Editor’s note: The following information regarding the Lake Koshkonong and Rock River spring water levels and a committee formed to develop recommendations for a proposed Dane County boat launch has been submitted by Alan Sweeney, Rock Koshkonong Lake District (RKLD) Board of Commissioners chairman. Water levels As we move into...
Category: Government
Council, citizen committee appointments approved
The Fort Atkinson City Council approved Tuesday appointments as recommended by Council President Chris Scherer and City Manager Rebecca LeMire placing city council members on various committees, boards and commissions, as well as appointments recommended by LeMire placing citizens on similar bodies. The following council member placements were approved: Airport...
Second reading approved for U-Haul zoning change
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...
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...