Village Board
Regular MeetingWaunakee, WI · November 18, 2024
Minutes
VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE
BOARD MEETING
500 West Main Street
November 18, 2024 6:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
The November 18, 2024 Village Board meeting was called to order by Village President Kristin
Runge at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Nila Frye, Tricia Braun, Sam Kaufmann, Kristin Runge, Joe Zitzelsberger and Robert
McPherson.
Absent: Erin Moran
Also Present: Todd Schmidt, Renee Meinholz, Bryan Kleinmaier, Bill Frederick, Sue McDade,
Lauren Dietz and Jared Heyn
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*
Maria Patt, 1000 Wexford Drive, announced that the Cobblestone Development is up for final
approvals in Sun Prairie and asked about Hyvee.
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 Joe Zitzelsberger to approve consent agenda items 1-6.
Motion passed. For: 6, Against: 0.
1 Approve Schedule of Bills
approve check numbers 88766-88788 totaling $117,651.80, Costco in the amount of
$126.45, WEX in the amount of $3,890.24, US Bank in the amount of $166,399.56,
and check numbers 88790-88812 totaling $47,454.63.
2 Approval of the Village Board Meeting Minutes from November 4, 2024
Approval of the Village Board Meeting Minutes from November 4, 2024
3 Approval of the Village Board Meeting Minutes from November 11, 2024 Special
Meeting
Approval of the Village Board Meeting Minutes from November 11, 2024 Special
Meeting
4 Approve Stormwater Management Agreement for North Ridge Church, 1071
Uniek Drive
Motion to approve the storm water maintenance agreement with North Ridge Church,
1071 Uniek Drive, as presented.
5 Approve Resolution and Map Designating Snowmobile Routes and Trails Within
the Village
move to approved Resolution No. 2024-_____ Designating Snowmobile Routes and
Trails and the associated route map.
6 Approve Amendment to the 2025 Fee Schedule directly related to the approved
Dane County budget for Dog License Fees
Motion to amend the village fee schedule to amend the dog license fees based on the
approved Dane County budget.
REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
1 Parks and Recreation Committee
Did not meet
2 Public Works Committee
Reported by Sam Kaufmann
3 Plan Commission
Reported by Kristin Runge
4 Joint Plan Commission
Reported by Kristin Runge
5 Community Development Authority
Did not meet
6 EMS Commission
Reported by Robert McPherson
7 Create Waunakee Committee
Did not meet
8 Library Board
Reported by Sam Kaufmann
9 Other Committees/Boards/Commissions
None
10 Other Announcements
Todd announced the all-staff development and training on Thursday.
Kristin and Renee reported the appreciation received from the various different
licensed child care providers for the awarded contributions through ARPA funds.
PRESENTATIONS
1 Update from Safe Communities
Cheryl Wittke, presented updates to the strategic plan for Safe Communities and the
mission promoted by the coalition.
PUBLIC HEARING*
1 Discuss & Take Action a Request to Rezone 5939 STH 113 (fka Meffert's
Dental Offices) from Legacy Non-Conforming A-1 Agricultural to C-1 for
Commercial Use
Opened the public hearing at 6:21 pm.
Don Tierney stated the reason for the requested change is because there was a
Montessori school that was interested in the property, but it was not properly zoned
to allow it. They would like to have the appropriate zoning when the next
opportunity arises.
Closed the public hearing at 6:23 pm.
Motion by Robert McPherson, second by Nila Frye to approve the rezoning of the
property at 5939 STH 113 from Legacy Non-Conforming A-1 Agricultural to the C-
1 General Commercial district conditioned upon the filing of deed restrictions
limiting permitted uses to those identified. Motion passed. For: 6, Against: 0.
2 Discuss & Take Action on a Request by First Presbyterian Church, 5763 CTH
Q, to Divide by Two Certified Survey Maps, 2.6 Acres to be Included in the
Kilkenny Farms West Plat, with the Remaining 7.8 Acres to Remain in the
Town & be Rezoned from A-1 to G-1
Opened the public hearing at 6:28 pm
No comments
Closed the public hearing at 6:28 pm
Moved on to item #3 to discuss and take action prior to acting on item #2.
Motion by Kristin Runge, second by Joe Zitzelsberger to approve the Certified
Survey Map at 5763 CTH Q, rezoning of Lot 1 of the second CSM to from Legacy
non-conforming A-1 Agricultural to Village PUD upon Annexation, and rezoning of
Lot 1 of the second CSM from Legacy non-conforming A-1 Agricultural to Village
G-1 Institutional. Motion passed. For: 6, Against: 0.
3 Discuss and Take Action on Requests by Kilkenny Farms West For:
An Amendment to the Final Plat of Kilkenny Farms West (including the associated
releases of certain public utility easements)
An Amendment to the General Development Plan for Kilkenny Farms West,
An Amendment to the Phase 1 Development Agreement for Kilkenny Farms West,
and
An Annexation Ordinance (annexing land to be acquired from First Presbyterian
Church)
Opened public hearing at 6:33 pm.
No comments
Closed public hearing at 6:33 pm.
Motion by Kristin Runge, second by Tricia Braun to approve an Annexation Ordinance,
annexing lands to be acquired from First Presbyterian Church subject to execution of the
amendment to phase 1 developers agreement. Motion passed. For: 6, Against: 0.
