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CITY OF HARTFORD COMMON COUNCIL August 25 , 202 6 The Common Council of the City of Hartford, Washington and Dodge Counties, Wisconsin, met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 25 , 2026, 7:00 p.m., in the Common Council Chambers of Hartford City Hall, 109 North Main Street, Mayor Dennis Regan presiding. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Regan led the Common Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL The Mayor and all Alderpersons were present except Alderpersons Webb who is absent and excused and Alderperson Kohler and Alderperson Savage who appeared via Zoom. UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Alderperson Rusniak, seconded by Alderperson Pechacek approving the following items: 1. The Common Council minutes of Ju ly 28 , 2026, and August 18, 2026 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Transient Merchant License for Strupp Pumpkins to sell self-service pumpkins, straw, and corn stalks. a. Al Strupp appeared and explained what he planned to sell at MJ ’s Market and Catering. MAYOR ’S REPORT Mayor Regan stated he attended the Washington County Golf Course open house of the new addition and stated it is a very impressive facility. ALDERMANIC REQUESTS A lderperso n Garza wanted to remind everyone to be mindful of their speed when driving. Alderperson Kohler questioned why the Police and Fire Commission was never posted on YouTube or public television. It was explained that many of those meetings are closed sessions and will be added to the next Police and Fire Commission meeting agenda for discussion about recording and posting when appropriate. Alderperson Savage requested that a previous vote on the Agenda Software be brought back f or further discussion. Administrator Volkert stated it can only be brought back if the item was defeated and there is a 24-hour time limit. Alderperson Pechacek wanted to thank Randy Wojtasiak and the Parks Department for their quick response to his concern. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance and Personnel 1. Discussion and consideration of approving a new “ Class B ” Intoxicating Liquor License and Class “ B ” Fermented Malt Beverage License for Double Down Lounge, LLC d/b/a Double Down Lounge for premises located at 25 West Sumner Street for the period of September 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. a. City Clerk Shanna Kreilkamp informed the Council that all the paperwork has been submitted and there are no concerns with this application. MOTION by Alderperson Kirley , seconded by Alderperson Waldvogel approving a new “ Class B ” Intoxicating Liquor License and Class “ B ” Fermented Malt Beverage License for Double Down Lounge, LLC d/b/a Double Down Lounge for premises located at 25 West Sumner Street for the period of September 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Utility 2. Approving the Application for the Sewer Lateral Replacement Reimbursement by Michael Sch r oeder, 2815 Robin Circle at a cost not to exceed $6,000.00. a. Alderperson Turchi stated informed the Common Council that there is a program that credits homeowners when they connect, they can receive either $1,000 or $6,000 depending on which side of the street they live on and the sewer runs. This resident lives on the far side and can be credited $6,000 . The application met all requirements and the project was complete. MOTION by Alderperson Pechacek , seconded by Alderperson Turchi approving the application for the Sewer Lateral Replacement Reimbursement by Michael Sch r oeder, 2815 Robin Circle at a cost not to exceed $6,000.00. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Police and Fire Commission 3. Discussion and consideration to approve the building plans for Fire Station # 2 and to move forward with the bidding process. a. Fire Chief Tony Burgard introduced Laura from Five Bugels Design and gave a quick refresh. She explained they went through the process to be able to get the city as much value as possible. The concept of Fire Station # 2 is a single-story slab on grade pre-engineered metal building facility and will be 8,000 square feet. The Bid will request two alternates as well with one being to add a third apparatus bay and the second to add a wing wall. MOTION by Alderperson Rusniak , seconded by Alderperson Kirley approving the building plans for Fire Station # 2 and to move forward with the bidding process. MOTION CARRIED 7-1. RESOLUTIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION THEREON 1. Resolution No. 37 91 – A Resolution approving a Certified Survey Map creating Lots 1, 2, and 3 located on 707, 709, and 719 Union Street in the City of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin . a. City Planner Jacob Maas commented that the CSM meets the requirements of the M-1 and M-2 Zoning District and the Plan Commission and Staff recommend approval. MOTION by Alderperson Pechacek , seconded by Alderperson Garza for the adoption of proposed Resolution No. 37 91 . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. CITY ADMINIS TRATOR ’S REPORT 1. Second Quarter 2026 General Fund results. a. City Administrator Steve Volkert went over the General Fund results from the second quarter of 2026. 2. Discussion and consideration of the 2027-2031 CIP Budget. a. City Administrator Volkert presented the presentation of the 2027-2031 CIP Budget. MOTION by Alderperson Turchi, seconded by Alderperson Pechacek approving the 2027-2031 CIP Budget. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Alderperson Kirley , seconded by Alderperson Waldvogel for adjournment at 8 :18 p.m. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Respectfully submitted, Shanna Kreilkamp, City Clerk CC AUG 25 .2 6