Fox Lake public meetings in 2025

Public Meeting

The Joint Review Board will meet to confirm a public member and elect a chairperson. The body will review annual reports for the City's active Tax Incremental District (TID) Districts and consider a resolution acknowledging compliance with state law.

• Confirmation of appointment of Public Member
• Election of Meeting Chairperson
• Review of active TID District annual reports
• Resolution acknowledging filing of annual reports

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will consider several items, including approving the December 3, 2025 meeting minutes, a development agreement amendment for zero‑lot‑line duplex units with Bryan Yohn, and a resolution to discontinue the Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee. The council may also hear a pay request for Mullin Drive from Town and Country and will hold a closed session to discuss the City Administrator’s evaluation. The meeting will conclude with motions to reconvene and adjourn.

• Approve amendment to development agreement dated April 24, 2023 between the City of Fox Lake and Bryan Yohn for zero lot line duplex units
• Approve resolution 20-2025 to discontinue the Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee
• Possible motion to approve Mullin Drive pay request from Town and Country
• Closed‑session discussion of City Administrator’s evaluation (employment, promotion, compensation)
• Approve minutes of the December 3, 2025 council meeting

The council approved an amendment to the April 24, 2023 development agreement with Bryan Yohn to allow zero‑lot‑line duplex units. It also adopted Resolution 20‑2025, ending the Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee. The Mullin Drive pay request was tabled pending information. The council moved to a closed session to discuss the City Administrator’s evaluation and then reconvened in open session before adjourning.

• Approved amendment to 2023 development agreement for zero‑lot‑line duplexes (5‑1 vote)
• Adopted Resolution 20‑2025 discontinuing the Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee (voice vote)
• Tabled Mullin Drive pay request (information not yet received)
• Moved to closed session to discuss City Administrator evaluation (voice vote)
• Reopened to open session after closed session (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Fox Lake Redevelopment Authority will discuss several development topics, including Clausen Park projects and an RDA‑owned lot in the industrial park. A possible motion will be considered to approve a Development Agreement with Latkco LLC for the Jen‑Ter expansion. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving prior minutes and a motion to adjourn to a closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(g).

• Discussion of Clausen Park projects
• Discussion of RDA owned lot in the industrial park for Jen‑Ter expansion
• Possible motion to approve Development Agreement with Latkco LLC for Jen‑Ter expansion
• Motion to approve the minutes of the October 8, 2025 RDA meeting
• Motion to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(g)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole will consider several agenda items, including a discussion of the Bryon Yohn Linden Lane Development Agreement, a discussion of the Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee, and a discussion of State Street coal chutes. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the November 12, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting and allow public comments on agenda items.

• Discussion of Bryon Yohn Linden Lane Development Agreement
• Discussion of Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee
• Discussion of State Street coal chutes
• Motion to approve minutes of the November 12, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Public comments on agenda items

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes of the November 12, 2025 meeting by voice vote. No other actions were decided; discussions on a development incentive, the Clausen Park ad‑hoc committee, and State Street coal chutes were postponed to future meetings. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

• Approved minutes of Nov 12, 2025 meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The council will consider several items, including approving the consent agenda that pays $232,115.68 in audited bills and $48,886.63 in payroll checks, appointing election inspectors, and voting on two resolutions—one to refinance the city’s line of credit with ERGO Bank and another to support an interoperable radio grant with a 20% match. Additional items include approving a change order for the Cayuse Court construction project and pay requests of $140,345.79 and $76,819.43 for construction work.

• Approve consent agenda paying audited bills totaling $232,115.68 and payroll checks totaling $48,886.63
• Appointment of ten election inspectors for two‑year terms beginning Jan 1 2026
• Approve resolution 18‑2025 to refinance the existing line of credit with ERGO Bank
• Approve resolution 19‑2025 to support an interoperable radio grant, committing a 20% match
• Approve pay request $140,345.79 from Kopplin and Kinas for Cayuse Court construction and $76,819.43 for Mullin Drive infrastructure

The Fox Lake City Council approved the November 19 minutes and paid audited bills totaling $281,002.31. It also approved a line‑of‑credit refinancing, a grant‑match application, and several construction‑related payments. Election inspectors for 2026‑2027 were appointed.

• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved payment of audited bills #46746‑#46818 ($232,115.68) and payroll checks #63136‑#63183 ($48,886.63) (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of 11 election inspectors for two‑year terms (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 18‑2025 to refinance line of credit with ERGO Bank (vote in favor: Benz, Hartzheim, Horetzki, Linke, Thomas)
• Approved Resolution 19‑2025 supporting interoperable radio grant application with 20% match (voice vote)
• Approved Change Order 2 from Kopplin and Kinas for Cayuse Court project (vote in favor: Hartzheim, Horetzki, Linke, Thomas, Benz)
• Approved Pay Request 3 from Kopplin and Kinas for $140,345.79 (vote in favor: Horetzki, Linke, Thomas, Benz, Hartzheim)
• Approved Mullin Drive infrastructure pay request from Town and Country for $76,819.43 (vote in favor: Linke, Thomas, Benz, Hartzheim, Horetzki)

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will consider motions related to the 2026 tax levy, including opening and closing a public hearing on the levy. It will vote on Resolution 16-2025 to set the tax rates for the 2026 budget and on Resolution 17-2025 to approve 2026 employee wages. The council will also approve a water rate study by Ehlers and authorize Christmas gift certificates for employees.

• Motion to open public hearing on tax levy and 2026 budget
• Motion to close public hearing on tax levy and 2026 budget
• Motion to approve Resolution 16-2025 setting tax levy and tax rate for 2026 budget
• Motion to approve Resolution 17-2025 approving 2026 wages
• Motion to approve resolution 15-2025 for a water rate study by Ehlers

The Fox Lake City Council approved the 2026 tax levy and made several budget amendments, including changes to library and debt service funds. It also adopted resolutions for employee wages, a water‑rate study, and holiday gifts for staff. All motions were passed with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved minutes of the Nov 12, 2025 meeting (voice vote)
• Opened public hearing on the 2026 tax levy and budget (voice vote)
• Closed public hearing on the 2026 tax levy and budget (voice vote)
• Amended 2026 budget: reduced library fund transfer, increased debt service transfer, reduced reserve (5‑1 vote)
• Approved Resolution 16-2025 setting the 2026 tax levy and tax rate (5‑1 vote)
• Approved Resolution 17-2025 authorizing 2026 employee wages (6‑0 vote)
• Approved Resolution 15-2025 for a water‑rate study by Ehlers (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2025 employee Christmas gifts ($100 full‑time, $50 part‑time) (5‑1 vote)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The committee will discuss the 2026 budget, city debt needs, and refinancing. Other agenda items include utility rate studies and a water lateral ordinance. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss compensation for specific city employees.

• Discussion of 2026 budget
• City debt needs and refinancing
• Utility rate studies
• Ordinance on water laterals
• Speed concerns on Trenton Street

The Committee of the Whole approved the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. The council decided to proceed with a water rate study. Motions to adjourn to a closed session and then reconvene to an open session both passed with votes in favor of all four council members. The State Street coal chute item was tabled for future consideration.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Moved forward with water rate study (council expressed comfort)
• Adjourned to closed session (vote in favor: Benz, Hartzheim, Horetzki, Ault)
• Reopened to open session (vote in favor: Hartzheim, Horetzki, Ault, Benz)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)
• Tabled State Street coal chute discussion (no decision made)

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will approve the consent agenda, which includes paying $790,004 in bills and two resolutions regarding employee paid time off and a new library operations fund.

