Hartford public meetings in 2022
10 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Common Council
The Common Council is reviewing the 2023 budget, including a proposed mill rate of $4.67. The meeting includes discussions on various city contracts, infrastructure repairs, and funding for Centennial Park.
- Purchase of four G&W Viper-S substation reclosures for up to $107,596
- Airport lease approvals for hangar lots #53, #54, and #55
- Purchase of a 2020 Dodge Caravan and trade-in for $20,821.50
- South Main Street reconstruction contract with Wondra Construction Inc. for $1,067,650
- Zoning Ordinance Rewrite contract with GRAEF-USA, Inc. for $69,815
Common Council
The Common Council will hold a public hearing for the 2023 budget and consider resolutions to adopt necessary funds and the school budget. The meeting also includes several unanimous consent items regarding utility equipment and vehicle purchases.
- 2023 Budget Hearing and adoption of Resolution No. 3639 and 3640
- Purchase of 1,956 AMI electric meters from Elster Solutions for up to $175,002.24
- Rehabilitation of Well #10 by Municipal Well and Pump for up to $48,930
- Purchase of 55’ and 60’ bucket trucks from Altec Industries for up to $296,212 and $298,820
- Use of up to $141,750 in undesignated fund balance for Centennial Park Redevelopment
Common Council
The Common Council will consider amendments to the 2023 Operational and Utility Budgets. The meeting also includes discussions on a Centennial Park Pavilion contract and a quit claim deed for electric easements.
- Centennial Park Pavilion contract with Wondra Construction Inc. not to exceed $1,600,000.00
- Ordinance No. 1464 regarding appointment of alternate members for Boards and Commissions
- CDBG Capital Improvements — Phase 2 at Washington Heights and Harthaven Senior Apartments
- Quit claim deed between the City of Hartford and the State of Wisconsin regarding electric easements
- Suspension of downtown parking regulations from November 11, 2022, through January 1, 2023
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Hartford Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to decide on two variance requests. These include a request for a larger storage building at 1717 Ernst Drive and a setback variance for an electric vehicle charging station at 2712 East Sumner Street.
- Variance for a 2,400 square foot storage building and increased wall height at 1717 Ernst Drive
- Variance for a 0-foot street setback for an electric vehicle charging station at 2712 East Sumner Street
- Approval of Findings of Fact for both variance requests
Common Council
The Common Council will discuss a contract for the Centennial Park Pavilion and related projects not to exceed $1,500,000.00. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the adoption of the Hartford City Taxi Title VI plan.
- Contract for Centennial Park Pavilion and related projects up to $1,500,000.00
- Public hearing to adopt the Hartford City Taxi Title VI plan
- Fifteenth Amended Agreement with the Mid Moraine Municipal Court
- Transient Merchant license application from Mike Richards of Mad City Windows and Baths
- Oath of office for new Police Officer Alex Canfield
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing two variance requests. One involves a request for a larger garage or shed at 1717 Ernst Drive, and the other involves a setback variance for an electric vehicle charging station at 2712 East Sumner Street.
- Public hearing for garage/shed square footage and height variance at 1717 Ernst Drive
- Public hearing for electric vehicle charging station setback variance at 2712 East Sumner Street
Common Council
The Common Council will discuss appointing members to the Police and Fire Commission and the Plan Commission. They will also consider authorizing contracts for accessibility improvements at Independence and Woodlawn Union Parks.
- Appointment of Thomas Stapleton to the Police and Fire Commission
- Appointment of Scott Roethke to the Plan Commission
- CDBG Accessibility Improvements contract with J.H. Hassinger Inc. for Independence and Woodlawn Union Parks
Common Council
The Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed 2023 Hartford City Taxi fare increase. The meeting also includes discussions on a hangar lease for Flight for Life and the 2023–2027 CIP Budget.
- Public hearing for Resolution No. 3637 to increase 2023 Hartford City Taxi passenger fares
- Purchase of 100 utility poles from Bell Lumber and Pole Company for up to $80,485.80
- Resolution No. 3638 regarding special assessments for unpaid Hartford Utility accounts
- Ordinance No. 1461 to repeal and recreate Chapter 26 of the Municipal Code
- Ordinance No. 1462 to repeal Chapter 21 of the Municipal Code
Common Council
The Common Council will consider transferring two land parcels to JJR Properties, LLC and authorizing a DNR agreement for lead service line replacements. The meeting also includes discussions on municipal code updates and a sex offender residency exemption appeal.
- Accepting a $31,929 quote from Safe Slide Restoration for aquatic center slide refinishing
- Transfer of 8,818 square foot parcel adjacent to 835 East Sumner Street to JJR Properties, LLC
- Transfer of 10,243 square foot parcel adjacent to 1147 East Sumner Street to JJR Properties, LLC
- Authorizing a DNR agreement for up to $786,000 in lead service line replacement funding
- First reading of ordinances to repeal/recreate Chapter 26 and Chapter 21 of the Municipal Code
Common Council
The Common Council will consider a rezoning request for 1590 East Sumner Street and several city contracts. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a new tractor purchase and potential ordinances for city chickens.
- Public hearing for rezoning 1590 East Sumner Street from B-5 to B-4 district
- Contract for 2022 Asphalt Pavement Program with Payne & Dolan, Inc. for $93,138.00
- Purchase of a 2022 John Deere 325 G Compact Track Loader from Brooks Tractor, Inc. for up to $69,750.00
- First reading of Ordinance No. 1460 regarding Municipal Code Forfeitures, Fees and Charges