Slinger public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider site and architectural plan approvals for two local projects. The body will also discuss potential code amendments regarding cargo containers and accessory structures.

• Site and architectural plan approval for building addition and parking at 340 East Washington Street (Slinger Family Dentistry)
• Site and architectural plan approval for pavilion expansion at Slinger Historical Museum (414 Kettle Moraine Drive South)
• Discussion on revising requirements for accessory structures
• Discussion on a potential code amendment related to cargo containers

The Commission approved site and architectural plan amendments for Slinger Family Dentistry and the Slinger Historical Museum pavilion expansion. It also directed staff to draft ordinances regarding cargo containers and accessory structure size limits in the R-1 District.

• Approved site and architectural plan amendment for Slinger Family Dentistry at 340 East Washington Street (Passed)
• Approved site and architectural plans for Slinger Historical Museum pavilion expansion at 414 Kettle Moraine Drive South (Passed)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance and public hearing for increasing R-1 District accessory structure maximum size to 920 square feet (Passed)
• Directed staff to draft code changes and public hearing to prohibit cargo containers for accessory storage (Passed)
• Approved minutes from 11-12-2025 (Passed)

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2026 General Fund and Slinger Utilities budgets. The board is also considering the issuance of general obligation promissory notes and updates to village fees.

• Resolution to authorize General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025C, not to exceed $3,460,000
• Public hearing and resolutions for 2026 General Fund and Slinger Utilities budgets
• Proposed changes to park rental fees and general village fees
• Real estate acquisition process for WisDOT STH 175 60-Maple Project
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 320 regarding purchase and possession of tobacco products

The Board approved the 2026 General Fund and Utilities budgets, including a proposed 7.32% tax levy increase. Officials authorized the sale of up to $3.4 million in promissory notes for road projects, equipment, and community development. The Board also directed staff to draft an ordinance allowing ATV/UTV use in the Village.

• Approved 2026 Village Budget, Utilities Budgets, and 2025 Levy
• Authorized issuance of up to $3.4M in General Obligation Promissory Notes (Resolution 11-05-2025)
• Approved $120,627.79 change order for Police Facility project
• Approved Resolution 11-04-2025 updating Village fees for building inspections, garbage, recycle, and pets
• Directed staff to draft an ordinance allowing ATV/UTV use in the Village
• Approved request for proposal for WisDOT STH 175 60-Maple reconstruction project
• Approved State-Municipal Agreement for TEA Grant for Merchant Village project
• Approved updates to Building Code, parking citation enforcement, and tobacco/nicotine product ordinances

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider revising requirements for accessory structures and discuss a potential code amendment related to cargo containers. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Schleisingerville to Slinger Historical Museum expansion plans.

• Discussion on revising requirements for accessory structures
• Discussion regarding a potential code amendment for cargo containers
• Presentation on Schleisingerville to Slinger Historical Museum expansion plans

The Commission directed staff to amend the R-1 zoning code to allow larger accessory structures on larger lots. Additionally, the Commission directed staff to define cargo containers in the code and draft language prohibiting them, except for temporary construction sites.

• Approved 10-15-2025 meeting minutes
• Directed staff to amend R-1 zoning language regarding accessory structure size based on lot size
• Directed staff to define cargo containers and draft language prohibiting them except for temporary construction sites

Village Board

The Village Board will consider and likely adopt the 2026 budgets for electric, water, sewer, stormwater utilities and capital projects. They will also discuss the 2025 property tax levy needed to fund the 2026 budget. A closed session is scheduled to negotiate a fire protection contract.

• 2026 Electric Utility Budget - Fund 70
• 2026 Water Utility Budget - Fund 71
• 2026 Sewer Utility Budget - Fund 72
• 2026 Stormwater Utility Budget - Fund 77
• Discussion of 2025 Levy to Fund 2026 Budget

The Board reviewed proposed 2026 budgets for electric, water, sewer, stormwater, and capital projects. No budgets were approved; the electric budget was deferred for adjustments, and staff were directed to research debt capacity and levy options. The Board also directed staff to notify the Slinger Fire Department of contract revisions.

• Tabled 2026 Electric Utility Budget for staff adjustments
• Directed staff to obtain updated debt status and levy level report from Ehler’s
• Approved motion to notify Slinger Fire Department of contract revisions
• Approved entering closed session for Fire Protection Contract (6-0)

Village Board

The Village Board will consider developer and recapture agreements for The Terraces at 60 East and The Apex at 119 Kettle Moraine Drive South, plus a land transfer for The Apex. They will also discuss the 2025 levy to fund the 2026 budget and vote on several resolutions, including one to amend the Future Land Use Plan for a parcel at 414 Kettle Moraine Drive South from Industrial to Downtown. A public hearing is scheduled on a new floodplain ordinance.

