City Council Regular Meeting

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. COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOUGHTON Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting of the Common Council will be held as a hybrid meeting. Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/242428183803464? p=2Mesii7LDODQHpiLAj Meeting ID: 242 428 183 803 464 Passcode: Uz2tJ7uT Dial in by phone: +1 9293522678,,877957414# United States, New York City Phone conference ID: 877 957 414# In-person: Council Chambers, (2nd Floor of Public Safety Building) 321 South Fourth Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin 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. Members: Mayor Tim Swadley, Patrick Butler, Phil Caravello, Brenda Carus, Regina Hirsch, Greg Jenson, Adrienne Nienow, Lisa Reeves, Jonathan Schroerlucke, Brett Schumacher, Jordan Tilleson, Mike Vienneau, and Christina Wozniak Scanlon ATTENTION COUNCIL MEMBERS: TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERS NEEDED FOR A QUORUM (EIGHT). The Council may only conduct business when a quorum is present. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please notify the City Clerk ’s office via telephone (608)873-6677 or via email at [email protected] Call To Order Roll Call Certification Of Compliance With Open Meetings Law Public Comment Period If you would like to speak during the public comment period, please fill out the form and submit it by 5:45 p.m. on day of meeting, HTTP://SPEAK.CITYOFSTOUGHTON.COM. Communications And Presentations County Funding For LIbraries - Director Ramsey LIBRARY PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL OCTOBER 13, 2026.PDF Consent Agenda Common Council Meeting Minutes 9/22/2026 COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES 9.22.2026.PDF Committee Minutes FINANCE COMMITTEE 8-25-26.PDF FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES 9-8-26.PDF LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES, 8-19-26.PDF PLAN COMMISSION 8-10-2026.PDF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES 7-30-26.PDF Stoughton Utilities Consent Agenda STOUGHTON UTILITIES CONSENT AGENDA.PDF R-132-2026 Resolution For Approving The Mayors Citizen Appointments To Non-Standing Committees R-132-2026 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVING THE MAYORS CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS TO NON-STANDING COMMITTEES.PDF R-133-2026 Resolution For Approving Mayors Citizen Appointments To Standing Committees R-133-2026 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVING MAYORS CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS TO STANDING COMMITTEES.PDF Proclamation - Stoughton Crash Responder Week Declaration 2026 PROCLAMATION - STOUGHTON CRASH RESPONDER WEEK DECLARATION 2026.PDF Old Business New Business R-134-2026 Return LOC And Accept Public Improvements For Magnolia Springs Development (Finance Committee Recommended Approval 5-0 On 09/08/2026) R-134-2026 RETURN LOC AND ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MAGNOLIA SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT.PDF R-135-2026 Resolution Requesting Exemption From Dane County Library Tax. (Library Board Recommends Approval 9-0 On 9/16/26) R-135-2026 2027 COUNTY LIBRARY TAX RESOLUTION FOR COUNCIL.PDF O-17-2026 Proposed Ordinance To Amend Section 74-90 Of The Stoughton Municipal Code Relating To Limiting The Discharge Of Mercury To The Sewer System. (Utilities Committee Recommended Common Council Approval 6 – 0 On September 21, 2026) FIRST READING O-17-2026 MERCURY ORDINANCE.PDF *** Potential Purchase Of Property At 207 South Page Street, City Of Stoughton ***The Council may meet in closed session per State Statute 19.85 (l)(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 requires a closed session. The Common Council may reconvene in an open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session *** Potential Purchase And Sale Of Properties With Stoughton Trailers ***The Council may meet in closed session per State Statute 19.85 (l)(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 requires a closed session. The Common Council may reconvene in an open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session Adjournment ADJOURNMENT Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For information or to request such assistance, please call the City Hall at (608) 873-6677. By: Mayor Tim Swadley and Council President Brett Schumacher Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/242428183803464? p=2Mesii7LDODQHpiLAj Meeting ID: 242 428 183 803 464 Passcode: Uz2tJ7uT Dial in by phone: +1 9293522678,,877957414# United States, New York City Phone conference ID: 877 957 414# 1. 1.I. 2. 3. 4. 4.I. Documents: 5. 5.I. Documents: 5.I.i. Documents: 5.I.i.1. Documents: 5.I.i.1.1. Documents: 5.I.i.1.2. Documents: 5.I.i.2. Documents: 6. 7. 8. Documents: 9. Documents: 10. Documents: 11. 