Special Council Meeting

A G E N D A CITY OF WAUPUN SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Waupun City Hall – 201 E. Main Street, Waupun WI Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM VIRTUAL AND TELECONFERENCE ACCESS AVAILABLE Virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81751337789?wd=R2V6MDhuMUthSGNsd1QvYjRybWJ1QT09 Teleconference: 1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 817 5133 7789 Passcode: 746846 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRE-SALE REPORT FOR CITY OF WAUPUN, WISCONSIN $2,265,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION PROMISSORY NOTES, SERIES 2026A 1. Ehlers Public Finance Advisors Pre-Sale Report RESOLUTIONS 2. Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $2,265,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A 3. Resolution to Declare Official Intent Under Reimbursement Bond Regulations ORDINANCES 4. Ordinance to amend Ch.8 entitled Orderly Conduct to create Ch. 8.15 Rummage Sales CONSIDERATION - ACTION 5. Award Bid for Sale of 627 Maxon Street 6. Request for City Contribution for External Camera System 7. Grant Application – United Cooperative 8. Grant application – Firehouse Subs 9. Grant application – Compeer Financial 10. Grant application – Assistance to Firefighters 11. Amend Job Description for Assistant Director of Public Works DISCUSSION-INFORMATION 12. Main Street Cohort Progress Update and Next Steps 13. 2027 Budget Planning Process and Priorities 14. City Hall Short-Term Capital Plan CONSENT AGENDA 15. Future Meetings, License-Permit Applications, Expenses MEETING MINUTES 16. Utilities Commission 3-9-26, 4-13-26 17. Common Council 3-24-26, 4-16-26, 5-12-26 18. Review Committee 4-8-26 19. Council Organizational Meeting 4-21-26 20. Review Committee 5-7-26 DEPARTMENT REPORTS 21. Police Department 22. Fire Department 23. Library 24. Recreation 25. Public Works 26. Utilities 27. Finance 28. City Clerk-Treasurer-HR 29. Administrator-Economic Development ADJOURNMENT Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information, contact the City Clerk at 920-324-7915. May 26, 2026 PRE-SALE REPORT FOR City of Waupun, Wisconsin $2,265,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A Prepared by: Ehlers N19W24400 Riverwood Drive, Suite 100 Waukesha, WI 53188 Advisors: Harry Allen, Senior Municipal Advisor Philip L. Cosson, Senior Municipal Advisor Joe Murray, Municipal Advisor BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IT’S WHAT WE DO. Presale Repo rt City of Waupun, Wisconsin May 26, 2026 Page 1 Proposed Issue: $2,265,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A (the “Notes”). Purposes: The proposed issue includes financing for a variety of projects in the City’s Tax Incremental District numbers 3 and 9 (“TID 3” & “TID 9”). The City will pledge the ad valorem property tax to repay the debt with the expectation that TID 3 and TID 9 revenues will be used to fully abate the need to levy for the debt service. A more detailed description of the projects to be funded by the Notes can be found in Table 2. Authority: The Notes are being issued pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 67.12(12). The Notes will be general obligations of the City for which its full faith, credit and taxing powers are pledged. The Notes count against the City’s General Obligation Debt Capacity Limit of 5% of total City Equalized Valuation. Following issuance of the Notes, the City’s total General Obligation debt principal outstanding will be approximately $17,68 4,365, which is 42% of its limit. Remaining General Obligation Borrowing Capacity will be approximately $24,377,070. Term/Call Feature: The Notes are being issued for a term of 15 years. Principal on the Notes will be due on March 1 in the years 2027 through 2041. Interes t will be due every six months beginning March 1, 2027. The Notes will be subject to prepayment at the discretion of the City on March 1, 2034 or any date thereafter. Bank Qualification: Because the City is expecting to issue no more than $10,000,000 in tax exempt debt during the calendar year, the City will be able to designate the Notes as “bank qualified” obligations. Bank qualified status broadens the market for the Notes, which can result in lower interest rates. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF PROPOSED DEBT Presale Report City of Waupun, Wisconsin May 26, 2026 Page 2 Rating: The City’s most recent bond issues were ra ted by Moody’s Investors Service. The current rating on those bonds is “Aa3”. The City will request a new rating for the Notes. If the winning bidder on the Notes elects to purchase bond insurance, the rating for the issue may be higher than the City's bond rating in th e event that the bond rating of the insurer is higher than that of the City. Basis for Recommendation: Based on your objectives, financial situation and need, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, experience with the issuance of Notes and long-term financial capacity, as well as the tax status considerations related to the Notes and the structure, timing and other similar matters related to the Notes, we are recommending the issuance of Notes as a suitable option. Method of Sale/Placement: We are recommending the Notes be issued as municipal securities and offered through a competitive underwriting process. You will solicit competitive bids, which we will compile on your behalf, for the purchase of the Notes from underwriters and banks. An allowance for discount bidding will be incorporated in the terms of the issue. The discount is treated as an interest item and provides the underwriter with all or a portion of their compensation in the transaction. If the Notes are purchased at a price grea ter than the minimum bid amount (maximum discount), the unused allowance may be used to reduce your borrowing amount. Premium Pricing: In some cases, investors in municipal bonds prefer “premium” pricing structures. A premium is achieved when the coupon for any maturity (t he interest rate paid by the issuer) exceeds the yield to the investor, resulting in a price paid that is greater than the face value of the bonds. The sum of the amounts paid in exce ss of face value is considered “reoffering premium.” For this issue of Notes, any premium amount received that is in excess of the underwriting discount and any capitalized interest amounts must be placed in the debt service fund and used to pay a portion of the interest payments due on the Notes. We anticipate using any premium amounts received to reduce the issue size. The amount of premium allowed can be restricted in the bid specifications. Restrictions on premium may result in fewer bids, but may also eliminate large adjustments on the day of sale and unintended results with respect to debt se rvice payment impacts. Ehlers will identify appropriate premium restrictions for the Notes intended to achieve the City’s objectives for this financing. Presale Report City of Waupun, Wisconsin May 26, 2026 Page 3 Parameters: The Common Council will consider adoption of a Parameters Resolution on May 26, 2026, which delegates authority to the Director of Finance/Assistant City Administrator or the City Administrator to accept and approve a bid for the Notes so long as the bid meets certain parameters. These parameters are: * Issue size not to exceed $2,265,000 * Maximum Bid of 108% * Minimum Bid of 98.75% * Maximum True Interest Cost (TIC) of 4.25% * Maturity Schedule Adjustments: Maturities 2027-2033 can increase or decrease by no more than $100,000, maturities 2034-2041 can increase or decrease by no more than $30,000 Other Considerations: The Notes will be offered with the option of the successful bidder utilizing a term bond structure. By offering underwriters the option to “term up” some of the maturities at the time of the sale, it gives them more flexibility in finding a market for your Notes. This makes your issue more marketable, which can result in lo wer borrowing costs. In the event that the successful bidder utilizes a term bond structure, we recommend the City retain a paying agent to handle responsibility for processing mandat ory redemption/call notices associated with term bonds. Review of Existing Debt: We have reviewed all outstanding indebtedne ss for the City and find that there are no refunding opportunities at this time. We will continue to monitor the market and the call dates for the City’s outstanding debt and will alert you to any future refunding opportunities. Continuing Disclosure: Because the City has more than $10,000,000 in outstanding debt subject to a continuing disclosure undertaking (including this issue) and this issue does not meet an available exemption from continuing disc losure, the City will be agreeing to provide certain updated Annual Financial Information and its Audited Financial Statement annually, as well as providing notices of the occurrence of certain re portable events to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (the “MSRB”), as required by rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The City is already obligat ed to provide such reports for its existing bonds, and has contracted with Ehlers to prepare and file the reports. Presale Report City of Waupun, Wisconsin May 26, 2026 Page 4 Arbitrage Monitoring: The City must ensure compliance with certain sections of the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations (“Arbitrage Rules”) throughout the life of the issue to maintain the tax- exempt status of the Notes. These Arbitrage Rules apply to amounts held in construction, escrow, reserve, debt service account(s), etc., along with related investment income on each fund/account. IRS audits will verify compliance with reba te, yield restriction and records retention requirements within the Arbitrage Rules. The Ci ty’s specific arbitrage responsibilities will be detailed in the Tax Exemption Certificate (the “Tax Compliance Document”) prepared by your Bond Attorney and provided at closing. The Notes may qualify for one or more exception(s) to the Arbitrage Rules by meeting 1) small issuer exception, 2) spend down requirements, 3) bona fide debt service fund limits, 4) reasonable reserve requirements, 5) expenditur e within an available period limitations, 6) investments yield restrictions, 7) de minimis rules, or; 8) borrower limited requirements. An Ehlers arbitrage expert will contact the City within 30 days after the sale date to review the City’s specific responsibilities for the Notes. The City is currently receiving arbitrage services from Ehlers in relation to the Notes. Investment of Note Proceeds: Ehlers can assist the City in developing a strategy to invest your Note proceeds until the funds are needed to pay project costs. Risk Factors: G.O. with Planned Abatement: The issuer is abating all of the G.O. debt service payments for the issue with tax incremental revenues from TID 3 and TID 9. In the event these revenues are not available, the City is obligated to levy proper ty taxes in an amount sufficient to make all debt payments. Other Service Providers: This debt issuance will require the engagement of other public finance service providers. This section identifies those other service providers, so Ehlers can coordinate their engagement on your behalf. Where you have previously used a particular firm to provide a service, we have assumed that you will continue that relationship. For services you have not previously required, we have identified a service provider . Fees charged by these service providers will be paid from proceeds of the obligation, unless you notify us that you wish to pay them from other sources. Our pre-sale bond sizing includes a good faith estimate of these fees, but the final fees may vary. If you have any questions pertaining to the identified service providers or their role, or if you would like to use a different service provider for any of the listed services please contact us. Bond Counsel: Quarles & Brady LLP Paying Agent: Bond Trust Services Corporation Rating Agency: Moody's Investors Service, Inc. Presale Report City of Waupun, Wisconsin May 26, 2026 Page 5 Pre-Sale Review by Common Council: May 26, 2026 Due Diligence Call to Review Official Statement: Week of June 1, 2026 Conference with Rating Agency: Week of June 1, 2026 Distribute Official Statement: June 10, 2026 Designated Officials Award Sale of the Notes: June 17, 2026 Estimated Closing Date: July 7, 2026 Attachments Existing G.O. Debt Base Case Estimated Sources and Uses of Funds Estimated Proposed Debt Service Schedule by Repayment TID 3 Cashflow Projection TID 9 Cashflow Projection General Obligation Debt Capacity Analysis Bond Buyer Index – 5-year EHLERS’ CONTACTS Harry Allen, Senior Municipal Advisor (262) 796-6182 Philip L. Cosson, Senior Municipal Advisor (2 62) 796-6161 Joe Murray, Municipal Advisor (262) 796-6196 Alicia Gerosa, Public Finance Analyst (262) 796-6193 Beth Mueller, Senior Financial Analyst (651) 697-8553 PROPOSED DEBT ISSUANCE SCHEDULE EHLERS’ CONTACTS Table 1 Existing G.O. Debt Base Case City of Waupun, WI Less: Annual Taxes Year G.O. Debt Less: Less: Less: Less: Less: Less: Less: Tax Rate $225,000 Year Ending Expense Storm Water TID 3 TID 5 TID 6 TID 7 TID 8 TID 9 Per $1,000 Home Ending 2026 2,354,003 1,600 (272,147) (31,199) (384,450) (60,000) (160,838) (92,679) (103,500) (140,242) 1,110,550 742,599,600 $1.50 $336.49 2026 2027 2,379,18 8 1,600 (260,906) (30,609) (381,850) 0 (162,538) (116,942) (203,500) 0 1,224,443 780,740,47 2 $1.57 $352.87 2027 2028 2,487,975 1,600 (256,575) (110,020) (378,850) (169,088) (125,469) (198,500) 1,251,074 820,840,308 $1.52 $342.93 2028 2029 1,941,385 1,600 (257,156) (107,073) (330,450) (170,338) (133,700) (208,500) 735,768 862,999,723 $0.85 $191.83 2029 2030 1,624,675 1,600 (169,625) (104,126) (323,450) (171,438) (136,637) (212,750) 508,249 907,324,50 0 $0.56 $126.0 4 2030 2031 1,554,005 1,600 (168,189) (41,179) (319,300) (172,388) (139,427) (206,500) 508,623 953,925,85 4 $0.53 $119.97 2031 2032 868,90 6 1,600 (79,874) 00 (173,188) (57,070) (200,250) 360,125 1,002,920,71 5 $0.36 $80.79 2032 2033 879,44 4 1,600 (80,461) (173,475) (57,070) (204,000) 366,038 1,054,432,01 4 $0.35 $78.11 2033 2034 820,999 1,600 (82,849) (168,225) 0 (207,250) 364,275 1,108,589,00 0 $0.33 $73.93 2034 2035 726,449 1,600 (82,100) (167,600) (205,000) 273,349 1,165,527,55 9 $0.23 $52.77 2035 2036 720,549 1,600 (79,840) (166,400) (204,000) 271,909 1,225,390,55 5 $0.22 $49.93 2036 2037 553,949 1,600 (79,295) 0 (202,800) 273,454 1,288,328,192 $0.21 $47.76 2037 2038 553,249 1,600 (81,865) (206,400) 266,584 1,354,498,386 $0.20 $44.28 2038 2039 546,849 1,600 (81,050) (199,600) 267,799 1,424,067,16 8 $0.19 $42.31 2039 2040 513,80 0 1,600 (81,390) (202,800) 231,210 1,497,209,091 $0.15 $34.75 2040 2041 516,00 0 1,600 (83,570) (205,600) 228,430 1,574,107,678 $0.15 $32.65 2041 2042 517,40 0 1,600 (82,365) (208,000) 228,635 1,654,955,87 5 $0.14 $31.08 2042 2043 312,90 0 1,600 (81,090) 0 233,41 0 1,739,956,540 $0.13 $30.18 2043 2044 306,00 0 1,600 (78,030) 229,570 1,829,322,948 $0.13 $28.2 4 2044 2045 0 0 0 0 1,923,279,33 1 $0.00 $0.00 2045 Total 20,177,723 30,400 (2,438,377) (424,205) (2,118,350) (60,000) (1,855,513) (858,994) (3,378,950) (140,242) 8,933,493 Total Notes: Legend: 1) Projected TID Out EV based on discounted 5-year average at 5.14% annual inflation. Represents +/- 25% Change over previous year Total G.O. Debt Payments Net Tax Levy Equalized Value (TID OUT)1 Existing Debt Interest Rev. and Surplus Waupun G.O. Financing Plan 05.18.26.xlsx Prepared 5/18/2026 Page 6 Table 2 Capital Improvements Financing Plan City of Waupun, WI 2026 2026 2026 2026 G.O. Notes TID 3 Portion TID 9 Portion STF Loan - Special Assessments STF Loan - TID 3 STF Loan - TID 7 CIP Projects1 Back Alley 869,033 869,033 130,967 - - RLF - - 250, 000 - Sh aler Drive - Lighting 100,000 100,000 - - - Sh aler Drive - Roads (City Portion) 404,727 404,727 - - - Sh aler Drive - Roads (County Grant Portion) 404,727 404,727 - - - C arver Flats Phase II - - - 500, 000 Construction Engineering 200,000 100,000 100,000 - - - M ill Street Parking 200,000 200,000 - - - S ubtotal Project Costs 2,178,487 1,169,033 1,009,454 130,967 250,000 500,000 CIP Projects1 2,178,487 1,169,033 1,009,454 130,967 250,000 500,000 Estimated Issuance Expenses Municipal Advisor (Ehlers) 31,500 16,897 14,603 Bond Counsel 20,000 10,728 9,272 Rating Fee 14,500 7,778 6,722 Maximum Underwriter's Discount 12.50 28,313 15,188 13,125 Paying Agent 850 456 394 Subtotal Issuance Expenses 9 5 , 1 6 3 5 1 , 0 4 7 4 4 , 1 1 5000 TOTAL TO BE FINANCED 2,273,650 1,220,080 1,053,569 130,967 250,000 500,000 Estimated Interest Earnings2 3.69% (13,398) (7,189.55) (6,208.14) 000 Assumed spend down (months) 2 Rounding 4,748 2,109 2,639 - - - N ET BOND SIZE 2,265,000 1,215,000 1,050,000 130,967 250,000 500,000 Notes: 1) Project Total Estimates as provided by the City on April 21, 2026. 2) Represents the March 2026 WI LGIP Annualized Earnings Rate. Waupun G.O. Financing Plan 05.18.26.xlsx Prepared 5/18/2026 Page 7 Table 3 Allocation of Debt Service - 2026 G.O. Notes City of Waupun, WI Year Year Ending Principal Est. Rate Interest Total Principal Interest Total Ending Principal (3/1) Interest Total 2026 0 0 2026 0 0 0 2027 150,000 3.35% 45,589 195,589 25,000 43,560 68,560 2027 175,000 89,149 264,149 2028 160,000 3.35% 34,123 194,123 435,000 30,119 465,119 2028 595,000 64,241 659,241 2029 170,000 3.35% 28,595 198,595 25,000 22,414 47,414 2029 195,000 51,009 246,009 2030 175,000 3.40% 22,773 197,773 25,000 21,570 46,570 2030 200,000 44,343 244,343 2031 180,000 3.45% 16,693 196,693 25,000 20,714 45,714 2031 205,000 37,406 242,406 2032 185,000 3.55% 10,304 195,304 25,000 19,839 44,839 2032 210,000 30,143 240,143 2033 195,000 3.60% 3,510 198,510 25,000 18,945 43,945 2033 220,000 22,455 242,455 2034 50,000 17,583 67,583 2034 50,000 17,583 67,583 2035 55,000 15,639 70,639 2035 55,000 15,639 70,639 2036 55,000 13,549 68,549 2036 55,000 13,549 68,549 2037 55,000 11,404 66,404 2037 55,000 11,404 66,404 2038 60,000 9,103 69,103 2038 60,000 9,103 69,103 2039 60,000 6,658 66,658 2039 60,000 6,658 66,658 2040 65,000 4,079 69,079 2040 65,000 4,079 69,079 2041 65,000 1,365 66,365 2041 65,000 1,365 66,365 Total 1,215,000 161,585 1,376,585 1,050,000 256,538 1,306,538 Total 2,265,000 418,123 2,683,123 Notes: 1) Estimated Rate assumes current market GO BQ "Aa3" rates + 50 bps. TID 3 Portion TID 9 Portion Totals Waupun G.O. Financing Plan 05.18.26.xlsx Prepared 5/19/2026 Page 8 Table 4 City of Waupun, Wisconsin Tax Increment District No. 3 Cash Flow Projection 50% Year Alleyway Special Assessment Dated Date: Dated Date: Dated Date: Dated Date: Total Payments Principal Rate Interest Principal Est. Rate3 Interest Principal Est. Rate4 Interest Principal Est. Rate5 Interest Year 2023 54,051 84,546 138,597 20,598 143, 962 303,157 20,000 2.947% 12,967 85,361 107,754 72 16,450 242, 604 60,553 139,927 420,000 2023 2024 64,425 107,619 172,044 20,598 161, 147 353,789 20,000 2.947% 12,377 110,123 183,182 20,887 346,569 7,220 147,147 400,000 2024 2025 75,118 119,052 194,170 38,125 111, 477 343,772 20,000 2.947% 11,788 45,810 274,857 12,805 365,260 (21,488) 125,659 380,000 2025 2026 80,206 129,450 209,656 38,125 1,603,157 1,850, 937 20,000 2.947% 11,199 1,250,000 51,047 10,000 1,342, 246 508,691 634,350 1,955,967 2026 2027 80,206 129,450 209,656 38,125 26,200 273,980 20,000 2.947% 10,609 150,000 3.35% 45,589 25,210 5.50% 4,962 33,733 5.75% 9,903 10,000 310,006 (36,026) 598,324 1,727,024 2027 2028 80,206 129,450 209,656 38,125 26,200 273,980 100,000 2.947% 10,020 160,000 3.35% 34,123 24,355 5.50% 5, 817 31,200 5.75% 12,435 377,950 (103,970) 494,354 1,411,469 2028 2029 80,206 129,450 209,656 38,125 26,200 273,980 100,000 2.947% 7,073 170,000 3.35% 28,595 25,695 5.50% 4, 477 32,994 5.75% 10,641 379,476 (105,495) 388,858 1,082,779 2029 2030 80,206 129,450 209,656 38,125 26,200 273,980 100,000 2.947% 4,126 175,000 3.40% 22,773 27,108 5.50% 3, 064 34,892 5.75% 8,744 375,706 (101,726) 287,133 745,780 2030 2031 80,206 129,450 209,656 38,125 26,200 273,980 40,000 2.947% 1,179 180, 000 3.45% 16,693 28,599 5.50% 1, 573 36,898 5.75% 6,738 311,679 (37,699) 249,434 460,283 2031 2032 80,206 129,450 209,656 38,125 247,780 185,000 3.55% 10,304 39,020 5.75% 4,616 238,940 8,841 258,274 236,263 2032 2033 80,206 129,450 209,656 38,125 247,780 195,000 3.60% 3,510 41,263 5. 75% 2,373 242,146 5,634 263,909 0 2033 Total (2023 - 2033) 835,240 1,346,816 2,182,056 384,317 416,586 131,000 1,603, 157 4,717,116 440,000 81,337 1,215,000 161,585 130,967 19,893 250,000 55,450 241,294 1 ,815,793 51,119 70,142 4,532,581 Total (2023 - 2033) Notes: 1Revenues for 2024 and prior years per City audited financial statements. 2Expenditures for 2024 and prior years per City audited financial statements. End of Expenditure Period 3Estimated Rate assumes April 20, 2026 "Aa3" rated sale plus 0.35%. End of TID Life 4Estimated Rate assumes State Trust Fund Loan rate for 3-5 year term as of May 14, 2026. 5Estimated Rate assumes State Trust Fund Loan rate for 6-10 year term as of May 14, 2026. Projected TID Closure 04/29/22 G.O. Notes, Series 2026A 1,215,000 07/07/26 Interest and Fiscal Charges Capital Projects Total Expenditures Annual Cumulative Principal Outstanding Balances Prior Expenses Admin. Projected Expenditures² 2026 State Trust Fund Loan 130,967 07/07/26 2026 State Trust Fund Loan 250,000 07/07/26 G.O. Notes, Series 2022 440,000 Projected Revenues¹ Inter- governmental Other Revenue Debt Proceeds Total Revenues Dodge County Fond du Lac County Tax Increments 5/19/2026 Page 9 Table 5 City of Waupun, Wisconsin Tax Increment District No. 9 Cash Flow Projection Year Dated Date: Dated Date: Principal Rate Interest Principal Est. Rate4 Interest Year 2023 36,159 2,506,233 2,542,392 55,775 94,305 2,007,474 17,511 2,175,065 367,327 (535,041) 4,845,000 2023 2024 25,874 30,338 56,212 103,500 845,000 271,782 20,579 1,240,861 (1,184,649) (1,719,690) 4,845,000 2024 2025 517,932 517,932 103,500 20,991 124,491 393,441 (1,326,249) 4,845,000 2025 2026 479,882 1,056,208 1,536,090 103,500 0 50,000 44,115 49,715 1,009,454 21,410 1,278,194 257,895 (1,068,353) 5,895,000 2026 2027 670,783 670,783 100,000 5.00% 103,500 219,758 25, 000 3.35% 43,560 145,270 21,839 658,927 11,856 (1,056,497) 5,550,242 2027 2028 670,783 404,727 1,075,510 100,000 5. 00% 98,500 223,758 435,000 3.35% 30,119 10,000 138,658 22,275 1,058,311 17,200 (1,039,297) 4,791,483 2028 2029 726,463 726,463 115,000 5.00% 93,500 215,758 25,000 3.35% 22,414 10,000 131,730 22,721 636,123 90,340 (948,957) 4,435,725 2029 2030 826,686 826,686 125,000 5.00% 87,750 212,358 25,000 3.40% 21,570 10,000 124,470 23,175 629,324 197,362 (751,595) 4,073,367 2030 2031 826,686 826,686 125,000 5.00% 81,500 217,358 25,000 3.45% 20,714 10,000 116,863 23,639 620,074 206,612 (544,983) 3,706,008 2031 2032 826,686 826,686 125,000 5.00% 75,250 222,359 25,000 3.55% 19,839 10,000 108,892 24,112 610,451 216,235 (328,748) 3,333,649 2032 2033 826,686 826,686 135,000 5.00% 69,000 219,358 25,000 3.60% 18,945 80,000 100,539 24,594 672,436 154,250 (174,497) 2,954,291 2033 2034 826,686 826,686 145,000 5.00% 62,250 216,758 50,000 3.65% 17,583 80,000 91,786 25,086 688,463 138,224 (36,274) 2,542,533 2034 2035 826,686 826,686 150,000 4.00% 55,000 218,558 55,000 3.75% 15, 639 80,000 82,614 25,587 682,399 144,288 108,014 2,118,974 2035 2036 826,686 826,686 155,000 4.00% 49,000 219,391 55,000 3.85% 13, 549 80,000 73,003 26,099 671,042 155,644 263,658 1,689,583 2036 2037 826,686 826,686 160,000 4.00% 42,800 219,226 55,000 3.95% 11, 404 80,062 62,934 26,621 658,047 168,640 432,298 1,255,358 2037 2038 826,686 826,686 170,000 4.00% 36,400 95,358 60, 000 4.05% 9,103 52,317 27,154 450,331 376,356 808,653 930,000 2038 2039 826,686 826,686 170,000 4.00% 29,600 0 60,000 4.10% 6,658 40,235 27,697 334,189 492,498 1,301,151 700,000 2039 2040 826,686 826,686 180,000 4.00% 22,800 65,000 4.15% 4,079 27,656 28,251 327,785 498,902 1,800,053 455,000 2040 2041 826,686 826,686 190,000 4.00% 15,600 65,000 4.20% 1,365 14,754 15,000 301,719 524,968 2,325,020 200,000 2041 2042 826,686 826,686 200,000 4.00% 8,000 5,800 213,800 612,886 2,937,907 0 2042 2043 826,686 826,686 1 1 826,685 3,764,592 0 2043 Total (2023-2043) 14,665,327 66,497 3,562,441 404,727 18,698,992 2,345,000 1,296,725 2, 500,000 1,050,000 256,538 845,000 500,062 138,420 1,367,239 3,288,710 444 ,339 14,032,033 Total (2023-2043) Notes: 1Revenues for 2024 and prior years per City audited financial statements. End of Expenditure Period 2Expenditures for 2024 and prior years per City audited financial statements. End of TID Life 4Estimated Rate assumes April 20, 2026 "Aa3" rated sale plus 0.35%. 