• Pay $713,965.07 in bills and $76,038.92 in payroll
• Approve resolution 13-2025 on employee PTO
• Approve resolution 14-2025 creating Library Operations Fund

The council approved the October 15 minutes and paid $713,965.07 in accounts payable plus $76,038.92 in payroll checks. It adopted a resolution amending the employee handbook on paid time off for full‑time staff. It also created Library Operations Fund 225, to begin on Jan. 1 2026. The meeting was adjourned after these actions.

• Approved October 15 minutes (voice vote)
• Paid accounts payable $713,965.07 and payroll $76,038.92 (voice vote)
• Approved employee handbook PTO amendment (4‑0)
• Created Library Operations Fund 225 (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will consider a series of discussion items, including speed concerns on Trenton Street, State Street coal chutes, tax bill inserts, utility rate studies, city debt needs and refinancing, a water lateral ordinance, and the 2026 budget. No formal actions are scheduled beyond the motions to move to a closed session, reconvene, and adjourn. Public comments are invited on agenda items.

• Discussion of speed concerns on Trenton Street
• Discussion of State Street coal chutes
• Discussion of tax bill inserts
• Discussion of utility rate studies
• Discussion of city debt needs and refinancing

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will approve a consent agenda that pays $713,965.07 in audited bills and $76,038.92 in payroll checks. It will adopt Resolution 13-2025 to amend the employee handbook on paid time off for full‑time staff. It will adopt Resolution 14-2025 to create Fund 225, the Library Operations Fund, starting January 1, 2026.

• Pay audited bills totaling $713,965.07 and payroll checks totaling $76,038.92
• Amend employee handbook paid time off for full‑time employees (Resolution 13-2025)
• Create Library Operations Fund (Fund 225) effective Jan 1, 2026 (Resolution 14-2025)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Austin Tripke for 224 Weed Street, addressing ordinance 520-69-B which requires a principal use to construct an accessory building. After the hearing, the Board will vote to approve or deny the variance that would allow the accessory structure without a principal use. The meeting also includes routine business such as approving the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on variance request for 224 Weed Street (Austin Tripke) under ordinance 520-69-B
• Motion to approve or deny the variance for the accessory structure at 224 Weed Street
• Motion to approve the minutes of the May 12, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and DPW hourly rates for outside agencies. Other agenda items include Trenton Street speed concerns and the employee handbook holiday schedule.

• Discussion of 2026 budget
• DPW hourly rate charged to outside agencies
• Trenton Street speed concerns
• Employee handbook holiday schedule
• Donation to pool in memory of Austin Yonker

The Committee of the Whole approved the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. Council agreed to bring a proposal to add half‑day holidays to the employee handbook to the next council meeting for a vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Agreed to bring employee handbook half‑day holiday proposal to next council meeting for voting
• Adjourned meeting at 7:16 p.m.

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council meeting on October 15, 2025 will consider routine items including approval of the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes. Council members will vote on Cayuse Court pay request no. 2 to Kopplin and Kinas for $366,656.12. The agenda also provides for public comments and a motion to adjourn.

• Approve minutes of the October 1, 2025 council meeting
• Approve Cayuse Court pay request no. 2 to Kopplin and Kinas for $366,656.12
• Public comments on agenda items or other matters
• Motion to adjourn

The council approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting by voice vote. It also approved Cayuse Court pay request No. 2 to Kopplin and Kinas in the amount of $366,656.12, with alderpersons Benz, Hartzheim, Linke and Thomas voting in favor.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Cayuse Court pay request No. 2, $366,656.12 (votes: Benz, Hartzheim, Linke, Thomas)

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Redevelopment Authority will discuss projects at Clausen Park and an RDA-owned lot in the industrial park for Jen-Ter expansion. The body will also receive updates on city development activities.

