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8/6/2026 1:10 PM
136 North Monroe Street
Waterloo, WI 53594
Phone: (920) 478-3025
Fax: (920) 478-2021
www.waterloowi.us
CITY OF WATERLOO COUNCIL AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING – 136 N. MONROE STREET
Thursday, August 6, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.
Pursuant to Section 19.84 Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby given to the public and news media, that a public meeting will
be held to consider the following:
1.) CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & ROLL CALL
2.) Special Business
a. Approving the hiring of New Full Time Officer
i. Swearing in of Casey R. Colleran
3.) MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL: July 16, 2026 and July 27, 2026
4.) CITIZEN INPUT / PUBLIC COMMENT (3-Minute time limit)
5.) MEETING SUMMARIES (since last Council meeting)
a. 07/27/2026 Fire/EMS
b. 07/21/2026 CDA
c. 07/28/2026 Plan Commission-Cancelled
d. 07/29/2026 Library Board
e. 08/04/2026 Water & Light
f. 08/05/2026 Park Commission
g. 08/05/2026 Special Finance -Budget
h. 08/06/2026 Public Safety- Cancelled
i. 08/06/2026 Public Works
6.) OLD BUSINESS
a. Ordinance #2026-04 §200-1 Fire Inspector
b. Ordinance #2026-04 §120-3 False Alarms
c. Resolution #2026-37 Fee Schedule Update
7.) RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARDS, COMMITTEES, and COMMISSIONS
a. FINANCE
i. Resolution 2026-42 Admin. Deputy Assistant Job Description
ii. Resolution 2026-39 Appointing Denise Knutson as Interim Clerk/Treasurer
iii. Resolution 2026-40 Chief Warner Vacation Pay and Comp Time Payout
8.) NEW BUSINESS
a. Application for Special Event for a fundraiser for Friends of the Library, September 12, 2026
b. Resolution 2026-38 Purchase TID 3 Freeze Valido
9.) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
10.) ADJOURNMENT
Jeanne Ritter
Clerk/Deputy Treasurer Posted & Emailed: 08/03/2026
PLEASE NOTE: It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above meeting(s) to gather
information. No action will be taken by any governmental body other than that specifically noted. Also, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled
individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request such services please contact the clerk’s office at the above location
CITY OF WATERLOO COMMON COUNCIL - MEETING MINUTES: July 16, 2026
[a digital recording of this meeting also serves as the official record]
1) CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & ROLL CALL. Mayor Quimby called the meeting to
order at 7:01 p.m. Alderpersons present: Cummings, Dorn, C.Kuhl, J.Zimmermann, T. Thomas, R.
Weihert, and J. Haseleu. Absent: Others attending in-person: Police Chief Warner; DPW Supervisor
Yerges; Utilities Sorenson; Clerk Ritter and WLOO Videographers. The Pledge of Allegiance was
recited.
2) MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL: July 2, 2026 Motion [Cummings/Dorn] VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
3) CITIZEN INPUT / PUBLIC COMMENT (3-Minute time limit)-
4) MEETING SUMMARIES (since last Council meeting)
a) 07/07/2026 Water & Light
b) 07/18/2026 Finance
5) CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Motion [Cummings/Dorn] VOICE VOTE Motion carried
a) Reports of City Officials & Contract Service Providers
i) Parks
ii) Fire & Emergency Medical Services
iii) Building Inspections
iv) Public Works
v) Police
vi) Library Board
vii) Water & Light Utility Commission
viii) Watertown Humane Society
ix) Cable TV
6) OLD BUSINESS
a) Update on Solarium Liquor License-update only talk to attorney
b) Update on Mobile Home Park- information received.
7) RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
a) Finance
i) June 2026 Financial Statements: Payroll $108,825.36, General Disbursements $683,225.20 and
Clerk/Treasurer's Reports [see on municipal website] Motion [Kuhl/Cummings] ROLL CALL: Yes
6 No 1 Motion carried.
ii) 2026-35 Resolution Copier Lease for Police Dept Motion.[Kuhl/Haseleu] ROLL CALL: Y-6 N-1
Motion carried.
iii) 2026-36 Resolution Copier Lease for City Hall. Motion [Kuhl/Dorn] ROLL Call: Y-6 N-1 Motion
carried.
iv) 2026-04 Ordinance §200-1 Fire Inspectors Motion[Kuhl/Zimmermann] VOICE VOTE: Motion
carried.
v) 2026-08 Ordinance §120-3 False Alarms Motion [Kuhl/Weihert] ROLL CALL: Yes 7 No 0 Motion
carried.
vi) 2026-37 Resolution Fee Schedule update for Parks and Fire Dept. Motion to defer [Kuhl/Weihert]
ROLL CALL: Y- 7 N-0 Motion carried.
vii) 2026-34 Resolution Amending the Employee Handbook Regarding Leave Payout, Forfeitures and
Balances Upon Separation from Employment. Defer[Kuhl/Zimmerman]
MOTION to go into CLOSED [Cummings/Weihert] ROLL CALL: Y-7 N-0 Motion carried.
viii) Closed Session Employee Insurance Discussion §19.85 (1)(c) (Considering employment,
promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the
governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.)
ix) Closed Session Highland House PILOT §19.85 (1)(e) (Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of
public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever
competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.)
x) Closed Session TID 3 Purchase Agreement §19.85 (1)(e) (Deliberating or negotiating the
purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public
business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.)
MOTION to go into OPEN Session[Haseleu/Weihert] 8:36 pm ROLL CALL: Yes-7 No-0 Motion carried.
Motion to Move (b) and 8) to above (7) (a) (viii)
b) Waterloo Water & Light
i) DR #26 informational
ii) Portzen Pay #34 Motion [Cummings/Weihert] ROLL CALL Y-7 No-0
iii) SDW DR #13 informational
8) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Thank you Maureen Giese for your recent donation to the Fire Dept. for repairs to the Ladder Truck.
b) Congratulations Treasurer Lana Nelson on earning your Certified Public Funds Investment Manager
Certification
9) ADJOURNMENT [Haseleu/Dorn] VOICE VOTE: Motion carried. Approx. 8:36 pm
Attest:Jeanne Ritter Clerk/Deputy Treasurer
CITY OF WATERLOO COMMON COUNCIL - MEETING MINUTES: July 27, 2026
1) CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & ROLL CALL. Mayor Quimby called the meeting to
order at 6:00 p.m. Alderpersons present: Cummings, C.Kuhl, J.Zimmermann, DJ Dorn, R. Weihert and
T. Thomas Absent: none Remote: Haseleu.
MOTION to go into Closed Session [Cummings/Kuhl] ROLL CALL: Yes-6 No-0 6:02 pm
2) NEW BUSINESS
i) Closed Session Employee Discussion §19.85 (1)(c) (Considering employment, promotion,
compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the
governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.)
MOTION to come out of Closed Session into OPEN [Cummings/Zimmermann] Roll Call Yes-6 No-0
MOTION: Approve temp help contracts, budget assistance contract and appoint interim Deputy
Clerk/Treasurer.{Cummings/Kuhl] ROLL CALL: Yes 7 No 0
3) ADJOURNMENT [Dorn/Cummings] VOICE VOTE: Motion carried. Approx. 8:15 pm
Attest:Jeanne Ritter Clerk/Deputy Treasurer
136 North Monroe Street
Waterloo, WI 53594
Phone: (920) 478-3025
Fax: (920) 478-2021
www.waterloowi.us
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ORDINANCE #2026-04
Update §200-1 Fire Inspectors
The Common Council of the City of Waterloo, Wisconsin do ordain as follows:
Section 1: §200-1 Fire Inspectors
A. Fire Chief to be Fire Inspector. The Fire Chief s hall hold the office of Fire Inspector with power to appoint
one or more Deputy Fire Inspectors, who shall perform the same duties and have the same powers as the Fire
Inspector.
B. Inspection duties. The Fire Inspectors shall inspect, semiannually, all public buildings and places of
employment, as defined in § 101.01(11), Wis. Stats., within the City limits for the purpose of noting and
causing to be corrected any conditions liable to cause fires. Repairs or alterations necessary to remove the
hazardous condition shall be made within a reasonable time at the expense of the owner. The Inspector shall
also investigate the storage and handling of explosives and inflammable liquids within the City.
C. Procedure. Fire inspection procedures and forms shall be developed in accordance with
§ 101.14, Wis. Stats., and applicable codes of the National Fire Prevention Association.
