Fourteenth Regular Common Council Meeting Monday, October 19, 2026 06:00 PM City Hall, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers, 828 Center Avenue, Sheboygan, WI

Notice of the 14th Regular Meeting of the 2026-2027 Common Council.

This meeting may be viewed LIVE on:
Charter Spectrum Channel 990, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 and: www.wscssheboygan.com/vod.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to attend the meeting should contact Meredith DeBruin at the City Clerk's Office, 828 Center Avenue, (920) 459-3361. Members of the public who wish to participate in public forum remotely shall provide notice to the City Clerk at (920) 459-3361 by 12:00 p.m. on meeting day to be called upon during the meeting. All Alderpersons may attend the meeting remotely.

OPENING OF MEETING

• 1.Call to Order

• 2.Roll Call

• 3.Pledge of Allegiance

• 4.Approval of Minutes
  Thirteenth Regular Council Meeting held on October 5, 2026

• Thirteenth Regular Common Council Meeting Minutes Document (2).pdf (0.03 MB)

• 5.Appointment
  Pursuant to Sheboygan Municipal Code Section 2-502(a), and Wis. Stat. s. 62.09(1), City Administrator Bradley and Mayor Ryan Sorenson hereby recommend Samuel Walker be appointed as the City's Assessor effective January 1, 2027. Mr. Walker is certified by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue pursuant to Wis. Stat. s. 73.09, as qualified to perform the functions of the role.

• APPOINTMENT.pdf (0.14 MB)
• SAMUEL WALKER - CITY ASSESSOR RESUME.pdf (0.29 MB)

• 6.Confirmation of Mayoral Appointment
  Alderperson Michael Close to be considered for appointment as the Vice Chair of the Finance and Personnel Committee

• Appointments Oct 1 2026 copy.pdf (0.09 MB)

• 7.Announcement
  An election to fill the unexpired term of Alderperson - District 7 will take place at the Regular Common Council meeting on November 2, 2026. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest to the City Clerk no later than 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

• 8.Announcement
  An election to fill the unexpired term of a member of the Board of Water Commissioners will take place at the Regular Common Council meeting held on November 2, 2026. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest to the City Clerk no later than 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

• 9.Public Forum
  Limit of five people having five minutes each with comments limited to items on this agenda.

• 10.Mayor's Announcements
  Upcoming Community Events, Proclamations, Employee Recognitions

HEARINGS

• 11.Hearing No. 3-26-27 pursuant to a public notice posted there is a hearing scheduled tonight to receive additional feedback on the 2025-2029 Amended Consolidated Plan, 2025 Amended Annual Action Plan and 2026 Draft Annual Action Plan. Any interested persons may be heard. 

• HEARING 3-26-27.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Affidavit - Con Plan Amend.pdf (0.07 MB)

• 12.Hearing No. 4-26-27 pursuant to Chapter 65.90 of the Laws of Wisconsin, and notice published, this hearing is scheduled to give any taxpayer or resident of the governmental unit the opportunity to be heard on the proposed 2027 budget.  Any interested persons may be heard. 

• HEARING 4-26-27.pdf (0.02 MB)
• hearing notice budget.pdf (0.11 MB)

CONSENT

• 13.Report 36-26-27 by Comptroller Evan Grossen pursuant to Sheboygan Municipal Code § 2-912(b), which requires the comptroller to file with the common council, not less than monthly, a list of the claims approved, showing the date paid, the name of the claimant, the purpose and the amount, the attached list of paid vouchers for July 2026 is being provided.

  Voted 4-0 by Finance and Personnel Committee to recommend filing

• REPORT 36-26-27.pdf (0.09 MB)
• July Check Register.pdf (0.34 MB)

• 14.Report 37-26-27 by Comptroller Evan Grossen pursuant to Sheboygan Municipal Code § 2-912(b), which requires the comptroller to file with the common council, not less than monthly, a list of the claims approved, showing the date paid, the name of the claimant, the purpose and the amount, the attached list of paid vouchers for August 2026 is being provided.

  Voted 4-0 by Finance and Personnel Committee to recommend filing

• REPORT 37-26-27.pdf (0.09 MB)
• August Check Register.pdf (0.25 MB)

• 15.Res. No. 122-26-27 by Alderpersons Dekker and Kelly authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute an agreement with Visit Sheboygan (Visit) and Second Revolution, LLC DBA EOS (“EOS”), to allow the installation of a live-stream camera on the Deland Park Beach House to allow for visibility of North Side Municipal Beach surf conditions, wave activity, and the City’s vibrant surfing community.

  Voted 4-0 by Public Works Committee to recommend adoption

• Res 122-26-27.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 16.Res. No. 125-26-27 by Alderpersons Dekker and Kelly authorizing the purchase of two trucks from Enterprise Fleet Management and the signing of all required documents associated with the purchase.

  Voted 4-0 by Public Works Committee to recommend adoption

• Res 125-26-27.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Enterprise_Fleet_Management_Purchase_Option_B (1).pdf (0.06 MB)
• Enterprise_Fleet_Management_Purchase_Option_B (2).pdf (0.06 MB)

• 17.Res. No. 120-26-27 by Alderpersons Mitchell and Close adopting an Employee Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement Policy. 

