Lake Geneva, WI

Personnel Committee

The Lake Geneva Personnel Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. The committee will discuss and may recommend the Riviera Events Coordinator job description, continue its review of the public works Mechanic job description, and consider possible amendments to the Training and Development Policy Framework. The Mechanic and Training and Development items are continued from the September 9, 2026 Personnel Committee meeting. The agenda also includes approval of the September 9, 2026 minutes, the City Administrator's Report, and public comment limited to agenda items; a Council quorum may be present but no official Council action will be taken.

• Discussion/recommendation on the Riviera Events Coordinator job description
• Discussion/recommendation on the public works Mechanic job description (continued from September 9, 2026)
• Discussion/recommendation on possible amendments to the Training and Development Policy Framework (continued from September 9, 2026)
• Approval of minutes from the September 9, 2026 Personnel Committee meeting
• City Administrator's Report

Committee of the Whole

The Lake Geneva Committee of the Whole meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Hall. The main item is a presentation by City Attorney Dan Draper on changing the City Attorney from an elected position to an appointed position, followed by question-and-answer sessions with alders and the public. The committee will also discuss a possible referral on the agenda item request process for alders under Chapters 2 and 54 of the Municipal Code, and receive committee reports. A quorum of the Council may be present, but no official Council action will be taken.

• Presentation by City Attorney Dan Draper on changing the City Attorney from an elected to an appointed position, with Q&A for alders and the public
• Discussion/possible referral on the agenda item request process for alders under Chapters 2 and 54 of the Municipal Code
• Approval of Committee of the Whole minutes from August 3, 2026 and September 9, 2026
• Public comment period limited to 5 minutes per person under Wis. Stats. §19.84(2)
• Reports from alders on standing committees, commissions, and boards

Hillmoor Commission

The Hillmoor Commission was scheduled to meet Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Lake Geneva City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda listed updates on the Geneva Lakes Astrophysics and Steam Project, the City budget process regarding Hillmoor, and discussion of next planning steps for the Hillmoor Project. The agenda text is marked "Canceled," so no decisions or discussions are recorded here. Note: a quorum of the Council may have been present, but no official Council action would have been taken.

• Agenda marked "Canceled" — no items were acted on
• Update on Geneva Lakes Astrophysics and Steam Project; Parks Director
• Update on City Budget Process Regarding Hillmoor
• Discussion regarding Next Planning Steps for the Hillmoor Project
• Approval of minutes from September 17, 2026 was listed

Police and Fire Commission

Common Council

Historic Preservation Commission

Tree Board

Avian Committee

Piers, Harbors, and Lakefront Committee

Library Board

General

Quorum Notice

Utility Commission

Plan Commission

Board of Park Commissioners

Tourism Commission

Common Council

Public Works Committee

Personnel Committee

Committee of the Whole

Police and Fire Commission

Common Council

Historic Preservation Commission

Tree Board

Avian Committee

Piers, Harbors, and Lakefront Committee

Hillmoor Commission

Library Board

Plan Commission

Utility Commission

Board of Park Commissioners

Tourism Commission

Library Board

Library Board

Common Council

Public Works Committee

Committee of the Whole

Personnel Committee

Tree Board

Piers, Harbors, and Lakefront Committee

Avian Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Hillmoor Commission

Library Board

Police and Fire Commission

Common Council

Board of Park Commissioners

Tourism Commission

Library Board

Library Board

Plan Commission

Utility Commission

Public Works Committee

Common Council

Common Council

Historic Preservation Commission

Tree Board

Common Council

Historic Preservation Commission

Tree Board

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Common Council

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several items including a resolution to abandon a paved alley off George Street and a letter of understanding with the Geneva Lake Police Association regarding the K-9 Unit. The meeting also includes a proclamation for police officers and discussions regarding strategic plan metrics and property acquisitions in closed session.

• Proclamation honoring police officers for service during the July 3, 2026 storm
• Resolution to abandon a paved alley off George Street
• Letter of understanding with the Geneva Lake Police Association regarding the K-9 Unit
• Approval of Strategic Plan Metrics
• Closed session regarding property purchases for HWY 50 project and a future Police/Fire Facility

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss a recommendation regarding the State Highway 50 connecting highway rescission. The committee will also discuss and make recommendations regarding the 2027 CIP (Capital Improvement Program).

