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CITY OF HARTFORD COMMON COUNCIL April 1 4 , 202 6 The Common Council of the City of Hartford, Washington and Dodge Counties, Wisconsin, met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 1 4 , 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 Alderpersons Kohler and Waldvogel appearing via Zoom. UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Alderperson Rusniak , seconded by Alderperson Kirley approving the following items: 1. The Common Council minutes of March 24 , 202 6 . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MAYOR ’S REPORT Mayor Regan gave an update on the Mid Moraine Dinner held at Grafton Village Hall that he recently attended. ALDERMANIC REQUESTS Alderperson Rusniak requested an update on the Emergency Sirens from City Administrator Volkert. Alderperson Garza requested to have an updated map for ATV/UTV driving areas in the City of Hartford. Alderperson Webb wanted to say thank you to City Administrator Volkert and Department Heads on the documentation provided regard ing cost savings and revenues that was provided to Council members. Alderperson Savage wanted to say thank you to all the people that came out and voted on April 7 th . Alderperson Pechacek also wanted to say thank you to City Staff for the hard work that went into the documentation that was provided to the Common Council. City Administrator Volkert informed the Council that the annual Fire Hydrant flushing program is scheduled to start April 27 th . STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance and Personnel 1. Discussion and consideration of approving the purchase and configuration of the server to be completed in 2026 by Ontech Systems, Inc. in the amount of $42,994.00. a. IT Director Tiffany Tyner-Sohm informed the Council that the existing server ’s warranty expired in October of 2024. Due to the age of the server an upgrade is recommended. MOTION by Alderperson Webb , seconded by Alderperson Savage approving the purchase and configuration of the server to be completed in 2026 by Ontech Systems, Inc. in the amount of $42,994.00. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . RESOLUTIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION THEREON 1. Resolution No. 37 6 7 – A Resolution authorizing the sale of 12.63 acres of land, a portion of Tax Key Number: 36-1804-002-015, to Wisconsin Stamping & Manufacturing, LLC. a. City Administrator Steve Volkert stated that this land was purchased in 2009 by HADC and was transferred to the city to hold until the sale of the land. Wisconsin Stamping & Manufacturing LLC is looking to purchase the 12.63-acre portion of land. It was also noted that the Plan Commission did recommend the sale. MOTION by Alderperson Webb , seconded by Alderperson Turchi for the adoption of proposed Resolution No. 37 6 7 . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. Resolution No. 376 6 – A Resolution authorizing the City of Hartford to enter into a Developer ’s Agreement with Wisconsin Stamping & Manufacturing, LLC. a. City Administrator Volkert explained that Wisconsin Stamping & Manufacturing is looking to develop an 80,000 square foot Industrial M anufacturing F acility. The facility would be expandable up to 160,000 square feet. City Staff recommends approval of the Developer ’s Agreement for the Development of an Industrial Manufacturing Facility upon the creation of TID # 14. MOTION by Alderperson Pecheck , seconded by Alderperson Kirley for the adoption of proposed Resolution No. 376 6 . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. CITY ADMINISTRATOR ’S REPORT 1. Discussion and Consideration to review and potentially amend the approved 2026-2030 CIP Budget . a. City Administrator Volkert reported that Alderperson Kirley had requested that the previously approved 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) be brought back for reconsideration, including the Fire House project with an estimated cost of $4.9 million. He also reiterated that any amendments to the budget would require a two-thirds vote of the full Council. Following extensive discussion, a motion was made . MOTION by Alderperson Turchi, seconded by Alderperson Kirley to amend the approved 2026- 2030 CIP Budget to remove the Fire House. MOTION carried 6 Aye to 3 Nay. 2. Approve the bid for Center Street reconstruction. a. City Engineer Chris Walter stated that three bids were received and the lowest qualified bidder was LaLonde Construction with a bid total of $635,688.76. MOTION by Alderperson Pechacek, seconded by Alderperson Garza approving the bid for the Center Street reconstruction. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. Discussion and consideration to authorize the public bidding of the partial extension of Innovation Way from Western Drive, with an alternate bid option to include the entire roadway extension. a. City Engineer Walter stated that the city has a vested interest in supporting development within the Industrial Park. He added that the Common Council will be updated once public bids are received . MOTION by Alderperson Turchi, seconded by Alderperson Webb authorizing the public bidding of the partial extension of Innovation Way from Western Drive, with an alternate bid option to include the entire roadway extension. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4. Review operational reductions in expenses and increases in revenues for 2027. a. City Administrator Volkert, along with Department Heads submitted a Comprehensive set of options to the Common Council aimed at addressing the projected 2027 budget deficit of $915,666.00. Administrator Volkert requested that the Council members review these options and be prepared to discuss them and provide their recommendations at the next Common Council meeting on April 21, 2026. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Alderperson Webb , seconded by Alderperson Turchi for adjournment at 9 :13 p.m. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Respectfully submitted, Shanna Kreilkamp , City Clerk CC APR14 .2 6