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Slinger public meetings in 2024

29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Fri Dec 13, 2024

Village Board

Village Board to vote on 2025 budgets and tax levy

The Village Board will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2025 Village of Slinger General Fund Budget and Slinger Utilities Budgets. The board will also consider resolutions to adopt the budgets and the 2025 levy, as well as new business including a police captain position, liquor license renewals, and proposed changes to the Village's gift policy.

✓ Decided: Slinger Village Board approves 2025 budgets and tax levy

The Village Board approved the 2025 General Fund Budget, Slinger Utilities Budgets, and the 2025 Levy. The Board also authorized a new Captain position for the Police Department and extended a developer's deadline for the Merchant Village project.

Fri Dec 13, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review lot split for 6.9-acre parcel on Hwy. 60

The Planning Commission will review, discuss, and possibly recommend approval of a Certified Survey Map to create a 6.8932-acre parcel from Lot 8 of CSM No. 7318 at Hwy. 60 and Hetzel Way. The commission will also discuss proposed fees for fire-related services. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes.

✓ Decided: Planning Commission tables land division and refers fire service fees to Village Board

The Commission approved the minutes from November 13, 2024. A proposed land division for 3LP Slinger, LLC was held over until January 2025. Proposed fees for fire-related services were referred back to the Village Board.

Tue Dec 3, 2024

Planning Commission

Public hearing on conditional use permit for Sippie Hippie coffee shop drive-through

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit to allow drive-through facilities for a proposed Sippie Hippie coffee shop at 319 E. Washington Street. The applicant is The Middle Ground Cafe, LLC and the property owner is JW's 3, LLC. The meeting also includes approval of draft minutes from October 16, 2024.

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves drive-through permit for Sippie Hippie coffee shop

The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a drive-through facility at 319 E. Washington Street. The approval is subject to specific zoning conditions regarding parking spaces, striping, and physical separation bollards.

Tue Dec 3, 2024

Village Board

Village Board to review 2025 budgets for all major funds

The Village Board will consider and possibly approve the 2025 budgets for Public Works, Electric, Water, Sewer, Stormwater, and Capital Projects. They will also discuss a dog park request, home occupation code changes, and a condominium plat. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a potential TID #4 project and police chief compensation.

✓ Decided: Village Board sets Police Chief salary and adjusts fund balance targets

The Board approved a new salary for the Police Chief and passed an ordinance lowering the target for unassigned fund balances. They also approved a condominium plat and a weapons discharge permit. A request for a $100,000 loan for a dog park was not granted due to other capital needs.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] A roll call vote was taken
7 yea
Stortz yea · Thiel yea · Bergum yea · Fredericks yea · Behrend yea · Neidinger yea · Otte yea
[context] Yays: 10-21-2024 Slinger Village Board 6 Stortz, Thiel, Bergum, Fredericks, Behrend, Neidinger, and Otte
2 nay
Otte nay · Behrend nay
Tue Dec 3, 2024

Village Board

Village Board to discuss 2025 budgets and levy, plus home occupation code

The Village Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including revisions to the 2025 Road Program and updates to the Village Code regarding home occupations. The board will also review proposed budgets for 2025 covering central equipment, central services, impact fees, TID/RDA, debt service, and general government, along with a discussion on the 2025 levy. A closed session is scheduled to discuss police officer compensation.

✓ Decided: Village Board approves $1.4M road program and increases 2025 levy limit

The Board approved a revised five-year road maintenance plan and agreed to increase the 2025 levy limit by $1.5M. Other actions included approving an off-site event permit for Aspen Sky and authorizing a letter to the BATF regarding a home occupation license.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the levy limit for 2025 should be increased by $1.5M. 5. Closed Session Go into closed session pursuant to State Statute 19.85(1)(c) considering employment, promotion, compensation or…
7 yea
Stortz yea · Thiel yea · Bergum yea · Fredericks yea · Behrend yea · Neidinger yea · Otte yea
[context] A roll call vote was taken
7 yea
Stortz yea · Thiel yea · Bergum yea · Fredericks yea · Behrend yea · Neidinger yea · Otte yea
Wed Oct 30, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to weigh 80-unit apartment rezoning and new police station

