Oconomowoc public meetings in 2022
28 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Police Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from the October 19, 2022 meeting. Members discussed updates to the Police Officer job description and the testing process for K9 handlers.
- Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
Architectural Commission & Historic Preservation Commission
The commission approved revised residential building plans for a condominium development, shifting the style to Modern Farmhouse. Action on the development's clubhouse was postponed. The commission also reviewed plans for a proposed VA medical clinic, but no action was taken.
- Approved November 2, 2022 minutes (3-0-1)
- Approved revised residential building plans for The Park at Prairie Creek with specific stone and dormer changes (4-0)
- Postponed action on The Park at Prairie Creek clubhouse
- No action taken on VA Clinic at Olympia Fields building plans
Joint Review Board
The Joint Review Board approved the creation of Tax Incremental District (TID) 8 to support the Rockwell mixed-use building project. The project includes commercial space, condominiums, and public improvements such as a rain garden and public restrooms. The total TIF is $32.2M with an expected payoff period of 17 years.
- Approved September 7, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved Resolution JRB22-R3083 creating Tax Incremental District No. 8 (5-0)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee recommended four resolutions for approval, including updates to impact fees and capitalization policies. The committee also recommended a PILOT agreement and special assessments for a trail project.
- Recommended Resolution 22-R3084 to index impact fees and sewer availability charges effective Jan 1, 2023 (3-0-0)
- Recommended Resolution 22-R3088 to revise Fixed Assets Capitalization Policy for FY 2022 (3-0-0)
- Recommended Resolution 22-R3086 to levy special assessments against St. Jerome’s Congregation for Thackeray Trail project (3-0-0)
- Recommended approving PILOT agreement for Lutheran Homes of Oconomowoc to increase annual contribution by $25,000 through 2028 (3-0-0)
Utility Committee
The committee recommended the approval of 2022 Utility Billing write-offs. Members also agreed to purchase materials in advance for 2023 Capital projects to avoid lead-time delays.
- Approved minutes of October 18, 25 and November 1, 2022 (3-0-0)
- Agreed to make utility material purchases in advance of 2023 Capital projects
- Recommended approving 2022 Utility Billing write-offs of $3,777.95 (3-0-0)
Common Council
The Common Council approved construction and design contracts for Rockwell Park and a redevelopment agreement with Rockwell Partners, LLC. Other actions included approving a boat launch cost-sharing agreement and a new liquor license for Shotzy's, LLC.
- Confirmed Susan Marshall to Fire Commission (8-0-0)
- Confirmed Mark Knight to Bureau of Economic Development and Tourism Commission (8-0-0)
- Approved indexing of Impact Fees and Sewer Availability Charges effective Jan 1, 2023 (8-0-0)
- Approved special assessments against St. Jerome’s Congregation for Thackeray Trail Project (8-0-0)
- Granted new 'Class B' liquor license to Shotzy's, LLC (8-0-0)
- Awarded Rockwell Park Phase 1 Construction Management Contract to Clarke Dietz (7-0-1)
- Awarded Lac La Belle Boat Launch Design & Engineering contract and cost-sharing agreement (8-0-0)
- Approved Redevelopment Agreement with Rockwell Partners, LLC (6-0-2)
Protection and Welfare Committee
The Protection and Welfare Committee met to consider a liquor license application. The committee voted to recommend the granting of a new 2022-2023 "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor/Fermented Malt Beverage License to Shotzy's, LLC.
- Recommended Resolution 22-R3080 granting a new 2022-2023 "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor/Fermented Malt Beverage License to Shotzy's, LLC (3-0-0)
Public Services
The Public Services Committee recommended several construction and engineering contracts, including the 2023 Streets Program Design. The committee also approved a building inspection services contract through 2025.
- Recommended Rockwell Park Phase 1 Construction Management Contract to SEH for $19,220 plus 10% contingency (2-0-1)
- Approved budget amendment for Rockwell Park Phase 1 Construction Management Contract for SEH (2-0-1)
- Recommended Oconomowoc Community Center Exterior Railings Contract to Badger Railings for $53,825 plus $2,500 contingency and budget amendment (3-0-0)
- Recommended 2023 Streets Program Design Engineering Contract to Ayres Associates for $132,386 plus 10% contingency and budget amendment (3-0-0)
- Recommended Building Inspection Services contract with Wisconsin Building Inspections, LLP from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025 (3-0-0)
Community Development Authority
The Community Development Authority approved the certification of the N. Main Street Redevelopment Project Area plan. Members also reviewed design concepts for E. Wisconsin Ave and directed staff to make adjustments before presenting to Council.
- Approved June 21, 2022 minutes (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 22-RCDA3081 certifying the N. Main Street Redevelopment Project Area plan (5-0)
Technology Committee
The Technology Committee voted to recommend that the Council hire attorney Andrew Campanelli to draft municipal ordinances for overseeing wireless installations. The cost for drafting the ordinance is $8,500, with additional costs for alterations.
