Merrimac public meetings in 2024

December 10 Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board will review a draft lease agreement for the old fire station at Memorial Park with Merrimac Fire & Rescue, receive a year-end financial recap from the village accountant, and consider approving the 2025 water and sewer budget. The board will also discuss updates on Municipal Well No. 2, the WWTP monitoring well, and a lead service line inventory violation. Consent agenda items include minutes, balance sheets, and payment of $46,439.21 in outstanding bills.

• Consider draft lease agreement for Old Fire Station at Memorial Park with Merrimac Fire & Rescue
• Year-end financial recap by Village Accountant Robin Meier
• Approve 2025 Water & Sewer Budget
• Payment of outstanding bills totaling $46,439.21 across General, Park, Sewer, and Water funds
• Update on Municipal Well No. 2 and WWTP monitoring well

December 10 Village Board

The Village Board approved a draft lease agreement with Merrimac Fire & Rescue for the old fire station building at Memorial Park. The board also set the date for the January caucus to nominate candidates for Village Trustee and President. Additionally, the board approved the 2025 Water & Sewer Budget and a land use agreement with the Merrimac Snowbusters.

• Approved consent agenda (all ayes)
• Approved payment of outstanding monthly bills (all ayes)
• Approved land use agreement with Merrimac Snowbusters (all ayes)
• Approved draft lease with Merrimac Fire & Rescue for old fire station (all ayes)
• Set January caucus for January 11, 2025 at 9:00am (all ayes)
• Approved 2025 Water & Sewer Budget (all ayes)

Meeting

The Merrimac Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to provide feedback on banner and sign designs, brainstorm name ideas for the Pacific Road Public Lake Access Area, review the year's accomplishments, and discuss preliminary ideas for the 2025 budget. No binding votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Banner and Sign Design Feedback
• Name ideas for Pacific Road Public Lake Access Area
• Year-End Recap
• 2025 Budget Ideas

The Village Board approved a land use agreement with the Merrimac Snowbusters, a draft lease with Merrimac Fire & Rescue for the old fire station, and the 2025 Water & Sewer Budget. The Parks & Recreation Committee named the Pacific Road public lake access area 'Sunrise Shore Park' and discussed future park projects. The Board also set the January 11, 2025 caucus date and received updates on well and lead service line issues.

• Approved Snowbusters Trail Land Use Agreement (all ayes)
• Approved draft lease with Merrimac Fire & Rescue for old fire station (all ayes)
• Approved 2025 Water & Sewer Budget (all ayes)
• Set January 11, 2025 caucus for trustee and president nominations (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda and payment of village bills (all ayes)
• Named Pacific Road access area 'Sunrise Shore Park' (committee consensus)

November 12 Budget Hearing General Parks Fund Budget preceding Board

The Village Board will hold a public hearing to consider and potentially approve the proposed 2025 General and Parks Fund budget. The hearing includes a call to order, public comment, and a vote on the budget.

• Public hearing on proposed 2025 General and Parks Fund budget
• Consideration of approval of the 2025 budget

November 12 Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board will consider a draft lease for the old fire station, respond to a speed limit modification request, and vote on three resolutions including exceeding the state levy for debt service and fire costs. They will also discuss a public access dispute on Palisade Street and approve operator permits and radar speed sign quotes.

• Consider draft lease agreement for Old Fire Station at Memorial Park with Merrimac Fire & Rescue
• Speed limit modification request formal response and proposed changes
• Resolution 2025-11-01 for exceeding state levy for post-2005 general obligation debt service
• Resolution 2025-11-03 for exceeding state levy for Merrimac Fire & Rescue cost increase
• Palisade Street public access dispute

The Village Board approved the General and Parks Fund 2025 Budget and passed three resolutions related to state-imposed levy limits and a PILOT payment. The board also voted to remove the public access designation on a disputed 20-foot strip adjoining 206 Palisade St. until ownership is determined, and authorized the village attorney to meet with the property owner's attorney. Additionally, the board approved purchasing two radar speed signs, an operator's permit, and several other expenditures.

