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Tue Jul 14, 2026
July 14 Village Board
Village Board to discuss Sunrise Shore subdivision re-plat and park relocation
The Merrimac Village Board will consider a proposal to re-plat the Sunrise Shore subdivision, removing existing lot lines and roads and relocating a public park lot adjacent to the current park. Other notable items include a conditional use permit for a shed and boathouse, purchase of water treatment equipment, and a picnic license for Bar Buddies Merrimac, Inc.
- Discuss re-plat of Sunrise Shore subdivision to remove lot lines/roads and relocate park lot
- Consider allowing lots 26 and 27 of Sunrise Shore to be annexed by Town of Merrimac
- Consider Vande Voort Conditional Use Permit for 10x16 shed
- Consider purchase of 4 totes MicroC for $9,450 and floorless building for $9,500
- Payment of outstanding bills totaling $23,041.16
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✓ Decided: Village Board approved Developer's Agreement for Colsac Lodge project with contingencies
The Village Board and Plan Commission held a joint special meeting on July 30, 2026, to consider the Colsac Lodge project. The Board approved the Developer's Agreement between the Village and Colsac Lodge, LLC, contingent on satisfying engineering review concerns, WISDOT confirmation on a right turn lane, and other conditions. The Board also approved the Hoff Boathouse Conditional Use Permit after revised plans met requirements. The July 14 regular Board meeting approved several items including a picnic license, MicroC purchase, and contract renewals.
- Approved Developer's Agreement with Colsac Lodge, LLC with multiple contingencies (July 30 joint meeting)
- Approved Hoff Boathouse Conditional Use Permit after revised plans met requirements (July 30 joint meeting)
- Approved Bar Buddies Merrimac, Inc. Picnic License for August 22 fundraiser at Memorial Park (July 14 Board meeting)
- Approved Vande Voort Conditional Use Permit for 10' x 16' resin storage shed (July 14 Board meeting)
- Approved purchase of 4 totes of MicroC for $9,450 (July 14 Board meeting)
- Approved purchase of 5 gpd Chemical Metering Pump for $1,050 (July 14 Board meeting)
- Approved purchase of floorless building for MicroC storage for $9,500 (July 14 Board meeting)
- Approved 60-month contract renewal with Quadient Leasing for postage/folding machine at $219/month (July 14 Board meeting)
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MERRIMAC VILLAGE BOARD/SEWER/WATER MEETING AGENDA
MERRIMAC VILLAGE HALL, 100 COOK STREET, MERRIMAC, WI
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
1. Call to order & examination of notice of meeting
2. Public input
3. Review Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of Board Meeting
b. Prior Month Balance Sheets and Budget Comparison by fund
c. Alliant Energy Spreadsheet
d. Cash Reports
4. Payment of Village’s outstanding bills in the amount of:
i. General Village: $ 11,967.26
ii. Park Fund: $ 4,384.15
iii. Sewer Utility: $ 4,343.96
iv. Water Utility: $ 2,345.79
Total In-Progress Checks $ 23,041.16
Prepaid Expenses: $ 24,480.24
5. Bob Doran:
a. Discuss proposal to re-plat Sunrise Shore subdivision to remove current lot lines and roads, and to
relocate second public park lot to be adjacent to existing Sunrise Shore Park
b. Considering sharing the cost to survey new park parcel and creation of Certified Survey Map
c. Discuss proposal to remove lake access between lots 25 and lot 1 in current Sunrise Shore Subdivision Plat
d. Consider allowing lots 26 and 27 in current Sunrise Shore Subdivision to be annexed by the Town of
Merrimac
e. Discuss re-platting Crann Estates subdivision (formerly Timbers)
6. Consider Bar Buddies Merrimac, Inc. Picnic License
7. Report of Plan Commission
a. Consider Vande Voort Conditional Use Permit for 10 x 16 Shed
b. Consider Hoff Conditional Use Permit for Boathouse
8. Report of the Director of Public Works
a. Consider purchase of 4 to …
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Merrimac, Wisconsin
The VILLAGE VO ICE
"The Official Publication of the Village Board"
FREE to Every Family in Merrimac July 2026 - Volume 52, Issue 03
WEBSITE: merrimacwi.gov
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: (608) 493-2122
REGULAR OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Draft Minutes of the Plan
Commission Meeting July 13, 2026
Item 1. Call to Order: The Village of
Merrimac Plan Commission meeting was
called to order in Village Hall by
Chairperson, Collin Bourgeois at 5:30pm.
