and approved its April 21, 2026 meeting minutes by acclamation. The meeting adjourned at 5 p.m.

• Approved consideration of TID #8 incentive for 39-unit Stoney Ridge Phase II housing development (4-0)
• Approved April 21, 2026 meeting minutes by acclamation
• Received annual TID reports presented by Ehlers; discussion held, no action recorded
• Adjourned at 5 p.m.

General

The Beaver Dam Common Council will hold a presentation and discussion on the proposed 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; no votes are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public.

• Presentation and discussion on proposed 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan

The Common Council received a presentation on the proposed 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan and directed City staff to make five changes: remove fire station construction projects, increase annual borrowing to $6 million, move reconstruction of Lakeshore Drive up by one year, add the Downtown Plaza Project, and keep the mill rate from increasing when projects are added to the budget. Bierke will take this direction to staff and propose a new plan at the September 21 City Council meeting. No formal votes on the plan were recorded; the meeting then adjourned.

• Directed staff to remove fire station construction projects from the 2027-2031 CIP
• Directed staff to increase annual borrowing to $6 million
• Directed staff to move reconstruction of Lakeshore Drive up in the plan by one year
• Directed staff to add the Downtown Plaza Project to the CIP
• Directed staff to ensure the mill rate does not increase when projects are added to the budget
• Adjourned (motion by Kevin Burnett, second by Jeff Bierman; carried by acclamation)

Police & Fire Commission

The Beaver Dam Police & Fire Commission will review Fire and Police Department operations, act on two resignations, and discuss 2027 budgets. The meeting includes a closed session to review personnel performance evaluations.

• Discuss and act on 2027 Fire Department budget
• Discuss and act on resignation of POC Firefighter Hailey Washtock
• Discuss and act on 2027 Police Department budget
• Discuss and act on resignation of Detective Travis Wetterau
• Discuss filling the open Detective position

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will not meet on Monday, September 7, 2026. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision, only a cancellation notice.

• Meeting cancelled for September 7, 2026

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee of the City of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, will not meet on Monday, September 7, 2026. This agenda was posted in compliance with state open meetings laws.

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will not meet on Monday, September 7, 2026, as no meeting notices were issued. This follows standard procedural compliance with Wisconsin Open Meetings Law.

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will not conduct any governmental business during this meeting. A quorum of members may attend the JobPod Ribbon Cutting event.

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will review and possibly recommend approval of several applications, including certificates of appropriateness for new signs and a residential exterior improvement grant. They will also consider a new business recruitment grant for a business at 112 Front St. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and an update on downtown grant commitments.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for new sign at 304 S. Spring St. (Rooted Trails)
• Residential Exterior Improvements Funds for exterior painting at 924 S. Spring St. for $8,718.69
• Certificate of Appropriateness for new sign at 112 Front St. (Simple Joys, LLC)
• New Business Recruitment Grant application for a new business at 112 Front St. (Simple Joys, LLC)

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee approved four items on September 2, 2026: a certificate of appropriateness for a new sign at 304 S. Spring St. (Rooted Trails), $8,718.69 in residential exterior improvement funds for painting at 924 S. Spring St., a certificate of appropriateness for a new sign at 112 Front St. (Simple Joys, LLC), and a new business recruitment grant for Simple Joys, LLC at 112 Front St. All four passed 7-0. The committee also approved its August 5, 2026 minutes by acclamation and received an update on Downtown Grant Commitments; no details of that update are recorded in the minutes.

• Approved certificate of appropriateness for new sign at 304 S. Spring St. (Rooted Trails) (7-0)
• Approved $8,718.69 in residential exterior improvement funds for painting at 924 S. Spring St. (7-0)
• Approved certificate of appropriateness for new sign at 112 Front St. (Simple Joys, LLC) (7-0)
• Approved new business recruitment grant for Simple Joys, LLC at 112 Front St. (7-0)
• Approved August 5, 2026 meeting minutes by acclamation
• Adjourned at 9:33 a.m. by acclamation

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will consider issuing up to $1,164,233 in water system revenue bonds. The meeting includes a public hearing on new ordinances regarding the misuse of 911 and non-emergency telephone lines. Council members will also enter closed sessions to discuss property for a future water treatment plant and residential development.

• Issuance of up to $1,164,233 in Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026
• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 17-2026 regarding misuse of 911 and non-emergency lines
• Contract award for the Crystal Lake Park Beach House Roof Replacement Project
• Approval of bills totaling $1,903,321.34
• Grants from We Energies Foundation and Generac Foundation for extrication tools

The Common Council approved an ordinance creating Section 50-33 on misuse of emergency and non-emergency telephone lines, and authorized up to $1,164,233 in water system revenue bonds. It also approved resolutions for grants from We Energies and Generac for extrication tools, a contract for the Crystal Lake Park beach house roof replacement, a secondhand dealer license, and an easement dedication. The council entered closed session to discuss future residential development and the Northside Fire Station, but no action was taken on those items in open session.

