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1 Common Council - June 16, 2026 City of Oconomowoc Common Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2026 - 7:30 PM Aldermen Present: Kevin Ellis, Karen Spiegelberg, April Welch, Charles Schellpeper, Lou Kowieski, Erik Jungwirth, Zachary Frankowski, Jennifer Aultman Kloth Also Present: Matt Rosek, Stan Riffle, Mark Frye, Gina Kozlik, Jason Gallo, Jason Herzog, 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 Public Hearing a. Public Hearing - CenterPointe Marine Comp Plan & Rezoning-CUP The purpose is to hear public comment for an amendment of the City of Oconomowoc Comprehensive Plan 2050 and a rezoning of 3.83 acres at 520 W. Second Street; .5 acres at 126 S. Park Street and 1.29 acres at 519 W. Second Street. The rezoning is for CenterPointe Marine to allow for boat storage, boat sales and boat service. The 3 parcels are designated on the land use plan as Industrial and the request is to change the land use map to Commercial / Office. The 3 parcels are also zoned Industrial and the request is to rezone the 3 properties to General Commercial (5.62 acres). If approved the applicant is also requesting 3 Conditional Use Permits for boat sales, storage and service at 520 W. Second Street; boat storage at 519 W. Second Street; and boat service at 126 S. Park Street. Per the Zoning Ordinance §17.106 Table of Allowed Uses, Vehicle Sales, Vehicle Service and Storage Yards are all listed as Conditional Uses in the General Commercial zoning district. City Planner Jason Gallo gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the areas for boat sales, service, and storage. The public hearing was opened. Applicant, Joe Moede from CenterPointe, was present for questions. Karen Miller, 621 W. Highland Ave, expressed concerns about current conditions of the area and accountability for upkeep. Gary Kohlenberg, 345 River Bluff Circle, read a letter of support from Kevin Kurtz who is a managing member of LaBelle LLC. Mr. Kohlenberg also read his own comments in support. Melissa Schuster, 314 S. Park Street, spoke on safety, traffic and infrastructure concerns. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:46pm. b. Public Hearing - Village Square Holdings Comp Plan/Rezoning & PD Amendment The purpose is to hear public comment for an amendment of the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2050 and rezoning of 21.3 acres located at the southeast corner of Valley Road (CTH B) and Pabst Farms Circle. The parcel is identified as tax key #OCOC 0633.999.016 and designated on the land use map as Commercial and Office Use and zoned General Commercial (GC) district. The request is to change 10.5 acres on the land use map to Medium Density Residential and rezone the 10.5 acres to RML; Residential Multi-Unit Low with a Planned Development Overlay. The adjacent 10.8 acres would change on the Land Use Map to High Density Residential and rezone the 10.8 acres to RMH; Residential Multi-Unit High with a Planned Development Overlay. The remaining 5.0 acres on the property would remain General Commercial zoning. If approved the applicant intends to construct 80 single-family residential homes (consisting of 40 twin home buildings) to be known as The Towns at Pabst Farms and a senior living development consisting of 152 units. The site currently has a Planned Development Overlay (PD-9-06). The Planned Development overlay amendment is requested to give flexibility for the following zoning components. Under the RML parcel, the request is to reduce the minimum lot width 2 Common Council - June 16, 2026 from 90’ to 31’; reduce the side yard setback to 0’ on one side and maintain 10’ on the other side; reduce corner lot setbacks from 25’ to 20’; and with the exception of Pabst Farms Boulevard frontage which shall remain 25’, reduce all rear yard setbacks from 20’ to 10’. Under the RMH parcel, the request is to increase the principal structure maximum height from 45’ to 55’ and reduce rear yard setback from 20’ to 10’. All of the requirements outlined under PD-9-06 that pertain and/or exist related to Village Crossing shall remain unchanged. City Planner Jason Gallo gave a PowerPoint presentation for Village Square plan amendments that include areas of Lot 1 with 10.8 acres for a senior care facility and Lot 2 with 10.45 acres for residential with the other lots being kept