Beaver Dam public meetings in 2024

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will vote to approve city bills totaling $722,968.49. Council members will conduct first and second readings of three ordinances affecting the City Administrator role, the budget process, and bridge weight limits. Several resolutions will be considered, including contracts for underground utility locating services, a pavement replacement project on Judson Drive, an amendment to the FMLA policy, and a stray animal services contract with the Dodge County Humane Society.

• Approve bills between Nov 27 and Dec 12, 2024 totaling $722,968.49
• Ordinance 20-2024 – modify city ordinances on the City Administrator role (first & second reading)
• Ordinance 21-2024 – modify city ordinances on the budget process (first & second reading)
• Resolution 107-2024 – award contract for 2025‑2027 underground utility locating services
• Resolution 108-2024 – authorize professional services agreement for Judson Drive Pavement Replacement (South Spring St to South Lincoln Ave)

The Common Council approved Ordinance 20-2024, which modifies city ordinances relating to the role of the City Administrator, by an 8-5 vote. An amendment to change the vote requirement from a 2/3 vote to a majority vote failed. The council also approved ordinances on the budget process and bridge weight limits, and several resolutions including contracts for utility locating and Judson Drive pavement replacement.

• Approved Ordinance 20-2024 modifying City Administrator role (8-5)
• Failed amendment to change vote requirement to majority (4-9)
• Approved Ordinance 21-2024 modifying budget process (13-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-2024 amending bridge weight limits (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 107-2024 awarding utility locating contract (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 108-2024 for Judson Drive pavement project (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 109-2024 amending FMLA policy (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 110-2024 for stray animal services contract (13-0)

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Operations Committee will consider awarding contracts for underground utility locating services and the Judson Drive pavement replacement project. The committee will also review preliminary design plans for the Front Street and Beaver Street reconstruction project.

• Award contract for 2025-2027 Underground Utility Locating Services
• Authorize Professional Services Agreement for Judson Drive Pavement Replacement
• Review preliminary design plans for Front Street and Beaver Street reconstruction
• Discuss items for future agendas

The Operations Committee approved a contract for 2025-2027 underground utility locating services and authorized a professional services agreement for the Judson Drive pavement replacement project. The committee also agreed to proceed with final design and bidding for the 2025 Front Street and Beaver Street reconstruction project. No votes were recorded as opposed; all motions carried by acclamation.

• Approved Resolution 107-2024 for 2025-2027 underground utility locating services (acclamation)
• Approved Resolution 108-2024 for Judson Drive pavement replacement professional services agreement (acclamation)
• Consensus to proceed with final design and bidding for Front Street and Beaver Street reconstruction project

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee approved Resolution 109-2024, amending the city's FMLA policy to use a rolling year instead of a calendar year. The committee also approved the December 2 meeting minutes and bills totaling $722,968.49. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 109-2024 amending FMLA policy to rolling year (7-0)
• Approved December 2, 2024 meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Approved bills from Nov 27 to Dec 12, 2024 totaling $722,968.49 (acclamation)

Library Board

The Beaver Dam Library Board approved the disqualification of a patron for violating Library Rules of Conduct, with one abstention. They also approved treating a $227,383.61 anonymous gift as undesignated, keeping it in the investment portfolio, and directed the advisor to convert a stock transfer to cash. The board appointed Kevin Luebke to the renovation design committee and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved patron disqualification for Rules of Conduct violations (motion by Fiegel, seconded by Luebke; Devitt abstained)
• Approved $227,383.61 anonymous gift as undesignated, not restricted principal
• Directed Wells Fargo advisor to convert Foulkes Foundation stock transfer to cash in money market
• Appointed Kevin Luebke as Library Board representative on renovation design committee
• Approved consent agenda including Nov 15 minutes, invoices, and informational items

Common Council

The Common Council will first approve the minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss and consider possible actions related to a review and update of the city's Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers.

• Approval of the October 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Review & Update

The Plan Commission reviewed draft Chapters 8 and 9 of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update, with no changes recommended to Chapter 8 and one revision noted for Chapter 9. Chapter 10 will be reviewed at the January 2025 meeting. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved October 21, 2024 meeting minutes (acclamation, Beal-Loeck abstaining)
• Reviewed draft Chapters 8 and 9 of 2024 Comprehensive Plan update
• No changes recommended to Chapter 8
• Revision needed to Chapter 9 paragraph on Beaver Dam Unified School District
• Chapter 10 draft to be reviewed at January 2025 meeting

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will discuss personnel actions for both the police and fire departments, including resignations and probationary status. The body will also consider travel for the Police Chief and updates to the fire inspector job description.

• Action on the resignation of POC Firefighter Bryce Toy
• Action on removing Officer Molly Lynch from probationary status
• Action on Police Chief attending the International Association of Police Chief’s conference in Denver, Colorado (October 16-22, 2025)
• Action on the fire inspector job description
• Action on carry-over vacation hours/days for police and fire personnel

The Beaver Dam Police and Fire Commission approved the November meeting minutes, accepted a firefighter resignation, approved vacation carry-over hours for fire and police staff, and accepted the fire inspector job description. They also approved the police chief attending a conference and moved Officer Molly Lynch from probationary to regular status. The commission entered closed session to discuss a leave of absence and the Paid-on-Call Firefighter Eligibility list, but did not reconvene in open session.

• Approved November 12 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of POC Firefighter Bryce Toy (unanimous)
• Approved fire department vacation carry-over hours (unanimous)
• Approved police department vacation carry-over hours (unanimous)
• Accepted fire inspector job description (unanimous)
• Approved Chief attending IACP conference in Denver, Oct 16-22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Moved Officer Molly Lynch from probationary to regular status (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for leave of absence and POC eligibility list (unanimous)

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee posted its agenda for the Dec 4, 2024 meeting in compliance with the Wisconsin Open Meetings Law. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed on the agenda.

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will consider several financial actions, including approving $546,239.97 in bills from mid‑November and adopting multiple resolutions that reserve ARPA money for park improvements, public safety equipment, and housing façade grants. The council will also hear first readings of ordinances on bridge weight limits and charter changes, and discuss a professional services agreement for the Madison Street Reconstruction Project. A closed‑session item will address a development and water‑wastewater agreement with Degas, LLC.

• Approval of bills between Nov 15‑Nov 26, 2024 totaling $546,239.97
• Ordinance No. 23-2024 – amendment to bridge and street weight limits (first reading)
• Resolution No. 96-2024 – reservation of $100,000 ARPA funds for parks, public safety, and public works equipment
• Resolution No. 101-2024 – professional services agreement for the Madison Street Reconstruction Project (Curie St to Chatham St)
• Resolution No. 102-2024 – award of contract for the LED Street Lights Project

The Common Council approved multiple resolutions allocating ARPA funds, including increasing a parks/public safety/public works equipment fund from $100,000 to $400,000. They also approved a development agreement with Degas, LLC, and tabled a signage purchase pending design and cost updates. All other resolutions passed unanimously except noted amendments.

• Approved $546,239.97 in bills (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 19-2024 on city official appointments (13-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-2024 replacing charter ordinances (13-0)
• Approved $75,000 ARPA for Swan Park Pavilion (13-0)
• Amended and approved $400,000 ARPA for parks, safety, public works equipment (11-1, 1 absent)
• Approved $25,000 ARPA to Bridges of Dodge County for Joe's House (13-0)
• Approved $7,500 ARPA for water level monitoring panel (13-0)
• Approved $50,000 ARPA for Hometown Plan projects (9-4)

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will approve the minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting. It will approve city bills totaling $546,239.97 dated between November 15 and November 26, 2024. The committee will discuss a resolution to grant a Class "A" license to El Campa Mexicaon-Merican Grocery at 112 Front Street. It will also discuss a resolution to approve the 2025 contract for stray animal services with the Dodge County Humane Society.

• Approval of the November 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of bills between Nov 15 and Nov 26, 2024 totaling $546,239.97
• Resolution to grant a Class "A" license to El Campa Mexicaon-Merican Grocery, 112 Front Street
• Resolution to approve the 2025 stray animal services contract with Dodge County Humane Society

The Administrative Committee approved a Class A license for El Campa Mexican-American Grocery at 112 Front Street, the 2025 stray animal services contract with Dodge County Humane Society, and bills totaling $546,239.97. Minutes from November 18 were approved with one abstention. All actions were unanimous.

• Approved November 18, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved bills between Nov 15-26, 2024 totaling $546,239.97
• Approved Class A license for El Campa Mexican-American Grocery, 112 Front Street
• Approved 2025 contract for stray animal services with Dodge County Humane Society

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider an ordinance and resolution regarding parking on Rowell Street. The body will also review preliminary design plans for the 2025 Front Street and Beaver Street Reconstruction Project.

• Ordinance and Resolution for parking on Rowell Street
• Preliminary Design Plans for 2025 Front Street and Beaver Street Reconstruction Project
• Election of Vice Chairperson of Operations Committee

The Operations Committee approved an ordinance and resolution regarding parking on Rowell Street, with a unanimous vote of 6-0. The committee also requested that the Police Department emphasize patrols for vehicles overhanging sidewalks and that a reference to the specific ordinance be added to the public hearing mailing. No changes were made to the preliminary design plans for the 2025 Front Street and Beaver Street Reconstruction Project, and a public involvement meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2024.

• Approved ordinance and resolution for parking on Rowell Street (6-0)
• Requested Police Department emphasize patrols for vehicles overhanging sidewalks
• Requested reference to specific ordinance in public hearing mailing
• No changes to preliminary design plans for 2025 Front Street and Beaver Street Reconstruction Project

Common Council

The Common Council will consider and vote on several financial items, including approval of bills totaling $1,021,887.11 and adoption of the FY 2025 fee schedule, capital budget, and overall city budget. Public hearings will be held on proposed transit fare rates for 2025 and on the FY 2025 budget itself. The meeting also includes the repeal and amendment of charter ordinances, mayoral committee chair appointments, and a closed‑session discussion of a Madison Street sales‑study property purchase.

• Approve bills between Nov 01–Nov 14, 2024 totaling $1,021,887.11
• Public hearing on Proposed Transit Fare Rates for 2025
• Resolution 93‑2024: Adopt the City of Beaver Dam FY 2025 budget
• Resolution 92‑2024: Adopt the FY 2025 Capital Budget
• Ordinance 18‑2024: Repeal certain charter ordinances and create an Executive Committee

The Common Council approved the City of Beaver Dam's Fiscal Year 2025 budget, capital budget, and fee schedule, each by a 9-1 vote. Ordinance 18-2024, which would have created an Executive Committee, failed due to lack of a 2/3 majority. Ordinance 19-2024 and 22-2024 were tabled until full council attendance. Bobbi Marck was sworn in as mayor, and committee chair appointments were approved.

