APPROVED APRIL 8, 2026 CITY OF FRANKLIN COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2026 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Franklin Common Council was held on March 17, 2026, and was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor John R. Nelson in the Franklin City Hall Council Chambers, 9229 W. Loomis Road, Franklin, WI. On roll call, the following were present: Ald Peccarelli, Ald Eichmann, Ald Hasan, Ald Salous, Ald Day and Ald Craig. Also in attendance were Director of Admin Kelly Hersh, City Atty Jesse A. Wesolowski and City Clerk Shirley Roberts. Citizen comment period was opened at 6:33 p.m. and was closed at 7:43 p.m. Ald Eichmann moved to approve the minutes of the Common Council meeting of March 3, 2026, as presented. All voted Aye; motion carried. Ald Hasan moved to receive and place on file the JPM Acoustics Noise Monitoring Report dated October 27, 2025, regarding sound monitoring conducted during the Tacos & Tequila Festival held on September 13, 2025. All voted Aye; motion carried. Ald Day moved to approve ROC Ventures – Country Rising Concert and Tacos & Tequila Concert Festivals 2026, applicant ROC Ventures (Michael Zimmerman & Carinn Hoffmann) with Social House Entertainment, event to be held at 7035 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin Field, Friday and Saturday, May 29th and 30th with a sound check prior to the event on both Friday, May 29th and Saturday, May 30, 2026. The sound check decibel level will be set at ___ for Friday, May 29th and the decibel level will be set at ___ for Saturday, May 30. The following conditions will also be set as part of the stadium permit: Independent Sound Monitoring-Ballpark Commons will retain an independent third-party acoustical consultant to oversee sound management for the events. The consultant will: Work with the event production company to advise on speaker placement and stage orientation, Conduct pre-event sound testing and calibration, Establish recommended sound operating levels for the event, Install and manage sound monitoring equipment and system limiters where appropriate, Monitor sound levels in real time during the event, and Communicate with ROC event staff, Franklin Police Department, and City representatives as needed. Following the event, the consultant will prepare a post-event evaluation report documenting sound levels and recommending improvements for future events. Artist Performance Standards: Ballpark Commons will request that all artists perform PG-13 sets, limiting explicit language during performances. This expectation will be communicated through: Updated language in artist agreements, Direct communication with artists prior to taking the stage. Pre-Event Sound Check Coordination: Ballpark Commons will conduct a pre-event sound check prior to the festival that may include participation from: the acoustical consultant, Event production personnel, Franklin Police Department, City representatives. The purpose of this sound check is to calibrate the sound system and confirm appropriate operating levels prior to the event. Resident Accommodation Option: Ballpark Commons will offer a voluntary Resident Staycation Program for nearby residents who prefer to avoid the area during festival weekends. This program will include: Five cabin stay vouchers at Jellystone Campground, including Bear Paw Water Park access. Five hotel stay vouchers at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino (or equivalent). Long-Term Landscape Buffering. On roll call, Ald Peccarelli, Eichmann, Hasan, Day and Salous voted Aye; Ald Craig voted No. Motion carried. Mayor Nelson called a recess at 8:55 p.m. reconvened at 9:08 p.m. Ald Eichmann moved to table to the April 8, 2026 CC Mtg. On roll call, Ald Hasan, Eichmann, Peccarelli voted Aye; Ald Craig, Salous and Day voted No. Mayor broke the tie by voting in the affirmative. Motion carried. Ald Craig moved to approve the following consent agenda items: Approve Res No. 2026-8438, a Resolution approving a Partial Property Tax Rescission and Refund for TKN 800-9997-000; and direct staff to directly refund the original property owner; and Approve Res No. 2026-8439, a Resolution approving a Partial Property Tax Rescission and Refund for TKN 854-0040-000; and direct staff to directly refund the original property owner; and Approve Res No. 2026-8440, a Resolution approving a Partial Property Tax Rescission and Refund for TKN 848-9989-002; and direct staff to directly refund the