Horicon, Wisconsin

Public Safety Committee

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board will meet to consider a discussion about a new City of Horicon sign. The board will also receive reports on parks, recreation, the Aquatic Center, and the Horicon Parks Plan. The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date.

• City of Horicon sign discussion
• Parks report presentation
• Recreation report presentation
• Aquatic Center report presentation
• Review of the Horicon Parks Plan

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park & Recreation Board meeting on July 20, 2026 will approve the previous minutes, hear public appearances, and discuss several reports including the City of Horicon sign, parks, recreation, and aquatic center. The board will also review the Horicon Parks Plan and set the date and location for the next meeting before adjourning.

• City of Horicon sign discussion
• Parks report
• Recreation report
• Aquatic Center report
• Horicon Parks Plan review

Personnel & Finance Committee

The committee will vote to approve an alternative VOIP service provider. It will also review and approve the June payables. The meeting includes a public appearance segment limited to three minutes per individual and will set the date for the next meeting.

• Approve Alternative VOIP Provider
• Approve June Payables
• Public Appearances (3‑minute limit per individual)
• Approve Previous Minutes
• Set Next Meeting Date

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss a proposal regarding EMS from the Dodge County Sheriff. The meeting also includes time for public appearances.

• Discussion on EMS proposal from the Dodge County Sheriff

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for a 195-foot monopole extension at 125 Clinton Street, adding antennas and relocating equipment. The commission will also act on a certified survey map for 705 Willow Lane combining two lots into one, and consider a letter of intent for a minor land division on a parcel in the Town of Oak Grove owned by Benjamin and Veronica Schuett.

• Conditional use permit for 60-foot monopole extension on existing tower at 125 Clinton Street, reaching final height of 195 feet, with equipment upgrades valued at $182,000
• Act on certified survey map (CSM) for 705 Willow Lane, combining Lots 26 and 27 of Sunset Vue Subdivision into a single parcel
• Act on letter of intent for minor land division of Parcel #034-1115-0214-000 in the Town of Oak Grove, proposed by Benjamin and Veronica Schuett

The Horicon Plan Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit to add a 60‑foot monopole extension at 125 Clinton Street. The commission also approved the certified survey map for 705 Willow Lane and a letter of intent for a land division in the Town of Oak Grove. All actions were adopted by voice vote with unanimous support.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 125 Clinton St (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved Certified Survey Map for 705 Willow Lane (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved Letter of Intent for land division in Town of Oak Grove (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all in favor)

Police & Fire Commission

La reunión regular del 8 de julio de 2026 de la Horicon Police and Fire Commission está cancelada; no se discutirán ni decidirán temas. La agenda indica únicamente 'NO MEETING'.

Common Council

El Concejo Municipal de Horicon se reunirá el 7 de julio de 2026 para actuar sobre una solicitud de uso temporal de un parque y la contratación de un empleado a tiempo parcial. El concejo también considerará convocar una sesión cerrada para discutir estrategias de negociación para la compra de tres propiedades en Lake Street y para consultar con asesores legales sobre la estrategia de litigio.

• Uso temporal del estacionamiento de Bowling Green Park el 21 de julio para mesas de vendedores de alimentos y transporte desde Horicon Works
• Contratación de la empleada a tiempo parcial Laytin Krueger a $14.50 por hora
• Sesión cerrada para discutir la estrategia de negociación para la compra de 301 E. LAKE ST, 305 E. Lake Street y 307 E. Lake Street
• Sesión cerrada para conferenciar con asesores legales sobre la estrategia de litigio

Public Safety Committee

La reunión del Comité de Seguridad Pública de Horicon programada para el 7 de julio de 2026 ha sido cancelada. El aviso fue publicado el 6 de julio de 2026 a las 3:00 p.m. Esta agenda contiene únicamente información de procedimiento y no incluye puntos para discusión o decisión.

• Reunión cancelada para el 7 de julio de 2026
• Aviso publicado el 6 de julio de 2026 a las 3:00 p.m.
• No hay puntos de agenda ni audiencias públicas programadas

Common Council

Esta es una reunión especial del Concejo Municipal de Horicon celebrada a través de Teams. La agenda incluye únicamente la llamada al orden y el pase de lista, con una nota que hace referencia a deliberación o negociación. No se enumeran ordenanzas, contratos o audiencias públicas específicas.

• No se enumeran asuntos de agenda específicos más allá de la llamada al orden y el pase de lista.

Public Works & Development Committee

El Comité de Obras Públicas y Desarrollo recibirá actualizaciones sobre las operaciones del DPW, tratamiento de aguas residuales, cumplimiento de corte de césped, próximas obras viales, proyectos de fresado y recubrimiento, y señales de tránsito. La agenda es de rutina sin decisiones importantes ni audiencias públicas programadas.

• Actualizaciones mensuales de DPW y Agua/Aguas Residuales
• Actualización sobre el Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales
• Actualización sobre el Cumplimiento de Corte de Césped
• Próximas Obras Viales
• Proyectos de Fresado y Recubrimiento

The committee recommended milling and overlaying Kilbourn St. from Washington St. to Horicon St. and Elm St. from Lake St. north to Lynn St., with a cost of $192,000 within a $200,000 budget. Previous minutes were approved. No action was taken on other road work or sign items.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (2-0)
• Recommended mill and overlay of Kilbourn St. from Washington St. to Horicon St.
• Recommended mill and overlay of Elm St. from Lake St. north to Lynn St.
• No action taken on upcoming road work
• No action taken on road signs

Common Council

El Concejo Común de Horicon votará sobre una resolución para emitir y vender hasta $31,337,355 en bonos de ingresos del sistema de alcantarillado. La reunión también incluye acciones sobre la reconstrucción del estacionamiento de Mill Street, la compra de un software de nómina por $4,015 y una solicitud para extender una licencia de licores para Rock River Tap, LLC. Los artículos adicionales son la instalación de una placa en Bowling Green Park y una resolución de mantenimiento de cumplimiento.

• Autorizar la emisión y venta de hasta $31,337,355 en bonos de ingresos del sistema de alcantarillado (Resolución 2026-10)
• Actuar sobre los planes de reconstrucción del estacionamiento de Mill Street y autorizar la licitación para el proyecto
• Aprobar la propuesta del software de nómina Caselle miTime con un costo de $4,015
• Aprobar la extensión de las premisas con licencia para Rock River Tap, LLC el 18 de julio de 2026
• Aprobar la instalación de una placa y un soporte en Bowling Green Park cerca del mural de John Deere

The Common Council unanimously adopted two resolutions: one for wastewater compliance maintenance and another authorizing up to $31,337,355 in sewerage system revenue bonds. A request to install a plaque in Bowling Green Park was also approved. All other agenda items were informational or procedural, including citizen comments about a driveway concern that received no action.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-09, Compliance Maintenance Resolution for wastewater (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-10, authorizing up to $31,337,355 in sewerage system revenue bonds (unanimous)
• Approved request to place a bronze plaque and stand in Bowling Green Park (unanimous)

Personnel & Finance Committee

El Comité de Personal y Finanzas discutirá y posiblemente actuará sobre un plan de financiamiento para 2026 para el Proyecto Walnut Street, presentado por Ehlers, para reembolsar los costos de servicios públicos de agua y alcantarillado. El comité también considerará una solicitud de fondos presupuestados de Oak Hill Cemetery, aprobará las actas anteriores y revisará las cuentas por pagar de mayo.