The Slinger Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending rezoning 8.84 acres on American Eagle Drive for an 80-unit multi-family development with a PUD overlay. They will also review a conditional use permit for a contractor shop on Commerce Boulevard and discuss site plan approval for a new 25,410 sq. ft. police station on Enterprise Drive.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves site plans for new Police Department building

The Commission approved building and site plans for a new police facility and a conditional use permit for a contractor shop. It also recommended two residential projects to the Village Board for final approval.

🏢 Building at this address: 4 m tall
Wed Oct 30, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning 3.88 acres for 32-unit multifamily development

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending rezoning of 3.881 acres on American Eagle Drive from commercial to multifamily residential for a 32-unit development. They will also discuss amending the Comprehensive Plan's land use map for the same parcel and provide feedback on a proposed 91-unit subdivision on 29.31 acres.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves site plans for new Police Department building

The Commission approved building and site plans for a new police facility and a conditional use permit for a contractor shop. It also recommended two residential developments to the Village Board for final approval.

🏢 Building at this address: 4 m tall
Wed Sep 25, 2024

Village Board

Village Board to review 2025 budgets, rezoning, and $3.6M bond sale

The Slinger Village Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several 2025 department budgets, a rezoning request, and resolutions authorizing a $3.625 million bond sale and adoption of a hazard mitigation plan. The agenda also includes a weapons discharge permit and a master service agreement with Forster Engineering.

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✓ Decided: Village Board authorizes up to $3.625M for water infrastructure notes

The Village Board approved the issuance of general obligation promissory notes for water infrastructure improvements. Other key actions included approving a rezoning request and a master service agreement for electrical engineering. The Board also adopted the Washington County All Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Wed Sep 25, 2024

Village Board

Village Board to review TIDs, debt, and levy limits

The Village Board will hold a special meeting to receive an overview of the Village's Tax Incremental Districts (TIDs), debt service, and levy limit status from Harry Allen of Ehlers & Associates. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Village Board reviews debt and levy limits for 2025 budget preparation

The Board received a presentation from Ehlers & Associates regarding Village TIDs, debt profiles, and levy limits. No formal votes were taken on budget or debt items; the session consisted of discussion and information gathering.

Fri Sep 13, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to clarify fuel station approval for Fireside Market development

The Planning Commission will review and possibly clarify a July 2024 conditional use permit for a fuel station as part of the Fireside Market development, which includes a restaurant, convenience store, and EV charging. They will also consider a monument sign and a master sign plan for Merchant Village. No public hearings are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends rezoning for 32-unit multi-family development

The Commission recommended that the Village Board rezone 3.881 acres on American Eagle Drive from commercial to multi-family residential. They also recommended an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Map to support this change. Additionally, the Commission provided conceptual feedback on a proposed 82-unit subdivision.

Tue Sep 10, 2024

Village Board

Public hearing on 3.9-acre land use change from commercial to multi-family residential

The Village Board will hold a public hearing on amending the Comprehensive Plan 2040 to reclassify 3.881 acres (Tax Key V5-060600V004) from Commercial to Multi-Family Residential. Other business includes resolutions for a final draw on a cash deposit, a bond draw, and preliminary special assessments, plus new items like an access agreement, liquor licenses, a water rate case, and a 2025 preliminary budget discussion.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves special assessments for Sherman Heights stormwater ponds

The Board approved a preliminary resolution to levy special assessments for maintenance on three stormwater ponds in the Sherman Heights subdivision. Other key actions included a water utility rate increase and a land use change for multi-family housing.

Thu Aug 15, 2024

Village Board

Village Board to discuss capital improvement projects

The Village Board of Slinger is holding a special meeting to discuss capital improvement projects. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and continued discussion on the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Projects. No action will be taken by any other village governing body.