- Approved August 24, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Recommended to Council hiring attorney Andrew Campanelli to draft wireless installation ordinances (5-0)
Common Council
The Council approved the 2023 City Budget with amendments to library funding and set the 2022 property tax levy. It also approved a Planned Development Overlay and land combination for the Rockwell mixed-use project on N Main Street. Additionally, the Council updated the City Official Map and approved the 2023 Utility Budgets.
- Approved 2023 City Budget as amended (6-0-2)
- Set 2022 Property Tax Levy at $15,429,994 (6-0-2)
- Approved Planned Development Overlay for Rockwell Development at 121-135 N. Main Street (5-0-3)
- Approved Certified Survey Map for Rockwell Development land combination (5-0-3)
- Approved 2023 Utility Budgets (8-0-0)
- Approved Wastewater Treatment Rate Adjustment (8-0-0)
- Approved 2022-2024 Audit Services Contract with Baker Tilly (8-0-0)
- Approved update to City Official Map for Concord Road right-of-way (8-0-0)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole convened into a closed session to deliberate on City Beach Boat Launch Design Cost Allocations. No other substantive actions were recorded.
- Approved motion to enter closed session regarding City Beach Boat Launch Design Cost Allocations (8-0-0)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee recommended approval of a multi-year audit services contract and approved over $5.2 million in vouchers. The committee also reviewed 3rd Quarter 2022 financials.
- Recommended Resolution 22-R3078 approving 2022-2024 Audit Services Contract with Baker Tilly (3-0-0)
- Approved October 2022 Voucher Report in the amount of $5,218,849.25 (3-0-0)
Parks & Recreation Board
The board approved the October 2022 meeting minutes and vouchers. Members discussed plans to put the Pontoon Boat Docking Lease out for bid and the creation of season passes for commercial boat rental companies using the boat launch.
- Approved October 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved October 2022 vouchers
Common Council
The Common Council held a brainstorming session to discuss potential uses and funding for the former Olympia Ski Hill. Council members discussed various recreational and commercial options and expressed a requirement for the developer to demolish the building and maintain the hill.
- Adjourned meeting (7-0)
Bureau of Economic Development & Tourism Commission
The Commission approved a $20,000 contribution to the Oz Plaza and recommended a three-year partnership with the Lake Country DockHounds for City Council approval. The body also recommended the 2022 Tourism Budget. Staff reported that 2022 accommodations tax revenues exceeded the $300,000 forecast.
- Approved $20,000 contribution to the Oz Plaza (5-0)
- Moved Lake Country DockHounds partnership agreement to Council (5-0)
- Recommended the 2022 Tourism Budget (5-0)
- Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Plan Commission
The Commission approved the design and TIF project plan for The Rockwell, a mixed-use development on N. Main Street, including the disposition of 11,050 sf of public land from the Village Green. The Commission also approved design plans for a new building at 1000 Blue Ribbon Circle North and recommended an updated Official City Map.
- Approved Major Design Review Plans for Lifetime Oconomowoc at 1000 Blue Ribbon Circle North (7-0)
- Approved Resolution PC22-R3064 for TID #8 Project Plan for North Main Street Redevelopment (7-0)
- Approved Resolution PC22-R3065 to dispose of 11,050 sf of public property at 111 N. Main Street (6-1)
- Approved Certified Survey Map for Rockwell Development land combination (7-0)
- Recommended Ordinance 22-O1041 for Rockwell Planned Development Overlay District to Council (7-0)
- Approved Major Design Review Plans for The Rockwell Development at 121-135 N. Main Street (6-1)
- Recommended Resolution 22-R3066 to update the City Official Map (7-0)
- Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
Architectural Commission & Historic Preservation Commission
The Commission approved building plans for a 246,970 sf multi-tenant building at approximately 1000 Blue Ribbon Circle North. Approval was granted subject to specific conditions regarding the flagpole height, HVAC screening, and signage.
- Approved building plans for Lifetime Oconomowoc (2-0)
- Limited flagpole height to 40 feet unless special approvals are granted
- Required all HVAC rooftop units to be screened
- Required a master sign plan for Commission approval prior to sign permits
- Approved October 5, 2022 minutes (3-0)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee recommended two items for approval: budget amendments for grants, donations, and dispatch transition expenses, and amendments to industrial development revenue refunding bonds for the Bruno Real Estate, LLC Project.
- Recommended budget amendments for grants/donations received and dispatch transition expenses (2-0-0)
- Recommended Resolution 22-R3074 authorizing amendments to $3,708,758.45 Industrial Development Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2015A and 2015B for Bruno Real Estate, LLC Project (2-0-0)
Utility Committee
The committee recommended two resolutions for project funding and agreed to pursue a contract extension for biosolids removal. All recommendations passed with unanimous votes.
