Village Board Packet 06/09/2026

VILLAGE BOARD AGENDA TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026, 5:00PM 133 CRESCENT ST MAZOMANIE, WI 53560 Please take notice that there will be a public meeting of the above governmental body, on the date, time, and place indicated for purposes considering the subject matter set forth in the following agenda. T he following agenda will be followed: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Additions/Corrections/Approval of the Agenda 4. Approve meeting minutes from May 12, 2026 5. Citizen Comment on any subject not on the agenda 6. VILLAGE PRESIDENT REPORT 7. VILLAGE STAFF REPORTS a. Fire/EMS b. Dane County Sheriff Office c. Administrator d. Public Works Director e. Library Director f. Clerk/Treasurer g. Deputy Clerk/Treasurer h. Vanguard Superintendent 8. OLD BUSINESS (The following items may have action taken) 9. NEW BUSINESS (The following items may have action taken) a. Discuss and take action on the issuance of operator and liquor licenses: i. “Class B” Beer/” Class B” Liquor Combo Licenses: Iron Amethyst Inn; Justin & Jennifer Martinez, 21 S. State St. Jax’s Bar; Denny Jax, 18 W. Commercial St. Parkin Inn; Archie Parkin, 38 Crescent St. The Old Feed Mill; Daniel & Nancy Viste, 114 Cramer St. Wall Street Gallery & Bistro; Nancy Wirth, 14 Brodhead St. D’s Depot Tavern; Denise Van Horn, 8 American Legion St. Astaisora, LLC; Jennifer Martinez, 18 E. Hudson St. Class A Beer/Class A Liquor Licenses: Carr Valley Cheese; Sidney Cook, 428 Wall St. Dollar General; Jennifer Gatlin, 515 Walter Rd. Mazo Market (Shell); Nishit & Shruti Patel, 206 W. Commercial St. Mazo Mart (Mobil); Basra Harminder, 10 W. Commercial St. Class B Beer/Class C Wine License Base Camp LLC; Mary Beth and Doug Schall, 18 Brodhead St. Iron Hop Taphouse; Jacob Brown, 10 Brodhead St. b. Approve Alcohol Beverage License Application for “Class B: Liquor Class “B” Beer for Astaisora LLC at 18 E. Hudson St. from 6/10-6/30/2026. c. Approve Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device Retail License Application for Natural Remedies LLC, Dollar General, Mazo Market (Shell) and Mazo Mart Inc (Mobil). d. Approve application for Temporary Class “B” / “Class B” Retailer’s License for Mazomanie Music Conservancy (MMC) for Lake Marion Summer Concert Series on 8/4/26, 8/11/26, 8/18/26 and 8/25/26 and any subsequent reschedule date as necessary. e. Approve application for Temporary Class “B” / “Class B” Retailer’s License for Mazomanie Music Conservancy (MMC) for “First Friday in Mazo” Concert Series on 7/3/26, 8/7/26, 9/4/26, 10/2/26, 11/6/26, 12/4/26. f. Approve Operator’s Licenses g. Approve Temporary Alcohol Beverage License for Mazomanie Home Talent for 6/13/26 (rain date from license approved for 5/17/26), and 7/2/2026. h. Approve Temporary Alcohol Beverage License for the Mazomanie Fire Department on 7/24/26 to include a subsequent reschedule date as necessary for River Rumble 2.0. i. Approve Temporary Alcohol Beverage License for Gandy Dancer Bluegrass Festival for 8/15/26. j. Discuss and take action on 4th of July permits. i. Fireworks at Lions Park ii. Brodhead Street Closure from E. Hudson St to American Legion St. iii. Frontier Camp Reenactment to inclu de an open fire at the Promenade and the discharge of replica firearms Approve fireworks and street use permit for 4th of July. This request is being made by Mazomanie Fireworks Forever LLC (MFOJFF). k. Review and Approve Compliance Maintenance Annual report (CMAR). l. Discuss and take action on Resolution 2026-04, “A Resolution Increasing Cemetery Fees”. m. Approve rezone petition DCPREZ-2026-12260-Premier Cooperative (C/O Matt Severson). The Village is extraterritorial. 10. COMMITTEE REPORTS (The following items may have action taken) a. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE – (Forseth) b. PUBLIC WORKS & PROPERTY (Marx) c. PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE (Beil) d. PUBLIC PROTECTION & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE (Martinez) e. FINANCE COMMITTEE (Beil) i. Payment of Bills f. PLAN COMMISSION (Beil) g. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (Marx) i. Discuss and take action Resolution 2026-05, “A Resolution Providing Stepped Increases for Sewer Rates through January 2028” h. HISTORIC PRESERV ATION COMMITTEE (Martinez) i. VISIONARY ALLIANCE (Peterson) j. V ANGUARD COMMISSION (Marx) i. Discuss and take action on an Equipment Use Agreement with Vanguard Electric. k. DANE IOWA WASTEWATER COMMISSION (Erickson) l. DISTRICT ONE EMS (Forseth) 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS 12. ADJOURNMENT 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 for format, must contact the Village Clerk at (608) 795-2100, at least 24-hours prior to the commencement of the meeting so that any necessary/reasonable arrangements can be made to accommodate each request. Posted: 6/04/2026 Angie Volkman Board of Review and Regular Board Minutes May 12, 2026 Board of Review Meeting was called to order at 5pm by Angie Volkman, Clerk/Treasurer. Members Present: Natalie Beil; Members: Justin Martinez, Jim Marx, Karen Peterson, Dawn Forseth, and Allison Lindorfer. Absent Board Member: Rob Westerlund Also Present: Curt Erickson (Village Administrator), Angie Volkman (Clerk/Treasurer), Chris Statz (Public Works Director), Laina Gustafson (Times-Tribune), Philip Rein (Associated Appraisal), and Carl & Cindy Brenneman (Residents). Board of Review notices were posted at the Village Hall in the kiosk, The Library, and The United States Post Office on 4/2/2026 and noticed in the Times-Tribune 4/2/2026. Motion by Beil, second by Peterson to nominate Dawn Forseth as Vice-Chairperson. Motion carried unanimously. Angie Volkman noted that Allison Lindorfer, Dawn Forseth, Rob Westerlund and herself have all met the mandatory training requirements. Angie Volkman confirmed receipt from Philip Rein of the 2026 Assessment Roll, signed Assessor’s Affidavit, and Oath. Philip Rein verified that the Open Book and subsequent changes have been included in the assessment roll and are true and accurate to the best of his knowledge. Rein noted we do have one correction of error, which will result in Angie filing a Correction of Errors by Assessors form with the County. Philip Rein noted that no Notices of Intent to File Objection were received. Motion by Martinez, second by Peterson to recess Board of Review at 5:07pm. Motion carried unanimously. Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 5:07 pm by Natalie Beil, Village President. Members Present: Natalie Beil; Members: Justin Martinez, Jim Marx, Karen Peterson, Dawn Forseth, and Allison Lindorfer. Absent Board Member: Rob Westerlund Motion by Martinez, second by Marx to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Forseth, second by Peterson to approve minutes from the Special Village Board meeting dated April 28, 2026. Motion carried unanimously. Appearances & Significant Correspondence (the Village reserves the right to require people to register). None. VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT. Nothing VILLAGE STAFF REPORTS: VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT. Erickson’s administrator report was included in the packet, but he wanted to discuss several items that were not included and had just recently occurred. 1. Developers Agreement. Curt reported that a signed developer’s agreement has been received for Lot 60 on Emily Road, where a four-unit building will be proposed. The contractor was advised to work with Statz, Public Works Director, regarding utility connections. Walter Crossing received occupancy approval for the five-unit building on Sunday, and residents have started to move in. It was also discussed that a Plan Commission meeting will be scheduled with the Looyes regarding the progress of the project. At a previous Plan Commission meeting, it was determined that both units must be completed by the end of June 2026 to avoid full payment for the lot. Erickson further noted that, as the Village continues working through additional developer’s agreements and with the a ddition of a Village Planner and increased involvement from the Village Engineer, the current $7,500 developers’ agreement fee may be too low and should be considered for an increase. 2. Dane County Sheriff Deputy Vacancy. Erickson noted that interviews were conducted on Monday with three candidates. Unfortunately, the Village of Mazomanie and the Village of Black Earth likely will not see the individual on the schedule until January 2027, as the candidate must first complete a six-month mini academy program, which is only offered twice per year. 3. Sewer Rates. Curt noted that he included Town & County Engineering’s Rate Study Summary which broke down the rate steps in 3 steps. He thought about including at the next board meeting a summary with adding 2 additional steps to the study into 4 or 5 steps to “lesson the blow” to the residents. 4. Annexation. Erickson gave the board an informational packet on the annexation process as the Village may be pursuing annexation in the near future for the Dane Iowa Wastewater Facility water line connection. