Committee of the Whole Meeting — Minutes

June 1, 2026 Committee of the Whole Minutes 1 City Of Lake Geneva Committee Of The Whole Minutes Monday, June 1, 2026 - 6:00 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Council Chambers Call to Order by Council President Yager at 6:00 pm. Pledge of Allegiance by Alder Smith. Roll Call Present: Cynthia Yager, Cathy Stoodley, Joel Hoiland, Brian Smith, Linda Frame, Mary Jo Fesenmaier, JaNelle Powers and Sherri Ames. Absent: None. Others present: Mayor Todd Krause, City Administrator Dave De Angelis, City Clerk Lacey L. Reynolds, Assistant City Administrator Chris Bennett and other interested persons. Approval of the Committee of the Whole Minutes from May 4, 2026 Motion by Ames to approve, second by Powers. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Comments from the public as allowed by Wis. Stats. §19.84(2). Comments will be limited to 5 minutes. Be further advised that matters brought up at this time may be referred to the appropriate committee or individual for further discussion and consideration. Andrea Christensen spoke about mental health, Margery Hooke spoke about an STR at 1024 Dodge, David Scotney and Jim Gaugert spoke about the Swann Creek supper club, Maria Bisabarros spoke about running for assembly district 33. Presentation: The Bridge Food & Diaper Bank - Executive Director Tammy Dunn Tammy Dunn presented about the food and diaper bank and various programs offered. Presentation: Starting a Parks Foundation - Parks Director David Winger Parks Director David Winger presented options for starting a parks foundation. Standing Committee Updates (Personnel, Piers, Harbor and Lakefront & Public Works) Alder Stoodley reported on Public Works items and discussion took place. Alder Yager thanked the GLEA for donating various signs to the city. Committee, Commission, and Board Updates (Avian Committee, Board of Park Commissioners, Cemetery Board, Hillmoor Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Library Board, Plan Commission, Police & Fire Commission, Tree Board, Tourism Commission, Utility Commission) Alder Frame reported the Avian Committee has been planting at the Hillmoor entrance. Alder Ames announced the Smith meeting room is now open at the Library and shared trees were cut down at sailboat plaza and new trees will be planted. Alder Powers reported on HPC sign installations and Plan Commission approvals of a fence permit and CUP for a restaurant at Center St and Interchange N. Discussion took place about STR's. Alder Stoodley reported on some issues at the cemeteries. Alder Yager spoke about the parks foundation and the order of importance for items and share the task order was approved for the trails at Hillmoor. Alder Fesenmaier reported the Tourism commission is on hold for now as new members are being sought and shared Utility commission item approvals. Alder Fesenmaier spoke about the proposed new facility for the Police and Fire departments. Council Representatives Serving on Other Boards and Committees Updates (Business Improvement District, Geneva Lake Environmental Agency, Geneva Lakes Family YMCA, Geneva Lake Museum, Geneva Lake Use, Lake Geneva Economic Development Corporation, VISIT Lake Geneva). No meeting or materials are posted on the City website. Alder Fesenmaier shared the GLEA E Coli reporting information is on their website and FB page. Alder Yager announced VISIT LG added 15 new members and the restaurant week winners were the Treehouse Center, Bridge Food and Diaper bank, Cycling without age and Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Alder Fesenmaier reported Channel 25 is showing live meeting. Administrator De Angelis announced the Trolley presentations will be June 8th at 5:00 pm and the Strategic Planning meeting is June 12th at 8:00 am. Alder Stoodley shared the "We love locals Wednesday's" postcards will be mailed next week and the BID pride events are being held at the Cove. Discussion took place. June 1, 2026 Committee of the Whole Minutes 2 Adjournment Motion by Ames to adjourn, second by Stoodley. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Adjourned at 7:32 pm. Lacey L. Reynolds City Clerk Approved August 3, 2026