Fort Atkinson, WI

Plan Commission

City Council

Library Board

Plan Commission

City Council

Plan Commission

City Council

Plan Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

Library Board

City Council

Plan Commission

City Council

Plan Commission

City Council

Plan Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

Parks and Recreation Board

City Council

The City Council will review a proposed annexation of property from the Town of Koshkonong and an ordinance regarding the Stormwater Utility. The body is also considering the selection of a firm for executive recruiting and interim city manager services.

• Annexation of property at N1807 South Main Street from the Town of Koshkonong
• Ordinance to amend Section 98-603 and create Section 98-610 regarding the Stormwater Utility
• Selection of a proposal for Executive Recruiting Firm and Interim City Manager Services
• Resolution certifying the adequacy of the Housing Element in the Comprehensive Plan
• Repairs of the Water Utility's Booster Pump 302

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider the annexation of a property from the Town of Koshkonong and a related Certified Survey Map. The body will also review a design request for an awning replacement on Milwaukee Ave. W.

• Annexation of N1807 South Main Street (parcel 016-0514-0941-030) from the Town of Koshkonong
• Certified Survey Map (CSM) for N1807 South Main Street
• Special Area Design Review for Hoard Building Awning replacement at 28 Milwaukee Ave. W.

Library Board

The Dwight Foster Public Library Board will discuss the October 2026 financial report and a trust held at Edward Jones. The board will consider updating full-time employee position descriptions and setting the 2027 holiday schedule.

• Review and possible action on updated position descriptions for full-time library employees
• Review and possible action on 2027 library holidays and closure dates
• Discussion regarding the status of the trust held at Edward Jones
• Closed session for the performance review of the Library Director

General

The Fort Atkinson City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the City Hall second-floor conference room. The only substantive item is a closed session under Wisconsin State Stat. §19.85(1)(e) to deliberate or negotiate the purchasing of public properties, where competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The agenda otherwise consists of procedural steps: call to order, roll call, and adjournment. No decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the posted agenda.

• Closed session under State Stat. §19.85(1)(e) to deliberate or negotiate purchasing of public properties
• Closed session requested by Houseman, City Manager
• No public hearing, ordinance, rezoning, or contract item listed on the agenda
• Meeting posted October 2, 2026; copies sent to City Council, City Staff, City Attorney, News Media, Fort Atkinson School District, and Fort Atkinson Chamber of Commerce

License Committee

The Fort Atkinson License Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM at City Hall to review two alcohol-related license matters and possibly recommend action to the City Council. The items concern a premise description for Bridge @ River & Main, LLC dba Proof at 10 S Water Street West, and a license and permit transfer application for Sarahndipity Salon, LLC dba Sarahndipity Salon & Boutique at 88 S. Main Street. Both items are presented by Ebbert, Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director. The committee itself takes no final action; any recommendation would go to the City Council.

• Review and possible recommendation on Alcohol Beverage License Premise Description for Bridge @ River & Main, LLC dba Proof, 10 S Water Street West
• Review and possible recommendation on Alcohol Beverage License and Permit Transfer Application for Sarahndipity Salon, LLC dba Sarahndipity Salon & Boutique, 88 S. Main Street
• Both items presented by Ebbert, Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director
• Agenda posted October 2, 2026; meeting is in person at City Hall, Second Floor Conference Room

The committee recommended that the City Council approve a premise description change for Bridge @ River & Main, LLC and a license transfer for Sarahndipity Salon, LLC. Both actions relate to the separation of alcohol licensing for properties at 10 S. Water Street West and 88 S. Main Street.

• Recommended approval of premise description change for Bridge @ River & Main, LLC dba Proof/Bridge at 10 S. Water Street West
• Recommended approval of license transfer for Sarahndipity Salon, LLC dba Sarahndipity Salon & Boutique to 88 S. Main Street

City Council

The Fort Atkinson City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM at City Hall, with in-person and Zoom attendance. The council will consider resolutions adopting 2027 stormwater and wastewater utility rates, an annexation of N1807 South Main Street from the Town of Koshkonong, and several ordinance readings on camping units, parking, and the stormwater utility. New business includes a water and wastewater capacity evaluation by Donohue & Associates, Inc., a WEDC site assessment grant proposal for the former Loeb-Lorman Scrapyard, Banker Road redesign easements, blower and ambulance equipment purchases, and a 2027 animal collection contract with the Humane Society of Jefferson County. A consent agenda covers meeting minutes, alcohol license changes, library assistive listening technology, and a temporary retailer's license for the BASE Common Table Harvest Dinner on October 10, 2026.

