Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Pet Ordinance

Just a friendly reminder that when walking your pets in the Village of Waunakee, they must be leashed, controlled and all pet waste must be disposed of. Pets in parks are allowed on the sidewalks, trails and pathways, but may not be unleashed and running at large.
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Click the link below for more details:

Ordinance 70-28

Monday, March 30, 2015

Schumacher Farm Park Meet & Greet

Schumacher Farm Park
Highway 19
April 9, 2015
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

You are invited to stop in to meet our new Park and Program Manager, Jennifer Harper. Jennifer joined the Schumacher Farm Park staff on March 23, 2015. Please take this opportunity to introduce yourself, learn what is planned for the year, and let Jennifer know how you would like to be involved. Light refreshments will be served.

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of April 5, 2015

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:

Village Board Monday, April 6, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/03/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_24.html
Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas for these meetings will be posted at a minimum of three of the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials Online: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx

You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at (608) 850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us.

Friday, March 27, 2015

Public Test of the Automatic Tabulating and Electronic Voting Equipment

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Test of the automatic tabulating equipment and the electronic voting equipment to be used at the Spring Election on April 7, 2015 will be conducted on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 9:00 AM at the Waunakee Village Center located at 333 South Madison Street, Waunakee, Wisconsin 53597.

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Notice of Public Information Meeting

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village of Waunakee will hold a public information meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, at the Waunakee Village Hall, located at 500 West Main Street in Waunakee, Wisconsin, for the purpose of receiving public comment for 2015 Public Works Improvements Projects including:

Holiday Drive Reconstruction (from Fifth Street to Main Street)
Fairview Court Reconstruction (from West Street to the Dead End/Alley East)

Click the link below for more details:

Public Information Meeting

Spring Leaf Collection

Spring Leaf collection will begin on April 6 and end on April 16, weather permitting. Please remember to keep the brush and leaves separate from each other. Leaves must be on the terrace in front of your house, not in the road. If you would like to haul your own leaves and brush, you can take them out to the compost site on County Trunk Highway Q south of the Village, just past County Trunk Highway K.

If you have any questions please call the Public Works Garage at 608-849-5892.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Assessors Working in the Village

Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc., the Village of Waunakee’s contracted assessor, is currently performing field work in the Village. You will recognize them by their logo which appears on their jackets and vehicles. In addition, their license plate numbers usually begin with the letters “APRAZ.” Each assessor also carries an introductory letter from the Village. Properties that are being reviewed may include a property that had a building permit in 2014 (whether new construction or remodel), a property that sold in 2014, or a property where the property owner has requested a review.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Clerk’s office at 608-850-2827.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Opera Preview of Madison Opera's Barber of Seville

Waunakee Public Library
710 South Street
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
7:00 PM

Kathryn Smith, General Director of the Madison Opera, will present a one-hour multimedia preview of Madison Opera's Barber of Seville. In addition to giving a sneak peek of the show, the presentation will include information about the composer, the show's history, and its place in popular culture. There will be plenty of time to ask questions. There will be no live singing at the preview, however there will be video.

Run, Hide, Fight

As part of a city emergency preparedness program, the city of Houston, Texas and the Department of Homeland Security have produced a video training program describing what to do if confronted with an active shooter situation. Houston Police Department has given permission for other police departments to make this video available to their citizens.

The Waunakee Police Department encourages all Waunakee residents to view this video and to mentally prepare themselves for the unlikely possibility that they may someday need to Run, Hide, Fight.


Click the link below for more details:

Run, Hide, Fight

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of March 29, 2015

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:

Plan Commission Monday, March 30, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Public Works Committee Tuesday, March 31, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at West Main Street (Village Hall)
Parks and Recreation Committee Wednesday, April 1, 2015 @ 5:45 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/03/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_16.html
Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas for these meetings will be posted at a minimum of three of the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials Online: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx

You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at (608) 850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us.

Friday, March 20, 2015

Spring Election - April 7, 2015


The April 7, 2015 Spring Election is fast approaching! If you need to register to vote because you are new to Waunakee, or you have moved or changed your name since the last time you voted, consider coming to the Clerk’s Office at Village Hall, 500 W. Main Street, before the election to take care of updating your registration information. It could save you time on Election Day by taking care of this now.

You can check your registration at your convenience by visiting the My Vote Wisconsin website by clicking the link below for more details.


