Cedarburg public meetings in 2024

Landmarks Commission

The regular meeting of the Landmarks Commission scheduled for December 26, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee's regularly scheduled meeting on December 17, 2024, has been canceled. The cancellation was announced by City Clerk Tracie Sette on December 10, 2024.

• Meeting cancellation announced by City Clerk
• Finance Committee meeting canceled for December 17, 2024

Plan Commission

The Cedarburg Plan Commission will review a request by Jeff and Christine McClean, doing business as The Washington House Group LLC, to transfer the existing Conditional Use Permit and related land covenant for a five‑unit bed and breakfast at W62 N589 Washington Avenue. The applicants plan no changes to the structures, site, or operation. The meeting will also include a presentation of the draft update to the Cedarburg Smart Growth Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2025, covering Chapter 2 – Housing and Chapter 8 – Land Use, followed by a public hearing for comments on the draft.

• Transfer of Conditional Use Permit and land covenant for 5‑unit bed & breakfast at W62 N589 Washington Avenue
• Presentation of draft update to Cedarburg Smart Growth Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2025, Chapter 2 – Housing
• Presentation of draft update to Cedarburg Smart Growth Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2025, Chapter 8 – Land Use
• Public hearing for comments on the draft Smart Growth Plan updates
• Application fee of $300 paid on 11/7/2024 for the permit transfer request

Light & Water Commission

The commission will consider the resignation of General Manager Ben Collins and the appointment of an interim replacement. Members will also review the long-term cash flow model and rate adequacy for electric and water utilities.

• Resignation of General Manager Ben Collins
• Appointment of an Interim General Manager
• Review of Long-Term Cash Flow Model and Rate Adequacy for Electric and Water Utilities
• Resolution 2024-01 commending Blaine Hilgendorf for 23 years of service
• Resolution 2024-02 commending Joseph Dorr for 27 years of service

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will meet to review a request for a Temporary Use Permit. The commission is considering whether to allow an enclosed tent over an outdoor seating area at a specific business location.

• Temporary Use Permit request for Lime Cantina to place an enclosed tent at W62 N550 Washington Avenue from October 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

The Public Works & Sewerage Commission's regular meeting scheduled for December 12, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is set for January 9, 2025.

• Meeting cancellation
• Next meeting scheduled for January 9, 2025

Library Board

The Cedarburg Library Board will approve the minutes from the November 14, 2024 meeting and approve November/December 2024 bills and financial statements. The board will receive a Director’s Report and a School Report. New business includes discussion and possible action on a Community Room policy revision.

• Approval of minutes – November 14, 2024 Library Board meeting
• Approval of bills and financial statements – November/December 2024
• Director’s Report
• School Report
• Discussion and possible action on Community Room policy revision

Light & Water Commission

The Cedarburg Light & Water Personnel Committee meeting on December 9, 2024 will approve the minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting and consider two new business items. The items are a discussion of the WPPI Management Assistance Program with Tom Paque and a discussion of the Interim General Manager Development Plan.

• Discussion of WPPI Management Assistance Program with Tom Paque (WPPI)
• Discussion of Interim General Manager Development Plan

Diversity Committee

The Cedarburg Diversity Committee will consider possible actions on community outreach events for MLK Day and on Cedarburg Community Conversations. It will also discuss a partnership with the Employee Diversity Committee and set the date and agenda for the next meeting. Minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting will be approved.

• Discussion and possible action on Community Outreach Events (MLK Day)
• Discussion and possible action on Cedarburg Community Conversations
• Discussion and possible action on Partnership with Employee Diversity Committee
• Approval of minutes – November 7, 2024
• Discussion on next meeting date and future agenda items

Economic Development Board

The Cedarburg Economic Development Board will consider possible actions on city signage and on communication between the City and local businesses. The board will also discuss identifying future agenda items and set the next meeting date for January 8, 2025. Minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting will be approved, and reports from the City Administrator, a council member, and the Chamber of Commerce will be presented.

• Approval of minutes – October 2, 2024
• Discussion and possible action on signage in the City
• Discussion and possible action on communication between the City and local businesses
• Discussion and possible action to identify future agenda items and confirm next meeting date (January 8, 2025)

Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Board

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will approve the October 2, 2024 meeting minutes and hear citizen comments. It will continue discussion of the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) and consider possible actions on the plan. The board will receive updates on park, recreation, and forestry projects and set the date for its next meeting on February 5, 2025.

• Approval of minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting
• Citizen discussion on the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP)
• Consideration of possible action on the CORP
• Updates on park, recreation, and forestry projects
• Set date for the next board meeting – February 5, 2025

Light & Water Commission

The Light & Water Personnel Committee will approve the minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting. The committee will discuss a commissioner’s resignation. In closed session, members will review the promotion, compensation and performance of Electric Superintendent Karsten Huse and approve the closed‑session minutes.

• Approval of minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of commissioner resignation
• Closed‑session review of promotion, compensation, and performance of Electric Superintendent Karsten Huse
• Approval of closed‑session minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider several development requests, including a new 8-unit residential building and the final plat for Stone Lake Condominium. The body will also discuss updates to the Comprehensive/Smart Growth Plan and potential changes to historic preservation ordinances.

