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OFFICIAL NOTICE AND AGENDA Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of the City of Stoughton, Wisconsin, will hold a regular or special meeting as indicated on the date and at the time and location given below. Date/Time: Thursday, October 15th, 2026 at 6:00pm In-person: Stoughton Public Works Conference Room (2439 County Road A, Stoughton, WI) Virtual: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2178122678788236?p=AU2oFj4tpS5y79Dx88 Meeting ID: 217 812 267 878 823 6 Passcode: NG7ur6gv Dial in by Phone: 929-352-2678 Phone conference ID: 208 855 190# Members: Christina Wozniak-Scanlon, Jordan Tilleson, Lisa Reeves, Kay Rashka, Adam Wallace, and Mayor Tim Swadley Live streamed: The meeting can also be live streamed on the City of Stoughton Government Channel at https://www.cityofstoughton.com/336/GOV -TV-Livestream and on Spectrum or TDS Channel 980. The WSTO-TV app is also available on Roku TV, Apple TV and Fire TV as well as on Android and iOS devices. Call To Order Roll Call And Verification Of Quorum Certification Of Compliance With Open Meetings Law Approve September 17th, 2026 Meeting Minutes DPW MIN SEPTEMBER 17, 2026.PDF New Business Review Main Page Court Final Design And Discuss Next Steps MAIN-PAGE COURT EXHIBIT.PDF Review And Possible Approval To Amend Chapter 62. Article II. Recycling - To Update Recycling Language To Reflect Revision Operations Specific To Stougthon AMENDMENT ORD CHAPTER 62 ARTICLE II - ADDITIONAL EDITS.PDF Review The Draft Policy For The Installation Of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) For Pedestrian Crossings CITY OF STOUGHTON RRFB INSTALLATION POLICY - DRAFT.PDF CITY OF STOUGHTON RRFB EVALUATION CHECKLIST - DRAFT.PDF Future Agenda Items Review and Possible Approval of Land Suitability Language to Recommend to the Planning Department Regarding Legacy Trees and Woodlots During Development Adjournment NOTE: AN EXPANDED MEETING MAY CONSTITUTE A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1. 2. 3. 4. Documents: 5. 5.I. Documents: 5.I.i. Documents: 5.I.ii. Documents: 5.I.ii.1. 6. OFFICIAL NOTICE AND AGENDA Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of the City of Stoughton, Wisconsin, will hold a regular or special meeting as indicated on the date and at the time and location given below. Date/Time: Thursday, October 15th, 2026 at 6:00pm In-person: Stoughton Public Works Conference Room (2439 County Road A, Stoughton, WI) Virtual: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2178122678788236?p=AU2oFj4tpS5y79Dx88 Meeting ID: 217 812 267 878 823 6 Passcode: NG7ur6gv Dial in by Phone: 929-352-2678 Phone conference ID: 208 855 190# Members: Christina Wozniak-Scanlon, Jordan Tilleson, Lisa Reeves, Kay Rashka, Adam Wallace, and Mayor Tim Swadley Live streamed: The meeting can also be live streamed on the City of Stoughton Government Channel at https://www.cityofstoughton.com/336/GOV -TV-Livestream and on Spectrum or TDS Channel 980. The WSTO-TV app is also available on Roku TV, Apple TV and Fire TV as well as on Android and iOS devices. Call To Order Roll Call And Verification Of Quorum Certification Of Compliance With Open Meetings Law Approve September 17th, 2026 Meeting Minutes DPW MIN SEPTEMBER 17, 2026.PDF New Business Review Main Page Court Final Design And Discuss Next Steps MAIN-PAGE COURT EXHIBIT.PDF Review And Possible Approval To Amend Chapter 62. Article II. Recycling - To Update Recycling Language To Reflect Revision Operations Specific To Stougthon AMENDMENT ORD CHAPTER 62 ARTICLE II - ADDITIONAL EDITS.PDF Review The Draft Policy For The Installation Of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) For Pedestrian Crossings CITY OF STOUGHTON RRFB INSTALLATION POLICY - DRAFT.PDF CITY OF STOUGHTON RRFB EVALUATION CHECKLIST - DRAFT.PDF Future Agenda Items Review and Possible Approval of Land Suitability Language to Recommend to the Planning Department Regarding Legacy Trees and Woodlots During Development Adjournment NOTE: AN EXPANDED MEETING MAY CONSTITUTE A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1. 2. 3. 4. Documents: 5. 5.I. Documents: 5.I.i. Documents: 5.I.ii. Documents: 5.I.ii.1. 6. Joint Meeting - Public Works Committee & Public Safety Committee Wednesday, September 17, 2026 (Hybrid Meeting) Members Present: Kay Rashka, Jordan Tilleson, Lisa Reeves, Christina Wozniak-Scanlon & Mayor Swadley Absent/Excused: Adam Wallace Staff: Public Works Director Brett Hebert and Office Manager Jen Wagner Guests: Bryce Bronstad Call to Order: Tilleson called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM Communications: 4) July 30, 2026 Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes: Motion by Reeves to approve, seconded by Rashka. Motion carried 4-0 5). Overview of City of Stoughton Fleet Ranking System: Fleet Manager Bryce Bronstad, went through how we rate equipment to be used as a tool for equipment replacement. Bryce is also going to work with RTA, Fleet Management Software vendor, to improve how we track small more incidental items so that they do not count against a piece of equipment as a visit, which could impact the replacement metrics. 