Common Council Meeting | July 21, 2026

The City of Watertown Common Council held a meeting on July 21, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of temporary Class B beer and wine licenses for local events such as the Saint Therese Parish picnic, Watertown Auto Fest, and the Marine Corps League annual picnic. The council also approved a commercial real estate lease agreement with Holtz Motors and an updated parking lot agreement with UPS, with discussions about potential rent adjustments. A significant agenda item was the preliminary resolution to exercise special assessment powers related to a major public works project extending utilities to annexed properties, involving costs exceeding $1 million and affecting fewer than 40 property owners. The council discussed potential payment plans, extensions for property owners to connect to utilities, and the financial impact on residents, especially those opposed to annexation. Additionally, the council approved a $91,232 contract for Phase 1 design services of the Hart Street area street and utility program with Rooker and Milke. Other topics included ethics committee form revisions and ordinance amendments. The meeting concluded with public comments and adjournment.