• Developer's and recapture agreements for The Terraces at 60 East and The Apex at 119 Kettle Moraine Drive South, plus purchase agreements for land transfers
• Resolution 10-8-2025 to amend the Future Land Use Plan for 1.641 acres at 414 Kettle Moraine Drive South from Industrial to Downtown
• Ordinance 10-1-2025 to repeal and recreate the Village Floodplain Ordinance (Chapter 481)
• Follow-up review of 2026 Electric Utility and Capital Projects Budgets and continued discussion of 2025 levy to fund 2026 budget
• Certified Survey Map to reorganize Held family properties at 5234 CTY HWY E and to correct a gap at Union Cemetery (305 Kettle Moraine Drive North)

The Board approved architectural design agreements for the Village Hall and Library remodel and authorized developer agreements for two major projects. They also agreed to a 2026 levy increase of no more than 7%. Several land use changes and grants were approved.

• Approved architectural design agreement with Plunkett Raysich Architects (not to exceed $256,000)
• Approved developer's and recapture agreements for The Terraces at 60 East
• Approved developer's and recapture agreements for The Apex at 119 Kettle Moraine Dr. South
• Approved WisDOT Memorandum of Understanding for STH 60 Project #2310-25-00
• Approved $1,042 donation to Slinger Advancement Association for calendar postage
• Approved weapons discharge permit for Nichols and Fancier Permit for Jolyn Kuban
• Approved two Certified Survey Maps for Held family properties and Union Cemetery
• Passed Ordinance 10-1-2025 to repeal and recreate the Floodplain Ordinance (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to change 1.641 acres at 414 Kettle Moraine Drive South from Industrial to Downtown. The body will also discuss a seasonal farmers market permit and a proposal to repeal and recreate the Village Floodplain Ordinance.

• Proposed land use change for 1.641 acres at 414 Kettle Moraine Drive South from Industrial to Downtown
• Conditional Use Permit for a farmers market at 319 E. Washington Street (Sippie Hippie)
• Village-initiated proposal to repeal and recreate the Floodplain Ordinance (Chapter 481)
• Four-lot Certified Survey Map for properties at 5234 CTY WHY E
• Conceptual review of a 3,000 s.f. addition to the Foerster Signs building at 121 Weil Drive

The Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a seasonal farmers market at the Village Square Shopping Center. It also recommended that the Village Board update the floodplain ordinance and amend land use maps for museum plans.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for seasonal farmers market at 319 E. Washington Street (Chairman Stortz abstained)
• Recommended to Village Board changing 1.641 acres at 414 Kettle Moraine Drive South from Industrial to Downtown
• Recommended to Village Board to repeal and recreate the Village Floodplain Ordinance (Chapter 481)
• Recommended to Village Board a four-lot Certified Survey Map for Held family properties at 5234 CTY HWY E
• Recommended to Village Board a one-lot Certified Survey Map for Union Cemetery at 305 Kettle Moraine Drive North
• Approved 9-10-2025 meeting minutes

Village Board

The Village Board will hold public hearings and vote on several rezoning and code amendments, including a 1.44-acre redevelopment site at 119 Kettle Moraine Drive South for a 4-story mixed-use building with commercial space and apartments. The board will also consider the 2026 budgets for Police, Capital Equipment, Parks & Recreation, Public Works & Forestry, and Library, as well as a resolution on fire protection charges and a police facility update.

• Rezoning ~1.44 acres at 119 Kettle Moraine Drive South for a 4-story mixed-use building with ~2,100 sq. ft. commercial space and upper-floor apartments, plus townhomes and underground parking
• 2026 Police Department Budget - Fund 10
• 2026 Capital Equipment Budget - Fund 55
• Resolution 09-02-2025 establishing public fire protection charges
• Police facility update and Change Order #1

The Village Board approved several zoning changes, including a PUD overlay for a 4-story mixed-use building and rezoning the Historical Museum property. The Board also authorized a police department construction change order and joined a federal child victimization task force.