• Approved 2025 Fee Schedule (9-1)
• Approved FY 2025 Capital Budget (9-1)
• Approved FY 2025 City Budget (9-1)
• Approved Section 2.14 Separation From Employment policy (9-1)
• Ordinance 18-2024 (Executive Committee) failed (8-2, lacked 2/3 majority)
• Tabled Ordinances 19-2024 and 22-2024 (8-2)
• Approved committee chair appointments (7-1, 2 abstentions)
• Approved bills totaling $1,021,887.11 (acclamation)

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will first approve the November 4 meeting minutes and then approve bills totaling $1,021,887.11 that were incurred between November 1 and November 14, 2024. Afterward, the committee will discuss and possibly act on several resolutions directing ARPA funds to housing facade grants, Swan Park Pavilion improvements, equipment purchases for parks, public safety, and public works, shelter improvements, a water‑level monitoring panel, and Hometown Plan projects.

• Approve bills between Nov 01‑Nov 14, 2024 in the amount of $1,021,887.11
• Resolution authorizing an additional $40,000 ARPA for housing improvement facade grants
• Resolution reserving $75,000 ARPA for improvement of the Swan Park Pavilion
• Resolution reserving $100,000 ARPA for parks, public safety, and public works equipment purchase or replacement
• Resolution reserving $50,000 ARPA for implementation of Hometown Plan projects

The Administrative Committee approved six resolutions allocating a total of $297,500 in ARPA funds for various projects, including housing facade grants, Swan Park Pavilion improvements, equipment purchases, Joe's House shelter, a water level monitoring panel, and Hometown Plan projects. All resolutions passed, with one (facade grants) passing 5-1 and the Hometown Plan resolution passing 4-2. The committee also approved the November 4 meeting minutes and bills totaling $1,021,887.11.

• Approved $40,000 ARPA for housing facade grants (5-1)
• Approved $75,000 ARPA for Swan Park Pavilion improvements (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 ARPA for parks, public safety, public works equipment (6-0)
• Approved $25,000 ARPA to Bridges of Dodge County for Joe's House shelter (6-0)
• Approved $7,500 ARPA for water level monitoring panel (6-0)
• Approved $50,000 ARPA for Hometown Plan projects (4-2)
• Approved bills totaling $1,021,887.11 (acclamation)
• Approved November 4, 2024 meeting minutes (acclamation)

Common Council

The Operations Committee will discuss city gateway signage and funding for lead service line replacement. It will consider a resolution to award the contract for the LED street lights project. It will also consider a resolution to authorize a professional services agreement for the Madison Street Reconstruction Project from Curie Street to Chatham Street. The meeting includes routine approvals of prior meeting minutes.

• Discussion and possible action on city gateway signage
• Discussion and possible action on lead service line replacement funding
• Resolution awarding the contract for the LED street lights project
• Resolution authorizing a professional services agreement for the Madison Street Reconstruction Project (Curie Street to Chatham Street)

The Operations Committee approved the city gateway signage as Monument Signs Option 1 with the top orange border from Option 2, in a 3-2 vote. They also approved lead service line replacement funding, the LED street lights project contract, and a professional services agreement for the Madison Street reconstruction project, all by acclamation.

• Approved gateway monument signs Option 1 with orange border (3-2)
• Approved lead service line replacement funding (acclamation)
• Approved LED street lights project contract (acclamation)
• Approved Madison Street reconstruction professional services agreement (acclamation)

Library Board

The Library Board will review several items, including the library’s closed dates for 2025 and a possible patron disqualification policy. A design contract for the library renovation will be discussed, and the board will examine the endowment fund policy. The meeting may move to a closed session to review donor financial data before reconvening in open session to act on donor matters.

• Library closed dates for 2025
• Potential patron disqualification policy
• Design contract for library renovation
• Review of endowment fund policy
• Closed‑session discussion of donor financial data

The Beaver Dam Library Board of Trustees approved the design contract for the library renovation with Plunkett-Raysich Architects and confirmed 2025 library holiday closing dates. The Board also approved the consent agenda, confirmed a patron disqualification, and approved donor naming rights alongside a grant application.

• Approved the consent agenda including payment of $72.93 from the Endowment Fund checking account
• Approved the 2025 Library holiday closing dates with the library to remain open on Good Friday and the day after Thanksgiving
• Confirmed the disqualification of a patron for repeated violation of rules of conduct
• Approved signing the library renovation design contract with Plunkett-Raysich Architects as presented
• Deferred the Endowment Fund Policy Review to the December 13, 2024, meeting
• Adjourned to closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(f) to discuss library donor data
• Reconvened in open session and approved the naming rights of all donors as presented
• Approved applying for the Beaver Dam Community Hospital Foundation grant in the amount of $125,000

Police & Fire Commission

The Beaver Dam Police & Fire Commission will approve minutes from prior meetings, receive updates on fire and police operations, and discuss several personnel and financial matters. Items include reviewing the Fire Inspector job description, increasing the fire intercept rate to $400, and addressing the resignations of two firefighters. The commission will also act on compensation carry‑over for police records clerks and hold a closed session to consider a police employee leave of absence and a wage and salary survey.

• Approve October 8 and October 22 meeting minutes
• Increase fire intercept rate to $400.00
• Review and discuss Fire Inspector job description
• Take action on resignation of Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Weinke and Firefighter Brendan McGovern
• Closed session: consider police employee leave of absence and wage & salary survey

The Police & Fire Commission approved increasing the intercept rate to $400.00 and accepted the resignations of two firefighters. In a closed session, the commission denied a police employee's request for a leave of absence but approved allowing records clerks to carry over 75 hours of compensatory time. The commission also reviewed fire department operations, including hiring progress and budget status, and presented awards to police officers.

• Approved increasing intercept rate to $400.00 (acclamation)
• Accepted resignations of Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Weinke and Firefighter Brendan McGovern (acclamation)
• Denied leave of absence request for a police department employee (acclamation)
• Approved PD records clerks to carry over 75 hours of comp time (acclamation)
• Approved adjustment to Wage and Salary Survey ranges (unanimous)
• Tabled comp carry-over discussion for records clerks until after closed session
• Approved October 8 and October 22 meeting minutes (acclamation)

General

The Joint Review Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on a resolution to create a new Tax Increment Finance District No. 10 in Beaver Dam. The meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2024.

• Discussion & possible action on JRB Resolution 2024 A
• Approval of October 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Creation of Tax Increment Finance District No. 10

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will discuss grant commitments and review three applications for property improvements. The body will consider funding for residential exterior work and a certificate of appropriateness for a business sign.

• Residential exterior siding funds for 844 Madison St: $2,181.92
• Windows and landscaping funds for 804 Madison St: $7,323.75
• Certificate of Appropriateness for awning and signage at White Lily home décor & gifts (103 E Maple Ave #102)

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee approved three applications: $2,181.92 for exterior siding at 844 Madison St, $7,323.75 for windows and landscaping at 804 Madison St, and a Certificate of Appropriateness for awning and signage at White Lily home décor & gifts. All motions passed unanimously (7-0). The committee also approved the October 2, 2024 meeting minutes and noted an upcoming grant request for 225 Front St.

• Approved $2,181.92 Residential Exterior Improvement grant for 844 Madison St (7-0)
• Approved $7,323.75 Residential Exterior Improvement grant for 804 Madison St (7-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for awning and signage at 103 E Maple Ave #102 (7-0)
• Approved October 2, 2024 meeting minutes

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss the creation of a new Tax Increment Finance District and review several ordinances regarding city administration and budget processes. The body will also consider contracts for demolition services and fire protection installation.

• Approval of bills between Oct 18 and Oct 31, 2024, totaling $937,853.96
• Resolution 88-2024 to create Tax Increment District No. 10
• Resolution 89-2024 for demolition and soil removal engineering at 640 South Center Street
• Resolution 90-2024 awarding a fire protection system contract to J.F. Ahern Co. for the Utilities Vactor Storage Building on Beltline Drive
• Ordinances 18-2024 through 22-2024 regarding city officials, the budget process, and the City Administrator role

The Common Council approved several resolutions, including the creation of Tax Increment District No. 10, a Watermark Community Center Fund, an engineering services agreement for demolition at the former Public Works facility, and a fire protection system contract with J.F. Ahern Co. All votes were unanimous (14-0). Five ordinances had first and second readings and will be voted on at the next meeting. The council also entered closed session for the City Administrator's annual review.

• Approved Resolution 87-2024 establishing Watermark Community Center Fund (14-0)
• Approved Resolution 88-2024 creating Tax Increment District No. 10 (14-0)
• Approved Resolution 89-2024 authorizing engineering services for demolition at 640 South Center Street (14-0)
• Approved Resolution 90-2024 awarding contract to J.F. Ahern Co. for fire protection system (14-0)
• Approved bills totaling $937,853.96 (acclamation)
• Approved minutes of Oct 21, 2024 meeting (acclamation)
• Held first and second readings of Ordinances 18-2024 through 22-2024 (vote deferred to Nov 18)

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will approve the October 21, 2024 meeting minutes and approve bills totaling $937,853.96 from October 18‑31, 2024. It will discuss and possibly act on several resolutions to reserve ARPA funds: $100,000 for Hometown Plan projects, $75,000 for Swan Park Pavilion improvements, $100,000 for parks, public safety, and public works equipment, and $25,000 to Bridges of Dodge County, Inc. for Jo's House shelter improvements.

• Approve October 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve bills between Oct 18‑31, 2024 totaling $937,853.96
• Reserve $100,000 ARPA funds for Hometown Plan projects
• Reserve $75,000 ARPA funds for Swan Park Pavilion improvement
• Reserve $100,000 ARPA funds for parks, public safety, and public works equipment

The committee approved the meeting minutes from October 21, 2024, and authorized the payment of city bills totaling $937,853.96. Discussions regarding the allocation of remaining ARPA funds were tabled for a future meeting due to time constraints.

• Approved October 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved $937,853.96 in bills (Oct 18–Oct 31)
• Tabled discussion on ARPA fund allocations

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will first approve the minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss and possibly act on a resolution to award a contract to J.F. Ahern Co. for installing a fire‑protection system in the Utilities Vactor Storage Building on Beltline Drive. The committee will receive an update on the Bailey Lift Station on Hiawatha Drive. Additional items include discussion of a heavy‑traffic routes ordinance and parking on Rowell Street.

