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1 Common Council - May 05, 2026 City of Oconomowoc Common Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026 - 7:30 PM Aldermen Present: Erik Jungwirth, Zachary Frankowski, Jennifer Aultman Kloth, Kevin Ellis, Karen Spiegelberg, April Welch, Charles Schellpeper Also Present: Eric Boettcher, Robert Duffy, Mark Frye, Jason Gallo, Steve Hatton, Jason Herzog, Kevin Kaari, Gina Kozlik, Ivan Lam, James Pfister, Jen Puccini, Tim Reel, Stan Riffle, Matt Rosek Mayor Rosek called the Common Council Meeting to order at 7:30 PM and appropriate meeting notice was confirmed. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Meeting Minutes a. Minutes of April 21, 2026 Motion to approve the Council minutes of April 21, 2026 made by Ellis and seconded by Aultman Kloth. Motion carried 7-0-0. Comments/Suggestions from Citizens Paul Piakowski, 1515 Foxwood Pass, spoke on subdivision stormwater pond HOA issues. Andy Moroni, 168 Morningside Orchard Drive, introduced himself and indicated his interest in the Aldermanic vacancy. Consent Agenda (Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered in one motion - a Council member may request to remove an item): Motion to approve the Consent Agenda made by Schellpeper and seconded by Aultman Kloth. Motion carried 7-0-0. a. Electric Utility Easement Agreement Between the City of Oconomowoc and Costco Wholesale Corporation Item 9.a. Appointments discussion and action moved here without objection. Unfinished/Old Business a. Consider/act on Ord. 26-O1122 to amend the Planned Development Overlay District PD-3-24 (Pabst Farms Town Centre) for Marcus Corporation, located at the NE corner of I-94 & Summit Ave, tax key OCOC0633.999.030 (Item was postponed 3/4/26) - 2nd Reading City Planner Gallo presented the changes made from the first reading. Schellpeper indicated his appreciation the feedback consideration and clarification of connectivity of roads and signs, but he still had concerns about the traffic flow. Aultman Kloth expressed the same concerns and asked if they could reevaluate it again if it was problematic. Gallo said as a general development plan they do not know the impact of other users until they come in, adding that the theater would stagger movie times so the cars leave at different times and should disperse. Jungwirth asked to hear from the applicant and Eric Olson, Director of Real Estate Marcus Corporation, indicated traffic was reviewed by them and the overall road driveways were already in the PUD and the staggering would spread any congestion. WLFD Chief Bowen spoke, adding that consideration of the width of the main going into the narrow areas was their primary concern, but they were comfortable with the change to 3-way. Motion to give the ordinance its second reading made by Ellis and seconded by Schellpeper. Motion carried 7-0-0. 2 Common Council - May 05, 2026 New Business a. Consider/act on the Temporary Use Permit for two firework displays at Dockhounds Stadium during 2026, located at 1011 Blue Ribbon Circle North. City Planner Gallo provided an overview that included history on the Conditional Use Permit and previous Temporary Use Permits approving two shows for fireworks. Applicant requested August 20th and September 4th with rain dates for this year. Gallo indicated there have been no complaints and the Fire Chief did not object to issuing the permit. It was discussed and determined that if they were to not have to revisit this every year, the original CUP would need to come back and be amended. Jungwirth asked for clarification on hours and duration. Matt Sokol, applicant and owner of the display company, said they start 5-7 minutes after the game and have never gone past 9:30 pm. Gallo added that they could have a rain delay. Ellis had safety concerns with the brush area and cars on the highway. Sokol said they error on the side of caution with any potential fire hazards, and the fall-out zone is double what is needed with wind being taken into consideration. Fire Chief Bowen said they have observed shows from the interstate and had no concern, and the Fire Department could still cancel a permit due to high winds or other concerns. Motion to approve the Temporary Use Permit for two firework displays at Dockhounds Stadium during 2026, located at 1011 Blue Ribbon Circle North made by Schellpeper and seconded by Spiegelberg. Motion carried 7-0-0. b. Consider/act on Process to Fill District Two Alderman Vacancy City Clerk Kozlik explained the options available to Council to fill the vacancy would be by temporary appointment for the remainder of the term through April 19, 2027, or to hold a Special Election with timing for that being either before the Partisan Primary in July or with the General Election in fall. The Mayor included some of the history on previous appointments and said he thought it would be important to have full representation in the coming months. Schellpeper advocated for the Special Election in July for accountability and transparency. Aultman Kloth commented they are seeing voter fatigue and added that voters would have the opportunity in Spring to make a change. Spiegelberg supported a Special Election in July. Schellpeper said he felt the incumbency would give power or an advantage. Mayor Rosek added that Ald. Ellis beat an incumbent. Ellis supported temporary appointment. Motion to approve holding a Special Election in July to fill the vacancy made by Schellpeper and seconded by Spiegelberg. Motion failed, 3-0-4. Voted No: Jungwirth, Frankowski, Aultman Kloth, Welch. Motion to approve filling the vacancy by temporary appointment made by Aultman Kloth and seconded by Ellis. Motion carried 5-0-2. Voted No: Spiegelberg, Schellpeper Mayoral Appointments with Council Confirmation a. Mayoral Citizen Appointments/Reappointments with Council Confirmation (this item was moved up to earlier in the meeting with no objection) The Mayor introduced the proposed 12 new appointees and thanked them for their willingness to serve. Schellpeper thanked the new people who were willing to engage and indicated his appreciation for them and their qualifications. Several appointment candidates fielded questions from Ald. Schellpeper. Motion to confirm the Mayor's appointments/reappointments as presented made by Ellis and seconded by Jungwirth. Motion carried 6-0-0. Spiegelberg abstained. Staff Reports City Administrator Frye reviewed the recent events from Lapham Street Bridge and provided an update and steps completed. Reports and Comments from the Aldermen Ellis thanked volunteers to the City and appreciated them sharing their expertise. 3 Common Council - May 05, 2026 Reports and Comments from the Mayor Rosek gave kudos to Mark and City staff for their expedited actions and additional inspection monitoring and again expressed thanks to the volunteer appointees. He additionally indicated appreciation for the Council questions and dialogue. Closed Session a. Closed Session Motion to closed session Motion to go into Closed Session made by Schellpeper and seconded by Aultman Kloth per Wis. Stats §19.85(1)(a), The purpose of the meeting is to confer with legal counsel who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted with respect to litigation in which it is involved as authorized under §19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats. Specifically, to be discussed is litigation involving the City and the Village of Lac La Belle regarding annexation disputes by and between the parties. Motion carried 7-0-0. Closed Session and Adjourn Council went into Closed Session at 8:46 PM and adjourned from Closed Session at 9:02 PM by motion made by Aultman Kloth and seconded by Ellis. Motion carried 6-0-0. Ald. Spiegelberg was not present for Closed Session. Minutes taken by Gina Kozlik, City Clerk