Cedarburg, WI

General

The Police & Fire Commission will meet to conduct business in open session and enter a closed session. The closed session is scheduled to discuss employment data regarding Patrol Officer candidates.

• Interviews and discussion on Patrol Officer candidates

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will review a draft memo to the Common Council regarding the preservation of the Cedar Creek Dams. The body will also discuss a grant application for a professional architectural and historic survey of the city.

• Draft memo to Common Council supporting the preservation of Cedar Creek Dams
• Application for a no-match grant from the State of Wisconsin Historic Preservation Office for a 2027 city survey

Common Council

Plan Commission

Diversity Committee

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

Common Council

Library Board

Economic Development Board

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

Landmarks Commission

Landmarks Commission

Light & Water Commission

Site and Architectural Review Board

Finance Committee

Landmarks Commission

Common Council

Common Council

Economic Development Board

Diversity Committee

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

Library Board

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

Landmarks Commission

Landmarks Commission

Common Council

Finance Committee

Light & Water Commission

Site and Architectural Review Board

Landmarks Commission

Common Council

Economic Development Board

Economic Development Board

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

Diversity Committee

Common Council

Library Board

Landmarks Commission

Landmarks Commission

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

Light & Water Commission

Finance Committee

Common Council

Common Council

Landmarks Commission

Economic Development Board

Economic Development Board

Diversity Committee

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

Common Council

Library Board

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

Landmarks Commission

Landmarks Commission

Light & Water Commission

Finance Committee

Common Council

Common Council

Landmarks Commission

Economic Development Board

Economic Development Board

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

Diversity Committee

Common Council

Library Board

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

Landmarks Commission

Landmarks Commission

Light & Water Commission

Finance Committee

Landmarks Commission

Common Council

Common Council

Diversity Committee

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

Economic Development Board

Economic Development Board

Landmarks Commission

Landmarks Commission

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

Common Council

Library Board

Finance Committee

Light & Water Commission

Landmarks Commission

Common Council

Common Council

Economic Development Board

Economic Development Board

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

Diversity Committee

Library Board

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

Light & Water Commission

Finance Committee

Landmarks Commission

Common Council

Common Council

Economic Development Board

Economic Development Board

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

Diversity Committee

Library Board

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

Finance Committee

Light & Water Commission

Landmarks Commission

Common Council

Common Council

Diversity Committee

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

Economic Development Board

Economic Development Board

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

Library Board

Finance Committee

Light & Water Commission

Landmarks Commission

Common Council

Common Council

Economic Development Board

Economic Development Board

Diversity Committee

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

Finance Committee

Common Council

Economic Development Board

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

Common Council

Economic Development Board

Common Council

Economic Development Board

Common Council

General

The Police & Fire Commission will meet to conduct interviews and discuss candidates for Patrol Officer positions. This portion of the meeting is scheduled for closed session.

• Interviews and discussion on Patrol Officer candidates

Site and Architectural Review Board

The Site and Architectural Review Board will review several requests for new home construction and modifications to existing structures. The board will consider house plans for the Quarry Park Subdivision and provide recommendations to the Plan Commission for other residential and office projects.

• Raze/replace residence at N50 W 7312 Western Road
• House plans for Quarry Park Subdivision Lots 6, 18, 23, 22, and 8
• Building addition at W65 N640 Saint Johns Avenue
• Architectural modifications at N74 W7116 Walnut Street following a fire
• Residence modifications at W65 N711 Saint John Avenue

Light & Water Commission

The Commission will discuss the 3rd Quarter Budget to Actual Report and employee compensation and benefits. The meeting includes an annual organizational meeting and a review of strategic focus. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the General Manager's performance and the Prochnow Landfill Well #4.

• 3rd Quarter Budget to Actual Report
• Employee Compensation and Benefits
• Review of Strategic Focus
• Prochnow Landfill, Well #4 discussion (closed session)
• Performance review of General Manager Karsten Huse (closed session)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the 2027 Draft Budget. The body will also consider new and increased fees to cover the costs of city services.

• Discussion and possible action on the 2027 Draft Budget
• Discussion and possible action on new and increased fees for city services
• Baker Tily Report of Federal Awards and Tax Incremental District No. 3
• Ehlers Summary and Holding Report
• Cash & Investment Listing

Library Board

The Cedarburg Library Board will meet to review financial statements and reports. The board will discuss and potentially take action on the 2027 budget and the installation of solar panels.