• Approve October 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Resolution 90-2024: award contract to J.F. Ahern Co. for fire‑protection system at Utilities Vactor Storage Building, Beltline Drive
• Update on Bailey Lift Station, Hiawatha Drive
• Discussion of ordinance for heavy traffic routes
• Discussion of parking on Rowell Street

The Operations Committee approved a contract with J.F. Ahern Co. for a fire protection system, an update on the Bailey Lift Station, and an ordinance for heavy traffic routes. It also reached consensus to revise the parking ordinance to allow perpendicular/angle parking on the south side of Rowell Street while eliminating all on-street parking on the north side, requiring an offset centerline. All motions passed by acclamation.

• Approved contract with J.F. Ahern Co. for fire protection system in Utilities Vactor Storage Building (acclamation)
• Approved update regarding Bailey Lift Station, Hiawatha Dr (acclamation)
• Approved ordinance for heavy traffic routes (acclamation)
• Consensus to revise ordinance for perpendicular/angle parking on south side of Rowell Street, eliminating north side parking (acclamation)

Police & Fire Commission

The Beaver Dam Police and Fire Commission is holding a special call meeting. In a closed session, the commission will consider employment, promotion, compensation, and performance evaluation data for public employees, specifically the Police Department's eligibility list. After the closed session, the commission may reconvene in open session to act on any items discussed. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Closed‑session discussion of the Police Department eligibility list (employment, promotion, compensation data)
• Potential open‑session action on items deliberated in the closed session

The Beaver Dam Police & Fire Commission held a special meeting and voted unanimously to approve the Police Department's eligibility list as presented by Chief Kreuziger. The decision was made during a closed session, and the commission did not reconvene in open session.

• Approved Police Department eligibility list as presented by Chief Kreuziger (unanimous)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will discuss parking on Rowell Street, consider a resolution to award a contract for spray closed cell foam and fireproof coating in the interior of the Utilities Vactor Storage Building on Beltline Drive, review a right‑of‑way plat and relocation order for the Madison Street (Chatham to Rowell) project, and consider a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement for demolition and contaminated soil removal engineering services at the former Public Works Facility at 640 South Center Street. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from the October 7, 2024 meeting.

• Discussion of parking on Rowell Street
• Resolution No. 83-2023: award contract for spray closed cell foam and fireproof coating in Utilities Vactor Storage Building on Beltline Drive
• Right‑of‑way plat and relocation order for Madison Street (Chatham St. to Rowell St.) project
• Resolution authorizing professional services agreement for building demolition and contaminated soil removal at 640 South Center Street
• Approval of October 7, 2024 meeting minutes

The Operations Committee approved three resolutions: awarding a contract for spray foam and fireproof coating at the Utilities Vactor Storage Building, approving the right-of-way plat and relocation order for the Madison St. project, and authorizing a professional services agreement for demolition and contaminated soil removal at the former Public Works Facility. The committee also reached consensus to enforce parallel parking on Rowell Street per city ordinance. All motions passed by acclamation with no recorded opposition.

• Approved Resolution 83-2023 awarding contract for spray closed cell foam and fireproof coating at Utilities Vactor Storage Building (acclamation)
• Approved right-of-way plat and relocation order for Madison St. (Chatham St. to Rowell St.) project (acclamation)
• Approved professional services agreement for building demolition and contaminated soil removal engineering at 640 South Center Street (acclamation)
• Consensus to enforce parallel parking on Rowell Street per city ordinance

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss a draft budget and fee schedule. The body is deciding on a property annexation from the Town of Beaver Dam and a loan for the State Trust Fund Loan Program.

• Loan through Board of Commissioners of Public Lands State Trust Fund Loan Program not to exceed $2,620,000
• Approval of bills between Oct 04 and Oct 17, 2024 totaling $924,794.38
• Ordinance No. 17-2024 for direct annexation of property in the Town of Beaver Dam
• Contract for spray closed cell foam and fireproof coating at Utilities Vactor Storage Building on Beltline Drive
• Contract for the Northside Sanitary & Water Utility Extension Project

The Common Council approved the direct annexation of property in the Town of Beaver Dam to the City, with one dissenting vote. The council also approved a $2.62 million state trust fund loan, a contract for foam spraying at the utilities building, a revised predevelopment agreement for Degas, LLC, and a contract for the Northside Sanitary & Water Utility Extension Project. Bills totaling $924,794.38 were approved, and a draft budget and fee schedule was presented with the administrative committee to review fees.

• Approved Ordinance 17-2024 for direct annexation of Town of Beaver Dam property (13-1)
• Approved Resolution 82-2024 for state trust fund loan up to $2,620,000 (14-0)
• Approved Resolution 83-2024 for closed cell foam and fireproof coating contract (14-0)
• Approved Resolution 84-2024 revised predevelopment agreement for Degas, LLC (14-0)
• Approved Resolution 85-2024 Northside Sanitary & Water Utility Extension contract (14-0)
• Approved bills between Oct 04 and Oct 17, 2024 totaling $924,794.38
• Presented draft budget and fee schedule; administrative committee to review fees

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed boundary for Tax Incremental District No. 10. The council will discuss a resolution recommending approval of Tax Increment Finance District No. 10. It will also consider Ordinance No. 17-2024, which would directly annex property from the Town of Beaver Dam into the city.

• Public hearing on proposed project plan and boundary for Tax Incremental District (TID) No. 10
• Resolution recommending approval of Tax Increment Finance District No. 10
• Ordinance No. 17-2024 for direct annexation of property in the Town of Beaver Dam to the City of Beaver Dam

The Plan Commission recommended approval of Tax Increment Finance District No. 10 to the Common Council and approved Ordinance No. 17-2024 for the direct annexation of property from the Town of Beaver Dam. Both motions passed by acclamation. The public hearing on the TID No. 10 project plan and boundary had no attendees.

• Recommended approval of TID No. 10 to the Common Council (acclamation)
• Approved Ordinance No. 17-2024 for direct annexation of property (acclamation)
• Approved September 25, 2024 meeting minutes (acclamation, Schwartz abstaining)

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will approve the October 7, 2024 meeting minutes and authorize payment of $924,794.38 for bills dated between October 4 and October 17, 2024. It will discuss updates to the city’s health insurance renewal and the retirement and resignation policy. The committee will consider recommending a Watermark Community Center Fund with the Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation Family of Funds, and will review ARPA commitments and any unspent funds.

• Approve $924,794.38 in city bills (Oct 04‑Oct 17, 2024)
• Health insurance renewal update
• Update to retirement and resignation policy
• Recommend establishing Watermark Community Center Fund with local foundation
• Review ARPA commitments and unspent funds

The Administrative Committee approved an update to the retirement and resignation policy requiring a 3-month notice for retirement and a 2-week notice for resignation, with a penalty of forfeiting sick-time conversion benefits for non-compliance. The committee also approved establishing a Watermark Community Center Fund with the Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation (7-0) and approved bills totaling $924,794.38. Health insurance renewal was discussed, with a negotiated 6.5% premium increase for the upcoming year.

• Approved updated retirement/resignation policy requiring 3-month retirement notice and 2-week resignation notice (acclamation)
• Approved resolution establishing Watermark Community Center Fund with Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation (7-0)
• Approved bills between Oct 04 and Oct 17, 2024 in the amount of $924,794.38 (acclamation)
• Approved October 7, 2024 meeting minutes (acclamation)

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will review the 2025 budget proposal and determine the scope of library renovations. The board will also consider a proposal and policy for lending hotspots and Roku devices.

• Library Budget Proposal 2025
• Determination of library renovation scope
• Hotspot and/or Roku lending proposal and policy
• Library Fundraising Committee recommendations
• Closed session to discuss data regarding library donors

The Beaver Dam Library Board approved the 2025 draft budgets at both 95% and 70% Dodge County reimbursement rates, and approved moving $1.5 million from the portfolio into money market or cash equivalents. They also approved proceeding with the full library renovation, with the lower level and patio possibly as a second phase. The board approved naming rights for several donors and a hotspot/Roku lending policy.

• Approved 2025 draft budgets at 95% and 70% reimbursement rates (unanimous)
• Approved moving $1.5M from portfolio to money market/cash (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with full renovation, lower level/patio possibly second phase (unanimous)
• Approved naming rights for Duane and Kathleen Foulkes Foundation, Ellen Sushak, Christine S. Frinak, Bob and Jane Reinke (unanimous)
• Approved hotspot and Roku lending proposal and policy (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $550 endowment fund reimbursement (unanimous)

General

The Beaver Dam Plan Commission will consider appointing or reaffirming a public member of the Joint Review Board and electing or reaffirming its chairperson. It will approve the minutes from the October 17, 2023 meeting. The commission will discuss and possibly act on the creation of TID No. 10 and set the date for its next meeting.

• Appointment/reaffirmation of Joint Review Board public member
• Election/reaffirmation of the Chairperson
• Approval of October 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion and possible action on creation of TID No. 10
• Set next meeting date

The Joint Review Board approved the creation of TID No. 10 and recommended it to the Plan Commission and Common Council. The board also appointed a public member and elected a chairperson.

• Appointed Bill Schwartz as public member (carried by acclamation)
• Elected Mike Wissell as Chairperson (carried by acclamation)
• Approved October 17, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved creation of TID No. 10 and recommended to Plan Commission and Common Council (carried by acclamation)

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will receive operational updates from the Police and Fire Departments and a K-9 presentation from Officer Bublitz. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a wage and compensation study regarding public employees.

• K-9 introduction and presentation from Officer Bublitz
• Closed session to discuss wage and compensation study

The Beaver Dam Police & Fire Commission approved the September 10 meeting minutes and received reports from the fire and police chiefs, including a K-9 introduction, a DNR grant, and staffing updates. No substantive policy decisions were made; the commission entered closed session to discuss a wage and compensation study but did not reconvene in open session.

• Approved September 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss wage and compensation study (unanimous)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will meet to discuss the reallocation of funds for the new DPW facility to demolish the old one. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding heavy traffic routes.

• Reallocation of New DPW Facility Funds to demo old DPW facility
• Ordinance for Heavy Traffic Routes

The committee reached a consensus to reallocate remaining New DPW Facility capital funds for the demolition and environmental cleanup of the old facility on S Center St. Staff were directed to bring a formal resolution for approval to the next meeting. The committee also requested staff finalize a heavy traffic routes ordinance and map for future approval.

