Legislative Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingKaukauna, WI · December 16, 2025
Minutes
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
A meeting of the Legislative Committee was called to order by Chair Moore on Tuesday,
December 16, 2025, at 6:40 P.M.
Members present: Moore, Schumacher, and Thiele.
Also present: Ald. Kilgas, Ald. Eggleston, Ald. DeCoster, Ald. Schell, Mayor Penterman,
Attorney Greenwood, Associate Planner Nelson, Finance Director Van
Rossum, HR Director Hodge (Zoom), Mark. and Com. Manager Fencl
(Zoom), and interested citizens.
Motion by Thiele, seconded by Schumacher, to excuse the absent member (Antoine).
All members present voted aye.
Motion carried.
1. Correspondence – none.
2. Discussion Topics.
a. Introduction to discuss recreation and other vehicles in rear/ side yard.
From discussions with our Code Enforcement Officer, there has been an increasing number of
accessory vehicles attempted to be stored in side or rear yards. From our Code Enforcement
Officer’s research into nearby municipalities, many do allow for storage of accessory vehicles
in rear or side yards with certain restrictions on setbacks, screenings, or other required
improvements. If the City did consider making a revision to storage of accessory vehicles we
should look at: defining what “storage” means, including the duration, setbacks, that they are
not stored in easements, how many would be allowed, whether a screen or other visibility
barrier is required, what kinds of vehicles does this apply to, among other potential restrictions.
Currently, vehicles can be stored in the side yard, but only if there is a driveway extension.
Alders brought up concerns that allowing vehicles in rear/ side yard would create more
problems with people storing junk vehicles. This item will be brought to the Plan Commission
for further discussion.
b. CSM Review – Parcel 030032306 (Lauers Subdivision).
Garrett Smith, agent, has submitted a certified survey map on behalf of Gregory Lauer, owner,
for his property located on Peters Road (parcel 030032306). The property was recently
annexed into the City and is pending an updated parcel number. The CSM creates, essentially,
four lots. One would be landlocked and abuts the Konkapot River. This landlocked lot has
some topography and floodplain items that would make it difficult to develop. Three lots would
be created near Peters Road with a small access road with a cul-de-sac at the end.
Motion by Thiele, seconded by Schumacher to recommend approval of this CSM to the
Common Council.
All members present voted aye.
Motion carried.
3. Adjourn.
Motion by Thiele, seconded by Schumacher to adjourn.
All members present voted aye.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Kayla Nessmann, Clerk
Agenda
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
City of Kaukauna
Council Chambers
Municipal Services Building
144 W. Second Street, Kaukauna
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
AGENDA
In-Person and Remote Teleconference via ZOOM
1. Correspondence.
2. Discussion Topics.
a. Introduction to discuss recreation and other vehicles in rear/ side yard.
b. CSM Review – Parcel 030032306 (Lauers Subdivision).
3. Adjourn.
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