By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council has begun a process to adopt amendments to the city’s comprehensive plan, official map, and code regarding land division and development. During Tuesday’s city council meeting, City Engineer Andy Selle brought before council a resolution establishing public participation procedures for the amendment...
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Council approves first reading of ordinance limiting proximity of smoke shops to schools
By Kim McDarison An ordinance limiting the proximity of smoke shops to schools within the city of Fort Atkinson garnered first reading approval from the city council Tuesday. Language within the proposed ordinance stipulates that the city council “finds and declares” that “tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in the...
Historic Preservation Commission changes, special area design review fee considered
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council Tuesday approved a first reading of an amendment to city code changing requirements for members of the city’s Historic Preservation Commission. The proposed amendment also changes the process through which some property owners within the city’s Downtown Historic Mixed Use Zoning District...
City approves public safety referendum question for April election ballot
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council Tuesday approved a public safety referendum question for placement on the spring general election ballot. The election will be held April 5. April election voters will find the following question on the ballot for which they may vote “yes” or “no.” The...
Fort council candidate comments after Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol photos surface
By Kim McDarison A candidate running for a seat on the Fort Atkinson City Council has responded to questions asked by Fort Atkinson Online after photos surfaced of the candidate joining with protesters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. While candid with his responses about the photos, which...