By Chris Spangler The Fort Atkinson Plan Commission approved a variety of language-related amendments to zoning ordinances when it met Tuesday afternoon. Addressed were corrections to typographical errors and language clarifications relating to medium industrial land use, home occupations, off-street parking, fencing, building maintenance, landscaping, signage and swimming pools. According...
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Fort City Council approves contract for agenda management software
By Ryan Whisner The Fort Atkinson City Council last Tuesday unanimously approved an $8,157 contract with CivicPlus for agenda management software. Over the past several years city staff has been putting steps in place to improve communication with the city council and residents, and to increase access to information about...
Fort City Council approves $29,563 to replace and relocate emergency warning sirens
By Ryan Whisner The Fort Atkinson City Council recently approved a $29,563 expenditure to upgrade and improve the city’s neighborhood storm warning sirens. A maintenance review completed in April 2023 found some immediate repair and replacement needs at two of the siren locations. Fort Atkinson has four storm warning sirens...
Portion of North Fourth Street scheduled for permanent closure; four homes to be moved
A portion of North Fourth Street, between its intersections with Armenia and McMillen streets, is scheduled for permanent closure, according to information released by Fort Atkinson City Engineer Andy Selle. The segment of roadway will permanently close on Tuesday, June 20, at 9 a.m., according to the release. The closure was earlier...
Fort panel updated on new street plans
By Chris SpanglerThe Fort Atkinson Plan Commission was updated Tuesday on plans for a new street to accommodate five lots being developed just north of Florence Street.In late March, the Fort Atkinson City Council vacated a section of North Fourth Street, between McMillen and Armenia streets, to enable Fort HealthCare...