Council Organizational Meeting — Minutes

April 21, 2026 Common Council Minutes 1 City Of Lake Geneva Common Council Minutes - Amended Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 6:00 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Council Chambers Call to Order by Mayor Krause at 6:00 pm. Pledge of Allegiance by City Attorney Dan Draper. Roll Call Present: Todd Krause, Sherri Ames, JaNelle Powers, Mary Jo Fesenmaier, Linda Frame, Brian Smith, Joel Hoiland, Cathy Stoodley and Cynthia Yager (via zoom). Absent: None. Others present: City Administrator Dave De Angelis, City Clerk Lacey L. Reynolds, City Attorney Dan Draper, Finance Director Laura Pisarcik and other interested persons. Invocation Sara Vandeberg Immanuel Lutheran Church - Mayor Krause introduced Pastor Vandeberg and she prayed for the community and leaders. Swearing in of newly elected officials City Clerk Reynolds administered the Oath of Office for Mayor Todd Krause, City Attorney Dan Draper and Alderpersons Sherri Ames, Mary Jo Fesenmaier, Joel Hoiland and Cindy Yager. Welcome by Mayor Krause Mayor Krause welcomed and thanked the residents of the City. Krause congratulated the Alders and City Attorney on their reelections. Election of Council President Mayor Krause announced the process for nominations and voting. Mayor Krause opened the floor for nominations. Alder Stoodley nominated Alder Yager for Council President. Alder Frame nominated Alder Fesenmaier for Council President. Both Alders accepted the nominations. Motion by Ames to close nominations, second by Frame. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. The alders voted a secret ballot and there were 6 rounds of voting. City Clerk Reynolds tallied the votes, Alder Yager received 5 votes and Alder Fesenmaier received 3 votes. Alder Yager was elected Council President. Election of Council Vice President Mayor Krause opened the floor for nominations. Alder Ames nominated Alder Stoodley for Council Vice President. Alder Hoiland nominated Alder Smith for Council Vice President. Both Alders accepted the nominations. Motion by Ames to close nominations, second by Powers. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. The alders voted a secret ballot. City Clerk Reynolds tallied the votes, Alder Stoodley received 5 votes and Alder Smith received 3 votes. Alder Stoodley was elected Council Vice President. Discussion/Action regarding Council Reorganizational Resolutions Resolution 26-R21: A resolution designating Local Depositories, pursuant to Section 34.05, Wisconsin Statutes and Authorized Signatories for the City of Lake Geneva Motion by Smith to approve Resolution 26-R21, second by Ames. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Resolution 26-R22: A resolution designating the Official Newspaper for the City of Lake Geneva Motion by Ames to approve Resolution 26-R22, second by Stoodley. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Resolution 26-R23: A resolution confirming the Mayor’s Aldermanic Appointments to Standing Committees for the City of Lake Geneva Motion by Stoodley to approve Resolution 26-R23, second by Ames. Discussion took place. Voice vote, approved, 1 opposed (Hoiland), motion carried. Resolution 26-R24: A resolution confirming the Mayor’s Aldermanic and Citizen Appointments to certain Non-Standing Committees, Boards and Commissions for the City of Lake Geneva April 21, 2026 Common Council Minutes 2 Motion by Frame to approve Resolution 26-R24, second by Ames. Voice vote, approved, 1 opposed (Hoiland), motion carried. Adjournment Motion by Ames to adjourn, second by Stoodley. Voice vote, approved, motion carried. Adjourned at 6:34 pm. Lacey L. Reynolds City Clerk Approved 05.11.26