6). Review and Possible Approval to Amend Chapter 62. Article II. Recycling – to Update Recycling Language to Reflect Revision to the Administrative Code Language for all Responsible Units (RU): This proposed amendment is to update Chapter 62 to reflect changes by the DNR on the types of recyclables that are allowed. Updating the ordinance to reflect the DNR’s requirements also makes the City eligible for the Responsible Unit (RU) Recycling Grant. Motion by Wozniak-Scanlon, seconded by Reeves to table to recommend Stoughton City Council to approve changes to Chapter 62 to reflect changes that the DNR has requested. Motion carried 4-0 Adjourn: Motion by Rashka, seconded by Reeves to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 pm. Motion carried 4-0 o oo o o oo o oo o o o o oo IPIP IPIPIP IP IP XXXX X X X WSOWSOWSOWSO POSTPOST SEPTSWSOPOSTPOST POST POSTPOSTPOSTXX4" #251(OLSON) #405(REESE) #417(SOCEKA)#416(MARTIN) #404#402 #324(SOCEKA) #318 (COS)#318#324 #312(MARSH)#277 MH? POST M M MMM IPPOSTWSOWSOWSOWSOWSOXXXSTST DD DD DD ST ST S STDD Created: 2026-08-05 14:38:24 [EST] (Supp. No. 73) Page 1 of 10 CITY OF STOUGHTON, 207 S. Forrest St, Stoughton, WI 53589 ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Amend Ordinance Chapter 62, Article II. Recycling - to align with our collection program through John’s Disposal. Committee Action: Public Works Committee recommends approval Vote __ - __ on _______. __ _____ Financial Impact: N/A File Number: O- -2026 Date Introduced: Chapter 62 – Solid Waste Article II. Recycling Sec. 62-31. Purpose. The purpose of this article is recycling, composting and resource recovery through the administration of an effective recycling program as provided in Wis. Stats. § 287.11 and Wis. Adm. Code. NR ch. 544. (Code 1986, § 11.04(1)) Sec. 62-32. Statutory authority. This article is adopted as authorized under Wis. Stats. § 287.09 and this Code. (Code 1986, § 11.04(2)) Sec. 62-33. Applicability. This article shall apply to all persons, entities and appropriate waste generating activities within the corporate limits of the city. (Code 1986, § 11.04(3)) Sec. 62-34. Abrogation and greater restrictions. It is not intended by this article to repeal, abrogate, annul, impair or interfere with any existing rules, regulations, ordinances or permits previously adopted or issued pursuant to law. However, whenever this article imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this article shall apply. (Code 1986, § 11.04(4)) Created: 2026-08-05 14:38:24 [EST] (Supp. No. 73) Page 2 of 10 Sec. 62-35. Interpretation. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this article shall be held to be the minimum requirements and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other power granted by statute. Where any terms or requirements of this article may be inconsistent or conflicting, the more restrictive requirements or interpretation shall apply. Where a provision of this article is required by statute or by a standard in Wis. Adm. Code. NR ch. 544, and where the article provision is unclear, the provision shall be interpreted in light of statute, and the Wis. Adm. Code. NR ch. 544 standards in effect on the date of the adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived, or in effect on the date of the most recent text amendment to this article. (Code 1986, § 11.04(5)) Sec. 62-36. Promulgation of regulations and standards; distribution of information. The city council shall prepare regulations, standards and schedules as necessary to make effective all provisions of this article. Periodically, upon a schedule adopted by the municipality, the city clerk shall prepare notices and distribute other information to persons and entities generating waste within the city for the purpose of informing the public about the requirements dictated by the mandatory source separation recycling provisions of this article. (Code 1986, § 11.04(23)) Sec. 62-37. Definitions. As used in this article, the following words are defined in this section as follows: Collector/hauler means the contractor or entity chosen by the city council to handle, transport and dispose of the community's solid waste, recyclables and nonrecyclables or person contracting with waste generators for these services and will enforce preparation standards for recyclable materials as well as ensure community compliance with the source separation recycling program set out in this article. Container board means corrugated paperboard used in the manufacture of shipping containers and related products. Garbage means discarded materials resulting from the handling, processing, storage and consumption of food. Glass means glass bottles, jars and containers and does not include window glass, drinking glasses, pyrex, lightbulbs or other non-container glass. Good faith means reasonable efforts to adhere to the policies, standards and rules of this mandatory source separation recycling program. Hazardous waste and hazardous substance mean those wastes or substances defined in Wis. Adm. Code. NR ch. 181, including all amendments provided thereto, as provided pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 291.01(7), or other acts pursuant to authority vested in the state department of natural resources to describe and list materials as "hazardous waste" or "hazardous substance" and also includes in the meaning of "hazardous waste" or "hazardous substance" as described in this definition those solid wastes or substances found in household waste, notwithstanding the household waste exclusion provided in Wis. Adm. Code. NR ch. 185. Lead-acid batteries means automotive and related batteries that are comprised of lead plates with an acid electrolyte, and does not include nickel-cadmium batteries, dry cell (flashlight) batteries or batteries used in calculators, watches, hearing aids or similar devices. Magazines means magazines and other materials printed on similar paper. Major appliance means a residential or commercial air conditioner, clothes dryer, clothes washer, dishwasher, freezer, microwave oven, oven, refrigerator or stove. Created: 2026-08-05 14:38:24 [EST] (Supp. No. 73) Page 3 of 10 Metal cans means tin coated steel cans, bimetal cans, and aluminum cans used for food and other nonhazardous materials but excluding aerosol cans or cans that held paint, paint -related products, pesticides or other toxic or hazardous substances. The term "bimetal container" means a container for carbonated or malt beverages that is made primarily of a combination of steel and aluminum. Multifamily dwelling means a residential dwelling place intended to be the residence of five or more independent family units. Municipality means a city, village or town located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the county. Newspaper means a newspaper and other materials printed on newsprint. Nonrecyclable material means all items of waste not recyclable except hazardous waste or hazardous substances. Nonresidential facilities and properties means commercial, retail industrial, institutional and governmental facilities and properties. This term does not include multifamily dwellings. Office paper means high grade printing and writing papers from offices in nonresidential facilities and properties. Printed white ledger and computer printout are examples of office paper generally accepted as high grade. The term "office paper" does not include industrial process waste. Oversize and bulky waste means large items such as furniture, mattresses, carpeting, and other large items the proportions of which are not easily reduced or will not fit in the approved trash or recycling cart. It shall not include construction or demolition materials of substantial dimensions, or any yard waste material such as leaves, brush or garden plants. Person means any individual, corporation, organization, association, local governmental unit, as defined in Wis. Stats. § 66.0131(1), state agency or authority or federal agency. Plastic container means a molded plastic bottle made of one of the following materials: (1) HDPE means high-density polyethylene plastic containers marked by the SPI code No. 2. (2) LDPE means low-density polyethylene plastic containers marked by the SPI code No. 4. (3) Mixed or other plastic resin types means plastic containers marked by the SPI code No. 7. (4) PETE means polyethylene terephthalate plastic containers marked by the SPI code No. 1. (5) PP means polypropylene plastic containers marked by the SPI code No. 5. (6) PS means polystyrene plastic containers marked by the SPI code No. 6. (7) PVC means polyvinyl chloride plastic containers marked by the SPI code No. 3. Postconsumer waste means solid waste other than solid waste generated in the production of goods, hazardous waste, as defined in Wis. Stats. § 291.01(7), waste from construction and demolition of structures, scrap automobiles, or high-volume industrial waste, as defined in Wis. Stats. § 289.01(17). Recyclable materials means lead-acid batteries; major appliances; waste oil; yard waste; aluminum containers; corrugated paper or other container board; foam polystyrene packaging; glass containers; magazines; newspapers; office paper; plastic containers, including those made of PETE, HDPE, PVC, LDPE, PP, PS and mixed or other plastic resin types; steel containers; waste tires; and bimetal containers. Solid waste means any garbage, refuse, sludge from a waste treatment plant, water supply treatment plant or air pollution control facility and other discarded or salvageable materials, including solid, liquid, semisolid, or contained gaseous materials resulting from industrial, commercial, mining and agricultural operations, and from community activities, but does not include solids or dissolved material in domestic sewage, or solid or dissolved materials in irrigation return flows or industrial discharges which are point sources subject to permits under Wis. Stats. ch. 147, or source, special nuclear or byproduct material as defined under Wis. Stats. § 140.52. Solid waste facility means a facility for solid waste treatment, solid waste storage or solid waste disposal, and includes commercial, industrial, municipal, state and federal establishments or operations such as, without limitation Created: 2026-08-05 14:38:24 [EST] (Supp. No. 73) Page 4 of 10 because of enumeration, sanitary landfills, dumps, land disposal sites, incinerators, transfer stations, storage facilities, collection and transportation services and processing, treatment and recovery facilities. The term "solid waste facility" includes the land where the facility is located. This term "solid waste facility" does not include the following: (1) Facilities for the processing of scrap iron, steel or nonferrous metal using large machines to produce a principal produce of scrap metal for sale or use for remelting purposes. (2) Facilities which use large machines to sort, grade, compact or bale clean wastepaper, fibers or plastics, not mixed with other solid waste, for sale or use for recycling purposes. (3) Auto junk or scrap metal salvage yards. Solid waste treatment means any method, technique or process which is designed to change the physical, chemical or biological character or composition of solid waste. The term "treatment" includes incineration. Waste oil means any contaminated petroleum-derived or synthetic oil including, but not limited to, the following: (1) Engine and other mechanical lubricants; (2) Hydraulic and transmission fluid; (3) Metalworking fluid; and (4) Insulating fluid or coolant. Waste tires means a tire that is no longer suitable for its original purpose because of wear, damage or defect. Yard waste means leaves, grass clippings, yard and garden debris, including clean woody vegetative material no greater than six inches in diameter and holiday trees, but does not include tree stumps, extensive root systems or shrubs with intact root balls. (Code 1986, § 11.04(3); Ord. No. 0-9-2023, § 1, 4-11-2023) Cross reference(s)—Definitions generally, § 1-2. Sec. 62-38. Administration. The provisions of this article shall be