Commission Members Phil Budde, Bob
Garrison, Nicole Hartmann, and Ann
Hoffman were present. Also in attendance
were Administrator Klecker and members
of the public, as listed on the sign-in sheet.
Chairperson
Bourgeois
examined
the
affidavit of posting and confirmed that
advance public notice of the meeting
conformed to statutory requirements.
Item 2. Public Input: None
Item 3. Consider Vande Voort Conditional
Use Permit for 10’ x 16’ resin storage shed;
Parcel
ID
151-0265-10000:
Budde/Hoffman motioned to recommend
the Board approve Vande Voort Conditional
Use Permit for 10’ x 16’ resin storage shed.
All Ayes. Motion Carried.
Item 4. Consider Hoff Conditional Use
Permit for Boathouse; Parcel ID 151-0083-
20000: Committee Member Budde
recommended that the Hoff’s provide a
more detailed plan that shows the
boathouse would not be constructed on a
slope exceeding 33%, the height does not
exceed 15 feet, and confirms location of t …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
June 9 Village Board
Board to discuss developer agreement with Colsac Lodge in closed session
The Village Board will consider liquor license renewals for Candy's Merrimac Café and Mac's Pub & Grub, and a new license for Ferry X-ing Bar & Grill. They will also discuss switching fuel providers from Consumers Cooperative to Crawford Oil & Propane, evaluate repair options for a Palisade Street runoff issue, and review a sewer main repair on Church Street. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a developer's agreement with Colsac Lodge, LLC.
- Liquor license applications: Candy's Merrimac Café (renewal), Mac's Pub & Grub (renewal), Ferry X-ing Bar & Grill (new), The Ripley/Colsac Lodge (new)
- Discuss switching fuel providers from Consumers Cooperative to Crawford Oil & Propane
- Palisade Street runoff issue: evaluate repair plan options
- Request to purchase 6 loads of chipped blacktop
- 40 feet of sewer main repair on Church Street
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✓ Decided: Village Board approves licenses, fuel switch, and park committee appointment
The Village Board approved all annual liquor, beer, tobacco licenses and operator permits, switched fuel providers from Consumers Cooperative to Crawford Oil & Propane, and appointed David Wiegmann to the Parks & Recreation Committee. They also authorized purchasing up to six loads of chipped blacktop for the WWTP road and tabled the Church Street wedging bids due to a notice error. A special meeting formed a committee to investigate a harassment complaint against a trustee.
- Approved all annual liquor/beer/tobacco licenses and operator permits (all ayes)
- Switched fuel service providers to Crawford Oil & Propane (all ayes)
- Appointed David Wiegmann to Parks & Recreation Committee (all ayes)
- Authorized purchase of up to 6 loads of chipped blacktop at $250 each (all ayes)
- Tabled Church Street wedging bids until new notice published (all ayes)
- Opened Festival Savings Account at Bank of Prairie du Sac (all ayes)
- Selected Trustee Bourgeois for Board of Review training (all ayes)
- Formed committee to investigate harassment complaint against trustee (all ayes)
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MERRIMAC VILLAGE BOARD/SEWER/WATER MEETING AGENDA
MERRIMAC VILLAGE HALL, 100 COOK STREET, MERRIMAC, WI
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1. Call to order & examination of notice of meeting
2. Public input
3. Review Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of Board Meeting
b. Prior Month Balance Sheets and Budget Comparison by fund
c. Alliant Energy Spreadsheet
d. Cash Reports
4. Payment of Village’s outstanding bills in the amount of:
i. General Village: $ 19,790.80
ii. Park Fund: $ 3,269.71
iii. Sewer Utility: $ 10,439.01
iv. Water Utility: $ 6,541.43
Total In-Progress Checks $ 40,040.95
Prepaid Expenses: $ 35,468.69
5. Chuck Schell to discuss WWTP road easement
6. Palisade Street runoff issue: Evaluate repair plan options
7. Liquor License, Operator’s Permits, & Tobacco License Applications:
Annual Alcohol Beverage License Class “B” Beer renewal application for:
a. Candy’s Merrimac Café
Annual Liquor License Class B Combination (BLB) renewal application and Operator’s Permits for:
b. Mac’s Pub & Grub
Original Liquor License Class B Combination application and Operator’s Permits for:
c. Ferry X-ing Bar & Grill (AMM Enterprises, LLC) with Tobacco License Application
d. The Ripley (Colsac Lodge, LLC)
8. Discuss Switching fuel providers from Consumers Cooperative to Crawford Oil & Propane
9. Select Trustee to complete required Board of Review Training
10. Report of Parks & Recreation Committee
a. Community Parks Survey Results
b. Parks & Recreation Commit …
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Merrimac, Wisconsin
The VILLAGE VO ICE
"The Official Publication of the Village Board"
FREE to Every Family in Merrimac June 2026 - Volume 52, Issue 02
WEBSITE: merrimacwi.gov
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: (608) 493-2122
REGULAR OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Draft minutes of the Parks &
Recreation Meeting June 4, 2026
Item 1. Call to Order: The Village of
Merrimac Parks and Recreation Meeting
was called to order in the Village Hall by
Chairperson Nate Taylor at 7:00pm.
