Town Board and Plan Commission — Agenda packet

Town of River Falls Town Board 9/21/2026 Meeting Materials TOWN OF RIVER FALLS The following River Falls Town Meetings will meet on Monday, September 21, 2026, beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the River Falls Town Hall, W9015 770th Ave. 6:00 P.M. – Plan Commission Agenda: Minutes from 9/8/26 Plan Commission Meeting; Reschedule November 2, 2026 Meeting; Zoning Administrator Report; Review And Discuss Conditional Use Permits; Review Proposed Changes to Town Code Chapter 1 – General Government; Updates from Plan Commission Sub-Committees; Comments & Requests; Future Agenda Items; A quorum of Town Board members may be present. 7:00 P.M. – Town Board Call to order Consider for approval or other action: 1. Approve Agenda 2. Minutes from August 17, 2026, Regular Board Meeting 3. Financial/Fire Call Report 4. Public Comments and Requests 5. Zoning Administrator Report 6. Plan Commission Report 7. Short Presentation on Annexation and Boundary Agreement Basics 8. Select Quote for Shop Insulation 9. Schedule Employee Review Sessions 10. Approve Recycling Grant 11. Review Burn Permit Form and Process 12. Consider Clerk/Treasurer Appointed or Elected Transition 13. Discuss and Take Action on Plans for Improvements at the Town Hall 14. Discuss Plans for Town Hall 125th Celebration 15. Discuss Moratorium on Hyperscale Projects in the Town 16. Board and Staff Communications 17. Audit and Pay Bills 18. Future Agenda Items 19. Adjourn Action may be taken on any agenda item. This agenda is subject to change. Some agenda items may be taken up earlier in the meeting, or in a different order than listed. The posted notice at the Town Hall is the primary notice. Meeting notice posted on the Town’s website www.riverfallstown.com, and at the River Falls Town Hall, W9015 770th Avenue, River Falls, WI. Anyone wishing to attend the meeting who requires special accommodation because of a disability should contact the Clerk’s office, at 715-629-8240 or email clerk@riverfallstown.com, at least 72 hours before the meeting begins so that appropriate accommodations can be made. Sarah Meyer, Clerk TOWN OF RIVER FALLS – REGULAR BOARD MEETING Tuesday, September 8, 2026, River Falls Town Hall The meeting was called to order by Chair Terry Kusilek at 7:09pm. Elected officials and staff present: Terry Kusilek, Chair; Mary Foster, Siri Smith, Jerome Rodewald; Supervisors; Rita Kozak, Treasurer; Sarah Meyer, Clerk; Don Rodewald, Zoning Administrator; Guests present: Victoria Rader, Wendy DiPeso, Mary Merta, Jason Passafaro, Nathan Rahn, Jody Rahn Joe made a motion to approve the agenda as posted. Mary seconded. M.C. Jerome moved to approve the minutes of the August 17, 2026, Regular Board meeting. Siri seconded. M.C. Financial Report/Fire Call Report: Treasurer Rita provided the Treasurer’s Report. The current available balance is $652,332.76. Joe moved, and Mary seconded to approve the financial and fire call reports. M.C. Public Comments & Requests: none Zoning Administrator Report: Zoning Administrator Don Rodewald provided the zoning report (attached). Mary made a motion to accept the Zoning Administrator’s report. Joe seconded. M.C. Plan Commission Report: Plan Commission recommends that the easement project to town attorney Bob Loberg to research the easement and give the town advice on how to proceed. Siri moved to send the existing easement to town attorney Bob Loberg for review, Mary seconded. M.C. Discuss and Take Action on Schaar Property Clean Up at N8057 920th St: Terry reported that he stopped by the property to check in on the property today. Terry stated that he did not think that anything had changed since his last visit and no further action is needed at this time. Short Presentation on Annexation Basics: Postponed to September 21, 2026, meeting Discuss and Take Action on Contract for Town Assessment Services: Siri moved to sign a three-year contract with Associated Appraisal for a market update and maintenance assessment services. Mary seconded the motion. M.C. Reschedule November 2, 2026, Meeting: Mary moved and Siri seconded to move the November 2, 2026, regular board meeting to November 9 at 7pm. M.C. Consider Clerk/Treasurer Appointed or Elected Transition: The committee will meet on September 10 to continue discussion. Discuss and Take Action on Plans for Improvements at the Town Hall: Ramp work on the side of the building has begun. Terry will work on hanging the United States and Wisconsin flags on the wall. Katie Pata and her family volunteered to refurbish the sign at the town hall. Discuss Plans for Town Hall 125th Celebration: Rita and Sarah continue working on plans for the celebration. Discuss Moratorium on Hyperscale Projects in the Town: Jerome and Don have reviewed what the Code Review Committee has updated in Chapter 17. They will also look at what the county and state is putting together. Review Burn Permit Form and Process: Tabled to September 8, 2026, meeting. Board and Staff Communications: Terry has ordered four signs to display on 830th Ave and 850th Ave for the next 6-9 months to notify people about upcoming work in 2027. Joe requested that signs are ordered for the Recycling Center. Joe asked about a flower roadside stand and if they need a permit. Siri reported that cars are off the road on 962nd Street. Terry said that Pierce Pepin is going to come in to 850th Ave to trim trees this fall. One culvert was replaced and one was repaired last week. Sealcoating is scheduled for later in September. Audit and Pay Bills Joe moved to audit and pay bills, Siri seconded. M.C. Future Agenda items: • Approve Agenda • Minutes from September 8, 2026, Regular Board Meeting • Financial/Fire Call Report • Public Comments and Requests • Zoning Administrator Report • Plan Commission Report • Select Quote for Shop Insulation • Schedule Employee Review Sessions • Approve Recycling Grant • Short Presentation on Annexation Basics • Discuss Clerk/Treasurer Appointed or Elected Transition • Discuss and Take Action on Plans for Improvements at the Town Hall • Discuss Plans for Town Hall 125th Celebration • Discuss Moratorium on Hyperscale Projects in the Town • Review and Discuss Burn Permit Forms and Process • Board and Staff Communications • Future Agenda Items • Audit and Pay Bills • Adjourn Joe moved to adjourn. Siri seconded. M.C. Meeting adjourned at 8:17pm. Type DateNum Name Memo Clr Split Amount Balance Ordinary Income/Expense Income Fire Protection Fire Call Overpayment Deposit 09/14/26102336CSI FC--CSI/Breann...Money Market Acc...13.00 13.00 Total Fire Call Overpayment 13.00 13.00 Fire Calls Deposit 09/09/261073Ondrea SchallbergFC 5855 Money Market Acc...840.00 840.00 Total Fire Calls 840.00 840.00 Total Fire Protection 853.00 853.00 Public Charges for Services Culvert Sales Deposit 09/09/263481Diane Foster Culvert Sale 5852Money Market Acc...715.00 715.00 Total Culvert Sales 715.00 715.00 Recycling Center Deposit 09/09/261315Eric Deaton RC 5847 Money Market Acc...30.00 30.00 Deposit 09/09/261477Chad CernohousRC 5848 Money Market Acc...70.00 100.00 Deposit 09/09/26902Joshua Davies RC 5849 Money Market Acc...30.00 130.00 Deposit 09/09/2610982Stephan Cox RC 5850 Money Market Acc...25.00 155.00 Deposit 09/09/26547Lukas Nelson RC 5851 Money Market Acc... 9.00 164.00 Deposit 09/09/26CashJoe Mahoney RC 5853 Money Market Acc...1,015.05 1,179.05 Deposit 09/09/26153637J.R's RC 5856 Money Market Acc...254.50 1,433.55 Deposit 09/14/261283ST Rentals RC 5858 Money Market Acc...126.00 1,559.55 Deposit 09/14/2612266Peter Stern RC 5859 Money Market Acc...90.00 1,649.55 Deposit 09/14/267136Allen Halvorson RC 5860 Money Market Acc...70.00 1,719.55 Deposit 09/14/268498Greg Elliott RC 5861 Money Market Acc...50.00 1,769.55 Deposit 09/14/26214Jay Jensen RC 5862 Money Market Acc...30.00 1,799.55 Deposit 09/14/261316Eric Deaton RC 5863 Money Market Acc...40.00 1,839.55 Deposit 09/14/265754Erik Ronning RC 5864 Money Market Acc...30.00 1,869.55 Deposit 09/14/262594Kris Torkelson RC 5865 Money Market Acc...20.00 1,889.55 Deposit 09/14/261060Blue Line Lawn RC 5865 Money Market Acc...16.00 1,905.55 Deposit 09/14/26561Lukas Nelson RC 5866 Money Market Acc... 6.00 1,911.55 Deposit 09/14/26CashJoe Mahoney RC 5867 Money Market Acc...1,640.45 3,552.00 Total Recycling Center 3,552.00 3,552.00 Town of River Falls 09/20/26 Profit and Loss Detail September 8 - 20, 2026 Page 1 Type DateNum Name Memo Clr Split Amount Balance Zoning-Land Use Deposit 09/09/261484Jacob Durocher Bldg Permit 5857Money Market Acc...120.00 120.00 Total Zoning-Land Use 120.00 120.00 Total Public Charges for Services 4,387.00 4,387.00 Taxes Annexation Payments Deposit 09/09/26161307City of River FallsAnnexation Well...Money Market Acc...1,937.08 1,937.08 Deposit 09/09/26161307City of River FallsAnnexation Hask...Money Market Acc...1,640.22 3,577.30 Total Annexation Payments 3,577.30 3,577.30 Total Taxes 3,577.30 3,577.30 Total Income 8,817.30 8,817.30 Net Ordinary Income 8,817.30 8,817.30 Net Income 8,817.30 8,817.30 Town of River Falls 09/20/26 Profit and Loss Detail September 8 - 20, 2026 Page 2 TOWN OF RIVER FALLS TREASURER’S REPORT September 21, 2026 9/21/26 9/8/26 FNBRF MM TRANSFERS $ 20,000.00 $ 40,000.00 FNBRF BALANCE $ 784,049.70 $ 775,232.40 ROYAL CREDIT UNION $ 25.34 Business Savings $ 25.34 $ 678,353.46 Entity Account $ 678,353.46 $ -30,688.44 Revaluation $ -40,000.00 2025 Transfer for Reval $ -44,937.00 Highway Equipment $ -40,000.00 Capital Outlay $ -200,000.00 Roads RCU AVAILABLE $ 322,753.36 $ 322,753.36 TOTAL AT BOTH BANKS $ 1,106,803.06 $ 1,097,985.76 RECOMMENDED RESERVE $ 445,653.00 $ 445,653.00 AVAILABLE FUNDS $ 661,150.06 $ 652,332.76 Impact Fee (RCU MM) $ 15,057.23 Impact Fee opened 5/28/26 Annexation payments from City of River Falls (payments for five years) Wells/Meyer—$1937.08 annexed 2022 Haskins/Chaffee—$1640.22 annexed in 202 Zoning Report Sept 8 - 21, 2026 9/11 N8031 925th St. – Issued zoning permit for a 24’ x 29’ attached garage to Dave and Danielle Vlastuin. Estimated cost - $120.000. 