• Approved $72,227.56 change order for Police Department Facility (Passed)
• Approved weapons discharge permit for Todd Leonard (Passed)
• Approved Slinger Police Department joining the ICAC affiliate program and MOU (Passed)
• Approved option for Police Officers to purchase load bearing vests (Passed)
• Approved Resolution 09-01-2025 for $205,740.00 payment to Heartland Construction (Passed)
• Approved Resolution 09-02-2025 establishing public fire protection charges (Passed)
• Approved Ordinance 09-01-2025 rezoning 119 Kettle Moraine Drive South for a 4-story mixed-use building (Passed)
• Approved Ordinance 09-02-2025 and 09-03-2025 to permit and rezone the Slinger Historical Museum site (Passed)

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a special meeting to consider and potentially adopt special assessments for stormwater facility repairs in the Sherman Heights subdivision. Two public hearings are scheduled: one on the proposed repairs and assessments, and another on an alternate proposal.

• Public hearing on proposed repairs of stormwater facilities in Sherman Heights subdivision and levy of special assessments
• Public hearing on alternate proposal for repairs and special assessments in Sherman Heights
• Consideration and possible action to adopt a final resolution imposing special assessments for the repairs

The Village Board approved a resolution for the Department of Public Works to perform maintenance on three stormwater ponds in the Sherman Heights subdivision. The cost will be recovered through special assessments billed to property owners. A separate proposal to bid the work out to a firm for $302,000 was rejected.

• Rejected proposal to bid out pond improvements for $302,000
• Approved Resolution 09-03-2025 to have Village DPW perform pond improvements for $50,000 (5-2)
• Approved special assessment of $746 per property for pond repairs
• Approved optional two-year payment plan for assessments at 5.5% interest

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a special meeting to go into closed session under Wisconsin law to interview candidates for the Assistant Administrator/Community Development Director position. Following the closed session, the Board may return to open session to take action on the interviews as needed. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session to interview candidates for Assistant Administrator/Community Development Director
• Possible action on closed session items after returning to open session

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning and conditional use permit for a mixed-use project called The Apex. The body will also discuss zoning amendments regarding permitted uses and sign codes. Additionally, a rezoning request for the Slinger Historical Museum property will be reviewed.

• Proposed PUD Overlay and 4-story mixed-use building at 119 Kettle Moraine Drive South
• Conditional Use Permit for The Apex: 41 market-rate residential units and 2,100 sq. ft. of commercial space
• Proposed zoning amendment to add libraries, museums, and art galleries to the VC-D District
• Rezoning of 1.641-acre Slinger Historical Museum property at 414 Kettle Moraine Drive South from M-1 to VC-D
• Proposed amendment to Article VI Signs of the Village Zoning Code

The Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a 41-unit mixed-use project and recommended several zoning changes to the Village Board, including updates for the Slinger Historical Museum and sign regulations.

• Recommended rezoning of 119 Kettle Moraine Drive South to VC-D with PUD Overlay (Passed)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 'The Apex' mixed-use development with 41 units and 2,100 sq. ft. commercial space (Passed)
• Recommended adding libraries, museums, and art galleries as permitted uses in VC-D District (Passed)
• Recommended rezoning 414 Kettle Moraine Drive South (Museum property) from M-1 to VC-D (Passed)
• Recommended amending Article VI 'Signs' of the Zoning Code for federal compliance (Passed)
• Approved meeting minutes from August 13 and August 25, 2025 (Passed)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for outdoor alcohol sales at Slinger House, 100 West Washington Street. They will also review a site and architectural plan for a 4-story mixed-use building at 119 Kettle Moraine Drive South, along with a related certified survey map, and discuss potential rezoning of the Slinger Historical Museum property.

• Conditional Use Permit for outdoor alcohol sales at Slinger House, 100 West Washington Street
• Site and architectural plan for 4-story mixed-use building at 119 Kettle Moraine Drive South
• Certified Survey Map to consolidate parcels at 113, 117, and 119 Kettle Moraine Drive South
• Potential rezoning for 414 Kettle Moraine Drive South (Slinger Historical Museum)
• Amendments to Village Code 550-28 VC-D Village Center-Downtown District

The Commission approved site and architectural plans for a mixed-use development at 119 Kettle Moraine Drive South subject to 16 conditions. It also approved a business owner name change for the Slinger House and recommended sign code amendments to the Village Board.

