2026-08-17 Regular Council Minutes 1

1 | P a g e 0 8 / 1 7 / 2 6 M i n u t e s D a t e A p p r o v e d 0 9 / 2 1 / 2 0 2 6 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FENNIMORE, GRANT COUNTY, WISCONSIN HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 17th, 2026 The Regular Council meeting of the Common Council was called to order by Mayor Rob Krantz at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call was taken with the following alderpersons answering present. Adam, Kretschman, Roth, Strack, Streif, and Hagen. Agenda: Proof in the form of a certificate of public notice given as required by Section 19.84, Wis. Stats., as to the holding of this meeting, was presented by the City Clerk-Treasurer. Motion by Streif, second by Strack to approve the proof of posting and agenda. Motion carried 6-0. Consent Agenda: The following Operators were approved: Faith Halverson and John Capelle. There was a motion by Strack, and a second by Kretschman to approve the Operators Licenses. Motion carried 6-0. Minutes of the preceding meeting. Approval of minutes if correct, and corrections of mistakes: The minutes from the July 20th, 2026 Regular was approved with a motion by Adam, and a second by Streif. Motion carried 6-0. Comments from Pre-registered Citizens: Reports of Officers: Clerk DPW Chief of Police Presentation of accounts and other claims against the city: There was a motion by Streif and a second by Kretschman to approve the 08/17/2026 Council claims with the breakdown of bills to their respective accounts for a total of $477,103.11 with City bills at $205,991.93, Utility bills at $175,082.62, Sewer bills at $40,977.81, TIF-CDBG bills at $55,050.75, and Capital Projects at $0. Gross Payroll amounts for 07/24/2026 were $82,657.57 with $53,486.09 for City, $22,197.11 for Utility and $6,974.37 for Sewer. Gross Payroll amounts for 08/07/2026 were $81,033.80 with $49,440.47 for City, $23,651.12 for Utility and $7,942.21 for Sewer. Motion carried on a roll call vote 6-0. Committee Reports: Unfinished Business: New Business: 2 | P a g e 0 8 / 1 7 / 2 6 M i n u t e s D a t e A p p r o v e d 0 9 / 2 1 / 2 0 2 6 Discussion and possible action on sale of lots Discussion and possible approval of RFQs for EDA Grant Discussion and possible action on library financial request There was a motion by Roth and a second by Strack to consider moving into closed session at 5:33 pm. Motion carried on a roll call vote 6-0. Return to open session: There was a motion by Roth and a second by Strack to return to open session at 6:28 pm. Motion carried 6-0 There was a motion by Adam and a second by Kretschman to approve the offer to purchase of parcel 226-00969- 0015 to 3:23 Express for $6,000, with a contingency that a Developers Agreement be signed. Motion carried 6- 0. There was a motion by Strack and a second by Kretschman to approve the RFQ from Town & Country Engineering for the EDA Grant. Motion carried on a roll call vote 6-0. Discussion and possible action on SWTC liaison contract: There was a motion by Roth, and a second by Strack to approve the SWTC 2026-2027 liaison contract. Motion carried 6-0. Discussion and possible action on building permit for shelter: A lease agreement will be drawn up by Attorney, Ben Wood to distinguish who is responsible for maintenance of shelter. There was a motion by Streif and a second by Adam to waive any building permit fees and allow the American Legion to build a 12x16x10 shelter with electricity. Motion carried 6-0. Discussion and possible action on reserved signs: The City was given wounded combat parking signs to hang around the City. No action taken. Discussion and possible approving donation of football lights: There was a motion by Strack, and a second by Streif to approve the receipt of lights for the football field by Derek’s Field, and allowing the City staff to help install the lights. Motion carried 6-0. Discussion on water meter billing: There was discussion regarding master metering in the mobile home communities, and the inability for Water Staff to access meters. Will follow up to gauge interest in changing current set up. Alder Adam Day was called, with council approval, at 6:50 pm. Discussion and possible action for reimbursement to local business for property damage: Pete Adam represented EMC to show how a large metal rod was thrown from a City lawn mower through his business window, and broke it. Adam is requesting the City pay for the replacement window, and has the invoice included. 3 | P a g e 0 8 / 1 7 / 2 6 M i n u t e s D a t e A p p r o v e d 0 9 / 2 1 / 2 0 2 6 There was a motion by Strack, and a second by Kretschman to pay the invoice EMC incurred from Midwest Builders totaling $1,770.65. Motion called on a roll call vote, with Adam abstaining. Alder Day was excused from the meeting at 6:56 pm. Comments and suggestions from Citizens present: Communications and recommendations from the mayor: Schedule Committee meetings: Adjourn: Motion by Roth, second by Strack to adjourn at 6:56 p.m. Motion carried 6-0. _________________________________ Ashley Edge, City Clerk-Treasurer _________________________________ Robert Krantz, Mayor