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Lisbon public meetings in 2025

61 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 24, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission meeting cancelled

The Plan Commission meeting scheduled for December 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The village will not hold a meeting on that date.

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Wed Dec 17, 2025

Public Works & Utility Committee

Public Works & Utility Committee meeting cancelled

The Public Works & Utility Committee meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025, has been cancelled. The village advises residents to view all other committee documents on the village's website.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025

Village Board

Board to discuss possible termination of American Tower communications tower permit

The Village Board will consider whether to terminate the Conditional Use Permit issued to American Tower Corporation and John & Myrtle Condon for a communications tower located at W260N6035 Mary Hill Road. The board will also act on several consent‑agenda items, including a $886,234.10 reduction of Homestead Ridge’s Letter of Credit, an ordinance on motorized bicycles in village parks, and a resolution approving the 2026 Lake Country Municipal Court budget. Additional new‑business items include a request for a four‑lot certified survey map for Hometown Storage Solutions and a determination on a Class 2 collocation at N80W26020 Plainview Road.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves budget items, payments and terminates cell tower permit

The board approved its consent agenda covering budget minutes, election inspectors, a letter of credit reduction, a bike ordinance, the municipal court budget, a resurfacing payment, and a new Kwik Trip alcohol license agent. It authorized payments of $2,057.66 for OneClick bills and $639,744.85 for other pending bills. The board also approved a draft agreement with the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club and revoked the conditional use permit for a defunct cell tower at Mary Hill. Several items were discussed but no action was taken, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

Wed Dec 3, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider terminating a tower permit on Mary Hill Road

The Lisbon Plan Commission will hold two public hearings. The first will consider whether to terminate a Conditional Use Permit previously granted to American Tower Corporation and John & Myrtle Condon for a communications tower that has been removed from the property at W260N6035 Mary Hill Road. The second will consider a Conditional Use Permit request from Chad Aumueller to excavate a wetland scrape to improve wildlife habitat on the property at W222N8944 Elmwood Road. The commission will also discuss a parcel redivision request from James Heinritz/Hometown Storage Solutions LLC, including a waiver of depth‑to‑width requirements and a certified survey map.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission unanimously recommends revoking tower conditional use permit

The commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Village Board revoke the Conditional Use Permit for the communications tower at W260N6035 Mary Hill Road. It also unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for Chad Aumueller’s wetland‑scrape project at W222N8944 Elmwood Road, subject to several conditions. A Section 20.37 waiver from the maximum depth‑to‑width ratio was approved for Lots 3 and 4 at LSBT 0161.999.010 & 0161.999.015 by a 5‑1 vote, and the meeting minutes from 10/22/2025 were approved unanimously.

Wed Nov 26, 2025

Plan Commission

Lisbon Plan Commission meeting rescheduled to December 3, 2025

The Plan Commission meeting previously scheduled for November 26, 2025, has been moved to December 3, 2025. No other agenda items were provided in the document.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Public Works & Utility Committee

Lisbon Public Works & Utility Committee to discuss sewer and lift station issues

The committee will meet to discuss ongoing inflow and infiltration (I&I) issues and the status of lift stations. Other agenda items include a potential Sewer Service Area amendment and updates to the Sewer Service Code.

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✓ Decided: Committee discusses I&I compliance letters, no formal action taken

The Public Works & Utility Committee reviewed a draft letter to Richmond School and Willow Springs regarding inflow and infiltration (I&I) issues, agreeing on a 90-day deadline for compliance plans and 12-18 months for full compliance, but took no formal action. They also discussed lift station maintenance, a sewer service area amendment, and postponed sewer code updates. No substantive decisions were made; most items were informational or deferred.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

Park Committee

Parks Committee to discuss proposed mini-bike ordinance

The Parks Committee will meet to discuss and take action on a proposed ordinance regarding mini-bikes and off-highway motorcycles. The body will also receive updates on park projects and conduct preliminary planning for 2026 community events.

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✓ Decided: Committee unanimously recommended the Mini‑Bike Ordinance to the Village Board

The Parks Committee approved the October 08, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The committee also voted unanimously to recommend the proposed Mini‑Bike Ordinance to the Village Board for adoption. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

Village Board

Lisbon Village Board holds public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget

The Lisbon Village Board will present the proposed 2026 village budget at the meeting. An open public hearing will allow residents to comment on the budget proposal. The agenda includes a budget presentation by Village Administrator Matthew Gehrke and a closing hearing on the proposal.

