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PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.84, notice is hereby given to the public by the Village President, that the following
meeting will be held:
Meeting:
Date:
Time:
Village Board of Oregon
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
5:00 PM
Location: Village Hall
101 Alpine Parkway
Oregon, Wisconsin 53575
Note: Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires the
meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format must contact the Village Clerk at (608)
835-3118, 101 Alpine Parkway, Oregon, Wisconsin, at least twenty -four (24) hours prior to the commencement of the
meeting so that any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each request.
MEETING MINUTES
1) Call to Order.
Village President Phil Van Kampen called the Village Board meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
2) Roll Call.
Present: Tim Higgins, Tom Kirchdoerfer, Paige Knipfer, Matt Leas, Rick Marx, Lynn McDaniel,
and Phil Van Kampen
Also Present: Village Administrator Martin Shanks, Village Attorney Larry Konpacki, Chief of
Police Jennifer Pagenkopf, Community Development Director Elise Cruz, Recreation and
Programming Coordinator Liane Rhodes , Public Works Director Lauren Striegl, Village
Engineer Rich Koceja, Senior Services Director Tricia Nicoll, Library Director Jennifer Endres
Way, Village Clerk Candie Jones, andseveral members of the public
3) Approval of August 17, 2026, Village Board meeting minutes if correct, and correction of mistakes,
if any (staff recommendation: motion to approve as presented).
Higgins moved, seconded by Kirchdoerfer to approve the 08-17-2026 Village Board meeting
minutes. Motion carried 7-0.
4) Public Appearances, Comments, and Communications (items are for discussion and / or possible
action).
a) Public Comment. This part of the agenda allows members of the public to provide information to
the Village Board, including items both on and off the agenda . Under the Open Meetings Law, this
agenda item allows the Board to receive information, and to ask questions of a presenter to facilitate
a better understanding of the information. Board members may discuss procedural matters relating
to the information, s uch as whether the information should be directed to staff, referred to a
committee, or placed on a future Board agenda. However, Board members may not expand their
discussion beyond such procedural matters. Fifteen (15) minutes will be provided for this item with
a three (3) minute maximum per speaker; otherwise, the agenda will proceed as posted. (This note
may not be read at Board meetings.
There were numerous public comments submitted regarding Item 4(b) , and those
comments have been included in the meeting packetof information. Additional comments
received during the meeting have also been incorporated into the packet for the record.
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Several members of the public spoke regarding Item 4(b) and expressed concerns and / or
opposition related to the proposed preliminary development concept for Foxboro Golf
Course (1020 County Highway MM) and the adjacent future Autumn Ridge subdivision.
Aaron Hoff, 803 Red Tail Ridge, Oregon, WI
Brian McReavy, 869 Liliana Terrace, Oregon, WI
Eric Grover, 742 Foxfield Road, Oregon, WI
Brad Droste, 1619 Prairie Oak Drive, Wisconsin Dells, WI (Oregon High School
Boys Golf Team)
Andy Anhalt, 765 Foxfield Road, Oregon, WI
Rick Fetherston, 541 Concord Drive, Oregon, WI
Donna Matts, 900 Foxboro Drive, Oregon, WI
Jon Thronson, 830 Miller Drive, Oregon, WI
Greg Schnelle, 510 East Richards Road, Oregon, WI
Jon Blanchard, 470 Lisa Court, Oregon, WI
b) Presentation from Glenn Hofer, Ridgeview Development, owner of Foxboro Golf Course
and developer of the Autumn Ridge residential neighborhood, regarding a proposed
preliminary development concept for Foxboro Golf Course (1020 County Highway MM)
and adjacent future Autumn Ridge subdivision, including potential for annexation, a
comprehensive plan amendment, residential development, and nine-hole golf course with
a practice facility.
The purpose of this presentation is to seek Village Board input and direction regarding the
proposed concept and the issues, conditions, or additional information that should be
addressed before an applicant chooses to begin a formal annexation, comprehensive plan
amendment, and / or development entitlement processes.
No formal action on an annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, or development
entitlement is proposed at this meeting, and any direction provided by the Village Board
will be preliminary and nonbinding.
Trustee Knipfer recused herself from consideration of this item and left the Board table
prior to discussion.
Glen Hofer of Ridgeview Devolvement, owner of Foxboro Golf Course, and developer of
the Autumn Ridge residential neighborhoodand Mike Keruig, Foxboro Golf Course tenant
and operator were present for this item. Hofer reviewed his narrative dated 08 -25-2026
provided in the packet of information. Keurig reviewed his narrative dated 08 -27-2026
provided in the packet of information.
Trustee McDaniel expressed opposition to the proposaland read aloud a written statement
which has been included with the public comments in the packet of information.
Board members advised Mr. Hofer that they shared many of the concerns raised by
residents. They indicated that significant public outreach and educational efforts would be
necessary to inform affected property owners, address community concerns, and build
broader public support before the Board would be prepared to consider moving forward
with the proposal.
5) Approval of vouchers in the amount of $1,583,738.95 (staff recommendation: motion to approve
as presented).