• Solicitud de fondos presupuestados para 2026 de Oak Hill Cemetery (no se especifica el monto)
• Discusión y posible acción sobre el Plan de Financiamiento de 2026 para el reembolso de agua/alcantarillado del Proyecto Walnut Street, con tres opciones: mercado de capitales a 10 años ($1,053,093 total P&I), mercado de capitales a 20 años ($1,260,332 total P&I), o pagarés bancarios a 10 años ($988,078 total P&I)
• Aprobar las actas de la reunión anterior
• Revisar las cuentas por pagar de mayo (rutina)
• Establecer la fecha de la próxima reunión

The Personnel & Finance Committee approved May 2026 payables and the 2026 budgeted funds for Oak Hill Cemetery. The committee also selected option 3 of the 2026 financing plan presented by Ehlers.

• Approved May 2026 Payables in the amount of $2,560,432.50 (All Aye)
• Approved 2026 financing plan option 3 as presented by Ehlers (All Aye)
• Approved 2026 Budgeted Funds for Oak Hill Cemetery (All Aye)
• Approved May Personnel Finance Meeting minutes (All Aye)

Park & Recreation Board

La junta revisará los informes operativos de los parques municipales, los programas recreativos y el centro acuático, y discutirá el Horicon Parks Plan. La orden del día es principalmente procesal, centrada en aprobar las actas de la reunión anterior, escuchar comentarios públicos y establecer cómo se gestionarán los espacios recreativos. No se incluyen asignaciones presupuestarias, contratos ni cambios de zonificación para esta reunión.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior
• Revisión de los informes de Parques, Recreación y Centro Acuático
• Discusión del Horicon Parks Plan
• Actualización de Friends of Horicon Parks
• Intervenciones del público (plazo de 5 minutos)

The Park & Recreation Board unanimously approved the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes. It also approved a plaque and stand to be placed at Bowling Green Park near the John Deere mural. The next meeting was scheduled for Monday, July 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., and the board adjourned.

• Approved May 18, 2026 minutes (all ayes)
• Approved plaque and stand at Bowling Green Park near John Deere mural (all ayes)
• Set next meeting for July 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Police & Fire Commission

La reunión programada de la Comisión de Policía y Bomberos para el 10 de junio de 2026 fue cancelada, por lo que no se llevarán a cabo decisiones ni discusiones.

Public Safety Committee

La reunión del Comité de Seguridad Pública programada para el 9 de junio de 2026 ha sido cancelada. La agenda establece 'NO MEETING'. No se llevarán a cabo acciones ni discusiones.

Library Board

La Junta de la Biblioteca Pública de Horicon considerará una moción para cambiar la posición de director de la biblioteca de salarial a por horas o viceversa. La junta también votará sobre una política revisada de Library of Things y revisará el módulo TE9 de Trustee Essentials sobre la gestión de los fondos de la biblioteca.

• Moción para clasificar la posición de director de la biblioteca como salarial o por horas
• Revisión de la política de Library of Things – moción para su adopción
• Revisión de Trustee Essentials TE9: Managing the Library’s Money

Plan Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Horicon no llevará a cabo una reunión el lunes, 8 de junio de 2026. La agenda indica únicamente 'NO MEETING' (SIN REUNIÓN), lo que indica que no se discutirán ni decidirán temas.

Public Works & Development Committee

El comité recibirá actualizaciones mensuales con respecto al Departamento de Obras Públicas y los servicios de agua/aguas residuales. La agenda también incluye una actualización sobre la aplicación de las normas de corte de césped.

• Actualizaciones mensuales de DPW y Agua/Aguas Residuales
• Actualización del Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales
• Actualización de la Aplicación de las Normas de Corte de Césped

The committee approved the previous meeting minutes and received a monthly update on the DPW and Water/Wastewater Departments. No substantive decisions were made regarding city projects or policy.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (2-0)
• Received monthly DPW and Water/Wastewater update
• Set next meeting date for July 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Urban Goose Management Team

El Urban Goose Management Team se reunirá el 1 de junio de 2026 en el Horicon Public Safety Building. La agenda incluye una discusión sobre la población actual de gansos y una votación sobre el permiso de depredación recomendado. La reunión también cubre puntos estándar como el llamado al orden, pase de lista, aprobación de actas y apariciones públicas.

• Discutir la población actual de gansos en Horicon
• Votar sobre el permiso de depredación recomendado para el control de gansos
• Discusión sin acción

Common Council

El Concejo Común revisará varias solicitudes de licencias de licores y jardines de cerveza para negocios locales. La agenda también incluye acciones sobre una mejora de EMS para servicios de soporte vital y un programa de subvención de radio.

• Licencias de Clase 'A' de licores y bebidas de malta fermentadas: Kwik Trip, Inc (716 E. Lake Street) y Sky Enterprises Group, LLC (306 Washington Street)
• Licencias de Clase 'A' de bebidas de malta fermentadas: Kwik Trip, Inc (305 Barstow Street) y Dolgencorp, LLC (704 Washington Street)
• Licencias de Clase 'B' de licores y bebidas de malta fermentadas para múltiples establecimientos locales
• Licencias de Jardín de Cerveza para Arandas Mexican Grill 2, Blue Heron Landing y Rock River Tap
• Mejora de EMS de Soporte Vital Básico a Soporte Vital Avanzado

The Horicon Common Council approved Class A and B liquor licenses for local businesses and a cider-only license for Kwik Trip. The council also approved several service agreements including an EMS upgrade, a radio grant, and a contract for tree and brush disposal.

• Approved Class A liquor licenses for Kwik Trip (East Lake St) and Sky Enterprises (Washington St)
• Approved Class A fermented malt beverage licenses for Kwik Trip (Barstow St) and Dolgencorp (Washington St)
• Approved Class A cider-only license for Kwik Trip (Barstow St)
• Approved Class B liquor licenses for Danny Boys Irish Pub, Horicon Hills Golf Club, Horicon Post No. 157, Rock River Tap, Arandas Mexican Grill 2, Gingers Hideaway, and Blue Heron Landing
• Approved beer garden licenses for Arandas Mexican Grill 2, Blue Heron Landing, and Rock River Tap
• Approved accepting FY26 Interoperable Radio Grant Program Award of $50,000.00
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Bucklin’s for $11,220.00
• Approved Ehlers contract for Annual Tax Increment District Reports for $5,500.00

Board of Review

Esta es una reunión de carácter procesal de la Junta de Revisión de Horicon para organizar, confirmar el cumplimiento de los requisitos estatales y considerar las objeciones de la evaluación de la propiedad. La junta elegirá oficiales, verificará la capacitación, adoptará una ordenanza de confidencialidad, examinará el registro de evaluaciones, actuará sobre solicitudes de exención y escuchará objeciones por escrito.