D. Written record of inspections. The Chief shall keep a written record card of each property inspected which
shall conform to the requirements of the State Department of Commerce and shall make the semiannual
report of inspections required by said Department.
E. Correction of fire hazards. When any inspection by the Fire Chief or his deputies reveals a fire hazard, the
Chief or his deputies may serve a notice, in writing, upon the owner of the property giving said owner a
reasonable time in which to remove the hazard. If the fire hazard is not removed within the time allowed it
shall be deemed a nuisance, and the Fire Chief or his deputy may have the same removed by the City, and
the cost of such removal shall be recovered in an action by the City against the owner of the property and
may also be entered on the tax roll as a special charge against the property.
F. Entering on premises. No person shall deny the Fire Inspector or his deputies free access to any property
within the City at any reasonable time for the purpose of making fire inspections. No person shall hinder or
obstruct the Fire Inspector in the performance of his duty or refuse to observe any law ful direction given by
him.
G. No fee shall be charged for the reinspection if the property owner brings the property into compliance. City
of Waterloo Fee schedule reflects fees for 2nd, 3rd and subsequent inspections. A fee of $100.00 shall be
charged for a second reinspection, a fee of $200.00 for a third reinspection and a fee of $400.00 for each
subsequent reinspection for the same condition. A reinspection fee shall also be charged when a city staff
member, employee, or officer finds a condition that is similar to a condition which was subject to a
correction order within one (1) year prior to the inspection. Reinspection fees shall be charged against the
real estate upon which the reinspection was made, shall be a lien upon the real estate and shall be assessed
and collected as a special charge.
(1) A $50.00 fee shall be charged (see City Fee Schedule) for any inspection or reinspection when
a contractor or property owner requests an inspection for permit -related work and the work is
not ready at the time of the requested inspection. Failure to pay reinspection fees after notice
of the fee shall result in withholding future permits.
(2) Any property owner or lessor receiving a fourth offense reinspection fee, for the same
violation, may have the payment of the fee waived if the party or his or her representative
personally meets with the Fire Chief , or designee, within seven (7) days of receipt of the
notice of the fee imposition. At the meeting, the Fire Chief or designee and owner shall review
the problems oc curring at the property. Within ten (10) days of the meeting, the owner shall
submit to the Fire Chief, or designee, a detailed written abatement
Section 2: This ordinance shall take effect and be in force after its passage and publication in a manner provided by law.
Acted on and adopted at a result meeting of the Common Council on_____________, 2026.
CITY OF WATERLOO
_________________________
Jenifer Quimby, Mayor
Attest:
_________________________
Jeanne Ritter, City Clerk
Date Adopted:
Date Published:
136 NORTH MONROE STREET, WATERLOO, WISCONSIN 53594-1198
Phone: (920) 478-3025
Fax: (920) 478-2021
E-Mail: cityhall@waterloowi.us
Website: www.waterloowi.us
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ORDINANCE #2026-08
AN ORDINANCE UPDATING §120-3 False Alarms
Chapter §120 Alarm Systems
§ 120-3. False alarms.
A. Fees. An alarm user shall pay to the Fire Department, within 10 days after activation, the following service fees
for false fire alarms which occur within a calendar year (January 1 through December 31). [Amended 7-11-2019
by Ord. No. 2019-05]
(1) First false alarm: $0.See fee schedule.
(2) Second false alarm: $100. See fee schedule.
(3) Each subsequent false alarm: $300. See fee schedule.
(4) In the instance of any fourth or subsequent false alarm response within any twelve-month period, the
City of Waterloo Fire Department shall cause to be issued to an alarm user a due and payable
invoice for response costs in the minimum sum as set by the Common Council and provided under
separate fee schedule, the date payment is due, the right of the alarm user to a hearing before the
Fire Chief if a request therefor is made before the date payment is due, and a warning that any
unpaid response fee will be allocated to the alarm user's property tax roll as a special charge
pursuant to § 66.0627, Wis. Stats., at the alarm user's last known address with copy to the owner, at
the owner's last known address as well as any occupant, lessee or legal possessor of the address
summoning a response. The City of Waterloo Fire Department shall collect such additional amounts
at the same rate in fifteen -minute increments if the time expended by the Fire Department exceeds
1/2 hour.