  My Vote Wisconsin

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Waunakee Among Best Places for Young Families in Wisconsin

NerdWallet, a consumer advocacy website, recently conducted its second annual study to find the best places in Wisconsin for young families-and Waunakee ranked third.

Click the link below for more details:

Best Places for Young Families in Wisconsin




 


           

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Frank Kaminsky Graces Cover of Sports Illustrated NCAA Tournament Edition

Sports Illustrated will feature Wisconsin Badgers big man Frank Kaminsky as the face of its March Madness cover. The cover shows Frank the Tank, standing in front of our very own American Legion's tank located at 417 E. Main Street. Wisconsin’s do-it-all forward, senior Frank Kaminsky, is Sports lllustrated’s Player of the Year, after leading the Badgers to a 31-3 record and the Big Ten’s regular season and tournament titles.

Click the link below for more details:

Sports Illustrated

Career Change 101

Waunakee Public Library
710 South Street
Thursday, April 16, 2015
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Considering a new career but feeling overwhelmed and confused about how to get started? Get the process moving at this orientation workshop where you will learn about the career planning process, local and online resources, clarifying a path to a more fulfilling career and taking your career in a new direction. Note: The focus of this workshop is not job-search related.

Career Change 101 a workshop sponsored by: UW Continuing Studies - Adult Career and Special Student Services. Please contact by telephone at 608-263-6960 or email at advising@dcs.wisc.edu

Click the link below to register:

Career Change 101

Monday, March 16, 2015

Learn Piano-Workshop Openings Still Available

Waunakee Village Center
333 South Madison Street
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Have you always had the desire to study piano but simply don't have the time? Piano with chords is designed for new players to learn your favorite melodies quickly and easily. Specifically for beginners to understand simple music theory, learn most commonly used notes and a few easy chord tricks. This hands on workshop will have you playing songs in no time!

Click the link below for more details:

Learn Piano With Chords



Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of March 22

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:

Utility Commission Monday, March 23, 2015 @ 5:30 PM at 322 Moravian Valley Road (Waunakee Utilities)

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/03/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_10.html
Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas for these meetings will be posted at a minimum of three of the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials Online: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx

You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at (608) 850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us.

Friday, March 13, 2015

Waunakee Premier Wedding Show

Rex's Innkeeper
301 N. Century Avenue
Saturday, March 21, 2015
1:00-4:00 PM

Click the link below for more details

Waunakee Premier Wedding Show


Schumacher Farm Maple Syrup Workshop

Saturday, March 21, 2015
2:00 PM
Schumacher Farm Park
5682 Highway 19
Waunakee

Join Mary Binkley as you explore the magic of maple syrup time. Attendees will learn how to identify and tap maple trees, what equipment is needed, and the basics about making maple syrup in your own backyard. A warm fire and tasting is included.

Click the link below for more details:

Maple Syrup Workshop

Creative Wall at the Hall with Sarah Stevens from Cellar Designs

Do you enjoy hand-painted typography art? Do you want to support the local initiative promoting creativity and innovation in Waunakee? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, please make plans to stop in at the Village Hall to learn more! Sarah Stevens from Cellar Designs is our current Creative Wall at the Hall artist on display.

Cellar Designs was born of Sarah's need of an outlet for that creative spirit. She has always loved to find ways to decorate that are different, interesting and unique. Sarah feels that there is power in words. Words can sooth, heal, bring joy, give advice, be reminders, teach and help us to feel something that other things cannot.

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Vote for Your Favorites in the Best of the 'Burbs

Best of the 'Burbs is a new editorial project highlighting the best attractions, traditions and businesses in the Madison-area Dane County suburbs. The voting period will be through the end of March. Participants are allowed to submit one vote per day for the entire voting period. Results will be featured in the July 2015 issue of Madison Magazine.

Click the link below for more details:

Best of the 'Burbs

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Imagination Celebration 2015 Registration is Now Open!

Registration is now open for exhibiting, participating and performing. If you have any interest in exhibiting for your business or group be sure to sign up or if you have any friends or contacts who were planning on participating this year please pass the word on!

Click the link below for more details:

Imagination Celebration 2015 Registration

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

We're Hiring!

We are currently recruiting for the following seasonal position featured below.