12. 13. 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. COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOUGHTON Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting of the Common Council will be held as a hybrid meeting. Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/242428183803464? p=2Mesii7LDODQHpiLAj Meeting ID: 242 428 183 803 464 Passcode: Uz2tJ7uT Dial in by phone: +1 9293522678,,877957414# United States, New York City Phone conference ID: 877 957 414# In-person: Council Chambers, (2nd Floor of Public Safety Building) 321 South Fourth Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin 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. Members: Mayor Tim Swadley, Patrick Butler, Phil Caravello, Brenda Carus, Regina Hirsch, Greg Jenson, Adrienne Nienow, Lisa Reeves, Jonathan Schroerlucke, Brett Schumacher, Jordan Tilleson, Mike Vienneau, and Christina Wozniak Scanlon ATTENTION COUNCIL MEMBERS: TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERS NEEDED FOR A QUORUM (EIGHT). The Council may only conduct business when a quorum is present. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please notify the City Clerk ’s office via telephone (608)873-6677 or via email at [email protected] Call To Order Roll Call Certification Of Compliance With Open Meetings Law Public Comment Period If you would like to speak during the public comment period, please fill out the form and submit it by 5:45 p.m. on day of meeting, HTTP://SPEAK.CITYOFSTOUGHTON.COM. Communications And Presentations County Funding For LIbraries - Director Ramsey LIBRARY PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL OCTOBER 13, 2026.PDF Consent Agenda Common Council Meeting Minutes 9/22/2026 COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES 9.22.2026.PDF Committee Minutes FINANCE COMMITTEE 8-25-26.PDF FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES 9-8-26.PDF LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES, 8-19-26.PDF PLAN COMMISSION 8-10-2026.PDF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES 7-30-26.PDF Stoughton Utilities Consent Agenda STOUGHTON UTILITIES CONSENT AGENDA.PDF R-132-2026 Resolution For Approving The Mayors Citizen Appointments To Non-Standing Committees R-132-2026 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVING THE MAYORS CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS TO NON-STANDING COMMITTEES.PDF R-133-2026 Resolution For Approving Mayors Citizen Appointments To Standing Committees R-133-2026 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVING MAYORS CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS TO STANDING COMMITTEES.PDF Proclamation - Stoughton Crash Responder Week Declaration 2026 PROCLAMATION - STOUGHTON CRASH RESPONDER WEEK DECLARATION 2026.PDF Old Business New Business R-134-2026 Return LOC And Accept Public Improvements For Magnolia Springs Development (Finance Committee Recommended Approval 5-0 On 09/08/2026) R-134-2026 RETURN LOC AND ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MAGNOLIA SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT.PDF R-135-2026 Resolution Requesting Exemption From Dane County Library Tax. (Library Board Recommends Approval 9-0 On 9/16/26) R-135-2026 2027 COUNTY LIBRARY TAX RESOLUTION FOR COUNCIL.PDF O-17-2026 Proposed Ordinance To Amend Section 74-90 Of The Stoughton Municipal Code Relating To Limiting The Discharge Of Mercury To The Sewer System. (Utilities Committee Recommended Common Council Approval 6 – 0 On September 21, 2026) FIRST READING O-17-2026 MERCURY ORDINANCE.PDF *** Potential Purchase Of Property At 207 South Page Street, City Of Stoughton ***The Council may meet in closed session per State Statute 19.85 (l)(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 requires a closed session. The Common Council may reconvene in an open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session *** Potential Purchase And Sale Of Properties With Stoughton Trailers ***The Council may meet in closed session per State Statute 19.85 (l)(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 requires a closed session. The Common Council may reconvene in an open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session Adjournment ADJOURNMENT Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For information or to request such assistance, please call the City Hall at (608) 873-6677. By: Mayor Tim Swadley and Council President Brett Schumacher Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/242428183803464? p=2Mesii7LDODQHpiLAj Meeting ID: 242 428 183 803 464 Passcode: Uz2tJ7uT Dial in by phone: +1 9293522678,,877957414# United States, New York City Phone conference ID: 877 957 414# 1. 1.I. 2. 3. 4. 4.I. Documents: 5. 5.I. Documents: 5.I.i. Documents: 5.I.i.1. Documents: 5.I.i.1.1. Documents: 5.I.i.1.2. Documents: 5.I.i.2. Documents: 6. 7. 8. Documents: 9. Documents: 10. Documents: 11. 