• Approved September 16, 2024, meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Consensus to reallocate New DPW Facility funds for demolition and cleanup of Old DPW Facility on S Center St
• Directed staff to bring a Resolution for DPW fund reallocation to the next meeting
• Directed staff to finalize heavy traffic routes ordinance and map for future committee approval

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will first approve the minutes from the September 16, 2024 meeting. It will then approve bills totaling $1,830,500.22 that were incurred between September 13 and October 3, 2024. The committee will also discuss the WRS Unfunded Liability State Trust Fund. Finally, it will consider possible changes to alder pay based on meeting attendance.

• Approve September 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve bills totaling $1,830,500.22 incurred Sep 13–Oct 3, 2024
• Discuss WRS Unfunded Liability State Trust Fund
• Discuss possible alder pay adjustments based on meeting attendance

The Administrative Committee approved the September 16 meeting minutes and bills totaling $1,830,500.22. It directed staff to prepare paperwork for a 5-year refinance of the WRS Unfunded Liability State Trust Fund and to propose a resolution for the full council. A discussion on alder pay based on meeting attendance resulted in no action.

• Approved September 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved bills from Sept 13 to Oct 03, 2024 totaling $1,830,500.22
• Directed staff to prepare 5-year WRS refinance paperwork and propose a resolution

Common Council

The Common Council will review the 2025 draft budget for water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste utilities. Members will also consider an amendment to a developer's agreement for 1645 N Spring St LLC.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,830,500.22
• 2025 Draft Budget Presentation for Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, and Solid Waste Utility
• Resolution No. 81-2024: First Amendment to a Developer's Agreement for 1645 N Spring St LLC
• Proclamation for White Cane Safety Day

The Common Council approved bills totaling $1,830,500.22 and adopted Resolution 81-2024 amending a developer's agreement for 1645 N Spring St LLC. A draft budget for water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste utilities was presented for review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved bills between Sept 13 and Oct 03, 2024, totaling $1,830,500.22 (acclamation)
• Adopted Resolution 81-2024, first amendment to developer's agreement for 1645 N Spring St LLC (14-0)

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will first approve the minutes from the August 7, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss and recommend approval of two Residential Exterior Improvement grant applications: $10,000 for exterior siding and window replacements at 815 Madison St, and $4,847.89 for exterior siding at 844 Madison St. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve August 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review and recommend $10,000 exterior improvement grant for 815 Madison St
• Review and recommend $4,847.89 exterior improvement grant for 844 Madison St

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee approved two Residential Exterior Improvement grants: $10,000 for siding and window replacements at 815 Madison St, and $4,847.89 for siding at 844 Madison St with a contingency that the siding be extended to the front upper level. The committee also approved the August 7 meeting minutes as amended and amended the July 10 minutes to correct a project amount to $19,087.50.

• Approved $10,000 grant for exterior siding/windows at 815 Madison St
• Approved $4,847.89 grant for siding at 844 Madison St with contingency for front upper level
• Approved August 7, 2024 minutes as amended (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Amended July 10, 2024 minutes to correct amount to $19,087.50

Common Council

The Plan Commission will consider Ordinance No. 17-2024, which would directly annex property in the Town of Beaver Dam into the City of Beaver Dam. The commission will also discuss the ongoing comprehensive plan review and update. Routine business includes approval of the August 28, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Ordinance No. 17-2024 – direct annexation of property in the Town of Beaver Dam to the City of Beaver Dam
• Discussion of the comprehensive plan review and update
• Approval of the August 28, 2024 meeting minutes

Common Council

The Common Council will consider annexing land from the Towns of Trenton and Beaver Dam and vote on authorizing the sale of up to $1.36 million in water and sewer revenue bonds. The body will also approve bills totaling $2.89 million and amend the city's fee schedule.

• Annexation of Town of Trenton and Town of Beaver Dam properties (Ordinance 15-2024)
• Approval of bills between Aug 1 and Sept 12, 2024 ($2,885,355.15)
• Amendment to the 2024 Fee Schedule (Resolution 75-2024)
• Authorization to issue up to $742,224 Water System Revenue Bonds (Resolution 76-2024)
• Authorization to issue up to $616,532 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds (Resolution 77-2024)

The Common Council approved city bills totaling $2,885,355.15 and passed ordinances for property annexation and zoning. They also authorized revenue bonds for water and sewerage systems, amended the fee schedule for winter parking, and approved transit study and CDBG administration agreements. Additionally, Alders Bonnett and Anderson were selected to serve on an evaluation committee.

• Approved bills of $2,885,355.15 (12-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance 15-2024 for direct property annexation (13-0)
• Approved Ordinance 16-2024 establishing zoning designations for annexed properties (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 74-2024 charging off $3,923.95 in delinquent accounts receivable (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 75-2024 amending the 2024 fee schedule for winter parking permits (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 76-2024 for up to $742,224 in water system revenue bonds (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 77-2024 for up to $616,532 in sewerage system revenue bonds (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 78-2024 accepting an amendment to the transit feasibility study proposal (12-1)

Administrative Committee

The Beaver Dam Administrative Committee will approve the August 19, 2024 meeting minutes and authorize payment of bills totaling $2,885,355.15 for the period Aug 1–Sept 12, 2024. It will consider Resolution 74-2024 to charge off delinquent miscellaneous accounts receivable and Resolution 78-2024 to accept Amendment 1 to the professional services contract for a transit feasibility study with SRF Consulting Group, INC. The committee will also discuss a salary study and the associated grade and job factors plan.

• Approve August 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve bills totaling $2,885,355.15 for Aug 1–Sept 12, 2024
• Resolution 74-2024: charge off delinquent miscellaneous accounts receivable
• Resolution 78-2024: accept Amendment 1 to professional services contract for transit feasibility study with SRF Consulting Group, INC.
• Discuss salary study and grade & job factors plan

The Administrative Committee approved bills totaling $2,885,355.15 and passed a resolution to charge off delinquent accounts receivable, amended to $3,923.95. It also approved an amendment to a transit feasibility study contract with SRF Consulting Group. A salary study discussion was held with more details to come at the budget workshop.

• Approved August 19, 2024 meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Approved bills Aug 1–Sept 12, 2024 for $2,885,355.15 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Amended Resolution 74-2024 to charge off $3,923.95 in delinquent accounts (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 78-2024 accepting contract amendment with SRF Consulting Group (5-1)

Common Council

The Operations Committee will consider several resolutions, including a change to the city's 2024 fee schedule. It will also vote on authorizing a professional services agreement to manage the 2024 Community Development Block Grant for Public Facilities and on a State Municipal Agreement for a 2025 STP-Local Program Project. A discussion of a possible sidewalk installation on Corporate Drive and Frances Lane will be included.

• Resolution No. 75-2024 – amendment to the City of Beaver Dam 2024 fee schedule
• Resolution No. 79-2024 – authorizes professional services agreement for administration of the 2024 Community Development Block Grant for Public Facilities (CDBG-PF)
• Resolution No. 80-2024 – authorizes the State Municipal Agreement for the 2025 STP-Local Program Project
• Discussion of potential sidewalk installation on Corporate Drive and Frances Lane

The Operations Committee approved the 2024 fee schedule and a professional services agreement for the CDBG-PF grant, and authorized a state agreement for the 2025 STP-Local Program project. They also discussed sidewalk installation on Corporate Drive and Frances Lane, directing staff to seek a proposal for conceptual drawings and a TAP grant application.

• Approved Resolution 75-2024 amending the 2024 fee schedule (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 79-2024 authorizing CDBG-PF professional services agreement (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 80-2024 authorizing 2025 STP-Local Program state agreement (6-1)
• Directed staff to work with MSA on sidewalk proposal and TAP grant application

Library Board

The Library Board will review and discuss the draft budget for 2025. It will consider recommendations from the Library Fundraising Committee and review the fundraising policy. A closed session may be held to discuss donor information, after which the board will reconvene to take action on library donors. The board will also plan financial strategies for building renovation funds.

• Approval of the August 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of bills between August 1 and September 6, 2024
• Discussion of the 2025 draft library budget
• Closed session to discuss library donor data
• Financial strategy planning for building renovation funds

The Library Board approved selling four investment funds totaling $300,000 and moving the proceeds into a money market account to support the library renovation. The board also approved a revised fundraising policy, accepted donations with naming rights from Judith Sell and Dr. David and Andrea Utrie, and increased the canvas bag fee to $4. The 2025 draft budget was discussed but will be presented in full at the October 18 meeting.

• Approved selling funds #4, #8, #14, #15 ($300,000) into money market (motion by Vogl-Rauscher, second Fiegel)
• Approved increasing canvas bag fee to $4 (motion by Meyer, second Luebke)
• Approved consent agenda including Aug 16 minutes and bills (motion by Meyer, second Devitt)
• Approved donations and naming rights from Judith Sell and Dr. David and Andrea Utrie (motion by Luebke, second Devitt)
• Approved revised Fundraising Policy (motion by Meyer, second Devitt)
• Adjourned to closed session to discuss donor data (roll call 5-0)

Police & Fire Commission

The Beaver Dam Police & Fire Commission will approve the August 6 meeting minutes and hear a presentation about the cadets' New York City trip. Commissioners will receive updates on fire and police department operations and consider personnel actions, including promoting two probationary firefighters and an officer to regular status and accepting a firefighter's resignation. A closed session will be held to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance‑evaluation data of public employees.

• Promote Firefighters Aaron Lienke and Arika Dominik from probationary to regular status
• Accept resignation of Firefighter Tony Klatt
• Promote Officer Brett Meli from probationary to regular status
• Presentation by Anthony Kuenzi on the cadets' trip to New York City
• Closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance‑evaluation data of public employees

The Police and Fire Commission approved moving POC Firefighters Aaron Lienke and Arika Dominik from probationary to regular status, accepted the resignation of POC Firefighter Tony Klatt, and promoted Officer Brett Meli to regular status. The meeting also included updates on department operations and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Moved POC Firefighters Aaron Lienke and Arika Dominik to regular status effective August 14, 2024 (acclamation)
• Accepted resignation of POC Firefighter Tony Klatt effective October 7, 2024 (acclamation)
• Moved Officer Brett Meli from probationary to regular status as of his one-year anniversary (acclamation)
• Approved August 13 meeting minutes as presented (acclamation)

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will review fundraising events and marketing strategies. The board may enter a closed session to discuss financial data regarding library donors and review the fundraising policy.

• Review and planning of fundraising campaign events
• Discussion of marketing strategies and materials
• Closed session regarding library donor data
• Review of Fundraising Policy

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will not meet on September 9, 2024. The next meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2024.

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will not meet on Monday, September 9, 2024. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for September 16, 2024.

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will not meet on September 4, 2024. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for October 2, 2024.

