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CITY OF HARTFORD COMMON COUNCIL June 9 , 202 6 The Common Council of the City of Hartford, Washington and Dodge Counties, Wisconsin, met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 9 , 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 Alderperson Turchi who is absent and excused. Alderperson Kohler appear ed via Zoom . UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Alderperson Rusniak, seconded by Alderperson Kirley approving the following items: 1. The Common Council minutes of May 26 , 202 6 . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. COMMUNICATIONS 1. City Clerk Shanna Kreilkamp asked for the consideration of moving August 1 1 , 202 6 Common Council meeting to August 18 , 202 6, due to the Partisan Primary election held on August 1 1 th . MOTION by Alderperson Garza , seconded by Alderperson Pechacek approving the movement of August 1 1 , 202 6, Common Council meeting to August 18 , 202 6 . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. Reminder of bike riding in the community. a. Police Chief Rich Thickens went over the rules of bicycles as well as motorized bikes. He stated that he is in the process with the City Attorney of updating the Municipal Ordinance regarding ebikes. APPEARANCES/CITIZENS COMMENTS A Resident from 457 Firefly Trail wanted to address her concerns about foot traffic and bicycles on the easement by her property. Dennis Hegy wanted to state he is in favor of Agenda # 12 regarding the building of the second Firehouse ALDERMANIC REQUESTS A lderperson Rusniak wanted to remind everyone to take down their Rummage Sale signs. Alderperson Pechacek wanted to thank City Staff for their prompt responses to resident concerns. Communication has been excellent. RESOLUTIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION THEREON 1. Resolution No. 37 7 5 – A preliminary Resolution for the levying of special assessments under Sections 66.0703 and 66.1109, Wis Stats, for the purposes of funding a BID operating plan in the City of Hartford central business district. a. City Administrator Steve Volkert informed the Council that this is the annual preliminary special assessment resolution for the BID District. The projects proposed in the BID ’s 2026 operating plan are funded through this special assessment resolution which is paid by those businesses. MOTION by Alderperson Pechacek , seconded by Alderperson Garza for the adoption of proposed Resolution No. 37 7 5 . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. Resolution No. 37 7 9 – A Resolution adopting the revised ADA paratransit and transit rider policy for the City of Hartford. a. Park and Recreation Director Randy Wojtasiak stated this adoption is for rider accessibility. Updating the policy will provide clearer guidance. MOTION by Alderperson Kirley , seconded by Alderperson Waldvogel for the adoption of proposed Resolution No. 37 7 9 . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. Resolution No. 37 80 – A Resolution to withdraw the award of the Willowbrook Park tennis and basketball court resurface project. a. Park and Recreation Director Wojtasiak informed the Council that K & S Driveway Guys did not respond in the timeframe per signed contract. He is recommending the bid be withdrawn and the deposit be kept. MOTION by Alderperson Pechacek , seconded by Alderperson Webb for the adoption of proposed Resolution No. 37 80 . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4. Resolution No. 37 81 – A Resolution to award Willowbrook Park tennis and basketball court resurface project. a. Park and Recreation Director Wojtasiak stated that the second lowest bid within budget is PCM of Pewaukee. MOTION by Alderperson Savage , seconded by Alderperson Garza for the adoption of proposed Resolution No. 37 81 . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5. Resolution No. 37 8 2 – A Resolution supporting participation in the Washinton County Countywide EMS System and authorizing execution of the Countywide EMS System Service Provider Agreement. a. City Administrator Volkert stated that this participation is very helpful for our EMS service for the City and Residents. This Resolution is just stating the continuation of working with other communities within the County to come up with a proposal. MOTION by Alderperson Webb , seconded by Alderperson Kohler for the adoption of proposed Resolution No. 37 8 2 . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. CITY ADMINISTRATOR ’S REPORT 1. Discussion and consideration of clarifying approved 2026-2030 CIP budget regarding second fire house. a. City Administrator Volkert stated Alderperson Kohler was looking for clarification of the Motion made on May 12, 2026. Option A = The city would bond $3M and use the $944,000 in grants on top making the total budget $3,944,000. Option B = The total approved budget was $3M and the grants would reduce the debt to $2,056,000. MOTION by Alderperson Webb , seconded by Alderperson Pechacek to move forward with option A. MOTION CARRIED 6 -2 . ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Alderperson Savage , seconded by Alderperson Webb for adjournment at 7 :5 6 p.m. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Respectfully submitted, Shanna Kreilkamp, City Clerk CC JUN9 .2 6