• Resolutions adopting 2027 Stormwater Utility Rate and 2027 Wastewater Utility Rates
• First reading of annexation ordinance for N1807 South Main Street (parcel 016-0514-0941-030) from Town of Koshkonong (PFA-2026-02)
• Ordinance readings on camping units (Section 18-256), parking (Chapter 94, Article VIII, Division 6), and stormwater utility (Sections 98-603 and 98-610)
• Water and Wastewater Capacity Evaluation by Donohue & Associates, Inc.; WEDC site assessment grant proposal for former Loeb-Lorman Scrapyard
• Alcohol license agent change for DLM Group LLC dba Jennies Entertainment Center, 1245 Whitewater Avenue; DBA change for Creamery 201, LLC dba Vallarta Bar and Grill, LLC at 201 N. Main Street

The City Council approved utility rate resolutions for 2027 and adopted ordinances regarding camping units and parking penalties. The council also authorized several capital equipment purchases for the fire and police departments and approved a water capacity study.

• Approved 2027 Stormwater Utility Rate
• Approved 2027 Wastewater Utility Rate (3% increase)
• Adopted ordinance amending camping unit regulations (Section 18-256)
• Adopted ordinance moving parking penalties to the annual fee schedule
• Approved $38,100 contract with Donohue & Associates for water/wastewater capacity evaluation
• Approved $119,959.58 for ambulance cardiac monitor, stair chair, and patient cot
• Approved $79,675 for Police Department back-up generator and concrete pad
• Approved $35,746.25 contract with Humane Society of Jefferson County for 2027

General

The Fort Atkinson City Council meets Sept. 29, 2026, for a budget workshop on the 2027 operating and capital improvements budgets. Department heads present their budget and CIP requests, including Parks and Recreation, the Hoard Historical Museum, Dwight Foster Public Library, Neighborhood Services, Fire/EMS, Police, Public Works, Wastewater, and the Water Utility. The City Manager's portion covers the lodging/room tax and City Scape, the Affordable Housing Fund, the Capital Catalyst Fund, Tax Increment Districts, and a fee resolution. No votes or dollar amounts appear in the agenda; it is a discussion and presentation session.

• 2027 operating budget and capital improvements project (CIP) budget introduced
• Department budget presentations: Parks and Recreation, Hoard Historical Museum, Dwight Foster Public Library, Neighborhood Services
• Public safety budgets: Fire/EMS and Police departments and their CIPs
• Public Works/Engineering budget with Water Utility, Stormwater Fund, Transportation Fund 2027 road work, Taxi Fund, and Lorman update
• City Manager items: lodging/room tax and City Scape, Affordable Housing Fund, Capital Catalyst Fund, Tax Increment Districts, fee resolution

Library Board

This is a notice that a possible quorum of the Dwight Foster Public Library Board of Trustees may attend the Brides Library System Trustee Appreciation Event. No formal library business will be conducted at this gathering.

• Possible quorum at Brides Library System Trustee Appreciation Event
• Event on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 6-8 p.m.
• Location: Retzer Nature Center, S14 W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI 53188
• No formal action on library board business

Plan Commission

The Fort Atkinson Plan Commission will meet to review and possibly approve the minutes from its August 25, 2026 meeting, and to conduct a site plan review for the property at 815 Jefferson St. (SPR-2026-12). The commission will also receive an update on previously approved projects. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Site Plan Review for 815 Jefferson St. (SPR-2026-12)
• Review of August 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update on previously approved projects

The Plan Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a Site Plan Review for an outdoor activity area proposed by Opportunities Inc. at 815 Jefferson St., subject to conditions including curbing, bicycle parking, a trash enclosure plan, and a stormwater agreement. An amendment adding a pedestrian sidewalk and striping condition also passed 5-0. The Commission approved the August 25, 2026 minutes 5-0 and received updates on previously approved projects, including Klement Business Park Lot 1 and three developments expected to begin construction this fall.