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will discuss possible action on two ordinances: one to annex property in the Town of Trenton into the city, and another to establish zoning designations for the annexed properties. A third agenda item will address the review and update of the city's Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes routine approval of the July 24, 2024 minutes.

• Ordinance No. 15-2024: Direct annexation of property in the Town of Trenton to the City of Beaver Dam
• Ordinance No. 16-2024: Establishing zoning designations for annexed properties
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan review and update

The Plan Commission unanimously approved two ordinances to annex property in the Town of Trenton into Beaver Dam and designate the land as Light Manufacturing, supporting a potential large-scale project at the Alliant Energy Commerce Park. The commission also reviewed draft chapters of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update and requested several edits, with further discussion planned for September.

• Approved Ordinance 15-2024 for direct annexation of Town of Trenton property (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 16-2024 establishing Light Manufacturing zoning for annexed properties (7-0)
• Approved July 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Requested edits to Comprehensive Plan chapters 4-6, including street width options and truck route to Kraft

Library Board

The Library Board will approve minutes from recent meetings and discuss fundraising plans. It will review event planning, marketing strategies, and the fundraising policy. A closed session may be held to examine donor financial information before returning to open session for action.

• Review and planning of fundraising events
• Review of marketing strategies and materials for fundraising
• Closed session to discuss library donor financial data
• Fundraising policy review
• Any other business items for future agendas

The Beaver Dam Library Board approved minutes from four prior meetings and discussed upcoming fundraising events, including a $40 for 40 Years social media campaign and a Back to the Future costume fundraiser. No formal decisions were made on fundraising policy, which was postponed. The meeting was procedural and planning-focused.

• Approved minutes from July 3, July 16, July 31, and August 13, 2024 meetings
• Discussed $40 for 40 Years Social Media Day of Giving campaign, proposed for Sept. 19 or 26
• Reviewed flyer for Back to the Future Costume Fundraiser at Ooga Brewery on Oct. 19
• Postponed fundraising policy review due to time constraints

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will consider several resolutions, including awarding contracts for the 2024 Street Maintenance Program and the Pearl Street Regional Storm Water Management Pond Project. The council will also vote on an amendment to the professional services agreement for the Madison Street Reconstruction Project and approve an adjusted urban area boundary for the city. An ordinance to repeal and replace certain charter ordinances will receive a second reading.

• Resolution No. 68-2024 – Contract award for the 2024 Street Maintenance Program
• Resolution No. 69-2024 – Contract award for the Pearl Street Regional Storm Water Management Pond Project
• Resolution No. 70-2024 – Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Madison Street (Chatham St to Rowell St) Reconstruction Project
• Resolution No. 72-2024 – Approval of the Adjusted Urban Area Boundary for the City of Beaver Dam
• Ordinance No. 6-2024 – Repeal and replacement of certain charter ordinances; second reading

The Common Council approved several resolutions, including contracts for the 2024 street maintenance program and the Pearl Street storm water pond project, all with unanimous or near-unanimous votes. An ordinance to restructure city governance was defeated after amendments failed to reach the required two-thirds threshold.

• Approved Resolution 68-2024 for 2024 street maintenance program (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 69-2024 for Pearl Street storm water pond project (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 70-2024 for Madison Street reconstruction amendment (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 71-2024 for Rotary Park & South Tower parking lot amendment (12-1)
• Approved Resolution 72-2024 for adjusted urban area boundary (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 73-2024 for easement agreement with Generac Power Systems (13-0)
• Defeated Ordinance 6-2024 on executive committee and city administrator role (7-5, failed 2/3 vote)

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will meet on August 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The committee will consider approving the minutes from the August 5, 2024 meeting. The committee will discuss a salary study and a Grade & Job Factors Plan, which could lead to future actions on city employee compensation.

• Approve minutes from the August 5, 2024 Administrative Committee meeting
• Discuss the Salary Study and Grade & Job Factors Plan for city personnel

The Administrative Committee approved the minutes from the August 5, 2024 meeting. Administrator Thiel presented information on the salary study conducted by GovHR, but no action was taken on the study or the grade and job factors plan. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Approved August 5, 2024 meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Heard presentation on GovHR salary study; no action taken

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will discuss and potentially act on several infrastructure contracts and project amendments. The meeting includes reviews of street maintenance, storm water management, and professional services agreements.

• Contract award for the 2024 Street Maintenance Program (Resolution 68-2024)
• Contract award for the Pearl Street Regional Storm Water Management Pond Project (Resolution 69-2024)
• Amendment to the Madison Street (Chatham St to Rowell St) Reconstruction Project agreement (Resolution 70-2024)
• Amendment to the Rotary Park & South Tower Parking Lot Improvements – Phase 2 Project agreement (Resolution 71-2024)
• Easement agreement between the City of Beaver Dam and Generac Power Systems Inc. (Resolution 73-2024)

The Operations Committee approved several resolutions, including contracts for the 2024 Street Maintenance Program and the Pearl Street Regional Storm Water Management Pond Project, as well as amendments to professional services agreements for the Madison Street Reconstruction and Rotary Park & South Tower Parking Lot Improvements projects. The committee also approved an adjusted urban area boundary and an easement agreement with Generac Power Systems Inc. Additionally, the committee endorsed accepting a $294,400 WisDOT grant for Judson Drive resurfacing, with design costs to be included in the 2025 CIP and construction in the 2026 CIP.

• Approved Resolution 68-2024 for 2024 Street Maintenance Program contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 69-2024 for Pearl Street Storm Water Pond contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 70-2024 amendment for Madison Street Reconstruction project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 71-2024 amendment for Rotary Park & South Tower Parking Lot Improvements (4-1, Anderson no)
• Approved Resolution 72-2024 adjusted urban area boundary (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 73-2024 easement agreement with Generac Power Systems (unanimous)
• Consensus to accept $294,400 WisDOT grant for Judson Dr resurfacing, pending agreement

Library Board

The Library Board will hear reports on the endowment fund, architecture plans, finances, gifts, and the administrator. It will approve the July 12, 2024 meeting minutes and bills from July 1 to August 5, 2024. The board will consider the Library Fundraising Committee recommendations, hold a closed session to review donor data, and discuss a possible lactation pod donation.

• Approve July 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve bills between July 1 and August 5, 2024
• Review Library Fundraising Committee recommendations
• Closed session to discuss library donor and potential donor data
• Consider donation of a lactation pod

The Library Board approved the sale and purchase of endowment investments, including moving matured CDs into a money market fund, and accepted donations with naming rights from two donors. The board also declined a lactation pod donation and discussed the library renovation project's phased approach.

• Approved endowment fund sale/purchase recommendation, including transfer of matured CDs to Allspring Money Market fund
• Approved donations and naming rights from Chris & Patricia Pawl and Jill Benson
• Modified donor pledge process by acclamation to prefer pledge forms over naming rights agreements
• Declined lactation pod donation from Dodge County Human Services and Health Department
• Approved consent agenda including July 12, 2024 minutes and bills

Police & Fire Commission

The Beaver Dam Police & Fire Commission will approve the July 9, 2024 meeting minutes and hear reports from Police Sgt. Ebert, the mayor, and the city administrator. Commissioners will receive updates on fire and police operations and will discuss the Fire Department’s 2025 budget and the promotion of Firefighter/Paramedic Logan Thomas to regular status. The commission will also review the School Resource Officers’ annual reports and, in closed session, consider changes to the fire department’s Paid‑on‑Call and Career eligibility lists.

• Approve minutes from the July 9, 2024 meeting
• Police Sgt. Ebert report on BDPD assistance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
• Discuss and take action on the Fire Department’s 2025 budget
• Discuss and take action on moving Firefighter/Paramedic Logan Thomas from probationary to regular status
• Closed‑session discussion of Paid‑on‑Call and Career eligibility lists for the Fire Department

The Police and Fire Commission approved removing Firefighter/Paramedic Logan Thomas from probationary to regular status, effective August 7, 2024. The commission also approved four capital requests for the Fire Department's 2025 budget, including equipment for a new ladder truck, a fire inspector, a radio replacement program, and computer-aided dispatch. No action was taken on the School Resource Officers' Annual Reports. The meeting adjourned in closed session.

• Removed Firefighter/Paramedic Logan Thomas from probationary to regular status, effective August 7, 2024 (acclimation)
• Approved capital request for Equipment for New Ladder Truck (acclimation)
• Approved capital request for Fire Inspector (acclimation)
• Approved capital request for Radio Replacement Program (acclimation)
• Approved capital request for Computer Aided Dispatch (acclimation)
• No action taken on School Resource Officers' Annual Reports

Library Board

The Library Board Fundraising Committee will review and plan fundraising events and marketing strategies. The board may enter a closed session to discuss financial data and personal histories of library donors and potential donors.

• Review and planning of fundraising events
• Discussion of marketing strategies and materials
• Possible action on library donors following a closed session

The Beaver Dam Library Board Fundraising Committee met on August 13, 2024, but lacked a quorum, so no official decisions or approvals were made. Members discussed upcoming fundraising events, including a $40 for 40 Years social media campaign and a Decades Costume Contest, and reviewed marketing options. The committee adjourned without taking any formal action.

• No quorum present; no decisions or approvals made
• Minutes from July 3, July 16, and July 31, 2024, not approved due to lack of quorum
• Discussed $40 for 40 Years social media campaign (date TBD)
• Discussed Decades Costume Contest scheduled for October 19, 2024 at Ooga
• Discussed splash screen package from Good Karma Brands for marketing
• Discussed printing Next Chapter bookmarks for checkouts

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will open with roll call and approval of the July 10, 2024 meeting minutes. The committee will discuss and possibly recommend approval of several applications for exterior improvement funds and certificates of appropriateness. Items include a $10,000 grant for siding and window replacements at 610 Madison St, a $4,158.43 grant for signs and light fixtures at 301 N Spring St, certificates for signs at 301 N Spring St and 129 Park Ave, and a discussion of window signs.

• Review and recommend approval of $10,000 Residential Exterior Improvement funds for siding and window replacements at 610 Madison St
• Review and recommend approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for signs and light fixtures at 301 N Spring St (Blue Boy)
• Review and recommend approval of $4,158.43 Downtown Exterior Building Improvement Funds for signs and light fixtures at 301 N Spring St
• Review and recommend approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for a sign at 129 Park Ave (Signs by Rob)
• Discuss window signs

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee approved four applications: a $10,000 Residential Exterior Improvement grant for siding and windows at 610 Madison St, a Certificate of Appropriateness for signs and light fixtures at 301 N Spring St (Blue Boy), a $4,158.43 Downtown Exterior Building Improvement grant for the same property, and a Certificate of Appropriateness for a sign at 129 Park Ave (Signs by Rob). All votes were unanimous (6-0). The committee also discussed painted window signs, noting they would be removed if they deteriorated.

