Community Development Authority (CDA)
Regular MeetingWaunakee, WI · August 9, 2023
Minutes
VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CDA) MEETING
500 West Main Street
August 9, 2023 6:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
Kristin Runge called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present: Kristin Runge, Tricia Braun, Al Dassow, David Kennedy, Abigail Zellner
Absent: Todd Micholic, Jeff Tews
Also Present: Tim Semmann, Todd Schmidt, Bryan Kleinmeyer, Todd Taves, Samuel Welch,
Kate Crowley, Linda Ashmore
MINUTES
1 Approve Minutes for July 12, 2023 CDA Meeting
Motion by Al Dassow, second by Tricia Braun to approve the minutes for the July 12,
2023 CDA Meeting.
For: 5, Against: 0, Absent: 2. Motion Passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Linda Ashmore 114 South Street – She has seen information in several area magazines
regarding the housing betterment fund and thinks this is great. She also requests more
transparency and description on the closed session items.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1 Presentation and Public Hearing regarding proposed amendment of the
boundaries and Project Plan of Tax Incremental District No. 9**
Presentation on the project plan for the proposed boundary amendment to TID 9 was
given by Todd Taves.
Public hearing was opened at 6:25 PM. During the public hearing the following
comments were made:
Linda Ashmore – 114 South Street stated that she would like to see the developer’s
agreement completed before taking further steps in the process and disagrees that this
type of funding is a good use of taxpayer dollars.
Public hearing was closed at 6:27 PM.
Discussion was had amongst Board members. No other action was taken.
2 Consideration and possible action of a “Resolution Approving an Amendment to
the Project Plan and Boundaries of Tax Incremental District No. 9.”
After discussion motion was made.
Motion by Tricia Braun, second by Abigail Zellner to approve the “Resolution
Approving an Amendment to the Project Plan and Boundaries of Tax Incremental
District No. 9”.
For: 5, Against: 0, Absent: 2. Motion Passed.
3 Continued Discussion on possible acquisition of downtown parcels for
redevelopment and possible recommendation to Village Board.*
Motion by Kristin Runge, second by Al Dassow, for CDA to convene in closed session as
authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the
purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified
public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The
CDA may reconvene in open session and discuss and take action on the subject matter
discussed in closed session.
Roll call vote taken. For: 5; Against: 0; Absent: 2. Motion Passed.
Closed session began at 6:52 PM. CDA returned from closed session at 7:45 PM.
TABLED
None.
ADJOURN
Motion by Tricia Braun, second by Abigail Zellner to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM.
For: 5, Against: 0, Absent: 2. Motion Passed.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Kylie West, Executive Assistant
Agenda
VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CDA)
500 W Main Street
August 9, 2023 6:00 PM
**Hybrid Meeting – In-Person & Virtual Via Zoom Webinar**
Attendance/Participation Instructions are located at the end of the agenda.
Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. For the current agenda, please check the
Village website (www.waunakee.com) or one of the official posting locations at:
Waunakee Village Hall, 500 W. Main Street
Waunakee Village Center, 333 S. Madison Street
Waunakee Public Library, 201 N. Madison Street
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MINUTES
1 Approve Minutes for July 12, 2023 CDA Meeting
PUBLIC COMMENT**
BUSINESS ITEMS
1 Presentation and Public Hearing regarding proposed amendment of the
boundaries and Project Plan of Tax Incremental District No. 9**
2 Consideration and possible action of a “Resolution Approving an Amendment to
the Project Plan and Boundaries of Tax Incremental District No. 9.”
3 Continued Discussion on possible acquisition of downtown parcels for
redevelopment and possible recommendation to Village Board.*
TABLED
ADJOURN
ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS
This Meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting accommodating both in-person and live virtual attendance.
Virtual participation occurs using Zoom Webinar on a suitable device by using this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87598296122
Or call (312) 626-6799 and enter Webinar ID: 875 9829 6122
Meetings may be viewed live and are archived on the Village’s YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@waunakeevillage
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
WRITTEN: Send written comments by 12:00 p.m. on date of meeting on any matter, either on or not on the
agenda, by emailing kwest@waunakee.com or in writing to Community Development Authority, 500 W
Main St., Waunakee, WI, 53597.
IN-PERSON: Public comment forms are available at the Board Room entrance. Please fill out and hand to
staff prior to start of meeting. Comments are limited to three-minutes per person and must be delivered at the
gallery podium for recording purposes. Accommodations can be provided for those unable to access the
podium.
VIRTUAL: When public comments are allowed, attendees on Zoom wishing to participate should click
“raise hand” if on video or press *9 if on phone call. Attendees will be called on in the order in which hands
are raised. Those wishing to provide oral comments remotely must have their full name displayed within the
Zoom application and must state address of residence. Virtual comments are only allowed for those who
reside, own or lease property in the Village of Waunakee. Anonymous comments will not be allowed.
*The CDA may convene in closed session as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of
deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting
other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The
CDA may reconvene in open session and discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in closed
session.
**As permitted by the Wisconsin open meetings law and while not required, the Community Development
Authority has chosen to allow public comments during their meetings. This is specifically listed on the
agenda as PUBLIC COMMENT. The CDA Members may not engage in discussion or take action during this
period but may consider deferring the subject to a later meeting with notice. State statute and/or Village
Code require PUBLIC HEARINGS on certain specified matters where the public can comment. The meeting
chairperson will identify rules for providing comments. Other items on the agenda which are not listed for
public hearing do not require the Community Development Authority to allow public comment, however the
meeting chairperson can at their own discretion allow limited public comments.
VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE BOARD MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Village Board may attend this meeting.
No action will be taken by the Village Board at this meeting.
Any person who needs an interpreter or has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with
Disabilities Act that requires the meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or
format should contact the Village Clerk at (608) 850-8500 or kendres@waunakee.com at least forty-
eight (48) hours prior to the commencement of the meeting. Every reasonable effort will be made to
accommodate requests.
Next scheduled meeting is September 13, 2023 6:00 PM.
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