Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

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Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will first consider approval of the minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting. It will then discuss a proposed amendment to Section 70‑84, the R‑1 Single‑Family Residential District, of the Beaver Dam Municipal Code. No other items are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from the June 24, 2026 Plan Commission meeting
• Discuss possible amendment to Section 70-84, R-1 Single-Family Residential District ordinance

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will approve bills totaling $2,351,200.20 and discuss a proposed amendment to the Room Tax Ordinance. The body will also consider resolutions for a parks endowment fund and temporary event licenses.

• Approval of bills between June 12 and July 16, 2026 in the amount of $2,351,200.20
• Ordinance amending the City of Beaver Dam Room Tax Ordinance 2-124(K)
• Resolution Creating the Beaver Dam Parks Endowment Fund
• Resolution to Approve a Temporary Class B License for the Beaver Dam Pepper Festival
• Resolution to Approve a Temporary Class B License for Beaver Dam Hockey Association Spooktacular Hockey Tournament

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will discuss and potentially act on several infrastructure contracts and service agreements. The meeting includes reviews of the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan and bidding authorizations for street maintenance and resurfacing.

• Contract for Vertical Turbine Backwash Pump at the Water Treatment Plant (Resolution 61-2026)
• Professional Services Agreement for Lower Tower Parking Lot Improvements (Resolution 62-2026)
• Contract for Eagle's View Addition 3 Utility and Street Construction Project (Resolution 63-2026)
• Final Report on Estimated Special Assessments for 2026 Sewer Lateral & Water Service Replacement
• Bidding authorization for 2026 Street Maintenance and Resurfacing Programs

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on approving bills totaling $2,351,200.20 for the period June 12 to July 16, 2026. Three ordinances will be considered, each at a specified reading and public hearing stage. Several resolutions will be acted on, including contracts for a water‑treatment pump, parking‑lot improvements, and a development agreement. The meeting also includes discussion of updating impact fees and a request for proposals from the City Assessor Services.

• Approve bills between June 12 and July 16, 2026 in the amount of $2,351,200.20
• Ordinance No. 12-2026 – amendment to Section 2.46, second reading and public hearing
• Ordinance No. 13-2026 – amendment to Sections 2‑5, 2‑41, 2‑42, 2‑88, 2‑404.1, second reading and public hearing
• Ordinance No. 14-2026 – amendment to Chapter 58, first reading
• Resolution No. 61-2026 – contract to supply and install a vertical turbine backwash pump at the water treatment plant

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review full-time position descriptions and the budget for a renovation project. The board will also discuss the designation of the Frances J. "Bunny" Schmidt Bequest and donor data in a potential closed session.

• Review and approval of full-time position descriptions
• Designation of Frances J. "Bunny" Schmidt Bequest
• Renovation Project updates regarding transfers, invoices, and budget
• Closed session to discuss library donor data

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to approve minutes from June, discuss the resignation of a firefighter, and review a capital outlay request for a storage shed. The meeting will also include a closed session to review eligibility lists for patrol officers and firefighters.

• Approval of June 2026 meeting minutes
• Action on resignation of POC Firefighter Madeline Crucius
• Review of capital outlay request for a storage shed
• Discussion of contract with Department of Military Affairs for Urban Rescue
• Closed session to review patrol officer and firefighter eligibility lists

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness and exterior building improvement funds. The body is considering financial assistance for storefront and residential remodels at three different locations.

• Exterior building improvement funds of $8,222.00 for 213 Front St.
• Residential exterior improvement funds of $8,246.57 for 702 Madison St.
• Residential exterior improvement funds of $10,536.00 for 822 S Spring St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a replacement sign at 103 Front St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness for new/replacement signs at 115 Front St.

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee approved multiple certificates of appropriateness and funding requests for various properties. These approvals included exterior improvements for locations on Front St, Madison St, and S Spring St.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 213 Front St (6-0)
• Approved $8,222.00 in Downtown Exterior Building Improvement funds for 213 Front St (6-0)
• Approved $8,246.57 in Residential Exterior Building Improvements for 702 Madison St (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement sign at 103 Front St (6-0)
• Approved $10,000.00 in Residential Exterior Building Improvements for 822 S Spring St (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for new/replacement signs at 115 Front St (6-0)

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will not hold its scheduled meeting on Monday, July 6, 2026. No agenda items were presented. The cancellation notice was posted on July 2, 2026 by City Clerk Tracey Ferron.

Common Council

The Common Council will not meet on Monday, July 6, 2026. This agenda is a notice of cancellation.

Operations Committee

Library Board

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will meet to consider a closed session regarding police department personnel performance and intergovernmental cooperation. The body may reconvene in open session to act on items discussed in the closed session.

• Closed session to discuss police department personnel performance
• Closed session to discuss intergovernmental cooperation issues

General

The Beaver Dam Police and Fire Commission will hold a special call meeting on June 26, 2026. In a closed session, the commission will review and discuss the police department eligibility list, including employment, promotion, compensation, and performance evaluation data. The commission may reconvene in open session to act on any items discussed. The agenda was posted on June 24, 2026.

• Closed session to review police department eligibility list (employment, promotion, compensation data)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider an ordinance that would amend Chapter 58 of the City of Beaver Dam Municipal Code concerning land division. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Commission's powers and a limited‑scope comparability analysis for market‑rate general occupancy. Minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting will be approved.

• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 58 (land division) of the municipal code
• Presentation/training on Plan Commission powers and responsibilities
• Limited scope comparability analysis for market‑rate general occupancy

Library Board

The Library Board Personnel Committee is meeting to review full-time Library job descriptions. The agenda states that no action will be taken at this meeting.

• Review of full-time Library job descriptions

Library Board

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will consider the approval of over $1.6 million in bills and several resolutions regarding liquor and business licenses. The body will also discuss updates to city impact fees and multiple financial and procurement policies.

• Approval of bills between May 29 and June 11, 2026, in the amount of $1,695,410.41
• Temporary Class "B" License for Best Dam Fest for BeaverFest on July 11, 2026
• Taxi Cab License for Running, Inc. (D/B/A Beaver Dam Public Transit)
• Discussion on updating existing impact fees or creating new fees
• Review of policies including Debt service, Fund Balance, Budget Policy, and Credit Card Policy

The Administrative Committee approved several license resolutions, including a temporary license for BeaverFest. Members also recommended approval of Policy 107 regarding City Council rules and an ordinance amendment.

• Approved June 1, 2026, meeting minutes by acclamation
• Approved bills totaling $1,695,410.41 (acclamation)
• Approved Resolution 48-2026 for Best Dam Fest (5-0)
• Approved Resolutions 49-2026 through 56-2026 as a slate (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 60-2026 regarding delinquent accounts (5-0)
• Approved resolution for Income Continuation Insurance Plan implementation (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Policy 107 on City Council Rules (5-0)
• Recommended changes to Ordinance 2-44 Order of Business (5-0)

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will consider several ordinance amendments, approve bills totaling $1,695,410.41, and adopt multiple resolutions including budget amendments for fiscal year 2026. Presentations on a Community Development Authority and a proposed housing development will also be heard. The meeting includes a public hearing on dog‑related ordinance changes and a discussion of the 250th Celebration Beer Garden.

• Approval of bills between May 29 and June 11, 2026 in the amount of $1,695,410.41
• Ordinance No. 10-2026 – amendment to dog ordinances (second reading and public hearing)
• Ordinance No. 11-2026 – amendment to Plan Commission composition (second reading and public hearing)
• Resolution No. 57-2026 – amendment to the City of Beaver Dam budget for FY 2026
• Resolution No. 56-2026 – grant of a Taxi Cab License to Running, Inc. (doing business as Beaver Dam Public Transit)

The Common Council approved multiple municipal code amendments regarding dog ordinances and Plan Commission composition. The council also passed various resolutions including liquor licenses, a beer garden for the 250th celebration, and three budget amendments.

• Approved June 1, 2026 minutes by acclamation
• Approved bills totaling $1,695,410.41 by acclamation
• Approved dog ordinance amendments (13-0)
• Approved Plan Commission composition changes (13-0)
• Approved 250th Celebration Beer Garden by acclamation
• Approved BeaverFest temporary Class 'B' license (13-0)
• Approved liquor and business licenses as a slate (13-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Compensation Study (13-0)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will hold a public hearing regarding estimated special assessments for the 2026 Sewer Lateral & Water Service Replacement Program. Members will also discuss potential updates to impact fees and several city policies.

• Public hearing on 2026 Sewer Lateral & Water Service Replacement Program special assessments
• Discussion on updating existing impact fees or creating new fees
• Review of Section 50-3 (Firearms and Weapons) and Section 50-4 (Arrows, Stones, and Missiles)
• Review of policies 307 (Capital Improvement Plan) and 308 (Procurement Policy)
• Review of policies 501 (Snow and Ice Control) and 505 (Street Naming Policy)

The committee held a public hearing regarding the 2026 Sewer Lateral & Water Service Replacement Program. Members discussed potential updates to impact fees and city ordinances regarding firearms and projectiles. Several policy reviews were postponed until the next meeting.

• Approved June 1, 2026, meeting minutes by acclamation
• Deferred sewer replacement report discussion to July 6, 2026
• Postponed review of capital improvement, procurement, snow/ice, and street naming policies

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will review reports on the library renovation and endowment fund. The body may take action on renovation contracts, budget phases, and the designation of the Frances J. "Bunny" Schmidt Bequest.

