By Kim McDarison A General Spring Election will be held April 6. City of Fort Atkinson residents will find four candidates vying for three open Fort Atkinson City Council seats on the general election ballot. They are incumbents Mason Becker and Chris Scherer, and challengers Megan Hartwick and Jordan Lamb. Fort Atkinson...
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Pump replacement approved for aquatic center water slide
By Kim McDarisonThe Fort Atkinson City Council Tuesday approved a request made by the Parks and Recreation Department to replace a water slide pump at the Fort Atkinson Aquatic Center. Parks and Recreation Director Brooke Franseen said the city’s aquatic center has a 175-foot water slide that is operated by a...
City approves borrowing for dump truck, street repair
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council in two separate actions Tuesday approved a two-year loan in an amount not to exceed $235,000 to purchase a dump truck, and a 10-year loan in an amount not to exceed $675,000 for street improvements, with those monies focusing largely on Industrial...
Council hears update on Historical Society trust funds
By Kim McDarisonThe Fort Atkinson City Council Tuesday received an update about resources held within two trust accounts established in support of the city’s Historical Society. Both accounts are held at Premier Bank and both were established in 1999, according to a memo to council written by City Clerk/Treasurer/Financial Director Michelle...
Council receives annual tourism report
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council received Tuesday an annual Chamber of Commerce Tourism Report and budget update. Tourism and Marketing Manager Katie Carey began her presentation by sharing the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Department’s mission statement, which, she said, is to promote the city,...