Fond du Lac meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Fond du Lac Council weighs $1.1M bond for lead line loans; multiple boards meet

This week, the Fond du Lac City Council considered authorizing up to $1,128,237 in taxable bonds for a private lead service line replacement loan program. Several other boards and commissions also met, with items including a rezoning request, a historic designation discussion, and police officer eligibility lists. All meetings were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so no final decisions are reported.

City Council

The council met on August 12 and had on its agenda:

• **Resolution 9256** to issue up to $1,128,237 in taxable private lead service line (LSL) replacement loan program revenue bonds.
• A Class 'A' fermented malt license for Sonja DEnetta Wright, d/b/a Wrightway Candy, Snacks & More, at 80 S Macy St.
• A permit for Operation Wisconsin to sell fermented malt at Lakeside Park on Sept. 11–12, 2026, for the “9/11 Remembered 25 Years Later” event.
• **Resolution 9257** to appoint a member to the Fond du Lac Public Library Board.
• A presentation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and 2027 budget proposals for Public Works and IT.
• A claim denial for Christine Rockweit (listed on the consent agenda).

City Plan Commission

The Plan Commission met August 12 and held a public hearing on a request by Whispering Eagle 3, LLC to rezone a portion of unplatted land (property FDL-15-18-05-33-747-00) east of 523 Ledgewood Drive from Agricultural (A) to Single-Family Residential (R-1). The commission also discussed a ground (monument) sign at 67 W Division Street being considered for historic designation. The consent agenda included approval of the June 15, 2026 minutes.

Police & Fire Commission

On August 3, the commission had on its agenda the approval of Riley Lundt and Taylor Abhold to the Patrol Officer eligibility list, as well as revisions to the Police Officer Hiring Process. The consent agenda included approval of the June 11, 2026 minutes.

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission met August 13 to review a proposed Certificate of Appropriateness for a memorial monument honoring Rev. Newell D. Stanley at 67 W Division Street. The agenda also included approval of the July 15, 2026 minutes.

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals met August 12 to elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, approve the June 1, 2026 minutes, and discuss the same ground sign at 67 W Division Street for potential historic designation. No final decisions were listed.

County Board

The Fond du Lac County Board held its regular August meeting on August 13. Agenda items included:

• Appointment of Jeffrey N. Montsma to represent District 5 and to the Highway, Airport and Facilities Committee.
• Resolution No. 28-26 (Retirees) and Resolution No. 29-26 (County Board Supervisor Smith).
• A proclamation for National Preparedness Month (September 2026).
• Resolution No. 30-26 (Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2).

Canceled meetings

Two meetings were canceled due to lack of quorum: the Downtown Architectural Review Board (scheduled for August 4) and the Advisory Parking & Traffic Board (scheduled for August 20). The Downtown ARB’s next meeting is tentatively set for September 1, 2026; the Parking & Traffic Board’s next meeting is tentatively set for September 17, 2026. No business was conducted at either.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days. The canceled boards have tentative rescheduled dates in September, but those fall outside this window.

City Council to consider $1.1M bond for lead service line loans; several boards meet or cancel

Fond du Lac city boards and committees held a series of meetings over the past two weeks, though no minutes have been published yet, so no final decisions are confirmed. The most consequential item on any agenda is a City Council proposal to issue up to $1,128,237 in taxable bonds for a private lead service line (LSL) replacement loan program. Several other boards met to consider licenses, appointments, and park projects, while three meetings were canceled due to lack of quorum.

City Council

The City Council met August 6 and had several action items on its agenda, all pending final action:

• **Resolution No. 9256** authorizing up to $1,128,237 in taxable private LSL replacement loan program revenue bonds.
• A Class A fermented malt license for Wrightway Candy, Snacks & More at 80 S Macy Street.
• A permit to sell fermented malt at Lakeside Park for Operation Wisconsin's 9/11 Remembered event on September 11–12, 2026.
• **Resolution No. 9257** appointing a member to the Fond du Lac Public Library Board.
• Denial of a claim by Christine Rockweit.

The council also received the annual financial report and heard 2027 budget presentations from Public Works and IT.

Police & Fire Commission

On August 3, the commission considered approving Riley Lundt and Taylor Abhold to the Patrol Officer eligibility list. It also reviewed revisions to the Police Officer Hiring Process and approved minutes from June 11, 2026.