• Elegir al Presidente y al Vicepresidente
• Adoptar la ordenanza para la confidencialidad de la información de ingresos y gastos según Wis. Stats. 70.47(7)(af)
• Examinar y certificar el registro de evaluaciones con el tasador
• Actuar sobre las solicitudes de exención del aviso de 48 horas para las objeciones
• Escuchar las objeciones por escrito presentadas debidamente ante el Secretario Municipal

The Board elected David Pasewald as Chairperson and Don Miller as Vice‑Chairperson, each by unanimous vote. It approved the posted open‑meeting notices, the proof of mandatory training, and acknowledged the city confidentiality ordinance. The 2025 real‑estate assessment roll was received and the board confirmed there were no waiver requests or objections filed. The meeting was then adjourned.

• David Pasewald elected Chairperson (all AYE)
• Don Miller elected Vice‑Chairperson (all AYE)
• Approved confirmation of Board of Review and open‑meeting notices (all AYE)
• Approved proof of mandatory Board of Review training (all AYE)
• Acknowledged city ordinance on confidentiality of assessor data (all AYE)
• Received 2025 real‑estate assessment roll (all AYE)
• Acknowledged no waiver requests for 48‑hour notice or review hearing (all AYE)
• Adjourned meeting (all AYE)

Personnel & Finance Committee

El Comité de Personal y Finanzas de Horicon discutirá y posiblemente aprobará una mejora de los Servicios Médicos de Emergencia de la ciudad de Basic Life Support a Advanced Life Support. También revisará la reaprobación del acuerdo de EMS, aprobará la adjudicación de la subvención FY26 Interoperable Radio Grant y considerará varios asuntos administrativos como los informes de distritos de incremento de impuestos y la Resolución 2026‑08.

• Discusión y posible aprobación de la mejora de EMS de Basic Life Support (BLS) a Advanced Life Support (ALS)
• Discusión y posible reaprobación del acuerdo de Emergency Medical Service
• Aprobación de la adjudicación del programa FY26 Interoperable Radio Grant
• Aprobación para que Ehlers complete los informes anuales de Tax Increment District
• Aprobación de la Resolución 2026‑08

The Personnel & Finance Committee approved several financial and operational items, including starting an EMS upgrade from basic to advanced life support and awarding a police department radio grant. The committee also authorized a $3,500 event permit, professional services agreements totaling $16,720, and March 2026 payables of $1,128,190.47. All motions passed unanimously. A discussion was held regarding a part-time police administrative assistant, but no action was recorded.

• Approved EMS upgrade from BLS to ALS (unanimous)
• Authorized Emergency Medical Service Agreement with Village of Kekoskee (unanimous)
• Distributed FY26 Interoperable Radio Grant to Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved Urban Goose Team Round-Up Permit for $3,500 (unanimous)
• Authorized Professional Services Agreement with Bucklin’s for $11,220 (unanimous)
• Approved Ehlers contract for Tax Increment District Report for $5,500 (unanimous)
• Approved March 2026 payables totaling $1,128,190.47 (unanimous)
• Approved April meeting minutes and Open Records bill invoice (unanimous)

Personnel & Finance Committee

El Comité de Personal y Finanzas discutirá y posiblemente aprobará la mejora de los Servicios Médicos de Emergencia (EMS) de Basic Life Support a Advanced Life Support, junto con la reaprobación del acuerdo de EMS. Otros temas incluyen la contratación de un asistente administrativo de medio tiempo para el Departamento de Policía, la aprobación de un permiso de Urban Goose Round-Up de $3,500 y un acuerdo de servicios profesionales con Bucklin's. La agenda también cubre cuentas por cobrar para una solicitud de registros abiertos, una adjudicación de subvención de Radio Interoperable para el FY26 e informes anuales del Distrito de Incremento de Impuestos.

• Discusión y posible aprobación de la mejora de EMS de BLS a ALS
• Discusión y posible reaprobación del Acuerdo de Servicios Médicos de Emergencia
• Discusión y posible aprobación de un asistente administrativo de medio tiempo para el Departamento de Policía
• Aprobación del Urban Goose Team Round-Up Permit por $3,500
• Aprobación del Acuerdo de Servicios Profesionales con Bucklin's

Park & Recreation Board

La Junta de Parques y Recreación de Horicon se reunirá el 18 de mayo de 2026 para discutir informes de rutina de los parques, recreación y el centro acuático. Un punto clave es la revisión del Plan de Parques de Horicon y una revisión de la Junta de Parques y Recreación 19-5. No se registran decisiones en la agenda; todos los puntos son para discusión y posible acción futura.

• Informe de Parques
• Informe de Recreación
• Informe del Centro Acuático
• Actualización de Friends of Horicon Parks
• Plan de Parques de Horicon y Revisión de la Junta 19-5

The Park & Recreation Board unanimously approved the February 18, 2026 minutes. It scheduled the next meeting for June 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and then adjourned. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 18, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for June 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

La Comisión de Policía y Bomberos elegirá a un presidente, vicepresidente y secretario, y recibirá el Informe del Jefe. El orden del día es principalmente de carácter procedimental, sin que se enumeren decisiones de política importantes o partidas financieras.

• Las apariciones públicas se limitan a 3 minutos por persona
• Elección del Presidente, Vicepresidente y Secretario de la PFC
• Informe del Jefe de los Jefes de Policía y Bomberos

The Police & Fire Commission approved the January 14, 2026 meeting minutes and elected Steve Neitzel as President, Becky Hoefs as Vice President, and Kevin Harvancik as Secretary. The meeting concluded with a report from Police Chief Berken and an adjournment.

• Approved January 14, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Elected Steve Neitzel as PFC President (5-0)
• Elected Becky Hoefs as PFC Vice President (5-0)
• Elected Kevin Harvancik as PFC Secretary (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:55 p.m. (5-0)

Public Safety Committee

El Comité de Seguridad Pública discutirá la seguridad de los peatones, cascos para bicicletas y scooters, y chalecos antibalas y cascos balísticos para eventos de tirador activo. También recibirán actualizaciones de los Departamentos de Policía, EMS y Bomberos, y considerarán solicitudes de licencias de licores.

• Discusión sobre seguridad de peatones
• Reglas de cascos para bicicletas y scooters
• Chalecos antibalas y cascos balísticos para eventos de tirador activo
• Actualización del Departamento de Policía
• Licencias de licores, operadores y/o minoristas

The committee approved operator and retailer liquor license applications and beer garden applications. The next meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2026.

• Approved April 14, 2026 minutes
• Approved operator and retailer liquor license applications
• Approved beer garden applications
• Set next meeting for June 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Library Board

La Junta de la Biblioteca Pública de Horicon votará sobre una revisión de la Política de Responsabilidades y Conducta del Usuario. La junta también discutirá el puesto de Bibliotecario de Servicios Juveniles y la programación, y dará seguimiento a la Semana Nacional de la Biblioteca. Los informes del tesorero y del director cubrirán finanzas, estadísticas y asuntos del edificio.

• Votación sobre la revisión de la Política de Responsabilidades y Conducta del Usuario
• Seguimiento de la Semana Nacional de la Biblioteca – Find Your Joy (19-25 de abril de 2026)
• Discusión sobre el Bibliotecario de Servicios Juveniles y la programación
• Elecciones de oficiales (parte del Informe del Director)
• Informe del tesorero sobre saldos de cuentas, caja chica, facturas y transferencias

Plan Commission

La reunión de la Comisión de Planificación programada para el 11 de mayo de 2026 no contiene puntos en la agenda. El documento indica que no se llevará a cabo ninguna reunión.