9/11 N7560 910th St. – Issued a zoning permit for a 12’ x 27’ deck replacement to Mike and Jody Frisinger. Estimated cost $30,000. 9/15 Researched building setback requirements from a recorded private roadway easement that may be accepted as a public roadway at some point in the future. 9/19 Submitted Farmland Preservation Ordinance Certification Application to DATCP Annexation 1 Annexation Fact Sheet No. 4 Local Government Education Program Prepared by Local Government Education Law Educator Philip Freeburg November 2015 Introduction Annexation is the legal process that transfers property from an unincorporated territory in a town to a contiguous city or village1. In precise terms, it is how the residents and real property owners change from the jurisdiction of a town as their local government unit to that of a neighboring city or village. The Wisconsin Statutes proved the procedures for making the change from a town to city or village by annexation. That makes the process jurisdictional, which means that it is very important to follow the exact process as spelled out in the statutes. If the statutes are not followed, then the annexation could be void.2 Any change can be distressing, and with annexation this is frequently so. In addition to territorial transfer, it adjusts the tax base and the service area of one governmental unit to the neighboring municipality.3 Disruption of service providers, plans, and ordinances often accompanies annexation. It is like moving to a new city, without packing or moving vans involved. Territoriality is an ancient instinct that humans retain vestiges of today. Annexation can frequently trigger strong emotional responses. Due to importance of compliance with the statutes and impacts of annexation, all local government and officials and citizens benefit from having at least a basic understanding of the legal requirements for annexation. This fact sheet will summarize the basics of annexation. It will emphasize the mostly commonly utilized annexation means but will touch on the other processes. Fundamentals of Annexation The statutes provide orderly and structured procedures to a process that can impact affected local government units, landowners and residents with the anxieties that change, uncertainty, and new circumstances often create. Wisconsin Law provides several means to accomplish annexation. Some steps in the process and terms are common to most modes of annexation. Below are some common elements. • Annexation petition. Landowners and residents drive most forms of annexations. The annexation petition is the centerpiece of the process. Not only must a petition contain the requisite number of signatures, but Wis. Stat § 66.0127 (1) & (5), requires the petition to contain many other elements. It must state the purpose of the petition, such as “We the undersigned… respectfully petition the common council of Badger, Wisconsin to annex the territory described below.” Often addition Annexation 2 language is added identifying the type of annexation, who the signers are, such as electors and owners, and in which town the territory is located. It must contain the legal description of the property to be annexed, a scale map and specify the population in the territory. The population figure is based on the last U.S. Census, by population estimate or actual count, but Department of Administration through the office of Municipal Boundary Review must certify the estimate or count as acceptable.4 The petition may be in one part or several counter parts. • Electors and Owners. These are the signers of the annexation petition. An elector is a person residing in the proposed annexation territory having the legal right to vote, but they do not have to be a registered voter to sign. That means they must be a U.S. Citizen of at least 18 years of age and have resided in the election district or ward 28 days.5 An owner holds record title to real estate in fee simple, life estate or vendee (that is, purchaser) under a land contract. A co-owner is an owner to the extent of his or her interest in the property.6 Legal Description. The petition, notice of proposed annexation and annexation ordinance require a complete description of land to be annexed, without any internal references, such as a portion of a parcel reserved out in a deed or other document. The territory to be annexed must be described by metes and bounds, by a recorded and filed subdivision or certified survey map.7 The requirements give accuracy when referencing the territory subject to the annexation proceeding. • Notice of Intention to Circulate Annexation Petition or Notice of Proposed Annexation. Direct annexation by one-half approval and annexation by referendum require a “Notice of Intention to Circulate Annexation Petition.”8 (See “Types of Annexations, below.) This is a Class I Notice under Wis. Stat. Chapter 985, that contains: o Statement of intention to circulate an Annexation Petition, o Legal Description of proposed annexation territory with a scale map, o The name of the city or village with which annexation is sought, o The name of the Town(s) from which the territory will be detached, o The name and post office address of the person causing the publication of the notice. This person must be an elector or owner in the proposed annexation area, and o A statement that a copy of the scale maps can be inspected in the office of the clerk of the city or village and town(s) affected by the notice. This implies the person causing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Circulate Annexation Petition will provide those maps to the clerks’ offices Within 5 days of publication, the person causing publication of the Notice shall serve a copy of it upon the clerk of each affected municipality and town, including school districts, as well as on each elector and owner in the town that will be affected by the annexation to the city or village. Service is by either personal service or certified mail with return receipt requested. If a Public Interest Opinion is required (see below) then the Notice shall be mailed to the Wisconsin Department of Administration, Intergovernmental Relations Municipal Boundary Review (DOA). • Annexation Ordinance. Adoption of an annexation ordinance puts the annexation into effect. A two-thirds vote of the members elect of the annexing governing body is required to adopt the ordinance, that is two-thirds of all members, not just of those present and voting. Before adopting the annexation ordinance the city council or village board shall first review any adverse opinion of Annexation 3 the Department of Administration that the annexation is against the public interest.9 (See Public Interest Opinion, below.) • Agreement to Pay Property Taxes. Unless the town and the municipality have reached a boundary agreement, every annexation must have an agreement that the annexing municipality will pay the Town an amount equal to property taxes levied on property in the annexation territory for five years as that amount is shown on the Town’s tax roll for the year the annexation is adopted.10 This allows some of the adverse revenue effects of the Town to be eased and allows appropriate planning and adjustment by the town. Most agreements occur by the annexing municipality including a provision in the annexation ordinance that the municipality will make these required payments. • Public Interest Opinion. Annexations in counties with population exceeding 50,000 are required to obtain an opinion issued by the Department of Administration, Intergovernmental Relations Municipal Boundary Review (DOA). “Public interest” is defined as a determination of which government entity may better supply services, including zoning–the town or the proposed annexing municipality or some other contiguous municipality which timely