Fond du Lac City Council approves land sale, liquor-agent change, reappointments and lead-service ordinance; ethics board appointment draws questions

The Fond du Lac City Council on April 9 voted unanimously to approve a package of routine licenses, appointments and municipal measures, including the sale of a two‑acre lot in the West Industrial Park to a local manufacturer and an ordinance adding language to the city code to allow financial assistance options tied to the city’s lead service line replacement program.

The sale drew the most detailed explanation. Community Development Director Benson told the council that TDI Machining LLC, an existing West Industrial Park business, offered $45,000 for Lot 5, a two‑acre corner parcel at Scott Street and Industrial Parkway. Benson said the city’s standard asking price is generally $26,000 per acre (which would put a full asking price at about $52,000 for this lot), but staff recommended accepting the $45,000 offer…