Motion by Kristin Runge, second by Sam Kaufmann to approve an amendment to the Phase 1
Development Agreement for Kilkenny Farms West. Motion passed. For: 6, Against: 0.
Motion by Kristin Runge, second by Tricia Braun to approve an amendment to the General
Development Plan for Kilkenny Farms West. Motion passed. For: 6, Against: 0.
Motion by Sam Kaufmann, second by Kristin Runge to approve an amendment to the final
plat of Kilkenny Farms West and approval of the access agreement of private sanitary sewer
and water main easements and release of easements contained in the packet. Motion passed.
For: 6, Against: 0.
4 Discuss and Take Action on Repealing and Replacing Sec. 14-12 and Creation of
Sec. 133-1140 Related to Beekeeping Ordinances
Opened the public hearing at 6:44 pm
No comments
Closed the public hearing at 6:45 pm
Motion by Robert McPherson, second by Sam Kaufmann to table the agenda item.
Motion failed. For: 3, Against: 2 (Nila Frye, Joe Zitzelsberger), Abstained:1 (Kristin
Runge).
5 Public Hearing & Discuss & Take Action on 2025 Budget and 5-Year Equipment
Replacement Plan and Set the Tax Levy for 2024 Tax Year
Opened the public hearing at 7:05 pm.
No comments.
Closed the public hearing at 7:06 pm.
Motion by Kristin Runge, second by Joe Zitzelsberger to approve the resolution
approving the 2025 Village of Waunakee budget and the 5-year Equipment
Replacement plan. Motion passed. For: 6, Against: 0.
Motion by Kristin Runge, second by Nila Frye to approve the resolution approving
the Levying of Property Taxes for the 2024 Tax Year (2025 Budget Year) for the
Village of Waunakee. Motion passed. For: 6, Against: 0.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1 Discuss and Take Action on Town of Westport Notice of Intent to Incorporate
Petition
Motion by Joe Zitzelsberger, second by Robert McPherson to move into closed
session to discuss the town of Westport. Roll call vote: Robert McPherson: yay, Tricia
Braun: yay, Nila Frye: yay, Joe Zitzelsberger: yay, Sam Kaufmann: yay, Kristin
Runge: yay.
Entered closed session at 7:10 pm
Motion by Nila Frye, second by Sam Kaufmann to reconvene to open session at 7:39
pm. Roll call vote: Sam Kaufmann: yay, Nila Frye: yay, Joe Zitzelsberger: yay,
Robert McPherson: yay, Tricia Braun: yay, Kristin Runge: yay.
ADJOURN
Motion by Nila Frye, second by Robert McPherson to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. Motion passed. For:
6, Against: 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________________
Karla Endres, Village Clerk
Agenda
VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE
BOARD MEETING
500 West Main Street
November 18, 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*
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 the Village Board Meeting Minutes from November 4, 2024
3 Approval of the Village Board Meeting Minutes from November 11, 2024
Special Meeting
4 Approve Stormwater Management Agreement for North Ridge Church, 1071
Uniek Drive
5 Approve Resolution and Map Designating Snowmobile Routes and Trails
Within the Village
6 Approve Amendment to the 2025 Fee Schedule directly related to the approved
Dane County budget for Dog License Fees
REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
1 Parks and Recreation Committee
2 Public Works Committee
3 Plan Commission
4 Joint Plan Commission
5 Community Development Authority
6 EMS Commission
7 Create Waunakee Committee
8 Library Board
9 Other Committees/Boards/Commissions
10 Other Announcements
PRESENTATIONS
1 Update from Safe Communities
PUBLIC HEARING*
1 Discuss & Take Action a Request to Rezone 5939 STH 113 (fka Meffert's Dental
Offices) from Legacy Non-Conforming A-1 Agricultual to C-1 for Commercial
Use
2 Discuss & Take Action on a Request by First Presbyterian Church, 5763 CTH
Q, to Divide by Two Certified Survey Maps, 2.6 Acres to be Included in the
Kilkenny Farms West Plat, with the Remaining 7.8 Acres to Remain in the
Town & be Rezoned from A-1 to G-1
3 Discuss and Take Action on Requests by Kilkenny Farms West For:
An Amendment to the Final Plat of Kilkenny Farms West (including the
associated releases of certain public utility easements)
An Amendment to the General Development Plan for Kilkenny Farms West,
An Amendment to the Phase 1 Development Agreement for Kilkenny Farms
West, and
An Annexation Ordinance (annexing land to be acquired from First
Presbyterian Church)
4 Discuss and Take Action on Repealing and Replacing Sec. 14-12 and Creation of
Sec. 133-1140 Related to Beekeeping Ordinances
5 Public Hearing & Discuss & Take Action on 2025 Budget and 5-Year
Equipment Replacement Plan and Set the Tax Levy for 2024 Tax Year
BUSINESS ITEMS
1 Discuss and Take Action on Town of Westport Notice of Intent to Incorporate
Petition The Village Board may convene in closed session as authorized by
Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(g) for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel for the
Village who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by
the Village with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved.
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 December 2, 2024 6:00 PM.
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