DeForest, WI
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DeForestWI averageUS Census ACS
Development activity
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2025664 housing units ($121.1M)
Recent meetings
Wed Aug 19, 2026
Village Board Work Session
✓ Decided: Village Board hears 2027 budget updates for Fire/EMS and Police
The Village Board held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. Presentations covered initial 2027 budget requests for DeForest Windsor Fire and EMS and the DeForest Police Department, including a capital improvement plan. Department updates were also provided, including the resignation of a police officer and the opening of a garbage collection RFP.
- No formal decisions made; work session only
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VILLAGE BOARD WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 5:00 PM
DeForest Commons
120 S. STEVENSON ST. DEFOREST WI
MINUTES
1.
Call to Order – President Colleen Little called the meeting to order at 5: 00 PM.
2.
Roll Call -- Members present at roll call: Trustees Melanie Bartholf, Wayne Brown, Brad Cords, Jim Simpson,
Jan Steffenhagen-Hahn, and President Colleen Little. Also present were Administrator Chang, Finance Director Hennes,
Attorney Reuter, Director Blau, Director Allon, Public Services Deputy Director Hall, Chief Olson, Director O’Malley,
Communications Manager Stacey Harmon and Clerk Lundgren.
3.
Announcements
4.
Discussion Items
4.1
Presentation of Initial 2027 Department Budget Update Regarding DeForest Windsor Fire and EMS
Chief LaFeber presented initial 2027 department budget update for the DeForest Windsor Fire and EMS.
Trustee Alicia Williams joined the meeting at 5:16 via Zoom.
4.2
Presentation of Initial 2027 Department Budget Update Regarding DeForest Police Department and
Capital Improvement Plan
Chief Olson and Captain Riedel presented the initial 2027 budget requests for the DeForest Police Department
and the police department capital improvement plan.
5.
Department Updates
5.1
Administration Update
Administrator Bill Chang reported there will be a Community Roundtable during the August 18 Work Session
time.
5.2
Finance Update
Finance Director Brandon Hennes reported the Community Budget Listening Session took place. Henne …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026
Village Board
✓ Decided: Village Board awards Well No. 7 test well contract, approves TDC DeForest V agreement
The Village Board approved two resolutions: awarding a contract for Well No. 7 test well and aquifer testing, and approving a collateral assignment of development agreement for TDC DeForest V, LLC. Both motions passed 7-0. No action was taken on Resolution 2026-096 regarding the Engage DeForest public engagement tool policy. The board also convened into closed session to discuss collective bargaining with the DeForest Professional Police Association.
- Approved Resolution 2026-097 awarding contract for Well No. 7 test well & aquifer testing (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-098 approving collateral assignment for TDC DeForest V, LLC development (7-0)
- No action taken on Resolution 2026-096 Engage DeForest public engagement tool policy
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from 7.21.2026 (7-0)
- Convened into closed session for police collective bargaining negotiations (unanimous)
- Reconvened into open session (unanimous)
- Adjourned at 8:33 PM (7-0)
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VILLAGE BOARD REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 6:00 PM
DeForest Commons
120 S. STEVENSON STREET, DEFOREST, WI
MINUTES
1.
Call Meeting to Order – President Colleen Little called the meeting to order at 6:10 PM.
2.
Roll Call -- Members present at roll call: Trustees Melanie Bartholf, Wayne Brown, Brad Cords, Jim
Simpson, Jan Steffenhagen-Hahn, Alicia Williams via Zoom and President Colleen Little. Also present were
Administrator Chang, Finance Director Hennes, Attorney Reuter, Director Blau, Director Allon, Public Services
Deputy Director Hall, Chief Olson, Director O’Malley, Communications Manager Stacey Harmon and Clerk
Lundgren.
3.
Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance -- Trustee Jan Steffenhagen-Hahn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4.
Announcements
5.
Consent Agenda
5.1
Village Board Work Session Minutes 7.21.2026
5.2
Village Board Minutes 7.21.2026
Motion by Trustee Brad Cords, seconded by Trustee Jan Steffenhagen-Hahn, to approve. Motion carried 7-0.