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✓ Decided: Lisbon Village Board holds 2026 budget hearing, takes no action

The board conducted a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget. No members of the public offered comments. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn was passed. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

Village Board

Village Board to approve the 2026 Lisbon village budget

The Lisbon Village Board will consider several items, including the approval of the 2026 village budget and a resolution to reimburse borrowing proceeds. The consent agenda contains routine approvals such as a 2‑lot certified survey map, a rezoning of the Brocker parcel, a final plat for Homestead Ridge, an intergovernmental recycling agreement, and a parks committee appointment. The board will also authorize payments for recent vendor invoices. Additional new‑business items include DPW equipment requests, a snowmobile trail proposal, and a request to terminate a conditional use permit for a former wireless tower.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approved the 2026 Lisbon budget

The Lisbon Village Board approved the 2026 village budget and a series of operational items. They authorized payments for outstanding bills totaling $1,202,248.02 and approved equipment replacements for the DPW shop. The board also approved the Consent Agenda items, including a rezoning and an intergovernmental recycling agreement, and tabled a snowmobile trail request pending insurance information.

Wed Oct 22, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider approval of Homestead Ridge final plat

The Lisbon Plan Commission will hold joint public hearings and discuss several land‑use requests, including a rezoning application by Edward & Belinda Brocker and a final plat for the Homestead Ridge subdivision. The commission will also review a certified survey map, a site‑plan for Xpedition Off Road, and a major grading permit for a new home in the Hickory Fields subdivision. Recommendations will be made to the Village Board on the rezoning and the final plat.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission unanimously approved several development recommendations

The commission approved the meeting minutes and unanimously recommended Village Board approval of the Homestead Ridge subdivision final plat, a two‑lot certified survey map for the Brocker/Hamilton property, and the rezoning of the Brocker property from A‑5 to A‑10. It also approved the original site plan and plan of operation for Xpedition Off‑Road at Colgate Road. All approvals were subject to planner, engineer, and other agency comments.

Wed Oct 22, 2025

Village Board

Potential sale of vacant land at Business Park East discussed in closed session

The Lisbon Village Board will move into a closed session to deliberate the possible sale of vacant village-owned land located at Business Park East. The closed session is called under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(e) for negotiating the sale. After the closed session, the board will reconvene in open session for any required follow‑up actions.

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✓ Decided: Village Board unanimously approved closed‑session sale negotiations and adjourned

The board moved the meeting into a closed session to discuss the potential sale of vacant village land at Business Park East, and the motion carried unanimously. Afterward, the board returned to open session for possible action on that discussion, also unanimously. The board then directed the Administrator to proceed as directed in the closed session, and finally adjourned the meeting at 5:52 p.m., each motion carried unanimously.

Wed Oct 15, 2025

Public Works & Utility Committee

Committee to discuss 2026 sewer utility budget and related sewer issues

The Public Works & Utility Committee will approve the September 17 minutes, hear reports from Public Works, the Utility District, and Special Projects, and then discuss several unfinished items. Items include an attorney opinion on infiltration and I&I problems, a status update on lift stations, a proposed amendment to the sewer service area, possible updates to the sewer service code, and the proposed 2026 sewer utility budget.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved minutes; deferred sewer budget and code actions to future meetings

The committee unanimously approved the October 15 meeting minutes. It took no formal action on the proposed 2026 sewer utility budget, leaving adoption to the Village Board. Several items—including mobile‑home park I&I issues, lift‑station status, a sewer service area amendment, and a sewer code amendment—were kept on the agenda for future meetings. The meeting was adjourned at 6:17 p.m.

Wed Oct 8, 2025

Village Board

Village Board to consider $30,000 for water expansion geotechnical borings

The Village Board will discuss the sale of a 2010 Peterbuilt plow truck and a vacant village-owned parcel at Business Park East. The board is also deciding on a rezoning request and updates to the zoning code regarding agricultural districts.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves conditional rezoning of vacant parcel to business use

The board approved the consent agenda items, including minutes, zoning code amendments, and a single‑lot consolidation. It authorized payments totaling $771,224.20 and approved the sale of a 2010 Peterbilt plow truck. The board also authorized up to $40,000 for geotechnical borings for the water expansion project and unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025‑11 to rezone a vacant parcel from R‑1 to B‑3. No action was taken on the proposed sale of the Business Park East parcel.

Wed Oct 8, 2025

Park Committee

Parks Committee to consider proposed Mini-Bike Ordinance

The Parks Committee will discuss and take necessary action on a proposed ordinance regarding mini-bikes to provide a recommendation to the Village Board. The committee will also conduct preliminary planning for two 2026 community events.