asks to be considered in such an opinion. The opinion also considers the shape and homogeneity of the annexation territory to the contiguous annexing municipality or others. The opinion is not binding, but the governing body must review an adverse recommendation before adopting an annexation ordinance. • Town Board Approval. Although not common to all annexations, when the annexing municipality is located in a county different from the proposed annexation territory, the town board(s) where the territory is located must approve the annexation. Otherwise, a town board has no statutory role in the annexation process.11 However, contacting an affected town government prior to annexation may be beneficial, such as fostering a positive cooperative environment and a smoother transition between the local governments. • Adjustment of Assets and Liabilities. Wis. Stat. § 66.0235, sets forth the requirements and procedures for apportioning the assets and liabilities of a transfer of territory from a town to a municipality, and the process for determining that apportionment. This process is in addition to the requirement of an Agreement to Pay Property Taxes. Types of Annexations Direct Annexation by Unanimous Approval - Wis. Stat. § 66.217(2) As its name implies, a Direct Annexation by Unanimous Approval, requires that the annexation petition be signed by all real property owners and all the electors (if any electors reside in the territory) in the territory proposed for annexation. The territory is then annexed when the city council or village board adopts an annexation ordinance by a vote of two thirds of that body’s members. The municipality may also reject the annexation. In any annexation, the filing of an annexation petition does not compel the municipality to annex the territory. It merely brings the annexation request legally before the city council or village board. There are two unique aspects of Annexation by Unanimous Approval. First, no public notice is required prior to circulating an annexation petition. Other forms of annexation require publication and personal Annexation 4 service of a Notice of Intent to Circulate Annexation Petition, which carries with it restrictions on when the petition can begin to be circulated and when a completed petition must be filed. Second, under the unanimous approval annexation a town’s ability to contest the annexation is limited. In order to challenge a unanimous annexation, the affected town must first request DOA to review the annexation within thirty days of enactment of the annexation ordinance. The DOA can only review the annexation to determine whether the annexation violates one of the following requirements: 1. Whether the territory is contiguous to the annexing municipality; or 2. If the annexation is of territory in a county different from the annexing municipality, was there a town board resolution from the affected town approving the annexation. If DOA finds that any of these annexation requirements are not met, only then can the affected town(s) commence a legal action to challenge the annexation in court.12 Direct Annexation by one-half approval – Wis. Stat. § 66.0217(3)(a). Direct annexation by one-half approval is commenced by first publishing and serving a Notice of Intent to Circulate Annexation Petition. An Annexation Petition cannot start circulation less than 10 days after publication of the Notice, nor more than 20 days after publication. The annexation petition is void unless it is filed within 6 months of publication of the Notice. The annexation may proceed on filing of an annexation petition signed by either: 1. A majority of the electors residing in the territory and owners of one-half of the land determined either by land area or by assessed value; or 2. If there are no electors residing in the proposed annexation territory, then owners of one-half of the land determined either by land area or by assessed value. The majority is determined by the number of votes cast in the territory in the last gubernatorial election. A resident can sign as both a land owner and elector. The filing of the petition brings the matter before the municipality and the governing body decides whether to enact an annexation ordinance or not. Recall that a 2/3 vote of all members is required. The ordinance may be enacted not less than 20 days after publication of the Notice, and not later than 120 days after the petition is filed. Annexation by Referendum – Wis. Stat. § 66.0217(3)(b) and (7). After publication and service of a Notice of Intent to Circulate Annexation Petition, and the time restrictions are met (see above) an Annexation by Referendum is commenced by filing with the municipality a petition signed by 20% of the electors residing in the proposed annexation territory and at least one-half of the land owners by area or assessed value in said territory. The 20% proportion is based on the votes cast in the territory at the last gubernatorial election. When the petition is filed, within 60 days the common council or village board may vote to accept or reject the petition. Passing an annexation ordinance is one way to accept the petition. If the common council or village board accepts the petition, the next steps are to serve notice for a referendum election to the town clerk(s) in the proposed annexation territory and to anyone who has made a written request for notice. If the petition is rejected then no further action may be taken. If no action is taken to either accept or specifically reject the annexation petition, then the city or village clerk must proceed to give the notice to the affected town clerk that an annexation petition was filed and not rejected within 60 days after filing, and the city or village pays the cost of any referendum in favor of annexation.13 Annexation 5 There is another way a referendum on an annexation may occur. When a petition for annexation by one-half approval is accepted by the city or village governing body, then 20% of the electors in the annexation territory may file a petition within 30 days of the annexing municipality’s notice to the town clerk that the annexation petition was accepted requesting a referendum on the annexation.14 If the result of the referendum in either proceeding is against annexation, then all previous annexation proceedings are nullified, including the adoption of an annexation ordinance. Wis. Stat. § 66.0217 (7), spells out the procedural steps for conducting the referendum, including cost allocations based on the vote results and the number of electors in the territory, if more than one town is affected.15 Town officials cannot adversely affect an annexation by failing to literally observe any requirements of the referendum section of the annexation statute. Annexation of Municipal Owned Land, Annexation of Town Islands & Court-Ordered Referendum Annexation The Division of Intergovernmental Relations, Municipal Boundary Review team relates that direct annexation by unanimous approval and by one-half approval are the most common annexation methods.16 There are three additional forms of annexations. A city or village may annex land it owns within a town by adopting an annexation ordinance.17 If the land is not contiguous to the city or village, the use of the land cannot be contrary to any town or county zoning regulation, but it may still be annexed. If the land is not in the same county as the annexing municipality, then the land can only be annexed if the town board and the county board approve the annexation and the city or village and town enter into a boundary agreement.18 A “town island” is a town area completely surrounded by a city or village.19 Since 1973 no city or village annexation may create a town island, and more recently one can be created only if it is part of a statutory cooperative boundary plan.20 Town islands lawfully existed at the time the statute prohibiting them was enacted, and for various reasons may have been created contrary to the statute thereafter. The statute addresses this by permitting a municipality to annex town islands simply by passing an annexation ordinance. The requirement of an agreement to pay taxes to the affected town, and restrictions on annexing a town area that is not in the same county as the annexing municipality also apply to Town Island Annexations. The last type of annexation is the Court-Ordered Referendum Annexation. Under Wis. Stats. § 66.0219, a city or village may seek a court order for a referendum to annex town territory. The governing body passes a resolution by 2/3 of its members declaring intent to apply to the circuit court for the order. The resolution is published once in a newspaper having general circulation in the annexation territory and the resolution must contain the same information as a Notice of Intent to Circulate Annexation Petition or in an Annexation Ordinance. The circuit court reviews the proposed annexation to determine if it is arbitrary and capricious using the “Rule of Reason,” which is explained below.21 Upon application to the court, a town whose territory is subject to the annexation is made a party to the court proceedings. Electors or owners, however, can defeat any court proceeding by filing prior to the hearing required on the resolution a petition protesting annexation signed by a majority of electors or by more than one-half the owners by assessed value in the territory. Successful annexations using this statute are rare, or nonexistent. Contiguity Requirement and Rule of Reason Annexation 6 Wis. Stat. § 66.0217(2) & (3), require that territory annexed be contiguous to the annexing city or village. That term is not defined in the statute, but one court interpreted it to mean there must be “some physical contact” between the annexed area and the annexing municipality.22 In Town of Mt. Pleasant v. City of Racine23 case, the court said that an annexed area connected only by 1705 foot strip no wider than 306 feet at some points and as narrow as 152 feet at other points was not contiguous. Attempts to use only a small strip to create contiguity with the desired territory has come to be referred to as a “balloon on a string.”24 The Town of Mt. Pleasant case concluded the “balloon on a string” in that case was not contiguous, saying that, “application of the rule of reason” compelled the court to reach that conclusion. The “Rule of Reason” is a three part judicial doctrine that courts use to prevent arbitrary and capricious use of annexation powers. It involves a judicial determination that: 1. No arbitrary exclusions or irregularities appear in the boundary lines, 2. Some reasonable or present need exist for the property, and 3. The municipality commits no misuse of discretion in the process.25 When reviewing boundaries, courts give deference to citizen preferences, but boundaries directed by a municipality or where citizens have no interest in the included territories violate the rule. Some technical assistance from the municipality is permitted.26 “Gerrymandering” or “crazy quilt” boundaries violate the regular boundaries requirement. When reviewing the reasonable need for the territory element of the Rule of Reason, courts consider such things as the necessity of annexation for reasonable and ordinary planning. Population and anticipated growth is another factor considered. The need must be a present and demonstrable need. Other factors include possible need for the areas, such as industrial or residential development, the need of the area for municipal services, avoiding pollution or other preferences and needs of petitioners.27 However, the petitioners’ preferences cannot be the result of improper inducements by the municipality.28 As yet, there have been no court cases on misuse of discretion, the last element of the Rule of Reason. Court Challenges and the Statute of Limitations Remember that annexation authority comes from the statute, so there must be strict compliance or the annexation is void.29 Substantial compliance is ineffective.30 Thus it is important all local governments be aware of the requirements for annexation and the Rule of Reason. Cities and villages need to be mindful to be certain annexations are orderly and lawful, and towns need to be aware because annexation affects their interests and they ordinarily are the challengers in court to the validity of annexations. Yet there are annexations that appear to be gerrymanders, balloons on strings or the result of failed compliance with the statutes. The reason these can occur is that there was no challenge to the annexations or challengers failed to act within the time permitted by statute. There are also the limitations on town challenges to unanimous annexations. Annexations are challenged by filing a lawsuit in circuit court. The time allowed for starting a lawsuit to test an annexation is very short: only 90 days from the date the annexation ordinance is adopted.31 Affected towns, residents or property owners perhaps unaware of the short window of time to challenge the annexation often lose their opportunity to enforce the statute or the Rule of Reason. The irregularities that may exist in the unchallenged annexation thus remain because no lawsuit can be brought after the 90 days. Annexation 7 Conclusion and Resources If the process of annexation is to be orderly and lawful, then local government officials, residents and landowners need to be aware of the basic concepts. It should be apparent that petitioners/landowners decide when and how annexation occurs. Municipalities can only approve or disapprove and cannot modify an annexation petition. This suggests that cities or villages and town neighbors may want to consider intergovernmental processes for boundary change. Cities, villages and towns can seize control of boundary issues for orderly growth and good relations by considering alternatives to annexations, such as cooperative boundary agreements and plans to assure a more reasoned and structured impact as to changes in municipal boundaries.32 To learn more about annexation, check these resources: • Department of Administration, Intergovernmental Relations Municipal Boundary Review: PO Box 1645, Madison, WI 53701 Phone: (608) 264-6102 Current Web Page: http://www.doa.state.wi.us/section.asp?linkid=132&locid=9 • Municipal Data System: An online resource of petitions, ordinances, boundary agreements and more: http://www.doa.state.wi.us/section.asp?linkid=132&locid=9 • League of Wisconsin Municipalities: 131 W. Wilson St., Suite 505, Madison, WI 53703 Phone: (608) 267-2380; In-Wisconsin: (800) 991-5502 Current Web Page: http://www.lwm-info.org • Office of Secretary of State: P.O. Box 7848, Madison, WI 53707-7848 Current Web Page: http://www.sos.state.wi.us/record.htm • See endnotes below for more. Acknowledgments Prepared by Philip J. Freeburg, J.D., UW-Extension Local Government Center. Thanks to reviewers Claire M. Silverman, J.D., League of Wisconsin Municipalities and Dan Hill, Local Government Specialist, Local Government Center. Annexation 8 Endnotes 1 Robert D. Zeinemann, The Urban Lawyer V. 39, N2 (Spring 2007) 2 Town of Madison v. City of Madison, 269 Wis. 609 (1955); Town of Greenfield v. City of Milwaukee, 272 Wis. 610(1956). 3 Under Wisconsin law cities and villages are “incorporated” or “municipal corporations.” Towns and Counties are “quasi-municipal corporations” or “municipal subdivisions.” Milwaukee v. Sewerage Comm., 268 Wis. 342, 349 (1954). For ease of reference, in this Fact Sheet the term “Municipality” will refer to a city or village, unless the context explicitly indicates otherwise. 4 Wis. Stat. §§ 66.0217(1)(b) & (5). 5 Washington v. Altoona, 73 Wis. 2d 250; Article III, sec. 1 of the Wisconsin Constitution & Wis. Stat. § 6.02. 6 Wis. Stat. § 66.217(1)(d). 7 Wis. Stat. § 66.0217(1)(c), contains the detailed requirements for the legal description. 8 Wis. Stat. § 66.0217 (4). 9 Wis. Stat. § 66.217(8). 10 Wis. Stat. § 66.217(14). 11Wis. Stat. § 66.217(14)(b). 12 Wis. Stat. § 66.0217(6)(d) & 66.0217(11)(c). 13 Wis. Stat. § 66.0217 (7)(a)2. 14 Wis. Stat. § 66.0217 (7)(a)3. 15 Wis. Stat. § 66.0217 (7)(f). 16 http://www.doa.state.wi.us/Default.aspx?Page=90f7c4c2-cd30-49c6-b87e-ae94fda5ec54 17 Wis. Stat. § 66.0223 18 Wis. Stat. § 66.0223(2) 19 Wis. Stat. § 66.0227(1) 20 Wis. Stat. § 66.0227(2) 21 City of Beloit v. Town of Beloit, 47 Wis. 2d 377 (1970). 22 Town of Lyons v. City of Lake Geneva, 56 Wis. 2d 331(1972). 23 Town of Mt. Pleasant v. City of Racine , 24 Wis. 2d 41 (1964). 24 Town of Waukechon v. City of Shawano, 53 Wis. 2d 593 (1972). 25 Town of Sugar Creek v. City of Elkhorn, 231 Wis. 2d 473 (Ct. App 1999). 26 Town of Menasha v. City of Menasha, 170 Wis. 2d 181 (Ct. App 1992). 27 Town of Pleasant Prairie v. City of Kenosha, 75 Wis. 322 (1977). 28 Hoepker v. City of Madison Plan Com’n, 209 Wis. 2d 633 (1977). 29 Town of Madison v. City of Madison, 269 Wis. 609, 615 (1955). 30 Town of Blooming Grove v. City of Madison, 70 Wis. 2d 770 (1975). 31 Wis. Stat. § 66.0217(11). 