Chris Kahlow

2027 City Operating Budget

The chosen scenario sets the city's 2027 spending plan, which shapes property taxes and city services.

Losey Boulevard safety improvements

Payments to property owners for right-of-way along Losey Boulevard; total cost not stated in the minutes.

Creation of the Office of City Administrator

Unknown — a new administrator position would carry salary and benefits costs not stated in the agenda.

Underage drinking enforcement and bar license suspensions

A 10-day closure hits bar owners' revenue and leaves hourly staff without wages over scheduled weekends.

TID 11 amendment and Public Market predevelopment

$45,000 of a $600,000 city contribution for urban renewal activities.

River Point District development momentum

The Xcel Energy line undergrounding alone carries a roughly $1.35 million quote, with staff exploring state and federal funding.

2027-2031 Capital Improvement Budget

Mix of TID funding and borrowing — Copeland alone is $3.3 million borrowed; River Point park plan is $10.9 million.

Charter ordinance on department-head appointments

Increased compensation and executive benefits for the interim director.

2027 Sewer Rate CPI Adjustment

A 4% bump on sewer bills for city utility customers starting around the new year.

Northside Floodplain Redevelopment

Up to $15,000 from the Authority, split with War Eagle LSE.

CDBG housing rehabilitation program partnership

$250,000 per year in CDBG funds for a two-year agreement — $500,000 total.

Fire Station #1 window replacement

The bid amount wasn't stated in the meeting, but the city is paying for four new doors as the lowest of three bids.

Copper Rocks TIF assistance on former KMart site

Up to $1 million in TID 11 taxpayer funds for utility improvements, plus a TIF pay-go package.

Homelessness prevention funding

$30,183.05 redirected to homelessness prevention services.

Citgo on State liquor license denial

The business cannot sell packaged alcohol, forgoing that revenue stream.

Army Corps Flood Risk Management Study Agreement

City share is about $1.5 million over three years, already set aside in past budgets.

Regional Safety Action Plan

Federal SS4A grant covered the planning work; implementation would rely on future grants and local matching funds.

Week Without Driving participation

Sunset Lane sanitary sewer extensions

$101,995 construction contract plus reallocated unspent funds for the new capital project.

Town of Campbell incorporation appeal

The city would spend money on legal costs for the incorporation appeal.

Approval of meeting minutes

Driftless Apartments compliance report and payment dispersal (26-1020)

CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Proposals (26-1127)

HOME-ARP Supportive Services Funds (26-1128)

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Subordination Request (26-1124)

Approval of Minutes

Approval of Minutes from October 19, 2026

Bidder's Proof of Responsibility — PNT Electric Inc.

Bid for window replacement at Fire Station #1

Temporary Street Privilege Permit — Fowler and Hammer, 3rd Street lane closure

Revocable Occupancy Permit — Metronet fiber on Commerce Street

Temporary Street Privilege Permit — Mead and Hunt, 4th Street South lane closure

Approval of meeting minutes

Motion to open public hearing on Joston House nomination

Acceptance of Joston House landmark nomination (417 11th Street South)

Acceptance of Ott House landmark nomination (1512 Winnebago Street)

Certificate of appropriateness for sign at 200 Main Street

Approval of minutes

Approval of October 2026 meeting minutes

Second Extension to Option to Purchase Agreement with Capital Investment Partners, LLC (Cowboy Jack's) for Lot 2 of Lot 11 (26-1091)

to open public hearing

requesting Finance prepare a budget scenario where we opt out of the Expenditure Restraint Program (ERP)

that the Budget be AMENDED to adopt proposed Amendment #2 Expenses

to close public hearing

Motion to prepare ERP opt-out budget scenario

Hold second budget meeting October 13

Adopt Amendment #1 — Revenue

Adopt Amendment #2 — Expenses

to hold the second meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 13 at 4 p.m.

that the Budget be AMENDED to adopt proposed Amendment #1 Revenue

that the Resolution be ADOPTED

that the Resolution be ADOPTED

that the Resolution be NOT ADOPTED

that the Resolution be ADOPTED

that the Charter Ordinance be ADOPTED

that the Report be RECEIVED AND FILED

that the Resolution be ADOPTED

that the Resolution be ADOPTED

that the Resolution be ADOPTED

26-0958 Council Expense Accounts

The 2019 increase was about access; cost of living has risen 31% since then.

that the Resolution be ADOPTED

that the Appointment be CONFIRMED

that the Ordinance be ADOPTED

Adoption of Ordinance 5386 — Rezoning 4358 Mormon Coulee Rd to Commercial District

that the Resolution be ADOPTED

that the Appointment be CONFIRMED

that the Resolution be ADOPTED

that the Resolution be ADOPTED

that the Resolution denying the application be ADOPTED

that the Resolution be AMENDED to change start date of suspension to 9/28/2026

that the Resolution be ADOPTED

that the Findings & Recommendation be ADOPTED AS AMENDED (10-day suspension beginning on 9/28/2026)

that the Recommendation be AMENDED to change the start date of the suspension to 9/28/2026

that the Charter Ordinance be REFERRED 30 days to the October meetings

that the Findings & Recommendation be ADOPTED AS AMENDED (10-day suspension beginning on 9/28/2026)

that the Report be RECEIVED AND FILED

that the Resolution be ADOPTED

that the Resolution be ADOPTED

that the Resolution be ADOPTED

that the Resolution be ADOPTED (amended resolution with corrected corporation name)

26-0951 Financial Report for July

26-0950 Adoption of 2026 bills and engineering estimates

26-0954 Heritage Preservation Commission appointment: Lisa Weston

26-0673 Sunset Lane sanitary sewer contract — A-1 Excavating, LLC

26-0730 Civic Center Park contract — Fowler & Hammer, Inc.

26-0845 Accessible water bubblers contract — Fowler & Hammer, Inc.

26-0894 Charter ordinance on department-head appointments

26-0780 Denial of TAC Citgo Inc. liquor license at 1914 State Rd.

26-0879 Bennett O'Riley's license suspension

delay protects staff wages while preserving the full 10-day penalty

26-0880 Del's Bar (Moonshine on Vine LLC) license suspension