Public Works & Development Committee

La agenda para la reunión del Comité de Obras Públicas y Desarrollo del 7 de mayo de 2026 indica únicamente 'NO MEETING'. El comité no se reunirá y no se llevará a cabo ningún asunto.

Common Council

El Concejo Común de Horicon considerará una resolución para aumentar las tarifas de servicio de alcantarillado sanitario. También actuarán sobre el gasto de fondos de subvenciones de servicios médicos de emergencia y decidirán sobre una solicitud para ofrecer un día de piscina gratuita el 4 de agosto de 2026, patrocinado por la Horicon Senior Community y Phoenix Program.

• Resolución 2026-07 para aumentar las tarifas de servicio de alcantarillado sanitario
• Actuar sobre los gastos de la Subvención de Servicios Médicos de Emergencia
• Solicitud para un día de piscina gratuita el 4 de agosto de 2026 patrocinado por Horicon Senior Community y Phoenix Program

Common Council

El Concejo Común de Horicon considerará la Resolución 2026-07 para aumentar las tarifas de servicio de alcantarillado sanitario y también actuará sobre los gastos de una subvención de Servicios Médicos de Emergencia.

• Resolución 2026-07 para aumentar las tarifas de servicio de alcantarillado sanitario
• Aprobar los gastos de la subvención de Servicios Médicos de Emergencia

The Horicon Common Council adopted Resolution 2026-07 to increase sanitary sewer service fees. It approved expenditures for the Emergency Services Grant, including training supplies and equipment. The council also approved a free pool day on August 4, 2026, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-07 increasing sanitary sewer service fees (All voting Aye)
• Approved Emergency Services Grant expenditures for training supplies and equipment (All voting Aye)
• Approved free pool day on August 4, 2026 (All voting Aye)
• Adjourned meeting (All voting Aye)

Common Council

El Concejo Común actuará sobre la Ordenanza 2026-11, que deroga y recrea el Capítulo 223 del código de la ciudad que regula las bicicletas, bicicletas eléctricas, vehículos de juego y dispositivos de micromovilidad eléctrica. La reunión también incluye acciones sobre resoluciones relacionadas con un proyecto de tratamiento de aguas residuales, una enmienda presupuestaria y un mapa de levantamiento certificado, junto con numerosas solicitudes de uso de parques y un contrato de demolición.

• Ordenanza 2026-11 que deroga y recrea las regulaciones de bicicletas, e-bikes y micromovilidad
• Resolución 2026-05 que autoriza órdenes de cambio y gastos de proyecto para el Wastewater Treatment Plan Project
• Resolución 2026-06 que enmienda el 2026 General Fund Budget
• Actuar sobre un contrato de demolición por $24,921 en 115 S. Vine Street (esquina de Mill Street y Hwy 33)
• Actuar sobre un Certified Survey Map para Moraine Park

The Common Council approved Ordinance 2026-11, repealing and recreating regulations for bicycles, electric bicycles, play vehicles, and electric micromobility devices. A motion to approve Resolution 2026-04 (supporting collaboration with the City of Mayville Tag Center) was made and seconded, but no vote outcome was recorded in the minutes. Committee reports and department updates were also presented.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-11 (bicycle, e-bike, play vehicle, and micromobility regulations) — unanimous aye vote
• Motion to approve Resolution 2026-04 (collaboration with Mayville Tag Center) — motion made and seconded, no vote tally recorded

Common Council

Esta es una reunión de organización tras la elección municipal. El concejo elegirá un presidente, nombrará miembros de comités y completará posiciones en las juntas. También votará sobre la Resolución 2026-08 que designa a Horicon Bank y al Wisconsin Local Government Investment Pool como depositarios públicos, con un límite de $250,000 para depósitos no colateralizados.

• Elección del Presidente del Concejo
• Nombramiento de miembro del concejo a la Plan Commission
• Nombramientos del Alcalde a comités permanentes (Personnel & Finance, Public Safety, Public Works & Development)
• Nombramientos del Alcalde a juntas y comisiones (Board of Review, Historic Preservation, Library Board, etc.)
• Resolución 2026-08 designando a Horicon Bank y al State of Wisconsin Local Government Investment Pool como depositarios públicos, con un límite de $250,000 para depósitos no colateralizados

The Common Council accepted the April 7, 2026, Spring Election results and elected Forrest Frami as Council President. The council also approved various standing committee, city official, and board appointments.

• Approved March 10 and March 24, 2026, Council minutes (All AYE)
• Accepted April 7, 2026, Spring Election results (All AYE)
• Elected Forrest Frami as Council President (Unanimous)
• Elected Lisa Sullivan to the Plan Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved Mayor's standing committee appointments (All AYE)
• Approved Mayor's city official appointments (All AYE)
• Approved Mayor's board, commission, and committee appointments (All AYE)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-08 regarding public depositories (All AYE)

Personnel & Finance Committee

El Comité de Personal y Finanzas de Horicon votará sobre dos resoluciones: una que apoya una asociación de salud con el Mayville TAG Center, y otra que delega autoridad al alcalde, tesorero y secretario para aprobar directivas de cambio de trabajo, órdenes de cambio y gastos de proyectos para la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales, con órdenes de cambio individuales limitadas a $50,000. El comité también aprobará el compromiso de Baker Tilly 2026, los reembolsos de gastos de subvenciones de EMS y las cuentas por pagar de rutina de marzo.

• Aprobar la Resolución 2026-04: apoyo para tarifas reducidas para no residentes en el Mayville TAG Center y acceso recíproco a la piscina para los residentes de Mayville
• Aprobar la Resolución 2026-05: delegación de autoridad para órdenes de cambio de la planta de aguas residuales (máximo $50,000 cada una, 5% del total del contrato) y gastos (máximo $75,000 cada uno)
• Aprobar el Compromiso Baker Tilly 2026 con una tarifa por hora que no excederá los $250
• Aprobar Gastos de Subvención de EMS (montos específicos no listados)
• Aprobar Cuentas por Pagar de marzo (artículos específicos no listados)

The committee approved March 2026 payables totaling $949,832.19. Members also approved two resolutions and the 2026 Baker Tilly engagement. EMS grant expense uses were discussed.

• Approved March 2026 payables of $949,832.19 (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution 2026-04 (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution 2026-05 (All Aye)
• Approved Baker Tilly 2026 Engagement (All Aye)
• Approved February Personnel Finance meeting minutes (All Aye)

Public Safety Committee

El Comité de Seguridad Pública de Horicon revisará actualizaciones de los departamentos de policía, EMS y bomberos, discutirá la seguridad de los peatones y las políticas de cascos, y considerará la adquisición de chalecos antibalas y cascos balísticos para situaciones de tirador activo. La agenda también incluye una revisión de licencias de licores, operadores y minoristas. No se enumeran acciones específicas más allá de la discusión.

