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Council roundup: zoning amendment advanced, CSM and licenses approved, water rate increase application authorized
Summary
At its June 2 meeting Fort Atkinson council advanced a zoning amendment for 550 McMillan Street to third reading, approved a certified survey map for 217 Jefferson Street, authorized a commercial composting contract with Greenbox Compost, approved an alcohol license transfer for 1245 Whitewater Ave contingent on fees, and voted to file a 3% simplified water rate increase with the PSC.
The Fort Atkinson City Council approved several ordinance, land‑use and administrative actions at its June 2 meeting.
Votes at a glance
- Zoning map amendment (550 McMillan Street): Council performed the second reading and directed the city manager to prepare an ordinance for a third and final reading on June 16, 2026. The amendment would rezone two parcels from institutional to MRH30 (multifamily residential) to facilitate a proposed four‑building, 24‑unit development; staff said the applicant supplied a traffic study and neighborhood meeting materials addressing resident concerns.
- Certified survey map (CSM 2025‑08) for 217 Jefferson Street: Council approved a CSM proposed by the Clausny family and the neighboring Trickorellis to resolve fence and setback encroachments, subject to the plan commission memo changes.
- Commercial composting agreement (Greenbox Compost): Council approved a three‑year initial commercial composting agreement authorizing Greenbox to operate on the city compost site and provide the city with up to 500 cubic yards of finished compost annually; no monetary rent is required in the initial term.
- Alcohol beverage license (DM Group LLC d/b/a Jenny's Entertainment Events, 1245 Whitewater Ave): Council approved a Class B intoxicating liquor and Class B fermented malt beverage license for the property contingent on payment of licensing fees and any outstanding obligations; background checks had been completed with no concerns reported by police.
- Water utility simplified rate case: Council authorized staff to file a simplified rate case application with the Public Service Commission seeking a 3% increase for all water customers; staff estimated the average bimonthly increase for a household using 13 units would be about $2.51.
- Verified claims and payments: Council approved verified claims in a roll‑call vote; the clerk recorded affirmative votes from the council members present.
Most motions passed on voice vote or by the clerk's roll call when required; council recorded no defeats or substantial amendments to the items above during the meeting. Several items (notably the zoning amendment) were advanced subject to a future ordinance reading or additional administrative steps. The meeting adjourned after routine business.
