By Kim McDarisonThe Fort Atkinson City Council Tuesday received a presentation outlining the scope of work required to raze existing structures at the city’s public works facility and build a new campus.Additionally, council members were presented with a plan to pay for the proposed work which, if approved, comes with...
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Council advances ordinance allowing operation of ATVs on city streets
By Ryan Whisner The Fort Atkinson City Council has advanced an ordinance intended to permit the operation of ATVs and UTVs on city streets. On Tuesday, council members approved the first reading of the ordinance by a vote of 4 to 1. Council member Davin Lescohier cast the opposing vote,...
Fort awards Whitewater-based Sweet Spot $82,000 capital catalyst loan; company to expand in Fort
The city of Fort Atkinson has announced that it has awarded a capital catalyst revolving load to the Sweet Spot Coffee Shop, LLC. The company plans to use the funds to purchase a property located at 225 and 227 S. Main St., according to the release. The $82,000 load was...
City updates curfew ordinance, allowing enforcement discretion, municipal building hours
By Ryan Whisner Two ordinance changes approved by the Fort Atkinson City Council will have a differing impact on both juveniles and adults. The council approved a redrafted version of the city's curfew violation ordinance and removed an ordinance that had established the Fort Atkinson Municipal Building's hours of operation....
City to enter $22,500 contract to develop water utilities budget, forecast
By Ryan Whisner The Fort Atkinson City Council approved a $22,500 contract with a municipal utility advisement firm to assist in developing rate structures, forecast operations, and capital improvement budgets for the stormwater, wastewater, and water utilities. Trilogy Consulting LLC previously worked with the City of Fort Atkinson in 2020...