_01202026-2669

1 Common Council - January 20, 2026 City of Oconomowoc Common Council Meeting Minutes January 20, 2026 - 7:30 PM Aldermen Present: Jennifer Aultman Kloth, Kevin Ellis, Karen Spiegelberg, Matt Mulder, Charles Schellpeper, Rusty McConnell, Erik Jungwirth, Matt Rosek Also Present: Robert Magnus, Stan Riffle, Mark Frye, Gina Kozlik, Eric Boettcher, Robert Duffy, Jason Gallo, Jason Herzog, Kevin Kaari, James Pfister, Ryan Wollenhaupt, Steve Hatton, Ivan Lam Mayor Magnus called the Common Council Meeting to order at 7:45 PM and appropriate meeting notice was confirmed. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Public Hearing a. Public Hearing - CUP Mini Storage Text Amendment The purpose of the hearing is to hear public comment for an amendment to Section 17.108 Conditional Use Permit Standards of the City Zoning Ordinance. The specific request is to amend various subsections within subsection (13) Mini-Storage including the standards listed in (a), (b), (c), (d), (f) and (g). The proposed ordinance would allow outdoor storage only in the I – Industrial Zoning District; require new storage buildings to conform with a 50’ setback; no fencing requirement unless the facility has outdoor storage; requires 40’ of vehicle on-site stacking only for facilities with fenced storage areas; outdoor storage plans are required only when there is proposed outdoor storage; and truck turning radius plans are only required for new buildings. The proposed text amendment removes existing standards for facilities that are currently existing and do not have outdoor storage. City Planner, Jason Gallo, gave a PowerPoint Presentation. The Public Hearing opened at 7:45 PM. No one was present for comment. The Public Hearing closed at 7:50 PM. b. Public Hearing - Extra Space Storage CUP The purpose of the hearing is to hear public comment for a conditional use permit to operate Extra Space Storage at 1190 Corporate Center Drive located in the Oconomowoc Corporate Center. Per the Table of Allowable Uses in Section 17.106 of the Oconomowoc Zoning Code, Mini-Storage requires a conditional use permit in the BP; Business Park Zoning District. If approved, the applicant would be allowed to use both floors of the 40,835 SF existing building for renting a variety of individually sized, climate and access controlled storage units. No outdoor storage is being requested. City Planner, Jason Gallo, gave a PowerPoint Presentation. The Public Hearing opened at 7:52 PM. Applicant, Gregg Prossen, 893 Goldenview Court, Oconomowoc, spoke during the Public Hearing, He said he agrees with and comply with all the conditional uses. Public Hearing closed at 7:56 PM. Approval of Meeting Minutes a. Minutes of January 6, 2026 Motion to approve the Council minutes of January 6, 2026 made by McConnell and seconded by Spiegelberg. Motion carried 8-0-0. 2 Common Council - January 20, 2026 Comments/Suggestions from Citizens 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 Ellis and seconded by Mulder. Motion carried 8-0-0. a. Treasurer's Report 1. Treasurer's Report and Financials - December 2025 b. Set Trick or Treat Hours for Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Committee Reports a. Finance - Spiegelberg, Chr; Schellpeper, Secy; McConnell 1. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3332 to Amend Audit Agreement Finance Director Hatton reviewed the details included in his memo, outlining the additional work and reports included that were previously done in-house. Hatton indicated there was a one-time step-up of $16,500 for those services and annual increases over the course of the 5-year agreement. Spiegelberg added that a community our size generally does not have the personnel to do these reports and she appreciated the benefit of the cost savings with staff changeover. Motion to adopt Resolution 26-R3332 to amend Audit Agreement made by Mulder and seconded by McConnell. Motion carried 8-0-0. Plan Commission a. Consider/act on Ordinance 26-O1114 Amending Section 17.108 (13) as it relates to the conditional use permit standards for Mini-Storage use - 1st Reading Rosek commented that he thought it was unfortunate the building would not be used as the business park building that it is, but with storage allowed in that area, this would be allowable and the building could be torn down so at least they retain the nice building. Schellpeper asked about the assessed value change and Gallo said there are many variables, but if it is