• Approved General and Parks Fund 2025 Budget (all ayes)
• Approved operator's permit for Ray Graham Jr. for Mac's Pub & Grub (all ayes)
• Authorized village attorney to meet with Easland's attorney, tabled development of Palisade St. easement, and removed public access designation (all ayes)
• Approved purchase of two radar speed signs from Decker Supply (all ayes)
• Authorized up to $3,500 for Strand Associates to draft WWTP monitoring well work plan (all ayes)
• Approved $2,400 purchase of Aquafix for WWTP (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2024-11-01: Exceeding State Imposed Levy for Post-2005 GO Debt Service (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2024-11-02: PILOT payment (all ayes)

October 23 Plan Commission

The Village of Merrimac Plan Commission will meet to review the current zoning map, discuss possible changes, develop action plan items, and finalize the comprehensive plan document.

• Review current zoning map and discuss possible changes
• Develop/review action plan items
• Finalize draft plan document

October 8 Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board will consider options to reduce speeding on Hwy. 78, review the School Street Project including Alternative B-Prime and a design loan, and discuss the 2025 budget. The board will also pay outstanding bills totaling $34,701.85 and hear a report on the WWTP Splitter Box.

• Discuss options to reduce speeding on Hwy. 78
• School Street Project: Alternative B-Prime, LRIP Grant, Design Agreement, Short-Term Design Loan
• 2025 Budget discussion
• Payment of outstanding bills: General Village $18,654.38, Park Fund $665.01, Sewer Utility $8,947.86, Water Utility $6,434.60
• Report on WWTP Splitter Box

The Village Board selected Alternative B-Prime for the School Street Project, approved applying for an LRIP grant in November 2025 (delaying construction to 2026 or 2027), and authorized proceeding with design work and a short-term loan of up to $41,000 at no more than 5.25% interest. The Board also approved foregoing the annual audit, adding $4,500 for a radar speed sign, and spending up to $3,000 on firewall updates. The Plan Commission discussed zoning map changes and comprehensive plan updates but took no final votes.

• Selected Alternative B-Prime for School Street Project (unanimous)
• Approved applying for LRIP grant in Nov 2025, delaying construction to 2026/2027 (unanimous)
• Authorized proceeding with design of Alternative B-Prime (unanimous)
• Authorized signing Strand design agreement for ~$41,000 plus up to $9,900 for DOT modeling (unanimous)
• Authorized short-term loan up to $41,000 at ≤5.25% interest from Bank of Prairie du Sac (unanimous)
• Approved foregoing annual audit and hiring Robin Meier for Form C and PSC Report (unanimous)
• Approved adding $4,500 to budget for radar speed sign (unanimous)
• Approved expenditure up to $2,000 for WWTP splitter box weir plates (unanimous)

September 25 Special Village Board 7 00 PM

The Merrimac Village Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on an amendment to a feasibility study for Alternative B-Prime and a proposed School Street debt service. The board will also convene in closed session to discuss staff compensation, bonuses, and PTO, followed by possible action in open session.

• Feasibility Study Amendment for Alternative B-Prime
• Proposed School Street Debt Service
• Closed session on staff compensation, bonuses, and PTO
• Possible action on staff compensation, bonuses, and PTO

September 10 Village Board

The Village Board will review a Plan Commission recommendation on a Conditional Use Permit for Wickland, discuss the School Street project including design fees and financing, and begin 2025 budget planning which may include a sewer fund rate increase. The board will also convene in closed session to discuss staff compensation and bonuses.

• Plan Commission recommendation on Wickland CUP
• School Street Project: public hearing feedback, engineer's design fee approval, geotechnical investigation, and loan options
• 2025 Budget: sewer fund shortfall and potential rate increase, general fund balance goal, water fund PILOT
• Payment of bills totaling $36,726.80 plus $22,808.28 in prepaid expenses
• Closed session to discuss staff compensation and bonuses

September 5 Plan Commission

The Merrimac Plan Commission will review a conditional use permit for a 12x12 shed at 381 School Street and discuss an update to the village's Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes public input and standard procedural items.

• Conditional use permit for a 12x12 shed at 381 School Street
• Comprehensive Plan Update discussion

September 10 Village Board

The Village Board approved a 17% increase in monthly sewer charges effective November 1, 2024, and set a debt service target for the School Street project that would result in a $137/year tax increase on a $300,000 assessed property. The Board also authorized $13,100 for a lift station pump replacement, approved a conditional use permit for a shed at 381 School Street, and tabled several items including employee paid time off and the 2025 budget audit decision to a special meeting on September 25.