(5) In the instance of any fifth or su bsequent false alarm response within any twelve -month period, the
City of Waterloo Fire Department shall cause to be issued to an alarm user a due and payable
invoice for response costs in the minimum sum as set by the Common Council and provided under
separate fee schedule, the date payment is due, the right of the alarm user to a hearing before the
Fire Chief if a request therefor is made before the date payment is due, and a warning that any
unpaid response fee will be allocated to the alarm user's prope rty tax roll as a special charge
pursuant to § 66.0627, Wis. Stats., at the alarm user's last known address with copy to the owner, at
the owner's last known address, as well as any occupant, lessee or legal possessor of the address
summoning a response. The City of Waterloo Fire Department shall collect such additional amounts
at the same rate in fifteen -minute increments if the time expended by the Fire Department exceeds
1/2 hour.
B. Periodic alarm testing will not result in a response fee, as long as prior notification with the Fire
Department dispatch center was made, along with notification once the testing is completed.
C. Storm-related false alarms which can be reasonably verified shall be exempt from any response fees.
D. Collection of fees.
(1) For the purposes of this section, an alarm user who is lessee, occupant, or tenant of the premises
from which the false alarm originated shall be deemed agent of the owner thereof.
(2) All charges for respo nse fees are due and payable to the City of Waterloo within 30 days of mailing
of the notice required under this section, except, if a hearing is requested in a timely manner, the
charges are due within 10 days after an adverse decision is rendered at such hearing.
E. Determination of false alarm. The Fire Chief shall determine whether or not the activation of an alarm was a false
alarm as defined in § 120-2 above.
F. Correction of alarm deficiencies. An alarm user shall correct any deficiencies in equipment or o peration of his
their alarm system within 15 days following either his their actual knowledge of such deficiency or the mailing of a
written notice from the Clerk-Treasurer, whichever date is earlier. In the event that such deficiency cannot be
corrected within the fifteen -day period, the alarm system shall be deactivated until such corrections are
completed.
G. Appeal. Any person aggrieved by any provision of this section may, within five business days, submit a written
appeal to the Council. The Council shal l hear the matter at a time scheduled by the City Clerk and render its
decision, in writing, within three days.
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Adopted at the Organizational meeting of the Common Council on July 16, 2026.
CITY OF WATERLOO
Signed: _____________________________
Jenifer Quimby, Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
Jeanne Ritter Clerk /Deputy Treasurer
Date Adopted: ________________
Date Published: The Courier, ______________
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7/14/2026 2:08 PM
136 North Monroe Street
Waterloo, WI 53594-1198
Phone: (920) 478-3025
Fax: (920) 478-2021
www.waterloowi.us
______________________________________________________________________________ _
RESOLUTION #2026-37
Fee Schedule Update
The Common Council of the City of Waterloo, Wisconsin does hereby resolve as follows:
Whereas, from time to time it is beneficial to review and revise municipal fees charged for services and
goods provided by the City of Waterloo, and;
Whereas, the Fire/EMS and the Parks Department need to make updates to the fee schedule, and;
Whereas, an updated schedule is attached for City Council consideration.
Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Waterloo City Council adopts the fee schedule as presented.
Date: ______________
Vote: ______________
City of Waterloo
Signed: ______________________________________
Jenifer Quimby, Mayor
Attest:
_________________________________
Jeanne Ritter Clerk/Deputy Treasurer
SPONSOR(S) – Various
Dept Category Fee Schedule Item
Formula
Description /
Unit Charge
Current
Amount
Fee
Effective 11/20/2025 Ordinance Ref. NOTE NOTE
2
Fire/EMS Emergency
Fee False alarm fee 1st no fee no fee § 120-3 False alarms.
Fire/EMS Emergency
Fee
(Occurring within a
continuous 12
month period)
2nd $100.00 $100.00 § 120-3 False alarms.
Fire/EMS Emergency
Fee
(Occurring within a
continuous 12
month period)
3rd $200.00 $200.00 § 120-3 False alarms.
Fire/EMS Apparatus
Fee
Ambulance, Brush
Truck, or Command
Car
Per Hour $200.00 § 120-3 False alarms.
Fire/EMS Apparatus
Fee Tender Per Hour $250.00 § 120-3 False alarms.
Fire/EMS Apparatus
Fee Engine Company Per Hour $300.00 § 120-3 False alarms.