Higgins moved, seconded byKnipfer to approve the vouchers dated09-08-2026 in the amount
of $1,583,738.95.
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Roll call vote: Leas – yes; Knipfer – yes; Van Kampen – yes; Marx – yes; McDaniel – yes;
Higgins – yes; Kirchdoerfer – yes. Motion carried 7-0.
6) Consent Agenda(staff recommendation: motion to approve the consent agenda items as presented).
a) Village President nomination of Emma Dehlinger to fill a vacant term on the Ad Hoc Public
Art Committee.
b) Resolution No. 26-25 Requesting Exemption from County Library Tax.
c) Revisions to Utility Clerk Coordinator and Utility Accounting Assistant Job Descriptions.
d) 2027 Clean Sweep Unwanted Prescription Drug Collection Grant Contract with the
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection in the amount of
$1,000.
e) Change Order No. 2 for the CTH CC and Alpine Parkway Construction Project,extending
the Contract Completion Date by seven days to September 9, 2026.
f) Purchase of Coliform and E. coli Testing Equipment and Supplies from IDEXX for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant in theamount of $10,857.78.
Kirchdoerfer moved, seconded by Marx to approve consent agenda items 6 (a)- 6 (f).
Motion carried 7-0.
7) Reports of Committees – None.
8) Unfinished Business (items are for discussion and / or possible action).
a) Review proposals for exterior signage and wayfinding design services for the Oregon
Senior and Community Center and consider recommendation to approve proposal from
Ryan Signs, Inc. in the amount of $13,125 (staff recommendation: motion to approve
proposal from Ryan Signs, Inc. as presented).
Higgins moved, seconded by Kirchdoerfer to approve proposal for exterior signage
and wayfinding design services for the Oregon Senior and Community Center and
consider recommendation to approve proposal from Ryan Signs, Inc. in the amount
of $13,125. Motion carried 7-0.
b) Review Oregon School District Resolution request that the Village include on annual
property tax bills the portion of the District’s levy attributable to independent charter
schools, the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program, and the Special Needs Scholarship
Program.
Higgins moved, seconded by Leas to direct staff to work with the school district to
include an insert on in annual property tax bills showing the portion of the District’s
levy attributable to independent charter schools, the Wisconsin Parental Choice
Program, and the Special Needs Scholarship Program. Motion carried 7-0.
Van Kampen moved, seconded by Leas, to amend the motion to require that the
Oregon School District prepare the insert, subject to Village Board approval. The
insert shall clearly state on both sides that it is a communication from the Oregon
School District and they shall be responsible for all costs associated with the insert,
including but not limited to any additional postage expenses. Motion carried 7-0.
c) Review draft 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Plan.
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Shanks continued the review of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and reviewed the
material in the packet of information.
The final CIP adoption is scheduled for September 21, 2026.
9) New Business – None.
10) Reports of Village Officers, Department Heads, and Consultants.Informational only. No action by the
Village Board will be taken. See reports in meeting packet.
a) Village Administrator Report.
b) Southern Dane County Shared Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services Feasibility
Study and Implementation Plan Project Update, dated August 21, 2026, from McMahon
Associates, Inc.
11) Announcements and Miscellaneous Business.
a) Announcements, comments, communications, upcoming meetings and events, and
miscellaneous business. Village Board members may provide brief statements, but no discussion
or action of the body shall occur.
1. Proclamation recognizing November 2 through November 6, 2026, as Crash
Responder Safety Week.
2. Village of Oregon Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event – September 14–
19, 2026, at the Dane County Clean Sweep Facility (7102 Maahic Way, Madison,
WI); discounted vouchers are available.
b) Future Agenda Items. This item gives Village Board members the opportunity to place a topic on
a future agenda for discussion and / or potential action. The Board may, if desired, conduct a vote
on proposed topics to determine whether a majority of members agrees the topic sho uld be placed
on a future agenda. Discussion and actions shall be limited to procedural future agenda setting
matters.
There were no future agenda items added.
12) Discussion and possible action regarding the negotiation of the School Resource Officer (SRO)
Program Agreement with the Oregon School District.
The Village Board may convene in Closed Session pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 19.85(1)(e) deliberating
or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other
specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, for
the purpose of deliberating and developing negotiations strategy for the School Resource Officer
(SRO) Program Agreement with the Oregon School District.
The Village Board may reconvene in open session for the purpose of taking action on any matter
discussed in closed session, as necessary or appropriate.
Kirchdoerfer moved, seconded by Leas to meet in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat.
19.85(1)(e) at 7:10 p.m. to discuss negotiating strategies for the School Resource Officer
(SRO) Program Agreement with the Oregon School District.
Roll call vote: Knipfer – yes; Kirchdoerfer – yes; Van Kampen – yes; Higgins – yes; Marx –
yes; McDaniel – yes; Leas- yes. Motion carried 7-0.
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13) Adjournment.
The Village Board meeting was adjourned at7:43 p.m. from closed session on Tuesday, September
8, 2026.
Submitted by,
Candie Jones
Village Clerk
Source: Village of Oregon website. First collected Oct 16, 2026.