{ "city": "Amery", "state": "Wisconsin", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/amerywi.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-07", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-906", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Plan Commission", "headline": "Plan Commission to discuss comprehensive zoning code rewrite and charity project fees", "summary": "The Plan Commission will review proposed changes to the zoning code including use district revisions, accessory structure rules (garage stall limits, sheds, carports), and fence height standards. They will also discuss fees for zoning and building permits on charity projects.", "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-905", "minutes_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252026-905", "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Potential quorum at hotel groundbreaking; no council business will be conducted", "summary": "The City Council is notifying the public that a quorum may be present at a candidate forum held during the hotel groundbreaking on June 25, 2026 at 120 South Industrial Park Rd. No council business will be taken at that event. The notice complies with Wisconsin Statutes 19.84.", "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-903", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee discusses up to $30 wheel tax for transportation funding", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss a potential vehicle registration fee (wheel tax) of up to $30 per vehicle to address a $65,000 annual gap in street maintenance funding. Other agenda items include a sidewalk maintenance program, a data center development policy, Stower Seven Lakes Trail use, and amendments to the tree and shrub ordinance. No formal decisions are expected at this meeting; all items are for discussion and direction only.", "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-904", "minutes_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-904", "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to accept 2025 audit showing clean opinion, reserve growth to $593k", "summary": "The City Council will hear the 2025 audit report from Lauterbach & Amen LLP and vote to accept it. The audit gave a clean (unmodified) opinion and showed the general fund reserve rose from near zero to $593,450. Two internal control findings were noted. The Council will also decide on alcohol and tobacco licenses, a lease for Hangar J-1 with Bunny Air LLC, and payment application #23 for the wastewater treatment plant.", "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-902", "minutes_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172026-902", "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Personnel Committee", "headline": "Personnel Committee to consider 2026 Personnel Manual revisions", "summary": "The Personnel Committee will review and vote on approving the 2026 revision of the City of Amery Personnel Manual, which includes targeted amendments for legal compliance and best practices. If approved, the revised manual will be referred to the Common Council for adoption. Changes are modest and do not alter compensation or benefit levels.", "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-901", "minutes_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-901", "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to review city financials and budget", "summary": "The Finance Committee will meet to discuss city financials and a budget update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific proposals or decisions listed. No rezonings, contracts, or fee changes are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-900", "minutes_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-900", "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Airport Commission", "headline": "Airport Commission to consider hangar leases, fees, tree removal, and funding", "summary": "The Airport Commission will discuss and decide on approving new leases for Hangars J-1 and E-2, setting the annual hangar lease fee, authorizing tree removal at the airport, and discussing changes to federal ILJA funding. The meeting will also hear an update from the airport manager and approve previous minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-899", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Fire Committee", "headline": "Fire Committee to review fire chief hiring process", "summary": "The Fire Committee will approve minutes from April 13, 2026, hear the chief's report, and review the fire chief hiring process. The agenda includes routine updates and discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-897", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee", "headline": "Committee will receive a parks inventory and Public Works update for eight city parks", "summary": "The Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee will first approve the minutes from the May 7, 2026 meeting. It will then hear a parks inventory and Public Works update covering York Park, North Parks, Flagpole Park, North Twin Park, Soo Line Park, South Twin Beach Park, Schumacher Park, Michael Park, and Bobber Park.", "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-898", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to decide on removing 175-ft sidewalk on Harriman Ave N", "summary": "The Common Council will consider a request from Amery Congregational Church to remove a 175-ft section of sidewalk on Harriman Ave N due to tree root damage; staff recommends denial and replacement with rebar. The Council will also vote on Ordinance 07-2026, which would change fire inspection frequency for downtown zero lot line properties from every six months to annually. Other items include swearing in a new police officer and adopting consent agenda minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-896", "minutes_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06032026-896", "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Recycling Committee", "headline": "Recycling Committee to appoint chair, discuss farmers market bag initiative", "summary": "The Recycling Committee will appoint a Chair and Vice Chair, approve prior minutes, and receive an update from Polk County. Members will also set discussion topics for upcoming months, including a 'bring your own bags' initiative at the Farmers Market and event recycling for July.", "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-895", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Plan