Reminder - Neighborhood Listening Session

A neighborhood listening session is being held on October 2nd at Arboretum Elementary School.  This is your chance to interact with Village President and Village Administrator Todd Schmidt in a more casual setting than a typical board meeting.  For more information, click here.

Arboretum Elementary School
1350 Arboretum Drive
Waunakee, WI 53597

Question & Answer with Waunakee Rotary

Question: Forty-eight Waunakee Rotarians have been honored as "Paul Harris Fellows".  Who was the first Waunakee Rotarian honored as a "Paul Harris Fellow", and in what year?

Send your answers to: gvienna3@gmail.com or drop off answers at the Waunakee Tribune or Waunakee Chamber offices.  Contest entry forms are available at those locations.  The first correct response wins a $25 dollar Chamber Gift Certificate.  The deadline for entries is October 15th.

See contest rules and information at: http://waunakeerotary.org/.

Meeting Notifications - September 30th through October 6th

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Village Board, Monday, October 1, 2012 @ 6:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Neighborhood Listening Session, Tuesday, October 2, 2012 @ 6:30 PM located at 1350 Arboretum Drive (Arboretum Elementary School)
Parks and Recreation Committee, Wednesday, October 3, 2012 @ 5:45 PM located at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/09/meeting-notifications-september-23rd.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agenda for these meetings will be posted at the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main 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 On-Line: 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

¿¿What's That?? - September 27th

Today is the first installment of ¿¿What's That??  The picture to the right was taken at a Waunakee business.  The first correct response will receive a gift card from the featured business!                              



Please submit your answer to Stephen Bechler via email at adminintern@vil.waunakee.wi.us.  Good luck and thank you for participating!  For more information on ¿¿What's That?? click here

P.S. Stay tuned for the picture reveal and winner!

¿¿What's That?? is Back!

Our Fall Round of ¿¿What's That?? will begin tomorrow morning, September 27th, 2012 at 8:00 AM.

To play, all you have to do is guess where the picture was taken and be the first to answer it correctly!

Please let me know if you have any questions.  All answers must be submitted to adminintern@vil.waunakee.wi.us.

Good luck!

P.S. We are always looking for new businesses to feature in ¿¿What's That??, so please let me know if you are interested.

Board of Review

Board of Review is scheduled to begin on October 1, 2012, at 4:00 PM, at the Waunakee Village Hall, 500 West Main Street, Waunakee, Wisconsin. It is recommended that you attended Open Book (September 11 and 12, 2012) and have discussed your property's assessment value with the assessor prior to appearing before the Board of Review. If you are not satisfied with your assessment value, you will need to make arrangements with the Village Clerk's office to appear before the Board of Review. You must provide the Village Clerk with written or oral notice of your intent to file an objection at least 48 hours before the first scheduled meeting of the Board of Review. The deadline for providing notice of intent to object is 4:00 PM on Friday, September 28, 2012. In addition, a written and signed form of objection to property assessment must be completed and filed with the Village Clerk's office within the first 2 hours of the Board of Review's first scheduled meeting. Objection forms will be available at Open Book, at the Village Clerk's office, Village Hall, 500 West Main Street, Waunakee, Wisconsin, or at http://www.vil.waunakee.wi.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/423. You must object to the total value of the property. You may not object to only the land value or only the improvement value. The Board of Review will be in session for a minimum of 2 hours, will reconvene as necessary, and will adjourn when all objections, complete and timely filed, are heard.

Assessment Revaluation

Historic Preservation Study Group New Project Kickoff Meeting (10/2)

October 11, 2012

4:00 - 4:30 PM

Waunakee Village Hall

500 West Main Street

The Village of Waunakee is excited to announce the kickoff meeting for the Historic Preservation Study Group's new project on October 11th at Village Hall.

As part of the Main Street construction work and streetscaping project that will take place in 2014, we would like to consider placing historical informational kiosks/signs throughout the Main Street corridor.  The intent with this series of kiosks will be to tell the story of Waunakee’s history, heritage, growth and change.

With the input of a project committee, we will need to determine: what type of kiosks to install, design elements (i.e. art, construction, technological gadgets, smart phone integration, photography), content (historic buildings/businesses etc. to feature, information to include); identify potential locations; seek funding from donors, and more!

Contact for more information:

Stephen Bechler, Administrative Intern

(608) 850-2830

adminintern@vil.waunakee.wi.us

Wauktoberfest-Waunakee's 8th Annual German Celebration

Wauktoberfest
September 28 - 30, 2012
Endres Manufacturing Company Grounds
802 South Century Avenue
Waunakee

Food! Fun! Music! Entertainment!

