Stoughton, Wisconsin
Upcoming
Commission on Aging
The Stoughton Commission on Aging will meet to approve May minutes, receive a director's report, and discuss updates on township contributions, the strategic plan, and legislative matters. No votes on ordinances or spending are scheduled.
- Approve May meeting minutes
- Comments by the Director
- Township Contribution Update
- Update on Strategic Plan
- Legislative Update
Community Affairs - Council Policy (CACP) Committee
The July 7, 2026, meeting of the Community Affairs/Council Policy Committee was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Redevelopment Authority (RDA)
The Redevelopment Authority will discuss and possibly act on a University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture community design and planning services application. The board will also review a formal blight identification and remediation process document. Standard items include public comment, approval of June 10, 2026 minutes, and communications.
- Discussion and possible action on UW-Madison DPLA community project request
- Review of blight identification and remediation process document
- Public comment period
- Approval of June 10, 2026 meeting minutes
Plan Commission
The Stoughton Plan Commission will meet on July 13, 2026 to hear citizen comments and review three new agenda items. Items include information on the 2800 Blue Grass parcel, a request for a two‑lot condominium plat at 180 and 190 Business Park Circle, and a proposed amendment to the city’s sign ordinance to align with the Reed v. Town of Gilbert Supreme Court decision. No formal actions are scheduled; any decisions may be deferred to future meetings.
- Information only on 2800 Blue Grass parcel, zoned as Planned Development under O‑16‑2021, 51 West Development.
- Request for a two‑lot condominium plat for parcels 051105120212 & 051105120162 at 180 and 190 Business Park Circle to correct non‑conforming lots.
- Proposed amendment to the municipal sign ordinance to comply with the Reed v. Town of Gilbert Supreme Court ruling.
Seniors In Need Committee
The Stoughton Seniors In Need Committee will hold a regular meeting on July 15, 2026. The agenda is largely procedural, including roll call, approval of previous meeting minutes from June 2026, and new business consisting of correspondence and new referrals. No substantive decisions or financial items are listed.
- Approval of June 2026 meeting minutes
- Review of new referrals and correspondence
Recent meetings
Personnel Committee
The Personnel Committee is meeting but the agenda includes only call to order and adjournment, with a possible closed session on employment or performance evaluation data. No specific decisions or discussions are listed. The meeting appears procedural.
- No concrete items listed; the only potential action is a closed session under Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(c) regarding personnel matters.
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will consider an alcohol beverage license application from Brownwood LLC for 201 S 6th St. They will also discuss a proposed ordinance amendment prohibiting parking on Jackson Street and receive a presentation on the Public Safety Building study. E-bikes and electric scooters on roadways will be discussed, as will signage needs for Mandt Park parking.
- Alcohol beverage license application by Brownwood LLC for 201 S 6th St
- Ordinance amendment Sec. 70-176 (87): parking prohibited on Jackson Street
- Public Safety Building study presentation by FMGA
- Discussion of e-bikes and electric scooters on roadways
- Signage needs for Mandt Park parking
Finance Committee
The Stoughton Finance Committee will consider several time‑sensitive actions, including a tax increment financing (TIF) agreement with JT Klein, an easement assignment, and a land swap resolution. The committee will also adopt a fee schedule amendment for park shelter reservations and formally accept the City’s 2025 audit. These items are presented for approval or direction by the committee.
- R-97-2026: Approving Tax Increment Financing Agreement with JT Klein
- R-98-2026: Approving Assignment of Easement
- R-99-2026: SU Land Swap Resolution
- R-XX-2026: Amend Public Works Fees Schedule for Park Shelter Reservation Fees
- R-96-2026: Authorizing and directing officials to accept the 2025 City audit
City Council
The Common Council will hold a public hearing on special assessments for driveway aprons and carriage walks for the 2026 Street Projects. They will also hear a presentation on automated license plate reader cameras (Flock Cameras) from Chief Hill and review the 2025 city audit. New business includes a first reading of the annexation ordinance for Williams Drive, approval of a tax increment financing development agreement with JT Klein (with possible closed session), and a land swap for Stoughton Utilities' new headquarters.
- Public hearing on special assessments for driveway aprons and carriage walks for 2026 Street Projects
- Presentation on Automated License Plate Reader Cameras (Flock Cameras) by Chief Hill
- O-13-2026 Annexation Ordinance – Williams Drive (first reading)
- R-97-2026 Approving Tax Increment Financing Development Agreement (JT Klein) with possible closed session
- R-99-2026 SU Land Swap for Stoughton Utilities’ new headquarters
Sustainability Committee
The Stoughton Sustainability Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, approve minutes from March 23, 2026, and discuss Phase 2 of the Shared Services Innovation Grant. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.
