Common Council Meeting Tuesday, July 21, 2026 06:00 PM Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room, 312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190 *In Person and Virtual

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AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A councilmember can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however, introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second, and approval from the Council to be implemented. The agenda shall be approved at each meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting. 

CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any council members requests that an item be removed for individual consideration.

• 1.Approval of Common Council meeting minutes from May 14, 2026 and June 16, 2026.

• 2.Plan & Architectural Review Commission Minutes of May 11, 2026, June 1, 2026 and June 8, 2026.

• 3.Landmarks Minutes of May 6, 2026 and June 3, 2026.

• 4.Library Board of Trustees meeting minutes from May 18, 2026.

• 5.Public Works meeting minutes from May 12, 2026.

• 6.Reminder that the August 4, 2026, Common Council meeting will be held at the Innovation Center, 1221 Innovation Dr., Whitewater, WI 53190 at 6:00 pm.

• 7.Memo on ethics complaint by Brad Ceranske.

• 8.Approving Purchase: Resolution 2026-R-24 Resolution approving the purchase of a 2026 Cargo Trailer with The Corral Trailer Sales for the replacement of the current 2009 Cargo Trailer.

• 9.Approving Purchase: 2026-R-25 Resolution approving the purchase of a 2027 F-350 pickup truck with Ketterhagen Motors for the replacement of the current 2004 F-250 pickup truck.

• 10.Approving Sale of Equipment: Resolution 2026-R-26 approving the sale of Department of Public Works and Wastewater Utility equipment.

• 11.Approving Contracts: Resolution 2026-R-27 approving Contract 6-2026 with Payne & Dolan for 2026 Street Paving.

• 12.Approving Contract Amendment: Resolution 2026-R-28 approving Strand Associates Amendment No. 2 to Task Order 24-10 for Starin Park Underground Wet Detention Basin Clean Water Fund application.

• 13.Approving Purchase: 2026-R-30 Resolution approving purchase of 2025 Chevy 3500/Dump Body from Holz Fleet for Wastewater Utility.

• 14.Approving Agreement: 2026-R-32 to approve the agreement between the City of Whitewater and the International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO local 580.

• 15.Approve Funding and Consultant Selection for a Comprehensive Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center Facility Assessment.

• 16.Approval of the use of Building Repair Funds for White Memorial Building Fascia and Soffit Repairs.

• 17.Memo regarding UW-Whitewater Business Park Study and Request for Proposals issued for City-owned property, Lot 1B /WUP 00322, N9601 Howard Rd, Whitewater, WI.

• 18.Memo regarding application for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designations for qualified tracts.

• 19.Tenant Rights and Responsibilities Educational Material.

• 20.Review of Resignations from Boards and Commissions.

• 21.Memo on quorum requirements and effect of abstaining from voting.

• 22.Memo on addressing citizen complaints made to council members.

• 23.June 2026 Financials

CITY MANAGER REPORT

• 24.City Manager Report.

• 25.Proclamation requested by Orin Artsmith for Disability Pride Month.

• 26.Proclamation for Muslim American Heritage Month from WI Muslim Foundation.

STAFF REPORTS

• 27.Review and Discuss the recent Utility Credit Rating Upgrade and Financial Impact.- Finance

HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS
No formal Council action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part of a future agenda.  Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues at the time the Council discusses that particular item.

To make a comment during this period, or during any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device, locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your hand.

RESOLUTION

• 28.Approving Road Extension: Resolution 2026-R-29 approving the extension of Jakes Way to Howard Road as part of the Town of Whitewater's 2027 Howard Road Improvement Project.- Public Works

• 29.Approving Alley Way Discontinuation: 2026-R-31 Final Resolution to discontinue public alley way bounded by Jefferson St., E North St., E Main St., and the Whitewater Creek.- Public Works

ORDINANCES

First Reading

• 30.Zoning Ordinance: 2026-O-18 Zoning Ordinance regarding Group Child Care Centers & Adult Day Care Centers.-Community Development

CONSIDERATIONS

• 31.Review, discuss, and direct staff regarding Police Department Evidence/Training Garage Fiber Run - Police Department

• 32.Review, discuss, and direct staff regarding final approval of Capital Improvement Program approved project to replace the Digital Video Recording (DVR) equipment.- IT Department

• 33.Review, discuss and direct staff regarding Flock Safety Contract.- Police Department

• 34.Councilmember Requests for Future Agenda Items or Committee items. Questions 

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

• 35.Whitewater Comparative Analysis. - Finance August

• 36.Helmets for Scooters and E-Bikes- Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee- M. Smith Q2

• 37.Update on Food Pantry Lease- Parks & Rec. -O. Artsmith October

• 38.Potential of Consolidating Polling Locations for Low Turnout Elections- Hicks August 4, 2026 

ADJOURNMENT

Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the 
City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.

The City of Whitewater’s strategic goals for 2026–2028 are: Expand Housing Opportunities and Support Responsible Community Growth; Enhance Communication, Transparency, and Community Engagement; Support Economic and Downtown Development, Business Growth, and Tax Base Expansion; Foster a Vibrant, Engaged, and Welcoming Community; Ensure Long-Term Financial Stability and Strategic Investment.

This agenda may include quasi-judicial items addressing the specific outcome for an individual or property, such as zoning appeals, conditional use permits, land use decisions, licensing, or ethics decisions. For quasi-judicial items, Council Members are only able to consider information presented by interested parties or the public on the record during this meeting. Council Members should not conduct their own investigation but may request additional information from the interested parties.