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Record of Proceedings

Fitchburg Public Safety and Human Services Committee Meeting – September 8, 2026

Common Council & City Boards — Tuesday, September 8, 2026

BodyFitchburg, Wisconsin

SessionCommon Council & City Boards

DateTuesday, September 8, 2026

StatusFILED

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Speaker 1

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Hi, I'm Jeremy Crosby.

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And I'm Nick Boucher.

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Speaker 2

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Speaker 1

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0:29

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Speaker 2

1:08

Alright, I called order this meeting in the Public Safety and Human Services Committee for September 8th, 2026 at 6 p.m.

1:15

First item of on the agenda here is roll call.

1:17

We'll start in reverse order today with our member Alder Leper.

Unassigned speaker

1:23

I am

Speaker 4

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throwing me off looking up.

1:25

I'm so used to going last.

1:26

Uh present.

Speaker 2

1:27

Gotta keep you on your toes over there.

1:28

Our vice chair Alder Herbst here and our chair, Alder Reichstadt is here.

1:33

Next up, we move to public appearances for non-agenda items.

1:36

We have none uh in the room, none online.

1:40

Amanda is for an agenda items.

1:41

We'll get to you in a moment.

1:43

That takes us to the consent agenda, which includes the minutes from August 25th, the operator license report, and approval of sound permit applications.

1:52

Uh would anyone like to uh entertain a motion?

1:55

I'll

Speaker 5

1:56

move approval and consent agenda.

Speaker 2

1:58

Moved by Alder Herbst.

2:00

Uh note for the record that we have a five uh operator licenses here, and none of them are renewals, so they are all new.

2:11

Um no comments.

2:13

Anything, Alder Leper.

Speaker 4

2:17

Nope.

Speaker 2

2:18

Okay.

2:19

Um, just for the record here, I will read through the events that have a sound permit application.

2:25

Uh the Oak Meadow HOA for movie in the park at 2610 Targi Street on uh Saturday, September 19th from 6 to 10 p.m.

2:35

with amplified sound.

2:37

That's our one new event, and our recurring reoccurring events are

Unassigned speaker

2:41

uh

Speaker 2

2:41

the 1901 company family picnic by 1901 Inc.

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at McGaugh Park on Sunday, September 20th from noon to four with Amplified Sound.

2:50

Czar's Promise for SARS Promise Inspiring Hope Walk and McKee Farms Park on Sunday, October 11th from 8 a.m.

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to 2 p.m.

2:58

with amplified sound, and active youth wisconsin for the birdie derby 5k and 10K to be held on Thursday, November 26th with Amplified Sound at the following locations and time.

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Sagora Pavilion, 7 a.m.

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to 11 a.m.

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Glacier Valley Road, 8 30 a.m.

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to 11 a.m.

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And Woods Hollow Road, 8 50 a.m.

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to 11 a.m.

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The event will be used very Fitchburg Streets from 6 a.m.

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to 1 p.m.

3:24

Hearing no further discussion, I will call the question.

3:27

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

Speaker 1

3:31

Aye.

Speaker 2

3:33

Motion carries.

3:35

That takes us to item 5A, review of the license application for the reoccurring Birdie Derby.

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Summary of Proceedings

Fitchburg Public Safety and Human Services Committee Meeting - September 8, 2026

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee met at 6 p.m. on September 8, 2026, with Chair Alder Reichstadt presiding and Alder Herbst and Alder Leper present. The committee approved the consent agenda and the recurring Birdie Derby special event permit.

Consent Calendar

Alder Herbst moved to approve the consent agenda, and the motion carried by voice vote. It included the August 25th minutes, the operator license report, and approval of sound permit applications.
The operator license report contained five new operator licenses; none were renewals.
Sound permit applications approved for:
- Oak Meadow HOA movie in the park at 2610 Targi Street on Saturday, September 19th, from 6 to 10 p.m. with amplified sound.
- 1901 Inc. family picnic at McGaugh Park on Sunday, September 20th, from noon to 4 p.m. with amplified sound.
- Czar's Promise Inspiring Hope Walk at McKee Farms Park on Sunday, October 11th, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with amplified sound.
- Active Youth Wisconsin's Birdie Derby 5K and 10K on Thursday, November 26th, with amplified sound at Sagora Pavilion from 7 to 11 a.m., Glacier Valley Road from 8:30 to 11 a.m., Woods Hollow Road from 8:50 to 11 a.m., and use of Fitchburg streets from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Public Comments & Testimony

No public appearances were made for non-agenda items in the room or online.

Discussion Items

The committee reviewed the special event license application for the recurring Birdie Derby hosted by Active Youth Wisconsin at 200 East Verona Avenue, number 126, Verona, scheduled for Thursday, November 26th.
Amanda, representing Active Youth Wisconsin, confirmed the event is unchanged from last year and requested warmer weather. She estimated about 5,500 participants.
In response to a question, she explained that northbound Fish Hatchery is fully closed for a short period, with no detour signs placed; it closes at 8 a.m. and reopens by about 10:30 a.m.
Staff noted that Active Youth Wisconsin had reached out to affected residents along the road.
Committee members called the event great and expressed support for its continuation.

Key Outcomes

The committee approved the Birdie Derby special event permit unanimously by voice vote on a motion by Alder Herbst.
The consent agenda was approved by voice vote.
The next committee meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2026.
The meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.

Meeting Transcript

Hi, I'm Jeremy Crosby. And I'm Nick Boucher. We're your hosts for the program that's all about your city. Talking Fitchburg. Every weekday, we pull together the news, events, and information you need to stay on top of what's happening in the city of Pitchburg. 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 Fitchburg and the issues affecting you and your neighbors. Get connected, Fitchburg. Sign up for Fitchburg Connect, the city's monthly e-newsletter that keeps you informed about all the events, services, and updates that matter to you. Get it in your inbox once a month. Sign up today to get Fitchburg Connect. Alright, I called order this meeting in the Public Safety and Human Services Committee for September 8th, 2026 at 6 p.m. First item of on the agenda here is roll call. We'll start in reverse order today with our member Alder Leper. I am throwing me off looking up. I'm so used to going last. Uh present. Gotta keep you on your toes over there. Our vice chair Alder Herbst here and our chair, Alder Reichstadt is here. Next up, we move to public appearances for non-agenda items. We have none uh in the room, none online. Amanda is for an agenda items. We'll get to you in a moment. That takes us to the consent agenda, which includes the minutes from August 25th, the operator license report, and approval of sound permit applications. Uh would anyone like to uh entertain a motion? I'll move approval and consent agenda. Moved by Alder Herbst. Uh note for the record that we have a five uh operator licenses here, and none of them are renewals, so they are all new. Um no comments. Anything, Alder Leper. Nope. Okay. Um, just for the record here, I will read through the events that have a sound permit application. Uh the Oak Meadow HOA for movie in the park at 2610 Targi Street on uh Saturday, September 19th from 6 to 10 p.m. with amplified sound. That's our one new event, and our recurring reoccurring events are uh the 1901 company family picnic by 1901 Inc. at McGaugh Park on Sunday, September 20th from noon to four with Amplified Sound. Czar's Promise for SARS Promise Inspiring Hope Walk and McKee Farms Park on Sunday, October 11th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with amplified sound, and active youth wisconsin for the birdie derby 5k and 10K to be held on Thursday, November 26th with Amplified Sound at the following locations and time. Sagora Pavilion, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Glacier Valley Road, 8 30 a.m.

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