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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. 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. PUBLIC LIBRARY FUNDING IN DANE CO. Stoughton City Council October 13, 2026 WHO PAYS FOR LIBRARY SERVICES? $632,350 31% 1%0%0%1%67% 2026 budgeted DANE COUNTY SERVICE FEES OTHER COUNTIES SERVICE FEES MISC. GENERAL REVENUE FINES COPY MACHINE & PRINTS TRANSFER IN - GENERAL FUND $726,931 $331,889 $12,631 WHO USES LIBRARY SERVICES? DANE CO. LIBRARY SERVICE FEES •Paid annually to each library based on use by residents and non-residents •Calculated using cost-per-circulation (CPC): Total expenditures/Total Circulation •Dane Co. pays at 100% of CPC (70% required by state law) DANE CO. SERVICE FEES OVER THE YEARS 0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Dane County Service Fees, 2013 - 2027 COUNTY LIBRARY STANDARDS •Four standards: •Open hours •Staff (as FTE) •Public Internet computers •Materials expenditures •Minimums based on municipal population MINIMUM APPROPRIATION •The amount a municipality must appropriate to a public library to claim exemption from the county library tax under state statute 43.64(2)(b) •Calculated based on equalized value of property MINIMUM APPROPRIATION MINIMUM APPROPRIATION $- $100,000.00 $200,000.00 $300,000.00 $400,000.00 $500,000.00 $600,000.00 $700,000.00 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Dane Co. Minimum Appropriation for Stoughton, 2016-2027 MINIMUM APPROPRIATION Municipality 2026 min. 2026 actual % of min Belleville 109,341.00$ 283,800.00$ 260% Black Earth 69,132.00$ 174,832.00$ 253% Oregon 662,666.00$ 1,174,668.00$ 177% Deerfield 109,706.00$ 185,283.00$ 169% McFarland 553,950.00$ 845,250.00$ 153% Marshall 130,945.00$ 198,600.00$ 152% Cross Plains 208,487.00$ 312,775.00$ 150% Madison 15,616,171.00$ 23,034,898.00$ 148% Monona 661,117.00$ 944,229.00$ 143% Mazomanie 81,120.00$ 110,065.00$ 136% Deforest 629,673.00$ 850,850.00$ 135% Mount Horeb 399,975.00$ 535,358.00$ 134% Sun Prairie 1,923,889.00$ 2,405,736.00$ 125% Fitchburg 2,049,948.00$ 2,465,722.00$ 120% Waunakee 1,110,367.00$ 1,278,257.00$ 115% Stoughton 635,253.00$ 726,931.00$ 114% Middleton 1,580,694.00$ 1,726,842.00$ 109% Cambridge 96,015.00$ 98,275.00$ 102% Verona 1,424,453.00$ 1,424,453.00$ 100% SUPPORT PER CAPITA (Municipal appropriation/Resident population) $0.00 $20.00 $40.00 $60.00 $80.00 $100.00 $120.00 Marshall Community Library Stoughton Public Library Cambridge Community Library Sun Prairie Public Library Mazomanie Free Library DeForest Area Public Library Mount Horeb Public Library Fitchburg Public Library Middleton Public Library Deerfield Public Library Rosemary Garfoot Public Library Waunakee Public Library Madison Public Library Verona Public Library E.D. Locke Public Library Oregon Public Library Belleville Public Library Monona Public Library Black Earth Public Library Support Per Capita (2025 data) COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOUGHTON Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, (2nd Floor of Public Safety Building) 321 South Fourth Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin Call To Order Mayor Swadley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1. Roll Call Members: Mayor Tim Swadley, Patrick Butler, Phil Caravello, Regina Hirsch, (joined at 7:02) Greg Jenson, Adrienne Nienow, Jonathan Schroerlucke, Brett Schumacher, Jordan Tilleson, and Christina Wozniak Scanlon Absent and excused: Lisa Reeves, Mike Vienneau Also Present: City Attorney Rick Manthe, Finance Assistant Director NicoleMarie Hall, City Clerk Candee Christen, Public Works Director Brett Hebert, HR Director AJ Gillingham, Utilities Director Adam Schleicher, Deputy Clerk Tanya Martinez-Knauer 2. Certification Of Compliance with Open Meetings Law Mayor Swadley confirmed open meeting compliance. 3. Public Comment Period • Kris Perlberg, 208 Johnson St., Stoughton • Annette Gomez, 208 Johnson St., Stoughton 4. Communications And Presentations Opera House update – Christina Dollhausen 5. Interview and Appointment of qualified candidate(s) to Aldermanic District #4 The Council interviewed qualified candidate Brenda Carus to fill the vacancy in Aldermanic District #4, with a term ending April 20, 2027. Motion by Tilleson, second by Schumacher, to approve the appointment of Brenda Carus to fill the vacancy in District #4 (Abel’s seat). Motion carried 9-0. Clerk Christen administered the Oath of Office to Alder Carus, who was then seated. 6. Consent Agenda A. Common Council Minutes, September 8, 2026 B. Committee Minutes: CACP (8/04/2026); Hall of Fame (8/27/2026); Parks & Rec. (8/18/2026) Public Safety (7/22/2026); RDA (8/12/2026); River & Trails (7/06/2026) D. R-126-2026 Approving the Mayor's Citizen Appointments to Non-Standing Committees E. R-131-2026 Approving the Mayors Alder Appoint- Non-Standing Committees F. R-130-2026 Approving the Mayoral appointment of committee assignments for Alderperson Motion by Tilleson, second by Schroerlucke to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 10-0. 7. Old Business None 8. New Business 9. R-127-2026 Authorizing and directing the proper city official(s) to approve the hiring of Laura M. Trotter as Senior Center Director. Motion by Nienow, second by Schroerlucke to approve R-127-2026 Authorizing and directing the proper city official(s) to approve the hiring of Laura M. Trotter as Senior Center Director. Motion carried 10-0. 10. R-128-2026 Approve Farm Lease with Nathan Moe Enterprises, LLC . Motion by Butler, second by Schumacher to approve R-128-2026 Approve Farm Lease with Nathan Moe Enterprises, LLC. Motion carried 10-0. 11. R-129-2026 Approving an Amended Development Agreement with Alexander Co. Motion by Hirsch, second by Schroerlucke to approve R-129-2026 Approving an Amended Development Agreement with Alexander Co. Motion carried 10-0. 12. O-16-2026 Amend Ordinance Chapter 62, Article II. Recycling - to be compliant with recycling requirements under ch. NR 544, of the Wis. Adm. Code, to have an effective recycling program as required by State Statute s. 287.11. Tilleson read O-16-2026 as a first reading. Motion by Tilleson, second by Jenson to waive the second reading and consider the ordinance for approval. Motion carried 10-0. Motion by Tilleson, second by Schumacher to approve O-16-2026 Amend Ordinance Chapter 62, Article II. Recycling - to be compliant with recycling requirements under ch. NR 544, of the Wis. Adm. Code, to have an effective recycling program as required by State Statute s. 287.11. Motion carried 10-0. 13. *** Potential Purchase of Property On 207 South Page Street Within the City of Stoughton Motion by Schumacher, second by Caravello to convene in closed session per State 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. The Common Council may reconvene in an open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session. Roll call vote, taken, motion carried 10-0. 7:55 p.m. 12. Adjournment Motion by Jenson, second by Schumacher to adjourn the meeting from closed session. Motion carried 10-0. 8:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Candee Christen City Clerk Finance Committee of the City of Stoughton Meeting minutes August 25, 2026 The meeting was a hybrid meeting located in the Council Chambers, located at 321 S Fourth St, 2nd Floor and concurrently via Microsoft Teams. Committee members present: Patrick Butler (Chair), Brett Schumacher (Vice Chair), Lisa Reeves, Adrienne Nienow, Leonard “Ozzie” Doom, Brenda Carus and Tim Swadley (Mayor, ex-officio) Members absent: Guests present: NicoleMarie Hall, Chris Munz-Pritchard, Josh Ripp (remote) 1. C all to order – Butler called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. 2. Roll call and verification of quorum – Quorum was verified. 3. Certification and compliance with open meetings law – Butler indicated the meeting was properly noticed. 4. Public comment – None 5. Communications and presentations a. Preliminary Net New Construction 2027 – Hall stated the net new construction dipped this year to 2.27%. b. Fina l 2027 Equalized Values – Hall stated the City’s equalized value increased by $93 million. c. Finance 2027 Requested Budget – Hall presented the requested budget for the Finance department. General discussion occurred. 6. Approval of minutes for 8-11-2026 – Motion by Reeves/Carus to recommend approval to Common Council. Motion passed 6-0. 7. R eports a. Treasurer Reports - July 2026 b. Budget Amendments & Journal Entries – July 2026 c. General Fund Revenue & Expenditures – July 2026 d. Various Funds Fiscal Report – July 2026 e. Retirement Payouts July 2026 – none 8. R-xxx-2026 Amend Capital Budget for Opera House Garage Roof Replacement – Hall reviewed the r equested budget amendment and the need to replace the ballast roof. Roof to be replaced is the flat roof towards the back of the building. Savings from the Library roof project will be used to fund this project. Motion to recommend approval to Common Council by Reeves/Nienow, motion passed 6-0. 9. R-xxx-20 26 Return Irrevocable Letter of Credit and Acceptance of Stormwater Improvements for RHD Properties, LLC for 51 West Development – Hall reviewed the request to return the letter of credit. The stormwater improvements are performing as expected, have been inspected and are ready to be accepted by the City. Motion to recommend approval to Common Council by Carus/Schumacher, motion passed 6-0. 10. Future Agenda Items a. Date to be determined i. Update Purchasing Policy ii. TID# 7 Projects (wetland restoration, land acquisition, infrastructure) iii. A ffordable Housing Fund use options – R- 137-2019 11. Adjourn – Motion made at 6:37 p.m. by Schumacher/Reeves, motion passed 6-0. R espectfully Submitted, NicoleMarie Hall Assistant Finance Director City of Stoughton Finance Committee of the City of Stoughton Meeting minutes September 8, 2026 The meeting was a hybrid meeting located in the Council Chambers, located at 321 S Fourth St, 2nd Floor and concurrently via Microsoft Teams. Committee members present: Patrick Butler (Chair), Brett Schumacher (Vice Chair), Lisa Reeves, Leonard “Ozzie” Doom, Brenda Carus and Tim Swadley (Mayor, ex-officio) Members absent: Adrienne Nienow, Guests present: NicoleMarie Hall, Brett Hebert (remote), Josh Ripp 1. Call to order – Butler called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. 