City Council Regular meeting

OFFICIAL NOTICE AND AGENDA Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of the City of Stoughton, Wisconsin, will hold a regular or special meeting as indicated on the date and at the time and location given below. COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOUGHTON Tuesday, September 22, 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/297762601088525? p=M3bU8VuA1ZQTnF45do Meeting ID: 297 762 601 088 525 Passcode: UW3jH7FL Dial in by phone: +1 92-9352-2678,,293891113# United States, New York City Phone conference ID: 293 891 113# 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, 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 cchristen@cityofstoughton.com 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 Stoughton Opera House Udpate - Christina Dollhausen SOH LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT UPDATE 2026.PDF Interview And Appointment Of Qualified Candidate(S) To Aldermanic District #4 With A Term Ending April 13, 2027. ALDER D4 APPLICATION - B. CARUSE_REDACTED.PDF Consent Agenda Common Council Minutes - September 8, 2026 COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 8, 2026.PDF Committee Minutes CACP, AUGUST 4, 2026, MINUTES.PDF HALL OF FAME, NOVEMBER 13, 2024 MINUTES.PDF PARKS RECREATION MINUTES AUGUST 18 2026.PDF PUBLIC SAFETY, JULY 22, 2026, MINUTES.PDF REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AUGUST 12, 2026, MINUTES.PDF RIVER AND TRAILS TASK FORCE, JULY 6, 2026 MINUTES.PDF R-126-2026 Approving The Mayors Citizen Appointments To Non-Standing Committees R-126-2026 APPROVING THE MAYORS CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS TO NON-STANDING COMMITTEES.PDF R-130-2026 Mayors Alder Appoint-Standing Committees R-130-2026 MAYORS ALDER APPOINT-STANDING COMMITTEES.PDF R-131-2026 Mayors Alder Appoint- Nonstanding Committees R-131-2026 MAYORS ALDER APPOINT- NONSTANDING COMMITTEES.PDF Old Business New Business R-127-2026 Resolution Senior Center Director Laura M Trotter (Interview Panel recommends approval 4-0; Personnel Committee recommends approval and to Council for confirmation 4-0) R-127-2026 RESOLUTION SENIOR CENTER DIRECTOR LAURA M TROTTER.PDF R-128-2026 Approve Farm Lease With Nathan Moe Enterprises, LLC (Finance Committee recommended approval ___ on 09/22/2026) TIME SENSITIVE R-128-2026 APPROVE FARM LEASE WITH NATHAN MOE ENTERPRISES, LLC.PDF R-129-2026 Approving An Amended Development Agreement With Alexander Co. (RDA recommends to Council approval 7 - 0 on September 9, 2026) R-129-2026 APPROVING AN AMENDED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDER CO..PDF 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. (Public Works Committee recommends approval vote 4 - 0 on September 17, 2026) FIRST READING O-16-2026 AMENDMENT ORD CHAPTER 62 ARTICLE II.PDF *** Potential Purchase Of Property On 207 South Page Street Within The City Of Stoughton *** The Council may meet 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. 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/297762601088525? p=M3bU8VuA1ZQTnF45do Meeting ID: 297 762 601 088 525 Passcode: UW3jH7FL Dial in by phone: +1 92-9352-2678,,293891113# United States, New York City Phone conference ID: 293 891 113# 1. 1.I. 2. 3. 4. 4.I. Documents: 5. Documents: 6. 6.I. Documents: 6.I.i. Documents: 6.I.ii. Documents: 6.I.ii.1. Documents: 6.I.ii.1.1. Documents: 7. 8. 9. Documents: 10. Documents: 11. Documents: 12. Documents: 13. 14. 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, September 22, 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/297762601088525? p=M3bU8VuA1ZQTnF45do Meeting ID: 297 762 601 088 525 Passcode: UW3jH7FL Dial in by phone: +1 92-9352-2678,,293891113# United States, New York City Phone conference ID: 293 891 113# 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, 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 cchristen@cityofstoughton.com 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 Stoughton Opera House Udpate - Christina Dollhausen SOH LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT UPDATE 2026.PDF Interview And Appointment Of Qualified Candidate(S) To Aldermanic District #4 With A Term Ending April 13, 2027. ALDER D4 APPLICATION - B. CARUSE_REDACTED.PDF Consent Agenda Common Council Minutes - September 8, 2026 COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 