32 Types of boundary agreements that are authorized by Wisconsin statutes are: Cooperative boundary agreements -Wis. Stat. § 66.0307 Wis. Stats. General agreements -Wis. Stat. § 66.0301 Wis. Stats. Stipulations & orders - Wis. Stat. § 66.0225 Wis. Stats. March 2024 | 27 July 2020 | 10 REACHING OUT By Jake Langenhahn Outreach Specialist An Introduction to Annexation Cities and villages use annexation to grow their territory by expanding their boundaries to include lands located in neighboring towns. Annexations can be extremely controversial because they can impact many town functions, such as, the provision of municipal services and long-term planning. Understandably, both towns and cities/villages are interested in the methods used in annexations as they can have a substantial impact on planning for the future . This article will broadly discuss several types of annexations, so that officials can better navigate their processes. For towns that do find themselves in the midst of an annexation process, it is best to contact their municipal attorney. Annexations have many nuances that towns should be aware of if they wish to challenge an annexation decision. Direct Annexation by Unanimous Approval Wisconsin Statutes prescribe a process by which the town electors and property owners may choose to be annexed into a city or village. See Wis. Stat. § 66.0217(2). Town electors and property owners who wish to be annexed into a city/village may sign a petition that includes a legal description of the territory and a scale map of the area to be annexed. ALL town electors and property owners located within the territory in question must sign this petition for the annexation to be valid. The petition must then be submitted to the city/village and town clerk(s) of the areas affected by the annexation. The electors are also required to submit a copy of the petition to the Department of Administration (DOA). Then the city/village may enact an annexation ordinance through a two -thirds vote of their governing body. The city/village must also agree to pay the town five years of property taxes on the annexed territory for the annexation to be valid. The DOA may by request of the town affected by the annexation review the annexation to ensure that the territory to be annexed is contiguous with the city/village that is annexing, and that the territory to be annexed is within the same county as the city/village. Please note that an annexation can take place even if the annexation is not located in the same county as the city/village if the town enacts a resolution approving of the annexation. The town has 30 days to make a DOA request after the city/villa ge has enacted its annexation ordinance. The DOA is required to send a copy of their findings to all affected landowners, the town affected by the annexation, and the annexing city or village within 20 days after receipt of the town’s request. If the depar tment does not complete its review and send a copy within 20 days, the annexation will proceed as if the DOA sent a report with their approval. See Wis. Stat. § 66.0217(6)(d)(2). Challenging a direct annexation by unanimous approval is difficult as Wisconsin Statute places restrictions on the town’s ability to bring a lawsuit in circuit court. See Wis. Stat. § 66.0217(11)(c). If the DOA finds in their review that the annexation does not meet the contiguity standards and location standards described above, the town can bring a lawsuit in circuit court to challenge the annexation. The town has 90 days after the adoption of the annexation ordinance to bring a suit. Direct Annexation by ½ Approval This method comes from Wis. Stat. § 66.0217(3)(a). A petition for direct annexation may be filed with the with the city/village clerk if it has been signed by: 1) A number of qualified electors residing in the territory subject to the proposed annexation equal to at least the majority of votes cast for governor in the territory at the last gubernatorial election, and either of the following: a. The owners of one-half of the land in area within the territory b. The owners of one-half of the real property in assessed value within the territory A major difference between this method and the method previously explained is that the process must begin with the publication of a class 1 notice under chapter 985 from the individual who wishes to circulate a petition to annex area(s) to a city/village. In addition to providing notice to the individuals in the proposed annexation area, the individual must also provide notice to the town clerk(s) and send a copy of the petition to the DOA. If the petition meets all signature requirements, the city/village clerk may accept the petition for direct annexation. Additionally, if there are no electors in the proposed annexation area, one half of property owners determined either by land area or assessed value may sign the petition. The city/village may then approve the annexation with a two -thirds vote of their governing body, and an agreement to pay the town five years’ worth of property taxes owed to the town from the area annexed. Annexation of territory owned by a city/village Pursuant to Wis. Stat. §66.0 223 a city/village may by ordinance annex territory in a nearby town. Two important distinctions in this method are that the land must be owned by and be near the city/village, and the land does not necessarily need to be contiguous for the annexation to be valid. In the event that the annexation is noncontiguous, the city or village’s use of the land shall not be contrary to any town or county zoning regulations. The ordinance must contain an exact description of the territory t hat is being annexed and the names of the towns whose territory the city/village is annexing from. There are also extensive state and county reporting requirements that the city/village must follow if they decide to pursue this method. In this method, a city/village can annex territory in a town in a neighboring county if either the town adopts a resolution approving the proposed annexation, the county board of the county in question adopts a resolution approving the proposed annexation, or if the city/vill age and the town enter into a boundary agreement. Final Thoughts and Conclusion The annexation methods that were just broadly discussed are some of the more common ways of annexation. There are many more such as island annexation and annexation by referendum. Annexations will continue to be a contentious topic for the foreseeable future as new legislation and court decisions continue to add new layers to the process. Collabo ration in land use decisions and knowledge of annexation methods are some general ideas that can help local officials navigate these discussions. 2024 Scholarship Information available at www.wisctowns.com Process for a One-half Approval Annexation See section 66.0217(3) of the Wisconsin Statutes Publication of intent to circulate petition for annexation Copy of notice filed with DOA*, and clerks of affected towns and school districts and landowners Begin circulation of petition Within 60 days Annexation becomes final if City or Village adopts ordinance by 2/3 majority Within 5 days *DOA role not applicable in counties with less than 50,000 persons DOA conducts public interest Review* 10 days, but not more than 20 days form date of publication Within 6 months from the date of notice publication Petition presented to city or village clerk Within 20 days City or Village rejects petition City or Village accepts petition Stop City or Village votes on annexation ordinance Vote Yes Vote No Stop Annexation ordinance filed with DOA, utilities, register of deeds, and affected school districts 20% of electors petition for referendum A vote against nullifies the annexation Within 120 days of filing http://doa.wi.gov/municipalboundaryreview Process of a Unanimous Consent Annexation See section 66.0217(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes Petition by 100% of electors and 100% of land owners Petition filed with the city or village clerk Copy of petition filed with DOA*, clerks of affected towns, and affected school Districts *DOA conducts public interest review and issues opinion Within 20 days Annexation ordinance filed with DOA, utilities, register of deeds, and affected school districts Annexation becomes final if City or Village adopts ordinance by 2/3 majority Within 5 days *DOA involvement not applicable in counties with less than 50,000 persons http://doa.wi.gov/municipalboundaryreview Posted on May 8, 2026 by administrator Town of Troy and City of Hudson Agree to Continue Planning Process to Develop a Cooperative Boundary Agreement The Troy Town Board and Hudson City Council have agreed to continue working on a Cooperative Boundary Plan and start a process of public input, including holding a Public Hearing. Link to Resolution Goals of the proposed plan include: • Improve preservation of Troy’s Rural Character and Agriculture • Restore and protect property owner rights • Enable market driven development (commercial and residential) • Allow the City of Hudson to expand into areas of Troy (selected by the Town) not currently accessible through the statutory annexation processes • Establish collaborative planning and joint decision making frameworks for the future The proposed plan will be discussed at a series of informational meetings, including “Coffee with Chairperson” meetings, all before the Public Hearing occurs on July 14, 2026. A web page will be established on the Town of Troy website to post relevant documents as they are available. Questions on the process can be directed to Town Administrator, David Carlson at: Phone: 715-425-2665, ext. 101 Email: administrator@tn.troy.wi.gov To keep informed on the process, please subscribe