Waunakee Residential Spring Clean-Up!

Waunakee Residential Spring Clean-Up!
Monday, May 14, 2018
7:00 AM

Pellitteri Waste Systems and the Village of Waunakee Public Works Department are pleased to sponsor the 20th Annual Waunakee Residential Spring Clean-Up! This special pick up applies to Village of Waunakee residential property only, four units or smaller.

All Waunakee residents will be required to have their acceptable items at the curb by 7:00 AM on Monday, May 14, 2018. Pellitteri will begin their pick-up throughout the Village and will only run through the Village once. It may take Pellitteri a few days to complete.

Please click the link below for more details:

2018 Spring Clean-Up!

PopUp Market and Lunch Destination

Ripp Park
213 Dorn Drive
May 10 & 11, 2018
6:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Come check out the PopUp Market during Waunakee Garage Sale Days. All proceeds from the vendor spaces help support the mission of Mozayik, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families in Haiti. The market will include vendor spaces, a food tent and local talent.

Click the links below for more details:

PopUp Market

Vendor Information

Engage with Polco

Since the launch of Polco in early October, the Village of Waunakee has received a number of participant survey responses; however, we are always looking for more feedback from our residents to post general citizen satisfaction questions, identify trends over time, and consider service changes desired. The Village of Waunakee values community input and is committed to enhancing communication channels with everyone in the community.

Polco is a platform designed to increase civic engagement, improve government transparency, and inform municipal governments of constituents’ input which, in turn, will help better guide public policy. Community responses are validated using the local voter database to verify the responses. Civic engagement is enhanced by using websites, widgets, and apps to meet the citizens where they are. Residents become more active and informed participants in the political process by voicing their views to municipal leaders and other citizens. Polco makes voicing opinions accessible, easy, and convenient. For more information about Polco and to sign up, please visit https://polco.us/. Polco’s platform is available via web, mobile, email, and any place Polco e-ballots are found online.

Polco is committed to a strict privacy policy and participants are able to respond to all questions anonymously. Participant detailed data and votes are never shared with the Village or any other party.

Sign up and share your feedback today!

For more information about Polco please contact Adam Bentley, Assistant Village Administrator at abentley@waunakee.com or 850-2182.

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of April 29, 2018

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

Parks and Recreation 
May 2, 2018 - 5:30 PM

Centennial Park Shelter - 901 South Holiday Drive

Check out the prior post on this topic:
Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of April 22, 2018

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:
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: https://onbase.waunakee.com/onbaseagendaonline

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) Waunakee Village Center (333 South Madison Street)


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

Notice of Open Book

Waunakee Village Hall
500 West Main Street
Wednesday, May 21, 2018
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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. Please schedule an appointment at the assessor's open book session before filing a formal objection for the Board of Review.

Appointments should be made by contacting Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc. at (800) 721-4157. All persons who have questions or concerns pertaining to their property assessment are encouraged to contact the assessor throughout the year.

Click the link below for more details:

Open Book

Schumacher Farm Park Summer Camp for Kids

Schumacher Farm Park

5682 Hwy 19

June 25-29, 2018

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Join the fun at Schumacher Farm Park with Acres of Discovery & Adventure a farm discovery camp with hands-on activities and demonstrations from rural life of the 1920s and 1930s. The activities will focus on homesteading skills, gardening, farm technology, prairie conservation and teamwork. This camp is ideal for children in 1st to 5th grade. Scholarships available. For more information and to register your child, click the link below.

Summer Camp

Springtime at the Farm

Schumacher Farm Park
5682 Highway 19
Sunday, April 29, 2018
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Enjoy a spring afternoon on the farm. Decorate a kite and take a turn with it around the farmyard, visit the heirloom garden and plant some seeds to take home. Play bumblebee bingo with a self-guided wildflower scavenger hunt. Snacks & apple cider will be available. Family-friendly event. FREE. Donations appreciated.