Committee members Amy Buck, and
Jennifer Thompson were present, with June
Krbecek absent. Also in attendance were
Administrator Jennie Klecker, and members
of the public, as listed on the sign-in sheet.
Chairperson Taylor examined the affidavit
of posting and confirmed that advance
public notice of the meeting conformed to
statutory requirements.
Item 2. Public Input: None
Item 3. Community Parks Survey Results:
Committee Member Amy Buck compiled
the results from the parks survey that
Village and Town residents participated in
during the spring election. In total, 266
people
filled
out
surveys,
providing
information on which parks they use the
most and what improvements they would
like to see in the future. Memorial Park is
the most used with a walking path and
more public lake access being the most
popular improvement ideas. Full survey
results will be posted to the Village website.
Item 4. Vern Weisensel Memorial …
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Tue May 12, 2026
May 12 Village Board
Board to consider allowing trustees to serve on Plan Commission
The Village Board will consider amending Ordinance § 9-3 to allow up to two Village Trustees to serve on the Plan Commission. The board will also vote on a temporary Class B beer license for the Merrimac Fire & Rescue for the Community Festival, and approve roughly $33,060 in outstanding bills. Appointments to the Plan Commission, Board of Appeals, Ambulance Committee, and Fire Commission are on the agenda, along with a report on FEMA disaster assistance for April 14 storm damage.
- Amendment to Ordinance § 9-3 to allow up to two Village Trustees on the Plan Commission
- Temporary Class B beer license for Merrimac Fire & Rescue for the Community Festival
- Payment of $33,060.23 in outstanding village bills
- Appointments to Plan Commission, Board of Appeals, Ambulance Committee, and Fire Commission
- Report on FEMA Public Assistance for April 14 storm damage
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✓ Decided: Village Board approves beer license for community festival, amends Plan Commission rules
The Village Board approved a temporary Class B beer license for Merrimac Fire & Rescue for the Merrimac Community Festival. They also amended Village Ordinance § 9-3 to allow up to two Village Trustees to serve on the Plan Commission, with one as Chairperson. Committee appointments were made, including Phil Budde to the Plan Commission and Amy Buck and Jennifer Thompson to the Board of Appeals. The board also approved payment of monthly bills and the consent agenda.
- Approved temporary Class B beer license for Merrimac Fire & Rescue for Community Festival (unanimous)
- Amended Ordinance § 9-3 to allow up to two Village Trustees on Plan Commission (unanimous)
- Appointed Phil Budde to Plan Commission (unanimous)
- Appointed Amy Buck to Board of Appeals (unanimous)
- Appointed Jennifer Thompson to Board of Appeals (unanimous)
- Appointed Trustee Thompson to Merrimac Fire Commission (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved payment of monthly bills (unanimous)
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MERRIMAC VILLAGE BOARD/SEWER/WATER MEETING AGENDA
MERRIMAC VILLAGE HALL
100 COOK STREET, MERRIMAC, WI
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
1. Call to order & examination of notice of meeting
2. Public input
3. Review Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of Board Meeting
b. Prior Month Balance Sheets and Budget Comparison by fund
c. Alliant Energy Spreadsheet
d. Cash Reports
4. Payment of Village’s outstanding bills in the amount of:
i. General Village: $ 19,085.80
ii. Park Fund: $ 803.70
iii. Sewer Utility: $ 9,450.67
iv. Water Utility: $ 3,720.06
Total In-Progress Checks $ 33,060.23
Prepaid Expenses: $ 16,571.48
5. Consider Approval of Temporary Class “B” Beer License for Merrimac Fire & Rescue for use at the Merrimac
Community Festival.