administered by the city clerk Director of Public Works. (Code 1986, § 11.04(24)) Sec. 62-39. Enforcement. (This is redundant. Discuss with committee which “Enforcement” section should stay.) (a) Inspection. Any authorized officer, employee or representative of the city may inspect recyclable materials separated for recycling, postconsumer waste intended for disposal, collection sites and facilities, collection vehicles, collection areas of multifamily dwellings and nonresidential facilities and properties, solid waste disposal facilities and solid waste treatment facilities, and any resources relating to recycling activities, for the purpose of ascertaining compliance with the provisions of this article. No person may refuse access to any authorized officer, employee or authorized representative of the city who requests access for purposes of inspection and who presents appropriate credentials. No person may obstruct, hamper or interfere with such inspection. (b) Violation. Any person who violates a provision of this article may be issued a citation by the police department to collect forfeitures. The issuance of a citation shall not preclude proceeding under any other ordinance or law relating to the same or any other matter. Proceeding under any other ordinance shall not preclude the issuance of a citation under this subsection. (c) Penalties. Created: 2026-08-05 14:38:24 [EST] (Supp. No. 73) Page 5 of 10 (1) Any person violating sectionChapter 62-48 Article II may be assessed as follows: a. Forfeiture of $50.00 for a first violation; b. Second violation, $200.00; c. Not more than $2,000.00 for third or subsequent violation. (2) Any person who violates a provision of this article, except section 62-48, may be required to forfeit not less than $10.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each violation. (Code 1986, § 11.04(20)) Sec. 62-40. Care of separated recyclable materials. To the greatest extent practicable, the recyclable materials separated in accordance with section 62- 42 shall be clean and kept free of contaminants such as food or product residue, oil or grease, or other nonrecyclable materials, including but not limited to household hazardous waste, medical waste and agricultural chemical containers. Recyclable materials shall be stored in a manner which protects them from wind, rain and other inclement weather conditions. (Code 1986, § 11.04(6)) Sec. 62-41. Preparation and collection of recyclable materials. (a) Except as otherwise directed by this article, occupants of single-family and two-unit to four-unit residences shall do the following for the preparation and collection of the separated materials specified in subsections 62 - 42(5)—(15): (1) Newspapers or other materials printed on newsprint shall be dry, free of paper not normally included in the newspaper and not sunburnt and shall be tied in bundles of 12 inches or less or put in paper bags and placed next to in the recycling bin. (2) Magazines or other materials printed on similar paper shall be dry and not sunburnt and shall be bundled or put in paper bags and placed next to in the recycling bin. (3) Office paper shall be dry and not sunburnt and shall be bundled or put in paper bags and placed next to in the recycling bin. (4) C orrugated paper or other container board shall be flattened, empty and free of food debris and other contaminating material and shall be bundled and placed next to in the recycling bin. (5) Glass containers shall be empty, clean and free of metal caps and rings, and other contaminants such as window glass, drinking glasses, ceramics and similar materials. (6) Bimetal containers and steel containers shall be empty with ends removed and flattened where possible, and clean with labels removed. (7) Aluminum containers shall be empty, flattened and clean. (8) Plastic containers shall not be tied, and shall be empty, clean, flattened and have caps removed. (9) Foam polystyrene packaging shall be flattened, free of debris and other contaminating material, bundled and placed next to in the recycling bin. (10) Waste tires shall be removed from rims and placed at curb after calling the contracted waste hauler to coordinate a special collection. (b) Additional preparation standards may be provided by notice to generators of waste and collectors/haulers or by amendment to this section when other materials become recyclable dependent upon available economic markets. Created: 2026-08-05 14:38:24 [EST] (Supp. No. 73) Page 6 of 10 (Code 1986, § 11.04(7)) Sec. 62-42 Separation of Recyclable Materials. Occupants of single family and 2-to-4-unit residences, multiple- family dwellings and non-residential facilities and properties shall separate the following materials from postconsumer waste: 1) Lead acid batteries 2) Major appliances 3) Waste oil 4) Yard waste 5) Aluminum containers 6) Bi-metal containers 7) Corrugated paper or other container board 8) Foam polystyrene packaging 9) Glass containers 10) Magazines 11) Newspaper 12) Office paper 13) Rigid plastic containers made of PETE, HDPE, PVC, LDPE, PP, PS, and other resins or multiple resins 14) Steel containers 15) Waste tires Sec. 62-43 Separation Requirements Exempted. The separation requirements of s. 1.11 do not apply to the following: 1) Occupants of single family and 2-to-4-unit residences, multiple-family dwellings and non-residential facilities and properties that send their postconsumer waste to a processing facility licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that recovers the materials specified in s. 1.11 from solid waste in as pure a form as is technically feasible. 