Stoughton public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Stoughton Common Council will conduct roll call, certify compliance with the open meetings law, and hold a public comment period. A consent agenda will approve council and committee minutes. The council will also consider any old and new business, though no specific items are listed.

• Roll Call
• Certification of compliance with open meetings law
• Public Comment Period
• Consent agenda (Council and Committee minutes)
• Old and New Business (no specific items listed)

City Council

The Stoughton City Council issued a notice that a possible quorum may be present at the Stoughton Trailers Community Park public meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Stoughton Area Senior Center, 241 W. Main St. No council business will be conducted during this event.

• Notice of possible quorum for Stoughton Trailers Community Park public meeting (no council business)

City Council

The Stoughton City Council will consider approving the mayor's citizen appointments to committees, establishing a fee schedule for mowing and snow removal, and amending the budget for a fire department utility terrain vehicle. The body will also vote on wastewater rate adjustments and an agreement for an electric vehicle charging station with Dane County.

• Approving mayor's citizen appointments to committees
• Amending budget for fire department UTV
• Establishing fee schedule for mowing and snow removal
• Adjusting wastewater rates
• EV station site host agreement with Dane County

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss updates to the TIF application and policy. The body is also considering budget amendments for fire department equipment and new fees for city mowing and snow removal.

• R-171-2025: Establishing a fee schedule for mowing and snow removal
• R-170-2025: Budget amendment for Fire Department UTV
• R-Xxx-2025: Adoption of revised TIF application and policy
• R-172-2025: Reclassification of depot sale proceeds to committed fund balance
• Update on Tru By Hilton room tax collection

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting and recommended several items to the Common Council, including an amended fire‑department UTV budget, a new mowing and snow‑removal fee schedule, reclassification of $80,000 from the railroad depot sale, and a revised TIF application and policy. All recommendations were approved by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. The meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m.

• Recommend approval of 11‑25‑2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Recommend approval of amended UTV budget for Fire Department (6‑0)
• Recommend approval of fee schedule for mowing and snow removal (6‑0)
• Recommend approval to reclassify $80,000 railroad depot sale proceeds (6‑0)
• Recommend approval of revised TIF application and policy (5‑0, Butler abstained)
• Adjourn meeting (6‑0)

Community Affairs - Council Policy (CACP) Committee

The Community Affairs/Council Policy Committee will meet to review council member onboarding and training. The body will also discuss updating ordinances for remaining committees and the donation of public funds.

• Training and onboarding opportunities for council members
• Update ordinances for remaining committees
• Donation of public funds

City Council

The Stoughton City Council meeting will consider a mutual aid agreement with WIWARN, new wastewater rates, and two offers to purchase land—one amendment with GIP Glacier Morraine, LLC and one with Moe Family Farm, LLC. The council will also discuss amendments to chicken and honeybee renewals. Committee minutes from various boards will be reviewed.

• R-167-2025: WIWARN Mutual Aid Agreement
• O-40-2025: Wastewater rates amendment
• R-166-2025: Approving offer to purchase amendment with GIP Glacier Morraine, LLC
• R-168-2025: Approving offer to purchase with Moe Family Farm, LLC
• O-41-2025: Amend chicken and honeybee renewals

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and vote on an amendment to an offer to purchase property from GIP Glacier Morraine, LLC (R-166-2025). The meeting will also include updates on Tru By Hilton room tax collection, write‑offs of delinquent personal‑property taxes, and routine fiscal reports for October 2025, including the general fund, various funds, and the ARPA revolving loan fund. The committee will consider approval of the minutes from the November 11, 2025 meeting.

• Amendment to offer to purchase with GIP Glacier Morraine, LLC (R-166-2025)
• Update on Tru By Hilton room tax collection
• Write‑off of delinquent personal‑property taxes
• Treasurer reports and budget amendments for October 2025
• ARPA revolving loan fund recap for Q3

The committee recommended approval of the November 11, 2025 minutes to the Common Council, passing the motion 5‑0. It also recommended approval of an amendment to an offer to purchase land from GIP Glacier Moraine, LLC, passing that motion 5‑0. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved recommendation to adopt 11-11-2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved recommendation to amend offer to purchase with GIP Glacier Moraine, LLC (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Stoughton City Council will vote on the 2026 municipal budget and associated tax levy. The meeting also includes a Class B liquor and beer license for Chorus Public House, a reduction of a letter of credit for RHD Properties LLC, and several ordinance amendments related to parking and traffic control. Additional items are a budget amendment for city hall door access controls and resolutions for SCADA staffing and the Regional Development Authority contract.