• Approved 17% sewer rate increase to $55/mo for 5/8" meters, effective Nov 1 (unanimous)
• Rescinded prior School Street debt target, set new target at $137/year tax increase on $300K property (unanimous)
• Authorized $13,100 purchase of Hydromatic pump for Lift Station 8 replacement (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for 12x12 shed at 381 School Street (unanimous)
• Approved Strand Task Order No. 3 for Well No. 1 services through June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $21,870 for 2024-budgeted crackfilling/chipsealing projects (unanimous)
• Approved 5.5% salary increase for all employees for 2025 (unanimous, Taylor abstaining)
• Tabled employee PTO, closed session on compensation, and 2025 budget audit decision to Sept 25 special meeting

Meeting

The Merrimac Parks & Recreation Committee will finalize signage drafts for parks and public lake access, discuss ball park improvements and additional parking opportunities, and review budget considerations and a recent festival. No binding votes are scheduled; all items are discussion only.

• Finalize Park and Public Lake Access Signage Drafts
• Discuss Ball Park Improvements
• Discuss Opportunity of Additional Parking
• Budget Considerations
• Festival Review

The Village Board approved a 17% sewer rate increase effective November 1, 2024, and advanced the School Street project by approving a feasibility study amendment and setting a debt service target. The Board also approved a 5.5% salary increase for all employees and credential-related wage adjustments. Several items were tabled to a special meeting.

• Approved 17% sewer rate increase to $55/mo for 5/8" meters, effective Nov 1, 2024 (all ayes)
• Approved $5,500 feasibility study amendment for School Street Alternative B-Prime (all ayes)
• Rescinded prior debt service target and set School Street debt service to result in $137/year tax increase on $300K assessed property (all ayes)
• Approved 5.5% salary increase for all employees for 2025 (all ayes, Taylor abstaining)
• Approved credential-related wage adjustments and bonuses for staff (all ayes, Taylor abstaining)
• Approved $13,100 pump replacement for Lift Station 8 (all ayes)
• Approved $21,870 for crackfilling/chipsealing projects (all ayes)
• Approved $12K from General Fund for School Street project and up to $100K from General Fund balance (all ayes)

August 14 Village Board

The Village Board will consider the School Street design and short-term loan, discuss 2025 budget elements including a potential sewer rate increase and water rates, and review a cellular communication lease amendment. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the School Street project, a report on WWTP permit requirements, and approval of bills totaling $61,237.78.

• School Street Project: discussion of alternatives, cost, financing, and public hearing
• 2025 Budget: placeholder for raises, bonus, sewer rate increase, water rates, and budget committee
• Cellular Communication Lease: Resolution 2024-08-01 and related documents for U.S. Cellular antenna upgrades
• WWTP: upcoming permit requirements for sampling and groundwater monitoring well
• Payment of bills: $61,237.78 total for general, park, sewer, and water funds

August 14 Village Board

The Village Board recommended Alternative B for the School Street project, a $487K plan involving storm sewer installation and asphalt overlay, and scheduled a public hearing for September 9. The Board also approved a 30-year lease for the fire department's use of the Old Fire Station, accepted a donated pier for the boat launch, and authorized wastewater treatment plant repairs.

• Approved Operator's License for William M. Quast for Mac's Pub & Grub (all ayes)
• Approved 30-year lease with Merrimac Fire Department for Old Fire Station upstairs at $1/year (all ayes)
• Recommended Alternative B ($487K) for School Street project and scheduled public hearing on Sept 9 (all ayes)
• Authorized seeking $50K short-term loan from Bank of Prairie du Sac for School Street design (all ayes)
• Approved $10K contract with Robinson Brothers for WWTP filter rehab (all ayes)
• Accepted donated pier for Palisade Street Boat Launch (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-08-01 for cellular communication lease (all ayes)
• Approved First Amendment to Tower and Ground Space Lease (all ayes)

Meeting

The Village of Merrimac Parks & Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss several park-related topics, including a survey on public accesses, signage at parks and boat landings, a potential pier donation for the boat landing, and the outcome of a recent festival. The meeting is primarily a discussion session with no formal votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Discuss survey on public accesses
• Discuss signage by parks, boat landing and public access points
• Discuss donation of pier for boat landing
• Discuss Festival outcome

The Village Board voted to recommend Alternative B ($487K) for the School Street project and to hold a public hearing on September 9, 2024, instead of a referendum. The Board also authorized a short-term $50K loan and signaled its intention to roll debt payments onto property taxes. Additionally, the Board approved a 30-year lease of the Old Fire Station's upstairs to the Merrimac Fire Department for $1 per year, and accepted a donated pier for the Palisade Street Boat Launch.