6. Consider Amendment to Village Ordinance No. § 9-3 to allow for up to two Village Trustees to serve on the
Plan Commission
7. Appointment of Committee Members:
a. Plan Commission
b. Board of Appeals
c. Ambulance Committee
d. Fire Commission
8. Report of the Administrator
a. Wisconsin Disaster Fund/FEMA Public Assistance for April 14th storm damage and debris clean up
9. Adjourn
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 5:30 pm
Posted: May 8, 2026 by Jennie Klecker, Village Administrator
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Merrimac, Wisconsin
The VILLAGE VO ICE
"The Official Publication of the Village Board"
FREE to Every Family in Merrimac May 2026 - Volume 52, Issue 01
WEBSITE: merrimacwi.gov EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (608) 493-2122
REGULAR OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Draft minutes of the Village Board
Meeting May 12, 2026
Item 1. Call to Order: The Village of
Merrimac Board of Trustees Meeting was
called to order in Village Hall by Village
President Andrew Gallus at 5:30PM. Village
Trustees Collin Bourgeois, Nicole
Hartmann, Nate Taylor , and Scott
Thompson were prese nt. Also in
attendance were DPW Justin Schultz,
Administrator Jennie Klecker, and
members of the public, as listed on the
sign-in sheet. President Gallus examined
the affidavit of posting and confirmed that
advance public notice of the meeting
conformed to statutory requirements.
Item 2. Public Input: None
Item 3. Review Consent Agenda:
Bourgeois/Gallus motioned to approve the
consent agenda. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
Item 4. Approval of Village Bills:
Taylor/Thompson motioned to approve
payment of outstanding monthly bills as
listed on items 4.i. -4.iv. of the Agenda. All
Ayes. Motion Carried.
Item 5. Consider Approval of Temporary
Class “B” Beer License for Merrimac Fire &
Rescue for Use at the Merrimac
Community Festival: Gallus/Taylor
motioned to approve the Class “B” Beer
License for Merrimac Fire & Rescue for Use
at the Merrimac Communi …
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
April 14 Village Board
Village Board to consider Colsac Lodge highway access, TIF incentives
The Merrimac Village Board will review routine financial reports and pay bills totaling $34,984.59. They will discuss a proposed highway modification for hotel access, consider a conditional use permit for a boathouse, and vote on draft TIF incentive policies and a facade grant program. The meeting also includes reports from committees and staff, plus resolutions honoring two individuals.
- Payment of bills: $34,984.59 total, including $27,993.79 general village
- Proposed Hwy 113 right turn lane onto Palisade Street for Colsac Lodge hotel access
- Conditional Use Permit for Ringquist Boathouse (Parcel 151-0073-00000)
- Approval of TIF #1 Policy Manual, Application, and Façade Improvement Grant
- Quote for Village Hall automatic door replacement from Entrance Technologies I, LLC
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✓ Decided: Village Board approves boathouse permit, honors outgoing trustees
The Village Board approved a conditional use permit for the Rinquist Boathouse, honored outgoing trustees Stan Senger and Margaret Budde with resolutions, and swore in newly elected trustees Nicole Hartmann and Scott Thompson. The board also discussed but did not vote on TID #1 incentive documents, which will be revised based on feedback. Additionally, the village received a grant that will save $350K on the School Street reconstruction project.
