Hartford boards to weigh rezoning, WPPI contract extension, equipment purchases
Hartford's Common Council and two committees will consider a range of items this week, including a rezoning request, an 18-year extension of the city's power supply contract, and several equipment purchases. All items are on agendas; no decisions have been made yet.
Common Council (July 28)
The Common Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning a parcel at 2115 Innovation Way from M-2 General Industrial to M-1 Light Industrial. The consent agenda includes three purchases: a 2025 Chrysler Voyager LX wheelchair-accessible van from A & J Vans for $81,791.50, a pad-mounted switchgear from RESCO for $33,945.00, and a 2000 kVA pad-mounted transformer from RESCO for $61,760.00.
The Council will also consider new liquor licenses for KRISPY KRUNCHY CHICKEN (743 East Sumner Street), Hartford Wine & Spirits (714 East Sumner Street), and CGO Properties (25 West Sumner Street). According to the agenda summary, the Council will also consider denial of three damage claims and a resolution approving a certified survey map.
Finance & Personnel Committee (July 28)
The Finance & Personnel Committee will discuss and consider denying three claims against the city. These include an employment-related liability claim from Marwan Muna, a $3,697.26 vehicle damage claim from Marlo Rhodes for a 2018 Subaru Impreza, and a $2,664.92 vehicle damage claim from Joe Romanski for a 2009 Ford F250. The city's insurance administrator, Statewide Services, Inc., recommends disallowance based on no city liability.
Utility Committee (July 28)
The Utility Committee will consider Resolution #3789 to extend Hartford's long-term power supply contract with WPPI Energy through 2073, an 18-year extension from the current 2055 end date. The committee will also vote on purchasing a pad-mounted switchgear for $33,945 and a transformer for $61,760 to support a new facility on Innovation Way. Additionally, it will discuss waiving the REP requirement to negotiate a PFAS treatment engineering contract with Baxter & Woodman for wells 15 and 16, and receive an update on electric service interruptions and water main breaks.
Plan Commission (August 10)
Today, the Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for a vehicle repair shop at 30 S. Pike Lake Dr. (Tax Key 36-2201-002-012), zoned B-3 General Business District. The applicant is The Neighborhood Mechanic, LLC. The commission will also review a site plan and architectural design for that property, as well as for the City of Hartford Fire Station #2 at 3420 County Highway K (Tax Key 36-2203-002-022). A certified survey map for 707, 709, and 719 Union Street (Tax Keys 36-2102-012-002, 36-2102-012-019, 36-2101-003-012) is also on the agenda.
Coming up
- **Plan Commission** – August 10, 2026: Public hearing on vehicle repair shop at 30 S. Pike Lake Dr., site plan reviews, and certified survey map discussion.
All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available on the city's official website.