Committee of the Whole Meeting — Agenda Packet

May 4, 2026 Committee of the Whole Agenda 1 City of Lake Geneva, 626 Geneva St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147-262.248.3673-www.cityoflakgeneva.gov Committee of the Whole Agenda Monday, May 4, 2026 - 6:00 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Council Chambers Members: Council President: Cindy Yager Council Vice-President: Cathy Stoodley Alderpersons: JaNelle Powers, Sherri Ames, Linda Frame, Mary Jo Fesenmaier, Brian Smith and Joel Hoiland 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of the Committee of the Whole Minutes from March 2, 2026 5. 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. 6. Presentation: Business Improvement District – “We Love Local Wednesdays”; Alexandria Binanti, Executive Director, Downtown Lake Geneva 7. Presentation: Geneva Lake Museum Update; Janet Ewing, Co-Director of Administration 8. Standing Committee Reports. The following Aldermen will be given the opportunity to make announcements or reports at the meeting in regards to committee activities they have been involved in since the last meeting on behalf of the City, future activities and citizen contacts. It is not contemplated that these matters will be discussed or acted on but referrals to the appropriate committees and/or individuals will be made. a. Personnel Committee-Chair Powers b. Public Works Committee-Chair Stoodley c. Piers, Harbor, and Lakefront Committee-Chair Yager 9. Committee, Commission, and Board Reports. The following committee representatives will be given the opportunity to make announcements or reports at the meeting in regards to committee activities they have been involved in since the last meeting on behalf of the City, future activities, and citizen contacts. These matters will be required to be placed on the agenda to comply with Wis. Stats. a. Utility Commission-Fesenmaier and Smith b. Tree Board-Ames c. Plan Commission-Powers Page 1 of 19 May 4, 2026 Committee of the Whole Agenda 2 d. Board of Park Commissioners-Yager e. Library Board-Ames f. Historic Preservation Commission-Powers g. Avian Committee-Frame h. Tourism Commission-Fesenmaier and Smith i. Cemetery Board-Stoodley and Frame j. Hillmoor Commission-Yager 10. Council Representatives Serving on Other Boards and Committees. The following committee representatives will be given the opportunity to make announcements or reports at the meeting in regards to committee activities they have been involved in since the last meeting on behalf of the City, future activities and citizen contacts. These matters will be required to be placed on the agenda to comply with Wis. Stats. *No meeting or materials posted on the City website. a. VISIT Lake Geneva-Yager b. Geneva Lake Museum-Hoiland c. Lake Geneva Economic Development Corporation-Hoiland and Smith d. Geneva Lake Environmental Agency-Fesenmaier e. Geneva Lakes Family YMCA-Smith f. Geneva Lake Use-Hoiland g. Business Improvement District-Stoodley 11. Adjournment A quorum of the Council may be present; however, no official Council action will be taken. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the City Clerk’s office in advance so that the appropriate accommodations can be made. Page 2 of 19 March 2, 2026 Committee of the Whole Minutes 1 City Of Lake Geneva Committee Of The Whole Minutes Monday, March 2, 2026 - 6:00 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Council Chambers Call to Order Alderperson Fesenmaier called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. Pledge of Allegiance-Stoodley Alderperson Stoodley led the Committee in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Present: Fesenmaier, Yager, Ames, Frame, Hoiland, Powers, Smith, and Stoodely Absent: None Approval of the Committee of the Whole Minutes from February 2, 2026 Motion by Ames to approve, second by Stoodley. No discussion, motion carried 8-0 on a voice vote. 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 Christian, Resident; spoke on accessibility issues with sidewalks and public facilities. Peg Esposito, Resident; spoke on the Strategic Planning process, the proposed trolley routes, the police boat, street maintenance, and the upcoming candidate forum. Beverly Leonard, Resident & Business Owner; spoke about organizing a candidate forum for the spring election. Jeff Leonard, Resident & Business Owner; spoke about organizing a fundraising event in support of Ukraine. Eileen Scheffler, Resident; spoke on reviewing construction projects with discretion in the Geneva Manor neighborhood. Katherine Green, Resident; spoke on construction projects in the Geneva Manor neighborhood, and asked about house size compared to the lot size. Spyro Condos, Business Improvement District; spoke in support of the purchase of the trolleys and spoke on potential routes and stops. Presentation: Lake Geneva Schools Update; Peter Wilson, Ph. D; Superintendent, Lake Geneva Schools Superintendent Wilson gave an update on Lake Geneva Schools, highlighting topics such as mission, vision, and strategic planning. Questions and discussion followed between Dr. Wilson and the Committee members. Update regarding Strategic Planning City Administrator DeAngelis reported on the public forum being moved to March 11th at the Riviera. The survey is still open until the end of the week. Discussion followed regarding rescheduling the forum from the 12th to the 11th. Update Regarding Hwy 50 Construction City Administrator DeAngelis gave an update on the project planning and spoke on the the public information meeting taking place on March 19th. Discussion followed regarding the trolleys and outreach regarding the project status. Page 3 of 19 March 2, 2026 Committee of the Whole Minutes 2 Overview of City Website-City Clerk's Office Deputy City Clerk Jahns gave an overview presentation on various aspects of the City's website. Standing Committee Reports. The following Aldermen will be given the opportunity to make announcements or reports at the meeting in regards to committee activities they have been involved in since the last meeting on behalf of the City, future activities and citizen contacts. It is not contemplated that these matters will be discussed or acted on but referrals to the appropriate committees and/or individuals will be made. Finance, License, and Regulation Committee-Chair Ames Alderperson Ames reported on recent activity and the possibility of ending the committee. Personnel Committee-Chair Hoiland Alderperson Hoiland reported on recent hires. Public Works Committee-Chair Stoodley Alderperson Stoodley reported on the bulk pickup process remaining the same, and that the Committee will address speed bumps in the future. Piers, Harbor, and Lakefront Committee-Chair Yager Alderperson Yager reported on waitlist changes and the police boat location. Committee, Commission, and Board Reports. The following committee representatives will be given the opportunity to make announcements or reports at the meeting in regards to committee activities they have been involved in since the last meeting on behalf of the City, future activities, and citizen contacts. These matters will be required to be placed on the agenda to comply with Wis. Stats. Utility Commission-Fesenmaier and Smith Alderperson Smith reported on recent commission activites and projects. Tree Board-Ames No meeting, no report given. Police and Fire Commission-Hoiland Alderperson Hoiland reported on job descriptions. Plan Commission-Hoiland Alderperson Hoiland reported on various topics including conditional use permits and sandwich board sign updates. Board of Park Commissioners-Yager No meeting, no report given. Library Board-Ames Alderperson Ames reported on recent events and the Smith Meeting Room Renovation and Strategic Planning. Historic Preservation Commission-Powers Alderperson Powers reported on local landmark plaques and announced that the regular meetings will now be at 4pm instead of 7pm. Avian Committee-Powers Alderperson Powers reported on various topics including chimney swifts, the Bird City application, dark sky ordinance, and the swift night out event. Tourism Commission-Fesenmaier and Frame No meeting, no report given. Cemetery Board-Stoodley and Frame Alderperson Stoodley reported on drainage and road improvement projects and possible fee updates. Discussion followed on the chapel use. Page 4 of 19 March 2, 2026 Committee of the Whole Minutes 3 Hillmoor Commission-Yager Alderperson Yager reported on the Zone 1 survey, master plan process updates, and an update from the ecological restoration company is upcoming on March 19th. Council Representatives Serving on Other Boards and Committees. The following committee representatives will be given the opportunity to make announcements or reports at the meeting in regards to committee activities they have been involved in since the last meeting on behalf of the City, future activities and citizen contacts. These matters will be required to be placed on the agenda to comply with Wis. Stats. *No meeting or materials posted on the City website. *VISIT Lake Geneva-Yager Alderperson Yager reported that 13 new partners have been added to the Chamber. *Geneva Lake Museum-Powers Alderperson Powers reported on attendance, upcoming events including Tuesdays at 2, exhibition updates, and roof repair. *Lake Geneva Economic Development Corporation-Hoiland and Smith No meeting, no report given. Geneva Lake Environmental Agency-Fesenmaier Alderperson Fesenmaier reported on wakeboarding signage and steel piers. *Geneva Lakes Family YMCA-Stoodley Alderperson Stoodley spoke on the annual auction and staff changes. *Geneva Lake Use-Frame No meeting, no report given. Business Improvement District-Stoodley Alderperson Stoodley announced monthly and annual meetings and spoke on trolleys. *Geneva Lake Law Enforcement Agency-Mayor Krause Mayor Krause spoke on the ongoing financial process, and announced that police boat arrives late march or early april. Adjournment Alderperson Fesenmaier announced that there will not be a meeting in April due to the spring election, and