• Approved site and architectural plans for 4-story mixed-use building at 119 Kettle Moraine Drive South (Passed)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit amendment for business owner name change at 100 W. Washington Street (Passed)
• Recommended Village Board approve amendments to Article VI Signs of the Village Zoning Code (Passed)
• Recommended Village Board approve one-lot Certified Survey Map for 113, 117, and 119 Kettle Moraine Drive South (Passed)
• Directed staff to start public hearing process for rezoning 414 Kettle Moraine Drive South (Slinger Historical Museum)
• Directed staff to start public hearing process for amendments to Village Code 550-28 VC-D Village Center-Downtown District
• Approved minutes from 7-16-2025 (Passed)

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2025, at 300 Slinger Road. They will consider a preliminary discussion of the 2026 budget, a new liquor license for 100 W. Washington St., and a certified survey map for 119 Kettle Moraine Drive S. The board will also review the village stormwater system following the last storm and go into closed session to discuss property purchases and a fire protection contract.

• Preliminary discussion of the 2026 budget
• Liquor license application: Class B license for 100 W. Washington St.
• Certified survey map for 119 Kettle Moraine Drive S
• Review of village stormwater system after the last storm
• Closed session for TID #6 project and fire protection contract negotiations

The Village Board established budget guidelines for 2026 and approved several permits and licenses. The board also authorized two project draws and updated the fire code standards. Staff were directed to continue negotiations for a fire protection contract and a TID #6 project.

• Approved 2026 budget department drafts with 2.35% target increase and 3% exception limit (Unanimous)
• Approved parade permit for Slinger Kiwanis Club 5K with sidewalk use only on Hwy 175 (Unanimous)
• Approved fancier's permit for Brian and Joy Goeman at 110 Hill St. (Unanimous)
• Approved 'Class B' Liquor License for Slinger House, LLC at 100 W. Washington St. (Unanimous)
• Approved CSM for 119 Kettle Moraine Dr. S to create a 1.44-acre parcel (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 08-01-2025 for Cedar Creek Estates draw of $433,023.48 (Passed)
• Approved Resolution 08-02-2025 for TID #8 bond draw of $828,598.45 to Heartland Construction (Passed)
• Approved Ordinance 08-01-2025 revising Village Code 56-2 fire code standards (Passed)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to amend a Conditional Use Permit for the Fireside Market development. The amendment seeks to change the operating hours of the fuel and automotive service station to 24/7.

• Conditional Use Permit Amendment for 820 Hetzel Way
• Change of hours to 24/7 for a fuel/automotive service station
• Fireside Market development including restaurant, drive-through, and electric vehicle charging

The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit amendment for the Fireside Market development. This change allows the fuel/automotive service station to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit amendment for 24/7 hours of operation at 820 Hetzel Way (Passed)

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss water and electric utility rate preparations and potential amendments to Tax Increment Districts #4 and #8. The meeting includes a review of the 2024 audit report and a bid award for the 2025 road program.

• Proposed amendments to Tax Increment Districts (TIDs) #4 and #8
• Filing of Test Year 2025 Water Rate Application with the Public Service Commission
• 2025 Road Program Bid Award
• Rezoning of land along James Street and a two-lot Certified Survey Map for 300 James Street
• Creation of Chapter 324 'Mobile Home Parks' ordinance

The Village Board awarded the 2025 Road Program to Wolf Paving and approved filings for electric and water rate increases with the Public Service Commission. The Board also approved amendments to Tax Incremental Districts #4 and #8 and rezoned property at 300 James Street to industrial. Legal action will proceed against the owner of 100 Storck Street for non-compliance.

• Awarded 2025 Road Program to Wolf Paving for $771,249.55 (not to exceed $850,000)
• Approved filing test year 2025 water rate application with PSC
• Directed staff to continue with electric rate application process for recommended 13% increase
• Approved Resolution 07-02-2025 amending Project Plan of TID #4
• Approved Resolution 07-03-2025 amending Project Plan and Boundaries of TID #8
• Approved legal action through the courts regarding 100 Storck St.
• Approved rezoning of 300 James St. from Rm-2 to M-2 and land use change to Industrial
• Approved 2-year renewal contract with HydroCorp

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review and possibly recommend amendments to the Village's sign regulations (Article VI of the Zoning Code) and a new ordinance for mobile home park licensing. Both items are under consideration for recommendation to the Village Board.

• Review and possible recommendation to amend Article VI Signs of the Village Zoning Code
• Review and possible recommendation regarding an ordinance for mobile home park licensing

The Commission directed staff to schedule a public hearing in July regarding a proposed ordinance for mobile home park licensing. Members also reviewed a draft of the Village Zoning Code's sign regulations and requested further research on time limits and size restrictions.