8, 2026.PDF Committee Minutes CACP, AUGUST 4, 2026, MINUTES.PDF HALL OF FAME, NOVEMBER 13, 2024 MINUTES.PDF PARKS RECREATION MINUTES AUGUST 18 2026.PDF PUBLIC SAFETY, JULY 22, 2026, MINUTES.PDF REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AUGUST 12, 2026, MINUTES.PDF RIVER AND TRAILS TASK FORCE, JULY 6, 2026 MINUTES.PDF R-126-2026 Approving The Mayors Citizen Appointments To Non-Standing Committees R-126-2026 APPROVING THE MAYORS CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS TO NON-STANDING COMMITTEES.PDF R-130-2026 Mayors Alder Appoint-Standing Committees R-130-2026 MAYORS ALDER APPOINT-STANDING COMMITTEES.PDF R-131-2026 Mayors Alder Appoint- Nonstanding Committees R-131-2026 MAYORS ALDER APPOINT- NONSTANDING COMMITTEES.PDF Old Business New Business R-127-2026 Resolution Senior Center Director Laura M Trotter (Interview Panel recommends approval 4-0; Personnel Committee recommends approval and to Council for confirmation 4-0) R-127-2026 RESOLUTION SENIOR CENTER DIRECTOR LAURA M TROTTER.PDF R-128-2026 Approve Farm Lease With Nathan Moe Enterprises, LLC (Finance Committee recommended approval ___ on 09/22/2026) TIME SENSITIVE R-128-2026 APPROVE FARM LEASE WITH NATHAN MOE ENTERPRISES, LLC.PDF R-129-2026 Approving An Amended Development Agreement With Alexander Co. (RDA recommends to Council approval 7 - 0 on September 9, 2026) R-129-2026 APPROVING AN AMENDED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDER CO..PDF 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. (Public Works Committee recommends approval vote 4 - 0 on September 17, 2026) FIRST READING O-16-2026 AMENDMENT ORD CHAPTER 62 ARTICLE II.PDF *** Potential Purchase Of Property On 207 South Page Street Within The City Of Stoughton *** The Council may meet 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. 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/297762601088525? p=M3bU8VuA1ZQTnF45do Meeting ID: 297 762 601 088 525 Passcode: UW3jH7FL Dial in by phone: +1 92-9352-2678,,293891113# United States, New York City Phone conference ID: 293 891 113# 1. 1.I. 2. 3. 4. 4.I. Documents: 5. Documents: 6. 6.I. Documents: 6.I.i. Documents: 6.I.ii. Documents: 6.I.ii.1. Documents: 6.I.ii.1.1. Documents: 7. 8. 9. Documents: 10. Documents: 11. Documents: 12. Documents: 13. 14. 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, September 22, 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/297762601088525? p=M3bU8VuA1ZQTnF45do Meeting ID: 297 762 601 088 525 Passcode: UW3jH7FL Dial in by phone: +1 92-9352-2678,,293891113# United States, New York City Phone conference ID: 293 891 113# 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, 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 cchristen@cityofstoughton.com 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 Stoughton Opera House Udpate - Christina Dollhausen SOH LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT UPDATE 2026.PDF Interview And Appointment Of Qualified Candidate(S) To Aldermanic District #4 With A Term Ending April 13, 2027. ALDER D4 APPLICATION - B. CARUSE_REDACTED.PDF Consent Agenda Common Council Minutes - September 8, 2026 COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 8, 2026.PDF Committee Minutes CACP, AUGUST 4, 2026, MINUTES.PDF HALL OF FAME, NOVEMBER 13, 2024 MINUTES.PDF PARKS RECREATION MINUTES AUGUST 18 2026.PDF PUBLIC SAFETY, JULY 22, 2026, MINUTES.PDF REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AUGUST 12, 2026, MINUTES.PDF RIVER AND TRAILS TASK FORCE, JULY 6, 2026 MINUTES.PDF R-126-2026 Approving The Mayors Citizen Appointments To Non-Standing Committees R-126-2026 APPROVING THE MAYORS CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS TO NON-STANDING COMMITTEES.PDF R-130-2026 Mayors Alder Appoint-Standing Committees R-130-2026 MAYORS ALDER APPOINT-STANDING COMMITTEES.PDF R-131-2026 Mayors Alder Appoint- Nonstanding Committees R-131-2026 MAYORS ALDER APPOINT- NONSTANDING COMMITTEES.PDF Old Business New Business R-127-2026 Resolution Senior Center Director Laura M Trotter (Interview Panel recommends approval 4-0; Personnel Committee recommends approval and to Council for confirmation 4-0) R-127-2026 RESOLUTION SENIOR CENTER DIRECTOR LAURA M TROTTER.PDF R-128-2026 Approve Farm Lease With Nathan Moe Enterprises, LLC (Finance Committee recommended approval ___ on 