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✓ Decided: Confirmed March 8 date for 2026 Easter Egg‑stravaganza

The Parks Committee approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. They confirmed the 2026 Easter Egg‑stravaganza will be held on March 8. An October 24 site visit was scheduled to evaluate the ice‑rink area for the 2026 Community Festival, with further discussion planned for the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 5:42 p.m.

Tue Sep 30, 2025

Village Board

Village Board reviews proposed 2026 budget in third workshop

The Village Board will meet on September 30, 2025 to review the proposed 2026 Village Budget. The discussion will cover utility, operational, capital, TID #1, and debt service items, and no formal action will be taken.

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Wed Sep 24, 2025

Plan Commission

Lisbon Plan Commission to hold public hearings on zoning and land use

The Plan Commission and Village Board will hold three public hearings to discuss zoning code amendments, a business rezoning request, and a grading permit. The body will also review several site plan amendments and parcel combinations.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves rezoning with conditions and adds new conditional uses

The commission unanimously adopted amendments to add landscape contractor and lawn & garden businesses as conditional uses in the A‑5 and A‑10 districts. It approved a rezoning of about 3 acres of LSBT 0161.999.010 from R‑1/B‑2 to B‑3, contingent on five specific conditions, with a 6‑1 vote. The meeting minutes were approved unanimously. The recommendation for a major grading permit for a landscape berm was presented, but the vote outcome is not recorded in the minutes.

Wed Sep 17, 2025

Public Works & Utility Committee

Decision on 2026 Sewer Utility Budget and review of $19,000 insurance quote

The Public Works & Utility Committee will discuss and possibly act on the 2026 sewer utility budget. It will also review a supplemental "No Fault Sewer" insurance policy offered by the League of WI Municipalities at a cost of $19,000 per year. Additional discussion items include a proposed amendment to the sewer service area and potential updates to the sewer service code. The meeting includes standard reports, citizen comments, and approval of prior minutes.

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✓ Decided: Committee voted unanimously to decline supplemental sewer insurance purchase

The Public Works & Utility Committee approved its meeting minutes unanimously. It then voted unanimously to decline purchasing supplemental sewer insurance from the League of Municipalities. No other items were formally decided; remaining topics were discussed for future action.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

Village Board

Board reviews proposed 2026 Village Budget (no action taken)

The Village Board will meet to review and discuss the proposed 2026 budget, including utility, operational, 5‑year capital plan, TID #1, and debt service. No formal Village Board action will be taken at this workshop. The meeting serves as public notice under Wisconsin Open Meeting Laws.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025

Village Board

Board to reduce Lake Five Farms Letter of Credit by $173,303.46

The Village Board will consider the consent agenda, which includes reducing the Lake Five Farms Letter of Credit by $173,303.46 and the Aumueller Letter of Credit by $64,484.20. They will authorize payments of $2,054.93 for OneClick bills and $425,907.57 for other invoices dated 8/28 and 9/5. The board will discuss the scope of updates to the Comprehensive Plan and Sewer Service Area. New business includes a change‑order request for a Pierce tender truck and the award of a contract for a Parks Improvement Project.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approved comprehensive plan and sewer service area amendment project

The board unanimously approved moving forward with the 2026 comprehensive land‑use plan and authorized the sewer service area amendment, with total estimated cost between $130,000 and $150,000. It also approved a $7,857 change order for a Pierce fire‑tender truck, a $25,670 contract with Parkitecture for a parks improvement project, and several routine payments and the consent agenda.

Wed Sep 10, 2025

Park Committee

Parks Committee to review soccer field light request and park improvements

The Parks Committee will discuss proposals for an upcoming Parks Improvements project and the use of motorized bikes in village parks. The committee will also consider a request from the soccer club to use lights at the Lisbon Oaks soccer field through October 15, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Soccer club granted permission to use lights at Lisbon Oaks field through Oct 15 2025

The Parks Committee approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved the soccer club’s request to use lights at Lisbon Oaks field through October 15, 2025, unanimously. Other topics were discussed but tabled for future meetings. No further decisions were made.

Wed Aug 27, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to hear conditional use permit for dog grooming business

The Lisbon Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a conditional use permit for a dog grooming business on Lake Five Road. The meeting will also cover a site plan amendment for contractor condos on Colgate Road.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission unanimously approves dog grooming business permit and site plan

The commission approved the meeting minutes without dissent. It then approved a Conditional Use Permit for Elizabeth Sontag’s Shed Shop Dog Grooming on Lake Five Road, subject to staff drafting the permit and required approvals. The commission also approved a Site Plan and Plan of Operation for the same home‑based dog grooming business, with conditions on use, staffing, hours, storage, signage, and compliance with village and county requirements.