• Approved August 25, 2026 Plan Commission minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Site Plan Review SPR-2026-12 at 815 Jefferson St. with conditions (5-0)
• Amended the site plan motion to add pedestrian sidewalk and striping condition (5-0)
• Waived loading area front yard setback requirement for 815 Jefferson St.
• Approved new access point from Clarence Street as proposed
• Required recording of previously approved Certified Survey Map

City Council

The Fort Atkinson City Council will review consent agenda items, hear presentations on affordable housing and storm drain adoption, and take action on several ordinances including a library tax exemption request, provisional operator licenses, tobacco sales restrictions, park regulations, parking rules, stormwater utility, and camping units. Public hearings and comments are scheduled.

• Resolution requesting exemption from County Library Tax
• Ordinance amending Section 6-33 on provisional operator licenses (second/third reading)
• Ordinance amending Section 58-148 on tobacco and e-cigarette sales near certain locations (third/final reading)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 62 park regulations (third/final reading)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 94 parking regulations (first reading)

The Fort Atkinson City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a resolution requesting exemption from the County Library Tax, an ordinance amending park regulations to prohibit smoking and vaping in parks, and an ordinance amending tobacco sales restrictions. The council also approved the Affordable Housing Fund program and authorized the City Manager to contract with an outside agency to administer it. Additionally, the council performed first readings on ordinances related to parking penalties, stormwater utility cemetery exemptions, and camping units.

• Adopted resolution requesting exemption from County Library Tax (motion carried)
• Approved ordinance amending Section 6-33 on provisional operator licenses (motion carried)
• Approved ordinance with Substitute Amendment #1 amending Section 58-148 on tobacco sales (motion carried)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 62 park regulations, including smoking/vaping ban (motion carried)
• Approved Affordable Housing Fund program and authorized agreement with outside agency (motion carried)
• Approved list of Verified Claims and authorized payment (unanimous)
• First reading of ordinance to move parking penalties to fee schedule (motion carried)
• First reading of ordinance exempting cemeteries from stormwater charges, with 2-year sunset clause (4-1, Jaeckel opposed)

License Committee

The Fort Atkinson License Committee will review and possibly recommend to the City Council two alcohol beverage license changes: an agent change for DLM Group LLC dba Jennies Entertainment Center at 1245 Whitewater Avenue, and a name (DBA) change for Creamery 201, LLC dba Vallarta Bar and Grill at 201 N. Main Street. The committee is not taking final action, only making recommendations.

• Alcohol Beverage License Agent Change for DLM Group LLC dba Jennies Entertainment Center, 1245 Whitewater Avenue
• Alcohol Beverage License Name (DBA) Change for Creamery 201, LLC dba Vallarta Bar and Grill, 201 N. Main Street

The License Committee reviewed and recommended approval of two alcohol beverage license changes to the City Council. The first recommends approving a new agent, Romie Johnson, for DLM Group, LLC dba Jennie's Entertainment Center at 1245 Whitewater Avenue, with a $10 fee. The second recommends approving a name change (DBA) for Creamery 201, LLC to operate as Vallarta Bar and Grill at 201 N. Main Street Ste. 220, with no fee. Both recommendations are for the licensing period of October 7, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

• Recommended City Council approve agent change for DLM Group, LLC dba Jennie's Entertainment Center (motion carried)
• Recommended City Council approve DBA change for Creamery 201, LLC to Vallarta Bar and Grill (motion carried)

General

The Fort Atkinson City Council is meeting in person. The only substantive item is a possible motion to convene in closed session to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data for City Manager Houseman. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Possible closed session under State Stat. §19.85(1)(c) regarding City Manager Houseman

The City Council convened in closed session under State Stat. §19.85(1)(c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data for City Manager Houseman. The motion to enter closed session passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:44 pm with no substantive public decisions made.

• Convened into closed session to discuss city manager employment data (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:44 pm

Library Board

The Fort Atkinson Library Board will meet to discuss and potentially act on the 2027 operating budget, 2027-2032 capital improvement plans, and several policy revisions. They will also hear a trust update from Edward Jones, review financial reports, and consider building modifications and technology upgrades.