2. Roll call and verification of quorum – Quorum was verified. 3. Certification and compliance with open meetings law – Butler indicated the meeting was properly noticed. 4. Public comment – None 5. Communications and presentations - None 6. Approval of minutes for 8-25-2026 – Motion by Reeves/Carus to recommend approval to Common Council. Motion passed 5-0. 7. R-123-2026 Amend Budget and Approve Purchase for Bobcat L28 Loader – Hebert reviewed the need for the loader ahead of the 2026/27 snow season. There is currently one at the dealer to purchase as opposed to placing an order after the budget is pass and missing out on getting the equipment in time for the snow season. Motion to recommend approval to Common Council by Schumacher/Doom, motion passed 5-0 8. R-124-2026 Amend Budget for Grant Funded AED Purchase – Ripp explained he had applied for an received a grant from the Bryant Foundation to replace AEDs that are expired. Old AED would be recycled through the vendor’s program. Motion to recommend approval to Common Council by Carus/Reeves, motion passed 5-0. 9. R-xxx-2026 Return Irrevocable Letter of Credit and Acceptance of Public Improvements for Magnolia Spring Development – Hall explained the improvements in Phase 1 and 1a, with the exception of the stormwater facilities, have been completed and the letter of credit is ready to return. The guarantee for the stormwater facilities was wrapped into the Phase 2 letter of credit. Motion to recommend approval to Common Council by Schumacher/Doom, motion passed 5-0. 10. Future Agenda Items a. Date to be determined i. Update Purchasing Policy ii. TID# 7 Projects (wetland restoration, land acquisition, infrastructure) iii. Affordable Housing Fund use options – R-137-2019 11. Adjourn – Motion made at 6:23 p.m. by Schumacher/Carus, motion passed 6-0. Respectfully Submitted, NicoleMarie Hall Assistant Finance Director City of Stoughton STOUGHTON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING WEDNESDAY, August 19, 2026, @ 6:30 P.M. HYBRID MEETING IN CARNEGIE ROOM & VIA ZOOM PRESENT: Phil Caravello, City Council Representative; Des Engaas, Student Representative; Lora Klitzke; Jean Ligocki, President; Brandon Maly; Sharon Meilahn Bartlett (virtual); Christine Melland, Vice President; Mande Schecterle, SASD Representative ABSENT: Trista Richards; Katie Roberts ALSO PRESENT: Jim Ramsey, Library Director; Sarah Monette, Administrative Assistant I. CALL TO ORDER. 6:32 p.m. by President Jean Ligocki. II. REVIEW OF AGENDA & CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH OPEN MEETINGS LAW. III. CONSENT AGENDA. Melland made a motion, and was seconded by Klitzke, to approve the consent agenda as presented. Vote: 7-0. IV. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY. n/a V. RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITIES. n/a VI. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD. n/a VII. CORRESPONDENCE. n/a VIII. EDUCATION UPDATES. A. Melland asked about the Trustee Training Week webinar “What You Need to Know about AI and Libraries,” and there was some discussion of the value of the Trustee Training Week webinars as a free resource for trustees. IX. BOARD IN-SERVICE: “QUIET WORK, LASTING IMPACT” BY PETE LOEFFEL, CHAIR OF WISCONSIN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION’S LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE. Ramsey presented and discussed the work of WLA’s LD&L committee, including the annual Library Legislative Day. Next year’s Library Legislative Day will be February 9, 2027. X. DIRECTOR’S REPORT. A. Statistics for July 2026. Ramsey presented. Some SCLS monthly circulation reports are still not being generated properly. The hope is that by September, they will be able to present the statistics for August. B. Administration report. Ramsey presented. In addition to his written report, he shared that: i. New carpet for the basement foyer and staff break room will be installed on August 28. ii. The Library’s exterior masonry is still supposed to get its small, necessary repairs this year. iii. Solar panels on the roof should happen by Spring 2027. iv. The first floor copier is being replaced. The Library will be leasing the new copier until the 2027 CIP (Capital Improvement Projects) money is available to buy it. v. The new roof is holding. The recent rain demonstrated a leak, but that was one of the atrium skylights, and City Building Maintenance Manager Tracy Wam went up and repaired it. vi. The Library has a new Circulation Supervisor. Brian Spranger started August 5. vii. Children’s Department Library Assistant Derek Brabender attended the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s Foundations of Wisconsin Librarianship: Essential Skills for Library Media Specialists and Public Library Staff Serving Youth workshop in Marshfield, August 4-6, and found it extremely valuable. XI. COMMITTEE REPORTS. A. Finance: did not meet. B. Personnel: the committee discussed the 2027 personnel requests (see below), the director evaluation for 2026, and the committee’s progress towards its 2026 goal and possible goals for 2027. C. Planning: did not meet D. Policies: did not meet. XII. OLD BUSINESS. n/a XIII. NEW BUSINESS. A. Discussion and possible action regarding the Library’s 2027 personnel requests for the Children’s Department. Ramsey presented. He described how four more hours for the two current Library Assistants in the Children’s Department and the addition of a third Library Assistant at 20 hours per week would enable the Children’s Department to fully staff the Children’s Service Desk, which is currently not possible. Caravello made a motion, and was seconded by Maly, to accept the 2027 personnel requests for the Children’s Department and recommend them to the Personnel Committee of the City’s Common Council. Vote: 7-0. B. Discussion and possible action regarding the Library’s 2027 personnel request for the Technical Services Department. Ramsey presented. Adding ten hours to the current Technical Services Assistant position would ensure the maintenance of consistent workflows in processing new books, enable TS to complete collection improvement projects like new spine labels, and free the TS Supervisor for social media outreach and other tasks in her purview not directly related to the physical materials of the collection. Melland made a motion, and was seconded by Klitzke, to accept the 2027 personnel request for the Technical Services Department and recommend it to the Personnel Committee of the City’s Common Council for approval. Vote: 7-0. C. Review of progress toward 2026 Library Board Goals and discussion regarding the setting of 2027 goals. i. FINANCE: Ramsey reported that the committee has not assessed its progress toward its 2026 goal, but will do so at its September meeting. ii. PERSONNEL: Ramsey reported that the Personnel Committee is working steadily toward its goal of direct and tangible expressions of Board appreciation for Library Staff. The Staff In-Service is October 23, and Ligocki remarked that in years past, Board members have appeared briefly at the In-Service to express in person their recognition of the Staff’s commitment to the Library. Ligocki suggested adding this as a pending agenda item. iii. PLANNING: Melland reported that the Strategic Plan for 2027 is on track. iv. POLICIES: Ramsey reported that the committee will meet this fall and will assess its progress toward its 2026 goal at that time. XIV. PENDING AGENDA ITEMS. A. Reminder for standing committees to review, and possibly report on, their progress toward the annual Board Goals throughout the year. B. Ligocki suggested that the October Board meeting begin at 5:30 p.m., so that trustees may attend the Friends’ Wine & Cheese fundraiser. This will be added to next month’s agenda as an item of New Business. C. Klitzke reminded the Board that October 21 is Friends and Trustees Day at the 2026 Wisconsin Library Association Annual Conference. It was noted that this is the same day as the October Library Board meeting. XV. ADJOURNMENT. Maly moved to adjourn at 7:48 p.m. and was seconded by Klitzke. Vote: 7-0. Minutes taken by Sarah Monette PLAN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 10, 2026 @ 6:00 pm Hybrid Meeting-Council Chambers (2nd Floor of the Public Safety Building) Members Present: Jordan Tilleson, Al Farrow, Phil Caravello, Dorann Bradford, Tom Majewski, Tim Swadley, Brett Schumacher Members Absent: NA City of Stoughton Staff: Chris Munz-Pritchard, Planning & Zoning Director Guests: Keith Comstock-201 Business Park Circle; Dave Erdman-Utilities Committee; Jessica-Design consultant Utilities; Adam, Director of Utilities (on-line) 1 Call to Order: Mayor Swadley called the meeting to order at 6:04 pm. 2 Roll call and verification of quorum. Mayor Swadley verified there is a quorum present. 3 Certification and compliance with open meetings law. Mayor Swadley verified compliance and certification with open meeting laws. 4 Consider approval of the Plan Commission meeting minutes. June 8, 2026 Minutes to approve. Motion to approve by Tilleson, seconded by Bradford. Approval 7-0 July 13, 2026 Minutes to approve. Motion to approved by Schumacher, seconded by Majewski. Approval 7-0 5 Council Representative Report. Per Caravello, at the July 14th, 2026 Council meeting, Ordinance 13 of 2026 was approved. On July 28th Council meeting, Resolutions 104, 105, 106, 107 was approved. 6 Citizen Comments: No formal action will be taken during this meeting, although issues raised may become part of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three-minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the agenda may be discussed at the time of that item. No one scheduled to speak. 1. Public Comment Trisha Brown. 2. Public Comment Nura Said 7 New Agenda Items. 