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORT. Statz noted that his report was included in the packet and provided additional discussion on each bullet point. LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S REPORT. Beil noted that the report was included in the packet. OLD BUSINESS (The following items will be discussed and may have action taken on them.) None NEW BUSINESS (The following items will be discussed and may have action taken on them.) a. Approve Resolution 2026-03 Transportation Resolution. Erickson noted that the League of Wisconsin Municipalities emailed municipalities requesting support for a long-term, sustainable funding solution for the State Transportation Fund through adoption of a Transportation Resolution. He explained that the Village received approximately $101,000 in transportation funding in 2021, compared to $86,800 that is expected in 2026. As funding levels continue to decrease, approval of the resolution is being requested. Motion by Lindorfer, second by Martinez to approve resolution 2026-03. Motion carried unanimously. b. Update on the Village’s sidewalk café and retail use permit process. This agenda item was informational only, and no motion is required. Ordinance 360 was included in the packet. The ordinance states that sidewalk use permits do not require Board approval, may be approved by the Clerk/Treasurer, and that objects are prohibited on sidewalks from November 1 through April 1. c. Approve Temporary Alcohol Beverage License for WI Heights Area Youth Softball for 5/15/2026 – Home Run Derby. Motion by Martinez, second by Forseth to approve Temporary Alcohol Beverage License for WI Heights Area Youth Softball. Motion carried unanimously. d. Approve Temporary Alcohol Beverage License for Mazomanie Home Talent for 5/17/26, 5/25/26, 5/30/26, 6/28/26, 7/3/26, 7/4/26, and 7/18/26. Motion by Martinez, second by Peterson to approve Temporary Alcohol Beverage License for Mazomanie Home Talent. Motion carried unanimously. e. Move into Closed Session pursuant to Wis State Stats. 19.85(1)(e) for deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session (Parcel #: 0806-171-6092-1). The Village did not convene in closed session, as no negotiations were discussed. f. Move into Open Session. N/A g. Discuss and approve recommendation from the Closed Session. Motion by Marx, second by Martinez to assist in the purchase with the other entities for District One to participate if the existing offer fails to be completed. Motion carried unanimously. COMMITTEES (The following items will be discussed and may have action taken on them.) a. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE – (Forseth). Forseth reported nothing at this time. b. PUBLIC WORKS & PROPERTY (Marx). Marx reported nothing at this time. c. PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE (Marx). A meeting is scheduled for May 19, 4:30pm d. PUBLIC PROPTECTION & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE (Martinez). Martinez noted that there was nothing to report at this time, but the committee will need to meet in the near future. e. FINANCE COMMITTEE (Beil). 1. Payment of Bills. Motion by Marx, second by Forseth to pay the bills. Motion carried unanimously. f. PLAN COMMISSION (Beil). A meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 18 at 5pm. g. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (Marx). Marx reported nothing at this time. h. HISTORIC PRESERV ATION COMMITTEE (Martinez). Martinez reported nothing at this time. i. VISIONARY ALLIANCE (Peterson). A meeting is scheduled Wednesday, May 20 at 5pm. j. V ANGUARD COMMISSION (Marx). Marx reported a meeting is scheduled for next week. k. DANE-IOWA WASTEWATER COMMISSION (Erickson). Erickson reported the meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 21 at 5:30pm. l. DISTRICT ONE EMS (Forseth). Forseth reported District One EMS is scheduled to meet Thursday, May 14 at 6:30pm. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Beil asked at the next meeting if we could get pictures of the entire Board and each department for the website. She also noted Chris will be doing facility tours for the board members. ADJOURNMENT OF VILLAGE BOARD. Motion by Martinez, second by Marx to adjourn at 6:03pm. Motion carried unanimously. RESUME BOARD OF REVIEW. Motion by Martinez, second by Forseth to resume Board of Review at 6:03pm. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT OF BOARD OF REVIEW. Motion by Marx, second by Peterson to adjourn the Board of Review. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7 p.m. Angie Volkman, Clerk/Treasurer Village Administrator Report 06-09-2026 AGENDA ITEMS: Liquor License Renewals There were no significant calls with the establishments in the previous calendar year. There were a few noise complaints at Jax Place, generated by an adjacent property owner. Cigarette/Tobacco/Vape License Renewals There were no significant calls with the retail establishments. Regular & Temporary Operator Licenses: Angie conducted 26 background checks for operator and temporary operator licenses on June 3 in preparation for the Village Board meeting and the issuance of the licenses. The labor involved in conducting this amount of background checks was approximately 4 hours. All 26 applicants would be recommended for the issuance of said licenses. Fourth of July Approvals Fireworks are planned to take place at Lions Park, with the launch location remaining the same as used in 2025. A street closure on Brodhead Street has been requested in conjunction with the Frontier Camp Reenactment. The closure is proposed from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with reenactment activities occurring between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. As part of the reenactment, organizers have requested approval for an open fire, weather conditions permitting, and the discharge of blank firearms. Pursuant to Village Ordinance § 301-1, these activities require approval by the Village Board. Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR) Tara completed the annual Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR), and the Village received an "A" grade based on the information submitted, indicating that no corrective action is required. The CMAR must be submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) by June 30. Dane Iowa Wastewater Facility also completed its annual CMAR, which was reviewed and approved by the Commission during its May 21 meeting. Resolution 2026-04 Increasing Cemetery Fees The cemetery fees have not increased since 2017 and the cost to maintain the cemetery has steadily increased with labor, equipment, and oil and fuel prices. It is estimated the Village sells 8-12 burial plots annually. Resolution 2026-05 Increasing Sewer Rate Steps Based on the discussion at the May Village Board meeting, staff developed a gradual increase in the sewer rates every 6 months. The Utilities Commission unanimously approved the stepped increases to lessen the one-time larger increases to residents which was previously proposed by Town & Country Engineering. The recommended increase from staff, supported by the Utilities Commission, shall take effect with the July utility bills and increase the fixed costs by 4.61% and the variable costs by 5.59%. This increase will raise an average sewer user’s bill by approximately $5/month. Equipment Use Agreement Both the Village of Mazomanie and the Village of Black Earth utilize equipment owned by Vanguard Electric. The Vanguard Commission recently approved the Equipment User Agreement included in this packet, which now requires approval by both communities. Access to shared equipment through Vanguard Electric provides a cost-effective benefit to the Village by reducing the need to rent or purchase equipment that is otherwise available through the cooperative agreement. ======================================== PLANNING: Community Garden Relocation The Plan Commission held a site visit at the proposed location on June 8th. The Commission will review the conditional use request at the June 15th meeting. Lot 63 Emily Road Alterra Homes is scheduled to make its initial appearance before the Plan Commission at its June 15 meeting. The applicant is proposing the construction of a four-unit residential building designed as a single structure containing two duplex units separated by a zero-lot-line property division. The submitted plans are currently under review by Vierbicher, Axley, Town & Country Engineering, and Village staff. Any comments, recommendations, or required revisions resulting from the review process will be provided to the Plan Commission as they become available. Preliminary review has identified several inconsistencies with Village code requirements that will need to be addressed prior to consideration of project approval. CSM Lot 61 & 62 Pheasant Ridge Run is seeking approval to divide Lots 61 and 62 into three duplex lots. Administrative review of the proposed land division identified an issue involving an existing utility easement bordering both parcels. The easement is utilized by Vanguard Electric and likely Spectrum to provide utility services to properties on Prairie Lane. A developer’s agreement of $7,500 has been requested from Pheasant Ridge Run to proceed with the CSM through the Village’s approval process as this will require review by Vierbicher, Axley Attorneys, Town & Country Engineering, Vanguard, other impacted utilities, and Village staff. 