Alcohol Licensing Committee

On July 27, the committee reviewed two license applications and two temporary event licenses:

• Class 'A' Fermented Malt License for Sonja Denetta Wright (Wrightway Candy, Snacks & More) at 80 S Macy Street.
• Class 'A' Intoxicating Liquor and Class 'A' Fermented Malt License for Sarpanch Scott St Inc (Citgo) at 136 W Scott Street.
• Temporary Class 'B' License for FDL Blue Line Hockey (Holiday Automotive Car Show, August 7, 2026).
• Temporary Class 'B' License for Operation Wisconsin (9/11 Remembered 25 Years Later, September 11–12, 2026).

The committee also reviewed minutes from June 29, 2026.

Advisory Park Board

The Park Board meeting scheduled for July 27 was canceled due to lack of quorum. The agenda had included election of officers, a Carousel Building progress report, a Lakeside Park West boardwalk update, a Franklin Park pump track update, and discussion of electric scooter, bike, and e-moto usage. No business was conducted. The next meeting is tentatively set for August 24, 2026.

Downtown Architectural Review Board

The board met July 30 to elect officers and consider exterior alterations (new windows and lighting) at 101 S Main Street. A separate meeting scheduled for August 4 was canceled due to lack of quorum; the next meeting is tentatively set for September 1, 2026.

Board of Appeals

On July 30, the board elected officers and discussed whether a ground monument sign at 67 W Division Street should receive a historic designation.

Cancellations

The Advisory Parking & Traffic Board meeting scheduled for August 20 was canceled; the next meeting is tentatively set for September 17, 2026. No items were discussed.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Check the city's official meeting calendar for any newly scheduled sessions.

Fond du Lac meetings: Jail designs, city appointments on agendas; several boards cancel July sessions

Fond du Lac residents saw a busy stretch of local government meetings in late July, though official minutes have not yet been published for any of them. That means no outcomes — votes, appointments, or budget figures — can be confirmed from the available records. Several boards and commissions also canceled their July meetings.

County Board: Jail schematic designs on agenda

The Fond du Lac County Board of Supervisors met July 21, 2026. The agenda listed a presentation by Venture Architects on schematic design and phased options for a new jail. The board was also scheduled to consider several resolutions: Resolution No. 24-26 regarding an Acute Unit, Resolution No. 25-26 regarding BEAD Grant Hilbert Funds, Resolution No. 26-26 regarding County Property ROW Bridge, and Resolution No. 27-26 regarding Rural Functional Classification Changes. Minutes have not been published, so no vote tallies or outcomes are available.

City Council: Appointments, event waivers, 2027 budget presentations

The Fond du Lac City Council met July 22, 2026. The agenda included Resolution No. 9255, covering appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission, Downtown Architectural Review Board, Redevelopment Authority, and City Plan Commission. Ordinance No. 3831 would amend City County Building Board membership.

Four resolutions — No. 9251 through 9254 — would waive open intoxicant ordinances for specific community events: Fat Joes After Fondue Fest on September 12, 2026; Blue Line Tavern Tossing for Tommy on August 15, 2026; Blue Line Tavern Little Midget Mania Wrestling on August 29, 2026; and Blue Line Tavern Murder In The Streets - Murder Mystery Dinner Show on October 17, 2026.

The council was also scheduled to receive presentations of the 2027 budgets for the Police Department and Community Development, plus a list of claims dated July 14, 2026. No minutes have been published, so no outcomes are confirmed.

Alcohol Licensing Committee: Four license applications on agenda

The committee met July 23 and again July 27, 2026, with the same items listed on both agendas. The committee was scheduled to review a Class 'A' Fermented Malt License for Sonja Denetta Wright (Wrightway Candy, Snacks & More) at 80 S Macy Street, and a Class 'A' Intoxicating Liquor and Class 'A' Fermented Malt License for Sarpanch Scott St Inc (Citgo) at 136 W Scott Street. Two temporary Class 'B' licenses were also on the agenda: one for FDL Blue Line Hockey for the Holiday Automotive Car Show on August 7, 2026, and one for Operation Wisconsin for a 9/11 Remembered 25 Years Later event on September 11 and 12, 2026. No outcomes are confirmed.

Downtown Architectural Review Board: Main Street projects

The board met July 23, 2026, with agenda items including exterior painting at 113-117 S Main St and exterior alterations at 272 and 280 N. Main Street. A July 30 meeting agenda listed election of officers and a proposal for new windows and lighting at 101 S Main Street. No minutes are available.

