Fond du Lac, WI

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review a National Register of Historic Places nomination. The session includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a period for public comment.

• National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Samuel B. and Ophelia Stanchfield House at 506 E. Pioneer Road

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will hold public hearings regarding a comprehensive plan amendment and a rezoning request for multifamily residential use. The body will also consider three special use permits and a resolution regarding the Comprehensive Plan's housing element.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment No. 8 to change land use to Urban Residential - High Density
• Rezone request by Frank Eimiller for Campus Drive from R-1 to R-4 Multifamily Residential
• Special Use Permit 2026-08 for an automotive car wash at 123 W Johnson Street
• Special Use Permit 2026-09 for exterior metal siding façade at 1360 E Johnson Street
• Special Use Permit 2026-10 for a mobile service facility at 658 Fond du Lac Ave

City Council

The City Council will vote on the 2027 Business Improvement District operating plan and tax rate. The body will also consider right-of-way acquisitions for the Forest Avenue Bridge and a grant application for 9 South Main Street.

• Resolution No. 9267: 2027 Business Improvement District Operating Plan and tax rate
• Resolution No. 9268: Relocation order and right-of-way plat for Forest Avenue Bridge
• Resolution No. 9269: WEDC grant application for redevelopment of 9 South Main Street
• Resolution No. 9266: Appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission
• Housing Development Update presentation

City Council

The City Council will vote on the 2027 Business Improvement District operating plan and tax rate. The body will also consider right-of-way acquisitions for the Forest Avenue Bridge and a grant application for 9 South Main Street.

• Resolution No. 9267: 2027 Business Improvement District Operating Plan and tax rate
• Resolution No. 9268: Relocation order and right-of-way plat for Forest Avenue Bridge
• Resolution No. 9269: WEDC grant application for redevelopment of 9 South Main Street
• Resolution No. 9266: Appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission
• Housing Development Update presentation

County Board 10-13-26

The County Board will receive a presentation on the proposed 2027 budget from County Executive Sam Kaufman. The board will also consider several appointments to county councils and commissions and review reports on dog licenses and the care of soldiers' graves.

• Presentation of the proposed 2027 Fond du Lac County Budget
• Approval of 2027 meeting dates for the County Board
• Appointments to the Land Information Council, Traffic Safety Commission, Children & Adult Long-Term Care Coordinating Committee, and Local Emergency Planning Committee
• Reports on 2026 dog licenses and 2026 care of soldiers' graves
• Consideration of Resolutions 42-26 through 48-26

County Board 10-13-26

The County Board will receive a presentation on the proposed 2027 budget from County Executive Sam Kaufman. The board will also consider several committee resolutions and appointments to county commissions and councils.

• Presentation of the proposed 2027 Fond du Lac County Budget
• Approval of 2027 meeting dates for the County Board
• Appointments to the Land Information Council, Traffic Safety Commission, Children & Adult Long-Term Care Coordinating Committee, and Local Emergency Planning Committee
• Reports on 2026 care of soldiers' graves and 2026 dog licenses
• Resolutions 42-26 through 48-26

Police & Fire Commission

The commission is meeting to approve an eligibility list for Police Patrol Officers. The body will also vote on the appointment of three individuals to the role of Patrol Officer.

• Approval of Police Patrol Officer eligibility list
• Appointment of Kaden Kaphingst to Patrol Officer
• Appointment of Anne Barr to Patrol Officer
• Appointment of Jaden Lopez to Patrol Officer

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on four separate variance requests. These requests involve accessory structures, parking pad placements, driveway widths, and commercial lighting heights.

• Appeal 2026-04: Request for accessory structure in street yard setback at 974 Country Club Lane
• Appeal 2026-06: Request for parking pad setback and driveway widening at 289 Maple Ave
• Appeal 2026-07: Request for parking pad placement and driveway widening at 707 County Road V
• Appeal 2026-08: Request for Target to install light poles up to 40 feet high at 485 N Rolling Meadows Drive

Downtown Architectual Review Board

The Downtown Architectural Review Board will consider proposals for exterior changes to three properties on Main Street. These include requests for signage, painting, and concrete work.