2026 New Home Construction • 509 Ridge Drive • 723 Forest Edge Drive • 121 E. Fourth Street (pending permit) ======================================== TECHNOLOGY: Website Website was launched mid-May with a lot of positive feedback. Staff have spent a considerable amount of time entering in all facility reservations for the year (YTD 269 rentals). New processes have been implemented for rentals: 1. Users can request rental dates and times using the online platform. Several have already utilized this feature. 2. Requests will remain in pending status until payment has been made. 3. Once a request has been made, staff will review and approve or seek more information as needed. Upon staff approval, an invoice will be generated and distributed. 4. Once payment has been received for the rental, the request will change to approved. Caselle Migration The Caselle Connect migration has shown improvement since the last Village Board meeting. Caselle trainers are currently reviewing the transferred data to verify that all financial information has been successfully imported into the new system. As a safeguard, the Village maintains both digital and hard-copy records of all 2025 financial information, including 2026 records from January 1 through March 19 that remain available in the legacy system for redundancy and backup purposes. While progress continues, several challenges remain, including intermittent program interruptions and shutdowns, issues with online payment processing, and difficulties updating miscellaneous payments. Staff continue to work with Caselle to address these concerns and improve system functionality. To date, Tara has experienced the most significant operational impacts associated with the migration process due to the extensive use of the utility management and payment-processing modules required for her daily responsibilities. Wi-Fi Speed Increase In preparation for a cloud-based server and the migration of Caselle Connect into the Cloud, the Village Hall required an increase in Wi-Fi speed. The new speeds went into effect on May 26th, with a noticeable improvement. ======================================== ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS: Follow-up from previous violations • 312 Crescent Street – The property has been mowed, and several vehicles have been removed. • 320 Fourth Street – Several junked items have been removed or relocated behind an enclosed fence, reducing visibility from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. • 30 Fourth Street - Property cleanup efforts began the week of June 1 • 8 E Hudson – Junk and debris items have been relocated to Marion St, and follow-up enforcement actions are continuing. As of June 2, the resident is no longer residing at the property. DCSO and staff are also working to have four vehicles owned by the previous tenant removed from Marion St. • Junked/Abandoned Cars – Several vehicles located on public and private property throughout the Village appear to be inoperable and may be in violation of Village Code §312-5. Village staff and Dane County Sheriff’s Office are coordinating enforcement efforts, including the issuance of citations, and where appropriate vehicle removal through the towing process. ======================================== COMMERCIAL FIRE INSPECTIONS: In December 2025, fire code inspection correction orders were issued for two commercial properties located at 8 E. Hudson Street and 106 State Street. The violations identified during these inspections involved deficiencies affecting safe ingress and egress routes within the buildings. Both properties are now due for their six-month follow- up inspections to verify that the required corrective actions have been completed and that the identified fire code violations have been resolved. If the violations remain uncorrected at the time of reinspection, the Fire Chief has the authority to order the cessation of business operations and prohibit occupancy of the premises until full compliance with the applicable fire code requirements has been achieved. ======================================== FIRE CONSOLIDATION: Axley is drafting an Intergovernmental Agreement for review by the Fire Consolidation Committee utilizing Black Earth Fire District’s existing IGA. The amendment to the existing IGA should be available for review in the upcoming weeks. ======================================== DCSO CONTRACT/COVERAGE: The Black Earth Police Committee and Mazomanie’s Public Protection & Ordinance Committee will meet 6/9 (immediately before the Village Board meeting) to discuss the current contract, replacement of Squad 85, and coverage needs of both communities. ======================================== RECYCLING GRANT: The Village will receive $5,151 from the DNR for our recycling efforts in 2025. This amount is consistent with prior year funds. Staff have made a concerted effort to separate the recycling and garbage expenses into our budget for better tracking purposes. ======================================== BASE CAMP SPONSORING/HOSTING DEMOCRATIC GUBERNATIONAL CANDIDATES: The Village was made aware after the deadline to reserve space had passed to invite community members to attend meet and greet opportunities with the Democratic Governor candidates. Three candidates (Hughes, Barnes, and Rodriquez) meet and greet have already occurred with four remaining scheduled (Roys, Crawley, Brennan, and Hong) in June. ======================================== MEETINGS/EVENTS: • Parks & Recreation 5/19 • Vanguard 5/19 • Visionary Alliance 5/20 • DIWC 5/21 • Library Board 5/27 • Visionary Alliance 6/1 • Utilities Commission 6/2 • Mazo Live 6/5 • Plan Commission 6/8 • Jt Public Protection & Ordinance and Black Earth Police Committee 6/9 • Village Board 6/9 • Pool Opening 6/10 • Municipal Court 6/10 • Community Garage Sales 6/11-6/13 • Horribly Hilly Bike Event 6/13 • Plan Commission 6/15 • Mazo Night Market 6/18 • DIWC 6/18 • Zoning Board of Appeals 6/22 • Mazo Live Concert @ Promenade 6/27 • Fire Consolidation Committee TBD Public Works Director Report 6-9-2026 Parks • The pool is filled, and all chemicals were balanced in time for the June 1 swim team practice. Although the process was not as smooth as hoped, we still met the deadline. • Certified playground bark mulch is being installed in playground areas at all village parks. We are also expanding the mulch zones around the equipment to meet current playground safety standards. • There are still several dead trees that need to be cut down, and bushes that need to be pulled out at Lions Park. We are working with Vanguard Electric to schedule assistance with that. Lake Marion/Bluff Park • Solitude Lake and Pond Management has completed its first treatment of Lake Marion, and the improvement is already visible. Bluegills are now in their spawning beds in large numbers. • The required boot brushes have been purchased and are ready to be installed at the Bluff Park kiosks. Updated signage has also been ordered to meet the Bluff Park grant requirements. Water Utility • Crescent St- Meise Construction is looking at a possible July 1st start date on Crescent St. MG&E will most likely be in to do gas line replacement in late June. • Reservoir 1 has been rover inspected Water tower clean a coat is putting together the report to submit to the DNR for review. • I reached out to Tom at CTW wells to get a forecast of when they may be able to pull well 3 for inspection, have not heard back. Sewer Utility • We plan on getting the sewer jetting truck rolling as soon as playgrounds are complete. Street Maintenance • Chip sealing should be complete by the time of the meeting. Streets that we are chip sealing this year are: Whitechapel (Broadhead to Reeve) Scott st. (South of 14) Crocker (south of 14) Reeve (Emily to 14) DIRECTOR’S REPORT – 05/27/26 INFORMATION • Friends Scholarship/Library Volunteer. Adi Kartman our volunteer at the library and recipient of the Friends of the Library scholarship. Tirzah Caminiti was volunteer at Black Earth and also received a scholarship. I was pleased to have been able to present both of these certificates. • IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) Library Convening 250: Telling America’s Story. I received an invitation to attend this three-day session in Cincinnati, all expenses paid (travel, lodging & meals). The gathering aims to inspire and empower librarians responsible for small and rural libraries to participate in telling both the national and local American story, reaching audiences who are often overlooked. Through dynamic speakers, thoughtful panel discussions, and hands-on breakout sessions, participants will gain fresh ideas and renewed energy to create meaningful programs that honor our nation’s history while strengthening civic understanding and pride across all age groups. The invitation is limited to the first 150 registrants. • SCLS migration to SymphonyWeb. SCLS