City Boards & Committees
City of Watertown residents are invited to become involved in local government by serving on citizen boards, commissions or committees. The City of Watertown benefits from the knowledge, experience and expertise of its civic-minded citizens via commission or committee recommendations to the City Council.
Board and commission positions are voluntary and appointed by the Mayor and City Council. The time commitment for each board/commission varies. Preparation for some meetings may require additional time obligations. Once appointed, attendance at all regularly scheduled meetings is critical. Contact City Hall at 920-262-4000 if you are interested on serving on any of the boards, commissions or committees listed below:
Meets Second Wednesday of Month at 5:15 pm.
6 Year Term
| Name | Address | Term # | Term Exp | Phone |
| Bob Wetzel, Ald. | 920 South Street | Ald | 4/22 | 920-342-9528 |
| Tom Finnel | 510 Oak Park Avenue | 1st | 6/23 | 920-261-5712 |
| Steve Board | 1019 Boughton Street | 1st | 10/26 | |
| Dr. Terry Turke | 1301 Richards Avenue | 4th | 6/27 | 920-261-2020 |
| Sean Lapp | 704 Autumn Crest Drive | partial | 6/22 | |
| Bill Berger | 202 Lounsbury Street | 1st | 4/22 | 920-988-6210 |
| Tom Klug | 401 Riverwood Court | 1st | 8/22 | 920-285-4777 |
| Jeffrey Baum | 1515 Oconomowoc Avenue | Manager | Indefinite | 920-261-6651 |
| Jaynellen Holloway | 106 Jones Street | City Engineer | Indefinite | 920-262-4050 |
Board of Review
Board of Review reviews assessment rolls for real estate and personal property, hears testimony from property owners objecting to property assessments and makes determination of appropriate assessment based on testimony from assessor and property owner.
Board of Review reviews assessment rolls for real estate and personal property, hears testimony from property owners objecting to property assessments and makes determination of appropriate assessment based on testimony from assessor and property owner.
| Name | Address | Term Exp | Phone |
| Karen Wendt, Ald | 1215 Doris Street | 4/22 | 920-206-9550 |
| Jim Romlein, Ald | 1042 Richards Ave | 4/22 | 920-262-8000 |
| Tom Finnel | 510 Oak Park Ave. | 1/23 | 920-261-5712 |
| Stephen Simpson | 110 N. Third Street | 5/22 | 920-262-2150 |
| Emily McFarland | 106 Jones Street | Mayor | 920-262-4000 |
Branding Committee
Two Year Term
| Name | Address | Term # | Term Exp | Phone |
| Cassandra Wagner, Ald | 1517 Country Club Lane | Ald | 4/22 | 920-988-7517 |
| Tom Pasch, Chair | 1301 Newcastle Court | Ald | 4/22 | 612-802-9218 |
| Jaynellen Holloway | 106 Jones Street | 4 | 1/23 | 920-262-4050 |
| Melissa Lampe | 400 N. Washington Street | 3 | 1/23 | 920-342-3623 |
| Bonnie Hertel | 519 E. Main Street | 1 | 1/23 | 920-261-6320 |
| Michael Cunningham | 38 Water St, Cambridge | partial | 1/23 | 608-712-6844 |
| Charity Chandler | 105 Oak Hill Court | 1 | 1/23 | 920-262-8555 |
| Joy Caine | 1020 Hill Street | 4 | 1/23 | 920-206-4663 |
| Robin Kaufmann | 519 E. Main Street | 3 | 1/23 | 920-261-6320 |
Three Year Term
| Name | Address | Term # | Term Exp | Phone |
| Luke Mielke | 213 S. Monroe Street | 1st | 10/23 | 920-474-6716 |
| Emily Krueger | 709 N. Water Street | 4th | 10/21 | 920-261-0261 |
| Ora Kuckkan | 914 Reinhold Street | 3rd | 10/21 | 920-261-5202 |
| Jesse Domer | 879 Oakwood Lane | 1st | 10/22 | 920-219-2922 |
| Bob Wolf | 406 Wildflower Lane | 1st | 10/22 | 262-402-8810 |
| Lisa Wolf | 106 Jones Street | 920-262-4021 |
City Wide Bicycle & Pedestrian Path Task Force
| Name | Address | Phone |
| Dale Oestreich | 501 N Washington Street | 920-261-7019 |
| Jason Widiker | 131 Hall Street | 608-395-8450 |
| "Vacant" | ||
| Carol Quest, Health Officer | 515 S First Street | 920-262-8090 |
| Bob Wetzel, Ald | 611 S Fifth Street | 920-261-8932 |
| Eric Schmid, Ald | 605 Lafayette Street | 920-245-5114 |
| Rod Laudenslager | 509 Cole Street | 920-285-1740 |
| Emily McFarland, Mayor | 106 Jones Street | 920-262-4000 |
| Jaynellen Holloway, City Engineer | 106 Jones Street | 920-262-4050 |
| Andrew Beyer, Assist. City Engineer | 106 Jones Street | 920-262-4052 |
| Robert Kaminiski, Police Chief | 106 Jones Street | 920-206-4218 |
