Friday, January 31, 2020

Candlelight Hike


Castle Creek Conservancy
900 S. Division St
Waunakee, WI 53597
Saturday, February 8, 2020
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Hike the paths of the conservancy, guided by candle light.  There will be a bonfire, roasted marshmallows and hot cocoa following the hike.  This is a FREE event, fun for the whole family.


New Village Board Agenda Available

To view the agenda for the February 3, 2020 Village Board meeting, please click the link below:

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Neighborhood Listening Session on YouTube

The January 22, 2020 Neighborhood Listening Session is now available for viewing. Please click the link below for more details:

Neighborhood Listening Session

For more information, please contact 608-850-8500 or via email at officialcorrespondence@waunakee.com.

Monday, January 27, 2020

Recycling Tips - TetraPak Cartons

Yes, cartons can be recycled here in Waunakee. Please take a few minutes to watch the video below and learn more about how to recycle cartons. 


For more information about garbage and recycling in the Village of Waunakee, click the links below:

Recycling Information
Common Contaminants
Waunakee Waste Information



Dane Arts Poster for 2020

The Dane Arts 2020 poster is now available at the Village Hall, located at 500 West Main Street. This year's poster is titled "Strolling" by artist Steve Wagner. Your donation is warmly welcome and greatly appreciated. For information on the artist, and the story behind the poster, click the link below for more details.

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Village Board Meeting on YouTube

The Village of Waunakee has uploaded the most recent Village Board meeting (1/20/2020) to YouTube. The meeting can be found by clicking the link below:

Village Board Meeting

For more information, please contact Caitlin Stene, Deputy Administrator / Village Clerk at cstene@waunakee.com or 608-850-2827.

Monday, January 20, 2020

Recycling Tips - Remember to Keep Lids Closed

Did you know that if water gets into your recycling bin, your recyclable items might end up going to waste?  It's important to keep the lids on your recycling cart closed. Please take a few minutes to watch the video below and learn more about water contamination. 


For more information about garbage and recycling in the Village of Waunakee, click the links below:

Recycling Information
Common Contaminants
Waunakee Waste Information



Friday, January 17, 2020

Village Board Agenda Supplement for January 20, 2020

The Village is preparing a "Supplement to Agenda" prior to every Village Board Meeting. Here is a link to the supplement for the January 20, 2020 meeting:

Supplement

This is an unofficial version of the agenda in which the Village Administrator adds some summary and straight forward commentary on the agenda items to be considered during the upcoming meeting. The purpose is to help citizens better understand the agenda items and action requests that are before the Board. You might consider it a succinct summary of the memos and attachments included in the full meeting packet. Please reach out to Village Administrator Todd Schmidt with your feedback. 608-850-2182 or administrator@waunakee.com.

Snow Day - Afternoon at the Farm

Schumacher Farm Park
5682 Hwy 19
Sunday, January 26, 2020
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

What would rural farming families do on a wintry day? Snow sports and snow forts! We invite you to join us at the top of the hill for a snowy afternoon on the farm. Go for a spin on a pair of snowshoes. Find out what a quinzee hut is and how to build one. Investigate snowbanks and snowflakes on a winter scavenger hunt. Check out the historic barn for hot cocoa and cool trivia about how animals survive winter. The Village of Waunakee Recreation Department will provide a limited number of snowshoes and brief instruction. Reservations not required.

Click the link below for more details:



New Village Board Agenda Available

To view the agenda for the January 20. 2020 Village Board meeting, please click the link below:

Agenda

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Neighborhood Listening Session

Arboretum Elementary School Library
1350 Arboretum Drive
Waunakee, WI 53597
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Please join Village President Chris Zellner for a Neighborhood Listening Session at Arboretum Elementary School in Waunakee. Listening sessions are held several times throughout the year at different locations around the Village. Anyone is welcome to attend.

The purpose of the listening session is to give Village residents the opportunity to meet informally with Village President Chris Zellner and members of the Village’s management team to discuss issues and ask questions. Topics of discussion can cover a variety of issues including Waunakee’s growth, improvements and current projects, 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 Village Administrator Todd Schmidt at 608-850-5227 or administrator@waunakee.com.

Community Development Authority Seeking Volunteers

The Village is seeking interested citizen volunteers to fill two open positions on the Community Development Authority (CDA). The CDA will be meeting once a month in the evenings. Among other things, the CDA is tasked with using the results of Waunakee Housing Task Force to evaluate and recommend potential policy changes. State statutes indicate that necessary qualifications include sufficient ability and experience in the fields of urban renewal, community development, and housing. Interested citizens should apply by Sunday, January 26, 2020 to be considered. The application is available online at http://www.vil.waunakee.wi.us/431/Application-to-Volunteer. Questions may be directed to Village Administrator Todd Schmidt at (608)850-2182 or administrator@waunakee.com.