• Possible action on 2027 Budget
• Possible action on solar panels
• Discussion on the search for a Library Director

Common Council

The Common Council will review the 2027 budget and discuss several infrastructure contracts. The body is also considering a new parking restriction on Juniper Lane and a temporary alcohol license extension.

• Review of the 2027 Budget
• Engineering Design Contract for the 2027 Street and Utility Project
• Ordinance No. 2026-21: 2-hour parking restriction on school days (7 a.m.–3 p.m.) on the west side of Juniper Lane
• Five-Year Adaptive Management Plan with Mead & Hunt
• Temporary premise extension for The Farmstead alcohol beverage license at W62 N238 Washington Avenue

General

The Joint Ad Hoc Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee of the City and Town of Cedarburg will meet to discuss a revised bike and pedestrian plan. The body will also discuss an ordinance regarding e-bikes and e-scooters.

• Revised City of Cedarburg bike and pedestrian plan
• City of Cedarburg e-bike and e-scooter ordinance

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will discuss sign and facade modifications for a pivotal building in the Washington Avenue Historic District. The body will also consider a memo to the Common Council regarding the preservation of the Cedar Creek Dams and a state grant application for a 2027 architectural survey.

• Sign plan approval for Cedarburg Portrait Company at W62 N599-601 Washington Avenue
• Certificate of Appropriateness for facade modifications at W62 N599-601 Washington Avenue
• Draft memo to Common Council regarding preservation of Cedar Creek Dams
• Application for a no-match grant from the State of Wisconsin Historic Preservation Office
• Preservation of a building at the base of the windmill in Immanuel Cemetery (N32 W5400 Hamilton Road)

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

Economic Development Board

The City of Cedarburg Economic Development Board meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Council Chambers at City Hall, W63 N645 Washington Avenue. The board will hear an update and discussion on the Creekwalk, review and possibly act on its mission statement, and discuss and possibly act on 2026/2027 board goals. It will also approve September 2, 2026 minutes, receive reports from city staff, Council Member Mark Mueller, and the Chamber of Commerce, and confirm its November meeting date and future agenda items.

• Update and discussion on the Creekwalk
• Review, discussion and possible action on the Economic Development Board mission statement
• Discussion and possible action on 2026/2027 Economic Development Board goals
• Approval of September 2, 2026 Economic Development Board minutes
• Confirm November meeting date and identify future agenda items

Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Board

The October 7, 2026 meeting of the Cedarburg Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Board has been canceled. No agenda items were taken up. The next meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

General

The Cedarburg Common Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, W63 N645 Washington Avenue. The only substantive agenda item is discussion and possible action on a one-time, temporary premise extension for Bozeman's Bar's alcohol beverage license for an event on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at N50 W5586 Portland Road. The rest of the agenda is procedural: call to order, roll call, moment of silence, pledge of allegiance, statement of public notice, and adjournment.

• Possible approval of a one-time, temporary premise extension for Bozeman's Bar's alcohol beverage license
• Event date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
• Event location: N50 W5586 Portland Road
• Meeting held in person at City Hall, W63 N645 Washington Avenue, second floor Council Chambers
• Roll call lists Mayor Patricia Thome and Council Members Melissa Bitter, Jim Fitzpatrick, Andrew Mammen, Amanda Didier, Robert Simpson, Kristian Lindo, and Mark Mueller

The Common Council approved a one-time, temporary premise extension for Bozeman’s Bar’s alcohol beverage license for an event on October 10, 2026.

• Approved one-time temporary premise extension for Bozeman’s Bar alcohol beverage license (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Cedarburg Plan Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, W63 N645 Washington Avenue. The commission will hold public hearings and consider action on two conditional use permit requests, and will review a draft of regulations for short-term residential rental of dwelling units throughout the City, with a possible recommendation to the Common Council. It will also discuss recent state legislation, Wisconsin Act 173, and its impact on local comprehensive planning and zoning.