| District | Name | Address | Phone |
| 20 | Jeff Berres | N330 County Rd QQ | 920-988-3652 |
| 21 | Cathy Houchin | 604 Long Street | 920-261-0764 |
| 22 | Mark Roesch | 207 Emerald Street | 920-261-1275 |
| 23 | David Frohling | 515 Oak Park Ave | 920-261-1589 |
| District | Name | Address | Phone |
| 3 | Greg David | W4512 Riverdale Lane | 920-262-9996 |
| 4 | Vacant | ||
| 5 | James Braughler | 812 Cole Street | 920-342-4758 |
| 6 | Dan Herbst | 1008 Clark Street | 920-261-9183 |
| 7 | Dwayne Morris | 123 Riverlawn Avenue | 920-246-4587 |
| 8 | Michael Wineke | 733 Willow Creek Pkwy | 920-261-3265 |
One Year Term
| Name | Address | Term # | Term Exp | Phone |
| Cassandra Wagner, Ald. | 1517 Country Club Lane | Ald | 4/22 | 920-988-7517 |
| Carol Quest | 515 S First Street | 21st | 8/22 | 920-206-8090 |
| Anthony Rauterberg | 106 Jones Street | 1st | 8/22 | 920-206-4240 |
| Laci Cummings | 515 S First Street | 2nd | 8/22 | 920-206-4251 |
One Year Term
| Name | Address | District | Phone |
| Emily McFarland, Mayor | 106 Jones Street | Chair by Ordinance | 920-262-4000 |
| Tom Pasch | 1301 Newcastle Court | 1st | 612-802-9218 |
| Chris Ruetten | 20 Park View Lane | 3rd | 608-219-3797 |
| Dan Bartz | 611 S Fifth Street | 4th | 920-261-8932 |
| Cassandra Wagner | 1517 Country Club Lane | 6th | 920-988-7517 |
Health Board
Click here for a description of the responsibilities of the Health Board
Click here for a description of the responsibilities of the Health Board
Three Year Term
| Name | Address | Term Exp | Phone |
| Karen Wendt, Ald | 1215 Doris Street | 04//22 | 920-206-9550 |
| Chris Ruetten, Ald | 20 Park View Lane | 041/22 | 608-219-3797 |
| Andrea Turke | 521 Carl Schurz Drive | 12/23 | 920-261-8116 |
| Dr. Donene Rowe | 1208 Schiller Street | 12/23 | |
| Patricia Gedemer | 612 Bridlewood Lane | 12/22 | 414-520-0775 |
Historic Preservation & Downtown Design Commission
The Watertown Historic Preservation & Downtown Design Commission oversees beautification projects within the Main Street Historic District. It is comprised of 7 members with experience in historic preservation, art and design. The commission is available to assist any downtown property or business owner interested in improving the look of their storefront or building. The Commission also works city-wide to promote historic preservation awareness through education and the creation of additional historic districts. For more information regarding the Commission please call Melissa Lampe at (920) 390-2061 or e-mail: melissa.lampe@charter.net
The Watertown Historic Preservation & Downtown Design Commission oversees beautification projects within the Main Street Historic District. It is comprised of 7 members with experience in historic preservation, art and design. The commission is available to assist any downtown property or business owner interested in improving the look of their storefront or building. The Commission also works city-wide to promote historic preservation awareness through education and the creation of additional historic districts. For more information regarding the Commission please call Melissa Lampe at (920) 390-2061 or e-mail: melissa.lampe@charter.net
Three Year Term
| Name | Address | Term # | Term Exp | Phone |
| Jill Nadeau | 205 S. Washington Street | 2nd | 12/23 | 920-285-1986 |
| Candy Stramara | 1331 Windsor Circle | 1st | 12/23 | 920-988-0683 |
| Melissa Lampe | 400 N. Washington Street | 4th | 12/23 | 920-342-3623 |
| Ellen Klaus | 207 Riverlawn Avenue | 3rd | 12/21 | 920-261-6565 |
| Terry Stanley | 301 Creekside Court | partial | 12/22 | 920-309-1270 |
| Barry Ashenfelter | 1015 Labaree Street | 1st | 12/22 | |
| Steven Board, Chair | 1019 Boughton Street | 2nd | 12/22 | 920-390-2061 |
| Jacob Maas | 106 Jones Street | Zoning Administrator | Indefinite | 920-262-4041 |
Housing Authority