Fire/EMS Apparatus
Fee Ladder Company Per Hour $400.00 § 120-3 False alarms.
Fire/EMS Apparatus
Fee
Person (for
Apparatus use cost)
Billed
Separately § 120-3 False alarms.
Fire/EMS Fire
Inspections First Re-Inspection
1st occurrence
of non-
complilance
$100.00 § 200-1 Fire Inspector.
Fire/EMS Fire
Inspections
Second Re-
Inspection
2nd occurrence
of non-
complilance
$200.00 § 200-1 Fire Inspector.
Dept Category Fee Schedule Item
Formula
Description /
Unit Charge
Current
Amount
Fee
Effective 11/20/2025 Ordinance Ref. NOTE NOTE
2
Fire/EMS Fire
Inspections Third Re-Inspection
3rd occurrence
of non-
complilance
$300.00 § 200-1 Fire Inspector.
Fire/EMS Fire
Inspections
Fourth Re-
Inspection
4th occurrence
of non-
complilance
$400.00 § 200-1 Fire Inspector.
Fire/EMS Fire
Inspections
Payment
Requirements
All re-inspection
fees
Paid within
60 Days of
the last
scheduled re-
inspection
§ 200-1 Fire Inspector.
Dept Category Fee Schedule Item Formula Description / Unit
Charge Current Amount Fee
Effective 11/20/2025
Ordinance
Ref. NOTE NOTE 2
Parks Facility Rent Waterloo Regional Trailhead -
Rental Per Half Day (less than 4 hours) $150.00 $150.00
Parks Facility Rent Waterloo Regional Trailhead -
Rental Per Full Day (4 hours or more) $250.00 $250.00
Parks Facility Rent
Waterloo Regional Trailhead-
Special Event Rental (multiple
days)
$500.00
Parks Facility Rent Firemen's Park Entire Park See Parks Coordinator for
Special Events
Parks Facility Rent Entire Pavilion-Private $2,900.00 $2,400.00
Parks Facility Rent Entire Pavilion-Non Resident
Private $3,100.00 $2,600.00
Parks Facility Rent Entire Pavilion-Resident
Public $2,200.00 $1,700.00
Parks Facility Rent Entire Pavilion-Non Resident
Public $2,400.00 $1,900.00
Parks Facility Rent Upper Pavilion-Resident
Private $2,400.00 $1,900.00
Parks Facility Rent Upper Pavilion-Non-Resident
Private $2,500.00 $2,000.00
Parks Facility Rent Upper Pavilion Resident
Public $2,050.00 $1,550.00
Parks Facility Rent Upper Pavilion-Non-Resident
Public $2,150.00 $1,650.00
Parks Facility Rent Lower Pavilion -Resident
Private $650.00 $650.00
Parks Facility Rent Lower Pavilion - Non
Resident Private $750.00 $750.00
Parks Facility Rent Lower Pavilion-Resident
Public $300.00 $300.00
Parks Facility Rent Lower Pavilion-Non-Resident
Public $400.00 $400.00
Parks Facility Rent Kitchen Rental per Month $75.00 $75.00
Parks Facility Rent Kitchen Rental per Hour $15.00 $15.00
Parks Facility Rent Bingo Hall-Resident $250.00 $250.00
Parks Facility Rent Bingo Hall-Non-Resident $350.00 $350.00
Parks Facility Rent Camping Weekday Monday pm thru Friday am $20.00 $20.00
Parks Facility Rent Camping Weekend Friday pm thru Monday am $25.00 $25.00
Parks Facility Rent Veteran Park Bandstand $75.00 $75.00
Parks Facility Rent Veterans Park Special Events $200.00 $200.00
Parks Facility Rent Bandstand/Gazebo $75.00 $75.00
Dept Category Fee Schedule Item Formula Description / Unit
Charge Current Amount Fee
Effective 11/20/2025
Ordinance
Ref. NOTE NOTE 2
Parks Facility Rent Maunesha Business Center Per Half Day (less than 4 hours) $150.00 $150.00
Parks Facility Rent Maunesha Businees Center Per Full Day (4 hours or more) $200.00 $200.00
Parks Facility Rent Hamburger/Concession
Stand $100.00 $100.00
Parks Facility Rent Baseball Diamond-Skalitzky
Field (3 hours or less) $125.00 $125.00
Parks Facility Rent Baseball Diamond-Skalitzky
Field All Day $250.00 $250.00
Parks Facility Rent Baseball Tournament Fee-1
Day
$300.00 includes
concession stand
$300.00 includes
concession stand
Parks Facility Rent Baseball Tournament Fee-2
Day
$600.00 includes
concession stand
$600.00 includes
concession stand
Parks Facility Rent Baseball Tournament Fee-3
Day
$900.00 includes
concession stand
$900.00 includes
concession stand
Parks Facility Rent Softball Diamond -Little
League (3 hours or less) $75.00 $75.00
Parks Facility Rent Softball Diamond - Little
League All Day $150.00 $150.00
Parks Facility Rent Softball Tournament Fee 1
Day
$200.00 includes
concession stand
$200.00 includes
concession stand
Parks Facility Rent Softball Tournament Fee 2
Day
$400.00 includes
concession stand
$400.00 includes
concession stand
Parks Facility Rent Softball Tournament Fee 3
Day
$600.00 includes
concession stand
$600.00 includes
concession stand
Parks Service Baseball Field Lights per hr. $25.00 $25.00
Parks Service Park Laborer per hr. $50.00 $50.00
Parks Service Field Marking (Field Lime) a bag $10.00 $10.00