• 2027 library operating budget review
• 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Project plans with trust reimbursement commitment
• Building modification proposal for AMH installation
• Assistive listening technology installation in FCCU Community Room
• Veeam back-up upgrade by Ignatek

The Board approved the 2027 operating budget and the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Project plans. Several policy revisions were adopted, and the Board authorized upgrades to building infrastructure and technology.

• Approved 2027 library operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Project plans and trust fund reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved building modification proposal for AMH installation using trust funds (unanimous)
• Approved installation of AuraCast and Hearing Loop assistive listening technology (unanimous)
• Approved Veeam back-up upgrade by Ignatek (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Policy on Patron Privacy and Confidentiality (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Library Exhibit Policy (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Public Access Internet Policy (unanimous)

General

The Transportation & Traffic Review Committee will discuss parking, speed limits, and traffic signals. The committee will also consider requests for new pedestrian crossing signs and a Rapid Flashing Beacon.

• Pedestrian crossing signage request for N. High St. & N. Fourth St. and N. Third St. & Jefferson St.
• Rapid Flashing Beacon (RFB) request for Glacial River Trail crosswalk on Sherman Avenue W.
• Speed limit reviews
• Traffic signal reviews
• Parking requests

The Transportation and Traffic Review Committee approved new pedestrian warning signage at two intersections and initiated a study for a rapid flashing beacon at a trail crossing. The committee also approved the minutes from its previous meeting on March 26, 2026.

• Approved minutes of the March 26, 2026 meeting
• Approved MUTCD-compliant pedestrian warning signage at N. High St. and N. Fourth St. and N. Third St. and Jefferson St.
• Approved staff evaluation and potential maintenance improvements for the Glacial River Trail crossing on Sherman Avenue W.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the draft 2027 Schedule of Fees for potential recommendation to the City Council. The committee will also discuss compensation philosophy and requested wage adjustments for city employees to be included in the 2027 budget.

• Review of draft 2027 Schedule of Fees
• Review of City's Compensation Philosophy appendix
• Requested cost of living adjustment for full-time non-represented employees
• Requested wage adjustments for part-time and seasonal staff

The Finance Committee recommended the City Council approve the 2027 Schedule of Fees, approved the City's Compensation Philosophy as an appendix to the Employee Handbook, and approved a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for full-time non-represented employees in the 2027 budget. It also approved wage adjustments for part-time and seasonal staff in the 2027 budget. All motions carried unanimously.

• Recommended City Council approve 2027 Schedule of Fees (unanimous)
• Approved Compensation Philosophy appendix to Employee Handbook (unanimous)
• Approved 2% COLA for full-time non-represented employees in 2027 budget (unanimous)
• Approved wage adjustments for part-time and seasonal staff in 2027 budget (unanimous)

Library Board

The Dwight Foster Public Library Board Planning Committee is meeting to discuss the development of a new strategic plan for the library. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with no decisions or votes scheduled.

• Discussion of new strategic plan for Dwight Foster Public Library

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting includes a virtual park facilities tour presentation and a discussion regarding scoreboard improvements at Jones Park.

• Election of the Board Chair
• Election of the Board Vice Chair
• Virtual Park Facilities Tour Presentation
• Jones Park Baseball Scoreboard Improvements for Fort Atkinson Generals

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board elected Heath as Chair and Scheckel as Vice Chair, and approved the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes. The board received a virtual tour of city park facilities and heard a presentation from Josh Bennett of the Fort Atkinson Generals about replacing the Jones Park right-field scoreboard, including possible funding options and the need for an ordinance amendment to allow permanent business advertising in parks. No action was taken on the scoreboard; the board provided feedback only. The next meeting is Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

• Elected Heath as Chair (nominated himself, seconded by Mahoney)
• Elected Scheckel as Vice Chair (nominated by Jaeckel, seconded by Mahoney)
• Approved June 9, 2026 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting minutes (moved by Jaeckel, seconded by Scheckel; motion carried)
• Adjourned at 5:12 p.m. (moved by Jaeckel, seconded by Scheckel)

Plan Commission

Library Board

The Library Board Finance Committee is meeting in person to discuss the draft 2027 library budget and capital improvement plan (CIP). This is a discussion item only, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda. The meeting is otherwise limited to procedural items like calling the meeting to order and adjournment.