The Housing Authority administers and maintains 78 public housing units; 55 elderly/disabled and 23 family units. Public housing is a federal program that allows tenants to pay 30% of their income for rent. The WHA operates this program under an Annual Contributions Contract with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The Housing Authority administers and maintains 78 public housing units; 55 elderly/disabled and 23 family units. Public housing is a federal program that allows tenants to pay 30% of their income for rent. The WHA operates this program under an Annual Contributions Contract with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
5 Year Term
Meets Third Thursday of the Month at 4 p.m. - Johnson Arms
| Name | Address | Term # | Term Exp | Phone |
| Michelle Malmstrom | 201 N Water St, Apt 209 | 1st | 8/1/24 | 920-747-0854 |
| Tom Pasch | 1301 Newcastle Court | 1st | 8/1/24 | 612-802-9218 |
| Robert Stocks | 911 Shamrock Lane | 2nd | 8/1/25 | 920-206-6604 |
| Jim Braughler | 812 Cole Street | 1st | 8/1/22 | 920-342-4758 |
| Judy Bear | 1501 Randolph Street | 1st | 8/1/22 | 920-261-5765 |
| Tammy Kasten | 1024 Boughton Street | Exec Dir | 920-261-7795 |
| Name | Address | Term Exp | Phone |
| Ryan Abbott | 106 Jones Street | Indefinite | 920-261-6660 |
| Landon Muehlenkamp | 106 Jones Street | Indefinite | 920-261-6660 |
| Scott Kind | 106 Jones Street | Indefinite | 920-261-6660 |
Three Year Term
| Name | Address | Term # | Term Exp | Phone |
| Eric Schmid, Ald | 605 Lafayette Street | Ald | 4/22 | 920-245-5114 |
| Kate Lapin | 1216 Richards Avenue | 1st | 7/23 | 920-253-9947 |
| Mariela Rodriguez | 1023 W Main Street | partial | 7/23 | 920-248-3171 |
| Kim Rahfeldt | 1626 Country Club Lane | 1st | 7/23 | 920-245-1102 |
| Jonathan Lampe | 400 N Washington Street | 2nd | 7/24 | 920-390-2061 |
| Erin O'Neill | 209 Derby Lane | partial | 7/22 | 920-261-0601 |
| Betsy Gerike | 1029 S 8th Street | 1st | 7/23 | 920-248-4489 |
| Christopher Koppes | 517 N Washington Street | 1st | 7/22 | 920-261-7626 |
| Cassandra Schug | 111 Dodge Street | Indefinite | 920-262-1460 |
Licensing Board
The Licensing Board approves applications for all types of liquor licenses. These include beverage operator, bars/restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations and various special events that occur within the City.
The Licensing Board approves applications for all types of liquor licenses. These include beverage operator, bars/restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations and various special events that occur within the City.
Meets Wednesdays Before Second Council Meeting at 4:15 p.m.
| Name | Address | Term Exp | Phone |
| Emily McFarland, Chair | 106 Jones Street | 4/22 | 920-262-4000 |
| Elissa Friedl, Secretary | 106 Jones Street | Indefinite | 920-262-4007 |
| Karen Wendt, Ald | 1215 Doris Street | 4/22 | 920-206-9550 |
| Dan Bartz, Ald | 611 S Fifth Street | 4/22 | 920-261-8932 |
| Cheri Martin | 1512 Country Club Lane | 6/24 | 920-988-1010 |
| Erin Schroeder | 1411 S 10th Street | 6/24 | 920-342-9115 |
| Robert Kaminski, Advisor | 106 Jones Street | Indefinite | 920-206-4218 |
| Rose Simon-Silva, Advisor | 106 Jones Street | Indefinite | 920-206-4201 |
City Council Representative to Main Street Board
| Name | Address | Term Exp | Phone |
| Jim Romlein, Ald | 1042 Richards Avenue | 4/22 | 920-262-8000 |
Downtown Main Street Construction Task Force
| Member | Representative | Address |
| Mayor | Emily McFarland | 106 Jones Street |
| Alderperson | Chris Ruetten | 20 Park View Lane |
| RDA | Nate Salas | 821 Pheasant Run |
| Wttn Main Street Program | Melissa Lampe | 519 E Main Street |
| Downtown Business Owner | Amber Smith | 113 E Main Street |
| City Engineering Department | Jaynellen Holloway | 106 Jones Street |
| City Engineering Department | Andrew Beyer | 106 Jones Street |
| Wttn Historic Downtown Design Commission Member | Steve Board | 1019 Boughton Street |
| WI Dept of Transportation | Michelle Ellias | WisDOT Representative |
| WACC Member | Andy Grinwald | 101 WI-16 |
| Citizen at Large | Laurie Hoffmann | 1009 N 2nd Street |
| YAC Representative | Mayor appointed |
Park, Recreation & Forestry Commission
Park, Recreation & Forestry Commission plans and approves Parks and Recreation programs, administers the budget, recommends to the Common Council all major purchases, and submits ordinances and resolutions for managing Parks and Recreation programs.