- Approved conditional use permit for Rinquist Boathouse (all ayes)
- Approved Resolution 2026-04-01 honoring Stan Senger (all ayes)
- Approved Resolution 2026-04-02 honoring Margaret Budde (all ayes)
- Approved $3,226 payment to Entrance Technologies I, LLC for door motor replacement (all ayes)
- Approved consent agenda and payment of village bills (all ayes)
- Swore in newly elected trustees Nicole Hartmann and Scott Thompson
- Tabled TID #1 policy manual, application, and façade grant for revisions
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MERRIMAC VILLAGE BOARD/SEWER/WATER MEETING AGENDA
MERRIMAC VILLAGE HALL
100 COOK STREET, MERRIMAC, WI
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
1. Call to order & examination of notice of meeting
2. Public input
3. Review Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of Board Meeting
b. Prior Month Balance Sheets and Budget Comparison by fund
c. Alliant Energy Spreadsheet
d. Cash Reports
4. Payment of Village’s outstanding bills in the amount of:
i. General Village: $ 27,993.79
ii. Park Fund: $ 655.47
iii. Sewer Utility: $ 4,080.57
iv. Water Utility: $ 2,254.76
Total In-Progress Checks $ 34,984.59
Prepaid Expenses: $ 24,047.68
5. Colsac Lodge:
a. Proposed Hwy 113 modification to add right turn lane onto Palisade Street for hotel access
b. Proposed boulevard alternative with intent to dedicate to Village
c. Discuss new terms of Developer’s Agreement
6. WWTP Planning
7. Report of the Plan Commission
a. Consider Conditional Use Permit for Ringquist Boathouse: Parcel 151-0073-00000
b. TIF #1: Recommendations for approval of Policy Manual, Application, and Façade Improvement Grant
8. TIF #1
a. Consider approval of DRAFT “Tax Incremental Financing Development Incentives Policy Manual”
b. Consider approval of DRAFT “Tax Incremental Financing Incentives Application”
c. Consider approval of Draft “Building Façade and Signage Improvement Matching Grant Program Guidelines &
Application”
9. Report of Parks & Recreation Committee
10. Report of the Director of Public Works …
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Merrimac, Wisconsin
The VILLAGE VO ICE
"The Official Publication of the Village Board"
FREE to Every Family in Merrimac April 2026 - Volume 51, Issue 12
WEBSITE: merrimacwi.gov
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: (608) 493-2122
REGULAR OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Draft Minutes of the Parks &
Recreation Meeting April 2, 2026
Item 1. Call to Order: The Village of
Merrimac Parks and Recreation Meeting
was called to order in the Village Hall by
Chairperson Nate Taylor at 7:00pm.
Committee members Amy Buck, June
Krbecek, and Jennifer Thompson were
present.
Also
in
attendance
were
Administrator Jennie Klecker, and members
of the public, as listed on the sign-in sheet.
Chairperson Taylor examined the affidavit
of posting and confirmed that advance
public notice of the meeting conformed to
statutory requirements.
Item 2. Public Input: Bob Garrison asked
the committee for an update on the new
Sunrise Shores park. Once the area dries
out, the committee plans to add more fill to
taper the hill and work on drafting a site
plan. Leslie Muller-Johnson stated she visits
the park daily and would like to donate
some benches when the committee is
ready. Joyce Ogden-Portz gave an update
on behalf of Green Merrimac. She invited
the group to attend a Native Plant
presentation hosted by Green Merrimac,
on April 4th at 9:30am. The presentation will
feature a guest speaker from Wild Ones and
is open to the public free of …
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
March 10 Village Board
Village Board to consider conditional use permit for shed, TIF grant, and water utility bills
The Merrimac Village Board will review a consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, and $101,222.72 in outstanding bills. Key items include a conditional use permit for a shed at 615 Lake WI Dr., a TIF grant application for the Colsac Lodge, and updates on the wastewater treatment plant and water utility projects.
- Consider Conditional Use Permit for Buffardi Shed on Parcel 151-0031-00000 (615 Lake WI Dr.)
- Renovation to Principal Structure on Parcel 151-0008-00000 (230 E. Main St.)
- TID#1: Colsac Lodge Update and TIF Grant Application Form
- Comprehensive Plan Update: status, future budget, and land use map revision
- Payment of outstanding bills totaling $101,222.72
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✓ Decided: Village Board approves $6K/year assessor contract, conditional use permit
The Village Board approved a 5-year contract with Municipal Group, LLC for assessment services at $6,000 per year, with a $15,000 revaluation planned for 2030. They also approved a conditional use permit for a 14' x 40' storage shed at 615 Lake Wisconsin Drive. The Plan Commission advised that structural repairs exceeding 50% of assessed value on a nonconforming structure at 230 E. Main Street would require full conformity.
