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City of Fox Lake Committee of the Whole Minutes July 1 , 2026 The July 1 , 202 6 committee of the whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Tom Bednarek, at 6: 3 8 p.m. In attendance were A lderpersons Dan Ault, Marcy Benz, Peter Hartzheim , Dennis Linke and Angela Thomas . Joe Horetzki was absent. Also attending were City Administrator Kelly Crombie, DPW Superintendent Christopher Thurk , Police Chief Duane Olbinski and City Clerk Jenny Quir k . Clerk certifies open meeting laws have been complied with. Approve minutes: Motion by Hartzheim , seconded by Linke to approve the minutes of the June 17 , 202 6 co mmittee of the whole meeting as written. Motion carried with a voice vote. Public comments: The Mayor opens the meeting to public comments on agenda items or other matters. There were no comments made. Reports of Department Heads present : DPW Superintendent Thurk stated that they have received another load of pothole mix to continue fixing the streets . They have been working on getting the parks ready for the 4 th of July. Chief Olbinski shared that the department has had 45 more calls for service this month than normal. They did a radar trailer deployment this week. They have been working on a lot of firework complaints. City Administrator Report : Administrator Crombie shared the administrator report . Also noted that this was the first Wednesday of the food drive at the pool. It was a slow start, but it was the first one. Discussion of ordinance on driveways : Council discussed the driveway ordinance and they feel a concrete approach should be required. Administrator Crombie will do a draft driveway ordinance for council review and discussion next meeting . Discussion of municipal financing needs : Administrator Crombie wanted to begin preparing for the budget season. He began discussing funding of projects that will need to be paid in 2027. In example the demolition of the State Street house next to the library and the storm sewer project. Discussion o f P lat of Cayuse Court Estates Phase 2: Council reviewed the new plat of Cayuse Court Estates Phase 2. This item went to the Planning Commission for review as well and will be brought to the Council for final approval. Discussion of 2027 Budget: Administrator Crombie wanted to discuss the budget process for 2027. Council was satisfied with the current process in place and will be moving forward accordingly. Closed Session: Motion by Benz , seconded by Thomas at 7: 08 pm to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, specifically to discuss negotiating a development agreement . Vote in favor: Benz, Hartzheim, Linke , Thomas and Ault . Motion passed. Motion by Hartzheim seconded by Linke at 7: 36 pm to reconvene to open session. Vote in favor: Hartzheim, Linke, Thomas , Ault and Benz. Motion passed. With no other business to come before the C ommittee o f T he W hole, motion by Hartzheim , seconded by Benz , carried by a voice vote, the meeting was adjourned at 7: 37 p.m.