  Voted 4-0 by Finance and Personnel Committee to recommend adoption

• res 120-26-27.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Tuition_Reimbursement_Policy (1).pdf (0.13 MB)
• Tuition - Degree_Program_Preapproval_Form (1).pdf (0.08 MB)
• Tuition_Reimbursement_Request_Form (2).pdf (0.07 MB)

• 18.Res. No. 126-26-27 by Alderpersons Mitchell and Close authorizing the Interim Human Resources Director to execute a service agreement with OptiMed Health Partners, LLC for healthcare and related services. 

  Voted 4-0 by Finance and Personnel Committee to recommend adoption

• Res 126-26-27.pdf (0.03 MB)
• OptiMed - OHP Service Agreement non-draft version (nofsrbt V2501) early term option Sheboygan (1).pdf (0.99 MB)

• 19.Res. No. 131-26-27 by Alderpersons Mitchell and Close authorizing entering into a Tax Incremental District Development Agreement with The Mighty Three Stripe, LLC and further authorizing the issuance of taxable tax increment project municipal revenue obligation.

  Voted 4-0 by Finance and Personnel Committee to recommend adoption

• res 131-26-27.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Mighty Three Stripe - Tax Incremental District Development Agreement (Project Mighty Three Stripes) - EXECUTION VERSION(44769257.8).pdf (1.95 MB)

• 20.Res. No. 121-26-27 by Alderpersons Boorse and Heidemann approving alcohol beverage/tobacco licenses.

  Voted 3-0 by Licensing, Hearings, and Public Safety Committee to recommend adoption

• Res. 121-26-27.pdf (0.05 MB)

• 21.Res. No. 123-26-27 by Alderpersons Boorse and Heidemann authorizing the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders for various tools and equipment to properly outfit and equip a new “Quint” fire apparatus.

  Voted 3-0 by Licensing, Hearings, and Public Safety Committee to recommend adoption

• Res 123-26-27.pdf (0.03 MB)
• New Fire Apparatus - 2027.pdf (0.60 MB)

• 22.Res. No. 119-26-27 by Alderpersons Boorse and Heidemann authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute the Joint Powers Agreement for Sheboygan County and City of Sheboygan 911 Emergency Systems.

  Voted 3-0 by Licensing, Hearings, and Public Safety Committee to recommend adoption

• Res 119-26-27.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Joint Powers Agreement - 2027.pdf (0.06 MB)

• 23.Res. No. 124-26-27 by Alderpersons Boorse and Heidemann authorizing the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order for three vehicles for the Police Department included in the 2027 budget.

  Voted 3-0 by Licensing, Hearings, and Public Safety Committee to recommend adoption

• Res 124-26-27.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Police Vehicle - 2027 FORD PIU ECOBOOST MARKED (1).pdf (0.08 MB)
• Police Vehicle - 2027 FORD PIU ECOBOOST UNMARKED (1).pdf (0.08 MB)

• 24.Res. No. 128-26-27 by Alderpersons Boorse and Heidemann authorizing application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Fiscal Year 2026 Local Solicitation and entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Sheboygan County.

  Voted 3-0 by Licensing, Hearings, and Public Safety Committee to recommend adoption

• Res 128-26-27.pdf (0.02 MB)

RESOLUTIONS

• 25.Res. No. 127-26-27 by Alderpersons Mitchell and Close authorizing the Finance Department to take all necessary actions to accurately reflect the accounting corrections required after a full loan receivable reconciliation.

  Voted 4-0 by Finance and Personnel Committee to recommend adoption

• Res 127-26-27.pdf (0.05 MB)
• CDBG Loan Recon & Accounting Correction - City Loan Audit - Corrections Listing.pdf (0.07 MB)

• 26.Res. No. 129-26-27 by Alderpersons Mitchell and Close approving the draft amendment to the Community Development Block Grant 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and authorizing city staff to submit to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval. 

  Voted 4-0 by Finance and Personnel Committee to recommend adoption

• Res 129-26-27.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Consolidated Plan - Executive Summary.pdf (0.93 MB)

• 27.Res. No. 130-26-27 by Alderpersons Mitchell and Close approving the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for fiscal year 2026-2027 and authorizing city staff to submit to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval.

  Voted 4-0 by Finance and Personnel Committee to recommend adoption

• REs 130-26-27.pdf (0.03 MB)
• 2026 City of Sheboygan CDBG Annual Action Plan.pdf (0.53 MB)

• 28.Res. No. 132-26-27 by Alderpersons Boorse and Close establishing the 2027 Budget appropriations and the 2026 Tax Levy for use during the calendar year. REFER TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

• 2027 Proposed Budget Summary 10-14-26.pdf (0.07 MB)
• Res 132-26-27.pdf (0.03 MB)

OTHER MATTERS AUTHORIZED BY LAW

TENTATIVE DATE OF NEXT REGULAR MEETING

• 29.Next scheduled meeting: November 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

ADJOURN MEETING

• 30.Motion to Adjourn

In compliance with Wisconsin's Open Meetings Law, this agenda was posted in the following locations more than 24 hours prior to the time of the meeting:

City Hall  •  Mead Public Library
Sheboygan County Administration Building  •  City's website