• Renovation project contracts and change orders
• Designation of Frances J. "Bunny" Schmidt Bequest
• Review of full-time job descriptions and possible Personnel Committee formation
• Discussion of donor wall, party, and plaques
• Closed session regarding library donor data

The Library Board approved payment of a $9,041.05 Signarama invoice from the endowment checking account. It also approved transferring $85,950 from the Wells Fargo endowment portfolio to the checking account and using those funds to pay the Coakley Bros invoice. The board appointed Brandon Krause and Heather Rasmussen to serve on a new personnel committee with Library Director Sarah Cournoyer. A motion to designate the Frances J. “Bunny” Schmidt bequest was tabled until the July 17 meeting.

• Approved payment of Signarama invoice $9,041.05 (motion by Kratz‑Gullickson, seconded by Devitt)
• Approved $85,950 transfer from endowment portfolio to checking account and payment of Coakley Bros invoice (motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ferree)
• Appointed Krause and Rasmussen to a personnel committee with Director Cournoyer
• Tabled designation of Frances J. “Bunny” Schmidt bequest until July 17 (motion by Kratz‑Gullickson, seconded by Kahler)

General

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will discuss a Police Department Capital Outlay request and the use of a speed trailer. Members will also consider approving out-of-state travel for Chief Wesle to attend a symposium in Florida. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the performance of one fire department employee and one police department employee.

• Out-of-state travel request for Chief Wesle to attend the IAFC VCOS Symposium in Clearwater Beach, Florida (Nov 12–15, 2026)
• Police Department Capital Outlay request
• Police Department Speed Trailer
• Performance evaluations of a fire department employee and a police department employee

Library Board

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will discuss a Certificate of Appropriateness and funding for a storefront remodel at 213 Front St. The body will also receive an update on downtown grant commitments.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for storefront remodel, painting, and lighting at 213 Front St.
• Exterior Building Improvement funds of $5,626.00 for 213 Front St.

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a storefront remodel at 213 Front St. It also approved $5,626 in Downtown Exterior Building Improvement funds for the same project, with both motions passing unanimously. The committee also approved the May 6, 2026 meeting minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 213 Front St remodel (7-0)
• Approved $5,626 exterior improvement grant for 213 Front St (7-0)
• Approved May 6, 2026 meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Adjourned meeting (acclamation)

Administrative Committee

The committee approved the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes and bills totaling $581,913.15. Two separate motions raised the Alderperson salary—first to $5,500 per year (4‑3 vote) and then a 2% annual increase (5‑2 vote). The ordinance incorporating those salary changes was moved to the Common Council (6‑1 vote). Two items—Policy 107 and impact‑fee updates—were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Approved bills $581,913.15 (acclamation)
• Approved Alderperson salary increase to $5,500 per year (4-3)
• Approved Alderperson salary increase of 2% annually (5-2)
• Moved ordinance to Common Council with salary changes (6-1)
• Policy 107 conduct‑rules discussion carried over
• Impact‑fee update discussion carried over

Common Council

The Common Council will consider three municipal code amendments and several resolutions regarding land division and equipment funding. The body will also review bills totaling $581,913.15 and hear a presentation on a new i3 Broadband project.

• Approval of bills between May 15 and May 28, 2026, totaling $581,913.15
• First reading of Ordinances 10-2026, 11-2026, and 12-2026 amending the Municipal Code
• Resolution 41-2026 approving land division of City Tax Parcel No. 206-1214-2814-013
• Resolutions 44-2026 and 45-2026 authorizing funds for extrication tools from United Cooperative, Land O' Lakes Foundation, and Fox Brothers Piggly Wiggly
• Closed session discussion regarding property purchases for a future fire station

The Common Council approved $581,913.15 in bills from May 15‑28, 2026. It adopted a land‑division resolution for City Tax Parcel No. 206‑1214‑2814‑013 and approved contracts for a wet‑well blast‑and‑coat job, a professional services agreement for water‑fund loans, and reimbursement intent. The council also approved three resolutions recognizing grants and donations for the Cadet program and extrication tools. All votes were unanimous with no recorded noes.

• Approved $581,913.15 in bills (acclamation)
• Approved land division of Tax Parcel 206‑1214‑2814‑013 (13‑0)
• Approved contract to blast and coat interior wet well #5 (12‑0)
• Approved professional services agreement for Safe Drinking Water Fund loans (12‑0)
• Approved reimbursement intent resolution (12‑0)
• Approved grant and donation resolutions for Cadet program and extrication tools (12‑0)
• First reading of Ordinance 10‑2026 (no vote recorded)
• First reading of Ordinance 11‑2026 (no vote recorded)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will discuss and potentially take action on several resolutions regarding water and wastewater utility maintenance. The body will also consider authorizing the bidding process for two city improvement projects.

• Resolution 42-2026: Contract for blasting and coating Interior Wet Well #5 10,000 Gallon Hydro-Tank and installing a 24" pressure hatch
• Resolution 46-2026: Professional services agreement for 2026 Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water Fund Loans
• Resolution 47-2026: Official intent to reimburse expenditures
• Authorization to bid the Swan Park Bandshell and Walk Project
• Authorization to bid the Wilderness Way Street and Utility Extension Project

The Operations Committee approved the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes. It adopted resolutions to award a contract for blasting and coating a wet‑well tank, to authorize a professional services agreement for the 2026 Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water Fund loans, and to declare intent to reimburse related expenditures. The committee also approved the 2025 Wastewater Utility compliance report and authorized bidding for the Swan Park Bandshell and Walk Project and the Wilderness Way Street and Utility Extension Project. All motions were carried by acclamation.

• Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Approved Resolution 42-2026 to contract blasting and coating of interior wet‑well #5 (acclamation)
• Approved Resolution 46-2026 for professional services agreement for Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water Fund loans (acclamation)
• Approved Resolution 47-2026 declaring intent to reimburse related expenditures (acclamation)
• Approved 2025 Wastewater Utility Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (acclamation)
• Authorized bidding for Swan Park Bandshell and Walk Project (acclamation)
• Authorized bidding for Wilderness Way Street and Utility Extension Project (acclamation)

Plan Commission

The commission approved the April 22, 2026 meeting minutes. It elected Bill Schwartz as Vice Chairperson for 2026‑2027. It recommended approval of the land division for City Tax Parcel No. 206‑1214‑2814‑013. All actions were carried by acclamation.

• Approved April 22, 2026 meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Elected Bill Schwartz as Vice Chairperson for 2026‑2027 (acclamation)
• Recommended approval of land division for City Tax Parcel No. 206‑1214‑2814‑013 (acclamation)

Police & Fire Commission

The Beaver Dam Police and Fire Commission will meet on May 27, 2026 to address the resignation of Officer Andrew Brunet. In a closed session, the commission will review the Police Department eligibility list and discuss an officer’s performance as permitted by Wisconsin Statute §19‑85(1)(c). The commission may reconvene in open session to act on any items from the closed session. The meeting will be held at the Fire Department Training Room, 205 S. Lincoln Avenue.

• Consider resignation of Officer Andrew Brunet
• Closed‑session review of Police Department eligibility list
• Closed‑session discussion of a Police Department officer’s performance
• Potential reconvening in open session to act on closed‑session items

The commission accepted Officer Andrew Brunet's resignation, effective June 5 2026. They entered a closed session to review the police eligibility list and officer performance, then reconvened in open session. In open session they approved the Police Department Eligibility List. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Officer Andrew Brunet's resignation (effective June 5, 2026) – motion carried by acclimation
• Entered closed session to review eligibility list and officer performance – motion carried by voice vote (White, Stephens, Lafler, Robbins, O’Connor aye)
• Reconvened in open session after closed session – motion carried by acclimation
• Approved the Police Department Eligibility List – motion carried by acclimation
• Adjourned the meeting – motion carried by acclimation

Operations Committee

Common Council

The Common Council will review resolutions regarding land acquisitions for the Water Utility and the Rotary Club of Beaver Dam. The body will also consider a development agreement and final plat for the NG Land Development Company, LLC (Eagle's View) project.

• Approval of bills totaling $465,473.02
• Resolution to purchase 4.5 acres +/- of vacant land for the Water Utility
• Resolution approving a vacant land offer to purchase from Rotary Club of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Inc.
• Development Agreement for the NG Land Development Company, LLC (Eagle's View) Project
• Final Plat of Eagle's View Addition 3

The Common Council unanimously approved five resolutions. These included a preliminary resolution to exercise special assessment powers, authorization to purchase approximately 4.5 acres of vacant land for the water utility, an amendment to a land purchase offer from the Rotary Club returning $37,500 on any future sale, approval of a development agreement for the Eagle's View project, and approval of the final plat for Eagle's View Addition 3.

• Approved Resolution 36-2026 (special assessment powers) – vote 12-0
• Approved Resolution 37-2026 (purchase of ~4.5 acres for water utility) – vote 12-0
• Approved Resolution 38-2026 (land offer amendment, $37,500 return on future sale) – vote 12-0
• Approved Resolution 39-2026 (development agreement for NG Land Development Company Eagle's View) – vote 12-0
• Approved Resolution 40-2026 (final plat of Eagle's View Addition 3) – vote 12-0

Operations Committee

The committee approved a resolution to purchase approximately 4.5 acres of vacant land for the water utility. It also approved an amended offer to purchase land from the Rotary Club, returning $37,500 to the city on any future sale. An ordinance amendment to the municipal code was approved. All motions passed by acclamation.

• Approved purchase of ~4.5 acres vacant land for water utility (acclamation)
• Approved amended Rotary Club land offer with $37,500 return clause (acclamation)
• Approved ordinance amending Section 2-46 of the municipal code (acclamation)
• Approved future agenda item to discuss Section 34-42 solid waste collection (acclamation)
• Adjourned meeting (acclamation)

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will approve bills totaling $465,473.02 and discuss a proposed vape ordinance, amendments to the city charter, and changes to City Council meeting procedures.

