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1 Committee-Of-The-Whole - January 20, 2026 City of Oconomowoc Committee-Of-The-Whole Meeting Minutes January 20, 2026 - 6:30 PM Aldermen Present: Jennifer Aultman Kloth, Kevin Ellis, Karen Spiegelberg, Matt Mulder, Charles Schellpeper, Rusty McConnell (arrived late), Erik Jungwirth, Matt Rosek Also Present: Robert Magnus, Stan Riffle, Mark Frye, Gina Kozlik, Jason Gallo, Jason Herzog, James Pfister, Ryan Wollenhaupt, Steve Hatton Mayor Magnus called the Committee-Of-The-Whole Meeting to order and appropriate meeting notice was confirmed at 6:31 PM. Committee Business a. Discuss Procedure for Adjusting Housing Ratios City Administrator Frye reviewed that the direction from Council was to look at these on a case-by- case basis, but he wanted to also review the process and extra steps for adjusting ratios with it being part of the comprehensive plan and it was something to update with their reviews moving forward. Spiegelberg asked why it was put in the comprehensive plan, and City Planner Gallo explained that one of the statutory elements is the housing chapter which gives communities flexibility shaping their own housing chapter. Gallo said at the time there was a lot of discussion about the ratios, and looking back it might not have been the best choice to include it. He was not aware of any other municipalities that put numbers in and thought an ordinance might be a better place for it. Rosek said he thought other communities had it in somewhere when they discussed this. Gallo said he did provide other communities’ census data but not from their comprehensive plan or a defined policy. Spiegelberg said they needed to address if it should be in the comprehensive plan from a timing standpoint. Gallo agreed it has been altered several times and it should instead be a long-range plan. Rosek asked if there would be time savings and Gallo thought there would be. Schellpeper asked if others have interest. Gallo indicated there were at least three others associated with senior housing projects. Schellpeper asked if they change zoning, do they need to change the comprehensive plan, and Gallo said it would not be necessary if the zoning was consistent. Gallo added that a land use map is different, but the ratio is more of a policy. Frye noted it would be revisited when something additional comes forward. b. Discussion/direction for City Green Improvements Bidding Project Scope Public Works Director Jason Herzog reviewed the layouts and options that were included in the packet. He introduced the idea of using a precast unit similar to what was used in Rockwell Park, with exterior additions to make it year-round. Frye referenced the Option 4 floor plan at the north end of the park and reviewed the exterior improvements, bringing the price range to $300,000- 320,000. Frye said it is a favorable option with heat, insulation, and updates to the roof, exterior, and stonework. Ellis asked if the public had seen it and he asked if the garage option was reviewed. Frye confirmed it was in the paper, and this option brings it within budget for costs. The Mayor added it could provide flexibility being movable if things unfold with the unit to the north. Ellis said he appreciated not having to move the dumpsters with this option. The Mayor added that there would be no lost parking. Mulder commented that they looked at something the same size some years ago in the #11 position and he was not in favor of it, but he likes the long, thin option at the #16 area instead of at the lakefront. Spiegelberg asked if the modular building would be available in the long, thin footprint, but it was not. Aultman Kloth, remembered asking if they did less stalls, could they do something sleeker by the building, adding that she did like the #16 positioning and was not in favor of blocking the views of the lake. 2 Committee-Of-The-Whole - January 20, 2026 The Mayor said that was hopeful that with direction they could begin the process if it was just the City Green or also the restroom building with additional work. Rosek asked when they would need to use the TIF funds, and Frye explained that it would be March of next year. Spiegelberg asked if impact fees would expire and it was confirmed they would not. Jungwirth was in favor of City Hall bathrooms because they would be the least expensive and would not block the lake. Aultman Kloth thought they agreed on the need for bathrooms. Schellpeper said the bathrooms would be nice, but not necessarily a need, and not on the Green and he had concerns with something along the lake and was not convinced the City has looked at existing buildings and collaboration. McConnell stated he did think bathrooms are needed and was not in favor of blocking views or a prefabricated building. Jungwirth would like more detail on the City Hall option and if they have exhausted every location. Rosek agreed there should be bathrooms, but blocking the lake would be a mistake. He would like to see numbers on the bathroom in City Hall and the narrow footprint along side the building on the Green. Aultman Kloth said they are looking for highest use, but then also best place, and the struggle is those might not be the same. She also said the Oz Plaza space might be the best place with good signage, but she was also in favor of the narrow unit in the area of #16. Ellis favors the City Hall location and not anything on the green, and likes #2 and #5, but those are too close to the lake. He also liked the Oz Plaza location. Spiegelberg said she thought they need the bathrooms on the Green and didn’t want to jeopardize the City Hall building. She supports the rectangular restrooms up against the building, but is not in favor of only 2 stalls. She still liked the #3 area, the flex space, it’s accessible and not blocking the view. Mulder did not support the City Hall location and they have not heard from Golosi or Grill 164 that people are using their bathrooms. He said they are needed and they know the bathrooms are being used at Roots, and they should be put where they are used. Not hearing a strong consensus, the Mayor added if they want to look at going into City Hall, it might not be the best with the historic building and a needs assessment would need to be done. Herzog commented that he appreciated getting things narrowed down and recapped that they liked the lineal-type bathroom in the area of #16 also with another option of a precast unit in the northwest corner. The straw poll for the northwest corner was not a favorable location. The long, lineal building at #16 was favored by Jungwirth, Rosek, Aultman Kloth, Ellis, Spiegelberg, Mulder and McConnell. Rosek also said they would like some numbers on the City Hall and he agrees there is the cost, the location, and the usage to consider. He added he would like to consider costs for a 2 or 3 stall option. Herzog explained he wants to put it together and present it with dates and timelines. Aultman Kloth asked if it would fit in Oz Plaza space, and Herzog thought it would be more the size the building at Rockwell. Herzog offered to look at what other options might lay out in City Hall. The Mayor said looking at the timeline would be helpful and then work back from there. Adjourn Motion to adjourn made by Spiegelberg and seconded by Jungwirth. Motion carried 8-0-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM. Minutes taken by Gina Kozlik, City Clerk