Wed Aug 20, 2025

Public Works & Utility Committee

Lisbon Public Works to discuss sewer expansion and grinder pump policy

The Public Works & Utility Committee will discuss expanding the Sewer Service Area and updating the Sewer Service Code for SEWRPC submittal. The body will also consider a grinder pump chargeback policy and public access to Lisbon Community Park.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved a $1,788.86 pro‑rated fee for a grinder pump repair

The committee approved the amended minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. The committee approved a pro‑rated payment of $1,788.86 from the Brocker family to settle a grinder pump repair bill, with a 3‑1 vote (Mueller dissenting).

Mon Aug 18, 2025

Joint Review Board - TID #1

Joint Review Board to review Tax Incremental District No. 1 annual report

The Joint Review Board will review the annual PE-300 report regarding the performance and status of Tax Incremental District No. 1. The board will consider a resolution acknowledging the filing of this report and compliance with annual meeting requirements.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

Village Board

Village Board to vote on $1.2M Homestead Ridge surety and $733K Lake Five Farms reduction

The Lisbon Village Board will meet to approve financial guarantees and payments, including a $1,182,908.52 Letter of Credit for Homestead Ridge and a $733,152 reduction for Lake Five Farms. The board will also discuss sewer expansion, snow plow agreements, compost site deals, and insurance quotes.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves sewer expansion and staff compensation updates

The board unanimously approved moving forward with a sewer area expansion and authorized Foth Engineering to proceed. It also adopted an updated policy for staff performance reviews and merit‑based compensation. Additional unanimous approvals included a water‑supply engineering services contract, a snowplow agreement with Merton, and the 2025‑2026 Waukesha County tax‑billing contract. Payments for recent vendor bills were authorized, with one vote recorded as 3‑0 and one unanimously.

Wed Aug 13, 2025

Village Board

Lisbon Board reviews 2026 budget draft in first workshop

The Village Board will hold its first 2026 budget workshop immediately after the regular meeting to discuss the proposed village budget, including the 5-Year Capital Plan and debt service. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

Park Committee

Lisbon Park Committee to review Community Fest and motorized bikes in parks

The Lisbon Park Committee will hold a procedural meeting to discuss ideas for improving the 2025 Community Fest and evaluate the use of motorized bikes in village parks. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda includes routine reports and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved prior meeting minutes unanimously

The Parks Committee approved the June 11, 2025 minutes without dissent and then adjourned the August 13, 2025 meeting unanimously. No substantive actions or approvals were made; the committee only discussed future event planning and motorized‑bike policy for later meetings.

Wed Jul 23, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to review Lake Five Farms subdivision final plat

The Plan Commission will consider a final plat for a 49-lot residential subdivision and a concept plan for potential commercial development. The body will decide whether to recommend the subdivision plat to the Village Board.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission recommends Village Board approve Lake Five Farms final plat

The commission approved the June 25 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to recommend that the Village Board approve the Lake Five Farms subdivision final plat, also unanimously. No action was taken on the commercial development concept plan. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that carried.

Wed Jul 16, 2025

Public Works & Utility Committee

Public Works & Utility Committee meeting cancelled

The Public Works & Utility Committee meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025, has been cancelled.

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Wed Jul 9, 2025

Village Board

Lisbon Village Board notice of possible quorum

The Village Board may be present at a CTH K Public Involvement Meeting. No village business will be discussed and no action will be taken.

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Wed Jul 9, 2025

Village Board

Village Board to consider Homestead Ridge development agreement

The Village Board will discuss a developer's agreement for the 49-lot Homestead Ridge residential subdivision. The board is also considering several infrastructure projects, including sewer expansion and road seal coating.

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✓ Decided: Board authorizes staff to pursue full sewer service area amendment

The Village Board approved the consent agenda items, authorized several payments totaling nearly $1 M, and adopted contracts for parks, seal coating, and water engineering. It also voted to move forward with a full sewer service area amendment (4‑1) and supported the County Highway K expansion. All motions were carried, with one dissent on the sewer amendment.

Wed Jul 9, 2025

Park Committee

Lisbon Park Committee meeting cancelled

The Park Committee meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum.