• Discussion/Recommendation regarding State Highway 50 connecting highway rescission
• Discussion/Recommendation regarding the 2027 CIP (Capital Improvement Program)
• Highway 50 Report

Common Council

The Common Council is holding a special budget workshop to hear budget requests from outside entities and capital improvement/equipment replacement presentations from city departments. The meeting is a discussion and presentation session, not a final budget vote.

• Outside entities presenting: Avian Committee, Geneva Lake Museum, Historic Preservation Commission, Business Improvement District, Geneva Lake Level Corp
• Department presentations: Police, Fire/EMS, Library, City Hall, Cemetery, Public Works, Lakefront, Parks
• Comptroller's update on budget status

Board of Park Commissioners

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners and the Piers, Harbor, & Lakefront Committee are meeting jointly to review initial findings from the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) and Lakefront Plan, including community engagement results. They will discuss project recommendations and cost estimates. No final decisions are listed; the agenda is limited to presentations and discussions.

• Presentation of CORP & Lakefront Plan initial findings
• Community engagement results discussion
• Project recommendations and cost estimates discussion
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes on agenda items

Utility Commission

The Lake Geneva Utility Commission will discuss amendments to professional services agreements for lead service line replacement and water treatment plant design. The meeting includes discussion of a replacement forklift purchase and the preliminary draft of the 2027 Utility Capital Projects. The Commission may also enter a closed session to negotiate lease terms with Verizon regarding the Host Drive Tower.

• Amendment #1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Lead Service Line Replacement Project
• Amendment #1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Water Treatment Plant Generator & Site Design
• Purchase of a replacement forklift for the Water Utility
• Preliminary draft of the 2027 Utility Capital Projects
• Revised terms proposed by Verizon for renewal of the Host Drive Tower Lease

Plan Commission

The Lake Geneva Plan Commission will review three downtown design requests for sandwich board signs and a façade renovation, and hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a four-foot fence at 533 Spring Street. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Sandwich board sign at 223 Broad Street (Geneva Lakes Arts Foundation)
• Sandwich board sign at 259 Broad Street (Jayson Rishling)
• Façade renovation/signage at 525 Broad Street (Simple Food Group LLC)
• Public hearing for CUP for 4-foot fence at 533 Spring Street (Reba Fischer)

Library Board

The Library Strategic Planning Committee is meeting to discuss themes from visits to other community libraries and to prepare for an October workshop. No official council action will be taken; the meeting is for planning and discussion.

• Review of library visits to community libraries and related strategic plan themes
• Preparation and planning for October workshop

Library Board

The Lake Geneva Public Library Finance, Building & Grounds Committee is meeting to approve August minutes and review the previous months' invoices, the building and grounds report, and the investments/donations report. No official council action will be taken at this meeting.

• Approval of August meeting minutes
• Review of previous months' invoices
• Building and grounds report
• Investments and donations report

Library Board

The Lake Geneva Public Library Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of routine items including approval of the August minutes, committee reports on finances, building and grounds, investments and donations, and updates from the library director, city, and school district. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting is primarily procedural and informational.

• Approval of August meeting minutes
• Review of previous months' invoices
• Building & grounds report
• Investments / donations report
• Reports from Friends of the Library, city, and school district

Hillmoor Commission

The Hillmoor Commission will discuss and possibly recommend the 2027 operating budget and the 5-year capital improvement budget for Hillmoor, as well as whether the City should form a Park Foundation. They will also receive updates on the Geneva Lakes Astrophysics and Steam Project and hear a consultant's report. No official Council action will be taken.

• Discussion/recommendation on 2027 operating budget for Hillmoor
• Discussion/recommendation on 5-year 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Budget (CIP) for Hillmoor
• Discussion/recommendation on City forming a Park Foundation
• Update on Geneva Lakes Astrophysics and Steam Project
• Approval of minutes from August 6 and August 13, 2026

General

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to discuss and possibly recommend action on community survey and pop-up engagement results, an easement for Alliant Energy in the Conservation Area near Symphony Bay, and priorities for the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and a director's report. No official Council action will be taken, though a quorum of the Council may be present.

