OP, If you'd like to mimic the old European stadsfiet, since you're American, then do it from where it's convenient. Right here within the USA, where you can actually discuss matters with people who live here and work a your friendly neigborhood local bike shop.

For example, there's the Giant Via, the Raleigh Classic Roadster, and the Jamis Beatnik.

The Jamis Beatnik comes in hi-tensile too, if you'd like it. Just place some black fenders and a nice black rack on it, and your right there in Amsterdam, with the rest of 'em!

The Jamis Beatnik ~ $425
www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebikes/road/fixies/12_beatnik_bk.html

* This one comes in at just under 24 pounds...