• Approved $10,000 Residential Exterior Improvement grant for 610 Madison St (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for signs and light fixtures at 301 N Spring St (6-0)
• Approved $4,158.43 Downtown Exterior Building Improvement grant for 301 N Spring St (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for sign at 129 Park Ave (6-0)

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will review and act on several items, including approval of bills totaling $1,147,058.05, second‑reading ordinances amending city park use, vehicle and bicycle regulations, and sanitary sewer and parking rules. The council will also consider resolutions authorizing a 2024 Community Development Block Grant and temporary Class B beer and wine licenses for local events. A closed‑session meeting will address a developer agreement for Premier Crystal Lake Apartments, LLC.

• Approve bills between July 12 and August 1, 2024 in the amount of $1,147,058.05
• Ordinance No. 11-2024 – amend Section 50-21, Usage of City Parks (second reading)
• Ordinance No. 12-2024 – amend Sections 62-8 and 62-9, vehicle and bicycle regulations (second reading)
• Resolution No. 64-2024 – authorize acceptance of a 2024 Community Development Block Grant for Public Facilities
• Closed‑session consideration of a developer agreement for Premier Crystal Lake Apartments, LLC

The Common Council approved four ordinances, including amended parking restrictions on Fourth Street that exclude the 500 block after resident opposition. It also approved a development agreement for Premier Crystal Lake Apartments, accepted a CDBG grant, and issued temporary beer/wine licenses for local events. Bills totaling $1,147,058.05 were approved with one opposing vote.

• Approved Ordinance 11-2024 amending city park usage rules (13-0)
• Approved Ordinance 12-2024 amending vehicle/bicycle regulations (13-0)
• Approved Ordinance 13-2024 amending sanitary sewer lateral rules (12-1)
• Approved amended Ordinance 14-2024 parking restrictions, excluding 500 block of Fourth St (9-3, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 64-2024 accepting CDBG-PF grant award (13-0)
• Approved temporary beer license for Best Dam Fest Sept 1 (13-0)
• Approved beer/wine licenses for Chamber Wine Tour Sept 20 (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 67-2024 development agreement for Premier Crystal Lake Apartments (13-0)

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will approve the minutes from the June 17 and July 1, 2024 meetings. It will approve bills totaling $1,147,058.05 for the period July 12 to August 1, 2024. The committee will consider two resolutions granting temporary Class B beer licenses—one for Best Dam Fest at Tahoe Park on September 1, 2024, and another for the Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce for the 2024 Wine Tour on September 20, 2024, which also includes a temporary Class B wine license. A discussion on ARPA funding and related projects is also on the agenda.

• Approval of June 17 and July 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of bills totaling $1,147,058.05 for July 12–August 1, 2024
• Resolution No. 65-2024: temporary Class B beer license for Best Dam Fest at Tahoe Park, Sep 1 2024
• Resolution No. 66-2024: temporary Class B beer and wine licenses for Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce for the 2024 Wine Tour, Sep 20 2024
• Discussion regarding ARPA funding and related projects

The Administrative Committee approved a temporary Class "B" beer license for Best Dam Fest on September 1, 2024, at Tahoe Park. It also approved temporary Class "B" beer and wine licenses for the Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce's 2024 Wine Tour on September 20, with added stipulations requiring participants to finish drinks before leaving each location. The committee also approved meeting minutes and bills totaling $1,147,058.05. ARPA funding was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved June 17 and July 1, 2024 meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Approved bills totaling $1,147,058.05 (acclamation)
• Approved temporary Class "B" beer license for Best Dam Fest on Sept 1, 2024 at Tahoe Park (acclamation)
• Amended Wine Tour resolution to add open intoxicant stipulations (acclamation, 1 no vote)
• Approved temporary Class B and C licenses for Chamber Wine Tour as amended (acclamation)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee meeting scheduled for August 5, 2024, has been cancelled. The notice states there will be no meeting unless an emergency arises.

Library Board

The Beaver Dam Library Board will approve minutes from its July 3 and July 16 meetings, review and plan upcoming fundraising events, and discuss marketing strategies for the campaign. It may move to a closed session to examine donor financial information, then reconvene in open session to take action on donors. The meeting will also cover any other business and set the next committee meeting date.

• Approve July 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve July 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review and plan fundraising campaign events
• Discuss marketing strategies and materials for fundraising
• Possible closed session to discuss library donor financial data

No substantive decisions were made during the meeting because a quorum was not present. The board discussed fundraising events and scheduled future meetings.

Plan Commission

The Beaver Dam Plan Commission will consider approving the minutes from its June 26, 2024 meeting. The commission will also discuss and possibly take action on a review and update of the city's Comprehensive Plan. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approve minutes from the June 26, 2024 Plan Commission meeting
• Discuss and consider action on Comprehensive Plan review and update

The Plan Commission reviewed draft Chapters 1-3 of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update and discussed revisions, including adding townships bordering Beaver Dam Lake to the regional cooperation list and clarifying the Front Street Plaza & Parking recommendation. No formal decisions were made; the commission will review Chapters 4-6 at the August 2024 meeting.

• Approved June 26, 2024 meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Reviewed draft Chapters 1-3 of 2024 Comprehensive Plan update
• Discussed adding townships bordering Beaver Dam Lake to regional cooperation list
• Discussed clarifying Front Street Plaza & Parking recommendation to include STH 33 rerouting
• Discussed potential reactivation of Housing Authority and creation of Housing Task Force
• Scheduled review of Chapters 4-6 for August 2024 meeting

Library Board

The Beaver Dam Library Board will meet to review and plan fundraising events, discuss marketing strategies, and consider donor data in a closed session. The board will also approve minutes from the June 18 meeting and address any other business.

• Review and planning of fundraising events
• Discussion of marketing strategies and materials
• Closed session to discuss donor data (Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(f))

The committee coordinated upcoming fundraising events, including a social media giving day and a costume contest. Members reached consensus on using a $200 budget for social media boosts and accepting a promotional ad offer from Tyjeski Chiropractic.

• Approved June 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Reached consensus to use $200 budget to boost five social media posts at $40 each
• Reached consensus to accept Tyjeski Chiropractic's offer for a full-page magazine ad

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss several municipal code amendments and a budget update. The body is considering a rezoning request on North Crystal Lake Road and various contracts for city services and infrastructure.

• Rezoning Parcel NO. 206-1214-2243-002 on North Crystal Lake Road from Commercial to Multiple Family Residential
• Approval of bills totaling $667,687.37
• Use of up to $320,000 in ARPA funding for a Public Works chipper truck
• Contract with Marshfield Medical Center for 340B Health Care Services
• First Amendment to a Developer's Agreement for Neumann Properties

The Beaver Dam Common Council approved a rezoning ordinance to change a parcel on North Crystal Lake Road from Commercial to Multiple Family Residential District. The council also approved amendments to the 2024 budget, contracts for wastewater facility work and healthcare services, and a developer agreement amendment. Several other ordinances regarding parks, vehicles, and parking received first readings only.

• Approved rezoning Parcel 206-1214-2243-002 to Multiple Family Residential District (12-0)
• Approved Ordinance 10-2024 amending the 2024 Budget (11-1)
• Approved contract for blasting/coating at Wastewater Treatment Facility (12-0)
• Approved use of up to $320,000 ARPA funds for Public Works Chipper Truck (12-0)
• Approved Predevelopment Agreement for Degas, LLC (12-0)
• Approved contract with Marshfield Medical Center for 340B Health Care Services (12-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Developer's Agreement for Neumann Properties (12-0)
• Approved bills totaling $667,687.37 (acclamation)

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Operations Committee will meet to discuss and possibly approve a resolution awarding a contract for blasting and coating three final clarifiers at the Wastewater Treatment Facility. A utility electrician and salary study will also be reported.

• Resolution to award contract for blasting and coating of 3 final clarifiers at Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Report on Utility Electrician and Salary & Wage Grade Study

The Operations Committee approved a contract for blasting and coating three final clarifiers at the Wastewater Treatment Facility. The committee also discussed a recent staff decision to raise a utility electrician's pay by $5 per hour to retain the employee, which resulted in approximately $5,000 in additional annual costs. One committee member expressed concern that the Council was not notified of this wage adjustment in advance.

• Approved minutes from July 1, 2024 meeting (5-0-1)
• Approved contract for blasting and coating of 3 final clarifiers at Wastewater Treatment Facility (by acclamation)
• Discussed utility electrician wage increase of $5/hour (approx. $5,000 annual impact)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee meeting scheduled for July 15, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided unless an emergency arises.

Library Board

The Board approved depositing $38K of matured funds into a money market account and accepted naming rights donations from two donors. Members also adopted a new general records schedule and approved a social media boost package for fundraising.

• Approved deposit of $38K matured funds into Allspring money market account
• Approved purchase of social media boost package up to $200
• Approved naming rights donations from Nathan and Krystle Thiel Family and Firefly Fibers
• Approved adoption of General Records Schedule and Records Retention Schedule Policy
• Approved June 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved Invoices Paid List

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The committee will review applications for certificates of appropriateness regarding signage and exterior repairs. It will also consider a request for $17,587.50 in downtown exterior building improvement funds. An update on downtown grant commitments is also scheduled.

• Signage application for Blue Hawaii Restaurant at 405 S Spring St
• Exterior repair applications for 110 Ryan Cantafio’s Way
• $17,587.50 building improvement fund request for 110 Ryan Cantafio’s Way

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee approved Certificates of Appropriateness for signage and building repairs. The committee also approved exterior improvement funds for a property on Ryan Cantafio’s Way.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 405 S Spring St (acclamation)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for windows, roof/awning, and trim repairs at 110 Ryan Cantafio’s Way (acclamation)
• Approved $19,087.50 in Downtown Exterior Building Improvement Funds for 110 Ryan Cantafio’s Way (acclamation)

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will review operations and community relations for both the Fire and Police Departments. Items for action include the 2025 Police Department budget and the resignation of Career Firefighter/Paramedic Bryce Hicken. A closed session is also scheduled to discuss employee performance and matters related to a hovercraft incident.

• Action on the resignation of Career Firefighter/Paramedic Bryce Hicken
• Discussion and action on the 2025 Police Department budget
• Closed session regarding employee performance and a hovercraft incident

The commission approved the June 11 meeting minutes and accepted the resignation of a career firefighter/paramedic. Members reviewed operational updates for both the police and fire departments and discussed the proposed 2025 police budget without taking action.

