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The council approved the consent agenda—minutes from the Feb. 26, 2025 regular meeting and the list of claims dated March 5, 2025—on a motion by Mr. Godfrey with a second by Mr. Zimmerman. The motion passed unanimously.

City Clerk Miss Hefter introduced three separate license requests that the council approved after brief staff reports and without extended discussion. The council granted a Class C wine license to LA Nails LLC, a Class B fermented malt license to Wisco Cheese and Cheers LLC, and full Class B intoxicating liquor and Class B fermented malt licenses to Fond du Lac Beer Co., LLC.

The clerk said the city updated its municipal code to reflect changes in state law that allow certain retailers to obtain a Class C wine license for on-premises consumption between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. City staff reported background checks had been completed and recommended approval for each application; the alcohol license committee likewise recommended approval.

Details on the three approvals:
- LA Nails LLC: Agent Leon Nguyen, business at 459 W. Johnson St., applied for a Class C wine license to provide wine to customers 21 and older purchasing a luxury pedicure. City staff and the alcohol license committee recommended approval. Motion to approve by Councilmember Tom Schussler, second by Miss Leering; the motion passed unanimously.
- Wisco Cheese and Cheers LLC: Agent Melissa Jacobson, business at 362 N. Peters Ave., applied for a Class B fermented malt license to convert part of a car wash into a restaurant. City staff recommended approval contingent on the applicant meeting all city building codes and receiving building occupancy; the license would not be issued until those conditions were met. Motion to approve by Mr. Mullen, second by Mr. Godfrey; the motion passed unanimously.
- Fond du Lac Beer Co., LLC: Agent Michael Lehi, business at 21 Fourth Street Court, applied for full Class B intoxicating liquor and fermented malt licenses and indicated it will apply for a brew pub permit with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Division of Alcohol Beverages. Background checks and staff review were completed; staff and the alcohol license committee recommended approval. Motion to approve by Mr. Zimmerman, second by Mr. Heisler; the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Leering commented that the city has significant local interest in a brewery.

Actions recorded in the meeting indicate each item was approved without further conditions beyond those described above. The clerk noted that for Wisco Cheese and Cheers the city will not issue the license until building code and occupancy requirements are satisfied.

The council did not debate the license requests at length and moved on to remaining agenda items after the votes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Fond du Lac City Council Meeting || 6pm || 3/12/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Fond du Lac City Council unanimously approved its consent agenda and three alcohol-related licenses at its March 12, 2025 meeting.","taxTitle","Fond du Lac City, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin","taxId",56044,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":44,"_47":79,"_49":80,"_51":81,"_53":82,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":83,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":84,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6278180,"Resident urges council to resume work on North Main Street corridor plan, suggests TIF and online marketing",66,108000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2641814-9c8f8b83dcaa820f2c8be56f63ab1388&start=108&end=174","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2641814-9c8f8b83dcaa820f2c8be56f63ab1388/thumbnail_108000.jpg","/articles/6278180/Fond-du-Lac-City/Fond-du-Lac-County/Wisconsin/Resident-urges-council-to-resume-work-on-North-Main-Street-corridor-plan-suggests-TIF-and-online-marketing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6278180-27659b9fedf298c7b3dbf569603bc102/orig.mp4?Expires=1775154722&Signature=UaR1nfVS3ZzP7j1LbeYTwovgvOzlOBgLjhP~xnnKQH4uVzJDRibXskcy7VqlXXWqy9Am0aN1RKdHS5mxj~6QvbUOWw-EK~Tu1-rDqQ73Hnyhvr4jen5PGsLm~c34nioDMYHA9lNPj14kzzfC46zGCV3Wrae0OFExPxPgFlCvz2v3q2REZUqsfOKgoGhi4CRGKyuS6QvHIHpowWRMJOAzdL7l2Xuxj7SA7GoRv0l9ZzTd8oXfWnYIDlXg3joD9GBT7WPaHBm1Wr3oeqL5m-KFrU5oCzc6Q1c203lsWo6iwe0QUb~bpBsLHY7jcsHMHvPe08jpBGZ~G1OTyJHIMVE0Rg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During audience comments at the March 12, 2025 Fond du Lac City Council meeting, resident Laura DeGaulier urged the council to resume action on the North Main Street corridor development plan and to promote the area to potential developers.