maintained it should retain its value. McConnell asked if they would have review of any exterior changes, and Gallo said they would not be making exterior changes. Motion to adopt the ordinance and waive the second reading made by Ellis, seconded by McConnell. Motion carried 8-0-0. b. Consider/act on the Conditional Use Permit for Extra Space Storage to occupy the existing 40,835 SF building, located at 1190 Corporate Center Drive. Gallo said he agreed it is a nice building, and this is an allowable use. He also said it is a new trend to use existing buildings and repurpose them. The Plan Commission did feel that it is in the best interest to the city. Rosek liked the building and the creation of use for it. He asked if RVs would be stored outside and the applicant clarified that the language came from the business park, and they have no intention of any outdoor storage. Motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit for extra Space Storage to occupy the existing 40,835 SF building, located at 1190 Corporate Center Dr. made by Rosek and seconded by Ellis. Motion carried 8-0-0. 3 Common Council - January 20, 2026 c. Consider/act on the Preliminary Plat for Prairie Creek Ridge Addition #11, located at the SW corner of the intersection of Brown Street and CTH K. Gallo explained the details of the preliminary plat and explained that there are additional details in the Developer's Agreement that is also on for tonight. Gallo said there would be no cost to the city to extend the road for connectivity, that is the public benefit. He reviewed the lot sizes and said that the Plan Commission recommendation was for approval. Ellis asked if Fire and Police had any concerns about NE corner access. Gallo said they always look for two access points. Pfister said they both reviewed it and are comfortable with it and recognized it would be hard to add another. Mulder commented that this is where the apartment building was that they did not approve, and he was glad they did that since it is a great location by the school with the park. Schellpeper had no concerns but would like to get more information on road and police service impact on new developments coming forward along with property tax yield. Motion to approve the Preliminary Plat for Prairie Creek Ridge Addition #11, located at the SW corner of the intersection of Brown St and CTH K made by Spiegelberg and seconded by Ellis. New Business a. Consider/act on approving Developer's Agreement for Prairie Creek Ridge phase 11 City Administrator Frye thanked Mike Bickler, St. Matthews and the congregation, and Hans Zielow for their work on this to extend Schumacher, adding that that is an agreement between them and not something in the Developer’s Agreement. Herzog discussed the Developer’s Agreement and added that they spent a lot of time working together to get it up to City's standards. Herzog said it is the largest single-family subdivision in the city, and provided noteworthy statistics on amount of land, number of homes and value added and there was no TIF money. He said it is one of the top five growing subdivisions in the State of Wisconsin and they topped the building permit numbers last year. Schellpeper asked about the agreement and if it would be a private road. Frye clarified it will not be private and it will be dedicated to the City. Bickler thanked everyone that has been involved with it, and said it was the largest thing they have done and they are proud they did it without any TIF. He said that there are two streets that are named after Mayors, Whalen and Schumacher, and he would like the city to consider naming it Mayors’ Park and they would add their names to a plaque in the pavilion as a fitting tribute. Aultman Kloth added that they are not just developers, but also members of the community and that shows. Motion to approve the Developer's Agreement for Prairie Creek Ridge Phase 11 made by Aultman Kloth and seconded by Ellis. Motion carried 8-0-0. Staff Reports Reports and Comments from the Aldermen Spiegelberg reminded everyone about the upcoming Chili Fest, thanking the Chamber of Commerce for their work on it. She also said they will be releasing 50 more tickets on the day of the event. Reports and Comments from the Mayor The Mayor had no additional comments. Adjourn Motion to adjourn made by Schellpeper and seconded by Jungwirth. Motion carried 8-0-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:26 PM. Minutes taken by Gina Kozlik, City Clerk