09/22/2026) TIME SENSITIVE R-128-2026 APPROVE FARM LEASE WITH NATHAN MOE ENTERPRISES, LLC.PDF R-129-2026 Approving An Amended Development Agreement With Alexander Co. (RDA recommends to Council approval 7 - 0 on September 9, 2026) R-129-2026 APPROVING AN AMENDED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDER CO..PDF 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. (Public Works Committee recommends approval vote 4 - 0 on September 17, 2026) FIRST READING O-16-2026 AMENDMENT ORD CHAPTER 62 ARTICLE II.PDF *** Potential Purchase Of Property On 207 South Page Street Within The City Of Stoughton *** The Council may meet 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. 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/297762601088525? p=M3bU8VuA1ZQTnF45do Meeting ID: 297 762 601 088 525 Passcode: UW3jH7FL Dial in by phone: +1 92-9352-2678,,293891113# United States, New York City Phone conference ID: 293 891 113# 1. 1.I. 2. 3. 4. 4.I. Documents: 5. Documents: 6. 6.I. Documents: 6.I.i. Documents: 6.I.ii. Documents: 6.I.ii.1. Documents: 6.I.ii.1.1. Documents: 7. 8. 9. Documents: 10. Documents: 11. Documents: 12. Documents: 13. 14. 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, September 22, 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/297762601088525? p=M3bU8VuA1ZQTnF45do Meeting ID: 297 762 601 088 525 Passcode: UW3jH7FL Dial in by phone: +1 92-9352-2678,,293891113# United States, New York City Phone conference ID: 293 891 113# 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, 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 cchristen@cityofstoughton.com 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 Stoughton Opera House Udpate - Christina Dollhausen SOH LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT UPDATE 2026.PDF Interview And Appointment Of Qualified Candidate(S) To Aldermanic District #4 With A Term Ending April 13, 2027. ALDER D4 APPLICATION - B. CARUSE_REDACTED.PDF Consent Agenda Common Council Minutes - September 8, 2026 COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 8, 2026.PDF Committee Minutes CACP, AUGUST 4, 2026, MINUTES.PDF HALL OF FAME, NOVEMBER 13, 2024 MINUTES.PDF PARKS RECREATION MINUTES AUGUST 18 2026.PDF PUBLIC SAFETY, JULY 22, 2026, MINUTES.PDF REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AUGUST 12, 2026, MINUTES.PDF RIVER AND TRAILS TASK FORCE, JULY 6, 2026 MINUTES.PDF R-126-2026 Approving The Mayors Citizen Appointments To Non-Standing Committees R-126-2026 APPROVING THE MAYORS CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS TO NON-STANDING COMMITTEES.PDF R-130-2026 Mayors Alder Appoint-Standing Committees R-130-2026 MAYORS ALDER APPOINT-STANDING COMMITTEES.PDF R-131-2026 Mayors Alder Appoint- Nonstanding Committees R-131-2026 MAYORS ALDER APPOINT- NONSTANDING COMMITTEES.PDF Old Business New Business R-127-2026 Resolution Senior Center Director Laura M Trotter (Interview Panel recommends approval 4-0; Personnel Committee recommends approval and to Council for confirmation 4-0) R-127-2026 RESOLUTION SENIOR CENTER DIRECTOR LAURA M TROTTER.PDF R-128-2026 Approve Farm Lease With Nathan Moe Enterprises, LLC (Finance Committee recommended approval ___ on 09/22/2026) TIME SENSITIVE R-128-2026 APPROVE FARM LEASE WITH NATHAN MOE ENTERPRISES, LLC.PDF R-129-2026 Approving An Amended Development Agreement With Alexander Co. (RDA recommends to Council approval 7 - 0 on September 9, 2026) R-129-2026 APPROVING AN AMENDED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDER CO..PDF 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. (Public Works Committee recommends approval vote 4 - 0 on September 17, 2026) FIRST READING O-16-2026 AMENDMENT ORD CHAPTER 62 ARTICLE II.PDF *** Potential Purchase Of Property On 207 South Page Street Within The City Of Stoughton *** The Council may meet 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. 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/297762601088525? p=M3bU8VuA1ZQTnF45do Meeting ID: 297 762 601 088 525 Passcode: UW3jH7FL Dial in by phone: +1 92-9352-2678,,293891113# United States, New York City Phone conference ID: 293 891 113# 1. 1.I. 2. 3. 4. 4.I. Documents: 5. Documents: 6. 6.I. Documents: 6.I.i. Documents: 6.I.ii. Documents: 6.I.ii.1. Documents: 6.I.ii.1.1. Documents: 7. 8. 9. Documents: 10. Documents: 11. Documents: 12. Documents: 13. 14.