On the agenda: Oconomowoc meeting — Data Center (Jul 21)

City of Oconomowoc
Utility Committee
Aldermen: Schellpeper, Chairman / Jungwirth, Secy / Welch

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 6:45 PM
City Hall - Conference Room 3
174 E. Wisconsin Ave. Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(Or immediately following Protection and Welfare)
Notice: If a person with a disability requires that the meeting be accessible or that materials at the
meeting be in accessible format, call the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to request
adequate accommodations. Tel: (262) 569-2186.

1.

Call to order and confirmation of appropriate meeting notification

2.

Approve Minutes
a.

3.

4.

5.

Minutes of June 16, 2026

Committee Business
a.

Consider/recommend Resolution 26-R3382 for the Awarding of Distribution Equipment
Painting

b.

Consider/recommend Resolution 26-R3386, Replacement of Lift Station/Flow Meter
Communication Devices

Review Committee Reports
a.

Utility Billing Report - June 2026

b.

Electric Utility Report - July 2026

c.

Water Report - July 2026

d.

Wastewaster Operations Report - July 2026

Adjourn
Gina Kozlik, City Clerk
City of Oconomowoc

Notice is hereby given that a majority of the Common Council will be present at the above scheduled meeting to gather information
about a subject over which they have decision-making responsibility. This constitutes a meeting of the Common Council pursuant to
State ex rel. Badke v. Greendale Village Board, 173Wis. 2d 553, 494 N.W. 2d 408 (1993) and must be noticed as such, although the
Common Council will not take any formal action at this meeting.

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City of Oconomowoc
Utility Committee Meeting Minutes
June 16, 2026 - 6:55 PM
Aldermen Present: Charles Schellpeper, Erik Jungwirth, April Welch
Also Present: Mark Frye, Kevin Kaari, Scott Osborn, Neil Slomczewski, Tim Reel, Steve Hatton, John Schuh,
Karen Spiegelberg, Matt Rosek, Kevin Ellis, Zachary Frankowski, Lou Kowieski, Jennifer Aultman Kloth
Chairman Schellpeper called the Utility Committee Meeting to order and appropriate meeting notice was confirmed at
6:55 PM.
Approve Minutes
a.

Minutes of May 19, 2026
Motion to approve the minutes of May 19, 2026 made by Welch and seconded by Jungwirth.
Motion carried 3-0-0.

Committee Business
a.

Consider/recommend Resolution 26-R3380 for the Approval of 2025 WDNR CMAR
Wastewater Utility Manager Tim Reel explained that the CMAR report is a report card required by
the DNR with scoring features based on training, operation, maintenance, and meeting permit
conditions. Reel said the Utility takes pride in running their aging plant with efficiencies and
indicated they received a grade of A or 4.0 for the year. Jungwirth had questions about the
replacement fund, and Reel explained it is tied to the use of clean water funds so if something fails,
can do something that is necessary immediately.
Motion to recommend Resolution 26-R3380 for the approval of 2025 WDNR CMAR made by
and seconded by Jungwirth and seconded by Welch.
Motion carried 3-0-0.

Review Committee Reports
No Comments by the Committee.
a.

Utility Billing Report - May 2026

b.

Electric Utility Report - June 2026

c.

Water Report - June 2026

d.

Wastewater Operations Report - June 2026

Adjourn
Motion to adjourn made by Welch and seconded by Jungwirth.
Motion carried 3-0-0.
The meeting adjourned at 6:59 PM.
Minutes taken by Gina Kozlik, City Clerk
Alderman Jungwirth, Secretary

Utility Committee - June 16, 2026

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MEMORANDUM
ELECTRIC UTILITY
Date: July 21, 2026
To:

Mayor, Common Council and Utility Committee

From: Kevin Kaari – Utility Manager
Re:

Consider/act on Resolution 26-R3382 for the Awarding of Distribution Equipment Painting