• Discussion of Clausen Park projects
• Discussion of RDA owned lot in the industrial park for Jen-Ter expansion
• Update on development activities in the City of Fox Lake

The Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. City Administrator Kelly Crombie gave updates on the Clausen Park projects and other development activities. Members discussed transferring an RDA‑owned lot next to Jen‑Ter for expansion, with Crombie preparing a future development agreement. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 10, 2025 RDA meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and several infrastructure matters. The body will also review reports from the City Administrator and department heads.

• Discussion of 2026 budget
• Discussion of intersection of Industrial Dr. and Trenton St.
• Discussion of water access to dog park
• Discussion of State Street coal chutes

The Committee of the Whole approved the September 17, 2025 minutes by voice vote. No other motions were adopted; the council discussed a possible three‑way stop at Industrial and Trenton, water access for the dog park, coal chute removal, and the 2026 budget, but no decisions were made on those items. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

• Approved September 17, 2025 COW minutes (voice vote)

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will discuss and vote on adding sidewalks to the south side of State Street. The body will also review a pay request for the Cayuse Court extension and a loaner board agreement for Clausen Park.

• Approval of sidewalks on south side of State Street from Forest to Jansen
• Kopplin and Kinas pay request 1 for Cayuse Court extension project: $39,156.63
• Life jacket loaner board agreement for Clausen Park with WI DNR
• Accounts payable checks #46596 through #46656 totaling $140,371.13
• Payroll checks #63015 through #63064 totaling $52,200.86

The council approved several items, including payment of audited bills and payroll totaling $192,572.99, a life jacket loaner agreement for Clausen Park, a $39,156.63 payment for the Cayuse Court extension project, and the addition of sidewalks on State Street south side. All motions passed, most by voice vote, with recorded affirmative votes on the Cayuse Court and sidewalk items. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 17 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved payment of bills #46596‑#46656 ($140,371.13) and payroll checks #63015‑#63064 ($52,200.86) (voice vote)
• Approved life jacket loaner board agreement for Clausen Park with WI DNR (voice vote)
• Approved Cayuse Court extension project pay request 1 for $39,156.63 (passed; votes: Benz, Hartzheim, Horetzki, Linke, Thomas, Ault)
• Approved adding sidewalks on State Street south side from Forest to Jansen (passed; votes: Hartzheim, Horetzki, Linke, Thomas, Benz; opposed: Ault)
• Adjourned the meeting (voice vote)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will consider approval of the September 3 meeting minutes and hear public comments. It will discuss a contract with the Department of Natural Resources for a life‑jacket station, the State Street coal chute project, the city’s financing needs, and the 2026 budget.

• Motion to approve the minutes of the September 3, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Discussion of contract with DNR on life jacket station
• Discussion of State Street coal chutes
• Discussion of City financing needs
• Discussion of 2026 budget

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting by voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by motion. No other actions were decided; the council only discussed park maintenance, a life jacket station, State Street coal chutes, and the 2026 budget.

• Approved September 3 minutes (voice vote)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on equipment replacements for the city's sewer and police departments. The meeting includes a review of the September 3, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Approval of pump motor for lift station 2 from LW Allen
• Reservation of 2026 Police Ford Interceptor from Ewald for approximately $44,401.50

The council approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. They approved a pump motor for lift station 2 from LW Allen, funded by the sewer capital equipment replacement fund, with six council members voting in favor. They also approved reserving a 2026 Police Ford Interceptor for approximately $44,401.50 by voice vote.

• Approved September 3 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved lift station 2 pump motor from LW Allen (votes: Benz, Hartzheim, Horetzki, Linke, Thomas, Ault)
• Approved reserving 2026 Police Ford Interceptor, approx $44,401.50 (voice vote)

Public Meeting

The Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee will discuss donor recognitions for Clausen Park and consider possible recommendations to the City Council on those recognitions. The committee will also receive updates on current Clausen Park projects. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes and scheduling future meetings.

• Discussion of donor recognitions at Clausen Park
• Possible recommendations to City Council on donor recognitions
• Update and discussion on Clausen Park projects
• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of future meeting dates

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Redevelopment Authority will discuss projects at Clausen Park and provide updates on city development activities. The body will also discuss highway projects and the potential creation of a Construction Task Force.