• Seguridad de los peatones
• Cascos para bicicletas y scooters
• Chalecos antibalas y cascos balísticos para eventos de tirador activo
• Licencias de licores, de operadores y/o minoristas
• Actualización de gestión de emergencias

Plan Commission

La Comisión de Planificación se reunirá para actuar sobre un mapa de agrimensura certificado para Moraine Park Technical College. La agenda también incluye la revisión de las actas de la reunión anterior.

• Moraine Park Certified Survey Map que involucra 154.268 acres cerca de Wrucke Street
• Revisión de las actas de la reunión del 9 de marzo de 2026

The Plan Commission approved the Certified Survey Map (CSM) for Moraine Park Technical College. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 9, 2026, meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 9, 2026 (All in favor)
• Approved Certified Survey Map (CSM) for Moraine Park Technical College (All in favor)

Library Board

La junta revisará los informes financieros y de programas, luego votará para confirmar la contratación de un Asistente de Biblioteca y un Secretario de Biblioteca. Discutirá la renuncia del personal de Servicios Juveniles y considerará publicar una vacante para su reemplazo. También se considerará una moción actualizada para contratar a un nuevo Director de Biblioteca.

• Confirmar la contratación de Asistente de Biblioteca y Secretario de Biblioteca
• Discutir la renuncia y la publicación de la vacante para el puesto de Servicios Juveniles
• Moción actualizada para la contratación de Director de Biblioteca
• Programa de la Semana Nacional de la Biblioteca (19-25 de abril de 2026)
• Informe del tesorero sobre saldos de cuentas, caja chica, facturas y transferencias

The board approved several personnel actions including two new hires and one promotion. They also approved previous meeting minutes, monthly financial reports, and April bills.

• Approved March 9, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approved March transaction and account balances
• Approved March 2026 petty cash balances
• Approved April 2026 bills for $4,550.43
• Confirmed Allison Butler as Library Assistant at $15.00 per hour
• Confirmed Gracie Wiseman as Library Clerk at $12.50 per hour
• Promoted Cassidy McCallum to Interim Youth Services and Programming Librarian at $16.00 per hour

Police & Fire Commission

La reunión de la Comisión de Policía y Bomberos de Horicon programada para el 8 de abril de 2026 fue cancelada. No se presentaron puntos de agenda para discusión o decisión. Los residentes deben tener en cuenta que no habrá acciones ni audiencias en este momento.

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee will receive monthly updates from DPW and Water/Wastewater. The body will also discuss Chapter 223, which outlines rules for bicycles, e-bikes, play vehicles, and electric micromobility devices.

• Discussion on Chapter 223 regarding bicycles, electric bicycles, play vehicles, and electric micromobility devices
• DPW and Water/Wastewater monthly updates

The Public Works & Development Committee approved the March 5, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. They scheduled the next meeting for Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the DPW Conference Room. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m.

• Approved March 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 6:43 p.m.

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council meeting on March 24, 2026 will consider a range of actions, including policy updates, hiring decisions, and contract approvals. Key items include adopting Ordinance 2026-10 to establish salaries and wages for city officials and employees, and Ordinance 2026-09 to amend Municipal Code $455-12. The council will also approve the purchase of 115 S. Vine St, the 2026 Aquatic Center operation contract, and a $1,418,039.02 bill for March 2026 expenses. Additional actions involve hiring a library director, approving a temporary Class B license for the Horicon American Legion baseball team, and authorizing several requests from the Horicon Historical Society for the 2026 Living History Days.

• Adopt Ordinance 2026-10 establishing city officials’ salaries and wages
• Adopt Ordinance 2026-09 amending Municipal Code $455-12
• Approve Resolution 2026-03 authorizing purchase of 115 S. Vine St
• Approve 2026 Horicon Aquatic Center operation contract
• Approve March 2026 bills totaling $1,418,039.02

The Horicon Common Council approved several actions, including the purchase of 115 S. Vine Street for $145,00.00, new salary rates for city employees, and the appointment of a Library Director. It also adopted Ordinance 2026-10 on salaries, Ordinance 2026-09 clarifying sewer charges, and approved various licenses, contracts, and park‑related requests. All motions passed with unanimous Aye votes.

• Approved purchase of 115 S. Vine Street for $145,00.00 (unanimous Aye)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-10 establishing city employee salaries (unanimous Aye)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-09 amending §455-12 to clarify sewer charges (unanimous Aye)
• Approved hiring of Anna McCallum as Library Director (unanimous Aye)
• Approved 2026 Horicon Aquatic Center Operation Contract (unanimous Aye)
• Approved write‑off for bank reconciliation of $823.39 per Baker Tilly recommendation (unanimous Aye)
• Approved payment of March 2026 bills totaling $1,418,039.02 (unanimous Aye)
• Approved temporary Class B retailer license for Horicon American Legion Baseball (unanimous Aye)

Tree Board

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will meet to conduct interviews for an Administrative Assistant position. This portion of the meeting will be held in a closed session per WI Stats 19.85(1)(c).

• Interviews for Administrative Assistant

The committee entered a closed session to interview candidates for an Administrative Assistant as allowed by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c). After the interviews, a motion to adjourn was made by Chairperson Frami and seconded by Bandsma. All three members voted aye, and the motion carried. The meeting was officially adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

• Entered closed session for Administrative Assistant interviews (action taken)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Police & Fire Commission

The Horicon Police and Fire Commission meeting scheduled for March 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Public Safety Building was cancelled. No items were presented for discussion or decision. Attendees were instructed to notify Steve Neitzel if unable to attend.

Common Council

The Common Council will meet to act on a dirt pile for Moraine Park Technical College and the purchase of a 2016 Freightliner M2 106 4x4. The body will also enter a closed session to consider the sale of public land.

• Action on dirt pile to Moraine Park Technical College
• Purchase of 2016 Freightliner M2 106 4x4
• Closed session regarding the sale of public land per WI Stats 19.85 (1)(e)

The council unanimously approved Moraine Park’s request to move a dirt mound from the city‑owned Wrucke Property to adjoining land owned by Moraine Park, at Moraine Park’s expense. They also unanimously approved the purchase of a 2016 Freightliner M2 106 4x4 for $99,888 from Utility Sales and Service. The meeting was then adjourned into a closed session to consider the sale of public land under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e).

• Approved moving dirt mound from Wrucke Property to Moraine Park (all AYE)
• Approved purchase of 2016 Freightliner M2 106 4x4 for $99,888 from Utility Sales and Service (all AYE)
• Adjourned into closed session to consider sale of public land per WI Stat 19.85(1)(e) (all AYE)

Public Safety Committee

The Horicon Public Safety Committee will review updates from the police, emergency management, EMS, and fire departments, and discuss pedestrian safety. A primary agenda item is to act on Chapter 223, the city ordinance governing bicycles, electric bikes, scooters, and other personal mobility devices. The committee will also consider liquor operator and retailer license matters and set the next meeting date.

• Pedestrian Safety discussion
• Police Department update
• Emergency Management update
• Action on Chapter 223 Ordinance covering bicycles, electric bikes, scooters, and EMAMDs
• Review of liquor operator and retailer licenses

The committee approved the February 10, 2026 minutes. It voted to repeal and recreate Ordinance Chapter 223 – Bicycles and Play Vehicles, pending attorney review. The board also approved operator licenses for Michele Guenterberg (1 year) and Jodell Kirchoff (2 years), and a temporary Class B retailer’s license for the Horicon American Legion Baseball for specified 2026 dates.

