Council unanimously approved the consent agenda; declared five water utility parcels surplus; approved bids for sewer work and park facility upgrades; recommended 2027 CDBG allocations to Common Council; and granted a liquor license for a new hotel/restaurant.
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The council approved several routine and project items that affect local services and properties. The city declared 7.55 acres of former water-utility land surplus, which may lead to sale or re-use of those parcels. Contracts were awarded for sewer lining and park facility upgrades, and transit system purchases and service changes were approved, which will affect transit amenities and schedules. The council also advanced a recommendation for how Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will be allocated next year and approved a liquor license for a new hotel restaurant.
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Approved amended minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting.
Consent Agenda passed unanimously, including multiple Transit Commission items (farebox purchase, replacement passenger signs, Clear Channel bus shelter amendment, and service changes effective August 24, 2026).
Declared five City-owned water utility properties (1430 S East Ave; 2320 W Sunset Dr; 3815 Creekside Dr; 115 Delafield St; parcel WAKC 1382-002 along Center Road) as surplus land (7.55 acres).
Approved recommendation to Common Council for the 2027 CDBG Program Year Allocation Resolution (facilities, housing, and economic development applications).
Approved Reserve 'Class B' Beer & Liquor License for Cobblestone Hotel & Suites and Wissota Chophouse.
Awarded low bid of $398,821.00 to Super Excavators, Inc. for 2026 sanitary sewer lining and relay on Burr Oak Blvd.
Awarded low bid of $713,574.40 to WIL-Surge Electric, Inc. for Prairie Park and Banting Park facility upgrades.
Approved board and commission appointments: Curt Otto (reappointment, Police & Fire Commission); Becky Fetters (Community Development Block Grant committee); Tim Nekich (Board of Zoning Appeals); Karol Kennedy (Public Library Board).
Held proposed revisions to Municipal Code Chapter 9 (Act 73 compliance and other changes) for the next meeting.
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