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Village of Howard · Brown County · meeting of Jan 26, 2026 · Minutes
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Minutes of the Plan Commission Meeting
Jan. 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Village Hall Board Room
1. Call to order: B. McIntyre called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll call
Present: Plan Commission members President Burt R. McIntyre, Ellery Gulbrand,
Natasha Gwidt (virtual), Mark Semrau (virtual), Dan Kussow, Randy Smith
Excused: Mike Soletski
Staff: Dave Wiese, Geoff Farr, Ciara Hurrish
3. Pledge of Allegiance: B. McIntyre led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Approval of the agenda
E. Gulbrand moved to approve the agenda. R. Smith seconded. The motion carried
unanimously.
5. Approval of the Plan Commission meeting minutes from Dec. 15, 2025
D. Kussow moved to approve the Plan Commission meeting minutes from Dec. 15, 2025.
R. Smith seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
6. Review and take action on the Preliminary Plat of Hillsdale Heights
D. Wiese provided an overview of the Preliminary Plat of Hillsdale Heights, noting the
development consists of 27 single-family residential lots and is part of a previously
approved Planned Development District (PDD). Conservancy areas, wetlands, floodplain
areas and trail dedications were discussed.
Representatives of Verbicher Architects were present and responded to questions from
the Plan Commission regarding lot sizes, design considerations, and home types. Staff
confirmed that the preliminary plat meets the requirements of the approved PDD
zoning and applicable subdivision regulations, noting that platting is required under
state statute.
R. Smith made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Hillsdale Heights with the
condition:
1. Storm water/drainage easements as required once design is completed
E. Gulbrand seconded. The motion carried 5:1 (No: D. Kussow)
7. Review and take action on the Final Plat of Red Leaf
D. Wiese presented the Final Plat of Red Leaf, noting it represents the first phase of
development and is consistent with the previously approved Planned Development
District (PDD) and Preliminary Plat.
E. Gulbrand made a motion to approve the Red Leaf Final Plat with the condition:
1. Storm water/drainage easements as required once design is completed
R. Smith seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (NONE)
9. ADJOURN THE MEETING
R. Smith moved to adjourn. E. Gulbrand seconded. The motion carried unanimously,
and the meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
Ciara Hurrish
Public Information Officer/Deputy Clerk
Source: Village of Howard website. First collected Oct 15, 2026.