as commercial. Gallo explained it is a General Development Plan and it was clarified that the walking path on the Village Crossing side is not part of the discussion. Gallo said the Plan Commission moved this forward with recommendation for approval. The public hearing was opened. John Barnes, 1370 Pabst Farms Circle, owner of Barnes Diamonds and Designs, stated his support of the whole development. Doug Keiser,1796 Lindens Court, spoke in favor of the rezoning, but spoke against the proximity of the path being close to their condo. Bob Carlson, 1774 Derby Lane, explained that the Association Board of Directors is in favor of the rezoning and passed out a written document. LaVonne Beecher, 1528 Champion Court, stated she paid more to be on the pond as well as several dozen others and were told there would not be a path there, and they were told of the possible rezoning but asked why it is another path required. The Public Hearing was closed at 8:00 p.m. c. Public Hearing - Fire Facilities Impact Fee WLFD The purpose is to hear public comment on the proposed addition of an ordinance to create an impact fee for fire facilities in the City of Oconomowoc. Western Lakes Fire District Chief Brad Bowen gave a PowerPoint presentation explaining the fire facilities impact fee. Bowen gave information from the 2025 study including legal compliance, needs recommendations, and the 85% equitable cost sharing with an Impact Fee Schedule. Bowen also explained the statutory segregated fund and MOU and showed samples of satellite stations with 3-4 apparatus bays and living quarters. The Public Hearing was opened. No one was present to speak. The Public Hearing was closed. Approval of Meeting Minutes a. Minutes of June 2, 2026 Motion to approve the Council minutes of June 2, 2026 made by Ellis and seconded by Frankowski. Motion carried 8-0-0. Comments/Suggestions from Citizens The Mayor explained that the walking path on the Village Crossing side was not something they would be voting on that evening and it may be something that gets resolved with their developer. Campion Jaques, Village Crossing resident, 1777 Derby Lane, spoke in support of the path as originally intended and requested any modifications include respectful distance between the residents adjacent and ADA compliance. Tami Dietrich, 1538 Champion Ct, spoke with concerns about privacy and security and indicated the HOA abandoned the path. Nancy Rice, 1540 Champion Court also had security and privacy concerns with the path and drainage concerns. Larry Szwalkiewicz, 1512 Paddock Ct., President of the Association added that there are many that do not want the path with the financial and privacy uncertainties. Bob Carlson, 1774 Derby Lane, emphasized the ADA importance and said they are discussing options with Brian Bell. Tracy Eastburn 1794 Lindens Court, asked for confirmation that the vote would not affect their path. The Mayor expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the district Alderman and Brian Bell to resolve the issue. Rebecca Steiner, 201 Pine Terrace, representing the HOA Board, spoke on the input from the neighborhood of Mon Bijou and many positive comments, but there were concerns about operational impacts associated with event revenue and hospitality with music, traffic, parking, deliveries, trespassing and they would like to work on better solutions. 3 Common Council - June 16, 2026 New Business Item a. moved here Presentation from Mon Bijou See item below with detail. 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 Ellis and seconded by Spiegelberg. Motion carried 8-0-0. a. Treasurer's Report 1. Treasurer's Report and Financials - May 2026 b. Licenses 1. 2026 - 2027 Taxicab License Renewal for Oconomowoc Silver Streak c. Electric Utility Easement Agreement between City and DC Real Estate Holdings LLC OCOC0635999028 d. Final Plat for Arrowood Phase 5, located along Arrowood Circle East & Charter Oak Court, within the Arrowood Residential Subdivision. e. Developer's Agreement for Synder Way Phase 2 f. Developer's Agreement for Olde Highlander Phase 4 Committee Reports a. Protection & Welfare - Kowieski, Chr; Spiegelberg, Secy; Jungwirth 1. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3378 Granting Renewal of 2026 - 2027 Alcohol Beverage Licenses Clerk Kozlik explained these are the remaining alcohol licenses expiring June 30th for renewal. Motion to adopt Resolution 26-R3378 granting renewal of 2026 - 2027 Alcohol Beverage Licenses made by Kowieski and seconded by Spiegelberg. Motion carried 8-0-0. 2. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3379 Granting New 2026 - 2027 "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor/Fermented Malt Beverage to Perseverance Corp. (The Badger Burger Co.) Motion to adopt Resolution 26-R3379 granting new 2026 - 2027 "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor/Fermented Malt Beverage to Perseverance Corp (The Badger Burger Co) made by Ellis and seconded by Aultman Kloth. Motion carried 8-0-0. b. Utility - Schellpeper, Chr; Jungwirth, Secy; Welch 1. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3380 for the Approval of 2025 WDNR CMAR Tim Reel, Wastewater Treatment Operations Manager, explained that the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report serves as a report card for all communities with the goal to evaluate how the Utility is being operated and use it as a communication tool. The Mayor noted the score was perfect score of 4.0 and it will be available on the website. Motion to adopt Resolution 26- R3380 for the approval of 2025 WDNR CMAR made by Ellis and seconded by Schellpeper. Motion carried 8-0-0. Plan Commission 4 Common Council - June 16, 2026 Items a – i. done together in one motion. a. Consider/act on Ordinance 26-O1128 to Amend the Oconomowoc Comprehensive Plan 2050 to change the land use on 3.83 acres from Industrial to Commercial/Office, located at 520 W. Second St. - 1st Reading Schellpeper asked staff about the safety, traffic and infrastructure in this area. Gallo responded that the CUP does address boat parking on the street which is prohibited and indicated the boat storage should not have a lot of activity there except for spring and fall. He said their remaining services are pickups and he did not envision more traffic with the reuse of an existing building. Applicant, Joe Moede, explained the delivery schedule and how they see the property flowing with scheduling and efficiencies with the property layout. Spiegelberg thanked the applicant and appreciated his speaking with Melissa and addressing her concerns. Aultman Kloth asked applicant to discuss concerns with upkeep and Moede said they will address upkeep with plans for landscaping and maintenance, agreeing that aesthetics are important. Tinus Marine was discussed in comparison and Gallo added he thought the location setup would be able to be better managed. Moede was also asked to address the safety incident that occurred in Milwaukee and Moede said at the type of boats in this location would be on a smaller scale with different equipment used so that type of incident would not be possible. Kowieski added that he spoke with Bill Sheahan about the event space who was not sure to what extent that space would be used. Moede said they do not have plans for a boat show type of event, but there is space for them to grow into. Kowieski asked that the neighborhood be kept informed if that were to happen and asked about fencing. Moede said they plan to screen it with fencing and landscaping and will be cognizant of the lighting presenting any nuisance. Moede also explained new deliveries will be unloaded off the street and away from the residential areas. Kowieski said, as Alderman for the area, he felt confident with the open management style of Bill and thinks they can work with him on any problems. Schellpeper asked if the CUP contemplates the other event space and Gallo said if they were to lease it out for something different they would need to get permission, they only have permission for boat service, sales and storage. Karen Miller added that Concord and Park Street is a dangerous intersection. A motion was made by Spiegelberg and seconded by Frankowski to approve Items a – i together and waive second readings. Motion carried 8-0-0. b. Consider/act on Ordinance 26-O1129 to amend the Oconomowoc Comprehensive Plan 2050 to change the land use on 1.29 acres from Industrial to Commercial/Office, located at 519 W. Second Street -1st Reading (combined in motion above) c. Consider/act on Ordinance 26-O1130 to amend the Oconomowoc Comprehensive Plan 2050 to change the land use on .5 acres from Industrial to Commercial/Office, located at 126 S. Park Street - 1st Reading (combined in motion above) d. Consider/act