• Approval of bills between May 01, and May 14, 2026 in the amount of $465,473.02
• Update on Proposed Vape Ordinance
• Ordinance Amending Charter Ordinance 2.46 on Committees
• Ordinance Amending Sections 2-5, 2-42 and 2.404.1 regarding City Council and City Administrator
• HVS Sports Based Tourism Feasibility Study

The Administrative Committee approved moving forward with phase one of the HVS Sports Based Tourism Feasibility Study. The motion, made by Jack Yuds and seconded by Kevin Burnett, passed with five votes in favor and none against. The committee also approved two ordinance amendments—Section 2.82 and Charter Ordinance 2.46—each by a 5‑0 vote, and approved $465,473.02 in bills by acclamation. Minutes from the May 4, 2026 meeting were approved by acclamation and the meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

• Approved $465,473.02 of bills (May 1‑14, 2026) by acclamation
• Approved amendment to Section 2.82 ordinance (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to Charter Ordinance 2.46 (5‑0)
• Approved phase one of HVS Sports Based Tourism Feasibility Study (5‑0)
• Approved May 4, 2026 meeting minutes by acclamation
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Library Board

The Library Board will elect officers for the upcoming year and review the renovation project's budget, contracts, and change orders. The board will also discuss a potential closed session regarding donor data.

• Approval of April 2026 meeting minutes
• Election of Library Board officers
• Review of renovation project budget and contracts
• Discussion of donor data in closed session
• Approval of invoices paid

The Library Board approved the consent agenda, elected its officers unanimously, and authorized four payments for the renovation project from the endowment checking account. Payments of $131.89 to PRA, $9,041.05 to Signarama, $36,701.13 to Creative Constructors, and $3,0008 for donor‑bench reimbursements were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 a.m.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, invoices, informational items) – motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Bell
• Elected officers unanimously: Kevin Luebke (President), Liberty Bell (Vice President), Eric Schumacher‑Rasmussen (Financial Secretary)
• Approved payment of $131.89 from endowment checking account to PRA – motion by Kratz‑Gullickson, seconded by Bell
• Approved payment of $9,041.05 from endowment checking account to Signarama – motion by Krause, seconded by Rasmussen
• Approved payment of $36,701.13 from endowment checking account to Creative Constructors – motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Kratz‑Gullickson
• Approved payment of $3,0008 from endowment checking account to reimburse donor‑bench purchase – motion by Kratz‑Gullickson, seconded by Ferree
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:48 a.m. – motion by Kahler, seconded by Rasmussen

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will open the meeting with a call to order and a brief survey of alderpersons. It will hold a best‑practices training session for alderpersons and discuss priorities for the 2026‑2027 election cycle. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Call to Order and brief survey of alderpersons
• Alderpersons Best Practices Training
• Establishing priorities for the 2026‑2027 election cycle
• Adjourn

The Common Council established its priorities for the 2026‑2027 election cycle, focusing on encouraging additional housing development and providing education on housing financing. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made, seconded, and approved.

• Established 2026‑2027 priorities: encourage housing development and education on financing
• Motion to adjourn approved

Police & Fire Commission

The Beaver Dam Police & Fire Commission will approve the April 14 meeting minutes and receive updates on fire and police operations. Commissioners will discuss future police staffing, wage steps for Administrative Specialists, and moving Public Safety Administrative Specialist Amelia Hinn from probationary to regular status. The commission will also consider accepting the resignation of Firefighter/EMT Sophie Willihnganz effective June 1, 2026, and hold a closed session to review police eligibility and performance data.

• Accept resignation of Firefighter/EMT Sophie Willihnganz effective June 1, 2026
• Discuss and take action on wage steps for Administrative Specialists
• Discuss and take action on moving Amelia Hinn from probationary to regular status
• Discuss future staffing of the Police Department
• Closed session to review Police Department eligibility list and employee performance

The commission elected Thea O'Connor as President and Mike Stephens as Vice President. It approved the April 14 minutes and accepted the resignation of Firefighter/EMT Sophie Willihganz effective June 1. The commission moved Amelia Hinn from probationary to regular status and tabled wage‑step actions for administrative specialists pending the city wage study.

• Thea O'Connor elected President (voice vote, all ayes)
• Mike Stephens elected Vice President (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved April 14, 2026 meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Accepted resignation of Firefighter/EMT Sophie Willihganz effective June 1, 2026 (acclamation)
• Moved Public Safety Administrative Specialist Amelia Hinn to regular status effective April 30, 2026 (acclamation)
• Wage‑step system for administrative specialists tabled until wage study completed
• Entered closed session to discuss police eligibility list (voice vote, all ayes)
• Meeting adjourned (motion by Stephens, seconded by Lafler)

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will first approve the April 1, 2026 meeting minutes and receive an update on downtown grant commitments. It will then review and recommend approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new sign at 219 Front St for GNP Massage. The committee will also consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for window signs at 101 Haskell St for Peter Kaczmarski. Finally, it will review an application for a Residential Exterior Improvement fund of $2,235.00 for front yard landscaping at 710 Madison St.

• Approve April 1, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review Certificate of Appropriateness for new sign at 219 Front St (GNP Massage)
• Review Certificate of Appropriateness for window signs at 101 Haskell St (Peter Kaczmarski)
• Review Residential Exterior Improvement fund application for front yard landscaping at 710 Madison St, $2,235.00
• Update on downtown grant commitments

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new GNP Massage sign at 219 Front St, a Certificate of Appropriateness for window signs at 101 Haskell St, and a $2,235 residential exterior improvement fund for landscaping at 710 Madison St. All three motions received full support. The meeting also approved the April 1 minutes.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for GNP Massage sign at 219 Front St (8-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for window signs at 101 Haskell St (9-0)
• Approved $2,235 residential exterior improvement fund for 710 Madison St landscaping (9-0)
• Approved April 1, 2026 meeting minutes (by acclamation)

Operations Committee

Common Council

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will discuss the 2027 budget and potential changes to city ordinances regarding the City Council and City Administrator. The body will also consider a revised municipal court bond schedule and the creation of a parks endowment fund.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,090,577.72
• Resolution for a Revised Municipal Court Bond Schedule
• Ordinance amending Charter Ordinance 2.46 on Committees
• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2 regarding City Council and City Administrator
• Presentation by HVS on sports based tourism

The committee approved the revised municipal court bond schedule by a 6‑0 vote. Monica Keel was elected Vice Chair by acclamation. The committee also approved $1,090,577.72 in bills and adopted the April 20 minutes, both by acclamation. Several discussion items were postponed to future meetings.

• Approved revised municipal court bond schedule (6-0)
• Elected Monica Keel as Vice Chair (acclamation)
• Approved $1,090,577.72 in bills (acclamation)
• Approved April 20, 2026 meeting minutes (acclamation)

Operations Committee

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will meet to discuss the election of a Vice Chairperson and a resolution regarding special assessment powers. The body will also consider amendments to the municipal code and downtown parking restrictions.

• Resolution to exercise special assessment powers under Section 66.0703(4) Wisconsin Statutes
• Ordinance amending municipal code sections 10-25, 10-31, 10-32, and 50-21
• Discussion of two-hour parking restrictions in the downtown area
• Election of a Vice Chairperson of the Operations Committee

The committee approved the April 20, 2026 meeting minutes. It elected Jeff Bierman as Vice Chairperson for May 2026‑April 2027. It also approved a preliminary resolution to use special assessment powers, amended several sections of the municipal code, directed park signage to be repainted, and kept the existing downtown two‑hour parking limits.

• Approved April 20, 2026 meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Elected Jeff Bierman as Vice Chairperson (May 2026–April 2027) (acclamation)
• Approved preliminary resolution to exercise special assessment powers (acclamation)
• Approved ordinance amending sections 10-25, 10-31, 10-32, and 50-21 of the municipal code (acclamation)
• Directed staff to repaint park signage to remove the word “No” (acclamation)
• Maintained existing downtown two‑hour parking restrictions (acclamation)

Operations Committee

Common Council

The Common Council approved Ordinance No. 9‑2026, which amends Section 62‑47 of the municipal code regarding stops at railroad crossings. The council also approved $1,090,577.72 in bills, a revised municipal court bond schedule, a land‑division for two city tax parcels, and authorized the final report on special assessments for the Madison Street reconstruction project. All actions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved $1,090,577.72 in bills (April 17‑30) by acclamation
• Approved Ordinance No. 9‑2026 amending railroad‑crossing stop rule (13‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 33‑2026 revising municipal court bond schedule (13‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 34‑2026 land division of tax parcels 206‑1214‑2212‑002 and 206‑1214‑2221‑003 (13‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 35‑2026 authorizing final report on special assessments for Madison Street reconstruction (13‑0)

Common Council

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider a resolution to approve the division of City Tax Parcel No. 206-1214-2212-002 and Parcel No. 206-1214-2221-003. The meeting also includes approval of the March 25, 2026 meeting minutes. No other agenda items are listed.

• Resolution to approve land division of City Tax Parcel No. 206-1214-2212-002
• Resolution to approve land division of City Tax Parcel No. 206-1214-2221-003
• Approval of the March 25, 2026 meeting minutes

The commission approved the March 25 meeting minutes by acclamation. It then recommended approval of the resolution to divide City Tax Parcel No. 206-1214-2212-002 and 206-1214-2221-003, also by acclamation. The meeting adjourned at 4:11 p.m.

• Approved March 25, 2026 meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Recommended approval of land division for parcels 206-1214-2212-002 and 206-1214-2221-003 (acclamation)

Common Council

The Common Council will convene to swear in Mayor Bobbi Marck and new alderpersons, followed by the election of a new Council President and the approval of updated city position wages.