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Wed Jun 25, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider development agreement for Homestead Ridge subdivision

The Plan Commission will discuss a development agreement for the Homestead Ridge subdivision and a property line adjustment on North Lisbon Road. The body will also review annual quarry inspection reports.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves Homestead Ridge developer agreement

The Lisbon Plan Commission unanimously approved a developer's agreement for the Homestead Ridge project, adding a requirement for a turnaround at the terminus of Edgewood. It also approved a lot depth-to-width ratio waiver and recommended Village Board approval of a certified survey map to adjust a common property line for two North Lisbon Road properties. Quarry inspection reports were discussed but no action was taken.

Wed Jun 18, 2025

Public Works & Utility Committee

Lisbon committee to discuss sewer expansion and seal coating

The Public Works & Utility Committee will review a sewer service area expansion timeline for SEWRPC and a seal coating proposal for Village Hall, DPW, and Stone Family Park. The body will also consider a new policy for grinder pump repairs and replacements.

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✓ Decided: Village Board to pursue a full Sewer Service Area update

The committee approved the 2025 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report and recommended its submission to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. It also approved a recommendation for the Village Board to pursue a full Sewer Service Area update and adopted a new procedure for emergency grinder‑pump repairs and replacements. The seal‑coating bid process was sent back to the DPW Director for additional quotes. All motions were carried unanimously.

Wed Jun 18, 2025

Village Board

Village Board to consider road resurfacing and alcohol license renewals

The Village Board will review several infrastructure contracts and zoning changes via a consent agenda. The meeting includes decisions on alcohol beverage license renewals and discussions regarding future water extensions from the Village of Sussex.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approved funding to study future water extension using quarry funds

The board approved a unanimous motion to allocate quarry funds for hiring an engineering firm to begin work on a possible future water service for the southeastern part of the village. It also approved the 2025-2026 alcohol beverage licenses, a stormwater drainage easement amendment, and the appointment of Doug Brahm to the Pewaukee‑Lisbon Fire Commission. Additional items approved included the consent agenda items A‑K and M, and several payments to vendors.

Wed Jun 11, 2025

Village Board

Village Board meeting rescheduled to June 18, 2025

The Village Board meeting previously scheduled for June 11, 2025, has been moved to June 18, 2025. No other agenda items were provided in this notice.

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Wed Jun 11, 2025

Park Committee

Parks Committee to discuss Community Festival and baseball field construction

The Parks Committee will review the construction status of the baseball field at Lisbon Community Park. Members will also hold discussions regarding final planning for the Community Festival and the potential pursuit of park-related grants.

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✓ Decided: Parks Committee approved minutes and adjourned the meeting unanimously

The committee voted to approve the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous motion. A second unanimous motion adjourned the meeting at 5:13 p.m. No other formal actions were taken; remaining items were discussed for future agenda items.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Board of Review

Lisbon Board of Review to review 2025 Assessment Roll

The Board of Review will meet to perform statutory duties regarding the 2025 Assessment Roll. The body will hear objections to assessments and decide on necessary corrections to the roll.

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Wed May 28, 2025

Plan Commission

Lisbon Plan Commission to hold public hearing on Hickory Hill Farms rezoning

The Plan Commission and Village Board will hold a joint public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a Hickory Hill Farms parcel. The body will also consider a school garage expansion and a new residential subdivision.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission unanimously approved SPPOO amendment for Hamilton High School garage addition

The commission approved a Site Plan/Plan of Operation amendment allowing a 1,675‑sq‑ft addition to the existing storage garage at Hamilton High School, limited to the school district and architect and subject to detailed staffing, hours, and compliance conditions. The motion carried unanimously. The commission also approved the March 26 and April 23 meeting minutes unanimously. A rezoning request for LSBT 0224.999.003 was discussed and a recommendation to the Village Board was made, but no final vote outcome was recorded.

Thu May 22, 2025

Board of Appeals

Zoning board to decide on front-yard accessory building variance

The Lisbon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a request by Clay & Jennifer Hassler for a variance to build an accessory building in the front yard of their property at W250N8425 Hillside Road. The board will also review and approve meeting minutes from a 2021 meeting.

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Wed May 21, 2025

Public Works & Utility Committee

Lisbon Committee to review road sealing and resurfacing bids

The Public Works & Utility Committee will discuss awarding bids for 2025 crack sealing and pavement resurfacing. The body will also consider a contract for grinder pump maintenance and the installation of a flow meter and pumps for the Richmond Lift Station.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommended awarding $404,616.50 for 2025 pavement resurfacing

The Public Works & Utility Committee approved three bid recommendations: the 2025 Crack Sealing program to Fahrner (up to $124,795.00), the 2025 Pavement Resurfacing program to Payne + Dolan (up to $404,616.50), and a flow‑meter installation at Business Park East to Next Electric (up to $70,503.00). The committee also recommended purchasing two pumps for the Richmond lift station from Brabazon for $10,280.00, with one pump installed by Doerner for up to $875.00. All motions were carried unanimously.