to updates on the Troy website: State of Wisconsin Department of Administration Boundary Agreements Boundary agreements are a valuable tool available to local communities to avoid potentially lengthy and costly litigation conflicts over annexation, incorporation, consolidation, land use, revenue, services, environmental resources and issues, new development, and other intergovernmental issues. Instead of dueling against one another in an adversarial and usually reactive manner, boundary agreements enable communities to proactively develop solutions to benefit the area as a whole and move both communities toward their desired future vision and goals. To assist communities in developing boundary agreements, the Department maintains a list of trained and experienced Mediators. For example, a neutral and professional mediator can be beneficial when communities are struggling over a particular issue. There are three types of Boundary Agreements allowed by Wisconsin law: • Cooperative Boundary Plans (s. 66.0307 Wis. Stats.) – long-term or permanent agreements between two or more communities. Requires review and approval by the Department of Administration. • General Agreements (s. 66.0301 Wis. Stats.) – short-term agreements no longer than 10 years between two or more communities. In addition to resolving boundary issues, communities also frequently use General Agreements to share municipal equipment, buildings, staff, vehicles, and other service-related items. • Stipulations & Orders (s. 66.0225 Wis. Stats.) – agreements that are used to settle annexation disputes being litigated in court between two communities. Resources • Municipal Data System - an interactive and searchable database of municipal boundary agreements, as well as boundary adjustment ordinances, consolidations, and incorporations. • Distinguishing Between Different Statutory Boundary Agreement Methods • Boundary Agreement Law • Ordinance Filing Checklist - a set of Guidelines for municipal clerks in drafting boundary adjustment ordinances and compiling associated ordinance filing packets for submittal to the WI DOA. http://doa.wi.gov/MunicipalBoundaryReview Cooperative Boundary Plan Factsheet Cooperative boundary plans are authorized under s. 66.0307, Wis.Stats., and are the most thorough and complete method for developing boundary plans in Wisconsin. They are a valuable tool for local communities and a welcome alternative to protracted conflicts and litigation over municipal boundary and land use issues. Cooperative Boundary Plans feature: ► Broad notice to area residents and jurisdictions. ► A public hearing and comment period. ► Possible referendum. Residents may petition for an advisory referendum on the plan. ► A jointly developed cooperative plan for the territory that is consistent with each community’s comprehensive plan and that may address future streets, sidewalks and trails, layout of neighborhoods, design standards, zoning, and public facilities such as parks, municipal buildings, stormwater management, and utilities. ► Review by the Department of Administration. The Department may approve, deny, or recommend changes. The Department also defends the plan against appeal. Benefits to Cooperative Boundary Plans: Cooperative – while annexation and incorporation tend to pit neighboring communities against one another, boundary plans provide a chance to focus on shared values, points of agreement, and solutions that can benefit everyone. Proactive – while annexation and incorporation put area communities in a reactive mode, cooperative boundary plans enable communities to proactively guide their future. Flexibility – while statutory boundary change mechanisms such as annexation are rigid in their scope and process, cooperative boundary plans provide communities with tremendous flexibility. Communities may determine the issues to be resolved, the size of plan area, whether municipal boundaries will change or not change over time, the duration of the plan, what services will be provided and by whom, the timing and financing of capital improvements, and how the area will regulated and by whom. Communities have the discretion to creatively craft their own solutions to their issues. TIP: For more information, see the Department of Administration's Cooperative Boundary Plan website at: http://doa.wi.gov/MunicipalBoundaryReview http://doa.wi.gov/MunicipalBoundaryReview Certainty – while annexations, consolidations, and incorporations are unpredictable, cooperative boundary plans put communities in charge of their future. This certainty also benefits landowners, developers, businesses, and other community stakeholders. Broad participation – the public notice, public hearing, public comment, and advisory referendum features of the cooperative boundary plan process ensure that a wide range of affected residents and stakeholder groups participates in developing the plan. Because they helped create it, these participants are more likely to support the plan's adoption and implementation. Save money $$$ – a cooperative boundary plan can save money by avoiding costly litigation. Also, the plan can identify service sharing opportunities and avoid costly duplication of services and capital facilities. Finally, towns with an adopted cooperative boundary plan are authorized to utilize TIF districts. Long term – cooperative boundary plans must be a minimum of 10 years’ duration, but are usually considerably longer. They allow for a much longer duration than the 10 year maximum permitted by boundary agreements entered into under s. 66.0301 Wis. Stats. – Wisconsin’s general intergovernmental agreement statute. Enforceable – cooperative boundary plans safeguard community and landowner interests by providing a written contract that is approved by the state. The state is also responsible for defending the plan against appeal. State & regional issues are addressed up front – state agencies, regional planning commissions, and counties are required to review and comment on proposed cooperative boundary plans. This provides a great opportunity to coordinate state and regional plans, projects, and programs with local community activities and desires. For example, it helps to ensure that the state and regional permits and approvals necessary for development will be available when needed. Cooperative Boundary Plan Process Section 66.0307 Wis. Stats. Participating Municipalities Adopt Resolutions Participating Municipalities Notify State & Local Agencies within 5 days Participating Municipalities Hold Joint Public Hearing Public & Local Agencies Submit Comments Within 20 Days of the Hearing at least 60 days, but not more than 180 days at least 20 days All Mun. Do Majority Vote for Plan Adoption Any Involved Municipality Votes No Stop Yes Vote Adopted Plan sent to DOA for review. plan formation period at least 120 days plan formation period local plan review and approval period plan in response to comments Within 90 days, DOA review period DOA may approve or reject the plan, or send it back to the communities for additional work NOTE: To keep this flow chart simple, a number of procedures were not included that are nonetheless authorized by s. 66.0307 Wis.Stats. These include residents petitioning for an advisory referendum, residents petitioning for the plan be adopted by a super-majority vote of the governing body, the possibility of a public hearing by DOA, and the possibility that DOA sends the plan back to the communities with comments on additional work that is needed for approval. http://doa.wi.gov/municipalboundaryreview http://doa.wi.gov/MunicipalBoundaryReview General Boundary Agreement Factsheet General boundary agreements are authorized under s. 66.0301, Wis.Stats., which is a statutory section that broadly enables local governments to cooperate on a wide range of intergovernmental issues and activities, including municipal boundaries. Prior to 2007, communities developed general boundary agreements under the implied authority of the statute. However, in 2007 the legislature amended s. 66.0301 Wis. Stats. to expressly authorize the development of boundary agreements. The amendment also established a required process for communities to follow. Process Requirements 1) Both participating communities hold a public hearing on the boundary agreement, or they may instead hold one joint public hearing; 2) The two participating communities publish a newspaper notice announcing their intention to develop a boundary agreement under s. 66.0301 Wis. Stats. and to hold a public hearing; 3) All affected property owners must also receive notice sent by certified mail. 4) The newspaper notice and certified letter to property owners must be given at least 20 days prior to the public hearing; 5) Both participating communities pass resolutions approving of the agreement, and 6) The approved boundary agreement is fully published in the newspaper. Additionally, a referendum vote may also occur if residents who are affected by the boundary agreement request one. Specifically, 20% or more of the affected residents must sign a petition requesting a referendum vote and their petition must be filed within 30 days after publication of the approved boundary agreement appears in the local newspaper. The referendum vote is binding, so if residents approve of the agreement, it may take effect. However, if residents do not approve of the agreement, it may not take effect.  