- Elect Chair
- Elect Vice Chair
- Approve March 23, 2026 minutes
- Discuss Shared Services Innovation Grant - Phase 2
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will meet to elect a chair and vice chair, review the draft Natural Resources chapter of the Stoughton COMP Plan, consider approval of a defined road construction hours of work ordinance, and vote on a resolution urging the Governor and State Legislature to enact a comprehensive transportation funding solution for Stoughton.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair of the Public Works Committee
- Review of Stoughton COMP Plan draft Natural Resources chapter and feedback to Katrina Becker
- Review and possible approval of a defined Road Construction Hours of Work Ordinance
- Review and approval of a resolution urging state-level transportation funding for Stoughton
- Future discussion on Adams Outdoor Advertising billboard at 401 E. Main St for possible removal and relocation
Seniors In Need Committee
This is a regular meeting of the Seniors in Need Committee. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, old and new business, correspondence, and new referrals. No specific decisions or discussions are listed in the public agenda.
- No specific items of substance are listed; the agenda is entirely procedural.
Parks & Recreation Committee
The Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss a proposed park shelter fee increase, review the draft natural resources section of the city's comprehensive plan, and consider responses to a letter of intent for an aquatic contribution. They will also review a park naming policy and aquatics concepts with cost estimates. A closed session is scheduled for negotiating the purchase of public properties.
- Park shelter fee increase memorandum
- Draft Natural Resources section of Stoughton Comp Plan
- Reply from STI to comments on Letter of Intent (aquatic contribution)
- Park Naming Policy review
- Aquatics Concepts and Estimate of Probable Cost
Personnel Committee
The Personnel Committee will discuss and possibly take action on several personnel policies and position description changes, including a work-at-home agreement for out-of-state employees, AI utilization and policy, and updates to the Finance Director/Comptroller and Senior Center Director positions. The committee may also enter closed session to discuss ongoing staffing issues, a compensation review, and the Finance position description title.
- Discussion and possible action on Work At Home Agreement (Out of State) under §66.0502
- Discussion and possible action on AI Utilization and Policy
- Discussion and possible action on COOP Plan
- Discussion and possible action on Finance Director/Comptroller position description changes (14A-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE - COMPTROLLER DRAFT MAY 2026.PDF, 14B-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE - COMPTROLLER CHANGES SAVED DRAFT MAY 2026.PDF)
- Discussion and possible action on Senior Center Director and Assistant Director position description changes
Landmarks Commission
The Landmarks Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and review two Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) applications: one for a property at 327 E. Washington Street and one for the Opera House at 381 E. Main Street. No further details on the specific scope of work are provided in the agenda.
- Approval of May 14, 2026 meeting minutes
- COA review for 327 E. Washington Street
- COA review for 381 E. Main Street (Opera House)
Redevelopment Authority (RDA)
The Redevelopment Authority will discuss and possibly act on the RDA Project Selection Process and the potential purchase or acquisition of property in redevelopment areas one and two, including a closed session for negotiations. New business includes a presentation from Forward Community Investments, a review of comprehensive plan chapters, and an update and updated development agreement for the Alexander Co. Riverfront Project.
- Discussion and possible action on RDA Project Selection Process
- Potential purchase or acquisition of property in redevelopment areas one and two (closed session)
- Forward Community Investments introduction/presentation
- Alexander Co. Riverfront Project update
- Updated development agreement with Alexander Co. for Riverfront Project (discussion and possible action)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will vote on resolutions authorizing up to $12,935,000 in general obligation promissory notes and amending the 2026 capital budgets for the Racetrack Road project, sidewalk program, and other capital projects. They will also consider emergency water main replacement work related to a DOT road construction project.
- Authorization of up to $12,935,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A
- Amend 2026 CIP budgets for Racetrack Road project and agreement with R.G. Huston Company, Inc.
- Amend 2026 CIP budgets for Sidewalk Program and agreement with Concrete Creations of Wisconsin, Inc.
- Emergency declaration and budget amendment for water main replacement due to DOT road construction threat
- Amend 2026 adopted budget for capital projects (R-91-2026)
City Council
The Stoughton Common Council will consider a resolution for emergency work on Stoughton Utilities (R-94-2026) and a related budget amendment (R-93-2025). The council also has a full agenda of alcohol license approvals, including new licenses for BWEO Events/Heron Hall and NFAF Pizza, along with renewals and outdoor consumption permits. Several budget amendments for street construction, capital improvement projects, and economic development services are up for vote, as well as an audit report and citizen appointments.
