Common Council Meeting | The City of Watertown | November 4, 2024

The City of Watertown Common Council held a meeting on November 4, 2024, which included several public hearings and updates on city projects. Key procurement-related discussions involved approval of a change order for the 2024 Street and Utility Reconstruction contract with Forest, and the approval of a development agreement with Horizon Development Group for the Lumen Terrace project. The council also approved a resolution to create a new fund (Fund 30 for TID 9) and authorized a grant application for the WEDC Small Business Development Grant. Additionally, the council passed an ordinance to allow 24-hour construction on the State Highway 19 Main Street bridge over the Rock River, facilitating accelerated project timelines. Budget discussions included a motion to increase the city's contribution to the Town Square fund by $3,300 to fully fund the Town Square coordinator position, with the motion passing unanimously. Several ordinances and resolutions were passed unanimously, reflecting ongoing infrastructure and development initiatives.