Big Rig Event

Big Rig Event
Ripp Park
213 Dorn Dr.
Sunday, June 7, 2015

No Horn Zone
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Noise Zone
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Do your kids get excited when they see a big dump truck rumbling by or the flashing lights of a police car? Put your imagination in gear, grab your Bob the Builder hard hat and head on down to this awesome event.

Kids of all ages can climb on, explore and get up close with their favorite big rigs including a skid steer, snow plow, tractor, front loader, fire engine, dump truck, police car, construction trucks, and much more! Parents bring your cameras. Admission is FREE!

Please click the link below:

4th Annual Waunakee Big Rig Gig

Block Parties

Neighborhood parties are a sign of summer fun and getting together with your family and friends. Remember, if you are going to be using the street and blocking it from traffic, you will need a Street Use Permit. Please allow 10 business days for approval of the permit. If you have questions regarding Street Use Permits, call the Village Clerk's office at 608-850-2827.

Please click the link below:

Street Use Permit Application

Committee Vacancies

The Village is accepting applications for vacancies to several committees. The committees that have openings are the Board of Appeals or the Board of Review as an alternate, or to the Police Commission. Applications are accepted at any time and kept on file in the event of a vacancy or resignation. If you have questions, please contact the Village Clerk or the Village Administrator by calling 608-850-8500.

Please click the link below:

Village Commitee Application

Pet Licenses are Now Overdue

It shall be unlawful for any person in the village to own, harbor or keep any dog or cat of more than five months of age after April 1 of the license year without complying with the sections of this chapter relating to the listing, licensing and tagging of the dog or cat. Waunakee Code Sec. 14-41

The Village of Waunakee is now using an online animal licensing program, PetData. Animal licenses are no longer issued at any Village of Waunakee location. All licenses issued after March 31 of the licensing year are assessed a $5.00 per license late fee. Proof of rabies vaccination from your veterinarian stating the manufacturer name, serial number of the vaccine, expiration date of the vaccination, and spay/neuter information must be provided to PetData before a license can be issued.

Please click the link below:

PetData Animal licenses

June 2015 Horizons Newsletter

The June 2015 Horizons newsletter is now available.

Click the link below for more details:

June Horizons Newsletter

Waunakee Community Band Summer Concert

Village Park Gazebo
500 East Main Street
Thursday, June 4, 2015
7:00 PM

The Waunakee Community Band is proud to present its 30th year!

Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the High School PAC.

Property Assessments

It’s that time of year again when property assessments are determined. If you assessment has changed from last year, you should be receiving a notice by mail sent by the Village’s Assessor, Associated Appraisal Consultants. Notices are expected to be mailed by Friday, May 29, 2015.

 

Open Book

Open Book is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2015, from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM, at the Village Hall, 500 W. Main Street. You are encouraged to call the Village's Assessor, Associated Appraisal Consultants, at 1-800-721-4157, to schedule an appointment to meet with the assessor. Open Book is a casual opportunity to speak with the Assessor and ask questions about your property assessment.

Village Hall Parking Lot is Under Construction

If you're anticipating a visit to Village Hall, entrance to the building may be obstructed and parking is limited. Be careful in negotiating the area if you need to visit our offices. Work is underway and expected to continue through next week.

Farmer's Market

Wauna-A-Bowl Parking Lot
301 South Century
Waunakee, WI 53597
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of May 31, 2015

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

Finance Committee Monday, June 1, 2015 @ 5:30 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Board Monday, June 1, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)


Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/05/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of-may_19.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

Fairview Court Construction Newsletter-2015

To view the Fairview Court Construction Public Works Schedule Newsletter #1, please click the link below:

Fairview Court Construction Newsletter #1-2015

Weekly Public Works Improvements Update-May 25, 2015

To view the weekly Public Works Improvements for the Week of May 25, 2015, please click the link below for more details:

Weekly Public Works Improvements Update-Week of May 25, 2015

Village Hall Closed on Memorial Day

The Waunakee Village Hall located at 500 West Main Street will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2015 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2015.

Waunakee Bike Rodeo

Heritage Elementary Parking Lot
501 South Street
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
4:00 - 5:30 PM

The Waunakee Police Department will be hosting its annual Bike Rodeo. The Bike Rodeo is designed to promote safe riding habits and skills needed for  young bike riders, ages 5-12. Free helmet fitting, free bike licensing and a bike technician will be on hand to help identify mechanical issues of the kid's bike. An activities checklist will be provided and if completed all participants will receive a prize! Prize tickets will be drawn after the event and prizes delivered to the child's school. No need to register or sign up. This is a free event, just show up and enjoy!

If you have any questions please contact Officer Asher Torbeck at 849-2109.

Pellitteri Memorial Day Pick Up Schedule

Residents normally serviced on Monday May 25, 2015 through Thursday May 28, 2015 will be serviced one day later than their normal pickup day due the Memorial Day Holiday.

Please have carts out by 7:00 AM for collection. Please contact Pellitteri at (608) 257-4258 if you have any questions.