- R-74-2026: Alcohol license for BWEO Events LLC - Heron Hall
- R-75-2026: Alcohol license for NFAF Pizza
- R-89-2026: Amend 2026 street construction capital budget agreement with RG Huston
- R-92-2026: Third amendment to Phase 2A agreement (STI)
- R-86-2026: Audit report resolution
Tree Advisory Group
The Tree Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 11 and receive updates from the Public Works Committee. The main substantive item is a continued discussion on the Tree Preservation Ordinance. The committee will also plan the July meeting and consider future agenda items and the budget.
- Approve May 11, 2026 meeting minutes
- Public Works Committee updates
- Discussion of Tree Preservation Ordinance
- Planning for July 2026 meeting
- Budget discussion
Police & Fire Commission
The Police and Fire Commission will hold a meeting on June 8, 2026, at the Stoughton Fire Department. They will elect a president, vice president, and secretary, approve minutes from the previous meeting, and receive quarterly reports from the police and fire chiefs. The commission also plans to conduct two interviews for volunteer firefighter positions, which may move into closed session.
- Election of commission president, vice president, and secretary
- Approval of April 13, 2026, meeting minutes
- Police Department quarterly report (Q1 Police Chief Report)
- Fire Department quarterly report (Q1 Fire Chief Report)
- Two interviews for volunteer firefighter positions, potentially in closed session per state statute
Plan Commission
The Stoughton Plan Commission will discuss a proposed Specific Implementation Plan for a group day‑care center at 2400 Roby Road. Commissioners will also consider establishing zoning and an annexation ordinance for tax parcels 061132395002 and 061132383202 located off Williams Drive. Future agenda items include a sign ordinance and informational updates on the comprehensive plan, outdoor lighting code, and planning revenue and expenditures. No formal actions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Tabled: Review Specific Implementation Plan (SIP) for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a group day‑care center at 2400 Roby Road, Parcel 281/0511-062-2601-2
- Consider establishing zoning for Tax Parcel 061132395002 & 061132383202 off Williams Drive
- Consider annexation ordinance for the same Williams Drive parcels
- Future agenda: Sign Ordinance (Sign Ordinance 78‑800)
- Informational updates: Comprehensive Plan, Municipal Code for Outdoor Lighting, Planning Revenue & Expenditure Report
Community Affairs - Council Policy (CACP) Committee
The Community Affairs/Council Policy Committee will discuss proposed changes to the IT media policy and a shortened public safety request form. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order and roll call. No decisions will be made as items are only discussed.
- Discussion of IT Media Policy Change Drafts
- Discussion of Public Safety Request Form Shortened
Commission on Aging
The Stoughton Commission on Aging will hold a regular meeting on June 2, 2026, to discuss routine business including approval of May minutes, a director's report, and updates on township contributions, the strategic plan, and legislative matters. The agenda notes that no quorum is present, meaning formal action is not expected.
- Township Contribution Update
- Update on Strategic Plan
- Legislative Update
- Approval of May minutes
Board of Review
The Stoughton Board of Review is meeting to hear and decide on written objections to 2026 property assessments from multiple residents and businesses, including Walgreens and Wal-Mart. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes, confirm training compliance, and review the confidentiality ordinance and procedural script.
- 624 Kvalheim St., M. Smith (written testimony)
- 1408 Nordland Dr., J. Peterson
- 1424 Roby Rd, L. Zeigler-Pederson
- 2401 Valberg Dr., J. Peterson
- 2220 Lincoln Ave parcel (2026 objection filing)
Public Safety Committee
The Stoughton Public Safety Committee will consider renewing dozens of alcohol beverage licenses for 2026-2027, along with outdoor consumption and sidewalk café permits. New business includes a CTV license for Hemp 1848, temporary licenses for the Catfish River Music Festival and Stoughton Fair, new licenses for Heron Hall and NFAF Pizza, and a proposed ordinance amendment to prohibit parking on Jackson Street.
