Verona public meetings in 2022

Common Council

The Common Council approved the preliminary and final plans, zoning map amendment, and preliminary plat for the Ardent Glen development. The project will include 258 single-family homes and 148 twin homes. Several professional services agreements for road and water infrastructure were also approved.

• Approved Ardent Glen preliminary and final plan for 406 homes (4-2)
• Approved Ardent Glen zoning map amendment (4-2)
• Approved Ardent Glen preliminary plat (4-2)
• Approved $1,098,193.64 in bill payments (6-0)
• Approved $591,891 agreement with AECOM for Well 6 treatment design (6-0)
• Approved $45,500 agreement with MSA for CTH PD expansion (6-0)
• Approved $12,315 agreement with JT Engineering for N. Nine Mound sidewalk (6-0)
• Approved liquor license for It’s Time Pub & Grill (6-0)

Public Safety & Welfare Committee

The committee will discuss and possibly vote on a new liquor license application for It's Time Pub & Grill, which is being sold. Staff recommends approval. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comments.

• Application for a Class B Intoxicating Liquor and Class B Fermented Malt Beverage license from McCarthy Properties, LLC d/b/a It's Time Pub & Grill, 608 W Verona Ave.
• Business sale effective December 30, 2022; current owner will surrender license upon new issuance.
• Staff recommends approval of the license.

The Public Safety and Welfare Committee recommended that the Common Council approve a liquor and fermented malt beverage license for McCarthy Properties, LLC. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 26, 2022 meeting.

• Approved September 26, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended Common Council approve Class B Intoxicating Liquor and Class B Fermented Malt Beverage license for McCarthy Properties, LLC d/b/a It’s Time Pub & Grill at 608 W Verona Ave. (6-0)

Finance Committee

The Verona Finance Committee will discuss and possibly approve the November 2022 City Investment Report, Revenue and Expenditure Summary Report, and payment of bills. They will also consider approval of the November 14, 2022 meeting minutes. The agenda is largely procedural, focusing on routine financial oversight.

• Discussion and possible action on the City Investment Report for November 2022
• Discussion and possible action on the Revenue and Expenditure Summary Report for November 2022
• Discussion and possible action on payment of bills

The Finance Committee approved the payment of bills totaling $1,098,193.64 and the minutes from the November 14, 2022 meeting. The committee also reviewed a deficit of $725,000 in interest revenue as of November.

• Approved November 14, 2022 Finance Committee minutes (2-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,098,193.64 (2-0)

Public Works, Sewer and Water

The committee recommended several professional services agreements for sidewalk and road projects, including a design agreement for Well 6. Members also discussed PFAS testing requirements and directed staff to submit the 2022 WISLR report.

• Recommended approval of Resolution R-22-053 for County Highway PD Road Project (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Change Order No. 2 and closeout for Project 2020-116 CTH M/CTH PB intersection expansion (3-0)
• Recommended $12,315 agreement with JT Engineering for N. Nine Mound Sidewalk Addition (3-0)
• Recommended $45,500 agreement with MSA for CTH PD expansion from Country View Road to Shady Oak Lane (3-0)
• Recommended $591,891 agreement with AECOM for Project ID 2022-110, Well 6 Treatment Design (3-0)
• Directed staff to submit 2022 WISLR to Wisconsin Department of Transportation (3-0)
• Approved minutes of November 14, 2022 meeting (3-0)

Library Board

The Board approved the November 2022 invoices and the meeting minutes from November 2, 2022. Members discussed updates to the Public Computer and Electronic Device Use Policy and the 2023 Library Director Goals, with revised drafts expected in early 2023.

• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of 11/2/22
• Approved November 2022 invoices

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission recommended that the Common Council approve the Ardent Glen development, including its preliminary plat and zoning changes for 258 single-family and 148 twin homes. The commission also approved a site plan for storage tanks and a tent at 1079 American Way. A zoning amendment for a school at 411 Prairie Heights Drive was postponed.

• Recommended Common Council approval of Ardent Glen preliminary and final planned development (6-0)
• Recommended Common Council approval of Ardent Glen zoning map amendment to Mixed Residential and Public Institutional (6-0)
• Recommended Common Council approval of Ardent Glen preliminary plat for 406 lots and 25 outlots (6-0)
• Approved site plan for five storage tanks and a tent at 1079 American Way (6-0)
• Postponed zoning map amendment for 411 Prairie Heights Drive until January 3, 2023 (6-0)
• Instructed staff to require original site plan door colors at 1200 John P Livesey Blvd (6-0)
• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and possibly recommend approval of the 2023 City of Verona budget and a resolution to levy $15,090,162 in property taxes. They will also consider cleaning service contracts with Park Cleaning LLC for City Hall/Police and the Senior Center, and review monthly financial reports.