Village Hall Summer Hours

Village Hall summer hours run from Memorial Day through Labor Day
Mondays - Thursdays 7:00 AM to 4:15 PM
Fridays 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of May 24, 2015

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

Utility Commission Tuesday, May 26, 2015 @ 5:30 PM at 322 Moravian Valley Road (Waunakee Utilities)
Plan Commission Tuesday, May 26, 2015 @ 7:00 PM at  500 West Main Street (Village Hall)


Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/05/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of-may_11.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

Farmer's Market

Wauna-A-Bowl Parking Lot
301 South Century
Waunakee, WI 53597
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Memorial Day Ceremonies and Services

American Legion Post 360 will conduct Memorial Day ceremonies for departed veterans the morning of May 25 at the following times and cemeteries: 8:00 AM, Union Cemetery in Vienna (off of Highway 113); 8:20 AM, Kolman Cemetery (W. Woodland Drive); 8:40 AM, Kingsley Cemetery (Kingsley Road); 9:00 AM, St. John's Cemetery; 9:20 AM, St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery. The annual Memorial Day Parade will begin at 10:30 AM from Fire Station parking lot and marching down Main Street to the Veteran's Memorial in Village Park for Memorial Day ceremonies beginning at 11:00 AM. A potluck will be hosted by the post following Memorial Day Services in the park. In case of rainy weather, the Memorial Day ceremonies will be held in the lower level of the post.

Afternoon At The Farm: A Celebration of Music!

Schumacher Farm Park
5682 Highway 19
Sunday, May 17, 2015
12:00 - 4:00 PM

Live music featuring Milkhouse Radio, Banjo Allie Rose, and a Hymn Sing at 2:00 PM. Guided tours of the 1906 farmhouse, musical instrument crafting for kids, yard games, and more!

Click the link below for more details:

A Celebration of Music

Farmer's Market

Wauna-A-Bowl Parking Lot
301 South Century
Waunakee, WI 53597
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of May 17, 2015

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

Village Board Monday, May 18, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Center Advisory Committee Tuesday, May 19, 2015 @ 5:45 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)


Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/05/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of-may.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

Weekly Public Works Improvements Update - Week of May 11, 2015

To view the weekly Public Works Improvements for the Week of May 11, 2015, please click the link below for more details:

Weekly Public Works Improvements Update - Week of May 11, 2015

Learn About Social Security and Your Retirement

Waunakee Senior Center
333 South Madison Street
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
5:00 PM

Social Security is part of the retirement plan of almost every American worker. You should know how the system works, and what you should receive from Social Security when you retire. A representative from the Madison Social Security Administration Office will give you a better understanding of how you quality for Social Security Benefits. Find out how your earnings and age can affect your benefits, and what you should consider in deciding when to retire. Light refreshments will be served.

RSVP appreciated but not required, call 849-8385.

Farmer's Market

Wauna-A-Bowl Parking Lot
301 South Century
Waunakee, WI 53597
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Waunakee Police Department May Newsletter

Please feel free to click the link below to view the May Waunakee Police Department Newsletter.

Waunakee Police Department Newsletter - May 2015

Starting and Maintaining a Perennial Garden

Waunakee Public Library
710 South Street
Tuesday May 12, 2015
7:00 PM-9:00 PM

Arthur De Smet, Master Gardener, Volunteer, and Plant Health Advisor from Dane County-UW Extension will provide advice on how to establish and maintain a perennial garden. Key elements for a successful garden are matching the plants with soil, correct watering practices, and amount of garden sun. Considering these elements is the basis for the adage: "Right plant, Right place." The steps in laying out a garden will be presented along with a discussion of the soil requirements of pH, nutrients, and organic material. The importance of mulching and plant hardiness ratings will be discussed along with suggestions on how to select sun loving, shade tolerant and drought tolerant plants. The goal will be to learn how to have your plants "thrive and not just survive."

Town of Westport & Village of Waunakee Recycling Event

Town of Westport Municipal Building
5387 Mary Lake Road
Saturday. May 16, 2015
8:00 AM - Noon

It's time again for the Town of Westport and Village of Waunakee Spring Recycling Event! Bring your computers, electronics and appliances. Click on the link below for more details.

Recycling Event

Friends of Waunakee Public Library Plant Sale

Waunakee Library
710 South Street
Thursday, Friday, May 7, 8, 2015
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday, May 9, 2015
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Help raise money for the new library! This year will also feature children's garden art of flower pots, bird houses, and painted rocks. Click the link below for more details:

Plant Sale

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of May 10, 2015

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

Economic Development Commission Monday, May 11, 2015 @ 5:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Library Board Monday, May 11, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 710 South Street (Public Library)
Joint Plan Commission Tuesday, May 12, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 5387 Mary Lake Road (Westport Hall)


Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/04/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of-may.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

Important Dates to Remember for 2015 Property Assessments

Be sure to mark your calendar if you want to discuss your property assessment with the Village Assessor. Open Book, a more casual, one-on-one opportunity to speak with the Assessor, is scheduled for June 4, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Board of Review, a formal, quasi-judicial hearing to consider an objection to your property assessment, is scheduled for June 24, 2015, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Please call the Village Clerk at 608-850-2827 if you have questions about this process.

Weekly Public Works Improvements Update - Week of May 04, 2015

To view the weekly Public Works Improvements for the Week of May 04, 2015, please click the link below for more details:

Weekly Public Works Improvements Update - Week of May 04, 2015

Waunakee Garage Sale Days

Waunakee Garage Sale Days
May 7, 8, and 9

Click the link below for more details:

Waunakee Garage Sale Days

SpringFest

Springfest
Waunakee Area Chamber of Commerce Depot
100 E. Main St.
Saturday, May 9, 2015
2:00 PM-8:00 PM

The Waunakee Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 1st Annual SpringFest with live music, food and kids activities. Enjoy live music from the Waunakee Community Band 2:30 PM-3:30 PM, followed by headline band, The Red Hot Horn Dawgs 4:00 PM-8:00 PM. Festival food featuring Blowin' Smoke BBQ, Papa Murphy's Pizza, and Country Kettle Corn, cheese curds, and funnel cake. Activities include Mother's Day crafts 3:00 PM-6:00 PM, bouncy house, pet a puppy adoption event by Fetch WI 2:00 PM-5:00 PM. Look for SpringFest shopping specials at local businesses. Fun for the whole family!