- Hemp 1848 CTV license application (new)
- Renewal of 2026-2027 liquor licenses for 51 establishments (Aldi through Wildwood Cafe)
- 2026-2027 Outdoor Consumption Resolution and Sidewalk Café Resolution
- Temporary alcohol licenses for Catfish River Music Festival and Stoughton Fair
- Ordinance amendment Sec. 70-176 (87) to prohibit parking on Jackson Street
Finance Committee
The Stoughton Finance Committee will consider its April 2026 financial reports, including the Treasurer's report, General Fund revenue and expenditures, and budget journal entries. It will vote on a budget amendment for Economic Development and approve an agreement with Becker Professional Services, LLC. The committee will also address a time‑sensitive VFD emergency purchase for utilities. Future agenda items such as a debt‑issue resolution and affordable‑housing fund options were noted for later meetings.
- Amend Budget for Economic Development and approve agreement with Becker Professional Services, LLC (Item 8)
- VFD Emergency Purchase – Utilities (Item 9, time sensitive)
- Treasurer Reports – April 2026 (Item 7a)
- General Fund Revenue & Expenditures – April 2026 (Item 7b)
- Budget Amendments & Journal Entries – April 2026 (Item 7c)
City Council
The Stoughton Common Council will hold a second reading and vote on an ordinance to remove the ability to declare snow emergencies and switch to seasonal even/odd parking from November 1 to March 31, midnight to 7 a.m. They will also consider a donation policy, approve a certified survey map for Mandt Park, and authorize an emergency purchase for a well motor control. Presentations on the Affordable Transportation Program and two new state laws (Truth in Planning and Residential TIF) are scheduled.
- O-12-2026: Second reading to amend snow emergency parking rules, removing emergency declarations and adopting seasonal even/odd parking Nov 1–Mar 31, midnight–7 a.m.
- R-70-2026: Certified Survey Map for Mandt Park at 701 S Fourth Street (parcels 0511-081-9320-5, 0511-084-8900-2, 0511-084-8500-6) – Planning Commission recommends approval 5-0
- R-71-2026: Approving extra-territorial land division for parcels 0511-172-8720-3 and 0511-172-8500-9 in Town of Dunkirk – Plan Commission recommends approval 5-0
- R-72-2026: Emergency purchase of variable frequency drive motor control at Well No. 7 (time sensitive) – Utilities Committee recommends approval 6-0
- R-66-2026: Donation Policy update – CA/CP recommends approval 6-0
Sustainability Committee
The Stoughton Sustainability Committee will meet on May 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM. The agenda only contains headings for Old Business, New Business, and Future Agenda Items, but no concrete items are described. No decisions or proposals can be identified from the agenda.
Seniors In Need Committee
This is a routine meeting of the Seniors In Need Committee with no substantive action items. The agenda includes roll call, approval of previous meeting minutes, and handling of correspondence and new referrals. No specific proposals, contracts, or policy changes are listed for discussion or decision.
- Approval of April 2026 meeting minutes
- Correspondence review
- New referrals (if any)
Parks & Recreation Committee
The Stoughton Parks and Recreation Committee will review March minutes, hear the superintendent's report, and discuss an aquatic contribution letter of intent alongside a proposed park naming policy. The amended agenda also includes a cost estimate for an aquatics concept. No votes on final action are indicated in the agenda.
- Review of March 2026 meeting minutes
- Superintendent's report for May 2026
- Discussion of Aquatic Contribution Letter of Intent (LOI)
- Consideration of Park Naming Policy
- Review of estimate of probable cost for Stoughton Aquatics Concept
Landmarks Commission
This agenda for the Stoughton Landmarks Commission meeting on May 14, 2026, contains only a list of attached documents, including a certificate of appropriateness application for 130 E Main Street, draft minutes from the previous meeting, a CLG grant summary, and a draft MOA and statement of work for a nomination. No specific discussion items or decisions are described in the agenda text.
- Certificate of appropriateness application for 130 E Main Street (file: 130 E MAIN STREET_COA.PDF)
- Draft minutes from April 9, 2026, Landmarks Commission meeting
- CLG grant summary document (CLG GRANT SUMMARY.DOCX)
- Draft MOA and statement of work for Stoughton 2026 nomination (MOA AND SOW - STOUGHTON 2026, NOM - DRAFT.DOCX)
Redevelopment Authority (RDA)
The Stoughton Redevelopment Authority will meet to review several documents including an updated blight report and a roadway configuration study for Wagon Works Way. The meeting also includes financial reports and a presentation on RDA roles. No formal actions are listed; the agenda consists primarily of informational items.