the next meeting will take place in May. Motion by Ames to adjourn, second by Stoodley. No discussion, motion carried 8-0 on a voice vote. The Committee adjourned at 7:49 pm. These minutes are unofficial until approved by the Committee. Vanessa Jahns Deputy City Clerk Page 5 of 19 April 27, 2026 Public Works Committee Agenda 1 City of Lake Geneva, 626 Geneva St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147-262.248.3673-www.cityoflakgeneva.gov Public Works Committee Agenda Monday, April 27, 2026 - 4:00 PM Lake Geneva City Hall, Council Chambers Members: Chair: Cathy Stoodley JaNelle Powers, Linda Frame, Mary Jo Fesenmaier and Brian Smith 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Comments from the public limited to 5 minutes, limited to items on this agenda 4. Approval of the minutes from March 23, 2026. 5. Written Staff Reports a. Director of Public Works Report b. Street Superintendent Report c. Parking Manager Report d. Engineer Report 6. Highway 50 update 7. Discussion/Recommendation regarding declaring items from DPW for Wisconsin Surplus 8. Discussion regarding Sidewalk Evaluation Phase 2 results (Kapur) 9. Discussion/Recommendation regarding Swan Creek Development Public Road Improvements (Kapur) 10. Discussion regarding draft policy for crosswalks, curb ramps and sidewalks 11. Adjournment A quorum of the Council may be present; however, no official Council action will be taken. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the City Clerk’s office in advance so that the appropriate accommodations can be made. Page 6 of 19 April 14, 2026 Piers, Harbors, and Lakefront Committee Agenda 1 City of Lake Geneva, 626 Geneva St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147-262.248.3673-www.cityoflakgeneva.gov Piers, Harbors, and Lakefront Committee Agenda Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 5:00 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Council Chambers Members: Chair: Cindy Yager Sherri Ames, Linda Frame, Brian Smith, and Cathy Stoodley 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Comments from the public limited to 5 minutes, limited to items on this agenda 4. Approval of the minutes from February 10, 2026 5. Harbormaster Report 6. Presentation regarding Wake Enhanced Sports, AIS Signage, and ECOLI Signage - GLEA 7. Presentation regarding Police Boat Placement at West End Pier 8. Discussion/Recommendation regarding revised Water Safety Contract 9. Discussion/Recommendation regarding the Lakefront Budget 10. Adjournment A quorum of the Council may be present; however, no official Council action will be taken. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the City Clerk’s office in advance so that the appropriate accommodations can be made. Page 7 of 19 Page 8 of 19 Page 9 of 19 April 20, 2026 Plan Commission Agenda 1 City of Lake Geneva, 626 Geneva St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147-262.248.3673-www.cityoflakgeneva.gov Plan Commission Agenda Monday, April 20, 2026 - 6:00 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Council Chambers Members: Chair: Mayor Todd Krause Alderperson Joel Hoiland, John Gibbs, Doug Skates, Jeremy Nafziger, Kyle Cary, and Anne Esarco 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approve Minutes of the March 16, 2026 Plan Commission meeting as distributed. 4. 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 five (5) minutes. 5. Acknowledgment of Correspondence. 6. Downtown Design Review: a. Discussion/Action on Resolution PC-2026-014 for Downtown Design Review application for Rebuild of Penthouse and Relocation of Antennas onto New Penthouse at 703 W Main Street, filed by Eileen Boland, 1S660 Midwest Road, Suite 308, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, Tax Key No. ZA 27600001. b. Discussion/Action on Resolution PC-2026-004 for Downtown Design Review application for new signage at 410 Broad Street, filed by Amanda Werner, 104 Mosswood Court, Kathleen, GA, Tax Key No. ZOP 00107. 7. Public Hearing, Review, and Recommendation a. Public Hearing for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct a new single family residential dwelling at 69 Hillside Drive, Lake Geneva, Tax Key No. ZYUP 00094F filed by Sara Rubin, 69 Hillside Drive, Lake Geneva, WI. b. Discussion/Action on Resolution PC-2026-013 recommending approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct a new single family residential dwelling at 69 Hillside Drive, Lake Geneva, Tax Key No. ZYUP 00094F filed by Sara Rubin, 69 Hillside Drive, Lake Geneva, WI. 8. Concept Plan Review a. Informal discussion of Planned Development Concept Plan PC-2026-015 for property located on Sheridan Springs Road filed by Simple Food Group, LLC, 525 Broad Street, Lake Geneva, WI, Tax Key Nos. ZA 467900001, ZA 67900002, ZA 6800001, and ZA 46800002. 9. Right Of Way Review Page 10 of 19 April 20, 2026 Plan Commission Agenda 2 a. Discussion/Action on Resolution PC-2026-016 recommending approval of a Plat of Right of Way titled “Plat of Right of Way Required for Edwards Blvd Townline Road to Main St, STH 120 10. Adjournment A quorum of the Council may be present; however, no official Council action will be taken. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the City Clerk’s office in advance so that the appropriate accommodations can be made. Page 11 of 19 April 14, 2026 Board of Park Commissioners Agenda 1 City of Lake Geneva, 626 Geneva St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147-262.248.3673-www.cityoflakgeneva.gov Board of Park Commissioners Agenda Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 6:30 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Conference Room 2A (2nd Floor) Members: President: Adam St. Marie Dana Furlo, Craig Lambrecht, Jessica Pokorny, David Quickel, Peggy Schneider, and Betty Volquardsen Council Liaisons: Alderperson Cindy Yager and Mayor Todd Krause 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Comments from the public limited to 5 minutes, limited to items on this agenda 4. Approval of the minutes from March 3, 2026 5. Review Financial Reports 6. Director's report 7. Discussion/Recommendation regarding Spring Plantings by Utility Commission 8. Discussion/Recommendation regarding possibility of installing a sound system for Brunk Pavilion 9. Adjournment A quorum of the Council may be present; however, no official Council action will be taken. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the City Clerk’s office in advance so that the appropriate accommodations can be made. Page 12 of 19 April 16, 2026 Library Finance, Building & Grounds Committee Agenda 1 Lake Geneva Public Library | 918 W Main Street | Lake Geneva, WI 53147 | 262-249-5299 | lakegene@lakegeneva.lib.wi.us Library Finance, Building & Grounds Committee Agenda Thursday, April 16, 2026 - 5:30 PM Room 2A, City Hall, 626 Geneva Street, Lake Geneva WI 53147 Members: Chair: Financial Secretary/Treasurer Larry Kundert President Dennis Lyon, Vice President Lynelle Gramm, and Lori Hartz Library Director: Emily Kornak 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of previous meeting minutes 4. Finance, Building & Grounds Committee Report a. Review of previous months' invoices b. Building & grounds report: possible funding source for lower fiction level furniture c. Investments / donations report 5. Adjournment A quorum of the Council may be present; however, no official Council action will be taken. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the Library Director in advance so that the appropriate accommodations can be made. Page 13 of 19 April 16, 2026 Library Board Agenda 1 Lake Geneva Public Library | 918 W Main Street | Lake Geneva, WI 53147 | 262-249-5299 | lakegene@lakegeneva.lib.wi.us Library Board Agenda Thursday, April 16, 2026 - 6:00 PM Room 2A, City Hall, 626 Geneva Street, Lake Geneva WI 53147 Members: President Dennis Lyon, Vice Presidnet Lynelle Gramm, Treasurer Larry Kundert, Christine Brookes, Jill Rodriguez, Wen-D Kersten, Mardi Pennington, Lori Hartz, Nick Vorpagel, School District Liaison Barbara Dinan, Alderperson Sherri Ames, Library Director:Emily Kornak 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Comments from the public limited to 5 minutes, limited to items on this agenda 4. Approval of previous meeting minutes 5. Library report: FEH update from Kevin Eipperle (west end options), staff reports 6. Finance, Building & Grounds Committee Report a. Review of previous months' invoices b. Building & grounds report c. Investments / donations report 7. President's report 8. Committee reports 9. Friends of the Library report 10. City report 11. School Board Liaison report 12. Adjournment A quorum of the Council may be present; however, no official Council action will be taken. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the Library Director in advance so that the appropriate accommodations can be made. Page 14 of 19 April 14, 2026 Historic Preservation Commission Agenda 1 City of Lake Geneva, 626 Geneva St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147-262.248.3673-www.cityoflakgeneva.gov Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 4:00 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Conference Room 2C (2nd Floor) Members: Ken Etten - Chair, Louise Rayppy - Secretary, Grace Hanny, Sonja Akright, John Halverson, Emily Hummel, Chris Brookes, Alderwoman JaNelle Powers 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Comments from the public limited to 5 minutes, limited to items on this agenda 4. Approval of the minutes from March 10, 2026 5. Review Financial Reports 6. Discussion/Action regarding LGHPC members coming up for reappointment 7. Discussion/Update regarding status of designation of the Lake Geneva Public Library as a Local Historic Landmark and historic plaque options 8. Discussion/Update regarding the HPC Website and Historic Walking Tour apps 9. Update regarding Historic Signs a. Historic Railroad Site b. Haskins/Crawford c. Lake Geneva Sanitariums 10. Adjournment A quorum of the Council may be present; however, no official Council action will be taken. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the City Clerk’s office in advance so that the appropriate accommodations can be made. Page 15 of 19 April 14, 2026 Avian Committee Agenda 1 City of Lake Geneva, 626 Geneva St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147-262.248.3673-www.cityoflakgeneva.gov Avian Committee Agenda Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 6:00 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Conference Room 2A (2nd Floor) Members: President: Sarah McConnell Beverly Leonard, Jill Rodriguez, Karen Gallo, Victoria Ross, Kelley Happ, and Alderperson JaNelle Powers 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of the minutes from March 10, 2026 4. Comments from the public limited to 5 minutes, limited to items on this agenda 5. Review Monthly Financial Reports 6. Review 2025 and 2026 Financial Reports 7. Policy & Ordinance Initiatives a. Exterior Lighting Standards/Dark Sky Ordinance b. Climate Related Topics 8. Annual Events and Applications a. Swift Night Out b. Bird City Application c. World Migratory Bird Day 9. Projects and Partnerships a. Hotel Birding Backpacks b. Purple Martin/Kestrel Houses c. Native Plant Grant Project 10. Adjournment A quorum of the Council may be present; however, no official Council action will be taken. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the City Clerk’s office in advance so that the appropriate accommodations can be made. Page 16 of 19 April 13, 2026 Tourism Commission Agenda 1 City of Lake Geneva, 626 Geneva St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147-262.248.3673-www.cityoflakgeneva.gov Tourism Commission Agenda Monday, April 13, 2026 - 4:00 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Council Chambers Members: Chair: Vacant, Vice-Chair: Zakia Pirzada, Secretary: Alderperson Mary Jo Fesenmaier Luke Pfeifer, Troy Migut, Shelley Rowell, and Alderperson Linda Frame Ex-Officio Members: Mayor Todd Krause, Comptroller Laura Pisarcik, and VISIT Lake Geneva President Stephanie Klett 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Comments from the public limited to 5 minutes, limited to items on this agenda 4. Approval of the minutes from March 9, 2026 5. Update from Heather Jones (Independent Contractor for Tourism Commission) Meet at the Lake Promotional Activity 6. Update from Tourism Entity (VISIT Lake Geneva) on Promotional Activity, Calendar, and Hotel performance 7. Update from Lake Geneva Business Improvement District (events and mission) 8. Written financial update regarding Room Tax Dollars Collected, Financials, current Budget & Disbursements, list of outstanding (unpaid) tourism grants awarded 9. Discussion/Action on Municipal Development Grants 10. Discussion/Action on Tourism Promotional Grant Program and Requests: Maximum ten (10) minute presentation per request a. Art in the Park - Geneva Lake Arts Foundation b. Lake Geneva Pride Weekend - Downtown Lake Geneva BID c. Prost! Das Fest Wisconsin - Wisconsin2Go LLC 11. Final Event Evaluation and Discussion on Recent Grant Recipients and Future Action a. 2026 Downtown Ice Sculpture Walk - VISIT Lake Geneva 12. Tourism Commission related forms, paperwork, and grant procedures review a. Discussion/Action regarding events held outside City of Lake Geneva b. Discussion/Action regarding adding criteria to guide the grant petitioners and Commission Page 17 of 19 April 13, 2026 Tourism Commission Agenda 2 for awarding grants 13. Adjournment A quorum of the Council may be present; however, no official Council action will be taken. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the City Clerk’s office in advance so that the appropriate accommodations can be made. Page 18 of 19 April 9, 2026 Hillmoor Commission Agenda 1 City of Lake Geneva, 626 Geneva St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147-262.248.3673-www.cityoflakgeneva.gov Hillmoor Commission Agenda Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 6:00 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Council Chambers Members: Chair: Mayor Todd Krause, Council Liaison: Alderperson Cindy Yager, Consultant: Michael Krajovic Mark Davids, Kenneth Etten, Dan Getzen, Larry Happ, Paula Porubcan, Peggy Schneider, and Lowell Thompson 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. 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 4. Approval of the minutes from March 13, 2026 and March 19, 2026 5. Presentation on final Conceptual Master Plan and Estimated Cost of Proposed Projects for Zone 1 of Hillmoor Property - Upland Design 6. Discussion/Recommendation regarding the Conceptual Master Plan for Zone 1 of the Hillmoor Property 7. Discussion/Recommendation regarding the prioritization of projects proposed in the Conceptual Master Plan for Zone 1 8. Adjournment A quorum of the Council may be present; however, no official Council action will be taken. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the City Clerk’s office in advance so that the appropriate accommodations can be made. Page 19 of 19