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of April 22, 2018

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

Utilities Commission

April 23, 2018 - 5:30 PM
Waunakee Utilities - 322 Moravian Valley Road  

Public Open House Regarding Potential Zoning Changes
April 23, 2018 - 6:00 PM
Village Hall - 500 West Main Street

Public Works Committee
April 24, 2018 - 6:00 PM
Village Hall - 500 West Main Street 

WaunaBoom 4th of July Committee
April 26, 2018 - 6:00 PM
Village Center - 333 South Madison Street

Check out the prior post on this topic:
Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of April 15, 2018

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:
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: https://onbase.waunakee.com/onbaseagendaonline

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) Waunakee Village Center (333 South Madison Street)


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

Tri 4 Schools Youth Triathlon

Waunakee High School
301 Community Drive
Saturday May 19, 2018
7:00 AM - 12:00  PM

The Village Center is excited to continue our partnership with Tri 4 Schools to offer the 7th annual youth triathlon this spring. Every dollar raised through this event will be distributed to the schools represented by the participants. The funds will be used to support athletic and nutrition programs, equipment and other resources to help teach kids about making healthy choices. To register your child or to volunteer at this event, please click the link below. 

Tri 4 Schools

Important Recycling Information

Please click the link below to view important information from Pellitteri regarding your recycling.

Contamination in the Recycling Cart

Public Open House Regarding Potential Zoning Changes to the Village's Code

Monday, April 23, 2018
Waunakee Village Hall
500 West Main Street
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Public is invited to attend an open house with Village Staff regarding proposed zoning changes. Village staff will be discussing and seeking public input on a number of potential zoning changes for consideration by the Village Plan Commission and Village Board. Due to the fact that most of the zoning code has not been updated in 20 years, there could be instances where changes and clarification may be in order to comply with the current Comprehensive Plan.

Click the link below for more details:

Proposed Zoning Changes

Attention Residents

You may have received a letter from The Voter Participation Center suggesting that you need to register to vote. Maybe you do, but maybe you don’t!

This letter is not being sent from the Village of Waunakee although it may look that way. The information that may already be prefilled on the application may or may not be correct. If you choose to use the registration application that is included, please enter or correct your information as instructed, include your proof of residence (acceptable types can be found on the reverse side of the application), and use the return envelope which is provided and pre-addressed to the “Village of Waunakee Municipal Clerk."

Click on the link below to view a sample of The Voter Participation Center mailing.

Voter Participation Center

You can always check your voter registration information by simply going to the MyVote website at myvote.wi.gov and entering your name and date of birth, or you can call the Village Hall at 608/850-8500 and we would be happy to assist you.

Senior Center-Driver Escort Coordinator/Programs Assistant

The Village of Waunakee Senior Center is seeking a committed, people-oriented, part-time Driver Escort Coordinator/Programs Assistant. The successful candidate must be customer service oriented, maintain a personal and professional demeanor, and have the ability to work independently. This position serves as the primary coordinator of the RSVP Driver Escort Program, assists with scheduled programs and activities, data entry, and the completion of required reports. The position will work approximately 20 hours every week. Starting hourly wage is between $14.49 and $15.22, DOQ. The position requires completion of high school or the attainment of a GED equivalent. The full job description can be found here.

Interested candidates should submit an application, cover letter and resume to Adam Bentley, Assistant Village Administrator / Human Resources Manager, 500 W. Main Street, Waunakee, Wisconsin. The position will be open until filled with a first review of candidates April 30, 2018. The Village of Waunakee is an equal opportunity employer. Electronic application submissions are also accepted.

Please click the link below for more details:

Apply Here

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of April 15, 2018

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

Village Board
April 16, 2018 - 6:00 PM
Village Hall - 500 West Main Street

Library Board
April 20, 2018 - 7:45 AM
Public Library - 710 South Street

Check out the prior post on this topic:
Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of April 8, 2018

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:
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: https://onbase.waunakee.com/onbaseagendaonline

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) Waunakee Village Center (333 South Madison Street)


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

Barrels on Main

The Village is seeking creative artists!