• Approved June 11, 2024 meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Accepted resignation of career firefighter/paramedic Bryce Hicken effective June 25, 2024 (acclamation)
• Moved into closed session to discuss employment and performance matters (4-0)

Operations Committee

The committee will discuss an ordinance regarding parking restrictions on Fourth Street. Members will also review an amendment to the Kellom Road Extension Project agreement and potential sidewalk installations.

• Ordinance amending Section 62-50 parking restrictions for Fourth Street
• Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Kellom Road Extension Project
• Potential sidewalk installation on Corporate Drive and Frances Lane

The Beaver Dam Operations Committee approved an ordinance amending parking restrictions on Fourth Street and authorized Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Kellom Road Extension Project. The committee also discussed potential sidewalk installations on Corporate Drive and Frances Lane, directing staff to gather cost estimates for traffic signal upgrades.

• Approved June 17, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Section 62-50 parking restrictions for Fourth Street (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution Authorizing Amendment No. 1 for Kellom Road Extension Project (5-0)
• Directed staff to determine estimated cost to upgrade traffic signals at Corporate Dr/Gateway Dr intersection
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Administrative Committee

The committee will consider approving meeting minutes and bills totaling $414,819.50. The agenda also includes discussion regarding an ordinance to amend the 2024 budget and the city's liability with the Wisconsin Employee Trust Fund.

• Approval of bills totaling $414,819.50
• Ordinance amending the 2024 Budget
• Discussion regarding accrued liability with the Wisconsin Employee Trust Fund

The committee approved $414,819.50 in invoices from June 14 to June 27 by acclamation. They discussed amending the 2024 budget to cover expanded court hours, a chipper truck, and West Street construction. Regarding the city's accrued liability with the Wisconsin Employee Trust Fund, the committee reached a consensus that paying this debt should be the highest priority in the budget process, though no specific action was taken to change payment terms.

• Approved $414,819.50 in bills (acclamation)
• Tabled approval of June 17 meeting minutes until July 15
• Discussed 2024 budget amendments for court hours, chipper truck, and West Street project
• Reached consensus to prioritize WI ETF debt repayment in budget process
• Rescinded motion to stop excessive spending on WI ETF debt

Common Council

The Common Council will review a PSC Water Rate Case Application and a Mass Transit Study presentation. The agenda includes a first reading for rezoning a parcel on North Crystal Lake Road to Multiple Family Residential. The council will also consider land divisions and the establishment of a fire prevention fund.

• First reading of ordinance to rezone North Crystal Lake Road from Commercial to Multiple Family Residential
• Presentation regarding PSC Water Rate Case Application
• Presentation regarding a Mass Transit Study
• Approval of bills totaling $414,819.50
• Establishment of a Fire Prevention and Training Fund with the Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation

The Common Council approved a water rate adjustment recommended by the Public Service Commission, passing 10-1. They also unanimously approved two land divisions, a professional services agreement amendment for the Kellom Road Extension, and a new Fire Prevention and Training Fund. A rezoning ordinance for North Crystal Lake Road received its first reading, and a mass transit study was discussed with no final vote recorded.

• Approved water rate changes per PSC application (10-1)
• Approved land division at 301/303 Starkweather Drive (11-0)
• Approved land division at 829/831 East South Street (11-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Kellom Road Extension agreement (11-0)
• Established Fire Prevention and Training Fund (11-0)
• Approved invoices totaling $414,819.50 (11-0)
• First reading of Ordinance 9-2024 rezoning North Crystal Lake Road
• Entered closed session to discuss potential development project

Plan Commission

The Beaver Dam Plan Commission will discuss an ordinance for rezoning a parcel and two resolutions for land divisions. The meeting also includes a review of the Comprehensive Plan and the election of a Vice Chairperson.

• Ordinance Rezoning Parcel No. 206-1214-2243-002
• Land Division of Parcel No. 206-1214-2831-050
• Land Division of Parcel No. 206-1114-0332-145
• Comprehensive Plan Review & Update
• Election of Vice Chairperson for 2024-2025

The Beaver Dam Plan Commission approved a rezoning ordinance for Parcel 206-1214-2243-002 and two land division resolutions for Parcels 206-1214-2831-050 and 206-1114-0332-145. All three approvals passed with unanimous 7-0 votes. The commission also elected Bill Schwartz as Vice Chairperson for 2024-2025 and directed staff to prepare updates for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved March 27, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Elected Bill Schwartz as Vice Chairperson for 2024-2025 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance Rezoning Parcel 206-1214-2243-002 (7-0)
• Approved Land Division Resolution for Parcel 206-1214-2831-050 (7-0)
• Approved Land Division Resolution for Parcel 206-1114-0332-145, contingent on firewall inspection (7-0)
• Directed City Administrator to incorporate items into 2024 Comprehensive Plan update

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee is reviewing city ordinances regarding parks, vehicles, and sewer laterals. The meeting also includes consideration of the 2023 Wastewater Utility annual report and a parking petition for Fourth Street.

• Review of park usage violation consequences (Ordinance 50-21)
• Clarification of electronic bicycle use (Ordinance 62-8)
• Discussion regarding sanitary sewer laterals (Ordinance 66-41)
• Approval of the 2023 Wastewater Utility CMAR
• Petition for single-sided parking on Fourth Street

The Beaver Dam Operations Committee approved the May 20, 2024 meeting minutes and advanced several ordinance adjustments and reports. The committee approved changes regarding city park violation consequences, electric bicycle rules on city properties, sanitary sewer lateral provisions, and the 2023 Wastewater Utility CMAR. Additionally, the committee reached a consensus for staff to revise an ordinance for single-sided parking on Fourth Street.

• Approved May 20, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstained)
• Approved Ordinance 50-21 regarding city park violation consequences (5-0)
• Approved amending and advancing Ordinance 62-8 regarding electronic bicycles and parking lots (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 66-41 regarding sanitary sewer laterals with redline changes (5-0)
• Approved the 2023 Wastewater Utility CMAR report (5-0)
• Reached consensus for staff to draft single-sided parking on Fourth Street (300, 400, 500 blocks)

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will review meeting minutes and approve bills totaling $997,474.78. The committee will also consider resolutions regarding Class B and C licenses for 1934 Event Center and a temporary license for Best Dam Fest.

• Approval of bills between May 31 and June 13, 2024, totaling $997,474.78
• Resolution No. 52-2024: Class B and Class C licenses for 1934 Event Center at 198 West St.
• Resolution No. 53-2024: Temporary Class B license for Best Dam Fest

The Administrative Committee approved Class B and Class C liquor licenses for the 1934 Event Center and a Temporary Class B license for the Best Dam Fest. Members also approved city invoices totaling $997,474.78 for the period of May 31 to June 13, 2024.

• Approved June 3, 2024 meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Approved $997,474.78 in city bills (acclamation)
• Approved Resolution 52-2024 for 1934 Event Center licenses (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 53-2024 for Best Dam Fest license (6-0)

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will review several ordinances and resolutions. This includes second readings for ordinances regarding electric vehicles and rabies control. The council will also consider property purchases and liquor licenses.

• Issuance of $11,150,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2024A
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 7-2024 regarding Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
• Offer to purchase City-owned property Lot 1 CSM 5302
• Class B and C licenses for 1934 Event Center at 198 West St.
• Approval of bills totaling $997,474.78

The Beaver Dam Common Council approved a resolution to issue $11,010,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes, with two council members voting against. The council also approved an offer to purchase city-owned land behind Walmart for a proposed 60-unit apartment project estimated to add $6.6 million in taxable value. Additionally, the council passed ordinances updating rules for neighborhood electric vehicles and rabies control, and amended a charter ordinance regarding the creation of an Executive Committee.

• Approved $11,010,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes (9-2)
• Approved offer to purchase Lot 1 CSM 5302 for 60-unit apartment project (11-0)
• Approved Class B and C licenses for 1934 Event Center (11-0)
• Approved temporary Class B license for Best Dam Fest (11-0)
• Approved Ordinance 7-2024 on Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (11-0)
• Approved Ordinance 8-2024 on Rabies Control Program (11-0)
• Amended Ordinance 6-2024 regarding Executive Committee (9-2)
• Approved bills totaling $997,474.78 (10-0, 1 abstain)

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will review the Fire Department's EMS program and discuss replacing police vehicles. They will also consider a new agreement for a Foundation account and department personnel updates.

• Agreement for creation of the Foundation account
• Resignation of Firefighter/Paramedic Christian Bahr
• Status change for Firefighter/Paramedic JoAnne Bernhardt
• Discussion on police vehicle replacements
• Review of the Fire Department's EMS program

The Police and Fire Commission approved an agreement to create an account with the Beaver Dam Community Foundation. They also accepted the resignation of a firefighter/medic and moved another from probationary to regular status. The commission reviewed department operations reports and discussed potential vehicle replacement scenarios for the budget.

• Approved agreement for creation of Community Foundation account (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of FF/Medic Christian Bahr effective June 8, 2024 (unanimous)
• Moved FF/Medic JoAnne Bernhardt from probationary to regular status effective June 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved May and June special meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:41 pm (unanimous)

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will discuss landscaping requirements and review multiple applications for Residential Exterior Improvement funds. These applications cover various projects on Madison Street, including windows, landscaping, and structural repairs. The committee will also receive an update on downtown grant commitments.

• Review of Residential Exterior Improvement fund applications for several Madison St properties
• $10,000 application for front house remodel at 608 Madison St
• $10,000 application for porch landings at 1013 & 1015 Madison St
• Discussion of landscaping requirements
• Update on Downtown Grant Commitments

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee recommended approval for seven residential exterior improvement fund applications for properties on Madison Street. One application for 1005 Madison St was tabled pending further questions for the owner. The committee also agreed that landscaping may be included in Madison Street Grant Facade requests.

• Approved $7,719.75 for windows, awnings, and fascia at 710 Madison St (8-0)
• Approved $6,317.10 for landscaping, gutters, and garage painting at 714 Madison St (8-0)
• Approved $10,000 for front house remodel at 608 Madison St (8-0)
• Approved $10,000 for front porch landings at 1013 & 1015 Madison St (8-0)
• Tabled application for gutters, soffit/fascia and siding prep at 1005 Madison St (8-0)
• Approved $10,000 for retaining wall, landscape, and tree/bush removal at 303 Madison St (8-0)
• Approved $4,500 for landscaping and pavers at 406 Madison St (8-0)
• Approved $5,011.54 for landscaping and new garage door at 1019 Madison St (8-0)

Police & Fire Commission

The Beaver Dam Police & Fire Commission will meet on June 4, 2024. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss the employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation of a police department employee.