• Approved minutes of 4-16-2025 as corrected
• Directed staff to research time limits for temporary signs and definitions for permanent signs
• Directed staff to provide sign code information from neighboring communities
• Approved motion to schedule a public hearing on the proposed mobile home park licensing ordinance

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to Tax Incremental Districts No. 4 and No. 8, then consider several conditional use permits for outdoor alcohol sales at Jug's Pub and The Kettle Recreation Center. The commission will also review a land use plan change, rezoning, and a certified survey map for properties at 300 James Street, and discuss an electronic message sign for St. Peter Catholic School.

• Public hearings on amendments to Project Plans for Tax Incremental District No. 4 and Tax Incremental District No. 8
• Conditional Use Permits for outdoor alcohol sales at Jug's Pub and Grill (1021 East Commerce Blvd Unit 1) and The Kettle Recreation Center (1021 East Commerce Blvd Unit 2)
• Proposed Future Land Use Plan change and rezoning of 0.170 acres at 300 James Street from Two Family Residential to Industrial and from RM-2 to M-2 General Manufacturing
• Conditional Use Permit Amendment to add 0.170 acres to the Gravel Pit Storage property at 300 James Street Ste 9281
• Request to approve an electronic message sign for St. Peter Catholic School at 206 E. Washington Street

The Commission approved project plan amendments for Tax Incremental Districts No. 4 and No. 8. It granted conditional use permits for outdoor alcohol sales at two businesses and recommended several land-use and zoning changes for properties on James Street to the Village Board.

• Adopted Resolution #P07-01-2025 amending Project Plan for TID #4 (Passed)
• Adopted Resolution #P07-02-2025 amending Project Plan for TID #8 (Passed)
• Approved outdoor alcohol sale permit for Jug’s Pub and Grill (Passed)
• Approved outdoor alcohol sale permit for The Kettle Recreation Center (Passed)
• Recommended approval of Land Use Map amendment at 300 James Street (Passed)
• Recommended rezoning of parcels at 300 James Street to M-2 and Rd-1 (Passed)
• Granted Conditional Use Permit for Gravel Pit Storage at 300 James Street (Passed)
• Approved electronic message sign for St. Peter Catholic School (Passed)

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss the award of a contract for the Water Street roadway and water main. The meeting includes reviews of 2025-2026 business licenses and a draft job description for an Assistant Administrator/Community Development position.

• Water Street Roadway and Water Main Contract Award
• Status of 100 Storck Street Raze Order
• 2025-2026 Liquor, Cigarette, and Amusement Licenses
• Resolution 06-01-2025 Authorizing TEA Grant Application
• Closed session regarding Fire Protection Contract and TID #6 project

The Village Board authorized a fundraising campaign for a proposed library expansion and community campus. The Board also awarded a water main and roadway contract and approved several annual business licenses.

• Approved $3.25M fundraising campaign and 5-year pledge program for Slinger Community Campus
• Awarded Water Street Roadway and Water Main contract to Miller Excavating (not to exceed $310,000)
• Approved legal action for 100 Storck St. if raze permit is not obtained by July 16, 2025
• Directed staff to proceed with survey and CSM for Union Cemetery
• Approved 2025-2026 Liquor, Cigarette, and Amusement licenses
• Approved job description for Assistant Administrator/Community Development Director
• Approved Resolution 06-01-2025 authorizing TEA Grant application for Karius Court
• Extended Slinger Fire Department contract notification period to 12-31-2025

Village Board

The Village Board will review a water rate study and consider a new ordinance for mobile home park licensing. The board will also address infrastructure improvements and tax increment district (TID) funding.

• Water Rate Study
• Possible Ordinance for Mobile Home Park Licensing
• Resolution 05-01-2025: Authorizing Draw #13 on G.O. Bonds for TID #8
• Resolution 05-02-2025: Seventh Hill Estates Deposit Reduction #3
• Fireman's Park Paving Improvement

The Village Board approved a full water rate case with a 6% rate of return and a 5-year phase-in for fire protection costs. The Board also authorized the purchase of a new vehicle lift and referred a mobile home park licensing ordinance to the Planning Commission.

• Approved full water rate case with 6% rate of return and 5-year fire protection cost phase-in (6-1)
• Approved purchase of 16,000 pound Rotary Lift not to exceed $18,000
• Referred proposed Mobile Home Park licensing ordinance to the Planning Commission
• Appointed President Stortz, Administrator Wilber, and Trustee Bergum to the Border Agreement Committee
• Approved resolution 05-02-2025 for $285,278.55 payment to Heartland Construction Inc. (TID #8)
• Approved resolution 05-02-2025 for $10,602.78 payment to Seventh Hill LLC
• Approved Letter of Intent and draft terms for TID #6 assistance at 119 Kettle Moraine Drive South
• Directed staff to continue negotiations for Terraces at STH 60 and Hillside Road projects

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss the results of a water rate study and the status of assessment investigations for the Sherman Heights subdivision stormwater basin restoration. The board will also consider a proposal for a Public Safety Cadet Program.