original property owner; and Approve Res No. 2026-8441, a Resolution approving a Partial Property Tax Rescission and Refund for TKN 896-9985-000; and direct staff to directly apply the refund to the outstanding balance on the property tax bill; and Approve Res No. 2026-8443, a Resolution authorizing Director of Health and Human Services to sign the 2026 Alliance WI Youth State Opioid Response (SOR4) prevention grant. All voted Aye; motion carried. Ald Salous moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-8442, a Resolution conditionally approving a Land Combination for 9421 S. 94th St and 0 S. 96th St (TKN 887-0060-000 & 997-0069-000) (Michael & Michelle Degrave, applicants and property owners). All voted Aye; motion carried. Ald Craig moved to approve: Res No. 2026-8444, a Resolution to authorize a contract with Foth Infrastructure & Environment to Provide Public Infrastructure Construction Inspection for 2026 and 2027; Res No. 2026-8445, a Resolution to authorize a contract with Graef-Usa, Inc. to provide Public Infrastructure Construction Inspection for 2026 and 2027; Res No. 2026-8446 , a Resolution to authorize a contract with Rasmith to provide Public Infrastructure Construction Inspection for 2026 and 2027; and Res No. 2026-8447, a Resolution to authorize a contract with Ruekert & Mielke to provide Public Infrastructure Construction Inspection for 2026 and 2027. Subject to the agreement review and approval by the City Atty [Resolutions will be numbered in the order they are in the common council packet.]. All voted Aye; motion carried. Ald Eichmann moved to adopt Res No. 2026-8448, a Resolution to authorize a Contract with Harwood Engineering Consultants, Ltd. to Provide Storm Water Management Plan Reviews and other On-Call Services for 2026 and 2027. All voted Aye; motion carried. Ald Eichmann moved to adopt Res No. 2026-8449, a Resolution to authorize a contract with Graef-Usa, Inc. to provide Storm Water Management Plan reviews and other On-Call Services for 2026 and 2027. All voted Aye; motion carried. Ald Salous moved to adopt Res No. 2026-8450, a Resolution Authorizing Certain Officials to execute a DA for Public Infrastructure Improvements with I-Franklin, LLC – Franklin Medical Office For 5414 W. Rawson Ave, TKN 741-9004-000, subject to potential changes to the DA by city staff and City Atty. All voted Aye, motion carried. Ald Salous moved to adopt Res No. 2026-8451, a Resolution for acceptance of a Watermain Easement at 5414 W. Rawson Ave, TKN 741-9004-000. All voted Aye; motion carried. Ald Eichmann moved to adopt Res No. 2026-8452, a Resolution authorizing certain officials to execute a DA for Public Infrastructure Improvements with Midland Associates, LLLP – Aldi Stores, 7765 S. Lovers Lane Rd, TKN 795-9001-000, subject to potential changes to the Development Agreement by city staff and City Atty. All voted Aye; motion carried. Ald Hasan moved to adopt Ord No. 2026-2725, an Ordinance to Repeal Chapter 87 Bicycles, and to Recreate Chapter 87 Entitled Bicycles, Electric Bicycles and Electric Scooters, of the Municipal Code of Franklin, WI. All voted Aye; motion carried. Ald Day moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-8453, a Resolution imposing Conditions and Restrictions for the approval of a Conditional Use for a Light Industry Use Upon Property Located at 9800 S. 60th St (TKN 899-9990-022), (Jonas Builders, Inc., Property Owner) (Ptp Spanco Midwest, Inc., Applicant). All voted Aye; motion carried. It is recommended that sufficient feedback be provided to allow the applicant to determine whether to proceed or not with detailed development plans and the required applications. Ald Eichmann left the meeting at 11:25 p.m. returned 11:31 p.m. Ald Hasan moved to authorize the Director of IT to sign and execute the 3 year enterprise agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc. (ESRI), in the amount of $25,320 year 1, $33,760 year 2, and $42,200 year 3 for GIS software licensing, storage retention, and maintenance and support as defined by the vendor master services agreement. All voted Aye; motion carried. Ald Craig moved to adopt Res No. 2026-8454, a Resolution authorizing the issuance of a $1,500,000 Taxable Tax Increment Project Municipal Special, Limited Revenue Obligation Bond to Carma Laboratories, Inc. Dated March 17, 2026. On roll call, all voted Aye. Motion carried. Ald Peccarelli moved to adopt Ord No. 2026-2726, an Ordinance to amend Ordinance 2025-2712, an Ordinance adopting the 