AMENDED Common Council Tuesday, November 18, 2025 07:00 PM Council Chambers

1.In-Person and Remote Teleconference via ZOOM

2.Call to Order.

3.Roll call, one minute of silent prayer, Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.

4.Presentation of letters, petitions, remonstrances, memorials, and accounts.

5.Public appearances.

6.Business presented by Mayor.

  1. a.Public Hearing on the 2026 City of Kaukauna Budget.   

  2. b.Mayor's 2026 Budget Letter to the Common Council. 

  3. c.2026 Department Mission and Goals. 

  4. d.Public Hearing  on the amendment of the Zoning Code 17.03, 17.20, 17.25 and 17.32 and the creation of 17.33(6).

  5. e.Committee and Council Meetings 2026.

  6. f.Clarification of the definition of voting and non-voting capabilities for an ex-officio member.

  7. g.Clarification on current meeting procedures. 

7.Consent Agenda.

  1. a.Board of Public Works Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2025.

  2. b.Finance and Personnel Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2025.

  3. c.Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2025.

  4. d.Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2025.

  5. e.Common Council Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2025.

  6. f.Plan Commission Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2025.

  7. g.Common Council Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2025.

  8. h.E-Bike Sub-Committee Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2025. 

  9. i.Heart of the Valley Metropolitan Sewerage District Special Meeting from September 23, 2025.

  10. j.Heart of the Valley Metropolitan Sewerage District Special Meeting from September 2, 2025. 

  11. k.RACK Meeting Minutes of August 7, 2025.

  12. l.Fire Report for October 2025.

  13. m.Ambulance Report for October 2025.

  14. n.Police Report for October 2025.

  15. o.Code Enforcement Report for October 2025.

  16. p.Court Report for October 2025.

  17. q.Clerk-Treasurer's Daily Deposit Report for October 2025.

  18. r.Building Inspection Report for October 2025.

  19. s.Bills Payable.

8.Reports of standing and special committees.

  1. a.Operator (Bartender) Licenses.

  2. b.Special event      application and amplified noise request to the Friends of the Grignon      Mansion for the Christmas Tours on December 6, 13, &14, 2025 from      2pm-7pm.

  3. c.Request for special      allowance of horses from the Friends of the Grignon Mansion for Christmas      Tours on December 6, 13, &14, 2025 from 2pm-7pm.

9.Reports of City officers.

  1. a.Deferred Compensation Committee Charter.

  2. b.Adoption of Revised Investment Policy Statement.

  3. c.Special Event Fee Comparison 2025.

  4. d.Cell Phones for Alderpersons. 

  5. e.Discussion Updated Inspection Fee Schedule.

  6. f.Discussion on updating 17.25 to allow for Data Centers 

  7. g.Sign Ordinance update 

  8. h.Annexation Petition Review- Debruin parcel 200049900

  9. i.Award Contract for City Dance Program. 

10.Presentation of ordinances and resolutions.

  1. a.Resolution 2025-5488 Resolution Clarifying Appointments to the 1000 Islands Environmental Center Board. 

  2. b.Resolution 2025-5489 Resolution Designation Appropriations and Levying a tax for the 2026 Budget of the City of Kaukauna. 

  3. c.*Resolution 2025-5490 - Resolution Ordering a Special Election for Municipal Judge for the Kaukauna Municipal Court to be Held on April 7, 2026.

  4. d.Ordinance 1938-2025 Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Section 11.11 Waste Material.

  5. e.Ordinance 1940-2025 Ordinance Establishing Salaries for Various Elected Officials. 

  6. f.Ordinance 1941-2025 Ordinance to Annex 16,487 Square Feet of Land from the Town of Vandenbroek to the City of Kaukauna. 

  7. g.Ordinance 1942-2025 Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Section 17.03.

  8. h.Ordinance 1943-2025 Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Section 17.20.

  9. i.Ordinance 1944-2025 Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Section 17.25 Industrial District. 

  10. j.Ordinance 1945-2025 Ordinance Amending Section 17.32.

  11. k.Ordinance 1946-2025 Ordinance Creating Section 17.33.

11.Alder requests for discussion at next Common Council meeting.

12.Closed Session.

  1. a.Adjourn to Closed Session Pursuant to State Statute 19.85(1)(e) for deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session – Development of LOT 1 CSM 8469 Commerce Crossing.

  2. b.Return to Open Session for possible action.

  3. c.Adjourn to Closed Session Pursuant to 19.85(1)(e) for deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session- Vanepern Property

  4. d.Return to Open Session for possible action.

13.Adjourn.

14.NOTICES

Notice is hereby given this is a joint meeting of the Common Council, Board of Public Works, Finance and Personnel Committee, Health and Recreation Committee, Legislative Committee, and Public Protection and Safety Committee. Members of noticed council, board, or committees may be involved in discussion, however only the Common Council will take formal action. 

IF REQUESTED THREE (3) DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING, A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE.


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16.MEETING ACCESS INFORMATION:

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*Members of the public will be muted unless there is an agenda item that allows for public comment or if a motion is made to open the floor to public comment.*