2) Solid waste which is burned as a supplement fuel at a facility if less than 30 % of the heat input to the facility is derived from the solid waste burned as supplement fuel. 3) A recyclable material specified in s. 1.11(5) through (15) for which a variance has been granted by the Department of Natural Resources under s. 287.11(2m), Wis. Stats., or s. NR 544.14, Wis. Adm. Code. Sec. 62-44. Management of lead-acid batteries, major appliances, waste oil and yard waste. Occupants of single-family and two-unit to four-unit residences, multifamily dwellings, and nonresidential facilities and properties shall manage lead-acid batteries, major appliances, waste oil, and yard waste as follows: (1) Lead-acid batteries. A list of places that accept lead-acid batteries shall be available at city hall on the City’s official website. (2) Major appliances. Residents may contact any refuse hauler to take major appliances. (3) Waste oil. Waste oil may be taken to Speed Lube, 1108 Highway 51/138 during their regular working hours, or residents may contact city hall to obtain other places in the county where waste oil is accepted. A list of places that accept waste oil will be available on the City’s official website (4) Y ard waste. See the City’s official web-page for yard waste site information and curb-side collection dates and rules. Yard waste may be left on the resident's lawn or you may start a home compost pile or take to the city garage. (Code 1986, § 11.04(9)) Sec. 62-45 Responsibilities of Owners or Designated Agents of Multiple-Family Dwellings. Created: 2026-08-05 14:38:24 [EST] (Supp. No. 73) Page 7 of 10 1) Owners or designated agents of multiple-family dwellings shall do all of the following to recycle the materials specified in s. 1.11(5) through (15): a) Provide adequate, separate containers for the recycling program established in compliance with the ordinance. The number of recycling containers shall equal or be greater than the number of trash containers and at least one of the following shall be met: i. The minimum total volume of recycling container space is equal to 20 gallons per week per dwelling unit. ii. The ratio of trash container volume to recycling container volume is at most 2:1. iii. An alternative method that does not result in the overflow of a recycling container during the time period between collection of materials and delivery to a recycling facility. b) Notify tenants in writing at the time of renting or leasing the dwelling and at least semi- annually thereafter about the established recycling program. c) Provide for the collection of the materials separated from the solid waste by the tenants and the delivery of the materials to a recycling facility. d) Notify tenants which materials are collected, how to prepare the materials in order to meet the processing requirements, collection methods or sites, and locations of drop-off collection sites to recycle materials not collected on-site. 2) The requirements specified in 1) do not apply to the owners or designated agents of multiple -family dwellings if the postconsumer waste generated within the dwelling is treated at a processing facility licensed by the Department of Natural Resources that recovers for recycling the materials specified in s. 1.11(5) through (15) from solid waste in as pure a form as is technically feasible. Sec. 62-46. Exemptions. The requirements specified in section 62-45 do not apply to the owners or designated agents of multifamily dwellings if the postconsumer waste generated within the dwellings is treated at a processing facility licensed by the state department of natural resources that recovers for recycling the materials specified in subsections 62 -42(5)— (15) from solid waste in as pure a form as is technically feasible. (Code 1986, § 11.04(11)) Sec. 62-47 Responsibilities of Owners or Designated Agents of Non-Residential Facilities and Properties. 1) Owners or designated agents of non-residential facilities and properties shall do all of the following to recycle the materials specified in s. 1.11(5) through (15): (a) Provide adequate, separate containers for the recycling program established under this section. The total volume of recycling containers shall be sufficient to avoid overflow during the time period between collection of materials and delivery to a recycling facility. (b) Notify in writing, at least semi-annually, all users, tenants and occupants of the properties about the established recycling program. (c) Provide for the collection of the materials separated from the solid waste by the users, tenants and occupants and the delivery of the materials to a recycling facility. (d) Notify users, tenants and occupants which materials are collected, how to prepare materials in order to meet the processing requirements, collection methods or sites, and locations of drop -off collection sites to recycle materials not collected on-site. 2) The requirements specified in 1) do not apply to the owners or designated agents of non- residential facilities and properties if the postconsumer waste generated within the facility or property is treated at a processing facility licensed by the Department of Natural Resources that recovers for recycling the materials specified in s. 1.11 (5) through (15) from solid waste in as pure a form as is technically feasible. Created: 2026-08-05 14:38:24 [EST] (Supp. No. 73) Page 8 of 10 Sec. 62-48. Exemptions. The requirements specified in section 62-45 do not apply to the owners or designated agents of multifamily dwellings if the postconsumer waste generated within the dwellings is treated at a processing facility licensed by the state department of natural resources that recovers for recycling the materials specified in subsections 62 -42(5)— (15) from solid waste in as pure a form as is technically feasible. (Code 1986, § 11.04(11)) Sec. 62-49. Prohibited practices in collection and handling