Common Council - February 17, 2025

The City of West Bend Common Council meeting on February 17, 2025, covered a range of municipal matters including licensing approvals, public works projects, and community donations. Key procurement and contracting discussions involved sidewalk removal and replacement contracts under city projects, stormwater management agreements, and a significant partnership with Westbury Bank for naming rights and financial support of the new Aqua Park at Regner Park. The council also approved accepting a housing study grant from the Next Generation Housing Initiative, reflecting a focus on housing development and zoning flexibility. A major agenda item was the discussion and approval to engage MGT, a professional executive search firm, to assist in hiring a new city administrator following the incumbent's resignation. The firm’s services, costs, and timeline were deliberated, with the council ultimately authorizing a contract not to exceed $25,000. Other notable items included polling location changes, salary ordinance updates, and recognition of community contributors such as crossing guards and donors. Overall, the meeting emphasized strategic contracting, community partnerships, and administrative succession planning.