Reedsburg council approves multiple public‑works contracts and raises parcel limit for certified survey maps

The Reedsburg Common Council approved several public‑works contracts and adopted two ordinances at its regular meeting, moving forward on sidewalk repairs, street construction and updates to local land‑use rules.

On a series of voice votes the council approved the consent agenda, which included ratifying the March 9, 2026 meeting minutes and granting an alcohol beverage license to Villa Inn LLC doing business as Hungry Huddle. The consent motion was made by Becker and seconded by Schulty.

Public Works staff introduced the annual sidewalk repair resolution (Resolution 4592‑26), which identifies sidewalks for repair in a section described as northeast of the 8th and Dwey intersection through 19th Street and east to Fawn Valley. “The public works guys go around and mark sidewalks that need to be repaired,” said Max, describing the process under which property owners are notified and may choose to perform repairs themselves; otherwise the city will do the work and charge the property owner. The council approved the resolution on motion by Dietrich.

The council also awarded the 2026 annual equipment rental contract to Ray Obelan Suns (the single bidder this year) and the 2026 asphalt pavement contract to DL Gasser, which submitted the lower of two bids. For the new 10th Street construction project (near L’s End), council approved the low bid from Ray Obelan Suns at just over $750,000; staff said the estimate had been just under $900,000 and the highest bid was slightly over $1,000,000. Public Works noted that parts of the 10th Street work will be subcontracted to Top Tier (plumbing) and Renac (curb work). Motions to award those contracts were approved without further discussion.

Council approved the 2026 curb and gutter contract after John (administrator) explained the selection: the recommended bidder (Agi/Aguelli) submitted the second‑lowest bid but staff preferred a locally familiar firm given that the low bidder appeared to have less public‑project experience; the difference was reported to be under $1,000. The motion to award was made by Dietrich and seconded by Becker and carried.

The council heard two Plan Commission recommendations and held public hearings on proposed ordinance changes. The first, Ordinance 1984‑26, amends section 674‑3 of the subdivision ordinance to increase the maximum number of parcels that can be created by a certified survey map from four to 10; Plan Commission noted the change is intended to accommodate commercial, mixed‑use and multifamily development in a new business park. With no members of the public speaking at the hearing, the council adopted the ordinance on a motion by Becker, seconded by Hyde.

A second ordinance, 1985‑26, made technical updates to the junk and junk‑vehicle ordinance, moved review responsibility to the Plan Commission and added language regarding collection of junk from the city’s tree bank. The Plan Commission recommended approval, the public hearing drew no speakers, and the council adopted Ordinance 1985‑26 (motion by Moon, seconded by Missy).

Other reports included a Library Board update (Friends Pi Day fundraiser raised just over $3,000 and an integrated library system upgrade is planned April 12–16), Parks & Recreation discussion of potential food‑truck rules for parks and a proposed relocation of an American Legion memorial plaque, and Utility Commission updates on electric service work at the new movie‑theater site and substation transmission work. City hall staff reminded residents that absentee ballots should arrive by Friday and that early in‑person voting runs through April 3 at 5:00 p.m.

With no further business the council adjourned after a voice vote.