• Discussion of 2027 library budget and CIP draft

General

The Ordinance Committee will review proposed amendments to the Stormwater Utility Ordinance. The committee will also discuss potential penalties for traffic ordinance violations regarding stopping, standing, and parking.

• Amendments to Stormwater Utility Ordinance (Chapter 98)
• Review of penalties for stopping, standing, and parking violations

The Ordinance Committee voted to recommend ordinance amendments that would remove specific parking forfeiture and penalty amounts from the city's parking ordinance and instead set them in an annual fee schedule adopted by the City Council. The change would not alter parking regulations or enforcement authority, and if adopted by the Council it would take effect January 1, 2027. Staff said new parking violation fees would be proposed in the 2027 draft fee schedule, to be reviewed by the Finance Committee on September 10, 2026. The committee also heard public comment from Brad Wilcox, 508 Frederick Ave, who supported Ordinance #1 (land-use reduction) and opposed Ordinance #2 (stormwater credit); those ordinances were not acted on in these minutes.

• Recommended to City Council ordinance amendments moving parking penalty amounts from the ordinance to an annual fee schedule (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 6:15 pm (motion carried)

City Council

The Fort Atkinson City Council will consider several ordinances regarding electric bikes, scooters, and off-highway motorcycles. The meeting includes discussions on infrastructure repairs and development agreements for multiple residential projects.

• Zoning change for 1911 Janesville Avenue from Rural Holding to Multifamily Residential
• Ordinances regarding off-highway motorcycles and electric bikes/scooters
• Development agreements for River Trail Flats, Cardinal View Crossing, and River Point Commons
• Replacement of Aerated Digester #2 Membranes at the Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Replacement of the Hoard Historical Museum's roof

The City Council approved the rezoning of 1911 Janesville Avenue (Cardinal Crossing) from Rural Holding to Multifamily Residential, enabling a 112-unit multifamily project. It also approved several other items, including a $25,100 wastewater membrane replacement, a $132,900 museum roof replacement, and three development agreements for residential projects.

• Approved rezoning of 1911 Janesville Avenue from RH-35 to MRH-30 (unanimous)
• Approved $25,100 for wastewater membrane replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $132,900 museum roof replacement with Smith Roofing (unanimous)
• Approved $18,343 HVAC replacement for Water Utility building (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary Certified Survey Map for 1704 Montclair Pl. (unanimous)
• Approved Certified Survey Map for 1911 Janesville Avenue (River Trail Flats) (unanimous)
• Approved $37,900 booster pump repair (unanimous)
• Approved 2027 Recycling Grant application to WDNR (unanimous)

Joint Review Board

General

The Joint Review Board will review and potentially act on project plans and boundaries for Tax Incremental Districts (TID) No. 12 and No. 13. The board will also review the minutes from the July 27, 2026, meeting.

• Review and possible action on TID No. 12 Project Plan and Boundary
• Review and possible action on TID No. 12 adoption resolution
• Review and discussion of TID No. 13 Project Plan and Boundary
• Review and possible action on TID No. 13 adoption resolution
• Review of July 27, 2026, Joint Review Board meeting minutes

General

The Fort Atkinson Tourism Commission is meeting to approve minutes and financials, hear the Tourism Manager's report, and discuss tourism projects. Key items include a Main Street lighting proposal, holiday season planning, and updates on contracts and appointments. The meeting is primarily for discussion and updates, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Main Street Lighting Proposal with Chad Hembrook & Shauna
• Holiday Season Planning and Collaboration
• Tourism Commission Appointments
• Travel Wisconsin Updates
• WATA Contract Update

Plan Commission

The Fort Atkinson Plan Commission will consider two conditional use permits, review two certified survey maps, and conduct a site plan review. It will also vote on meeting minutes and receive an update on previously approved projects. All items are for possible action or recommendation to the City Council.