on Ordinance 26-O1123 to rezone 3.83 acres from Industrial to General Commercial, located at 520 W. Second St. - 1st Reading (combined in motion above) e. Consider/act on Ordinance 26-O1124 to rezone 1.29 acres from Industrial to General Commercial, located at 519 W. Second St. - 1st Reading (combined in motion above) f. Consider/act on Ordinance 26-O1125 to rezone .5 acres from Industrial to General Commercial, located at 126 S. Park St. - 1st Reading (combined in motion above) g. Consider/act on the Conditional Use Permit to allow Boat Sales, Boat Storage and Boat Service for CenterPointe Marine at 520 W. Second St. (combined in motion above) 5 Common Council - June 16, 2026 h. Consider/act on the Conditional Use Permit to allow Boat Storage for CenterPointe Marine at 519 W. Second St. (combined in motion above) i. Consider/act on the Conditional Use Permit to allow Boat Service for CenterPointe Marine at 126 S. Park St. (combined in motion above) The meeting paused for a 5 minute BREAK j. Consider/act on Ord 26-O1131 to amend the Oconomowoc Comp Plan 2050 to change the land use on 21.3 acres from Commercial & Office to 10.5 acres of Medium Density Res. & 10.8 acres of High Density Res. at Valley Rd & Pabst Farms Cir. - 1st Reading City Planner Gallo reviewed that the Plan Commission did recommend approval and explained the three items could be taken care of together with the Comprehensive Plan from Commercial being amended to Residential, then the Rezoning to match, and then the Planned Development amendment. Gallo said the walking path is a separate issue and they are just asking for the path to go in that the Council approved as part of the public benefit for the PD in 2006. The approval would include Commercial use for Lot 1, 4 & 5 and Lot 2 would be the Memory Care Facility and Lot 2 would be a Single-Family subdivision with shared walls. The applicants from Oppidan and Neumann were present for questions. Jungwirth commented that he was supportive of the zoning change along with the single-family with the senior living additions. He asked about any safety concerns with services and Chief Bowen said they did not see any problems with intersection or traffic issues and said they would need to work through interior street movement details. Kowieski asked about call volumes for assists and costs to the taxpayer. Shannon Rusk and Erik Martin, partners at Oppidan, spoke to their staffing and training levels on-site to include use of Hoyer lifts. Kowieski was in support and thought they could address the infrastructure with finalizing this area and he recognizes the fatigue with the growth from constituents. Gallo added that this was a Master Plan for the area of over 20 acres in the Pabst Farms. Gallo said they will see it again for Conditional Use Permit and now this is the General Development Plan. Kowieski asked about the parking lot area and Brian Bell said they are under contract with a daycare user. The Mayor asked if the Village Crossing path will go around the Neumann and Oppidan portion where the path would connect also indicating he would like to see it connect at the sidewalk at the Valley Rd. area. Bell said they have a design that will be completed in the next month along Valley Rd. and he proposes a culvert bridge across the swale to make the connection back from Valley Road back onto the Oppidan site and then go south. The Mayor reiterated their priority for inner connectivity amongst the community. Kowieski commented he was glad to see the sidewalk connection. The Mayor also indicated there is a separate agreement with Oppidan that would be incorporated in the Developer’s Agreement that should their EMS calls ever exceed the city-portion of the tax bill, they would pay a per-call addition at $745.00 per call this year not to exceed 15% in future years and that is appreciated from Oppidan. Motion to adopt Ord. 26-O1131 and waive the second reading made by Ellis, seconded by Spiegelberg. Motion carried 8-0-0. k. Consider/act on Ordinance 26-O1126 to rezone 21.3 acres from General Commercial to 10.5 acres of Residential Multi-Unit Low & 10.8 acres to Residential Multi-Unit High, at SE corner of Valley Rd & Pabst Farms Cir. - 1st Reading Motion to adopt Ord. 26-O1126 and waive the second reading made by Ellis and seconded by Jungwirth. Motion carried 8-0-0. 