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Council approves first reading of ordinance to ban winter lake aerators citing safety

City of Oconomowoc Common Council · November 19, 2025
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Summary

The Common Council voted Nov. 18 to advance a first reading of ordinance 25-01112 to prohibit lake aerators Nov. 15–Apr. 15 annually, a public-safety measure prompted by water-rescue incidents tied to aerator use; staff will publicize the change if adopted.

Chief Bowen presented an ordinance (listed in the meeting as 25-01112) to the Oconomowoc Common Council on Nov. 18 that would prohibit the use of lake aerators from Nov. 15 through Apr. 15 each year. Bowen said aerator use creates open water and variable ice depths that have been linked to water…

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