Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Geneva Lake Environmental Agency

The Geneva Lake Environmental Agency board will hold its monthly meeting, covering routine approvals and reports. They will vote on July financial statements and discuss water quality testing, pier decking, runoff issues, and the Abbey Marina, among other business.

• Action on July 2026 Income Statement and Balance Sheet
• E. Coli beach testing and stream testing updates
• Discussion of pier decking and runoff issues
• Abbey Marina and boat repair/rental items
• Municipal reports from Lake Geneva, Williams Bay, Fontana, Linn, and Walworth

Library Board

The Lake Geneva Public Library Finance, Building & Grounds Committee will meet to review previous months' invoices, discuss building and grounds matters including the installation of a Local Landmark plaque, and review investments and donations, including a donation from the Friends of the Geneva Theater. The meeting is primarily for discussion and review; no official council action will be taken.

• Review of previous months' invoices
• Building & grounds report
• Installation of Local Landmark plaque (Brookes)
• Investments / donations report
• Donation from Friends of the Geneva Theater (Brookes)

Library Board

The Lake Geneva Library Board will discuss and possibly act on the draft 2027 operating budget, capital budget requests for 2027-2029 or 2031, a planned lakeside patio at the library's east end, and a request from Dragon Days (October 2-4, 2026) to use the library building and grounds. The board will also review monthly invoices, a building and grounds report, and a donation from the Friends of the Geneva Theater. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes and must pertain to agenda items.

• Discussion/action on 2027 library operating budget (draft)
• Discussion/action on capital budget requests for 2027-2029 or 2031 city capital budget
• Discussion/action on outdoor space at library east end, lakeside (planned patio area)
• Discussion/action on Dragon Days (October 2-4, 2026) request for use of library building and grounds
• Local landmark plaque installation (Brookes)

Common Council

Public Works Committee

General

Avian Committee

Tree Board

Historic Preservation Commission

Piers, Harbors, and Lakefront Committee

Personnel Committee

Committee of the Whole

Hillmoor Commission

Police and Fire Commission

Common Council

Tourism Commission

Board of Park Commissioners

Library Board

Library Board

Utility Commission

Plan Commission

Common Council

Public Works Committee

Committee of the Whole

Personnel Committee

Hillmoor Commission

Police and Fire Commission

Common Council

Piers, Harbors, and Lakefront Committee

Avian Committee

Tree Board

Historic Preservation Commission

Quorum Notice

Plan Commission

Utility Commission

Board of Park Commissioners

Tourism Commission

Public Works Committee

Common Council

Committee of the Whole

Personnel Committee

Police and Fire Commission

Common Council

Avian Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Piers, Harbors, and Lakefront Committee

Tree Board

Hillmoor Commission

Utility Commission

Plan Commission

Board of Park Commissioners

Tourism Commission

Library Board

Library Board

Common Council

Public Works Committee

Committee of the Whole

Personnel Committee

Avian Committee

Piers, Harbors, and Lakefront Committee

Tree Board

Historic Preservation Commission

Police and Fire Commission

Hillmoor Commission

Common Council

Tourism Commission

Board of Park Commissioners

Library Board

Library Board

Utility Commission

Plan Commission

Public Works Committee

Common Council

Common Council

Tree Board

Historic Preservation Commission

Common Council

Historic Preservation Commission

Tree Board

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

General

Common Council

The Lake Geneva Common Council will consider several conditional use permits and planned developments, including a wedding venue, a new home, and commercial buildings. They will also discuss a YMCA partnership and a potential site for a future public safety facility. The agenda includes routine consent items and policy discussions.

• Conditional Use Permit for wedding venue at 625 S Wells Street
• Planned Development for commercial building at 140 Broad Street
• Planned Development for culinary campus along Sheridan Springs Road
• Pay Request #3 for 2026 Street Program: $58,230.02
• Discussion to initiate Public Facilities Partnership Initiative with YMCA

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will review financial reports and the director's report, and make recommendations on native plantings, an easement for Alliant Energy in the Conservation Area near Symphony Bay, and the 2027 operating budget and 2027-2031 capital improvement plan. Public comments are limited to agenda items.