• Approved Alternative B ($487K) for School Street improvements for discussion at a public hearing
• Scheduled a public hearing on the School Street Project for September 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM
• Authorized a 4-month $50K loan from Bank of Prairie du Sac for design and bidding
• Signaled intention to roll School Street debt payments onto property taxes
• Approved a 30-year lease of the Old Fire Station upstairs to MFD at $1 per year
• Accepted a donated pier for the Palisade Street Boat Launch
• Approved operator's license for William M. Quast at Mac's Pub & Grub
• Authorized DPW to hire Robinson Brothers for WWTP sand filter rehab for ~$10K

July 9 Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board will review consent agenda items, pay outstanding bills totaling $35,008.91, and consider an operator's license for Mitchell Lappen at Ferry X-ing Bar & Grill. They will also discuss a DNR-proposed draft wastewater treatment plant permit, security camera updates, and public works projects including a lift station pump repair and electrical upgrades at Memorial Park.

• Payment of $35,008.91 in outstanding bills across general, park, sewer, and water funds
• Operator's license approval for Mitchell Lappen at Ferry X-ing Bar & Grill
• Discussion of DNR-proposed draft WWTP permit
• Lift Station 1 Pump 1 repair and proposed pump purchase
• Electrical upgrade at Memorial Park & Welcome Sign Lights

July 9 Village Board

The Village Board authorized up to $3,500 from the general fund to survey two public lake access points on Pacific Road and Palisade Street, after the Parks & Recreation Committee recommended pausing brush clearing until property lines are confirmed. The Board also approved an operator's license for Mitchell Lappen at Ferry X-ing Bar & Grill, approved up to $800 for security cameras at Village Hall, and rescheduled the August meeting to August 14 due to the primary election. The Parks & Recreation Committee held its first meeting, discussing goals like improving lake access, signage, and ballpark upgrades, but took no final decisions on those projects.

• Authorized up to $3,500 for survey of public access lots on Pacific Road and Palisade Street (unanimous)
• Approved operator's license for Mitchell Lappen at Ferry X-ing Bar & Grill (unanimous)
• Approved up to $800 for security cameras at Village Hall (unanimous)
• Rescheduled August Board meeting to Wednesday, August 14 due to primary election (unanimous)
• Tabled DRA collateral assignment topic pending legal review (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and payment of monthly bills (unanimous)

Meeting

The Merrimac Parks & Recreation Committee is meeting to establish its goals and purpose, and to discuss clearing, cleaning, and signage at public lake access points in the Village. The committee will also discuss recommending that the Village Board allow dogs at Memorial Park. The meeting includes public input and planning for the next agenda.

• Discuss clearing, cleaning, and signage at public lake access points
• Discuss recommending Village Board allow dogs at Memorial Park
• Establish Committee goals and purpose
• Public input period

The Village Board authorized up to $3,500 from the general fund to survey Village-owned public access lots on Pacific Road and Palisade Street, after the Parks & Recreation Committee recommended pausing brush clearing until property lines are confirmed. The Board also approved up to $800 for security cameras at Village Hall, approved an operator's license for Mitchell Lappen at Ferry X-ing Bar & Grill, and rescheduled the August Board meeting to Wednesday, August 14 due to the partisan primary election. The Parks & Recreation Committee held its first meeting, discussing goals including improving lake access, signage, and ballpark facilities, and recommended keeping Memorial Park dog-free for now.

• Approved up to $3,500 for survey of Village-owned public access on Pacific Road and Palisade Street, paid from general fund
• Approved up to $800 to purchase security cameras for Village Hall
• Approved operator's license for Mitchell Lappen for Ferry X-ing Bar & Grill
• Rescheduled August Board meeting to Wednesday, August 14 due to partisan primary election on August 13
• Tabled DRA collateral assignment of land lease estoppel certificate until legal review complete
• Parks & Recreation Committee recommended keeping Memorial Park dog-free and possibly making Voll Park a dedicated dog park
• Parks & Recreation Committee recommended survey and neighbor notification before clearing public access lot
• Approved consent agenda and payment of outstanding monthly bills

June 11 Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board will review consent agenda items, pay outstanding bills totaling $28,334.07, and consider annual liquor and tobacco license renewals for several local establishments. The board will also discuss a possible November referendum to fund School Street repair and approve sewer lift station upgrades.