• Results of Water Rate Study
• Assessment investigation for Sherman Heights subdivision stormwater basin restoration
• Proposal for Public Safety Cadet Program
• Fireworks Permit for Slinger Speedway
• Review of MS4 Annual Report to the Wisconsin DNR

The Village Board approved the establishment of a Public Safety Cadet Program and appointed two new members to the Planning Commission. The Board also approved several permits and financial vouchers, while tabling a decision on water rate increases and stormwater basin restoration.

• Approved Public Safety Cadet Program (Passed)
• Appointed Robert Troeller and Tim Bankes to the Planning Commission (Passed)
• Approved fireworks permit for Slinger Speedway and waived 4th of July fee (Passed)
• Approved agent change to Dawn Jug for The Kettle Recreation Center (Passed)
• Approved vouchers and payroll totaling $1,423,272.45 (Passed)
• Tabled water rate study options until May agenda
• Tabled decision on Sherman Heights stormwater basin restoration options

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for Slinger Speedway at 280 Cedar Creek Rd. The commission will also discuss and possibly recommend changes to the Village's sign regulations. No other business is listed.

• Conditional Use Permit for Slinger Speedway at 280 Cedar Creek Rd, applicant Slinger Speedway LLC, owner THEK Holdings LLC
• Possible recommendation to Village Board to amend the Village Zoning Code's Article VI on signs

The Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for the Slinger Speedway following a change in ownership. The permit was amended to allow two additional non-racing events and to replace a required November appearance with a staff review. The Commission also began discussing potential revisions to the Village sign code.

• Approved amended Conditional Use Permit for Slinger Speedway LLC at 280 Cedar Creek Road
• Approved 3-12-2025 meeting minutes
• Directed Attorney Larson, Planner Sumwalt, and Administrator Wilber to draft revisions to Article VI 'Signs' of the Village Zoning Code

Village Board

The Village Board will review the Village's financial plan, debt profile, and levy limits. The board is also considering a resolution regarding the issuance of redevelopment lease revenue bonds for a police station project.

• Resolution 04-01-2025: Issuance of not to exceed $15,500,000 Redevelopment Lease Revenue Bonds for the Police Station Project
• Overview of Village's Financial Plan, Debt Profile, and Levy Limits
• Closed session to deliberate on a potential TID #6 project

The Board approved a resolution to rescind and restate the lease and issuance of up to $15.5 million in Redevelopment Lease Revenue Bonds for the police station project to allow for a more flexible repayment schedule. The Board also received a financial review regarding debt profiles and levy limits.

• Approved Resolution 04-01-2025 to issue up to $15.5M in Redevelopment Lease Revenue Bonds for the Police Station project
• Approved motion to enter closed session for Potential TID #6 project
• Approved motion to return to open session

Village Board

The Village Board will consider several resolutions, including accepting a 2025 Washington County Roadway Shared Services Grant, approving up to $15.5 million in redevelopment lease revenue bonds for a police station project, and authorizing up to $1.3 million in sewerage system revenue bonds. The board will also vote on a rezoning for a portion of Lot 1, CSM 7125, and discuss a potential bulk pick-up event with Harter's, a Frost Solutions road monitor system, and a certified survey map to modify a lot line. A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation strategy regarding the village sign code.

• Resolution 03-02-2025: Approving lease and up to $15,500,000 in bonds for Police Station Project
• Resolution 03-03-2025: Authorizing up to $1,305,000 in Sewerage System Revenue Bonds
• Ordinance 03-01-2025: Rezoning a portion of Lot 1, CSM 7125 (tax parcel V5-064900A)
• New Business: Potential bulk pick-up event with Harter's and change in pick-up routes
• Closed session to discuss litigation over temporary sign code enforcement

The Village Board approved several financial resolutions, including revenue bonds for a new police station and sewerage system. The Board also approved the completion of the Stonefield Terrace trail and a lot line modification for Raceway Bar and Grill. A proposal for a road monitor system was deferred to the 2026 budget.