• Discussion/recommendation on native plantings
• Discussion/recommendation on easement for Alliant Energy in Conservation Area near Symphony Bay
• Discussion/recommendation on 2027 operating budget and 2027-2031 capital improvement plan
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2026
• Review of financial reports

Tourism Commission

The Lake Geneva Tourism Commission will meet to discuss and possibly act on pausing the tourism promotional grant program for the remainder of 2026, as well as changes to the grant guide and application form. They will also consider two grant requests from ASR Events, LLC for the Abominable Trail Race and Abominable Snow Race, and review a financial update on room tax dollars and outstanding grants. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and electing a secretary.

• Discussion/Action on pausing the Grant Program for the remainder of 2026
• Discussion/Action on changes to the Promotional Grant Informational Guide and Application Form
• Grant requests: Abominable Trail Race and Abominable Snow Race (ASR Events, LLC)
• Written financial update on Room Tax Dollars Collected, Budget & Disbursements, outstanding tourism grants
• Discussion/Possible Action on changing the recurring meeting day and time

Utility Commission

The Lake Geneva Utility Commission will consider awarding the 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Project and amending professional services agreements for sewer lining and lead service line work. They will also discuss a WisDOT request for non-participating utility improvements and funding options for STH 50 utility improvements. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, financials, and bills.

• Award 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Project
• Amend Professional Services Agreement with MSA for 2026 Sewer Lining Project
• Amend Professional Services Agreement with MSA for 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Project
• Request to WisDOT for non-participating utility improvements within project 3170-09-00/70
• Discuss funding options for STH 50 Utility Improvements

Library Board

The Library Finance, Building & Grounds Committee will discuss and potentially act on the library's capital improvement budget request and the 2027 operating budget request. These items are part of the library's budget planning for the upcoming year.

• Discussion/action on Library Capital Improvement Budget Request
• Discussion/action on 2027 Library Operating Budget (Request)

Plan Commission

The Lake Geneva Plan Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a downtown design review for a sandwich board sign, a public hearing on changing path surface materials in Symphony Bay Subdivision, a lot line adjustment for the Highlands of Lake Geneva, and a public participation plan for the 2026 Comprehensive Plan amendment program. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comments.

• Downtown Design Review for Sandwich Board sign at 252 Broad Street (Geneva Tap House), Resolution PC-2026-039
• Public Hearing and action on PD-Amended Precise Implementation Plan for path surface materials in Symphony Bay Subdivision, Resolution PC-2026-042
• Lot line adjustment to transfer annexation strip (Tax Key ZYUP 00190) per Highlands of Lake Geneva Conditional Use Permit, Resolution PC-2026-043
• Recommendation on Public Participation Plan for 2026 Comprehensive Plan Amendment program, Resolution PC-2026-044

Hillmoor Commission

The Hillmoor Commission will hear a consultant's report, a presentation on the Geneva Lakes Astrophysics and Steam Project, and a proposal to form a parks foundation. They will also discuss and make recommendations on the 2027 operating and capital improvement budgets and future planning for Hillmoor Zones 2-5. No official Council action will be taken.

• Presentation on Geneva Lakes Astrophysics and Steam Project by Friends of Hillmoor
• Presentation on City forming a Parks Foundation
• Discussion/recommendation on Hillmoor 2027 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Budget Priorities for 2027-2031
• Discussion/recommendation on future planning of Hillmoor Zones 2-5

Tree Board

The Lake Geneva Tree Board will meet to approve minutes, elect officers, and hear the arborist's report on city tree damage from the July 3, 2026 storm. They will discuss cleanup priorities, fall plantings of oaks and maples, the Christmas tree for the Museum Tree Walk, and the meeting schedule for the rest of 2026. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes and to agenda items.

