Common Council Meeting | The City of Watertown | October 7, 2025

The City of Watertown Common Council meeting held on October 7, 2025, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the upcoming 2028 downtown Main Street reconstruction project, which involves new concrete pavement, curbs, sidewalks, traffic signals, street lights, and replacement of aging water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer infrastructure. The total project cost is estimated at $9.9 million, with $5.5 million funded by the State of Wisconsin and $4.4 million by the city. The council discussed coordination with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT), community input via a task force, and budget considerations including nonparticipating costs for water and sewer replacement. Additionally, the council approved a resolution for a WDNR urban forestry grant and a parking lot agreement with UPS, clarifying that the land is not for sale due to FAA restrictions but leased for employee parking. The council also approved a lease agreement with Passenger Transit Incorporated for shared ride taxi service vehicles, extending existing leases through the end of the year. These actions reflect ongoing capital improvement projects and operational procurement activities within the city.