By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council returned to its chamber within the city’s municipal building Tuesday for its first in-person meeting in 18 months. The city will be using a hybrid approach to conduct council, board, commission and committee meetings, which will allow members of the public to...
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Ryan Brothers contract terminated; council rolls out plan for public safety referendum
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council Tuesday voted against renewing a contract with Ryan Brothers Ambulance Service and voted in favor of initiating a public safety referendum, with those monies, would the voters approve the referendum, used to support additional employees and equipment at the fire department and...
Plan Commission to consider Banker Road neighborhood conceptual plan
The City of Fort Atkinson has released the following information regarding the creation of a new neighborhood in the recently annexed 75-acre undeveloped territory along Banker Road. The city’s Plan Commission will be reviewing the conceptual plans for the new development Aug. 24. According to the release: With the need...
Council approves alcohol prohibitions on streets, sidewalks
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council Tuesday approved an ordinance prohibiting open containers of alcohol on streets, sidewalks and right-of-ways. The measure passed by a vote of 3-2, with Councilmen Megan Hartwick and Bruce Johnson voting against it. Previous discussion Introduced in June — along with three other...
Council to return to in-person meetings in September
By Kim McDarison Fort Atkinson City Manager Rebecca Houseman LeMire Tuesday updated council members regarding the city’s intent to return to in-person meetings beginning Sept. 7. LeMire said upcoming meetings will be conducted using a hybrid format, allowing those wishing to attend to do so in person at the city’s...