6.
General Public Appearances (This section provides opportunity for public comments regarding
items not listed in the current agenda)**
7.
Presentations
7.1
Presentation of Check from 4th of July Celebration Beer Tent Sales to DeForest Lion's Club
Director Reese O’Malley presented profit sharing check to members of the DeForest Lion’s Club from the 4th of
July beer tent sales.
7.2
Presentation Regarding Management Internship Year in Review
Management Intern Gavin Denning prese …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026
Village Board
Virtual Option:*
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81232018359?pwd=wGINaEwpfJgKRSqEww1YDvIl0rEiJN.1
Meeting ID: 812 3201 8359
Passcode: 161690
Phone: (312) 626-6799
Thu Aug 13, 2026
Quorum Notice
DeForest Village Board will host a Community Roundtable
Wed Aug 5, 2026
Village Board Work Session
✓ Decided: Village board hears updates on 2027 budget, library, community center
The DeForest Village Board held a work session on July 21, 2026, receiving initial 2027 budget updates from the DeForest Area Public Library and the Cornerstone Community Center. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only. The board also heard department updates, including a new Public Services employee hire and the launch of an 'I Voted' sticker contest.
- No formal decisions were made at this work session
- Adjourned meeting at 6:00 PM (7-0)
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VILLAGE BOARD WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 5:00 PM
DeForest Commons
120 S. STEVENSON ST. DEFOREST WI
MINUTES
1. Call to Order – President Colleen Little called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
2. Roll Call - -- Members present at roll call: Trustees Melanie Bartholf, Wayne Brown, Brad Cords, Jim Simpson,
Jan Steffenhagen-Hahn, Alicia Williams and President Colleen Little. Also present were Administrator Chang, Finance
Director Hennes, Attorney Reuter, Director Blau, Director Allon, Public Services Deputy Director Hall, Director
O’Malley, Management Intern Gavin Denning and Clerk Lundgren.
3. Announcements
4. Discussion Items
4.1 Presentation of Initial 2027 Department Budget Updates Regarding the DeForest Area Public Library.
Library Director Jan Berg presented the initial 2027 budget update for the DeForest Area Public Library.
4.2 Presentation of Initial 2027 Department Budget Updates Regarding the Cornerstone Community Center.
Director Natalie Raemisch presented the initial 2027 budget update for the Cornerstone Community Center.
5. Department Updates
5.1 Administration Update
Administrator Bill Chang stated a budget listening session for the community will be held on July 29 at the
Fireman’s Park Community Room.
5.2 Finance Update
Director Brandon Hennes stated he attended the Community Connections event.
5.3 Police Department Update – No update given
5.4 Public Services Update
Director Judd Blau stated they received a large number of ap …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026
Village Board
✓ Decided: Board approves relocation order for Vinburn Road project, repeals parking restriction on Renata Court
The Village Board approved a relocation order for the Vinburn Road project (6-1), repealed a parking restriction on Renata Court, and designated one-way streets via ordinance amendments. Consent agenda items included approving the 7/21/2026 check register and a grant agreement with Dane County. Discussions on the 2027 budget and virtual meeting policy were held but no action taken.
- Approved Resolution 2026-093 authorizing Village Administrator to execute grant agreement with Dane County (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2026-013 repealing parking restriction on Renata Court (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2026-014 designating one-way streets (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-095 authorizing relocation order for Vinburn Road project (6-1, Trustee Simpson opposed)
- Approved consent agenda items including check register and grant agreement (7-0)
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VILLAGE BOARD REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 6:00 PM
DeForest Commons
120 S. STEVENSON STREET, DEFOREST, WI
MINUTES
1. Call Meeting to Order – President Colleen Little called the meeting to order at 6:10 PM.
2. Roll Call -- Members present at roll call: Trustees Melanie Bartholf, Wayne Brown, Brad Cords, Jim Simpson,
Jan Steffenhagen-Hahn, Alicia Williams and President Colleen Little. Also present were Administrator Chang, Finance
Director Hennes, Attorney Reuter, Director Blau, Director Allon, Public Services Deputy Director Hall, Director
O’Malley, Management Intern Gavin Denning and Clerk Lundgren.
3. Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance -- Trustee Alicia Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Announcements
5. Consent Agenda
Trustee Jan Steffenhagen-Hahn requested to remove items 5.1 and 5.2 from the consent agenda.
5.1 Village Board Work Session Minutes 7.7.2026
Motion by Trustee Alicia Williams, seconded by Trustee Brad Cords, to approve. Motion carried 6-0-1 Trustee Jan
Steffenhagen-Hahn abstained
5.2 Village Board Minutes 7.7.2026
Motion by Trustee Alicia Williams, seconded by Trustee Melanie Bartholf, to approve. Motion carried 6-0-1 Trustee Jan
Steffenhagen-Hahn abstained.
5.3 Appointment to Public Safety Commission and Renew the Blue Council
5.4 Resolution 2026-093: A Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement with Dane County.
Motion by Trustee Brad Cords, seconded by Trustee Alicia Williams, to approve. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Ge …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026
Village Board
Virtual Option:*
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88405384586?pwd=FaQsNN3puTSlVzQloG7b4ELR6b4pD2.1
Meeting ID: 884 0538 4586
Passcode: 569301
Phone: (646) 931-3860
Fri Jul 31, 2026
Village Board Work Session
Virtual Option:*
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88405384586?pwd=FaQsNN3puTSlVzQloG7b4ELR6b4pD2.1
Meeting ID: 884 0538 4586
Passcode: 569301
Phone: (646) 931-3860
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Public Services Committee
Virtual Attendance Option: *
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82748129703?pwd=EO6athz4X9DFK2Z6ssHblkXmiqbu87.1
Meeting ID: 827 4812 9703
Passcode: 901935
Phone: (312) 626-6799
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Village Board Work Session
Virtual Meeting Option:**
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82547588009?pwd=q0tb40pMAVrewUldr8kElazPWPhYiD.1
Meeting ID: 825 4758 8009 Passcode: 674855 Phone: (305) 224-1968
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Village Board
Virtual Meeting Option:**
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87028428994?pwd=mxOTgQ0n52d9HkjTgyN447Gs6LkppQ.1
Meeting ID: 870 2842 8994
Passcode: 832388
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Village Board
✓ Decided: Village Board approves multiple development agreements and zoning changes
The Village Board approved several resolutions related to development agreements with Amazon.com Services, LLC, Bullish Investments, LLC, and TDC DeForest V, LLC. The board also amended the Village Zoning Code regarding conditional use permit termination. A proposal to accept a donation of land was rejected.
- Approved Resolution 2026-086 to issue a municipal revenue obligation to TDC DeForest IV, LLC (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-092 releasing development restrictions on Lots 2 and 3, CSM No. 16371 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-087 grant agreement with JNB DeForest Senior, LP (6-0)
- Rejected land donation under Resolution 2026-040; no action taken
- Approved Resolution 2026-088 amending development agreement with Amazon.com Services, LLC (4-1)
- Approved Resolution 2026-089 escrow agreement with Amazon.com Services, LLC and Chicago Title Insurance Company (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2026-012 amending zoning code for conditional use permit termination (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-090 master development agreement with Bullish Investments, LLC (5-0)
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VILLAGE BOARD REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026 6:00 PM
DeForest Commons
120 S. STEVENSON STREET, DEFOREST, WI
MINUTES
1. Call Meeting to Order - President Colleen Little called the meeting to order at 6:42 pm
2. Roll Call - Trustees Melanie Bartholf, Wayne Brown, Brad Cords, Jim Simpson, Alicia Williams and
President Colleen Little. Also present were Administrator Chang, Finance Director Hennes, Attorney Reuter,
Director Blau, Director Allon, Public Services Deputy Director Hall, Director O’Malley, Zoning Administrator
Cooper, Communications Manager Stacey Harmon and Clerk Lundgren.
Trustee Jan Steffenhagen-Hahn was absent.
3. Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance
4. Announcements
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 Village Board Work Session Minutes 6.16.2026
5.2 Village Board Minutes 6.16.2026
5.3 Village Board Minutes 6.30.2026
5.4 Resolution 2026-086: A Resolution Authorizing the Village Finance Director to Issue a Municipal
Revenue Obligation to TDC DeForest IV , LLC.
5.5 Resolution 2026-092: A Resolution Releasing a Development Restriction on Lots 2 and 3, Certified
Survey Map No. 16371.
Motion by Trustee Jim Simpson, seconded by Trustee Brad Cords to approve. Motion carried 5 - 0
6. General Public Appearances (Appearances under this section shall be regarding items not listed on the
Agenda below**)
7. Presentations
7.1 Presentation of 2025 Annual Audit
Leah Gaffney, Senior Manager with Baker Tilly, presented finding from 2025 Annual Audit.
7.2 20 …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
Public Safety Commission
✓ Decided: Commission approves four operator's licenses
The Public Safety Commission approved four operator's license applications (Rodney Nedlose, Brady Hagen, Joseph Gates, Jagdeep Singh) based on the Chief's recommendation, with a 5-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on the 4th of July event, fire station construction, and a new Village Trustee.
- Approved operator's licenses for applicants 1-4 (5-0)
- Approved June 9, 2026 minutes (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
7/8/2026
1. Call Meeting to Order
The July 8th, 2026 Public Safety Commission Meeting was called to order by Little at 5:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Public Safety Commission members present at roll call: Colleen Little, Jan Steffenhagen-Hahn,
Brad Ellingson, Randy Gasser, Captain Chris Riedel, and Fire Department Chief Steve LaFeber.
Also present was Administrative Assistant Kayla Haynes. Police Chief James Olson was absent.
3. Reciting of Pledge of Allegiance
Captain Riedel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Approval of Minutes
4.1.
June 9, 2026
Motion by Ellingson to approve June 9th, 2026, minutes, 2nd by Steffenhagen-Hahn. Motion
carried 5-0.
5. Appearances Before the Committee
There were none.
6. New Business
There was none.
7. Old Business
There was none.
8. Operator’s License Applications
8.1. Applicants
1. Rodney Nedlose
2. Brady Hagen
3. Joseph Gates
4. Jagdeep Singh
Motion to approve 8.1., applicants 1-4 by Ellingson based upon Chief’s recommendation, 2nd by
Steffenhagen-Hahn. Motion carried 5-0.
9. Liquor License Applications
There were none
10. Chief’s Report
Captain Riedel reported on behalf of Chief Olson that the 4th of July event went well this year. He
shared there were a few OWI arrests and a couple minor disturbances, but it went well overall.
11. EMS/Fire Report
Chief LaFeber shared the 4th of July event was pretty calm, indicating that attendance appeared …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
Village Board
✓ Decided: Village Board reviews initial 2027 General Government budget
The Village Board held a work session to review the proposed initial 2027 General Government budget and receive updates on the Interstate 39-90-94 Corridor Project. No formal votes were taken on budget or project items; the only decision was to adjourn the meeting.
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
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VILLAGE BOARD WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026 5:00 PM
DeForest Commons
120 S. STEVENSON STREET, DEFOREST, WI
MINUTES
1. Call to Order - President Colleen Little called the meeting to order at 5:01 pm
2. Roll Call - Trustees Melanie Bartholf, Wayne Brown, Brad Cords, Jim Simpson, Alicia
Williams and President Colleen Little. Also present were Administrator Chang, Finance
Director Hennes, Attorney Reuter, Director Blau, Director Allon, Public Services Deputy
Director Hall, Director O’Malley, Zoning Administrator Cooper, Communications Manager
Stacey Harmon and Clerk Lundgren.
Trustee Jan Steffenhagen-Hahn was absent.
3. Announcements
4. Discussion Items
4.1 Update and Discussion Regarding the Interstate 39-90-94 Corridor Project
Administrator Bill Chang provided an update regarding the Interstate 39-90-94 corridor
project.
