Common Council Meeting

Common Council Meeting Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room, 312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190 *In Person and Virtual Tuesday, May 05, 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/247002117658863?p=Vwf7YRvvdWm1FPqIXy Meeting ID: 247 002 117 658 863 Passcode: Hw9vS3GS Dial in by phone +1 929-229-5663,,357003961# United States Phone conference ID: 357 003 961# 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. AGENDA MINUTES CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENT Council President Patrick Singer Councilmember Michael M.Smith Councilmember Orin Artsmith Councilmember Steven Sahyun Councilmember Brian Schanen Councilmember Neil Hicks Councilmember Gavin Kelleher City Manager John Weidl City Attorney Steven Chesebro Public Works Director Brad Marquardt City Clerk Heather Boehm Common Council Meeting Minutes May 05, 2026 Page 2 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 to move item numbers #14, #15, #17 and #21 to the Consent Agenda made by Councilmember Schanen, Seconded by Councilmember Artsmith. Voting Yea: Council President Singer, Councilmember M.Smith, Councilmember Artsmith, Councilmember Sahyun, Councilmember Schanen, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kelleher Motion to Approve the Agenda with those modifications made by Councilmember Artsmith, Seconded by Councilmember Schanen. Voting Yea: Council President Singer, Councilmember M.Smith, Councilmember Artsmith, Councilmember Sahyun, Councilmember Schanen, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kelleher 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 to approve the Consent Agenda removing item #6 and adding items #14, #15, #17 and #21 made by Councilmember Artsmith, Seconded by Councilmember Hicks. Voting Yea: Council President Singer, Councilmember M.Smith, Councilmember Artsmith, Councilmember Sahyun, Councilmember Schanen, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kelleher 1. Approval of Common Council Meeting Minutes from April 9, 2026. 2. Approval of Finance Committee Meeting Minutes from March 24, 2026. 3. Library Board of Trustees Minutes from March 30, 2026. 4. Approval of the Fire/EMS Down Payment Assistance Program 5. Approval of the Fire/EMS Department Recruitment & Advancement Incentive Program 6. Our Rescue Grant Opportunity - GrayKey Police Chief Meyer gave an update on GreyKey. 7. Update on Population Trends from RDG-Community Development 8. 2026-R-13 amendment number 3 of the 2026 Salary Resolution.- Finance 9. Update regarding review of City's primary GIS application and accessibility. IT 10. Memo regarding UW-Whitewater CEO Warhawk Business Pitch Competition 11. Memo regarding aggregate storage and dredging spoils removal for Lifetime Manufacturing LLC project in Technology Park CITY MANAGER REPORT Common Council Meeting Minutes May 05, 2026 Page 3 12. City Manager Report. City Manager Weidl gave his bi-monthly update of City events and accomplishments, including reports from the following departments: Public Works, Police, Fire & EMS, Library, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Human Resources and Media Services. 13. Historic Preservation Month Proclamation. City Manager John Weidl gave a proclamation on Historic Preservation Month. STAFF REPORTS 14. Review of Recommendation to Dissolve the Equal Opportunities Commission. - Chief of Staff This item was moved to the Consent Agenda. 15. Update on Proactive Scam Education.- PD This item was moved to the Consent Agenda. 16. Update on proposed financing for Lifetime Manufacturing LLC project in Technology Park.-Community Development Community Development Director Mason Becker gave an update on financing for Lifetime Manufacturing LLC. 17. Interfund Loan between the Sewer Utility and TID 11- Finance This item was moved to the Consent Agenda. 18. Update to the Capital Improvement Project List and Borrowing Recommendations - Finance Finance Director Rachelle Blitch gave an update on the Capital Improvement Project List and Borrowing Recommendations. 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. Calvin Fisnek (Fort Atkinson) spoke on Flock cameras. RESOLUTION Common Council Meeting Minutes May 05, 2026 Page 4 19. 2026-R-12 Resolution to discontinue public alley way bounded by Jefferson St, E. North St., E. Main St., and the Whitewater Creek.- Public Works Motion to approve Resolution 2026-R-12 made by Councilmember Hicks, Seconded by Councilmember Artsmith. Voting Yea: Council President Singer, Councilmember M.Smith, Councilmember Artsmith, Councilmember Sahyun, Councilmember Schanen, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kelleher ORDINANCES First Reading 20. 2026-O-10 an ordinance creating Section 14.17 Razing of Buildings.-Community Development Motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026-O-10 made by Councilmember Schanen, Seconded by Councilmember Artsmith. Voting Yea: Council President Singer, Councilmember M.Smith, Councilmember Artsmith, Councilmember Sahyun, Councilmember Schanen, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kelleher Motion to waive the second reading of Ordinance 2026-O-10 made by Councilmember Hicks, Seconded by Councilmember Schanen. Voting Yea: Council President Singer, Councilmember M.Smith, Councilmember Artsmith, Councilmember Sahyun, Councilmember Schanen, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kelleher Second Reading CONSIDERATIONS 21. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the appeal of Beverage Operator's License for Olivia Jost.- City Clerk This item was moved to the Consent Agenda. 22. Discussion and Possible Action regarding incorporating public safety on Boards and Committee structures. - City Manager Council instructed staff to come back to council with an ordinance. 23. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Purchase of Police Department Vehicle.- PD Motion to approve the purchase of the Police Department Vehicle from Carl Emergency Vehicles and Apparel made by Councilmember Hicks, Seconded by Councilmember Kelleher. Voting Yea: Council President Singer, Councilmember M.Smith, Councilmember Artsmith, Councilmember Sahyun, Councilmember Schanen, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kelleher 24. Councilmember Requests for Future Agenda Items or Committee items. Questions Common Council Meeting Minutes May 05, 2026 Page 5 Councilmember Sahyun - Greenery Park for the Alley Way Councilmember Artsmith - Staff Report for process of submissions for the Iron Park sign Councilmember Hicks - Staff Report on Spring Splash FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 25. Update on MOU between the City of Whitewater and Downtown Whitewater, Inc.- Q1 Finance, Q2 Council 26. Whitewater Comparative Analysis. - Finance 27. Discussion on Flock Cameras- Police Department 28. Squirrel Trapping in the City of Whitewater- Urban Forestry-Schanen Q3 29. Helmets for Scooters and E-Bikes- Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee- M. Smith Q2 30. Storm After Action Report-Q2 31. Options for Common Council meetings to be held in the Community- O. Smith Q2 32. Update on Food Pantry Lease- Parks & Rec. -O. Smith Q2 33. Potential of Consolidating Polling Locations for Low Turnout Elections- Hicks Q3 CLOSED SESSION CONSIDERATIONS ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn at 6:50pm made by Councilmember Schanen, Seconded by Councilmember Artsmith. Voting Yea: Council President Singer, Councilmember M.Smith, Councilmember Artsmith, Councilmember Sahyun, Councilmember Schanen, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kelleher 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. The City of Whitewater’s strategic goals for 2026–2028 are: expanding single-family home development, strengthening community communication, supporting a thriving business community, increasing access to healthcare resources, improving staff recruitment and retention efforts, advancing transportation options, and prioritizing expenditures based on available resources.