Common Council Meeting — Minutes

July 13, 2026 Common Council Minutes 1 City Of Lake Geneva Common Council Minutes Monday, July 13, 2026 - 6:00 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Council Chambers Call to Order by Mayor Krause at 6:00 pm. Pledge of Allegiance by Alder Yager. Roll Call Present: Todd Krause, Sherri Ames, JaNelle Powers, Mary Jo Fesenmaier, Linda Frame, Brian Smith (via zoom), Joel Hoiland, Cathy Stoodley and Cynthia Yager. Absent: None. Others present: City Administrator Dave De Angelis, City Clerk Lacey L. Reynolds, City Attorney Dan Draper, Finance Director Laura Pisarcik, Fire Chief John Peters, Building & Zoning Administrator Renee Hanlon and other interested persons. Awards, Presentations, Proclamations, and Announcements None. Reconsider business from previous meeting None. 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 Kate Miller, Millie McCormick and Attorney Egert spoke about item 12b, Dave Sekeris spoke about item 12a, Spyro Condos spoke about items 17&12b. Acknowledgement of Correspondence City Cler Reynolds announced correspondence was received and copies are available. City Administrator's Report Administrator DeAngelis reported that the audio and video was not working because of storm damage, but is now up and running, and he reviewed aerial pictures of the storm damage. Discussion took place. Comptroller's Report Comptroller Pisarcik reviewed the items and amounts requested for capital improvement projects that can be completed by the end of the year. 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. Alder Yager asked to remove item e. Motion by Frame to approve items a-d, second by Stoodley. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Approve the Regular Council Minutes of June 22, 2026 Acceptance of the Pre-Paid Checks of $236,336.52 and Regular Checks of $540,498.43 Massage Establishment renewal application filed by Element Massage Studio Approval of the Temporary Class "B" Beer / "Class B" Wine license application filed by St. Francis de Sales Parish for Fall Festival Celebrating Family on September 27, 2026 Private Event Permit application requiring exclusive use of Flat Iron Park for Buffalo Grove Cheerleading Camp July 19 - 21, 2026 Items removed from the Consent Agenda Item e - Private Event Permit application requiring exclusive use of Flat Iron Park for Buffalo Grove Cheerleading Camp July 19-21, 2026: Discussion took place regarding fees and use. Motion by Yager to pay fees for use of the July 13, 2026 Common Council Minutes 2 entire park including the pavilion, second by Frame. A fee of $200/day was discussed and discussion continued. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Ordinances and Resolutions Ordinance 26-08: An ordinance amending Subsections (a), Members of Sec. 70-55 Tourism Commission of Article III, Room Tax of Chapter 70, Taxation of the Municipal Code of the City of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin amending the number of members on the Tourism Commission and qualifications to serve as a member of the Tourism Commission (second reading) Motion by Stoodley to discuss the second reading of Ordinance 26-08, second by Frame. Alder Stoodley read amendments she would like to see incorporated into Ordinance 26-08 including 6 members: 2 alderpersons, 1 resident of the city, 3 other from businesses - 1 Hotel/Motel industry, 1 - STR or CIL owner or manager, 1 city business owner, at no time may there be no more than 1 member who sits as a board member, officer or employee for the Lake Geneva Chamber of Commerce - VISIT Lake Geneva, no more than 2 members shall be members of the BID. Discussion took place. Motion by Frame to deny the second reading of Ordinance 26-08 and stay with the ordinance as is, second by Yager. Roll call vote: Frame, yes; Yager, yes; Stoodley, yes; Hoiland, no; Smith, yes; Fesenmaier, no; Powers, yes; Ames, yes. Motion carried 6-2. Resolution 26-R32: A resolution authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) filed by David Scotney, 2890 Bridle Court, Lake Geneva, WI, to establish an Indoor Entertainment Facility (Restaurant) at the Northeast corner of Interchange North and Center Street, Tax Key No. ZYUP 00140 Motion by Ames to approve Resolution 26-R32, second by Frame. Motion by Hoiland to suspend the rules for David Scotney to speak, second by Smith. Roll call vote: Hoiland, yes; Smith, yes; Frame, no; Fesenmaier, yes; Powers, yes; Ames, yes; Yager, yes; Stoodley, no. Motion carried 6-2. Mr. Scotney spoke, Alder Hoiland asked questions and discussion took place. Alder Stoodley called the question to end debate and vote on the main motion. Roll call vote: Stoodley, yes; Yager, yes; Hoiland, no; Smith, no; Frame, yes; Fesenmaier, no; Powers, yes; Ames, yes. Motion carried 5-3. Main motion vote - Roll call vote: Ames, yes; Frame, yes; Powers, yes; Fesenmaier, no; Hoiland, no; Stoodley, yes; Yager, yes; Smith, no. Motion carried 5-3. Resolution 26-R38: A resolution approving the reallocation of Capital Improvement Fund borrowed funds to purchase a columbarium for Oak Hill Cemetery, not to exceed $36,339.00 Motion by Stoodley to approve Resolution 26-R38, second by Frame. Discussion took place. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Resolution 26-R39: A resolution approving the reallocation of Capital Improvement Fund borrowed funds to purchase an ADA Fire Safety Trailer for $223,900.00 Motion by Yager to approve Resolution 26-R39, second by Powers. Fire Chief Peters answered questions and discussion took place. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Resolution 26-R40: A resolution approving the reallocation of Capital Improvement Fund borrowed funds to establish a two-police K9 unit, not to exceed $62,922.00 Motion by Frame to approve Reolution 26-R40, second by Powers. Voice vote, 7-approved, 1-opposed (Fesenmaier), motion carried. Resolution 26-R41: A resolution approving the reallocation of Capital Improvement Fund borrowed funds to purchase security cameras for Well Sites and Water Towers, not to exceed $19,800.00 Motion by Ames to approve Resolution 26-R41, second by Yager. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Resolution 26-R43: A resolution authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) filed by Chris and Lisa Cardwell, 816 Pinetree Lane, Lake Geneva, WI for a request to construct an addition to the single- family home within the Estate Residential-1 (ER-1) zoning district located at 816 Pinetree Lane, Tax Key No. ZSY 00020 Motion by Hoiland to approve Resolution 26-R43, second by Powers. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Discussion/Action regarding the 2026 Traffic Signal Preventive Maintenance Contract with Traffic and Parking Control Company, LLC (TAPCO) (PWC recommended approval on June 22, 2026) Motion by Stoodley to approve, second by Frame. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Discussion/Action regarding move-up of equipment replacement of (1) heavy plow and (1) bucket truck from 2027 to 2026 in Equipment Replacement Fund (PWC recommended approval on June 22, 2026) Motion by Frame to approve, second by Stoodley. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. July 13, 2026 Common Council Minutes 3 Discussion/Action regarding the Maximum Extent Feasible for the Bike Path on Townline Rd and Edwards Blvd (PWC forwarded with no recommendation June 22, 2026) City Engineer Barry explained the rule within ADA any municipality looking to further their pedestrian safety does not have to meet all the requirements if it would mean there would be an excess of spending. In this particular area, it's recommended to use this rule. Administrator De Angelis explained the future development of the property will address the ADA issues. Engineer Barry's recommendation is to use the maximum extent feasible rule. Motion by Fesenmaier to accept the use of the maximum extent feasible rule for the bike path on Townline Rd. and Edwards Blvd., including remedying the situation with the potential buyer/developer, second by Ames. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Discussion/Action regarding approval of the Sherrer Construction bid for project 2026-01A Columbarium in the amount of $62,327.00 (Cemetery Board recommended approval June 17, 2026) Motion by Ames to approve, second by Frame. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Discussion/Action regarding the purchase of 1103 S. Edwards Boulevard, in the City of Lake Geneva, for a future Police and/or Fire Facility (Agenda item from the May 11, 2026 Council Meeting) Alder Fesenmaier explained staff intends to add information to the city website for residents to review and requested the Fire Chief answer questions. Chief Peters shared 22 sites were reviewed and plans were changed from a 3 station plan to a 2 station plan. Motion by Fesenmaier to continue to the next council meeting on July 27, 2026, second by Hoiland. Discussion took place regarding the resolution of necessity, timeline and alternate sites. Chief Peters said 4 sites are still available and would be able to hold a safety campus. Discussion continued. Alder Frame called the question to close debate,. Roll call vote: Fesenmaier, no; Hoiland, no; Ames, yes; Yager, no; Powers, yes; Frame, yes; Stoodley, no; Smith, no. Motion failed 5-3. Discussion continued. Continue motion - Roll call vote: Fesenmaier, yes; Hoiland, yes; Ames, no; Yager, no; Powers, no; Frame, no; Stoodley, no; Smith, yes. Motion failed 3-5. Motion by Hoiland from May 11th meeting - to authorize staff to solicit proposals to retain an independent municipal real estate advisor or owners representative with experience in public sector land acquisition and site selection to assist the city in evaluating and negotiating potential sites for a future public safety facility. The final decision to be made by the Common Council, will include qualifications, expertise, cost and availability. The advisor's scope of work shall include: identification and evaluation of all viable site options including publicly owned and already tax-exempt properties; comparative analysis of sites based on cost, response time coverage, infrastructure requirements, environmental constraints and long-term financial impact; preliminary market valuation acquisition strategy of potential sites; assistance with negotiations strategy and coordination with legal counsel as appropriate and development of a recommendation based on objective data driven criteria aligned with the City's comprehensive plan and long term fiscal sustainability, second by Smith. Alder Hoiland explained things have changed since the resolution of necessity was passed. Hoiland would like due diligence on other sites, specifically the land near Veteran's Park and Veteran's Park. Discussion continued. Building & Zoning Administrator Hanlon was asked about land by Symphony Bay. Clerk Reynolds and Mayor Krause read the motion on the floor. Roll call vote: Hoiland, yes; Yager, no; Stoodley, no; Frame, no; Fesenmaier, no; Powers, no; Ames, no; Smith, yes. Motion failed 6-2. Discussion/Action to consider separate facilities for police and fire stations, and incorporating the YMCA plans for relocating (Agenda item request form submitted by Alders Hoiland and Smith) Alder Hoiland shared his recommendation about evaluating an integrated long range facility strategy before additional land acquisitions are finalized. Hoiland spoke about YMCA plans and land interest. Hoiland announced there is no action to be taken at this time. Mayoral Appointment - Weed Commissioner, Beth Kroening, Short Term Rental Administrator/Code Enforcement Officer Motion by Fesenmaier to approve the appointment of Beth Kroening as Weed Commissioner, second by Ames. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Adjournment Motion by Ames to adjourn, second by Stoodley. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Adjourned at 8:37 pm. Lacey L. Reynolds City Clerk Approved July 27, 2026