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Museum director Marilee presented the Historic Preservation Commission’s inaugural 2025 Historic Preservation Award to Greg and Anna Albert for restoration work on the Morrison Horn House at 323 Merchants Avenue; the commission recognized the Alberts’ porch restoration for maintaining the home’s architectural and historic integrity.

The council also approved proclamations recognizing National EMS Week (May 18–24, 2025) and International Firefighters Day (May 4, 2025). Manager Hausman and staff noted the city’s full-time fire and EMS department and thanked local responders; Captain Mike Vorpahl was present to receive the proclamation on behalf of EMS staff and Chief Bruce Peterson accepted for the fire department.

Council approved a proclamation recognizing Professional Municipal Clerks Week (May 4–10, 2025) and honored municipal clerk Michelle Ebert and staff members Courtney Toome, Karen Rose and Lance Lembits. The council likewise approved a proclamation recognizing National Police Week (May 11–17, 2025) and Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15, 2025).

Finally, Manager Hausman presented an engraved gavel to David Lesko in recognition of his service as city council president from April 2024 to April 2025 and thanked him for work on development agreements, labor contracts and other items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fort Atkinson City Council May 6, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its May 6 meeting the Fort Atkinson City Council approved proclamations honoring EMS and firefighters, municipal clerks, police officers and building-safety observances, and presented awards for historic preservation and council service.","taxTitle","Fort Atkinson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin","taxId",70174,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6243838,"Council authorizes bathhouse shower and water-heater replacement at Rock River Park Aquatic Center",205,2931850,3137390,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3237495-48a437101686e78e5525c81cbd1c60ac&start=2931&end=3137","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3237495-48a437101686e78e5525c81cbd1c60ac/thumbnail_2931850.jpg","/articles/6243838/Fort-Atkinson/Jefferson-County/Wisconsin/Council-authorizes-bathhouse-shower-and-water-heater-replacement-at-Rock-River-Park-Aquatic-Center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6243838-890d041cfd55e2f181a1ffc0e26c8ac4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167584&Signature=JoIPtdRMxlPtYiXWLVbleOBd4805rRXlkvKxefR-CrpvAWZOzlz4nln0e4dzApLSi1iMM-TMSqxsI2jE56JIKFPiOqZoUxvCaAb9osFbt5RB1ZdfczzieQIsCbFWwtg08JOmKzPRSgIl3BwTkgtQ4Tnsbcy0BWufNeFVo~QXqTACv8eNQg4V1yYRno9axC-w~GijUzmAjwxDhx5V51seksYMuw1hrC4G6V8yA6-zTIDpJCpOcMXIQ51jzksKE1Zkr1Ks6sSl55Dm~MoPkLDNLVEivYA0nFKSIIsx8nJVwq7CXftZZxQKuPOXBF12LaSzrglchjlwoet3-kOy2FSuDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Atkinson City Council on May 6 authorized staff to accept a proposal from Mister Plumber for Phase 2 of the Rock River Park Aquatic Center bathhouse improvements, including shower fixture and water-heater replacement, at a cost not to exceed $23,508.84.

Parks and Recreation Director Ben Dayton told the council this project follows an earlier April approval for a pump strainer and basket for the pool mechanicals. Dayton said staff solicited quotes from three plumbers; two original quotes exceeded the remaining budget, but after adjustments the lowest responsive quote from Mister Plumber reduced costs to $23,508.84, leaving the project under budget by $766.16. Dayton outlined the scope as replacement of shower heads, a water heater (BAC EZ 8199n model cited in the packet) and grouping fixtures (two 3-group shower fixtures and four single-head fixtures).