• Approved February 10, 2026 minutes (all Aye)
• Repealed and recreated Ordinance Chapter 223 – Bicycles and Play Vehicles (all Aye, pending attorney review)
• Approved 1‑year operator’s license for Michele Guenterberg (all Aye)
• Approved 2‑year operator’s license for Jodell Kirchoff (all Aye)
• Approved temporary Class B retailer’s license for Horicon American Legion Baseball for June‑July 2026 dates (all Aye)
• Set next meeting for April 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (all Aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all Aye)

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission will act on a site plan review for a new EVOC track addition at Horicon Moraine Park Technical College. The commission will also consider a letter of intent for a land division in the Town of Oak Grove.

• Site Plan Review for MPTC EVOC Track Addition
• Letter of Intent for Land Division in Town of Oak Grove
• Act on Minutes of February 9, 2026

The commission approved the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting by voice vote. It also approved a Letter of Intent for a land division in the Town of Oak Grove (Parcel #034-1115-0214-000) for Ben and Veronica Schuett, again by voice vote. Finally, the commission approved the conditional Site Plan review for the MPTC EVOC Track addition, with all conditions to be met, also by voice vote.

• Approved February 9, 2026 minutes (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved Letter of Intent for Oak Grove land division, Parcel #034-1115-0214-000 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved conditional Site Plan review for MPTC EVOC Track addition (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all in favor)

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board will discuss routine reports, staff status, and upcoming events. New business includes a review of the Public Display Policy and a review of Trustee Essentials (TE7-1). The board may adopt the policy after discussion. The meeting also covers National Library Week planning.

• Policy Review – Public Display Policy
• Trustee Essentials Review, TE7-1
• Youth Services/Library Assistant/Library Clerk status update
• National Library Week – Find Your Joy (April 19‑25, 2026)
• Treasurer’s Report – account balances, petty cash, bills, and transfers

The board approved the February 9, 2026 meeting minutes and several financial motions, including moving $100,000 to a six‑month CD and paying February bills of $6,213.04. They confirmed the hiring of Rachel Smith as Youth Services and Programming Librarian, effective March 3, with a conditional background check. The board also approved an updated Library Clerk job description and allocated up to $850 from petty cash for National Library Week activities.

• Approved February 9, 2026 board meeting minutes
• Moved $100,000 from Rural Circulation, Donations, and Savings to a 6‑month CD at 3.45% interest
• Approved February 2026 transaction and account balances
• Approved February 2026 petty cash balances
• Approved payment of February 2026 bills totaling $6,213.04
• Confirmed hiring of Rachel Smith as Youth Services and Programming Librarian (20 hrs/week at $15/hr, conditional raise)
• Approved updated Library Clerk job description
• Approved up to $850 from petty cash for National Library Week activities

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee will review monthly updates on DPW and water/wastewater services, hear brief public comments, and consider the removal of a dirt mound. The meeting will also include routine business such as approving prior minutes and setting the date for the next meeting.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Public appearances (3‑minute limit per speaker)
• DPW and water/wastewater monthly updates
• Removal of dirt mound
• Set next meeting date

The committee approved the February 5, 2026 meeting minutes. It passed a recommendation to the City Council that the Municipal Power and Transmission Commission transfer an existing dirt mound to the adjoining Moraine Park property. The next meeting was scheduled for April 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., and the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Approved February 5, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended to Council that MPTC transfer existing dirt mound to adjoining Moraine Park property (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for April 2, 2026, 6:00 p.m. at DPW Conference Room (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Exploratory Joint Fire/EMS Committee

The Exploratory Joint Fire/EMS Committee will discuss a proposed organizational chart for the EMS and Fire Department. It will review a potential compensation analysis. The committee will also consider duties for a possible full-time Fire and Rescue Chief. No formal actions are scheduled beyond discussion.

• EMS and Fire Department Proposed Organizational Chart
• Potential Compensation Analysis
• Discussion on potential full-time Fire and Rescue Chief duties

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will consider reports from several committees and boards, adopt policy updates, and vote on multiple projects and agreements. Key actions include approving survey maps for Keno Circle, adopting vacation and travel reimbursement policies, and authorizing a $2,178,237.80 bill for February 2026. The council will also accept a donated playground for River Bend Park and discuss a new entrance signs project. The meeting will close with a closed session to deliberate a development agreement and employee compensation data.

• Act on Emergency Medical Service Agreement between City of Horicon and Village of Kekoskee
• Act on Bills for February 2026 $2,178,237.80
• Accept Donation of a New Playground, Benches and Lighting for River Bend Park from Friends of Horicon Parks
• Act on Change Order No. 2.2025 Misc. Mill & Overlay Project
• Act on 2026 Entrance Signs Project

The Horicon Common Council approved several items, including February 2026 bills for $2,178,237.80 and a $66,085 entrance sign. It also approved hiring two EMS personnel, an EMS service agreement with the Village of Kekoskee for $1,121, and a $30,530.34 decrease to a mill and overlay project. Certified survey maps for four Keno Circle parcels and engineering services for a safety‑building HVAC replacement were approved as well. The meeting was then adjourned to a closed session.

• Approved February 2026 bills ($2,178,237.80) (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 decreasing project cost by $30,530.34 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of EMS Personnel Jonathan Goodman and Joshua Miller (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Medical Agreement with Village of Kekoskee ($1,121.00) (unanimous)
• Approved Engineering Service by MSA for Safety Building HVAC RFP ($3,260.00) (unanimous)
• Approved request for proposals for Safety Building HVAC replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Lacrosse Sign entrance sign project up to $66,085.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Certified Survey Maps for 406 & 408 Keno Circle and for 418 & 420 Keno Circle (unanimous)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will consider a series of actions, including approval of certified survey maps for properties on Keno Circle, adoption of vacation and travel reimbursement policies, a change order for the 2025 Misc. Mill & Overlay Project, hiring of EMS personnel, and an EMS agreement with the Village of Kekoskee. Committee reports and the mayor’s report will also be heard. The council will vote on February 2026 bills amounting to $2,178,237.80.