• Discussion/Recommendation regarding Community Survey and Pop-up Engagement Results
• Discussion/Recommendation regarding an easement for Alliant Energy in the Conservation Area near Symphony Bay
• Discussion/Recommendation regarding 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan Priorities
• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2026
• Comments from the public limited to 5 minutes on agenda items

Tourism Commission

The Lake Geneva Tourism Commission is meeting to elect a secretary, review a financial update on room tax collections and unpaid tourism grants, and hold a working session to identify future goals and priorities. No formal action will be taken on the goal-setting items. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-focused, with reports from an independent contractor and VISIT Lake Geneva.

• Election of Secretary
• Financial update on Room Tax Dollars Collected, budget, disbursements, and outstanding tourism grants
• Working session on Tourism Commission history, purpose, and future goals (discussion only)
• Report from Independent Contractor Heather Jones
• Report from Tourism Entity VISIT Lake Geneva

Common Council

The Lake Geneva Common Council will consider adopting the final Strategic Plan, approve a $88,370 change order for the 2026 Street Program, and act on several ordinance drafting requests. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, checks, and a license renewal, plus two property-related resolutions.

• Resolution 26-R55: Approve amended PIP for decomposed gravel paths in Symphony Bay Phases 5 and 7
• Resolution 26-R56: Transfer property in Highlands of Lake Geneva per CUP condition
• Pay Request #4 to Cicchini Asphalt: $5,088.20 for basketball/tennis court resurfacing
• Change Order #1 to Asphalt Contractors: +$88,370 for 2026 Street Program alley/storm work
• Direct City Attorney to draft ordinances on committee changes and live-streaming

The Common Council adopted the Future iQ Strategic Plan on a 5-2 vote after rejecting motions to continue the matter and to remove the document's page 4 snapshot. The council also approved two resolutions and two construction pay items, and directed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance requiring all standing committee meetings to be livestreamed and recorded. Two other proposed ordinances — creating a Finance and Operations Committee and adding a council liaison to the Police and Fire Commission — failed on 2-5 and 3-4 votes respectively.

• Adopted the Strategic Plan (5-2); motions to continue and to remove page 4 both failed 2-5
• Approved Resolution 26-R55 amending the Symphony Bay Phases 5 and 7 planned development to allow decomposed gravel path base, with an amendment that the City will not plow the gravel path (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 26-R56 transferring Highlands of Lake Geneva property (Tax Key ZYUP 00190) to adjacent owners per Conditional Use Permit Resolution 06-R28 (7-0)
• Approved Pay Request #4 from Cicchini Asphalt for 2025 Basketball and Tennis Courts Resurfacing, $5,088.20 (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 from Asphalt Contractors for the 2026 Street Program, an $88,370 increase for alley and storm work with epoxy (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items a-c: August 19, 2026 minutes, pre-paid checks of $84,112.66 and regular checks of $392,666.40, and a massage establishment license renewal for Aveda Jasmine Salon & Spa Group (7-0)
• Directed City Attorney to draft ordinance language requiring all standing committee meetings to be livestreamed and recorded, due October 26, 2026 (7-0)
• Failed 2-5: motion to direct City Attorney to draft ordinance creating a Finance and Operations Committee and merging the Personnel Committee into it

Hillmoor Commission

The Commission will discuss the 2027 Operating Budget and the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Budget for Hillmoor. Members will also receive an update on the Geneva Lakes Astrophysics and Steam Project and discuss forming a Park Foundation.

• 2027 Operating Budget discussion
• 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Budget (CIP) discussion
• Geneva Lakes Astrophysics and Steam Project update
• Recommendation regarding forming a Park Foundation

Police and Fire Commission

The Lake Geneva Police and Fire Commission will meet to discuss and act on the 2027 budgets for both departments. The agenda also includes approval of August 2026 bills and a presentation on employee mental health.

• Approval of 2027 Fire Department Budget
• Approval of 2027 Police Department Budget
• Approval of August 2026 Fire Department bills totaling $498,123.00
• Approval of August 2026 Police Department bills totaling $461,989.16
• Approval of Lexipol Policies regarding vehicle inspections and shift assignments

Committee of the Whole

The Lake Geneva Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a potential change to Municipal Code Section 2.42(c), which governs how items are added to the agenda. The committee will also receive presentations on the Swift Night Out event and the Hillmoor Ecological Restoration Plan. No official council action will be taken at this meeting.