TIP: Prior Agreements Grandfathered Dozens of communities across Wisconsin have general boundary agreements that were developed prior the legislature’s 2007 amendment and many of these agreements are still in effect today. These agreements did not comply with the new procedural requirements such as notice, a public hearing, publication, referendum, and filing. However, s. 66.0301(6)(h) Wis. Stats. exempts these prior agreements from the new requirements. doa.wi.gov/MunicipalBoundaryReview TIP: Maximum Time Limit of 10 Years General boundary agreements under s. 66.0301 Wis. Stats. have a maximum term of 10 years, except that any boundary changes made may remain in effect permanently. Communities desiring longer-term boundary agreements may develop Cooperative Boundary Plans under s. 66.0307 Wis. Stats, http://doa.wi.gov/MunicipalBoundaryReview Benefits to General Boundary Agreements: Cooperative – while annexation tends to pit neighboring communities against one another, boundary agreements provide a chance to focus on shared values, points of agreement, and solutions that can benefit everyone. Proactive – while annexation puts area communities in a reactive mode, boundary agreements enable communities to proactively guide their future. Flexibility – communities can craft their own solutions, having discretion over the issues to be resolved, the territory involved, and whether municipal boundaries will change or not change over time. Certainty – communities can take charge of their future, which benefits landowners, developers, businesses, and other community stakeholders. Save money $$$ – boundary agreements save money by avoiding costly litigation. Also, agreements can identify service sharing opportunities and avoid costly duplication of services and capital facilities. Enforceable – general boundary agreements are a written contract that is recognized by state statute. TIP: Beyond Cooperating with Boundaries Communities have used the authority granted by s. 66.0301 Wis. Stats. to also cooperate with such things as:  Snowplowing  Road repair & maintenance  Fire & police protection  Libraries  Sharing specialized  Sharing clerks, assessors, and other equipment municipal staff  Joint purchasing of  Joint operation of parks, cemeteries, equipment & supplies community centers, etc. General Boundary Agreement Process Section 66.0301 Wis. Stats. Participating Municipalities publish class 1 notice of intent to develop agreement and hold public hearing and also giving notice to each affected property owner* Participating Municipalities Hold Public Hearing on the agreement Participating municipalities publish the adopted agreement as a Class 1 notice. 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If they are lost or misplaced, they have to come into the office for a replacement. No charge and they are annual permit. City of Mellen - We require burning permits with an annual renewal. They are calendar year: January 1st – December 31st. We issue them from our office. There are several types with different regulations for each type. Burn barrel permit – can only burn 6-9 p.m., no Sundays or legal holidays, or windy days. Paper products only. $ 20.00/yr Pit permit – this is a camp fire permit with regulations on set up and maintenance. Untreated wood only. $ 20.00/yr Brush permit – this is a 3 day permit for a brush pile, 6-9 p.m. No weekends $ 5.00 @ permit Industrial Permit – this is for industrial users to burn wood scraps (we have 3 sawmills). Monday – Thursday only and during working hours only. $ 40.00/yr With each permit, we have print outs we require them to read and it is initialed on the permit that they have read the regulations and then we send a copy of the regulations with them as well. All fires must be attended while burning is going on. All permits require the citizen to check the DNR site for burn conditions. The person who signs for the permit is the responsible party. The numbering we do is just in chronological order: 1-2025, 2-2025, 3-2025. The year is listed after the number. Town of Verona we had residents download an annual burn permit from the DNR website: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/forestfire/permits. Our local ordinance required for them to consult the DNR website to see if burning was allowed in the area that day or not. Village of Rockland - Our residents get one each year. They are good from the day they purchase it until the end of the year. We get burn permit books from our fire department. They are duplicated. I am attaching a copy of the front and back. Ours are not numbered, but you could surely add a number. We have them at the Village Hall. We have fire pits as we don't allow any other burning. If the person has never had a burn permit, the fire chief goes and inspects the area where their fire pit is located and then he will issue the permit. Town of Buchanan - We do they yearly and they must follow the rules. We now have them scan a code and have them do it from their phone or from our website. https://www.townofbuchanan.org/?splash=https%3a%2f%2fdocs.google.com%2fforms% 2fd%2fe%2f1FAIpQLScAlJsIVKE9j2A6LX2TrZdus0Fwmw5Wk1BHwXUaIzpOdAJgDA%2fview form&____isexternal=true Village of Pewaukee - We require our residents to get a burn permit every year. They fill it out with us, we put the dates on it, scan it to the fire department and then give the resident a copy. No charge! City of Brillion - We have a permit that is good for the entire time that resident lives there. $25.00 fee. This is an application completed by the resident and approved by the fire chief. S:\Forms\Permits\Burning Permit 2022.docx CITY OF BRILLION APPLICATION FOR OPEN BURNING PERMIT Brillion Municipal Code Section 34-97 Permit Fee: $25.00 Application: Applicant:___________________________________________________________________________ First, MI, Last Name Date of Birth Address of Applicant:_________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number of Applicant:________________________________________________________ Conditions of Permit: APPLICANT HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED A COPY OF CITY ORDINANCE #OR01-06 AND AGREES TO ABIDE BY THE CONDITIONS IN ACCORDANCE TO CHAPTER 34, SECTION 34-97 OF THE BRILLION MUNICIPAL CODE. Signature of Applicant:________________________________________________________________ Date of Application:___________________________________________________________________ Signature of City Official:______________________________________________________________ Date Paid:________________________________ Receipt #:_________________________________ Revocation of Permit: VIOLATION OF CONDITIONS STATED IN CHAPTER 34, SECTION 34-97 OF THE BRILLION MUNICIPAL CODE WILL RESULT IN A REVOCATION OF PERMIT. PENALTY WILL BE ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1-17 OF THE BRILLION MUNICIPAL CODE. Brillion Fire Department:__________________________________ Date:________________ Permit Revoked by: _______________________________________Date:________________ Reason for Revocation: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ (See reverse side for signature of all adjoining property owners.) S:\Forms\Permits\Burning Permit 2022.docx Signatures of Adjoining Property Owners in favor of permit: Signature Address Date 1.________________________________________________________________________________ 2.________________________________________________________________________________ 3.________________________________________________________________________________ 4.________________________________________________________________________________ 5.________________________________________________________________________________ 6.