• Final Plat and Declaration for Stone Lake Condominium
• Proposed 8-unit multi-family residential building at N142 W6196-6212 Concord Street
• Request to raze residence and garage at N70 W6222 Bridge Road
• Temporary Use Permit for enclosed tent at W62 N550 Washington Avenue (Lime Cantina)
• Architectural plans for daycare facility in Hwy. 60 Business Park

Common Council

The Cedarburg Common Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 city budget. Council members will discuss and possibly act on several contract proposals, including a stability analysis for Woolen Mills Dam and an operational and maintenance plan for city‑owned storm‑water facilities. They will also consider a request to increase 2025 sewer rates and a revised paramedic oversight agreement with the Southern Ozaukee Fire Department. Additional items include a shared digital phone system memorandum of understanding and several appropriations ordinances for the 2025 budget.

• Contract proposal from Ramboll to complete a stability analysis for Woolen Mills Dam
• Contract proposal from AECOM to complete an Operational and Maintenance Plan for city‑owned storm‑water facilities
• Request to increase 2025 sewer rates
• Revised Paramedic Oversight Agreement with Southern Ozaukee Fire Department (SOFD)
• Memorandum of Understanding between City of Cedarburg and Town of Cedarburg for a shared digital phone system

Joint Fire and EMS Committee

The Joint Fire & EMS Committee will approve the minutes from its July 29, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss and consider possible action on the amended Paramedic Oversight Agreement with the Southern Ozaukee Fire Department. The meeting also includes a public notice, citizen comments, and routine procedural items.

• Approval of minutes from July 29, 2024 Joint Fire & EMS Services Committee meeting
• Discussion and possible action on the Amended Paramedic Oversight Agreement with Southern Ozaukee Fire Department (SOFD)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the 2025 sewer rates. The committee will also review the Financial Management Plan for the Water Recycling Center.

• Discussion and possible action on 2025 Sewer Rates
• Discussion and possible action on Financial Management Plan for the Water Recycling Center

Light & Water Commission

The Cedarburg Light & Water Commission will review a preliminary budget and consider related actions. It will approve minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting and receive reports from the City Council, manager, and departments. A closed‑session will discuss General Manager Ben Collins' employment, compensation, and performance, and approve the September 16 and October 21 closed‑session meetings.

• Preliminary Budget Presentation; and Possible Action Thereon
• Approval of minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting
• Discussion and review of employment, compensation and job performance of General Manager Ben Collins
• Approval of Closed Session Meetings held September 16, 2024, and October 21, 2024

Landmarks Commission

The commission will decide whether to approve the demolition of a principal residence and accessory garage classified as contributing structures in the Columbia Historic District at N70 W6222 Bridge Road. It will also review an architectural plan amendment for a food‑truck addition, roof replacement, and outdoor freezer at W63 N674 Washington Avenue. Additional items include a review of the windmill at Immanuel Cemetery, discussion of code changes to maintain Certified Local Government status, and whether to reschedule the November 28 meeting.

• Approve raze/remove of residence and garage at N70 W6222 Bridge Road (historic district, contributing)
• Approve architectural plan amendment for food truck, outdoor freezer, and roof replacement at W63 N674 Washington Avenue
• Review condition of windmill at City‑owned Immanuel Cemetery, N32 W5400 Hamilton Road
• Discuss code language changes to retain Certified Local Government status with Wisconsin Historical Society
• Consider rescheduling or canceling the November 28 regular meeting

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

The Cedarburg Public Works and Sewerage Commission will meet on November 14, 2024 at City Hall. The agenda includes discussion of algae on city ponds and consideration of contract proposals from Ramboll for a stability analysis of Wollen Mills Dam and from AECOM for an operation and maintenance plan for stormwater facilities. The commission will also review the engineering design contract for the 2025 Street and Utility Project and public input on South Washington design alternatives, and receive updates on public works and water‑recycling plant operations.

• Discussion of algae on city‑owned ponds
• Consideration of Ramboll contract for stability analysis of Wollen Mills Dam
• Consideration of AECOM contract for operation and maintenance plan for stormwater facilities
• Review of engineering design contract for the 2025 Street and Utility Project
• Review of public input and concept plans for South Washington Design Alternatives

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will review membership applications for the Cedarburg Fire Department. The body will also discuss and potentially act on employment offers for three candidates for the Cedarburg Police Department.

• Membership applications for Becky Helmlinger, Clare Witte, Michael Mitchell, Garrett Taleck, and Toman Poss
• Employment offers for three Cedarburg Police Department candidates
• Updates on Police Department projects
• Updates on Fire Department projects

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to approve October 2024 bills and financial statements. The agenda includes reports from the Director and school, as well as a building and technology update.

• Approval of October 2024 bills and financial statements
• Building & Technology Update by Assistant Library Director Anthony Sigismondi

Plan Commission

The Cedarburg Plan Commission will review and discuss items related to the Comprehensive Plan Update. The agenda includes a review of Chapter 2 – the Housing Element, with follow‑up on preliminary and final housing reports, and a review of Chapter 8 – the Land Use Element, focusing on the twelve Smart Growth Areas. No formal actions or votes are listed; the meeting is for discussion and information gathering.

