Public Works / Streets / Recycling Meeting
Regular MeetingFountain City, WI · February 4, 2026
Minutes
Public Works / Streets / Recycling Commi ee
February 4, 2026 – 5:30 pm
Minutes prepared by: Peter Scha ner
The mee ng was called to order at 5:30 pm by Peter Scha ner. Roll call: Peter Scha ner, Barb
Schmidtknecht, David Endres. Others present: Travis Williamson, Mike Adank. The Pledge of
Allegiance was recited.
Ci zens’ comments: No public comments received.
Mo on Barb, second Peter to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2026, mee ng. Mo on
carried and the minutes were approved.
Mo on Barb second Peter to forward a recommenda on to the council to approve resolu on
2026-02 establishing a penalty of $150.00 for viola on of the city sand hauling ordinance.
Mo on Barb second Peter to forward a recommenda on to the council to approve a request to
close part of Main Street on Sunday May 24, 2026.
Items discussed:
Large recycling pick up. Set date with contractor. I would like to set it as a recurring annual date.
Committee will recommend to the contractor the weekend after the 100-mile garage sale.
Emergency Operations Plan. Finalizes names and job descriptions. Forward copy to county. This
needs to be completed before we can receive aid money if an emergency happens.
Develop a list of houses with springs that are emptying into the sewer. Implement a plan to
eliminate spring water from being pumped into city sewer.
Locate & repair curb stops on Justin Hill Street
Consider where to put snow. Consider not putting it on the new black top at park. Possibly at
recycling center.
Motion Peter, second Barb to adjourn, Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 6:20 pm.
Agenda
An undiscovered treasure
Public Works / Streets / Recycling
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 5:30 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 Public Works Meeting Minutes of January 6, 2026
6. Old Business – Discussion and possible action:
a. 4-hour parking on streets without curb
b. Parking trailers on City Streets
c. Large recycling items – pick up
d. Emergency Operations Plan
e. Water run off on main street near Cat Tails
f. Plan to maintain / plow / curb stops for Justin Hill
g. Complete a list of homes with springs in basement. If spring is going to sewer, make
removal a condition of sale
h. Sidewalks maintenance and repair
7. New Business – Discussion and possible action:
a. Locations to pile snow
b. Sand hauling resolution stating penalty
c. Event request to close part of Main Street
8. Adjournment
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