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✓ Decided: Village Board agrees to 5% levy increase for 2023

The Board discussed the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Projects and identified the Lou’s Way extension as the top priority. Members agreed to a 5% increase for the 2023 levy. The Board also discussed borrowing up to $1 million from the State Trust Fund to fund various projects.

Thu Aug 15, 2024

Village Board

Board to adopt 2024 budgets for utilities, parks, and capital projects

The Village Board will consider adopting the 2024 budgets for Parks/Public Works/ Forestry, Electric, Water, Sewer, Stormwater, and Capital Projects. They will also vote on accepting improvements for Cedar Creek Estates Phase 2 and a resolution to reduce the cash deposit for that subdivision. Closed session is scheduled to discuss TID 4 and TID 8 spending, a police union contract, and a building inspector position.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves Police Union Contract and Cedar Creek Estates improvements

The Village Board approved the 2024-2026 Police Union Contract and accepted infrastructure improvements for Cedar Creek Estates Phase 2. The Board also authorized a $282,758.59 payment to Cedar Creek Estates – Village, LLC. Several 2024 budget objectives for utilities and capital projects were discussed.

Thu Aug 15, 2024

Village Board

Village Board to vote on loan application for police facility and museum land

The Village Board will consider Resolution #12-01-2023 to authorize a State Trust Fund Loan for purchasing land for a police facility and the museum building. This is a special meeting with only this action item on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Village Board authorizes State Trust Fund Loan application for land purchase

The Village Board approved a resolution to apply for a State Trust Fund Loan. The funds are intended for the purchase of land for a police facility and the EH Wolf Schleisingerville to Slinger Historical Museum.

Thu Aug 15, 2024

Village Board

Village Board to hold closed sessions on TID 8 agreement and staff positions

This is a special Village Board meeting with two closed-session items: one to discuss the TID 8 Development and Recapture Agreement under state statute for property purchases or public business, and another to consider employment matters for the Treasurer and Utility Clerk positions. The board will return to open session afterward to take action if necessary. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves TID#8 developer agreement and appoints new Treasurer

The Village Board accepted a developer's agreement and financial guarantees for TID#8. The board also appointed a new Village Treasurer and approved a job description for the Utility Clerk position.

Thu Aug 15, 2024

Village Board

Board to approve cable purchase, budgets, and drainage award

The Village Board will vote on purchasing underground cable for Slinger Circuit 2, approving the 2024 Stormwater Utility Budget, and awarding a contract for Slinger Speedway drainage improvements. They will also consider multiple 2024 budgets including library, central equipment, central services, impact fee funds, TID/RDA, debt service, and general government, plus approval of outside employment for a police lieutenant.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves cable purchase and drainage contract

The Board approved a $450,000 purchase of underground cable and awarded a $243,000 drainage contract to Egbert Excavating. The Board also approved outside employment for Police Lieutenant Joe Cashin. Several 2024 budget funds were discussed, including the Stormwater Utility fee increase.

Thu Aug 15, 2024

Village Board

Village Board to adopt 2024 budgets and tax levy, consider dog park and James Street access

The Village Board will hold a public hearing on the 2024 general fund and utility budgets, then vote on resolutions to adopt them along with the tax levy. Other business includes designating a dog park area in Breuer Park, an access request along James Street, and the 2024 meeting calendar.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves $450,000 cable purchase and $243,000 drainage contract

The Village Board approved two major infrastructure expenditures for electrical cable and drainage improvements. The Board also authorized outside employment for a police lieutenant and discussed several 2024 budget funds.

Fri Jul 19, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to weigh Fireside Market gas station, restaurant, and EV charging

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for a fuel station, restaurant with drive-through, convenience store, EV charging, and truck parking on 5.1 acres at STH 60 and Hetzel Way. They will also review a rezoning request for a bowling alley site at 1021 E. Commerce Blvd. and a certified survey map for the Fireside Market parcel.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves fireside MARKET and bowling alley PUD zoning

The Commission granted a Conditional Use Permit and approved a Certified Survey Map for the fireside MARKET development. It also approved PUD zoning for a bowling alley site at 1021 E. Commerce Blvd with specific landscaping and screening requirements.