Parks Service Diamond Dry a bag $25.00 $25.00
Parks Service Field Clay a bag $30.00 $30.00
Parks Service Bartender per hour $20.00 $20.00
Parks Service Ceremony Area $25.00 $25.00
Parks Service Road Closure $25.00 $25.00
Parks Service Outdoor Chairs per hour $150.00 $200.00
Parks Service Outdoor Chairs Setup per hour $100.00 $100.00
Parks Service Projection Screen $25.00 $25.00
Parks Service Projector $25.00 $25.00
Parks Service Outdoor Speakers $50.00 $50.00
Parks Service Outdoor Wireless Mic $50.00 $50.00
Parks Service Movable Fencing Set-Up per hour $100.00 $100.00
Dept Category Fee Schedule Item Formula Description / Unit
Charge Current Amount Fee
Effective 11/20/2025
Ordinance
Ref. NOTE NOTE 2
Parks Service Prep of Baseball Field (each
time) $25.00
$25.00 *All field rentals
include: Dragging of
diamond if dry enough &
moving of bases and
pitching rubber to desired
distance
Parks Service Charitable Non-Profit
Discount 50% Discount
Parks Service Parks Rental & Fee Disclaimer
136 North Monroe Street
Waterloo, WI 53594
Phone: (920) 478-3025
Fax: (920) 478-2021
www.waterloowi.us
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DEPUTY CLERK/TREASURER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
JOB DESCRIPTION
Your Impact
You will be expected to be responsible for assigned processes and can drive process improvements to build
administrative efficiencies. You will have the opportunity to engage in many aspects of municipal government with a
core objective of providing quality services in a cost-effective manner.
Reporting Relationships
Under general supervision of the Clerk, Treasurer and Mayor, performs a variety of complex, responsible and
confidential secretarial and administrative duties requiring a thorough knowledge of organization procedure and
policies. This position requires the ability to work independently, exercising good judgment, discretion and initiative.
What You Will Be Doing
Provide customer service to internal and external customers
Responding to office inquiries & routing printed and digital communications to municipal departments
Proficient daily use of Microsoft applications and other online applications to effectively manage assigned
department operations
o Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive, SharePoint and others
Assist in preparation and distribution of agendas, meeting materials, meeting minutes, and attend meetings
when needed
Regular website and social media updating
Prepare, track & update rosters of appointed and elected officials and corresponding oaths
Update and maintain municipal code book, ordinance publications, and resolutions
Processing and issuing various municipal licenses and permits
Bi-weekly payroll and payroll record maintenance
Assist with accounts payable and receivables, and assist with year-end audit activities
Tax preparation, collection & receipt of municipal revenue
Election administration; oversee absentee ballot process, distribution, recording and filing
Performing notary duties
Assistant deputy to clerk and treasurer
Assist with park rental and related inquiries
Ordering office and maintenance supplies
Effective 08/06/26
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136 North Monroe Street
Waterloo, Wisconsin 53594-1198
Phone (920) 478-3025
Fax (920) 478-2021
RESOLUTION #2026-42
Approving of Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Administrative Assistant Job Description
The Common Council of the City of Waterloo, Wisconsin does hereby ordain as follows:
WHEREAS, the City of Waterloo requires efficient, accurate, and professional management of its
daily administrative, clerical, and financial operations; and
WHEREAS, the combined role of Deputy Clerk/Deputy Treasurer Administrative Assistant
provides critical statutory support to both the City Clerk and City Treasurer, ensuring continuity of
municipal services, accurate record keeping, and secure financial processing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and the City of Waterloo periodically review municipal staffing
structures, job descriptions, and compensation models to ensure internal equity, market
competitiveness, and alignment with the evolving needs of the municipality.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Waterloo, Wisconsin, approves
the Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Administrative Assistant Job Description.
