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Fitchburg City Council Meeting – October 14, 2025

Common Council & City Boards — Tuesday, October 14, 2025
BodyFitchburg, Wisconsin
SessionCommon Council & City Boards
DateTuesday, October 14, 2025
StatusFILED
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Speaker 1

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Hi, I'm Jeremy Frogby.

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And I'm Nick Boucher.

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We're your hosts for the program that's all about your city.

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Talking Pittsburgh.

Speaker 2

0:06

Every weekday we pull together the news, events, and information you need to stay on top of what's happening in the city of Pittsburgh.

0:12

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Speaker 1

0:12

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Speaker 2

0:23

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0:24

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Speaker 3

0:32

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0:35

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0:41

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Speaker 4

1:29

Held here in the Genie Ceiling room at City Hall.

1:33

Attending tonight.

1:34

Myself and Alder Logan are here tonight.

1:40

Public appearances for non-agenda items.

1:42

We do not have any.

1:44

I don't believe Tracy.

1:46

So we'll move on to the consent agenda, which approves the approval of minutes and the approval of a routine licenses.

1:54

We have a motion to approve.

Unassigned speaker

1:55

Do

Speaker 4

1:55

you want to do that one?

1:57

You can go ahead.

Speaker 5

1:57

Okay, I'll do it.

Speaker 4

1:58

So moved.

1:59

Moved by Logan.

2:00

I'll note that the uh there are two two licenses, one renewal, one uh one renewal, and one new.

Unassigned speaker

2:08

And uh

Speaker 4

2:09

that's about all.

2:10

If you have any questions on the consent agenda, I

Speaker 5

2:12

do

Speaker 4

2:12

not.

Unassigned speaker

2:13

Then

Speaker 4

2:13

we'll call the board.

2:14

All in favor of the consent agenda, signify by saying aye.

2:17

Aye.

2:18

Consent agenda is approved.

2:21

Now we'll move on to uh four alpha view of the following license applications.

2:26

This is a sound permit.

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The St.

2:27

James School, 1204, St.

2:30

James Court, Madison, or Spartan Stampede to be held at McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Road, Pittsburgh on Saturday, October 13th, 2025, from 7:30 to 10 with amplified sound.

2:44

I'll move approval of this one.

2:46

Um this is a reoccurring event.

2:49

They've been having it for 18 years, and they're expecting about 90 people.

2:54

I am very familiar with St.

2:56

James School and Church.

2:57

I sort of went to church when I was in college, and uh my children would play basketball, basketball sports against the kids from St.

3:06

James.

3:06

It's a great place.

3:07

Logan, do you have any questions about this?

3:09

None for me.

3:10

Okay.

3:11

Uh this is all all within the park, I believe, Tracy.

Unassigned speaker

3:16

Is

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Summary of Proceedings

Fitchburg City Council Meeting – October 14, 2025

The Fitchburg City Council met on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in the Genie Ceiling room at City Hall. Alder Logan and the presiding member (referred to as "Myself") were present. The meeting focused on the approval of several special event permits and licenses, all of which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:09 PM.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes and Routine Licenses: The consent agenda approving previous meeting minutes and two routine licenses (one renewal and one new) was approved by unanimous voice vote.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public appeared for non-agenda items.

Discussion Items

  • 4α – Sound Permit for St. James School Spartan Stampede: A recurring event held for 18 years, scheduled for Saturday, October 13, 2025, at McKee Farms Park from 7:30–10:00 PM with amplified sound. The event is expected to draw about 90 participants and does not use city streets. The permit was approved unanimously.
  • 5α – Sound Permit for "Get Festive at Agora": A recurring holiday event organized by the Fitchburg Chamber of Commerce, Visitors & Business Bureau, to be held at Agora Pavilion on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 5:00–8:00 PM with amplified sound. Steve (Chamber representative) described family-friendly activities including carriage rides, cookie decorating, a photo booth, hot chocolate, and pop-up vendors. A large-scale permit was applied for due to expected attendance, but no road closures are involved. The permit was approved unanimously.
  • 6α – Temporary Beer/Wine License for Youth of the Year Gala: A new fundraising gala for the Boys & Girls Club on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 6:00–8:30 PM. Amy (organization representative) explained that four finalists from four high schools compete for a scholarship through interviews, essays, and speeches. This year the event expands into a larger fundraiser with beer and wine provided by Blue Plate Catering. The license was approved unanimously.
  • 7α – Secondhand Jewelry Dealer License for Premier Gold, Silver and Coin Association LLC: A trade show to be held at Comfort Country Inn and Suites from Tuesday, November 4 to Saturday, November 8, 2025, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM daily. No representatives were present; the presiding member noted the applicant held a similar license last year with no issues. Approved unanimously.

Key Outcomes

  • All four license/permit applications were approved by unanimous voice vote (motions made by Alder Logan, seconded by the presiding member).
  • Next meeting scheduled for October 28, 2025, at the same time and location.

Meeting Transcript

Hi, I'm Jeremy Frogby. And I'm Nick Boucher. We're your hosts for the program that's all about your city. Talking Pittsburgh. Every weekday we pull together the news, events, and information you need to stay on top of what's happening in the city of Pittsburgh. Find Talking Fitchburg on Cable TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, and our live stream on the web. Plus, you can find all our headlines and stories on Facebook, YouTube, and our video on demand service. This is your city. Keep up with Talking Fitzburg and the issues affecting you and your neighbors. Get notify me messages from the city of Pittsburgh. Visit Fitchburg WI.gov on your computer or mobile device and select the big Notify Me button on the left. Enter your email and or phone number, whichever is best for you to get notifications. Scroll down the list and select all the topics you're interested in to receive email or text messages about. You'll be notified every time one of your topics is updated. Sign up for Notify Me. One more way to keep up with your Pittsburgh government. Held here in the Genie Ceiling room at City Hall. Attending tonight. Myself and Alder Logan are here tonight. Public appearances for non-agenda items. We do not have any. I don't believe Tracy. So we'll move on to the consent agenda, which approves the approval of minutes and the approval of a routine licenses. We have a motion to approve. Do you want to do that one? You can go ahead. Okay, I'll do it. So moved. Moved by Logan. I'll note that the uh there are two two licenses, one renewal, one uh one renewal, and one new. And uh that's about all. If you have any questions on the consent agenda, I do not. Then we'll call the board. All in favor of the consent agenda, signify by saying aye. Aye. Consent agenda is approved. Now we'll move on to uh four alpha view of the following license applications. This is a sound permit. The St. James School, 1204, St. James Court, Madison, or Spartan Stampede to be held at McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Road, Pittsburgh on Saturday, October 13th, 2025, from 7:30 to 10 with amplified sound. I'll move approval of this one. Um this is a reoccurring event. They've been having it for 18 years, and they're expecting about 90 people.

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