4.2 Presentation of the Initial 2027 Department Budget Updates Regarding the General
Government Budget
Administrator Bill Chang, HR Generalist Brandy Foulkes, Communications Manager Stacey
Harmon, Public Works Director/Deputy Administrator/IT Judd Blau, and Clerk Calli Lundgren
reviewed the proposed initial 2027 General Government budget.
5. Department Updates
5.1 Administration Update: Administrator Bill Chang reported that he, Finance Director
Brandon Hennes, and Management Intern Gavin Denning attended the WCMA conference in
LaCrosse. Chang announced the Hennes was awarded the Emerging Leader Award. Chang
also reported the Vill …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
Village Board
✓ Decided: Village Board reviews initial 2027 General Government budget
The Board held a work session to review the proposed initial 2027 General Government budget and receive updates on the Interstate 39-90-94 Corridor Project. Administrator Bill Chang reported the Village has closed on the Lainberger Farm property. No formal votes were taken on budget or project items.
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
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VILLAGE BOARD WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026 5:00 PM
DeForest Commons
120 S. STEVENSON STREET, DEFOREST, WI
MINUTES
1. Call to Order - President Colleen Little called the meeting to order at 5:01 pm
2. Roll Call - Trustees Melanie Bartholf, Wayne Brown, Brad Cords, Jim Simpson, Alicia
Williams and President Colleen Little. Also present were Administrator Chang, Finance
Director Hennes, Attorney Reuter, Director Blau, Director Allon, Public Services Deputy
Director Hall, Director O’Malley, Zoning Administrator Cooper, Communications Manager
Stacey Harmon and Clerk Lundgren.
Trustee Jan Steffenhagen-Hahn was absent.
3. Announcements
4. Discussion Items
4.1 Update and Discussion Regarding the Interstate 39-90-94 Corridor Project
Administrator Bill Chang provided an update regarding the Interstate 39-90-94 corridor
project.
4.2 Presentation of the Initial 2027 Department Budget Updates Regarding the General
Government Budget
Administrator Bill Chang, HR Generalist Brandy Foulkes, Communications Manager Stacey
Harmon, Public Works Director/Deputy Administrator/IT Judd Blau, and Clerk Calli Lundgren
reviewed the proposed initial 2027 General Government budget.
5. Department Updates
5.1 Administration Update: Administrator Bill Chang reported that he, Finance Director
Brandon Hennes, and Management Intern Gavin Denning attended the WCMA conference in
LaCrosse. Chang announced the Hennes was awarded the Emerging Leader Award. Chang
also reported the Vill …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
DeForest Area Public Library
✓ Decided: Library board advances draft 2027 budget with 5.5% increase
The DeForest Area Public Library Board approved moving the draft 2027 budget forward, which includes a 5.5% overall increase, a 4% staff raise, a new night clerk assistant manager position, and a projected $49,000 increase in Dane County revenue. The board also approved the agenda, minutes, and a large bill run, and received updates on the space needs assessment and village projects.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved June 11th and annual meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved bill run (unanimous)
- Agreed to move draft 2027 budget forward (unanimous)
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DeForest Area Public Library Regular Library Board Meeting Minutes
Thursday, July 9th, 2026
6:00 p.m.
I.
Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by President Greg Gorres.
Present: Cords, Gorres, Lawrence, Toetz, Van Iten
Absent: Zeimet, Owen
Also present: Jan Berg, Library Director
II.
Approval of Agenda
Motion to approve: Lawrence
Second: Toetz
Discussion: None
Action: All approved
III.
Approval of Minutes of the June 11th and Annual Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve the minutes with correct spelling of Gorres last name (Berg had already made that
correction): Cords
Second: Lawrence
Discussion: None
Action: All approved
IV.
Public Presentation / Communications
None
V.
Approval of Bills – Berg had emailed out the bills prior to the meeting.
Motion to approve the bill run: Cords
Second: Lawrence
Discussion: This is a very large bill run due in large part to Prime Days. The library has proactively
bought items for Harry Potter, the Haunted Library, and Dinoday. Next month’s Amazon bill may
still be larger than usual with Prime Day purchases still showing up an more books being purchased
due to response time from Ingram.
Action: All approved
VI.