• Arborist report on city tree damage from July 3, 2026
• Discussion on damage cleanup priorities
• Discussion on fall plantings of oaks and maples
• Discussion on Christmas tree for Museum Tree Walk
• Election of officers (chairperson, secretary, vice-chairperson)

Avian Committee

The Lake Geneva Avian Committee will meet to review financial reports and discuss recommendations for the 2027 budget, including funding for additional purple martin houses. They will also consider policy initiatives such as a dark sky ordinance and climate-related topics, and plan annual events like Swift Night Out and the Christmas Parade of Trees. The meeting is advisory; no official Council action will be taken.

• Discussion/recommendation on funding additional purple martin houses in the 2027 budget
• Discussion/recommendation on exterior lighting standards/dark sky ordinance
• Discussion/recommendation on climate-related topics
• Discussion/recommendation on Swift Night Out and Christmas Parade of Trees participation
• Project reports on hotel birding backpacks, purple martin/kestrel houses, and native plant grant

Piers, Harbors, and Lakefront Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of minutes, and financial reports. The main discussion is a presentation on creating a digital platform for historical records at Pioneer and Oak Hill Cemeteries, including potential Heritage Trails markers with QR codes. They will also discuss attending a fall conference for historic preservation commissions.

• Presentation on digital platform for Pioneer and Oak Hill Cemeteries historical records
• Potential Heritage Trails markers with QR codes at cemeteries
• Discussion of Wisconsin Association of Historic Preservation Commissions Fall conference (Oct 14-16, 2026)
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2026
• Review of financial reports

Library Board

The Lake Geneva Library Board is meeting to discuss library operations and consider entering closed session to evaluate the performance of several library employees. The board will also discuss and potentially act on updated position descriptions for four library roles. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on personnel matters.

• Closed session to consider performance data for Technical Services Coordinator, Youth Services Assistant, Circulation Assistant, Shelver, and Community Engagement Librarian
• Discussion/action on updated position descriptions for Marketing and PR Coordinator, Technical Services Coordinator, Adult Programming Coordinator, and Circulation Assistant

General

The Hillmoor Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and recommend actions on Hillmoor-related projects, including an ecological restoration plan, a Knowles Nelson Grant implementation involving dog park relocation, and small projects for 2026. They will also review the city's Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and discuss Hillmoor budget and capital improvement priorities. No official Council action will be taken.

• Update on Ecological Restoration Plan by Clay Frazer of Native Range Ecological
• Knowles Nelson Grant implementation including dog park relocation
• Discussion/recommendation on small projects for 2026
• Hillmoor budget and capital improvement priorities discussion

Police and Fire Commission

The Lake Geneva Police and Fire Commission will consider approving July 2026 bills for the police and fire departments, totaling $967,208. The agenda also includes presentations and possible approvals for a police canine program, new policies, donations, and several personnel actions.

• Police bills: $511,923.02 (operating $476,599.97, capital $33,820.82, equipment replacement $1,502.23)
• Fire bills: $455,284.98 (operating $430,710.44, capital $19,079.29, equipment replacement $5,495.25)
• Discussion/action on police canine program and Lexipol policies (345 Canines, 1002 Special Assignments and Promotions)
• Accept donations: $300 from Dr. Dan Moritz (police) and $500 from Michael Koch (fire)
• Confirm hires: Intern/CSO Lucas D. Hagedorn (police) and Firefighter/EMT Lucas Anguish (fire); change of status for Malia Slavik to part-time EMT

Committee of the Whole

The Lake Geneva Committee of the Whole is meeting for presentations and reports only; no official action will be taken. The agenda includes presentations on library outreach and accessibility initiatives, and room tax information from a Lake Lawn Resort corporate officer. Committee members will also receive reports from various city boards and commissions.