Village Seeking Citizen Volunteer for Waunakee Economic Development Commission

The Village of Waunakee is seeking to fill a citizen member vacancy on the Waunakee Economic Development Commission (WEDC). The purpose of the WEDC is to set economic development policy for the Village of Waunakee, and to establish annual goals and objectives for economic development. The WEDC is also responsible for accomplishing the objectives outlined in Waunakee's Strategic Vision Implementation Plan, which can be viewed online. The WEDC is composed of nine individuals including the Village President, two Village Trustees, one representative from the Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce, one representative from the Waunakee Community School District, and four citizen members appointed by the Village President with approval from the Village Board. Meetings of the WEDC occur regularly on the second Monday of the month at 5:30 pm. Citizens with skills and experience in business, economic development, financing, construction, marketing, planning or related fields are particularly encouraged to apply. For more information and an application form, visit the Village website by clicking here. Any questions may be directed to Village President John Laubmeier at 849-7080 or Village Administrator Todd Schmidt at 850-5227 or tschmidt@vil.waunakee.wi.us.

Neighborhood Listening Session (10/2)

You are invited to participate in a Neighborhood Listening session at Arboretum Elementary School on October 2nd from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Arboretum Elementary School is located at 1350 Arboretum, and the session will be held in the cafeteria.

This casual and conversational listening session will be hosted by Village President John Laubmeier and Village Administrator Todd Schmidt.  The goal is to give you and your neighbors an opportunity to meet with the Village President and administrative staff to discuss issues and ask questions related to village services. Topics of discussion can cover a variety of issues including Waunakee's growth, improvements, neighborhood conditions, traffic, public safety, and anything else that may be on your mind.

If you are unable to attend but have a question you would like answered, please contact Administrator Todd Schmidt by e-mail at tschmidt@vil.waunakee.wi.us or phone at 850-5227. Another great way to stay connected to all that’s happening in Waunakee is to subscribe to Waunablog. Visit the blog site at www.waunablog.blogspot.com and consider subscribing today. You can also “like” us on Facebook.

Meeting Notifications - September 23rd through September 29th

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Utility Commission, Monday, September 24, 2012 @ 5:30 PM located at 322 Moravian Valley Road (Waunakee Utilities)
Plan Commission, Monday, September 24, 2012 @ 7:30 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/09/meeting-notifications-september-16th.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agenda for these meetings will be posted at the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main 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 On-Line: 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

Lone Eagle Initiative Kickoff Meeting This Thursday (9/20)

September 20, 2012

2:00 - 3:00 PM

Waunakee Village Hall

500 West Main Street

Waunakee, WI

The Village of Waunakee is pleased to announce the kickoff meeting for what we are calling the "Lone Eagle Initiative".  The first meeting will be held this Thursday (9/20/2012) at Village Hall from 2:00 - 3:00 PM.

Waunakee’s Lone Eagle Initiative is an effort to engage with and understand the needs of professionals who work out of the home. We speculate that there is a significant home‐office segment in our community. The Village is interested in reaching out to these individuals. Our hope is to change that, with an outcome of greater engagement that is a benefit to both the home‐office professionals and the Village as a whole.

Key Goals:

1) Identify the size of the home‐office segment in our local economy.

2) Engage home‐office professionals to learn how the Village, other community organizations, and local business sector can be of greater service to them.

3) Establish a plan to foster improved relationships with home‐office professionals and undertake projects to better serve them.

Desired Outcomes:

1) Greater awareness of home‐office professionals, which will allow for opportunities to share information and establish professional connections.

2) Position Village to coordinate helpful resources and services, to perhaps include public facility spaces designed to meet needs of home‐office professionals.

3) Incubator‐style business growth where home‐office professionals enjoy success to the point where they open vibrant and successful businesses in the Village.

4) Growth in private sector resources and opportunities to serve lone eagles.

5) Ensure greater success for home‐office professionals.

Contact for more information:

Todd Schmidt, Waunakee Village Administrator / Economic Development Director

Direct Tel: (608)850‐5227

E‐Mail: tschmidt@vil.waunakee.wi.us

Skype: todd.j.schmidt

Common Revaluation Questions

We would like to provide you with the answers to a few frequently asked questions regarding your recent property assessment here in the Village of Waunakee.

I didn’t receive my 2012 property assessment letter, where do I get my new value?
You can view (and print) the 2012 assessed value on the http://accessdane.co.dane.wi.us/ website.
Click “Public Access”
Review the Disclaimer
Click “Parcel Information”
Search by name, address, or parcel number

What do I do now that Open Book is over and I still have questions?
Please call Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc. at 1-800-721-4157. They will be more than happy to answer questions and concerns you might have.

Where can I find Waunakee 2012 sales of homes similar to mine?
A paper copy of recent sales can be viewed at Waunakee Village Hall or you can use the following link to access the Department of Revenue page dedicated to recent sales.
https://propertyinfo.revenue.wi.gov/iasWorld/Search/Disclaimer2.aspx?FromUrl=../Search/GenericSearch.aspx?mode=owner

The Village had information available during Open Book for residents to view, where can I see this information now?
The assessment roll information by street name, parcel number, and by owner name is at the Village Hall reception desk for all residents to view.