12. 13. 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. COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOUGHTON Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting of the Common Council will be held as a hybrid meeting. Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/242428183803464? p=2Mesii7LDODQHpiLAj Meeting ID: 242 428 183 803 464 Passcode: Uz2tJ7uT Dial in by phone: +1 9293522678,,877957414# United States, New York City Phone conference ID: 877 957 414# In-person: Council Chambers, (2nd Floor of Public Safety Building) 321 South Fourth Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin 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. Members: Mayor Tim Swadley, Patrick Butler, Phil Caravello, Brenda Carus, Regina Hirsch, Greg Jenson, Adrienne Nienow, Lisa Reeves, Jonathan Schroerlucke, Brett Schumacher, Jordan Tilleson, Mike Vienneau, and Christina Wozniak Scanlon ATTENTION COUNCIL MEMBERS: TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERS NEEDED FOR A QUORUM (EIGHT). The Council may only conduct business when a quorum is present. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please notify the City Clerk ’s office via telephone (608)873-6677 or via email at [email protected] Call To Order Roll Call Certification Of Compliance With Open Meetings Law Public Comment Period If you would like to speak during the public comment period, please fill out the form and submit it by 5:45 p.m. on day of meeting, HTTP://SPEAK.CITYOFSTOUGHTON.COM. Communications And Presentations County Funding For LIbraries - Director Ramsey LIBRARY PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL OCTOBER 13, 2026.PDF Consent Agenda Common Council Meeting Minutes 9/22/2026 COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES 9.22.2026.PDF Committee Minutes FINANCE COMMITTEE 8-25-26.PDF FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES 9-8-26.PDF LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES, 8-19-26.PDF PLAN COMMISSION 8-10-2026.PDF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES 7-30-26.PDF Stoughton Utilities Consent Agenda STOUGHTON UTILITIES CONSENT AGENDA.PDF R-132-2026 Resolution For Approving The Mayors Citizen Appointments To Non-Standing Committees R-132-2026 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVING THE MAYORS CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS TO NON-STANDING COMMITTEES.PDF R-133-2026 Resolution For Approving Mayors Citizen Appointments To Standing Committees R-133-2026 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVING MAYORS CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS TO STANDING COMMITTEES.PDF Proclamation - Stoughton Crash Responder Week Declaration 2026 PROCLAMATION - STOUGHTON CRASH RESPONDER WEEK DECLARATION 2026.PDF Old Business New Business R-134-2026 Return LOC And Accept Public Improvements For Magnolia Springs Development (Finance Committee Recommended Approval 5-0 On 09/08/2026) R-134-2026 RETURN LOC AND ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MAGNOLIA SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT.PDF R-135-2026 Resolution Requesting Exemption From Dane County Library Tax. (Library Board Recommends Approval 9-0 On 9/16/26) R-135-2026 2027 COUNTY LIBRARY TAX RESOLUTION FOR COUNCIL.PDF O-17-2026 Proposed Ordinance To Amend Section 74-90 Of The Stoughton Municipal Code Relating To Limiting The Discharge Of Mercury To The Sewer System. (Utilities Committee Recommended Common Council Approval 6 – 0 On September 21, 2026) FIRST READING O-17-2026 MERCURY ORDINANCE.PDF *** Potential Purchase Of Property At 207 South Page Street, City Of Stoughton ***The Council may meet in closed session per State Statute 19.85 (l)(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 requires a closed session. The Common Council may reconvene in an open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session *** Potential Purchase And Sale Of Properties With Stoughton Trailers ***The Council may meet in closed session per State Statute 19.85 (l)(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 requires a closed session. The Common Council may reconvene in an open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session Adjournment ADJOURNMENT Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For information or to request such assistance, please call the City Hall at (608) 873-6677. By: Mayor Tim Swadley and Council President Brett Schumacher Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/242428183803464? p=2Mesii7LDODQHpiLAj Meeting ID: 242 428 183 803 464 Passcode: Uz2tJ7uT Dial in by phone: +1 9293522678,,877957414# United States, New York City Phone conference ID: 877 957 414# 1. 1.I. 2. 3. 4. 4.I. Documents: 5. 5.I. Documents: 5.I.i. Documents: 5.I.i.1. Documents: 5.I.i.1.1. Documents: 5.I.i.1.2. Documents: 5.I.i.2. Documents: 6. 7. 8. Documents: 9. Documents: 10. Documents: 11. 