continues to work through some bugs and cleanup of the data. This was discussed at length at both the DCLS and SCLS meetings in May. Our staff is adapting fairly well considering it has only been a little more than a month. MEETINGS AND WEBINARS ATTENDED • April 15 (virtual), LTC (Libraries Transforming Communities): Understanding Disability presented by Ashley Eisenminger, Director of Access Living. This program was to better help our library assess our needs for the accessibility grant we will be receiving. Discussion about how we make our library accessible and inclusive. Disability does not mean “not normal”. There are different perspectives of disability: 1) Medical/Charity model where the person needs “fixing”, 2) Social/Cultural model where the person has natural and civil rights. Disabilities & identities occur on a spectrum; your experience of a person with a disability does not mean you understand all persons with that disability. Need to be aware of unconscious bias and recognize it and curb it. When engaging with a person, don’t assume…ask. Develop an inclusive mindset. • April 16 (Virtual), WiLS Amazon Business Prime agreement for Wisconsin public libraries. No charge to have Business Prime and includes free shipping, payment by invoice available and dedicated account executive. • May 6 (in-person) Village Department meeting. New Fire Chief, Dan Machotka will be working with us for Fire Prevention Week. Village moving to new payroll service with online access and less work for completing time cards. • May 6 (virtual) ABC (Audio Book Circuit) Spring Meeting. Discussion of impact of migration to SymphonyWeb and how ABC items are cataloged and rotated. With reduction in demand for physical audio books/CDs and more streaming what is the future of ABC. • May 13 (virtual) Amazon Library Services. Our WiLS Business Prime account includes enhanced services for libraires. Online access to calendar of new releases, access to multiple sources for book reviews, and 35%-45% discounts on new releases. • May 14 (in-person) DCLS • May 21 (in-person) SCLS All Directors • Dane County Library Services Report – May 14 (in-person) o Partners in Community grant, Dane County Office of Civil Rights. The goal will be to encourage persons to get a library card, focus on persons who have not had a card and not familiar with library services. o Beyond-the-Page will be reorganizing due to reduced funds from county budget. The director’s position will morph into a combination of duties. o Discussion of SCLS migration and library/patron challenges. o Discussion of library use of AI and social media. There is enough interest in this topic that a separate meeting will be held to dig deeper. Need to look at how library policies align/conflict with municipality’s policy. There is concern of AI generated content being incorporated into a library’s collection. • South Central Library System Report – May 21 (in-person) o SCLS department budgets. -Delivery fees to libraries will be neutral for 2027, +2% for pay increases, insurance costs continue to increase, current year budget for fuel was at $3.50/gal. and is currently significantly higher will wait to see what happens. -Administrative & Consulting net revenue will increase $12.9k, additional state aid will be $137.4k, LSTA funds are an unknown, net expenses +$45.9k, State aid will be used to balance and additional State aid will go to Delivery, estimating a +10% increase in health insurance. -ILS (Integrated Library System) total operating budget est. +55k approx.. +3% does not include funds from State aid. -Overdrive (Libby digital items) statistics: 10.4 mil. Wisc. checkouts in 2025, 2.1 mil. SCLS, SCLS average annual usage increase 12.4%, Overdrive Advantage has 381,000 copies. o Vote and approved to increase funding to $45,000 for Overdrive Advantage. o SCLS Governance Structure, review and summary of recent survey that was sent to all member libraries. Identified several areas to focus on. Objective is to make sure libraries are comfortable and understand how governance is structured (Clusters & committees) and how communication channels work in both directions; libraries to SCLS and SCLS to libraries. SLCS want libraries to have voice in all matter. o Discussion of website accessibility requirements and what SCLS is doing to assist with guidance. o ILS migration update; cause of slow system response times has been identified and possible remedy has been found but will take some time to implement, may require reduction of patron hold histories. After migration some libraries have experience higher or lower than average holds on items. The coming Blue Cloud platform is still in the works and a high priority by Sirsi Dynix, no rollout date has been set. 2026 Application to Serve Fermented Beverages & Intoxicating Beverages (Operator’s License) Name: Primary Employer OR Organization where license is posted: Natalie Beil Wild West Days Nick Beil Wild West Days Kristen Brown Iron Hop Tap House Derrick Childs Wild West Days April Christenson Jax’s Place Ebrima Daffeh Mazo Mart (Mobil) Corey Duhr Wild West Days Scott Duhr Mazomanie Mustangs (Home Talent) Dylan Foster Dollar General Jolita Gallagher Old Feed Mill Cheri Gallivan Carr Valley Cheese Tim Hewitt Mazomanie Mustange (Home Talent) Jason Kalsow Dollar General Mike Keller Mazomanie Fire Department Carol Kersten Carr Valley Cheese Sudeep Koranne Mazomanie Market (Shell) Dennis Maier Mazomanie Mustangs (Home Talent) Mariah Niesen Jax’s Bar Dan O’Connell Mazomanie Mustangs (Home Talent) Chester Preson Mazomanie Market (Shell) Kathy Rauman Carr Valley Cheese Tracey Roth Dollar General Melissa Schlamp Jax’s Place Debra Schroeder Mazomanie Music Conservancy Tracy Schroeder Carr Valley Cheese Lona Steiner Parkin Inn Amanda Voight Dollar General RESOLUTION 2026-04 A RESOLUTION INCREASING CEMETERY FEES WHEREAS, the Village of Mazomanie owns and operates the Mazomanie Cemetery for the benefit of its residents and the public; and WHEREAS, the Village Board is responsible for the care, maintenance, operation, and long-term financial sustainability of the cemetery; and WHEREAS, the costs associated with cemetery operations, including labor, equipment, maintenance, and perpetual care, have increased; and WHEREAS, the Village Board has reviewed the current fee structure and determined that adjustments are necessary to ensure adequate funding for ongoing operations and future obligations; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Village Board of the Village of Mazomanie, Dane County, Wisconsin, as follows: Fee Description Current Fee New Fee Grave Plot $650.00 $1,300.00 Columbarium $900.00 $1,500.00 Grave Locating/Marking $50.00 $100.00 EFFECTIVE DATE, the revised fee schedule shall take effect on July 1, 2026, and shall apply to all cemetery transactions occurring on or after that date. SEVERABILITY, if any provision of this resolution is found to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions. Aye: _______ Nay: _______ Adopted this day of _ ________, 2026. Village of Mazomanie Dane County, Wisconsin Natalie Beil, Village President ATTEST: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution introduced and adopted by the Village Board of the Village of Mazomanie, Wisconsin on , 2026. Angie Volkman, Clerk/Treasurer VILLAGE OF MAZOMANIE RESOLUTION NO 2026-05 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING STEPPED INCREASES FOR SEWER RATES THROUGH JANUARY 2028 WHEREAS, the Village of Mazomanie seeks to provide sanitary sewer services for the betterment of our community. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the recommended sanitary sewer rate changes as attached on this night, with the changes to take effect on June 21, 2026. Date: Vote: Adopted this day of ____________________________, 2026. Village of Mazomanie Dane County, Wisconsin Natalie Beil, Village President ATTEST: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution introduced and adopted by the Village Board of the Village of Mazomanie, Wisconsin on , 2026. Angie Volkman, Clerk/Treasurer Dated: Equipment Use Agreement Between the Village of Black Earth, the Village of Mazomanie, and Vanguard Electric 1. Purpose This Agreement establishes the terms under which Black Earth, Mazomanie, and Vanguard Electric may share certain equipment without charge, while ensuring proper care, accountability, and safe return of all equipment. 2. Participating Entities • Village of Black Earth • Village of Mazomanie • Vanguard Electric Collectively referred to as “the Parties.” 3. Equipment Covered This Agreement applies to equipment mutually agreed upon by the Parties for shared use, including but not limited to: • Chippers • Air compressors • Trailers • Specialty tools • Other equipment as mutually approved A list of commonly shared equipment may be maintained internally and updated as needed without amending this Agreement. 4. Conditions of Use Equipment may be borrowed by any Party under the following conditions: 1. No Rental Charge o No hourly, daily, or usage fee will be charged between the Parties for equipment covered under this Agreement. 