RELATES TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN
Strategic Goal: II. Improve and Maintain our Infrastructure/Facilities
BACKGROUND
The 2026 Electric Operations budget includes $30,000 for Distribution Equipment Painting as part of
annual substation maintenance.
ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS
Routine maintenance of substation and distribution equipment, such as switchgear, includes cleaning,
surface preparation, priming and painting to keep it in good condition. This helps equipment stay rust free
and reduces deterioration, leading to longer equipment life.
Due to the nature of substation and medium to high voltage equipment maintenance, there are very few
qualified companies that do this type of painting. A request for quote was sent to Hess Sweitzer
Painting, a local company, as they have done this work for us in the past and are considered Sole
Source for this type of work. A proposal for $30,000 which covers an estimated 15 units at $2,000 each,
was submitted. Scope of work includes property protection, surface preparation, primer and paint
consistent with recommended products for this type of application.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Proposal submitted in the amount of $30,000 for 15 units, which is the budgeted funding in the 2026
Electric Operations Substation Maintenance account.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Motion to recommend to the Common Council award of the Distribution Equipment Painting work to Hess
Sweitzer Painting in the amount of $30,000.
SUGGESTED MOTION
Consent Agenda Item: Motion to approve Consent Agenda.

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-R3382
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AWARD OF DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT PAINTING TO
HESS SWEITZER PAINTING
WHEREAS, the 2026 Electric Operations budget includes $30,000 for Distribution
Equipment Painting as part of Substation Maintenance; and
WHEREAS, Hess Sweitzer is the only local, qualified vendor for this specialty type of
painting work; and
WHEREAS, the Utility has used Hess Sweitzer Painting on previous work in the past to
ensure equipment stays in good working condition; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amount of $30,000 includes 15 units at $2,000 each is within
the 2026 Electric Operations budget amount; and
WHEREAS, Utility staff recommends the award of Distribution Equipment Painting to
Hess Sweitzer Painting.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, the Common Council approves the
award of Distribution Equipment Painting to Hess Sweitzer in the amount of $30,000.

DATED: July 21, 2026

CITY OF OCONOMOWOC
By: _______________________
Matt Rosek, Mayor

ATTEST:
_____________________
Gina Kozlik, Clerk

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MEMORANDUM
DEPARTMENT - WASTEWATER
Date: July 21, 2026
To: Mayor, Common Council and Utility Committee
From: Tim Reel, Wastewater Operations Manager
Re: Consider / act on Resolution 26-R3386, Replacement of Cellular Communication Devices
RELATES TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN
Strategic Goal- II. Improve and Maintain our Infrastructure/Facilities
BACKGROUND
Each of our 21 Lift Stations and 7 Flow Metering Vaults have communication devices responsible for
transmitting information to the Utility on a routine basis. If communication is compromised, the most
immediate concern would be an alarm condition. However, generator and pump runtimes along with
level and flows are also communicated.
Beginning in February of this year the Utility began having cellular communication connectivity issues
with several lift stations in the NE region of our service area. Specifically, at NE Regional, Goldfinch and
Lake Drive lift stations. At first, issues were intermittent. Then, they slowly began to increase in
frequency until they were no longer working. During this time, we worked proactively with our current
communication provider to improve the situation. Unfortunately, they did not appear to appreciate the
urgency of the situation. The reality of having “no communication” is any alarm condition would go
unnoticed, greatly increasing risk. We continued troubleshooting by increasing our presence at these
locations, routinely re-booting systems, installing alternate antennae systems and had providers perform
signal measurements.
We quickly realized our current provider was not up to the task and began reaching out to alternative
service providers. We have communicated with five outside vendors to learn about their offerings. We
also learned of future long-term solutions which we will position ourselves for, more appropriately, over
time. Continuing with a cellular system is the most cost-effective solution.
Of the vendors we solicited two were willing to support us with a trial installation. These trials have been
in place for approximately 3 months. One vendor had some issues while the other has been trouble free.
In the meantime, our current provider shared they will no longer be supporting our existing equipment
beyond 2026. As a result, and to avoid larger scale issues, we are interested in transitioning to an
alternate system before years end.
The preferred system is offered by Mission Communication, LLC which is represented by Synergy Sales
& Service, Inc. Included in the estimate is a 3-year service package vs. an annual fee structure.
Inherently, this costs more up front, but we will realize a 15% savings versus paying annually. Lastly, the
installation costs are noted as a not to exceed value to ensure any challenges in the field are covered.
However, we do expect to have some cost savings after conversations with the technician who will be
installing the units.
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ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS
The Utility did receive an additional quote of $152,965.00 for the other system trialed. However, this
system did have connectivity issues during the trial and was not quoted with a 3-Year service contract.
We have had several discussions and meetings with Mission Communication, LLC to ensure their ability
to install and test all 28 sites by approximately Dec. 1, 2026.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funds for this project will utilize Capital Project Work Order #126013 which was designated to replace
our SCADA system wholescale. This project will only deal with the Collection System portion.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend approval of the contract with Synergy Sales & Service, Inc. in the amount of
$168,442.00.
SUGGESTED MOTION
Motion to approve Resolution 26-R3386.

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-R3386
RESOLUTION FOR REPLACEMENT OF LIFT STATION COMMUNICIATION DEVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Oconomowoc owns and operates twenty-one lift stations and
seven flow metering vaults; and
WHEREAS, ongoing communication is necessary to provide reliable mechanical
operations for safety, health and administrative purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Utility has experienced equipment failure at three sites and learned the
current provider will no longer be supporting services beyond 2026; and
WHEREAS, Utility staff has sought input from various equipment providers settling on two
parties willing to provide in-field demonstration units for our comparison; and
WHEREAS, Wastewater Staff has selected a preferred vendor with the capability to
provide installation, start-up and 24 hr. support; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, a proposal, in the sum of $168,442.00, be
accepted and the appropriate Wastewater representative is authorized to enter into a contract
with Synergy Sales, LLC.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, work described in this resolution is within budget and cost
allocations will be directed to Work Order #126013, Wastewater Utility account 601-573-7000810, Capital Equipment.
DATED:

July 21, 2026

CITY OF OCONOMOWOC

By: _____________________________
Matt Rosek, Mayor
ATTEST:

Gina Kozlik, Clerk

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OCONOMOWOC UTILITIES - VOLUME STATISTICS
Current Month
Percent
Increase
(Decrease)

Jun-25

Volume
Increase
(Decrease)

Percent
Increase
(Decrease)

39,876,583

38,173,351

1,703,232

4.5%

11.0%

12,909,076

12,478,654

430,423

3.4%

(363,006)

-3.4%

55,378,772

56,041,503

(662,731)

-1.2%

44,670

(189)

-0.4%

344,779

336,347

8,432

2.5%

1,798

1,880

(82)

-4.4%

14,920

15,145

(225)

-1.5%

19,499,575

18,849,342

650,234

3.4%

108,524,130

107,044,999

1,479,131

1.4%

Gallons Sold
(Thousands)

Gallons Sold
(Thousands)

Gallons Sold
(Thousands)

Jun-25

Percent
Increase
(Decrease)

Gallons Sold
(Thousands)

Jun-26

Volume
Increase
(Decrease)

Jun-26

Jun-25

Volume
Increase
(Decrease)

Percent
Increase
(Decrease)

kWh Sold

kWh Sold

Jun-26

Jun-25

Residential

6,883,500

6,098,536

784,964

Commercial

2,304,980

2,076,434

Large Power

10,264,816

Public Street/Hwy Ltg.
Private Yard Lighting

ELECTRIC

Total Electric Sales

WATER

Year To Date

Volume
Increase
(Decrease)

kWh Sold

kWh Sold

Jun-26

12.9%

228,547

10,627,822

44,481

Residential

44,597

33,045

11,552

35.0%

160,229

146,571

13,658

9.3%

Multi Family

6,887

6,239

648

10.4%

37,965

34,543

3,422

9.9%

Commercial

18,294

14,914

3,380

22.7%

78,421

69,208

9,213

13.3%

Industrial

2,802

2,322

480

20.7%

14,968

12,159

2,809

23.1%

Public Auth/Muni

3,028

1,800

1,228

68.2%

6,166

5,618

548

9.8%

Total Water Sales

75,608

58,320

17,288

29.6%

297,749

268,099

29,650

11.1%

Gallons Sold
(Thousands)

Gallons Sold
(Thousands)

Gallons Sold
(Thousands)

Jun-25

Percent
Increase
(Decrease)

Gallons Sold
(Thousands)

Jun-26

Volume
Increase
(Decrease)

Jun-26

Jun-25

Volume
Increase
(Decrease)

Percent
Increase
(Decrease)

WASTEWATER
Residential

22,126

21,561

565

2.6%

137,634

134,999

2,635

2.0%

Commercial A

10,184

13,746

(3,562)

-25.9%

50,403

75,166

(24,763)

-32.9%

Commercial B

9,408

2,964

6,444

217.4%

56,812

23,242

33,570

144.4%

Industrial A

2,026

1,502

524

34.9%

9,386

7,771

1,615

20.8%

Industrial B

251

409

(158)

-38.6%

3,335

2,421

914

37.8%

43,995

40,182

3,813

9.5%

257,570

243,599

13,971

5.7%

Total Gallons Treated

Note: Quantities sold are amounts invoiced during the month. Due to the timing of billing cycles, the amounts may not match consumption during the calendar month.
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Oconomowoc Utilities: Monthly Volume & Revenue Summary
Metered Volume Units

Metered Revenue Dollars
3.5

25

3.0

20

15

Million $

Million kWh

Electric

2.5

10

2.0
1.5
1.0

5
0.5
0

0.0

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2024 Total
2024 Lg Pwr
2024 Res
2024 Com
2024 Total
2024 Lg Pwr
2024 Res
2025 Total
2025 Lg Pwr
2025 Res
2025 Com
2025 Total
2025 Lg Pwr
2025 Res
2026 Total
2026 Lg Pwr
2026 Res
2026 Com
2026 Total
2026 Lg Pwr
2026 Res
Note: Charts exclude non-metered revenue (pole attachments, etc.)
Note: Quantities represent amounts invoiced. Due to timing of mid-month billing cycles, line-loss, etc., amounts will differ from volume purchased from WPPI.

80

550

70

500
450
400

50

Thousand $

Million Gallons

60

Water

2024 Com
2025 Com
2026 Com

40
30

350
300
250
200
150

20

100

10

50
0

0

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2024 Total
2025 Total
2026 Total

2024 Ind
2025 Ind
2026 Ind

2024 Res
2025 Res
2026 Res

2024 Total
2025 Total
2026 Total

2024 Com
2025 Com
2026 Com

2024 Ind
2025 Ind
2026 Ind

2024 Res
2025 Res
2026 Res

2024 Com
2025 Com
2026 Com

Note: Charts exclude non-metered revenue (fire protection, etc.)
Note: Quantities represent amounts invoiced. Due to timing of mid-month billing cycles, main-breaks, etc., amounts will differ from volume pumped at well sites.

45

350

40

300

35
Thousand $

Million Gallons

Wastewater

50

30
25
20
15

250
200
150
100

10
50

5
0

0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2024 Total
2025 Total
2026 Total

2024 Ind
2025 Ind
2026 Ind

2024 Res
2025 Res
2026 Res

2024 Com
2025 Com
2026 Com

2024 Total
2025 Total
2026 Total

2024 Ind
2025 Ind
2026 Ind

2024 Res
2025 Res
2026 Res

2024 Com
2025 Com
2026 Com

Note: Charts exclude adjoining sanitary districts and non-metered revenue (septic disposal, etc.)
Note: Quantities represent amounts invoiced. Due to timing of mid-month billing cycles, external sanitary districts, rain-seepage, etc., amounts will differ from volume received at treatment facility
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Oconomowoc Utilities: YTD Volume & Revenue Summary
Metered Revenue Dollars