12. 13. 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. COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOUGHTON Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting of the Common Council will be held as a hybrid meeting. Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/242428183803464? p=2Mesii7LDODQHpiLAj Meeting ID: 242 428 183 803 464 Passcode: Uz2tJ7uT Dial in by phone: +1 9293522678,,877957414# United States, New York City Phone conference ID: 877 957 414# In-person: Council Chambers, (2nd Floor of Public Safety Building) 321 South Fourth Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin 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. Members: Mayor Tim Swadley, Patrick Butler, Phil Caravello, Brenda Carus, Regina Hirsch, Greg Jenson, Adrienne Nienow, Lisa Reeves, Jonathan Schroerlucke, Brett Schumacher, Jordan Tilleson, Mike Vienneau, and Christina Wozniak Scanlon ATTENTION COUNCIL MEMBERS: TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERS NEEDED FOR A QUORUM (EIGHT). The Council may only conduct business when a quorum is present. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please notify the City Clerk ’s office via telephone (608)873-6677 or via email at [email protected] Call To Order Roll Call Certification Of Compliance With Open Meetings Law Public Comment Period If you would like to speak during the public comment period, please fill out the form and submit it by 5:45 p.m. on day of meeting, HTTP://SPEAK.CITYOFSTOUGHTON.COM. Communications And Presentations County Funding For LIbraries - Director Ramsey LIBRARY PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL OCTOBER 13, 2026.PDF Consent Agenda Common Council Meeting Minutes 9/22/2026 COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES 9.22.2026.PDF Committee Minutes FINANCE COMMITTEE 8-25-26.PDF FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES 9-8-26.PDF LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES, 8-19-26.PDF PLAN COMMISSION 8-10-2026.PDF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES 7-30-26.PDF Stoughton Utilities Consent Agenda STOUGHTON UTILITIES CONSENT AGENDA.PDF R-132-2026 Resolution For Approving The Mayors Citizen Appointments To Non-Standing Committees R-132-2026 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVING THE MAYORS CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS TO NON-STANDING COMMITTEES.PDF R-133-2026 Resolution For Approving Mayors Citizen Appointments To Standing Committees R-133-2026 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVING MAYORS CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS TO STANDING COMMITTEES.PDF Proclamation - Stoughton Crash Responder Week Declaration 2026 PROCLAMATION - STOUGHTON CRASH RESPONDER WEEK DECLARATION 2026.PDF Old Business New Business R-134-2026 Return LOC And Accept Public Improvements For Magnolia Springs Development (Finance Committee Recommended Approval 5-0 On 09/08/2026) R-134-2026 RETURN LOC AND ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MAGNOLIA SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT.PDF R-135-2026 Resolution Requesting Exemption From Dane County Library Tax. (Library Board Recommends Approval 9-0 On 9/16/26) R-135-2026 2027 COUNTY LIBRARY TAX RESOLUTION FOR COUNCIL.PDF O-17-2026 Proposed Ordinance To Amend Section 74-90 Of The Stoughton Municipal Code Relating To Limiting The Discharge Of Mercury To The Sewer System. (Utilities Committee Recommended Common Council Approval 6 – 0 On September 21, 2026) FIRST READING O-17-2026 MERCURY ORDINANCE.PDF *** Potential Purchase Of Property At 207 South Page Street, City Of Stoughton ***The Council may meet in closed session per State Statute 19.85 (l)(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 requires a closed session. The Common Council may reconvene in an open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session *** Potential Purchase And Sale Of Properties With Stoughton Trailers ***The Council may meet in closed session per State Statute 19.85 (l)(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 requires a closed session. The Common Council may reconvene in an open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session Adjournment ADJOURNMENT Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For information or to request such assistance, please call the City Hall at (608) 873-6677. By: Mayor Tim Swadley and Council President Brett Schumacher Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/242428183803464? p=2Mesii7LDODQHpiLAj Meeting ID: 242 428 183 803 464 Passcode: Uz2tJ7uT Dial in by phone: +1 9293522678,,877957414# United States, New York City Phone conference ID: 877 957 414# 1. 1.I. 2. 3. 4. 4.I. Documents: 5. 5.I. Documents: 5.I.i. Documents: 5.I.i.1. Documents: 5.I.i.1.1. Documents: 5.I.i.1.2. Documents: 5.I.i.2. Documents: 6. 7. 8. Documents: 9. Documents: 10. Documents: 11. 12. 13.