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1 Common Council - March 03, 2026 City of Oconomowoc Common Council Meeting Minutes March 03, 2026 - 7:30 PM Aldermen Present: Matt Mulder, Rusty McConnell, Matt Rosek, Jennifer Aultman Kloth, Kevin Ellis, Karen Spiegelberg Aldermen Absent (excused): Charles Schellpeper, Erik Jungwirth Also Present: Robert Magnus, Stan Riffle, Mark Frye, Gina Kozlik, Eric Boettcher, Robert Duffy, Jason Gallo, Jason Herzog, Kevin Kaari, Brad Timm, Tim Reel, Steve Hatton, Ivan Lam Mayor Magnus called the Common Council Meeting to order at 7:30 PM and appropriate meeting notice was confirmed. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of Meeting Minutes a. Minutes of February 17, 2026 Motion to approve the Council minutes of February 17, 2026 made by Aultman Kloth and seconded by Ellis. Motion carried 6-0-0. Comments/Suggestions from Citizens Mike Archie, 907 Revere Drive, spoke about his desire to place a dog treat station along the boardwalk in memory of the creator of Avery’s Pawsitive Change. Paul Paikowski, 1515 Foxwood Pass, expressed his concerns about retention ponds for filtration in his subdivision and inspection and maintenance fees. 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 Rosek and seconded by Spiegelberg. Motion carried 6-0-0. a. Developer's Agreement for Arrowood Subdivision Phase 5 Committee Reports a. Finance - Spiegelberg, Chr; Schellpeper, Secy; McConnell 1. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3341 Authorizing Amendments to the 2026 Budget for Continuing Appropriations Steve Hatton introduced the item details that were reviewed at the Finance Committee to authorize movement of 2025 carryover requests into 2026 along with designating unspent fund balances. Motion to adopt Resolution 26-R3341 authorizing amendments to the 2026 Budget for Continuing Appropriations made by Spiegelberg and seconded by Mulder. Motion carried 6-0-0. This item was moved up: Proclamation Honoring John Gross for 35 years of Public Service to the Community. 2. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3348 Accepting the Proposal from CivicPlus for Website Services Economic Development Director Bob Duffy introduced the item explaining the RFPs were evaluated by staff and they include updates to the usability of the website services including accessibility enhancements in the amount of $26,000, below the budgeted amount. Spiegelberg added that there was discussion at Finance on the details of the item. 2 Common Council - March 03, 2026 Motion to approve Resolution 26-R3348 accepting the proposal from CivicPlus for Website Services made by Spiegelberg and seconded by Mulder. Motion carried 6-0-0. b. Public Services - Ellis, Chr; Mulder, Secy; Schellpeper 1. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3343 Approving Refuse & Recycle Hauling Contract with John's Disposal Public Works Director Herzog explained this is the long-term contract with the main change to bulk pickups that will go from one item per week to go to scheduled, multiple-item collections twice per month by request through call or email. Herzog added John’s will also do curbside pickup of large electronics including televisions and that the program will go into effect June 1st with brochures and notices for the public. Motion to adopt Resolution 26-R3343 approving Refuse & Recycling Hauling Contract with John's Disposal made by Ellis and seconded by Aultman Kloth. Motion carried 6-0-0. Plan Commission a. Consider/act on the Conditional Use Permit for a 165' monopole cell tower, located at 1011 Blue Ribbon Circle North. City Planner Jason Gallo presented the details and updates from his PowerPoint. Gallo indicated the Plan Commission has discussion on setbacks, and the tower is in same location as previously proposed with no need to move the location. The SW Business Park at Pabst Farms Owners’ Association submitted a support letter for the cell tower at that location and Wisconsin DOT commented on the CSM that the highway setback to zero was approved. Gallo reviewed the coverage areas and added that the CUP standards for towers have been met or exceeded. Gallo reviewed the access and aerial overview along with the fall radius and plans for the addition of evergreen trees along with fencing for safety. Gallo added that the Plan Commission sent this forward with a divided vote, and there was a speaker with concerns about health issues. Gallo explained the municipality cannot impose testing on health issues. Spiegelberg asked when the last one was approved and it was Hwy K five to seven years ago. Plan Commissioner Frederick said he was a no vote because of the concern about the freeway location and not enough information at the time, adding he would have supported