Waupun public meetings in 2023
22 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Community Development Authority (CDA)
The Waupun Community Development Authority will review the 2024 Façade Improvement Program guidelines and application. The body will also consider extending a grant deadline for Broken Threads and review November 2023 financials.
- Approval of 2024 Façade Improvement Program Guidelines and Application
- Extension of Broken Threads grant deadline to January 30, 2024
- Review of November 2023 CDA Financials
- Review of outstanding grant applications
Business Improvement District (BID)
The Business Improvement District is meeting to approve 2024 guidelines for the Façade Improvement Program and the Pop Up Grant Program. The board will also consider extending a grant deadline for Broken Threads and receive updates from the City Administrator and Waupun Business Alliance.
- Approval of 2024 Façade Improvement Program guidelines with a $2,100 grant cap
- Approval of 2024 Pop Up Grant Program guidelines
- Review of outstanding $2,000 grant application for Broken Threads
- Discussion of $500 allocation for IceFest marketing
- Update on $200,000 CDI grant submission for 514 E Main St redevelopment
Community Development Authority (CDA)
The Waupun Community Development Authority will consider new grant applications for 313 E Main Street and 25 W Main Street. The body will also review the 2024 CDA Grant Program and discuss the Creative Economy Summit.
- Application for 313 E Main Street (Radio Plus / Echos of the Past)
- Application for 25 W Main Street (Advanced College of Cosmetology)
- 2024 CDA Grant Program Review
- Creative Economy Summit/Facilitation discussion
Business Improvement District (BID)
The Business Improvement District will discuss updates to the Pop Up Program rules and the 2024 Facade Improvement Program. The board will also receive updates regarding IceFest, the Waupun Business Alliance, and the City Administrator.
- Review of Pop Up Program rules and application
- Review of 2024 Facade Improvement Program
- IceFest update and sponsorship discussion
- Waupun Business Alliance update
- Waupun City Administrator update
Community Development Authority (CDA)
The Waupun Community Development Authority will review the 2024 draft budget and administrator update. The body will also meet in closed session to discuss investing public funds in TID 3 for the redevelopment of 514 E Main St.
- Investing public funds in TID 3 for redevelopment of 514 E Main St
- Review of 2024 CDA draft budget
- Review of outstanding applications
- Approval of September 2023 CDA financials
Business Improvement District (BID)
The Business Improvement District board will review outstanding grant applications and discuss the 2024 operating plan. The meeting includes a discussion on the proposed assessment rate for the upcoming year.
- Review of outstanding grant applications for Broken Threads, K's Boutique, Gysber's Jewelry, Edward Jones, State Farm, B&B Plumbing, Gappa Properties, and Karsten Real Estate
- Discussion of the 2024 BID Operating Plan
- Discussion of the 2024 BID assessment rate
- Administrator update on downtown food truck alley engineering
Community Development Authority (CDA)
The Community Development Authority will review several grant applications, including projects for 4 Fond du Lac St and 16 S Madison Street. The board will also discuss future funding sources and the goals of the CDA. Additionally, the meeting includes a review of outstanding applications and an update from the City Administrator.
- Application for 4 Fond du Lac St (Karsten Real Estate)
- Application for 16 S Madison Street (Gappa Properties)
- Tabled application for 321 E Main St (Firefly Gifts)
- Discussion on future CDA funding sources and goals
- Review of August 2023 CDA financials
Business Improvement District (BID)
The Business Improvement District board will discuss a potential increase to the BID assessment rate for 2024. The meeting also includes consideration of several new grant applications for local businesses and a review of the 2024 operating plan.
- Discussion of increasing the BID assessment rate starting in 2024
- Grant application review for 4 Fond du Lac Street (John Karsten Real Estate)
- Grant application review for 42 Fond du Lac St (Maedox Accounting & Tax Service)
- Grant application review for 16 S Madison Street (Gappa Properties)
- Discussion of the 2024 BID Operating Plan
Community Development Authority (CDA)
The Waupun Community Development Authority will review four new business applications for potential support. The meeting also includes the approval of July 2023 financials and previous meeting minutes.
- Application review: Maedox Tax & Accounting (42 Fond du Lac St)
- Application review: Edward Jones (14 W Main St)
- Application review: State Farm (16 W Main St)
- Application review: B&B Plumbing (20 W Main St)
- Approval of July 2023 CDA Financials
Business Improvement District (BID)
The Business Improvement District will review four new business applications for 42 Fond du Lac St, 14 W Main St, 16 W Main St, and 20 W Main St. The meeting will also include approval of June and July 2023 financials and updates on the Waupun Business Alliance, IceFest, and the Design Wisconsin project.
- Review application for Maedox Tax & Accounting at 42 Fond du Lac St
- Review application for Edward Jones at 14 W Main St
- Review application for State Farm at 16 W Main St
- Review application for B&B Plumbing at 20 W Main St
- Approval of June and July 2023 BID financials
Transit Committee
The committee is reviewing a proposal to increase taxi fares for 2024 to help cover rising operating expenses. The request also addresses an estimated $6,000 increase in 2024 operating costs and a planned $50,000 vehicle purchase.
