Common Council Meeting Tuesday, October 06, 2026 07:00 PM Municipal Building Council Chambers – 106 Jones Street, Watertown, WI 53094

This meeting will be streamed live on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatertownTV

1.CALL TO ORDER

2.ROLL CALL

3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING HELD

1. A.Meeting minutes from September 15, 2026

• 09.15.2026 CCM.pdf (0.02 MB)

5.COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT

Members of the public who wish to address the Council shall register their request in writing with the City Clerk prior to speaking. Speakers shall be permitted up to three minutes for their comments. 

6.PUBLIC HEARING

1. A.Rezone 1200 Wakoka Street from General Industrial (GI) to General Business (GB)

• PH 1200 Wakoka Street & 1202 Wakoka Street Zoning Map Amendment 2026.pdf (0.07 MB)

2. B.Rezone 1202 Wakoka Street from General Business (GB) to General Industrial (GI)

• PH 1200 Wakoka Street & 1202 Wakoka Street Zoning Map Amendment 2026.pdf (0.07 MB)

7.REPORTS

1. A.Joint Review Board minutes from July 15, 2026

• 260715 Joint Review Board Minutes.pdf (0.06 MB)

2. B.Housing Authority minutes from July 16, 2026

• 07.16.2026 Housing Minutes.pdf (0.62 MB)

3. C.Housing Authority minutes from special meeting on August 18, 2026

• 08.18.2026 Housing Minutes - Special.pdf (0.58 MB)

4. D.Finance Committee minutes from August 24, 2026

• 260824 Finance Minutes.pdf (0.06 MB)

5. E.Tourism Commission minutes from September 10, 2026

• 09.10.2026 Tourism Minutes.pdf (0.17 MB)

6. F.Police and Fire Commission minutes from September 14, 2026

• 09.14.2026 PFC Minutes.pdf (0.13 MB)

7. G.Plan Commission minutes from September 14, 2026

• September 14, 2026 PC Minutes.pdf (0.19 MB)

8. H.Site Plan Review minutes from September 14, 2026

• Site Plan Minutes September 14, 2026.pdf (0.13 MB)

9. I.Finance Committee minutes from September 14, 2026

• 260914 Finance Minutes.pdf (0.06 MB)

10. J.RDA minutes from September 16, 2026

• RDA Minutes - 9.16.26.pdf (0.06 MB)

11. K.Parks, Recreation, and Forestry minutes from September 21, 2026

• 09-September PRF Minutes.pdf (0.02 MB)

12. L.Public Works Commission minutes from September 22, 2026

• 09.22.2026 PW Minutes.pdf (0.24 MB)

8.COMMUNICATION & RECOMMENDATIONS

1. A.Reminder: November 3 Council meeting will be moved to November 2 due to the Election 

2. B.Fire Department: August 2026 Monthly Data Report

• August 2026.pdf (3.06 MB)

9.NEW BUSINESS

1. A.Review and take action: Appointment of Election Inspectors and Special Voting Deputies for the 2026-2027 election term

• 2026-2027 ELECTION INSPECTOR APPOINTMENTS ADDITIONAL APPOINTED OCT 2026.pdf (0.07 MB)

2. B.Convene into closed session per §19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved (OneEnergy Solar Project CUP Approval)

3. C.Reconvene into open session

4. D.Convene into closed session per §19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved (Claim of Milbrath)

5. E.Reconvene into open session

6. F.Review and take action: Claim of Milbrath

7. G.Convene into closed session per §19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved (Claim of Klempen)

8. H.Reconvene into open session

9. I.Review and take action: Claim of Klempen

10.MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

1. A.Payroll Summary - September 02, 2026 through September 15, 2026

• Payroll Summary 090226-091526.pdf (0.18 MB)

11.LICENSES

1. A.Review and take action: application for a Temporary Class "B” Beer license from Watertown Humane Society for the Music on Main Event at 1 West Main Street (Town Square) on October 17, 2026  during the hours of 5pm-9pm

• MEMO TO COUNCIL 10.02.2026.pdf (0.05 MB)
• AB-220 MUSIC ON MAIN.pdf (3.81 MB)
• AB-101 APPOINTMENT OF AGENT_Redacted.pdf (0.63 MB)

2. B.Review and take action: application for a Temporary Class "B” Beer license from Watertown Humane Society for the Cruisin for Critters Event at 1907 Market Way on October 18, 2026  during the hours of 11am-4pm

• MEMO TO COUNCIL 10.02.2026.pdf (0.05 MB)
• AB-220 CRUISIN FOR CRITTERS.pdf (4.61 MB)
• AB-101 APPOINTMENT OF AGENT_Redacted.pdf (0.63 MB)

12.ORDINANCES

1. A.Ord. 26-28 - Ordinance to create section 410-33(H) Camping Prohibited on City Property of the City of Watertown General Ordinances (Sponsor: Ald. Davis From: Public Safety and Welfare, Second Reading)

• 26-28 Ordinance to Create Section 410-33(H) Camping Prohibited on City Property.pdf (0.02 MB)

13.RESOLUTIONS

1. A.Exh. 9893 - Resolution to Approve Elected/Appointed Officials Code of Conduct (Sponsor: Mayor Stocks)

• 9893 - Resolution to Adopt Elected_Appointed Officials Code of Conduct.pdf (0.02 MB)
• City of Watertown Code of Conduct DRAFT FINAL 9 23 26.pdf (0.03 MB)

2. B.Exh. 9894 - Resolution to Enter into the 2027-2028 Agreement Between the City of Watertown and Local 877 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO-CLC (Sponsor: Mayor Stocks From: Finance Committee)

• Memo_Local_877_2027-2028_CBA_Approval.pdf (0.09 MB)
• 9894 - Resolution to Enter into the 2027-2028 Agreement AP.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 2027 Watertown Local 877 Contract FINAL.pdf (0.11 MB)

3. C.Exh. 9895 - Resolution to approve the development and accepting the future donation of a Pickleball Complex at Brand-Quirk Park (Sponsor: Mayor Stocks From: Plan Commission)

• 9895 - Resolution to Approve Pickleball Concept at Brandt-Quirk Park.pdf (1.03 MB)

4. D.Exh. 9896 - Resolution to Enter into a Lease for an Airport Hangar Pad Located at 1828 River Dr. C15 (Sponsor: Mayor Stocks From: Plan Commission)

• 9896 - Resolution to Enter into a Lease for an Airport Hangar Pad Located at 1818 River Dr.pdf (0.02 MB)
• David Leikam hangar lease_1.pdf (2.71 MB)

14.COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT

Members of the public who wish to address the Council shall register their request in writing with the City Clerk prior to speaking. Speakers shall be permitted up to three minutes and shall confine their comments to agenda items only.

15.ADJOURNMENT