Fri Jul 19, 2024

Village Board

Village Board to consider Well 7 construction award and stormwater permit overview

The Slinger Village Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, a 2023 audit presentation, and discussions on the Well 7 construction award and stormwater permit (MS4) and TMDL overview. New business includes a certified survey map for the Fireside Market development and a status update on Union Cemetery. Several resolutions and an ordinance are also on the agenda, along with a closed session for property negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Village Board awards $2.4M contract for Well 7 construction

The Village Board approved a construction contract for Well 7 at Breuer Park and established a Planned Unit Development Overlay District for the Kettle Recreation Center. The Board also accepted infrastructure improvements for Seventh Hill Estates and approved several funding resolutions for TIDs and park costs.

Fri Jul 19, 2024

Village Board

Board to consider stormwater ordinance revisions, WisDOT agreements, and closed-session property talks

The Village Board will vote on proposed revisions to the stormwater ordinance, follow up on stormwater facility maintenance in Sherman Heights, and consider WisDOT agreements for STH 60 improvements. New business includes an access and indemnity agreement for a Cedar Creek Estates sign, a proposed revision to the Police Chief job description, and a Flock camera donation. The board will also go into closed session to discuss the Lou's Way project, the James Street parcel, and TID #6 funding.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves STH 60 improvements and Stonefield Terrace walking path

The Board approved a $119,896.27 paved walking path for Stonefield Terrace and authorized WisDOT improvements for STH 60 contingent on the addition of crosswalks. Additionally, the Board accepted a $9,500 donation from CN Railroad for a Flock camera and approved the purchase of a parcel on James St.

Thu Jun 27, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to weigh rezoning, conditional use, and subdivision items

The Slinger Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to the Village Board on several land-use items, including rezoning a bowling alley site, a conditional use permit for a coffee shop, two rezoning requests, and a zoning code amendment. They will also discuss B-2 district requirements and review a certified survey map and a subdivision sign request.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves coffee shop and recommends several rezonings

The Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a Scooter's Coffee location. It recommended several rezonings to the Village Board, including a site for a future police department and a residential lot split. A request to rezone a bowling alley site was tabled for more information.

Thu Jun 27, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning bowling alley for PUD expansion

The Slinger Planning Commission will review and possibly recommend rezoning the ~4.5-acre bowling alley site at 1021 E. Commerce Blvd. from B-2 Commercial to B-2 with a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay. The proposal includes a ~2,016 sq. ft. building addition, outdoor recreation facilities, parking changes, lighting, and a new electronic message sign. The commission may also approve the draft minutes from the May 15, 2024 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission tables rezoning request for 1021 E. Commerce Blvd

The Commission decided to hold over a rezoning request for a bowling alley site to allow staff to meet with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The proposal involves changing the site to a B-2 Commercial District with a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay.

Tue Jun 11, 2024

Village Board

Village Board to consider stormwater bonds, rezoning, and blight declaration

The Slinger Village Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including authorizing up to $2,050,000 in stormwater system revenue bonds, declaring a property blighted, and rezoning parcels along Bonnie Lane and at 800 Enterprise Drive. The board will also review a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and discuss capital projects, including the Sherman Heights Stormwater Project. Closed sessions are scheduled for employee matters and a police facility project.

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✓ Decided: Village Board authorizes $2.05M in Stormwater Utility Revenue Bonds

The Village Board approved the issuance of revenue bonds for the stormwater system and rezoned 800 Enterprise Drive to institutional use for a new police department. The Board also approved several land use changes and denied an alcohol operator's license application.