• Conditional use permit request by Jessie Johnson, d/b/a The Sim Club, for an indoor golf simulator athletic facility in about 1,300 square feet at N19 W6717-41 Commerce Court (4.58 acres, M-3 Business Park, owned by J5 Cedarburg 6717 LLC)
• Conditional use permit request by Brooke Weigand, d/b/a in-Touch Therapeutic Massage LLC, for a licensed massage therapy business in the lower level at W65 N640 St. John Avenue (.34 acre, B-4 Office and Service District, owned by GG 010 W65N640 St John Ave Cedarburg LLC)
• Draft regulations on short-term residential rental of dwelling units citywide, with possible recommendation to the Common Council
• Discussion of Wisconsin Act 173 and its impact on local comprehensive planning and zoning
• Approval of the September 8, 2026 Plan Commission minutes

General

The Cedarburg Light & Water Personnel Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 4:30 pm at the utility office at N30W5926 Lincoln Blvd. In open session, the committee will discuss and possibly make recommendations on a wage and benefits survey and employee compensation and benefits. The committee will then adjourn to closed session under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) to discuss and review the performance of General Manager Karsten Huse, and to approve closed session minutes from April 14, 2026. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the September 3, 2026 meeting.

• Discussion and possible recommendations on a wage and benefits survey and employee compensation and benefits
• Closed session under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) to discuss and review performance of General Manager Karsten Huse
• Approval of closed session meeting minutes held April 14, 2026
• Approval of minutes from the September 3, 2026 meeting

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

The Public Works and Sewerage Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Room 2 at City Hall, W63 N645 Washington Avenue. The commission will discuss and may act on a Five-Year Adaptive Management Plan with Mead & Hunt, a petition for speed limit enforcement and traffic calming on Susan Lane, parking changes on Cleveland Street and Juniper Lane, engineering proposals for the 2027 Street and Utility Project, and a repair quote from Energenecs for a Huber Fine Step Screen. It will also approve the September 3, 2026 minutes and hear updates on public works and Water Recycling Plant operations.

• Five-Year Adaptive Management Plan with Mead & Hunt — discussion and possible action
• Petition for speed limit enforcement and traffic calming measures on Susan Lane
• Eliminating parking next to the mailbox at N65 W7275 Cleveland Street
• Two-hour parking limit on school days, 7:00 am–3:00 pm, west side of Juniper Lane
• Engineering proposals for the 2027 Street and Utility Project; Energenecs quote for Huber Fine Step Screen repair

Diversity Committee

The Cedarburg Diversity Committee will meet in person to discuss and possibly act on several items, including the Cedarburg Community Conversations program, the 2027 MLK Day observance, and funding for committee events. The agenda also includes approval of the September 3, 2026 minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Discussion and possible action on Cedarburg Community Conversations
• Discussion and possible action on 2027 MLK Day
• Discussion and possible action on funding of Diversity Committee events
• Approval of September 3, 2026 minutes
• Next meeting set for November 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Board of Appeals

The Cedarburg Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Rick and Amy Verhaalen for property at N46 W5339 Spring Court. The variance would waive the yard requirement in Section 13-1-101 of the City Code. The board may deliberate and take action on the request. The agenda also includes approval of the August 4, 2026 minutes.

• Public hearing on variance request for N46 W5339 Spring Court, Parcel 13-051-01-03.002
• Variance sought to waive yard requirement under Section 13-1-101
• Approval of August 4, 2026 Board of Appeals minutes

Common Council

The Cedarburg Common Council will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a soil boring contract for the 2027 street and utility project, two liquor license applications, an ordinance regulating electric bicycles and scooters, fire department capital facility options and budget direction, and hiring a new labor attorney. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with routine approvals.

• Soil Boring Contract for 2027 Street and Utility Project
• Class B liquor license for Cream & Crepe Cafe, N70W6340 Bridge Road
• Class B beer and Class C wine license for Le's Pho WI LLC, W63N146 Washington Avenue
• Ordinance No. 2026-20 regulating electric bicycles and electric scooters
• Fire Department Capital Facility Options and Budget Direction

The Common Council approved a $10.5 million project to renovate the current Fire Department facility. The council also awarded a soil boring contract and granted one liquor license while denying another.