1 ETJ Pleasant Springs 2742 Kegonsa Road. Approving an Extra-Territorial Land Division at 2742 Kegonsa Road, Parcel Number – 046/0611-321-2034-3, Town of Pleasant Springs. Motion by Schumacher and seconded by Bradford. Passed 7-0. 2 (SIP-specific implementation plan) 201 Business Park Circle, Parcel Number 281/0511-051-2106-5. Motion by Majewski, seconded by Tilleson. Passed 7-0. 3 (SIP-specific implementation plan) – 1823 Williams Drive SIP for Stoughton Utilities, located at 1823 Williams Drive, Parcel Number 0611-323-9500-02. Motion by Schumacher, seconded by Bradford. Passed 7-0. 4 (SIP-specific implementation plan) for 2801 Blue Grass Drive. SIP for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) R-105-2026 Multiplex and Apartments over 10 units per acre located at 1660 Oak Opening Drive & 2801 Blue Grass Drive. Parcel Number – 281/0510-011-8154-2. Lot 5 of 51 West. Motion by Bradford, seconded by Tilleson. Passed 7-0 8 Informational 1 This informational item includes DRAFT chapters of the Stoughton Comprehensive Plan, which serves as the City’s long-range policy guide for land use, housing, transportation, economic development, and overall community growth. These draft chapters are being shared to provide background and support ongoing review and discussion as the City updates its long-term vision. 2 6-30-2026 Revenue and Expenditure Report 3 Wire transfer requests are being sent to Customers. DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS. 9 Future Agenda Items 1 Lighting Plans 2 Parking Lots/Canopy Cover 10 Adjournment. Motion to adjourn by Caravello, Seconded by Schumacher. Approved 7-0 COMMISSIONERS: Mayor Tim Swadley, Chair Jordan Tilleson Dorann Bradford Phil Caravello, Vice Chair Brett Schumacher Tom Majewski Al Farrow Public Works Committee Monday, July 30, 2026 (Hybrid Meeting) Members Present: Kay Rashka, Lisa Reeves, Jordan Tilleson, Sarah Abel, Christina Wozniak Scanlon & Mayor Swadley Absent/Excused: Adam Wallace Staff: Public Works Director Brett Hebert Guests: Call to Order: Tilleson called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM Communications: Director Hebert- Provided an update on the DOT project and all local projects. 4) June 18th, 2026, Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes: Motion by Reeves to approve, seconded by Wozniak-Scanlon. Motion carried 5-0 Old Business: 5). Review and Possible Approval to Amend Ordinance 50-5 to Specify Work Hours Within the Public Right of Way: Director Hebert presented an amendment to move a long standing policy of work hours in the public right of way into ordinance 50-5. Essentially making it against city ordinance to work outside of the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday with no work on Sundays allowed. There are extenuating circumstances outlined in the ordinance that would allow for work outside of these hours in case of emergencies or other special considerations. Motion by Reeves seconded by Rashka to recommend to go to Council to approve. Motion carried 5-0 New Business: 6) Overview of the City of Stoughton Sign Maintenance and Replacement Program Director Hebert presented an overview of the sign program here in Stoughton. He discussed sign standards formulated by the Manual on Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and adopted by the WI Department of Transportation. He discussed the city’s responsibility to install and maintain signage. He went through the process to have a enforceable signage installed, which needs to be approved by the Public Safety Committee. 7) Future Agenda Items - Discuss Land Suitability Adjourn: Motion by Abel, seconded by Reeves to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 pm. Motion carried 5-0 DRAFT STOUGHTON UTILITIES COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 21, 2026 – 5:30 p.m. Stoughton, WI Page No. 1 Location: Edmund T. Malinowski Board Room, Stoughton Utilities Administration Office 600 South Fourth Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin Optional Virtual Participation: Teams Meeting ID: 234 116 679 253 1 Members Present: Citizen Member David Erdman (Chair) , Alderperson Regina Hirsch, Alderperson Greg Jenson, Mayor Tim Swadley , Citizen Member Dustin Thoren (Vice -Chair), Alderperson Jordan Tilleson Excused: Citizen Member Carl Chenoweth Absent: None Others Present: Stoughton Utilities Asset & Facilities Coordinator Jessica Buell, Assistant Stoughton Utilities Director Brian Hoops, Stoughton Utilities Director Adam Schleicher, Stoughton Utilities Finance Manager Shannon Statz Call to Order: Erdman called the regular Stoughton Utilities Committee Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Erdman, Hirsch, Jenson, Thoren, and Tilleson were present in person. Swadley was present via teleconference. Verification of Quorum: The chair verified that a quorum of the committee membership was present. Certification of Compliance with Open Meetings Law : Hoops certified that the meeting had been properly noticed in compliance with open meetings law. Public Comments: There were no public comments. Utilities Committee Consent Agenda: Stoughton Utilities staff presented and discussed the Stoughton Utilities Committee consent agenda items. Motion by Tilleson, the motion seconded by Jenson, to approve the following consent agenda items as presented: a. Minutes of the August 17, 2026 Regular Utilities Committee Meeting b. Stoughton Utilities Payments Due List Report c. Stoughton Utilities Financial Report d. Stoughton Utilities Statistical Report e. Stoughton Utilities Activities Report f. Communications The motion carried unanimously 6 to 0. Status of the Utilities Committee recommendation(s) to the Stoughton Common Council : Stoughton Utilities staff provided the committee with an update on items from recent committee meetings that had been presented to, approved, and/or placed on file by the Stoughton Common Council, and any items that remained outstanding. Discussion followed. Update: Stoughton Utilities Administration Building: Stoughton Utilities staff provided an update update on the ongoing design process and application to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) for a Certificate of Authority (CA) for construction of the new Stoughton Utilities Administration Building , sharing that STOUGHTON UTILITIES COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 17, 2026 – 5:30 p.m. Stoughton, WI Page No. 1 Location: Edmund T. Malinowski Board Room, Stoughton Utilities Administration Office 600 South Fourth Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin Optional Virtual Participation: Teams Meeting ID: 234 116 679 253 1 Members Present: Citizen Member Carl Chenoweth , Citizen Member David Erdman (Chair) , Alderperson Regina Hirsch, Mayor Tim Swadley, Citizen Member Dustin Thoren (Vice-Chair), Alderperson Jordan Tilleson Excused: Alderperson Greg Jenson Absent: None Others Present: Stoughton Utilities Asset & Facilities Coordinator Jessica Buell, Assistant Stoughton Utilities Director Brian Hoops, Stoughton Utilities Director Adam Schleicher, Stoughton Utilities Finance Manager Shannon Stat z, WPPI Energy Chief Financial Officer Joe Daggett Call to Order: Erdman called the regular Stoughton Utilities Committee Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Chenoweth, Erdman, Hirsch , Thoren, and Tilleson were present in person. Swadley was present via teleconference. Verification of Quorum: The chair verified that a quorum of the committee membership was present. Certification of Compliance with Open Meetings Law : Hoops certified that the meeting had been properly noticed in compliance with open meetings law. Public Comments: There were no public comments. Utilities Committee Consent Agenda: Stoughton Utilities staff presented and discussed the Stoughton Utilities Committee consent agenda items. Staff informed the committee that the Activities Report that was previously included in the consent agenda monthly was now planned to be a quarterly report to keep the content more relevant to larger ongoing projects that last throughout the construction season. Discussion followed. Tilleson requested that the report instead be reduced to bimonthly and Chenoweth concurred. Motion by Tilleson, the motion seconded by Thoren, to approve the following consent agenda items as presented: a. Minutes of the July 20, 2026 Regular Utilities Committee Meeting b. Stoughton Utilities Payments Due List Report c. Stoughton Utilities Financial Report d. Stoughton Utilities Statistical Report e. Communications The motion carried unanimously 6 to 0. Proposed Amendment No. 3 to the WPPI Energy Long Term Power Supply Contract between WPPI Energy and the City of Stoughton: Stoughton Utilities staff informed the committee that its wholesale power provider was seeking to amend the long term power supply contract to extend it through 2073, as was introduced STOUGHTON UTILITIES COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 17, 2026 – 5:30 p.m. Stoughton, WI Page No. 2 at the last committee meeting. This contract was last amended in 2015, at which time it was extended through 2055. Staff introduced Joe Daggett, Chief Financial Officer of WPPI Energy who provided an informational presentation about WPPI Energy and Stoughton’s long-term power supply agreement. Discussion followed. Motion by Chenoweth, the motion seconded by Hirsch to approve Amendment No. 3 to the WPPI Energy Long Term Power Supply Contract between WPPI Energy and the City of Stoughton, conditioned upon approval as to form by the Stoughton City Attorney, and recommend approval and adoption of the corresponding resolution by the Stoughton Common Council at a future meeting. The motion carried unanimously 6 to 0. Update: Stoughton Utilities Administration Building : Stoughton Utilities staff provided an update on the status of the design for the new administration building and presented an updated design and development project cost estimate, informing the committee that staff is on schedule to have an application to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin ready for presentation to the committee in September, and that the project estimate remains within the approved budget. Discussion followed. Status