Horicon, Wisconsin
Upcoming
Common Council
The Horicon Common Council will meet on July 7, 2026, to act on a temporary park use request and a part-time hire. The council will also consider convening a closed session to discuss negotiating strategies for purchasing three Lake Street properties and to consult legal counsel on litigation strategy.
- Temporary use of Bowling Green Park parking lot on July 21 for food vendor tables and bussing from Horicon Works
- Hiring of part-time employee Laytin Krueger at $14.50 per hour
- Closed session to discuss negotiating strategy for purchasing 301 E. LAKE ST, 305 E. Lake Street, and 307 E. Lake Street
- Closed session to confer with legal counsel on litigation strategy
Public Safety Committee
The Horicon Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026, has been cancelled. The notice was posted on July 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and lists no items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting cancelled for July 7, 2026
- Notice posted July 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
- No agenda items or public hearings scheduled
Police & Fire Commission
The July 8, 2026 regular meeting of the Horicon Police and Fire Commission is cancelled; no items will be discussed or decided. The agenda states only 'NO MEETING'.
Recent meetings
Public Works & Development Committee
The Public Works & Development Committee will receive updates on DPW operations, wastewater treatment, lawn mowing enforcement, upcoming road work, mill and overlay projects, and road signs. The agenda is routine with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- DPW and Water/Wastewater Monthly Updates
- Wastewater Treatment Update
- Lawn Mowing Enforcement Update
- Upcoming Road Work
- Mill and Overlay Projects
Common Council
This is a special meeting of the Horicon Common Council held via Teams. The agenda includes only call to order and roll call, with a note referencing deliberation or negotiation. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.
- No specific agenda items listed beyond call to order and roll call.
Common Council
The Horicon Common Council will vote on a resolution to issue and sell up to $31,337,355 in sewerage system revenue bonds. The meeting also includes actions on the Mill Street parking lot reconstruction, a payroll software purchase for $4,015, and a request to extend a liquor license for Rock River Tap, LLC. Additional items are a plaque installation in Bowling Green Park and a compliance maintenance resolution.
- Authorize issuance and sale of up to $31,337,355 sewerage system revenue bonds (Resolution 2026-10)
- Act on Mill Street Parking Lot Reconstruction Plans and authorize bidding for the project
- Approve Caselle miTime payroll software proposal costing $4,015
- Approve extension of licensed premise for Rock River Tap, LLC on July 18, 2026
- Approve plaque and stand installation in Bowling Green Park near the John Deere mural
Personnel & Finance Committee
The Personnel & Finance Committee will discuss and possibly act on a 2026 financing plan for the Walnut Street Project, presented by Ehlers, to reimburse water and sewer utility costs. The committee will also consider a request for budgeted funds from Oak Hill Cemetery, approve previous minutes, and review May payables.
- Request for 2026 budgeted funds from Oak Hill Cemetery (no amount specified)
- Discussion and possible action on 2026 Financing Plan for Walnut Street Project water/sewer reimbursement, with three options: 10-year capital market ($1,053,093 total P&I), 20-year capital market ($1,260,332 total P&I), or 10-year bank notes ($988,078 total P&I)
- Approve previous meeting minutes
- Review May payables (routine)
- Set next meeting date
Park & Recreation Board
The board will review operational reports for city parks, recreation programs, and the aquatic center, and discuss the Horicon Parks Plan. The agenda is primarily procedural, focusing on approving previous minutes, hearing public comments, and outlining how recreational spaces will be managed. No budget allocations, contracts, or zoning changes are listed for this meeting.
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- Review of Parks, Recreation, and Aquatic Center reports
- Discussion of the Horicon Parks Plan
- Update from Friends of Horicon Parks
- Public appearances (5-minute time frame)
Police & Fire Commission
The scheduled Police and Fire Commission meeting for June 10, 2026 was cancelled, so no decisions or discussions will take place.
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for June 9, 2026, has been cancelled. The agenda states 'NO MEETING'. No actions or discussions will take place.
Plan Commission
The Horicon Plan Commission will not hold a meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026. The agenda lists only 'NO MEETING', indicating no items will be discussed or decided.
Library Board
The Horicon Public Library Board will consider a motion to change the library director position from salaried to hourly or vice versa. The board will also vote on a revised Library of Things policy and review Trustee Essentials module TE9 on managing library funds.
- Motion to classify library director as salaried or hourly position
- Library of Things Policy Revision – motion for adoption
- Review of Trustee Essentials TE9: Managing the Library’s Money
Public Works & Development Committee
The committee will receive monthly updates regarding the Department of Public Works and water/wastewater services. The agenda also includes an update on lawn mowing enforcement.
- DPW and Water/Wastewater Monthly Updates
- Wastewater Treatment Update
- Lawn Mowing Enforcement Update
Urban Goose Management Team
The Urban Goose Management Team will meet on June 1, 2026 at the Horicon Public Safety Building. The agenda includes a discussion of the current goose population and a vote on the recommended depredation permit. The meeting also covers standard items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and public appearances.
- Discuss current goose population in Horicon
- Vote on the recommended depredation permit for goose control
- Non‑action discussion
Common Council
The Common Council will review several liquor and beer garden license applications for local businesses. The agenda also includes actions on an EMS upgrade for life support services and a radio grant program.
