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1 Common Council - August 18, 2026 City of Oconomowoc Common Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2026 - 7:30 PM Aldermen Present: Charles Schellpeper, Lou Kowieski, Erik Jungwirth, Zachary Frankowski, Jennifer Aultman Kloth, Kevin Ellis, Karen Spiegelberg, April Welch Also Present: Matt Rosek, Mark Frye, Gina Kozlik, Jason Gallo, Jason Herzog, Brad Timm, 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 All Alderman present Approval of Meeting Minutes a. Minutes of August 4, 2026 Motion to approve the Council minutes of August 4, 2026 made by Kowieski and seconded by Aultman Kloth. Motion carried 8-0-0. Comments/Suggestions from Citizens Barbara Weisensel will speak during the CSM application review. ITEM 13a moved here. Proclamation Saving Others For Archie (SOFA) 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 8-0-0. a. Treasurer's Report 1. Treasurer's Report and Financials - July 2026 b. Developer's Agreement for Arrowood Phase 6 c. Resolution 26-R3394 Awarding Fleet Building Roof Overlay Contract d. Resolution 26-R3395 Approving Annual Pavement Marking Contract e. Resolution 26-R3396 Approving Annual Crack Sealing Contract Committee Reports a. Protection & Welfare - Kowieski, Chr; Spiegelberg, Secy; Jungwirth 1. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3391 new 2026-2027 Class "B” Fermented Malt Beverage and "Class C" Wine Licenses to Lucky 7 Sport, LLC City Clerk Kozlik gave introduction to the application noting that BP Owner Sukhwinder Pal was present for questions. Applicant, Brenda Caraballo, was not present, but a representative was in 2 Common Council - August 18, 2026 attendance. Kozlik said the Police Department was not in favor of granting an additional license with a Class A license already in use at the gas station and the recent revocation situation at a different location. This item came from committee with a unanimous recommendation for denial. Kowieski expressed it was not a reflection of their operation, but it was reflective of what the community wanted. Aultman Kloth added that they appreciate the business in the community, but she didn’t believe it was a good use of the license and had concerns about access for underage and what she has heard from constituents that it is not wanted. Schellpeper stated he did not believe it was the highest and best use of a license. There were no further statements. Motion to approve Resolution 26-R3391 denying new 2026-2027 Class "B" & "Class C" Wine Licenses to Lucky 7 Sport, LLC for the reasons stated made by Aultman Kloth and seconded by Ellis. Motion carried 8-0-0. Plan Commission a. Consider/act on Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map, to divide one lot into two parcels, located at W394 N5026 Reddelien Road, Town of Oconomowoc. City Planner Jason Gallo reviewed the CSM Reddelien Road land division application for two lots in the Town that did not incorporate into the Village of Lac La Belle. Gallo expressed concerns about the land dedication at only 33’ abutting Reddelien Road which is 100’ of right-of-way on the Official Map and with Applicant wanting to keep the dedication only at 33’ instead of 50’. Gallo said staff recommendation was to deny the CSM application. There was further discussion on future road widening, sidewalks, trails and the possibility for other infrastructure work. Applicant, Barbara Weisensel, W394N4988 Reddelien Rd. was willing to dedicate the additional land for the parcel with the home on it, Lot 1, but not larger, farm parcel. Kowieski thought that might be a good compromise. Spiegelberg and Jungwirth asked for additional clarification from the City Planner. Gallo said the Plan Commission recommendation was a 50’dedication along the entire frontage of the CSM. Motion to deny the CSM as presented and authorize the Mayor and City staff to sign a revised CSM showing a 33’ dedication for Lot 2 and 50’ dedication for Lot 1 at W394 N5026 Reddelien Rd, Town of Oconomowoc made by Kowieski and seconded by Aultman Kloth. Motion carried 8-0-0. b. Consider/act on the Design Guidelines for the Harvest at Pabst Farms mixed-use development, located north of I-94, between Sawyer Rd & Town Centre Way. City Planner Gallo gave an introduction and background and explained that the guidelines are for continuity of this project throughout the project including the apartment areas. The small group has reviewed the guidelines as did the Architectural and Plan Commission. Gallo said approving the guidelines would also give the planning staff authority to incorporate minor changes. The Mayor asked that whatever changes they propose are documented and sent for review. Brian Bell from Pabst Farms was also available for questions and Kowiewski appreciated Rinka’s other development and what they brought to that community. Bell said they have started to show it to prospective retailers, and they are confident what they are showing will be what is delivered. Bell also stated the TIA would be updated. Motion to approve the Design Guidelines for the Harvest at Pabst Farms mixed-use development, located north of I-94, between Sawyer Rd & Town Centre Way, giving planning staff the authority to incorporate minor changes with report back to Council, made by Kowieski and seconded by Ellis. Motion carried 8-0-0. ITEM 10d taken here. Developer's Agreement for Weston Acres Subdivision Unfinished/Old Business a. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3397 Approving Amendments to Reserve Policy Finance Director Steve Hatton reviewed the details of the proposed reserve policy changes to 3 Common Council - August 18, 2026 help put the City in a better position to attain the Aaa rating. He also reviewed the rating impact with improvement of interest costs. There was general support for the change with Ellis expressing concerns with debt. The Mayor explained more how reserves can work for the City to be fiscally responsible. There was discussion and agreement to review the policy every three years. Motion to adopt Resolution 26-R3397 approving amendments to the Reserve Policy to include changing the emergency reserve policy from 25% to 35%, maintaining the contingency reserve at .05% and increasing the capital reserve from $500,000 to $750,000 with a policy review every 3 years and any savings from the upgrade be applied to reducing debt or borrowing made by Schellpeper and seconded by Spiegelberg. Motion carried 6-2-0. Ayes: Schellpeper, Kowiewski, Jungwirth, Frankowski, Aultman Kloth Nays: Ellis & Welch. New Business a. Consider/act on the Order for a Special Election for Municipal Court Judge for the Lake Country Municipal Court Motion to approve the order for a Special Election for Municipal Court Judge for the Lake Country Municipal Court made by Aultman Kloth and seconded by Kowieski. Motion carried 7-1-0. Abstained: Ellis. b. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3392 for Denial of Claim by V Gertz This item was held over to the next meeting. c. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3393 for Denial of Claim by B Engstrand This item was a claim for damage from a tree. Motion to approve denial of claim by B Engstrand made by Kowieski and seconded by Aultman Kloth. Motion carried 7-1-0. Abstained: Spiegelberg. d. Consider/act on approving Developer's Agreement for Weston Acres Subdivision This Item taken out of order before Unfinished Business as noted above. City Engineer Jason Herzog explained that this is the original phase with 25 lots and 6 duplexes on the west side of Reddelien with a big part of it being the realignment of Reddelien Rd and connections. There was discussion about plans for sidewalks and pathways. Kowieski asked for notices to the residents and Herzog said they are working through those details. Motion to approve Developer's Agreement for Weston Acres Subdivision Phase 1 made by Spiegelberg and seconded by Welch. Motion carried 8-0-0. e. Consider/act on 2027-2031 City and Utility Capital Budgets Finance Director Hatton reviewed the adjustments since the last meeting with the changes adding the Library fire alarm system with it no longer working, the body and dash cam item moving to operating, and the splash pad item for $75,000 being done in 2026. There was review on the northwest regional park initial design and phased plan. Hatton also reviewed that the fleet would also be authorized to place the order with the understanding it is budged the following year. Motion to approve the 2027-2031 City and Utility Capital Budgets made by Kowieski and seconded by Frankowski. Motion carried 8-0-0. Staff Reports Clerk Kozlik extended thanks to all the Chiefs, Assistants and Poll Workers for their work on Election Day as well as Public Works staff for setup and deliveries. Reports and Comments from the Aldermen Kowieski appreciated all the discussion. Ellis said he has heard a lot of positive comments on the Festival of the Arts. Aultman Kloth complimented the city crews for their cleanup of the waterways, not favoring chemical use. 4 Common Council - August 18, 2026 Reports and Comments from the Mayor The Mayor appreciated the discussion. a. Proclamation Saving Others For Archie (SOFA) The Mayor read the Proclamation into the record. Ald. Kowieski said there was an impressive number of people at the meeting to support organization, and he appreciated recognizing those efforts. Adjourn Motion to adjourn made by Schellpeper and seconded by Ellis. Motion carried 8-0-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 PM. Minutes taken by Gina Kozlik, City Clerk