Other boards: Cancellations and limited agendas

Several meetings were canceled in July. The Advisory Parking & Traffic Board's July 23 meeting was canceled; its next meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 20, 2026. The City Plan Commission meeting was canceled, with a tentative next meeting August 17, 2026. The Police & Fire Commission canceled its July meeting, with a tentative next meeting August 13, 2026. The Board of Appeals canceled its July 23 meeting, with a tentative next meeting August 3, 2026. The Advisory Park Board's July 27 meeting was canceled due to lack of quorum; its next meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 24, 2026.

The Historic Preservation Commission met July 23, 2026, with an agenda to elect officers and review a Certificate of Appropriateness for one new ground sign at 51 W. Division Street (Cathedral Church of St. Paul). The Board of Appeals met July 30, 2026, with an agenda to elect officers and discuss whether a ground monument sign at 67 W Division Street should receive a historic designation. No minutes have been published for either meeting.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days in the available records. Residents should check official city and county websites for scheduling updates, as several boards listed tentative August dates that are not yet confirmed in the provided data.

Fond du Lac City Council to consider $15.4M in sewer bonds; several July meetings cancelled

Fond du Lac's City Council has the largest item of the week on its agenda: authorization to issue up to $15.4 million in sewerage system revenue bonds. All meetings listed below are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so no final decisions are confirmed.

City Council — July 8

The Council is scheduled to consider authorizing up to $12,135,000 in taxable sewerage system revenue bonds (Series 2026B) and $3,265,000 (Series 2026A), totaling up to $15.4 million. The agenda also includes:

• Alcohol licenses for three businesses: Martina's (1305 S Main St), Sushitale (525 N Peters Ave), and VendiCards (49 N Main St).
• A special event permit to sell alcohol at Buttermilk Creek Park for the Shakespeare in the Park Festival, requested by In Tandem Theatre, Inc.
• Traffic ordinances amending no-left-turn restrictions on Wettstein Avenue at Stow Street and S Brooke Street, and bus loading zones on Walker Street, East 13th Street, and Wabash Avenue.
• Appointments to the Library Board, Plan Commission, and Historic Preservation Commission.
• Presentations on the 2027 initial budget forecast and the Fire Department budget.
• Introduction of the new Senior Center Director.

City Council — July 16

A second Council meeting is scheduled with additional appointments and event waivers:

• Resolution No. 9255 — appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission, Downtown Architectural Review Board, Redevelopment Authority, and City Plan Commission.
• Ordinance No. 3831 — amendment to City County Building Board membership.
• Resolutions No. 9251–9254 — waivers of open intoxicants for four community events: Fat Joes After Fondue Fest, Blue Line Tavern Tossing for Tommy, Little Midget Mania Wrestling, and Murder Mystery Dinner Show.
• Presentations of the 2027 budgets for the Police Department and Community Development.

County Board — July 21

The Fond du Lac County Board agenda includes:

• Approval of minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting.
• Resolution No. 23-26 — special recognition for retirees.
• A presentation by Cory Beyer of Venture Architects on the schematic design and phased options for a new county jail.
• Resolution No. 26-26 — County Property right-of-way bridge project.
• Resolution No. 27-26 — rural functional classification changes.
• A finance report on mileage, per diem, and expenses for June 2026.

Downtown Architectural Review Board — July 6

The Board is scheduled to review two exterior alteration proposals on Main Street:

• Exterior painting at 113-117 S Main St, submitted by Zacherl, O'Malley, Endejean S.C. and Main Street Fashion.
• Exterior alterations at 272 and 280 N Main St, submitted by Death's Decor Tattoo Gallery/Adam Mumper.

The board may approve, deny, or modify the proposals.

Historic Preservation Commission — July 14

The Commission is scheduled to elect its Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and review a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new ground sign at 51 W. Division Street, the Cathedral Church of St. Paul.

Cancelled Meetings

Four meetings were cancelled in July:

• Police & Fire Commission (July 6) — next meeting tentatively August 13, 2026.
• Board of Appeals (July 6) — next meeting tentatively August 3, 2026.
• City Plan Commission (July 13) — next meeting tentatively August 17, 2026.
• Advisory Parking & Traffic Board (July 16) — next meeting tentatively August 20, 2026, at 160 S Macy Street.

Coming Up

No additional meetings are listed on the published calendar for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city and county websites for updates, as several cancelled meetings have tentative rescheduling dates in August.

Fond du Lac City Council to Consider $15.4M in Sewer Bonds; Several Boards Cancel July Meetings

Fond du Lac's City Council is scheduled to consider authorizing up to $15,400,000 in sewerage system revenue bonds at its July 8 meeting, the largest financial item on a busy two-week agenda across city boards. All meetings listed below are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so no outcomes are confirmed.