• Approved $10.5M renovation of current Fire Department facility (unanimous)
• Awarded soil boring contract to GESTRA Engineering, Inc. not to exceed $13,660 (unanimous)
• Denied 'Class B' Liquor License for Cream & Crepe Cafe (5-1)
• Granted Class 'B' Beer and 'Class C' Liquor licenses to Le's Pho WI LLC (unanimous)
• Postponed decision on Electric Bicycle and Electric Scooter Ordinance (unanimous)
• Engaged Buelow Vetter Buikema Olson & Vliet, LLC as labor attorney (unanimous)
• Approved September 14, 2026 meeting minutes, election inspectors, and bills/payroll (unanimous)

Landmarks Commission

The Cedarburg Landmarks Commission will continue reviewing a Certificate of Appropriateness request to modify the facade of a commercial building at W62 N599-601 Washington Avenue, and will provide consultative feedback on an exterior garage remodel at the Gem Shop property. The commission will also discuss a draft memo supporting preservation of the Cedar Creek Dams and preparations for a state historic preservation grant application.

• Continued review of facade modification request for Piggy's Pour LLC and Cedarburg Portrait Company at W62 N599-601 Washington Avenue
• Consultative feedback on exterior remodel of accessory garage at Gem Shop property (W64 N723-25 Washington Avenue)
• Draft memo to Common Council supporting preservation of Cedar Creek Dams
• Discussion of no-match grant application for architectural and historic survey of the City in 2027

The Commission approved specific siding, door, and window materials for a detached accessory garage at W64 N723-25 Washington Avenue. A request to modify a building facade at W62 N599-601 Washington Avenue was tabled. No action was taken regarding the Cedar Creek Dams memo or the state historic preservation grant.

• Approved September 10, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled facade modification request for W62 N599-601 Washington Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved horizontal LP siding with a smooth finish for W64 N723-25 Washington Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved wood double doors with windows on the east elevation for W64 N723-25 Washington Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved retaining existing solid metal door on the north elevation for W64 N723-25 Washington Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved east elevation window and retaining plain-board upper window panel for W64 N723-25 Washington Avenue (unanimous)

Site and Architectural Review Board

The Site and Architectural Review Board will review and possibly approve two new single-family house plans in the Quarry Park Subdivision and substantial modifications to an existing home on Cleveland Street. The board may also recommend action on the Cleveland Street request to the Plan Commission. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and standard procedural items.

• House plan for Lot 6, Quarry Park Subdivision (19,300 sq ft, Rs-3/PUD) for Casey and Ashley Malek
• House plan for Lot 18, Quarry Park Subdivision (15,106 sq ft, Rs-3/PUD) for Samuel and Sidney Elliot
• Substantial architectural/site modifications at N66 W6506 Cleveland Street (.16 acre, Rs-6) for Michael Speaker
• Approval of August 25, 2026 meeting minutes

The Site and Architectural Review Board tentatively approved a house plan for Lot 6 in Quarry Park, requiring design changes to de-emphasize a three-stall garage. The board also conditionally approved a plan for Lot 18 in the same subdivision, asking for adjustments to the front entrance and home orientation. Additionally, the board gave preliminary approval for modifications to a home on Cleveland Street, pending more detailed porch designs and utility coordination.

• Tentatively approved Lot 6 Quarry Park plan (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Lot 18 Quarry Park plan (unanimous)
• Preliminarily approved Cleveland St. modifications (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved August 25, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Light & Water Commission

The Cedarburg Light & Water Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items: 2027 employee health benefits, a financial assistance program tariff for private lead service line replacements, a revised parallel generation tariff for systems 20 kW or less, and a long-term power supply agreement extension with WPPI Energy. The meeting will also go into closed session to discuss a liability claim/settlement demand and approve closed session minutes, then reconvene for possible action on those closed session items.

• Discuss 2027 Employee Health Benefits; and Action Thereon
• Discuss PSC-W Financial Assistance Program Tariff for Private Lead Service Line Replacements; and Action Thereon
• Discuss Revised Parallel Generation (20 kW or less) Tariff PGS-1; and Action Thereon
• Discuss WPPI Energy Long-Term Power Supply Agreement Extension; and Action Thereon
• Closed session: strategy on liability claim/settlement demand filed by Mr. Vollmer

Finance Committee

The Cedarburg Finance Committee will meet to approve prior minutes and discuss the 2027 Preliminary Budget, with possible action. The agenda is largely procedural, with the budget discussion as the main substantive item.

