Minutes Special Meeting July 22, 2026

FORT ATKINSON CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING JULY 22, 2026

Paul Herold called the special meeting of the Fort Atkinson City Council to order at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at the Fort Atkinson Community Center.  The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.   Present:  K. Schmitt, P. Schmitt, Leuenberger.  Futrell and Eich were absent.  Also present were:  Paul Herold, Michele Elsbernd, Greg Barta and John Anderson, City Attorney.

Jerry Fischer was present to request action on a recent dog bite issue.  The dog bit one of his tenants.  A report was filed with the Sheriff Office and the owners have been ordered to quarantine to animal for 10 days.   The city attorney advised that there is no basis for city action at this time as the dog was on their own property when the person was bitten.

Nuisance issues regarding various city codes were discussed.  Several complaints had been received by the city.   The attorney advised that the city had no jurisdiction for the status of the “inside” of the property, he said you can’t tell people how to live.  At this time no are no visible outside structure issues.   The city attorney will check with the DOT regarding the status and rules for recycle licenses.   Other nuisance issues and ways to abate the situation were discussed.

Motion by P. Schmitt, second by Leuenberger to adjourn.  All aye, carried.  Meeting adjourned.

 

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Paul Herold, Mayor

 

ATTEST: _____________________________

Michele Elsbernd, City Clerk

 

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