Planning / Zoning / Economic Development Meeting
Regular MeetingFountain City, WI · February 3, 2026
Minutes
Planning / Zoning / Economic Development
February 3, 2026 – 4:00 pm
Minutes prepared by: Peter Scha ner
The mee ng was called to order at 4:32 pm by Peter Scha ner. Roll call: Peter Scha ner. Sco
Feraro, Chris Williamson Others present: Michele Klein, Travis Williamson, Judith Ganger, Mike
Adank, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Ci zen comments. No public comments received.
Mo on Chris, second Sco to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2026, Planning Zoning
Economic Development mee ng. Mo on carried and the minutes were approved.
Mo on Sco second Chris to forward a recommenda on to the council to approve the Re-
Zoning Pe on check list. Mo on carried.
Items discussed:
Engine Breaking ordinance. In progress. Engine breaking would require a vehicle to have a
mu e installed and working properly to be used in City limits.
Develop a yer to help with building permits. Will convert le er to a yer.
4-Hour parking areas. Asked Urben Development group to look at. I would like to get an outside
nonbiased perspec ve.
Trailer parking on City Streets. Need to develop and add to the parking ordinance.
New check list / building permit request form. At legal for review and nial dra .
Rental Ordinance. Commi ee will dra a resolu on to recommend to council a 1-year freeze on
rentals / B&Bs in Fountain City. This will give the city me to gather informa on and develop an
ordinance for long-term development goals.
Removing barriers in zoning ordinance #8 that restrict Economic Development.
Improving commi ee communica on between council members and the public.
Future mee ng items:
Zoning map review.
Sidewalk enforcement. What is expected?
Motion Chris, second Scott to adjourn, Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 5:37 pm.
Agenda
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Planning / Zoning / Economic Development Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall
42 North Main Street
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Citizen Appearance/Public Comment
5. Approval of PZED Meeting Minutes of Jan 8, 2026
6. Old Business – Discussion and possible action:
a. Building Permit flyer
b. Building Permit application
c. Building Permit Checklist
d. Re-Zoning Checklist
e. 4-hour parking on designated City Streets
f. Sidewalks
7. New Business – Discussion and possible action:
a. Rental Ordinance
b. Re-Zoning Petition Checklist
c. Economic Development
d. Review of Zoning Map
e. Review and potential revision of “Ordinance 8” (attached): The purpose is to consider
best practices, particularly those that directly or peripherally impact economic
development and “business friendliness”
f. Role of the Committee when reviewing/advising/recommending/forwarding decisions
to the Council
g. Communication expectations among Committee/Council members and when
interacting with community members
8. Adjourn
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