• Exterior signage proposal for Focus Hobby Shop at 75 S Main Street
• Exterior painting, awnings, and signage proposal for The Goldsmith at 177 S Main Street
• Exterior alterations (epoxy concrete) proposal for Death Decor Tattoo and Gallery at 280 N Main Street

Advisory Parking & Traffic Board - CANCELED

Downtown Architectual Review Board

The Downtown Architectural Review Board meets to approve prior minutes and consider three action items on downtown buildings. Two involve exterior signage and painting at 75 S Main Street and 177 S Main Street. A third item concerns a North Main Street Corridor Grant application for exterior epoxy concrete work at 280 N Main Street. The agenda lists no dollar amounts or public hearings.

• 75 S Main Street: exterior signage proposed by Focus Hobby Shop
• 177 S Main Street: exterior painting, awnings, and signage proposed by The Goldsmith
• 280 N Main Street: North Main Street Corridor Grant application for exterior epoxy concrete alterations by Death Decor Tattoo and Gallery
• Approval of September 1, 2026 minutes

Board of Appeals

The Fond du Lac Board of Appeals will consider two variance requests: one for an accessory structure in a street yard setback at 974 Country Club Lane, and another for a parking pad and driveway widening at 720 Rienzi Road. A third appeal (2026-05) has been withdrawn by the applicant. The meeting also includes approval of the August 3, 2026 minutes.

• Appeal No. 2026-04: Variance to allow accessory structure in street yard setback at 974 Country Club Lane (Ryan Yuds).
• Appeal No. 2026-05: Withdrawn application for 720 Rienzi Road (Abacus Architects and Fond du Lac Christian School).
• Appeal No. 2026-06: Variance for parking pad encroaching into 8-foot setback and driveway widening at 289 Maple Ave (Paul Thelen).
• Approval of August 3, 2026 minutes.

Advisory Parking & Traffic Board - CANCELED

Advisory Park Board

The Fond du Lac Advisory Park Board is meeting to approve the August minutes and hear reports from the Parks Superintendent and Public Works Director. Topics include the Paul Butzen Park playground, Lakeside Park food truck festival, Taylor Pool liner, winterization, holiday lights, Lakeside Park Loop improvements, and historical park signs. No formal action items are listed.

• Paul Butzen Park playground update
• Lakeside Park Food Truck Festival update
• Taylor Pool vinyl liner update
• Lakeside Park Loop improvements
• Historical park signs

Advisory Park Board

The Fond du Lac Advisory Park Board is meeting to review the August minutes and hear reports from the Parks Superintendent and Public Works Director. Items include updates on the Paul Butzen Park playground, Lakeside Park Food Truck Festival, Taylor Pool vinyl liner, winterization, holiday lights, Lakeside Park Loop improvements, and historical park signs. No formal action items are listed.

• Paul Butzen Park playground update
• Lakeside Park Food Truck Festival update
• Taylor Pool vinyl liner update
• Lakeside Park Loop improvements
• Historical park signs

Alcohol Licensing Committee - CANCELED

City Council

The Fond du Lac City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including a rezoning request, an amendment to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, approval of a federal grant application, utility easements, and a liquor license agent change. A public hearing is scheduled for the Justice Assistance Grant program. The agenda also includes routine consent items and proclamations.

• Rezoning 1.405 acres from A Agricultural to R-1 Single-Family Residential (FDL-15-18-05-33-747-00)
• Ordinance amending the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution approving grant application for Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program
• Utility easements to Spectrum Mid-America, LLC and Alliant Energy on city-owned land
• Change of agent for Walmart #1643 liquor license (Timothy Speth)

Alcohol Licensing Committee - CANCELED

Advisory Park Board - CANCELED

Historic Preservation Commission - CANCELED

City Council

The Fond du Lac City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including a rezoning request, approval of a federal grant application, utility easements, and a comprehensive plan amendment. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the JAG grant and a proclamation for Fire Prevention Week.