2. Required Care by Borrowing Party The borrowing Party agrees to: o Grease equipment before use (when applicable) o Fuel up equipment before returning it o Clean or blow off equipment after use o Return equipment in “as-received” condition, normal wear and tear excepted 3. Damage or Negligence o If equipment is damaged due to misuse, negligence, or failure to follow standard operating procedures, the borrowing Party will be responsible for repair or replacement costs. o If damage occurs due to normal wear and tear, the owning Party will be responsible for repairs. 4. Operational Safety o Borrowing Party must ensure equipment is operated only by trained and qualified personnel. o All safety procedures and manufacturer recommendations must be followed. 5. Scheduling and Availability • Equipment availability is not guaranteed. • The owning Party retains the right to decline a request if equipment is needed for its own operations or is out of service. 6. Liability • Each Party is responsible for the actions of its employees while using borrowed equipment. • Each Party agrees to hold the others harmless for claims arising from its own use, except in cases of gross negligence by the owning Party. 7. Term and Termination • This Agreement remains in effect until modified or terminated by mutual consent. • Any Party may withdraw with 30 days’ written notice to the others. 8. Amendments • Amendments may be made at any time with written approval from all Parties. 9. Effective Date This Agreement becomes effective upon approval by the governing bodies of the Village of Black Earth, the Village of Mazomanie, and Vanguard Electric. Equipment Use Agreement Between the Village of Black Earth, the Village of Mazomanie, and Vanguard Electric This Equipment Use Agreement is hereby approved and executed by the authorized representatives of the Parties listed below. Village of Black Earth By: __________________________________________ Name: _______________________________________ Title: ________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________ Village of Mazomanie By: __________________________________________ Name: _______________________________________ Title: ________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________ Vanguard Electric By: __________________________________________ Name: _______________________________________ Title: ________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________ Parks & Recreation Committee January 26, 2026 Members Present: Chair, Jim Marx; member, Karen Peterson-Lienau, and Natalie Beil Members Absent: Attendance: Curt Erickson (Village Administrator) , Chris Statz (Public Works Director) , and Camden Parman (Interim Fire Chief) The meeting was called to order by Jim Marx at 8:00am Motion by Beil, second by Peterson to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Beil , seconded by Peterson to approve meeting minutes of January 5, 202 6. Motion carried unanimously. Citizen Comment on any subject not on the agenda. None present Discuss fees for River Rumble to be held at Lions Park on July 24, 2026 . Beil referenced the fee should be waived as the Fire Department is a non -profit organization per the Village’s reservation policy. The Committee reviewed the included overhead map, Fire Association or River Rumble supplying the portable toilets and additional garbage needs. Additionally, the Village will discuss with Vern Meinholz adding fencing to grass parking areas to prevent damage to Lions Park greenspace. No action required due to non- profit status of the Fire Department. Discuss and recommend Bluff Park Prairie Management Plan. Erickson provided the history for creating a management plan and suggested the plan is a blend of the original Prairie Enthusiasts plan and Dane County Parks plans for managing prairie land. The Village is required to adopt a management plan per the Stewardship Grant that was awarded in 2024. The Committee discussed including maps of the prairie for the tracking of maintenance and control burns, scheduling volunteer days to manage the plan, and creating a management plan for the trail sections of Bluff Park. Motion by Beil to approve the School Section Prairie Management Plan, pending review by the Wisconsin DNR; Peterson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Beil, second by Peterson for adjournment. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40am. Respectfully submitted, Curt Erickson Village Administrator Joint Visionary Alliance & Public Works Committee March 16, 2026 Visionary Alliance Present: Chair: Karen Peterson Lienau; members, Jennifer Martinez, Visionary Alliance Members Absent: Dale Green, Becky Jenn, and Scott Johanek Public Works Committee Present: Chair: Jim Marx; members: Justin Martinez and Ray Schlamp Public Works Members Absent: None Attendance: Curt Erickson (Village Administrator) and Chris Statz (Public Works Director) Meeting was called to order by Karen Peterson Lienau at 9:30am Motion by Justin Martinez to approve the agenda as posted; second by Jim Marx. Motion carried unanimously. Approve Visionary Alliance meeting minutes dated February 3, 2026. No quorum present to take action. Motion to approve the Public Works Committee meeting minutes dated January 26, 2026, was made by Justin Martinez; second by Jim Marx. Motion carried unanimously. Citizen Comment on any subject not on the agenda None present Discussion regarding Downtown Infrastructure Improvements in advance of the State Street Project. Karen Peterson opened the discussion by outlining potential infrastructure improvements for Brodhead Street. The Committee considered several enhancements, including the addition of benches, picnic tables, bike racks, improved ADA accessibility for buildings, and upgraded lighting with sufficient power capacity to support community events. Other ideas included relocating the flagpole to the north side of the intersection and incorporating parallel parking. Curt Erickson revisited the initial community survey, noting it was distributed to more than 3,000 email addresses despite the Village having an approximate population of 1,900 residents. Of those contacted, about 250 responses were received, representing roughly a 5% response rate. He indicated that this level of participation does not accurately reflect the broader community’s priorities for the Historic Downtown District. Erickson also addressed an AI-generated image previously shared at Visionary Alliance meetings, which depicted closing Brodhead Street to create a community gathering space. He clarified that because Brodhead Street is also County Highway Y, closing it to vehicular traffic is not a feasible option. Additionally, he emphasized that the Visionary Alliance Committee should consider improvements across the entire community, rather than focusing solely on the downtown area. The Committee agreed to continue exploring the addition of seating along Brodhead Street in coordination with the planned infrastructure project. Any proposed work will require approval from the Historic Preservation Commission prior to anticipated construction in 2028 or 2029. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT. Motion to adjourn by Jim Marx; second by Justin Martinez. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:19am. Respectfully submitted, Curt Erickson Village Administrator MINUTES March 17, 2026 | 6:30 PM Vanguard Shop – 714 Blue Mounds St, Black Earth, WI 53515 1. Call to order Vanguard Electric Commission Vice President Kyle Kepler called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. 2. Roll call Those in attendance upon roll call were Mitch Hodson, Rod Howard, Kyle Kepler, Jim Marx, Ray Schlamp and Mike Krawczyk. Tom Marks was not present. There was a quorum. 3. Proof of posting Notice was posted at the Mazomanie and Black Earth village offices, and transmitted to Star News, on March 10, 2026. 4. Approval of minutes Motion by Marx/Schlamp to approve minutes from 01/20/26. 6- Aye, 0- Nay Motion passed to approve minutes. 