• Approved $15.5M Redevelopment Lease Revenue Bonds for police station project
• Approved $1,305,000 sewerage system revenue bonds (Series 2025B)
• Approved completion of the trail at Stonefield Terrace
• Approved certified survey map and rezoning for Raceway Bar and Grill expansion
• Approved $16,953 Washington County Roadway Shared Services Grant
• Approved $100,000 payment to Heartland Construction for lift station work
• Deferred leasing of Frost Solutions road monitor system until 2026 budget (5-1)
• Decided not to enforce Village code regarding temporary signs or flags

Village Board

The Slinger Village Board is holding a special meeting to consider awarding a contract for the Police Department facility construction. The board will take public comments before discussing the new business item.

• Award for Police Department Facility Construction

The Village Board approved a construction contract for the Police Department facility. The award includes a base bid and two alternates for a vehicle impound canopy and an EV charging station.

• Awarded Police Department Facility Construction contract to Elite Builds for $9,432,000 (6-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for the Raceway Bar & Grill and two conditional use permits for local businesses. The body will also discuss a lot line modification and a conceptual review for a storage building.

• Proposed rezoning of 0.54 acres from M-2 General Manufacturing to B-2 Commercial for Raceway Bar & Grill
• Conditional Use Permit for animal daycare, boarding, and grooming at 104 Weil Drive
• Conditional Use Permit for outdoor alcohol consumption and music at 319 East Washington Street (Sippie Hippie)
• Proposed two-lot Certified Survey Map to modify a lot line for Raceway Bar & Grill
• Conceptual review of a pole building for storage at 204 Kettle Moraine Drive South

The Commission approved conditional use permits for Wags and Barks animal daycare and Sippie Hippie coffee shop. It also recommended the Village Board approve a rezoning and a lot line modification for the Raceway Bar & Grill. A conceptual review for a Kettle Moraine Playhouse storage building was discussed but requires zoning corrections.

• Recommended approval to Village Board for rezoning .054 acres from M-2 to B-2 for Raceway Bar & Grill (Passed)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Wags and Barks animal daycare, boarding and grooming (Passed)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Sippie Hippie outdoor alcohol sales and music (Passed)
• Recommended approval to Village Board for a two-lot Certified Survey Map to modify lot lines at 711 E. Washington St and 891 E. Commerce Blvd (Passed)
• Approved minutes from 2-12-2025 (Passed)

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on awarding a contract for Slinger Speedway Drainage Improvements Phase 2, consider a liquor license for TK Concessions, and discuss a revision to pool permit fees. A resolution to accept a road reservation and an ordinance adding a PUD overlay to a portion of Cedar Creek Estates are also on the agenda. The board will go into closed session to discuss compensation for a police lieutenant and potential officer candidates, as well as a potential TID #6 project.

• Slinger Speedway Drainage Improvements Phase 2 Contract Award
• Liquor License for TK Concessions
• Revision to Permit Fee for Pools
• 02-01-2025 Adding a PUD Overlay to a Portion of Cedar Creek Estates
• Closed session: compensation for selected Police Lieutenant and potential officer candidates; potential TID #6 project

The Board approved several infrastructure projects, including a stormwater contract and a water system capacity study. They also modified the 2025 road program to prioritize water main replacements on Water St. and Hartford St. Additionally, the Board approved a new PUD overlay for Cedar Creek Estates and updated police staffing and representation.

• Awarded Slinger Speedway Stormwater Phase 2 contract to All-Ways Contractors, Inc (not to exceed $220,000)
• Approved water system demand and capacity study by Strand Associates, Inc (not to exceed $30,000)
• Approved modification of 2025 Road Program to include Water St. and Hartford St. reconstruction ($535,000)
• Approved 'Class B' Combo liquor license for TK Concessions
• Set maximum pool permit fee at $350
• Converted Administrative Assistant/Police Secretary to a full-time position
• Passed Ordinance 02-01-2025 adding a PUD Overlay to part of Cedar Creek Estates
• Set annual salary for Police Lieutenant Nick Garro at $96,000

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending rezoning of 62.8 acres in the Cedar Creek Estates Phase 2 subdivision from R-3 Single-Family Residential to R-3 with a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay. They will also review a request to waive sign code sections and approve electronic message signs for Fireside Market at 820 Hetzel Way.

• Rezoning of 62.8 acres (tax parcels V-5 585033 through V-585102 and V-585115 through V-585157) from R-3 to R-3 with PUD Overlay
• Applicant: Kevin Zimmer / Cedar Creek Estates Phase 2, LLC; property owners: Cedar Creek Estates - Village, LLC, Hartford Land Development, LLC, DB21, LLC
• Request for waiver of sign code sections 550-61D(1)(a), (e), (3)(a), (b) and approval of two electronic message signs for Fireside Market at 820 Hetzel Way (tax parcel V5_06700U)
• Applicant/property owner for sign request: Sagewind Slinger, LLC

The Commission recommended a rezoning for part of the Cedar Creek Estates Phase 2 subdivision to allow for smaller side yards. It also approved several zoning waivers and exceptions for signage at Fireside Market.