of the Utilities Committee recommendation(s) to the Stoughton Common Council and Stoughton Planning Commission: Stoughton Utilities staff provided the committee with an update on items from recent committee meetings that had been presented to, approved, and/or placed on file by the Stoughton Common Council and Stoughton Planning Commission, and any items that remained outstanding. Discussion followed. Update: PSCW Electric Rate Application: Stoughton Utilities staff provided an update on the electric rate case currently under review by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) as part of a docket opened on May 8, 2026. Discussion followed. Participation in a Group Filing to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin for Modifications to the Pgs-1 and Pgs -2 Rate Tariffs : Stoughton Utilities staff presented and discussed its current rate tariffs for customers with distributed generation (Pgs) . Excess generation for small systems under 20 kW is currently required to be purchased by the utility at its retail rate, which is a significant markup from the actual avoided cost of purchasing the same amount of energy from its wholesale provider. Excess generation for large systems 20 kW and over is purchased by the utility at the avoided wholesale cost. This rate structure is the same for most municipal utilities, while multiple investor-owned utilities have had tariffs since 2015 that set the rate for all excess generation at the actual avoided rate. Discussion followed. Staff discussed revised Pgs tariffs recently approved by the PSCW for Sturgeon Bay Utilities which set both the Pgs-1 and Pgs -2 rates for excess generation at the actual avoided rate. This revision applies to any new distributed generation systems, while existing systems are grandfathered into the current rate structure for a period of ten years. This tariff is seen as a possible template for other municipal utilities, and WPPI Energy is preparing a group filing to the PSCW for modifications to member’s Pgs -1 and Pgs -2 rate tariffs. Discussion followed. Motion by Chenoweth, the motion seconded by Thoren, to direct staff to participate in a group filing to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) for modifications to the Pgs-1 and Pgs-2 rate tariffs in a manner that closely resembles the tariffs r ecently approved by the PSCW for Sturgeon Bay Utilities. The motion carried unanimously 6 to 0. Draft City of Stoughton Comprehensive Plan - Utilities & Community Facilities : Stoughton Utilities staff informed the committee that the City of Stoughton’s draft comprehensive plan is available to be viewed in the STOUGHTON UTILITIES COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 17, 2026 – 5:30 p.m. Stoughton, WI Page No. 3 packet of materials, and that Becker Professional Services is welcoming edits, feedback, and questions from the committee. Discussion followed. Invitation to Attend the WPPI Energy Annual Meeting : Stoughton Utilities staff invited members of the committee to join staff in attending WPPI Energy’s Annual Meeting, to be held in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on Thursday, September 17, 20 26. If a quorum of the Utilities Committee may be present, the appropriate public notice will be posted as required by law. Discussion followed. Utilities Committee Future Agenda Items: Stoughton Utilities staff informed the committee that future agenda items for the committee ’s September meeting include presentation of and action on the 5 -year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), along with a preview of the 2026 operating budget. Also planned for September is the application to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin for a Certificate of Authority (CA) for construction of the new Stoughton Utilities Administration Building, as was discussed earlier in the meeting. Swadley provided an update to the committee on a developer’s request to have the committee review and consider the use of a low-pressure sanitary sewer collection system for the proposed Arnett’s Addition to Norse View Heights . Discussion followed. Adjournment: Being no further business before the committee, motion by Chenoweth, the motion seconded by Hirsch, to adjourn the meeting at 7:01 p.m. The motion carried unanimously 5 to 0. Respectfully submitted, Brian R. Hoops Assistant Stoughton Utilities Director Stoughton Utilities Financial Summary July 2026 Year-to-date Overall Summary: July 2026 year-to-date operating income was $1,340,949, which is up $248,513 from July 2025. All three utilities saw a year-to-date increase from 202 5 of $ 29,647 (electric), $141,857 (water) and $ 77,009 (wastewater). Year-to-date n et income is up $591,227 from the same time last year. This is due to electric job merchandising work orders being closed earlier than last year. Electric Summary: July 2026 year-to-date operating revenues were up $559,547, or 5.7%, from this same period in 2025. Kilowatt-hour sales are up 27.9% from June 2026 year-to-date, and down 3.5% from July 2025 year-to-date. At the same time last year, p urchase power costs increased by $466,066, or 6.7%, and non-power operation expense s are up $ 63,834 in 2026. This is due to the budgeted system infrared scan project that was new in 2026. Compared to 2026 budgeted expectations, revenues were over budget by $34,791 and expenses were under budget by $21,732 . In addition, the non-operating income is up $306,988 from budget. This puts the net income over budgeted figures by $363,511. July 2026 rate of return was 2.73%, compared to 2.57% year-to-date 2025. Unrestricted cash balances are $6.6 million (4.6 months of sales). Water Summary: July 2026 year-to-date operating revenues were up $271,013, or 16.7%, from 2025. Total gallons sold were up 17.4% from June 2026 year-to-date, and up 7.8% from July 2025. In contrast to this time in 2025, our operating expenses were up $129,156, or 10.9%, due to an estimated increase in PILOT, depreciation costs and debt interest payments. Compared to the 2026 budgeted expectations, operating revenues were over budget by $34,886 and expenses were under budget by $38,641. This puts the net income $105,762 over budgeted expectations. The July 2026 rate of return was 5.07%, compared to 3.68% for year-to-date 2025. Our unrestricted cash balances are $1.5 million (5.7 months of sales). Wastewater Summary: July 2026 year-to-date operating revenues were up $ 272,215, or 17.1%, from the same time in 2025. Total gallons sold were up 17.6% from June 2026 year-to-date, and down 10.9% from July 2025. Operating expenses were up $195,206, or 14.3%, from 2025. This is due to an increase in sludge hauling costs, natural gas costs, salaries and a new to 2026 televising service. Compared to our 202 6 budget, revenues and expenses were up $27,764 and $25,291, respectively. The net income is $51,136 over budgeted expectations. The unrestricted cash balances are $2.0 million (7.8 months of sales). Submitted by: Shannon Statz Electric Water Wastewater Combined Assets Cash & Investments 7,932,894$ 2,883,777$ 3,926,915$ 14,743,585$ Customer A/R 2,347,569 377,494 367,033 3,092,096 Other A/R 191,586 48,494 2,348 242,428 Other Assets 1,643,849 62,143 - 1,705,992 Plant in Service 37,029,134 19,644,961 36,720,081 93,394,176 Accumulated Depreciation (20,916,330) (7,659,861) (17,122,878) (45,699,069) Plant in Service - CIAC 8,171,381 12,369,161 - 20,540,542 Accumulated Depreciation-CIAC (2,838,621) (3,268,943) - (6,107,564) Construction Work in Progress 1,262,560 2,839,331 2,771,332 6,873,223 GASB 68 Deferred Outflow 1,435,454 604,976 605,211 2,645,641 Total Assets 36,259,476$ 27,901,533$ 27,270,042$ 91,431,050$ Liabilities + Net Assets Accounts Payable 1,531,322$ 49,175$ 73,890$ 1,654,386$ Payable to City of Stoughton 349,046 258,816 - 607,862 Interest Accrued 13,346 31,624 (6,443) 38,527 Other Liabilities 1,336,559 108,124 81,913 1,526,596 Long-Term Debt 1,391,694 4,135,041 3,659,860 9,186,595 Net Assets 30,360,299 22,779,396 22,890,784 76,030,479 GASB 68 Deferred Inflow 1,277,210 539,357 570,038 2,386,605 Total Liabilities + Net Assets 36,259,476$ 27,901,533$ 27,270,042$ 91,431,050$ STOUGHTON UTILITIES Balance Sheets As of July 31, 2026 Electric Water Wastewater Total Operating Revenue: Sales 10,209,089$ 1,826,820$ 1,837,886$ 13,873,795$ Other 148,469 62,607 25,445 236,521 Total Operating Revenue: 10,357,558$ 1,889,427$ 1,863,331$ 14,110,316$ Operating Expense: Purchased Power 7,461,207 - - 7,461,207 Expenses (Including Taxes) 1,439,400 771,533 1,018,802 3,229,735 PILOT 280,264 258,816 - 539,080 Depreciation 711,934 285,451 541,960 1,539,345 Total Operating Expense: 9,892,805$ 1,315,800$ 1,560,762$ 12,769,367$ Operating Income 464,753$ 573,627$ 302,569$ 1,340,949$ Non-Operating Income 431,699 62,447 52,835 546,981 Non-Operating Expense (46,921) (80,252) (46,773) (173,946) Net Income 849,531$ 555,822$ 308,631$ 1,713,984$ Electric Water Wastewater Total Operating Revenue: Sales 9,632,108$ 1,560,982$ 1,565,036$ 12,758,126$ Other 165,903 57,432 26,080 249,415 Total Operating Revenue: 9,798,011$ 1,618,414$ 1,591,116$ 13,007,541$ Operating Expense: Purchased Power 6,995,141 - - 6,995,141 Expenses (Including Taxes) 1,443,729 738,826 805,654 2,988,209 PILOT 219,625 214,970 - 434,595 Depreciation 704,410 232,848 559,902 1,497,160 Total Operating Expense: 9,362,905$ 1,186,644$ 1,365,556$ 11,915,105$ Operating Income 435,106$ 431,770$ 225,560$ 1,092,436$ Non-Operating Income 224,907 62,762 42,622 330,291 Non-Operating Expense (23,522) (133,601) (142,847) (299,970) Net Income 636,491$ 360,931$ 125,335$ 1,122,757$ July 31, 2025 STOUGHTON UTILITIES Year-to-Date Combined Income Statement July 31, 2026 STOUGHTON UTILITIES Year-to-Date Combined Income Statement Actual Budgeted Difference Actual Budgeted Difference Actual Budgeted Difference Total Variance Operating Revenue: Sales 10,209,089$ 10,228,267$ (19,178)$ 1,826,820$ 1,819,101$ 7,719$ 1,837,886$ 1,812,895$ 24,991$ 13,532$ Other 148,469 94,500 53,969$ 62,607 35,440 27,167 25,445 22,672 2,773$ 83,909$ Total Operating Revenue: 10,357,558$ 10,322,767$ 34,791$ 1,889,427$ 1,854,541$ 34,886$ 