Please feel free to contact the Clerk's Office at 608-850-8500 with any further questions or concerns.

Meeting Notifications - September 16th through September 22nd

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Village Board, Monday, September 17, 2012 @ 6:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Center Advisory Committee, Tuesday, September 18, 2012 @ 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/09/meeting-notifications-september-9th.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agenda for these meetings will be posted at the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main 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 On-Line: 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

Cars in the Park

Saturday, September 15, 2012

 

Village Park

500 East Main Street

Waunakee

 

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

All makes, models, and years car show. This fourth annual event is open to car enthusiasts who would like to enter their vehicle or community members simply interested in checking out all of the top-notch entries. Cars can be registered on site beginning at 8:00 AM for a fee of $10.00 and a non-perishable food item. There is no fee for spectators, but food pantry donations are encouraged.

All cars will be judged by independent judges and awards will be presented at 3:00 PM. A concession stand and a DJ for music will help make this event a great time for the entire family. For more information contact Chris Neumaier at 849-7760 or Sheldon Hamilton at 712-5994.

Board of Review

Board of Review is scheduled to begin on October 1, 2012, at 4:00 PM, at the Waunakee Village Hall, 500 West Main Street, Waunakee, Wisconsin. It is recommended that you attend Open Book (September 11 and 12, 2012) to discuss your property's assessment value with the assessor prior to appearing before the Board of Review. If you are not satisfied with your assessment value, you will need to make arrangements with the Village Clerk's office to appear before the Board of Review. You must provide the Village Clerk with written or oral notice of your intent to file an objection at least 48 hours before the first scheduled meeting of the Board of Review. In addition, a written and signed form of objection to property assessment must be completed and filed with the Village Clerk's office within the first 2 hours of the Board of Review's first scheduled meeting. Objection forms will be available at Open Book, at the Village Clerk's office, Village Hall, 500 West Main Street, Waunakee, Wisconsin, or at http://www.vil.waunakee.wi.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/423. You must object to the total value of the property. You may not object to only the land value or only the improvement value. The Board of Review will be in session for a minimum of 2 hours, will reconvene as necessary, and will adjourn when all objections, complete and timely filed, are heard.

Assessment Revaluation

Riders for Reading Poker Run

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Registration - $40 begins at Mojos on Main Street in Waunakee at 10:30 AM

Early Registration by September 14, 2012/$35

Riders for Reading Poker Run Flyer

Meeting Notifications - September 9th through September 15th

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Library Board, Monday, September 10, 2012 @ 5:30 PM located at 710 South Street (Waunakee Public Library)
Economic Development Commission, Monday, September 10, 2012 @ 5:30 PM located at 1005 Quinn Drive (Wisconsin Center for Music Education)
Finance Committee, Monday, September 10, 2012 @ 7:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Open Book, Tuesday, September 11 and Wednesday, September 12, 2012 @ 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/08/meeting-notifications-september-2nd.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agenda for these meetings will be posted at the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main 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 On-Line: 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

Transit Corridor Study Public Meeting

September 10, 2012

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Madison Senior Center

330 West Mifflin Street

Madison, Wisconsin

The Madison Area Transportation Planning Board (MPO), in cooperation with Metro Transit and the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC), is leading a study to explore where and how to implement Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the Madison metropolitan area. The study is part of the Capital Region Sustainable Communities (CRSC) Initiative led by CARPC.

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a high-frequency, limited-stop service that offers an improved customer experience on busy transit corridors. Faster service is accomplished by speeding passenger boarding, transit priority at traffic signals, and express service. Station improvements, information technology, and improved service reliability and vehicle comfort create a more user-friendly experience.

Please join planning staff and the consultant team at a public meeting on September 10, 2012 to learn more about BRT and provide your input on what the Madison metropolitan area’s potential BRT system might look like.

 For more information on the BRT Study, go to http://www.madisonareampo.org/BRT.cfm

 

For more information on the overall CRSC Initiative, go to http://www.capitalregionscrpg.org/

 

Open Book

Open Book is scheduled for September 11 and 12, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Waunakee Village Hall, 500 West Main Street, Waunakee, Wisconsin. Please contact Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc. to schedule an appointment for Open Book. Open Book refers to a period of time before Board of Review when the completed assessment roll is open for examination. At Open Book, the assessor is allowed to make any changes that are necessary to perfect the assessment roll. Instructional materials on appealing an assessment value to the Board of Review will be available. The deadline for providing notice of intent to object to the Village Clerk's office is 4:00 PM on Friday, September 28, 2012.

Additional Information