Reports
A. Director’s
Berg noted that the village had instituted a holiday pay amendment that mainly for events like the 4th
of July when staff was required to work. She was asked to inquire if the library board was interested
in adopting this amendment. …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
Community Development Authority
✓ Decided: CDA authorizes up to $100K for housing tax credit reservation
The Community Development Authority approved several actions, including authorizing the executive director to accept a reservation of housing tax credits and tax-exempt bonds from WHEDA, with a reservation fee not to exceed $100,000. They also approved a $27,000 contract with SOL Consulting & Design for LEED certification services and extended the J and M Davis Holdings project deadline to October 31, 2026. The board went into closed session to discuss potential property purchases but took no action afterward.
- Authorized execution of WHEDA reservation agreement and fee up to $100,000 (7-0)
- Approved $27,000 proposal from SOL Consulting & Design for LEED services (7-0)
- Approved Third Amendment extending J and M Davis Holdings deadline to Oct 31, 2026 (7-0)
- Approved June 11, 2026 minutes (7-0)
- Convened into closed session to discuss property purchases (unanimous roll call)
- Reconvened into open session with no action from closed session (7-0)
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CDA MINUTE 7.09.2026 APPROVED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026 6:00 PM
Minutes
1.
Call to Order – Williams called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2.
Roll Call - Jean Mancheski, Nishant Upadhyay, Melanie Bartholf, Alicia Williams, Sheila Briggs,
Doug Wierzba, and Keith Manke. Also present at the start of the meeting were Alex Allon,
Brandon Hennes, Jay Millin, Carol Thompson, and Rachel Covey.
3.
Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Announcement – None
5.
Approval of Minutes
June 11, 2026
Motion by Briggs to approve the minutes. Seconded by Bartholf. Motion carried 7-0.
6.
Appearances – None
7.
New Business
7.1 Presentation from Baker Tilly regarding the 2025 CDA Financial Audit
Justin Hoagland of Baker Tilly summarized audit results to the Commission. Overall, the
audit showed great results.
7.2 Discussion and potential action to accept a reservation of housing tax credits and tax-exempt
bonds from the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, to authorize the
Executive Director to execute any necessary documents to effectuate an acceptance, and to
make payment of the required reservation fee in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
Allon reported that the 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit application had passed all
threshold requirements and had advanced to the underwriting phase. If the application is
approved, the CDA will have 10 days to execute a reservation agreement a …
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💰 Federal awards (top 8 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $148,865 | HOOPER CORPORATION Department of Veterans Affairs · 676-25-204 REPLACE STEAM LINES BETWEEN B36 AND B40 AT TOMAH VA MEDICAL |
| $72,900 | COMPLETE MOBILE DENTISTRY, INC. Department of Health and Human Services · AIDC-ENDODONTIC SERVICES. |
| $44,450 | HOOPER CORPORATION Department of Veterans Affairs · EMERGENCY STEAM LINE REPAIR |
| $31,121 | HOOPER CORPORATION Department of Veterans Affairs · EMERGENCY STEAM LEAK REPAIRS 676 TOMAH VA MEDICAL CENTER |
| $29,991 | HOOPER CORPORATION Department of Veterans Affairs · EMERGENCY BROKEN SEWER LINE REPAIR AND REMEDIATION WILLIAM S. MIDDLETO |
| $9,926 | HOOPER CORPORATION Department of the Interior · USGS WASTEWATER PIT INSPECTION AND CLEANING FOR THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE |
| $7,423 | HOOPER CORPORATION Department of Veterans Affairs · EMERGENCY AIR SEPARATOR TANK REPAIR SERVICE. |
| $4,095 | HOOPER CORPORATION Department of Veterans Affairs · FOR THE ONE-TIME STEAM LEAK REPAIR AT THE TOMAH VA MEDICAL CENTER (TOM |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Dane County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments14,765 (314,435 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,472/mo (63 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy10.3% (low numeracy 16% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$34.8M
Annual budget
$52.7M
Debt outstanding
664
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$34.8M
Spending$32.0M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load
Outstanding debt$52.7M
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.