• Swearing in of Mayor Bobbi Marck
• Swearing in of new alderpersons
• Election of Common Council President
• Approval of updated position wages (Resolution No. 27-2026)
• Declaration of official city newspaper

The Common Council approved the 2026‑2027 committee appointments by acclamation. Jack Yuds was elected Council President, also by acclamation. The Daily Dodge was declared the official city newspaper by acclamation. The council approved using building‑permit funds to cover a $50,000 wage and job‑title overage, passing the motion 11‑0.

• Approved 2026‑2027 committee appointments (acclamation)
• Elected Jack Yuds as Council President (acclamation)
• Declared Daily Dodge as official city newspaper (acclamation)
• Approved using building‑permit funds to cover $50,000 wage overage (11‑0)

General

The Joint Review Board will meet to review public records and planning documents. The board is considering a resolution to approve an amended project plan and boundaries for Tax Incremental District No. 7.

• Resolution Approving an Amended Project Plan and Boundaries for Tax Incremental District No. 7

The board first approved the minutes from the September 9 2025 and March 25 2026 meetings by acclamation. It then voted to approve the amended project plan and boundaries for Tax Incremental District No. 7. The vote was 4 in favor and 1 against.

• Approved September 9 2025 and March 25 2026 meeting minutes (by acclamation)
• Approved amended project plan and boundaries for Tax Incremental District No. 7 (4‑1)

General

Operations Committee

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will review several liquor license requests and updates to city ordinances. The body is also considering policies regarding data storage and naming rights.

• Approval of bills totaling $935,705.38
• Liquor license resolutions for Turnover Bar & Grill and Coyote Pizza & Taco Bar
• Temporary Class "B" license for Taste of Wisconsin on June 20, 2026
• Draft ordinances regarding vicious animals and dogs in city parks
• Ordinance amending salaries and compensation for Mayor, Council, and City Administrator

The committee approved $935,705.38 in bills for the period April 3‑16, 2026. It granted Class B liquor licenses to Turnover Bar & Grill and Coyote Pizza & Taco Bar, and a temporary Class B license to the Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce for the June 20, 2026 Taste of Wisconsin event. The draft ordinance on vicious animals and dogs was amended to change park dog restrictions and exempt K‑9s, with all amendments approved unanimously. Policy 101 Data Storage, Policy 105 Naming Rights, and an amendment adding the Alderman’s salary to the compensation ordinance were also approved.

• Approved $935,705.38 in bills (April 3‑16, 2026) – by acclamation
• Granted Class B license to Turnover Bar & Grill – 7-0 vote
• Granted Class B license to Coyote Pizza & Taco Bar – 7-0 vote
• Granted temporary Class B license to Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce for Taste of Wisconsin (June 20, 2026) – 7-0 vote
• Amended dog ordinance paragraph 2 to limit dogs to waterworks‑fenced playground areas – 7-0 vote
• Deleted paragraph 3 of dog ordinance – 7-0 vote
• Approved amended dog ordinance – 7-0 vote
• Approved Policy 101 Data Storage (amended) – by acclamation

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will first approve the minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting. It will then consider a resolution to authorize the complete and final report on estimated special assessments for the Madison Street Reconstruction Project. The committee will also discuss an ordinance amendment to Section 62-47 of the Beaver Dam Municipal Code concerning stops at railroad crossings. Items for future agendas will be noted.

• Approve April 6, 2026 meeting minutes
• Consider resolution authorizing final report on estimated special assessments for Madison Street Reconstruction Project
• Discuss ordinance amendment to Section 62-47 (Stop at Railroad Crossings) of the municipal code
• Items for future agendas

The Operations Committee approved the April 6, 2026 meeting minutes. It authorized the final report on estimated special assessments for the Madison Street reconstruction project. It also adopted an ordinance amending Section 62‑47 to stop at railroad crossings.

• Approved April 6, 2026 meeting minutes (vote 4-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing final report on Madison Street special assessments (by acclamation)
• Approved ordinance amending Section 62‑47, Stop at Railroad Crossings (by acclamation)

Common Council

The Common Council will review a Planned Unit Development amendment for The Monarch Lakeview and a contract for the 2026 Lower Tower Parking Lot Improvements Project. The body will also consider several liquor license requests and a DNR grant for the Fire Department.

• Approval of bills totaling $935,705.38
• Amendment to Planned Unit Development (PUD) 1-2022 (The Monarch Lakeview)
• Contract award for 2026 Lower Tower Parking Lot Improvements Project
• DNR grant appropriation for the Fire Department
• Class B licenses for Turnover Bar & Grill, Coyote Pizza & Taco Bar, and Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce

The Common Council unanimously approved an amendment to the Monarch Lakeview Planned Unit Development, adding single‑level homes and duplexes. It also awarded the contract for the 2026 Lower Tower Parking Lot Improvements Project and appropriated a Wisconsin DNR grant to the Fire Department. In addition, the council granted temporary and permanent Class B licenses to the Chamber of Commerce, Turnover Bar & Grill, and Coyote Pizza & Taco Bar, and approved $935,705.38 in city bills and the prior meeting minutes.

• Approved Monarch Lakeview PUD amendment (11‑0)
• Awarded contract for 2026 Lower Tower Parking Lot Improvements (11‑0)
• Appropriated Wisconsin DNR grant to Fire Department (11‑0)
• Approved temporary Class B license for Taste of Wisconsin event (11‑0)
• Approved Class B license to Turnover Bar & Grill (11‑0)
• Approved Class B license to Coyote Pizza & Taco Bar (11‑0)
• Approved city bills totaling $935,705.38 (acclamation)
• Approved minutes of March 30 and April 6 meetings (acclamation)

Library Board

The Library Board approved several financial and operational actions. It invested $43,020 from an AmBank stock transfer into a specified fund, approved payments of $1,379.78 and $81,726.25 for renovation invoices, and granted naming rights for the final meeting/study room to the Ken Bauer Family. The board also adopted a new Meeting and Study Rooms reservation policy and authorized up to $5,000 for a donor appreciation event. The item on full‑time position job descriptions was tabled until the June 12 meeting.

• Approved investing $43,020 from AmBank stock transfer into Washington Mutual Investors American Fund
• Approved paying PRA invoices 202603121 and 202604064 totaling $1,379.78 from endowment checking
• Approved paying draw 7 to Creative Constructors for $81,726.25 from endowment checking
• Approved naming rights for the final meeting/study room to the Ken Bauer Family
• Approved a budget of up to $5,000 for donor party and staff appreciation dinner
• Approved the Meeting and Study Rooms Policy, setting reservation start dates
• Approved the Consent Agenda as presented
• Tabled the Full‑Time Position Job Descriptions agenda item until June 12 and to form a committee for July 17

Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission will approve the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes and hear updates on fire and police operations. Commissioners will discuss a partnership with Moraine Park Technical College for a Fire Protection Internship Program and reallocate $5,356.17 from the Turnout Gear account to the Tools & Work Equipment account. The meeting also includes a presentation of an award to Detective Daniel Kuhnz, a resignation of Officer Cody McLean, and a discussion of future police staffing.

• Approve March 10, 2026 meeting minutes
• Present Superior Investigative Performance Award to Detective Daniel Kuhnz
• Agreement with Moraine Park Technical College for Fire Protection Internship Program
• Reallocate $5,356.17 from Turnout Gear to Tools & Work Equipment account
• Discuss resignation of Officer Cody McLean

The commission approved the March 10, 2026 minutes and accepted Officer Cody McLean's resignation. It also approved the 2025 Police Department Annual Report and authorized a fire protection internship agreement with Moraine Park Technical College. The body entered a closed session to review eligibility lists and then reconvened to approve the Firefighter Eligibility List before adjourning.

• Approved March 10, 2026 meeting minutes (by acclamation)
• Approved fire protection internship agreement with Moraine Park Technical College (by acclamation)
• Accepted resignation of Officer Cody McLean, effective April 15 (by acclamation)
• Approved 2025 Police Department Annual Report (by acclamation)
• Entered closed session to review fire and police department eligibility lists (roll‑call vote 5‑0)
• Reopened session after closed session (by acclamation)
• Approved Firefighter Eligibility List (by acclamation)
• Adjourned the meeting (by acclamation)

Common Council

Operations Committee

Operations Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding estimated special assessments for the 2026 Madison Street Reconstruction Project. Members will also consider resolutions for professional services, runoff management grants, and street classification changes.

• Public hearing on 2026 Madison Street Reconstruction Project estimated special assessments
• Resolution 21-2026: Professional Services Agreement for 2026 Madison Street Reconstruction Project
• Resolution 22-2026: Changes to the City of Beaver Dam Functional Classification System
• Resolution 23-2026: Governmental Responsibility for Runoff Management Grants
• Contract award for 2026 Lower Tower Parking Lot Improvements Project

The committee approved a professional services agreement for the 2026 Madison Street Reconstruction Project and adopted changes to the city’s functional classification system. It also authorized runoff‑management grants, awarded the Lower Tower Parking Lot Improvements contract, and extended the solid waste collection contract with GFL Environmental Services for five years (2027‑2031). All motions passed by acclamation.

• Approved professional services agreement for 2026 Madison Street Reconstruction Project (acclamation)
• Approved changes to the City of Beaver Dam functional classification system (acclamation)
• Authorized governmental responsibility for runoff management grants (acclamation)
• Awarded contract for 2026 Lower Tower Parking Lot Improvements Project (acclamation)
• Approved 5‑year contract extension (2027‑2031) with GFL Environmental Services for solid waste collection services (acclamation)
• Approved March 30, 2026 meeting minutes (acclamation)

Common Council

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will hold a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance No. 6‑2026, which rezones Parcel No. 206‑1214‑2212‑002 from single‑family residential to light manufacturing. The meeting also includes a second reading of Ordinance No. 7‑2026 amending the city recycling code, and several resolutions covering tax increment district changes, a development agreement, and a professional services contract for the Madison Street Reconstruction Project. Additionally, the council will approve bills totaling $771,750.58 from March 13 to April 2, 2026.