the 50 ft. setback. Ellis said he voted in favor of it and it would give better coverage and was far enough from the highway. The Mayor stated he was an abstention at Plan Commission. Spiegelberg indicated support of the findings 1-7, but was not in favor of #8 with no testing for radiation and she would be voting no. Aultman Kloth asked about the fall zone and Gallo provided additional details on the 30 ft. radius fall zone with breaking points. Rosek indicated his support referencing the state statute that they cannot consider health and safety issues, and if it complies with the CUP conditions, federal and state law, it could create problems if they vote against it. Rosek added that they comply and he would support it. Gallo confirmed the removal provisions include two feet below grade and personal property removal. Spiegelberg added she did not think it was regulated enough. Motion to approve the CUP for a 165’ monopole cell tower, located at 1011 Blue Ribbon Cir N made by Rosek and seconded by Aultman Kloth. Motion carried 5-0-1. Voted No: Spiegelberg. New Business a. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3347 Approving Donation to the American Legion for Veterans Park Flags The Mayor explained this was brought forward when they learned of the high cost of replacing flags for the Veterans Park. American Legion Post 91 Adjutant Dale Saeger provided additional information about the short lifespan of the flags and rising cost with their need of 12-15 replacement flags per year. Rosek commented since this will only cover one half of the year that this would be something for fundraising next year. Spiegelberg added thanks for all that they do and she was very supportive of the item. Motion to adopt Resolution 26-R3347 approving donation to the American Legion for Veterans Park Flags made by Ellis and seconded by Aultman Kloth. Motion carried 6-0-0. 3 Common Council - March 03, 2026 A moment of silence was taken in honor and memory of lost Veterans. b. Consider/act on License Agreement: City Trail Spur to Waukesha County's Lake Country Trail within WE Energies R-O-W Economic Development Director Duffy explained this is to establish a restroom trailhead structure at the trail adjacent to Chapman Park and that We Energies controls the high-line in the right-of-way area there. Duffy added that the City Attorney has reviewed the agreements. Motion to approve the license agreement for City Trail Spur to Waukesha County's Lake Country Trail within WE Eneregies R-O-W made by Mulder and seconded by Spiegelberg. Motion carried 6-0-0. c. Consider/act on Agreement between City/Waukesha County/WE Energies for Lake Country Trail Connection Duffy explained that this item is a companion agreement needed because the trail is a Waukesha County facility within the right-of-way and a tri-party agreement was also needed in order to connect to the Lake Country trail and any responsibilities the County is placing on the city related to that spur extension. Motion to approve the agreement between City/Waukesha County/WE Energies for Lake Country Trail Connection made by Spiegelberg and seconded by Mulder. Motion carried 6-0-0. d. Consider/act on Ordinance 26-O1117 to Repeal and Recreate 24-O1065 to Create and Establish a Municipal Court - 1st Reading Administrator Frye reviewed that these two items involve that the Village of Palmyra became a member and that is the only change to the ordinance and the agreement. Motion to adopt the ordinance and waive the second reading made by Spiegelberg and seconded by McConnell. Motion carried 6-0-0. e. Consider/act on Revised Lake Country Municipal Court Successor Agreement Motion to approve the revised Laked Country Municipal Court Successor Agreement made by Ellis and seconded by Mulder. Motion carried 6-0-0. Staff Reports Administrator Frye expressed thanks to Lucas Caine for his work at the Electric Utility and wished him well as he takes a Utility Manager position in Lake Mills. Reports and Comments from the Aldermen Rosek said with the current action in the middle east that he encouraged everyone to keep our soldiers in harm’s way in our prayers. Ellis asked them to take a minute for those fighting for our freedom and a moment was taken. Spiegelberg thanked Ald. Schellpeper for his attendance at the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention. Reports and Comments from the Mayor The Mayor thanked everyone for coming and wished wish everyone a wonderful week a. Proclamation Honoring John Gross for 35 years of Public Service to the Community This item was moved up. Adjourn Motion to adjourn made by Mulder and seconded by Aultman Kloth. Motion carried 6-0-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:33 PM. Minutes taken by Gina Kozlik, City Clerk