• Adoption of the 2026 budget and tax levy (R-158-2025)
• Class B liquor and beer license for Chorus Public House (R-157-2025)
• Reduction of letter of credit for RHD Properties LLC (R-160-2025)
• Amendment to 2025 budget for city hall door access controls (R-161-2025)
• Ordinance amendments to parking prohibitions on E Main and S Page (O-36-2025, O-37-2025)

Finance Committee

The Stoughton Finance Committee will meet to approve the 2026 budget and tax levy, amend the 2025 budget for City Hall door access controls, and consider a debt financing declaration. The meeting will be held in-person at the Public Safety Building or streamed online.

• Adoption of 2026 budget and tax levy
• Amend 2025 budget for City Hall door access controls
• Declaration of official intent to reimburse expenses through debt financing
• Reduce letter of credit for RHD Properties
• Approve amendment to offer to purchase with GIP Glacier Morraine, LLC

The committee approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. It adopted the 2026 City of Stoughton budget and approved several related resolutions, including an EMS budget amendment, a declaration of intent for debt financing, a reduced letter of credit, and new door access controls for City Hall. The committee also voted to postpone an offer to purchase with GIP Glacier Moraine, LLC. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved 10-28-2025 minutes (6-0)
• Adopted 2026 budget for City of Stoughton (6-0)
• Approved EMS Budget Amendment No. 1 (6-0)
• Approved Declaration of Intent No 01-2026 for debt financing (6-0)
• Approved reduced letter of credit for RHD Properties (6-0)
• Approved amendment for City Hall door access controls (6-0)
• Postponed offer to purchase with GIP Glacier Moraine, LLC (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Community Affairs - Council Policy (CACP) Committee

The Community Affairs/Council Policy Committee of Stoughton, Wisconsin was scheduled to meet on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid format (City Hall Conference Room, 207 S. Forrest Street, and via Teams). The official notice indicates the agenda has been canceled, so no specific items, discussions, or decisions are listed for this meeting. No further agenda content is provided.

City Council

The Stoughton City Council will discuss several zoning changes, including an amendment to the Central Business District and an Art District ordinance. The meeting also includes presentations of the 2026 utilities budget and the 2026 municipal budget. Additional items are approvals of a health‑insurance carrier, several city staff positions, and stormwater‑related easements and management plans.

• O-30-2025: Amending Central Business District zoning district
• O-31-2025: Art District zoning ordinance
• O-33-2025: Ordinance to amend Sec. 70‑176 parking prohibition
• 14A: 2026 utilities budget presentation
• R-146-2025: Approving GHC as health insurance carrier

Finance Committee

The Stoughton Finance Committee will review several fiscal items, including the Treasurer’s September 2025 report, a time‑sensitive amendment to the 2025 adopted budget for the Stormwater Quality Management Plan, and the return of a letter of credit for RHD Properties LLC. It will also hear an update on Tru By Hilton room tax collection and consider an appraisal for a possible purchase of 27.8 acres on Williams Drive, which may be discussed in a closed session.

• R‑152‑2025: Return of Letter of Credit for RHD Properties LLC (time‑sensitive)
• R‑156‑2025: Amend 2025 Adopted Budget for Stormwater Quality Management Plan (time‑sensitive)
• Appraisal Report and addenda for possible acquisition of 27.8 acres on Williams Drive (Item 10)
• Update on Tru By Hilton room tax collection
• Treasurer’s Report, September 2025 and other September fiscal reports

The committee approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It recommended approval of R-152-2025 to return a letter of credit for RHD Properties. It also recommended approval of R-151-2025 to amend the 2025 adopted budget for the Stormwater Quality Management Plan. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of R-152-2025 Return Letter of Credit for RHD Properties (6-0)
• Recommended approval of R-151-2025 amendment to 2025 adopted budget for Stormwater Quality Management Plan (6-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss appraisal report for 27.8 acres on Williams Drive (6-0)
• Returned to open session (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Common Council will review several ordinances regarding zoning districts and parking regulations. The meeting includes a presentation on the library and an update on local economic impact.

