City Council Minutes May 6, 2026

FORT ATKINSON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 2026

Mayor Paul Herold called the regular meeting of the Fort Atkinson city Council to order at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Fort Atkinson Community Center.  Present:  Eich, Futrell, K. Schmitt, P. Schmitt and Leuenberger.  Also present were: Ron Franzen, Jay Schwamman Dave Shatek, Taylor Skrauge, Hannah Snell, Jeff Schmitt, Matt Shatek, Paul Herold, Greg Barta & Michele Elsbernd.

Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Leuenberger to approve the consent items (agenda, minutes, claims and clerk/treasurer reports)  All aye, motion carried.

 

April claims
Acentek phone 622.22
Alliant elec 2569.71
Badger serv 63.68
Bodensteiner parts 70.58
Citizens Svgs fees 23.60
Cedar Valley sub 129.98
Decorah Lead pub 318.30
Decorah Tec support 262.50
Diamond Map mapping 168.00
Franzen supplies 342.72
Frey softwear 7013.32
Hawkeye San garb 2263.59
Hoopla audio vis 58.08
Ia  Dept Rev wet tax 515.02
Iamu dues 307.00
Ingram books 368.53
Ipers pension 1376.86
Iroc update 55.00
IRS taxes 1851.19
Jay Uhlenhake repair 186.65
JD Financial supplies 56.98
Kory Karnik gym 493.00
Lickety Split fuel 207.83
Marie Riha supplies 5.32
Marv Smith service 754.60
Microbac testing 93.75
Riley’s repair 494.00
Storey Ken env 129.57
Taste of Home sub 20.00
US Cell phone 37.22
 Blue Book supplies 884.52
Visa supplies 1205.93
Wellmark insurance 814.13
Winn Cty Audi W-14 20359.57
Winn Cty. Eng salt/sand 1115.90
Payroll April 8753.13
Total April 53991.98
By fund
General 18692.74
Museum 5.32
Benefits 1582.35
Road Use 1663.90
Lost 20359.57
Water 5418.36
Sewer 4537.61
Total 52259.85
Revenue by fund
General 45943.24
Library 1812.69
Road Use 3165.74
Benefits 6009.72
Lost 10175.23
Debt Serv 25266.96
Water 8902.63
Water Imp 1930.92
Sewer 4161.41
Sewer imp 9766.39
Total 117134.93

 

Motion by P. Schmitt, seconded by Futrell to approve Resolution # 410 authorizing the use of a Term Sheet and setting date for the private placement of a General Obligation Water Improvement Bond, Series 2026.  Aye:  Leuenberger, K. Schmitt, P. Schmitt, Eich & Futrell.  Motion carried.

Discussion on the garbage contract for the City of Fort Atkinson for the period beginning July 1, 2026.  Information was received from Richardson Sanitation, Shimek Sanitation and Hawkeye Sanitation.   Richardson & Hawkeye would provide totes, Shimek did not provide that option.   Motion by Leuenberger, seconded by K. Schmitt to continue garbage service with Hawkeye Sanitation with a 5 year contract.  All aye, motion carried.

Motion by K. Schmitt, seconded by Eich to approve the 2025 Certified Local lGovernment (CLG) Annual Report.  All aye, motion carried.   Motion by P. Schmitt, seconded by Leuenberger to appoint Ron Franzen and Marie Riha to a 3 year term on the Historic Preservation Commission.  All aye, carried.

No one wished to address the council.

The last and final reading of Ordinance # 49 regarding water rates was presented.  Motion by Leuenberger, seconded by Futrell to approve the final reading of Ordinance # 49.  Aye:  Leuenberger, Futrell, P. Schmitt, K. Schmitt & Eich.   Motion carried.

Building permits for Blake Kruse for a fence and Marvin Krivachek for an awning were discussed.  Motion by Futrell, seconded by Leuenberger to approve the building permits as presented.   All aye, motion carried.

The fence and load limit restrictions on 10th. Ave. were discussed.  The landlord, tenant and city will draft an agreement regarding the fence/land access issue.  The weight restrictions will be raised and an ordinance will be drafted in the future.

Fire Dept. physicals were discussed.  Quotes were received from three hospitals/clinics.  The department will arrange for physicals for those that need them.

Jeff Schmitt requested to mow and bail the grass adjacent to the lagoon.  Jeff and Greg will look at the area before a decision will be made.

Motion by K. Schmitt, seconded by Leuenberger to adjourn.  All aye, motion carried, meeting adjourned at 7:11 P.M.

 

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Paul Herold, Mayor

 

ATTEST: ______________________________

Michele Elsbernd, City Clerk

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