Slinger public meetings in 2023

Village Board

The Slinger Village Board will consider several resolutions, including authorizing $8,830,000 in general obligation bonds for community development projects in Tax Incremental District #8 and issuing a $9,250,000 taxable tax increment revenue bond to 3LP Slinger LLC. The board will also discuss a proposed electric tariff for athletic field lighting, a sick leave donation program, and other administrative items. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a potential employee bonus program.

• Resolution 12-02-2023 authorizing $8,830,000 general obligation bonds for TID #8
• Resolution 12-05-2023 authorizing $9,250,000 taxable tax increment revenue bond to 3LP Slinger LLC
• Resolution 11-05-2023 updating list of permits, licenses, administrative, public works and impact fees
• Fireworks permit for Little Switzerland, 105 Cedar Creek Rd., on Dec 31, 2023 at 10pm
• 2024 services contract with Vandewalle & Associates

Village Board

The Slinger Village Board is holding a regular meeting with a single substantive agenda item: discussion of the 2024-2028 Village Capital Improvement Projects. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is for discussion only. The rest of the agenda consists of roll call, public comments, and adjournment.

• Discussion of 2024-2028 Village Capital Improvement Projects

The Board reviewed proposed capital improvement projects for parks, electric utilities, and water utilities. No formal actions were taken on the projects; the meeting was adjourned to be continued on October 9, 2023.

• Adjourned meeting to reconvene on October 9, 2023 (Passed)

Village Board

The Slinger Village Board is meeting to consider 2024 budgets for police, capital equipment, public safety, and parks, along with several development and contract items. They will also discuss a development agreement for the 50-Day Brewery project, a liquor license transfer for Raceway Bar and Grill, and a possible future dog park. The meeting includes closed session items for a TID recapture agreement and a personnel issue.

• 2024 Police Department Budget - Fund 10
• 2024 Capital Equipment Budget - Fund 55
• Bid Award for Oxidation Ditch Project
• Development Agreement for 50-Day Brewery Project
• 2023-2024 Liquor License for Raceway Bar and Grill LLC (new ownership)

The Village Board approved designating land at Rotary Park for a potential future dog park despite some opposition. The board also awarded a wastewater treatment contract and approved a development agreement for the 50-Day Brewery project.

• Designated land for a future dog park at Rotary Park (6-1)
• Awarded oxidation ditch aeration contract to Sabel Mechanical, LLC for $567,400
• Approved two-year cross-connection program contract with Hydro Corp at $1,462/month
• Approved development agreement for 50-Day Brewery project
• Approved recapture agreement with 50-Day Brewery for $207,000
• Approved Certified Survey Maps for development at I-41 and E. Commerce Blvd
• Approved 2023-2024 liquor license for Raceway Bar & Grill
• Approved $14,000 lump sum payment to Administrator Wilber

Village Board

The Slinger Village Board is holding a special meeting to go into closed session to deliberate or negotiate potential developer and recapture agreements for the TID #8 project. The board may return to open session to take action if necessary. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) for purchasing public properties or investing public funds
• Potential Developer's and Recapture Agreements for TID #8 Project
• Possible action after returning to open session

The Village Board entered a closed session to deliberate on potential Developer’s and Recapture Agreements for TID #8 Project. No action was taken following the closed session.

• Entered closed session to discuss TID #8 Project (Unanimous)
• Returned to open session with no action taken (Unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss the preliminary 2024 budget and review a schematic design for a new police facility. The meeting includes several proposed ordinance changes and a rezoning request for Breuer Park lands.

• Presentation of schematic design for Police Facility
• Arthur Road reconstruction contract award
• Rezoning of 34.98 acres at 345 Arthur Rd. (Breuer Park)
• 2024 Police Squad purchase
• Ordinances regarding wildlife feeding, nuisances, and property maintenance

Planning Commission

The Slinger Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for outdoor alcohol service at Racway Bare & Grill, review a certified survey map for a new development near I-41 and Hwy 60, consider a site plan amendment for Crash Champions, and approve a final written decision on a prior conditional use permit denial. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes from August 16, 2023. No unfinished business is listed.

• Conditional Use Permit for Racway Bare & Grill at 711 E. Washington St. (1.23 acres, B-2 Commercial)
• Certified survey map for development at southwest corner of I-41 and Hwy 60 (Three Leaf Partners, Slinger School District and Hetzel Trust)
• Site Plan Amendment for Crash Champions at 711 Industrial Drive (1 acre, M-2 General Manufacturing)
• Final written decision on August 16, 2023 Conditional Use Permit denial for Oak Creek Wood Products (Tax Parcel #V5_0815053)
• Approval of draft minutes from 8-16-2023 meeting

The Commission recommended a Certified Survey Map for a new development at the southwest corner of I-41 and STH 60 to the Village Board. It also approved a Conditional Use Permit for the Raceway Bar & Grill and a site plan amendment for Crash Champions.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Rahn Sewell (d/b/a Raceway Bar & Grill) for outdoor alcoholic beverage service (Passed)
• Recommended approval to Village Board for Certified Survey Maps for development at southwest corner of I-41 and STH 60 (Passed)
• Approved Site Plan Amendment for Crash Champions at 711 Industrial Drive for new parking spaces (Passed)
• Affirmed the denial of the Conditional Use Permit request from Oak Creek Wood Products (Passed)
• Approved minutes of 8-16-2023 as corrected (Passed)

Planning Commission

The Slinger Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider several Village-initiated code amendments on temporary uses, nuisances, and property maintenance. They will also review a conditional use permit for burned wood mulch storage, a rezoning of 34.98 acres at 345 Arthur Road to park use, and plans for a new park building. The meeting includes discussion of the Slinger Speedway's conditional use permit status.