- Proposed 2024 taxi fare increases, including a $4.00 adult fare and $3.00 senior/disabled/student fares
- Estimated $50,000 cost for a new taxi purchase in 2024
- Approval of Transit Committee minutes from November 19, 2021
Community Development Authority (CDA)
The Community Development Authority will review several outstanding grant applications and consider a targeted reinvestment application for Wee Care at 1 W Brown St. The meeting also includes the election of a Committee Vice-Chair and a City Administrator update.
- Targeted Reinvestment Application for Wee Care at 1 W Brown St
- Review of outstanding grants for Wind & Unwined, Broken Threads, and K’s Boutique
- Election of a Committee Vice-Chair
- Approval of June 2023 CDA Financials
Community Development Authority (CDA)
The Community Development Authority will consider applications for 416 E Main St and 307 E Main St. The board will also review outstanding grant applications and approve 2023 financials.
- CDA application for 416 E Main St - Judson's
- Targeted Reinvestment application for 307 E Main St - Gysber's Jewelry Store
- Proposed extension for Wind & Unwind front façade improvement grant until September 30, 2023
- Approval of 2023 CDA Financials
- Recognition of Mayoral Appointment of Board Members
Business Improvement District (BID)
The Business Improvement District is considering new applications for 416 E Main St and 307 E Main St. The board will also review outstanding grant applications, including a proposed extension for Wind & Unwined.
- BID application for 416 E Main St (Judson's)
- Application for 307 E Main St (Gysber's Jewelry)
- Proposed extension for Wind & Unwined façade project until September 30, 2023
- Review of 2023 updated financials
- Discussion of Waupun Business Alliance and City Administrator updates
Community Development Authority (CDA)
The Community Development Authority is considering the sale of 450 E Franklin St. to Jason Tracy. The approval is contingent on the new owner being contractually bound to the existing Developer's Agreement, which includes a $2,000,000 guaranteed tax valuation through 2025.
- Sale transfer of Whispering Oaks Apartments at 450 E Franklin St. to Jason Tracy
- Requirement for new owner to maintain $2,000,000 guaranteed tax valuation
- Special assessment of tax valuation differences through 2025
Annual Meetings
The Waupun intergovernmental body will meet to discuss the goals and process of a staffing study. Members will also discuss the current state of fire and EMS response and engage in general intergovernmental discussion.
- Discussion of staffing study goals and process
- Discussion of current fire and EMS response state
- Intergovernmental discussion
Business Improvement District (BID)
The Business Improvement District board will nominate a new Chair and Vice-Chair and establish a regular meeting schedule. Members will also consider requests for marketing funds to support downtown initiatives like billboards and website content.
- Nomination and appointment of Board Chair and Vice-Chair
- Request for marketing funds including $2,500 for collateral and $750 for downtown promotions
- Discussion of UW Extension Market Implementation Planning
- Approval of March and April 2023 BID financials
- Recognition of departing board member Jonathan Leonard
Business Improvement District (BID)
The Business Improvement District is planning the next phase of work with the UW Extension to implement the 2022 Market Analysis Plan. Discussions include identifying a leadership team, engaging local entrepreneurs, and prioritizing projects like downtown green space and alleyway improvements.
- Review of application for 300 E Main Street (Chic Tique Girls, LLC)
- Approval of January and February 2023 financial statements
- Discussion of Waupun Market Analysis implementation and project prioritization
- Waupun Business Alliance and City Administrator updates
Community Development Authority (CDA)
The Community Development Authority will meet to consider a proposed development at 26 W Main Street regarding compliance with downtown development guidelines. The meeting will also include approval of February and March 2023 financials and previous meeting minutes.
- Proposed development at 26 W Main Street
- Approval of February 2023 meeting minutes
- Approval of February and March 2023 CDA financials
Business Improvement District (BID)
The Business Improvement District will consider new business applications for Broken Threads and K's Boutique. The meeting also includes reviews of January 2023 financials and updates on the Waupun Business Alliance and Administrator reports.
- Application review for Broken Threads at 19 S Madison Street
- Application review for K's Boutique at 317 S Madison Street
- Approval of January 2023 BID Financials
- Discussion of Vibrant Spaces Grant and ARPA funding updates
Community Development Authority (CDA)
The Community Development Authority will review grant applications for two local businesses. The meeting also includes approval of January 2023 financials and an administrator update regarding various city projects.
- Grant application consideration: Broken Threads, 19 S Madison St
- Grant application consideration: K's Boutique, 317 E Main St
- Approval of January 2023 CDA Financials
- Administrator update on Vibrant Spaces Grant and ARPA funding
Business Improvement District (BID)
The Business Improvement District will review financial statements for November and December 2022. The board will also consider a facade improvement grant application for Wind & Unwined at 310 E Main Street.
- Facade Improvement Grant application for Wind & Unwined (310 E Main Street)
- Approval of November 2022 and December 2022 financials
- Review of outstanding grant applications
- Administrator update regarding Vibrant Spaces Grant and ARPA funding