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1 Common Council - September 01, 2026 City of Oconomowoc Common Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2026 - 7:30 PM Aldermen Present: Lou Kowieski, Erik Jungwirth, Zachary Frankowski, Jennifer Aultman Kloth, Kevin Ellis, Karen Spiegelberg, Charles Schellpeper Absent: April Welch Also Present: Matt Rosek, Stan Riffle, Mark Frye, Gina Kozlik, Jason Gallo, James Pfister, Tim Reel, Eric Joost, Steve Hatton, Ivan Lam Mayor Rosek called the Common Council Meeting to order at 7:50 PM and appropriate meeting notice was confirmed. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of Meeting Minutes a. Minutes of August 18, 2026 Motion to approve the Council minutes of August 18, 2026 made by Frankowski and seconded by Jungwirth. Motion carried 7-0-0. Comments/Suggestions from Citizens Mike Beatty, 1048 Saratoga Ct. suggested bathrooms at City Hall for Village Green events. 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 Item b of the Consent Agenda made by Ellis and seconded by Aultman Kloth. Motion carried 7-0-0. a. Consider/act on the Final Plat for Weston Acres Phase I, to create 25 single-family lots & 6 duplex lots, located along Reddelien Rd, between Marks Rd & Weston Ridge Rd. *This item removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of applicant to extend the Final Plat approval through the month of October, 2026. b. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3399 Exempting the City from the 2026 Waukesha County Library Levy for 2027 Purposes Unfinished/Old Business a. Consider/act on Ordinance 26-O1133 to Repeal and Recreate Section 7.12 - Bicycles Chief Pfister explained the changes incorporated after feedback include adding a definition of e-motos and that they are not legal, updates to trick riding language, and designating the route along Fowler with the lake walk being where bikes would not be allowed and also another route to get down to City Beach. Kowieski asked for clarification on the trick riding and that was discussed. Schellpeper clarified bike riding on the sidewalk in a residential area not in the zone is still allowed and he additionally asked about other markings. City Administrator Frye explained signage would be put along the route where riding on the sidewalk is prohibited and reminding motorists to share the road. Chief Pfister said they will also be putting together an informational video. Additional discussion was had on safety points and education, and it was clarified that electric wheelchairs are allowed on the boardwalk. Discussion ended at 8:09pm Motion to give the ordinance its first reading made by Frankowski and seconded by Ellis. Motion carried 7-0-0. 2 Common Council - September 01, 2026 b. Consider/act on Ordinance 26-O1134 to Repeal and Recreate Section 9.22 (4) Skateboards, Roller Skates and Roller Skis Motion to give the ordinance its first reading made by Kowieski and seconded by Frankowski. Motion carried 7-0-0. c. Consider/act on Ordinance 26-O1135 to Repeal and Recreate Section 9.221 (9) In-Line Skates Motion to give the ordinance its first reading made by Ellis and seconded by Frankowski. Motion carried 7-0-0. d. Consider/act on Ordinance 26-O1136 to Repeal and Recreate Section 21.051 (5)(a) Fowler Lake Boardwalk and Pier Use Motion to give the ordinance its first reading made by Ellis and seconded by Frankowski. Motion carried 7-0-0. New Business a. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3398 to Initiate Vacation and Discontinuance of a Portion of Reddelien Road City Administrator Frye explained that the Weston Acres redevelopment area is going to be realigning Reddelien Rd. so the City needs to vacate the right-of-way. Frye explained this action starts the entire process with procedural timeframes including another Plan Commission and Council meeting. Frye additionally explained this will create better visibility and a true intersection by moving the road over to the west. Motion to adopt Resolution 26-R3398 to Initiate Vacation and Discontinuance of a Portion of Reddelien Road made by Aultman Kloth and seconded by Ellis. Motion carried 7-0-0. Staff Reports Administrator Frye discussed the information on the Water Utility sampling done. He explained the sampling process and the notice requirement made to the public when lead is found in the sampling and further explained they will be putting out additional information. Frye said the water that is put into the water mains and distributed through the City does not have lead in it, but that lead comes from lead laterals. He wanted to reassure residents that it is not a Citywide issue. Reports and Comments from the Aldermen Aultman Kloth was excited to announce and invite the public to the Grand Opening and ribbon cutting of the Suttner Family Toto's Territory at Roosevelt Park September 14th at 5:30 pm. Kowieski reminded people to look for bikes, kids and buses and have a safe and fun weekend. Ellis expressed thanks to the dog park’s first official donor, Dr. James Funke, who also sparked excitement for the project with them. Reports and Comments from the Mayor The Mayor reminded that Friday, September 11th will be the observance of the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at Village Green, and he encouraged everyone to remember the sacrifices made by so many. Adjourn Motion to adjourn made by Aultman Kloth and seconded by Ellis. Motion carried 7-0-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM. Minutes taken by Gina Kozlik, City Clerk