Watertown Finance Committee Meeting | August 10, 2026

The City of Watertown Finance Committee met on August 10, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement discussions included approval to apply for the 2027 WDNR urban forestry grant, which would support community tree management and related activities with no immediate financial impact. The committee also approved adding an information technology technician position to the payroll resolution, allowing for potential future hiring contingent on budget availability. Additionally, they reviewed and approved reclassification and pay grade adjustments for arborist positions within the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department to better reflect job duties and improve staff retention. The committee reviewed the general fund income statement through July 31, 2026, noting some budget concerns such as higher-than-expected fire apparatus expenses. In a closed session, the committee approved a contract related to the indoor pool pending staff review of a 2024 inspection document. Finally, they recommended council approval of a $35,570 budget allocation for related expenses, contingent on finalizing the contract agreement. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were unanimously approved or passed with majority votes.