- Review of Stoughton RAS 2026 Updated Blight Report
- Wagon Works Way Roadway Configuration Option 2
- RDA financials as of March 31, 2026
- Blighted property screen draft
- RDA role and responsibilities presentation
Finance Committee
The Stoughton Finance Committee will consider two resolutions: R-68-2026 to amend the budget for the Greg Standard Legacy Shelter and R-65-2026 to increase court costs. Also on the agenda are a TID summary update, a financial management planning report, and a WGFOA scholarship nomination for NicoleMarie Hall. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- R-68-2026: Amend budget for Greg Standard Legacy Shelter
- R-65-2026: Court cost increase
- TID summary update
- Financial management planning report
- WGFOA scholarship for NicoleMarie Hall
City Council
The Common Council will consider Ordinance O-10-2026 for a Planned Unit Development at 2800 Blue Grass, and Resolution R-64-2026 to adopt the Stoughton Trailers Community Park Master Plan. Other items include a resolution to increase court costs (R-65-2026), an ordinance amending snow emergency parking rules (O-12-2026), and a budget amendment for the Greg Standard Legacy Shelter (R-68-2026). The agenda also includes committee minutes and mayoral appointments to non-standing committees.
- Ordinance O-10-2026: Planned Unit Development at 2800 Blue Grass
- Resolution R-64-2026: Adopt Stoughton Trailers Community Park Master Plan
- Resolution R-65-2026: Court cost increase
- Ordinance O-12-2026: Amendment to parking during snow emergencies
- Resolution R-68-2026: Amend budget for Greg Standard Legacy Shelter
Plan Commission
The Stoughton Plan Commission will review subdivision implementation plans for 2400 Roby Road and 1521 E Main Street, including updates and a planner report. Commissioners will discuss an extraterritorial jurisdiction amendment for two parcels and a mandate park proposal. The meeting also includes consideration of a final sign ordinance, a comprehensive plan update and survey report, and an update to the municipal outdoor lighting code.
- Review SIP 2400 Roby Road
- Review and update SIP for 1521 E Main Street
- ETJ amendment for parcels 0511-172-8720-3 and 0511-172-8500-9
- Consider final sign ordinance (2026‑4‑2)
- Discuss comprehensive plan update and outdoor lighting code
Community Affairs - Council Policy (CACP) Committee
Commission on Aging
The Stoughton Commission on Aging meets for a regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of April minutes, a director's comment, and an update on township contributions. New business covers committee news, a legislative update, and community news.
- Approve minutes from April meeting
- Comments by the Director
- Township Contribution Update
- Committee News
- Legislative Update
Personnel Committee
The Personnel Committee of the City of Stoughton is scheduled to meet on May 4, 2026. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, listing a call to order and adjournment. The committee may move to a closed session to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data for public employees. No specific actions or decisions are listed.
- Agenda lists only call to order and adjournment
- Committee may move to closed session for personnel records
Parks & Recreation Committee
This meeting of the Stoughton Parks and Recreation Committee was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda had included an aquatic contribution letter of intent and a concept package, but these items were not considered.
- Meeting cancelled; no actions taken
- Aquatic contribution letter of intent (listed, not discussed)
- Stoughton aquatics concept package (listed, not discussed)
- Memorandum STI (listed, not discussed)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will discuss adopting a cash handling policy (R-60-2026) and a budget amendment for ARPA carryforwards (R-59-2026). They will also review Sustainable Stoughton expenses, the treasurer's report, and a sustainability coordinator position description and grant application. Monthly financial reports and minutes from the previous meeting are also on the agenda.
- Resolution R-60-2026: Adoption of cash handling policy
- Resolution R-59-2026: Amend budget for ARPA carryforwards
- Update on Sustainable Stoughton expenses
- Sustainability coordinator position description and grant application (SG-Local-Govt-Staffing-Grant)
- Treasurer's report and general fund fiscal reports for March 2026
City Council
The City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions including a Mandt Parkway street vacation and parking amendments on Jackson Street. The agenda also includes budget amendments for ARPA carryforwards and updates to revenue collection policies.
- Mandt Parkway street vacation
- Jackson Street prohibited parking amendment
- Special event permit ordinance
- Revenue collection and ambulance hardship waiver policy update
- Agreement with Accurate Appraisal for Assessor
Sustainability Committee
The Sustainability Committee will meet on April 27, 2026, with an agenda listing only 'Old Business,' 'New Business,' and 'Future Agenda Items' — no specific proposals, contracts, or discussions are identified. A note indicates the meeting may close under statute for licensing consideration.
- No specific items listed on the agenda