Reedsburg meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Reedsburg officials weigh fieldhouse bids, traffic changes, and incubator funding

Reedsburg's Common Council was scheduled this week to review bids for a fieldhouse and consider converting the intersection at S. Viking Dr. and Commercial Avenue to an all-way stop, while the Community Development Authority was set to weigh new funding for Nena's Bodega under the city's Business Incubator Program. Minutes from these meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Common Council — July 13

The Common Council agenda listed review and possible approval or denial of bids for a fieldhouse. A public hearing was scheduled on Ordinance No. 1987-26, which would change stop signs at S. Viking Dr. and Commercial Avenue to all-way stops. The council also planned to act on the appointment of Zachery Ernstmeyer to the Zoning Board of Appeals and to the Board of Review.

Community Development Authority — July 14

The Community Development Authority was scheduled to consider new funding for Nena's Bodega under the Business Incubator Program. The agenda also included a closed session to review a business plan for a startup business under the same program, approval of minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting, and a public comment period for non-agenda topics.

City Plan Commission — July 14

The City Plan Commission was set to review a site plan for a new business office at 1700 Lands' End Ln (parcel #276-2046-130000). The commission also planned to consider a certified survey map to vacate a portion of Booster Blvd at 633 Booster Blvd (parcel #276-1140-100000). A discussion of future access to vacant lots between Wynwood Circle and 8th St in the Eastridge Subdivision was on the agenda. The agenda noted that no formal action would be taken because a common-council quorum may be present.

Library Board of Trustees — July 7 and July 9

A special meeting on July 7 was scheduled to receive a presentation of a feasibility study report and discuss initial action items, with no decisions planned. The regular meeting on July 9 included consideration of a Privacy Policy, an updated Meeting Room Policy, a proposal for capital campaign consulting related to the library expansion, a Library Expansion Report, and approval of June bills.

Historic Preservation Commission — July 13

The Historic Preservation Commission was scheduled to discuss applying for the 2026 Certified Local Government (CLG) grant and local museum planning, including current collections and proposed forms. The agenda also included approval of minutes from the June 8, 2026 meeting. No final decisions were expected.

Public Works Committee — July 15

The Public Works Committee was set to receive an update on current city projects and tour the new WWTP facility. The agenda stated no official action would be taken if a quorum of the Common Council attended. The committee also planned to approve minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting and receive non-agenda public comments without discussion.

Personnel Committee — July 6

The July 6 Personnel Committee meeting was cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.

Coming up

• **Utility Commission — July 20:** Will consider submitting an application for a Conventional Water Rate Case and associated expenses, approve bills, and recognize Austin Mueller and Amy Reine for employee service.
• **Police & Fire Commission — July 21:** Will approve April 21, 2026 minutes and hear monthly reports from the Ambulance, Police, and Fire Chiefs for April, May, and June.
• **Zoning Board of Appeals — July 21:** Meeting cancelled.
• **Parks & Recreation Committee — July 21:** Will discuss future skate park improvements and consider CIP/CEP budgets.
• **Airport Commission — July 23:** Meeting cancelled; no agenda items or actions.

Reedsburg meeting roundup: No decisions recorded yet as council prepares to weigh fieldhouse bids

Reedsburg's recent committee and board meetings produced no confirmed decisions in the past two weeks — all three sessions on record are agenda-only with minutes not yet published. Attention now turns to a busy stretch of upcoming meetings, headlined by Common Council review of fieldhouse construction bids and a proposed all-way stop at S. Viking Dr. and Commercial Avenue.

What happened (or didn't) in the last two weeks

The Personnel Committee meeting scheduled for July 6, 2026 was cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.

The Library Board of Trustees held a special meeting July 7 to receive a presentation of a feasibility study report and discuss initial action items. No decisions were scheduled; the meeting was for information and discussion. Minutes have not yet been published, so no outcomes can be confirmed.

The Library Board's July 9 regular meeting agenda listed several items for consideration, including approval of a Privacy Policy, an updated Meeting Room Policy, a proposal for capital campaign consulting related to the library expansion, a Library Expansion Report, and approval of June bills. Again, minutes are not yet published, so it is not confirmed which items were approved.

Coming up: Common Council — fieldhouse bids and traffic changes

The Common Council meets July 13 with several consequential items on the agenda. The council will review and approve or deny bids for a fieldhouse. A public hearing is scheduled on Ordinance No. 1987-26, which would change the intersection of S. Viking Dr. and Commercial Avenue to an all-way stop. The council will also consider appointing Zachery Ernstmeyer to the Zoning Board of Appeals and to the Board of Review.

Community Development Authority — incubator funding

The Community Development Authority meets July 14 and will consider new funding for Nena's Bodega under the Business Incubator Program. The board will also hold a closed session to review a business plan for a startup business under the same program. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting and a public comment period for non-agenda topics.

City Plan Commission — site plan and road vacation

The City Plan Commission meets July 14 to review a site plan for a new business office at 1700 Lands' End Ln (parcel #276-2046-30000). The commission will also consider a certified survey map to vacate a portion of Booster Blvd at 633 Booster Blvd (parcel #276-1140-00000). Commissioners will discuss future access to vacant lots between Wynwood Circle and 8th St in the Eastridge Subdivision. The agenda notes that no formal action will be taken if a common-council quorum is present. Minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting are also on the agenda.

Historic Preservation Commission — grant and museum planning

The Historic Preservation Commission meets July 13 to discuss applying for a 2026 Certified Local Government (CLG) grant and local museum planning, including current collections and proposed forms. No final decisions are expected; these are discussion items. The commission will also approve minutes from its June 8, 2026 meeting.

Public Works Committee — project updates and WWTP tour

The Public Works Committee meets July 15 for an update on current city projects and a tour of the new WWTP facility. The agenda states no official action will be taken if a quorum of the Common Council attends. The committee will approve minutes from May 20, 2026 and receive non-agenda public comments without discussion.

Other upcoming meetings

The Police & Fire Commission meets July 21 to approve minutes from April 21, 2026. The Ambulance, Police, and Fire Chiefs will each present monthly reports covering April, May, and June.

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for July 21 has been cancelled.

Coming up

• **July 13** — Historic Preservation Commission and Common Council (fieldhouse bids, all-way stop public hearing)
• **July 14** — Community Development Authority (Nena's Bodega funding) and City Plan Commission (1700 Lands' End Ln site plan)
• **July 15** — Public Works Committee (project updates, WWTP tour)
• **July 21** — Police & Fire Commission (monthly chief reports); Zoning Board of Appeals (cancelled)