250

30.0

200

25.0
20.0

150

Million $

Million kWh

Electric

Metered Volume Units

100

15.0
10.0

50
5.0
0

0.0

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2024 Total
2024 Lg Pwr
2024 Res
2024 Com
2024 Total
2024 Lg Pwr
2024 Res
2025 Total
2025 Lg Pwr
2025 Res
2025 Com
2025 Total
2025 Lg Pwr
2025 Res
2026 Total
2026 Lg Pwr
2026 Res
2026 Com
2026 Total
2026 Lg Pwr
2026 Res
Note: Charts exclude non-metered revenue (pole attachments, etc.)
Note: Quantities represent amounts invoiced. Due to timing of mid-month billing cycles, line-loss, etc., amounts will differ from volume purchased from WPPI.

2024 Com
2025 Com
2026 Com

4,000
3,500

500

3,000

400

2,500

Thousand $

Million Gallons

Water

600

2,000

300

1,500

200

1,000

100

500
0

0

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2024 Total
2025 Total
2026 Total

2024 Ind
2025 Ind
2026 Ind

2024 Res
2025 Res
2026 Res

2024 Total
2025 Total
2026 Total

2024 Com
2025 Com
2026 Com

2024 Ind
2025 Ind
2026 Ind

2024 Res
2025 Res
2026 Res

2024 Com
2025 Com
2026 Com

Note: Charts exclude non-metered revenue (fire protection, etc.)
Note: Quantities represent amounts invoiced. Due to timing of mid-month billing cycles, main-breaks, etc., amounts will differ from volume pumped at well sites.

500

4,000

450

3,500
3,000

350

Thousand $

Million Gallons

Wastewater

400

300

2,500

250

2,000

200

1,500

150
1,000

100

500

50
0

0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2024 Total
2025 Total
2026 Total

2024 Ind
2025 Ind
2026 Ind

2024 Res
2025 Res
2026 Res

2024 Com
2025 Com
2026 Com

2024 Total
2025 Total
2026 Total

2024 Ind
2025 Ind
2026 Ind

2024 Res
2025 Res
2026 Res

2024 Com
2025 Com
2026 Com

Note: Charts exclude adjoining sanitary districts and non-metered revenue (septic disposal, etc.)
Note: Quantities represent amounts invoiced. Due to timing of mid-month billing cycles, external sanitary districts, rain-seepage, etc., amounts will differ from volume received at treatment facility.
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COMMITTEE REPORT – July 2026
Utility Billing

Water Sales Volume – The water utility invoiced over 75 million gallons of water sold to customers in
June 2025. This is the second highest month on record, using readily available data going back to the
start of 2009. The highest recorded month of sales was 97.2 million gallons in July 2012 during a
significant drought that included urgent utility requests for customers to limit lawn watering. The current
month was one of five times the utility exceeded 70 million gallons, and the first time in this level was
reached in June.
There is a timing difference between measurements for groundwater pumped (calendar month) and
water sold to customers (based on the meter read date prior to the mid-month invoicing). When added to
the rate increase implemented last October, the additional revenue will be helpful to the water utility for
financing extensive recent (Well #8) and continuing (water main replacement) capital projects. The
wastewater utility doesn’t have a proportionate increase in volume and revenue due to the summer lawn
watering adjustment for residential customers. During the months of June to October, the wastewater
volume invoiced is based on a residential customer’s off-season (February to April) average usage.

2027 Budget Preparation – Utility staff is actively working on accumulating the detail information
needed to prepare the 2027 operating budget. This includes utility crew providing details on operating
expense adjustments, reviewing changing trends in number of customers and average consumption, and
the projected spending on current/future capital infrastructure projects.