Park, Recreation & Forestry Commission plans and approves Parks and Recreation programs, administers the budget, recommends to the Common Council all major purchases, and submits ordinances and resolutions for managing Parks and Recreation programs.
Three Year Term
Meets First Monday of Month at 4:30 p.m.
| Name | Address | Term # | Term Exp | Phone |
| Will Licht, Ald | 1319 Colonial Drive | 1st | 4/22 | 920-280-0017 |
| Kyle Krueger | 722 Oakwood Lane | 1st | 5/23 | 920-342-9100 |
| Emily Lessner | 724 Mary Knoll Lane | 1st | 5/23 | 920-342-0511 |
| Justin Agar-Pratt | 114 S Maple Street | 1st | 5/24 | 262-623-0857 |
| Bob Mudler, Chair | 1205 Amber Lane | 1st | 5/24 | 920-248-9246 |
| Brad Clark | 802 Hill Court | 3rd | 5/24 | 920-390-9411 |
| Brian Konz, Sec./Vice Pres. | 514 Oak Park Avenue | 1st | 5/22 | 920-261-4574 |
Three Year Term
| Name | Address | Term # | Term Exp | Phone |
| Emily McFarland, Chair | 106 Jones Street | Mayor | 920-262-4000 | |
| Jaynellen Holloway | 106 Jones Street | Engineer | 920-262-4050 | |
| Jacob Maas | 106 Jones Street | Zoning | 920-262-4041 | |
| Mike Slavney (non-voting) | 106 Jones Street | Planner | 920-262-4040 | |
| Jim Romlein, Ald. | 1042 Richards Ave | Ald | 4/22 | 920-262-8000 |
| Tony Arnett | 2nd | 5/22 | ||
| Bob Mudler | 1205 Amber Lane | 1st | 5/24 | 920-248-9246 |
| Becky Huff | 1003 Charles Street | 1st | 5/24 | 832-948-8578 |
| Nick Krueger | 912 S. 3rd Street | partial | 5/22 | 715-505-0158 |
Five Year Term
Meets Second Monday at 4:30 p.m.
| Name | Address | Term # | Term Exp | Phone |
| Tom Godfroy | 213 Norma Drive | 3rd | 5/22 | 920-261-5606 |
| Jim Schildbach, Vice Chair | 506 Clovercrest Court | 2nd | 5/23 | 920-261-3271 |
| Nicole Salas | 821 Pheasant Run | 1st | 5/26 | 920-248-1708 |
| Kelly Kwapil, Secretary | 1121 Bayberry Drive | 4th | 5/25 | 920-261-2907 |
| Brad Kuenzi, Chair | 1406 Richards Avenue | 1st | 5/24 | 920-539-5392 |
Public Safety & Welfare Committee
| Name | Address | District | Phone |
| Karen Wendt | 1215 Doris Street | 2nd | 920-206-9550 |
| Will Licht | 1319 Colonial Drive | 5th | 920-280-0017 |
| Eric Schmid | 605 Lafayette Street | 7th | 920-245-5114 |
| Jim Romlein, Chair | 1042 Richards Ave | 9th | 920-262-8000 |
| Name | Address | District | Phone |
| Chris Ruetten | 20 Park View Lane | 3rd | 608-219-3797 |
| Dan Bartz | 611 S Fifth Street | 4th | 920-261-8932 |
| Bob Wetzel, Chair | 920 South Street | 8th | 920-342-9528 |
| Jim Romlein | 1042 Richards Ave | 9th | 920-262-8000 |
| Dave Frohling, Citizen Member | 515 Oak Park Avenue | 1/23 | 920-261-1589 |
Redevelopment Authority
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Five Year Term
| Name | Address | Term Exp | Phone |
| Chris Ruetten, Ald | 20 Park View Lane | 4/22 | 608-219-3797 |
| Dan Bartz, Ald | 611 S Fifth Street | 4/22 | 920-261-8932 |
| Brad Kuenzi | 1406 Richards Avenue | 1/24 | 920-539-5392 |
| Dave Zimmermann | 628 Sweetbriar Lane | 1/24 | 920-261-4342 |
| Matt Zastrow | 1204 Meadowbrook Drive | 1/25 | 920-220-9119 |