Wed May 14, 2025

Village Board

Village Board to vote on rezoning land for Ironwood Golf Course park

The Lisbon Village Board will consider consent agenda items including rezoning a portion of property at W270N6196 Moraine Drive from R-3 Residential to PR Park & Recreation, a certified survey map to combine parcels for Ironwood Golf Course, and a mobile home park license. New business includes committee appointments, a stormwater drainage easement at Visu Sewer, and a DATCP agreement for Weights & Measures. The board will also enter closed session to discuss litigation strategy regarding an ATC claim.

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✓ Decided: Village Board rezoned LSBT 0258.999.001 to park & recreation

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included rezoning LSBT 0258.999.001 from R‑3 Residential to Park & Recreation. It authorized payment of $2,038.33 for OneClick bills and $1,078,298.76 for other vendor invoices, with one trustee dissenting on the larger payment. The Board appointed members to several committees and to the Board of Review. It tabled the storm‑water drainage easement for June and approved a memorandum of agreement for DATCP weight‑and‑measure inspections.

Wed May 14, 2025

Park Committee

Parks Committee discusses festival, park grants

The Parks Committee will hold discussions only on two items: planning for the Community Festival on June 14 and exploring potential park-related grants. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee decided no ATM will be at the Community Festival

The Parks Committee approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It decided that no ATM will be provided at the upcoming Community Festival. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 5:55 p.m. No other actions were taken.

Tue Apr 29, 2025

Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals holds training on hearing process

The Lisbon Board of Appeals is meeting on April 29, 2025, at 5:00 PM to conduct procedural business. The only substantive item is a training session for members on the hearing process and their responsibilities.

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Wed Apr 23, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider expansion of Ironwood Golf Course

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings and discuss requests from John Spitz to expand the Ironwood Golf Course. The proposal involves rezoning and merging a 2.1-acre parcel into the existing course operations. The body will also address mobile home park licensing and quarry inspections.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission unanimously recommends rezoning parcel to Park & Recreation

The Lisbon Plan Commission approved three motions, each carried unanimously. It recommended that the Village Board rezoning the 2‑acre parcel at W270N6196 Moraine Drive from R‑3 Residential to the Park & Recreation district. It also recommended approval of a certified survey map to combine that parcel with the adjacent golf‑course parcel and an amendment to the existing Conditional Use Permit for Ironwood Golf Course to include the parcel.

Tue Apr 22, 2025

Lisbon-Merton Joint Planning Committee

Joint Planning Committee to review Ironwood Golf Course expansion requests

The Lisbon-Merton Joint Planning Committee will discuss and take action on several requests from John Spitz and Spitz Family Limited Partnership. These requests aim to incorporate a 2.1-acre parcel into the Ironwood Golf Course operations.

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Wed Apr 16, 2025

Public Works & Utility Committee

Public Works & Utility Committee to review grinder pump service quote

The committee will discuss updates to annual brush pickup procedures and cost projections for Wastewater Treatment Facility improvements. Members will also consider a quote from DeBelak for grinder pump service.

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✓ Decided: Approved Feb 19, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting

The committee approved the February 19, 2025 Public Works & Utility Committee minutes with a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed unanimously. No other actions were taken; all other items were discussed without a decision.

Wed Apr 9, 2025

Village Board

Village Board to consider municipal code codification and plan amendments

The Village Board will discuss the codification of the municipal code and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan's land use map and Exhibit E. The board will also swear in newly elected members and review several consent agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approved three ordinances updating the municipal code and comprehensive plan

The board unanimously approved Ordinance 2025‑04 to codify the municipal code, Ordinance 2025‑05 to amend Exhibit E of the Comprehensive Plan, and Ordinance 2025‑06 to amend the Land Use Map, pending a tax‑key addition. The consent agenda and payment of $1,184,386.36 and $79,758.88 in bills were also approved. Newly elected officials were sworn in and the meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

Wed Apr 9, 2025

Park Committee

Parks Committee discusses Easter Egg-stravaganza and Community Festival plans

The Parks Committee will hold discussions on planning for the upcoming Easter Egg-stravaganza on April 12 and the Community Festival on June 14. No votes or formal actions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for information gathering and discussion.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved minutes and adjourned, no substantive actions taken

The Parks Committee approved the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. No new business or decisions were made. The meeting was adjourned at 5:26 p.m. by unanimous vote.

