Common Council Meeting

Common Council Meeting Whitewater High School, LMC, 2nd Floor, 534 S Elizabeth St, Whitewater, WI 53190 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 6:00 PM Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23416707570629?p=xCZsiQKTBioRQlb6DW Meeting ID: 234 167 075 706 29 Passcode: Wh9t3gw7 Dial in by phone +1 929-229-5663,,398510369# United States, New York City Find a local number Phone conference ID: 398 510 369# Please note that although every effort will be made to provide for virtual participation, unforeseen technical difficulties may prevent this, in which case the meeting may still proceed as long as there is a quorum. Should you wish to make a comment in this situation, you are welcome to call this number: (262) 473-0108. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Council President Singer called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. ROLL CALL PRESENT Council President Patrick Singer Councilmember Greg Majkrzak Councilmember Michael Smith Councilmember Orin Smith online Councilmember Steven Sahyun Councilmember Brian Schanen Councilmember Neil Hicks City Manager John Weidl Common Council Meeting Minutes February 17, 2026 Page 2 City Attorney Steven Chesebro Public Works Director Brad Marquardt City Clerk Heather Boehm PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA A councilmember can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however, introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second, and approval from the Council to be implemented. The agenda shall be approved at each meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting. Motion made to approve the agenda and add items 14 and 15 to the Consent agenda, by Councilmember Hicks, Seconded by Councilmember Majkrzak. Voting Yea: Council President Singer, Councilmember Majkrzak, Councilmember M. Smith, Councilmember O. Smith, Councilmember Sahyun, Councilmember Schanen, Councilmember Hicks. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any council members requests that an item be removed for individual consideration. Motion made to approve the Consent Agenda with items 14 and 15 added, by Councilmember Majkrzak, Seconded by Councilmember Hicks. Voting Yea: Council President Singer, Councilmember Majkrzak, Councilmember M. Smith, Councilmember O. Smith, Councilmember Sahyun, Councilmember Schanen, Councilmember Hicks. 1. Public Works Committee meeting minutes from January 13, 2026. 2. Plan and Architectural Review Commission January 12, 2026 Minutes. 3. Landmark Commission Minutes of January 7, 2026. 4. Update on the Community Service Program. 5. Update on DNR Urban Nonpoint Source & Storm Water Construction Grant for Starin Park Underground Detention Basin. 6. Water and Wastewater items for auction. 7. Task Order 26-03, 2026 Street Improvements. 8. Task Order 26-04, 2026 Stormwater Detention Basin Maintenance. 9. Task Order 26-05, Universal Boulevard Water Main Replacement. 10. Task Order 26-06, 2026 Public Works Improvement – replacing brick pavers in and around Cravath Lakefront Park.- Public Works 11. Memo regarding City of Whitewater oversight of Community Development Authority. 12. Whitewater Public Library Board resignation. Common Council Meeting Minutes February 17, 2026 Page 3 CITY MANAGER REPORT 13. City Manager Report. City Manager Weidl gave his bi-monthly update of City events and accomplishments, including reports from the following departments: Public Works, IT, Neighborhood Services, Library, Parks and Recreation, Police, and Human Resources. HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS No formal Council action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues at the time the Council discusses that particular item. To make a comment during this period, or during any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device, locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your hand. There were no citizen comments at this time. RESOLUTION 14. 2026-R-004 Resolution for Road Reclassification.- Public Works Motion made to approve the Consent Agenda with items 14 and 15 added, by Councilmember Majkrzak, Seconded by Councilmember Hicks. Voting Yea: Council President Singer, Councilmember Majkrzak, Councilmember M. Smith, Councilmember O. Smith, Councilmember Sahyun, Councilmember Schanen, Councilmember Hicks. 15. 2026-R-005 Resolution approving the purchase of portion of land at Franklin Street and W. Main Street for expansion of right of way.- Public Works Motion made to approve the Consent Agenda with items 14 and 15 added, by Councilmember Majkrzak, Seconded by Councilmember Hicks. Voting Yea: Council President Singer, Councilmember Majkrzak, Councilmember M. Smith, Councilmember O. Smith, Councilmember Sahyun, Councilmember Schanen, Councilmember Hicks. 16. 2026-R-006 Resolution to accept offer to purchase 292-0515-3424-002 located in the Whitewater Business Park on Endeavor Drive.-Community Development Motion made to approve 2026-R-006 Resolution to accept offer to purchase 292-0515- 3424-002 located in the Whitewater Business Park on Endeavor Drive, with the change to parcel number being 292-0151-3434-002, by Councilmember Schanen, Seconded by Councilmember Majkrzak. Voting Yea: Council President Singer, Councilmember Majkrzak, Councilmember M. Smith, Councilmember O. Smith, Councilmember Sahyun, Councilmember Schanen, Councilmember Hicks. Common Council Meeting Minutes February 17, 2026 Page 4 ORDINANCES Second Reading 17. Ordinance 2026-O-03 an ordinance regarding amendment of the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map-Community Development Motion made to approve the second reading of Ordinance 2026-O-03 an ordinance regarding amendment of the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map by Councilmember Majkrzak, Seconded by Councilmember Hicks. Voting Yea: Council President Singer, Councilmember Majkrzak, Councilmember M. Smith, Councilmember O. Smith, Councilmember Sahyun, Councilmember Schanen, Councilmember Hicks. 