| Rob Marchant | 607 Green Ridge Circle | 1/26 | 608-209-5236 |
| Nate Salas | 821 Pheasant Run | 1/22 | 920-262-4161 |
| Non-voting Members | |||
| Jacob Maas | Zoning Administrator | 920-262-4041 | |
| Alex Allon | Strategic Initiatives & Development Coordinator | 920-206-4266 |
| Name | Address | Title | Phone |
| Emily McFarland | 106 Jones Street | Mayor | 920-262-4000 |
| Jaynellen Holloway | 106 Jones Street | Engineer | 920-262-4050 |
| Jacob Maas | 106 Jones Street | Zoning Administrator | 920-262-4041 |
| Pete Hartz | 800 Hoffmann Drive | Water Systems Manager | 920-262-4085 |
| Randy Johnson | 106 Jones Street | Captain, Police Dept. | 920-206-4207 |
| Mike Slavney | Vandewalle & Assoc. | Planner | |
| Tim Gordon | 106 Jones Street | Assistant Fire Chief | 920-261-3610 |
(Park & Recreation Director, Health Officer or designee may also be included.)
Tourism Commission
Three Year Term
| Name | Address | Term Exp | Phone |
| Aaron David | 306 E. Madison Street | 2/15/22 | 920-261-5142 |
| Linda Werth | 919 Charles Street | 2/15/22 | 920-261-2796 |
| Cheryl Mitchell | 101 Aviation Way | 2/15/22 | 920-262-1910 |
| Randy Wojtasiak | 514 S. First Street | 2/15/22 | 920-262-8080 |
| Peter Wright | 745 W. Main Street | 2/15/22 | 920-261-9300 |
| Dave Fessenbecker | W1539 Roosevelt Rd | 2/15/22 | 920-627-8089 |
| Non-voting Member | |||
| Cassandra Wagner, Ald. | 1517 Country Club Lane | 4/01/22 | 920-988-7517 |
Transit Commission
The Transit Commission bids and awards the City's taxi service provider contract, reviews operations of the shared-ride taxi service, hears citizen complaints and reviews and recommends taxi rates.
The Transit Commission bids and awards the City's taxi service provider contract, reviews operations of the shared-ride taxi service, hears citizen complaints and reviews and recommends taxi rates.
Four Year Term
| Name | Address | Term # | Term Exp | Phone |
| Will Licht, Ald | 1319 Colonial Drive | 1st | 4/22 | 920-280-0017 |
| Tom Hahn | 115 Homestead Lane | 1st | 5/25 | 920-285-6347 |
| Cathy Egan | 1204 Riverview Lane | 1st | 10/23 | 920-261-0072 |
| Michelle Bainbridge | 1200 Sand Street | Partial | 10/24 | 920-285-7848 |
| Laurie Grosenick | 1310 Hutson Drive | 1st | 10/24 | 920-261-8561 |
| Name | Address | Term Exp | Phone |
| Indefinite |
Youth Advisory Committee
| Contact: Mayor McFarland |
| Committee Mentors: |
| Riley Kappell |
| Emelia Groeler |
| Committe: |
| Logan Alpren |
| Molly Kwapil |
| vacant |
| Owen Leu |
| Lucy Groeler |
| Isaac Winters |
| Sadie Pliska |
Three Year Term
| Name | Address | Term # | Term Exp | Phone |
| Steve Jones | 615 Labaree Street | 2nd | 2/23 | 920-390-2927 |
| Paul Dettman | 223 E Spaulding Street | 3rd | 5/24 | 920-261-1166 |
| Mike Rollert, V Chair | 205 W Milwaukee Street | 2nd | 5/24 | 920-988-8204 |
| Gregg Meyer | 1011 Richards Avenue | Partial | 2/22 | 414-491-6065 |
| Jim Freres, Chair | 1327 Center Street | 3rd | 2/23 | 920-988-7436 |
| ALTERNATES | ||||
| vacant | 5/24 | |||
| Terry Stanley | 301 Creekside Court | 1st | 2/23 | 920-309-1270 |