• Payment of outstanding bills: $28,334.07 total, plus $20,724.54 prepaid expenses
• Liquor license renewals for Mac's Pub & Grub, Ferry X-ing Bar & Grill, Lake House Burger & BBQ, Candy's Café, and picnic licenses for Merrimac Community Festival Committee and Merrimac Fire & Rescue
• Discussion of issuing reserve Class B liquor license to H's Place
• Approval of Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR)
• Discussion of possible November referendum to fund School Street repair

The Village Board unanimously approved annual liquor license renewals for Mac's Pub & Grub, Ferry X-ing Bar & Grill, Lake House Burger & BBQ, Candy's Café, and tobacco license for Ferry X-ing Bar & Grill. They also approved picnic licenses for the Merrimac Community Festival and Merrimac Fire & Rescue. A request to issue a reserve liquor license to H's Place was discussed but tabled for more information. The Board approved a $1,000/day rental of a Kubota Forestry Mulcher for three days to clear brush at public lake access points, and approved repairs to lift station pumps.

• Approved annual liquor license renewals for Mac's Pub & Grub, Ferry X-ing Bar & Grill, Lake House Burger & BBQ, and Candy's Café (all unanimous)
• Approved tobacco license renewal for Ferry X-ing Bar & Grill (unanimous)
• Approved picnic licenses for Merrimac Community Festival and Merrimac Fire & Rescue (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on issuing reserve liquor license to H's Place pending more information from state officials
• Approved $1,000/day rental of Kubota Forestry Mulcher for 3 days to clear brush at public lake access points (unanimous)
• Approved repair of Lift Station 1 Pump 1 due to seal failure (unanimous)
• Approved upgrade of Lift Station 2 Pump 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR) with motions to continue nitrogen removal optimization, appoint Derek Peetz as Operator in Charge, and acknowledge 2023 GPA of 3.52 (3-1-1 vote)

May 14th Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board will meet to approve bills totaling $17,491.59, consider a provisional liquor license for Mac's Pub & Grub, discuss a security camera for Village Hall, review a WWTP solar project, and select an engineer for the School Street project. The board will also make committee appointments, including dissolving the Parks Committee and creating a Parks and Recreation Committee, and consider a resolution on Class B liquor licenses.

• Payment of bills: $17,491.59 total, plus $15,964.21 prepaid expenses
• Provisional liquor license for Lindsey Heyntsen (Mac's Pub & Grub)
• WWTP Solar Project discussion
• School Street RFP and engineer selection
• Resolution 2024-05-01 on Class B liquor licenses

The Village Board approved hiring Strand Associates for a School Street Feasibility Study at a cost of $19,500. The board also decided not to pursue the WWTP Solar Project in 2024 due to financial risks, and approved several committee appointments and a resolution on liquor licenses.

• Approved hiring Strand Associates for School Street Feasibility Study, $19,500 (unanimous)
• Decided not to pursue WWTP Solar Project in 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved provisional operator's license for Lindsey Heyntsen at Mac's Pub & Grub (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-05-01 authorizing total number of 'Class B' liquor licenses (unanimous)
• Authorized S&L Underground to install new valves at Lift Station 8, billed as time and materials (unanimous)
• Authorized use of room tax revenue to pay half of $7,500 hosting fee for 'Fishing University' TV show (unanimous)
• Reappointed Plan Commission members and appointed Board of Appeals, Ambulance Committee, Fire Commission members (unanimous)
• Dissolved Parks Committee and created new Parks and Recreation Committee (unanimous)

April 9th Village Board

The Village Board voted unanimously to decline entering into a General Contract for Services with Olson Solar Energy for the WWTP Solar Project, based on the village attorney's advice and concerns about the panel support structure. The Board also authorized Trustee Budde to investigate the second lowest bidder, All Sky Energy. Additionally, the Board approved sending a School Street Project RFP to four engineering firms and authorized up to $7,000 for check valve replacements at Senger Lift Station 8.