• Public hearing and resolution to approve application for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program
• Ordinance No. 3835 to rezone 1.405 acres from A Agricultural to R-1 Single-Family Residential (parcel FDL-15-18-05-33-747-00)
• Ordinance No. 3834 amending the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution No. 9263 granting utility easement to Spectrum Mid-America, LLC
• Resolution No. 9264 granting utility easement to Alliant Energy

City Plan Commission

The Fond du Lac City Plan Commission will hold public hearings on a comprehensive plan amendment to change land use from Parks & Open Space to Residential on Ledgewood Drive, and on special use permits for an automotive oil change facility at 402 W Johnson Street and an adult day care at 97 S Pioneer Road. The commission will also consider granting easements to Alliant Energy and Spectrum, and review the five-year Capital Improvement Plan for 2027-2031.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment No. 7: change land use from Parks & Open Space to Residential on Ledgewood Drive, west of Ridgewood Court
• Special Use Permit 2026-06: automotive oil change facility at 402 W Johnson Street (Driven Brands Inc.)
• Special Use Permit 2026-07: adult day care at 97 S Pioneer Road (Vista Care)
• Easement for Alliant Energy at 16 E 1st Street
• Easement for Spectrum on Doty Street

City Council - Special Budget Meeting

The Fond du Lac City Council is holding a special meeting to review the proposed 2027 budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The City Manager and Director of Administration will present the budget and CIP, followed by council questions and motions to change them. The Plan Commission's recommendation on the CIP will also be considered.

• 2027 budget presentation and overview
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) presentation and overview
• Plan Commission recommendation on CIP
• Council motions to change budget and CIP

Advisory Parking & Traffic Board - CANCELED

Board of Appeals - CANCELED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM

The Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for September 14, 2026, was canceled because a quorum was not present. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 5, 2026. No agenda items were discussed.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• Next meeting tentatively scheduled for October 5, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission - CANCELED

County Board 9-15-26

The Fond du Lac County Board will consider several resolutions, including reorganizing Crisis Intervention Services, redirecting $50,000 in opioid funds, and amending county ordinances. The board will also act on appointments, a claim disallowance, and receive reports from the Medical Examiner and Finance Committee.

• Resolution 31-26: Reorganize Crisis Intervention Services within Clinical Services Division, effective Nov 1, 2026
• Resolution 32-26: Redirect $50,000 opioid funds from Drug Court Treatment Program to Gratitude Club for Phoenix Nest construction
• Resolution 34-26: Authorize easement for powered fiber communication cabinet with WIN, LLC
• Resolutions 35-26 & 36-26: Terminate airport hangar leases with Karl Pennau and Gregory Stratz; new leases with K TEE II, LLC and Greg Stratz Living Trust
• Resolution 38-26: Amend Chapter 34 (Deputy Reserve) and Chapter 43 (Fairgrounds fees)

Board of Appeals - Canceled

The Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for September 14, 2026, has been canceled because a quorum was not reached. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 5, 2026. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• Next meeting tentatively scheduled for October 5, 2026

City Plan Commission

The Fond du Lac City Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on several items, including a comprehensive plan amendment to change land use from Parks & Open Space to Residential on Ledgewood Drive, and two special use permits for an automotive oil change facility and an adult day care. The commission will also consider granting easements to Alliant Energy and Spectrum, and review the Five Year (2027-2031) Capital Improvement Plan.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment No. 7: Change land use from Parks & Open Space to Residential at Ledgewood Drive, west of Ridgewood Court (FDL-15-18-05-33-747-00)
• Special Use Permit 2026-06: Automotive Oil Change Facility at 402 W Johnson Street (Applicant: Driven Brands Inc.)
• Special Use Permit 2026-07: Adult Day Care at 97 S Pioneer Road (Applicant: Vista Care)
• Granting Easement for Alliant Energy at 16 E 1st Street
• Granting Easement for Spectrum at Doty Street (FDL-15-17-10-42-291-01)

County Board 9-15-26

The Fond du Lac County Board will consider several resolutions, including reorganizing Crisis Intervention Services, redirecting $50,000 in opioid funds, and amending county ordinances. The board will also act on an appointment, a claim disallowance, and receive reports from the Medical Examiner and Finance Committee.

• Resolution 31-26: Reorganize Crisis Intervention Services within Clinical Services Division, effective Nov 1, 2026
• Resolution 32-26: Redirect $50,000 opioid funds from Drug Court Treatment Program to Gratitude Club for Phoenix Nest construction
• Resolution 35-26: Terminate airport hangar lease with Karl Pennau, new lease with K TEE II, LLC for LOT SE-06
• Resolution 36-26: Terminate airport hangar lease with Gregory Stratz, new lease with Greg Stratz Living Trust for LOT SE-04
• Resolution 34-26: Authorize easement for powered fiber communication cabinet with WIN, LLC