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1 Common Council - February 03, 2026 City of Oconomowoc Common Council Meeting Minutes February 03, 2026 - 7:30 PM Aldermen Present: Kevin Ellis, Karen Spiegelberg, Matt Mulder, Charles Schellpeper, Erik Jungwirth, Matt Rosek, Jennifer Aultman Kloth Aldermen Absent: Rusty McConnell Also Present: Robert Magnus, Mark Frye, Gina Kozlik, Jason Herzog, Kevin Kaari, James Pfister, 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 January 20, 2026 Motion to approve the Council minutes of January 20, 2026 made by Ellis and seconded by Aultman Kloth. Motion carried 7-0-0. Comments/Suggestions from Citizens The following citizens spoke with concerns about the Lake Bluff Dr. extension and roadwork impact: Justin Reynolds, 490 Lake Bluff Dr., Vicki Gertz, 1281 Lily Rd., Helga Wieczozek, 1188 Yosemite Rd, Evan Faree, 489 Lake Bluff Dr., Rachel Woehlck, 691 Lake Bluff Dr.. 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 as presented made by Mulder and seconded by Schellpeper. Motion carried 7-0-0. a. Water Utility Easement Agreement between City of Oconomowoc and Pabst Farms Land Company I, LLC Tax Key: OCOC0603999016 b. Water Utility Easement Agreement between City of Oconomowoc and Pabst Farms Land Company C, LLC Tax Key: SUMT062998011 c. Electric Utility Easement Agreement between City of Oconomowoc and McDonald’s USA LLC 1309 Penny Ln Tax Key: OCOC0633999029 Committee Reports a. Public Services - Ellis, Chr; Mulder, Secy; Schellpeper 1. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3336 Accepting Lake Bluff Drive Extension Construction Bids Public Works Director Herzog explained the extension project has been part of strategic and long-term planning. Herzog said they have created a proposed design that redistributes traffic and completes connectivity and now have received bids for the work. He indicated they will review the traffic study 2 Common Council - February 03, 2026 options for stop sign layout. Spiegelberg asked about the crosswalks. Herzog said they will be reviewing the intersections again. Chief Pfister also explained they will evaluate safety and stops further after the road is open with a traffic study and officer observations within approximately two months. Rosek emphasized the importance of public notice to citizens and getting information out. Motion to adopt Resolution 26-R3336 accepting Lake Bluff Dr. Extension Construction Bids made by Schellpeper and seconded by Mulder. Motion carried 7-0-0. 2. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3337 Cleaning Services for Municipal Buildings Public Works Director Herzog reviewed the proposed new 5-year contract details. Motion to adopt Resolution 26-R3337 cleaning services for Municipal Buildings made by Rosek and seconded by Schellpeper. Motion carried 6-0-0. (Spiegelberg stepped out for this motion) b. Utility - Rosek, Chr; Aultman Kloth, Secy; Jungwirth 1. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3335 Western Sanitary Sewer Hydraulic Analysis Wastewater Operations Manager Reel explained this item is for additional capacity and hydraulic analysis for the area just east from the bridge at Concord. Rosek was opposed to additional contingencies on City projects and would like these removed on this item and going forward. Motion to adopt Resolution 26-R3335 Western Sanitary Sewer Hydraulic Analysis with removal of 10% contingency made by Rosek and seconded by Ellis. Motion carried 7-0-0. New Business a. Consider/act on Ordinance 26-O1120 Amending Section 2.01(2) Common Council Start Time - 1st Reading Council discussed whether to move the Council meeting start time to 5:00 pm for Election Days along with discussion on other time options. There was no action taken. Staff Reports Administrator Frye noted the 2025 Housing Affordability Report was distributed and prepared by the City Planner. Reports and Comments from the Aldermen None Reports and Comments from the Mayor The Mayor reminded everyone about the State of the City program next week and explained that the PowerPoint and material will be available on the Mayor’s page of the City website. The two candidates present for Alderman were invited to introduce themselves and April Welch for District 1 and Zach Frankowski for District 3 both provided a brief introductory statement. Adjourn Motion to adjourn made by Aultman Kloth and seconded by Ellis. Motion carried 7-0-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:57 PM. Minutes taken by Gina Kozlik, City Clerk