• Discussion and possible action on 2027 Preliminary Budget
• Approval of August 20, 2026 Finance Committee minutes

General

The Police and Fire Commission may attend physical readiness and written testing for Police Officer candidates. No official business or actions will be taken during these sessions.

• Physical agility testing at Cedar Pointe Park
• Written testing for the position of Police Officer

Library Personnel Committee

The Cedarburg Library Board will meet to approve minutes from the August 10, 2026 Library Personnel Committee meeting and discuss possible action on recruiting a new Library Director for 2027. The meeting is open to the public and includes a statement of public notice.

• Discussion and possible action on recruiting a new Library Director for 2027
• Approval of August 10, 2026 Library Personnel Committee minutes

Common Council

The Cedarburg Common Council will discuss and possibly act on bids for the Evergreen Lift Station Upgrade construction contract, a sludge hauling contract with Badger State Waste, LLC, an ordinance annexing property from the Town of Cedarburg, and creating a parcel identification number for the TKWA building on Mequon Avenue. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, alcohol beverage license premise updates, and bills/payroll. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker.

• Evergreen Lift Station Upgrade construction contract bids
• Sludge hauling contract with Badger State Waste, LLC
• Ordinance No. 2026-19 annexing property from Town of Cedarburg
• Creating a parcel identification number for TKWA building on Mequon Avenue
• Alcohol beverage license premise updates for Lime Cantina and P.J. Piper

The Common Council denied a petition to annex 158 acres from the Town of Cedarburg due to infrastructure concerns. The Council approved a $1.373 million construction contract for the Evergreen Lift Station Upgrade and a five-year biosolids hauling contract.

• Approved $1,373,000 Evergreen Lift Station Upgrade contract with Staab Construction Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved five-year biosolids hauling contract with Badger State Waste, LLC for 2027-2031 (unanimous)
• Denied Ordinance No. 2026-19 to annex 158 acres from the Town of Cedarburg (unanimous)
• Approved creation of a Parcel Identification Number (PIN) for the TKWA building on Mequon Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved August 31, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol beverage license premise description updates for Lime Cantina and P.J. Piper (unanimous)
• Approved bills from 08/03/2026-09/03/2026 and payroll from 08/16/2026-08/29/2026 (unanimous)

General

The Police and Fire Commission may attend physical and written testing for Police Officer candidates. No official business will be conducted or actions taken during these sessions.

• Physical readiness and written testing for Police Officer position
• Testing at Cedarburg Police Station and Cedar Pointe Park

Police & Fire Commission

The Commission will discuss several personnel matters, including a firefighter/paramedic replacement and a fire department administrative assistant. They will also review a membership application and discuss the police department captain promotion process.

• Membership application for Cale Clinkert (Active Fire/EMS)
• Hiring replacement full-time Firefighter/Paramedic
• Posting for full-time Fire Department Administrative Assistant
• Police Department captain promotion and hiring process

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

Landmarks Commission

The Commission will consider a request to modify a commercial building facade at W62 N599 Washington Avenue. Members will also discuss a potential state grant for a 2027 architectural and historic survey of the City.

• Facade modification request for W62 N599 Washington Avenue (Piggy's Pour LLC and Cedarburg Portrait Company)
• Discussion on including Cedar Creek dams in a 2027 historic and architectural survey grant application
• Review of a no-match grant application through the State of Wisconsin Historic Preservation Office

The Commission provided specific restoration requirements for a commercial building at W62 N599 Washington Avenue and voted to include local dams in a 2027 city-wide historic survey grant application.

• Required owners of W62 N599 Washington Avenue to return with detailed plans following specific restoration guidelines (Approved)
• Approved including Cedar Creek dams in the scope of the 2027 city-wide historic and architectural survey grant application
• Approved August 27, 2026 meeting minutes

Library Board

The Cedarburg Library Board will meet to approve minutes and bills, hear reports, and take possible action on the 2027 budget and solar panel installation for the library. The meeting includes public comment time.

• Discussion and possible action on 2027 Budget
• Discussion and possible action on Solar Panels for the Library
• Approval of August 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of bills and financial statements
• Public comments and suggestions

The Library Board approved the August 2026 bills and financial statements. Members discussed potential solar panel installations and the 2027 budget, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved August 11, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 2026 Bills and Financials (unanimous)