• O-30-2025: Amending CB zoning district
• O-31-2025: Art zoning ordinance and Arts Mixed Use Zoning District
• O-33-2025: Amendment to Sec. 70-176 regarding parking prohibitions
• R-140-2025: Resolution for a Class C wine license for Overt Space Art Gallery
• R-141-2025: KPW Phase 2 improvements

Finance Committee

The Stoughton Finance Committee will review the 2026 operating budget presentation and related capital improvement plan documents. It will consider approvals for the Group Health Cooperative as the city’s health‑insurance carrier for 2026‑2027, a new GIS Analyst position, and machine‑operator positions for streets and parks. A time‑sensitive amendment to the Phase 2A development agreement with STI Holdings will also be addressed.

• Discussion and possible action on the 2026 operating budget (budget presentation, CIP 2026‑2030 documents)
• Approval of Group Health Cooperative as health‑insurance carrier for 2026‑2027 (R‑XXX‑2025)
• Approval of GIS Analyst position (R‑XXX‑2025)
• Approval of Machine Operator – Streets position (R‑XXX‑2025)
• Amendment to Phase 2A Development Agreement with STI Holdings (R‑143‑2025, time‑sensitive)

The Finance Committee recommended approval to the Common Council for several items, all of which passed unanimously. It approved the acceptance of public improvements for Phase II of the Kettle Park West Subdivision and selected Group Health Cooperative as the city’s health‑insurance carrier for 2026‑2027. The committee also approved the addition of four staff positions—a GIS analyst, two machine operators (Streets and Parks), and a Library Assistant 2. The minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting were also approved.

• Approved minutes for 9‑23‑2025 (6‑0)
• Approved acceptance of public improvements by Forward Development Group for Phase II Kettle Park West (6‑0)
• Approved Group Health Cooperative as city health‑insurance carrier for 2026‑2027 (6‑0)
• Approved addition of GIS Analyst position (6‑0)
• Approved addition of Machine Operator – Streets position (6‑0)
• Approved addition of Machine Operator – Parks position (6‑0)
• Approved addition of Library Assistant 2 position (6‑0)
• Moved amendment to Phase 2A development agreement with STI Holdings with no action (unanimous)

Community Affairs - Council Policy (CACP) Committee

The Community Affairs/Council Policy Committee will meet to discuss updates to the ordinance regarding how items are placed on agendas. The committee will also review public safety request forms.

• Updated Rules For Placing Items On The Agenda Ordinance
• Public Safety Request Form

City Council

The City Council will review a development agreement for the riverfront and an amendment to the project plan for Tax Incremental District No 7. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for 819 N Page and a TIF request from Alexander.

• Resolution R-139-2025 approving Riverfront Development Agreement
• Resolution R-137-2025 amending Project Plan of Tax Incremental District No 7
• Resolution R-138-2025 for a conditional use permit at 819 N Page
• Alexander TIF request and policy review
• Resolution R-136-2025 regarding mayor's citizen appointments to standing committees

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the 2026 operating budget and a Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) request from The Alexander Company, Inc. The body will also consider a proposal for the Sustainable Stoughton Compost Initiative. Members will receive fiscal reports for August 2025.

• Discussion and possible action on the 2026 Operating Budget
• TIF request and Riverfront Development Agreement (R-139-2025) for The Alexander Company, Inc.
• Sustainable Stoughton Compost Initiative proposal
• Update on Tru By Hilton room tax collection
• August 2025 Treasurer and General Fund reports

The Finance Committee approved the September 9, 2025 minutes (5‑0, one abstention). The committee agreed to recommend that City Staff pursue the maximum levy limit capacity for the 2026 operating budget. It directed Sustainable Stoughton to submit invoices for reimbursement as work is completed. The committee entered closed session to discuss Tax Incremental Financing and the related agreement with The Alexander Company, then returned to open session and voted to recommend approval of the financing to the Common Council (all votes 6‑0).