- Approved 5-year assessment contract with Municipal Group, LLC at $6,000/year (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permit for 14' x 40' shed at 615 Lake Wisconsin Drive (unanimous)
- Moved $15K School Street Entitlement Grant to Church Street (unanimous)
- Approved installation of ornamental concrete planters as safety deterrent near School/Church St. crosswalk (unanimous)
- Advised that structural repairs exceeding 50% of 2006 assessed value at 230 E. Main Street require full conformity
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MERRIMAC VILLAGE BOARD/SEWER/WATER MEETING AGENDA
MERRIMAC VILLAGE HALL
100 COOK STREET, MERRIMAC, WI
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
1. Call to order & examination of notice of meeting
2. Public input
3. Review Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of Board Meeting
b. Prior Month Balance Sheets and Budget Comparison by fund
c. Alliant Energy Spreadsheet
d. Cash Reports
4. Payment of Village’s outstanding bills in the amount of:
i. General Village: $ 10,898.21
ii. Park Fund: $ 1,287.03
iii. Sewer Utility: $ 5,597.26
iv. Water Utility: $ 83,440.22
Total In-Progress Checks $ 101,222.72
Prepaid Expenses: $ 24,166.28
5. WWTP Update & Engineering Report
6. Report of the Plan Commission
a. Consider Conditional Use Permit for Buffardi Shed on Parcel 151-0031-00000 (615 Lake WI Dr.)
b. Renovation to Principal Structure on Parcel 151-0008-00000 (230 E. Main St.)
c. TID#1; Colsac Lodge Update, TIF Grant Application Form
d. Comprehensive Plan Update; Current Status, future Comp Plan budget, Updating Land Use Map
7. Report of the Director of Public Works
a. Transducer Fixed at Lift Station
b. Wellhouse Upgrade Project Complete
c. Salt Shed Inspection – New Apron Needed
d. Electrical Upgrades at Village Hall
e. Streetlight, Compressor Repaired
f. Water Break at Hubner Property
8. Report of the Administrator
a. School Street Entitlement Grant (awarded in 2022) Substitution to Church Street
b. School Street Reconstruction 60% Plans - Options
c. Municipal G …
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Merrimac, Wisconsin
The VILLAGE VO ICE
"The Official Publication of the Village Board"
FREE to Every Family in Merrimac March 2026 - Volume 51, Issue 11
WEBSITE: merrimacwi.gov EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (608) 493-2122
REGULAR OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Draft Minutes of the Plan
Commission Meeting March 9, 2026
Item 1. Call to Order: The Village of
Merrimac Plan Commission meeting was
called to order in Village Hall by
Chairperson, Collin Bourgeois at 5:30pm.
Commission Members Bob Garrison, Nicole
Hartmann, and Ann Hoffman were present,
with Bob Pfaff absent. Also in attendance
were Administrator Klecker and members
of the public, as listed on the sign-in sheet.
Chairperson Bourgeois examined the
affidavit of posting and confirmed that
advance public notice of the meeting
conformed to statutory requirements.
Item 2. Public Input: Joe Krasovec shared
preliminary drawings for a mixed -use
commercial/residential building plan on his
property at 627 Main Street.
Item 3. Determine stipulations for
principal structure renovation on parcel
151-0088-00000 (230 E. Main Street) :
Kevin and Kamen Blau asked the Plan
commission for clarification on Village
ordinances regarding a proposed partial
structural repair to a legal nonconforming
structure. After careful review, the Plan
Commission advised that because the
proposed structural repairs would exceed
50% of the 2006 assessed value, in order
for the repai …
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
February 10 Village Board
Village Board to pay $325,468 in bills and discuss fire protection MOU update
The Merrimac Village Board will review the consent agenda, approve payments totaling $325,468.33, and discuss several operational items including a compensatory time payout, an update to the fire protection MOU, and policy review. Reports from committees and staff will cover park projects, wellhouse updates, and a final SDWLP disbursement request.
- Payment of outstanding bills totaling $325,468.33, including $304,374.98 in taxes
- Discussion on planned update to MOU between Merrimac Area Fire Protection Commission and USDA-Dairy Forage Research Center
- 2025 Compensatory Time Payout
- Wellhouse Update & Bleach Scale Purchase
- SDWLP Disbursement Request No. 7 (FINAL)
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✓ Decided: Board approves $93,206 water project disbursement, advances code update
The Village Board approved the final SDWLP disbursement of $93,206.34 for the wellhouse project and authorized moving forward with a full code recodification proposal from General Code, estimated at $15,000–$20,000. The board also approved a $1,825 bleach scale purchase for the wellhouse and a 24-hour compensatory time payout to the DPW director due to excessive December snowfall. No substantive decisions were made on the MOU update with the fire commission; discussion only.
