Correction: According to City Clerk Michelle Ebbert, the proposed zoning map amendment affecting the U-Haul property at 1309 High Street passed a final reading on May 4. According to Ebbert, a third reading of the ordinance was waived on that date. Fort Atkinson Online understood the ordinance to have passed...
Category: City council
Liquor license quota increase, change in licensure authority move closer to approval
By Kim McDarison Two ordinances amending city code, one allowing an increase in Class A liquor licenses issued by the city and a second giving the authority to issue operators licenses to the city clerk, passed a second reading during the Fort Atkinson City Council meeting held May 4. A...
Police officer and city wastewater utility staff member recognized for years of service
By Kim McDarison Police Officer Jeff Hottman, a nearly 38-year veteran in law enforcement, and Ron Bishofberger, a 12-year veteran of city staff, both recently retired, were recognized for their years of service during the Fort Atkinson City Council meeting held May 4. Fort Atkinson Police Chief Adrian Bump and...
Council gives final approval to municipal code prohibiting sale of cats, dogs, rabbits in pet stores
By Kim McDarison An ordinance -- written to slow the large-scale commercial breeding of animals by prohibiting the sale of cats, dogs and rabbits in retail stores within the city of Fort Atkinson -- passed a final reading during Tuesday’s Fort Atkinson City Council meeting. Ordinances within the city of...
Council approves five special event requests for activities scheduled from May to July
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council approved on Tuesday special event requests from four organizations looking to host five events in May, June and July. Events receiving city approval include: the Memorial Day Parade, to be held May 31; Generals Baseball Fest, to be held in Jones Park...