Wed May 1, 2024

Village Board

Village Board to consider liquor licenses, sewer project, and police facility resolution

The Slinger Village Board is meeting to handle routine consent items, public comments, and several action items. Key decisions include liquor license applications for three locations, a sanitary sewer and water main relay on STH 175, and resolutions related to police facility reimbursement and TID #8 bond proceeds. The board will also enter closed session to discuss potential TID #4 project assistance and deputy clerk duties and compensation.

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✓ Decided: Village Board awards $1.2M sewer and water main relay contract

The Village Board approved a contract for sanitary sewer and water main work on STH 175 and authorized several liquor licenses. The Board also approved a storage unit for the police department and updated the Urban Area Boundary Map. A developer's payment for a walking path is being withheld until paving is completed.

Fri Apr 12, 2024

Village Board

Village Board to consider stormwater code changes, museum lease, and land purchase

The Slinger Village Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including a final museum lease, proposed changes to stormwater management regulations, and a potential land purchase for the Lou's Way extension in closed session. The board will also receive annual reports from the police and fire departments and consider ordinances on sexting and board structure.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves sexting ordinance and Lou's Way land purchase

The Village Board passed an ordinance prohibiting sexting and approved the purchase of lands for the Lou's Way extension project. The Board also authorized a $493,608.71 bond draw for contractors and approved a museum lease.

Fri Apr 12, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review 26-unit senior housing, boundary map, and zoning changes

The Slinger Planning Commission is meeting to review several development items, including a proposed 26-unit senior apartment complex, an adjusted urban area boundary map, and a land reclassification. The commission will also discuss commercial district requirements and a new village lift station. Public hearings and possible recommendations to the Village Board are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends land use change for new police facility

The Commission recommended reclassifying a parcel at 800 Enterprise Drive to Institutional use for a future police department. It also approved site plans for a new sanitary sewer lift station and recommended approval of a revised urban area boundary map.

Tue Mar 5, 2024

Village Board

Village Board to consider contract for STH 60 intersection signals

The Slinger Village Board will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a contract award for the 3Leaf/STH 60 intersection signals and expansion, a proposal for Flock cameras, and a resolution opposing state legislation. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, vouchers, and committee reports.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves Flock camera installation and STH 60 intersection contract

The Village Board approved the installation of four Flock cameras and awarded a $486,823.87 contract for signals and expansion at the 3 Leaf/STH 60 intersection. The Board also updated its interfund borrowing rate policy and wrote off nearly $18,000 in delinquent charges for a redeveloped property.

Tue Mar 5, 2024

Village Board

Village Board to consider sewer/water acceptance, park lease, wages

The Slinger Village Board will act on unfinished and new business, including accepting sanitary sewer and water mains for Seventh Hill Estates, a Community Park concession stand lease, Breuer Park naming rights, a bartender license, and the 2024 wage scale. The board will also consider resolutions for a Village Hall wetland project reimbursement and a Seventh Hill Estates draw request, plus an ordinance amending flag exemptions. Closed sessions are scheduled to discuss a property sale offer and the Village Administrator's annual evaluation.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves Breuer Park naming rights and new concession lease

The Village Board approved several park agreements, including naming rights for Breuer Park and a one-year concession lease with Veracruz LLC. The Board also accepted infrastructure for Seventh Hill Estates and updated the 2024 wage scale.

Thu Jan 11, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review Slinger Speedway conditional use permit

The Slinger Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approving an updated consolidated Conditional Use Permit for the Slinger Speedway, a 27.78-acre site at 280 Cedar Creek Road owned by Telbbo Properties LLC and zoned P-1 Park and Recreation. The commission will also review and possibly recommend an amendment to Village Code Section 550-57A.(7) regarding flag exemptions. The meeting includes approval of minutes from September 13, 2023.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves consolidated permit for Slinger Speedway

The Planning Commission approved a consolidated Conditional Use Permit for the Slinger Speedway to update ownership and operator records. The commission also recommended a code amendment to allow military branch flags to be displayed without restrictions.