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Plan Commission Meeting on YouTube

The Village of Waunakee has uploaded the most recent Waunakee Plan Commission meeting (1/13/20) to YouTube. Please click the below for more details:

Plan Commission

Monday, January 13, 2020

Recycling Tips - Food Contamination

Did you know that food left in recyclable containers can contaminate a whole batch of recycling? It's important to remember that containers need to be free of food and food residue before tossing them in our recycling bins. Please take a few minutes to watch the video below to learn more about food contamination in our recycling stream.


For more information about garbage and recycling in the Village of Waunakee, click the links below:

Recycling Information
Common Contaminants
Waunakee Waste Information


Thursday, January 9, 2020

Winter Weather Reminders

With the predicted impending snow event, the Village would like to remind residents of the following:

Snow Removal from Sidewalks, Driveways and Parking Lots
Snow blowing or shoveling/plowing snow into Village streets is prohibited by Village ordinance (sec. 58.320-b) and causes problems in our roadways. This also applies to all snow-removal contractors. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Placement of Trash Containers
Please remember that trash and recycle containers must be placed behind the curb - not in the street. Placement anywhere else is prohibited by Village ordinance (sec. 54.64-a, 2) and may cause problems in the maintenance of our streets.

Alternate Parking
The Village of Waunakee's alternate side parking Ordinance Sec. 94.83 (3) will be in effect from 12 midnight through 6:00 a.m. from November 1 to April 1. To ensure you are not in violation, please follow these steps:

- Think of what the date will be between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
- If the date is even-numbered, park on the even house numbered side of the street.
- If the date is odd-numbered, park on the odd house numbered side of the street.

If possible, please keep parked vehicles off the streets when it snows.
*Does not apply to private streets.

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

New Joint Plan Commission Agenda Available

To view the agenda for the cancelled January 14, 2020 Joint Plan Commission meeting, please click the link below:

New Plan Commission Agenda Available

To view the agenda for the January 13, 2020 Plan Commission meeting, please click the link below:

Vilalge Board Meeting on YouTube

The Village of Waunakee has uploaded the most recent Village Board meeting (1/6/2020) to YouTube. The meeting can be found by clicking the link below.

Village Board Meeting

For more information, please contact Caitlin Stene, Deputy Administrator / Village Clerk at cstene@waunakee.com or 608-850-2827.

Creative Wall at the Hall with Jessica Marking

Marking Maps originated as a birthday gift for her father, capturing all of his travels through his life by adding a photo to each state. Jessica hopes that people take time to travel, visit our country's beautiful parks, and spend time creating memories with your loved ones. A lot of adventure awaits you!

To view Jessica’s artwork and learn more about her unique artistic talents, while supporting local creativity and innovation, please plan to stop by the Village Hall, 500 W. Main Street, during business hours.

Monday, January 6, 2020

Recycling Tips - Shredded Paper

Many of us begin the new year by clearing out the clutter and organizing our home office by shredding old documents. Take a minute to watch the video below to learn more about how to recycle shredded paper.

Shredded Paper

For more information about garbage and recycling in the Village of Waunakee, click the links below:

Recycling Information
Common Contaminants
Waunakee Waste Information

Friday, January 3, 2020

Village Board Agenda Supplement for January 6, 2020

The Village is preparing a "Supplement to Agenda" prior to every Village Board Meeting. Here is a link to the supplement for the January 6, 2020 meeting:

Supplement

This is an unofficial version of the agenda in which the Village Administrator adds some summary and straight forward commentary on the agenda items to be considered during the upcoming meeting. The purpose is to help citizens better understand the agenda items and action requests that are before the Board. You might consider it a succinct summary of the memos and attachments included in the full meeting packet. Please reach out to Village Administrator Todd Schmidt with your feedback. 608-850-2182 or administrator@waunakee.com.

Thursday, January 2, 2020

New Village Board Agenda Available

To view the agenda for the January 6, 2020 Village Board meeting, please click the link below:

Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Workshop on Wellness: Independence Through Connection

Waunakee Village Center
333 South Madison Street
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Waunakee Village Center and the Waunakee Lions Club are pleased to offer a workshop on wellness titled, "Independence Through Connection: It Takes a Village." The program will be presented by Ann Albert, Executive Director at AgeBetter, Inc. WOW programs are free and offered the 2nd Wednesday of every month.

Click the link below for more details:

WOW Flyer