• Review of Chapter 2 – Housing Element (preliminary and final housing reports)
• Review of Chapter 8 – Land Use Element (twelve Smart Growth Areas)
• Discussion of chapter text for both housing and land‑use sections
• Public comments from citizens (up to 2 minutes per speaker)
• No public hearings scheduled

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings and discuss possible actions on several ordinances, including Ordinance 2024-15 to add an indoor dog park as a conditional use in the M-2 General Manufacturing District, and Ordinance 2024-16 to permit video-game and computer sales and service in the B-2 Community Business District. The Council will also consider an engineering design contract for the 2025 Street and Utility Project, approvals of survey maps for parcels in the Highway 60 Business Park, a facility‑condition review for the Police and Fire Departments, and the 2025 city budget. Additional items include the consent agenda for routine payments and reports from city officials.

• Ordinance 2024-15 – add indoor dog park (incl. swimming, dock diving, training, enrichment) as a conditional use in the M-2 General Manufacturing District (applicant Katie Dunfee d/b/a The K9 Club).
• Ordinance 2024-16 – add “sales and service of new or used video games and video game consoles” and “new or used computer sales and service” as permitted uses in the B-2 Community Business District (applicant Ross Christifulli).
• Consider award of engineering design contract for the 2025 Street and Utility Project.
• Discussion and possible action on Certified Survey Map dividing a 2.4932‑acre lot off the existing 10.5704‑acre parcel in the City’s Highway 60 Business Park (owner City of Cedarburg).
• Discussion and possible action on Certified Survey Map dividing a ~4.07‑acre lot off the existing 7.52‑acre parcel in the City’s Highway 60 Business Park (owner City of Cedarburg).

Diversity Committee

The Cedarburg Diversity Committee will approve the minutes from its October 3, 2024 meeting, review reports on its activities, community outreach events, and Cedarburg Community Conversations, and consider a partnership with the City’s Employee Diversity Committee while confirming the next meeting date.

• Approval of minutes – October 3, 2024
• Diversity Committee activities report for the Common Council
• Community outreach events
• Cedarburg Community Conversations
• Partnership with Employee Diversity Committee

Economic Development Board

The regular meeting of the Economic Development Board scheduled for November 6, 2024, has been canceled.

Plan Commission

The Cedarburg Plan Commission will review several development requests, including a Conditional Use Permit for Cornerstone Christian Learning Center to operate a daycare on 2.5 acres in the Hwy 60 Business Park. The commission will also consider certified survey maps for parcel divisions, a building and site plan for Philipp Lithographing Company, and multiple code amendment recommendations. Additionally, the commission will discuss updates to the city’s Comprehensive Plan, focusing on the Housing and Land‑Use Elements and setting a date for a public open house.

• Conditional Use Permit request by Emmy Hilgendorf (Cornerstone Christian Learning Center) for a daycare on 2.5 acres, Ozaukee County Tax Parcel No. 13‑022‑03‑002.00, Hwy 60 Business Park
• Certified Survey Map request to divide a ~2.5‑acre lot from the same parent parcel (Tax Parcel No. 13‑022‑03‑002.00)
• Building, Site, and Operating Plan request by Stacy Buening (Philipp Lithographing Company) for new construction on 4.07 acres, Ozaukee County Tax Parcel No. 13‑022‑02‑005.00, Hwy 60 Business Park
• Code amendment recommendation by Jeanie and Danny Crawford (Birdhouse Rentals LLC) to modify Section 13‑1‑53(c) and (e) for additional uses in the B‑1 Neighborhood Business District
• Comprehensive Plan Update discussion covering the Housing Element, Land‑Use Element, twelve Smart Growth Areas, and scheduling an open house/charette for the week of Dec 16

Common Council

The Cedarburg Common Council will hold its regular meeting with standard procedural items, including a public comment period and presentations. The council will discuss unfinished and new business, and consider a consent agenda to approve the minutes from the August 26, 2024 meeting. Reports from city officers and department heads will be presented, followed by a closed‑session segment before adjourning.

• Approval of August 26, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes (consent agenda)
• Comments and suggestions from citizens
• Reports of city officers and department heads
• Unfinished business discussion
• New business discussion

Common Council

The Cedarburg Common Council will discuss and possibly act on several items, including Ordinance No. 2024-14 that would create a winter parking permit system with a $50 fee per vehicle. The council will also review a preferred alternative for the future reconstruction of South Washington Avenue, revised financial policies (FC-2 Debt Policy and FC-11 Post‑Issuance Compliance Policy), the city’s Strategic Plan, and the 2025 City Budget. A consent agenda will cover approval of the October 14 meeting minutes and payment of bills dated 10/05/2024 through 10/18/2024.

• Ordinance No. 2024-14: winter parking permit system, $50 per vehicle fee
• South Washington Avenue reconstruction: staff recommends keeping existing roadway layout
• Revised Financial Policies: FC-2 Debt Policy and FC-11 Post‑Issuance Compliance Policy
• Discussion of the city Strategic Plan
• Discussion of the 2025 City Budget

Landmarks Commission

The regular meeting of the Cedarburg Landmarks Commission scheduled for October 24, 2024, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Library Board

The Cedarburg Library Board will approve the September 25, 2024 meeting minutes and the September 2024 financial statements. The board will hear the Director’s Report and a School Report. New business includes discussion and possible action on the 2024 user survey results, the 2025 holiday closing calendar, and rescheduling future board meeting dates.