• Discussion of Clausen Park projects
• Update on City of Fox Lake development activities
• Discussion of highway projects
• Possible creation of a City of Fox Lake Construction Task Force

The Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. After the approval, the Authority voted to adjourn and the meeting ended at 5:50 PM. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned (motion carried)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting by voice vote. No public comments were received. No other actions were taken; the council discussed several items but deferred decisions. The meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Approved August 20, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The council adopted Resolution 11‑2025 to adjust sewer rates and Resolution 12‑2025 to increase water rates, both passing with votes in favor from all six councilmembers present. The city also approved a grant agreement with Dodge County, paid audited bills and payroll totaling $508,226.13, and approved the Cayuse Court Estates plat. The meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Paid accounts payable and payroll checks totaling $508,226.13 (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 11‑2025 adjusting sewer rates (passed)
• Approved Resolution 12‑2025 authorizing water rate increase (passed)
• Approved Dodge County Cayuse Court Community Development Grant agreement (voice vote)
• Approved Plat of Cayuse Court Estates (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the August 6 meeting. It also adopted ordinance 2026-6, amending chapter 293-6 on length and grasses. A unanimous roll‑call vote approved Change Order 1 for the Cayuse Court project. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted ordinance 2026-6 amending chapter 293-6 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved Change Order 1 for Cayuse Court project (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole approved the June 4, 2025 minutes by voice vote. The Mayor and Council agreed to give city employees a half‑day on the Friday of Labor Day weekend. The body moved to a closed session for legal advice and then reconvened in open session. The meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Mayor and Council agreed to a half‑day on Labor Day Friday
• Closed‑session adjournment approved (vote in favor: Benz, Hartzheim, Linke, Thomas, Ault)
• Reopened session approved (vote in favor: Hartzheim, Linke, Thomas, Ault, Benz)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting. It authorized payment of audited bills #46395‑#46497 totaling $337,327.09 and payroll checks #62910‑#62962 totaling $54,817.83. The council approved an amendment to the development agreement with Bryan Yohn for zero‑lot‑line duplex units, passing 4‑1. It also confirmed the mayor’s appointments of Richie Quirk as Emergency Manager (term through April 2028) and Tom Bednarek to the Wastewater Control Commission (term through August 2028).

• Approved July 2, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Paid audited bills #46395‑#46497 totaling $337,327.09 and payroll checks #62910‑#62962 totaling $54,817.83 (voice vote)
• Approved amendment to development agreement with Bryan Yohn for zero‑lot‑line duplex units (4‑1 vote)
• Approved appointment of Richie Quirk as Emergency Manager, term ending April 2028 (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of Tom Bednarek to Wastewater Control Commission, term ending August 2028 (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The council approved the minutes of the June 18, 2025 meeting by voice vote. It approved the consent agenda to pay audited bills totaling $254,031.83 and payroll checks totaling $56,444.04, also by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote. No other motions were decided.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved payment of $254,031.83 in bills and $56,444.04 payroll checks (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting by voice vote. A motion to raise all sworn police officers' wages by $1.00 per hour effective July 1, 2025 was carried with all six council members voting in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved minutes of the June 4, 2025 council meeting (voice vote)
• Approved $1 per hour wage increase for sworn police officers (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved the minutes of the May 14, 2025 meeting. It also approved the release of the memorandum of agreement for the Leroy Meats project, with the motion carried unanimously and one member abstaining. The board discussed forming a Construction Task Force for projects in 2027‑2028, but no decision was made. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM.

• Approved May 14, 2025 RDA meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved release of memorandum of agreement for Leroy Meats project (unanimous, Christian abstained)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole approved the May 7 minutes by voice vote. It then voted to go into a closed session to consider the police chief's compensation, voted to reconvene in open session, and finally adjourned the meeting. No other actions were decided.