- Approved final SDWLP disbursement of $93,206.34 for wellhouse voltage adjustment (4-0)
- Authorized Administrator to obtain full cost proposal from General Code for village code recodification (4-0)
- Approved $1,825 bleach scale purchase from USA BlueBook using contingency funds (4-0)
- Approved 24-hour compensatory time payout to DPW Schultz for 2025 (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda and payment of monthly bills (4-0)
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MERRIMAC VILLAGE BOARD/SEWER/WATER MEETING AGENDA
MERRIMAC VILLAGE HALL
100 COOK STREET, MERRIMAC, WI
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
1. Call to order & examination of notice of meeting
2. Public input
3. Review Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of Board Meeting
b. Prior Month Balance Sheets and Budget Comparison by fund
c. Alliant Energy Spreadsheet
d. Cash Reports
4. Payment of Village’s outstanding bills in the amount of:
i. General Village: $ 10,274.33
ii. Park Fund: $ 705.42
iii. Sewer Utility: $ 5,128.65
iv. Water Utility: $ 4,984.95
v. Taxes: $ 304,374.98
Total In-Progress Checks $ 325,468.33
Prepaid Expenses: $ 27,330.43
5. 2025 Compensatory Time Payout
6. Discussion on planned update to Memorandum of Understanding between Merrimac Area Fire Protection
Commission and USDA-Dairy Forage Research Center
7. Policy Review Update Discussion
8. Report of Parks & Recreation Committee
9. Report of the Director of Public Works
a. Wellhouse Update & Bleach Scale Purchase
10. Report of the Administrator
a. SDWLP Disbursement Request No. 7 (FINAL)
11. Adjourn
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 5:30 pm
Posted: February 6, 2026 by Jennie Klecker, Village Administrator
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Merrimac, Wisconsin
The VILLAGE VO ICE
"The Official Publication of the Village Board"
FREE to Every Family in Merrimac February 2026 - Volume 51, Issue 10
WEBSITE: merrimacwi.gov
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: (608) 493-2122
REGULAR OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Draft Minutes of the Parks &
Recreation Meeting February 5, 2026
Item 1. Call to Order: The Village of
Merrimac Parks and Recreation Meeting
was called to order in the Village Hall by
Chairperson Nate Taylor at 7:00pm.
Committee members Amy Buck and June
Krbecek were present, with Tim Klecker
and Jennifer Thompson absent. Also in
attendance were Administrator Jennie
Klecker, and members of the public, as
listed on the sign-in sheet. Chairperson
Taylor examined the affidavit of posting and
confirmed that advance public notice of the
meeting
conformed
to
statutory
requirements.
Item 2. Public Input: Bob Pfaff of Green
Merrimac updated the committee on the
progress of the native planting demo plot
at Memorial Park, and the groups plan to
trim the crab apple tree.
Item 3. Community Survey Development:
The
committee
brainstormed
survey
question ideas and formats for the
community park survey. They will have a
printed survey available for interested
residents to fill out during the April 7th
Spring Election at Village Hall. They also
plan to set up a series of Facebook polls to
gather information and preferences from
both Merrimac area res …
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Thu Feb 5, 2026
Meeting
Parks & Rec to discuss community survey and outdoor recreation plan
The Merrimac Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to discuss the development of a community survey and the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. The meeting includes a call to order, public input, and a report from the Village Administrator.
- Community Survey Development
- Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
- Village Administrator's Report
parks-and-recreationcommunity-surveyoutdoor-recreation-planvillage-administrator-report
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VILLAGE OF MERRIMAC PARKS & RECREATION MEETING AGENDA
MERRIMAC VILLAGE HALL
100 COOK STREET, MERRIMAC, WI
Thursday, February 5, 2026 7:00 PM
1. Call to order & examination of notice of meeting
2. Public input
3. Community Survey Development
4. Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
5. Village Administrator's Report
6. Adjourn
Posted: February 4, 2026
Jennie Klecker, Village Administrator
Tue Jan 13, 2026
January 13 Village Board
Village Board to review 2025 Chamber report, approve $31,965 in bills
The Village Board will consider paying $31,965.90 in outstanding bills, hear a 2025 review and 2026 proposed expenditures from the Sauk Prairie Chamber of Commerce, and discuss creating a policy handbook for village staff. Other items include an operator's permit for Mac's Pub & Grub, wastewater treatment performance, and employee compensation.