1,863,331$ 1,835,567$ 27,764$ 97,441$ Operating Expense: Purchased Power 7,461,207 7,199,796 261,411 - - - - - - 261,411 Expenses (Including Taxes) 1,439,400 1,722,543 (283,143) 771,533 810,174 (38,641) 1,018,802 993,511 25,291 (296,493) PILOT 280,264 280,264 - 258,816 258,816 - - - - - Depreciation 711,934 711,934 - 285,451 285,451 - 541,960 541,960 - - Total Operating Expense: 9,892,805$ 9,914,537$ (21,732)$ 1,315,800$ 1,354,441$ (38,641)$ 1,560,762$ 1,535,471$ 25,291$ (35,082)$ Operating Income 464,753$ 408,230$ 56,523$ 573,627$ 500,100$ 73,527$ 302,569$ 300,096$ 2,473$ 132,523$ Non-Operating Income 431,699 101,648 330,051 62,447 52,137 10,310 52,835 40,949 11,886 352,247 Non-Operating Expense (46,921) (23,858) (23,063) (80,252) (102,177) 21,925 (46,773) (83,550) 36,777 35,639 Net Income 849,531$ 486,020$ 363,511$ 555,822$ 450,060$ 105,762$ 308,631$ 257,495$ 51,136$ 520,409$ Electric Water Wastewater STOUGHTON UTILITIES Year-To-Date Actual V. Budget July 31, 2026 $9,900,000 $10,000,000 $10,100,000 $10,200,000 $10,300,000 $10,400,000 $10,500,000 $10,600,000 $10,700,000 $10,800,000 $10,900,000 ACTUAL BUDGETED Electric Revenues & Income- Budget v Actual Electricity Sales Other Revenue Non-Operating Income $1,750,000 $1,800,000 $1,850,000 $1,900,000 $1,950,000 $2,000,000 ACTUAL BUDGETED Water Revenues & Income - Budget v Actual Water Sales Other Revenue Non-Operating Income $1,760,000 $1,780,000 $1,800,000 $1,820,000 $1,840,000 $1,860,000 $1,880,000 $1,900,000 $1,920,000 $1,940,000 ACTUAL BUDGETED Wastewater Revenues & Income - Budget v Actual Wastewater Sales Other Revenue Non-Operating Income - 2,000,000 4,000,000 6,000,000 8,000,000 10,000,000 12,000,000 ACTUAL BUDGETED Electric Expenses - Budget v Actual Purchased Power Other Operating Expenses PILOT Depreciation Non-Operating Expense - 200,000 400,000 600,000 800,000 1,000,000 1,200,000 1,400,000 1,600,000 ACTUAL BUDGETED Water Expenses - Budget v Actual Expenses PILOT Depreciation Non-Operating Expense - 200,000 400,000 600,000 800,000 1,000,000 1,200,000 1,400,000 1,600,000 1,800,000 ACTUAL BUDGETED Wastewater Expenses - Budget v Actual Expenses (Including Taxes) Depreciation Non-Operating Expense Electric Jul-26 Unrestricted (4.6 months sales) 6,653,066$ Bond Reserve 460,722$ Redemption Fund (P&I) 103,379$ Depreciation 25,000$ Designated 690,728$ Total 7,932,895$ Water Jul-26 Unrestricted (5.7 months sales) 1,494,713$ Bond Reserve 70,491$ Redemption Fund (P&I) 172,174$ Depreciation 25,000$ Construction 683,953$ Designated 437,447$ Total 2,883,778$ Wastewater Jul-26 Unrestricted (7.8 months sales) 2,040,727 Bond Reserve 191,005 DNR Replacement 1,210,516 Redemption Fund (P&I) 190,213 Depreciation 33,283 Designated 261,171 Total 3,926,915 STOUGHTON UTILITIES Cash and Investments Summary As of July 31, 2026 $6,653,066 , 84% $460,722 , 6% $103,379 , 1% $25,000 , 0% $690,728 , 9% Electric Cash - July 2026 Unrestricted (4.6 months sales) Bond Reserve Redemption Fund (P&I) Depreciation Designated $1,494,713 , 52% $70,491 , 2% $172,174 , 6% $25,000 , 1% $683,953 , 24% $437,447 , 15% Water Cash - July 2026 Unrestricted (5.7 months sales) Bond Reserve Redemption Fund (P&I) Depreciation Construction Designated 2,040,727 , 52% 191,005 , 5% 1,210,516 , 31% 190,213 , 5% 33,283 , 1% 261,171 , 6% Wastewater Cash - July 2026 Unrestricted (7.8 months sales) Bond Reserve DNR Replacement Redemption Fund (P&I) Depreciation Designated Electric Water Operating Income (Regulatory) 463,653$ 618,177$ Average Utility Plant in Service 36,153,485 19,431,248 Average Accumulated Depreciation (20,081,215) (7,322,746) Average Materials and Supplies 954,370 62,060 Average Regulatory Liability 11,080 17,114 Average Customer Advances (77,719) - Average Net Rate Base 16,960,000$ 12,187,676$ July 2026 Rate of Return 2.73% 5.07% December 2025 Rate of Return 1.92% 6.11% July 2025 Rate of Return 2.57% 3.68% Authorized Rate of Return 6.20% 6.30% STOUGHTON UTILITIES Rate of Return Year-to-Date July 31, 2026 Total Sales Total Purchased Peak Demand Total Sales Total Purchased Peak Demand 2025 kWh 2025 kWh 2025 KW 2026 kWh 2026 kWh 2026 KW January 12,923,300 13,699,840 24,920 12,966,853 13,896,615 25,248 February 11,521,161 12,056,337 24,085 11,209,593 11,583,778 22,943 March 10,843,531 11,240,240 20,188 10,956,706 11,583,907 20,709 April 10,110,543 10,501,995 19,212 10,623,981 10,716,050 20,739 May 10,311,604 10,655,807 25,640 10,045,849 11,205,965 28,326 June 13,116,712 13,649,251 33,830 12,302,523 12,866,602 34,689 July 15,196,272 15,689,831 34,385 15,738,503 16,465,366 36,649 August 13,760,161 13,909,251 32,078 13,928,891 14,370,106 30,231 September - - - - October - - - - November - - - - December - - - - TOTAL 97,783,284 101,402,552 34,385 97,772,899 102,688,389 36,649 Total Sales Total Pumped Max Daily High Total Sales Total Pumped Max Daily Highs 2025 Gallons 2025 Gallons 2025 2026 Gallons 2026 Gallons 2026 January 31,791,990 37,391,000 1,418,000 28,565,000 32,041,000 1,315,000 February 25,671,000 34,028,000 1,318,000 29,218,000 30,911,000 1,439,000 March 30,512,000 35,227,000 1,344,000 30,557,000 33,079,000 1,367,000 April 31,852,000 35,686,000 1,510,000 33,105,299 38,362,000 1,658,000 May 36,601,000 44,412,000 1,910,000 38,138,000 43,833,000 2,121,000 June 38,142,000 44,949,000 1,901,000 35,918,000 45,181,000 2,170,000 July 39,120,000 43,685,000 1,660,000 42,190,000 52,374,000 2,137,000 August 37,764,000 41,979,000 1,805,000 38,503,000 55,323,000 2,096,000 September - - - - October - - - - November - - - - December - - - - TOTAL 271,453,990 317,357,000 1,910,000 276,194,299 331,104,000 2,170,000 Total Sales Total Treated Precipitation Total Sales Total Treated Precipitation 2025 Gallons 2025 Gallons 2025 2026 Gallons 2026 Gallons 2026 January 25,758,993 33,437,000 0.09" 24,870,002 33,166,000 1.19" February 23,749,003 29,819,000 0.82" 24,570,000 29,977,000 0.06" March 25,424,003 33,936,000 2.79" 25,450,000 33,866,000 2.11" April 24,940,003 33,838,000 2.09" 25,554,587 38,770,000 7.34" May 29,391,003 33,063,000 2.92" 29,503,003 34,287,000 0.66" June 30,102,003 32,502,000 3.86" 28,283,001 35,176,000 6.89" July 29,995,003 34,897,000 5.32" 33,280,003 34,354,000 0.32" August 28,205,003 35,362,000 6.40" 28,846,003 35,519,000 7.33" September - - - October - - - November - - - December - - - TOTAL 217,565,014 266,854,000 - 220,356,599 275,115,000 - 2026 Statistical Worksheet STOUGHTON UTILITIES Electic Water Wastewater Stoughton Utilities Activities Report 2027 Budget - The Finance Division continued working on the 2027 budget throughout the month. The final budget is expected to be ready for Utilities Committee approval in October. Meter Sample Testing Docket - Staff have continued to work on our Meter Sample Testing Docket filed with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. Approval of this item would allow us to test a small sample of our electric meters instead of being required to test each meter individually, saving the utility a considerable amount of staff time and money. We expect to hear a decision from the PSC by the end of the year. Power Partner Rewards - The new demand response program being administered by WPPI Energy, Power Partner Rewards, went live in July. This optional program allows WPPI Energy to adjust participating smart thermostats during periods of high system demand to reduce load, saving money on wholesale power costs for the membership which can then be passed down to customers. Customers choosing to enroll in the program receive a one-time $25 bill credit, and an annual $25 bill credit for continued participation. So far, there have been 14 customer sign-ups in Stoughton. Lift Station Updates - Wastewater staff replaced the pumps, rails, impellers, and bases at the Vennevoll lift station, which required using bypass pumps while work was completed. The replacements were necessary because the impellers were bad and getting clogged with wipes and rags, and many of the parts are becoming obsolete and difficult to find. The roof at the 8th Street lift station was also replaced. New Teacher Welcome Bags - Each year, the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce creates and distributes orientation goodie bags to new teachers with the Stoughton Area School District. The bags are filled with swag and special offers from local businesses. Stoughton Utilities donated branded stainless steel thermal cups and fidget toys to the bags, and provided information for new teachers on available programs from the utility and WPPI Energy. Wastewater Outreach - As part of our wastewater permit with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) we are required to regularly monitor mercury levels in wastewater and educate the community about the need to properly dispose of mercury containing substances to prevent it from entering local waterways. To support this effort, Administrative Assistant Tiffany P. recently sent out letters to community schools, medical clinics, dental offices, and certain other industries with questionnaires to ensure they are following mercury best management practices in their facilities. These letters are sent out annually. In addition, letters were sent to businesses in Stoughton that are required to have and maintain grease traps to update their grease trap maintenance information with us. Construction - Most of the water and wastewater work on the Hwy 51 DOT project has been completed. Water and wastewater replacements as part of the Bjoin Park Neighborhood reconstruction remain ongoing. Water Operator Dustin K. also spent time repairing curb stops and valves that were damaged during construction on Van Buren St. The Electric Division finished moving poles for the work being completed on Racetrack Road and near Bjoin Park. Electric crews have also started working to move poles on HWY 51 between Spring Road and Pleasant Hill Road for upcoming DOT work, and have continued energizing new services at developments in the city. Accomplishments & Activities July - August 2026 Pictured: Stoughton Utilities staff attended National Night Out at Nordic Ridge Park and handed out giveaways to attendees. Staff worked with contractors