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CITY OF HARTFORD COMMON COUNCIL May 26 , 202 6 The Common Council of the City of Hartford, Washington and Dodge Counties, Wisconsin, met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 26 , 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 with Alderperson Kohler appearing via Zoom and Alderpersons Webb and Garza who are absent and excused . UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Alderperson Rusniak, seconded by Alderperson Pechacek approving the following items: 1. The Common Council minutes of May 12 , 202 6 . 2. A uthorizing appropriate City Officials to transfer the Hanger Land Lease for Hanger No. 20 at the Hartford Municipal Airport from Jim and Tina Lockbaum to Louis Osswald, Hubertus, WI by Assignment of Lease. 3. A uthorizing appropriate City Officials to transfer the Hanger Land Lease for Hangar No. 41 at the Hartford Municipal Airport from Jim and Tina Lockbaum to Karen T. Maahs, West Hartland, WI by Assignment of Lease 4. A uthorizing appropriate City Officials to enter into a contract with BMCI Construction, West Bend, WI for the 2026 Sidewalk Replacement Program bid at an estimated cost of $142,325.50 and to enter into a Proposal Agreement with Safe Step, Hortonville, WI for the sidewalk shaving program with an estimate cost for 2026 in the amount of $10,466.17. 5. Authorizing the purchase of replacement insulators for Dodge Substation Circuit Switcher. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPEARANCES/CITIZENS COMMENTS Widdy Gentile stated he was in favor of the final plat for Fairview Meadows 1. MAYOR ’S REPORT Mayor Regan mentioned what a great parade the American Legion put on for Memorial Day and wanted to give a huge thank you to Ron Schnorenberg for all his work he put into the Parade. Mayor Regan also wanted to thank WTKM for their highlights of the parade as well . ALDERMANIC REQUESTS A lderperson Kirley gave an update on May 13, 2026, Police and Fire Commission Meeting. Alderperson Waldvogel stated he attended his first Library Board meeting and wanted to remind everyone of the great resource the Jack Russel Memorial Library is. Alderperson Pechacek informed the Council that he recently had a sudden loss in his family and wanted to thank the Administration staff for the compassion they showed him. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. An Ordinance to amend Chapter 52: Zoning Code, through the removal of language under S ection 52.1111(b)(2), Refuse Storage. Mayor Regan declared the public hearing open at 7:0 6 p.m. The notice was read by City Clerk Shanna Kreilkamp . City Administrator Steve Volkert stated that shelters must be around garbage for commercial properties. The amendment would read “ Access point must face away from adjacent residential area. ” There were no appearances for or against. Alderperson Kohler requested another Amendment , add ing “ that storage gates must remain closed unless loading or unloading .” There being no further remarks or discussion, Mayor Regan declared the public hearing closed at 7:1 2 p.m. MOTION by Alderperson Kohler , seconded by Alderperson Savage to table Ordinance No. 1535 to a later date with suggested amendment that gates remain closed unless loading or unloading. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. An Ordinance to amend Chapter 52, Official Zoning Map of the City of Hartford . Mayor Regan declared the public hearing open at 7:1 6 p.m. The notice was read by City Clerk Shanna Kreilkamp. City Administrator Volkert stated that the purpose of the amendment is to include Dodge Dental in Zoning District B-2. There were no appearances for or against. There being no further remarks or discussion, Mayor Regan declared the public hearing closed at 7: 20 p.m. Motion by Alderperson Rusniak , seconded by Alderperson Kirley , to suspend the rules for immediate consideration of proposed Ordinance No. 153 6 . Motion by Alderperson Pechacek , seconded by Alderperson Waldvogel for the adoption of proposed Ordinance No. 153 6 . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. RESOLUTIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION THEREON 1. Resolution No. 37 71 – A Resolution adopting the 2025 DNR Wastewater Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR). a. Wastewater Director Dan Dentice stated that this report is due annually to the DNR. This report is graded on nine categories and the Treatment Plant received A grades in all categories. MOTION by Alderperson Turchi, seconded by Alderperson Savage for the adoption of proposed Resolution No. 37 71 . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. Resolution No. 37 72 – A Resolution approving the final plat of Fairway Meadows 1 Subdivision. a. City Administrator Volkert informed the Council that this final plat would be for 105 single family lots and on average is a one quarter acre lot size. MOTION by Alderperson Turchi , seconded by Alderperson Savage for the adoption of proposed Resolution No. 37 72 . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. Resolution No. 37 73 – A Resolution approving a Certified Survey Map creating Lot 1 located on 1501 Innovation Way in the City of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin. (Tax Key: 36-1804-002- 015). a. City Administrator Volkert that this Certified Survey Map will allow DJS to expand into the City of Hartford. Staff recommends approval. MOTION by Alderperson Pechacek , seconded by Alderperson Kirley for the adoption of proposed Resolution No. 37 7 3 . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4. Resolution No. 377 4 – A Resolution in Support of Improving State Funding for Transportation. a. City Administrator Volkert stated that with rising road construction costs the League of Wisconsin Municipalities is urging all communities to pass a Resolution of support asking the Governor and State Legislators to enact a comprehensive, sustainable transportation funding solution that provides revenue growth for road maintenance. MOTION by Alderperson Kirley , seconded by Alderperson Savage for the adoption of proposed Resolution No. 377 4 . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5. Resolution No. 3776 – A Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $11,000 ,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A. a. City Administrator Volkert stated every two years borrowing occurs for Capital Expenditures. He introduced Jeff Belongia who went over the process and reasoning behind this every other year occurrence. MOTION by Alderperson Turchi, seconded by Alderperson Rusniak for the adoption of proposed Resolution No. 3776. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. Resolution No. 3777 – A Resolution to award a public construction contract for the 2026 Asphalt Paving Program. a. City Engineer Chris Walter stated this was part of the 2026 CIP. On May 13 th three bids were received , and Wolf Paving Co came in as the lowest bidder at $268,619.50. Staff recommend awarding them the public construction contract. MOTION by Alderperson Kirley, seconded by Alderperson Waldvogel for the adoption of proposed Resolution No. 3777. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Alderperson Savage , seconded by Alderperson Kirley for adjournment at 7 :59 p.m. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Respectfully submitted, Shanna Kreilkamp, City Clerk CC MAY 26 .2 6