18. Ordinance 2026-O-04 and ordinance amending the zoning map the zoning classification in regards to certain properties in the City of Whitewater Tax Parcel #'s /A410100001, /A410100002, /A410100003, /A503200001 and /A503200002 on Bluff Road.- Community Development Motion made to approve the second reading of Ordinance 2026-O-04 and ordinance amending the zoning map the zoning classification in regards to certain properties in the City of Whitewater Tax Parcel #'s /A410100001, /A410100002, /A410100003, /A503200001 and /A503200002 on Bluff Road by Councilmember Hicks, Seconded by Councilmember Schanen. Voting Yea: Council President Singer, Councilmember Majkrzak, Councilmember M. Smith, Councilmember O. Smith, Councilmember Sahyun, Councilmember Schanen, Councilmember Hicks. Andrea Svec (W7679 Shereda Rd) commented against the Bluff Rd properties rezoning. CONSIDERATIONS 19. Discussion and Possible Action regarding request for direction regarding Congressionally Directed Spending for Immigration Liaison program. - PD Motion made to accept the by Congressionally Directed Spending for Immigration Liaison program Councilmember Majkrzak, Seconded by Councilmember Sahyun. Voting Yea: Council President Singer, Councilmember Majkrzak, Councilmember O. Smith, Councilmember Sahyun, Councilmember Schanen, Councilmember Hicks. Voting Abstaining: Councilmember M. Smith Marjorie Stoneman commented in favor of accepting the Congressionally Directed Spending for Immigration Liaison program. Jim Winship commented in favor of accepting the Congressionally Directed Spending for Immigration Liaison program. Jill Gerber commented on the Congressionally Directed Spending for Immigration Liaison program. Common Council Meeting Minutes February 17, 2026 Page 5 20. Discussion and Possible Action regarding award of Contract 2-2026, Putnam Street. - Public Works Motion made to award of Contract 2-2026, Putnam Street to CJP Excavating, by Councilmember Hicks, Seconded by Councilmember Majkrzak. Voting Yea: Council President Singer, Councilmember Majkrzak, Councilmember M. Smith, Councilmember O. Smith, Councilmember Sahyun, Councilmember Schanen, Councilmember Hicks. 21. Discussion and Possible Action regarding award of Contract 3-2026, Jefferson Street. - Public Works Motion made to award the Contract 3-2026 to Rock Road Companies, for Jefferson St, by Councilmember Majkrzak, Seconded by Councilmember Hicks. Voting Yea: Councilmember Majkrzak, Councilmember O. Smith, Councilmember Sahyun, Councilmember Hicks Voting Nay: Council President Singer, Councilmember Schanen Voting Abstaining: Councilmember M. Smith 22. Discussion and Possible Action regarding award of Old Stone Mill Dam Repairs Contract.- Public Works Motion made to award the Old Stone Mill Dam Repairs Contract to Norcon Corp, by Councilmember Majkrzak, Seconded by Councilmember Hicks. Voting Yea: Council President Singer, Councilmember Majkrzak, Councilmember M. Smith, Councilmember O. Smith, Councilmember Sahyun, Councilmember Schanen, Councilmember Hicks 23. Discussion and Possible Action regarding direction on traffic safety measures on Starin Road (UW-W campus segment). Motion made bring this back to the Public Works Committee and come back to Common Council with solutions and details of what actually happened, by Councilmember Hicks, Seconded by Councilmember O. Smith. Voting Yea: Council President Singer, Councilmember Majkrzak, Councilmember M. Smith, Councilmember O. Smith, Councilmember Sahyun, Councilmember Schanen, Councilmember Hicks. Aubrey Thompson commented that she would like the City to put out classes or videos for drivers and students for road safety. Brad Ceranske commented on the Starin Road safety. 24. Councilmember Requests for Future Agenda Items or Committee items. Questions Councilmember Schanen would like the Bike and Pedestrian committee to put together some education on E-Scooters. Councilmember Hicks wants the goals updated at the bottom of the agendas. He also thanked the School District for allowing the City to have the Common Council meeting at the LMC. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Common Council Meeting Minutes February 17, 2026 Page 6 25. Update on Starin Park Water Tower plans- O. Smith Q1 2026 26. Update on MOU between the City of Whitewater and Downtown Whitewater, Inc.- Q1 2026 ADJOURNMENT Motion made to adjourn at 7:05 pm, by Councilmember Hicks, Seconded by Councilmember Majkrzak. Voting Yea: Council President Singer, Councilmember Majkrzak, Councilmember M. Smith, Councilmember O. Smith, Councilmember Sahyun, Councilmember Schanen, Councilmember Hicks. Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. 2023-2025 City of Whitewater's 5 strategic goals: Build single-family homes, Communicate with the community without the newspaper, Support a thriving business community, Recruitment and retention efforts with a focus on diversity, and Prioritization of expenditures with available resources.