• Approval of September 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 2024 bills and financial statements
• Director’s Report
• Discussion of 2024 user survey results
• Discussion of 2025 holiday closing calendar

Light & Water Commission

The Cedarburg Light & Water Commission will meet to conduct its annual organizational meeting and update policies regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act. The body will also review the General Manager's performance summary and a potential change to the General Manager's employment contract.

• Annual Organizational Meeting
• Policy update on Family and Medical Leave Act
• General Manager's performance review summary
• Proposed change to General Manager's employment contract
• M365 Training: Teams

Police & Fire Commission

The Cedarburg Police and Fire Commission will meet on Oct. 21, 2024. The commission will adjourn to closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) to discuss a conditional offer of employment for a Cedarburg Police Department candidate. It will then reconvene in open session to discuss the same item. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed‑session discussion per Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) of employment, promotion, compensation, or performance‑evaluation data for a police candidate
• Open‑session discussion and possible action on extending a Conditional Offer of Employment to a Cedarburg Police Department candidate

Light & Water Commission

The Cedarburg Light & Water Personnel Committee will meet on Oct. 17, 2024. The committee will approve minutes from the September 9 and October 12, 2024 meetings. In closed session, members will discuss and review the compensation and job performance of General Manager Ben Collins and approve the closed‑session meetings held Nov. 15, 2023, Sept. 9, 2024, and Oct. 12, 2024. The meeting will then reconvene in open session before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from September 9 2024 and October 12 2024 meetings
• Closed‑session discussion of General Manager Ben Collins’ compensation and performance
• Approval of closed‑session meetings held November 15 2023, September 9 2024, and October 12 2024

Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission will hold a closed‑session meeting to interview and discuss candidates for patrol officer positions, as allowed under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c). After the closed session, the commission will reconvene in open session and then adjourn.

• Closed‑session interview and discussion of patrol officer candidates (item 4.A)
• Consideration of employment, promotion, compensation or performance‑evaluation data per Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews and discuss candidates for Patrol Officer positions. These discussions will take place in a closed session.

• Interviews and discussion on Patrol Officer candidates
• Approval of Closed Session minutes from July 13, 2023

Plan Commission

The Cedarburg Plan Commission will review a preliminary housing report and discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan, including the Housing Element and Land Use Element. Commissioners will also consider a recommendation to the Common Council to amend the B‑2 Community Business District to allow sales and service of new or used video games, consoles, and computers. No other actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Presentation of the preliminary Housing Report by Andrew Kurtz.
• Recommendation to amend the B‑2 Community Business District to permit sales and service of new or used video games, video game consoles, and computers.
• Discussion of Chapter 2 – the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan update.
• Discussion of Chapter 8 – the Land Use Element, including review of twelve Smart Growth Areas (1, 4, 5, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20).

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and review the Ehlers Financial Management Plan, the Debt Policy, and the Post-Issuance Compliance Policy. The body will also review monthly and quarterly investment reports.

• Review of Ehlers Financial Management Plan
• Review of Debt Policy
• Review of Post-Issuance Compliance Policy
• Cash & Investment Quarterly report
• Ehlers Monthly Summary and Portfolio Holdings Report for September

Common Council

The Cedarburg Common Council will discuss a proposed 2025 city budget with a 15% levy increase and a new recycling compliance plan. The meeting will be held online and in-person at City Hall.

• Discussion of 2025 City Budget with $13.58 million levy
• Adoption of Compliance Assurance Plan for recycling
• Discussion on appointment of Mark Schwantes to Board of Appeals
• Discussion on appointment of Michael Bourbonais as Successor Agent
• Approval of September 2024 Council meeting minutes

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will review a sign plan for a business on Washington Avenue. The body will also provide preliminary feedback on a request to raze a residence and garage on Bridge Road.

• Sign plan for Blind Horse wine bar, cocktail lounge and light dining at W63 N674 Washington Avenue
• Application to raze principal residence and detached accessory garage at N70 W6222 Bridge Road

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

The Public Works and Sewerage Commission will consider public input and concept plans for design alternatives on South Washington. It will also discuss algae issues in city‑owned ponds. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the September 12, 2024 minutes and updates on public works and water recycling plant operations.

• Review public input and concept plans for South Washington design alternatives
• Discussion on algae on city‑owned ponds
• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2024
• Update on Public Works operations
• Update on Water Recycling Plant operations and monthly reports

Light & Water Commission

The Cedarburg Light & Water Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss a budget variance for the Interurban Overhead Trail Rebuild project. The body will take action on this specific budget item.

• Interurban Overhead Trail Rebuild project budget variance

Plan Commission

The Cedarburg Plan Commission will review six regular‑business items. It will consider two proposals to amend the City Code to allow outdoor seating in the B‑2 Community Business District and an indoor dog park in the M‑2 General Manufacturing District. The commission will also review a Certificate of Appropriateness for Advent Lutheran Church on Washington Avenue, an architectural plan for a new single‑family home on Western Road, a concept review for a flex‑type space at Jackson Street, and discussion of the Comprehensive Plan Update Chapter 8. No other agenda items are listed for action.