• Ordinance No. 6‑2026: Rezoning of parcel at W8219 Hemlock Road to Light Manufacturing District (Second Reading/Public Hearing)
• Ordinance No. 7‑2026: Amendment to Chapter 34, Article II, Division 2, Recycling (Second Reading/Public Hearing)
• Resolution No. 18‑2026: Amendment to Project Plan and Boundaries of Tax Increment District 7
• Resolution No. 19‑2026: Development Agreement for CLOP Madison WI, LLC and Purchase/Sale Agreement with Oppidan Holdings, LLC
• Resolution No. 21‑2026: Authorization of Professional Services Agreement for the 2026 Madison Street Reconstruction Project

The Common Council approved two ordinances, including rezoning a Hemlock Road parcel from single‑family residential to light manufacturing (12‑2) and amending the city recycling code (14‑0). It also approved several resolutions: an amendment to Tax Increment District No. 7 (8‑6), a development agreement for CLOP Madison WI, LLC (11‑3), a professional services agreement for the Madison Street Reconstruction Project (14‑0), changes to the functional classification system (14‑0), runoff management grant authority (14‑0), and a grant to the fire department for cadet program gear replacement (14‑0).

• Approved Ordinance No. 6‑2026 rezoning W8219 Hemlock Road to Light Manufacturing (12‑2)
• Approved Ordinance No. 7‑2026 amendment to recycling provisions (14‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 18‑2026 amendment to Tax Increment District No. 7 (8‑6)
• Approved Resolution No. 19‑2026 development agreement for CLOP Madison WI, LLC (11‑3)
• Approved Resolution No. 21‑2026 professional services agreement for Madison Street Reconstruction (14‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 22‑2026 changes to Functional Classification System (14‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23‑2026 authority for runoff management grants (14‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24‑2026 grant to Fire Department Cadet Program Gear Replacement (14‑0)

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will consider several liquor license approvals and updates to city job titles and wages. The body will also review a municipal code ordinance regarding dogs and draft policies.

• Approval of bills totaling $771,750.58
• Liquor license for El Compa Mexican-American Grocery, Inc.
• Liquor license for Vista Valley, LLC
• Ordinance No. 8-2026 amending municipal code regarding dogs
• Resolution updating position wages and job titles

The committee approved a Class B and Class C liquor license for El Compa Mexican‑American Grocery, Inc. It also approved a Class B liquor license for Vista Plaza, LLC (name corrected). A resolution to update certain position wages and job titles was postponed to the April 21 council meeting, and the draft dog‑park ordinance was discussed but not adopted.

• Approved Class B and C liquor license for El Compa Mexican‑American Grocery (7-0)
• Approved Class B liquor license for Vista Plaza, LLC (7-0)
• Postponed resolution updating position wages and job titles to Apr 21 council meeting
• Discussed amendment to dog ordinance to allow leashed dogs in parks (no vote)
• Approved $771,750.58 in bills dated Mar 13–Apr 02, 2026 (acclamation)
• Approved March 30, 2026 meeting minutes (acclamation)

Operations Committee

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will discuss and potentially approve Certificates of Appropriateness for three new signs. The meeting also includes an update on downtown grant commitments.

• Sign application for 419 S Center St (Kraft/Heinz)
• Sign application for 201 N Main St (Inspire Real Estate)
• Sign application for 221 Front St. (Preferred Realty Group)
• Update on Downtown Grant Commitments

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee approved Certificate of Appropriateness requests for new signage at 419 S. Center St (Kraft/Heinz), 201 N. Spring St (Inspire Real Estate), and 221 Front St (Preferred Realty Group). Each motion passed with votes ranging from six to seven in favor and no opposing votes. The meeting was adjourned at 9:14 a.m.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for new sign at 419 S. Center St (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for new sign at 201 N. Spring St (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for new sign at 221 Front St (7-0)

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider several agenda items. It will approve the March 2, 2026 meeting minutes. It will discuss and possibly act on a resolution to award the contract for the 2026 Sewer Lateral and Water Service Replacement Program. Additional items include city participation in shoreline native planting projects and the submittal of the 2025 Annual Report required under the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permit.

• Approve March 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Resolution to award contract for 2026 Sewer Lateral and Water Service Replacement Program
• Discussion of city participation in shoreline native planting projects proposed by Beaver Dam Lake District
• Submittal of the 2025 Annual Report under the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit

The Operations Committee approved the contract for the 2026 Sewer Lateral and Water Service Replacement Program. It also approved city participation in shoreline native planting projects at Bayside Park, with costs covered by the Beaver Dam Lake District. The committee authorized staff to submit the 2025 Annual MS4 Report to the WDNR by the March 31 deadline.

• Approved contract for 2026 Sewer Lateral and Water Service Replacement Program (acclamation)
• Approved city participation in shoreline native planting projects at Bayside Park, no city cost (acclamation)
• Approved staff submission of 2025 Annual MS4 Report to WDNR by March 31 deadline (acclamation)

Operations Committee

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several ordinances, including a rezoning of a parcel on Hemlock Road to a Light Manufacturing district. It will also vote on resolutions such as awarding the contract for the 2026 Sewer Lateral and Water Service Replacement Program and establishing a Housing Insecurity Fund. Additional items include approval of bills totaling $1,056,028.26 and a discussion of impact fees.

• Approval of bills between Feb 27 and Mar 12, 2026 totaling $1,056,028.26
• Ordinance 6-2026 rezoning Parcel No. 206-1214-2212-002 at W8219 Hemlock Road to Light Manufacturing
• Resolution 13-2026 awarding contract for the 2026 Sewer Lateral and Water Service Replacement Program
• Resolution 14-2026 grant agreement with Dodge County for Eagle View addition
• Resolution 17-2026 establishing a City of Beaver Dam Housing Insecurity Fund within the Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation

At the March 30 meeting, the Common Council approved several ordinances and resolutions. Ordinance 4‑2026 deleting job‑title sections passed 10‑3, and Ordinance 5‑2026 updating beverage operator licenses passed unanimously. The council also approved the $1,056,028.26 contract for the 2026 sewer lateral and water service replacement program, a grant agreement with Dodge County, a resolution disallowing a tax claim from Charlie Brown’s Bar, a donation from Kwik Trip to the fire department, and the creation of a housing insecurity fund, each with a 13‑0 vote. The council entered closed session to discuss possible properties for a northside fire station.

• Approved Ordinance 4-2026 deleting job‑title sections (10-3)
• Approved Ordinance 5-2026 amending beverage operator licenses (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 13-2026 awarding $1,056,028.26 sewer and water service contract (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 14-2026 grant agreement with Dodge County (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 15-2026 disallowing tax claim from Charlie Brown's Bar (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 16-2026 appropriating Kwik Trip donation to fire department (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 17-2026 establishing housing insecurity fund (13-0)
• Moved to closed session to discuss northside fire station property (13-0)

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will first approve the March 2 meeting minutes and then consider approving city bills totaling $1,056,028.26 that were incurred between February 27 and March 12, 2026. The committee will also discuss several resolutions, including one that would block a tax claim by Charlie Brown's Bar LLC and another that would approve a grant agreement with Dodge County for the Eagle View Addition. Additional items include a tourism feasibility study distribution, an update on hotel room tax permits, and a review of draft policies.

• Approve bills between Feb 27‑Mar 12, 2026 totaling $1,056,028.26
• Resolution to disallow a claim from Charlie Brown's Bar LLC for excessive taxation
• Resolution to approve a grant agreement with Dodge County for Eagle View Addition
• Distribution of Sports Based Tourism Feasibility Study proposals
• Update on Hotel Room Tax Permits

The committee approved the March 2 meeting minutes and $1,056,028.26 in bills. It voted 7‑0 to disallow Charlie Brown's Bar LLC’s tax claim and also 7‑0 to approve a grant agreement with Dodge County for the Eagle View Addition. The committee instructed the attorney to draft a payment demand letter to a non‑compliant hotel and to issue daily citations, and it adopted Records Retention Policy 104 as written.

• Approved March 2, 2026 meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Approved bills totaling $1,056,028.26 (acclamation)
• Disallowed Charlie Brown's Bar LLC tax claim (7-0)
• Approved grant agreement with Dodge County for Eagle View Addition (7-0)
• Directed attorney to draft payment demand letter to non‑paying hotel and issue daily citations (acclamation)
• Agreed to invite HVS and include Chamber of Commerce for sports‑tourism study input (agreement)
• Approved Records Retention Policy 104 as written (acclamation)

General

The Joint Review Board will discuss its responsibilities, appoint a new public member, and elect a chairperson. The board will also review a boundary amendment for TID #7 and set the date for its next meeting.

• Discuss responsibilities of the Joint Review Board
• Consider and appoint a public member to the Joint Review Board
• Elect the Joint Review Board chairperson
• Review and discuss boundary amendment for TID #7
• Set next meeting date (April 22, 2026)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings and consider actions regarding amendments to Tax Increment District No. 7 and Planned Unit Development (PUD) 1-2022. The body will also review the final plat for Eagle's View Addition 3.

• Proposed amendment to Project Plan and Boundaries of Tax Increment District No. 7
• Proposed amendment to Planned Unit Development (PUD) 1-2022 (The Monarch Lakeview)
• Final Plat of Eagle's View Addition 3

The commission approved an amendment to the Project Plan and boundaries of Tax Increment District No. 7 with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It also approved a substantial amendment to Planned Unit Development 1‑2022 (The Monarch Lakeview) and required updated valuation information for the Common Council. Finally, the commission approved the final plat for Eagle's View Addition 3, with five votes in favor and one abstention.

