Common Council Meeting | The City of Watertown | January 20, 2026

The City of Watertown Common Council held a meeting on January 20, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related resolutions were discussed and approved. Key items included the approval of a contract for county library services with Jefferson County, involving a payment of approximately $248,870 based on circulation formulas. The council also approved a transit system adult fare increase effective February 1, 2026, aimed at balancing the transit budget. Additionally, a side letter to the collective bargaining agreement with the Wisconsin Professional Police Association was approved, providing extended time for officers to use holiday vacation time to reduce overtime costs. The council approved a preliminary plat for the Gateway Subdivision and a resolution related to insurance payments totaling $184,000, which was within the budgeted funds for 2025 and 2026. Other resolutions included a memorandum of understanding with Watertown Main Street and the collective bargaining agreement with the police association. Motions for all these items were passed unanimously or with strong support, reflecting the council's focus on managing city services, labor agreements, and infrastructure planning.