The Village of Waunakee’s annual Art on Main program rolls out once again with Barrels on Main. The fourth iteration of Waunakee’s original public art project aims to build on the past success of projects like Trains on Main (2017) in developing the Village’s creative identity.

Presented in collaboration with Endres Mfg. Company and the Waunakee Area Chamber of Commerce, Barrels on Main invites the community to rethink the typical arts canvas as local artists lend their creative talents to transform 10 wooden barrels. Artists will receive a barrel with a steel base to use as the backdrop for sharing what Waunakee means to them. Artists will also be provided with a $250 stipend, courtesy of the Waunakee Area Chamber of Commerce and Endres Mfg. Company.

The finished barrels will be on view at the Waunakee Area Chamber of Commerce depot building from Monday, July 9 to Friday, September 14, 2018. After the barrels are removed from view, they will be auctioned off to the community at Wauktoberfest on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Proceeds will support future community projects through the Waunakee Creative Economy Initiative and the EMC Foundation.

Those interested in applying must currently live or work in the school district limits of the Village of Waunakee or be a graduate of Waunakee Community High School.

For more details on the project, timeline, and application requirements, visit the Village’s Barrels on Main web page or contact Adam Bentley, Assistant Village Administrator at abentley@waunakee.com or 608-850-2182.

Birthday Cards for WNC

Waunakee Neighborhood Connection
208 South Century Avenue
Friday, April 20, 2018

Join in the celebration of a birthday for your neighbor! Spread some cheer when you create bright, uplifting birthday cards for Waunakee Neighborhood Connection! It’s a great project for your group/organization/family to bless someone’s special day! See details and sign up using the link below!

WNC Neighbor Birthday Cards

Spring Leaf Collection Dates Changed to April 16-23, 2018

Due to the inclement weather we've been having spring leaf collection has been delayed. Collection will begin on April 16 and end on April 26 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 town just past County Trunk Highway K. If you have any questions please call the Public Works Garage at 608-849-5892.

Sports Equipment Drop Off Day

Waunakee Neighborhood Connection
208 South Century Avenue
Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Do you have used sports equipment that is still in good condition? Is the sports equipment in your house but it is longer being used? How about donating it to Waunakee Neighborhood Connection? These items can be used by others!

Click the link below for more details:

WNC

PopUp Market Seeking Vendors

Ripp Park in Waunakee will be hosting a PopUp Market May 10-11, 2018. Reserve your space for your business, personal garage sale or fundraiser during the Waunakee Garage Sale Days. All proceeds from the vendor spaces help support the mission of Mozayik, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families in Haiti. The market will include vendor spaces, a food tent and local talent.

Registration Deadline: May 1, 2018.

Click the links below for more details:

PopUp Market

Vendor Information

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of April 8, 2018

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

Zoning Ordinance Amendments Open House
April 9, 2018 - 4:30-6:00 PM
Senior Center - 333 South Madison Street

Plan Commission

April 9, 2018 - 6:00 PM

Senior Center - 333 South Madison Street 

Joint Plan Commission
April 10, 2018 - 6:00 PM
5387 Mary Lake Road

Check out the prior post on this topic:

http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2018/03/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_30.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:
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: https://onbase.waunakee.com/onbaseagendaonline

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) Waunakee Village Center (333 South Madison Street)


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

Waunakee Police Department April Newsletter

To view the current Waunakee Police Department newsletter, please click on the link below:

April Newsletter

Personal Shoppers Opportunities

Waunakee Neighborhood Connection
215 South Century Avenue
April 9, 18 and 30, 2018

Everyone has a Story to Tell! Do you have a willing heart and want to make a difference in someone's life...as well as your own? Then this is the volunteer opportunity for you! You'll have a meaningful time and be transformed by the experience! Shopping days for families are a wonderful way to assist others in need while they 'shop' at Waunakee Neighborhood Connection - a community place to receive basic need items! Personal Shoppers - make a connection and tell your story while you help someone meet their shopping needs in the store! Spanish Speakers, here's your chance to practice! Interpret for the Spanish speaking families. You will make the shopping experience much more comfortable for families who are still learning English. Sign up online by clicking the link below and using the volunteer button!