• Closed session regarding police department employment

The Commission met in closed session to discuss the employment of a police department employee. No actions were taken in open session before the meeting adjourned.

• Moved into closed session to discuss police department employee employment (unanimous)

Administrative Committee

The committee will review the preparation timeline for the 2025 budget. The agenda also includes resolutions for taxi, secondhand dealer, and various alcohol licenses.

• Approval of bills totaling $545,616.23 from May 17 to May 30, 2024
• Review of the 2025 Budget Preparation Timeline
• Taxi Cab License for Running Inc. (DBA Beaver Dam Public Transit)
• Resolutions for Secondhand Dealer, Tavern Dance, and Class A, B, and C licenses

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will consider ordinances regarding city administration, electric vehicles, and rabies control. The council will also review a report on estimated special assessments for the West Street Reconstruction Project.

• Approval of bills totaling $545,616.23
• Ordinance to create a City Executive Committee
• Report on estimated special assessments for the West Street Reconstruction Project
• First reading of ordinance regarding Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
• Granting of various taxi and liquor licenses

The Common Council approved the final report on estimated special assessments for the West Street Reconstruction Project and granted a taxi cab license to Running Inc. A motion to amend Ordinance No. 6-2024 to create a Committee of the Whole failed 12-1, leaving the existing committee structure in place. The council also approved bills totaling $545,616.23 and renewed various business licenses as a slate.

• Approved Resolution 42-2024 authorizing final report on West Street Reconstruction special assessments (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 43-2024 granting taxi cab license to Running Inc. (13-0)
• Approved bills between May 17 and May 30, 2024, totaling $545,616.23 (13-0)
• Amendment to Ordinance 6-2024 creating a Committee of the Whole failed (1-12)
• Approved slate of Resolutions 44-2024 through 50-2024 for annual license renewals (13-0)
• First readings held for Ordinance 7-2024 (Neighborhood Electric Vehicles) and Ordinance 8-2024 (Rabies Control)
• Discussion on Ordinance 6-2024 regarding City Administrator role tabled to next meeting

Common Council

The Common Council will review the history and rationale regarding the development of the City Administrator position with Labor Attorney Steve Zach. A closed session is also scheduled to consider employment, promotion, or performance evaluation data for the City Administrator.

• Review of City Administrator position development (Ordinance No. 6-2024)
• Closed session regarding City Administrator personnel matters

The Common Council reviewed the history and duties of the City Administrator position with Attorney Steve Zach. The council then entered a closed session to discuss the City Administrator's employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation.

• Entered closed session to discuss City Administrator employment data (12-0)

Administrative Committee

The committee will consider a temporary liquor license for the Taste of Wisconsin event on June 15, 2024. The meeting also includes approval of bills totaling $1,006,429.14 and discussion regarding rabies vaccination quarantine requirements.

• Approval of bills between May 2 and May 16 in the amount of $1,006,429.14
• Resolution No. 41-2024 for a temporary Class 'B' beer and wine license for Taste of Wisconsin
• Election of Vice-Chairperson of the Administrative Committee
• Discussion regarding Ordinance 10-21 rabies vaccination quarantine requirements
• Finance Consultant Contract Update

The committee approved over $1 million in bills and a temporary beer and wine license for the Taste of Wisconsin event. It also recommended that the City Council approve updates to the rabies vaccination and quarantine ordinance.

• Approved bills from May 2 to May 16, 2024, totaling $1,006,429.14 (7-0)
• Approved Temporary Class 'B' Beer and 'Class B' Wine License for Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of updates to Ordinance 10-21 regarding rabies vaccinations and quarantine (7-0)
• Approved May 6, 2024, meeting minutes (7-0)

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will review several resolutions regarding city finances and infrastructure. The agenda includes a contract award for the Kellom Road Extension Project and an urban forestry grant application.

• Sale of approximately $11,655,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes
• Contract award for the Kellom Road Extension Project
• Approval of bills totaling $1,006,429.14
• First Amendment to the Stoney Ridge Development Agreement
• Temporary beer and wine licenses for 'Taste of Wisconsin' on June 15, 2024

The Beaver Dam Common Council approved a resolution to sell approximately $11,655,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2024A. The council also awarded the contract for the Kellom Road Extension Project to Wondra Construction and adopted the First Amendment to the Stoney Ridge Development Agreement. Additionally, the council approved bills totaling $1,006,429.14 and granted temporary alcohol licenses for the 'Taste of Wisconsin' event.

• Approved sale of ~$11.655M General Obligation Promissory Notes (10-1)
• Awarded Kellom Road Extension Project contract to Wondra Construction (11-0)
• Adopted First Amendment to Stoney Ridge Development Agreement (11-0)
• Approved bills from May 2-16 totaling $1,006,429.14 (11-0)
• Approved IRA Urban Forestry Grant Application (11-0)
• Approved temporary Class B beer and wine licenses for 'Taste of Wisconsin' (11-0)
• Approved minutes from May 6, 2024 meeting (11-0)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider a resolution regarding the final report on estimated special assessments for the West Street Reconstruction Project. The committee will also discuss an Urban Forestry Grant application and review consequences for ordinance violations in city parks.

• Resolution authorizing the report on special assessments for West Street Reconstruction
• Resolution No. 38-2024 for an Inflation Reduction Act Urban Forestry Grant Application
• Review of Ordinance 50-21 regarding consequences for city park usage violations

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will review the operations of the Beaver Dam Police and Fire Departments. Members will take action on the resignations of firefighters Joe Robinson and Andrew Stegner. The agenda also includes the election of new commission officers and updates on school safety programs.

• Election of PFC Officers
• Action on the resignation of firefighter Joe Robinson
• Action on the resignation of firefighter Andrew Stegner
• Updates on Children’s Citizen Police Academy and school safety programs

The commission held officer elections and approved the April meeting minutes. The board accepted the resignations of two fire department employees and one police officer. Reports were provided on department operations, budgets, and community programs.

• Elected Thea O’Connor as President (unanimous)
• Elected Mike Stephens as Vice President (unanimous)
• Appointed Rebecca Robbins as Secretary
• Approved April meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Accepted resignation of POC FF Joe Robinson effective May 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of POC FF Andrew Stegner effective May 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved resignation of Police Officer Emily House effective immediately (unanimous)

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will consider increasing Municipal Court Clerk hours and discussing 2024 debt issuance. The agenda also includes reviewing a claim denial and a liquor license application.

• Request to increase Municipal Court Clerk hours
• Discussion regarding 2024 Debt Issuance
• Resolution No. 35-2024 to deny Jack Rudie's damage claim
• Resolution No. 36-2024 for a Class B license for Morales Shave Ice
• Closed session on Fire Department contract negotiations

The Administrative Committee approved a Class B beer license for Morales Shave Ice and denied a damage claim from Jack Rudie. The committee also authorized an increase in Municipal Court Clerk hours and provided direction on 2024 debt issuance.

• Approved increase in Municipal Court Clerk hours effective June 1, 2024, using salary savings (6-0)
• Directed Administrator Thiel to issue all 2024 debt under a General Obligation bond
• Approved Resolution No. 35-2024 to deny Jack Rudie's claim for vehicle damages (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 36-2024 granting a Class B (Beer) License to Morales Shave Ice (6-0)
• Approved invoices from May 1, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved April 15, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Operations Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding estimated special assessments for West Street. Discussion includes contract awards for the Kellom Road Extension Project and amendments to the West Street Reconstruction Project agreement.

• Public hearing on West Street preliminary report for estimated special assessments
• Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for West Street Reconstruction Project
• Resolution regarding a contract award for the Kellom Road Extension Project
• Review of draft ordinance language for low speed vehicles
• Election of the Operations Committee Vice Chairperson for 2024-2025

The committee approved a professional services agreement amendment for the West Street Reconstruction Project and a contract for the Kellom Road Extension Project. Members also approved draft language for a low-speed vehicles ordinance and elected a committee vice chairperson.

• Approved Resolution No. 32-2024 amending the West Street Reconstruction professional services agreement (5-0)
• Approved contract award for the Kellom Road Extension Project (5-0)
• Approved draft ordinance language for low speed vehicles (5-0)
• Elected Ken Anderson as Vice Chairperson of the Operations Committee (4-0)
• Approved April 15, 2024, meeting minutes (5-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss appointing an interim mayor or ordering a special election to fill the mayoral vacancy. The council also plans to consider amendments to loitering and parking ordinances and various infrastructure project agreements.

• Amendments to loitering and parking ordinances
• West Street Reconstruction Project agreement amendment
• Trunk Sanitary Sewer Capacity Assessment Study Project agreement
• Appointment of an interim mayor or special election
• Class B beer license for Morales Shave Ice

The Common Council voted to hold a special election in November to fill the current mayoral term. The council also approved several municipal code amendments and authorized professional service agreements for city infrastructure projects.

• Ordered special election for Mayor (6-5)
• Approved $959,062.29 in bills (11-0)
• Passed Ordinance 4-2024 amending loitering code (9-2)
• Passed Ordinance 5-2024 standardizing winter parking restrictions (11-0)
• Approved retaining council approval for hiring/firing department heads in Ordinance 6-2024 (6-5)
• Approved West Street Reconstruction project amendment (11-0)
• Approved Trunk Sanitary Sewer Capacity Assessment Study agreement (11-0)
• Denied damage claim from Jack Rudie regarding falling tree branch (10-1)

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will review and recommend approval for various exterior improvement grants. These include downtown facade improvements and residential siding, landscaping, and porch projects. The committee will also receive an update on downtown grant commitments.

• $20,000 Downtown Exterior Façade Improvement for 126 Front St.
• Residential improvement funds for 813 Madison St. ($10,000) and 913 Madison St. ($7,500).
• Certificate of Appropriateness review for 126 Front St. storefront remodel.

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee recommended approval for a storefront remodel and several residential exterior improvement grants. Two funding requests were tabled for further review. One request for landscaping was partially approved to include only pavers.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for storefront remodel at 126 Front St. (6-0)
• Approved $20,000 Downtown Exterior Façade Improvement funds for 126 Front St. (6-0)
• Approved $10,000 Residential Exterior Improvement funds for 813 Madison St. (6-0)
• Approved $7,500 Residential Exterior Improvement funds for 913 Madison St. (6-0)
• Approved $1,005 Residential Exterior Improvement funds for 600 Madison St. (4-0)
• Tabled Residential Exterior Improvement funds for 608 Madison St. (6-0)
• Approved pavers only for Residential Exterior Improvement funds at 406 Madison St. (6-0)
• Tabled Residential Exterior Improvement funds for 710 Madison St. (1-0)