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (5‑0, Wanninger abstained)
• Recommended City Staff pursue maximum levy limit capacity (unanimous agreement)
• Directed Sustainable Stoughton to submit invoices for reimbursement as work is completed
• Entered closed session to discuss items 9 & 10 (motion passed 6‑0)
• Returned to open session (motion passed 6‑0)
• Recommended approval of financing development to Common Council (motion passed 6‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed 6‑0)

City Council

The Stoughton City Council will discuss and vote on several resolutions, ordinances, and amendments, including a development agreement with the Alexander Company, a capital budget amendment for the Opera House HVAC, and an art zoning ordinance. Additional items include a temporary Class B and special event license for Wine Walk, zoning amendments, and a stormwater management easement.

• Resolution approving development agreement with the Alexander Company (R-135-2025)
• Amendment to the capital budget for Opera House HVAC (R-132-2025)
• Art zoning ordinance (O-31-2025)
• Resolution approving stormwater management and recreational trail easement (R-133-2025)
• Temporary Class B and special event license for Wine Walk (R-129-2025)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss amending the Capital Improvement Budget for an HVAC unit at the Opera House. The committee will also receive an update on room tax collection from Tru By Hilton.

• R-132-2025: Amend Capital Improvement Budget for Opera House HVAC Unit
• Update on Tru By Hilton Room Tax Collection

The committee approved the September 26, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved an amendment to the Capital Improvement Budget for the Opera House HVAC unit, also by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved 08-26-2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Capital Improvement Budget for Opera House HVAC unit (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting with a 5‑0 vote and one abstention. It approved Development Agreement R‑123‑2025 with GIP‑Glacier Moraine and an amendment to the offer to purchase from Ronald Grosso, passing 6‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m. with a unanimous 6‑0 vote.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Development Agreement R‑123‑2025 with GIP‑Glacier Moraine and amendment to offer to purchase (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:47 p.m. (6‑0)

City Council

The City of Stoughton is hosting a public engagement event to gather community feedback for the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The event will take place on August 16th from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

• Public engagement event at Coffee Break Festival, Racetrack Park, 1247 Race Track Rd.

Finance Committee

The committee approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It recommended the Common Council approve a lease with Stoughton Utilities that includes a $234,364.22 catch‑up rent payment. It also recommended releasing an irrevocable letter of credit for GIP‑Glacier Moraine LLC and amending the 2025 adopted budget for the Stoughton Housing Authority due to a settlement claim. All motions passed 4‑0.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Recommended approval of lease with Stoughton Utilities, including $234,364.22 catch‑up payment (4‑0)
• Recommended release of irrevocable letter of credit for GIP‑Glacier Moraine LLC (4‑0)
• Recommended amendment to 2025 adopted budget for Stoughton Housing Authority (4‑0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (4‑0)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the meeting minutes and a series of financial agreements and budget amendments. All motions were recommended to the Common Council and passed with a 4‑0 vote. Items included a proforma analysis by Ehlers, a Tax Incremental District allocation amendment, a City Hall renovation budget, a purchase of a Trommel Screen, an amendment for Kettle Park West Phase II, and letters of credit for infrastructure projects.

• Approved minutes for 7‑8‑2025 (4‑0)
• Approved agreement with Ehlers for proforma analysis (R‑110‑2025) (4‑0)
• Approved agreement with Ehlers for TID #7 allocation amendment (R‑111‑2025) (4‑0)
• Approved amendment to 2025 CIP budget for City Hall renovation needs assessment (R‑112‑2025) (4‑0)
• Approved amendment to 2025 CIP budget for purchase of Trommel Screen (R‑113‑2025) (4‑0)
• Approved amendment to agreement for Subdivision Improvement Kettle Park West Phase II, subject to mortgage release (R‑115‑2025) (4‑0)
• Approved acceptance of irrevocable standby letter of credit from STI Holdings, Inc. (R‑xxx‑2025) (4‑0)
• Approved acceptance of irrevocable standby letter of credit from MJR Properties, LLC (R‑xxx‑2025) (4‑0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the resolution authorizing the sale of up to $12,605,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025C. It also approved the 6/24/2025 meeting minutes and two capital‑improvement budget amendments for an EMS water‑heater emergency purchase and a Rotary Park bioretention pond conversion. All four items were recommended to the Common Council with unanimous votes.

• Approved 6/24/2025 minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved R-099-2025 issuance of up to $12,605,000 GO notes (5-0)
• Approved R-095-2025 EMS water‑heater emergency purchase budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved R-096-2025 Rotary Park bioretention pond conversion budget amendment and agreement (5-0)