2026 Annual Budget for the TID 9 Capital Projects Fund to provide $195,580 appropriations for the payment of the Municipal Revenue Obligation Bond ("MRO") within the Carma Laboratories, Inc. Development Agreement. On roll call, all voted Aye. Motion carried. Ald Eichmann moved to adopt Ord No. 2026-2727, an Ordinance to amend Ord 2025-2712, an Ordinance adopting the 2026 Annual Budget for the Police Grants Fund to provide $240,330 of Grant Resources and appropriations for the Community Policing Development: Supporting Agencies Seeking Accreditation Grant. On roll call, all voted Aye. Motion carried. Ald Hasan moved to adopt Ord No. 2026-2728, an Ordinance to amend Ord 2025-2712, an Ordinance adopting the 2026 Annual Budget for the General Fund, Capital Outlay Fund, Equipment Replacement Fund, and Capital Improvement Fund to provide carry forward appropriations from the 2025 Annual Budget for Specifically Identified Projects and Uses in the amount of $314,388.00. On roll call, all voted Aye. Motion carried. Ald Hasan moved to adopt Ord No. 2026-2729, an Ordinance to amend Ord 2025-2712, an Ordinance adopting the 2026 Annual Budget for the General Fund, Police Grant Fund, Capital Outlay Fund, Equipment Replacement Fund, TID 6, TID 8, TID 9, Capital Projects Funds , Capital Improvement Fund, Street Improvement Fund, and Sewer Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 to approve Budget Encumbrances from the 2025 Budget as amendments to the 2026 Budget. On roll call, all voted Aye. Motion carried. Ald Hasan moved to adopt a quarterly 2026 residential sanitary sewer charge of $83.63 and a fixed commercial connection charge of $22.95 plus a $4.72884750 per thousand gallons volumetric charge effective January 1, 2026 as provided by Municipal Code 207-14 H (3)(b). All voted Aye; motion carried. Ald Craig moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-2730, an Ordinance to amend Chapter 218, Article II Recycling, of the Municipal Code of the City of Franklin, WI, which provides for the Admin of an effective Recycling Program, to comply with the WI DNR Amendments to the WI Administrative Code for Recycling Rule Revision to be applied by Local Government Responsible Units, for Statewide Materials Recycling and Effective Recycling Programs. All voted Aye; motion carried. Ald Hasan moved to adopt the 2027 Annual Budget – Budget Preparation Timetable, dated March 17, 2026, as presented, subject to any future regular meeting schedule changes if so, made by the Common Council. All voted Aye; motion carried. Ald Day moved to approve the following licenses of the License Committee Meeting of March 17, 2026: Grant New 2025-26 Operator License to Shawn Murphy with a letter; Grant 2025-26 Day Care License to: Elevate Early Learning, LLC, DBA Elevate Early Learning, 9651 W Drexel Ave, Paige Lehr-Bogan – On Site Director/Manager. All voted Aye; motion carried. Ald Hasan moved to approve City vouchers with an ending date of March 12, 2026 in the amount of $1,771,533.76, and payroll dated March 6, 2026 in the amount of $483,001.83 and payments of the various payroll deductions in the amount of $272,646.09 plus City matching payments, and estimated payroll dated March 20, 2026 in the amount of $484,000 and payments of the various payroll deductions in the amount of $564,000, plus City matching payments, and Estimated payroll dated April 3, 2026 in the amount of $490,000 and payments of the various payroll deductions in the amount of $277,000, plus City matching payments. On roll call, all voted Aye. Motion carried. Ald Eichmann moved to enter closes session at 11:51 p.m. pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e), for market competition and bargaining reasons, to deliberate and consider terms relating to the Agreement Between the City of Franklin and JPM Acoustics Noise Vibration and potential Amendment thereto, the investing of public funds and governmental actions in relation thereto, including the terms and provisions thereof, and to reenter open session at the same place thereafter to act on such matters discussed therein as it deems appropriate. On roll call, all voted Aye. Motion carried. Mayor Nelson called a recess at 11:51 p.m. reconvened at 11:57 p.m. Upon reentering open session at 12:34 a.m., Ald Eichmann moved to proceed as discussed in closed session. All voted Aye; motion carried. Ald Hasan moved to adjourn the meeting of the Common Council at 12:35 a.m. All voted Aye; motion carried. WNAXLP April 22 2026 LWIX0497274