City Council — July 8

The Council agenda includes authorization of up to $12,135,000 in taxable sewerage system revenue bonds (Series 2026B) and $3,265,000 (Series 2026A), totaling up to $15.4 million.

Also on the agenda:

• Alcohol licenses for Martina's (OEOD Mexican Kitchen, Inc. / Raghu Bista) at 1305 S Main St Suite B — Class "B" fermented malt and Class "C" wine.
• Alcohol licenses for Sushitale (Gao Family LLC / JunJian Gao) at 525 N Peters Ave Ste. 100 — Class "B" and Class "C".
• A Class "B" license for VendiCards (Logan Rihn) at 49 N Main Street.
• A special event permit for alcohol sales at Buttermilk Creek Park for the Shakespeare in the Park Festival (In Tandem Theatre, Inc.).
• Traffic ordinance amendments: a no-left-turn restriction on Wettstein Avenue at Stow Street and S Brooke Street, and bus loading zones on Walker Street, East 13th Street, and Wabash Avenue.
• Appointments to the Library Board, Plan Commission, and Historic Preservation Commission.
• Presentations on the 2027 initial budget forecast and the Fire Department budget.
• Introduction of the new Senior Center Director.

Alcohol Licensing Committee — June 30

This committee's agenda mirrors several Council items: the Martina's, Sushitale, and VendiCards license applications, plus temporary picnic licenses for the Fond du Lac County Fair (July 14–19, 2026), Shakespeare in the Park Festival (August 27–29), and Fondue Fest (August 12).

Downtown Architectural Review Board — July 6

The board is scheduled to review two exterior alteration proposals:

• Exterior painting at 113–117 S Main St (Zacherl, O'Malley, Endejean S.C. and Main Street Fashion).
• Exterior alterations at 272 and 280 N Main St (Death's Decor Tattoo Gallery / Adam Mumper).

The board may approve, deny, or modify the proposals.

Historic Preservation Commission — July 10

The commission is set to elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and review a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new ground sign at 51 W. Division Street (Cathedral Church of St. Paul).

Cancelled Meetings

Four meetings were cancelled in this period:

• Police & Fire Commission (July 6) — next meeting tentatively August 13, 2026.
• Board of Appeals (July 6) — next meeting tentatively August 3, 2026.
• City Plan Commission (July 13) — next meeting tentatively August 17, 2026.
• Advisory Parking & Traffic Board (July 16) — next meeting tentatively August 20, 2026, at 160 S Macy Street.

Coming Up

No meetings are listed on the city calendar for the next 14 days. Several boards have tentatively rescheduled for August, as noted above. Readers seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 8 Council meeting and other agenda-only items should watch for published minutes on the city's official website.

Fond du Lac boards weigh sewer bonds, subdivision plat, alcohol licenses in late June

Fond du Lac's City Council was scheduled to vote July 2 on authorizing up to $12,135,000 in taxable sewerage system revenue bonds (Series 2026B) and $3,265,000 (Series 2026A) — the largest dollar item across recent local government agendas. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings below, so all items reflect what boards were set to consider, not confirmed outcomes.

City Council — June 24 and July 2

The June 24 City Council agenda included Resolution No. 9246, approving the final plat of the Hidden Valley Phase 2 subdivision. The council was also set to act on final annual alcohol beverage license renewals and review city rules for two-wheel transportation. A recognition ceremony for the Police Department's fallen officers was on the agenda.

The July 2 agenda carried the sewer bond authorization, plus alcohol license approvals for three businesses: Martina's at 1305 S Main St, Sushitale at 525 N Peters Ave, and VendiCards at 49 N Main St. The council was also set to consider a special event permit allowing alcohol sales at Buttermilk Creek Park for the Shakespeare in the Park Festival, submitted by In Tandem Theatre, Inc.

Traffic code amendments on the July 2 agenda would establish a no-left-turn restriction on Wettstein Ave at Stow St and S Brooke St, and add bus loading zones on Walker St, E 13th St, and Wabash Ave. Appointments to the Library Board, Plan Commission, and Historic Preservation Commission were also listed. Presentations on the 2027 initial budget forecast and the Fire Department budget were scheduled.

