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City of Fox Lake Committee of the Whole February 18, 2026 Minutes Mayor Tom Bednarek called the meeting to order at 7:10. Roll call was taken with Horetzki, Benz, Thomas, Ault, Hartzheim, Linke being present. Also present was Mayor Bednarek, Administrator Crombie, Director Thurk, Chief Olbinski . Crombie certified the open meeting laws were complied with. Thomas seconded by Hartzheim moved to approve the minutes of the February 4, 2026 meeting. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. No residents were present for public comment. To better accommodate guests from the library, at 7:12, Linke seconded by Thomas moved to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Stattue 19.85(1)(e) deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, specifically to discuss negotiating the acquisition of real estate. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. At 7:30, Linke seconded by Benz moved to reconvene to open session. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote and the Council reconvened to open session. Director Thurk, Chief Olbinski and Administrator Crombie presented their reports to the Council. Crombie discussed the request to rename a street in honor of Mayor Wayne Ruenger. The council wis h ed to move forward with a renaming at a future time. Crombie provided an update on the construction projects on 33 and A in 2026. Crombie discussed his recommendation to allocate $10,000 to construction task force to be approved at a future meeting. The council discussed the coal chutes on State Street. There was not a desire to move forward on removing these at this time. The Council discussed water leak policy for the utilities. To be revisited in the future. Crombie discussed that the City is following the WI DNR dam order. Discussion was held on a possible ordinance regarding usage requirements for alcohol licenses which will move forward. Discussion was held on a possible ordinance regarding water laterals which will be further discussed. Discussion was held on the highway A stormwater project. When Corporation Counsel Kim Nass has an agreement, the Council will approve it. Being no further business, Horetzki seconded by Ault moved to adjourn at 8:15. The motion carried unanimously.