Village Board
Regular MeetingWaunakee, WI · November 4, 2024
Minutes
VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE
BOARD MEETING
500 West Main Street
November 4, 2024 6:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
The November 4, 2024 Village Board meeting was called to order by Village Clerk Karla
Endres at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Nila Frye, Tricia Braun, Sam Kaufmann, Erin Moran, Joe Zitzelsberger and Robert
McPherson. Kristin Runge (joined virtually)
Also Present: Todd Schmidt, Renee Meinholz, Bryan Kleinmaier, Bill Frederick, Sue McDade,
Lauren Dietz and Jared Heyn
The Village Clerk entertained a motion for nomination of a chair in the absence of the Village
President.
Motion by Nila Frye, second by Tricia Braun to nominate Sam Kaufmann to chair the Village
Board meeting. Motion failed. For: 3, Abstained: 3 (McPherson, Zitzelsberger, Kaufmann)
Motion by Robert McPherson, second by Tricia Braun to nominate Joe Zitzelsberger to chair the
Village Board meeting. Motion passed. For: 5, Abstained: 1 (Zitzelsberger).
CONFIRMATION OF OPEN MEETING COMPLIANCE (Public postings, official
notices, and online availability)
Public postings, official notices, and online availability were confirmed by Village Clerk Karla
Endres for open meeting compliance.
PUBLIC COMMENT*
1 Public Comment on 2025 Village of Waunakee Budget
Linda Ashmore- 114 South Street, In support of the Waunakee Neighborhood
Connection Translator/Interpreter position and opposed to the $40,000 budget item
for WaunaBoom,
Christa Schmeelk – 500 Hillcrest Drive, in support of the 60/40 Waunakee
Neighborhood Connection Translator/Interpreter.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items under the consent agenda may be acted upon by one motion. If, in the judgment of any
Board Member, a consent agenda item needs discussion, the item may be moved to later on the
agenda for discussion and/or action.
Motion by Sam Kaufmann, second by Nila Frye to approve consent agenda items 1-2. Motion
passed. For: 6, Against: 0.
1 Approve Schedule of Bills
approve check numbers 88627-88658 totaling $963,180.91, 88659-88680 totaling
$277,017.76, WEX in the amount of $2,994.94, US Bank in the amount of
$146,150.11, and check numbers 88682-88710 totaling $36,860.86.
2 Approval of Village Board Meeting Minutes from October 21, 2024
Approval of Village Board Meeting Minutes from October 7, 2024
REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
1 WaunaBoom Committee
None
2 Community Development Authority
Reported by Tricia Braun
3 Waunakee Area Fire District
Reported by Robert McPherson
4 Utilities Commission
Reported by Joe Zitzelsberger
5 Other Committees/Boards/Commissions
Hockey Board Meeting Reported by Tricia Braun
6 Other Announcements
Robert McPherson reported that he and Kristin Runge attended the League of WI
Municipalities conference last week.
PUBLIC HEARING*
1 Public Hearing and Discussion/Action on the following related items applicable
to the property at 205 S. Klein Drive, Village of Waunakee, Wisconsin (the
“Property”): Resolution declaring the Property to be a blighted area in need of
redevelopment;
Bryan Kleinmaier gave a brief summary on the property at 205 S. Klein Drive and the
steps that need to be taken.
Kristin Runge joined the meeting virtually at 6:28 pm.
Opened the public hearing at 6:28pm.
No public comment
Closed the public hearing at 6:28 pm.
Nila moved and Erin seconded a motion to delay a decision until business item #5 has
been taken up. Motion passed. For: 7, Against: 0.
2 Redevelopment Plan for the Property, which plan is attached to the Resolution,
declares the Property a blighted area in need of redevelopment, and contains
other criteria required by Wis. Stat. § 66.1331(5)(b)2.; and
3 Application of the Village of Waunakee to be filed with the United States
Environmental Protection Agency to obtain a Brownfield Cleanup Grant related
to the Property, which draft application includes a draft analysis of brownfield
cleanup alternatives
BUSINESS ITEMS
1 Discuss and Take Action on a Contract with Core & Main for infraMAP Asset
Management Platform
Motion by Robert McPherson, second by Sam Kaufmann to approve the contract from
Core & Main for $20,040.00 for infraMAP Asset Management System, and allow the
Community Development Director to execute the contract. Motion passed. For: 7,
Against: 0.
2 Discuss and Take Action on the Creation of a Buildings and Facilities Crew
Member Position
Motion by Tricia Braun, second by Nila Frye to approve the creation of the Buildings
and Facilities Crew Member position and that it be placed on Grade H-9 of the Wage
Schedule. Motion passed. For: 7, Against: 0.
3 Discuss and Take Action on Amending the Public Works Crew Lead Position
Description/Title and Adjustment on the Wage Scale
Motion by Sam Kaufmann, second by Nila Frye to approve the proposed amendments
to the Parks/Public Works Crew Lead/Arborist position and adjustment from Grade
H-11 to Grade H-13 on the Wage Schedule to take effect on January 1, 2025. Motion
passed. For: 7, Against: 0.
4 Discuss and Take Action on Proposed 2025 Operating and Capital Improvement
Budget
Nila wanted clarification on the WaunaBoom budgeted amount.
Robert asked for clarification of the WNC position and how it incorporates fund
balance.
A discussion on the future of the Create Waunakee position and how it will impact the
Village budget in the future.