3Per Section 6.4 of the Development Agreement entered into by the City and United Cooperative on June 14, 2022, 80% of the tax increment retained by the City after the payment of any debt service and other eligible project costs and/or expenses will be reimbursed to the Developer up to a maximum of $2,500,000. Reimbursements will commence the year following completion of Phases 1, 2, and 3 but in no case prior to calendar year 2026. Capital Projects Interest and Fiscal Charges Repayment to Bus Park for VandeZande land purchase Interest on Advances Projected TID Closure Occupancy Incentive (Up-front) 05/17/23 Total Expenditures Annual Cumulative Principal/ Incentive Outstanding Municipal Revenue Obligation (MRO)3 Balances Admin. Projected Expenditures2 G.O. Notes, Series 2026A 1,050,000 07/07/26 G.O. Bonds, Series 2023A 2,345,000 Projected Revenues1 Tax Increments Interest Earnings/ (Cost) Bond Project Proceeds Grants Total Revenues 5/19/2026 Page 10 Table 6 General Obligation Debt Capacity Analysis - Impact of Financing Plan City of Waupun, WI Projected Existing Combined Principal Year Equalized Principal Existing Year Ending Value (TID IN)1 Debt Limit Outstanding % of Limit & Proposed Ending 2025 841,228,700 42,061,435 15,871,199 38% $15,871,199 38% $26,190,236 2025 2026 890,001,191 44,500,060 14,229,365 32% 2,265,000 130,967 250,000 500,000 $17,375,332 39% $27,124,728 2026 2027 941,601,398 47,080,070 12,374,506 26% 2,090,000 105,757 216,267 462,268 $15,248,799 32% $31,831,271 2027 2028 996,193,266 49,809,663 10,351,558 21% 1,495,000 81,402 185,067 432,196 $12,545,222 25% $37,264,441 2028 2029 1,053,950,244 52,697,512 8,810,162 17% 1,300,000 55,707 152,072 400,168 $10,718,109 20% $41,979,403 2029 2030 1,115,055,837 55,752,792 7,535,230 14% 1,100,000 28,599 117,181 366,058 $9,147,068 16% $46,605,724 2030 2031 1,179,704,191 58,985,210 6,286,571 11% 895,000 0 80,283 329,732 $7,591,586 13% $51,393,624 2031 2032 1,248,100,707 62,405,035 5,679,043 9% 685,000 41,263 291,044 $6,696,349 11% $55,708,686 2032 2033 1,320,462,695 66,023,135 5,032,323 8% 465,000 0 249,841 $5,747,164 9% $60,275,971 2033 2034 1,397,020,063 69,851,003 4,413,313 6% 415,000 205,960 $5,034,274 7% $64,816,729 2034 2035 1,478,016,049 73,900,802 3,862,563 5% 360,000 159,227 $4,381,791 6% $69,519,012 2035 2036 1,563,707,996 78,185,400 3,294,992 4% 305,000 109,457 $3,709,448 5% $74,475,951 2036 2037 1,654,368,163 82,718,408 2,870,442 3% 250,000 56,451 $3,176,893 4% $79,541,515 2037 2038 1,750,284,596 87,514,230 2,428,820 3% 190,000 0 $2,618,820 3% $84,895,410 2038 2039 1,851,762,042 92,588,102 1,975,000 2% 130,000 $2,105,000 2% $90,483,102 2039 2040 1,959,122,915 97,956,146 1,535,000 2% 65,000 $1,600,000 2% $96,356,146 2040 2041 2,072,708,323 103,635,416 1,075,000 1% 0 $1,075,000 1% $102,560,416 2041 2042 2,192,879,150 109,643,958 595,000 1% $595,000 1% $109,048,958 2042 2043 2,320,017,203 116,000,860 300,000 0% $300,000 0% $115,700,860 2043 2044 2,454,526,426 122,726,321 0 0% $0 0% $122,726,321 2044 Notes: 1) Projected TID IN EV based on discounted 5-year average at 5.80% annual inflation. % of Limit Residual Capacity Proposed DebtExisting Debt 2026 G.O. Notes 2026 STF Loan - Special Assessments 2026 STF Loan - TID 3 2026 STF Loan - TID 7 Waupun G.O. Financing Plan 05.18.26.xlsx Prepared 5/19/2026 Page 11 5 YEAR TREND IN MUNICIPAL BOND INDICES Source: The Bond Buyer The Bond Buyer “20 Bond Index” (BBI) shows average yields on a group of municipal bonds that mature in 20 years and have an average rating equivalent to Moody’s Aa2 and S&P’s AA. Page 12 QB\102597612.1 RESOLUTION NO. ______ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND ESTABLISHING PARAMETERS FOR THE SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,265,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION PROMISSORY NOTES, SERIES 2026A WHEREAS, the Common Council hereby finds and determines that it is necessary, desirable and in the best interest of the City of Waupun, Dodge and Fond du Lac Counties, Wisconsin (the "City") to raise funds for public purposes, including paying the cost of street and alley improvements (the "Project"); WHEREAS, the Common Council hereby finds and determines that the Project is within the City's power to undertake and therefore serves a "public purpose" as that term is defined in Section 67.04(1)(b), Wisconsin Statutes; WHEREAS, the City is authorized by the provisions of Section 67.12(12), Wisconsin Statutes, to borrow money and issue general obligation promissory notes for such public purposes; WHEREAS, it is the finding of the Common Council that it is in the best interest of the City to direct its financial advisor, Ehlers & Associates, Inc. ("Ehlers"), to take the steps necessary for the City to offer and sell general obligation promissory notes (the "Notes") at public sale and to obtain bids for the purchase of the Notes; and WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the sale of the Notes in a timely manner, the Common Council hereby finds and determines that it is necessary, desirable and in the best interest of the City to delegate to either the Director of Finance/Assistant City Administrator or the City Administrator (each, an "Authorized Officer") the authority to accept on behalf of the City the bid for the Notes that results in the lowest true interest cost for the Notes (the "Proposal") and meets the terms and conditions provided for in this Resolution by executing a certificate in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference (the "Approving Certificate"). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City that: Section 1. Authorization and Sale of the Notes; Parameters. For the purpose of paying costs of the Project, the City is authorized to borrow pursuant to Section 67.12(12), Wisconsin Statutes, the principal sum of not to exceed TWO MILLION TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,265,000) upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Resolution. Subject to satisfaction of the condition set forth in Section 17 of this Resolution, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to make, execute, issue and sell to the financial institution that submitted the Proposal (the "Purchaser") for, on behalf of and in the name of the City, the Notes aggregating the principal amount of not to exceed TWO MILLION TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,265,000). The purchase price to be paid to the City for the Notes shall not be less than 98.75% nor more than 108.00% of the principal amount of the Notes. QB\102597612.1 -2- Section 2. Terms of the Notes. The Notes shall be designated "General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A"; shall be issued in the aggregate principal amount of up to $2,265,000; shall be dated as of their date of issuance; shall be in the denomination of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof; shall be numbered R-1 and upward; and shall mature or be subject to mandatory redemption on the dates and in the principal amounts set forth below, provided that (a) the principal amount of the 2027 through 2033 maturities or mandatory redemption amounts may be increased or decreased by up to $100,000 per maturity or mandatory redemption amount, (b) the principal amount of the 2034 through 2041 maturities or mandatory redemption amounts may be increased or decreased by up to $30,000 per maturity or mandatory redemption amount and (c) the aggregate principal amount of the Notes shall not exceed $2,265,000. The schedule below assumes the Notes are issued in the aggregate principal amount of $2,265,000. Date Principal Amount 03-01-2027 $175,000 03-01-2028 595,000 03-01-2029 195,000 03-01-2030 200,000 03-01-2031 205,000 03-01-2032 210,000 03-01-2033 220,000 03-01-2034 50,000 03-01-2035 55,000 03-01-2036 55,000 03-01-2037 55,000 03-01-2038 60,000 03-01-2039 60,000 03-01-2040 65,000 03-01-2041 65,000 Interest shall be payable semi-annually on March 1 and September 1 of each year commencing on March 1, 2027. The true interest cost on the Notes (computed taking the Purchaser's compensation into account) shall not exceed 4.25%. Interest shall be computed upon the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months and will be rounded pursuant to the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board. Section 3. Redemption Provisions. The Notes shall be subject to optional redemption as set forth in the Approving Certificate. If the Proposal specifies that certain of the Notes shall be subject to mandatory redemption, the terms of such mandatory redemption shall be set forth in an attachment to the Approving Certificate labeled as Schedule MRP. Upon the optional redemption of any of the Notes subject to mandatory redemption, the principal amount of such Notes so redeemed shall be credited against the mandatory redemption payments established in the Approving Certificate in such manner as the City shall direct. Section 4. Form of the Notes. The Notes shall be issued in registered form and shall be executed and delivered in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by this reference. QB\102597612.1 -3- Section 5. Tax Provisions. (A) Direct Annual Irrepealable Tax Levy. For the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on the Notes as the same becomes due, the full faith, credit and resources of the City are hereby irrevocably pledged, and there is hereby levied upon all of the taxable property of the City a direct annual irrepealable tax in the years 2026 through 2040 for the payments due in the years 2027 through 2041 in the amounts as are sufficient to meet the principal and interest payments when due. (B) Tax Collection. So long as any part of the principal of or interest on the Notes remains unpaid, the City shall be and continue without power to repeal such levy or obstruct the collection of said tax until all such payments have been made or provided for. After the issuance of the Notes, said tax shall be, from year to year, carried onto the tax roll of the City and collected in addition to all other taxes and in the same manner and at the same time as other taxes of the City for said years are collected, except that the amount of tax carried onto the tax roll may be reduced in any year by the amount of any surplus money in the Debt Service Fund Account created below. (C) Additional Funds. If at any time there shall be on hand insufficient funds from the aforesaid tax levy to meet principal and/or interest payments on said Notes when due, the requisite amounts shall be paid from other funds of the City then available, which sums shall be replaced upon the collection of the taxes herein levied. Section 6. Segregated Debt Service Fund Account. (A) Creation and Deposits. There shall be and there hereby is established in the treasury of the City, if one has not already been created, a debt service fund, separate and distinct from every other fund, which shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Debt service or sinking funds established for obligations previously issued by the City may be considered as separate and distinct accounts within the debt service fund. Within the debt service fund, there hereby is established a separate and distinct account designated as the "Debt Service Fund Account for General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A" (the "Debt Service Fund Account") and such account shall be maintained until the indebtedness evidenced by the Notes is fully paid or otherwise extinguished. There shall be deposited into the Debt Service Fund Account (i) all accrued interest received by the City at the time of delivery of and payment for the Notes; (ii) any premium which may be received by the City above the par value of the Notes and accrued interest thereon; (iii) all money raised by the taxes herein levied and any amounts appropriated for the specific purpose of meeting principal of and interest on the Notes when due; (iv) such other sums as may be necessary at any time to pay principal of and interest on the Notes when due; (v) surplus monies in the Borrowed Money Fund as specified below; and (vi) such further deposits as may be required by Section 67.11, Wisconsin Statutes. (B) Use and Investment. No money shall be withdrawn from the Debt Service Fund Account and appropriated for any purpose other than the payment of principal of and QB\102597612.1 -4- interest on the Notes until all such principal and interest has been paid in full and the Notes canceled; provided (i) the funds to provide for each payment of principal of and interest on the Notes prior to the scheduled receipt of taxes from the next succeeding tax collection may be invested in direct obligations of the United States of America maturing in time to make such payments when they are due or in other investments permitted by law; and (ii) any funds over and above the amount of such principal and interest payments on the Notes may be used to reduce the next succeeding tax levy, or may, at the option of the City, be invested by purchasing the Notes as permitted by and subject to Section 67.11(2)(a), Wisconsin Statutes, or in permitted municipal investments under the pertinent provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes ("Permitted Investments"), which investments shall continue to be a part of the Debt Service Fund Account. Any investment of the Debt Service Fund Account shall at all times conform with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and any applicable Treasury Regulations (the "Regulations"). (C) Remaining Monies. When all of the Notes have been paid in full and canceled, and all Permitted Investments disposed of, any money remaining in the Debt Service Fund Account shall be transferred and deposited in the general fund of the City, unless the Common Council directs otherwise. Section 7. Proceeds of the Notes; Segregated Borrowed Money Fund. The proceeds of the Notes (the "Note Proceeds") (other than any premium and accrued interest which must be paid at the time of the delivery of the Notes into the Debt Service Fund Account created above) shall be deposited into a special fund (the "Borrowed Money Fund") separate and distinct from all other funds of the City and disbursed solely for the purpose or purposes for which borrowed. Monies in the Borrowed Money Fund may be temporarily invested in Permitted Investments. Any monies, including any income from Permitted Investments, remaining in the Borrowed Money Fund after the purpose or purposes for which the Notes have been issued have been accomplished, and, at any time, any monies as are not needed and which obviously thereafter cannot be needed for such purpose(s) shall be deposited in the Debt Service Fund Account. Section 8. No Arbitrage. All investments made pursuant to this Resolution shall be Permitted Investments, but no such investment shall be made in such a manner as would cause the Notes to be "arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of Section 148 of the Code or the Regulations and an officer of the City, charged with the responsibility for issuing the Notes, shall certify as to facts, estimates, circumstances and reasonable expectations in existence on the date of delivery of the Notes to the Purchaser which will permit the conclusion that the Notes are not "arbitrage bonds," within the meaning of the Code or Regulations. Section 9. Compliance with Federal Tax Laws. (a) The City represents and covenants that the projects financed by the Notes and the ownership, management and use of the projects will not cause the Notes to be "private activity bonds" within the meaning of Section 141 of the Code. The City further covenants that it shall comply with the provisions of the Code to the extent necessary to maintain the tax-exempt status of the interest on the Notes including, if applicable, the rebate requirements of Section 148(f) of the Code. The City further covenants that it will not take any action, omit to take any action or permit the taking or omission of any action within its control (including, without limitation, making or permitting any use of the proceeds of the Notes) if taking, permitting or omitting to take such action would cause any of QB\102597612.1 -5- the Notes to be an arbitrage bond or a private activity bond within the meaning of the Code or would otherwise cause interest on the Notes to be included in the gross income of the recipients thereof for federal income tax purposes. The City Clerk or other officer of the City charged with the responsibility of issuing the Notes shall provide an appropriate certificate of the City certifying that the City can and covenanting that it will comply with the provisions of the Code and Regulations. (b) The City also covenants to use its best efforts to meet the requirements and restrictions of any different or additional federal legislation which may be made applicable to the Notes provided that in meeting such requirements the City will do so only to the extent consistent with the proceedings authorizing the Notes and the laws of the State of Wisconsin and to the extent that there is a reasonable period of time in which to comply. Section 10. Designation as Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligations. The Notes are hereby designated as "qualified tax-exempt obligations" for purposes of Section 265 of the Code, relating to the ability of financial institutions to deduct from income for federal income tax purposes, interest expense that is allocable to carrying and acquiring tax-exempt obligations. Section 11. Execution of the Notes; Closing; Professional Services. The Notes shall be issued in printed form, executed on behalf of the City by the manual or facsimile signatures of the Mayor and City Clerk, authenticated, if required, by the Fiscal Agent (defined below), sealed with its official or corporate seal, if any, or a facsimile thereof, and delivered to the Purchaser upon payment to the City of the purchase price thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of delivery (the "Closing"). The facsimile signature of either of the officers executing the Notes may be imprinted on the Notes in lieu of the manual signature of the officer but, unless the City has contracted with a fiscal agent to authenticate the Notes, at least one of the signatures appearing on each Note shall be a manual signature. In the event that either of the officers whose signatures appear on the Notes shall cease to be such officers before the Closing, such signatures shall, nevertheless, be valid and sufficient for all purposes to the same extent as if they had remained in office until the Closing. The aforesaid officers are hereby authorized and directed to do all acts and execute and deliver the Notes and all such documents, certificates and acknowledgements as may be necessary and convenient to effectuate the Closing. The City hereby authorizes the officers and agents of the City to enter into, on its behalf, agreements and contracts in conjunction with the Notes, including but not limited to agreements and contracts for legal, trust, fiscal agency, disclosure and continuing disclosure, and rebate calculation services. Any such contract heretofore entered into in conjunction with the issuance of the Notes is hereby ratified and approved in all respects. Section 12. Payment of the Notes; Fiscal Agent. The principal of and interest on the Notes shall be paid by Bond Trust Services Corporation, which is hereby appointed as the City's registrar and fiscal agent pursuant to the provisions of Section 67.10(2), Wisconsin Statutes (the "Fiscal Agent"). The City hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk or other appropriate officers of the City to enter into a Fiscal Agency Agreement between the City and the Fiscal Agent. Such contract may provide, among other things, for the performance by the Fiscal Agent of the functions listed in Wis. Stats. Sec. 67.10(2)(a) to (j), where applicable, with respect to the Notes. QB\102597612.1 -6- Section 13. Persons Treated as Owners; Transfer of Notes. The City shall cause books for the registration and for the transfer of the Notes to be kept by the Fiscal Agent. The person in whose name any Note shall be registered shall be deemed and regarded as the absolute owner thereof for all purposes and payment of either principal or interest on any Note shall be made only to the registered owner thereof. All such payments shall be valid and effectual to satisfy and discharge the liability upon such Note to the extent of the sum or sums so paid. Any Note may be transferred by the registered owner thereof by surrender of the Note at the office of the Fiscal Agent, duly endorsed for the transfer or accompanied by an assignment duly executed by the registered owner or his attorney duly authorized in writing. Upon such transfer, the Mayor and City Clerk shall execute and deliver in the name of the transferee or transferees a new Note or Notes of a like aggregate principal amount, series and maturity and the Fiscal Agent shall record the name of each transferee in the registration book. No registration shall be made to bearer. The Fiscal Agent shall cancel any Note surrendered for transfer. The City shall cooperate in any such transfer, and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute any new Note or Notes necessary to effect any such transfer. Section 14. Record Date. The 15th day of the calendar month next preceding each interest payment date shall be the record date for the Notes (the "Record Date"). Payment of interest on the Notes on any interest payment date shall be made to the registered owners of the Notes as they appear on the registration book of the City at the close of business on the Record Date. Section 15. Utilization of The Depository Trust Company Book-Entry-Only System. In order to make the Notes eligible for the services provided by The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York ("DTC"), the City agrees to the applicable provisions set forth in the Blanket Issuer Letter of Representations, which the City Clerk or other authorized representative of the City is authorized and directed to execute and deliver to DTC on behalf of the City to the extent an effective Blanket Issuer Letter of Representations is not presently on file in the City Clerk's office. Section 16. Payment of Issuance Expenses. The City authorizes the Purchaser to forward the amount of the proceeds of the Notes allocable to the payment of issuance expenses to a financial institution selected by Ehlers at Closing for further distribution as directed by Ehlers. Section 17. Condition on Issuance and Sale of the Notes. The issuance of the Notes and the sale of the Notes to the Purchaser are subject to approval by an Authorized Officer of the principal amount, definitive maturities, redemption provisions, interest rates and purchase price for the Notes, which approval shall be evidenced by execution by an Authorized Officer of the Approving Certificate. The Notes shall not be issued, sold or delivered until this condition is satisfied. Upon satisfaction of this condition, an Authorized Officer is authorized to execute a Proposal with the Purchaser providing for the sale of the Notes to the Purchaser. QB\102597612.1 -7- Section 18. Official Statement. The Common Council hereby directs an Authorized Officer to approve the Preliminary Official Statement with respect to the Notes and deem the Preliminary Official Statement as "final" as of its date for purposes of SEC Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Rule"). All actions taken by an Authorized Officer or other officers of the City in connection with the preparation of such Preliminary Official Statement and any addenda to it or final Official Statement are hereby ratified and approved. In connection with the Closing, the appropriate City official shall certify the Preliminary Official Statement and any addenda or final Official Statement. The City Clerk shall cause copies of the Preliminary Official Statement and any addenda or final Official Statement to be distributed to the Purchaser. Section 19. Undertaking to Provide Continuing Disclosure. The City hereby covenants and agrees, for the benefit of the owners of the Notes, to enter into a written undertaking (the "Undertaking") if required by the Rule to provide continuing disclosure of certain financial information and operating data and timely notices of the occurrence of certain events in accordance with the Rule. The Undertaking shall be enforceable by the owners of the Notes or by the Purchaser on behalf of such owners (provided that the rights of the owners and the Purchaser to enforce the Undertaking shall be limited to a right to obtain specific performance of the obligations thereunder and any failure by the City to comply with the provisions of the Undertaking shall not be an event of default with respect to the Notes). To the extent required under the Rule, the Mayor and City Clerk, or other officer of the City charged with the responsibility for issuing the Notes, shall provide a Continuing Disclosure Certificate for inclusion in the transcript of proceedings, setting forth the details and terms of the City's Undertaking. Section 20. Record Book. The City Clerk shall provide and keep the transcript of proceedings as a separate record book (the "Record Book") and shall record a full and correct statement of every step or proceeding had or taken in the course of authorizing and issuing the Notes in the Record Book. Section 21. Bond Insurance. If the Purchaser determines to obtain municipal bond insurance with respect to the Notes, the officers of the City are authorized to take all actions necessary to obtain such municipal bond insurance. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to agree to such additional provisions as the bond insurer may reasonably request and which are acceptable to the Mayor and City Clerk including provisions regarding restrictions on investment of Note proceeds, the payment procedure under the municipal bond insurance policy, the rights of the bond insurer in the event of default and payment of the Notes by the bond insurer and notices to be given to the bond insurer. In addition, any reference required by the bond insurer to the municipal bond insurance policy shall be made in the form of Note provided herein. QB\102597612.1 -8- Section 22. Conflicting Resolutions; Severability; Effective Date. All prior resolutions, rules or other actions of the Common Council or any parts thereof in conflict with the provisions hereof shall be, and the same are, hereby rescinded insofar as the same may so conflict. In the event that any one or more provisions hereof shall for any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions hereof. The foregoing shall take effect immediately upon adoption and approval in the manner provided by law. Adopted, approved and recorded May 26, 2026. _____________________________ Rohn W. Bishop Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ Angela J. Hull City Clerk/Treasurer (SEAL) QB\102597612.1 EXHIBIT A APPROVING CERTIFICATE The undersigned [Director of Finance/Assistant City Administrator] [City Administrator] of the City of Waupun, Dodge and Fond du Lac Counties, Wisconsin (the "City"), hereby certifies that: 1. Resolution. On May 26, 2026, the Common Council of the City adopted a resolution (the "Resolution") authorizing the issuance and establishing parameters for the sale of not to exceed $2,265,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A of the City (the "Notes") after a public sale and delegating to me the authority to approve the Preliminary Official Statement, to approve the purchase proposal for the Notes, and to determine the details for the Notes within the parameters established by the Resolution. 2. Proposal; Terms of the Notes. On the date hereof, the Notes were offered for public sale and the bids set forth on the Bid Tabulation attached hereto as Schedule I and incorporated herein by this reference were received. The institution listed first on the Bid Tabulation, ____________________ (the "Purchaser") offered to purchase the Notes in accordance with the terms set forth in the Proposal attached hereto as Schedule II and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Proposal"). Ehlers & Associates, Inc. recommends the City accept the Proposal. The Proposal meets the parameters and conditions established by the Resolution and is hereby approved and accepted. The Notes shall be issued in the aggregate principal amount of $__________, which is not more than the $2,265,000 approved by the Resolution, and shall mature on March 1 of each of the years and in the amounts and shall bear interest at the rates per annum as set forth in the Pricing Summary attached hereto as Schedule III and incorporated herein by this reference. The amount of (a) the 2027 through 2033 annual principal or mandatory redemption amounts due on the Notes is not more than $100,000 more or less per maturity or mandatory redemption amount and (b) the 2034 through 2041 annual principal or mandatory redemption amounts due on the Notes is not more than $30,000 more or less per maturity or mandatory redemption amount than the schedule included in the Resolution as set forth below: Date Resolution Schedule Actual Amount 03-01-2027 $175,000 $___________ 03-01-2028 595,000 ___________ 03-01-2029 195,000 ___________ 03-01-2030 200,000 ___________ 03-01-2031 205,000 ___________ 03-01-2032 210,000 ___________ 03-01-2033 220,000 ___________ 03-01-2034 50,000 ___________ 03-01-2035 55,000 ___________ 03-01-2036 55,000 ___________ QB\102597612.1 -2- Date Resolution Schedule Actual Amount 03-01-2037 $55,000 $___________ 03-01-2038 60,000 ___________ 03-01-2039 60,000 ___________ 03-01-2040 65,000 ___________ 03-01-2041 65,000 ___________ The true interest cost on the Notes (computed taking the Purchaser's compensation into account) is _________%, which is not in excess of 4.25%, as required by the Resolution. 3. Purchase Price of the Notes. The Notes shall be sold to the Purchaser in accordance with the terms of the Proposal at a price of $_________, plus accrued interest, if any, to the date of delivery of the Notes, which is not less than 98.75% nor more than 108.00% of the principal amount of the Notes, as required by the Resolution. 4. Redemption Provisions of the Notes. The Notes maturing on March 1, 20__ and thereafter are subject to redemption prior to maturity, at the option of the City, on March 1, 20__ or on any date thereafter. Said Notes are redeemable as a whole or in part, and if in part, from maturities selected by the City and within each maturity by lot, at the principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption. [The Proposal specifies that [some of] the Notes are subject to mandatory redemption. The terms of such mandatory redemption are set forth in an attachment hereto as Schedule MRP and incorporated herein by this reference.] 5. Direct Annual Irrepealable Tax Levy. For the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on the Notes as the same respectively falls due, the full faith, credit and taxing powers of the City have been irrevocably pledged and there has been levied on all of the taxable property in the City, pursuant to the Resolution, a direct, annual irrepealable tax in an amount and at the times sufficient for said purpose. Such tax shall be for the years and in the amounts set forth on the debt service schedule attached hereto as Schedule IV. 6. Preliminary Official Statement. The Preliminary Official Statement with respect to the Notes is hereby approved and deemed "final" as of its date for purposes of SEC Rule 15c2- 12 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. 7. Approval. This Certificate constitutes my approval of the Proposal, and the principal amount, definitive maturities, interest rates, purchase price and redemption provisions for the Notes and the direct annual irrepealable tax levy to repay the Notes, in satisfaction of the parameters set forth in the Resolution. QB\102597612.1 -3- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this Certificate on ____________, 2026 pursuant to the authority delegated to me in the Resolution. [ Casey Langenfeld Director of Finance/Assistant City Administrator] OR [ Katharine M. Schlieve City Administrator] QB\102597612.1 SCHEDULE I TO APPROVING CERTIFICATE Bid Tabulation To be provided by Ehlers & Associates, Inc. and incorporated into the Certificate. (See Attached) QB\102597612.1 SCHEDULE II TO APPROVING CERTIFICATE Proposal To be provided by Ehlers & Associates, Inc. and incorporated into the Certificate. (See Attached) QB\102597612.1 SCHEDULE III TO APPROVING CERTIFICATE Pricing Summary To be provided by Ehlers & Associates, Inc. and incorporated into the Certificate. (See Attached) QB\102597612.1 SCHEDULE IV TO APPROVING CERTIFICATE Debt Service Schedule and Irrepealable Tax Levies To be provided by Ehlers & Associates, Inc. and incorporated into the Certificate. (See Attached) QB\102597612.1 [SCHEDULE MRP TO APPROVING CERTIFICATE Mandatory Redemption Provision The Notes due on March 1, ____, ____ and ____ (the "Term Bonds") are subject to mandatory redemption prior to maturity by lot (as selected by the Depository) at a redemption price equal to One Hundred Percent (100%) of the principal amount to be redeemed plus accrued interest to the date of redemption, from debt service fund deposits which are required to be made in amounts sufficient to redeem on March 1 of each year the respective amount of Term Bonds specified below: For the Term Bonds Maturing on March 1, 20 Redemption Date Amount ____ $______ ____ ______ ____ ______ (maturity) For the Term Bonds Maturing on March 1, 20 Redemption Date Amount ____ $______ ____ ______ ____ ______ (maturity) For the Term Bonds Maturing on March 1, 20 Redemption Date Amount ____ $______ ____ ______ ____ ______ (maturity) For the Term Bonds Maturing on March 1, 20 Redemption Date Amount ____ $______ ____ ______ ____ ______ (maturity)] QB\102597612.1 EXHIBIT B (Form of Note) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REGISTERED STATE OF WISCONSIN DOLLARS DODGE AND FOND DU LAC COUNTIES NO. R-___ CITY OF WAUPUN $_______ GENERAL OBLIGATION PROMISSORY NOTE, SERIES 2026A MATURITY DATE: ORIGINAL DATE OF ISSUE: INTEREST RATE: CUSIP: March 1, _____ __________, 2026 ____% ______ DEPOSITORY OR ITS NOMINEE NAME: CEDE & CO. PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: _______________________ THOUSAND DOLLARS ($__________) FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the City of Waupun, Dodge and Fond du Lac Counties, Wisconsin (the "City"), hereby acknowledges itself to owe and promises to pay to the Depository or its Nominee Name (the "Depository") identified above (or to registered assigns), on the maturity date identified above, the principal amount identified above, and to pay interest thereon at the rate of interest per annum identified above, all subject to the provisions set forth herein regarding redemption prior to maturity. Interest shall be payable semi-annually on March 1 and September 1 of each year commencing on March 1, 2027 until the aforesaid principal amount is paid in full. Both the principal of and interest on this Note are payable to the registered owner in lawful money of the United States. Interest payable on any interest payment date shall be paid by wire transfer to the Depository in whose name this Note is registered on the Bond Register maintained by Bond Trust Services Corporation (the "Fiscal Agent") or any successor thereto at the close of business on the 15th day of the calendar month next preceding each interest payment date (the "Record Date"). This Note is payable as to principal upon presentation and surrender hereof at the office of the Fiscal Agent. For the prompt payment of this Note together with interest hereon as aforesaid and for the levy of taxes sufficient for that purpose, the full faith, credit and resources of the City are hereby irrevocably pledged. This Note is one of an issue of Notes aggregating the principal amount of $__________, all of which are of like tenor, except as to denomination, interest rate, maturity date and redemption provision, issued by the City pursuant to the provisions of Section 67.12(12), Wisconsin Statutes, for public purposes, including paying the cost of street and alley improvements, as authorized by a resolution adopted on May 26, 2026, as supplemented by an Approving Certificate, dated __________, 2026 (collectively, the "Resolution"). Said Resolution is recorded in the official minutes of the Common Council for said date. QB\102597612.1 -2- The Notes maturing on March 1, 20__ and thereafter are subject to redemption prior to maturity, at the option of the City, on March 1, 20__ or on any date thereafter. Said Notes are redeemable as a whole or in part, and if in part, from maturities selected by the City, and within each maturity by lot (as selected by the Depository), at the principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption. [The Notes maturing in the years ________ are subject to mandatory redemption by lot as provided in the Resolution, at the redemption price of par plus accrued interest to the date of redemption and without premium.] In the event the Notes are redeemed prior to maturity, as long as the Notes are in book-entry-only form, official notice of the redemption will be given by mailing a notice by registered or certified mail, overnight express delivery, facsimile transmission, electronic transmission or in any other manner required by the Depository, to the Depository not less than thirty (30) days nor more than sixty (60) days prior to the redemption date. If less than all of the Notes of a maturity are to be called for redemption, the Notes of such maturity to be redeemed will be selected by lot. Such notice will include but not be limited to the following: the designation, date and maturities of the Notes called for redemption, CUSIP numbers, and the date of redemption. Any notice provided as described herein shall be conclusively presumed to have been duly given, whether or not the registered owner receives the notice. The Notes shall cease to bear interest on the specified redemption date provided that federal or other immediately available funds sufficient for such redemption are on deposit at the office of the Depository at that time. Upon such deposit of funds for redemption the Notes shall no longer be deemed to be outstanding. It is hereby certified and recited that all conditions, things and acts required by law to exist or to be done prior to and in connection with the issuance of this Note have been done, have existed and have been performed in due form and time; that the aggregate indebtedness of the City, including this Note and others issued simultaneously herewith, does not exceed any limitation imposed by law or the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin; and that a direct annual irrepealable tax has been levied sufficient to pay this Note, together with the interest thereon, when and as payable. This Note has been designated by the Common Council as a "qualified tax-exempt obligation" pursuant to the provisions of Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Note is transferable only upon the books of the City kept for that purpose at the office of the Fiscal Agent, only in the event that the Depository does not continue to act as depository for the Notes, and the City appoints another depository, upon surrender of the Note to the Fiscal Agent, by the registered owner in person or his duly authorized attorney, together with a written instrument of transfer (which may be endorsed hereon) satisfactory to the Fiscal Agent duly executed by the registered owner or his duly authorized attorney. Thereupon a new fully registered Note in the same aggregate principal amount shall be issued to the new depository in exchange therefor and upon the payment of a charge sufficient to reimburse the City for any tax, fee or other governmental charge required to be paid with respect to such registration. The QB\102597612.1 -3- Fiscal Agent shall not be obliged to make any transfer of the Notes (i) after the Record Date, (ii) during the fifteen (15) calendar days preceding the date of any publication of notice of any proposed redemption of the Notes, or (iii) with respect to any particular Note, after such Note has been called for redemption. The Fiscal Agent and City may treat and consider the Depository in whose name this Note is registered as the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment of, or on account of, the principal or redemption price hereof and interest due hereon and for all other purposes whatsoever. The Notes are issuable solely as negotiable, fully- registered Notes without coupons in the denomination of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof. This Note shall not be valid or obligatory for any purpose until the Certificate of Authentication hereon shall have been signed by the Fiscal Agent. No delay or omission on the part of the owner hereof to exercise any right hereunder shall impair such right or be considered as a waiver thereof or as a waiver of or acquiescence in any default hereunder. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Waupun, Dodge and Fond du Lac Counties, Wisconsin, by its governing body, has caused this Note to be executed for it and in its name by the manual or facsimile signatures of its duly qualified Mayor and City Clerk; and to be sealed with its official or corporate seal, if any, all as of the original date of issue specified above. CITY OF WAUPUN DODGE AND FOND DU LAC COUNTIES, WISCONSIN By: ______________________________ Rohn W. Bishop Mayor (SEAL) By: ______________________________ Angela J. Hull City Clerk QB\102597612.1 -4- Date of Authentication: _______________, ______ CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION This Note is one of the Notes of the issue authorized by the within-mentioned Resolution of the City of Waupun, Dodge and Fond du Lac Counties, Wisconsin. BOND TRUST SERVICES CORPORATION By____________________________ Authorized Signatory QB\102597612.1 -5- ASSIGNMENT FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned sells, assigns and transfers unto ____________________________________________________________________________ (Name and Address of Assignee) ____________________________________________________________________________ (Social Security or other Identifying Number of Assignee) the within Note and all rights thereunder and hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints ______________________________________, Legal Representative, to transfer said Note on the books kept for registration thereof, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: _____________________ Signature Guaranteed: _____________________________ ________________________________ (e.g. Bank, Trust Company (Depository or Nominee Name) or Securities Firm) NOTICE: This signature must correspond with the name of the Depository or Nominee Name as it appears upon the face of the within Note in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever. ____________________________ (Authorized Officer) COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF WAUPUN, WISCONSIN RESOLUTION NO. ____ RESOLUTION TO DECLARE OFFICIAL INTENT UNDER REIMBURSEMENT BOND REGULATIONS WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Waupun, Wisconsin (the “Issuer”) plans to undertake Public Improvements including the acquisition of property. WHEREAS, the Issuer expects to finance the Project on a long-term basis by issuing tax- exempt Bonds or other tax-exempt obligations (collectively, the “Bonds”); WHEREAS, because the Bonds will not be issued prior to commencement of the Project, the Issuer must provide interim financing to cover costs of the Project incurred prior to receipt of the proceeds of the Bonds; and WHEREAS, the Cit y Council (the “Governing Body”) of the Issuer deems it to be necessary, desirable, and in the best interests of the Issuer to advance moneys from its funds on hand on an interim basis to pay the costs of the Project until the Bonds are issued. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Issuer that: Section 1. Expenditure of Funds. The Issuer shall make expenditures as needed from its funds on hand to pay the cost of the Project until proceeds of the Bonds become available. Section 2. Declaration of Official Intent. The Issuer hereby officially declares its intent under Treas. Reg. Section 1.150 -2 to reimburse said expenditures with proceeds of the Bonds, the principal amount of which is not expected to exceed $200,000. Section 3. Unav ailability of Long -Term Funds. No funds for payment of the Project from sources other than the Bonds are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside by the Issuer pursuant to its budget or financial p olicies. Section 4. Public Availability of Official Intent Resolution. The Resolution shall be made available for public inspection at the office of the Issuer’s Clerk within 30 days after its approval in compliance with applicable State law governing the availability of records of official acts including Subchapter II of Ch apter 19, and shall remain available for public inspection until the Bonds are issued. Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective upon its adoption and approval. This Resolution was adopted and approved by the Common Council of the Cit y of Waupun on the ___ day of ____, 2026. __________________________________ Rohn W. Bishop, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Angela J. Hull, City Clerk ORDINANCE # 26 - ___ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER EIGHT OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF WAUPUN ENTITLED "ORDERLY CONDUCT." THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAUPUN ORDAINS: SECTION 1: Section 8.15 of the Municipal Code of the City of Waupun entitled "RUMMAGE SALES" is created to provide as follows: (1) General. Rummage sales may be conducted only in compliance with the requirements of this Code § 8.15. All rummage sales not in compliance with this section are prohibited. (2) Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to rummage sales: (a) “Personal property” shall mean property that is acquired, owned, used, and maintained in the normal course of living in or maintaining a residence. As used here, personal property does not include merchandise that is purchased for resale or obtained on consignment. (b) “Rummage sale” shall include all general sales open to the public that are conducted from or on residential premises, including without limitation, all sales that are titled “rummage,” “garage,” “lawn,” “yard,” “estate,” “porch, ” “room,” “backyard,” or “patio” sales , but not including sales conducted as part of a commercial or business enterprise in compliance with applicable zoning and licensing requirements. (c) “Seller’s premises” shall mean the residential property where a seller resides or occupies. (3) Property Permitted for Sale. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale at a rummage sale property other than personal property as specified in subsection 2(a) above. (4) Hours and Place of Operation. Rummage sales shall be conducted only during daylight hours. Sales shall be conducted only on the seller’s premises. Items for sale shall not be located less than five (5) feet from any lot line, and shall not be located so as to obstruct any public sidewalk , right of way , or vision c learance triangle as defined in Municipal Code § 16.02(46m). (5) Duration and Frequency of Sales. No more than three (3) rummage sales shall be conducted on any residential premises in any calendar year. No rummage sale may be conducted for more than three (3) consecutive days. (6) Outdoor Storage of Sale Items . Personal property to be sold at a rummage sale shall not be stored outdoors on the sale premises for more than twelve (12) hours prior to the date of sale, and shall be removed within twelve (12) hours after the sale ends. (7) Sign Placement and Removal. (a) Location. Signs advertising a rummage sale may be placed on the seller’s premises and on other private property with the prior consent of the property owner or tenant. Signs shall not be placed in any location that obstructs a public sidewalk, vision clearance triangle, or traffic control device as defined in § 16.02(45m) of this Code. (b) Prohibited Locations. No sign authorized under this section shall be placed on or attached to any public property or within any public right-of-way. This prohibition includes, without limitation, placement on utility poles, traffic signs or controls, street signs, sidewalks, terraces, medians, boulevards, or within any portion of a street, or street right of way area. All signs shall be located entirely on private property with the permission of the property owner. (c) Size, Duration, and Removal. Signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area. Signs shall not be erected more than twenty -four (24) hours prior to the sale, and shall be removed within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale ends. (d) City Sign Removal. Any sign placed in violation of this sect ion may be removed by the City without prior notice. (8) Exempt Sales . This Code § 8.15 shall not apply to the following activities, provided that such activities comply with all other applicable provisions of th e Municipal Code and any required licenses, pe rmits, or approvals , and such sales shall not be considered rummage sales for the purposes of this section: (a) Farmers’ Markets. Any farmers’ market that is duly authorized by the City pursuant to Municipal Code § 11.11, when operated in compliance with the terms and conditions of such authorization. (b) Auction Sales. Any auction sale that is duly authorized by the City pursuant to Municipal Code § 11.03, when operated in compliance with the terms and conditions of such authorization. (c) Agricultural and Produce Sales . The sale of vegetables, produce, or similar agricultural products, provided that the sale occurs on private property with the consent of the property owner or tenant, and the sale complies with all applicable zoning, health, and licensing requirements. (9) Penalties. Any person who shall violate any provision of this Code § 8.15 shall be subject to a penalty as provided in Municipal Code § 18.04. Each violation and each day a violation occurs or continues shall be a separate offense. SECTION 2: All ordinances or portions of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are repealed. SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect on its passage and publication as provided by law. Enacted this day of , 2026. Rohn W. Bishop Mayor ATTEST: Angela Hull City Clerk AGENDA SUMMARY SHEET MEETING DATE: 5/26/26 TITLE: Award Bid for Sale of 627 Maxon Street AGENDA SECTION: CONSIDERATION-ACTION PRESENTER: Kathy Schlieve, Administrator DEPARTMENT GOAL(S) SUPPORTED (if applicable) FISCAL IMPACT Disposition of Public Asset $34,000 Bid Award ISSUE SUMMARY: Bidding to dispose of city -owned property at 627 Maxon Street has concluded. One bid was received during the solicitation process that meets the minimum bid requirements set forth in the notice. A copy of that bid is provided for reference. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the bid received from Chad and Crystal Kettner in the amount of $34,000. The Kettner’s will have ten (10) days to submit funds for the purchase. Once received, the property will be transferred via quit claim deed. ATTACHMENTS: Bid Form MOTION: Motion to approve the bid from Chad and Crystal Kettner in the amount of $34,000 to acquire city-owned property located at 627 Maxon Street, Waupun. AGENDA SUMMARY SHEET MEETING DATE: 5-27-26 TITLE: Grant Application – United Cooperative AGENDA SECTION: CONSIDERATION-ACTION PRESENTER: B.J. DeMaa, Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director DEPARTMENT GOAL(S) SUPPORTED (if applicable) FISCAL IMPACT $0 High Performance Government ISSUE SUMMARY: Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs) have become one of the most important life -saving tools used in today’s fire service. In the simplest terms, a TIC allows firefighters to “see” heat and temperature differences in environments where visibility is limited or completely lost due to smoke, darkness, or fire conditions. Beyond fire suppression, TICs are valuable during search and rescue operations, hazardous materials incidents, electrical emergencies, and even medical calls. They improve firefighter safety by helping crews identify exits, avoid structural dangers, and make faster, more informed decisions under stressful conditions. Most importantly, they help save lives — both for the public and for the firefighters operating in dangerous environments. In many emergencies, seconds matter, and thermal imaging technology gives firefighters critical information that can significantly improve outcomes and increase the chances of a safe and successful rescue. The WFD currently has 3 cameras used for different functional purposes (2 for interior operations and 1 for rooftop/ventilation operations). The United Cooperative Grant would allow us to replace the last of the 3 cameras. Depending upon the funding level, and the cost of the TIC, we would also look to add some battery -operated hand tools for various emergency situations. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Waupun Fire Department to proceed with completing a United Cooperative grant application to replace 1 of 3 Thermal Imaging Cameras and possibly some battery-operated equipment. ATTACHMENTS: AFG grant request RECOMMENDED MOTION: Motion to authorize the Waupun Fire Department to submit a United Cooperative grant application to replace 1 of 3 Thermal Imaging Cameras and battery-operated equipment AGENDA SUMMARY SHEET MEETING DATE: 5-27-26 TITLE: Grant application – Firehouse Subs AGENDA SECTION: CONSIDERATION-ACTION PRESENTER: B.J. DeMaa, Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director DEPARTMENT GOAL(S) SUPPORTED (if applicable) FISCAL IMPACT $0 High Performance Government ISSUE SUMMARY: Turnout gear is one of the most critical pieces of protective equipment a firefighter uses and serves as the first line of defense against the extreme dangers encountered during emergency operations. NFPA 1971, the Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, establishes the minimum design, performance, testing, and certification requirements for this gear. 1971 states that structural turnout gear has a maximum service life of 10 years from the date of manufacture. Gear that was purchased in 2017 will be coming due next year and will be added to the equipment replacement schedule for 2027. The balance of our turnout gear will be replaced over the 2028 and 2029 budget years. The Firehouse Subs grant would allow for 7 (of 10) sets of gear to be covered via a grant versus the 2027 equipment replacement budget. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the WFD to proceed with completing a Firehouse Subs grant application to replace 7 sets of turnout gear. ATTACHMENTS: AFG grant request RECOMMENDED MOTION: Motion to authorize the Waupun Fire Department to submit a Firehouse Subs grant application to replace 7 sets of turnout gear. AGENDA SUMMARY SHEET MEETING DATE: 5-27-26 TITLE: Grant application – Compeer Financial AGENDA SECTION: CONSIDERATION-ACTION PRESENTER: B.J. DeMaa, Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director DEPARTMENT GOAL(S) SUPPORTED (if applicable) FISCAL IMPACT High Performance Government ISSUE SUMMARY: Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs) have become one of the most important life -saving tools used in today’s fire service. In the simplest terms, a TIC allows firefighters to “see” heat and temperature differences in environments where visibility is limited or completely lost due to smoke, darkness, or fire conditions. Beyond fire suppression, TICs are valuable during search and rescue operations, hazardous materials incidents, electrical emergencies, and even medical calls. They improve firefighter safety by helping crews identify exits, avoid structural dangers, and make faster, more informed decisions under stressful conditions. Most importantly, they help save lives — both for the public and for the firefighters operating in dangerous environments. In many emergencies, seconds matter, and thermal imaging technology gives firefighters critical information that can significantly improve outcomes and increase the chances of a safe and successful rescue. The Waupun Fire Department currently has 3 cameras used for different functional purposes (2 for interior operations and 1 for rooftop/ventilation operations). The Compeer Financial Grant would allow us to replace 2 of the 3 cameras. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Waupun Fire Department to proceed with completing a Compeer Financial Grant application to replace 2 of 3 Thermal Imaging Cameras. ATTACHMENTS: AFG grant request RECOMMENDED MOTION: Motion to authorize the Waupun Fire Department to submit a Compeer Financial Grant application to replace 2 of 3 Thermal Imaging Cameras AGENDA SUMMARY SHEET MEETING DATE: 5-26-26 TITLE: Grant application – Assistance to Firefighters AGENDA SECTION: CONSIDERATION-ACTION PRESENTER: B.J. DeMaa, Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director DEPARTMENT GOAL(S) SUPPORTED (if applicable) FISCAL IMPACT Up to $12,690.00 High Performance Government ISSUE SUMMARY: With changes coming to the countywide radio systems in Fond du Lac and Dodge County, agencies will need to transition from conventional VHF radios to dual-band VHF/800MHz-capable mobile (vehicles) and portable (hand-helds) radios. Within Fond du Lac County, the “goal” is to have all departments transitioned over to this system by 2030. To reduce the financial burden on the budget, the WFD is seeking a number of different grant opportunities to help facilitate this changeover. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant window recently opened and they have identified portable radios as a high priority item that departments can apply for funding on. Based on the size of our community, there would be a 5% match that the City would be obligated to pay if we were awarded the grant. Funding for our share would come from the Capital and Equipment Replacement fund. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Waupun Fire Department to proceed with completing an Assistance to Firefighters Grant application to replace all portable radios. ATTACHMENTS: AFG grant request RECOMMENDED MOTION: Motion to authorize the Waupun Fire Department to submit an Assistance to Firefighters Grant application to replace all portable radios. AGENDA SUMMARY SHEET MEETING DATE: 5/26/26 TITLE: Amend Job Description for Assistant Director of Public Works AGENDA SECTION: CONSIDERATION-ACTION PRESENTER: Kathy Schlieve, Administrator DEPARTMENT GOAL(S) SUPPORTED (if applicable) FISCAL IMPACT Staffing -- ISSUE SUMMARY: The job description for the Assistant Public Works Director is amended to correct FSLA status from non-Exempt to Exempt, which was an error in the original document. No other changes are requested. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve change as submitted ATTACHMENTS: Job Description MOTION: Motion to approve the amended job description for the Assistant Director of Public Works. City of Waupun Position Description JOB TITLE Assistant Director of Public Works REPORTS TO Director of Public Works DEPARTMENT Public Works TYPE Non-represented FLSA (overtime status) Non-Exempt CLASSIFICATION M APPROVED December 9, 2025; May 26, 2026 GENERAL PURPOSE: This position is responsible for scheduling maintenance and construction activities, including but not limited to; day-to-day maintenance of the city’s infrastructure such as storm sewer maintenance and facility operation, street maintenance, city storm operations, and emergency response for snow, ice, flood, and severe weather mitigation. This position assumes most responsibilities of the Director of Public Works for day-to-day activities in the event the Director may be absent. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Coordinate and direct work activities and assist with schedules of Public Works staff.  Perform inspections of City Facilities, storm water system, parks and streets.  Analyze and assess proposals of the public work staff and evaluate projects against budget.  Monitor the work progress of staff and other employees on projects.  Create bid specifications and recommend specific vendors for projects.  Ensure that all work is completed successfully by contractors, vendors, and other public staff members.  Coordinates and reviews city storm water requirements to ensure compliance.  Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.  Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a high-level of technical and professional competency with a proven and verifiable track record of success. Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering, public administration or business administration, and three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in public works operations and maintenance, preferably within a municipal setting. A valid motor vehicle operator’s license. Any combination of education and experience that provides the equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered. Excellent computer skills with experience using the Microsoft Suite of programs and a work/asset management system (IWorx and ArcGIS a plus). NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Knowledge in municipal public works such as planning, design, maintenance, and construction.  Knowledge in principles of budget preparation and expenditure control.  Knowledge in applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to public works functions.  Knowledge in Principles of Effective Management Skills.  Ability to analyze, evaluate, and implement municipal public works programs/projects.  Strong communication skills with ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, verbally and in writing.  Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations is essential.  Knowledge in safe work practices.  Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of public works department.  Ability to analyze organizational and administrative problems, recommend alternative courses of action, and provide leadership to others in implementing such actions.  Ability to prepare and create clear and comprehensive written reports.  Maintain strong relationships with the city officials, employees, contractors, the general public, and representatives of other agencies.  Experience in evaluating and training staff. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:  Operate vehicles.  Work with computers and other technology.  Operate some equipment as needed hand tools, carpentry tools, GIS and slope measuring equipment WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:  Work is performed mostly in an office environment and often requires sitting at a desk or in meetings for extended periods of time.  Routine field work is performed at times to review sites, observe infrastructure, project construction progress and interact with the people and businesses impacted by construction. Physical effort may be required to lift equipment and system parts, which weigh up to 50 pounds.  Occasional field work and reconnaissance in rugged terrain may be necessary.  Physical hazard may occur from exposure to traffic and heavy equipment, rugged terrain, and utility operations.  Frequent local travel is required.  Occasional statewide travel may be required. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Waupun is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. AGENDA SUMMARY SHEET MEETING DATE: 5/26/26 TITLE: Main Street Cohort Progress Update and Next Steps AGENDA SECTION: DISCUSSION-INFORMATION PRESENTER: Brooke Straks, Main Street Cohort Kathy Schlieve, Administrator DEPARTMENT GOAL(S) SUPPORTED (if applicable) FISCAL IMPACT Economic Vitality - ISSUE SUMMARY: Since 2016, the City has participated in the Wisconsin Main Street Program as a “Connect Community.” This designation, administered by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), provides technical assistance, training, and peer-to-peer networking to communities wo rking to strengthen their downtown commercial districts through the Main Street Four-Point Approach™: Economic Vitality, Design, Promotion, and Organization. The Connect Community track is designed to prepare municipalities and their business communities to meet the standards required for full Main Street designation. Last fall, the Waupun business community was invited to participate in a structured Main Street cohort program, which concludes in June 2026. The cohort has is ready to make a recommendation to proceed with Main Street designation. The Main Street Cohort and Decision to Pursue Designation The cohort group, comprised of local business and community stakeholders, has engaged in a comprehensive planning and assessment process over the past 9 months. After reviewing organizational capacity, funding structures, and community readiness, the cohort has reached the following key conclusions: • The downtown business community has determined that they wish to formally pursue Wisconsin Main Street Program designation. • Achievement and maintenance of Main Street status requires the hiring of a qualified, full-time Main Street Director to provide dedicated leadership and program management for the downtown district. • Both the Business Improvement District (BID) Board and the Downtown Promotions Committee are formally supportive of this direction, viewing Main Street designation as essential to sustaining the momentum built during the Connect Community years. Full Main Street designation provides communities w ith enhanced access to WEDC resources, recognition, and an accountability framework that strengthens the long-term viability of downtown revitalization efforts. Organizational and Funding Realignment To accomplish the goals of both the BID and the Main Str eet program within available resources, the cohort group has identified the need for a strategic realignment of existing funding sources. The BID currently supports a range of downtown services and promotions. Under the proposed realignment, funding roles and responsibilities between the BID and the new Main Street organization would be clarified to avoid duplication, maximize impact, and sustain the full-time director position. This realignment is not anticipated to require new tax levies; rather, it invo lves redirecting and better coordinating existing funding streams to align with expanded organizational responsibilities. The Request As part of the funding strategy to support both the Main Street program and broader citywide tourism promotion, the cohort group is requesting that the Common Council consider reallocating the City’s room tax revenues. The reallocation is intended to: • Provide sustainable funding toward the salary and operational costs of the full-time Main Street Director position. • Support the promotional activities of the Main Street organization, consistent with the economic development and tourism promotion goals of the program. • Advance the City’s broader objective of promoting Waupun as a destination for visitors, shoppers, and investors. Wisconsin Statutory Framework – Room Tax (Wis. Stat. §66.0615) Under Wisconsin Statute §66.0615, municipalities that impose a room tax are subject to specific requirements governing the use of those revenues. Staff will present the relevant statutory context during this meeting; the following is a summary for reference: • Wisconsin municipalities may impose a room tax of up to 8% on the retail price of hotel, motel, and short-term rental accommodations. • At least 70% of net room tax revenues collected must be used for tourism promotion and tourism development. “Tourism promotion and tourism development” is defined broadly to include activities that attract visitors, support hospitality businesses, develop tourism infrastructure, and promote the community as a destination. • The remaining portion (up to 30%) may be used for other municipal purposes at the discretion of the governing body. • Room tax funds may be used to support a tourism entity, which may be a nonprofit organization, a BID, or another qualified entity engaged in tourism promotion activities. • If the City designates a tourism entity to receive room tax funds, that entity must use the funds consistent with the statutory purpose and is subject to accountability requirements established by the municipality. • Alternatively, the council could establish a tourism commission as a standing committee, which would have authority to determine allocation of room tax among various parties aligned with the accountability requirements established by the city. The former approach of establishing Main Street organizations as the tourism entity is a common practice in smaller communities. Staff will be prepared to advise on any conditions or agreements the Council may wish to attach to a funding reallocation. It should be noted that any reallocation would need to be consistent with existing room tax expenditure commitments and would be subject to the Council’s annual budget process. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff views the progression of the downtown business community from Connect Community status to full Wisconsin Main Street designation as a positive development that reflects years of sustained effort and community investment. The hiring of a full-time director and the organizational realignment being proposed represent a serious and professional approach to sustaining downtown revitalization efforts. With respect to the room tax request, staff is not making a specific funding recommendation at this time, as the Counc il should have the opportunity to hear the full presentation and ask questions before deliberating on any reallocation. Staff’s role at this meeting will be to ensure the Council has accurate information about the legal framework and available options that support this type of request. Staff recommends the Common Council: • Receive the presentation from the Wisconsin Main Street cohort group. • Receive the staff overview of Wisconsin room tax statutory requirements. • Provide direction to staff and the cohort group regarding next steps, including any desired follow-up analysis or formal action on the proposed room tax reallocation. ATTACHMENTS: MOTION: Discussion Only AGENDA SUMMARY SHEET MEETING DATE: 5/26/26 TITLE: 2027 Budget Planning Process and Priorities AGENDA SECTION: DISCUSSION-INFORMATION PRESENTER: Kathy Schlieve, Administrator DEPARTMENT GOAL(S) SUPPORTED (if applicable) FISCAL IMPACT Stewardship with Purpose 2027 Budget Planning ISSUE SUMMARY: This report is presented to the Common Council to open the 2027 budget preparation process. It communicates the strategic priorities that will guide department work plans and funding requests, outlines fiscal direction for the coming budget year, and defines the process and timeline staff will follow through budget adoption. The Council’s role in this process is to confirm the strategic direction, provide guidance on priorities and tradeoffs, and ultimately adopt a budget that reflects the community’s values and the City’s financial capacity. This report is intended to give the Council a clear picture of the framework staff is working within and an early opportunity to raise questions or signal adjustments before department submissions are complete. 2027 Strategic Priorities We have established three priorities to anchor the 2027 budget and guide how the City allocates its resources. These are not aspirational statements — they are the filter through which every spending request will be evaluated. Departments will align their work plans to these priorities, and requests that do not clearly connect to one or more of them will require additional justification. PRIORITY IMPACT TO 2027 BUDGET Public Safety Protecting What Matters Requests that protect residents, staff, and community assets receive priority consideration. The Council should expect to see public safety services, code compliance, and infrastructure needs presented through this lens. Where tradeoffs arise, safety-related needs will be presented first. Strategic Investment Stewardship with Purpose Every dollar spent should serve a clear purpose. Staff is working to scrutinize existing programs for continued relevance and to bring new spending requests forward only with demonstrated value. Long-standing capital needs will be addressed to develop a fiscally-sound plan that stewards resources that protects city assets and investments. Where tradeoffs arise, conversation about strategic priorities should be expected. Future Readiness Building for Tomorrow Today Targeted investments that improve the City’s long-term capacity to serve residents are consistent with this priority. The Council should expect proposals in this area to be accompanied by a clear explanation of the return on investment and how the expenditure positions the City well for the years ahead. This includes the need to plan for leadership succession, changing community needs and operational efficiency. Where tradeoffs arise, conversation about organizational priorities and operational efficiencies should be expected. Fiscal Direction Departments have been instructed that base budgets for 2027 should hold at or below current-year levels, and that requests for additional resources will face a higher bar than in prior years. This direction does not mean the City will be unable to invest in its priorities — it means those investments must be deliberate, justified, and chosen carefully. The Council should expect a budget that makes clear choices rather than one that accommodates every request. New Initiative Standard Any request for new spending not present in the current-year budget must answer four questions before it will advance to Council review: • What is the return on investment or cost avoidance? The financial case must be made explicitly, not assumed. • How does this advance one or more of the three strategic priorities? Alignment must be direct and demonstrable. • What are the full costs, including ongoing costs in future years? Requests that create permanent obligations will be identified clearly. • How will we measure whether it worked? Performance expectations must be defined upfront. The goal is to provide a basis for comparing and prioritizing new spending requests that most closely align with organizational needs and goals. Operational Efficiency: Software & Systems Audit Staff is currently conducting a comprehensive audit of the software and technology systems in use across City departments. This work is underway as a direct expression of the Strategic Investment priority — ensuring the City’s existing technology spending is delivering value before new tools or systems are considered. What the Audit Is Examining • All software licenses and subscriptions, including cost, usage levels, and whether capabilities overlap across departments • Whether current systems are being used to their full potential, or whether underutilization is creating the appearance of a need for additional tools • Opportunities to consolidate, renegotiate, or eliminate contracts without reducing service capability • Systems that are generating manual work or inefficiency that could be addressed through better integration or modernization The audit is expected to identify cost reduction recommendations and/or investment opportunities where modernization or consolidation would produce meaningful operational gains. The Council’s Role in Budget Preparation The Common Council’s participation in this process is essential to producing a budget that reflects community priorities and is fiscally sound. Staff looks to the Council for the following at this stage of budget preparation: • Confirmation of the three strategic priorities as the organizing framework for 2027 budget deliberations • Endorsement of the fiscal direction to contain spending, or guidance if the Council wishes to adjust that framing • Early identification of any Council priorities, community concerns, or emerging issues that staff should ensure are reflected in department