• Approved May 7 Committee of the Whole minutes (voice vote)
• Entered closed session to discuss police chief compensation (vote in favor: Benz, Hartzheim, Horetzki, Linke, Thomas, Ault)
• Reopened session after closed session (vote in favor: Hartzheim, Horetzki, Linke, Thomas, Ault, Benz)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Ault, seconded by Benz)

City Council

The council approved the acquisition of 307 East State Street, authorizing the mayor and clerk to sign closing documents (vote 5‑1). It also set lifeguard wages at $12 per hour for all shifts. Additional actions included approving the May 21 minutes, paying $369,075.49 in bills and payroll, granting tobacco and liquor licenses, and approving several temporary picnic licenses.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Paid accounts payable #46229‑#46310 ($290,777.80) and payroll checks #62790‑#62857 ($78,297.69) (voice vote)
• Granted tobacco retail licenses to Dollar General Store #19998, Fish Tales Bait and Liquor LLC, Kwik Trip 367, Spirits on State St., Snapper’s Sports Bar (voice vote)
• Granted Class A, B, and C liquor licenses to listed retailers (voice vote; Benz and Thomas abstained)
• Approved temporary class B picnic licenses for four community events (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 9‑2025 accepting the compliance maintenance annual report (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 10‑2025 authorizing acquisition of 307 East State Street (vote in favor: Benz, Hartzheim, Horetzki, Linke, Ault; vote against: Thomas)
• Set 2025 lifeguard wages at $12.00/hr for all shifts (voice vote)

City Council

The council approved a new ordinance adding Chapter 480 to the city code, which sets residency restrictions for sex offenders. It also adopted several street‑maintenance contracts, approved a playground surface upgrade, and authorized a line of credit with ERGO Bank. All motions passed by roll‑call votes, most unanimously.

• Approved resolution 7-2025 discontinuing a portion of Cayuse Court (unanimous roll call)
• Approved second amendment to the development agreement with Premier Fox Lake Phase 2 LLC (unanimous roll call)
• Approved ordinance 2025-5 creating Chapter 480 residency restrictions for sex offenders (unanimous roll call)
• Approved wood‑chip surface for Clausen Park playground entrance at $9,520 (5‑1 roll call)
• Approved crack filling on multiple streets for $18,800 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved chip seal of Third Street for $15,000 (5‑1 roll call, Benz voted no)
• Approved chip seal of Wells Street for $6,000 (5‑1 roll call, Benz voted no)
• Approved resolution 8-2025 authorizing a line of credit with ERGO Bank (unanimous roll call)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole approved the April 16 minutes by voice vote. The council agreed to make the Friday before Memorial Day a half‑day holiday. No other substantive actions were voted on. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 16 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved half‑day holiday on Friday before Memorial Day (agreement)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The council approved a $598,337.40 bid to improve Cayuse Court. It also approved several financial items, including payment of audited bills and payroll checks totaling $302,021.48, and a $62,827.26 payment for Clausen Park. Additional actions included adopting Ordinance 2025‑4 on wake equipment, appointing a District 1 alderman, and approving a paving easement to the State Street lift station.

