Common Council Meeting

Common Council Meeting Whitewater Innovation Center, 1221 Innovation Dr., Whitewater, WI 53190 *In Person and Virtual Tuesday, August 04, 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: Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/257239925410445?p=gnbnMqwcnYBf1iT93u Meeting ID: 257 239 925 410 445 Passcode: 6Rk9kZ2c Dial in by phone +1 929-229-5663,,759665657# United States, Phone conference ID: 759 665 657# 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 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL 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. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any council members requests that an item be removed for individual consideration. 1. Library Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes from June 15, 2026. 2. Finance Committee meeting minutes from June 23, 2026. 3. Community Development Authority meeting minutes from June 18, 2026. Common Council Meeting Agenda August 04, 2026 Page 2 4. Approving Policy Change: 2026-R-35 Resolution approving addition to Employee Handbook regarding Employee Lateral Transfer Language for Vacation Credited Service. 5. Approving Policy Change: 2026-R-36 Resolution approving amendment to Employee Handbook regarding City Manager vacation carryover. 6. 2026-R-38 Resolution authorizing the placement of the Shared-Ride Taxi bus on Wisconsin Surplus for Auction. CITY MANAGER REPORT 7. City Manager Report. STAFF REPORTS 8. Review and Discuss Fire Department Turnout Times - Fire Department 9. Review and Discuss hunting in city limits.- Police Department 10. Review and Discuss Flock Guardrails.- Police Department 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. RESOLUTION 11. Approving Map: 2026-R-33 Resolution approving the updated Child Safety Zone Map- IT/GIS 12. Budget Amendment: 2026-R-34 Resolution to amend 2026 Budget Resolution for Downtown Activation Initiative - Finance 13. Approving Policy: 2026-R-37 Resolution approving Vacation Cash Out Policy.- Human Resources ORDINANCES First Reading 14. Amending Ordinance: 2026-O-20 an ordinance amending 5.20.025 Alcohol License Review Committee to add review of and advising on public safety concerns to the duties of the Committee. - City Attorney 15. 2026-O-15 an Ordinance to repeal chapter 2.52.100 Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commission. - Parks Common Council Meeting Agenda August 04, 2026 Page 3 16. Zoning Ordinance: 2026-O-17 Zoning Ordinance Change for Family Child Care Centers- Community Development 17. Amending Ordinance 2026-O-19 Ordinance Amending Municipal Code 11.16.150 – Street Index of Parking Restrictions for Elizabeth Street and Highland Street and 11.22.010 – No Stopping, Standing or Parking.- Public Works Second Reading 18. Amending Ordinance: 2026-O-14 Amendment to Ordinance 9.04.010 - Injury to Squirrels and Pets - Permission Required- Parks CONSIDERATIONS 19. Review, discuss, and direct staff regarding the potential of consolidating polling locations for low turnout elections. - City Clerk 20. Review, discuss, and direct staff regarding purchase of department training vehicle. - Police Department 21. Councilmember Requests for Future Agenda Items or Committee items. Questions FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 22. Whitewater Comparative Analysis. - Finance August 23. Helmets for Scooters and E-Bikes- Parks & Rec - M. Smith Q2 24. Update on Food Pantry Lease- Parks & Rec. -O. Artsmith October 25. Explore Flock guardrails- September 1, 2026 26. Ethics Boards and Surrounding Cities.- Hicks - August 18, 2026 27. Ethics Complaint from Brad Ceranske- Special Meeting August 31, 2026 ADJOURNMENT 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: Expand Housing Opportunities and Support Responsible Community Growth; Enhance Communication, Transparency, and Community Engagement; Support Economic and Downtown Development, Business Growth, and Tax Base Expansion; Foster a Vibrant, Engaged, and Welcoming Community; Ensure Long-Term Financial Stability and Strategic Investment. This agenda may include quasi-judicial items addressing the specific outcome for an individual or property, such as zoning appeals, conditional use permits, land use decisions, licensing, or ethics decisions. For quasi-judicial items, Council Members are only able to consider information presented by interested parties or the public on the record during this meeting. Council Members should not conduct their own investigation but may request additional information from the interested parties.