• Declined to enter into proposed General Contract for Services with Olson Solar Energy for WWTP Solar Project (all ayes, motion carried)
• Authorized Trustee Budde to perform inquiry into second lowest bidder All Sky Energy for WWTP Solar Project (all ayes, motion carried)
• Approved sending School Street Project RFP to Strand Associates, GEC, Grothman & Associates, and MSA (all ayes, motion carried)
• Authorized staff to purchase two 4" check valves, two 4" plug valves, and hardware from Crane Engineering Sales for Senger Lift Station 8, up to $7,000 (all ayes, motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda (all ayes, motion carried)
• Approved payment of outstanding monthly bills (all ayes, motion carried)
• Set Open Book for May 1, 1:00-3:00pm and Board of Review for May 15, 1:00-3:00pm (all ayes, motion carried)
• Selected Trustee-Elect Stan Senger to complete 2024 Board of Review Training (all ayes, motion carried)

March 12th Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board will review a certified survey map and rezoning application for four Olson parcels, along with a request to release utility easements. The board will also consider paying $53,317.28 in outstanding bills, approve an operator's license, and discuss several other items including a solar project for the wastewater treatment plant and the School Street project.

• Rezoning and certified survey map for Olson parcels 151-0200-00000, 151-0201-00000, 151-0202-00000, 151-0203-10000
• Payment of bills totaling $53,317.28 (General Village $26,448.61, Park Fund $497.07, Sewer Utility $7,886.21, Water Utility $18,485.39) plus $24,609.21 prepaid expenses
• Operator's license application for Virginia Fisher at Ferry X-ing Bar & Grill
• Evaluation of proposals for WWTP solar project
• School Street Project update

The Village Board approved a rezoning of two parcels from B-1 Business to R-1 Single Family Residential, a certified survey map for the Olson parcels, and selected Olson Solar Energy for a WWTP solar project with a net cost of $31,200 after rebates. The board also authorized gate repair estimates, tabled the PTO section of the employee handbook, and approved a directional sign concept.

• Approved rezoning of parcels 151-0203-10000 and 151-0202-0000 from B-1 Business to R-1 Single Family Residential (unanimous)
• Approved Olson Certified Survey Map (unanimous)
• Released sewer utility easements on lots 1, 2, and 3 (unanimous)
• Approved operator's license for Virginia Fisher at Ferry X-ing Bar & Grill (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to seek estimates for Palisade Lake Access gate replacement (unanimous)
• Tabled PTO section of employee handbook until budget season (unanimous)
• Approved all other employee handbook changes (unanimous)
• Selected Olson Solar Energy for WWTP solar project; authorized loan application for 75% of net cost (unanimous)

February 13th Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board is meeting to approve payments totaling $419,471.72, hear the Green Merrimac annual report, and review several administrative items including an operator's license, employee handbook updates, and a draft street opening permit application. The board will also receive a quarterly financial review from the accountant and updates on the Sauk Prairie Ambulance Committee.

• Payment of outstanding bills: $419,471.72 total, including $371,971.38 in taxes
• Operator's License Application for William Quast (Mac's Pub & Grub)
• Review Employee Handbook Updates (DRAFT)
• Street Openings & ROW Work Permit Application DRAFT and Fee Review
• Municipal Room Tax Revenue - 2023 Review & 2024 Plan

January 9 Village Board

The Merrimac Village Board will review a consent agenda, pay outstanding bills totaling over $600,000, and consider an original alcohol beverage license application for Olson Properties of Merrimac, LLC. The board will also discuss street opening permits, welcome sign improvements, and reports from the Director of Public Works and Administrator.

• Original Class B beer and liquor license application for Olson Properties at 327 Palisade Street
• Payment of village bills totaling $603,652.54, including $584,306.24 in taxes
• Review of street openings and right-of-way work permit application and fees
• Discussion of lights and landscaping for new 'Welcome to Merrimac' signs
• Report on well vibrations repair and Well No. 1 rehab by Mid City Corporation

The Village Board approved an Original Alcohol Beverage License for Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor for Olson Properties of Merrimac, LLC at 327 Palisade Street, and exempted the business from Ordinance No. 2023-05-01 Continuation of Business for 12 months to allow renovations. The board also approved the consent agenda, payment of monthly bills, and a letter of support for the Sauk Prairie Child Care Center with no financial donation. A street opening and ROW permit application was tabled to the February meeting for further research.

• Approved Original Alcohol Beverage License for Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor for Olson Properties of Merrimac, LLC at 327 Palisade Street
• Exempted Olson Properties from Ordinance No. 2023-05-01 Continuation of Business for 12 months to allow renovations
• Approved consent agenda
• Approved payment of outstanding monthly bills as listed on agenda items 4.i.-4.iv.
• Approved sending a letter of support for the Sauk Prairie Child Care Center with no financial donation (4 ayes, 1 nay)
• Tabled street opening and ROW permit application draft and fee review to the February board meeting