• Amend City Code to add Outdoor Seating as an allowed use in the B‑2 Community Business District (Sierzant LLC)
• Amend City Code to add indoor dog park use in the M‑2 General Manufacturing District (The K9 Club)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for Advent Lutheran Church to enclose entryway and add elevator shaft (W63 N642 Washington Ave)
• Architectural plan review for new single‑family dwelling on an infill lot at N50 W7106 Western Road
• Concept review for adding a flex‑type space to the existing building at N39 W6181‑6191 Jackson Street

Diversity Committee

The Cedarburg Diversity Committee will vote to approve the minutes from its September 5, 2024 meeting. The committee will review unfinished business, including a report on its activities for the Common Council, upcoming community outreach events, and Cedarburg Community Conversations. New business includes confirming the next meeting date and identifying future agenda items. The meeting also includes member reports and opportunities for public comments.

• Approval of September 5, 2024 Diversity Committee minutes
• Diversity Committee activities report for the Common Council
• Discussion of community outreach events
• Discussion of Cedarburg Community Conversations
• Confirm next meeting date and identify future agenda items

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the city's Strategic Plan and the South Business District. The board will also review the Creekwalk and methods for gathering input from local businesses.

• Discussion and possible action on Creekwalk
• Discussion and possible action on South Business District
• Review and update of the Strategic Plan
• Discussion on South Business District Street Design
• Discussion on ways to gather input from businesses

Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Board

The Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) survey results. The meeting also includes project updates from the Director of Parks and Recreation and the City Forester.

• Discussion and possible action on Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) Survey Results

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss the proposed 2025 City Budget and various engineering contracts. The body is also considering land purchase agreements within the HWY 60 Business Park and a liquor license application for Sierzant LLC.

• Review of 2025 proposed City Budget
• Outdoor Alcohol Beverage and Amplified Music License for Sierzant LLC at N49 W5471 Portland Road
• Engineering Design Contract for 2025 Street and Utility Project
• Engineering Proposal from Donohue & Associates
• Land purchase and purchase agreements within the HWY 60 Business Park

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will consider several requests for exterior modifications to properties within historic districts. The body will also discuss potential city code amendments to maintain the city's 'Certified Local Government' status.

• Sign plan approval for Wysdohm at W62 N595 Washington Avenue
• Request for a 4-foot-tall screening fence/gate between N58 W6208 and N58 W6194 Columbia Road
• Plans to enclose an entryway and add an elevator shaft at W63 N642 Washington Avenue
• Request to replace an asphalt shingle roof with a metal roof at W62 N718-30 Riveredge Drive
• Discussion of City Code amendments to maintain 'Certified Local Government' status

Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission will attend physical readiness and written testing for police officer candidates. The agenda states that no business will be conducted and no action will be taken.

• Physical agility testing at Cedar Pointe Park
• Written testing at Cedarburg Police Station (W75 N444 Wauwatosa Road)

Board of Appeals

The Cedarburg Board of Appeals will elect a Vice‑Chairperson and approve the July 15, 2024 meeting minutes. It will hold public hearings on an appeal by Oliver Fiontar LLC for a cease‑use order on Hamilton Road (parcel 13‑051‑01‑05‑000) and on variance petitions for properties on St John Avenue (parcel 13‑077‑01‑10‑000) and Washington Avenue (parcel 13‑022‑09‑022‑00). After the hearings, the board will deliberate and take action on each request.

• Discussion and possible action on election of Vice‑Chairperson
• Approval of minutes – July 15, 2024
• Public hearing and decision on Oliver Fiontar LLC appeal – Hamilton Road parcel 13‑051‑01‑05‑000
• Public hearing and decision on variance request – St John Avenue parcel 13‑077‑01‑10‑000
• Public hearing and decision on variance request – Washington Avenue parcel 13‑022‑09‑022‑00

Library Board

The Cedarburg Library Board will approve the minutes from the August 28, 2024 meeting and the August 2024 bills and financial statements. The board will hear the Director’s and School reports. Unfinished business includes discussion and possible action on the 2025 budget. New business includes discussion of a Food for Fines program in November and the Library User Survey results.

• Approval of minutes – August 28, 2024 Library Board meeting
• Approval of bills and financial statements – August 2024
• Discussion and possible action on 2025 Library budget
• Discussion and possible action on Food for Fines in November
• Discussion and possible action on Library User Survey results

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will discuss updates to the city's Comprehensive Plan. This includes a second round of discussion on the Housing Element and a review of Land Use Elements regarding Smart Growth Areas around Bridge Road.

• Discussion of Chapter 2 – The Housing Element
• Review of Smart Growth Areas north of Bridge Road
• First time review of Smart Growth Areas south of Bridge Road
• Review of the updated Comprehensive Plan outline and tentative schedule

Finance Committee

The Cedarburg Finance Committee will review the Ehlers Financial Management Plan and the proposed 2025 city budget. Members will discuss possible recommendations for the Debt Service Budget, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue debt limit and shared revenue estimates, and the Capital Improvement Budget. The meeting will also set future agenda items and confirm the next meeting date.