5. Public Comment (3 minutes per person) None 6. Financial report – Jeff Stanek CPA is currently reviewing all the Vanguard Electric financials for 2025. He is reporting that Mazo and the Village of Black Earth are now complete with just the Town of Black Earth to finish up. Jeff is reporting that the 2025 review should be finished this week or early next week. After Jeff has completed his review, the 2025 December billing for Mazo and Black Earth will be completed. January and February 2026 billing will follow, and the goal will be to have all billing completed sometime in April. Jeff reported that the 2025 review is going much smoother than the last few years. In the past, Vanguard had the year review completed sometime into April to May, the 2025 review completed this year is going to be completed much sooner than years past. 7. Superintendent’s Report – The Vanguard Electric crew has been busy with tree trimming for the last few months. Vanguard still has some tree trimming to finish up, one day for BE in Town and another day in Mazo. Vanguard will also team up with BE and Mazo to assist with their tree trimming. Outages were quiet. There was a tree that brushed a line out on Highway F tripped a recloser in the Town in Vermont a couple secondary wires failed causing half power to some homes. Last Sunday, a truck hit a pole on Turkey road in the Town of Berry causing an outage and the driver will have the bill sent to them for the repairs performed as usual. These were the only recent outages considering all the windy weather that BE and Mazo has had in the past few months. Vanguard used the bucket truck and helped the Village of Mazo put up new signs on highway 14 by the stop lights. The MEUW offered a Utility Accounting and Finance course in Mauston, WI which Valerie attended. It was a good class to take with lots of helpful and useful information. Wisconsin Heights offered a career day for middle and high schoolers. Taylor Robinson took the initiative to get some lineman items together to show what the Lineman career is all about. Taylor, Mason and Gage all presented on the career day. It was refreshing to see that Taylor Robinson took a high interest in the event and got everything put together to present. Gage and Mason have Apprentice schooling in the upcoming weeks. There is a stray voltage class that the Vanguard crew will be attending in Mineral Point. There have been questions on stray voltage, and it would be wise to be more knowledgeable on the subject. The new pick-up was ordered that was discussed at the last meeting. The pick-up truck will arrive sometime next month. Tree trimming is wrapping up, and all focus will go into completing the Mazo substation since all parts have arrived. Vanguard is still waiting for a few parts for the Black Earth substation. Waunakee was upgrading their substation and Vanguard was able to get $4,000 worth of parts from the Waunakee substation. 8. Items for discussion at next meeting – Vanguard chipper to be utilized by Mazo/ BE and remove the $40.00 charge 9. Set next meeting date: May 19th, 2026 10. Adjourn Motion by Marx/Schlamp to adjourn from meeting. Motion passed, meeting adjourned. PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES April 6, 2026 Members: Chair: Natalie Beil, Ken Trager, Les Sander, Dick Royston, Jim Marx, Neil Harrop, and Chris Dietzen. Members Absent: None Also Present: Curt Erickson (Village Administrator), Angie Volkman (Clerk/Treasurer), Christian Reid & Lisa Twarog (Town & Country Engineer), Matt Kippley (Kippley Construction), Mark Barry (Resident), Mitch Travis, Shawn Keesey, and Jeff Moyer (Dane-Iowa Wastewater Commission), Pete Peterson (resident), Mark & Vicki Beres (resident), Marcia Miquelon (Resident/Incoming Community Board President), Terri Patwell (Outgoing Community Board President), Becky Andrews (resident/Community Garden Board member), Sara Shackleton (resident/garden member), Elliot Fehlen (Community Gardner Board member) Cindy Smith (garden member), and Joe Davis. The meeting was called to order at 5:00pm by Plan Commission Chair, Natalie Beil. Motion by Marx, second by Dietzen to approve the agenda as posted. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Sander, second by Marx to approve the minutes dated February 23, 2026. Motion carried unanimously. Citizen Comment: None Discuss and act on CSM for Lot 14 & 15 and Village Park – 2 in the Pheasant Run. The CSM maintains Lots 14 and 15 while reducing the size of Lot 15, consistent with contingency item #3 from prior Plan Commission and Village Board approvals that allowed the existing house to remain on Lot 14. Additionally, the 5-foot access parcel to the park is being shifted slightly to the east. The associated land transfer has not yet been completed, as it is currently under review by the Village Attorney. It is recommended that the CSM be conditionally approved, contingent upon completion of the land transfer prior to final signing. The Public Utilities Commission approved the release of the utility’s easement between Lots 14 and 15 at its March meeting. As of this meeting, both properties are under common ownership by the Barrys. Motion by Dietzen, second by Marx to conditionally approve the CSM pending the land transfer. Motion carried unanimously. Discuss and act on request from Dane Iowa Wastewater Treatment Facility to connect to the Village water main on Wick Dr. Lisa from Town & Country Engineering addressed the Commission, noting her prior involvement in similar meetings as Dane-Iowa moves forward with plans to upgrade its treatment facility. A key component of the project is improving water reliability. Dane-Iowa relies on a single private well. To address reliability concerns, options under consideration include constructing a second well to allow for alternating use during maintenance or rehabilitation, or connecting to the Village of Mazomanie’s water system, which is the preferred option. Per PSC tariff requirements, this request must be reviewed by the Plan Commission; the corresponding letter was included in the packet. The proposed plan involves installing a lateral connection, connecting into the system at Wick Drive, running parallel to the railroad tracks, and extending to the treatment facility. It has not yet been determined whether the connection would originate from a 12-inch main and be reduced to 8 inches along the route. Town & Country Engineering and Dane-Iowa are requesting approval to connect to the Village water main on Wick Drive. Christian Reid of Town & Country Engineering explained that the Commission’s decision involves two key considerations: • Whether to allow the connection; and • Whether to annex the treatment plant property. Under the PSC tariff, extraterritorial service would include a 25% surcharge (estimated at approximately $3,000 annually). Annexation would eliminate this surcharge and provide the Village with infrastructure in place should future annexation of adjacent lands occur. While the existing well currently meets demand, it lacks redundancy. In the event of failure, the facility could be without water service for an extended period. Adding a second well and rehabilitating the existing one is an option, connecting to the Village system is considered the most reliable and practical long-term solution. If connected, the existing well would likely be decommissioned due to its age, and the facility would rely on the Village’s more dependable water supply. Preliminary estimates indicate adequate system capacity, with treatment plant usage relatively low at approximately 50,000 gallons per month at peak demand. A detailed capacity analysis will be conducted to determine appropriate system sizing. From a municipal engineering perspective, Town & Country recommends annexation to provide the Village with greater long-term flexibility. Initial assessments indicate no concern regarding fire protection capacity. If a 12-inch main were installed and significant future development occurred, further analysis would be required. The proposed water main would be funded as part of the treatment plant upgrade and, similar to standard development practice, would be given to the Village. This approach allows the Village to benefit from the infrastructure without direct capital expenditure. While it introduces some maintenance responsibility, the risk is considered manageable compared to the potential loss of water service to the treatment facility. Town & Country is currently working with the railroad regarding use of its right-of-way and with a private landowner to secure a necessary easement; the project is contingent on obtaining an acceptable route. Most procedural items can be handled at the staff level; but annexation would require further Plan Commission review. If the Commission approves the connection, additional meetings will be needed to address subsequent steps. In accordance with PSC tariff requirements and standard practice, connection to the municipal system would require abandonment of the existing well, unless a special permit is obtained. The well has been operating reliably for 26 years with minimal repairs, it has previously caused temporary shutdowns when maintenance was required. Continuous water access is essential for facility operations. The Village sewer utility would not be purchasing sewer services as part of this arrangement. Motion by Marx, second by Harrop to approve Dane Iowa Wastewater Treatment Facility to connect to the Village water main on Wick Dr. contingent on sizing to confirm the requirements, demand needs, and annexation of the property at a future meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Sander, second by Marx to go into Public Hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing to receive public comment on a request for a Conditional Use Permit for Parcel 153/0806-093-1900-1, at the intersection of E. Fourth Street and State Street, to allow for a community garden by the Heights Community Garden Group. Natalie opened the floor for public comments and asked that speakers to indicate if they share the same comments as a previous speaker, so the meeting can move along and give everyone an opportunity to speak. The Commission asked that the speaker state their name and address so that is on our record for the public hearing. Marcia Miquelon-President Elect of the WI Hts Comm. Garden (417 Bridge St.) – Marcia stated that the