By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council Tuesday approved a first reading of a proposed ordinance to reduce the speed limit on Banker Road from 45 miles per hour to 35. Addressing council, City Engineer and Director of Public Works Andy Selle said city staff was recommending the change...
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Project LEAD to bring energy efficient LED street lights to downtown
By Chris SpanglerA chamber of commerce leadership class has received the City of Fort Atkinson’s blessing to raise funds for energy-efficient streetlights.The Fort Atkinson City Council on Tuesday approved a proposal by the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce’s Project LEAD (Leadership Enhancement for Area Development) class.Aided by slides, Tom...
Council approves ‘Block Party Extravaganza’ slated for September 2022
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council approved Tuesday an event planned by the Dwight Foster Public Library to be hosted in September of 2022. The event, called “Block Party Extravaganza,” is being planned for Sept. 18, in the 200 block of Merchants Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 2...
Council approves first reading of ordinance limiting proximity of smoke shops to schools
By Kim McDarison An ordinance limiting the proximity of smoke shops to schools within the city of Fort Atkinson garnered first reading approval from the city council Tuesday. Language within the proposed ordinance stipulates that the city council “finds and declares” that “tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in the...
Historic Preservation Commission changes, special area design review fee considered
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council Tuesday approved a first reading of an amendment to city code changing requirements for members of the city’s Historic Preservation Commission. The proposed amendment also changes the process through which some property owners within the city’s Downtown Historic Mixed Use Zoning District...