________________________________________________________________________________ RESIDENTIAL BURNING PERMIT PEWAUKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT W239 N2242 Pewaukee Road – Waukesha, WI 53188 Emergency – 911 (262) 522-2500 Date ____________________________________________________ Tax Key_________________________________________________ Name ___________________________________________________ Home/Cell Phone _________________________________________ Home Address ____________________________________________ Alternate/Business Phone ___________________________________ Burning Address __________________________________________ Permit Expires ____________________________________________ Issued By ________________________________________________ PERMIT REQUIRED (1) (A) No burning shall be permitted unless the owner of the property upon which burning is proposed first obtains a permit, approved by the Fire chief and under proper safeguards prescribed for and issued only at the City/Village Hall during regular business hours. (B) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Ordinance, if the burning of any material, either with or without a permit, intentional or not, results in failure to comply in full with the conditions of a burning permit, or if negligence in supervising and controlling the fire results in the dispatch and/or deployment of firefighting equipment or personnel to control or extinguish the fire or to protect life, buildings or adjacent property, in addition to other potential fines and forfeitures, the property owner shall be required to pay all costs and expenses incurred by the City/Village for said fire or emergency call. Said costs and expenses shall be calculated by the City/Village Clerk after consultation with the Fire Chief and will assess the cost of said fire or emergency call against the property as set forth in this section and pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, section 66.60 (16). RESTRICTIONS ON BURNING (2) (A) No person or corporation or their agent may burn garbage (including, but not limited to kitchen and garden waste) fresh cut grass, green grass, green leaves, green brush or any other noncombustible material in the City/Village. (B) No person or corporation or their agent may burn any material within the public street, shoulders, gutters, storm-water ditches, catch basins, or on other public property in the City/Village except as set forth herein. (C) No person living in a multi-family (3 or more) structure may burn any materials, and corporate owners of such structures in the City/Village may not burn any materials on such premises except as set forth herein. (D) No person living in a single or two-family home may burn home generated combustible material in the city/Village without a permit for such burning issued by the Fire chief as set forth herein. (E) No developer or contractor may burn any materials in the City/Village. COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL BURNING PROHIBITED (3) No burning permit shall be issued to commercial or industrial businesses nor shall commercial or industrial businesses be allowed to burn in an incinerator or rubbish container. PROHIBITED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY (4) No person shall kindle, start or maintain a fire upon public property within the City/Village of Pewaukee except in designated picnic areas in the public parks where cooking fires may be maintained in permanent or portable enclosed grills. An adult person shall be in constant attendance of such “picnic” fire. RULES FOR BURNING (5) (A) All burning pursuant to a permit shall be kindled or started no earlier than 7:00 a.m. and should be completely extinguished by 10:00 p.m., unless otherwise specified on the permit. All burning shall be conducted with the adult person named on the permit in constant attendance. The burning of refuse should be in its natural state (grass, leaves, twigs, brush, branches, and untreated wood). Items that are prohibited to be burned are petroleum products, tires, plastics, insulation, garbage and treated building materials and any other item which may smolder or give off noxious odors. (B) Burning of permitted materials should be accomplished in a metal, screened receptacle no larger than 55 gallons and approved by the Fire Chief or Fire Inspector. (C) Burning of piled materials (brush and leaves) shall be confined to an area at least 50 feet from buildings and trees no larger than 6’ x 6’ x 4’and flames from such burning may not exceed 8 feet. (D) No permit issued under this Ordinance shall create a property right in the person receiving said permit, and said permit shall be limited to and shall be used in strict compliance with the terms and conditions specified therein, and shall automatically expire on the date specified on the permit. (E) Bonfire/Campfires shall be allowed only under constant supervision in a contained burning pit. The actual fire area shall be in an enclosed fire ring of metal or masonry no larger than 5 feet in diameter. Flames from the fire shall be maintained at no higher than 6 to 8 feet. All fires must be completely extinguished by 10:00 p.m. (F) Only owners of real estate may sign permits. A signed copy of the permit will be filed with the City/Village Clerk. ____________________________________________________________________________ PROPERTY OWNER’S SIGNATURE 5/3/2018 □Check#--- □Cash 2025 VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD, WISCONSIN, BURN PERMIT APPLICATION TO BURN WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD ($15.00 Annually or $3.00 Monthly) To the Clerk of the Village of Richfield, County of Washington, Wisconsin: Amt Pd$-- The undersigned hereby applies for a permit to kindle a bonfire or other fire outdoors in the Village pursuant to the rules and regulations outlined in article §179-19 of the Richfield Village Code. Such permit may be issued for 30 days or on an annual basis for a period ending on December 31st and may be suspended with official notice by the Village President or designee. The applicant agrees to comply with and be bound by all the laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and penalties governing the business for which this license is applied for: Applicant (print) Address City/State/Zip Code Phone Email Types of material to be burned and location on property burning will take place Signed ___________ _ Date -------- Expiration Date _______ _ **APPLICANT MUST NOTIFY THE WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO BURNING BY CALLING THE SHERIFF'S NON-EMERGENCY NUMBER 262-335-4411. Approved by Date L: Licenses and Permits>Applications>Burning Permit Revised 12/2021 Register: 1st Nat. BK of RF:Clerk's Checking Account From 09/08/2026 through 09/21/2026 Sorted by: Date, Type, Number/Ref Date Number Payee Account Memo PaymentC Deposit Balance 09/08/2026 1st Nat. BK of RF:Mo... Deposit 40,000.00 63,747.27 09/08/2026 29405 Foster, Mary J -split- 620.98 63,126.29 09/08/2026 29406 Kozak, Rita M -split- 1,036.93 62,089.36 09/08/2026 29407 Kusilek (employee), ... -split- 828.60 61,260.76 09/08/2026 29408 Mahoney, Joseph M -split- 815.75 60,445.01 09/08/2026 29409 Meyer, Sarah K -split- 3,045.94 57,399.07 09/08/2026 29410 Rodewald, Donald T -split- 472.12 56,926.95 09/08/2026 29411 Rodewald, Jerome C -split- 523.32 56,403.63 09/08/2026 29412 Smith (supervisor), Siri -split- 454.58 55,949.05 09/08/2026 29413 Verizon Wireless General Government:T... 47.61 55,901.44 09/08/2026 29414 Ace Hardware -split- 49.53 55,851.91 09/08/2026 29415 Rodewald, Donald T Zoning Administrator ... 285.80 55,566.11 09/08/2026 29416 Rita Kozak Public Works - Recycli... 17.41 55,548.70 09/08/2026 29417 St. Croix Septic Syst... -split- 3,900.00 51,648.70 09/08/2026 29418 Ron's Sewer Service General Government:T... 425.00 51,223.70 09/08/2026 29421 Pierce Co. Clerk's Of... General Government:E... 169.50 51,054.20 09/08/2026 29422 American Pest Soluti... -split- 358.00 50,696.20 09/08/2026 29823 Companion Animal ... Health and Human Ser... 80.00 50,616.20 09/08/2026 29824 Pierce Co. Highway ... Public Works - Roads:... 4,493.92 46,122.28 09/09/2026 1407 EFTPS -split- 39-6006086 2,108.81 44,013.47 09/09/2026 29825 WM of Northern WI ... -split- 2,601.15 41,412.32 09/09/2026 29826 US Bank -split- 4484-7301-144... 3,488.82 37,923.50 09/09/2026 29827 Steel Towne Public Works - Roads:... 359.44 37,564.06 09/09/2026 29828 Kwik Trip Public Works - Roads:... 246.51 37,317.55 09/09/2026 29829 Water Care Services General Government:T... 30.00 37,287.55 09/09/2026 29830 Alcivia Public Works - Roads:... 9805344 2,408.85 34,878.70 09/10/2026 1404 EFTPS -split- 39-6006086 1,553.48 33,325.22 09/10/2026 1405 Wisconsin Retiremen... -split- 2,416.08 30,909.14 09/10/2026 1406 Wisconsin Dept. of R... Payroll Liabilities 036-00003408... 899.61 30,009.53 09/10/2026 29831 Dohrer, Albert S. -split- 156.93 29,852.60 09/10/2026 29832 Fristad, Christopher -split- 128.69 29,723.91 09/10/2026 29833 Johnson, Kaleb LG -split- 236.14 29,487.77 09/10/2026 29834 Kincannon, George -split- 287.68 29,200.09 09/10/2026 29835 Merta (employee), M... -split- 63.27 29,136.82 09/10/2026 29836 Nyquist (employee), ...-split- 59.40 29,077.42 09/10/2026 29837 Flick, Dalton -split- 1,879.06 27,198.36 09/10/2026 29838 Schaar Jr., Robert A-split- 2,403.29 24,795.07 09/10/2026 29839 Polk County Clerk of... General Government:L... Case 25CT65 150.00 24,645.07 09/17/2026 29842 St. Croix Septic Syst... Public Works - Roads:... 1,475.00 23,170.07 09/17/2026 29843 Susan Bushard General Government:T... 50.00 23,120.07 Town of River Falls 9/21/2026 10:43 AM Page 1