of recyclables. No person or other entity generating waste within the municipality shall do any of the following: (1) Mix or permit intermixing of recyclable and non-recyclable materials intended for collection by a collector/hauler or intended to be processed at a material recycling facility unless good faith to recycle is shown. (2) Deposit or cause to be deposited any recyclable material at any authorized collection point when the site is closed or not operating. (3) Deposit or cause to be deposited any recyclable material in or upon any public street, public waters or public grounds in the municipality except at authorized locations within appropriate packaging or placed into appropriate containers during specifically authorized collection periods if any are provided. (4) Deposit or cause to be deposited any recyclable material in any container not specifically intended for the collection of that type or group of recyclable material. (5) Deposit or cause to be deposited any nonrecyclable material in any container specifically intended for the collection or deposit of recyclable material. (Code 1986, § 11.04(13)) Sec. 62-50. Prohibitions on Disposal of Recyclable Materials Separated for Recycling. No person may dispose of in a solid waste disposal facility or burn in a solid waste treatment facility any of the materials specified in subsections 62-42 (5) through 62-42 (15) which have been separated for recycling, except waste tires may be burned with energy recovery in a solid waste treatment facility. (Code 1986, § 11.04(14)) Sec. 62-51. Separation requirements exempted. The separation requirements of sections 62-42 do not apply to the following: (1) Occupants of single-family and two-unit to four-unit residences, multifamily dwellings and nonresidential facilities and properties that send their postconsumer waste to a processing facility licensed by the state department of natural resources that recovers the materials specified in section 62 - 42 from solid waste in as pure a form as is technically feasible. (2) Solid waste which is burned as a supplemental fuel at a facility if less than 30 percent of the heat input to the facility is derived from the solid waste burned as supplemental fuel. (3) A recyclable material specified in section 62-42 (5) through 62-42 (15) for which a variance has been granted by the Department of Natural Resources under s. 287.11(2m), Wis. Stats., or s. NR 544.14, Wis. Adm. Code. Created: 2026-08-05 14:38:25 [EST] (Supp. No. 73) Page 9 of 10 (Code 1986, § 11.04(15)) Sec. 62-52. Anti-scavenging provision. Persons shall not pilfer recyclables or disturb recyclables once those materials are placed for collection. All recyclable materials placed for collection pursuant to this article shall thereupon become the property of the municipality, or, the municipality's authorized agent, or, a private collector/hauler whom persons in the municipality have contracted to perform functions pursuant to the recycling plan provided in this article. Only persons authorized by the municipality or the generator of waste shall collect or handle recyclable materials once those materials have been placed appropriately for collection. Any and each collection by unauthorized persons in violation of this provision shall constitute a separate and distinct offense punishable as provide d. (Code 1986, § 11.04(16)) Sec. 62-53. Fencing for dumpsters. Three or more unit apartment buildings shall provide a six-foot high fence with four sides, accessible by a gate, for dumpsters. In the event of a conflict between this section and Section 78-718(3)(f), Section 78-718(3)(f) shall supersede language set forth by Sec. 62-53. (Code 1986, § 11.04(17)) Sec. 62-54. Enforcement. 1) For the purpose of ascertaining compliance with the provisions of this ordinance, any authorized officer, employee or representative of the City of Stoughton may inspect recyclable materials separated for recycling, postconsumer waste intended for disposal, recycling collection sites and facilities, collection vehicles, collection areas of multiple -family dwellings and non-residential facilities and properties, and any records relating to recycling activities, which shall be kept confidential when necessary to protect proprietary information. No person may refuse access to any authorized officer, employee or authorized representative of the City of Stoughton wh o requests access for purposes of inspection, and who presents appropriate credentials. No person may obstruct, hamper, or interfere with such an inspection. 2) Any person who violates a provision of this ordinance may be issued a citation by the City of Stoughton to collect forfeitures. The issuance of a citation shall not preclude proceeding under any other ordinance or law relating to the same or any other matter. Proceeding under any other ordinance or law relating to the same or any other matter shall not preclude the issuance of a citation under this paragraph. 