• Discussion and review of Ehlers Financial Management Plan
• Discussion and review of proposed 2025 Budget
• Discussion and possible recommendation on Debt Service Budget
• Review of WI DOR Debt Limit and Shared Revenue Estimates
• Discussion and possible recommendation on Capital Improvement Budget

Light & Water Commission

The Cedarburg Light & Water Commission will discuss personnel updates, including new job descriptions and 2025 compensation and benefits. The body will also consider a thermostat demand response program and several policy updates. A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation strategy regarding Well #4.

• 2025 Compensation & Benefits
• Thermostat Demand Response Program
• New job descriptions for Manager of Finance and Accounting and Financial Analyst
• Policy updates for Bereavement, Worker’s Compensation, Jury Duty, and Unpaid Personal Leave
• Closed session discussion regarding Well #4

Landmarks Commission

The regular meeting of the Landmarks Commission scheduled for September 12, 2024, was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.

Facade Improvement Program Select Ad Hoc Committee

The Façade Improvement Program Select Ad Hoc Committee will meet on September 12, 2024 at City Hall, lower level, room 1. The agenda includes a public notice, citizen comments, and regular business. The committee will discuss and may take action on façade improvement grant applications. The meeting is chaired by Mayor Patricia Thome.

• Discussion and possible action on façade improvement grant applications
• Comments and suggestions from citizens (public hearing)

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

The Public Works and Sewerage Commission will review proposed 2025 operating and capital budgets. The body will also discuss engineering work for the 2025 Street and Utility Project and a proposal for the Water Recycling Center Facility Plan.

• Proposed 2025 Engineering, Public Works, and Water Recycling Center operating and capital budgets
• Engineering work for the 2025 Street and Utility Project
• Donahue proposal for Phase 2 of the Water Recycling Center Facility Plan project

Police & Fire Commission

The Cedarburg Police and Fire Commission will approve the minutes from its July 11, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will receive the 2023 Cedarburg Police Department Annual Report. The commission will discuss applications for membership in the Cedarburg Fire Department for several active and passive positions. The police chief and fire chief will provide updates on their respective department projects.

• Approve minutes from the July 11, 2024 meeting
• Review the 2023 Cedarburg Police Department Annual Report
• Discuss fire department membership applications for Noah Nouansacksy (Active Fire/EMS), Dustin Wallace (Active Fire), Rumyana Hadzhidimitrova (Active Fire), Kristian Vaughn (Active EMS), and Doreen Lettau (Passive)
• Police chief provides update on police department projects
• Fire chief provides update on fire department projects

Diversity Committee

The Diversity Committee is sponsoring a blood drive on September 10, 2024. The agenda states that no business will be conducted and no action will be taken by the committee.

• Blood drive at Cedarburg City Hall, W63 N645 Washington Avenue

Light & Water Commission

The Cedarburg Light & Water Personnel Committee will first approve the minutes from its August 26, 2024 meeting. The committee will then enter a closed session to discuss the compensation and job performance of General Manager Ben Collins, as required by Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1)(c). Finally, the committee will approve the closed‑session minutes from August 26, 2024.

• Approve minutes from August 26, 2024 Personnel Committee meeting (open session).
• Closed‑session discussion of General Manager Ben Collins’ compensation and performance (Wis. Stat. 19.85 (1)(c)).
• Approve August 26, 2024 Personnel Committee closed‑session minutes.

Diversity Committee

The Diversity Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on several items, including a report for the Common Council. The body will also review community outreach events and the Cedarburg Community Conversations program.

• Creation of a Diversity Committee activities report for the Common Council
• Community outreach events
• Cedarburg Community Conversations
• City’s Internal Diversity Committee

Economic Development Board

The Cedarburg Economic Development Board will meet to discuss a temporary use sign permit and an economic development website. The board will also identify future agenda items and confirm the next meeting date for October 2, 2024.

• Discussion on Temporary Use Sign Permit
• Discussion on Economic Development Website
• Confirm next meeting date (October 2, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.)
• Approval of August 7, 2024 minutes
• Reports from City Administrator and Council Member

Common Council

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for discussion.

Plan Commission

The Cedarburg Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on three items: a request to transfer the existing Conditional Use Grant Permit for the Station Cedarburg gas station, convenience store and car wash at W62 N174 Washington Avenue; a Conditional Use Permit application for a bar with outdoor seating at N49 W5471 Portland Road; and a draft ordinance updating Section 13-1-226 of the City Code on Conditional Use Permits. The commission will also discuss acquiring a 0.66‑acre parcel on Hanover Avenue for a future public park and a temporary tent permit for the Stilt House Restaurant on Washington Avenue.

• Transfer of Conditional Use Grant Permit for Station Cedarburg LLC (gas station, convenience store, car wash) at W62 N174 Washington Avenue, no changes planned.
• Conditional Use Permit for Mofro LLC d/b/a Sierzant for bar use with outdoor seating at N49 W5471 Portland Road.
• Draft Ordinance to update Section 13-1-226 (Conditional Use Permit) for recommendation to the Common Council.
• Review of acquisition of ~0.66‑acre parcel at W63 N530 Hanover Avenue for future public park.
• Temporary Use Permit for Gordon Goggin to install a tent for Stilt House Restaurant at W62 N630 Washington Avenue (Nov 4 2024 – Jan 13 2025).