community garden has been located at its current site since 2016 and was originally founded in 2012 near the intersection of Highway 78 and Highway 14. The garden has historically operated on private land and, over the past 14 years, has grown into a highly successful and valued community resource. Each year, the garden donates more than 1,300 pounds of produce to local food pantries and provides up to 20 families with the opportunity to grow their own food, gain hands-on gardening experience, and teach their children about sustainable practices. Marcia shared that she became an active and appreciative member of the garden in 2020 and has personally benefited from her involvement. Early January, the garden was notified by the property owner, Plastic Ingenuity, that the site would be needed for construction, requiring the garden to vacate the premises. This prompted an urgent search for a new location. The original deadline of April 10 has since been extended to April 18. Marcia expressed the garden’s appreciation to the Village for its willingness to assist in identifying alternative locations. The proposed site meets several key needs, including improved visibility compared to the current, which is more secluded location off Hudson Street, and proximity to a residential neighborhood, making it easily accessible by foot or bicycle, especially for families with children. She also noted that the garden hopes to relocate its existing structures to the new site. Until a new location is determined, there is an offer to temporarily store the structures with the Village, with Plastic Ingenuity willing to assist by moving them once on behalf of the community garden. Marcia noted that they have a temporary plan, the 3 rd incoming board member Becky Andrews has offered her garden to grow the food pantry garden for this year. So for this incoming season, there is a plan not to lose the food pantry garden although they might not be able to produce as much but it will not be cut off for the season. If tonight’s location is approved, it will take all of 2026 season to get to water installed, site prepared, etc. Joe Davis asked how many families were affected by giving out that many pounds of food. Terry Patwell spoke and she has been talking with Barb Blattner who is very appreciative of the amount of food otherwise they have to buy a certain portion of food that they get from the government dollars, and the government dollars have been diminishing. Terry also mentioned that the produce that is taken to the New Hts is always gone. It is going to affect many people. Davis noted it’s a very good thing to have in this community. Terry Patwell (Master Gardener, Cross Plains) explained that when the garden was established in 2012 across from Rookies, it was supported by Sauk Prairie Hospital—a partnership that remains still strong, including ongoing grant support. She noted that the garden is governed by a board with well-established guidelines developed over the past decade, informed by conferences, meetings, and resources from UW Extension. The garden board oversees plot-related concerns and addresses situations where standards are not being met. The board focuses on enhancing the garden’s structural and aesthetic appeal, often through personal donations of plants. As a current board member, Terry emphasized that the board is composed of local neighbors and educators, and she encouraged inviting additional community members to participate in decision-making by serving on the board. She also shared that the two master gardeners remain committed and available to support the board as they continue to grow and develop in its new location. The gardeners involved have been thoughtful, quiet, and dedicated community members who work diligently to improve and maintain the space, including caring for buildings generously donated by John Wick. Finally, Terry estimated that approximately $15,000–$20,000 has been raised over the years through various sources. Becky Andrews presented the garden design to the Commission. She identified the site’s highest point and explained where the shed and pavilion would be located, positioned close together. Because of the proximity to a neighboring home, the plan includes planting evergreens to provide screening and maintain privacy. The design includes individual garden plots available for rent in a variety of sizes—20x20, 20x10, and 10x10—as well as raised beds. The layout also designates space for a food pantry garden. A composting area is included for weeds and other materials, which can be processed and reused in the garden beds. Unlike the current location, the new plan incorporates a dedicated children’s area to encourage family participation. Andrews also discussed opportunities to partner with local schools, with the goal of involving students in summer projects and expanding the garden’s educational role. Walter (Pete) Peterson (329 State St.) – He noted when that property changed from a farm field to the development that’s there now, they stripped off all the topsoil and what was left was sand. And now where Fourth Street is, there’s a path through there that the flood waters use to take. But when they put Fourth Street in, it’s the understanding that they had to dig down through black dirt 10’ to find a good base that they could put the street on to. But the area being talked about, is sand with about 6” of black dirt that got moved in there. He is hoping that some research has been done on that property. Peterson’s other consideration as a neighbor, is that currently the green space is used by neighborhood kids often for baseball, football, and other activities. With that, there is safety issues with the kids, if they are used to having Fourth Street not busy and in and out of that area, and now a lot of cars parked along that area could lead to a fair amount of traffic Beil noted that the Community Garden will work differently being on public property vs on private property. Mark Beres (328 State St.) – Mark shared that he enjoys gardening and, over time, it has even become something of a personal passion. With that, he expressed concern about the urgency of moving forward with this proposed property. In his view, since there are other short-term options available, it may be worth taking additional time to identify a more suitable location for the community garden—one that would not impact the northeast portion of the village. He noted that this area represents the only green space in that part of town. Other areas of the village have parks or fields for recreation, but this space is used daily by residents. It serves as a place where children learn to ride bikes, play games, and gather as a neighborhood. Mark noted that introducing a community garden here could significantly reduce that open, shared space. He also pointed out that green space is limited and, once lost, is difficult to replace. Given these factors, he suggested that, without the pressure of immediate timelines, the group might be able to find a location that better meets the garden’s needs. He mentioned that the current site lacks a water source, which presents another challenge. Beil asked three times, “is there any additional public comment on this”. Sara Shackelton (740 Windmill Dr.) – Sara informed the Commission that, according to the most recent census data, the area has been identified as a “food desert,” meaning it is located a significant distance from the nearest grocery store. She also noted that, as a member of the Board of Directors for Sauk Prairie Healthcare, one of the key reasons the organization invested in the original community garden was to help address food access challenges and promote community involvement Motion by Harrop, second by Marx to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Beil provided a brief background on this of what was shared with the community garden but hasn’t been shared with the Plan Commission yet. This on a public property is different than on private property and will definitely come with a lot of conversations from the committee approving plans and moving the process forward. The commission might have specific stipulations on the design, landscaping plans, building materials, signage, the plan for maintenance, the structures, hours of operation, traffic control and other concerns that come up. It might be more oversight than what the Garden has been use to working on the Plastic Ingenuity property. Beil mentioned, is this over built for what you have already? If we wanted to do a parking area or possibly include a small playground on the far side so maybe we connect the kids that are there in addition to the school stuff. This property is one of the main comes throughs to the Village and we want it to look nice and would include winter maintenance expectations. Beil touched on that we have looked at a lot of other properties, especially FEMA buyouts properties. There are more restrictions than if it was in the floodway, since we purchased those properties with FEMA money. The Village has considered Lions Park, Applebee Circle, along with other properties but the water issue came into effect as well. Dick Royston raised concerns