submissions • Active participation in deliberations on new initiatives and capital requests to be included in the budget workshop schedule attached STAFF RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: 2027 Budget Timeline MOTION: Discussion only May 1 Budgets initialized in MiBudget May 1 Capital/Equipment Improvement Plans distributed May 26 Committee of the Whole - annual budget process overview /discussion May-June Department Heads work with committees/boards/commissions to establish budget priorities June 30 Committee of the Whole - Budget Workshop June 30 Capital/Equipment Improvement Plans due July 6 Department budgets due July - Mid Department Heads to meet with Finance Director to review any budget submittals or requests July 13 Administrator and Finance Director review department budget submittals and requests July 28 Committee of the Whole - Budget Workshop July-Aug Department Heads meet with committees to review budget submittals August Administrator and Finance Director review department budget submittals and requests and hold Department Head budget meeting August 25 Committee of the Whole - Budget Workshop Presentation of proposed 2027 Capital and Equipment Improvement Plan Sept - Mid Prepare Budget Report Summary Sept 8 Council meeting - present full proposed budget, Council approves publishing the public hearing notice Oct 14 Post Budget Narrative website Nov 10 Common Council Public Hearing and adoption of 2027 Budget City of Waupun 2027 Budget Schedule K:\Finance\BUDGET\2027\1 - SCHEDULE BUDGET TIMELINE AND MEMOS\2027 Budget timeline with notes AGENDA SUMMARY SHEET MEETING DATE: 5/26/26 TITLE: City Hall Short-Term Capital Plan AGENDA SECTION: DISCUSSION-INFORMATION PRESENTER: Jeff Daane, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT GOAL(S) SUPPORTED (if applicable) FISCAL IMPACT Facilities $1,257,270 (Estimate) ISSUE SUMMARY: The list of full facility maintenance needs at City Hall as determined through facility studies was last estimated at approximately $5M. As we consider the full capital needs of the city and city debt capacity, it is unlikely that we will have the resources to make all needed repairs in one renovation. Over the past year, staff have worked to define critical needs to ma intain city hall and have obtained updated cost estimates for an abbreviated maintenance plan for the facility. Criteria used to evaluate immediate needs include:  Ensuring the building is repaired to prevent water infiltration  Keeping mechanical systems in good working order with redundancies to protect infrastructure  Accessibility and Upgrades to technology to meet today’s standards  Elimination of trip hazards and overall aesthetic deficiencies From this list of criteria, the short-term list of needs for City Hall is as follows:  Add ADA accessible ramp and parking stall on the west side of the building: $35,000  Sidewalk repairs: $5,460  Carpet replacement: $30,000  Replace stairs on east and west exterior of building: $130,000 (Still working to update estimate)  North stairs repair: $25,000 (Still working to update estimate)  Landscape in front and around monument: $25,860  Exterior tuck pointing: $400,000  Repair south exterior wall stucco: $22,500  Update (2) restrooms for accessibility: $50,000  Update council chamber furnishings and electrical/technology: $50,000  City hall boiler replacement using existing piping: $220,000  Auditorium Cooling: $53,450  Generator: $85,000  Design and bidding documents: $150,000 Total Estimated Cost: $1,257,270 (+/- revisions to stair estimates in process) Note that roof repairs were completed in 2025 because of a hail-damage insurance claim. Later phases of renovation will need to consider the remaining items from the original list, including but not limited to:  HVAC piping – Repair as leaks identified  Raze garage and improve parking  Monument signage  Clean and repair of lintels  Office renovations needed to improve workflow  Addition of meeting space  Plumbing upgrades  Fire alarm and suppression  Electrical upgrades  Access control enhancements  Furnishing upgrades  Auditorium seating and lighting The purpose of this discussion is to gain alignment around immediate capital needs and priorities for the building so that we can revise our planning documents to support the needs of the community. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This is a more targeted approach to addressing capital needs for city hall. While there are tradeoffs in this recommendation, a workable plan needs to be identified that is fiscally sound and that protects the assets of th e city. Staff is recommending incorporation of the above plan with any modifications you deem appropriate into the city’s capital improvement and debt forecasting plan. ATTACHMENTS: Copy of Facility Study City Hall Needs MOTION: Discussion only AGENDA SUMMARY SHEET MEETING DATE: 05/26/26 TITLE: Future Meetings, License-Permit Applications, Expenses AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA PRESENTER: Angela Hull, City Clerk/Treasurer DEPARMTENT GOAL(S) SUPPORTED (if applicable) FISCAL IMPACT High Performance Government FUTURE MEETINGS Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Common Council 6:00PM Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Committee of the Whole 5:30PM Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Common Council 6:00PM Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Committee of the Whole 5:30PM Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Common Council 6:00PM Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Committee of the Whole 5:30PM Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Common Council 6:00PM Sept 7 Labor Day-Closed Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Committee of the Whole 5:30PM Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Common Council 6:00PM Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Committee of the Whole 5:30PM LICENSE-PERMITS Operator’s License- Nikunj Patel, Sadie Blair, Seidy Gonzalez, Katrina Reinhart, Elysia Ritschke, Nichole Oehmcke, Bonnie Riddle, Valerie VandeZande, Shaylin Challoner, Tiffanie Warren, Emily Soto, Holly Meyer, Roxanne Horn, Adrian Rodriguez, Natalie Turner, Hannah Hernandez, Paige Plummer, Richard Krahn Temporary Class B License- Backyard Chicken Permit – Laney Soodsma 171 Harmsen Ave, Waupun EXPENSES Attached MOTION Motion to approve license and permits and authorize payment of expenses. Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the  Waupun Utilities Commission  Monday, March 9, 2026    Meeting called to order by Vice President Daane at 4:01 p.m.     Present: Commissioners Daane, Homan, Kunz, Mielke, and Siebers  Absent with notice: Commissioners Heeringa and Thurmer    Motion made by Kunz, seconded by Homan, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes  from the February 9, 2026 meeting.    Motion by Siebers, seconded by Kunz, and unanimously carried to approve the bills for the  month of February 2026 as presented.    On motion by Siebers, seconded by Kunz, and unanimously carried, year‐to‐date financial  reports through January 2026 were approved as presented by Finance Director Stanek. Electric  operating income was $95,500. Water operating income was $35,000. Sewer operating income  was $300.     General Manager Brooks reported on recent activities, including the Legislative Rally with  Mayor Bishop and updates on the Community Impact Program. He announced the utility  received the APPA Diamond Safety Award. Commissioner Siebers emphasized the importance  of safety and expressed appreciation for staff efforts.    Electric Superintendent Vande Kolk reported on system maintenance and ongoing projects,  including tree trimming and line clearance to improve reliability. Reconstruction of poles and  conductors on Watertown, Wilcox, and Brown Streets is scheduled for early spring, and  replacement of aging porcelain cutouts with polymer units will occur as time permits. General  Manager Brooks praised the crew for their efforts, noting the importance of line clearance and  tree trimming in maintaining reliable service during spring storms.    Treatment Facilities Superintendent Sytsma reported on operations and maintenance activities  at the treatment facilities. Meetings were held with vendors to connect with new leadership  staff, including discussions on the future of Well #6 and ongoing water tower inspections and  maintenance. Lab proficiency testing was successfully completed, demonstrating the lab’s  required competencies. Sytsma complimented the lead lab technician for their excellent work.  Algae drying is ongoing, with approximately 5,500 lb. of dried algae processed.    General Manager Brooks provided a brief update from the Water and Sewer Operations Report  regarding a water main break that occurred on February 20.    Michael attended as a visitor via Zoom at the beginning of the meeting but was not present  after the meeting resumed due to technical difficulties.  Waupun Utilities Commission March 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes Page 2 Discussion was held regarding transitioning to electronic Commission packets. Commissioners  agreed to discontinue paper copies and move to electronic packets. Devices will be issued to  commissioners who do not currently have one.    On motion by Kunz, seconded by Homan, and unanimously carried, meeting adjourned at 4:37  p.m.    The next regular commission meeting will be held on April 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.    Jen Benson  Office & Customer Service Supervisor  Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Waupun Utilities Commission Monday, April 13, 2026 Meeting called to order by President Heeringa at 4:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Daane, Heeringa, Homan, Kunz, Mielke, Siebers and Thurmer Motion made by Siebers, seconded by Kunz, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting. Motion by Thurmer, seconded by Homan, and unanimously carried to approve the bills for the month of March 2026 as presented. On motion by Daane, seconded by Mielke, and unanimously carried, year-to-date financial reports through February 2026 were approved as presented by Finance Director Stanek. Electric operating income was $119,800. Water operating income was $61,600. Sewer operating income was $1,900. General Manager Brooks reported that the Outage Management System is fully implemented and the utility is now issuing real-time electric outage notifications to customers who opt in to receive notifications. He also shared his new role as MEUW Treasurer and provided updates on upcoming disconnections following the winter moratorium, the transition to summer hours, and the recognition of Lineworker Appreciation Day and Drinking Water Week. Electric Superintendent Vande Kolk reported on repairs related to recent weather events and ongoing system maintenance and upgrades. A two-person WU crew provided mutual aid to Gresham Utilities on April 3 to assist with restoration efforts following two ice events that affected their service territory. Additional updates included development planning, infrastructure reconstruction along Watertown/Wilcox/Brown Streets, cutout replacements, the main substation relay project, and the Business Park Substation and feeder build-outs. Treatment Facilities Superintendent Sytsma reported on operations at the treatment facilities, including routine maintenance, ongoing equipment and process improvements, training activities, and the continued evaluation of system reliability and upgrade opportunities. As of January 1, 2026, approximately 9,000 lbs. of dried algae product have been produced from the algae dryer. General Manager Brooks provided an update from the Water and Sewer Operations Report, including the annual leak detection survey, sewer televising, and manhole inspections. Ryan Theiler, Manager, and Aaron Worthman, Partner, of Baker Tilly, presented the 2025 financial statement audit virtually. The audit was performed in accordance with generally accepted and government auditing standards, with the objective of providing reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement. The financial Waupun Utilities Commission April 13, 2026 Meeting Minutes Page 2 statements of Waupun Utilities received an unmodified opinion, the highest level of assurance. The presenters commended WU management and staff on their preparation and performance. On motion by Siebers, seconded by Kunz, and unanimously carried, the 2025 Financial Audit Report was approved as presented. Carol Wirth, President of Wisconsin Public Finance Professionals, LLC (WPFP), was present to provide an overview of utility financing related to revenue bonds. The presentation included an introduction, disclosures, a review of existing revenue bond resolutions and provisions, bond issuance considerations, and potential future options. Finance Director Stanek presented 2026 budget amendments for the electric, water, and sewer funds. The amendments include updates to the water and sewer utility budgets to reflect final bid award cost increases associated with the Madison/Mill alleyway reconstruction project, reallocation of electric operating funds for equipment replacement and underground infrastructure upgrades, and an extended warranty related to maintenance of the WWTF generator. On motion by Siebers, seconded by Mielke, and unanimously carried, the budget amendments for the electric, water, and sewer funds were approved. General Manager Brooks presented a request to the Commissioners to solicit bids for high-side breakers due to long lead times. On motion by Siebers, seconded by Homan, and unanimously carried, the solicitation of bids for high-side breakers was approved. On motion by Daane, seconded by Homan, and unanimously carried, meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m. The next regular commission meeting will be held on May 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Jen Benson Office & Customer Service Supervisor M I N U T E S CITY OF WAUPUN COMMON COUNCIL MEETING Waupun City Hall – 201 E. Main Street, Waupun WI Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER Mayor Bishop called the meeting to order at 5:31pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE FOLLOWED BY A MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION The Pledge of Allegiance is heard followed by a moment of silence. ROLL CALL Council in-person: Mayor Bishop, Alderman Siebers, Alderman Kaczmarski, Alderman Kunz, Alderman Mielke, Alderman Matoushek Council Virtual- None Council Absent/Excused- Alderman Westphal Management in-person: Attorney Vande Zande, City Clerk/Treasurer Hull, Administrator Schlieve, Public Works Daane, Recreation Director Kaminski, Police Chief Rasch, Fire Chief Demaa, Finance Director Langenfeld, Utility Finance Director Stanek, Library Assistant Director Garcia Management Virtual: None Management absent/excused: Utility Manager Brooks Audience in-person: Jaedon Buchholz Audience Virtual: None PUBLIC HEARING 1. Proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities (PF) Program Funds Application (Kari Justmann, MSA Professional Services) Mayor Bishop calls for a motion to open the public hearing. Motion Matoushek, second Siebers to open the Public Hearing for the Proposed Community Development Block Grant Public Facilities Program Funds Application. Motion carried 5-0. Kari Justmann, Project Manager of MSA Professional Services, led the discussion of the proposed Community Development Block Grant Public Facility Program Application for N. Grove Street and Park Street reconstruction No comments are heard from the Council or Public. Hearing no further comments from the Council and Public, Mayor Bishop calls for a motion to close the public hearing. Motion Matoushek, second Kunz to close the Public Hearing for the Proposed Community Development Block Grant Public Facilities Program Funds Application. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call. 2. Resolution: Authorizing Resolution to Submit a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application Motion Matoushek, second Kunz to adopt Resolution 03-24-26-01 to Submit a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call. 3. Resolution: Policy on Non-Violent Civil Rights Demonstrations to Prohibit the Use of Excessive Force and to Enforce Applicable State and Local Laws Prohibiting Physically Barring Entrances & Exits Motion Matoushek, second Siebers to adopt Resolution 03-24-26-02 Policy on Non-Violent Civil Rights Demonstrations to Prohibit the Use of Excessive Force and to Enforce Applicable State and Local Laws Prohibiting Physically Barring Entrances & Exits as required by CDBG Program. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call. 4. Resolution: City of Waupun Wisconsin Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for CDBG Programs Motion Matoushek, second Siebers to adopt Resolution 03-24-26-03 for City of Waupun Wisconsin Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for CDBG Programs as required by CDBG Program. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call. PERSONS WISHING TO APPEAR BEFORE COUNCIL No persons appear before Council. ORDINANCES 5. Ordinance to amend Ch 6.03(2) entitled Traffic Code-Other Intersection Control for Stop Sign Placement due to Shaler Drive Extension Motion Kunz, second Matoushek to waive the first reading and adopt Ordinance #26-04 to amend Ch.6.03(2) entitled Traffic Code-Other Intersection Control for stop sign placement due to Shaler Drive Extension. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call. RESOLUTIONS 5. Resolution Establishing and Committing Fund Balance to an Emergency Medical Services Fund Motion Matoushek, second Kunz to adopt Resolution 03-24-26-04 Establishing and Committing Fund Balance to an Emergency Medical Services Fund. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call. 6. Resolution Establishing a Revolving Loan Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Reserved General Fund Dollars for Child Care to Capitalize the Fund Motion Seibers, second Matoushek to adopt Resolution 03-24-26-05 Establishing a Revolving Loan Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Reserved General Fund Dollars for Child Care to Capitalize the Fund. Motion carried 5- 0 on roll call. BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 7. Award Bid for Shaler Dr. Extension Project Motion Kunz, second Matoushek to award the Shaler Drive Extension Project to the low bidder, Kartechner Brothers, in the amount of $809,453.73. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call. 8. Equipment Package for Tandem Patrol Truck Motion Siebers, second Kunz to award the quote to Madison Truck and Equipment for an equipment package for Tandem Patrol Truck in the amount of $177,966. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call 9. 2026 Department of Public Works Equipment Rates Motion Matoushek, second Siebers to adopt the 2026 Department of Public Works Equipment Rates. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call. 10. Award Quote for Aquatic Center Camera System Motion Matoushek, second Kunz to award the quote for an Aquatic Center Camera System to Pros4 for $9,383.50 plus additional $2,777.40 for slide camera. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call. CONSIDERATION - ACTION 11. December 2025- February 2026 Financials Motion Siebers, second Matoushek to accept the financials for December 2025-February 2026. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call. 12. YMCA of Dodge County Waupun Family Aquatic Center Collaboration Agreement Motion Matoushek, second Kaczmarski to approve the 2026 YMCA of Dodge County Waupun Family Aquatic Center Collaboration Agreement. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call. 13. Law Enforcement Drug Trafficking Response Grant Award and Purchases Motion Kunz, Matoushek to accept the Law Enforcement Drug Trafficking Response Grant awarded by the Wisconsin Department of Justice to the Waupun Police Department, and to authorize the purchase of equipment as outlined, in an amount not to exceed the grant award amount of $25,000 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant award. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call. 14. Adopt 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (2025-2029) Motion Siebers, second Kunz to formally adopt the City of Waupun Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, as outlined and incorporated within the adopted 2026 City of Waupun Municipal Budget, and to recognize said plan as the City’s official capital planning document for the purpose of guiding infrastructure investment and supporting funding applications, including but not limited to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call. 15. City of Waupun 2026 CDBG Application & Environmental Review Agreement with MSA Professional Services Inc. Motion Matoushek, second Siebers to approve the City of Waupun 2026 CDBG Application & Environmental Review Agreement with MSA Professional Services Inc., in the amount of $16,000, to complete the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application and required environmental review for Grove and Park Streets. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call. 16. Emergency Medical Technician Job Description Motion Siebers, second Matoushek to approve the Emergency Medical Technician Job Description. Motion carried 5-0. 17. 2026 Fire & Rescue Department Emergency Medical Service Rates Motion Siebers, second Kunz to adopt the 2026 Fire & Rescue Department Emergency Medical Services Rate Sheet. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call. 18. Magnet Forensics Digital Forensics Investigative Software Agreement Motion Kunz, second Matoushek to approve the Digital Forensics Investigative Software Agreement with Magnet Forensics. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call. 19. Police Department Agreements/Quotes with Belco Vehicle Solutions, Diamondback Truck Covers, and Decked, to purchase equipment and outfit the 2026 Ford F150 Truck – K9 Vehicle Motion Kunz, second Matoushek to approve the purchase agreements/quotes with Belco Vehicle Solutions, Diamondback Truck Covers, and Decked for the purchase of equipment for the 2026 Ford F150 Truck – K9 Vehicle and the fees associated with installation and removal process. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call. 20. Police Department Agreement with Belco Vehicle Solutions to purchase equipment and outfit the 2026 Ford Explorer Interceptor – Patrol Vehicle Motion Siebers, second Kunz to approve the purchase agreement with Belco Vehicle Solutions for the purchase of equipment for the 2026 Ford Explorer Interceptor – Patrol Vehicle and the fees associated with installation and removal process. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call. 21. City of Waupun Childcare Revolving Loan Fund Program Guidelines and Application Motion Siebers, second Mielke to approve the City of Waupun Child Care Revolving Loan Fund Program Guidelines and Application. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call. 22. Resignation from Library Board - Meaghan DeJager 23. Resignation from Board of Park and Recreation Commission - Bridget Winterhack 24. Resignation from Board of Park and Recreation Commission - Nicole Flegner 26. Resignation from Business Improvement District Board - Kathryn Bohn 27. Resignation from Business Improvement District Board - Teresa Ruch Mayor informs the Council he has received and accepted resignations from Library Board member Meaghan DeJager effective March 16, 2026, Board of Park and Recreation Commission member Bridget Winterhack effective March 31, 2026, Board of Park and Recreation Commission member Nicole Flegner effective March 1, 2026, Business Improvement District Board member Kathryn Bohn effective February 25, 2026, and Business Improvement District member Teresa Ruch effective March 23, 2026. DISCUSSION-INFORMATIONAL 27. 2025 MS4 Annual Report Public Works Director Daane provides the 2025 MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) Annual Report for review. CONSENT AGENDA Motion Matoushek, second Kunz to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call. ADJOURNMENT At 6:08p, motion Kunz, second Matoushek to duly call the meeting adjourned. Motion carried 5-0. MINUTES CITY OF WAUPUN COMMON COUNCIL Waupun City Hall – 201 E. Main Street, Waupun WI Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Mayor Bishop called the meeting to order at 6:03pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE FOLLOWED BY A MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION The Pledge of Allegiance is heard followed by a moment of silence. ROLL CALL Council in-person: Mayor Bishop, Alderman Siebers, Alderman Kaczmarski, Alderman Kunz, Alderman Mielke, Council Virtual- None Council Absent/Excused- Alderman Westphal, Alderman Matoushek Management in-person: Attorney Vande Zande, City Clerk/Treasurer Hull, Administrator Schlieve, Police Chief Rasch, Library Assistant Director Garcia Management Virtual: Finance Director Langenfeld Management absent/excused: Public Works Daane, Fire Chief Demaa, Utility Manager Brooks, Recreation Director Kaminski Audience in-person: Jaedon Buchholz Audience Virtual: None PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL No persons appear before Council ORDINANCES 1. Ordinance to amend Ch.6.05(C)3 entitled Parking Limitations to Eliminate Handicap Parking Stalls in the Parking Lot South of the 300 Block of E. Main Street Motion Kunz, second Siebers to waive the first reading and adopt Ordinance #26-05 to amend Ch.6.05(C)(3) entitled Parking Limitations to Eliminate Handicap Parking Stalls in the Parking Lot South of the 300 Block of E. Main Street. Motion carried 4-0 on roll call. 2. Ordinance to amend Ch.8 entitled Orderly Conduct to create Ch. 8.15 Rummage Sales Motion Kaczmarski, second Siebers to accept the first reading to amend Ch. 8.15 entitled Rummage Sales. Motion carried 4-0 on roll call. RESOLUTIONS 3. Resolution Authorizing to Commit Matching Funds & Certification of Match Funds Secured Motion Kunz, second Siebers to adopt Resolution 04-14-26-01 Authorizing to Commit Matching Funds & Certification of Match Funds Secured. Motion carried 4-0 on roll call. BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS (Roll Call Motion) 4. Bid Award for Alley Project A - N. Mill St. to N. Madison St. and Project B - N. Madison St. to Fond Du Lac St. Motion Kunz, second Siebers to approve the low bidder Kopplin & Kinas Co. Inc., for the Alley Project A - North Mill Street to North Madison Street and Project B - North Madison Street to Fond Du Lac Street, for the base bid amount of $1,741,299.60. Motion carried 4-0 on roll call. CONSIDERATION - ACTION 5. Police Department Purchase Estimate with Sentinel Supply for Rifle Replacement Program Motion Siebers, second Kunz to approve estimate with Sentinel Supply for the purchase of (2) Sig Sauer M400 Rifles, (2) Sig Sauer SLXC Suppressors, and (2) Romeo 4XT Pro Red Dot Sights. Motion carried 4-0 on roll call. 6. Library Director Job Description Motion Siebers, second Kunz to accept the Library Director Job Description. Motion carried 4-0. 7. License-Permit Applications, Expenses Reminder, Organizational meeting of the Council will be next week Tuesday at 530pm. Motion Siebers, second Kunz to approve the license and permits and authorize payment of expenses. Motion carried 4-0 on roll call. CLOSED SESSION At 6:17p, motion Kaczmarski, second Mielke to adjourn in closed session under Section 19.85 (1)(e) of the WI Statutes for the purpose of Negotiate Land Acquisition in TID 3 for Property Located at 16 N Drummond St and Negotiate Land Acquisition in TID 3 for Property Located at 26 N Mill St. Motion carried 4-0. OPEN SESSION Motion Kaczmarski, second Siebers to reconvene to open session under Section 19.85 (2) of the WI Statutes. Motion carried 4-0. ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION No action. ADJOURNMENT At 6:33p, motion Kunz, second Mielke to duly call the meeting adjourned. Motion carried 4-0. M I N U T E S CITY OF WAUPUN COMMON COUNCIL Waupun City Hall – 201 E. Main Street, Waupun WI Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM Mayor Bishop called the meeting to order at 6:03pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE FOLLOWED BY A MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION The Pledge of Allegiance is heard followed by a moment of silence. ROLL CALL Council in-person: Mayor Bishop, Alderman Siebers, Alderman Kaczmarski, Alderman Kunz, Alderman Mielke, Alderman Westphal, Alderman Matoushek Council Virtual- None Council Absent/Excused- None Management in-person: City Clerk/Treasurer Hull, Administrator Schlieve, Police Chief Rasch, Library Assistant Director Garcia, Public Works Daane, Fire Chief Demaa, Utility Manager Brooks, Recreation Director Kaminski, Finance Director Langenfeld Management Virtual: None Management absent/excused: Attorney Vande Zande Audience in-person: Jaedon Buchholz, Steve Buchholz, Wally Riel Audience Virtual: Andrea Jansen of Baker Tilly, Jason Whitford PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL 1. Andrea Jansen, CPA, CFE Baker Tilly US, LLP - 2025 City of Waupun Audit Report Andrea Jansen of Baker Tilly provides the findings of the 2025 financial audit RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: 2. 2026 Transportation Resolution Motion Matoushek, second Siebers to adopt Resolution 05-12-26-01 2026 Transportation Resolution. Motion carried 6-0 on roll call. BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS (Roll Call Motion) 3. Certified Survey Map of Lot 1 CSM #3577 Waupun, Dodge County, Wisconsin- Shaler Drive Extension Motion Seibers, second Matoushek to approve the Certified Survey Map of Lot 1 CSM #3577 Waupun, Dodge County, Wisconsin- Shaler Drive Extension. Motion carried 6-0 on roll call. 4. Repair of Windows on Heritage Museum Motion Matoushek, second Kunz to approve the repair of the leaded windows at the Carnegie Building in the amount of $10,777.20. It is understood that the library has contributed $9,000 from a Carnegie gift to support this work with $1,777.20 coming from the capital fund. Motion carried 6-0 on roll call. 5. MSA Professional Services Agreement for Fraser Lane Extension Project Motion Siebers, second Kunz to approve the Professional Services Agreement with MSA for Fraser Lane Extension Project City of Waupun, Dodge County, Wisconsin for $18,980. Motion carried 6-0 on roll call. CONSIDERATION - ACTION 6. Sale of old Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Motion Matoushek, second Westphal to approve the sale of the old SCBAs via direct outreach to fire departments across the state. Motion carried 6-0 on roll call. 7. Offer to Purchase Property Located at 26 N Mill St, TID 3 Motion Siebers, second Kunz to approve the offer to purchase with Karl Huth in the amount of $125,000 to acquire property at 26 N Mill St. with the understanding that this is contingent on Huth completing closing of the property prior to the city taking possession of the property. Motion carried 6-0 on roll call. 8. Offer to Purchase with Flood Properties to Obtain Land for Road Right of Way for Shaler Drive Motion Seibers, second Matoushek to approve the Offer to Purchase land from Flood Properties in the amount of $15,000 for the purpose of expanding the Road Right of Way for the extension of Shaler Drive. Motion carried 6-0 on roll call. 9. Prison City Pub Stipulation Agreement Motion Seibers, second Kaczmarski to approve the Stipulation Agreement between Kristine Salkowski and Thirstys Tavern LLC, DBA Prison City Pub, Kristine Salkowski, Agent. Motion carried 6-0 on roll call. 10. Monthly Financials-March 2026 Motion Matoushek, second Kunz to approve the monthly financials. Motion carried 6-0 on roll call. 11. License-Permit Applications, Expenses Motion Siebers, second Kaczmarski to approve the license and permit applications and expenses. Motion carried 6-0 on roll call. CLOSED SESSION At 6:19p, motion Matoushek, second Siebers to adjourn in closed session under Section 19.85 (1)(e) of the WI Statutes for the purpose of Negotiate Land Acquisition in TID 3 for Property Located at 16 N Drummond St, Negotiate Investment of Public Funds in 225 E Spring Street and Negotiate Investment of Public Funds for Housing Development North of Claggett Avenue in TID 9. Motion carried 6-0. OPEN SESSION Motion Matoushek, second Kunz to reconvene to open session under Section 19.85 (2) of the WI Statutes. Motion carried 6-0. ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION No action. ADJOURNMENT At 7:12pm, motion Kunz, second Matoushek to duly call the meeting adjourned. Motion carried 6-0. M I N U T E S CITY OF WAUPUN REVIEW COMMITTEE Waupun City Hall – 201 E. Main Street, Waupun WI Wednesday, April 08, 2026, at 1:30 PM CALL TO ORDER Waupun City Administrator Kathy Schlieve calls the City of Waupun Review Committee to order on April 8, 2026, at 1:48 PM. ROLL CALL Members of the Review Committee in attendance include Waupun City Administrator Kathy Schlieve, Waupun Utilities Manager Steve Brooks, and Alternate member Waupun Fire Chief B.J. Demaa. Member Waupun City Clerk Angela Hull is absent and excused. Audience in attendance include Attorney for the Complainant Michael Devitt of QBS Law S.C., Waupun City Attorney Daniel Vande Zande of Vande Zande & Kaufman LLP; Waupun Police Chief Jeremy Rasch; Waupun Deputy Police Chief Theodore Sullivan, Waupun Police Lieutenant Trevor Kreitzman; Waupun Patrol Officer Emma Effert, Waupun Patrol Officer Jaret Knudson, Waupun Patrol Officer Adam Schnell, David Foucault, Joshua Bader, Rachelle Dunaj, Kristine Salkowski, and Logan Helms. The License Review Committee responsibilities are outlined in Waupun Municipal Code Chapter 11.01 – Licenses and Permits (9) entitled Revocation, Suspension and Nonrenewal of Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct an evidentiary hearing on the assessment of demerit points and such other action as requested in the summons and complaint against Kristine Salkowski and Thirsty Tavern LLC, dba Prison City Pub. CLOSED SESSION Closed Session is waived as the parties have come to an agreement. Prior to the start of the meeting, Attorney Devitt explains that Waupun Police Department representatives and Kristine Salkowski have reached an agreement, stipulating that the parties placed the hearing in abeyance and hold the matter open through June 30, 2026 (end of current licensing term) to monitor Prison City Pub’s compliance with all licensing requirements. The Waupun Police Department will perform independent checks, including monitoring for any violations specific to City of Waupun ordinances, WI Department of Revenue requirements for license holders, and that no criminal or ordinance violation occurs within the business. If no violations occur during this period, the Waupun Police Chief will recommend renewal of the liquor license, effective July 1, 2026, with probationary conditions and terms. Any violation of licensing requirements, or any criminal or municipal infraction, during the hold-open or probationary period will result in revocation of the liquor license. All terms will be detailed in a written agreement, drafted by Attorney Devitt, and signed by both parties. Attorney Vande Zande confirms the general terms of the alternative agreement and asks Kristine Salkowski if she agrees with the terms as explained. Salkowski indicates agreement. Attorney Vande Zande asks the members of the Review Committee if they have any questions and no questions are expressed. The Review Committee will review the agreement before making a final recommendation to the Common Council for their consideration. ADJOURNMENT Motion Demaa, second Brooks to adjourn at 1:57pm. Motion carried 3-0. M I N U T E S CITY OF WAUPUN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Waupun City Hall – 201 E. Main Street, Waupun WI Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER The Reorganizational Meeting of the Common Council is called to order at 5:32pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE FOLLOWED BY A MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION Pledge of Allegiance is heard, followed by a moment of silence. CLERK ADMINISTERS OATH OF OFFICE Clerk Hull offers the Oath of Office to newly re-elected Mayor Bishop, Alderman Westphal, Mielke, and Matoushek. ROLL CALL Council in-person: Mayor Bishop, Alderman Westphal, Alderman Kaczmarski, Alderman Mielke, Alderman Matoushek, Alderman Siebers, Alderman Kunz Management in-person: Attorney VandeZande, City Clerk/Treasurer Hull, Administrator Schlieve, Police Chief Rasch, Assistant Library Director Garcia, Recreation Director Kaminski, General Utility Manager Brooks Management absent and excused: Public Works Director Daane, Fire Chief Demaa, Finance Director Langenfeld Audience In-Person: Jaedon Buchholz, Marissa Haugen, Leanne Holden, Wesley Kunz, Carissa Snow, Josh Snow, Mike Schwandt, Lori Gansberg, Gabriel Snow, Elijah Snow, Hannah Snow, Grace Snow, Moranda Kunz, Jay Graff NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT Motion Kunz to nominate Siebers. Second by Matoushek. No other nominations are heard. Motion Matoushek, second Kunz to close nominations for Council President. Motion carried 5-0. Motion Kunz, second Matoushek to appoint Siebers as Council President. Motion carried 4-1 with Siebers abstaining from voting. SELECTION OF DAY OF MONTH AND TIME OF MEETING OF THE BODY OF THE COUNCIL Motion Matoushek, second Siebers to hold the Common Council meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6pm and the Committee of the Whole meeting on the last Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm. Motion carried 5-0. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL CITY NEWSPAPER Motion Kaczmarski, second Matoushek, to appoint the Action Reporter as the Official City Newspaper. Motion carried 5-0. DESIGNATING PUBLIC DEPOSITORIES AND AUTHORIZING WITHDRAWL OF CITY MONIES 3. Resolution Designating Public Depositories and Authorizing Withdrawl of City Monies Motion Westphal, second Matoushek to adopt Resolution 04-21-26-01 Designating Public Depositories and Authorizing Withdrawal of City Monies. Motion carried 5-0 on roll call. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS Mayor notes the listed Alderman for the Community Development Authority is Alderman Kunz, not Alderman Kaczmarski as provided. Motion Matoushek, second Kunz to accept the Mayoral Appointments, to Boards, Committees, and Commissions with the correction of Alderman Kaczmarski to the Community Development Authority. Motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT At 5:41pm, motion Kunz, second Matoushek to duly call the meeting adjourned. Motion carried 5-0. M I N U T E S CITY OF WAUPUN LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE Waupun City Hall – 201 E. Main Street, Waupun WI Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER The License Review Committee is called to order at 12:00pm on Thursday, May 7, 2026. ROLL CALL Members of the Review Committee in attendance include Waupun Utilities Manager Steve Brooks, Waupun City Clerk Angela Hull, and Alternate member Waupun Fire Chief B.J. Demaa. Member Waupun City Administrator Kathy Schlieve is absent and excused. CONSIDERATION-ACTION Stipulation Agreement between the City of Waupun and Kristine Salkowski and Thirstys Tavern LLC d/b/a Prison City Pub Motion Brooks, second Demaa to approve and recommend to the Waupun Common Council to approve the Stipulation Agreement between the City of Waupun and Kristine Salkowski and Thirstys Tavern LLC d/b/a Prison City Pub. Motion carried 3-0. ADJOURNMENT Motion Brooks, second Demaa to adjourn at 12:01pm. Motion carried 3-0. April Chief’s Report: Call Summary: April 2026 2026 YTD April 2025 2025 YTD City Fire 9 46 10 38 City EMR 35 189 48 211 Country Fire 1 25 5 31 Staffing: - Fire: 30 of 31 positions filled o 3 firefighters are nearing the completion of Fire Officer I o 1 firefighter is nearing the completion of Firefighter I o 1 firefighter nearing the completion of Driver/Operator - Pumper o 1 firefighter is currently enrolled in Driver/Operator - Aerial o Both Youth Apprentice students are enrolled in the K12 Fire & EMS Academy through MPTC. They are nearing the completion of their EMT-Basic course. - EMS: 10 of 15 positions filled o 1 firefighter currently enrolled in Emergency Medical Technician course. o We are currently accepting applications for EMTs. Training: - Fire: o 4/6 – ladder selection/deployment, hoseline deployment/advancement, Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) use, SCBA familiarization o 4/13 – vehicle/equipment maintenance; demonstration of The Hulk (electric vehicle fire “nozzle/puck”) o 4/20 – Live fire evolutions o 4/27 – Relay pumping operations - EMS: o 4/22 – Medical emergencies – assessments and treatments Department updates: - Continue to work with the owner of 331 Bly Street regarding the new alarm system for the facility. Drawings of the existing building have held up the process in being able to get the new alarm system designed. - A pre-prom mock car crash demonstration was conducted alongside the Waupun Junior/Senior High School. Multiple agencies participated in this educational event aimed at warning high school students on the dangers of impaired (and distracted) driving. May 20, 2026 ⚫ Page 2 - Met with the Township Chairmen to review joint fire operations over the first quarter of 2026. - Participated in the Multi-Lingual Family night at Rock River Intermediate School. - We have received applications from three students from the Waupun Area School District regarding our Youth Apprentice program for the 2026/2027 school year. - Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness letters were sent out to all local businesses, apartments, schools, etc. in preparation for Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness week (April 13-17). - Additional information on the drone program was sent out to the group of firefighters/EMTs that were interested initially. Out of that group, there are 4 that will be looking to complete the course in 2026. - Dodge County has some 2026 budget dollars that were set aside for ice rescue equipment. We did request some additional rescue suits to replace some of our older suits, as well as additional rope and life jackets. - Alter Metal Recycling chose the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation as the non-profit recipient of Alter’s GO GREEN FOR THE GREEN fundraising event. During the month of April, the proceeds from scrap metal donations were matched dollar-for-dollar by Alter. Proceeds from this event are used to support Charitable Foundation programming including Peer Support, Burn Camp, and the PFFW Honor Guard. Since we had a local Alter facility, we were able to host a container at the station. In total, 3,640 lbs of metal were donated here at the station. - Our annual ladder inspections with CFS Inspections has been confirmed for July of this year. The exact date will be determined as we get closer to July. - There are a number of open fire code violations, specific to life safety systems (alarm systems, sprinkler systems, fire doors) that we are working with local business on. - Working with our SCBA vendor to determine pricing for the resale of our old SCBAs packs and masks. We are also working with them regarding battery life and fogging issues with the new SCBAs. - We continue to work with SSM Health – Waupun Memorial Hospital on the changeover of Medical Directors. - The WFD has joined the Fox Valley Regional Fire Departments Mobile Food Truck inspection program. This program allows for better coordination of annual food truck inspections as these vehicles go from city to city. April Fire Officer’s meeting notes: - Officers discussed a staffing update. Collynn has completed his Firefighter 1 practical test and will be doing his written test in early May. He continues to work through Hazmat. We discussed issues that came out of the Green Bay Converting fire. A mutual aid department May 20, 2026 ⚫ Page 3 that assisted at that fire took a picture of their members on scene. One of the members had facial hair and a complaint was filed. This ultimately prompted an investigation by the WI Department of Safety and Professional Services. State statute, OSHA rules, and department policy prohibits facial hair in the area where the SCBA mask seal comes in contact with the face. Officers also discussed issues with gear being moved on apparatus. In these instances, when members assigned to the vehicle get in to put their gear on, their gear isn’t there or it needs some reassembly before putting it on. All officers were asked to monitor this. Officers were also forwarded a leadership webinar (Leadership by Design: Developing Character, Not Just Competence) that they were encouraged to watch. Waupun Public Library Monthly Statistics CIRCULATION Apr. 26 Apr. 25 YTD 2026 YTD 2025 YTD% Juvenile Nonfiction 276 499 1,500 1,709 -12.2% Juvenile Fiction 2,582 2,400 9,756 6,852 42.4% Juvenile Periodical 9 11 27 30 -10.0% Juvenile Book on CD 26 17 69 60 15.0% Juvenile MP3 audio 42 4 47 8 487.5% Juvenile DVD 295 243 1,067 866 23.2% Juvenile Music CD 5 2 13 6 116.7% Juvenile Video Game 76 52 265 147 80.3% Misc. (kits, av tapes, etc) 0 1 10 5 100.0% Total Juvenile 3,311 3,229 12,754 9,683 31.7% Adult Nonfiction 467 437 1,921 1,723 11.5% Adult Fiction 1,835 1,872 7,238 5,794 24.9% Adult Periodical 33 45 174 172 1.2% Adult Book on CD 127 84 460 277 66.1% Adult MP3 audio 5 5 17 9 88.9% Adult DVD 1,433 1,441 5,913 4,474 32.2% Adult Music CD 78 106 307 287 7.0% Adult Video Game 17 23 64 27 137.0% Pamphlets/Vertical File 0 0 10 0 #DIV/0! Equipment/die cuts 2 0 6 3 100.0% Misc (kits, tapes, av games) 0 0 2 15 -86.7% Total Adult 3,997 4,013 16,112 12,781 26.1% State Report Circulation 7,308 7,242 28,866 22,464 28.5% Downloads (OverDrive) 1,224 1,259 5,216 3,777 38.1% Downloads (Hoopla) 556 404 1,916 1,061 80.6% ILL-Items Sent 2,444 2,638 9,964 7,574 31.6% ILL Item Received 43 54 256 139 84.2% TOTAL CIRCULATION 11,575 11,597 46,218 35,015 32.0% To Columbia Co. Rural 86 51 267 302 -11.6% To Dodge Co. Rural 788 530 2,655 1,740 52.6% To FDL Co. Rural 1,355 1,368 5,237 4,386 19.4% To Green Lake Co. Rural 10 24 53 114 -53.5% Rural circ subtotals 2,239 1,973 8,212 6,542 25.5% Patron Gate (visits) 4,755 4,222 18,560 13,086 41.8% In-person Programs 707 343 2,257 1,020 121.3% Virtual Programs 0 0 0 0 #DIV/0! Take & Make Activities 98 27 304 103 195.1% Meeting Room Use 276 286 1,095 830 31.9% Computer Use 260 307 1,044 882 18.4% Wireless Use 397 361 1,579 1,151 37.2% Reference Questions 528 418 2,151 1,603 34.2% Monthly website hits 2,411 1,973 9,758 5,357 82.2% Curbside/Window service 101 117 411 386 6.5% LIBRARY MONTHLY REPORT May 2026 Subject Summary Stats and Budget Statistics forApril 2026 are included for your review. SRP Promotion Lisa and other various staff members have been promoting the Summer Reading Program at various events and schools including ESL Night at RRIS; RRIS Night of Excellence; visits from Kindergarten, 1st and 4th grade classes; visiting 4K classes at MVP. Upcoming Programs Upcoming programs include a Summer Reading Program kickoff, meet the illustrator with Allison Disch, KidsPlay, Writers’ Workshop events for teens, perler beads, storytimes, Lego Club events, Toddler Tuesday events, adult book club, and adult craft nights. 250th Programming Three events are scheduled throughout the summer to celebrate the 250th signing of the Declaration of Independence. On June 16, we will have a trivia night with topics including Waupun, Wisconsin, and United States history. In the month of July, we will have a scavenger hunt around Waupun, at historic and/or significant Waupun landmarks. Participants will submit their answers, and the most accurate submissions will be entered for prize(s). On August 18, Pam plans to present a program on local, state and national celebrations of the signing of Declaration of Independence (title of program is yet to be determined). Staffing Individuals were interviewed for the Library Page position. Abby Grochowski was offered the position and accepted it. She started on May 18. WAPL Conference Wayne Fix, Pam Garcia and Rachel Rosenow attended the WAPL Conference at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake on April 28. Staff Evaluations Three staff members still need to meet with Pam. Target date of completion is June 1. Website/Meeting Management Software Civic Plus purchased Municode, who was our website host. Our website data has been transferred to Civic Plus’s interface. Pam is working on cleaning up the website, as not everything transferred correctly. Additionally, Municode handled our agenda/meeting management software. The City is still in transition between Municode and Civic Plus for this software piece. Page 1 of 2 Recreation RECREATION REPORT REPORT DATE: May 26, 2026 DEPARTMENT: Recreation PREPARED BY: Rachel Kaminski COMMUNITY CENTER 2026: Data collected 5/18/26 Membership Member Average Daily Attendance January 2026 February 2026 March 2026 April 2026 May - 26 Day Passes Duplicated Per Month Jan - 26 Feb - 26 Mar - 26 Apr - 26 May - 26 Jun - 26 Jul - 26 Aug - 26 Sep - 26 Oct - 26 Nov - 26 Dec - 26 255 288 294 137 61 Rentals Jan - 26 Feb - 26 Mar - 26 Apr - 26 May - 26 Jun - 26 Jul -26 Aug - 26 Sep - 26 Oct - 26 Nov - 26 Dec - 26 8 0 3 6 0 (Flooring) PARK RENTALS 2026: Data collected 5/18/26 May - 26 Dodge: 1 Harris Mill: 2 McCune: 2 West End: 2 Wilcox: 0 GENERAL COMMENTS & UPDATES:  Park Program Dates: June 8 – August 14, 2026  Waupun Family Aquatic Center Dates: June 6 – August 16, 2026  Community Center Flooring Replacement: Project started on Monday, May 4. Main entrance, main hallway and dining room are complete. Kitchen is next on the installation schedule. All floor needing to be replaced has been removed. Installers are currently working on the rest of the building. South side building door was used for 1.5 weeks as the main alternative entrance/exit. Fitness Center was closed 2.5 days due to the project. All scheduled activities went as normal with alternative routes and room set ups. Gym activities were unchanged. Not taking building rentals in May and June due to project.  May 7 – Waupun Community Center gym hosted Envision Greater Fond du Lac Job Fair & Waupun Community Center Multi-Purpose Room hosted National Day of Prayer  May 7 – Rock River Intermediate School Family Night: Promotion of 2026 Waupun Family Aquatic Center, Park Program and Community Center information.  June 5 – Summer Kick-Off Party at Library from 4-6pm. Recreation Department sponsoring bingo, beverages & Page 2 of 2 Recreation frozen treat, dunk tank. Promotion of 2026 Waupun Family Aquatic Center, Park Program and Community Center information.  Board of Park & Recreation Commission Meetings: Monday, May 18, 2026 & August 24, 2026 COUNCIL COMMUNICATION REPORT DATE: May 26,2026 DEPARTMENT: Public Works PREPARED BY: Jeff Daane KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: METRIC* 1 to 3 Rating 4 to 5 Rating 6 to 8 Rating 9 to 10 Rating Miles of Road Per PASER Rating 4.7 16.7 21.7 5.9 Miles of Road Planned Improvement 2025 .56 .39 1.26 .29 GOAL PROGRESS: 1. Improve road, pedestrian, bike and transit infrastructure. 2. Improve stormwater management practices and infrastructure to comply with WI-DNR mandates. 3. Improve and maintain public facilities to meet long-term needs of community. 4. Leverage technology to improve access to services and streamline workflows. 5. Staff development and training. PROJECT NOTES/ACTIVITIES Temp flashing lights  Red flashing lights have been installed at the Elm Ave. and Grace St. intersection. This area will be monitored for the next 60 days.  Sidewalk replacement  The replacements for the 2025 sidewalk program have been completed. Invoices will be sent out. The evaluation for the 2026 sidewalk program has been completed. We will be working on those letters over the next couple of weeks. N Alley 300 and 400 block of E Main  The NOA has been signed by the contractor. New gas has been installed by Alliant. City and utility staff has started working on a few things we need to take care of before the project starts. We will have the pre-construction meeting in the next few weeks. After that meeting we will get a tentative timeline out for the project. Gateway Dr. stormwater pond  MSA is working on design. We are communicating with ATC on when they will complete the last few pole relocations as we need those moved before we can construct the pond. Aquatic Center  The pool opens June 6th . Staff has been there over the past month getting it up and running. It is ready to go. The YMCA will start the cleaning and organizing of the facility next week. PROS 4 has installed the new cameras. They should be operational by the 6th. Street work City staff has dug and prepped the dead end of Sawyer street for asphalt. The first mill and overlay streets are scheduled for paving early June. We did just receive our signed SMA from the state so we were able to get the ext mill and overlay projects out to bid. Review City Hall needs  I have been able to update most of the critical budget numbers for city hall. We will be reviewing those at the meeting Community Center flooring  HJ has had crews there for the past 3 weeks. The demo is completed and the install crew has been working the past 2 weeks. Things are moving along well and are ahead of schedule. Light show  We had an initial kickoff meeting. The troop and scouts will be helping with setup along with a few residents. The troop will be selling some treats during the show. Summer staff Summer staff have been hired for the season. They are scheduled to start early June Training Mike completed CPO training for the pool. We have training scheduled for June with CVMIC. Stormwater We have started our stormwater work for the season. Inlet cleaning, inspections and repairs. Site inspections started. We have sent letters out for private BMP’s. Shaler Dr. extension  This project is scheduled to start Late June. Job posting Assistant Director We have received a few applications. Staff will be reviewing those GENERAL COMMENTS & UPDATES: 1. Key Issues or Challenges/Notable Accomplishments  Aging infrastructure 2. Future Considerations:  Working with Finance to update the city 5-year capital plans  City Hall capital plans need to be more defined to support future capital plans. TO: Waupun Utilities Commissioners FROM: Steve Brooks, General Manager DATE: April 13, 2026 SUBJECT: General Manager Report Outage Management System Waupun Utilities customers now have the ability to receive real-time outage notification alerts. A new internal Outage Management System (OMS) policy and procedures plan was also developed and implemented this month, providing staff guidance and establishing clear communication protocols to ensure outages are addressed efficiently and in a timely manner. Customers can also enroll in alerts for potential water leaks and high usage, helping them stay informed and take prompt action. 2026 Department Workplans Each department has updated its Q2 2026 workplan and goals. MEUW Treasurer Role With the upcoming retirement of Waunakee Utilities General Manager Tim Herlitzka, I have been asked to assume the role of Treasurer for MEUW. In preparation for this transition, I met with Tim on April 9 to review the responsibilities and expectations of the position. This discussion provided valuable insight and will help ensure a smooth and effective transition. Winter Moratorium The winter shut-off moratorium in Wisconsin ends April 15, allowing utilities to resume electric disconnections for services with overdue balances. As of March 31, 422 utility accounts had past-due balances subject to disconnection. Customers who are struggling to pay their bills are encouraged to contact Waupun Utilities as soon as possible to discuss payment options and avoid service interruption. Summer Hours Waupun Utilities’ summer hours will begin Tuesday, May 26. Office hours will be Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Field construction crews will follow a similar schedule, working four 9-hour days Monday through Thursday and a 4-hour day on Friday. Scholarship Update The application period for the Waupun Utilities/WPPI Energy scholarship program closed on April 6, 2026. A total of 18 applications were received. All identifying information will be redacted prior to review, and applications will be evaluated and scored by the scholarship review committee based on education goals, career goals, work/accomplishments/special attributes, strongest characteristics, and financial need. Upcoming Events The MEUW 96th Annual Conference will be held May 12–14, 2026, in Madison and Sun Prairie, bringing together municipal and utility leaders for networking, policy updates, and discussions on key industry topics, including a “Day at the Capitol” and various sessions and events throughout the conference. WPPI Energy’s Regional Power Dinner will take place June 17 in Okauchee Lake, offering an opportunity for utility staff and local officials to connect, share perspectives, and learn about WPPI’s next business plan. If you are interested in attending either event, please let me know and we will coordinate registration and additional details. April 18 - Lineworker Appreciation Day Join us in recognizing the hard work, skill, and dedication of our line workers, whose commitment ensures reliable service and helps keep our community safe every day. Drinking Water Week (May 3-9) Celebrate the importance of clean, safe drinking water and recognize the vital systems, resources, and professionals who ensure a reliable supply for our community. This concludes my report for April 2026. Please contact me at 324-7920 or sbrooks@waupunutilities.org with any questions or concerns. TO: Waupun Utilities Commissioners FROM: Owen Vande Kolk, Electric Operations Superintendent DATE: April 13, 2026 SUBJECT: Electric Operations Report Electric Department Update: Call-Ins From March 12-13, WU experienced a wind event the resulted in multiple system issues: • On March 13 at approximately 2:00 a.m., two linemen responded to an outage effecting approximately 74 customers in the McKinley and Grace Street area. o Outage was caused by a large white pine tree breaking and blowing on top of a three-phase line. o Outage duration was approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. • On the afternoon of March 13, a customer reported a leaning pole on Woodland Drive. o The three-phase pole had broken off at the ground line. o Crews worked beyond normal hours to replace the three-phase pole; no customers experienced an outage. • On March 14 at approximately 8:45 a.m., the on-call lineman responded to a report of a tree on the wire on Woodland Drive. o A three-man crew removed tree limbs and rebuilt OH secondary and secondary riser. o Outage duration for this location lasted approximately 3 hours. Gresham Mutual Aid Event • MEUW requested assistance on April 2 following two icing events in the Village of Gresham. • WU sent a two-man crew on the morning of April 3. • Crew returned on April 4 at approximately 4:30 p.m. Development Planning • The WU electric department continues coordination, design, material procurement, and construction activities for the following projects: o 56-Unit Housing Complex (Bayberry Lane) ▪ All four buildings are energized (April 9). o Shaler Drive Extension ▪ Estimate for new street lighting from Bayberry Lane to Mayfair along Shaler Drive extension has been submitted to the City of Waupun. o Potential 45-Lot Single-Family Subdivision ▪ Estimate submitted to developer. o City of Waupun Alley Project ▪ Material procurement and project planning are underway to rebuild part of a main feeder in the 300-400 blocks of E. Main Street. ▪ The main infrastructure will remain overhead. ▪ Poles have been ordered and are in stock. Watertown/Wilcox/Brown Street • Reconstruction will start in early spring. • Replacing all poles and conductors. • All copper primary and secondary will be replaced with stronger, more reliable ACSR. • Project provides a good road option for wet spring conditions. Porcelain to Polymer Cutout Replacements • Crew has started to systematically replace porcelain cutouts with polymer. • Replacements will reduce call-ins and improve system reliability. • Approximately 375 porcelain cutouts have been identified system-wide. • Approximately 50 have been replaced to date. Main Substation Relay Project • Trenching and conduit installation are scheduled in the coming weeks. • Project includes replacing nine relays, DC system, AC system, and adding communication wire for future SCADA. Business Park Substation and Feeder Build-Outs • Began developing project estimates and a timeline for the Business Park Substation, feeder build-outs, and voltage conversion of 4kV circuits. o Transformer procurement planning incorporates WPPI’s transformer loading tool to ensure proper sizing for both load capacity and operational efficiency. o Yard and storage building design and planning to begin in the first quarter of 2026. o Staff have met with designer for construction of cold storage building; preliminary plans for bidding are expected in the coming weeks. o Continue to work with engineering and the PSC to ensure the completion of the Construction Authorization through the PSC of Wisconsin. This concludes my report for the April 2026 WU Commission Meeting. Please contact me at 324-7920 or ovandekolk@waupunutilities.org with any questions or concerns. TO: Waupun Utilities Commissioners FROM: Darren Sytsma DATE: April 13, 2026 SUBJECT: Monthly Operation Report Water Treatment Facility: • Call-In Report Staff reported to Well #5 for a tripped main breaker, which led to an uncontrolled shutdown sequence. This failure has happened randomly a couple times within the past year. The breaker will be scheduled for further testing in the near future. • Operations Well #6 site location is currently under review with the WDNR. Water Tower levels have been changed to summer levels in response to higher -than-expected consumption. This proactive measure helps ensure adequate supply and reliable service during periods of increased demand. • Training Staff from the Treatment Facilities, along with two Water and Sewer crew members, attended the Wisconsin Rural Water Conference in Green Bay for one day. Sessions included updates from USDA Rural Development and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, covering drinking water, groundwater, wastewater programs, and lead service line replacement. Staff also visited the exhibit hall and engaged with various suppliers and manufacturers. Wastewater Treatment Facility: • Call-In Report No call-ins to report. • Operations Staff traveled to Mondovi WWTP to inspect used ABNR equipment. There is a possibility to use remaining USDA grant funds to purchase used equipment (pumps, centrifuge, lighting, glass, etc.) that may meet our needs. A polymer manufacturer was onsite to perform jar testing of a new polymer. Pricing will be reviewed if initial trial results prove successful. A sales representative met with staff to review the budgeted non-potable water system upgrade. If the existing non-potable tank is determined to be structurally sound, only the plug and check valves will be replaced rather than the entire tank. Staff continue to experience operational issues with the Mix Feed Alyza analyzer . The supplier has again installed loaner equipment; however, the analyzer failed after one day of operation. Staff are evaluating alternative manufacturers to ensure accuracy and reliability moving forward. DNR public notification of the proposed WWTP permit modification will be going out April 10. The proposed modification includes one item: 1. PFOS/PFOA sampling frequency at Outfall is reduced from once every two months to annual. • Algae Dryer The Andritz double drum dryer has produced over 9,000 pounds of dried algae product since the first of the year. As the current algae end user remains in the startup phase, staff have engaged an algae broker to identify additional potential markets. Samples have been sent to a prospective buyer in California for analysis. Currently our algae biomass is being marketed for sale through the Algae Biomass Organization (ABO) website. The ABO is where commercial leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, policymakers, inventors, and young inventors come together to drive the renewable resource of algae forward. This concludes my report. Please do not hesitate to contact me with your questions or concerns at 324 -7920 or dsytsma@waupunutilities.org. TO: Waupun Utilities Commissioners FROM: Matt Geschke DATE: April 13, 2026 SUBJECT: Monthly Operation Report Collection and Distribution Crew: Call-In Report There are no call-ins to report this month. Water Operations Staff began a water leak detection survey of the distribution system over the past week using loggers and a correlator. The correlator is used to locate difficult leaks that cannot be identified through traditional acoustic methods. It operates by placing two transmitters with sensitive microphones on either side of a suspected leak and calculates the precise location based on signal delay, sensor distance, and sound velocity. To get through the whole distribution system takes about 15 days to complete. At one of the four buildings at the apartment complex on Bayberry Lane, water service has been activated and all 17 meters have been installed. Staff verified that each meter is correctly installed and properly assigned to the corresponding unit. All the parks water services have been turned on for the season. Sanitary Sewer Operations Staff continues televising sanitary sewer lines in Basin D and Basin E. Televising is one of the most effective methods for inspecting the internal condition of sanitary sewers. These inspections help identify pipe condition and detect any blockages that may require cleaning, repair, or replacement. In conjunction with televising, staff has been conducting manhole inspections for infiltration. Infiltration refers to excess groundwater or stormwater entering the collection system through cracks, holes, joint failures, or faulty connections. Repairs are completed using a polyurethane resin that is injected into the manhole structure to seal leaks and fill voids, even under pressure. Proactive maintenance efforts help reduce system inflow, preserving capacity within both the collection system and the wastewater treatment facility. Staff also completed raising three manholes on the Shaler Drive extension. This work involved excavating around each structure, removing the existing concrete cone, installing a one-foot section, and resetting the cone. Concrete adjustment rings and castings were then added to bring each manhole to final grade. Facilities J&H completed installation of the final HVAC unit at the office without any issues. This concludes the report. Please contact me with any questions or concerns at 324-7920 or mgeschke@waupunutilities.org Page 1 of 3 TO: Waupun Utilities Commissioners FROM: Jeff Stanek, CPA, Finance Director DATE: April 13, 2026 SUBJECT: February 2026 Financial Report CONSTRUCTION AND PLANT ADDITIONS Construction for all three utilities was minimal as is typical for the winter months. Electric crews work on maintenance projects such as tree trimming and the water/sewer crews work on televising mains to identify failing infrastructure. Engineering work continues associated with the Business Park substation project. MONTHLY OPERATING RESULTS – February 2026 Monthly and Year-To-Date (YTD) Sales Electric ➢ Monthly kWh sales were 2.1% above budget & 8.9% higher than February 2025 on increased sales to Small & Large Power customers. Water ➢ Monthly sales units of 100 cubic feet were 0.4% below budget & 0.1% lower than February 2025 sales on lower sales to Industrial customers. Sewer ➢ Monthly sales units of 100 cubic feet were 10.3% above budget & 8.9% higher than February 2025 from higher volumes to Industrial & Public Authority customers. Income Statement Electric ➢ Operating revenues and purchased power expense were above budget $73,800 and $100,000, respectively, due to increased consumption and higher energy costs. ➢ Gross margin was $26,200 below budget as a result of the higher energy costs. ➢ Operating expenses were $10,400 above budget primarily due to higher distribution expenses associated with tree trimming during the non-construction season. ➢ Operating income was $119,500 or $39,200 above budget, largely due a higher operating revenue than originally budgeted. ➢ Net income was $153,600 or $72,300 above budget primarily from increased operating revenues. ➢ The rolling 12-month Rate of Return was 7.5%. Page 2 of 3 Water ➢ Operating revenues were slightly over budget by $1,200. ➢ Operating expenses were $16,400 above budget on higher distribution expenses associated with water main breaks during winter freezing periods. ➢ Operating income was $61,400 or $78,500 below budget. ➢ Net income was $78,300 or $6,500 above budget. ➢ The rolling 12-month Rate of Return was 3.9%. Sewer ➢ Operating revenues were $23,500 above budget due to slight increases high strength charges to Public Authority customers. ➢ Operating expenses were $47,500 below budget due to fewer maintenance costs experienced during the month. ➢ Operating income (loss) was ($15,300) or $64,900 above budget as a result of lower operating expenses. ➢ Net income (loss) was ($39,500) or $83,000 above budget largely due to lower operating expenses. ➢ The rolling 12-month Rate of Return was 2.1%. Balance Sheets Electric ➢ Balance sheet decreased $44,100 from January 2025 due to a decrease in cash associated with the final principal & interest payment being made on the utility’s debt of $197,925. ➢ Unrestricted cash increased $44,800 from routine operations. ➢ Long-term debt decreased $195,000 as a result of a principal payment made during the month. This was the electric utility’s last principal payment on any and all debt obligations. ➢ Net Position increased $46,100. Water ➢ Balance sheet decreased $493,600 from January 2025 due to a decrease in cash and related debt associated with principal & interest payments being made on the utility’s debt of $515,000. ➢ Unrestricted cash increased $31,800 from routine operations. ➢ Long-term debt decreased $485,000 as a result of principal payments made during the month. ➢ Net Position increased $36,600. Sewer ➢ Balance sheet decreased $14,700 from January 2025 due to monthly depreciation allocations being greater than routine operation margins. ➢ Unrestricted cash increased $56,500 from routine operations. ➢ Net Position decreased $25,700 due to monthly depreciation allocations of ($124,700). Cash and Investments The monthly metrics dashboard for cash and investments provides a monthly comparison of cash and investment balances and graphs that present long-term investments by maturity, type, and rating. The Utility’s investments are typically fixed-income and held-to-maturity unless called before maturity by the issuer. Held to maturity investments recognize monthly mark to market adjustments that ultimately are not realized when the investment matures. ➢ Total cash and investments decreased $426,700 or (3.0%) from January 2025 primarily from routine operating activity and debt payments made for the Water & Electric Utilities totaling $712,900. ➢ Received interest and distributions of $7,100 and recorded unrealized market adjustments of $14,500 along with ($800) in management fees, resulting in a net portfolio gain of $20,800 for the month. ➢ Total interest and investment income earned (excluding market value adjustments) on all accounts for the month was $25,000 and $65,200 year-to-date. Page 3 of 3 OTHER FINANCIAL MATTERS WWTP Upgrade – Construction Update and Progress Listed below is a summary of the costs incurred and paid for with USDA loan proceeds requested to date: Total Project Budget (As of 4/14/2022): $ 37,508,000 Total Project Costs to Date (Thru 3/4/2026): $ 37,362,326 Loan Draws – Project to Date (Thru 8/29/2022): $ 27,807,000 Grants Provided (Thru 4/8/2026): $ 9,413,209 Disburse Request #41 Requested (2/17/26): $ 41,439 Disburse Request #41 – Paid (3/3/2026): $ 42,433 Disconnection Moratorium Ends April 15 The PSC mandated disconnection moratorium for electric utilities ends April 15, 2026. A total of 422 disconnection notices were sent to customers for unpaid balances and 294 customers remain on the list for disconnection on April 16th. Budget Amendments Several budget amendments will be presented for the Electric, Water & Sewer Utilities due to the receipt of project bids from contractors and modifications from previously approved budgets. These amendments will be discussed in depth as Action items on this month’s Agenda. This concludes my report. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 324-7920 or jstanek@waupunutilities.org with any questions or comments. TO: Waupun Utilities Commissioners FROM: Steve Brooks, General Manager DATE: May 11, 2026 SUBJECT: General Manager Report Engineering Excellence Award The American Council of Engineering Companies recognized Applied Technologies for its work on the Waupun Utilities Wastewater Treatment Project, which successfully harnesses algae to achieve ultra-low phosphorus limits. The project received the Engineering Excellence Best of State Award at the organization’s annual awards banquet held in Kohler on April 24. Business Park Substation Project Update Staff are collaborating with engineering teams to finalize the site layout for the new substation and associated storage building. In parallel, staff are evaluating which existing 4 kV feeders should be upgraded to 12 kV to support future load growth and improve system performance. This work includes developing preliminary scopes, timelines, and high-level cost estimates for the feeder conversions, with cost and schedule details currently being refined. WPPI Technology & Metering Conference WU staff attended a two-day conference focused on enhancing capabilities in metering, billing, and GIS, while strengthening collaboration with member utilities and vendors. Sessions covered industry trends, technology integration, and practical solutions for electric and water utilities. Staff participated in product reviews, technical training, and discussions with vendors, including Sensus and Honeywell, reinforcing the importance of coordination across field, operations, and office teams. Key themes and takeaways: • Rapid digital transformation is driving the need for ongoing staff training and adaptation. • System integration, data utilization, and automation (including AI) are increasing priorities. • Technology platforms (including NorthStar) continue to expand system capabilities. • Collaboration with peers and vendors remains essential to addressing shared challenges. • Ongoing investment in technology and workforce development is critical to operational efficiency. WPPI Board of Directors Meeting Jeff Stanek and I attended the WPPI Board of Directors meeting held April 23 at WPPI Energy in Sun Prairie. The agenda included the election of two board members to the Executive Committee. The Board received a financial update on the 2026 bond transaction, including progress and key considerations. The Power Supply Report provided updates on potential generation projects under evaluation. Member Relations, Communications, and Services highlighted several initiatives, including improvements to key account outage communications, enhancements to member website services, and ongoing development of the Bring-Your-Own-Device demand response program. Overall, the meeting focused on governance actions, financial planning, future power supply opportunities, and member-focused service enhancements. Data Center Load Challenges Grid Reliability The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has issued a Level 3 alert (its highest level) in response to growing grid reliability risks caused by large data centers. Recent incidents involved data centers suddenly dropping load or rapidly fluctuating demand, which can destabilize the power system. NERC is mandating seven immediate actions for key grid stakeholders, including transmission operators, system planners, and balancing authorities, to improve how these large “computational loads” are modeled, studied, operated, and controlled. These actions specifically target high-density energy users such as AI training facilities and cryptocurrency mining operations. The alert reflects broader concerns about rapid load growth. NERC projects that summer peak demand will increase 24% over the next decade, with data centers driving the majority of this growth. Data center load behavior is now considered a material grid reliability risk, prompting urgent operational and planning changes across the power sector. This concludes my report for May 2026. Please contact me at 324-7920 or sbrooks@waupunutilities.org with any questions or concerns. TO: Waupun Utilities Commissioners FROM: Owen Vande Kolk, Electric Operations Superintendent DATE: May 11th, 2026 SUBJECT: Electric Operations Report Electric Department Update: Call-Ins On April 14 at approximately 12:30 AM, the lineman on call responded to a customer report of an overhead service pulled away from the home due to tree damage. The service was repaired the following day. On April 18 at approximately 7:00 PM, the lineman on call responded to a report of an open electric box. The pedestal was an AT&T owned device. The company was contacted to address issue. On April 24 at 3:05 AM, approximately 190 customers on the north and west side of Waupun experience an outage believed to be caused by lightning. Two linemen responded, patrolled the affected portion of circuit, and re-energized around 4:55 AM. Development Planning • Shaler Drive Extension o Estimate for new street lighting from Bayberry Lane to Mayfair along Shaler Drive extension has been submitted to the City of Waupun. o Materials will be ordered in May for 22 aluminum streetlight pole installations. o Directional drilling contractor will be utilized to install conduit from south side of Flyway Drive to the north side of Claggett to reduce restoration along that portion of Shaler Drive. • Potential 45-Lot Single-Family Subdivision o Estimate submitted to developer. o Site plan for electric has been submitted. • City of Waupun Alley Project o Material procurement and project planning are underway to rebuild part of a main feeder in the 300-400 blocks of E. Main Street. o The main infrastructure will remain overhead. o Poles have been ordered and are in stock. Porcelain to Polymer Cutout Replacements • Crew has started to systematically replace porcelain cutouts with polymer. • Replacements will reduce call-ins and improve system reliability. • Approximately 375 porcelain cutouts have been identified system-wide. • Approximately 80 have been replaced to date. Main Substation Relay Project • Hydro excavating started the week of May 4. o Installation of hundreds of feet of conduit. ▪ Conduit and handholes will provide infrastructure to support: • New AC to each relay • New DC to each relay • Fiber for future SCADA • Additional lighting and security cameras o Relay installation and commissioning is scheduled for June by AC Engineering. Watertown/Wilcox/Brown Street • Reconstruction will start in early spring. • Replacing all poles and conductors. • All copper primary and secondary will be replaced with stronger, more reliable ACSR. • Project provides a good road option for wet spring conditions. Business Park Substation and Feeder Build-Outs • Began developing project estimates and a timeline for the Business Park Substation, feeder build-outs, and voltage conversion of 4kV circuits. o WPPI is working on incorporating transformer loading into our GIS mapping. ▪ WU will be able to select any transformer on our system and see 12-month peak load information. o Staff have met with designer for construction of cold storage building; preliminary plans for bidding are completed and should be ready for bidding in the next week or two. o Continue to work with engineering and the PSC to ensure the completion of the Construction Authorization through the PSC of Wisconsin. This concludes my report for the May 2026 WU Commission Meeting. Please contact me at 324-7920 or ovandekolk@waupunutilities.org with any questions or concerns. TO: Waupun Utilities Commissioners FROM: Matt Geschke DATE: May 13, 2026 SUBJECT: Monthly Operations Report Collection and Distribution Crew Call-In Report There are no call-ins to report this month. Water Operations Staff has completed the spring water leak detection survey of the distribution system. One leak was identified during the survey. The crew successfully correlated and pinpointed the leak, and repairs were completed promptly to prevent further water loss and maintain system integrity. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of staff, along with the consistency of conducting this survey twice per year, the system is performing at its highest level since the program was implemented in 2015. At two of the four buildings within the Bayberry Lane apartment complex, water service has been activated and an additional 13 meters have been installed. Staff continues to verify that each meter is correctly installed and properly assigned to the corresponding unit. This brings the total number of acti vated meters to 30 out of 60. Staff repaired six damaged water main valve boxes. These components are critical to the distribution system, as they provide access to operate valves for maintenance and other system needs. A new water and sewer service was installed in the 200 block of N. State St. All sidewalk and curb repairs associated with water main breaks and service leaks h ave been completed. Sanitary Sewer Operations Sanitary sewer televising has been paused until October to allow staff to focus on spring mainten ance activities. Upcoming work includes televising 12-inch and larger mains in Basins D and E. Visu-Sewer completed repairs on nine manholes experiencing infiltration. These repairs utilized an injection grouting process, a trenchless method used to stop groundwater infiltration and seal leaks. The process involves drilling injection holes at strategic locations in the manhole wall, followed by pumping flexible polyurethane grout into the voids. The grout reacts with groundwater, expands, and seals the leak in under a minute. Performing this work annually is essential to prevent excess groundwater from entering the sanitary system, which can overload the wastewater treatment plant, increase treatment costs, and compromise infrastructure integrity. Facilities Hometown windows completed the remainder of the new window installments. This concludes my report. Please do not hesitate to contact me with your questions or concerns at 324-7920 or mgeschke@waupunutilities.org. TO: Waupun Utilities Commissioners FROM: Darren Sytsma DATE: May 11, 2026 SUBJECT: Monthly Operation Report Water Treatment Facility: • Call-In Report No call-ins to report. • Operations Staff successfully completed a potassium permanganate soak to rejuvenate the manganese greensand filtration media. This regeneration process restores the media’s oxidative capacity, ensuring continued optimal performance in removing iron and manganese. Routine monitoring will follow to confirm efficiency and identify any need for further treatment. Standby power was tested at Well #4 to verify system reliability in preparation for any potential future power outages. The utility’s trailer-mounted generator is connected quarterly and operated under load for several hours to ensure staff is properly trained and confident in the safe setup and operation of the equipment. This procedure also tests the reliability of the existing equipment in the event of future needs. The EPA offered a free cybersecurity assessment through a third party. Staff conducted a preliminary meeting with General Dynamics Information Technology and are currently collecting information for the assessment report to develop a risk mitigation plan. Wastewater Treatment Facility: • Call-In Report Staff responded to several call-ins due to multiple sub-main breaker trips, failure of the process building breaker, record April rainfall, and higher-than-normal flows. Staff handled the challenge of longer days and unexpected late-night work flawlessly, maintaining operations and ensuring the public was protected from any unnecessary sewage backups due to high flows and continuous power outages. • Operations The treatment facility experienced higher than normal flows over the past few weeks due to the highest recorded precipitation for the month of April, resulting in blending at the facility. AC Engineering was onsite to repair both the existing main and feeder circuit breaker s for the Process Building/MCC-68. Over the course of two weeks, the main circuit breaker would randomly trip. During a planned outage, the flux transfer solenoid wiring was disconnected, effectively converting the existing Operations (continued) 480V circuit breaker into a disconnect switch to prevent nuisance tripping to the plant. In the event of a true fault, the new 480V Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) main breaker will provide diagnostic data. During the most recent tripping of the existing 480V main circuit breaker, the 800A feeder circuit breaker for the Process Building would not close after it had been opened to bring the plant online slowly. After troubleshooting the feeder circuit breaker, staff found a bent cam within the mechanism that prevented the circuit breaker from closing. Since we had an existing spare 1600A circuit breaker (Westinghouse/Cutler-Hammer SPB 150), the decision was made to swap out the defective feeder circuit breaker for the spare. During this same planned outage, we swapped the circuit breaker and adjusted the trip unit protective settings as close as possible to the 800A defective circuit breaker. While the settings don’t exactly match, the previous settings were likely incorrect, as the Process Building’s local main circuit breaker was set for 1200A (but was fed from a 800A). Eaton representatives were onsite to assess retrofitting the existing MCC panel to new modern breakers. New Eaton circuit breakers will improve system protection and reliability. AC engineering suggests a coordination study be performed at the same time to ensure the downstream circuit breakers are coordinated with the new main switchboard circuit breakers. A valve repair technician was onsite after recent power outages to correct the ABNR block feed valves. The five ABNR block feed valves on a power loss would fail to close, causing possible excessive pressures within the PBR glass. The valves have been mechanically reversed so that they fail open, therefore eliminating any possible pressure spikes within glass system. Additional SCADA programming will be needed to reflect these mechanical changes correctly in the PLC program and vis ible display. Spring land application of biosolids has been successfully completed. The application provided approximately 160 units of nitrogen to the soil and was carried out in full compliance with DNR guidelines and permitting requirements. Fourth grade classes from Central Wisconsin Christian (CWC) along with 50 Beaver Dam High School Chemistry (AP) and Principles of Sustainability class recently toured the wastewater plant. The visit was a great success, with excellent interaction between our staff and the students. The students en gaged with various aspects of the plant operations, and our team was pleased to share insights and answer the questions. It was a valuable educational experience for the students and helped foster positive community relations. This concludes my report. Please do not hesitate to contact me with your questions or concerns at 324- 7920 or dsytsma@waupunutilities.org. Page 1 of 3 TO: Waupun Utilities Commissioners FROM: Jeff Stanek, CPA, Finance Director DATE: May 11, 2026 SUBJECT: March 2026 Financial Report CONSTRUCTION AND PLANT ADDITIONS Construction for all three utilities was minimal as is typical for the winter months. Electric crews work on maintenance projects such as tree trimming and the water/sewer crews work on televising mains to identify failing infrastructure. Engineering work continues associated with the Business Park substation and the Mill to Madison Street Alleyway reconstruction projects. Plant additions included the replacement of the forklift at the admin building for $36,700. MONTHLY OPERATING RESULTS – March 2026 Monthly and Year-To-Date (YTD) Sales Electric ➢ Monthly kWh sales were 8.7% above budget & 11.8% higher than March 2025 on increased sales to Large & Industrial Power customers. Water ➢ Monthly sales units of 100 cubic feet were 5.1% below budget & 4.7% lower than March 2025 sales on lower sales to Industrial customers. Sewer ➢ Monthly sales units of 100 cubic feet were 0.5% below budget & 4.1% higher than March 2025 from higher volumes to Industrial & Public Authority customers. Income Statement Electric ➢ Operating revenues and purchased power expense were above budget $101,700 and $133,500, respectively, due to increased consumption and higher energy costs. ➢ Gross margin was $31,800 below budget as a result of the higher energy costs. ➢ Operating expenses were $17,500 above budget primarily due to lower distribution expenses associated with tree trimming during the non-construction season. ➢ Operating income was $152,400 or $63,200 above budget, largely due a higher operating revenue than originally budgeted. ➢ Net income was $190,400 or $99,700 above budget primarily from increased operating revenues. ➢ The rolling 12-month Rate of Return was 7.9%. Page 2 of 3 Water ➢ Operating revenues were below budget by $7,800. ➢ Operating expenses were $26,300 above budget on higher distribution expenses associated with water main breaks during winter freezing periods and meter costs from repaired meters. ➢ Operating income was $88,300 or $32,100 below budget. ➢ Net income was $98,300 or $12,100 below budget. ➢ The rolling 12-month Rate of Return was 3.8%. Sewer ➢ Operating revenues were $44,900 above budget due to slight increases high strength charges to Public Authority customers. ➢ Operating expenses were $67,200 below budget due to fewer maintenance costs experienced during the month. ➢ Operating income (loss) was $8,400 or $103,000 above budget as a result of lower operating expenses. ➢ Net income (loss) was ($39,000) or $119,100 above budget largely due to lower operating expenses. ➢ The rolling 12-month Rate of Return was 2.7%. Balance Sheets Electric ➢ Balance sheet decreased $98,000 from February 2025 due to a decrease in receivables associated with higher billings & collections during the winter months. ➢ Unrestricted cash increased $187,900 from routine operations. ➢ Net Position increased $36,500. Water ➢ Balance sheet increased $19,800 from February 2025 due to an increase in cash from operations. ➢ Unrestricted cash increased $38,900 from routine operations. ➢ Net Position increased $33,300. Sewer ➢ Balance sheet decreased $3,300 from February 2025 due to monthly depreciation allocations being greater than routine operation margins. ➢ Unrestricted cash increased $109,000 from routine operations. ➢ Net Position decreased $16,600 due to monthly depreciation allocations of ($150,000). Cash and Investments The monthly metrics dashboard for cash and investments provides a monthly comparison of cash and investment balances and graphs that present long-term investments by maturity, type, and rating. The Utility’s investments are typically fixed-income and held-to-maturity unless called before maturity by the issuer. Held to maturity investments recognize monthly mark to market adjustments that ultimately are not realized when the investment matures. ➢ Total cash and investments increased $452,000 or 3.4% from February 2025 primarily from routine operating activity. ➢ Received interest and distributions of $15,000 and recorded unrealized market adjustments of ($26,600) along with ($700) in management fees, resulting in a net portfolio loss of ($12,300) for the month. ➢ Total interest and investment income earned (excluding market value adjustments) on all accounts for the month was $35,000 and $100,200 year-to-date. Page 3 of 3 OTHER FINANCIAL MATTERS WWTP Upgrade – Construction Update and Progress Listed below is a summary of the costs incurred and paid for with USDA loan proceeds requested to date: Total Project Budget (As of 4/14/2022): $ 37,508,000 Total Project Costs to Date (Thru 3/4/2026): $ 37,362,326 Loan Draws – Project to Date (Thru 8/29/2022): $ 27,807,000 Grants Provided (Thru 4/8/2026): $ 9,413,209 Disburse Request #41 Requested (2/17/26): $ 41,439 Disburse Request #41 – Paid (3/3/2026): $ 42,433 Electric Substation Construction Authorization & Debt Financing On April 23, 2026, the PSCW approved the Notice of Investigation associated with our Electric Substation Construction Authorization which moves the project closer to formal State approvals. Upon final approval (anticipated for May or June 2026), we will begin the bidding process for longer lead time equipment such as the power transformers and regulators. We continue to work with our bond consultant to determine the best course of action for the debt issuance which remains anticipated for some time in 2026. Cost of Clean 2025 Report (Wastewater) Annually a local engineering firm completes a comprehensive wastewater survey of municipal sewer systems within the state. The survey provides comparative data for systems across numerous metrics including rates, system configurations and operational data. A brief summary will be provided displaying our system metrics compared to our peers. This concludes my report. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 324-7920 or jstanek@waupunutilities.org with any questions or comments. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION REPORT DATE: May 22, 2026 DEPARTMENT: Administration / Economic Development PREPARED BY: Administrator Schlieve The CDBG Public Facilities Grant application has been submitted for the Grove, Park, Roosevelt and E Franklin St reconstruction project. The grant request is for $1M. We expect to hear results of the application award later this year. If awarded, the project will be a 2028 construction project. The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs/Office of Emergency Communications (DMA/OEC) awarded the City state funding through the Interoperable Radio Grant Program to assist local government agencies with purchasing radios and equipment needed to transition from legacy VHF WISCOM to WISCOM 800. The grant award is $40,000 with a $10,000 community match. The initial radios will support the replacement plan for the Police Department. The City was awarded a $50K Vibrant Spaces Grant through WEDC to support the back-alley reconstruction project with beautification efforts. The grant supports installation of lighting and public art displays in the 300 E Main Street block. Work will commence this year to plan the project with the goal of installation in 2027 in follow up to this year’s construction work. Staff continue to support the owner of BH Home/Blue Heron Antiques for the Main Street Makeover Contest. BH Home/Blue Heron Antiques has been working with WEDC experts on a façade design and progress is being made to finalize the design elements. The full façade renovation is expected to be complete this fall. Work continues with the Main Street Cohort and WEDC and the team of business leaders working on this will provide an overview and decisions specific to Main Street designation at the COW meeting on May 26, 2026. Work is underway with USI and other public employers on 2027 health insurance renewals. We also have received renewals for the SSM Clinic for our next service contract and are beginning to integrate these things into the 2027 budget. Staff continues to work with the library board on the hiring process for the new library director. Application submissions close May 22, 2026, and first round of interviews are expected to occur during the month of June. Recruitment for the Assistant Director of Public Works closes May 22, 2026. First round of interviews are expected to occur during the month of June. WPPA Police Union representation has notified the city that are requesting the contract be opened for negotiation. We expect preliminary meetings to take place during the month of June. Our preliminary website migration to our new web platform has been completed and the site is now live. This move brings us into compliance with new ADA web standards, and our old platform is no longer supported. While the goal was to get a clean migration, as is common with migrations of this scale, some items did not transition perfectly, and we are proactively addressing those. Over the next several weeks, staff will be conducting a thorough audit of their respective pages to identify and resolve any broken links, misdirected hyperlinks, and general content issues. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION REPORT DATE: May 22, 2026 DEPARTMENT: Code Enforcement Pilot Report PREPARED BY: Administrator Schlieve This report provides the Common Council with an informational update on the first round of enforcement activity conducted under the increased code enforcement initiative and Municipal Code Enforcement Pilot Program. The goals of the pilot program are as follows: • Proactively identify and address exterior property maintenance violations within the designated pilot area. • Encourage voluntary compliance by property owners through timely notice and reasonable compliance timelines. • Assess the effectiveness of a concentrated enforcement model as compared to traditional complaint- driven enforcement. • Document findings and outcomes to inform a potential expansion of the program to other neighborhoods. The pilot area is defined by the corridor bounded by Division Street to the north, Franklin Street to the east, and Fond du Lac Street to the northeast. This area was selected based on a combination of factors including observed deferred maintenance, the density of aging housing stock, prior complaint history, and its suitability as a representative sample of conditions found in similar neighborhoods throughout the city. A. Summary of Actions Between mid-April and mid-May 2025, Municipal Code Enforcement staff conducted a systematic field survey of properties within the pilot area. As a result of this survey, seventeen (17) formal code enforcement notices were issued to property owners identifying one or more violations requiring correction. All notices were issued in accordance with the City's Municipal Code and applicable notice requirements, providing property owners with a reasonable timeframe to achieve compliance. B. Violation Types Identified The following table summarizes the categories of violations identified during the initial enforcement round:  Repair or replacement of deteriorated siding  Roof repair/replacement  Broken gutter repair  Sagging porch  Debris/trash clean up  Repair of deteriorated roofing  Painting of exterior surfaces  Garage Repair  Junk vehicle removal Deteriorated siding requiring repair or replacement represented the most frequently observed violation, accounting for approximately 29% of all actions issued. Debris and trash accumulation and junk or inoperable vehicles were the second and third most common violations, respectively. Together, these three categories comprised over 70% of total enforcement actions, consistent with the types of visible blight conditions that the pilot was designed to address. C. Notice and Compliance Process Each enforcement action follows the City's standard code enforcement process, which includes the following steps: • Initial written notice of violation issued to the property owner of record, identifying the specific code section(s) violated and required corrective action. • An initial compliance window – typically 14 to 30 days depending on the nature of the violation – is provided for voluntary correction. • Re-inspection at the end of the compliance period to determine whether the violation has been corrected. • If the violation remains unaddressed, escalation options include issuance of a citation, municipal court referral, or in appropriate circumstances, abatement by the City with costs assessed to the property. It should be noted that, as of the date of this report, a number of the initial compliance windows have not yet expired and several property owners have requested extensions, indicating willingness to work toward compliance. Staff will continue to monitor and report results on this pilot. Note that this report is submitted for informational purposes. No formal action is requested at this time.