Dayton said the project is funded through 2024–25 borrowed funds. A council member praised the staff for pivoting to a local contractor and saving money. The motion to accept the proposal carried by voice vote.","The council authorized staff to accept a proposal from Mister Plumber for Phase 2 of the aquatic center mechanical and shower replacement at a cost not to exceed $23,508.84, funded through 2024–25 borrowed funds; the contract brings the project under budget.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6243843,"Council OKs classification and compensation study with MGT using ARPA funds",569,2367210,2936650,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3237495-48a437101686e78e5525c81cbd1c60ac&start=2367&end=2936","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3237495-48a437101686e78e5525c81cbd1c60ac/thumbnail_2367210.jpg","/articles/6243843/Fort-Atkinson/Jefferson-County/Wisconsin/Council-OKs-classification-and-compensation-study-with-MGT-using-ARPA-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6243843-90879c6bb6019ac64ed0cc87b09dcdb1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167584&Signature=ksmeAcW4DXrpo66SVpEZBsUnJb8hnZ2KAq4P4Er7vDNSKN0A4it-q6wZ5TkaoAncq9lT5pdIYoS1sM1ig-65RMMJKbBqK15LcWyhF69pLPNYcRWxn5PwLGyMIHIZWOnidIetzZymD1XoLZTF8l-VG6ewnfCS~HlPsgxHgltirigf6ffuICPk7Sm6doqW530Jtz~drV39KXDbwTsWfHy4VnAbdQlHbL2838fqoglgZbMX84V0AhnsILYr7tsEufFzclP2BySXaaDKNw5ICNqVqlOczCa7qT48qx-eCleU~7IVs4VvNNefsRuHKp49iyLI9dp-ElemRJ1ciBAMlWo93w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Atkinson City Council on May 6 authorized the city manager to contract with MGT to conduct a classification and compensation study for the city, at a cost not to exceed $28,475, using assigned American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

City Manager Hausman said the city issued a request for proposals and received 11 responses with costs ranging from $20,475 to $67,650. Hausman recommended MGT based on proposal content and the city’s desire for one to two in-person meetings and job description updates; he said the base MGT proposal was $20,475 but that adding travel and job-description work brought the total to the $28,475 authorization.

Hausman told the council the project was included in the 2025 budget with an estimated cost of $30,000 and that ARPA assigned funds had been set aside for such one-time projects. He described a likely schedule: the consultant could start in 4–6 weeks and complete deliverables in roughly a 16-week time frame, allowing the city to use results for 2026 budget planning if desired. “The goal would be to, over time, implement the recommendations from the study in a way that's sustainable, and affordable,” Hausman said.

Council members asked about alternatives such as subscription-based compensation software and about ongoing support. Hausman said the city preferred a one-time funded study rather than incurring recurring subscription costs but that MGT’s proposal included a year of support and subscription options could be pursued later if needed.

The motion to contract with MGT carried. Staff will proceed with the study, update job descriptions as budgeted and report findings to the council when available.","The council authorized a classification and compensation study by MGT at a cost not to exceed $28,475, to be funded from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) assigned funds; staff expects a roughly 16-week study timeline and included job description updates and limited travel in the contract.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6243848,"Council approves listing agreement with Artisan Graham to sell six city-owned Maple Grove lots",381,1968750,2350320,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3237495-48a437101686e78e5525c81cbd1c60ac&start=1968&end=2350","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3237495-48a437101686e78e5525c81cbd1c60ac/thumbnail_1968750.jpg","/articles/6243848/Fort-Atkinson/Jefferson-County/Wisconsin/Council-approves-listing-agreement-with-Artisan-Graham-to-sell-six-city-owned-Maple-Grove-lots","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6243848-7e0b108819dd4e6e8c7301dbe08ef1d0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167584&Signature=APhKFGYXYcurU--Y~CwrcZcnZgbLDCOgJV3nj9H~A~oVCwN2Fn5TvQqWyJTmvk4ea1EwZdQipDmyWnt~fov~lL3oaa5jwvTuPFu3nBtAMnrYJNqRjtf7Iy-LUAfQFoW4gBiSHaB-OG2Gv3Is~urM7H0Hl871ZtdRgEFNFwbnN5TfOI0YPzufjvWTgbovM0czMbvoc5XPMDGe2FOkGgoktaw8P1~jdxWvFC~Q891IhLlzthvGVsAHRNIEO4GmJOLPc9WlhIZ6EzCxbaF4rH~61G1wUvBdHj1mhYerRLQygpiuTOZUURb1CTXNoqmiD0~WtgCgJrKYlbJo8hRoIUtISA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Atkinson City Council on May 6 approved a contract with Artisan Graham to market and sell six city-owned parcels in the Maple Grove subdivision, and authorized the city manager and city attorney to execute closing documents.

City Manager Hausman told the council the Maple Grove preliminary plat, approved in November 2024, created eight parcels, six of which are city-owned and two of which are owned by the Fort Atkinson School District. Staff recommended reducing the previously anticipated sales price from $55,000 to $40,000 per lot based on market advice and to list the parcels at $40,000 each.