John Schuh, CPA
Utility Accounting Manager

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COMMITTEE REPORT – July 2026
Oconomowoc Electric Utility

Did you know?
Oconomowoc is 1 of 51 members belonging to WPPI Energy, a member-owned, not-for-profit, joint
action agency allowing municipal electric utilities to operate their reliable and affordable electric
systems. WPPI is responsible for securing wholesale power supply for the municipal utility members
to re-sell to its customer base. It has a very diverse portfolio of generation and also offers costeffective shared programs and forward-thinking services to allow the municipal utilities to operate with
a suite of modern technologies, similar to large, investor-owned utilities.
Starting this month, WPPI has asked its members to consider an extension of its current contract, set
to expire 12/31/2055, by 18 years, thus extending the current contract period to 12/31/2073. This
extension will allow WPPI to take advantage of long-term power supply and related opportunities that
are expected to have a favorable impact on WPPI’s wholesale electric rates.
Periodic contract extensions are a normal part of the WPPI business model. This extension enables
WPPI to secure and finance long-term power supply resources so that WPPI is able to continue
serving Oconomowoc’s utility reliability and at competitive and stable rates over the long term.
Oconomowoc Utilities is in support of this action as we believe it is in our best interest moving
forward.
Project Updates: As of July 13, 2026.


The following projects have been completed:
o Kwik Trip (west side of STH 67 and Oconomowoc Parkway) – relocate their existing
transformer to a new location away from their new refrigeration upgrades.
o New service to McDonald's in Pabst Farms
o Our Saviors – install a 2" pipe bore for the church’s parking lot lights
o Replaced 22 streetlight poles due to age and condition
o New electrical service to Wis-Pak on Blue Ribbon Circle
o S&C Vista switchgear inspections (by S&C tech). Some of the electronic controls
need upgraded parts.
o Moved a single-phase temporary service for The Social development
o 862 Westover St. – relocate the service to the home for a new garage
o Arrowood #5 - Main electrical installation complete

Services:
 New Services/Meters:
o 15 new services and 23 new electric meters were installed in June.
o PSC required periodic testing of three phase electric meters is taking place for 2026.
o 18 meters have been changed out for the PSC required testing/replacement of singlephase meters in June.

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

Customer calls/issues:
o 7/2/26: 936 Silver Lake St. – remove tree limb off of overhead service
o 7/2/26: 1732 Switchgrass – contractor damaged/struck electric service to a new home.
o 7/9/26: 726 Roland St. – repaired broken neutral to home
o 7/13/26: 981/983 Lagom Way – Repaired loose conductor in meter socket.

Traffic Control Lights:
 The new traffic signals along Pabst Farms Blvd are operational
Substations:
o Nothing new to report.
Training:



In June, the only training for the crews was in-house safety training and weekly safety
meetings.
June 26th – June 30th: Kevin Kaari attended the APPA (American Public Power Association)
National Conference in Boston, MA
o Highlights included discussions about the unprecedented electrical demand caused
by data centers vs. the slow process of bringing new generation sources and
transmission line upgrades to feed the new loads.
o Many discussions about fusion energy. First units are expected in 8-10 years. First
500 MW plant already is spoken for (Google).

Major projects that have been started and/or are in the works:
 Greenland Ave switchgear removal
 Arrowood #5 – install new streetlights
 Costco - Waiting for electrical inspection and metering installation
 Olde Highlander switch relocation
 Lisbon Rd. - B phase cable replacement due to age and condition
 Lisbon Rd. - Streetlight work – relocate lights away from new sidewalk
 Infrared testing of electrical equipment is taking place
Sincerely,

Kevin Kaari
Utility Manager
City of Oconomowoc
[email protected]