• Presentation: Library Outreach and Accessibility Initiatives and Youth Literacy Work by Maria Cordova and Wendy Finley
• Presentation: Room Tax Information by Dave Sekeres, Corporate Officer, Lake Lawn Resort
• Approval of Committee of the Whole Minutes from June 1, 2026
• Reports from standing committees, commissions, and boards

Personnel Committee

The Lake Geneva Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly recommend changes to the city's training and development policy and to Policy 101 Standards of Conduct for Elected Officials, specifically section 101.10 on conduct and behavior. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and a report from the City Administrator. No official Council action will be taken, as this is a committee meeting.

• Discussion/recommendation on training and development policy
• Discussion/recommendation on Policy 101 Standards of Conduct for Elected Officials, section 101.10 Conduct and Behavior
• Approval of minutes from May 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026
• City Administrator's Report

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend actions on several infrastructure items, including adding signaled intersections to a traffic ordinance, accepting a roadway in the Stoneridge subdivision, and allocating extra capital funds for rapid flashing beacons. The committee will also receive staff reports and an update on Highway 50. No official Council action will be taken at this meeting.

• Discussion/recommendation to add signaled intersections to Ordinance 74-204(2) Traffic Signals
• Discussion/recommendation on acceptance of Stoneridge Phase 2B Stonemill Circle roadway
• Discussion/recommendation on extra CIP funding for Rapid Flashing Beacons (Kapur)
• Highway 50 update
• Approval of minutes from June 22, 2026

Common Council

The Lake Geneva Common Council will review the 2025 Annual Financial Report and consider resolutions to accept it, rescind the city's emergency declaration, and dedicate right-of-way for a WisDOT project on W Main Street. The council will also discuss the 2027 budget timeline, the August meeting schedule, a street program pay request, and an intergovernmental agreement for Cook Street improvements. A closed session is scheduled to discuss property purchases for the HWY 50 road construction project.

• Resolution 26-R44: Accept 2025 Annual Financial Report and Management Letter
• Resolution 26-R45: Rescind City of Lake Geneva Emergency Declaration
• Resolution 26-R46: Accept city-owned parcel for right-of-way dedication for W Main Street (Forest St. to Grand Geneva Way)
• Pay Request #2 from Asphalt Contractors, Inc. for 2026 Street Program: $41,975.68
• Intergovernmental Agreement with WisDOT for LRIP-funded improvements on Cook Street (Main St to Geneva St)

Tourism Commission

The Lake Geneva Tourism Commission is meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, and receive reports on promotional activities and finances. They will discuss and possibly act on tourism grant requests from the Fat Tire Charity Ride, Bridal Expo, and Venetian Festival, and continue discussions on grant program parameters and meeting schedule changes.

• Election of officers (chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary)
• Grant requests: Fat Tire Charity Ride, Bridal Expo, Venetian Festival
• Discussion on Tourism Grant Guide parameters (years and max reimbursement)
• Financial report on room tax dollars collected and outstanding tourism grants
• Discussion on changing recurring meeting day and time

Library Board

The Lake Geneva Library Board is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the use of the library grounds outside the meeting room, specifically the east end lakeside area. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with standard procedural items like call to order and roll call.

• Discussion and possible action on outdoor space planning for the east end lakeside area
• Library grounds usage outside the meeting room

Board of Park Commissioners

The Lake Geneva Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend changes to the Parks Department Schedule of Fees, native plantings and pollinators, and the 2027 operating and 2027-2029 capital budget process. The board will also hear a YMCA program update and the Park Director's report. No final action is taken by the Council at this meeting.

• Discussion/Recommendation regarding changes to Parks Department Schedule of Fees
• Discussion/Recommendation regarding Native Plantings and Pollinators
• Discussion/Recommendation regarding 2027 Operating Budget and 2027-2029 Capital Budget Process
• YMCA Program Update
• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2026, including Joint PHL and Park Board meeting

Utility Commission

The Lake Geneva Utility Commission will consider several infrastructure projects, including approving a pay application for the Sheridan Springs/CTH H utility improvements, awarding a contract for the 2026 sewer lining project, and authorizing bidding for lead service line replacements. They will also review the 2025 annual financial report, act on a new sewer service request, accept improvements in the Stone Ridge subdivision, and discuss lease renewals with AT&T for two cell towers. The meeting includes a closed session to negotiate the AT&T leases.