- Payment of $31,965.90 in outstanding bills (General, Park, Sewer, Water funds)
- Sauk Prairie Chamber of Commerce: 2025 review & 2026 proposed expenditures
- Operator's permit application for Mac's Pub & Grub
- Discussion on creation of a Village Staff Policy Handbook
- Final SDWLP Disbursement Request No. 7
budgetpermitsstaff-policychamber-of-commercewastewaterelectionsroads
✓ Decided: Village Board approves $4,400 acetate purchase for WWTP, sets employee compensation rules
The Village Board approved the purchase of up to 2 totes of acetate for $4,400 to improve winter wastewater treatment performance. Employees will be compensated at straight time for attending Merrimac Festival meetings or working the festival, and a minimum of 2 hours at straight time for board meetings. The board also approved an operator's permit for Mac's Pub & Grub and discussed but did not decide on creating a staff policy handbook. A proposed hotel boulevard design was rejected by WISDOT, requiring a new access plan.
- Approved $4,400 purchase of up to 2 totes of acetate for WWTP (all ayes)
- Approved employee compensation at straight time for Merrimac Festival meetings or festival work (all ayes)
- Approved minimum 2 hours straight-time compensation for board meeting attendance (all ayes)
- Approved operator's permit for Roxanne Ostrowski at Mac's Pub & Grub (all ayes)
- Approved consent agenda (all ayes)
- Approved payment of monthly village bills (all ayes)
- Tabled creation of staff policy handbook for further research
- Advised administrator not to submit final SDWLP disbursement request due to incomplete wellhouse project
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MERRIMAC VILLAGE BOARD/SEWER/WATER MEETING AGENDA
MERRIMAC VILLAGE HALL
100 COOK STREET, MERRIMAC, WI
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
1. Call to order & examination of notice of meeting
2. Public input
3. Review Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of Board Meeting
b. Prior Month Balance Sheets and Budget Comparison by fund
c. Alliant Energy Spreadsheet
d. Cash Reports
4. Payment of Village’s outstanding bills in the amount of:
i. General Village: $ 21,990.86
ii. Park Fund: $ 545.90
iii. Sewer Utility: $ 6,532.17
iv. Water Utility: $ 2,896.97
Total In-Progress Checks $ 31,965.90
Prepaid Expenses: $ 717,168.97
5. Sauk Prairie Chamber of Commerce Director, Tywana German: 2025 Review & 2026 Proposed Expenditures
6. Operator’s Permit Application – Roxanne Ostrowsky for Mac’s Pub & Grub
7. WWTP Performance & Acetate Purchase
8. Employee Board Meeting & Festival Compensation
9. Discussion on creation of Policy Handbook for Village Staff
10. Report of the Director of Public Works
11. Report of the Administrator
a. New Election Equipment
b. WISDOT Meeting RE: Colsac Lodge Boulevard Design
c. SDWLP Disbursement Request No. 7 (FINAL)
12. Adjourn
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 5:30 pm
Posted: January 9, 2026 by Jennie Klecker, Village Administrator
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Merrimac, Wisconsin
The VILLAGE VO ICE
"The Official Publication of the Village Board"
FREE to Every Family in Merrimac January 2026 - Volume 51, Issue 09
WEBSITE: merrimacwi.gov EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (608) 493-2122
REGULAR OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Draft Minutes of the Village of
Merrimac Caucus January 10, 2026
The Village of Merrimac Caucus was called
to order at 9:00AM in Village Hall by Village
President Andrew Gallus. Village Trustees
Collin Bourgeois, Margaret Budde, Stan
Senger, and Nate Taylor were present. Also
in attend ance were Administrator Klecker
and members of the public, as listed on the
sign-in sheet. After examining the affidavit
of posting and confirming that advance
public notice of the meeting conformed to
statutory requir ements, President Gallus
stated the following: “The purpose of this
caucus is to secure nominations of
candidates for the posit ion of t wo Village
Trustees whose terms will expire on the
third Tuesday of April, 2026 .” Next,
President Gallus called for the nomination
of two Caucus Telle rs. Klecker/Taylor
motioned to nominate Amy Buck and
Gallus/Taylor motioned to nominate Phil
Budde as Caucus Teller s. President Gallus
called for nominations by acclamation for
candidates for t he position of Village
Trustee. Taylor/Gallus motioned to
nominate David Wiegmann. Senger/Taylor
motioned to nominate Scott Thompson. M.
Budde/P. Budde motioned to nominate
Susa …
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