Wed Mar 26, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider loosening limits on comprehensive plan amendments

The Lisbon Plan Commission will hold two public hearings: one to consider removing restrictions that limit comprehensive plan amendments to annual reviews and another to change a 1.96-acre parcel's land use designation to Recreational. After the hearings, the commission will discuss and potentially adopt resolutions recommending village board approval. Other business includes a 3-lot certified survey map, conceptual review of a minor land division, and site plan amendments for three businesses.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission adopts resolution to amend Exhibit E of the Comprehensive Plan

The commission adopted Resolution 2025-02 to amend Exhibit E of Lisbon’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan and directed staff to draft the amendment. The resolution also requires the petitioner to reimburse the village for any review and professional costs. The motion passed with a 4‑1 vote, Commissioner Howard dissenting. The meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

Wed Mar 19, 2025

Public Works & Utility Committee

Public Works & Utility Committee meeting cancelled

The Public Works & Utility Committee meeting scheduled for March 19, 2025, has been cancelled.

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Wed Mar 12, 2025

Village Board

Village Board to consider rezoning 74 acres to single-family residential

The Village Board will discuss rezoning a 74-acre parcel and updating the zoning and land division codes. The board is also reviewing the purchase of a new fire engine and the sale of several village vehicles.

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✓ Decided: Lisbon Board approves new fire engine up to $639,742

The Lisbon Village Board approved the purchase of a new tender/pumper fire engine for a cost not to exceed $639,742.00. The board also unanimously approved three ordinances, including a rezoning of a 74-acre parcel and the repeal and recreation of the Zoning and Land Division chapters of the Village Code. Several other items were approved, including contracts for the Community Festival, a revised assessor contract, and the sale of village-owned vehicles.

Wed Mar 12, 2025

Park Committee

Parks Committee to decide on spring run/walk permit

The Parks Committee will decide whether to approve an inquiry to hold a run/walk in Lisbon Community Park this spring. They will also discuss planning for the Community Festival, a potential popsicle vendor, and the Easter Egg-stravaganza event.

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✓ Decided: Parks Committee approves May 17 run/walk at Lisbon Community Park

The Parks Committee approved a run/walk event at Lisbon Community Park for May 17, 2025. They also decided to defer the Chillwaukee popsicle mobile vendor to the 2026 Community Festival and discussed festival and Easter Egg-stravaganza planning without formal action.

Wed Feb 26, 2025

Plan Commission

Four public hearings: zoning code, land division, rezoning 74 acres, kennel permit

The Lisbon Village Board and Plan Commission will hold four joint public hearings to solicit comments on proposed zoning and land division code amendments, a rezoning request, and a kennel ownership change. After the hearings, the Plan Commission will discuss and take action on each item, including rezoning 74 acres on Silver Spring Drive from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential and amending Red Wing Kennels' conditional use permit for new owners.

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✓ Decided: Lisbon Plan Commission approves 74-acre rezoning for residential subdivision

The Lisbon Plan Commission approved a request to rezone approximately 74 acres at N68W26098 Silver Spring Drive from A-10 Agricultural to R-2 Single-Family Residential, recommending it to the Village Board. The commission also approved amendments to the zoning and land division codes, and granted a conditional use permit and parking waiver for Red Wing Kennels under new ownership. All decisions were unanimous.

Wed Feb 19, 2025

Public Works & Utility Committee

Committee to decide on flow meter installations at Business Park East and Richmond School

The Public Works & Utility Committee will discuss and take action on quotes for installing a permanent flow meter at Business Park East, as well as a temporary flow meter in the Richmond School sewer lateral. Both items include recommendations to the Village Board. The committee will also hear department reports and approve minutes from the prior meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $3,500 temporary flow meter at Richmond School

The committee approved a $3,500 temporary flow meter installation at Richmond School's sewer lateral, with costs split between the village and school, to investigate water flow anomalies. No formal action was taken on the permanent flow meter at Business Park East; instead, staff will prepare a bid package for potential public bidding. The committee also approved the previous meeting's minutes.