related to both safety and appearance. He noted that approximately 15 to 17 children use the area daily, often bringing friends, and that the space currently functions as an informal playground. He did acknowledge that flower beds and garden structures can be attractive, he pointed out that their visual appeal is seasonal and may not be maintained year-round. He expressed concern that, particularly in the winter when materials are not properly stored, the site could appear cluttered and unkempt. Royston noted that converting the space into a community garden could reduce available play areas for children and introduce potential safety risks, especially given nearby traffic. In his view, placing a garden in this location could create avoidable issues. Beil noted that some of these concerns could potentially be addressed through Village oversight. As this proposal represents only Phase 1, elements such as parking and maintenance expectations could be incorporated into the plan. She suggested that the Village could establish clear standards for upkeep, including winter cleanup requirements, and enforce them through its review and approval process. Motion by Marx, second by Royston to postpone until we have further information on landscaping, hours of operation, construction materials, impacts to parking and traffic, water supply, structures, signage, and food stand. Motion carried unanimously. Beil advised the Commission that members may submit additional questions individually to Curt if they need further information. She encouraged the Commission to focus its review on key Village concerns such as safety, flood risk, and other major issues. Matters related to aesthetics and construction quality, she noted, can be handled through the established administrative process, with the Public Works Director and Village Administrator overseeing those approvals so that not every detail needs to return to the Commission. Erickson noted if the garden is not maintained to the conditions that we put into place, they would lose their Conditional Use Permit and they would have to cease and desist. Erickson also noted that Plan Commission is just step 1, it needs to go to Village Board for final approval so there will be additional opportunities to voice concerns. Motion by Marx, second by Harrop to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Announcements: None The meeting was adjourned at 6:15pm Angie Volkman Clerk/Treasurer DANE-IOWA WASTEWATER COMMISSION Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 16, 2026 Dane-Iowa Wastewater Treatment Facility The meeting of the Dane Iowa Wastewater Commission was called to order by President Bob Dodsworth at 5:30pm on Thursday, April 16, 2026.. Roll Call: Bob Dodsworth, Curt Erickson, Norm Hahn, Kyle Kepler, Terry Moyer, Nathan Pinkham and Paul Pustina were present. Jeff Moyer, Shawn Keesey and Lisa Twarog from Town and Country were also present. No Public was present. Proof of posting was confirmed, and meeting notice was posted at the following locations, The Home News, The Star News, The Times-Tribune, Village of Arena, Village of Black Earth, Village of Mazomanie and the Village of Cross Plains. Curt Erickson moved to approve the agenda as presented. Kyle Kepler seconded the motion and the motion carried. Public Comments: No public comments. Kyle Kepler moved to approve the minutes of the last meeting(s) of March 19th and March 26th, 2026. Curt Erickson seconded the motion and the motion carried. DISCUSSION/ACTION Updates from Town and Country: Lisa Twarog attended to present an update regarding the proposed waterline to Dane-Iowa Wastewater. Lisa was happy to report that both the Village of Mazomanie and the Village of Mazomanie Planning Commission has approved the connection. Lisa reported on what possible affect future annexations might have, but those are still in the discussion phase. She also reported on the progress in negotiations with the landowner on the piece of property DIWC is interested in and price negotiations and contract language continue to be reviewed. An updated offer has been extended and still waiting for a response. No deadline has been given to the landowner. Lisa reported there is a meeting scheduled on Friday, April 17th with the village to discuss the development of an Intergovernmental agreement. CLOSED SESSION: Paul Pustina moved to convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat 19.85 (1)(c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. (Discussion of on-call stipend pay rate). Norm Hahn seconded the motion. Roll call: Dodsworth, Erickson, Hahn, Kepler, Moyer, Pinkham and Pustina were present. Employees Moyer and Keesey stepped out of the meeting room. Moved to closed session at 5:39pm. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION: Paul Pustina moved to reconvene in open session. Norm Hahn seconded the motion. Open session reconvened at 5:47pm. DISCUSSION/ACTION Following CLOSED SESSION: Curt Erickson moved to change the current on-call pay to a flat fee of $500.00. Kepler seconded the motion but the motion died due to lack of action. Norm Hahn made an amended motion to approve the current on-call pay to a cap of $540.92. Erickson seconded the motion. Motion carried on a 4-0-2 with Pustina and Pinkham abstaining. Note was made that Handbook section 3.7 will need to be updated following this action. DISCUSSION/ACTION Setting up Account for monthly Health Insurance Premium for Retiree: Keesey had questions on how to administer the account for health insurance premium payment for retiree (J. Moyer). After discussion it was determined that no separate account needs to be set up that it is a bookkeeping issue using a spreadsheet to track premium payments. Curt Erickson will work directly with Shawn Keesey to develop and use going forward. No formal action required. DISCUSSION/ACTION Water Heater : Shawn Keesey inquired as to whether he should be obtaining bids on a replacement item such as the water heater or possibly a pump. He was instructed that this would be considered normal business flow and no bid would necessarily be expected unless the dollar amount reflected the need. No formal action required. REVIEW/APPROVE Bills for MARCH 2026: Jeff Moyer presented bills for review and approval. Kepler moved to approve the bills as presented. Pinkham seconded the motion and the motion carried. REVIEW/APPROVE MARCH Financial Statement: Jeff Moyer presented the March Financial report for review. Pinkham moved to approve the report as presented. Kepler seconded the motion. Motion carried. DIWC FACILITY REPORT: Jeff Moyer was proud to present his last facility report and was happy to report we experienced another good month with no violations. Questions were addressed as presented. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: The group enjoyed cupcakes and wished Jeff Moyer well on his upcoming retirement (May 1st) after 26 years of service to DIWC. Jeff was happy to report that Shawn is ready to take over and the new hire is working out well. He feels good about his departure. He was presented a card and gift on behalf of the Commission in appreciation for his years of dedicated service. We also celebrated Kyle Keppler’s last meeting as he is moving after his years of service. ADJOURNMENT: Norm Hahn moved to adjourn meeting. Kyle Keppler seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 6:11pm. Respectfully submitted Terry Moyer Visionary Alliance May 20, 2026 Present: Chair: Karen Peterson Lienau; members, Jennifer Martinez, Dale Green, and Allison Lindorfer Absent: None Attendance: Curt Erickson (Village Administrator) and Natalie Beil Meeting was called to order by Karen Peterson Lienau at 5:00pm Motion by Green to approve the agenda as posted; second by Martinez. Motion carried unanimously. Motion to approve Joint Visionary Alliance and Public Works and Properties meeting minutes dated March 16, 2026, was made by Martinez, seconded by Green. Motion carried unanimously. Citizen Comment on any subject not on the agenda None present Discussion regarding priorities for 2026. Erickson and Beil outlined key goals for the Committee’s focus in 2026. These priorities include: • Marketing the Village to current and prospective residents, businesses, and visitors. • Advocating for the expansion of the Rails-to-Trails network into the Village. • Identifying and soliciting land opportunities for future housing development. • Recruiting new businesses to occupy vacant commercial properties. Additional discussion referenced the Village’s 2024 Social Media Policy, as well as the potential launch of an official Village Facebook and Instagram pages to support marketing efforts. The Committee should work with Village staff in creating a communication plan during the set-up phases to include pertinent Village information, marketing of the Village, and sharing community events put on by the Chamber . Discuss and take action on marketing the Village. Discussed priorities during 2026. No action required. ADJOURNMENT. Motion to adjourn by Green; second by Martinez. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 5:59pm Respectfully submitted, Curt Erickson Village Administrator