3) Penalties for violating this ordinance may be assessed as follows: (a) Any person who violates 62-50 may be required to forfeit $50 for a first violation, $200 for a second violation, and not more then $2000 for a third or subsequent violation. (b) Any person who violates a provision of this ordinance, except 62-50, may be required to forfeit not less than $10 or more than $1000 for each violation. Created: 2026-08-05 14:38:25 [EST] (Supp. No. 73) Page 10 of 10 Dates Council Adopted: Mayor Approved: Tim Swadley, Mayor Published: Attest: Candee Christen, City Clerk City of Stoughton • Draft RRFB Installation Policy City of Stoughton Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Installation Policy Draft | September 29, 2026 Purpose and scope This policy establishes a consistent process for evaluating, approving, installing, and maintaining rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) at marked pedestrian crossings on streets under City jurisdiction. An RRFB supplements crossing warning signs and alerts approaching drivers when a person activates it. It does not assign right of way or replace a safe crossing design. Crossings on state or county highways require coordination and approval from the agency with jurisdiction before installation. Governing standards All designs shall comply with the current Wisconsin Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (WMUTCD), applicable WisDOT requirements, accessibility requirements, and City standards. Eligibility and initial screening The City may consider an RRFB only at a marked crosswalk across an uncontrolled approach where a pedestrian, school, or trail crossing warning sign is appropriate. Staff shall first confirm that the crossing location itself is appropriate and that pedestrians can approach, wait, and cross safely. An RRFB is not appropriate as the sole response to inadequate sight distance, excessive crossing length, inaccessible approaches, or a location that calls for a traffic signal. Public Works shall consider requests from residents, schools, elected officials, and staff. A request does not create an entitlement to installation. The City may group nearby requests and evaluate them together to avoid closely spaced or conflicting crossings. Evaluation The Director of Public Works or their designee shall prepare a brief written evaluation. The depth of analysis shall match the location and may include: • Roadway ownership and control; posted and observed speeds; daily and peak traffic; number and width of lanes; turn movements; nearby signals and crossings. • Pedestrian and bicycle activity, including school routes, transit stops, parks, trails, senior destinations, observed demand, and expected demand from planned development. Low counts alone shall not disqualify an important school or accessible route. • Crash and conflict history, yielding behavior, crossing distance, gaps in traffic, lighting, parking, grades, horizontal and vertical sight distance, and seasonal conditions. • Curb ramps, detectable warnings, landing and push button access, snow storage, drainage, utilities, power, maintenance access, and construction cost. • Alternatives such as relocating or consolidating the crossing, daylighting, parking restrictions, curb extensions, refuge islands, road diets, speed management, improved markings or lighting where warranted. City of Stoughton • Draft RRFB Installation Policy Quantitative screening for RRFB consideration The figures below are City screening criteria, not MUTCD warrants or automatic approval. They identify locations that merit a documented RRFB evaluation after the initial eligibility review. Count pedestrians and bicyclists using the crossing during at least two representative one hour periods, including school arrival or dismissal when applicable; record the season, weather, day, and time. Use a recent measured or reasonable estimated average annual daily traffic volume (AADT), and document its source. • Routine demand trigger: at least 20 people crossing during one representative hour, combined with 4,000 or more vehicles per day (Average Daily Travel – ADT) • School or vulnerable user trigger: at least 10 people crossing during a school arrival or dismissal hour, or a documented concentration of older adults or people with disabilities, combined with a posted speed of at least 25 mph, 2,500 or more vehicles per day. • Safety trigger independent of counts: a pedestrian crash within the most recent five years, repeated observed conflicts, or fewer than 60 percent of drivers yielding in a study of at least 20 crossing opportunities, where the event is relevant to the proposed crossing and an RRFB could reasonably address it. A qualifying trigger starts an evaluation; it does not require installation. If none is met, City Staff may still recommend an RRFB based on a documented school or trail connection, suppressed crossing demand (Pedestrians choose other routes due to safety concerns), anticipated development, seasonal use, or another site specific safety condition. The proposed local counts and yielding threshold are administrative screening choices, not values prescribed by FHWA or WisDOT. Selection and priority An RRFB may be recommended when the evaluation finds a suitable uncontrolled marked crosswalk, a meaningful pedestrian need, and a reasonable expectation that enhanced driver awareness will improve the crossing. The City shall evaluate the RRFB as part of the complete crossing design, particularly on multilane or higher speed streets. The City shall prioritize locations with documented conflicts or low yielding, school and trail connections, vulnerable users, higher exposure, and feasible complementary improvements. No single pedestrian count, crash threshold, or request volume automatically determines approval. Design and approvals Plans shall show the crosswalk, warning signs, beacon placement for each approach, actuation method, accessible pedestrian facilities, markings, visibility, power source, and maintenance responsibility. The signs and RRFB units shall be installed together in the configuration required by WMUTCD Chapter 4L, including required units on both sides of an approach when post mounted. Beacons shall activate together for the crossing and operate only upon pedestrian or bicyclist actuation as permitted by the WMUTCD. Staff shall coordinate with WisDOT, Dane County, or another road authority where that authority controls the roadway or an affected intersection. The Director of Public Works may approve an installation within the adopted budget