Common Council

The Cedarburg Common Council will attend an EPA public meeting about the cleanup of the Cedar Creek site on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. No council business or actions will be taken; the attendance is solely for information gathering and exchange. The meeting will be held at Cedarburg City Hall, 645 Washington Avenue, and via Zoom.

• EPA public meeting on Cedar Creek site cleanup (information only, no council action)
• Meeting location: Cedarburg City Hall, 645 Washington Avenue, and Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83745246384

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to review financial statements and reports. The board is scheduled to discuss and potentially take action on the 2025 budget draft.

• Approval of July 2024 bills and financial statements
• Discussion and possible action on 2025 Budget Draft

Light & Water Commission

The Light & Water Personnel Committee will meet to discuss responsibilities of the finance and accounting position and a front‑office re‑organization. They will also discuss general employee compensation and benefits for 2025. A closed‑session portion will consider the compensation and performance of General Manager Ben Collins. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Discussion of finance and accounting position responsibilities and front office re‑organization
• Discussion of general employee compensation and benefits for 2025
• Closed‑session discussion of General Manager Ben Collins' compensation and job performance

Community Development Authority

The Cedarburg Common Council and Community Development Authority will reconvene in open session to discuss and possibly act on the Developers Agreement for Amcast. The meeting follows a closed‑session segment required for negotiating public property purchases or investments. No other agenda items are listed for decision.

• Discussion and possible action on Developers Agreement for Amcast

Common Council

The Cedarburg Common Council and Community Development Authority will meet to discuss and possibly act on a Developers Agreement for Amcast. The meeting includes a public comment period before the discussion. A closed session is scheduled to deliberate matters that may require confidentiality.

• Discussion and possible action on Developers Agreement for Amcast

Common Council

The Cedarburg Common Council will discuss several actions, including changes to the Amplified Music Ordinance and authorizing two bond issuances totaling $836,350. Council members will also consider a proposed increase in sewer rates for 2025 and a request for overnight street closures during festivals. Additional items include building lease approvals, a landfill site investigation proposal, and liquor license applications.

• Discussion and possible action on change in Amplified Music Ordinance
• Resolution No. 2024-09: Authorize issuance and sale of up to $250,032 taxable water and electric system revenue bonds
• Resolution No. 2024-10: Authorize issuance and sale of up to $586,318 taxable general obligation water system promissory notes
• Discussion and possible action on a request to increase the sewer rates for 2025
• Discussion and possible action on Festivals request for overnight street closure during festivals

Personnel Committee

The Cedarburg Personnel Committee will meet on August 21, 2024 at City Hall. The committee will approve the June 6, 2024 minutes, then adjourn to closed session to discuss 2024 performance evaluations and 2025 wage increases for a specific list of employees. After reconvening, the open session will include discussion and possible action on the 2025 wage increases. The meeting will also cover setting the next meeting date.

• Approval of June 6, 2024 Personnel Committee minutes
• Closed‑session discussion of 2024 performance evaluations
• Closed‑session discussion of 2025 wage increases for specific employees
• Open‑session discussion and possible action on 2025 wage increases
• Discussion of next meeting date

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the Lead Service Loan Program. The body will also review the Capital Improvement Budget and the Debt Service Budget.

• Lead Service Loan Program
• Capital Improvement Budget
• Debt Service Budget

Light & Water Commission

The Cedarburg Light & Water Financial Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the responsibilities of the Finance and Accounting position. The body will also discuss a front office reorganization to support utility needs.

• Discussion of Finance and Accounting position responsibilities
• Discussion of front office re-organization

Light & Water Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Cedarburg Light & Water Commission for Monday, August 19, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. Residents should note the cancellation.

Community Development Authority

The Cedarburg Common Council and Community Development Authority are meeting to receive an update on the Amcast site. The body will discuss and potentially take action on an amendment to the Developers Agreement for Amcast.

• Update on Amcast site
• Discussion and possible action on Amendment to Developers Agreement for Amcast

Common Council

The Cedarburg Common Council and Community Development Authority will receive an update on the Amcast site. They will discuss an amendment to the Developers Agreement for Amcast, first in a closed session and then in an open session where action may be taken. The meeting also includes standard public notice and citizen comment periods.

• Update on Amcast site
• Discussion on Amendment to Developers Agreement for Amcast (closed session)
• Discussion and possible action on Amendment to Developers Agreement for Amcast (open session)
• Public notice and citizen comment period

Common Council

The Cedarburg Common Council will discuss and possibly act on several items, including the purchase of property on Hanover Avenue, bids for multiple paving and surfacing contracts, a traffic planning and access study, a one-time amplified music permit, and hiring a consulting firm for a housing report. The meeting also includes a presentation of the Cedarburg Fire Department 2023 Annual Report and approval of July 8, 2024 Council meeting minutes. The Council will adjourn to closed session to deliberate the property purchase before reconvening to act on it.