• Act on Certified Survey Map for 406 & 408 Keno Circle
• Act on Certified Survey Map for 418 & 420 Keno Circle
• Act on Change Order No. 2. 2025 Misc. Mill & Overlay Project
• Act on Hiring of EMS Personnel
• Act on Bills for February 2026 $2,178,237.80

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee approved the January 15, 2026 minutes, a $30,530.34 reduction to the 2025 mill levy, hiring of EMS personnel Jonathon Goodman and Joshua Miller, and an EMS service agreement with the Village of Kekoskee. It also approved January 2026 payables totaling $2,178,237.80 and set the next meeting for March 16, 2026. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved January 15, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved change order 02 decreasing 2025 mill levy by $30,530.34 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of EMS personnel Jonathon Goodman and Joshua Miller (unanimous)
• Approved EMS agreement with Village of Kekoskee (unanimous)
• Approved January 2026 payables of $2,178,237.80 (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for March 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:40 pm (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park & Recreation Board will meet on Feb. 18, 2026 to receive reports on parks, recreation, and the Aquatic Center, and to consider a donation from Friends of Horicon Parks for a new playground at River Bend Park. The agenda also includes approving the previous minutes, a public‑appearance segment limited to three minutes per speaker, and setting the next meeting date.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Public appearances limited to 3‑minute per speaker
• Act on donation from Friends of Horicon Parks for new playground at River Bend Park
• Discuss Horicon Parks Plan
• Set next meeting date

The board approved the January 2026 meeting minutes. It accepted a donation from Friends of Horicon Parks to fund a new playground, benches, and lighting at River Bend Park. The next meeting was scheduled for March 16, 2026. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved January 2026 minutes (all voting aye)
• Accepted Friends of Horicon Parks donation for River Bend Park playground, benches, lighting (all voting aye)
• Set next meeting date for March 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park & Recreation Board meeting will review reports on parks, recreation, and the aquatic center. It will receive an update from Friends of Horicon Parks. The board will act on a donation from Friends of Horicon Parks to fund a new playground at River Bend Park. The meeting will also set the date for the next board session.

• Act on donation from Friends of Horicon Parks for new playground at River Bend Park
• Aquatic Center Report
• Friends of Horicon Parks Update
• Parks Report
• Recreation Report

Police & Fire Commission

The Horicon Police and Fire Commission announced that there will be no meeting on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The notice was issued on February 6, 2026 by Steve Neitzel. Attendees were listed, but the meeting was cancelled and no agenda items will be considered.

Public Safety Committee

The Horicon Public Safety Committee will discuss updates from the police, emergency management, EMS, and fire departments. It will address pedestrian safety and the regulation of electric bikes, scooters, and personal assistive mobility devices. A major agenda item is the review of Chapter 223, the city ordinance governing bicycles, in‑line skates, and play vehicles. The committee will also consider liquor, operator, and retailer license matters.

• Pedestrian Safety
• Police Department Update
• Emergency Management Update
• Chapter 223 Ordinance – Bicycles and Play Vehicles
• Electric Bikes, Scooters, and EMAMDs

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting, with all members voting aye. They also set the next meeting for Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved Jan 13, 2026 minutes (all voting Aye)
• Scheduled next meeting for March 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting (all voting Aye)

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission will consider two recommendations to the Common Council for certified survey maps covering parcels at 406 & 408 Keno Circle and 418 & 420 Keno Circle, both owned by David Sommers Construction Inc. The commission will also act on the minutes from its November 10 and November 19, 2025 meetings. No other actions are listed.

• Recommendation to Common Council of Certified Survey Map for 406 & 408 Keno Circle (David Sommers Construction Inc.)
• Recommendation to Common Council of Certified Survey Map for 418 & 420 Keno Circle (David Sommers Construction Inc.)
• Act on minutes of the November 10, 2025 meeting
• Act on minutes of the November 19, 2025 meeting
• Adjournment

The commission approved the minutes from November 10, 2025 and November 19, 2026. It voted to recommend that the Common Council approve the certified survey map for 406 & 408 Keno Circle. It also voted to recommend approval of the certified survey map for 418 & 420 Keno Circle. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved act on minutes of Nov 10, 2025 and Nov 19, 2026 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Recommended Common Council approve Certified Survey Map for 406 & 408 Keno Circle (voice vote, all in favor)
• Recommended Common Council approve Certified Survey Map for 418 & 420 Keno Circle (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all in favor)

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board will discuss the resignation, posting, and description of the Youth Services position. The board will also review the 2025 Annual Report, consider a part‑time Library Assistant posting, and plan National Library Week (April 19‑25, 2026). Additional items include a Trustee Essentials budget review and a discussion of the Library Director's evaluation.

• Youth Services Position – discussion of resignation, posting, and position description
• Library Assistant Part-time Posting
• National Library Week – Find Your Joy, April 19‑25, 2026
• Trustee Essentials Review, TE8-1, Developing the Library Budget
• Library Director Evaluation Discussion

The Horicon Public Library Board approved the minutes from its January meetings and several financial statements, including the January transaction balances and petty cash balances. It also authorized payment of February 2026 bills totaling $3,703.55 and gave Assistant Director Anna McCallum full account access. The board accepted the 2025 DPI Annual Report and affirmed the Monarch Library System’s leadership before adjourning.

• Approved Jan 12, 2026 Board meeting minutes
• Approved Jan 28, 2026 Board meeting minutes
• Approved January transaction and account balances
• Approved Dec 2025 & Jan 2026 petty cash balances
• Approved payment of Feb 2026 bills for $3,703.55
• Authorized Assistant Director Anna McCallum access to all library accounts
• Accepted WI DPI 2025 Public Library Annual Report
• Approved statement that Monarch Library System provided effective leadership

Public Works & Development Committee

The committee will approve the previous meeting minutes and receive monthly updates from the Department of Public Works and Water/Wastewater. It will discuss the 2026 mill levy and overlay, as well as snow removal and sidewalk maintenance matters. No specific actions or contracts are listed.

• Approve Previous Minutes
• DPW and Water/Wastewater Monthly Updates
• 2026 Mill and Overlay discussion
• Snow Removal
• Sidewalk Maintenance

The Public Works & Development Committee adjourned after approving a motion to schedule the next meeting for Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the DPW Conference Room. All members present voted in favor. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Set next meeting date for March 5, 2026 (all voting aye)

Exploratory Joint Fire/EMS Committee

The meeting scheduled for February 5, 2026, is listed as 'NO MEETING'. No actions or discussions are scheduled.

Library Board

The Library Board will meet for a special session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to enter a closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation, and performance evaluations.

• Closed session for employment, promotion, compensation, and performance evaluations

The board moved to offer Anna McCallum the Library Director position effective April 1 2026 at $27.50 per hour, and the motion carried. Earlier, the board adjourned to a closed session, reconvened in open session, and then adjourned the meeting at 6:02 p.m., all by unanimous consent.

• Adjourned to closed session for employment matters (unanimous roll‑call consent)
• Re‑convened to open session at 5:49 p.m. (unanimous roll‑call consent)
• Offered Anna McCallum Library Director position, $27.50/hr, effective 4/1/2026 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:02 p.m. (motion carried)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will act on a series of ordinances that update compensation for the fire department, EMS employees, city officials, and election officials. It will also consider ordinances regulating shipping containers, signs, billboards, and murals. Additional agenda items include a $133,149.88 bill for December 2025 expenses, several procurement purchases, and agreements for the Mill & Overlay engineering project and Mill Street parking lot reconstruction.

• Ordinance 2026-01: Restricts placement and use of shipping containers on residential properties.
• Ordinance 2026-02: Reorganizes signs and billboards code and establishes mural regulations.
• Ordinances 2026-03 to 2026-07: Revise compensation, salaries, and wages for fire department, EMS, city officials, and election officials.
• Act on Bills for December 2025 totaling $133,149.88.
• Act on Mill & Overlay Engineering Agreement and Mill Street City Parking Lot Reconstruction Agreement.

