Common Council - June 16, 2025

The City of West Bend Common Council meeting on June 16, 2025, covered a range of topics including licensing renewals, approval of the 2024 compliance maintenance report for the sewer utility, and the 2024 financial audit presentation which reported a clean opinion and stable financial health. Significant discussion focused on the proposed construction of a new Fire Station One, including detailed presentations on design, site selection, budget estimates totaling approximately $24.7 million, and financing plans involving bond issuance with an estimated tax impact on homeowners. The council also approved various resolutions related to grant appropriations for the Riverwalk project, tax corrections, development agreements, and utility easements. The meeting emphasized prudent fiscal management, infrastructure investment, and community engagement, with attention to maintaining service levels and planning for future growth.