Seasonal Maintenance Worker (Public Works) –This seasonal position is ideal for a candidate who is looking to work outdoors during the months of May to October. The position will work an average of 30 to 40 hours per week. The position performs manual labor maintaining grounds and park equipment, and other general maintenance jobs. This is a great position for college students returning home to Waunakee for the summer!

Application Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2015.

Click on the link below for more information:

Seasonal Maintenance Worker

Waunakee Wellness and Energy Fair

Waunakee Village Center
333 South Madison Street
Saturday, March 14, 2015
8:30 AM-12:30 PM

The Waunakee Village Center will be hosting a Wellness and Energy Fair with a little something for everyone. There will be different health screenings available, representatives from Waunakee Utilities and WPPI Energy as well as presentations on various health issues.

Click the link below for more details:

Wellness and Energy Fair


Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of March 15

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:

Village Board Monday, March 16, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Center Advisory Committee Tuesday, March 17, 2015 @ 5:45 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)


Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/03/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of.html
Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas for these meetings will be posted at a minimum of three of the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials Online: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx

You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at (608) 850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us.

Saturday, March 7, 2015

March 2015 Horizons Newsletter

The March 2015 Horizons newsletter is now available.

Click the link below for more details:

March Horizons Newsletter

Friday, March 6, 2015

Pancake Breakfast at the Senior Center

Pancake Breakfast at the Senior Center
333 South Madison Street
Saturday, March 14, 2015
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Bring your family and friends for an awesome breakfast of  pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit, milk, juice, and coffee.  Adults $6.00 and Children (12 and under) $3.00. All proceeds will benefit the Waunakee Senior Center. We hope to see you there!

Public Involvement Meeting for WIS 19 Study in Dane County

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Southwest Region will hold a public involvement meeting to discuss the planning study underway for the WIS 19 corridor in Dane and Jefferson County. The study extends from US 12 (Town of Springfield) to WIS 89 in the City of Waterloo.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015
4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Waunakee Middle School
1001 South Street
Waunakee, WI 53597

Click the link below for more details:

WIS 19 Study

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Waunakee Police Department March Newsletter

The March Waunakee Police Department Newsletter is available.

Click the link below for more details:

Waunakee Police Department Newsletter - March 2015

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of March 8

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:

Economic Development Commission Monday, March 9, 2015 @ 5:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Library Board Monday, March 9, 2015 @ 5:30 PM at 710 South Street (Waunakee Library)
Joint Plan Commission Tuesday, March 10, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 5387 Mary Lake Road (Westport Hall)

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/02/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_24.html
Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas for these meetings will be posted at a minimum of three of the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials Online: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx

You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at (608) 850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us.

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

First Neighborhood Listening Session For 2015

Neighborhood Listening Session 2015
Prairie Elementary School Library
700 N. Madison Street
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
7:00 PM

Waunakee residents are welcome to attend a Neighborhood Listening Session at Prairie Elementary School in the library on March 10 at 7:00 PM.  This is the first such listening session of 2015. They are held several times throughout the year at different locations throughout the Village.

The purpose of the listening sessions is to give Village residents the opportunity to meet informally with Todd Schmidt, Village Administrator, and a  member of the Village Board to discuss issues and ask questions. Topics of discussion can cover a variety of issues including Waunakee's growth, improvements, conditions of the neighborhood, traffic, public safety issues, or any other Village-related issues.

We are eager to hear from you and your neighbors in this comfortable and informal setting.

If you are unable to attend but have something you would like to discuss with us, please contact Administrator Todd Schmidt at (608) 850-5227 or tschmidt@vil.waunakee.wi.us

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Waunakee "Treasure" Hunt

Village Center
333 South Madison Street
Sunday, March 15, 2015
8:00 AM
Fee: $5.00
Course: 35720.115

The annual spring break treasure hunt is set to confound and amaze you again this year. Search for the answers by walking, cycling or driving to where you think the clues lead. Pull out your old photos, magazines, Village newsletter, art supplies and anything else you can use to create clue solutions. A list of clues will be emailed to all registered participants on Sunday March 15, 2015 at 8:00 AM. Look for the answers as a group, a pair or as a family.

Collect as many items as you can and put them in a shoe box. Turn in your collection and a checked off clue list before the deadline. Don't forget to decorate your treasure box for extra points. Submissions are to be turned in to the Village Center Welcome Desk on or before we close on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Winners will be notified on Friday April 10, 2015. Fee: $5.00
Course: 35720.115