City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN Legislative Chambers 160 S Macy St., Fond du Lac, WI 54935 August 27, 2025 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call Present Tiffany Brault Antonio Godfrey Keith Heisler Angela C Luehring Patrick Mullen Thomas Schuessler Brett Zimmerman Administrative Staff Joseph Moore, City Manager Dyann Benson, Community Development Director Tricia Davi, Director of Administration Tessa Schmidt, Senior Accountant Deb Hoffmann, City Attorney Paul De Vries, Director of Public Works Chris Johnson, City Engineer Lori Burgess, Interim Library Director Aaron Goldstein, Chief of Police Erick Gerritson, Fire Chief Kathryn Duveneck, IT Services Director B. Declaration a Quorum Is Present President Brault declared a quorum present. C. Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance was recited. D. Silent Reflection A moment of silent reflection was observed. E. Introduction Of Lakeside Municipal Court Judge Troy Damsteegt  Lakeside Municipal Court Judge, Troy Damsteegt was introduced by City Attorney, Deb Hoffmann. CONSENT AGENDA August 13, 2025 Minutes List Of Claims Dated August 20, 2025 A Motion was made by Antonio Godfrey Sr to approve the consent agenda and seconded by Keith Heisler and the motion was Passed. Ayes: Brault, Heisler, Godfrey, Luehring, Mullen, Schuessler, Zimmermann AUDIENCE COMMENTS (Agenda and Non-agenda items) Spoke Otherwise On Non-Agenda Item: Wandering Motorhome: Joan Schabel, 524 Washington Street, Fond du Lac Spoke In Support Of Non-Agenda Item: Fond du Lac Loop: Dwayne Clark, 52 Fawn Court, Fond du Lac ACTION ITEMS Resolution No. 9200 Resolution Authorizing The Issuance And Establishing Parameters For The Sale Of Not To Exceed $16,470,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025 Introduction: Director Of Administration File No. 2025-85 A Motion was made by Keith Heisler to approve Resolution No. 9200 Resolution Authorizing The Issuance And Establishing Parameters For The Sale Of Not To Exceed $16,470,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025 and seconded by Patrick Mullen and the motion was Passed. Ayes: Brault, Heisler, Godfrey, Luehring, Mullen, Schuessler, Zimmermann Resolution No. 9201 A Resolution Approving The Final Plat Of South Park Avenue Introduction: Community Development Director File No. 2025-86 A Motion was made by Thomas Schuessler to approve Resolution No. 9201 (Plat) A Resolution Approving The Final Plat Of South Park Avenue and seconded by Antonio Godfrey Sr and the motion was Passed.  Ayes: Brault, Heisler, Godfrey, Luehring, Mullen, Schuessler, Zimmermann PRESENTATION OF INPUT ITEMS Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership Annual Plan Presented By: DFP Executive Director, Amy Krupp The Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership Annual Plan was presented by the DFP Executive Director, Amy Krupp. 2026 Library Budget Presentation Presented By: Interim Library Director- Lori Burgess The 2026 Library Budget was presented by the Interim Library Director, Lori Burgess. 2026 Budget Presentation Presented By: City Manager and Director of Administration The 2026 Budget was presented by the City Manager, Joseph Moore and the Director Of Administration, Tricia Davi. Discussion On If The City Should Prohibit Persons From Directing Or Draining Surface Water Onto Another Person's Land Presented By: Councilmember Schuessler A discussion ensued on if the City should prohibit persons from directing or draining surface water onto another person's land. Discussion On Requiring Garbage And Recycling Containers To Be Stored Within A Garage Or Accessory Structure Or In A Location Screened From Street View Presented By: Councilmember Schuessler A discussion ensued on requiring garbage and recycling containers to be stored within a garage or accessory structure or in a location screened from street view. ADJOURN A Motion was made by Brett Zimmermann to adjourn at 7:51 p.m. and seconded by Keith Heisler and the motion was Passed. Ayes: Brault, Heisler, Godfrey, Luehring, Mullen, Schuessler, Zimmermann Margaret Hefter City Clerk