Wed Feb 19, 2025

Public Works & Utility Committee

Joint committee to discuss future sewer service area expansion

The Plan Commission and Public Works & Utility Committee will hold a joint meeting to discuss long-term development planning, specifically identifying potential areas for future sewer service area expansions. The agenda includes only this open discussion item and adjournment; no formal decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Lisbon boards discuss sewer expansion, take no formal action

The Lisbon Plan Commission and Public Works & Utility Committee held a joint meeting to discuss potential sewer service area expansion and long-term land use planning. No formal actions were taken, but staff will gather additional information on development scenarios, infrastructure capacity, and costs for future discussion.

Wed Feb 12, 2025

Village Board

Board to discuss Opitz compliance, donation agreement, closed session on lawsuit

The Village Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, 2025 joint powers agreement, covenants for Lake Five Farms, a $10,724.91 sewer televising quote, and fee schedule updates. Unfinished business includes a draft donation agreement (tabled twice) and an update on the Opitz property compliance order (also tabled). New business includes a temporary beer/wine license for Ausblick Ski Patrol's carnival and an assessor market update timeline. Two closed sessions are scheduled to discuss the Davis lawsuit and personnel evaluations.

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✓ Decided: Lisbon board approves donation agreement for baseball field

The Village Board approved a donation agreement for a baseball field, contingent on donor acceptance, and directed the building inspector to check an Opitz property for compliance by February 28. They also approved the consent agenda, including a sewer televising quote and a fee schedule update, and granted a temporary beer and wine license for Ausblick Ski Patrol's carnival. No action was taken on postponing the assessor's market update, pending review of an amended contract.

Wed Feb 12, 2025

Park Committee

Lisbon Parks Committee meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

The Village of Lisbon Parks Committee meeting scheduled for February 12, 2025, was cancelled because not enough members were present. No items were discussed or decided.

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Wed Jan 22, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to discuss zoning code amendments and new subdivision concept

The commission will vote on extraterritorial approval of a lot combination in the Town of Merton, a site plan amendment for Vermeer Wisconsin, and conduct a conceptual review of a proposed single-family subdivision on Silver Spring Drive. They will also hold a discussion-only session on proposed amendments to the Lisbon Zoning Code covering definitions, accessory buildings, and limited auto repair businesses.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves Vermeer Wisconsin site plan amendment for auto sales

The Lisbon Plan Commission approved a site plan amendment for Vermeer Wisconsin at W223N6250 Richard Road to include retail sales of truck-mounted vacuum excavation equipment, subject to conditions. They also approved a 2-lot extraterritorial CSM in the Town of Merton. A conceptual review of a 49-lot subdivision was discussed with no formal action, and zoning code updates were tabled for a joint public hearing.

Wed Jan 15, 2025

Public Works & Utility Committee

Sewer service area expansion and traffic request policy to be discussed

The Public Works & Utility Committee will discuss and possibly take action on a policy for handling citizen requests about speed, street signs, and traffic control. They will also review quotes for 2025 sewer televising and discuss the priorities and scope of a proposed sewer service area expansion. Department reports and approval of previous meeting minutes are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves traffic signage policy and sewer televising contract

The Public Works & Utility Committee approved a revised Traffic Signage & Management Request policy, recommending it to the Village Board, and approved a $11,224.91 sewer cleaning and televising quote from The Expediters. They also discussed but took no formal action on a sewer service area expansion, agreeing to hold a joint meeting with the Planning Commission in February or March.

Wed Jan 8, 2025

Park Committee

Parks Committee to decide on spring run/walk at Lisbon Community Park

The Lisbon Parks Committee will consider approving a request to hold a run/walk in Lisbon Community Park in spring 2025. The committee will also discuss preliminary planning for the 2025 Community Festival and Easter Egg-stravaganza. Other agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and a parks supervisor's report.

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✓ Decided: Parks Committee approves spring run/walk, sets festival plans

The Parks Committee approved a spring run/walk event in Lisbon Community Park, tentatively set for May 17, with staff authorized to finalize the date and block shelters. Preliminary plans for the 2025 Community Festival and Easter Egg-Stravaganza were discussed, with decisions to continue planning and confirm the Easter event date.

Wed Jan 8, 2025

Village Board

Lisbon Village Board to review police contract and land use requests

The Village Board will consider an amendment to the WCSD 2025 Police Services contract to add a shared Lieutenant position. The board will also address tabled items regarding a land use plan amendment and a compliance order for a specific property.

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✓ Decided: Village Board denies out-of-cycle land use plan amendment

The Village Board denied Neumann Companies' request for an out-of-cycle Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment, finding that rare and extreme circumstances were not met. The board also extended the Opitz property compliance review to February 12, 2025, and tabled the draft Donation Agreement for further review.