• Approved Cayuse Court improvement bid for $598,337.40 (motion carried)
• Approved payment of audited bills #46139‑#46228 ($256,448.79) and payroll checks #62749‑#62789 ($45,572.69) (voice vote)
• Approved Clausen Park change orders 2 and 3 (voice vote)
• Approved Clausen Park pay requests 4 and 5 totaling $62,827.26 (vote in favor: Hartzheim, Linke, Thomas, Ault, Benz)
• Approved paving access easement to lift station on State Street (vote in favor: Linke, Thomas, Ault, Hartzheim; opposed: Benz)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑4 regulating wake enhancement equipment (voice vote)
• Appointed District 1 alderman: Joe Horetzki received 3 votes, Bruce Harned 2 votes (motion carried)
• Approved Bryan Yohn CSM for two‑lot CSM for Linden Lane (voice vote)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes of the April 2, 2025 meeting by voice vote. Mayor Tom Bednarek opened the floor for public comments, but none were received. Department heads gave routine updates and the council discussed upcoming appointments and several ordinances, but no votes were taken on those items. The meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Approved April 2 minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the April 2 meeting and confirmed several mayoral appointments, including members of the Planning Commission and the Historical Board. Dennis Linke was nominated as council president for a one‑year term. The council also approved the Clausen Park playground proposal and a development agreement for eight single‑family homes on Cayuse Court.

• Approved April 2 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved mayor's appointment of Joe Mazzolari and Kurtis Mersch to the Planning Commission (voice vote)
• Approved mayor's appointment of Robert Frank and others to the Historical Board (voice vote)
• Nominated Dennis Linke as council president (voice vote)
• Approved Clausen Park playground proposal with Lee Recreation (votes: Benz, Hartzheim, Linke, Thomas)
• Approved development agreement for eight homes on Cayuse Court with ACH RBHS LLC (votes: Hartzheim, Linke, Thomas, Benz)

Public Meeting

The Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee approved the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. The committee also approved recommending the Lee Recreation proposal to the City Council, adding back play panels, considering a swing, and keeping the teal color choice, with a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved recommendation of Lee Recreation proposal with play panels, swing, teal color (unanimous vote)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole approved the March 19 minutes by voice vote. Council voted to adjourn to a closed session to consider the disposition of city‑owned residential lots, then voted to reconvene in open session. It decided to post a public notice about the Ward 1 alderperson vacancy. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

• Approved March 19 minutes (voice vote)
• Closed‑session motion on residential lot disposition passed (in favor: Benz, Linke, Thomas, Ault)
• Open‑session reconvening motion passed (in favor: Linke, Thomas, Ault, Benz)
• Decided to post public notice for Ward 1 alderperson vacancy
• Adjourned meeting at 7:55 p.m.

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting and paid audited bills totaling $285,723.54. It authorized a $150,000 public lands loan, discontinued portions of Cayuse Court, and approved roofing and library computer upgrade contracts. The council also voted to acquire 307 East State Street for $12,000, with three in favor and one opposition. All actions were adopted by the recorded votes.

• Approve minutes of March 19, 2025 meeting (voice vote)
• Pay audited bills #46054‑#46138 ($237,288.16) and payroll checks #62704‑#62748 ($48,435.38) (voice vote)
• Approve Resolution 5‑2025: $150,000 public lands loan (vote: Benz, Linke, Thomas, Ault)
• Approve Resolution 6‑2025: discontinue portions of Cayuse Court (voice vote)
• Approve roofing bids for city projects (vote: Linke, Thomas, Ault, Benz)
• Approve library computer upgrades up to $5,000 (vote: Thomas, Ault, Benz, Hartzheim)
• Adjourn to closed session to discuss purchase of 307 East State Street (vote: Ault, Benz, Linke, Thomas)
• Acquire 307 East State Street for $12,000 (in favor: Benz, Linke, Ault; opposed: Thomas)

City Council

The council accepted a donation to install a grill at Clausen Park. They continued Jozi Wheat's utility clerk employment, removing LTE status. They approved a pay increase for DPW Director Chris Thurk to $30.87 per hour. Two ordinances—2025-2 and 2025-3—were adopted.

• Accepted Craig Brengle donation for Clausen Park grill (voice vote)
• Continued employment of Jozi Wheat as utility clerk, removing LTE status (4-0)
• Increased DPW Director Chris Thurk's pay to $30.87 per hour (4-0)
• Approved ordinance 2025-2 amending building construction chapter (voice vote)
• Approved ordinance 2025-3 creating police department rules ordinance (voice vote)