Commission", "headline": "Plan Commission discusses zoning code rewrite and conditional use updates", "summary": "The Plan Commission will discuss the zoning code rewrite, focusing on which land uses in each district should remain conditional, become permitted, or be removed under recent state law changes. The discussion is based on a memo from MSA Professional Services with specific recommendations for residential, commercial, conservancy, and industrial districts. No final decisions are expected at this session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-894", "minutes_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05282026-894", "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider $313,339 payment for wastewater plant improvements", "summary": "The Amery Common Council will review a payment application for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, recommending approval of the $313,339.50 request. The meeting also includes an update on the MSA project, a discussion of Ordinance 06‑2026 amending Chapter 193 of the Municipal Code, and a kickoff for the 2027 city budget. A closed‑session item will address a nominal payment parcel report for Hillcrest Drive.", "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-893", "minutes_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202026-893", "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Board of Review", "headline": "Board of Review to hear property assessment objections", "summary": "The City of Amery Board of Review will hold its first meeting on May 20, 2026, to hear property assessment objections. The assessment roll is open for examination starting May 5. Property owners must follow specific procedural requirements, including providing notice at least 48 hours before the meeting and filing written objections within the first two hours. The meeting is largely procedural, outlining rules for objections and appearances.", "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-885", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Board of Review", "headline": "Board of Review meets to certify assessment roll and hear property tax objections", "summary": "The Amery Board of Review will convene to select officers, adopt procedural policies, and review the annual assessment roll. They will certify corrections of error and consider property owner objections. The meeting includes standard statutory duties such as examining the roll, adding omitted property, and eliminating double assessments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-892", "minutes_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202026-892", "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to review city financials and budget update", "summary": "The Finance Committee will meet to discuss city financial status and a budget update. The meeting includes an adoption of the agenda before adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-891", "minutes_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-891", "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee", "headline": "Committee reviews major rewrite of park code, including campground rules", "summary": "The Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee will discuss proposed amendments to Chapter 321 of the Municipal Code, which would update park rules, formalize North Park RV Campground regulations (nightly $35, seasonal $650/month), and establish minimum standards for all city campgrounds. The committee will provide direction on policy questions—such as quiet hours, maximum stay, and drone use—before a final draft goes to the Common Council. They will also approve prior meeting minutes and receive updates on public works and a community clean-up event.", "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072026-890", "minutes_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05072026-890", "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Public Hearing", "headline": "City Council to hold hearing on campground at Soldiers Field", "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use application from Partners Properties LLC to construct a campground on the Soldiers Field property in Amery. No other items are on the agenda for this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-877", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council approves Conditional Use Permit for campground at Soldier’s Field", "summary": "The Amery Common Council will hold a public hearing and decide on a Conditional Use Permit for Partners Properties LLC to construct and operate a campground and RV park on the Soldier’s Field property (PID 201-01065-0000 and 201-01070-0000). The agenda also includes appointments to city committees, selection of the Council President, repeal of Municipal Code §47-13 (Ethics Board), adoption of a revised Gifts and Memorials Policy, and approval of a contract with West Wisconsin Inspection Agency, LLC for building inspection services.", "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-889", "minutes_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05062026-889", "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Recycling Committee", "headline": "Recycling Committee to discuss lawn care waste, farmers market, event recycling", "summary": "The City of Amery Recycling Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming educational topics: lawn care waste disposal and non-pesticide promotion for May, a 'bring your own bags' and 'eat organic' campaign for the June farmers market, and event recycling for July. They will also receive a Polk County recycling update and approve prior meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-888", "minutes_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-888", "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-23", "body": "Public Hearing", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04232026-876", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-23", "body": "Plan Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04232026-886", "minutes_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04232026-886", "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-884", "minutes_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-884", "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-883", "minutes_url": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04152026-883", "source": "https://www.amerywi.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }