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City of Fountain City · Buffalo County · Public Works · meeting of Jan 6, 2026 · Minutes
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Public Works / Streets / Recycling CommiƩee
January 6,2026 – 4:00 pm
Minutes prepared by: Peter Schaīner
The meeƟng was called to order at 4:00 pm by Peter Schaīner. Roll call: Peter Schaīner. Barb
Schmidtknecht, David Endres. Others present: Mayor Ben Adank, Jeī Puterbaugh, Travis
Williamson, Brady Abramson, Judith Ganger, Sharal Kawalsky, Karen. The Pledge of Allegiance
was recited.
CiƟzens commented on Abandoning JusƟn Hill Street. QuesƟons on alternate side street parking
during snow events. Water run oī near Cat Tails.
MoƟon Barb, second Daved to approve the minutes of the October 28, 2025, meeƟng. MoƟon
carried and the minutes were approved.
The abandonment of JusƟn Hill Street has been discussed over many past meeƟngs of the
Public Works / Streets / Recycling CommiƩee. AŌer much discussion and obtaining a legal
descripƟon of the road right of way, the original contract entered by the City is the
determinaƟon of the commiƩee to not pursue abandoning JusƟn Hill Street.
MoƟon Barb second David to forward a recommendaƟon to the council to approve Sand
Hauling Ordinance #72. MaƟon carried 2 – 1 with Barb and Peter voƟng yes and David voƟng no
MoƟon Barb second David to forward a recommendaƟon to the council to approve regulaƟng
sewer use and user charges Ordinance #13D. MaƟon carried.
Future meeting items:
Large recycling pick up. Set date with contractor.
Emergency operations plane. Finallies names and job descriptions. Forward copy to county.
Houses with springs going to sewer. Develop a list. Implement a plan to eliminate spring water
from being pumped into city sewer.
Locate / repair curb stops on Justin Hill Street
Consider weir to put snow. Consider not putting it on the new black top at park.
Motion Barb, second Daved to adjourn, Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 5:15 pm.
Source: City of Fountain City website. First collected Oct 14, 2026.