County Board — June 23

The Fond du Lac County Board was set to consider the appointment of Dean Kaderabek as Director of Land Information. Resolutions on the agenda included Resolution 20-26, authorizing issuance of Bond 2026A GOPNs; Resolution 21-26, a salary and wage fringe budget adjustment; and Resolution 22-26, addressing DHS Income Maintenance FSQC funding. Resolution 23-26, a Chapter 42 amendment, was slated to be referred back to committee. Tom Weber was scheduled to give a presentation on jail operational planning, bed forecasting, and alternatives to incarceration.

Alcohol Licensing Committee — June 30

The committee was set to vote on Class "B" fermented malt and Class "C" wine licenses for Martina's (OEOD Mexican Kitchen, Inc. / Raghu Bista) at 1305 S Main St Suite B, and for Sushitale (Gao Family LLC / JunJian Gao) at 525 N Peters Ave Ste. 100. A Class "B" license for VendiCards (Logan Rihn) at 49 N Main Street was also on the agenda. Temporary picnic licenses were listed for the Fond du Lac County Fair (July 14–19, 2026), Shakespeare in the Park Festival (Aug 27–29), and Fondue Fest (Aug 12).

Downtown Architectural Review Board — July 1

The board was scheduled to review two exterior alteration proposals: painting at 113-117 S Main St by Zacherl, O'Malley, Endejean S.C and Main Street Fashion, and exterior changes at 272 and 280 N Main St by Death's Decor Tattoo Gallery/Adam Mumper. The board could approve, deny, or modify the proposals.

Cancelled meetings

The Police & Fire Commission cancelled its July 2026 meeting; its next meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 13, 2026. The Board of Appeals also cancelled its July 2026 meeting, with the next meeting tentatively set for August 3, 2026.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days, according to the available data. Readers should check official city and county websites for scheduling updates.

Fond du Lac City Council to consider $12.1 million sewer bonds; county board mulls land information director

Fond du Lac’s city and county boards met over the past two weeks to take up a range of proposals, including major infrastructure financing, new alcohol licenses, and subdivision approvals. None of the meetings had final minutes published as of July 5, meaning all actions remain proposed or under discussion.

County Board

The Fond du Lac County Board on June 23 considered the appointment of Dean Kaderabek as Director of Land Information. The board also reviewed Resolution 20-26 authorizing the issuance of Bond 2026A GOPNs and two budget adjustments: Resolution 21-26 for salary and wage fringe, and Resolution 22-26 for DHS Income Maintenance FSQC funding. A presentation by Tom Weber on jail operational planning, bed forecasting, and alternatives to incarceration was heard. The board additionally agreed to refer Resolution 23-26 (Chapter 42 amendment) back to committee.

City Council

The City Council held two meetings during the period. On June 24, members considered Resolution No. 9246 approving the final plat of Hidden Valley Phase 2 subdivision, along with final annual alcohol beverage license renewals and a review of city rules for two-wheel transportation. A recognition ceremony for the Police Department’s fallen officers was also held.

On July 2, the council took up items including authorizing up to $12,135,000 in taxable sewerage system revenue bonds (Series 2026B) and $3,265,000 (Series 2026A). Members also considered alcohol licenses for Martina’s (1305 S Main St), Sushitale (525 N Peters Ave), and VendiCards (49 N Main St), and a special event permit for alcohol sales in Buttermilk Creek Park during the Shakespeare in the Park Festival. Traffic ordinance changes were proposed, including a no-left-turn restriction on Wettstein Avenue at Stow Street and South Brooke Street, and bus loading zones on Walker Street, East 13th Street, and Wabash Avenue. Presentations on the 2027 initial budget forecast and the Fire Department budget were given. Appointments to the Library Board, Plan Commission, and Historic Preservation Commission were also on the agenda.

Other Committees

The Alcohol Licensing Committee on June 30 considered new licenses for Martina’s, Sushitale, and VendiCards (same businesses as before the council), plus temporary picnic licenses for the Fond du Lac County Fair (July 14–19), the Shakespeare in the Park Festival (Aug 27–29), and the Fondue Fest (Aug 12).

The Downtown Architectural Review Board on July 1 reviewed two exterior alteration proposals: painting at 113-117 S Main St (Zacherl, O’Malley, Endejean S.C and Main Street Fashion) and exterior changes at 272 and 280 N Main St (Death’s Decor Tattoo Gallery/Adam Mumper).

Both the Police & Fire Commission and the Board of Appeals cancelled their July meetings. The Police & Fire Commission tentatively rescheduled for August 13; the Board of Appeals for August 3.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings have been scheduled in the next two weeks. Residents should check the city and county websites for future agendas.