to repair a sewer collapse on South Morris Street in Stoughton. @stoughtonutilities Stoughton Utilities PO Box 383, Stoughton, WI 53589 stoughtonutilities.com Staff Updates Anniversaries - Congratulations to the following employees who celebrated work anniversaries at Stoughton Utilities in July and August: Brian H., Assistant Utilities Director- 26 years Kent T., Water System Supervisor- 12 years Retirement - Accounting Specialist Shannon G. retired from Stoughton Utilities in August after 28 years! Welcome - Accounting Specialist Emily H. started with Stoughton Utilities on August 4, and System Automation Coordinator Hugo G. started with Stoughton Utilities on August 17. Welcome Emily and Hugo! Training - Staff completed hazard identification training with MEUW Safety Manager Jeff H., and watched an active shooter awareness video to learn how to respond in dangerous situations. Stoughton Utilities staff also attended the following classes and trainings to keep current on utility trends, regulations, and technologies: Ari W., Billing & Metering Specialist - MDMS training, WPPI Energy Marty S., Journeyman Meter Technician - Outdoor Expo, Wisconsin Rural Water Association Hugo G., System Automation Coordinator - Targeted Cyber Mitigations for Rapid Response, American Waterworks Association Emergency Management - Education & Outreach Coordinator Brandi Y. earned the Wisconsin Certified Emergency Manager - Basic certification from Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM). This certification requires the completion of emergency management training through both FEMA and WEM related to emergency management and response, as well as a written knowledge test. The Wastewater Treatment Plant recently passed its annual Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) test. This test is one of several regulatory requirements used to ensure that treated wastewater discharged from the plant into the Yahara River does not harm fish and other organisms that live in local waterways. WET testing is required under our Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit. The WET test evaluates samples of effluent, which is the treated water released from the plant after the treatment process is complete. These samples are sent to a certified laboratory, where aquatic organisms are exposed to different concentrations of the effluent to determine whether it has any toxic effects. Two types of tests are performed: • Acute toxicity tests are conducted over a four- day period and measure whether organisms survive when exposed to various effluent concentrations. • Chronic toxicity tests are conducted over six to eight days and evaluate longer-term impacts, including organism survival, growth, and reproduction at various effluent concentrations. If a utility does not pass a WET test, it is required to complete two additional retests within 90 days. Continued failures may trigger a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation (TRE), a detailed investigation to identify the source of toxicity and determine corrective actions. The utility may also be required to increase the frequency of testing until compliance is achieved. Common causes of WET test failures include elevated levels of ammonia, chlorine, polymers, or other substances that can be harmful to aquatic life. Successfully passing the WET test demonstrates that the treatment plant is effectively protecting water quality and meeting permit requirements. This achievement reflects the hard work, expertise, and dedication of our Wastewater Division Operators, who work every day to ensure compliance with environmental regulations by maintaining our wastewater treatment system. Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Testing RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Confirming the Mayor’s Citizen Appointments to Non-Standing Boards, Committees, and Commissions, Pursuant to 2-127 of the Municipal Code. Committee N/A Fiscal Impact: $-0- File Number: R-132-2026 Date October 13, 2026 WHEREAS, the Mayor has submitted citizen appointments for non-standing boards, committees, and commissions for the 2026-2027 term; and WHEREAS, the appointment is as follows: Commission on Aging (3 yrs) John Peterson Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Stoughton that the proper city official(s) confirm the Mayor’s citizen appointments to non-standing boards, committees, and commissions. Council Action: Adopted Failed Vote Mayoral Action: Accept Veto Tim Swadley, Mayor Date RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Confirming the Mayor’s Citizen Appointments to Standing Committees for the 2026-2027 Term, Pursuant to 2-67 of the Municipal Code. Committee N/A Fiscal Impact: $-0- File Number: R-133-2026 Date October 6, 2026 WHEREAS, the Mayor has submitted citizen appointments for standing committees for the 2026-2027 Term; and WHEREAS, the appointments are as follows: Finance Committee Aaron Grych THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Stoughton that the proper city official(s) confirm the Mayor’s citizen appointments to standing committees. Council Action: Adopted Failed Vote Mayoral Action: Accept Veto Tim Swadley, Mayor Date Council Action: Override Vote Stoughton Declaration – 2026 Crash responder Week WHEREAS, each year, Crash Responder Safety Week is set aside to recognize the often lifesaving work of our crash responders. This year’s theme is “Move Over or Slow Down, Lives Are on the Line”; and WHEREAS, all drivers on Wisconsin roadways have a responsibility to follow the laws (Move Over or Slow Down law- Stat. 346.072 and Wisconsin Act 115 – Banning Cell Phone Use in an Emergency Response Area) and take every precaution necessary to reduce the risk of secondary crashes; and WHEREAS, in 2025, in Wisconsin emergency responders responded to over 128,000 traffic crashes. Of those, 2068 crashes occurred in work zones, resulting in 620 injuries and 7 fatalities; and WHEREAS, in 2025 first responders from Stoughton EMS, Fire and Police responded to 264 crashes resulting in 43 injuries: and WHEREAS, at every crash scene, emergency responders – including fire, law enforcement, emergency medical service providers, and towing and transportation services – are at risk of being struck and injured, or even killed, in a secondary crash; and WHEREAS, in 2025 a total of 36 first responders across the United States have been lost due to struck-by-incidents on our roadways; and WHEREAS, our first responders play a key role in keeping our roadways and communities safe; let’s do our part to keep them safe as well; and WHEREAS, the (Community Name) joins the Wisconsin Department of Transportation recognizing the need for public awareness and acknowledgment that we are all responsible for preventing secondary crashes that endanger the lives of our dedicated emergency personnel. NOW THEREFORE, I, Tim Swadley, Mayor of City of Stoughton, do hereby proclaim November 2 through November 6, 2026, as: CRASH RESPONDER SAFETY WEEK in the City of Stoughton and urge all citizens to learn more about roadway crash safety and to recognize the hard work of our emergency responders. _________________________________________________ Tim Swadley, Mayor of City of Stoughton CITY OF STOUGHTON, 207 S FORREST ST, STOUGHTON, WISCONSIN RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Return Letter of Credit for Phase 1 and Phase 1a for the Magnolia Springs Development and Acceptance of the Public Improvements, Excluding the Stormwater Facilities Committee Action: Fiscal Impact: Finance Committee recommended approval 5-0 on 09/08/2026 None File Number: R-134-2026 Date: 10/13/2026 The City of Stoughton, Wisconsin, Common Council does proclaim as follows: RECITALS: WHEREAS, the City of Stoughton received under R-183-2023, an Irrevocable Letter of Credit from Eldon Land Development, LLC for Magnolia Springs Development; and, WHEREAS, the Agreement requires Developer to submit the following prior to acceptance of Public Improvements: a. Developer must provide full lien waivers that are satisfactory to the City Attorney for all Phase 1 & Phase 1a Public Improvements. b. Developer must provide As-Built plans for the Phase 1 & Phase 1a Public Improvements that are acceptable to the City Director of Planning and Development. c. Developer must provide the City and Stoughton Utilities with GIS record drawing information in the standard format. d. Developer must provide accurate accounting of installed water and wastewater improvements to Stoughton Utilities for proper accounting of contributed infrastructure cost per Wisconsin Public Service Commission standards. WHEREAS, the City will conditionally accept stormwater management facilities in accordance with the Development Agreement after Developer has satisfied the following conditions. a. Provided the City with a pre-paid contract guaranteeing that maintenance and upkeep will be performed for a period of three years. b. Developer must complete all outstanding punch list items related to the stormwater management facilities and Phase II required by the City Engineer and City Director of Planning and Development. WHEREAS the previous reductions were approved under R-141-2024 (3,334,636.75) for other phases of accepted public improvements, and NOW, THER EFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Stoughton that the Phase 1 & Phase 1a Improvements are accepted pursuant to the agreement and authorizes the appropriate city staff to return the Irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount of $125,806.25. Council Action: Adopted Failed Vote Mayoral Action: Accept Veto Mayor Tim Swadley Date Council Action: Override Vote CITY OF STOUGHTON 207 S. Forrest Street, Stoughton, WI. 53589 www.ci.stoughton.wi.us Date: September 8, 2026 To: Finance Committee From: Chris Munz-Pritchard, Director of Planning & Development Subject: Request for a reduction of the Phase I letter of credit for the Magnolia Springs Development and acceptance of the Public Improvements, excluding the stormwater facilities. The Magnolia Springs Development project is a three (3) Phase project broken down