Fox Lake, Wisconsin
Recent meetings
Construction Task Force
The Construction Task Force will meet to discuss a possible mural project and the County Highway A project. No specific proposals or financial details are on the agenda; the meeting is limited to discussion and idea gathering.
- Discussion of possible mural project
- Discussion of County Highway A project
- Discussion of ideas for the Task Force and possible action
Committee Of The Whole (COW)
The Committee of the Whole will discuss a driveway ordinance, municipal financing needs, the plat for Cayuse Court Estates Phase 2, and the 2027 budget. It will also vote on a motion to enter a closed session to negotiate a development agreement. The meeting will end with motions to reconvene and adjourn.
- Discussion of ordinance on driveways
- Discussion of municipal financing needs
- Discussion of plat of Cayuse Court Estates Phase 2
- Discussion of the 2027 budget
- Motion to enter closed session to negotiate a development agreement
City Council
The Fox Lake City Council will hold a public hearing and then vote on a conditional use permit for a tourist rooming house at 720 West State Street. The council will also consider Resolution 13-2026 concerning garbage and recycling charges. Additionally, the council will approve the consent agenda, which includes payment of audited bills totaling $ 278,658.14 and payroll checks totaling $ 65,441.23.
- Public hearing on conditional use permit for 720 West State Street tourist rooming house
- Vote to grant conditional use permit for 720 West State Street tourist rooming house
- Resolution 13-2026: charges for garbage and recycling
- Approve payment of audited accounts payable checks #47 355‑#47 441 totaling $ 278,658.14
- Approve payroll checks #63510‑#6262624 totaling $ 65,441.23
Committee Of The Whole (COW)
The Committee of the Whole will discuss a downtown mural project, a driveway ordinance, and Post Office cluster boxes. A closed session is planned to negotiate a development agreement in Tax Incremental District 3. Action may be taken on any agenda item.
- Discussion of possible mural project downtown
- Discussion of ordinance on driveways
- Discussion of Post Office cluster boxes
- Closed session to discuss negotiating a development agreement in TID 3
- Motion to approve minutes of April 1, 2026
City Council
The Fox Lake City Council will hold a public comment period, then consider a resolution accepting the compliance maintenance annual report (12-2026), approve several temporary picnic licenses for community events, and review and potentially award a bid for razing the building at 107 West State Street.
- Resolution 12-2026 accepting the compliance maintenance annual report (CMAR)
- Temporary class B picnic licenses for Fox Lake Chamber of Commerce (Concert in the Park on 7/4/2026 and Wine Walk on 7/10/2026), Fire Department (Car Show on 7/25/2026), and American Legion (Summer Fun on 8/22/2026)
- Review of bids for razing of 107 West State Street
- Motion to award bid for razing of 107 West State Street
Construction Task Force
The agenda is limited to procedural items: calling the meeting to order and adjourning. The only substantive item is a discussion of ideas for the task force's direction, with possible action to follow.
- Discussion of ideas for the Construction Task Force and possible action
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and then vote on Class A and B intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverage licenses for the period ending June 30, 2027, for multiple businesses including Dollar General, Kwik Trip, and several bars. The council also plans to discuss traffic control devices on Frank Court and consider approving payments totaling $381,831.90, appointing Ann Tripke to the Board of Zoning Appeals as an alternate, and hiring a part-time custodian.
- Payment of bills: accounts payable checks #47263–47354 totaling $303,125.72 and payroll checks #63439–63509 totaling $78,706.18
- Mayor's appointment of Ann Tripke to the Board of Zoning Appeals as an alternate
- Approval of cigarette and tobacco product retail licenses for Dollar General, Fish Tales Bait and Liquor, Kwik Trip, Spirits on State St., and Snapper's Sports Bar
- Public hearing and then granting of Class A and B liquor licenses for the 2026-2027 license year to several establishments
- Discussion of traffic control devices on Frank Court and motion to hire Morgan Thurk as part-time City Custodian
Board of Review and Open Book
The City of Fox Lake Board of Review will hold its first meeting on June 3, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM to hear objections to property valuations. The assessment roll is open for examination starting May 13, 2026, with an Open Book session that day from 12:00 to 2:00 PM. Property owners must follow strict procedural requirements, including making appointments and providing notice of intent to object at least 48 hours before the first meeting.
- Open Book on May 13, 2026, 12:00-2:00 PM for examination of the assessment roll at the Municipal Building, 248 E. State Street
- Board of Review first meeting on June 3, 2026, 1:00-3:00 PM at Fox Lake City Hall
- Appointments with the city clerk are required to appear before the Board of Review
- Objections must be filed in writing within the first 2 hours of the Board's first meeting, unless extraordinary circumstances apply
- Notice of intent to object must be given to the Board of Review Clerk at least 48 hours before the first meeting
Board of Review and Open Book
The Board of Review will meet to hear and decide on written objections to property valuations for 2026. The board will also elect officers, verify open book changes, and handle procedural items such as allowing telephone testimony and granting waiver of notice for objections.
- Election of chairperson and vice-chairperson for the board
- Motion on whether to allow testimony by telephone
- Swearing in of the assessor before testimony
- Examination of assessment roll to correct errors and add omitted property
- Hearing of objections to property valuations with roll-call votes to raise, lower, or sustain values
City Council
The Fox Lake City Council will hear a presentation from financial consultant Ehlers on Phase 2 of the Water Rate Study, then consider a motion to approve filing a water rate application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. The council will also discuss possible refinancing of municipal debt and hold a public hearing and vote on a Class B intoxicating liquor license for Fox Lake Lounge LLC. Additional discussions include a municipal building generator and city salt shed needs.
- Presentation from Ehlers on Water Rate Study Phase 2
- Motion to approve filing water rate application with Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
- Discussion on possible refinancing of municipal debt
- Motion to grant Class B intoxicating liquor license to Fox Lake Lounge LLC (agent Angela Thomas) through June 30, 2026
- Discussion of municipal building generator and city salt shed needs
Redevelopment Authority (RDA)
The Fox Lake Redevelopment Authority will consider approving the minutes from its March 4, 2026 meeting, receive an update on current development activities in the city, and discuss potential initiatives for the Downtown Business District. No specific actions or decisions are detailed beyond these agenda items.
- Motion to approve the minutes of the March 4, 2026 RDA meeting
- Update on development activities in the City of Fox Lake
- Discussion of possible RDA initiatives for Downtown Business District
Construction Task Force
The Fox Lake Construction Task Force is holding a meeting to discuss ideas for the task force's work and may take action. The agenda contains only one substantive item beyond procedural matters.
- Discussion of ideas for the Fox Lake Construction Task Force and possible action
City Council
The City Council will consider several action items, including approving a development agreement with ACS RBHS LLC for Cayuse Court Phase 2, confirming the hire of summer help, and amending the city administrator's employment contract. Members will also discuss a library real estate project and may enter closed session for litigation strategy. The consent agenda includes payment of bills totaling $392,417.18 and payroll of $50,605.33.
- Approve development agreement with ACS RBHS LLC for Cayuse Court Phase 2
- Amend and restate employment agreement with city administrator
- Confirm hire of Brea Posthuma as 2026 summer help
- Discussion of library real estate project
- Consent agenda: pay bills ($392,417.18) and payroll ($50,605.33)