• Conditional Use Permit for Cardinal View Crossing on Mehta Lane (parcels 226-0614-3231-000 and 226-0614-3242-001)
• Conditional Use Permit for River Point Commons at 550 McMillen St.
• Certified Survey Map for 1704 Montclair Pl. (CSM-2026-13)
• Certified Survey Map and Site Plan Review for River Trail Flats at 1911 Janesville Avenue (parcel 226-0514-1742-001)
• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2026 meeting

The Plan Commission recommended approval of Conditional Use Permits for two multi-family developments — Cardinal View Crossing on Mehta Lane (72 units) and River Point Commons at 550 McMillen St. (96 units) — both on 6-0 votes. It also recommended City Council approval of Certified Survey Maps for 1704 Montclair Pl. and for River Trail Flats at 1911 Janesville Avenue, plus a Site Plan Review for River Trail Flats Phase 1 (112 units planned in two phases), each on 6-0 votes. All items are recommendations to the City Council; TIF requests for the projects were recommended by the Economic Development Commission, with Development Agreements expected before the Council on September 1, 2026.

• Approved minutes of the August 11, 2026 Plan Commission meeting (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for Cardinal View Crossing, Mehta Lane, 72 units (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for River Point Commons, 550 McMillen St., 96 units (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Certified Survey Map for 1704 Montclair Pl. (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Certified Survey Map for River Trail Flats, 1911 Janesville Avenue (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Site Plan Review for River Trail Flats Phase 1 (6-0)
• Adjourned at 4:23 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council

The Fort Atkinson City Council will hold first and second readings of several ordinances, including changes to tobacco sales, park regulations, off-highway motorcycles, electric bikes, and a zoning map amendment. They will also consider resolutions adopting project plans for two new tax incremental districts (TID No. 12 and 13) and act on various contracts and invoices, including a $22,642 fill invoice for Ridge View Estates.

• First reading: ordinance amending tobacco/nicotine sales restrictions near certain locations
• First reading: ordinance amending park regulations (Chapter 62)
• Second reading: ordinance creating off-highway motorcycle regulations (Sections 94-245 through 94-248)
• Second reading: zoning change for 1911 Janesville Avenue from RH-35 to MRH-30
• Resolutions adopting project plans for TID No. 12 and TID No. 13

The Fort Atkinson City Council approved first readings of ordinances to regulate tobacco sales near youth areas, restrict smoking/vaping in parks, and update e-bike and off-highway motorcycle rules. It also approved second readings for e-bike and OHM ordinances, rezoned 1911 Janesville Avenue for multifamily housing, and adopted project plans for two new tax incremental districts. Several infrastructure and property actions were approved, including a $22,642 fill invoice and a $29,605 change order for Ridge View Estates.

• Approved first reading of tobacco sales ordinance (5-0)
• Approved first reading of park smoking/vaping restriction (3-2)
• Approved second reading of OHM ordinance (5-0)
• Approved second reading of e-bike ordinance (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1911 Janesville Ave to MRH-30 (5-0)
• Adopted TID No. 12 project plan (5-0)
• Adopted TID No. 13 project plan (5-0)
• Approved Ridge View Estates fill invoice $22,642 (5-0)

Plan Commission

The Fort Atkinson Plan Commission will review conditional use permits, certified survey maps, and site plans for several properties, including a group development at 1911 Janesville Avenue and properties on Mehta Lane and 550 McMillen St. Public hearings will be held for conditional use permits on Mehta Lane and 550 McMillen St. The commission will also consider minutes from the July 28, 2026 meeting and receive an update on previously approved projects.

• Conditional Use Permit, Certified Survey Map, and Site Plan Review for group development at 1911 Janesville Avenue (SPR-2026-07)
• Certified Survey Map for 815 Jefferson St. (CSM-2026-11)
• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for group development on Mehta Lane (ZMA-2026-01)
• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for group development at 550 McMillen St. (ZMA-SPR-2026-02)
• Certified Survey Maps and Site Plan Reviews for Mehta Lane and 550 McMillen St.