Hausman said Artisan Graham proposed a commission structure of 3.5% if the listing firm procures the buyer and 2.4% if a buyer’s agent is involved; the combined figure in a typical transaction would be 4.8% (2.4% to each firm). Proceeds from the sales will be returned to the general fund, the wastewater utility fund and the water utility fund in proportion to the costs those funds paid for infrastructure that made the lots buildable.

Local realtors raised concerns that other local firms were not invited to submit proposals. Realtor Brandon Housley, who spoke at the meeting and identified himself as a Fort Atkinson resident, said several local brokers were disappointed they had not been offered an opportunity to propose. Hausman responded that professional services do not require a formal RFP and that Artisan Graham had provided a proposal; he also noted Artisan Graham’s listing agents assigned to the project live locally.

A motion to approve the contract carried. Staff will list the parcels at $40,000 each and proceed with Artisan Graham’s listing under the approved commission terms; closing proceeds will be allocated as described.","The council approved a contract with Artisan Graham to list and sell six city-owned lots in the Maple Grove subdivision at a proposed list price of $40,000 per lot, with commissions and sale proceeds allocated to funds that paid for infrastructure work.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6243850,"Fort Atkinson council approves retail market study to identify gaps in local retail",578,1374460,1952470,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3237495-48a437101686e78e5525c81cbd1c60ac&start=1374&end=1952","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3237495-48a437101686e78e5525c81cbd1c60ac/thumbnail_1374460.jpg","/articles/6243850/Fort-Atkinson/Jefferson-County/Wisconsin/Fort-Atkinson-council-approves-retail-market-study-to-identify-gaps-in-local-retail","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6243850-e50274f027457e858fc4710412476882/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167584&Signature=YltjyMNB80Aa-Y8e93CNma2gn~q~PgpMelHNOTJqZwj-wCzWKPRYgGLJ1adpVP8sadkY8eMsmklOjXcNRm-DyePkj06ZKDfHpRa8Y6czZJR3SXw7q3bg-Y~sIg5fyab6AiE7rLoZgEh4f~6OKBHCf4cPeEV3EdXF-Qqy7I2K1vj4r3BULFc4m50oQg~1pLfxLmpJW~hWGYS5oJU8b1PeTStm7KYnaveOPUOzuhvMK-u1PAG7ZCyIgK2jcq50Zdwmy-aVOTY4w0GxAFZ24MwN49fSGukavB9V94b4F~WvZooPMXIv98qdkPEJccbDJFb8Qnhlh8SdKauvLVJUCZIDKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Atkinson City Council on May 6 authorized the city manager to execute an agreement with Growth Services Group to conduct a retail market study for the city at a cost not to exceed $16,500, to be funded through the city’s lodging/room tax fund (Fund 8).

City Manager Hausman told the council the study would evaluate why approved retail projects — including a Dollar Tree on Madison Avenue and a Dollar General Market on Janesville Avenue — were not constructed, identify gaps in retail services and suitable development sites, and provide outreach materials for prospective developers. “We propose to use funds from our lodging cityscape room tax fund or Fund 8 to pay for this study,” Hausman said.

The consultant’s base fee quoted in the packet was $12,500 plus travel. Hausman said travel and onsite survey work were expected to bring the estimated total to about $16,500. He also said the city’s Fund 8 had a positive balance of about $138,000 at the end of 2024 and that the fund is the same source used for local tourism and business-pitch programs.

Several council members raised concerns during discussion about whether local building and zoning requirements — and the city’s approach to variances — might be a factor in businesses deciding not to proceed. One council member noted that plans submitted in compliance with the city’s zoning requirements were later abandoned, and urged the council to investigate permitting and variance practices alongside any market outreach. Hausman responded that the zoning code was not unusually restrictive compared with nearby incorporated municipalities, and that the agenda item at the meeting was limited to approving the market study.

The motion passed. The study will be used by city staff and planning partners to inform future development outreach and site-preparation work; results were expected to come after the consultant’s work is complete and will be shared with the council and public when available.","The City Council authorized a retail market study by Growth Services Group at a cost not to exceed $16,500, to be paid from the city’s lodging/room tax fund (Fund 8). The study is intended to identify retail gaps and potential sites for development after several approved retail projects were not constructed.","actionData","errors"]

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