Common Council Meeting — Minutes

May 26, 2026 Common Council Minutes 1 City Of Lake Geneva Common Council Minutes Tuesday, May 26, 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 Yager. 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 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 Nancy Anderson spoke, Stephen Schroeder spoke about items 10e & f, Luke Pfeifer, Tammie Carstensen and Dave Sekeres spoke about item 12c, Alex Binanti spoke about item 21, Ellen Schutt introduced herself, Emily Soley- Johnson spoke about item 24. Acknowledgement of Correspondence Emails were received, forwarded and copies are available. City Administrator's Report Administrator DeAngelis updated the council on Channel 25, Strategic Planning, HWY 50 and Interchange 120. Mayoral Appointment Motion by Frame to move item 23 up to before the City Administrator's report, second by Smith. Voice vote, 7- approved, 1-opposed (Hoiland), motion carried. Ron Swalwell to the Zoning Board of Appeals term expiring April 30, 2029 Motion by Ames to approve, second by Powers. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Mary Daly to the Tourism Commission for a term expiring April 30, 2027 Motion by Frame to approve, second by Yager. Discussion took place regarding the potential ordinance amendments and effect on members. Motion by Hoiland to continue after the ordinance item, second by Smith. Roll call vote: Hoiland, yes; Smith, yes; Frame, no; Fesenmaier, no; Powers, no; Ames, no; Yager, no; Stoodley, no. Motion failed 2-6. Main motion - Roll call vote: Frame, yes; Yager, yes; Stoodley, yes; Hoiland, no; Smith, no; Fesenmaier, yes; Powers, yes; Ames, yes. Motion carried 6-2. Comptroller's Report Comptroller Pisarcik reviewed funds available and discussion took place regarding the possibility of assigning the funds to other projects, funding sources and staff recommendations. 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 Hoiland asked to remove items d, e & f from the consent agenda. Motion by Smith to approve a, b, c & g, second by Stoodley. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Approve the Regular Council Minutes of May 11, 2026 May 26, 2026 Common Council Minutes 2 Acceptance of the Pre-Paid Checks of $107,066.87 and Regular Checks of $227,236.17 Agent change for Maya Geneva Inc. dba Maya Geneva, 605 Williams St to Edwin Rodriguez Agent change for Cove Condominium Association Inc dba The Cove of Lake Geneva, 111 Center St to Duncan Mcleod Alcohol License Premises Extension filed by Lake City Social Alcohol License Premises Change filed by The Cove of Lake Geneva Public Event Permit filed by Badger High School for the Badger Homecoming Parade on October 16, 2026 Items removed from the Consent Agenda Item d - Motion by Yager to approve, second by Fesenmaier. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Item e - Motion by Frame to approve, second by Stoodley. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Item f - Motion by Frame to approve, second by Fesenmaier. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Ordinances and Resolutions Resolution 26-R29: 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 Stoodley to approve, second by Frame. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Resolution 26-R30: A resolution determining necessity to acquire property at 1103 S Edwards Blvd Attorney Draper explained the resolution and process for acquiring the property. Motion by Frame to approve Resolution 26-R30, second by Ames. Discussion took place. Motion by Frame to close debate - Roll call vote: Frame, yes; Ames, yes; Powers, yes; Fesenmaier, no; Smith, no; Hoiland, no; Stoodley, yes; Yager, no. Tie vote - Krause, no. Motion failed and debate continued. Main motion vote - Roll call vote: Frame, yes; Ames, yes; Yager, yes; Stoodley, yes; Fesenmaier, yes; Powers, yes; Smith, no; Hoiland, no. Motion carried. 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) Motion by Smith to continue the first reading to June 22, 2026, second by Hoiland. Discussion took place. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Ordinance 26-09: An ordinance amending Section 6-1 State statutes adopted, Article I, IN GENERAL, amending subsections (a) and (b) and adding subsections (c) and (d) of 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 (first and possible second reading) The first reading of Ordinance 26-09 took place. The City Attorney will draft a memo explaining the updates to be included for the second reading of the ordinance at the June 8, 2026 meeting. Discussion/Action regarding addition of boat launch signage and educational materials addressing Wake Enhanced and Surf Boating concerns and suggestions (PHL recommended approval) Motion by Yager to approve, second by Frame. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Discussion/Action regarding installation of AIS Signage provided by GLEA (PHL recommended approval) Motion by Ames to approve, second by Stoodley. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Discussion/Action regarding installation of E. Coli Signage provided by GLEA (PHL recommended approval) Motion by Yager to approve, second by Stoodley. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. May 26, 2026 Common Council Minutes 3 Discussion/Action regarding YMCA summer camp beach passes (PHL recommended approval) Motion by Ames to approve, second by Frame. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Discussion/Action regarding approval of the Mared Mechanical Bid for Project 2026-07 Museum Furnace in the amount of $77,800.00 Motion by Stoodley to approve, second by Frame. Motion by Hoiland to continue until a written memo explaining the funding shifts including the 2027 CIP tuck pointing formula to the next meeting on June 8, 2026, second by Smith. Discussion took place. Roll call vote: Hoiland, yes; Smith, yes; Stoodley, no; Yager, no; Ames, no; Powers, no; Fesenmaier, no; Frame, no. Motion failed 2-6. Main motion - Roll call vote: Stoodley, yes; Frame, yes; Fesenmaier, yes; Powers, yes; Ames, yes; Smith, yes; Hoiland, no; Yager, yes. Motion carried 7-1. Discussion/Action regarding approval of Phase 1 Oak Hill Cemetery Paving to Wolf Paving Inc bid at $326,319.00 Motion by Stoodley to approve, second by Frame. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Discussion/Action regarding approval of proposed Task Order #50 in the amount not-to-exceed $53,268.00 and authorize bidding for Phase 1 trail improvements within Zone 1 of the Hillmoor Property. Motion by Yager to approve, second by Powers. Discussion took place. Motion by Frame to suspend the rules for Michael Krajovic to speak, second by Ames. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Discussion continued. Motion by Fesenmaier to amend and reduce the path size to 10 feet in order to complete the pink loop and possibly the purple loop, second by Smith. Discussion continued and City Engineer Rauch explained in more detail the engineering of the path. Roll call vote: Fesenmaier, yes; Smith, yes; Hoiland, yes; Stoodley, no; Yager, no; Ames, no; Powers, no; Frame, no. Motion failed 3-5. Main motion - Roll call vote: Yager, yes; Powers, yes; Stoodley, yes; Hoiland, no; Smith, no; Ames, yes; Fesenmaier, no; Frame, yes. Motion carried 5-3. Discussion/Action regarding approval of the City’s Communication Policy Discussion took place and Alder Fesenmaier requested monthly updates, website communication updates and the addition of YouTube to the policy under platforms. Motion by Frame to approve and add YouTube to platforms, second by Stoodley. Roll call vote: Frame, yes; Stoodley, yes; Yager, yes; Hoiland, no; Powers, yes; Fesenmaier, yes; Smith, no; Ames, yes. Motion carried 6-2. Discussion/Action regarding Request for Proposals (RFP's) received for City-Owned Trolley Service and Contract Transport Service Assistant Administrator Bennett summarized and reviewed the process and proposals. Discussion took place. Motion by Frame to have Dousman Transport, Lakefront Shuttle and Lake Geneva Transit Co. present at the June 8, 2026 Council meeting and dismiss the City purchasing trolleys, second by Smith. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Discussion/Action regarding letter requesting additional funding for the HWY 50 project Administrator De Angelis reviewed the letter and discussion took place. Motion by Fesenmaier to approve pending a number from the Trolley, second by Smith. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Motion to go into Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(e) deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session regarding: 1. Purchase of land for police and fire stations at 1103 S. Edwards Blvd, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 2. The purchase of portions of properties for the HWY 50 road construction project - 145 Lakeview Drive, 1540 W Main Street, 1536 W Main Street, 1335 W Main Street, 1105 W Main Street, 1031 W Main Street, 1003 W Main Street, 933 W Main Street & 3111 East Drive all in the City of Lake Geneva Motion by Hoiland to adjourn to closed session to discuss item 2 only and to include the City Administrator, Assistant City Administrator, City Attorney, City Finance Director and City Clerk, second by Smith. Roll call vote: Hoiland, yes; Smith, yes; Frame, yes; Fesenmaier, yes; Powers, yes; Ames, yes; Yager, yes; Stoodley, yes. Motion carried. Adjourned to closed session at 9:20 pm. Motion to return to open session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (2) and take action on any items discussed in closed session Motion by Fesenmaier to purchase a portion of property at 1003 W Main St., second by Frame. Voice vote, May 26, 2026 Common Council Minutes 4 approved, motion carried. Alder Powers did not participate in discussion or voting on this item. Motion by Fesenmaier to purchase portions of all the other properties listed, second by Ames. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Adjournment Motion by Ames to adjourn, second by Stoodley. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Adjourned at 9:38 pm. Lacey L. Reynolds City Clerk Approved June 8, 2026