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COMMITTEE REPORT- July - 2026
Water Utility
The following are updates for ongoing projects:
 Annual Street Program project
o Lisbon Rd phase 1 watermain work – scheduled to start early August
o Lisbon Ave phase 2 watermain work – complete
o W. Glenview Ave watermain work – finishing water services
o W. Wisconsin Ave public LSL replacement – complete
o Misc hydrant and valve work (Parkview Meadows area) – complete
 Well 8 Pumping Station
o Reviewing Pay Application #13 and final loan reimbursement
o Waiting for permanent A/C unit for the SCADA room
o Continue to collect daily raw/influent/effluent/finished water samples.
 Ground Storage Reservoirs – cleaning & inspection of Powerhouse & Well 3 reservoirs
o Water Well Solutions Group to schedule before fall hydrant flushing
Specialty Work:
o Valve Turning - Check operation of valves near future Street project areas
proactively prior to the work starting.
 Budgeting
o Water budgets adjusted for additional water meters planned for The Harvest
o Continue long-term planning coordination with DPW
Customer Interactions:
 21 new water meters were installed
 133 meter exchanges performed (452 remain for 2026 requirement)
 0 water quality complaints
Highlighted Report: Water Work on the Annual Street Program Project
Lisbon Rd – phase 2 replaced 300 lineal feet (LF) of 70-year-old 6-inch cast iron water main
with new 8-inch ductile iron main from Roosevelt to Oakwood. Also replaced valves,
hydrants, and water services
W Glenview Ave – replaced 1,199 LF of 75+ year old 4-inch sand cast water main with new
8-inch ductile main. New route was down middle of terrace area green space, equaling out
the lengths of water services to both sides of avenue. Also replaced valve, hydrants, and 20
lead water service lines.
W. Wisconsin Ave – replaced a public side LSL due to homeowner recently replacing their
private side LSL. Municipalities are required to replace the public half within 45 days of the
private side LSL replacement.
Respectfully Submitted:
Scott Osborn P.E.
Water Superintendent

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Wastewater Utility
Committee Report
July 2026
I.

Accomplishments:
a. Septage/Receiving Bldg. – Project completion did not occur on June 19th as
planned. There are approximately 4 to 5 outstanding items needed from the
contractor.
b. Hydraulic Analysis – A DRAFT of the report has been received and discussed
with the engineer. It indicates slope is a concern in five line segments. Per
engineering this is not an immediate concern but would need to be addressed as
the proposed service area approached full build out.
c. We received six proposals for the Evaluation and Preliminary Design Project.
These are being reviewed and ranked. Staff recommendations will be brought
forward on August 4th.
d. We have retained the services of an alternative contractor for the pending lateral
repair at 305 S. Concord. By using cure in place lining technology we will be
able to avoid excavation of the roadway.

II.

Upcoming Priorities:
a. Work is ongoing on the chloride Source Reduction Measures (SRM) items for
2026.
b. The Utility will be obtaining pricing from contractors to repair two
communication (fiber) bore-through instances on S. Franklin Street.
c. Staff are actively reviewing various maintenance software programs. Housing all
equipment information, maintenance tasks and history in one location is very
important to the long-term success and reliability of the Utility. This
improvement was budgeted for in 2026.
d. After several months of piloting alternatives and meeting with consultants Utility
staff have selected a preferred provider for replacement of communication devices
at lift station and flow meter vaults. This selection and a description of need will
be shared on July 21.

III.

OWPP:
a. The watershed protection program has made significant progress on the build out of our
electronic data collection program. Additionally, safety checklists, operator/ manager
forms, and the equipment SOP for the forestry equipment has been completed in
electronic format.
b. On a water quality note, two large rain events occurring on Aug 12, 2025 and April 9,
2026, may have resulted in delayed impacts affecting our lakes this summer. Algae
blooms, more substantial than usual, have been observed on multiple lakes. Data has and
is being collected to verify this.

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IV.

Safety:
a. Past month training included:
i. Safety Refresher Handouts (slip, trips and falls & healthy workers/safer
workers) – provided to all departments
ii. Multi-topic – seasonal employees
b. Safety inspections/audits included observation of:
i. Concrete work – DPW, no concerns
ii. Electrical terminations, no concerns
iii. Cutting asphalt – DPW, no concerns

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