Village Board
Regular MeetingWaunakee, WI · September 15, 2025
Minutes
VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE
BOARD MEETING
500 West Main Street
September 15, 2025 6:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
The September 15, 2025 Village Board meeting was called to order by the Village President
Kristin Runge at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Erin Moran, Chris Zellner, Joe Zitzelsberger, Kristin Runge, Nila Frye, Jack
Heinemann and Sam Kaufmann.
Also Present: Todd Schmidt, Renee Meinholz, Bill Frederick, Adam Kreitzman, Lauren
Freeman, Ryan Endres, Jeff Karls, Jeff Witt, Kurt Acker, Aaron Jahncke 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*
Shawn Landier- provided written comment opposed to regulation of e-bikes and e-scooters that
treat all users the same.
Joanne Tierney- provided written comment in support of the fence
Ellen Boldt- 100 4th Street, Concerns about ebikes and escooters.
Maria Patt- 1000 Wexford Dr- concerned about the use of ebikes, concerned about location of
traffic on Madison and the new proposed development. Conerned about the land not being the
best for development and the future with main street going to four lane and not having a bypass.
Rosanne McColley- 1010 Ziegler Dr., Concerned about the use of ebikes and escooters.
Mary Heimbecker- 306 W 3rd street- concerned about the use of ebikes and escooters in the
village.
Kristin read- NAME/ADDRESS??? citizens concern about the ebikes and escooters.
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 Chris Zellner to approve consent agenda items 1-3.
Motion passed. For: 7, Against: 0.
1 Approve Schedule of Bills
approve check numbers 89921-89940 totaling $52,447.21 and 89941-89968 totaling
$919,300.99.
2 Approve Village Board Meeting Minutes from September 2, 2025
Approve Village Board meeting minutes from September 2, 2025
3 Approve Public Stormwater Easement on Dolan Ave in Kilkenny Farms
Development
Motion to approve proposed public stormwater easement in the Kilkenny Farms
development.
REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
1 Parks and Recreation Committee
Reported by Sam Kaufmann
2 Public Works Committee
Reported by Nila Frye
3 Plan Commission
Reported by Chris Zellner
4 Joint Plan Commission
Cancelled
5 Sustainable Waunakee Ad Hoc Committee
Reported by Lauren Freeman
6 Community Development Authority
Did not meet
7 Other Committees/Boards/Commissions
Sam Kaufmann reported on the EMS Commission
Chris Zellner reported on the Finance Committee
8 Other Announcements
None
BUSINESS ITEMS
1 Discuss and Take Action on Potential Local Regulation of E-Bikes and E-
Scooters
Joe Zitzelsberger introduced the idea of regulating the use of e-bikes and e-scooters.
He would like to have a discussion on if there is an interest in creating an ordinance
regulating e-bikes and e-scooters.
Chief Kreitzman briefly updated the Village Board on the educational efforts to assist
with the growing challenges of regulating.
There was a consensus amongst the Village Board for staff to research what power we
do have to regulate, can we require education, require a helmet.
Bryan stated it will all come down to the powers we have as a Village Board to
regulate.
Joe proposed what rights we have and is there anything else that other municipalities
have done or put in place already.
Roughly back on the agenda in a month to 3 meetings to allow staff to collect enough
research.
2 Discussion and Take Action on the Preliminary Plans and 2nd Phase Proposal
for the DPW Facility Remodel
Bill Frederick gave a brief summary of the need for additional space for the growing
needs of the Village.
Motion by Kristin Runge, second by Nila Frye to approve the agreement with Kueny
Architects in the amount of $474,588. Motion passed. For: 7, Against: 0.
3 Discuss and Take Action on Annexation Ordinance and Annexation Agreement
for Property Owned by Marilyn Karls Real Estate Limited Partnership and
A&M Karls, LLC Currently in the Town of Springfield
Motion by Joe Zitzelsberger, second by Erin Moran to approve the Annexation
Ordinance contingent upon the execution of the Annexation Agreement. Motion
passed. For: 7, Against: 0.
Motion by Joe Zitzelsberger, second by Sam Kaufmann to approve the Annexation
Agreement, subject to final review and approval by the Village Administrator and
Village Attorney. Motion passed. For: 7, Against: 0.
4 Discuss and Take Action on Disallowing Fences on Lot Lines in Utility
Easements
Lauren Freeman briefly explained the current ordinance and the basis for bringing this
to the Village Board.
May need additional costs language.
Lauren will bring it back to the Village Board with the additional language.
No action taken.
5 Discuss and Take Action on Process Related to Intergovernmental Collaboration
Amongst Waunakee Area Fire District Communities
No discussion.
6 Discuss and Take Action on Town of Westport Notice of Intent to Incorporate
Petition
Motion by Sam Kaufmann, second by Joe Zitzelsberger to enter closed session to
discuss further action on the Town of Westport notice of intent to incorporate petition.
Roll call vote:
Jack Heinemann: yay, Sam Kaufmann: yay, Joe Zitzelsberger: yay, Nila Frye: yay,
Erin Moran: yay, Chris Zellner: yay, Kristin Runge: yay. Motion passed.
Entered closed session at 7:30 pm.
7 Discuss and Take Action on Village Administrator Contract Terms and
Conditions
Motion by Nila Frye, second by Chris Zellner to enter closed session for the
discussion
Roll call vote:
Joe Zitzelsberger: yay, Jack Heinemann: yay, Erin Moran: yay, Kristin Runge: yay,
Nila Frye: yay, Chris Zellner: yay, Sam Kaufmann: yay. Motion passed.
Entered closed session at 7:30 pm.
ADJOURN
Motion by Sam Kaufmann, second by Jack Heinemann to adjourn at 9:21 p.m. Motion passed.
For: 7, Against: 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________________
Karla Endres, Village Clerk
Agenda
VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE
BOARD MEETING
500 West Main Street
September 15, 2025 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 Approve Village Board Meeting Minutes from September 2, 2025
3 Approve Public Stormwater Easement on Dolan Ave in Kilkenny Farms
Development
REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
1 Parks and Recreation Committee
2 Public Works Committee
3 Plan Commission
4 Joint Plan Commission
5 Sustainable Waunakee Ad Hoc Committee
6 Community Development Authority
7 Other Committees/Boards/Commissions
8 Other Announcements
BUSINESS ITEMS
1 Discuss and Take Action on Potential Local Regulation of E-Bikes and E-
Scooters
2 Discussion and Take Action on the Preliminary Plans and 2nd Phase Proposal
for the DPW Facility Remodel
3 Discuss and Take Action on Annexation Ordinance and Annexation Agreement
for Property Owned by Marilyn Karls Real Estate Limited Partnership and
A&M Karls, LLC Currently in the Town of Springfield
4 Discuss and Take Action on Disallowing Fences on Lot Lines in Utility
Easements
5 Discuss and Take Action on Process Related to Intergovernmental
Collaboration Amongst Waunakee Area Fire District Communities
6 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)(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.
7 Discuss and Take Action on Village Administrator Contract Terms and
Conditions The Village Board may convene in closed session as authorized by
Wisconsin Statutue 19.85(1)(c) for the purpose of considering employment,
promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee
over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. 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/82591137688
Or call (312) 626-6799 and enter Webinar ID: 825 9113 7688
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 October 6, 2025 6:00 PM.
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