• Discussion and possible action on purchase of property on Hanover Avenue
• Bids received for the 2024 Hanover Avenue Surface Paving construction contract
• Bids received for the 2024 Micro Surfacing Project construction contract
• Hiring Vierbicher Associates Inc. for professional consulting services to create a housing report
• One-time amplified music/sound permit for Turnhall Financial Group at Cedar Creek Park, fee $50.00

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will review and potentially act on three property modification requests on Washington Avenue. These include storm window replacements, door paint colors, and a temporary mural.

• Proposed replacement storm window plans at W62 N 570 Washington Avenue
• Proposed paint color change for front and back doors at W62 N595 Washington Avenue
• Request by Cedarburg Cultural Center for a temporary holiday mural at W62 N546 Washington Avenue

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

The Public Works and Sewerage Commission will review bids for the Hanover Avenue Surface Paving Project, the 2024 Micro Surfacing Project, and the 2024 Asphalt Pavement Repair Project. It will also consider a proposal to raise the Sewer Use Charge to $15.00 per 1,000 gallons and the Monthly Sewer Connection Fee to $16.40. The commission will take action on these items during the meeting.

• Review bids for the Hanover Avenue Surface Paving Project
• Review bids for the 2024 Micro Surfacing Project
• Review bids for the 2024 Asphalt Pavement Repair Project
• Consider increasing the Sewer Use Charge to $15.00 per 1,000 gallons
• Consider increasing the Monthly Sewer Connection Fee to $16.40 per month

Economic Development Board

The Cedarburg Economic Development Board will meet to hear a presentation on the Creek Walk and consider possible actions. It will also discuss a temporary use sign permit and the city’s economic development website. The board will identify future agenda items and set the next meeting date.

• Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Creek Walk
• Discussion and possible action on Temporary Use Sign Permit
• Discussion on Economic Development Website
• Identify future agenda items and confirm next meeting date (Sept 4, 2024)
• Reports from City Administrator, Council Member, and Chamber of Commerce

Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Board

The Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the 2025 budgets for several departments. The board will also review the timeline for the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP).

• 2025 Budget for Parks & Forestry, Recreation, Community Pool, Capital Improvement, Celebrations, and the Senior Center
• Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) timeline

Finance Committee

The Cedarburg Finance Committee will hold a special meeting on August 6, 2024. The committee will hear a presentation of the city’s Financial Management Plan by Ehlers. Members will discuss the plan and consider a possible recommendation. No other agenda items involve contracts or budget changes.

• Statement of public notice
• Comments & suggestions from citizens
• Financial Management Plan presentation by Ehlers
• Discussion and possible recommendation on Financial Management Plan

Plan Commission

The Cedarburg Plan Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property rehabilitation project by Eric and Jackie Fix at Washington Avenue. Commissioners will discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update, including a housing element report proposal and a traffic planning and access study for the land‑use element. They will also review the use of steel shipping containers as permanent principal or accessory structures. The meeting will set the date for the September 2024 regular session.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for Fix Investments LLC project at Washington Ave (Tax Parcel No. 13-107-03-12-000)
• Comprehensive Plan Update discussion – housing element report proposal
• Comprehensive Plan Update discussion – traffic planning and access study proposal
• Review of steel shipping containers as permanent structures on city properties
• Mayor’s announcement setting the September 2024 Plan Commission meeting date

Diversity Committee

The Cedarburg Diversity Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss creating a report for the Common Council, as well as community outreach events. The meeting will be held in-person at City Hall and online.

• Approval of July 11, 2024 minutes
• Discussion on creating a Diversity Committee activities report
• Discussion on community outreach events
• Discussion on Cedarburg Community Conversations
• Confirmation of next meeting date

Joint Fire and EMS Committee

The City and Town of Cedarburg Joint Fire & Emergency Medical Services Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the 2025 Budget. The committee will also discuss future meeting dates.

• Discussion and possible action on 2025 Budget

Common Council

The regular meeting of the Cedarburg Common Council scheduled for July 29, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered at this meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on August 12, 2024.

Library Board

The Cedarburg Library Board will approve the minutes from the June 26, 2024 meeting and the June 2024 bills and financial statements. The board will hear a report on the Youth Services Summer Reading Program. It will also discuss and consider action on the draft 2025 library budget. Public comments may be taken on any topic not on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes – June 26, 2024 Library Board meeting
• Approval of bills and financial statements – June 2024
• Director’s Report
• Discussion on Youth Services Summer Reading Program report
• Discussion and possible action on 2025 budget draft

Library Board

This agenda consists of a notice regarding a possible quorum at a social event. No business will be conducted and no action will be taken by the Library Board.

• Library Anniversary Event

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will hear a presentation from The Wisconsin Historical Society regarding what can and cannot be done to a property without jeopardizing its status. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from June 27, 2024.

• Presentation from The Wisconsin Historical Society on property status preservation
• Approval of June 27, 2024, meeting minutes

Public Works & Sewerage Commission

The regular meeting of the Public Works & Sewerage Commission scheduled for July 11, 2024, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Diversity Committee

The Cedarburg Diversity Committee will discuss plans for MLK Day and youth involvement. The committee will also consider the September 11 National Day of Service.

• Discussion on MLK Day and Youth Involvement
• Discussion on September 11 National Day of Service
• Approval of June 6, 2024 minutes