Votes at a glance: council approves fire MOU trial, licenses and library tax exemption filings

Here are the council’s key votes from the Oct. 21 Common Council meeting.

• 48‑on/96‑off MOU (Exhibit 9792) — Approved. Motion by Ald. Lampe, second by Ald. Davis. The resolution implements a trial 48‑on/96‑off schedule for fire personnel through Dec. 31, 2026; the fire chief retains authority to end the trial if operational or safety issues are observed.

• STP‑Urban funding application (Exhibit 9793) — Approved. Motion by Ald. Davis, second by Ald. Smith. The council authorized submission of an STP‑Urban grant application for Clark Street.

• Jefferson County library tax exemption (Exhibit 9794) — Approved. Motion by Ald. Berg, second by Ald. Mollenhauer. An attempted amendment to delete an estimated fiscal‑note line failed; the council then passed the resolution requesting the county exemption.

• Dodge County library tax exemption (Exhibit 9795) — Approved. Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Blankey.

• Temporary Class B malt liquor license (Rotary Club at 816 S. Seventh St., Nov. 11) — Approved. Motion by Ald. Bartz, second by Ald. Smith.

• Class A malt liquor license (Watertown Mart LLC, 330 Summit Ave., licensing year 07/01/2025–06/30/2026) — Approved with conditions (past inspections and successful CUP/serving requirements). Motion by Ald. Blankie, second by Ald. Barts.

• Operator license application (Alaa Jerig) — Denied under Category 1. Motion by Ald. Blankie, second by Ald. Bartz.

Votes were taken by voice for several routine items and by roll call for major resolutions; where roll‑call details are recorded they appear in the official minutes.