Common Council November - 10, 2025

The City of West Bend Common Council meeting on November 11, 2025, covered a range of municipal topics with a strong focus on procurement, contracting, and budgetary matters. Key procurement actions included approval to bid the 2026 street tree planting contract valued at approximately $85,000, involving furnishing, installation, and irrigation of 223 trees. The council also authorized the sale of city real estate to PKH Holdings LLC and approved resolutions related to street vacations and right-of-way dedications to facilitate future development. Budget discussions highlighted the 2026 operating budget, which appropriates $28.3 million in tax levy funds supporting general city services, debt service, library, and tax incremental districts. The budget maintains municipal services while advancing capital projects such as road improvements and the new fire station construction. Additionally, the council accepted various donations supporting parks, recreation, and fire department initiatives, and approved accounts receivable write-offs primarily related to ambulance services. Updates on capital projects, including the fire station number one construction progressing within budget, were also provided. Overall, the meeting demonstrated the city's commitment to strategic procurement, fiscal responsibility, and community development.