Watertown Public Safety & Welfare Committee Meeting | November 4, 2026

The City of Watertown Public Safety & Welfare Committee met on November 4, 2026. The committee approved converting South 5th Street between Western Avenue and Jefferson Street from one-way to two-way traffic, with implementation discussed for May 2027; the motion passed by voice vote. Members separately voted to make no change to parking at this time and bring the parking question back in November 2027. The discussion noted that widening the narrow Milwaukee-to-Spring Street segment could cost about $150,000 for roadway work alone, with additional costs likely if underground utilities are involved; no widening expenditure was approved.

The committee also considered the Christmas parade special-event application and its fee waiver. Members questioned which city services would be required and asked staff to provide that information and a prior-year application; the transcript does not capture a final vote on the parade item. Public comments addressed opposition to the city’s Flock cameras and concerns about street parking and two-way traffic. No camera action or other procurement award was identified.