New Village Board Agenda Available

To view the agenda for the May 4, 2020 Village Board meeting, please click the link below:

Agenda

Butterflies on Main

The Village of Waunakee’s annual Art on Main program rolls out once again with Butterflies on Main. The sixth iteration of Waunakee’s original public art project aims to build on the past success of projects like Barrels on Parade (2018) and Mutts on Main (2019) in developing the Village’s creative identity. 

Presented in collaboration with Endres Mfg. Company and the Waunakee Area Chamber of Commerce, Butterflies on Main invites the community to create and submit artistic proposals. Chosen artists will be assigned a steel butterfly cutout to use as their canvas. Artists will also be provided with a $200 stipend, courtesy of the Waunakee Area Chamber of Commerce and Endres Mfg. Company Foundation. The finished butterflies will be on display mounted to light posts along Main Street from the first week of July until the weekend of Wauktoberfest. After the butterflies are removed from view, they will be auctioned off to the community at Wauktoberfest on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Proceeds will support future community projects through Create Waunakee and the Endres Mfg. Company 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 Butterflies on Main webpage or contact Kylie West, Executive Assistant at kwest@waunakee.com or 608-850-2182. http://www.waunakee.com/butterfliesonmain

New Village Board Agenda Available

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

Agenda

Friends of the Library Online Art Show

The Friends of the Waunakee Public Library are hosting an online art show featuring artists originally scheduled to show their work in Community Hall at a Pop Up Art Gallery Show and Sale. Although the Friends are planning to reschedule the event, they wanted to showcase the wonderful artists within our community in the meantime. Please enjoy these images from the local artists who will be featured at this upcoming event. All of these artists were chosen for this show because they donated works of art to help raise funds for our new library. They are a talented group and we hope you enjoy this Online Art Show!

Click the link below for more details:

Online Art Show

Opportunity to Serve

The Village of Waunakee is currently accepting applications for committee positions. Please view our website using the link below to complete a Committee Application form. The deadline for completed applications is April 26, 2020.

Committee Application Form

Spring Leaf Collection April 13-16, 2020

Spring leaf collection will take place from April 13 - 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 town just past County Trunk Highway K. If you have any questions please call the Public Works Garage at 608-849-5892.

Neighborhood Listening Session via Zoom

Neighborhood Listening Session via Zoom

Tuesday, April 14, 2020
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Please join Village President Chris Zellner for a Neighborhood Listening Session via zoom on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.

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 virtual setting.There are 2 ways to participate:

• PREFERRED METHOD: Participate on-line in Zoom webinar by using this link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/363768200. A computer (with audio/microphone), tablet, or smart phone will allow participation.

• Call (312)626-6799, and enter Webinar ID: 363 768 200. Those requiring toll-free options are asked to contact Village Hall for details prior to the meeting at administrator@waunakee.com or (608)850-2182.

Questions will be accepted live during the webinar, or may be submitted in advance by emailing administrator@waunakee.com. Anyone with questions about how to participate in this session should call (608)850-2182.

Neighborhood Listening Session via Zoom

Tuesday, April 14, 2020
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Please join Village President Chris Zellner for a Neighborhood Listening Session via Zoom on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.

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 virtual setting. Please watch social media for upcoming details on how to join the meeting. If you are unable to participate but have something you would like to discuss with us, please contact Village Administrator Todd Schmidt at 608-850-2182 or administrator@waunakee.com.

New Joint Plan Commission Agenda Available

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

JPC Agenda

Virtual Plan Commission Meeting on April 13, 2020

This Village of Waunakee Plan Commission Meeting will be held as a live virtual meeting due to the State of Wisconsin’s Safer At Home Order. The public can participate in one of four ways:

· PREFERRED METHOD: Participate on-line in Zoom webinar by using this link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/426888704  computer, tablet, or smart phone will allow participation.

· CALL: (312) 626-6799, and enter Webinar ID: 426 888 704. Those requiring toll-free options are asked to contact Village Hall for details prior to the meeting at administrator@waunakee.com or (608)850-2182.

· WATCH LIVE on the Village’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/villageofwaunakee/. The on-line meeting agenda and all support materials can be found at https://onbase.waunakee.com/onbaseagendaonline . In addition to the public, all Commission members and staff will also be participating remotely. An explanation on how the meeting will be conducted will occur promptly at 6:00 PM. Anyone with questions prior to the meeting may contact the Village at (608)850-2182 or administrator@waunakee.com.

Absentee Ballots Update

The WI Election Commission has provided further clarification on the use of the drop box at Village Hall for the delivery of ballots on Election Day. Today voters are able to continue to use the drop box at Village Hall for the delivery of their ballots. Staff will be checking this drop box regularly throughout the day until 8 pm.

Neighborhood Listening Session via Zoom

Tuesday, April 14, 2020
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Please join Village President Chris Zellner for a Neighborhood Listening Session via zoom on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.

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 virtual setting. Please watch social media for upcoming details on how to join the meeting. If you are unable to participate but have something you would like to discuss with us, please contact Village Administrator Todd Schmidt at 608-850-5227 or administrator@waunakee.com.

Abentee Ballots for April 7

All Absentee Ballots must be hand delivered to the Waunakee Village Center (333 S. Madison Street) by 8:00 PM TODAY or postmarked by TODAY April 7th. Any ballots received in person after 8PM or postmarked after April 7th will not be counted. Please DO NOT place any ballots in the Dropbox at Village Hall as this will no longer be checked for ballots. If you have any questions, please contact Village Hall at 608-850-8500

New Village Board Agenda Available

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

Agenda

IMPORTANT ABSENTEE BALLOT UPDATE

On April 2, 2020, Judge William Conley of the Western District of WI federal court issued an order related to absentee ballots for the April 7, 2020 election. While the Village waits for further guidance from the Wisconsin Election Commission voters should be aware that the Court ordered the following: (1) The deadline for the receipt of absentee ballots is extended to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2020 (previous deadline was 8 p.m. on election day); (2) The deadline for receipt of absentee ballot request by mail, fax, or email is extended to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2020; and (3) A witness signature on the absentee ballot certificate envelope is not required if the absentee voter provides a written affirmation or other statement that they were unable to safely obtain a witness certification despite reasonable attempts to do so, provided the ballot is otherwise valid.

Waunakee Police Department April Newsletter

To view the Waunakee Police Department April 2020 newsletter, please click the link below:

Newsletter

Returning Your Absentee Ballot

Do you have an absentee ballot you need to return for the April 7^th election but are hesitant to place it in the mail? Feel free to hand deliver your completed absentee ballot to the silver drop box outside of Village Hall (500 W. Main Street) on or before Election Day. We will be checking this drop box until 4:15 p.m. on Election Day. After 4:15 p.m. on Election Day, please deliver ballots to the Village Center (333 S. Madison Street) and ask for the Deputy Clerk for hand delivery. Please make sure that your absentee envelope is signed by you and a witness. The witness will also need to write their address down below the signature. Absentee ballots need to be received by 8:00 p.m. on April 7, 2020 to be counted.