- Class 'A' Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses: Kwik Trip, Inc (716 E. Lake Street) and Sky Enterprises Group, LLC (306 Washington Street)
- Class 'A' Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses: Kwik Trip, Inc (305 Barstow Street) and Dolgencorp, LLC (704 Washington Street)
- Class 'B' Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses for multiple local establishments
- Beer Garden Licenses for Arandas Mexican Grill 2, Blue Heron Landing, and Rock River Tap
- EMS Upgrade from Basic Life Support to Advanced Life Support
Board of Review
This is a procedural meeting of the Horicon Board of Review to organize, confirm compliance with state requirements, and consider property assessment objections. The board will elect officers, verify training, adopt a confidentiality ordinance, examine the assessment roll, act on waiver requests, and hear written objections.
- Elect Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
- Adopt ordinance for confidentiality of income and expense info per Wis. Stats. 70.47(7)(af)
- Examine and certify assessment roll with assessor
- Act on requests for waiver of 48-hour notice for objections
- Hear written objections properly filed with City Clerk
Personnel & Finance Committee
The Personnel & Finance Committee will discuss and possibly approve upgrading Emergency Medical Services from Basic Life Support to Advanced Life Support, along with re-approving the EMS agreement. Other items include hiring a part-time administrative assistant for the Police Department, approving a $3,500 urban goose round-up permit, and a professional services agreement with Bucklin's. The agenda also covers accounts receivable for an open records request, a FY26 Interoperable Radio Grant award, and annual Tax Increment District reports.
- Discussion and possible approval of EMS upgrade from BLS to ALS
- Discussion and possible re-approval of Emergency Medical Service Agreement
- Discussion and possible approval of part-time administrative assistant for Police Department
- Approval of Urban Goose Team Round-Up Permit at $3,500
- Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Bucklin's
Personnel & Finance Committee
The Horicon Personnel & Finance Committee will discuss and possibly approve an upgrade of the city's Emergency Medical Services from Basic Life Support to Advanced Life Support. It will also review the re‑approval of the EMS agreement, approve the FY26 Interoperable Radio Grant award, and consider several administrative items such as tax increment district reports and Resolution 2026‑08.
- Discussion and possible approval of EMS upgrade from Basic Life Support (BLS) to Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Discussion and possible re‑approval of the Emergency Medical Service agreement
- Approval of FY26 Interoperable Radio Grant Program award
- Approval for Ehlers to complete the annual Tax Increment District reports
- Approval of Resolution 2026‑08
Park & Recreation Board
The Horicon Park and Recreation Board will meet on May 18, 2026, to discuss routine reports from parks, recreation, and the aquatic center. A key item is the review of the Horicon Parks Plan and a 19-5 Parks and Recreation Board review. No decisions are recorded on the agenda; all items are for discussion and possible future action.
- Parks Report
- Recreation Report
- Aquatic Center Report
- Friends of Horicon Parks Update
- Horicon Parks Plan and 19-5 Board Review
Police & Fire Commission
The Police and Fire Commission will elect a president, vice president, and secretary, and receive the Chief’s Report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.
- Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per person
- Election of PFC President, Vice President, and Secretary
- Chief’s Report from Police and Fire Chiefs
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will discuss pedestrian safety, bike and scooter helmets, and body armor and ballistic helmets for active shooter events. They will also receive updates from the Police, EMS, and Fire Departments, and consider liquor license applications.
- Pedestrian safety discussion
- Bike and scooter helmet rules
- Body armor and ballistic helmets for active shooter events
- Police Department update
- Liquor, operator and/or retailer licenses
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission meeting scheduled for May 11, 2026, contains no agenda items. The document indicates there is no meeting to be held.
Library Board
The Horicon Public Library Board will vote on a revision to the Patron Responsibilities & Conduct Policy. The board will also discuss the Youth Services Librarian position and programming, and follow up on National Library Week. Reports from the treasurer and director will cover finances, statistics, and building matters.
- Vote on Patron Responsibilities & Conduct Policy revision
- Follow-up on National Library Week – Find Your Joy (April 19-25, 2026)
- Discussion of Youth Services Librarian & programming
- Officer elections (part of Director’s Report)
- Treasurer’s report on account balances, petty cash, bills & transfers
Public Works & Development Committee
The agenda for the May 7, 2026 Public Works & Development Committee meeting states only 'NO MEETING'. The committee will not convene, and no business will be conducted.
Common Council
The Horicon Common Council will consider Resolution 2026-07 to increase sanitary sewer service fees and also act on expenditures from an Emergency Medical Services grant.
- Resolution 2026-07 to increase sanitary sewer service fees
- Approve expenditures from Emergency Medical Services grant
Common Council
The Horicon Common Council will consider a resolution to raise sanitary sewer service fees. They will also act on spending emergency medical services grant funds and decide on a request to offer a free pool day on August 4, 2026, sponsored by the Horicon Senior Community and Phoenix Program.
- Resolution 2026-07 to increase sanitary sewer service fees
- Act on Emergency Medical Services Grant expenditures
- Request for a free pool day on August 4, 2026 sponsored by Horicon Senior Community and Phoenix Program