• Approved amendment to Tax Increment District No. 7 (6‑0 vote)
• Approved substantial amendment to PUD 1‑2022 (Monarch Lakeview) with condition to provide updated valuation to council (6‑0 vote)
• Approved final plat of Eagle's View Addition 3 (5‑0‑1 vote; 5 ayes, 0 noes, 1 abstain)

Administrative Committee

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will review the library renovation project, including budgets, phases, and contracts. The board will also consider the cash value of AmBanc Common Stock held during a merger and review the Meeting and Study Room Policy.

• Authorization of cash consideration for AmBanc Common Stock
• Renovation project contracts, change orders, and budget phases
• Endowment Fund transfers and invoices
• Review of Meeting and Study Room Policy
• Closed session to discuss data regarding library donors

The Library Board approved the consent agenda with typo corrections and authorized a letter to transfer 150 AmBanc shares to the Wells Fargo portfolio. It also approved multiple renovation-related payments and fund transfers, including a $34,050 payment to Coakley Bros and a $17,415 change order with Bauer Builders. Additional approvals covered transfers from the money market account, invoice payments, and reimbursement documentation for design and furniture expenses.

• Approved consent agenda with typo corrections (motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Devitt)
• Authorized signing of letter to transfer 150 AmBanc shares to Wells Fargo portfolio (motion by Kratz-Gullickson, seconded by Fiegel)
• Approved $34,050 payment to Coakley Bros for 30% down on renovation contract (motion by Kratz-Gullickson, seconded by Rasmussen)
• Approved $17,415 change order with Bauer Builders for window sill replacement (motion by Kratz-Gullickson, seconded by Devitt)
• Approved $168,789.20 transfer from money market to endowment account and payment to Creative Constructors (Draw 6) (motion by Krause, seconded by Fiegel)
• Approved $1,250 payment of Coakley Bros invoice 11549 from endowment account (motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Kratz-Gullickson)
• Approved $3,719.34 payment of PRA invoice 202602108 from endowment account (motion by Fiegel, seconded by Rasmussen)
• Approved reimbursement documentation for $52,692.91 downpayments to Bradford Systems and Emmons Business Interiors (motion by Fiegel, seconded by Krause)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will review department operations, approve the promotion of Kyle Neuman to Lieutenant, and authorize the Fire Department to attend a training conference in Indianapolis.

• Approval of February 10 meeting minutes
• Promotion of Kyle Neuman to Lieutenant
• Approval of job descriptions
• Authorization for Fire Department to attend FDIC International in Indianapolis
• Distribution of the 2025 Annual Report

The commission approved the February 10 meeting minutes by acclamation. It approved the promotion of firefighter Kyle Neuman to lieutenant by acclamation. The commission also approved the fire department’s job descriptions and authorized the engine committee to attend the FDIC International conference in Indianapolis, April 22‑25, by acclamation.

• Approved February 10 meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Approved promotion of Kyle Neuman to Lieutenant (acclamation)
• Approved fire department job descriptions (acclamation)
• Approved engine committee attendance at FDIC International, Indianapolis (acclamation)

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will first approve the February 4, 2026 meeting minutes. It will receive an update on downtown grant commitments. Then it will discuss and possibly recommend approval of three certificate of appropriateness applications: exterior painting and a sign at 219 Front St (GNP Massage), new signs and building foyer removal at 112 W Maple Ave (Los Perez Supermarket), and new signs at 110 Front St (Spartan Flooring).

• Approve February 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update on downtown grant commitments
• Review and recommend certificate of appropriateness for exterior painting and sign at 219 Front St (GNP Massage)
• Review and recommend certificate of appropriateness for new signs and building foyer removal at 112 W Maple Ave (Los Perez Supermarket)
• Review and recommend certificate of appropriateness for new signs at 110 Front St (Spartan Flooring)

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee approved a certificate of appropriateness for exterior paint colors and a sign design at 219 Front St (GNP Massage). It also approved a certificate of appropriateness for new signs and a building foyer removal at 112 W Maple Ave (Los Perez Supermarket). A third certificate of appropriateness for new signs at 110 Front St (Spartan Flooring) was approved. All three motions passed unanimously (8 ayes, 0 noes).

• Approved certificate of appropriateness for exterior paint colors and sign design at 219 Front St (GNP Massage) – 8 ayes, 0 noes
• Approved certificate of appropriateness for new signs and foyer removal at 112 W Maple Ave (Los Perez Supermarket) – 8 ayes, 0 noes
• Approved certificate of appropriateness for new signs at 110 Front St (Spartan Flooring) – 8 ayes, 0 noes

Library Board

The Library Board will discuss the renovation project and consider approving the EBI furniture contract. The board will also consider a 50% down payment for the contract. The agenda includes routine items such as any other business and adjournment.

• Approve EBI furniture contract and 50% down payment for renovation project

The Library Board approved the EBI Furniture Sales Agreement and authorized a 50% down payment of $40,114.17 from the AmBank endowment checking account. The board designated Library Administrator Sarah Cournoyer as the authorized signer for the agreement. No other actions were taken.

• Approved EBI Furniture Sales Agreement and $40,114.17 down payment
• Designated Sarah Cournoyer as authorized signer for the agreement

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will consider approving bills from February 13‑26, 2026 totaling $1,183,121,45. The meeting also includes first‑reading votes on two ordinances that modify the municipal code. Several resolutions will be considered, including a special‑assessment intent, a professional services contract for a backup generator at the Kellom Road water booster station, and a contract for a signal and ITS program. A temporary Class B license for PAVE’s annual event will also be addressed.

• Approval of bills between Feb 13‑26 2026 in the amount of $1,183,121,45
• Ordinance No. 4‑2026 – delete Section 2‑4 of the Beaver Dam Municipal Code (first reading)
• Ordinance No. 5‑2026 – amend Section 6‑2 regarding beverage operator licenses (first reading)
• Resolution No. 9‑2026 – intent to exercise special assessment powers under Wis. Stat. §66.0703(4)
• Resolution No. 10‑2026 – authorize professional services for design and bidding of a backup generator for the water booster station on Kellom Road

The Common Council approved $1,183,121.45 in bills for February 13‑26, 2026. It adopted a resolution to exercise special assessment powers under Wisconsin Statutes. The council also authorized professional services agreements for a backup generator at the Kellom Road water booster station and for the design and oversight of a Signal and ITS Standalone Program. Additionally, a temporary Class B license was granted to PAVE for its “Sweet Thanks” event on March 6.

• Approved $1,183,121.45 in bills (Feb 13‑26, 2026) – motion carried by acclamation
• Approved Resolution No. 9‑2026 to declare intent to exercise special assessment powers – vote 14‑0
• Approved Resolution No. 10‑2026 authorizing professional services for backup generator design and bidding – vote 14‑0
• Approved Resolution No. 11‑2026 authorizing professional services for design and oversight of Signal and ITS Standalone Program – vote 14‑0
• Approved Resolution No. 12‑2026 granting temporary Class B license to PAVE for “Sweet Thanks” event – vote 14‑0

Operations Committee

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will review proposed changes to city ordinances regarding animals and park usage. The body will also consider liquor license applications and the approval of city bills.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,183,121.45
• Temporary Class B License for PAVE's "Sweet Thanks" event on March 6, 2026
• Beverage Operator License for Justin Carter-Smith
• Ordinance amendments to Sections 10-25, 10-31, 10-32, and 50-21 regarding vicious animals, animal defecation, and city park usage

The Administrative Committee approved $1,183,121.45 in bills and granted a temporary Class B license to PAVE for its March 6 event. It denied a beverage operator license for Justin Carter‑Smith. It also approved amendments to ordinance sections covering vicious animals, animal defecation, prohibited animals, and city park usage.

• Approved $1,183,121.45 in bills (7-0)
• Approved temporary Class B license to PAVE for its Annual "Sweet Thanks" (7-0)
• Denied beverage operator license for Justin Carter‑Smith (7-0)
• Amended ordinance sections 10-25, 10-31, 10-32, and 50-21 on vicious animals, animal defecation, prohibited animals, and park usage (7-0)

Operations Committee

Administrative Committee

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will discuss and potentially act on professional services agreements for water and traffic infrastructure. The body will also consider an ordinance amending the city's recycling code.

• Resolution 10-2026: Professional services agreement for a backup generator at the Kellom Road Water Booster Station
• Resolution 11-2026: Professional services agreement for a Signal and ITS Standalone Program (SISP) project
• Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 34, Article II, Division 2 regarding Recycling

The committee approved the minutes from the February 16, 2026 meeting. It then approved Resolution No. 10-2026 authorizing a professional services agreement for design and bidding of a backup generator for the water booster station on Kellom Road. It also approved Resolution No. 11-2026 authorizing a professional services agreement for design and construction oversight of the Signal and ITS Standalone Program (SISP) project. Finally, the committee approved an ordinance amending Chapter 34, Article II, Division 2 of the municipal code to update recycling regulations. All motions passed by acclamation.

• Approved February 16, 2026 meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Approved Resolution No. 10-2026 for backup generator design and bidding (acclamation)
• Approved Resolution No. 11-2026 for Signal and ITS Standalone Program design and oversight (acclamation)
• Approved ordinance amending recycling provisions in Chapter 34, Article II, Division 2 (acclamation)

Plan Commission

Plan Commission

The Beaver Dam Plan Commission will review three items at its February 25 meeting. It will discuss approval of an extraterritorial plat for parcels 004-1214-2631-002, 004-1214-2631-003, and 004-1214-2631-005. It will consider a new ordinance creating Section 70-133 of the municipal code for electronic smoking retailers. It will also consider rezoning parcel 206-1214-2212-002 on W8219 Hemlock Road from Single Family Residential to Light Manufacturing.