• Discussion of Municipal Code Section 2.42(c) regarding agenda item referrals
• Presentation on Hillmoor Ecological Restoration Plan by Native Range Ecological
• Presentation on Swift Night Out by Avian Committee Chairperson Sarah McConnell
• City Administrator Report
• Reports from various committees and boards

Common Council

The Lake Geneva Common Council will hold a brief meeting with one substantive item: discussion and possible action on a temporary extension to the alcohol license held by Capitol Geneva LLC dba Lake City Social for the Cars & Company event on September 13, 2026, from 11am to 5pm. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, roll call, and public comments.

• Temporary alcohol license extension for Capitol Geneva LLC dba Lake City Social
• Cars & Company event on September 13, 2026, 11am-5pm

The Common Council approved a temporary extension to the alcohol license held by Capitol Geneva LLC dba Lake City Social for the Cars & Company event on September 13, 2026, from 11am to 5pm. The motion carried 8-0 on a voice vote with no discussion. The meeting also included a statement honoring the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and a moment of silence, then adjourned at 6:04 pm.

• Approved temporary extension of alcohol license for Capitol Geneva LLC dba Lake City Social for Cars & Company event on Sept 13, 2026, 11am-5pm (8-0 voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0 voice vote)

Personnel Committee

The Lake Geneva Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly recommend changes to the mechanic job description for public works and a letter of understanding with the Geneva Lake Police Association regarding the K-9 Unit. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and a city administrator's report. No official council action will be taken, as this is a committee discussion.

• Discussion/recommendation on mechanic job description for public works
• Discussion/recommendation on letter of understanding with Geneva Lake Police Association regarding K-9 Unit
• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2026
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes on agenda items

Piers, Harbors, and Lakefront Committee

The Piers, Harbors, and Lakefront Committee will discuss and possibly recommend changes to the West End Pier waitlist rules and review the 2027 operating and capital improvement budgets for the lakefront. The meeting is advisory; no official Council action will be taken.

• Discussion of potential changes to West End Pier Waitlist per Section 90-199 of Municipal Code
• Discussion of 2027 Lakefront Operating Budget
• Discussion of 2027 Lakefront Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Budget
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2026
• Harbormaster Report

Tree Board

Historic Preservation Commission

The Lake Geneva Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a dedication ceremony for the Lake Geneva Public Library as a Local Historic Landmark, attendance at a state conference, and establishing a program for historic markers in city cemeteries. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, financial reports, and program updates.

• Discussion/possible action on dedication ceremony for Lake Geneva Public Library as Local Historic Landmark
• Discussion/possible action on attending Wisconsin Association of Historic Preservation Commissions Fall Conference, October 14-16, 2026
• Discussion/possible action on establishing a Historic Markers program for city cemeteries
• Discussion/possible action on purchasing a prototype for cemetery historic markers

Avian Committee

The Lake Geneva Avian Committee will review financial reports and deliberate on the 2027 operating budget at this meeting. Members will also discuss policy initiatives, including exterior lighting standards and dark sky ordinance educational opportunities, as well as climate-related topics affecting birds.

• Discussion of 2027 Operating Budget
• Review of Exterior Lighting Standards and Dark Sky Ordinance Educational Opportunities
• Climate-related topics pertaining to birds
• Swift Night Out annual event planning
• Hotel Birding Backpacks partnership

Business Improvement District (BID)

The Lake Geneva Business Improvement District board will review its financial status, including the chart of accounts and budget versus actuals, and pay bills. The Executive Director will provide updates on recent events like Maxwell Street Days and Oktoberfest, as well as planning for Christmas and the sign ordinance. The board will also discuss a proposal to jointly purchase Winterfest ice sculptures with VISIT Lake Geneva and conduct an annual review planning session.

• Treasurer report covering chart of account review, budget vs actuals, and bill payments
• Proposal for joint purchase of Winterfest ice sculptures with VISIT Lake Geneva
• Update on sign ordinance review by the Economic Vitality committee
• Recap of Maxwell Street Days and update on Oktoberfest
• Christmas planning update from the Design committee

Public Works Committee

General

The Police & Fire Commission is holding a budget workshop to discuss the 2027 Police Department and Fire Department budgets. This is a discussion-only meeting, and no official action will be taken. A quorum of the City Council may be present, but no Council action will occur.

• Discussion of 2027 Police Department budget
• Discussion of 2027 Fire Department budget
• No action will be taken at this meeting

Common Council

General