The Plan Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for Phase 1 of a group development at 1911 Janesville Avenue, allowing four 16-unit multifamily buildings (64 units total) subject to conditions including City Council approval of a Certified Survey Map and Plan Commission approval of a Site Plan. The commission also recommended City Council approval of Certified Survey Maps for properties at 815 Jefferson St., Mehta Lane, and 550 McMillen St., and approved Site Plan Reviews for the Mehta Lane and 550 McMillen St. projects, all with conditions. Items for 1911 Janesville Avenue related to the Certified Survey Map and Site Plan Review were removed from the agenda at the applicant's request.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Phase 1 of 112-unit group development at 1911 Janesville Ave., 6-0
• Recommended City Council approval of Certified Survey Map for 815 Jefferson St., 6-0
• Recommended City Council approval of Certified Survey Map for Mehta Lane property, 6-0
• Recommended City Council approval of Certified Survey Map for 550 McMillen St., 6-0
• Approved Site Plan Review for Mehta Lane property with conditions, 6-0
• Approved Site Plan Review for 550 McMillen St. property with conditions, 6-0
• Approved minutes of July 28, 2026 Plan Commission meeting, 6-0
• Removed Certified Survey Map and Site Plan Review for 1911 Janesville Ave. from agenda at applicant's request

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to consider recommending to the City Council an offer to purchase Lot 1 in Klement Business Park and three Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) requests tied to development agreements. The commission may enter closed session to discuss these items, then return to open session to make recommendations.

• Review of offer to purchase Lot 1 in Klement Business Park
• TIF request in development agreement with Pelton Builders for River Trail Flats at 1911 Janesville Avenue
• TIF request in development agreement with Pre3 for River Point Commons at 550 McMillen Street
• TIF request in development agreement with Pre3 for Cardinal View Crossing at west end of Mehta Lane

Library Board

The Fort Atkinson Library Board is meeting to review and potentially approve revisions to several library policies, including the Circulation Policy, Code of Conduct, Meeting Room Policy, and Patron Privacy and Confidentiality Policy. The board will also discuss the August 2026 financial report, approve bills, and consider updating committee assignments for 2026-2027. Public input is scheduled.

• Review and possible action on revisions to the Circulation Policy
• Review and possible action on revisions to the Code of Conduct
• Review and possible action on revisions to the Meeting Room Policy
• Review and possible action on revisions to the Policy on Patron Privacy and Confidentiality
• Discussion of August 2026 financial report and approval of bills

The Library Board approved updates to the Circulation Policy, Code of Conduct, and Meeting Room Policy. Discussion on revisions to the Policy on Patron Privacy and Confidentiality was deferred.

• Approved June 8, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved library bills (unanimous)
• Approved Circulation Policy revisions (unanimous)
• Approved Code of Conduct revisions (unanimous)
• Approved Meeting Room Policy revisions (unanimous)
• Deferred discussion on Patron Privacy and Confidentiality Policy (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review proposed ordinances regarding off-highway motorcycles and electric bikes and scooters. The body is also considering a zoning change for a property on Janesville Avenue and several equipment purchases. A presentation on the Thrive Economic Development Structure is also scheduled.

• Zoning change for 1911 Janesville Avenue from Rural Holding (RH-35) to Multifamily Residential (MRH-30)
• First reading of ordinance relating to Off-Highway Motorcycles (OHM)
• First reading of ordinance relating to Electric Bikes and Scooters
• Purchase of a 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty truck for the Water Utility
• Purchase and installation of Fire/EMS Computer Aided Dispatch system using donated funds

The Fort Atkinson City Council held its regular meeting on August 4, 2026, approving several items including a new water utility truck, a sewer inspection invoice, and a fire department dispatch system. The council also conducted first readings of three ordinances related to off-highway motorcycles, electric bikes/scooters, and a zoning change, scheduling second readings for August 18, 2026. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss property purchases and sales.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from four prior meetings
• First reading of ordinance regulating off-highway motorcycles; second reading set for Aug 18
• First reading of ordinance updating electric bike and scooter regulations; second reading set for Aug 18
• First reading of zoning map amendment for 112-unit multifamily development at 1911 Janesville Ave; second reading set for Aug 18
• Approved $44,215.50 purchase of 2026 Ford F-250 XL Super Duty for Water Utility
• Approved $11,805.00 invoice to Expediters, Inc. for storm sewer cleaning and locating at 312 S. Fourth St.
• Approved $35,673.05 for Fire/EMS Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system using donated funds
• Approved verified claims list and authorized payment