• Approved Ordinance 17-2026 on 911 misuse (13-0)
• Authorized $1,164,233 water revenue bonds (13-0)
• Accepted We Energies grant for extrication tools (13-0)
• Accepted Generac grant for extrication tools (13-0)
• Awarded Crystal Lake Park beach house roof contract (13-0)
• Granted secondhand dealer license to Susan E. Hoylman (13-0)
• Accepted easement dedication for Eagles View Subdivision (13-0)
• Entered closed session for residential development and fire station discussions (13-0)

General

The Operations Committee will discuss a contract for the Crystal Lake Park Beach House roof replacement. The committee will also consider ordinances regarding parking restrictions and new regulations for electric micromobility devices.

• Resolution No. 86-2026: Crystal Lake Park Beach House Roof Replacement Project contract
• Ordinance amending Section 62-50 regarding parking restrictions
• Ordinance creating Section 62.54 for electric bicycles, scooters, and micromobility devices

The Operations Committee approved a resolution awarding the contract for the Crystal Lake Park Beach House roof replacement project, including both the Beach House and Storage Unit roofs. It also approved an ordinance amending parking restrictions (Section 62-50) and a new ordinance creating regulations for electric bicycles, scooters, and micromobility devices (Section 62.54). All motions passed by acclamation.

• Approved Resolution No. 86-2026 awarding contract for Crystal Lake Park Beach House roof replacement, including storage unit roof (acclamation)
• Approved ordinance amending Section 62-50 parking restrictions (acclamation)
• Approved ordinance creating Section 62.54 for electric bicycles, scooters, and micromobility devices (acclamation)

General

The Administrative Committee will meet to review bills totaling $1,903,321.34 and consider updates to elected official compensation. The committee will also discuss debt service and budget policies.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,903,321.34
• Secondhand Dealer License for Susan E. Hoylman, Cavalier Marketing
• Discussion of 304 Debt service and 306 Budget Policy
• Ordinance update regarding Chapter 2 compensation of elected officials

The Administrative Committee approved bills totaling $1,903,321.34, a secondhand dealer license for Susan E. Hoylman (Cavalier Marketing), the 306 Budget Policy, and an ordinance updating Chapter 2 on elected official compensation. The 304 Debt Service policy was discussed but not approved; staff will return with a redlined version.

• Approved bills between Aug 14-27, 2026 totaling $1,903,321.34
• Approved secondhand dealer license for Susan E. Hoylman (Cavalier Marketing) (7-0)
• Approved 306 Budget Policy
• Approved ordinance updating Chapter 2 on elected official compensation (7-0)
• Tabled 304 Debt Service policy for redlined version

Plan Commission

The Beaver Dam Plan Commission will not meet on August 26, 2026. The agenda is a cancellation notice only, with no items for discussion or decision.

• No meeting will be held on August 26, 2026

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission is holding a special meeting, with the main item being a closed session to discuss police department personnel performance and intergovernmental cooperation issues. The commission may reconvene in open session to act on any items discussed. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. Secs. 19.85(1)(c) and (f) for personnel performance and intergovernmental cooperation
• Possible reconvene in open session to act on closed-session items

The Beaver Dam Police and Fire Commission held a special call meeting on August 18, 2026, and voted by voice vote (all five members aye) to go into closed session under Wis. Stat. Secs. 19.85(1)(c) and (f). The stated purpose was to discuss police department personnel performance and intergovernmental cooperation issues. The commission adjourned at 9:14 pm while still in closed session; the minutes record no action taken in open session and no decisions on specific personnel matters.

• Moved into closed session on police personnel performance and intergovernmental cooperation (5-0 voice vote)
• Adjourned at 9:14 pm while in closed session (White/Lafler motion, no recorded vote tally)

General

The Police and Fire Commission members may be present at the Administrative Committee meeting to observe and listen. No official business of the Police and Fire Commission will be discussed or acted upon during this session.

• Police and Fire Commission observation of Administrative Committee proceedings

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will consider approving $853,388.55 in bills and discuss the Flock camera system. They may act on a temporary wine license for the Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Wine Tour and an ordinance amending city code sections on the City Council and City Administrator. The committee will also discuss debt service and budget policies.

• Approval of bills totaling $853,388.55
• Discussion of Flock Camera System
• Temporary Class "B" Wine License for Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce (2026 Wine Tour, Sept 18)
• Ordinance amending City Code sections 2-5, 2-42, 2.404.1; deleting 2-41 and 2-88
• Review of policies 304 (Debt service) and 306 (Budget Policy)

The Administrative Committee approved a resolution for a temporary wine license for the Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Wine Tour and approved amendments to city code sections regarding the City Council and City Administrator, pending attorney approval. Bills totaling $853,388.55 were approved. The Flock camera system was discussed for educational purposes, and two policies were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved August 3, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved bills between July 31 and August 13, 2026 totaling $853,388.55
• Approved temporary Class 'B' wine license for Chamber of Commerce Wine Tour (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending city code sections 2-5, 2-42, 2.404.1 and deleting 2-41, 2-88, pending attorney approval (6-0)