DeGaulier said the corridor plan—designed by a consultant with input gathered via an online survey and at least one public meeting—has sat idle for approximately four months since it was last on the council agenda. She asked the council to \"not allow [the plans] to gather dust\" and to explore ways to move the plan toward implementation.

Specifically, DeGaulier recommended marketing the North Main Street area online as an \"opportunity site,\" citing the city’s housing study as support. She also noted the site’s history as a blighted area and said that, if eligible, a tax incremental financing (TIF) district should be established to attract developers.

DeGaulier referenced Councilmember Tom Schussler's earlier mention of the item and asked the council to work with community members and the consultant to make the plan a reality. She closed by saying the public’s ideas should be used and thanked the council for the opportunity to speak.

The public comment did not result in immediate council action during the March 12 meeting; the record shows the council moved on to scheduled action items after audience comments.","A resident told the council the North Main Street corridor plan, developed with consultant and public input, has stalled and urged city officials to market the area as an opportunity site and pursue a TIF district to attract developers.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":92,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6278186,"City manager: wage study launched; preliminary findings due in April and final report by June",147,415000,562000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2641814-9c8f8b83dcaa820f2c8be56f63ab1388&start=415&end=562","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2641814-9c8f8b83dcaa820f2c8be56f63ab1388/thumbnail_415000.jpg","/articles/6278186/Fond-du-Lac-City/Fond-du-Lac-County/Wisconsin/City-manager-wage-study-launched-preliminary-findings-due-in-April-and-final-report-by-June","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6278186-744b0a16d3a111d62688f3bd5162154f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775154722&Signature=CNRrin-04L8vRfRvEJqVEmh8PgPlmMYX567Cb5n8iuR5nBgTcTOofENtfEgMjy4GRn4h6uBFO5vxsNGPkveYIOYDJuD1NRcze6rTbgGax220Ist4eZfsYxjAXRt09H34q3M1vTStibEPLY~~rhIzQlr3BtU3MskiAdtUho8zsQXjsKMJsNYjjyksIZLpszN2JYFMiT0UCp6fv17dHL06yrwDpCtHnPCAPAbBNNNsdUBdBDw9MyFpkJe8dIVN7t99kczgbxog22~aDpVbOMgfD836Bn2-1GaBH-sLD0fCUeBLiOVGOZku~juHrSGPZewdDPaP0XZ3Smy2r19xe28STQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager Michael Moore told the Fond du Lac City Council on March 12, 2025, that the city has begun a comprehensive wage study intended to inform the 2026 budget.

Moore said the city issued a request for proposals after the new year, received interest from seven firms, and selected a consultant in January. He said the city’s annual payroll is approximately $34,000,000 and the study will cover 169 nonunion positions as well as part-time positions and library staff. The consultant has surveyed 15 other cities in Wisconsin and met with department heads.

Moore said the timeline calls for preliminary results in April and a final report in June, which would align with the council’s June budget discussions; he and Finance Director Miss Davy typically present budget materials on the second meeting in June. Moore said the study’s purpose is to “validate the various professions in our employee[s]” and determine whether the city is paying competitive compensation as it faces more vacancies and fewer applicants in some roles.

Councilmember Mullen asked whether benefits and other amenities were included. Moore responded, “It’s total compensation,” indicating the consultant will consider pay and benefits together. Councilmember Heisler praised staff and the selection process and said he looked forward to reviewing the data.

Moore told the council the selection team reviewed proposals thoroughly and emphasized the firm’s outreach to department heads and use of comparative city surveys. He said the report would be included in time to inform any pay adjustments the city might finance in the 2026 budget.

No formal action was taken; the presentation was an informational update and the council opened the item for questions before moving to other business.","City Manager Michael Moore told the Fond du Lac City Council on March 12 that the city has hired a consultant to conduct a wage study covering 169 nonunion positions and part-time library roles; preliminary results are expected in April and a final report in June for the 2026 budget process.","actionData","errors"]

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