into the following Phases: Phases: 1, Phase 1a, and Phase 2. Eldon Land Development LLC, the developer, is requesting the release of the letter of credit (LOC) for Phase 1 & 1a. This is a request for a reduction of the Phase I letter of credit for the Magnolia Springs Development and acceptance of the Public Improvements, excluding the stormwater facilities. There should be two amounts held for the Letter of Credit. • Phase 1 & 1a, $125,806.25 • Phase 2, $5,131,996.37 (includes stormwater) Per the developer agreement R-94-2023: • Before a subdivision improvements agreement for any phase is approved, the Developer shall provide the City with a letter of credit or performance bond in the amount of 120 percent of the estimated cost of constructing the Public Improvements pursuant to this Agreement. • In no event shall the letter of credit be reduced below the aggregate of 120 percent of the estimated cost of the public improvements not yet installed or accepted, or in the case of conditional acceptance such amount as the City may approve, plus 25 percent of the cost of public improvements that have been accepted or conditionally accepted. • Stormwater Management Facilities have been maintained for a period of not less than 36 months pursuant to a contract approved in connection with conditional acceptance, and within 10 days after receiving written notice that Developer desires the City to accept such Stormwater Management Facilities, the City Planning Director or his designee shall inspect the Stormwater Management Facilities. The Planning Director shall recommend acceptance of the Stormwater Management Facilities upon the Planning Director’s determination that: (1) the Stormwater Management Facilities continue to conform to the approved plans and specifications (except that the bottom elevation of wet forebay ponds shall not be less than six feet below normal water elevation), as verified by as-built certification including a set of drawings that compares the approved improvements to the improvements as built, stamped by a professional engineer; (2) are erosion free and in good and operable condition; and, (3) and that all required vegetation has been established. Resolutions: • R- 183- 2023 Accepting the LOC for Magnolia Springs Phase 1 and Phase 1a letter of credit for $4,827,537 (Phase 1- 3,460,443 and Phase IA - $1,367,094). • R- 141- 2024 Reduction of LOC for Magnolia Springs Development Phase 1. The total punch list for Phase 1 is $ 100,645.00. Per the development agreement, 25% of the total work still needed to be completed in Phase 1 is $ 25,161.25. The LOC can be reduced in Phase 1 from $ 3,460,443.00 by $ 3,334,636.75 with the city retaining a LOC of $125,806.25. • R-65-2025 Accepting the Letter of Credit (LOC) for Magnolia Springs Development Phase 2. Total LOC is $5,131,996.37. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Resolution Requesting Exemption from Dane County Library Tax Committee Action: Library Board recommends approval 9-0 on 9/16/26 Financial Impact: N/A File Number: R-135-2026 Date Introduced: October 13, 2026 WHE REAS, the Dane County Board has established a county library and levies a county library tax as authorized under Section 43.57 (3) of the Wisconsin Statutes, and WH EREAS the Dane County Library Board has determined that the library serving the city of Stoughton meets the minimum standards of operation established by the County Board (RES 185, 2011-2012; RES 98, 2013-2014; RES 233, 2016-2017; RES 149 2023-2024) in compliance with Section 43.11 (3) (d) of the Wisconsin Statutes, and WH EREAS Section 43.64 (2) (b) of the Wisconsin Statutes provides that a village or city which levies a tax for public library service and appropriates and expends for a library fund as defined by s.43.52 (1) during the year for which the county tax levy is made a sum at least equal to the county tax rate in the prior year multiplied by the equalized valuation of property in the city or village for the current year, and WH EREAS the city of Stoughton will appropriate in 2026 and expend in 2027 an amount in excess of that calculated above in support of its library, BE I T RESOLVED that the city of Stoughton hereby requests of the Dane County Board of Supervisors that the city of Stoughton be exempted from the payment of any tax for the support of the County Library Service as provided in Section 43.64 (2). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that confirmed copies of this resolution will be forwarded by the City clerk to the following party: Tr acy Herold, Director Dane County Library Service herold@dcls.info Council Action: Adopted Failed Vote Mayoral Action: Accept Veto Tim Swadley, Mayor Date Council Action: Override Vote Exempt Total 86,057,702,700 County Total 109,786,344,600 2025 tax base $23,728,641,900 2026 DCLS app $6,896,986 2027 County library tax levy rate $0.0002906608 Per 2026 DOR DaneCo EqVal EXEMPT LIBS 2026 Eq Val 2027 Min App 2026 App Diff Villages Belleville 361,674,400 $105,125 $283,800 $178,675 Black Earth 228,308,100 $66,360 $174,832 $108,472 Cambridge 297,810,600 $86,562 $98,275 $11,713 Cross Plains 685,706,600 $199,308 $312,775 $113,467 Deerfield 419,144,000 $121,829 $185,283 $63,454 DeForest 2,213,555,600 $643,394 $850,850 $207,456 Marshall 419,644,900 $121,974 $198,600 $76,626 Mazomanie 308,457,900 $89,657 $110,065 $20,408 McFarland 1,751,791,100 $509,177 $845,250 $336,073 Mount Horeb 1,287,668,400 $374,275 $535,358 $161,083 Oregon 2,220,665,000 $645,460 $1,174,668 $529,208 Waunakee 3,782,162,800 $1,099,326 $1,278,257 $178,931 Cities Fitchburg 6,509,170,600 $1,891,961 $2,465,722 $573,761 Madison 49,866,568,400 $14,494,257 $23,034,898 $8,540,641 Middleton 5,810,447,900 $1,688,869 $1,726,842 $37,973 Monona 2,021,501,300 $587,571 $944,229 $356,658 Stoughton 2,040,229,800 $593,015 $726,931 $133,916 Sun Prairie 6,579,043,200 $1,912,270 $2,405,736 $493,466 Verona 4,571,340,300 $1,328,709 $1,424,453 $95,744 B -1 City of Stoughton, 207 S Forrest Street, Stoughton WI 53589 RESOLUTION OF THE STOUGHTON COMMON COUNCIL Ordinance by the Common Council of the City of Stoughton Amending Section 74-90 Relating to Limiting the Discharge of Mercury to Sewer System. Committee Action: Utilities Committee recommended Common Council approval 6 – 0 on September 21, 2026. Fiscal Impact: None File Number: O-17-2026 Date Introduced: First Reading: October 13, 2026 Second Reading: October 20, 2026 The City of Stoughton, Wisconsin, Common Council does proclaim as follows: RECITALS A. T he City of Stoughton prohibits discharges of certain substances to its sewer utility system. B. Stoughton Utilities is required to obtain a permit from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (“DNR”) related to its treatment of wastewater and its subsequent discharge of its treated wastewater. C. Stoughton Utilities’ current wastewater discharge permit from the DNR established stricter limits related to mercury. D. To control the amounts of mercury in the treated wastewater and comply with DNR permit conditions, the City desires to establish limits for the discharge of mercury into the Stoughton Utilities sewer system. ORDINANCE 1. Create section 74-90(d)(14) of the Stoughton Code of Ordinances to read as follows: S ec. 74-90 (d). Use of public wastewater or sanitary sewers. (d ) The following described substances, materials, waters or wastes shall be limited in discharges to municipal systems to concentrations or quantities which will not harm either the wastewater or sanitary sewers, wastewater treatment process or equipment, will not have an adverse effect on the receiving stream or will not otherwise endanger lives, limb, public property or constitute a nuisance. The utilities director may set limitations lower than the limitations established in the regulations in this subsection if, in his opinion, such more severe limitations are necessary to meet the objectives of this subsection. I n d etermining acceptability, the utilities director shall give consideration to such factors as the quantity of subject waste in relation to flows and velocities in the wastewater or sanitary sewers, materials of construction of the wastewater or sanitary sewers, the wastewater treatment process employed, capacity of the wastewater treatment plant, degree of treatability of the waste in the wastewater treatment plant and other pertinent factors. The limitations or restrictions on materials or characteristics of waste or B-2 wastewaters discharged to the wastewater or sanitary sewer which shall not be violated without approval of the utilities director are as follows: (1) Wastewater having a temperature higher than 150 degrees Fahrenheit (65 degrees Celsius). (2) Wastewater containing more than 50 mg/l of petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oils or product of mineral oil origin. (3) Wastewater containing more than 50 mg/l of floatable oils, fat or grease. (4) Any garbage that has not been properly shredded. Garbage grinders may be connected to wastewater or sanitary sewers from homes, hotels, institutions, restaurants, hospitals, catering establishments or similar places where garbage originates from the preparation of food in kitchens for consumption on the premises or when served by caterers. (5) Any waters or wastes containing iron, chromium, copper, zinc and similar objectionable or toxic substances to such degree that any such material received in the composite wastewater at the wastewater treatment works exceeds the limits established by the utilities director for such materials. (6) Any waters or wastes containing odor-producing substances exceeding limits which may be established by the utilities director. (7) Any radioactive wastes or isotopes of such half-life or concentration as may exceed limits established by the utilities director in compliance with applicable state or federal regulations. (8) Quantities of flow, concentrations or other characteristics which constitute a slug. (9) Waters or wastes containing substances which are not amenable to treatment or reduction by the wastewater treatment processes employed or are amenable to treatment only to such