6 Common Council - June 16, 2026 l. Consider/act on Ordinance 26-O1127 to amend the Planned Development District PD-9-06 (Village Square) within Pabst Farms, located at the SE corner of Valley Rd & Pabst Farms Cir. - 1st Reading Motion to adopt Ord. 26-O1127 and waive the second reading made by Ellis and seconded by Aultman Kloth. Motion carried 8-0-0. New Business a. Presentation/Update from Mon Bijou Inn for the Conditional Use Permit that allows lodging and public tavern/lounge use at 351 E. Lisbon Road. Joe and Katherine Brisk provided information that they have made additions in response to neighborhood concerns with a parking attendant, arborvitae plantings, and involvement with road reconstruction that will add parking and walking improvements to provide less impact on neighbors. Katherine provided additional information on guest services and events. Kowieski stressed his appreciation for taking advantage of getting together to address the issues. Welch said they appreciate what they have done with this historical property. Spiegelberg said she has been involved with both sides of communication and also appreciates that. Kowieski added that any communication or incentive on parking could be helpful. Schellpeper asked about the CUP and parking. The Mayor said his understanding from the City was one general noise complaint and it was addressed quickly and there is parking being added. b. Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3381 for the Approval of Interim Lake Country Municipal Court Judge Administrator Frye explained there has been a temporary Judge filling in currently. Frye said the Operations Committee reviewed the applicants and sent their recommendation to the Administrative Committee and 19 of the 22 Municipalities were there and voted in favor of approving Ron Sonderhouse as Interim Judge until the Spring Election. Kowieski supported the selection. Ellis did not support the process and the comments about Judge Kay. Aultman Kloth disagreed and supported the approval of Ron Sonderhouse. Motion to adopt Resolution 26-R3381 for the approval of Interim Lake Country Munciipal Court Judge made by Aultman Kloth and seconded by Frankowski. Motion carried 7-0-1. Voted No: Ellis. c. Consider/act on Ordinance 26-O1132 to Create an Impact Fee for Fire Facilities in the City of Oconomowoc - 1st Reading The Mayor said they appreciated Chief Bowen’s presentation and bringing this forward. Schellpeper also appreciated this being brought up and asked if the Administrative Center could also be paid for by impact fees. Chief Bowen clarified that because it was a deficiency in the report, it could not, and none of the stations were built to consider the additional administrative space and it has been noted as a deficiency. Kowieski asked additional questions about staffing and operational cost planning for additional stations. Chief Bowen said they are working on that with their budget feathering in 1-2 personnel every year. Motion to adopt the ordinance and waive the second reading Approve Ordinance 26-O1132 to Create an Impact Fee for Fire Facilities in the City of Oconomowoc, made by Schellpeper and seconded by Kowieski. Motion carried 8-0-0. d. Consider/act on Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Fire Facilities Impact Fees and Cost Sharing Motion to approve the MOU regarding Fire Facilities Impact Fees and Cost Sharing made by Ellis and seconded by Aultman Kloth. Motion carried 8-0-0. Staff Reports Administrator Frye confirmed there will be no Council meeting July 7th and that the July 8th Architectural Committee and Plan Commission meetings will move to July 13, 2026. Reports and Comments from the Aldermen 7 Common Council - June 16, 2026 Kowieski wanted to remind everyone of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and promoted the importance of people being proud of their country and where they live. Reports and Comments from the Mayor The Mayor expressed his appreciation for all the community engagement with kudos to staff and Alders Frankowski and Jungwirth for their time on the development. He also express his appreciation for the impact fee being brought forward and the Oppidan agreement terms being a valuable addition for the city. Adjourn Motion to adjourn made by Schellpeper and seconded by Welch. Motion carried 8-0-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:56 PM. Minutes taken by Gina Kozlik, City Clerk