Common Council Meeting — Minutes

June 8, 2026 Common Council Minutes 1 City Of Lake Geneva Common Council Minutes Monday, June 8, 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, Mary Jo Fesenmaier, Linda Frame, Brian Smith, Joel Hoiland, Cathy Stoodley and Cynthia Yager. Absent: None. Others present: City Administrator Dave De Angelis, City Clerk Lacey L. Reynolds, City Attorney Dan Draper, Finance Director Laura Pisarcik, Assistant Administrator Chris Bennett and other interested persons. Awards, Presentations, Proclamations, and Announcements None. Reconsider business from previous meeting Alder Hoiland asked about an item from the May 11th meeting that was supposed to be on the May 26th agenda. Hoiland asked for the item to be placed on the June 22nd agenda. 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 Milly Mccormick, Mackenzie Bestul, Erin Host, Sean Payne, Eileen Green, Karen Bennett, David Scotney, Nick Eger, Ryan Cardinal and Tony Verrant all spoke in regard to item 12c. Acknowledgement of Correspondence Clerk Reynolds announced multiple emails were received, forwarded to the council and copies are available for review. City Administrator's Report Administrator De Angelis reviewed his written report updates and discussion took place. Comptroller's Report Finance Director Pisarcik reviewed the financial reports and discussion took place. 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. Motion by Frame to approve items a-e, second by Smith. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Approve the Regular Council Minutes from May 26, 2026 Acceptance of the Pre-Paid Checks of $33,664.31 and Regular Checks of $97,005.72 Private event permit requiring exclusive park use for Buffalo Grove Cheerleading Camp June 9 - 11 & June 15 - 17, 2026 Private event requiring reserved parking downtown for Lake Geneva Firebells Fundraiser — September 20th, 2026. Agent change for Stone Soup LLC dba The Baker House, 327 Wrigley Dr. to Robert Lopez Items removed from the Consent Agenda None. Ordinances and Resolutions June 8, 2026 Common Council Minutes 2 Ordinance 26-09: An ordinance amending Section 6-1 State statutes adopted, Article I, IN GENERAL, by adding subsections (a) and (b) and adding subsections (c) and (d) to Section 6-59, Closing hours of Division 2, RESTRICTIONS AND REGULATIONS, of ARTICLE II, Licenses, and repealing Sec. 6-77 through Sec. 6-83 inclusive of DIVISION 3, RESTAURANT LICENSES FOR ESTABLISHMENTS IN MUSEUMS of ARTICLE II, LICENSES of Chapter 6, Alcohol Beverages of the Municipal Code of the City of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin adding a provision for “Class B” premises to sell alcohol in unopened packages, correcting when alcohol in unopened packages can be sold from various licensed premises and repealing provisions for sale of alcohol in restaurants in museums (second reading) Motion by Yager to approve, second by Frame. Attorney Draper explained the changes to the ordinance. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Resolution 26-R31: 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 Frame to approve, 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 Yager to approve, second by Ames. Discussion took place. Motion by Fesenmaier to continue to June 22, 2026 and include the completed zoning documents and proposed changes to the roadway, second by Smith. Roll call vote: Fesenmaier, yes; Smith, yes; Hoiland, yes; Stoodley, yes; Yager, yes; Ames, yes; Powers, yes; Frame, yes. Motion carried. Resolution 26-R33: A resolution authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) filed by Robert Loquercio, 1600 West Lake Street, Streamwood, IL, to install an open fence within the street yard at a maximum height of four (4) feet at 1310 W Main Street, Tax Key No. ZYUP 00094N Motion by Hoiland to approve, second by Stoodley. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Resolution 26-R34: A resolution approving the reallocation of Capital Improvement Fund borrowed funds for the purpose of paving the Cook Street Alley and related stormwater improvements, not to exceed $90,000.00 Motion by Ames to approve, second by Frame. City Engineer Barry reviewed the project, process and needs. Barry explained the project is ready and was originally included in the road project but was cut and now since funds are available is able to be added back in. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Resolution 26-R35: A resolution approving the reallocation of Capital Improvement Fund borrowed funds for the purpose of purchasing Mobi mats for the boat launch, kayak launch, and increased ADA Beach access not to exceed $38,000 Motion by Yager to approve, second by Ames. Discussion took place. Roll call vote: Yager, yes; Ames, yes; Powers, yes; Fesenmaier, yes; Frame, yes; Smith, yes; Hoiland, no; Stoodley, yes. Motion carried 7-1. Discussion/Action regarding Pay Request #7 from Wolf Paving for the 2025 Street Program in an amount of $18,153.81 Motion by Yager to approve, second by Frame. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Discussion/Action regarding Pay Request #1 from Asphalt Contractors, Inc. for the 2026 Street Program in an amount of $222,612.98 Motion by Smith to approve, second by Frame. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Discussion/Action regarding draft policy for crosswalks, curb ramps and sidewalks Motion by Stoodley to approve, second by Frame. Discussion took place regarding placement of curb ramps. Roll call vote: Stoodley, yes; Frame, yes; Yager, yes; Ames, yes; Powers, yes; Hoiland, no; Fesenmaier, no; Smith, no. Motion carried 5-3. Discussion/Action regarding approval of issuing Eastview Summer Program beach passes Motion by Ames to approve, second by Stoodley. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Discussion/Action regarding City Contract Transport Services Motion by Hoiland to approve Dousman Transport Company as the service provider for the HWY 50 project 2027- 2028, second by Smith. Hoiland added he would like to determine the financing and funding for the project. Discussion took place. Motion by Frame to amend and change to Lake Geneva Transit, second by Yager. June 8, 2026 Common Council Minutes 3 Discussion continued. Roll call vote: Frame, yes; Yager, yes; Stoodley, no; Hoiland, no; Smith, no; Fesenmaier, no; Powers, no; Ames, no. Motion failed 2-6. Discussion continued and Administrator De Angelis suggested the council authorize staff to review funding and start contract negotiations with DTC. Main motioner and second agree to add the request of the City Administrator. Main motion with amendment to add authorizing staff to review funding and start contract negotiations with DTC. Main motion - Roll call vote: Hoiland, yes; Smith, yes; Stoodley, yes; Yager, yes; Ames, yes; Powers, yes; Fesenmaier, yes; Frame, no. Motion carried 7-1. Adjournment Motion by Ames to adjourn, second by Stoodley. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Adjourned at 8:09 pm. Lacey L. Reynolds City Clerk Approved June 22, 2026