No action taken.
5 Discuss and Take Action on possible acquisition of property at 205 S. Klein
Drive (former Waun-a-Clean Property)
Motion by Sam Kaufmann, second by Erin Moran to move into closed session to
discuss the possible acquisition of property at 205 S. Klein Drive.
Roll Call Vote: Robert McPherson: yay, Kristin Runge: yay, Tricia Braun: yay, Erin
Moran: yay, Joe Zitzelsberger: yay, Nila Frye: yay, Sam Kaufmann: yay.
Entered closed session at 7:04 pm.
Motion by Kristin Runge, second by Robert McPherson to reconvene into open
session.
Roll Call Vote: Sam Kaufman: yay, Erin Moran: yay, Robert McPherson: yay, Tricia
Braun: yay, Kristin Runge: yay, Joe Zitzelsberger: yay, Nila Frye: yay.
Reconvened to open session at 8:07 pm.
Motion by Tricia Braun, second by Nila Frye to approve the enclosed Resolution
titled “Resolution Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 66.1331 Related to the Redevelopment of
Property in the Village of Waunakee,” which Resolution includes the Redevelopment
Plan for the Property. Motion passed. For: 7, Against: 0.
Motion by Tricia Braun, second by Sam Kaufmann to authorize village staff Motion
to authorize Village staff to file the Brownfield Cleanup Grant with the United States
Environmental Protection Agency, which application includes a draft analysis of
brownfield cleanup alternatives. Motion passed. For: 7, Against: 0.
Motion by Erin Moran, second by Tricia Braun to approve the property acquisition
agreement consistent with the closed session discussion subject to final review and
approval by the Village Administrator and Village Attorney. Motion passed. For: 7,
Against: 0.
ADJOURN
Motion by Robert McPherson, second by Sam Kaufmann to adjourn at 8:17 p.m. Motion
passed. For: 7, Against: 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________________
Karla Endres, Village Clerk
Agenda
VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE
BOARD MEETING
500 West Main Street
November 4, 2024 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
CONFIRMATION OF OPEN MEETING COMPLIANCE (Public postings, official
notices, and online availability)
PUBLIC COMMENT*
1 Public Comment on 2025 Village of Waunakee Budget
CONSENT AGENDA
Items under the consent agenda may be acted upon by one motion. If, in the judgment of any
Board Member, a consent agenda item needs discussion, the item may be moved to later on the
agenda for discussion and/or action.
1 Approve Schedule of Bills
2 Approval of Village Board Meeting Minutes from October 21, 2024
REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
1 WaunaBoom Committee
2 Community Development Authority
3 Waunakee Area Fire District
4 Utilities Commission
5 Other Committees/Boards/Commissions
6 Other Announcements
PUBLIC HEARING*
1 Public Hearing and Discussion/Action on the following related items applicable
to the property at 205 S. Klein Drive, Village of Waunakee, Wisconsin (the
“Property”): Resolution declaring the Property to be a blighted area in need of
redevelopment;
Redevelopment Plan for the Property, which plan is attached to the Resolution,
declares the Property a blighted area in need of redevelopment, and contains
other criteria required by Wis. Stat. § 66.1331(5)(b)2.; and
Application of the Village of Waunakee to be filed with the United States
Environmental Protection Agency to obtain a Brownfield Cleanup Grant
related to the Property, which draft application includes a draft analysis of
brownfield cleanup alternatives
BUSINESS ITEMS
1 Discuss and Take Action on a Contract with Core & Main for infraMAP Asset
Management Platform
2 Discuss and Take Action on the Creation of a Buildings and Facilities Crew
Member Position
3 Discuss and Take Action on Amending the Public Works Crew Lead Position
Description/Title and Adjustment on the Wage Scale
4 Discuss and Take Action on Proposed 2025 Operating and Capital Improvement
Budget
5 Discuss and Take Action on possible acquisition of property at 205 S. Klein
Drive (former Waun-a-Clean Property) The Village Board 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 Village Board may reconvene in
open session and discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in closed
session.
ADJOURN
ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS
This Village of Waunakee Board 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/85825369963
Or call (312) 626-6799 and enter Webinar ID: 858 2536 9963
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 kendres@waunakee.com or in writing to Village Board, 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.
*As permitted by the Wisconsin open meetings law and while not required, the Village Board has chosen to allow
public comments during their meetings. This is specifically listed on the agenda as PUBLIC COMMENT. The
Village Board 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 the Village Board to hold 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 Board
to allow public comment, however the meeting chairperson can at their own discretion allow limited public
comments.
Land Acknowledgment: The Village of Waunakee acknowledges that the land we occupy is Teejop, ancestral
territory of the Hoocąkra (Ho-Chunk Nation), People of the Sacred Voice. Hoocąkra are stewards of these lands
and waters since time immemorial. Settlers attempted to forcibly remove them from their homelands by exploiting a
series of land cessions and treaties, including the Treaty of 1832. However, the Hoocąkra resisted these conquests
and asserted their sovereignty as a nation. We address this trend of dispossession by upholding Hoocąk woošgąra
(way of life), sovereignty, culture, language, and environmental practices. Acknowledging these atrocities is only the
first step towards reconciliation. Through relationship building, education, and action, the Village will advocate for
a shared future with the Hoocąkra Nation.
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 November 18, 2024 6:00 PM.
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