• Public hearing on amending Section 550-13D (temporary uses)
• Review of CUP for Oak Creek Wood Products LLC to store burned wood mulch on 3.38 acres at Outlot 3, Pleasant Farm Estates, near 3247 Sherman Way
• Rezone 34.98 acres at 345 Arthur Road from A-1 Agricultural to P-1 Park and Recreation
• Review plans for shelter/restroom/concessions building at new Breuer Park, 345 Arthur Road
• Discussion of Slinger Speedway CUP status at 280 Cedar Creek Road

The Commission denied a conditional use permit for Oak Creek Wood Products to store burned wood mulch. It also recommended several Village Code amendments regarding temporary uses, nuisances, and property maintenance to the Village Board.

• Denied conditional use permit for Oak Creek Wood Products to store burned wood mulch
• Recommended approval of Village Code amendments to Section 550-13D regarding temporary uses
• Recommended approval of Village Code amendments to Sections 336-6B and 336-7A regarding nuisances
• Recommended approval of Village Code amendments to Section 381-4 regarding property maintenance
• Recommended rezoning 34.98 acres at 345 Arthur Road from A-1 Agricultural to P-1 Park and Recreation
• Approved plans for a concessions building at the new Breuer Park (345 Arthur Road)
• Recommended reclassifying 34.98 acres at 345 Arthur Road from 'Planned Neighborhood' to P-1 'Parks' in the Comprehensive Plan
• Directed staff to work with Slinger Speedway owner on a new Conditional Use Permit for October meeting

Village Board

The Slinger Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to reclassify land for multi-family residential use, along with related rezoning ordinances. The board will also review ordinances creating a room tax and tourism commission, discuss additional funding for Well #7, and consider a developer's agreement for Seventh Hill Estate. Several routine reports and a closed session for property negotiations are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing to reclassify ~0.9 acres in Tax Parcel #v5-0606-221-002 from Two-Family to Multi-Family Residential
• Ordinance 07-01-2023 to rezone 0.8816-acre property on Woodland Way
• Ordinance 07-02-2023 creating a room tax
• Ordinance 07-03-2023 creating a tourism commission
• Certified Survey Map to combine three parcels along Eiche Drive into a 6.375-acre lot for Seventh Hill, LLC

The Village Board approved a new 8% room tax and the creation of a Tourism Commission to support marketing and tourism. The Board also authorized additional funding for Well #7 and approved a feasibility study for a Transportation Utility. Several land use amendments and development agreements were passed.

• Approved 8% room tax (Ordinance 07-02-2023) (Unanimous)
• Approved creation of Tourism Commission (Ordinance 07-03-2023) (Unanimous)
• Approved additional $75,000 for Well 7 Production Well Drilling Contract
• Approved feasibility study for a Transportation Utility
• Approved Stonefield Terrace Walking Path estimated at $70,000-$100,000
• Approved rezoning of .8816-acre property to Multi-Family Residential (Ordinance 07-01-2023) (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 414 Kettle Moraine Drive South for historical museum site
• Approved TID #6 Recapture Agreement for Seventh Hill Estates development

Planning Commission

The Slinger Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several items, including conditional use permits for a collectables shop and assisted living facilities under new ownership, a rezoning request, and a comprehensive plan amendment. They will also discuss a multi-family development concept. The meeting includes approval of minutes and other routine business.

• Conditional use permit for Natalie Beeman (H8C LLC) collectables/resale shop at 730 E. Washington Avenue
• Conditional use permits to continue assisted living facilities at 1600/1650 and 1707/1727 American Eagle Drive under new ownership
• Rezoning of ~0.9 acres in Arbor Pointe Condominiums from Rd-1 to Rm-2 with PUD overlay
• Comprehensive plan land use map amendment for the same ~0.9 acres
• Concept review for multi-family development on 5.23 acres along Eiche Drive

The Commission granted three conditional use permits for a collectibles shop and assisted living facilities. It also recommended that the Village Board approve a rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment for a portion of the Arbor Pointe Condominiums.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for H8C LLC collectibles shop at 730 East Washington Street (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Arrows Capital Group assisted living at 1600 and 1650 American Eagle Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Arrows Capital Group assisted living at 1707 and 1727 American Eagle Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended Village Board approve rezoning .9-acre at Arbor Pointe Condominiums from Rd-1 to Rm-2 (unanimous)
• Recommended Village Board amend Comprehensive Plan to reclassify .9-acre at Arbor Pointe Condominiums to Multi-Family Residential (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 05-10-2023