Plan Commission Meeting | June 8, 2026

The City of Watertown Plan Commission held a meeting on June 8, 2026, where several agenda items related to local development and infrastructure were discussed. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of a conditional use permit for a new indoor commercial entertainment sports bar featuring golf simulators at 644 South Church Street, with considerations around fire suppression and buffer yard requirements. The commission also reviewed and approved a conditional use permit for an exception to allow corrugated steel siding on a storage shed at 1507 Sandy Lane. Additionally, the commission expressed support for a federal grant-funded project to acquire property for a new Amtrak station, with an estimated local cost share of approximately $81,000, anticipating service to begin in 2030. Finally, the commission approved the final dedication of public infrastructure improvements in the Rock River Ridge subdivision phase one, enabling the developer to seek reimbursement of $747,500 for completed street and utility work, with subsequent phases planned for future years. Motions related to these items were passed unanimously or with majority support, and the meeting concluded with adjournment.