• Pay Application #3 by Ultimate Backroads LLC for Sheridan Springs/CTH H Utility Improvements Project
• Notice of Award for 2026 Sewer Lining Project
• 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement project scope and bidding authorization
• Request by Anna Balucka for new suburban sanitary sewer service at W2573 W South Street
• AT&T lease renewals for Host Drive Tower and Dodge Street Tower

General

Plan Commission

The Lake Geneva Plan Commission will hold public hearings and vote on several conditional use permits, including a commercial apartment with façade renovations, a wedding venue, and a home reconstruction. They will also consider downtown design review applications for signage, a lot line adjustment, and two planned development proposals for commercial and mixed-use structures. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Downtown Design Review for new signage at 300 Wrigley Dr (Resolution PC-2026-006)
• Downtown Design Review for sandwich board sign at 812 W Main Street (Resolution PC-2026-026)
• Lot Line Adjustment at N1741 Highway 120 (Resolution PC-2026-038)
• Public hearing for CUP for commercial apartment and façade renovations at 736-738 Main St (Resolution PC-2026-035)
• Public hearing for CUP for wedding venue at 625 S Wells St (Resolution PC-2026-037)

General

The Common Council will discuss and possibly amend the State/Municipal Agreement (SMFA) with WisDOT for cost sharing on the Highway 50 reconstruction project (project IDs 3170-09-00/70 and 3170-09-01/71). They will also enter closed session to negotiate the purchase of multiple properties needed for the road construction, then return to open session to act on those discussions.

• Amend SMFA with WisDOT for Hwy 50 reconstruction cost sharing
• Closed session to purchase properties for Hwy 50 project
• Properties include 220 Center St., 601 W. Main St., 250-270 Country Club Dr., 255 Havenwood Dr., 204 W. Main St., 135 W. Main St., 98 E Main St., 192 E Main St., 300 E. Main St., 351 N. Edwards Blvd., 281 N. Edwards Blvd., 208 N. Edwards Blvd.

General

The Geneva Lake Environmental Agency Board of Directors is meeting to approve June financial statements and discuss updates on lake management programs. Items include stream testing, fisheries surveys, signage, and grant updates. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes.

• Action on June 2026 Income (Profit and Loss) Statement
• Action on June 2026 Balance Sheet
• May 2026 Disbursement & Donation Report for review
• Stream testing at Hillside, Buena Vista, and Southwick
• Nearshore Fisheries Survey and Fish Cribs updates

Library Board

The Lake Geneva Library Board will meet to approve June minutes, review finances and building reports, and discuss several facility improvements. Key discussion items include replacing the east end patio with a community garden, adding acoustic panels to the Smith Room ceiling, installing additional blue stained-glass panes in the youth area, planning an interactive outdoor youth/family area, and a microphone upgrade proposal from Adams Electric. The board will also review Trustee Essentials and receive reports from committees, Friends of the Library, the city, and the school district.

• Community garden proposed for east end patio
• Acoustic panels for Smith Room ceiling
• Additional blue stained-glass panes for youth area
• Interactive outdoor youth/family area concept/planning
• Microphone upgrade proposal from Adams Electric

Library Board

The Lake Geneva Public Library Finance, Building & Grounds Committee is meeting to approve June minutes and review routine reports on invoices, building and grounds, and investments/donations. The main discussion item is the draft 2027 operating budget and upcoming capital improvement plan (CIP). No official council action will be taken at this meeting.

• Approval of June 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of previous months' invoices
• Building & grounds report
• Investments / donations report
• Discussion: 2027 operating budget draft and upcoming CIP

Tree Board