Common Council Meeting — Agenda

October 12, 2026 Common Council Agenda 1 City of Lake Geneva, 626 Geneva St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147-262.248.3673-www.cityoflakegeneva.gov Common Council Agenda Monday, October 12, 2026 - 6:00 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Council Chambers Members: Mayor Todd Krause, Council President Cindy Yager, Council Vice President Cathy Stoodley, Alderpersons: JaNelle Powers, Sherri Ames, Linda Frame, Mary Jo Fesenmaier, Brian Smith and Joel Hoiland 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Awards, Presentations, Proclamations, and Announcements a. Proclamation in recognition of Fire Prevention Week 2026 5. Reconsider business from previous meeting 6. Comments from the public as allowed by Wis. Stats. §19.84(2), limited to items on this agenda, except for public hearing items. Comments will be limited to 5 minutes 7. Acknowledgement of Correspondence 8. City Administrator's Report 9. Comptroller's Report a. Library Presentation for 2027 Proposed Operating, Capital, And Equipment Budget (Library Director Kornak) b. Police Department Presentation for 2027 Proposed Operating, Capital, and Equipment Budget (Chief Gritzner) c. Fire Department Presentation for 2027 Proposed Operating, Capital, and Equipment Budget (Chief Peters) d. Emergency Management Presentation for 2027 Proposed Operating Budget (Chief Peters) 10. Consent Agenda-Any item listed on the consent agenda may be removed at the request of any member of the Council. The request requires no second, is not discussed, and is not voted upon. a. Approve the Special Council Minutes from September 22, 2026 b. Approve the Regular Council Minutes of September 28, 2026 c. Acceptance of the Pre-Paid Checks of $235,089.77 and Regular Checks of $256,906.65 d. Agent Change filed by Lake Geneva Egg Harbor, LLC dba Egg Harber Cafe to Madison Reyes October 12, 2026 Common Council Agenda 2 e. Complimentary Riviera Ballroom Event Request form filed by the Lake Geneva Publilc Library for the Community Veteran's Day Event on November 11, 2026 from 4:15pm to 5:15pm f. Public Event Permit Application filed by VISIT Lake Geneva for Winterfest 2027 from February 2 - 7, 2027 g. Temporary Class "B" Beer/"Class B" Wine License application filed by Lake Geneva Chamber of Commerce dba VISIT Lake Geneva, for the event of Lake Geneva Winterfest on February 3, 2027, from 5pm to 9:30 pm in the Riviera Ballroom 812 Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, Kellie Carper, Agent h. Complimentary Rivera Ballroom Event Request form filed by VISIT Lake Geneva for Lake Geneva Winterfest from February 1 - 8, 2027 i. Application for a Temporary Premises Extension to the alcohol license held by Capitol Geneva LLC dba Lake City Social for the Lake Geneva Jaycees Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, October 25, 2026, 1pm to 4pm 11. Items removed from the Consent Agenda 12. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Resolution 26-R57: A resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a maximum height of four (4) feet for an open fence within the street yard at 533 Spring Street, filed by Reba Fischer, 533 Spring Street, Lake Geneva, WI, Tax Key No. ZGC00036 (Plan Commission recommended denial) b. Resolution 26-R58: A resolution requiring the repair of a sidewalk adjacent to 222 Center Street, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 13. Discussion/Action regarding Pay Request #1 from Wolf Paving for the Cemetery Paving Phase 1 project for an amount of $107,053.21 14. Discussion/Action regarding State Highway 50 connecting highway rescission (forwarded from the PWC meeting on 09/28/26 recommending approval) 15. Discussion/Action Regarding proposed changes to Article V of Chapter 50 Offenses and Miscellaneous Offenses dealing with Child Safety Zones 16. Discussion/Action regarding proposed Ordinance 26-11 adding Personnel Committee to the list of governmental bodies that are televised and livestreamed so that all standing committees are televised and livestreamed 17. Discussion/Action on proposed charter ordinance to change the city attorney office from an elected position to an appointed position and the process for adoption of the charter ordinance 18. Discussion/Action regarding the Mechanic job description for public works (forwarded from the Personnel Committee meeting 10/05/26 without recommendation) 19. Adjournment Requests from persons with disabilities, who need assistance to participate in this meeting or hearing, should be made to the City Clerk’s office in advance so the appropriate accommodations can be made.