• Approval of extraterritorial plat for parcels 004-1214-2631-002, 004-1214-2631-003, and 004-1214-2631-005
• Ordinance creating Section 70-133 on electronic smoking retailers
• Rezoning of parcel 206-1214-2212-002 at W8219 Hemlock Road from Single Family Residential to Light Manufacturing

The Plan Commission approved the January 28, 2026 meeting minutes. It granted a special exception for an extraterritorial plat covering three parcels. The ordinance on electronic smoking retailers was rejected. The rezoning of parcel 206-1214-2212-002 on Hemlock Road from single‑family residential to light manufacturing was approved.

• Approved Jan 28, 2026 minutes (acclamation)
• Approved extraterritorial plat for parcels 004‑1214‑2631‑002, 003, 005 (all aye)
• Rejected electronic smoking retailers ordinance; no ayes, six noes (Todd Janssen, Jack Yuds, Monica Keel, Bobbi Marck, Mike Wissell, 5)
• Approved rezoning of parcel 206‑1214‑2212‑002 to Light Manufacturing (acclamation)

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will approve bills totaling $6,585,391.61 and hear a finance report. It will discuss a resolution to grant a secondhand dealer license to Dean Stricker d/b/a The Pennie Shack. Several ordinances will be considered, including amendments to animal‑related code sections, regulation of electronic smoking retailer locations, and deletion of a charter staff‑position section. A policy on beverage operator licenses will also be reviewed.

• Approval of bills between Jan 30 and Feb 12, 2026 in the amount of $6,585,391.61
• Resolution granting a secondhand dealer license to Dean Stricker, d/b/a The Pennie Shack
• Ordinance amending sections 10-25, 10-31, 10-32, and 50-21 on vicious animals, animal defecation, prohibited animals, and park usage
• Ordinance regulating locations of electronic smoking retailers
• Charter ordinance deleting section 2-4 of the City Code regarding staff positions

The Administrative Committee approved the February 2 minutes and $6,585,391.61 in bills. It unanimously granted a secondhand dealer license to Dean Stricker and approved several ordinance amendments on animal regulations, electronic smoking retailer locations, staff position definitions, and beverage operator licenses. The amended electronic smoking ordinance was sent to the Plan Commission.

• Approved February 2, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved bills Jan 30–Feb 12, 2026 totaling $6,585,391.61 (7-0)
• Granted secondhand dealer license to Dean Stricker, d/b/a The Pennie Shack (7-0)
• Amended animal‑related ordinance sections 10-25, 10-31, 10-32, 50-21 (7-0)
• Amended electronic smoking retailer ordinance and sent to Plan Commission (7-0)
• Deleted section 2-4 of City Code regarding staff positions (7-0)
• Approved policy regarding beverage operator licenses (7-0)

Operations Committee

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider a resolution regarding the Beaverland Must-Skis, Inc. agreement for the 2026 season. Members will also discuss lead water service line and sanitary lateral replacements, as well as overnight street parking restrictions during snow removal.

• Resolution No. 7-2026: Agreement with Beaverland Must-Skis, Inc. for the 2026 season
• Lead water service line and defective sanitary lateral replacements
• Preliminary resolution to exercise special assessment powers under Section 66.0703(4) Wisconsin Statutes
• Overnight street parking restrictions during snow removal season

The Operations Committee approved the February 2, 2026 meeting minutes by acclamation. It adopted Resolution No. 7‑2026 authorizing an agreement with Beaverland Must‑Skis, Inc. for the 2026 season, also by acclamation. The committee approved a preliminary resolution to exercise special assessment powers under Wisconsin Statutes §66.0703(4), by acclamation. It voted to keep the city’s existing winter overnight street‑parking restrictions unchanged, by acclamation.

• Approved February 2, 2026 meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Approved Resolution No. 7-2026 authorizing Beaverland Must‑Skis agreement (acclamation)
• Approved preliminary resolution to exercise special assessment powers (acclamation)
• Approved keeping winter parking restrictions as is (acclamation)

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will consider Ordinance No. 3-2026 to change the zoning of parcel 130 East Maple Avenue to a Multiple‑Family Residential District. The council will also approve bills from Jan. 30 to Feb. 12 totaling $6,585,391.61. Additional items include a professional services agreement for a street and park tree inventory, a seasonal agreement with Beaverland Must‑Skis, Inc., and a secondhand dealer license for Dean Stricker (The Pennie Shack). The meeting will conclude with discussion of the Fire Station Facility Study presented earlier.

• Ordinance No. 3-2026: Rezone 130 East Maple Ave from Light Manufacturing to Multiple‑Family Residential
• Approval of bills (Jan 30–Feb 12) totaling $6,585,391.61
• Resolution No. 6-2026: Authorize professional services agreement for street and park tree inventory
• Resolution No. 7-2026: Authorize agreement with Beaverland Must‑Skis, Inc. for 2026 season
• Resolution No. 8-2026: Grant secondhand dealer license to Dean Stricker d/b/a The Pennie Shack

The Common Council approved Ordinance No. 3‑2026, rezoning parcel at 130 East Maple Avenue from light manufacturing to multiple‑family residential (11‑0). It also approved a professional services agreement for a street and park tree inventory, an agreement with Beaverland Must‑Skis for the 2026 season, and a secondhand dealer license for Dean Stricker (each 11‑0). Additionally, the council voted 10‑1 to proceed with a two‑fire‑station facility project. The council adopted $6,585,391.61 in bills and approved the minutes from the February 2, 2026 meeting.

• Approved Ordinance No. 3‑2026 rezoning 130 East Maple Ave to multiple‑family residential (11‑0)
• Approved $6,585,391.61 in bills (acclamation)
• Approved Resolution No. 6‑2026 professional services agreement for street and park tree inventory (11‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 7‑2026 agreement with Beaverland Must‑Skis for 2026 season (11‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 8‑2026 secondhand dealer license to Dean Stricker d/b/a The Pennie Shack (11‑0)
• Approved proceeding with two‑fire‑station facility project (10‑1)
• Approved adoption of minutes from February 2, 2026 meeting (acclamation)

General

A gathering of the Police and Fire Commission will be held on February 16, 2026 at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers of City Hall. No official business will be conducted; the purpose is solely to observe the Common Council meeting.

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will review the library renovation project's budget, phases, and contracts. The board will also consider a draft of the Meeting and Study Room Policy and the State Annual Report.

• Renovation project budget, phases, and contracts/change orders
• Endowment Fund transfers and invoices for payment
• Draft Meeting and Study Room Policy
• State Annual Report and System Effectiveness Statement
• Closed session to discuss data regarding library donors

The Library Board approved the consent agenda, the 2025 annual report and System Effectiveness Statement, and a $310,382.60 transfer from the Wells Fargo money market account to the AmBank endowment checking account for Draw 5 payment to Creative Constructors, LLC. The board discussed a draft Meeting and Study Room Policy, directing staff and the City Attorney to review and revise it for a March presentation. Board members were reminded of upcoming term expirations and the need for community nominations.

• Approved consent agenda (motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Devitt)
• Approved 2025 annual report and System Effectiveness Statement (motion by Devitt, seconded by Ferree)
• Approved transfer of $310,382.60 for Draw 5 payment to Creative Constructors, LLC (motion by Devitt, seconded by Bell)
• Directed revision of draft Meeting and Study Room Policy (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:45 am (motion by Bell, seconded by Devitt)

Police & Fire Commission

The Beaver Dam Police & Fire Commission will review and approve the January 13 meeting minutes. Commissioners will discuss the Five Bugles Facility Study and staffing recommendations for the fire department. The commission will also act on police department job descriptions, the police chief’s request to attend the International Association of Police Chiefs conference in Florida in October 2026, and the removal of Patrol Officer Teschner from probationary status.

• Approve January 13 meeting minutes
• Discuss Five Bugles Facility Study and staffing recommendations
• Take action on Police Department job descriptions
• Decide on Police Chief attending International Association of Police Chiefs Conference in Florida, Oct 2026
• Decide on removing Patrol Officer Teschner from probationary status

The commission voted to recommend a two‑station fire facility with six additional full‑time staff to the City Council. It approved police job descriptions, the police chief’s attendance at a national conference, and moved Patrol Officer Teschner to regular status. The commission entered closed session to evaluate a police employee, then approved the termination of Officer Savannah Barten. All motions passed by acclimation or voice vote.

• Recommended two‑station fire facility with 6 new full‑time staff (acclamation)
• Approved police department job descriptions as written (acclamation)
• Approved Police Chief’s attendance at IACP Conference in Florida, Oct 2026 (acclamation)
• Moved Patrol Officer Teschner from probationary to regular status (acclamation)
• Entered closed session to evaluate a police department employee (voice vote: Stephens, Lafler, Robbins, O’Connor aye)
• Approved termination of Officer Savannah Barten (acclamation)
• Approved motion to remove officers from probationary status as presented by Chief (acclamation)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (acclamation)

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will review two applications for certificates of appropriateness. One application seeks approval for sign replacements with lighting at 210 S Spring St (Palenque). The other seeks approval for two new multifamily buildings at 105 and 109 N Lincoln Ave. The committee will recommend whether to approve each application.

• Certificate of appropriateness for sign replacements with lighting at 210 S Spring St (Palenque)
• Certificate of appropriateness for two new multifamily buildings at 105 & 109 N Lincoln Ave

The committee approved the January 7, 2026 meeting minutes by acclamation, with Chairperson Murphy abstaining. It voted to table the certificate of appropriateness request for sign replacements with lighting at 210 S Spring St, postponing further discussion. It approved the certificate of appropriateness for two new multifamily buildings at 105 & 109 N Lincoln Ave, with all eight members voting aye and no noes.