• Recommended approval to Village Board for rezoning 62.8 acres of Cedar Creek Estates Phase 2 to R-3 Single Family Residential with PUD Overlay (Passed)
• Approved waivers, modifications, and exceptions to Zoning Code Sections 550-61D(1)(a), 550-61D(1)(e), 550-61D(3)(a), and 550-61D(3)(b) for signage at 820 Hetzel Way (Passed)
• Approved 1-15-2025 meeting minutes (Passed)

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a regular meeting on January 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM. They will consider an appearance and possible action on the Arthur Road Substation Expansion, approve the consent agenda including minutes and reports, and take up new business such as a liquor license for Sippie Hippie, the 2025 meeting schedule, banking services RFP results, a request from the Slinger Advancement Association, and a proposed water utility rate study. The board will also vote on resolutions authorizing borrowing from WPPI Energy and amending the 2024 budget.

• Appearance and possible action on Arthur Road Substation Expansion
• Resolution 01-01-2025 authorizing borrowing from WPPI Energy
• Liquor license for Middle Ground Café LLC d/b/a Sippie Hippie
• Proposed rate study for water utility
• Closed session for police captain candidate compensation, property purchase, boundary agreement, and village clerk/administrator evaluations

The Village Board approved a water utility rate study and a professional services agreement for the Arthur Road substation expansion. The Board also selected Westbury Bank for banking services and approved a 3% wage increase for non-pay-for-performance employees.

• Approved professional services agreement with Forester Electrical Engineering for Arthur Road substation expansion
• Approved Ehlers to conduct a Water Utility Rate Study for $13,500
• Approved 'Class B' Reserve liquor license for Middle Ground Café LLC d/b/a Sippie Hippie
• Approved banking proposal from Westbury Bank
• Approved $975.18 payment to Slinger Advancement Association for calendar postage
• Approved 2025 wage scale and 3% increase for non-pay-for-performance employees
• Approved appointment of Mike Schmitz to the Tourism Commission
• Approved $6,440 purchase of Inspect Wiz building inspection software

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a land redivision at Hwy. 60 and Hetzel Way. The body will also consider a zoning code waiver for a second wall sign at 319 E. Washington Street.

• Proposed 6.8932-acre one-lot Certified Survey Map for 3LP Slinger, LLC at Hwy. 60 and Hetzel Way
• Proposed zoning code waiver for a second wall sign for Sippie Hippie at 319 E. Washington Street

The Commission recommended a 6.8932-acre land division for a light industrial user in the Merchant Village development. It also granted a zoning waiver to allow a second wall sign for the Sippie Hippie coffee shop to improve drive-thru traffic safety.

• Approved 12-11-2024 meeting minutes
• Recommended approval to Village Board for a one-lot Certified Survey Map (6.8932-acre parcel) at Hwy 60 and Hetzel Way
• Granted waiver to Section 550-61(D)1(a) for a second drive-thru wall sign at 319 E. Washington Street

Village Board

The Village Board will consider several administrative updates, including a 2025 voluntary furlough program and a new pay scale for the PD Captain position. The board is also reviewing updates to stormwater management and utility ordinances.

• Resolution 12-01-2024 Updating Village Fees
• 2025 Voluntary Furlough Program
• Ordinance 12-01-2024 and 12-02-2024 amending Stormwater Management and Stormwater Utility
• Proposed job description and pay scale for PD Captain position
• Water valve claim for 516 Kettle Moraine Drive South

The Board approved a new job description and 2025 pay scale for the Police Captain position and passed two ordinances regarding stormwater management and utility fees. Other actions included denying a water valve reimbursement claim and approving a $20,000 services contract with Vandewalle & Associates.

• Approved Police Captain job description and 2025 police pay scale
• Denied water valve reimbursement claim from Jack Walker
• Approved 2025 Services Contract with Vandewalle & Associates (not to exceed $20,000)
• Approved Ordinance 12-01-2024 amending Stormwater Management and Erosion Control
• Approved Ordinance 12-02-2024 amending Stormwater Utility fee language
• Approved appointment of Dawn Smith to Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board
• Approved 2025 Voluntary Furlough Program
• Approved sale of 2000 Chevrolet Silverado to Joseph Passig and Grace Knueppel for $2,000