The Common Council adopted the minutes from the December 23, 2025 and January 8, 2026 meetings. It then approved Ordinance 2026-01 restricting shipping containers on residential properties, Ordinance 2026-02 reorganizing signage rules and adding mural regulations, and Ordinance 2026-03 revising compensation for the Horicon Fire Department. All votes were recorded as unanimous ayes.

• Approved December 23, 2025 and January 8, 2026 minutes – unanimous ayes
• Approved Ordinance 2026-01 (shipping container restriction) – unanimous ayes
• Approved Ordinance 2026-02 (signs, billboards and murals reorganization) – unanimous ayes
• Approved Ordinance 2026-03 (fire department compensation revision) – unanimous ayes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and vote on three separate variance requests for signs at 300 N. Vine Street. All three requests are submitted by John Deere Horicon Works.

• Variance for Sign #1: 2,583 square foot sign at 300 N. Vine Street
• Variance for Sign #2: 1,172 square foot sign at 300 N. Vine Street
• Variance for Sign #3: 914 square foot sign at 300 N. Vine Street

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will vote on several compensation ordinances, including revised pay for the fire department, EMS staff, city officials and election workers. It will also consider funding for the Caselle Cloud hosting service and the miAP Workflow & miBudget software. Additional items include hiring EMS personnel, reviewing December payables and financial statements, and setting policies pending legal review.

• Ordinance 2026-05 sets salaries such as Clerk $59,987.16 annually and Police Chief $90,640 annually
• Ordinance 2026-03 revises fire department compensation, e.g., Chief $15,500 per year
• Ordinance 2026-04 revises EMS compensation, e.g., Coordinator $2,940.65 per year
• Approve Caselle Cloud funding at $430 per month ($5,160 annually)
• Approve miAP Workflow & miBudget funding, including $329 monthly software assurance and $2,400 total investment

Police & Fire Commission

The Horicon Police and Fire Commission will approve the previous meeting minutes, hear a public appearance, and receive reports from the fire and police chiefs. Afterward the commission will enter a closed session to conduct fire department interviews as required by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c). The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Public appearance
• Chiefs report
• Closed session to conduct fire department interviews per WI Statute 19.85(1)(c)

The commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. It also voted unanimously to adjourn the public session into a closed session to conduct fire department interviews as allowed by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c). No other actions were taken.

• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (All voting Aye)
• Adjourned into closed session for fire department interviews per WI Statute 19.85(1)(c) (All voting Aye)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss pedestrian safety and updates from the police, emergency management, EMS, and fire departments. The body will also review ordinances regarding bicycles, play vehicles, and direct sellers.

• Discussion on electric bikes, electric scooters, and electric personal assistive mobility devices
• Review of Chapter 223 Ordinance - Bicycles and Play Vehicles
• Review of Chapter 266 Ordinance - Direct Sellers
• Review of liquor, operator, and retailer licenses
• Pedestrian safety discussion

The committee approved the December 09, 2025 minutes. It adopted an amendment to Ordinance Chapter 266‑7 A (1) prohibiting direct sellers from calling residences between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. and removed the word “Treasurer” from references to the Clerk‑Treasurer. The next meeting was scheduled for February 10, 2026.

• Approved December 09, 2025 minutes (all voting Aye)
• Approved update to Ordinance Chapter 266‑7 A (1) banning direct‑seller calls 5 p.m.–8 a.m. (all voting Aye)
• Approved removal of “Treasurer” from all “Clerk‑Treasurer” references in Chapter 266 (all voting Aye)
• Set next meeting for Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (all voting Aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all voting Aye)

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park & Recreation Board will meet on Jan 13, 2026 to discuss several reports and updates, including the Aquatic Center and the Horicon Parks Plan. A key agenda item is acting on a donation from Friends of Horicon Parks for a new playground at River Bend Park. The meeting also includes a public appearance segment limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Act on donation from Friends of Horicon Parks for new playground at River Bend Park
• Aquatic Center Report
• Horicon Parks Plan
• Friends of Horicon Parks update
• Public appearances – limited to 3‑minute time frame per individual

The Park & Recreation Board unanimously approved the minutes from the December 15, 2025 meeting. The board also set the next meeting for February 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the DPW Conference Room. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved December 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for February 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board will review reports on library operations, including the Director Search Committee and staff updates. It will consider retirement benefits for the outgoing director in a closed session. The board will also discuss the resignation and posting of the youth services position. The meeting includes routine financial reports and a public statement.

• Retirement benefits for outgoing director – closed session consideration
• Youth services position – discussion of resignation, posting, and description
• Director Search Committee report – closed session on employment matters
• Treasurer’s report – account balances, petty cash, bills, and transfers
• Secretary’s report – routine administrative update

The board approved the December 2025 meeting minutes and the December 2025 financial statements. It authorized payments of $11,315.28 and $960.15 for January 2026 bills. The board hired Anna McCallum as Library Director at $27.00 per hour, effective April 1, 2026, and extended retirement health insurance benefits to Alexandra Harvancik. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved December 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved December 2025 transaction and account balances (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $11,315.28 for 2025 bills (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $960.15 for January 2026 bills (motion carried)
• Adopted closed session for employment matters (unanimous roll call consent)
• Reopened open session at 7:45 p.m. (unanimous roll call consent)
• Offered Anna McCallum Library Director position, $27/hr, effective April 1, 2026 (motion carried)
• Extended retirement health insurance benefits to Alexandra Harvancik (motion carried)

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Jan 12, 2026 lists no agenda items. The notice indicates that no meeting may occur and no actions will be taken. Attendance is optional for non‑commission members, but no business will be considered.

Exploratory Joint Fire/EMS Committee

The Exploratory Joint Fire/EMS Committee is meeting to review current department rosters and organizational charts. The body will also discuss potential organizational charts for combined departments.

• Review of EMS and Fire Department Organizational Chart and Roster
• Discussion of potential organizational charts with combined departments

The Exploratory Joint Fire/EMS Committee scheduled its next meeting for Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., approving the motion by voice vote. The committee then adjourned the meeting, also by voice vote.

• Set next meeting date for Feb 5, 2026 at 6 p.m. – approved (voice vote)
• Adjourn meeting – approved (voice vote)

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee has announced that no meeting will be held on January 8, 2026. Consequently, there are no agenda items, decisions, or discussions scheduled.

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a special meeting to act on five resolutions. The agenda does not provide the specific subject matter or details of these resolutions.

• Resolution 2026-01
• Resolution 2026-02
• Resolution 2026-03
• Resolution 2026-04
• Resolution 2026-05

The Common Council adopted five resolutions committing the Police, DPW/WW, Fire, EMS, and Emergency Management departments to join Wisconsin's statewide public safety interoperable communication system (WISCOM 800) and to fund 20% of any grant awarded. All motions passed with unanimous "aye" votes. The council then adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-01 (Horicon Police Department) – all voting AYE
• Adopted Resolution 2026-02 (Horicon DPW/WW Department) – all voting AYE
• Adopted Resolution 2026-03 (Horicon Fire Department) – all voting AYE
• Adopted Resolution 2026-04 (Horicon EMS Department) – all voting AYE
• Adopted Resolution 2026-05 (Horicon Emergency Management Department) – all voting AYE
• Motion to adjourn – all voting AYE