Passed and adopted: __________
City of Waterloo
Signed: _____________________________
Jenifer Quimby, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Charles Kuhl, Council President
Sponosor(s) – City of Waterloo Finance, Insurance, and Personnel Committee
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136 NORTH MONROE STREET, WATERLOO, WISCONSIN 53594-1198
Phone: (920) 478-3025
Fax: (920) 478-2021
E-Mail: cityhall@waterloowi.us
Website: www.waterloowi.us
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RESOLUTION #2026-39
Council Confirmation Of Denise Knutson
As Interim Clerk/Treasurer
WHEREAS, The Clerk/Deputy Treasurer and The Treasurer/Deputy Clerk Positions are open, and;
WHEREAS, Mayor Quimby will on August 6, 2026 appoint Denise Knutson as Interim
Clerk/Treasurer with a rate increase of 10% to ensure department continuity until such time as
these positions are filled.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Waterloo Common Council confirms the
Mayoral appointment of Denise Knutson as Interim Clerk/Treasurer until such time as a
Clerk/Deputy Treasurer and a Treasurer/Deputy Clerk are appointed and confirmed.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of August 2026.
CITY OF WATERLOO
Signed: ________________________________
Jenifer Quimby, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
Charles Kuhl, Council President
136 North Monroe Street, Waterloo, Wisconsin 53594-1198
Phone (920) 478-3025
Fax (920) 478-2021
RESOLUTION #2026-40
Request from Chief Warner to pay out all or a portion of Comp. Time and Paying out
Unused Vacation Time on his Anniversary Date
The Common Council of the City of Waterloo, Wisconsin does hereby resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, the Police Chief is requesting payout of his Comp Time as he has been maxed out for some time;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council encourages Chief Warner to use as much vacation as he can, but due to being
short staffed he has been unable to use it.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Waterloo Common Council agrees to pay Chief Warner out
___________hours of Comp. time and ____________hours of vacation time on his August 20th,2026 check
date.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ____ day of ______ 2026.
City of Waterloo
Signed: ______________________________________
Jenifer Quimby, Mayor
Attest:
_________________________________
Charles Kuhl, Council President
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136 North Monroe Street
Waterloo, WI 53594-1198
Phone: (920) 478-3025
Fax: (920) 478-2021
www.waterloowi.us
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RESOLUTION #2026-38
Authorizing a Purchase Agreement Freeze for 290-0813-0531-001
Whereas, ACS RBHS, LLC (aka Valido Homes, Jim Hartung ) has a purchase agreement freeze
on parcel #290-0813-0531-001 in the City of Waterloo, WI. The terms described below:
TERMS OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT:
1. Real Estate. Property defined with access from Hendricks Street to Parcel 290-0813-0531-
001, a parcel with legal description of Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 6641 , Document
No. 1504842, City of Waterloo, Jefferson County, WI. Located in TID 3.
2. Freeze Agreement. This purchase freeze agreement would be in effect until December 31,
2026.
Therefore, Be It Resolved, by the Common Council of the City of Waterloo, Wisconsin, that the
sale is authorized, with the terms described above. It further directs the Mayor and Clerk/Treasurer
to carry out all necessary tasks to assist with the purchase freeze.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ________________, 2026.
Signed: _____________________________________
Jenifer Quimby
Mayor City of Waterloo
Attest:
_________________________________________________
Jeanne Ritter
City Clerk/Treasurer
Source: City of Waterloo website. First collected Oct 11, 2026.