degree that the wastewater treatment plant effluent cannot meet the requirements of other agencies having jurisdiction over discharge to the receiving waters. (10) Any waters or wastes which, by interaction with other waters or wastes in the public wastewater or sanitary sewer system, release obnoxious gases, from suspended solids which interfere with the collection system or create a condition deleterious to structures and treatment processes. (11) Dilution of an industrial discharge for purposes of reducing the pollutant characteristics or concentrations to meet limitations established in this chapter, by the utilities director, or applicable pretreatment standards is prohibited. (12) Medical wastes or infectious wastes. (13) Wastewater containing polychlorinated biphenyls. (14) Wastewater containing mercury or any of its compounds in excess of 1.3 ng/L. Council Action: ☐ Adopted ☐ Failed Vote: Mayoral Action: ☐ Accept ☐ Veto Mayor Tim Swadley Date Council Action: ☐ Override Vote: B-3 DRAFT STOUGHTON UTILITIES COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 21, 2026 – 5:30 p.m. Stoughton, WI Page No. 3 Proposed Ordinance to Amend Section 74-90 of the Stoughton Municipal Code Relating to Limiting the Discharge of Mercury to the Sewer System : Stoughton Utilities staff presented an ordin ance revision that would prohibit any discharge of wastewater containing mercury or any of its compounds in excess of 1.3 ng/L to the public sanitary sewer system. Discussion followed. Motion by Hirsch, the motion seconded by Jenson, to approve the proposed ordinance to amend section 74-90 of the Stoughton Municipal Code relating to limiting the discharge of mercury to the sewer system, and recommend approval and adoption of the corresponding ordinance by the Stoughton Common Council at a future meeting. The motion carried unanimously 6 to 0. Wastewater Treatment Facility and Sanitary Sewer Collection System 202 5 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR): WDNR Response: Stoughton Utilities staff presented an update to our annual CMAR filing, which was approved by the Utilities Committee and Common Council in May and filed with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) in June. The WDNR has received and approved our filing, providing favorable comments, and no further action is needed until the 2026 CMAR filing that will occur in June 2027. Utilities Committee Future Agenda Items: Stoughton Utilities staff informed the committee that future agenda items for the committee’s October meeting include presentation of and action on the proposed Stoughton Utilities 2027 operating budget. Also planned is presentation of the application to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin for a Certificate of Authority (CA) for construction of the new Stoughton Utilities Administration Building, as was discussed earlier in the meeting, as well as clarification on the crop lease for the property. Staff informed the committee that it may also possibly act on a customer’s request for a partial easement release to facilitate construction of a fence. Discussion followed. Adjournment: Being no further business before the committee , motion by Jenson, the motion seconded by Thoren, to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m. The motion carried unanimously 6 to 0. Respectfully submitted, Brian R. Hoops Assistant Stoughton Utilities Director 600 South Fourth Street P.O. Box 383 Stoughton, WI 53589-0383 Serving Electric, Water & Wastewater Since 1886 Date: September 16, 2026 To: Stoughton Utilities Committee From: Adam D. Schleicher, PE Stoughton Utilities Director Subject: Proposed Ordinance to Amend Section 74-90 of the Stoughton Municipal Code Relating to Limiting the Discharge of Mercury to the Sewer System The Stoughton Wastewater Treatment Facility operates under a discharge permit granted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). The current permit was issued in 2026 and extends through 2031. The permit places limits on components of wastewater effluent, including Mercury. The mercury limitation is based on NR 106.145(6). The most recent permit contained an updated Pollutant Minimization Program addressing mercury in the wastewater influent. A requirement of the program is to implement a mercury limit of 1.3 ng/L in the C ity’s sewer use ordinance in 2026. The current City sewer use ordinance does not specifically regulate mercury concentrations. A proposed ordinance limiting the discharge of Mercury has been drafted and reviewed by the Stoughton City Attorney, and is included in the packet for the committee’s review. It is requested that the Stoughton Utilities Committee review and approve the proposed ordinance to amend section 74-90 of the Stoughton Municipal Code relating to limiting the discharge of mercury to the sewer system, and recommend approval and adoption o f the corresponding ordinance by the Stoughton Common Council at a future meeting. B-1 City of Stoughton, 207 S Forrest Street, Stoughton WI 53589 RESOLUTION OF THE STOUGHTON COMMON COUNCIL Ordinance by the Common Council of the City of Stoughton Amending Section 74-90 Relating to Limiting the Discharge of Mercury to Sewer System. Committee Action: Utilities Committee recommended Common Council approval 6 – 0 on September 21, 2026. Fiscal Impact: None File Number: O-___-2026 Date Introduced: First Reading: October 13, 2026 Second Reading: October 20, 2026 The City of Stoughton, Wisconsin, Common Council does proclaim as follows: RECITALS A. The City of Stoughton prohibits discharges of certain substances to its sewer utility system. B. Stoughton Utilities is required to obtain a permit from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (“DNR”) related to its treatment of wastewater and its subsequent discharge of its treated wastewater. C. Stoughton Utilities’ current wastewater discharge permit from the DNR established stricter limits related to mercury. D. To control the amounts of mercury in the treated wastewater and comply with DNR permit conditions, the City desires to establish limits for the discharge of mercury into the Stoughton Utilities sewer system. ORDINANCE 1. Create section 74-90(d)(14) of the Stoughton Code of Ordinances to read as follows: Sec. 74-90 (d). Use of public wastewater or sanitary sewers. (d) The following described substances, materials, waters or wastes shall be limited in discharges to municipal systems to concentrations or quantities which will not harm either the wastewater or sanitary sewers, wastewater treatment process or equipment, will not have an adverse effect on the receiving stream or will not otherwise endanger lives, limb, public property or constitute a nuisance. The utilities director may set limitations lower than the limitations established in the regulations in this subsection if, in his opinion, such more severe limitations are necessary to meet the objectives of this subsection. In determining acceptability, the utilities director shall give consideration to such factors as the quantity of subject waste in relation to flows and velocities in the wastewater or sanitary sewers, materials of construction of the wastewater or sanitary sewers, the wastewater treatment process employed, capacity of the wastewater treatment plant, degree of treatability of the waste in the wastewater treatment plant and other pertinent factors. The limitations or restrictions on materials or characteristics of waste or B-2 wastewaters discharged to the wastewater or sanitary sewer which shall not be violated without approval of the utilities director are as follows: (1) Wastewater having a temperature higher than 150 degrees Fahrenheit (65 degrees Celsius). (2) Wastewater containing more than 50 mg/l of petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oils or product of mineral oil origin. (3) Wastewater containing more than 50 mg/l of floatable oils, fat or grease. (4) Any garbage that has not been properly shredded. Garbage grinders may be connected to wastewater or sanitary sewers from homes, hotels, institutions, restaurants, hospitals, catering establishments or similar places where garbage originates from the preparation of food in kitchens for consumption on the premises or when served by caterers. (5) Any waters or wastes containing iron, chromium, copper, zinc and similar objectionable or toxic substances to such degree that any such material received in the composite wastewater at the wastewater treatment works exceeds the limits established by the utilities director for such materials. (6) Any waters or wastes containing odor-producing substances exceeding limits which may be established by the utilities director. (7) Any radioactive wastes or isotopes of such half-life or concentration as may exceed limits established by the utilities director in compliance with applicable state or federal regulations. (8) Quantities of flow, concentrations or other characteristics which constitute a slug. (9) Waters or wastes containing substances which are not amenable to treatment or reduction by the wastewater treatment processes employed or are amenable to treatment only to such degree that the wastewater treatment plant effluent cannot meet the requirements of other agencies having jurisdiction over discharge to the receiving waters. (10) Any waters or wastes which, by interaction with other waters or wastes in the public wastewater or sanitary sewer system, release obnoxious gases, from suspended solids which interfere with the collection system or create a condition deleterious to structures and treatment processes. (11) Dilution of an industrial discharge for purposes of reducing the pollutant characteristics or concentrations to meet limitations established in this chapter, by the utilities director, or applicable pretreatment standards is prohibited. (12) Medical wastes or infectious wastes. (13) Wastewater containing polychlorinated biphenyls. (14) Wastewater containing mercury or any of its compounds in excess of 1.3 ng/L. Council Action: ☐ Adopted ☐ Failed Vote: Mayoral Action: ☐ Accept ☐ Veto Mayor Tim Swadley Date Council Action: ☐ Override Vote: