By Chris Spangler The Fort Atkinson Plan Commission has approved installing a cellular tower in a residential neighborhood on the city’s northwest side. US Cellular LLC requested a conditional-use permit to place a monopole communications tower just north of the water tower at 711 Zaffke St. This site was identified...
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Fort online city council candidates forum to be released
By Kim McDarison An online candidates forum featuring one-on-one interviews with each of three candidates running for two seats on the Fort Atkinson City Council has been videotaped and will be released for public viewing next week. During the forum, longtime radio host and newsman Michael Clish asked each of...
City recognizes police department retirees
By Chris Spangler The Fort Atkinson City Council on Tuesday recognized Fort Atkinson Police Department Capt. Jeff Davis and dispatcher Sue Ebert for their service and retirements. Davis has been in law enforcement for 26 years, the last 25 years in Fort Atkinson. “He has served as a patrol officer,...
Fort council authorizes sale of $2.275 million in bonds
By Chris SpanglerThe Fort Atkinson City Council on Tuesday authorized the sale of approximately $2.275 million in bonds to fund capital improvement projects and equipment purchases in 2022 and 2023.Meeting in regular session Tuesday, the council adopted two resolutions advancing the issuance of promissory and note anticipation notes and sale...
City seeks developer for Banker Road site
The City of Fort Atkinson is seeking an experienced real estate developer to build on 75.6 acres which it owns along Banker Road. According to information released by the city, the developer will partner with the city to build-out the city’s approved residential Neighborhood Plan. The acceptance period runs through...