Public Works / Streets / Recycling Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingFountain City, WI · August 26, 2025
Minutes
Public Works / Streets / Recycling Commi ee
August 26, 2025 – 5:45
Minutes prepared by: Peter Scha ner
The mee ng was called to order at 5:45 pm by Peter Scha ner. Roll call: Peter Scha ner Barb
Schmidtknecht, Absent David Endres. Others present: Mayor Ben Adank, Gill Adams. The Pledge
of Allegiance was recited.
Mo on Barb, second Peter to approve the minutes of the July 21, 2025, mee ng. Mo on
carried and the minutes were approved.
Considera on for portable speed bumps. Will add a budget line for possible purchase.
2026 project planning con nues with the following list to date:
Road work Chip Seal Wagner Road, add to budget.
Main Street Dain Repairs, get es mate.
Purchase new F550, add to budget.
New well, we will meet with Davy Engineering for more informa on.
Replace water meter as well, add to budget.
Generator at li sta on/ well, gather more informa on.
Sport court (basketball court at park), work with park and rec commi ee
Repair water runs o on main street from artesian well near Cat Tails. Gil will meet with
homeowner.
Sand Hauling fees, gather informa on do we need an ordinance or can this be done with a
resolu on. Should we charge a per truck hauling fee or fee per amount of sand hauled.
Discussion about abandoning Truman Street and Jus n Hill Street. Will bring to council to see if
there is support.
Mo on Peter, second Barb to send a recommenda on to council to approve buying a 2023
6120M Tractor with side arm mower from Tractor Central in Arcadia for $173,600. Mo on
carried.
Mo on Barb, second Peter to adjourn, Mo on carried, and the mee ng adjourned at 6:27 pm.
Agenda
An undiscovered treasure
Public Works / Streets / Recycling Committee
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 4:30 p.m. or immediately following the Park
Rec Committee Meeting
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 PWSRC Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2025.
6. Old Business – Discussion and possible action:
a. Speed bumps / tables
b. 2026 Project planning
c. Recycling center hours
7. New Business – Discussion and possible action:
a. Sand hauling fees and signing
b. Abandoning Truman Street and Justin Hill Street
c. Purchase new tractor with side arm mower.
d. Repairs to Main Street drains.
e. Correct water run off on main street near Cat tails.
f. Weight ban on Mill Street
g. Lead / Copper Rule Compliance (Federal by Nov 2027)
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