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Council unanimously adopts proclamations, two ordinances and two resolutions
Summary
On March 3 the Middleton Common Council unanimously approved proclamations recognizing Women's History Month and Sofra family beastro, adopted ordinances including age limits on hemp-derived THC products and a revised lighting code, and passed resolutions supporting World Migratory Bird Day and a DNR grant application for the Pheasant Branch trailhead.
The Middleton Common Council on March 3 approved a series of ceremonial and legislative items in unanimous votes.
Proclamations: The council adopted a proclamation declaring March 2026 as Women's History Month and a separate proclamation recognizing Sofra family beastro and the Lummani family for 35 years of service to downtown Middleton. Alder Schaer moved the first proclamation; Orman seconded; both passed unanimously.
Ordinances: On the second reading the council approved an ordinance creating section 6.10 to establish age restrictions on hemp-derived THC products; a substitute motion to include grandfathering language as shown in the packet was moved and approved before final adoption. The council also voted to revise and replace chapter 33 (the city's lighting ordinance). Both ordinance measures passed unanimously.
Resolutions and grants: Council members approved Resolution 2026-04 supporting World Migratory Bird Day and Resolution 2026-05, which authorizes application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Stewardship and Recreational Trails Program grant to build the Pheasant Branch Conservancy trailhead facility. Both motions passed without opposition.
Consent agenda: The council approved the consent agenda, including a water-utility task order referenced by Alder Myers; no members opposed.
No recorded roll-call tallies were read into the transcript beyond unanimous vocal assent; the meeting adjourned after committee updates and brief discussion.