after receiving the written staff recommendation and any required outside approvals. A project requiring new funding or a policy exception shall be submitted through the applicable City budget or committee process. Staff shall keep the evaluation, approvals, and as built plan in the project file. City of Stoughton • Draft RRFB Installation Policy Operation and review Public Works shall provide routine inspections, cleaning, vegetation control, battery or power service, repairs, and replacement as needed. Staff shall inspect operation after installation and at least annually, with prompt response to reported failures. The City may adjust or remove a device based on a documented review by authorized Public Works Staff, changes to the roadway, or a revised crossing design. Reference material WisDOT, 2023 Wisconsin Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, current version: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/local-gov/traffic-ops/manuals-and- standards/wmutcd/wmutcd.aspx FHWA, 11th Edition MUTCD, Chapter 4L: https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/pdfs/11th_Edition/part4.pdf FHWA, Guide for Improving Pedestrian Safety at Uncontrolled Crossing Locations, Table 1 and pages 20–21: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/innovation/everydaycounts/edc_5/docs/STEP-guide-improving- ped-safety.pdf WisDOT, Traffic Engineering Operations and Safety Manual, Section 4-11-3: https://wisconsindot.gov/dtsdManuals/traffic-ops/manuals-and-standards/teops/04-11.pdf City of Stoughton • RRFB Evaluation Checklist City of Stoughton RRFB Crossing Evaluation Checklist Use with the City RRFB Installation Policy. Complete the Evaluation Checklist before recommending an installation. Attach counts, plans, photos, and agency correspondence as needed. Location and request Street and crossing location ________________________________________________________ Requestor and date ________________________________________________________ Evaluator and review date ________________________________________________________ Road authority □ City □ WisDOT □ Dane County □ Other: ____________________ Crossing context □ Intersection □ Midblock □ School □ Trail Initial eligibility □ Marked crosswalk exists or is proposed as part of a complete crossing design. □ Approach is uncontrolled. Document any STOP, YIELD, signal, or pedestrian hybrid beacon control on affected approaches. □ Pedestrian, school, or trail crossing warning signs are appropriate under the current WMUTCD. □ Safe and accessible approaches, waiting areas, and crossing alignment can be provided. □ Road authority coordination requirements identified. If any item cannot be met, explain and evaluate another location or treatment: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Field data and conditions Posted speed / observed speed ________ mph / ________ mph; method and date: _______________ Traffic volume ADT __________; peak hour __________; date/source: __________ Crossing demand Pedestrians ______; bicycles ______; period ______; date ______ Roadway Lanes ______; crossing distance ______ ft; median/refuge □ Yes □ No Traffic operation □ Adequate gaps □ Turning conflicts □ Queue spillback □ Other Safety record Crashes ______ in ______ years; conflicts/yielding: ____________ Nearby crossings Nearest controlled crossing ______ ft; other marked crossing ______ ft Sight and visibility □ Adequate both directions □ Obstructed; notes: ______________ Site conditions □ Lighting □ Parking □ Grade □ Drainage □ Utilities □ Winter access Destinations and users (school route, trail, transit, park, senior housing, accessible route, planned development): __________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Stoughton • RRFB Evaluation Checklist Crossing design and alternatives □ ADA compliant curb ramps, landings, detectable warnings, and actuation access verified or included. □ Considered crossing relocation/consolidation, parking restrictions or daylighting, curb extensions, median/refuge, speed management, lighting, markings, and lane reconfiguration. □ Considered whether a pedestrian hybrid beacon or traffic signal is more appropriate. □ Reviewed multilane crossing and higher speed conditions for additional measures. Alternatives considered and reason for recommended treatment: __________________________________________________________________________________________ RRFB design review if recommended □ Crossing warning signs, plaques, and RRFB placement on each approach comply with current WMUTCD Chapter 4L. □ Actuation, simultaneous beacon operation, flash duration, visibility, and power source documented. □ Push button or passive detection accessible; required instruction signs and audible features considered. □ Markings, lighting, parking limits, utilities, snow clearance, and maintenance access shown on plan. □ WisDOT, Dane County, or other road authority approval obtained where required. Recommendation and approval Recommendation: □ Install RRFB with crossing improvements □ Improve crossing without RRFB □ Further study □ Do not install Basis and required companion work: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Priority: □ High □ Medium □ Low Estimated cost: $__________ Funding source: __________________ Engineer or designee: __________________________ Date: __________ Director of Public Works: __________________________ Date: __________ Outside approvals / committee or budget action: _________________________________________________________________ Post installation record Installation date: __________ Asset / work order ID: __________ Maintenance owner: __________________________ Initial operational check: __________ Before and after review date: __________ File reference: __________________