Common Council Meeting — Minutes

June 22, 2026 Common Council Minutes 1 City Of Lake Geneva Common Council Minutes Monday, June 22, 2026 - 6:00 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Council Chambers Call to Order by Mayor Krause at 6:00 pm. Pledge of Allegiance by Alder Stoodley. Roll Call Present: Todd Krause, Sherri Ames, JaNelle Powers (via zoom), Mary Jo Fesenmaier, Linda Frame, Joel Hoiland, Cathy Stoodley and Cynthia Yager. Absent: Brian Smith. Others present: City Administrator Dave De Angelis, City Clerk Lacey L. Reynolds, City Attorney Dan Draper, Finance Director Laura Pisarcik, Assistant City Administrator Chris Bennett and other interested persons. Awards, Presentations, Proclamations, and Announcements None. Reconsider business from previous meeting None. Comments from the public as allowed by Wis. Stats. §19.84(2), limited to items on this agenda, except for public hearing items. Comments will be limited to 5 minutes David Scotney item 12d, David Frost items 12d & 15, Attorney Steven Koch item 14, Millie McCormick item 12d, Luke Pfeifer items 9a & 12a, Joe Esposito item 7, Ross Magnuson item 14, Madeline von Rabenau item 12d, Andrea Christian items 7 & 8, Tom Hartz item 14. Acknowledgement of Correspondence Clerk Reynolds announced correspondence was received. City Administrator's Report Administrator De Angelis reviewed the updates in his report. Comptroller's Report Discussion regarding Capital Improvements Finance Director Pisarcik reviewed possible capital improvements turned in by staff and can be completed by the end of the year. Discussion took place. Written Financial Report - April 2026 Consent Agenda-Any item listed on the consent agenda may be removed at the request of any member of the Council. The request requires no second, is not discussed, and is not voted upon. Alder Yager requested item h be removed from the consent agenda. Motion by Stoodley to approve a-g, second by Frame. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Approve the Special Council Minutes from June 8, 2026 Approve the Regular Council Minutes from June 8, 2026 Acceptance of the Pre-Paid Checks of $275,109.92 and Regular Checks of $251,828.81 Public Event Permit Application for the July 4th Kids Parade, July 4, 2026 at 10:00 am Taxi Company License renewal application filed by Senior Cab Plus Taxi Company License original application filed by Cruzin Transportation June 22, 2026 Common Council Minutes 2 Massage Establishment renewal applications filed by Elevate Wellness Center, Healing Muscle Therapies, Lake Geneva Massage Therapy and Lakeview Spa Complimentary Riviera Ballroom Event Request Form for A Lake Geneva Holiday Concert on December 20, 2026, at 1:00 & 3:00 pm, Allan Dennis, Midwest Young Artists Items removed from the Consent Agenda Item h - Complimentary Riviera Ballroom Event Request Form for A Lake Geneva Holiday Concert on December 20, 2026, at 1:00 & 3:00 pm, Allan Dennis, Midwest Young Artists. Motion by Yager to deny, second by Ames. Motion by Yager to amend for $1000 and estimated payroll cost of $600 to be paid by the applicant, second by Ames. Motion by Hoiland to suspend the rules for Allan Dennis to speak, second by Frame. Roll call vote: Hoiland, yes; Frame, yes; Stoodley, yes; Ames, no; Fesenmaier, no; Yager, no; Powers, no. Motion failed 3-4. Discussion took place. Alder Yager withdrew the amendment. Main motion vote - Roll call vote: Yager, yes; Ames, yes; Frame, no; Fesenmaier, yes; Stoodley, yes; Hoiland, no; Powers, yes. Motion carried 5-2. Ordinances and Resolutions Ordinance 26-08: An ordinance amending Subsections (a), Members of Sec. 70-55 Tourism Commission of Article III, Room Tax of Chapter 70, Taxation of the Municipal Code of the City of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin amending the number of members on the Tourism Commission and qualifications to serve as a member of the Tourism Commission (first and possible second reading) The first reading of Ordinance 26-08 took place. Discussion took place. Motion by Fesenmaier to move to the second reading. There was no second to the motion. Resolution 26-R36: A resolution authorizing and directing the proper city official(s) to issue the Alcohol License renewals for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027 Motion by Ames to approve, second by Stoodley. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Resolution 26-R37: A resolution accepting the Road Classification Map from WisDOT and FHWA stating that no changes are necessary at this time City Engineer Bridget Barry explained the road listings and possible funding for roads in the future. Discussion took place. Motion by Stoodley to approve Resolution 26-R37, second by Ames. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Resolution 26-R32: A resolution authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) filed by David Scotney, 2890 Bridle Court, Lake Geneva, WI, to establish an Indoor Entertainment Facility (Restaurant) at the Northeast corner of Interchange North and Center Street, Tax Key No. ZYUP 00140 Motion by Fesenmaier to continue, second by Yager. Alder Hoiland proposed an amendment and discussion took place. Motion to continue vote - Voice vote, approved, motion carried Discussion/Action regarding approval of the revised HWY 50 plat and relocation order City Engineer Barry explained the changes to the map previously approved. Motion by Frame to approve, second by Stoodley. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Discussion/Action regarding Amendment to offer to purchase parcels ZA467900001, ZA467900002, ZA468000001 & ZA468000002 Motion by Yager to approve the amendment, second by Frame. Motion by Hoiland to amend from December 31, 2026 to October 31, 2026. Zoning Administrator Hanlon spoke regarding scheduling. There was no second to the amendment motion. Discussion continued. Main motion vote - Voice vote, 6-approved, 1-opposed (Fesenmaier), motion carried. Discussion regarding motions and procedures: Agenda item 22. Discussion/Action regarding the purchase of 1103 S. Edwards Boulevard in the City of Lake Geneva for a future Police and/or Fire Facility, at the May 11, 2026 Common Council meeting Attorney Draper reviewed the steps already taken regarding the property at 1103 S Edwards Blvd. Discussion took place. Alder Hoilands motion from May 11, 2026 will be on the next council agenda. Motion to go into Closed Session pursuant to - Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved regarding City of Lake Geneva v. Village of Bloomfield and Town of Bloomfield June 22, 2026 Common Council Minutes 3 Motion by Ames to adjourn to closed session to include the City Administrator, Assistant City Administrator, City Attorney, City Comptroller, City Clerk and outside counsel Luke Logic, second by Yager. Roll call vote: Ames, yes; Yager, yes; Powers, yes; Frame, yes; Fesenmaier, yes; Hoiland, yes; Stoodley, yes. Motion carried. Adjourned to closed session at 8:18 pm. Motion to return to open session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (2) and take action on any items discussed in closed session Returned to open session at 8:47 pm. Motion by Ames to authorize outside counsel to file a new lawsuit based on the new ordinance approved by the Village of Bloomfield, second by Frame. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Adjournment Motion by Ames to adjourn, second by Stoodley. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Adjourned at 8:48 pm. Lacey L. Reynolds City Clerk Approved July 13, 2026