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1 Common Council - September 15, 2026 City of Oconomowoc Common Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 2026 - 7:30 PM Aldermen Present: Erik Jungwirth, Zachary Frankowski, Jennifer Aultman Kloth, Kevin Ellis, Karen Spiegelberg, Charles Schellpeper, Lou Kowieski Also Present: Matt Rosek, Stan Riffle, Mark Frye, Gina Kozlik, Eric Boettcher, Jason Gallo, Jason Herzog, Kevin Kaari, James Pfister, Tim Reel, Steve Hatton, Ivan Lam Mayor Rosek called the Common Council Meeting to order at 7:30 PM and appropriate meeting notice was confirmed. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of Meeting Minutes a. Minutes of September 1, 2026 Motion to approve the Council minutes of September 1, 2026 made by Spiegelberg and seconded by Frankowski. Motion carried 7-0-0. Comments/Suggestions from Citizens The following individuals spoke in favor of retaining the Flock Camera system: Sean Osborne, 3333 Silver Circle, Summit, Neal Ninmann, N64W37630 Woodcrest Drive, Lac LaBelle, The following individuals spoke against retaining the Flock Camera system: Peter Woehlck, 691 Lake Bluff Drive, Trevor Nowatske, 1071 Regent Road, Unit 714, Oconomowoc, Evan Ferree, 489 Lake Bluff Drive, Oconomowoc. David Byczek, 238 N, Lake Rd. and Eric Ido-Bruce, 1505 Fay Lane. David Byczek also commented with concerns about the Lac La Belle Lake Board, the taxing authority and duplicative boat landing fees. Consent Agenda (Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered in one motion - a Council member may request to remove an item): Motion to approve the Consent Agenda made by Aultman Kloth and seconded by Ellis. Motion carried 7-0-0. a. Treasurer's Report 1. Treasurer's Report and Financials - August 2026 b. Full-Service Retail Sales Application - Unbound Spirits for sales at the German Christmas Market c. Final Plat for Olde Highlander Addition #4, located along the street extensions of MacGregor Road, Alasdar Drive and Olde Highlander Drive, within the Olde Highlander Subdivision. d. Ordinance 26-O1133 to Repeal and Recreate Section 7.12 - Bicycles - 2nd Reading e. Ordinance 26-O1134 to Repeal and Recreate Section 9.22 (4) Skateboards, Roller Skates and Roller Skis - 2nd Reading 2 Common Council - September 15, 2026 f. Ordinance 26-O1135 to Repeal and Recreate Section 9.221 (9) In-Line Skates - 2nd Reading g. Ordinance 26-O1136 to Repeal and Recreate Section 21.051 (5)(a) Fowler Lake Boardwalk and Pier Use - 2nd Reading Committee Reports a. Public Services - Ellis, Chr; Kowieski, Secy; Schellpeper 1. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3400 Approving Village Green Construction Bid 7:47pm Public Works Director Herzog reviewed the history of the review of improvements to the park and the bid for all the items from LaLonde Contractors to include sanitary and water extended into the park with a total cost of $2.7 million with details outlined in the memo included in the packet. Herzog indicated the funding sources would be through TIF, park impact fees, tourism and a grant. Alternative #1 includes concrete seat walls with lighting and Alternative #2 includes water and sewer installation for future planning. Kowieski added that this has the Park Rec Board’s approval. Motion to adopt Resolution 26-R3400 approving Village Green Construction Bid made by Kowieski and seconded by Ellis. Motion carried 7-0-0. 2. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3401 Approving Construction Management for Village Green Herzog explained this is the management part of the contract and funding is the same. Motion to adopt Resolution 26-R3401 approving Construction Management for Village Green made by Ellis and seconded by Aultman Kloth. Motion carried 7-0-0. 3. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3402 Authorizing Purchase of Splashpad Features Eric Boettcher, Park and Rec Director, explained plans for Phase 2 of the Splashpad that includes eight additional water features and the to reallocate budgeted funds to complete the project. Spiegelberg explained she would be voting against this item because she supported the original allocation to Hawthorne Ridge Park equipment. Motion to adopt Resolution 26-R3402 authorizing purchase of splashpad features made by Ellis and seconded by Aultman Kloth. Motion carried 6-0-1. Voted No: Spiegelberg. New Business a. Consider/act on Process to Fill District 1 Alderman Vacancy Clerk Kozlik explained that with the resignation of April Welch, Council would need to consider whether a temporary appointment would be made and also consider a date for a Special Election with the Ald. Dist. 1 term expiring in April of 2028. She added with the next opportunity to hold a Special Election would be to join on already scheduled County Executive Special Election December 15th, but the Mayor would need to be given authority to sign an order with an effective date of September 29 to allow for more time for candidates to circulate nomination papers. She also included the options of a January or April 2027 Special Election. Kowieski added that the December date is expeditious and he supported that. The Mayor asked if there was any interest in temporary appointment and there was not. Spiegelberg thought it would give that person an advantage. Motion made by Frankowski and seconded by Ellis to hold a Special Election December 15, 2026. and give the Mayor the authority to sign the Order with the September 29th effective date. Motion to approve that a Special Election be held December 15, 2026 to fill the vacant seat for District 1 and give the Mayor the authority to sign the Order with the September 29th effective date made by Frankowski and seconded by Ellis. Motion carried 7-0-0. 3 Common Council - September 15, 2026 b. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3392 for Denial of Claim by V Gertz Finance Director Hatton explained the claim for a fall and the insurance adjuster’s recommendation for denial. Motion to adopt Resolution 26-R3392 for Denial of Claim by V Gertz made by Aultman Kloth and seconded by Jungwirth. Motion carried 7-0-0. c. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3403 Authorizing Levy Limit Exception for Western Lakes Fire District Charges Motion to adopt Resolution 26-R3403 authorizing Levy Limit Exception for Western Lakes Fire District charges made by Ellis and seconded by Kowieski. Motion carried 7-0-0. d. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3404 to Cancel the City's Contract with Flock Safety 8:32 pm Administrator Frye presented background information on Flock. The Mayor added a brief statement on benefits and concerns and emphasized that there has been no misuse in the city and that is not what is prompting review of this item. There were comments from Alderman about concerns of misuse of the data and storage. Alderman expressed support and trust of the Police Department and the benefits of Flock’s use under policy guidelines as a safety tool, but there were also concerns raised about protection of Fourth amendment rights. Clarification was made that no sale of personal data by the company occurred, but instead data on traffic counts and flow were involved. There was discussion whether to hold the item and bring it back next year. Chief Pfister added that Flock has contributed to investigations. Motion to adopt Resolution 26-R3404 cancelling the Flock contract made by Schellpeper and seconded by Kowieski. Motion carried 5-0-2. Voted No: Aultman Kloth, Spiegelberg. e. 2027 Budget Overview Finance Director Hatton, reminded everyone that the first Council Budget Workshop is set for Thursday, October 1st. He additionally reviewed the printed copy of the Budget overview and explained access to the detail through the document. Staff Reports Reports and Comments from the Aldermen Aultman Kloth said they had the official opening day of the dog park and wanted to thank everyone that came out and also the Suttner Family and everyone else for their donations and help getting it open. Reports and Comments from the Mayor Adjourn Motion to adjourn made by Kowieski and seconded by Schellpeper. Motion carried 7-0-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:33 PM. Minutes taken by Gina Kozlik, City Clerk