• Approved Jan. 7, 2026 meeting minutes (acclamation; Murphy abstained)
• Tabled sign replacement certificate of appropriateness for 210 S Spring St (acclamation)
• Approved certificate of appropriateness for two multifamily buildings at 105 & 109 N Lincoln Ave (8‑0 vote)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will discuss and possibly act on several resolutions. Items include authorizing a professional services agreement for the 2025 Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water Fund loans, approving a turnkey quote from American Ramp Company for Phase 1 skate park improvements, and awarding the contract for the West PRV Station SCADA integration project. Additional topics are a professional services agreement for a street and park tree inventory and a preliminary design plan for resurfacing the 2026 Tower Parking Lot.

• Resolution No. 2‑2026: Authorize a professional services agreement to administer 2025 Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water Fund loans
• Resolution No. 3‑2026: Approve American Ramp Company turnkey quote for Phase 1 skate park improvements
• Resolution No. 4‑2026: Award contract for West PRV Station SCADA integration project
• Resolution authorizing a professional services agreement for street and park tree inventory
• Preliminary design plan for 2026 Tower Parking Lot resurfacing project

The Operations Committee approved four resolutions by acclamation: a professional services agreement to administer the 2025 Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water Fund loans, a turnkey quote for Phase 1 skate park improvements, a contract for the West PRV Station SCADA integration project, and a professional services agreement for a street and park tree inventory. The committee also agreed to finalize plans and bid on the 2026 Tower Parking Lot resurfacing project. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved professional services agreement for 2025 Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water Fund loans (acclamation)
• Approved American Ramp Company turnkey quote for Phase 1 skate park improvements (acclamation)
• Approved contract for West PRV Station SCADA integration project (acclamation)
• Approved professional services agreement for street and park tree inventory (acclamation)
• Consensus to finalize plans and issue bids for 2026 Tower Parking Lot resurfacing project

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will vote to approve $7,575,026.85 in city bills from early January. It will also discuss a new policy for background checks of elected officials and consider an amendment to the alcohol licensing ordinance. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and items for future agendas.

• Approve $7,575,026.85 in bills dated Jan 03–Jan 29, 2026
• Consider policy on elected official background checks
• Review proposal to amend the alcohol licensing ordinance

The Administrative Committee approved the minutes from the Jan 5, 2026 meeting. It also approved bills covering Jan 3‑29, 2026 totaling $7,575,026.85 by acclamation. The committee adopted a proposed amendment to the alcohol licensing ordinance with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. Members agreed to add misdemeanor‑trigger wording to the elected‑official background‑check policy.

• Approved Jan 5, 2026 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved bills Jan 3‑29, 2026 totaling $7,575,026.85 (acclamation)
• Adopted alcohol licensing ordinance amendment (6‑0 vote)
• Agreed to add misdemeanor‑trigger wording to elected‑official background‑check policy (no vote recorded)

Administrative Committee

Operations Committee

Administrative Committee

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will consider several agenda items, including the approval of city bills totaling $7,575,026.85 for the period Jan 3‑Jan 29. Council members will conduct second‑reading votes on two ordinances amending sections 66-40 and 66-41 of the municipal code. Several resolutions will be adopted, authorizing contracts for a skate park improvement, a SCADA integration project, and other services.

• Approval of bills between Jan 03 and Jan 29, 2026 in the amount of $7,575,026.85
• Ordinance No.1-2026 amending Section 66-40 of the municipal code – second reading
• Ordinance No.2-2026 amending Section 66-41 of the municipal code – second reading
• Resolution No.3-2026 approving American Ramp Company turnkey quote for Phase 1 Skate Park improvements
• Resolution No.4-2026 awarding contract for West PRV Station SCADA Integration Project

The Common Council approved $7,575,026.85 in bills for the period Jan 3‑Jan 29, 2026 by acclamation. It also passed two ordinance amendments and five resolutions, each with a unanimous 11‑0 vote. All actions were approved without any dissenting votes.

• Approved minutes of Jan 5, 2026 meeting (acclamation)
• Approved bills totaling $7,575,026.85 (acclamation)
• Approved Ordinance No.1‑2026 amending Section 66‑40 (11‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No.2‑2026 amending Section 66‑41 (11‑0)
• Approved Resolution No.2‑2026 professional services agreement for Safe Drinking Water Fund loans (11‑0)
• Approved Resolution No.3‑2026 American Ramp Company quote for Phase 1 skate park improvements (11‑0)
• Approved Resolution No.4‑2026 contract for West PRV Station SCADA integration project (11‑0)
• Approved Resolution No.5‑2026 contract for stray animal services with Dodge County Human Society (11‑0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will discuss and potentially take action on a land division and a rezoning ordinance. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting.

• Extraterritorial Plat Approval for land division of Parcel No. 004-1114-1511-000 and 004-1114-1044-001
• Ordinance rezoning Parcel No. 206-1114-0421-044

The commission approved an extraterritorial plat for two parcels (004-1114-1511-000 and 004-1114-1044-001) after a motion that received unanimous support. It also approved the rezoning of parcel 206-1114-0421-044 with all seven commissioners voting aye. Both motions were carried without any recorded opposition.

• Approved extraterritorial plat for parcels 004-1114-1511-000 and 004-1114-1044-001 (unanimous aye)
• Approved rezoning of parcel 206-1114-0421-044 (7 ayes, 0 noes)

Administrative Committee

There will be no meeting of the Administrative Committee on January 19, 2026. The meeting is cancelled in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Common Council

Common Council

The Common Council has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The agenda was posted on January 16, 2026, by Deputy City Clerk Vicky Orth.

• No meeting scheduled for January 19, 2026
• Meeting cancelled in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Agenda posted by Deputy City Clerk Vicky Orth on January 16, 2026

Operations Committee

The Beaver Dam Operations Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM was cancelled in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time. A quorum of the Common Council may attend, but the meeting will not take place.

Operations Committee

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will review reports on the endowment fund and library renovations. The board may take action on renovation project budgets, contracts, and a draft policy for meetings and study rooms.

• Renovation project budget and phases
• Renovation contracts and change orders
• Endowment fund transfers and bequest designations
• Draft Meeting and Study Room Policy
• Closed session to discuss library donor data

The Library Board approved the Consent Agenda, including an amendment to the January 17 2025 minutes. It authorized a $128,459.02 transfer from the endowment money‑market account and a $245,141.25 payment to Creative Constructors for renovation Draw 4. Additional payments of $3,729.18 for a PRA invoice and a $213.55 reimbursement were also approved.

• Approved Consent Agenda and amendment to Jan 17 2025 minutes (motion by Fiegel, seconded by Krause)
• Approved transfer of $128,459.02 from WF money‑market account for Draw 4 (motion by Fiegel, seconded by Rasmussen)
• Approved payment of $245,141.25 to Creative Constructors for Draw 4 (motion by Fiegel, seconded by Rasmussen)
• Approved payment of $3,729.18 PRA invoice from endowment checking account (motion by Krause, seconded by Fiegel)
• Approved reimbursement of $213.55 to AmBank Gifts checking account (motion by Fiegel, seconded by Rasmussen)
• Scheduled presentation of draft Meeting and Study Room Policy for Feb 13 2026 (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 am (motion by Krause, seconded by Fiegel)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will review and approve the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting. They will receive operational updates from both the Fire and Police Departments. The commission will consider approving matching funds for the city's participation in the Wisconsin Municipal Police and Fire Mutual Aid System (WISCOM). They will also discuss personnel actions, including promoting Firefighter/Paramedic Aaron Lienke, accepting the resignations of FF/Medic Emily Seifert and POC firefighter Samantha Osborne, and reviewing Police Department job descriptions.

• Approve December 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve matching funds for WISCOM participation
• Promote Firefighter/Paramedic Aaron Lienke from probationary to regular status
• Accept resignation of FF/Medic Emily Seifert effective Jan 22, 2026
• Discuss Police Department job descriptions

General

General

The Common Council is scheduled to tour the Beaver Dam Fire Department followed by tours of the Watertown and Jackson Fire Departments on January 8, 2025. The event is part of a facility assessment by Five Bugles Design and is not a decision-making meeting.

• Fire department facility tours
• Facility assessment by Five Bugles Design
• Police and Fire Commission members invited

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will discuss and potentially approve certificates of appropriateness for two properties. The meeting also includes an update on downtown grant commitments.

• Exterior sign replacements at 301 Front St Madison St (Cow Licks – Garg Cornell)
• New building application at 302 Madison St (resubmittal)

Operations Committee

The Beaver Dam Operations Committee will meet on Jan. 5, 2026. The agenda includes approving the December 15, 2025 meeting minutes and discussing possible actions on the long‑term planning of the city’s water‑treatment facility and on curbside leaf pickup. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Approve December 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss long‑term planning of water‑treatment facility
• Discuss curbside leaf pickup

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will meet to approve city bills and discuss staffing for the City Clerk's office. The meeting includes a review of expenditures totaling $1,569,020.71.

• Approval of bills between Dec 12 and Jan 02, 2026, totaling $1,569,020.71
• Discussion of potential temporary staffing for the City Clerk's Office

Common Council

The Common Council will consider the approval of bills totaling $1,569,020.71 and the first reading of two municipal code ordinances. The body will also review mayoral appointments to the Board of Review, the Beaver Dam Lake Development Corporation, and the position of Weed Commissioner.

• Approval of bills between Dec 12 and Jan 02, 2026, in the amount of $1,569,020.71
• First reading of Ordinance No. 1-2026 (Section 66-40) and Ordinance No. 2-2026 (Section 66-41)
• Resolution No. 1-2026 regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Interoperable Radio Grant
• Mayoral appointments to the Board of Review
• Mayoral appointments to the Beaver Dam Lake Development Corporation

Operations Committee

Administrative Committee

Administrative Committee