Waunakee Neighborhood Connection

Public Open House Regarding Potential Zoning Changes to the Village's Code - LOCATION CHANGE

Monday, April 9, 2018
Waunakee Senior Center
333 South Madison
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Village staff will be discussing and seeking public input on a number of potential zoning changes for consideration by the Village Plan Commission and Village Board. Due to the fact that most of the zoning code has not been updated in 20 years, there could be instances where changes and clarification may be in order to comply with the current Comprehensive Plan.

Please click the link below for more details:

Waunakee Zoning Revision Analyses

Scouting for Food

April 7-11, 2018
Boy Scout Troop 46, and Cub Scout Packs 46 and 246 will be hanging food donation bags on front doors to collect for the Waunakee Food Pantry. The pantry’s wish list includes pancake mix and syrup, cereal, canned meat, canned fruit, boxed potatoes snacks, flour, sugar, oil, coffee, tea, shampoo, soap, toilet paper and deodorant.

April 14, 2018
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will collect the Scouting for Food donations for the Waunakee Food Pantry. Residents are asked to place the bags outside their front door, visible from the street. The Scouts collected over 5,000 pounds last year, and the Scouts and Food Pantry appreciate the community’s generosity.

Public Information Meeting: WIS 19/113 Roundabout Project

Waunakee Village Center
333 S. Madison St
Thursday, April 12, 2019
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

You are invited to an open house meeting for the upcoming reconstruction of the WIS 19/WIS 113 and County I intersection. The project will reconstruct the current intersection with a multi-lane roundabout centered near the intersection of WIS 19 and County I. Construction is scheduled to begin mid-April and is planned to be completed by early October. During construction, WIS 19/WIS 113 will remain open to through traffic, and temporary traffic signals will be utilized. County I will be closed for most of the project. A local detour will be set up for County I, and access will be maintained for emergency services and residents. 

Greg Payne, the construction project leader, will be sending out weekly updates for the project. The weekly email will include the status of work completed, a week look ahead, and any changes to the schedule. If you would like to be on that distribution list please email Greg at
Gregory.Payne@dot.wi.gov

If you have any questions or concerns with the upcoming project or meeting, please contact Matthew Dapp at (608)246-5353 or email at matthew.dapp@dot.wi.gov

Construction along County Truck Highway M

Local utility companies will be performing underground and overhead utility upgrades, along County Trunk Highway M, in the Town of Westport beginning the week of April 2, 2018. Contractors will also be reconstructing a portion of CTH M in the next few months.

Please click the link below for more details:

CTH M Construction

April 3 Election Preliminary Results

Please click the link below for the April 3, 2018 preliminary election results.

Preliminary Results

Public Open House Regarding Potential Zoning Changes to the Village's Code

Monday, April 9, 2018
Village of Waunakee
500 W. Main Street
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Village staff will be discussing and seeking public input on a number of potential zoning changes for consideration by the Village Plan Commission and Village Board. Due to the fact that most of the zoning code has not been updated in 20 years, there could be instances where changes and clarification may be in order to comply with the current Comprehensive Plan.

Please click the link below for more details:

Waunakee Zoning Revision Analyses

Workshop on Wellness: T'ai Chi Chih

Waunakee Village Center
333 S Madison Street
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
7:00 PM

The Waunakee Village Center and the Waunakee Lions Club are pleased to offer a workshop on T'ai Chi Chih. The program will be presented by Village Center Instructor, Denise Bussman. WOW programs are free and offered the 2nd Wednesday of every month.

Wisconsin's Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week April 9-13, 2018

April 9-13, 2018 has been declared as Wisconsin's Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week. The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) has teamed up to sponsor the statewide tornado drills scheduled for Thursday, April 12.

Click on the link below for more information.

Tornado Awareness Week