Finance Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingWhitewater, WI · March 24, 2026
Minutes
Finance Committee Meeting
Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West
Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person
and Virtual
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 5:00 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 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
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Brian Schanen.
ROLL CALL
Present: Patrick Singer and Brian Schanen. Absent: Mike Smith
Additional Attendees: Rachelle Blitch, Director of Finance; Mason Becker, Economic Development
Director
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an
item be removed for individual consideration.
1. Finance Committee Meeting Minutes from February 24, 2026
A motion to approve the minutes was made by Patrick Singer, Seconded by Brian Schanen.
Voting Yes: Patrick Singer and Brian Schanen. Voting No: None.
HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS
No formal Committee 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 Committee 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.
CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS
Finance Committee Meeting Minutes March 24, 2026 Page 2
2. Review and discussion of potential revised Memorandum of Understanding between the
City of Whitewater and Downtown Whitewater, Inc.
3. Borrowing Schedule Adjustment and 2025 Reimbursement Update
4. Innovation Center Financials
5. February 2026 Financials
6. Discussion and possible action to recommend Down Payment Assistance Program for
Fire/EMS Department
7. Discussion and update regarding Park Impact Fees
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by Patrick Singer, Seconded by Brian Schanen.
Voting Yes: Patrick Singer and Brian Schanen. Voting No: None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
A quorum of the Common Council may be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no formal action
will be taken at this meeting.
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.
Agenda
Finance Committee Meeting
Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West
Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person
and Virtual
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 5:00 PM
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2262494895281?p=GzbNCvxiqeNZJNGoF7
Meeting ID: 226 249 489 528 1
Passcode: 8y8og7hs
Dial in by phone
+1 929-229-5663,,840174601# United States, New York City
Phone conference ID: 840 174 601#
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
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an
item be removed for individual consideration.
1. Finance Committee Meeting Minutes from February 24, 2026
HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS
No formal Committee 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 Committee 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.
Finance Committee Meeting Agenda March 24, 2026 Page 2
CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS
2. Review and discussion of potential revised Memorandum of Understanding between the
City of Whitewater and Downtown Whitewater, Inc.
3. Borrowing Schedule Adjustment and 2025 Reimbursement Update
4. Innovation Center Financials
5. February 2026 Financials
6. Discussion and possible action to recommend Down Payment Assistance Program for
Fire/EMS Department
7. Discussion and update regarding Park Impact Fees
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
A quorum of the Common Council may be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no formal action
will be taken at this meeting.
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.
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