- Recommended Resolution 22-R3072 awarding construction management for Secondary Digester Rehabilitation/Administrative Building Upgrade to Ruekert-Mielke for up to $199,882 plus 10% contingency (3-0-0)
- Recommended Resolution 22-R3076 approving budget amendment funding for the Oconomowoc Watershed Protection Program share of the Lac La Belle Golf Course Creek Project (3-0-0)
- Agreed to move forward with a contract extension with Badger State Waste, LLC for biosolids removal
Common Council
The Common Council approved the Phase 1 construction contract for Rockwell Park and awarded construction management services for a secondary digester rehabilitation project. Other actions included granting a liquor license and adopting a county hazard mitigation plan.
- Approved Rockwell Park Phase 1 Construction Contract and Budget Amendment (8-0-0)
- Awarded Construction Management Services for 2022 Secondary Digester Rehabilitation/Administrative Building Upgrade Project to Ruekert-Mielke (7-0-1)
- Granted 2022-2023 "Class A" Intoxicating Liquor/Fermented Malt Beverage License to City Spirits LLC (8-0-0)
- Adopted the 2021 Waukesha County All Hazard Mitigation Plan (8-0-0)
- Approved Budget Amendment Funding for Oconomowoc Watershed Protection Program share of Lac La Belle Golf Course Creek Project (8-0-0)
- Adopted Resolution 22-R3074 amending $3,708,758.45 in Industrial Development Revenue Refunding Bonds for Bruno Real Estate, LLC Project (8-0-0)
- Approved Budget Amendments for Grants/Donations received and Dispatch Transition Expenses (8-0-0)
- Approved final financial release of Letter of Credit-Lake Country Village Phase 6 (8-0-0)
Protection and Welfare Committee
The Protection and Welfare Committee recommended the approval of a liquor license for a local business and the adoption of a county hazard mitigation plan.
- Recommended Resolution 22-R3069 granting a 2022-2023 'Class A' Intoxicating Liquor/Fermented Malt Beverage License to City Spirits LLC, 1290 N Summit Ave (3-0-0)
- Recommended Resolution 22-R3073 to adopt the 2021 Waukesha County All Hazard Mitigation Plan (3-0-0)
Public Services
The Public Services Committee recommended awarding the Rockwell Park Phase 1 Construction Contract to Janke General Contractors. This recommendation includes a budget amendment of $149,882.84.
- Recommended Resolution 22-R3070 awarding Rockwell Park Phase 1 Construction Contract and $149,882.84 budget amendment to Janke General Contractors (3-0-0)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole voted to recommend the approval of the 2023 Wastewater rates and the 2023 Utility Budgets for wastewater, water, and electric utilities.
- Recommended approval of 2023 Wastewater rates (8-0-0)
- Recommended approval of 2023 Utility Budgets (8-0-0)
Utility Committee
The committee received a PowerPoint presentation overview of each utility budget for 2023. No formal budget approvals were made during the meeting.
- Requested citywide cost analysis for City Attorney and City Engineer positions for 2023 budget discussions
Common Council
The Common Council met for a special session to consider a utility project contract. The council approved the contract for the 2022 Secondary Digester Rehabilitation and Administration Building Upgrade Project.
- Approved Resolution 22-R3063 awarding the 2022 Secondary Digester Rehabilitation and Administration Building Upgrade Project Contract (6-0-0)
Western Lakes Fire District’s Fire Board or Commission
The Western Lakes Fire Board approved the 2023 wage schedule for all employee classifications, a new full-time battalion chief position, a two-year line of credit renewal with Ixonia Bank, the 2023 Dodge County 911 Joint Powers Agreement, and adoption of the Waukesha County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The board also approved a two-year lease amendment for Station 4 and held a closed session for personnel and contract matters.
- Approved 2023 wages for full-time, part-time, paid-on-call, and intern employees (unanimous)
- Approved full-time battalion chief job description with amendments (unanimous)
- Approved two-year line of credit renewal with Ixonia Bank (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Dodge County 911 Joint Powers Agreement (unanimous)
- Adopted Waukesha County Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
- Approved two-year lease amendment for Station 4 with Logemann Investments LLC (unanimous)
- Accepted consent agenda including September 2022 minutes and $308,427.64 in bills (unanimous)
- Held closed session for employee compensation, performance evaluation, and contract negotiations
Fowler Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District
The Fowler Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District is conducting its annual meeting and public budget hearing. The body will consider the adoption of the 2023 budget, setting the 2022 tax levy, and scheduling the 2023 meeting.
- Proposed 2023 budget with $2,500 for aquatic plant management
- Proposed 2023 budget with $5,000 for goose roundup
- Proposed 2023 budget with $700 for advertising, postage, and administration
- $30,000 annual reserve for weed harvester replacement
- Setting of the 2022 tax levy