• Resolution R-22-046 approving the 2023 City of Verona budget
• Resolution R-22-047 levying $15,090,162 in property taxes for city purposes
• Cleaning service contract with Park Cleaning LLC for City Hall/Police at $1,025/month
• Cleaning service contract with Park Cleaning LLC for Senior Center at $1,025/month
• City Investment Report and Revenue/Expenditure Summary for October 2022

The committee recommended the 2023 City of Verona Budget and the levying of property taxes to the City Council. It also approved a new cleaning service contract and authorized the payment of bills.

• Recommended Resolution R-22-046 Approving the 2023 City of Verona Budget (2-0)
• Recommended Resolution R-22-047 Approving the Levying of Property Taxes for the City Purposes (2-0)
• Approved cleaning service contracts with Park Cleaning LLC for City Hall/Police and Senior Center (3-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,451,697.86 (3-0)
• Approved October 24, 2022 Finance Committee minutes (2-0)

Municipal Board of Canvassers

The Board processed provisional ballots from voters who provided acceptable identification after Election Day. These votes were added to the tally sheets for wards 1-6, 13 and wards 7-12. The Board then voted to certify the final results.

• Approved August 15, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Tallied 4 provisional ballots for wards 1-6, 13
• Tallied 1 provisional ballot for wards 7-12
• Certified election results including provisional ballots (3-0)

Public Works, Sewer and Water

The committee recommended approval for booster station upgrades, utility fee consulting, and a road project. Members also discussed the design and funding for a new Public Works facility, with an estimated cost of $24.5 million.

• Approved minutes of October 24, 2022 meeting (2-0)
• Recommended AECOM Professional Services Agreement for Booster Station Upgrades not to exceed $275,100.00 (2-0)
• Recommended Baker Tilly Professional Services Agreement for Impact and Connection Fees not to exceed $15,500.00 per utility (2-0)
• Recommended Resolution R-22-049 for County Highway PD Road Project (2-0)
• Recommended Change Order No. 1 and closeout for Wildcat Way Water Main Project (2-0)

Common Council

The Common Council approved the 2023 City of Verona Budget and the levying of property taxes. Other actions included approving a firefighters' collective bargaining agreement and several public works professional services contracts.

• Approved 2023 City of Verona Budget (7-0)
• Approved levying of property taxes for City purposes (7-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Local 311 Firefighters for 2023-2025 (7-0)
• Approved $1,451,697.86 in bill payments (7-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with AECOM for booster station upgrades (7-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Baker Tilly for impact and connection fees (7-0)
• Approved certified survey map for 1403 Northern Lights Road (7-0)
• Appointed Chief Dresser to the MPSIS Commission (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Commission recommended that the Common Council approve a certified survey map to create one lot and one outlot at 1403 Northern Lights Road. The board also conducted an initial review of a proposed 656-unit multifamily and commercial development, though no formal action was taken on that project.

• Approved minutes from October 3, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended Common Council approve certified survey map for 1403 Northern Lights Road (5-0)

Library Board

The Board approved the 2023 Library Hours of Operation and the 2023 Dane County Library Service agreement. The Administrative Assistant job description was also approved. The Board agreed to monitor the 8-9 p.m. operating hour and revisit the discussion in May 2023.

• Approved 2023 Library Hours of Operation
• Approved 2023 Dane County Library Service agreement ($826k & $249K facility reimbursement fee)
• Approved Administrative Assistant job description
• Approved September 2022 invoices
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of 10/5/22

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the proposed 2023 City Budget, which includes a 3% COLA increase for non-represented employees and additional staffing for Fire and the Senior Center. No formal vote was taken on the budget; amendments are due to staff by November 9th.

• Approved minutes from November 8, 2021 meeting (6-0)

Common Council

The Common Council approved employment agreements for Interim Chief Dave Dresser as Chief of Police and Adam Waszak as Parks Director, and a transition agreement with City Administrator Adam Sayre. All votes were 8-0. The council also approved the 2023 Fitch-Rona EMS budgets, a driveway easement at 1401 Northern Lights Road, a building inspection services contract with Kent Larson, and opened recruitment for a new city administrator.

• Approved Chief of Police employment agreement with Dave Dresser (8-0)
• Approved Parks Director employment agreement with Adam Waszak (8-0)
• Approved transition agreement with City Administrator Adam Sayre (8-0)
• Approved Resolution R-22-045 approving 2023 Fitch-Rona EMS operating and capital budgets (8-0)
• Approved agreement with Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church for driveway easement at 1401 Northern Lights Road (8-0)
• Approved building inspection services agreement with Kent Larson (8-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $214,035.81 (8-0)
• Opened recruitment for City Administrator position (8-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and possibly recommend approval of Resolution R-22-045, which approves the 2023 Fitch-Rona EMS operating and capital budgets. The city's share of the operating budget is $801,834, plus $172,640 for an ambulance. The committee will also review the October 10 meeting minutes and receive 2023 budget updates.

• Resolution R-22-045: Approving 2023 Fitch-Rona EMS operating budget ($3,667,236 total; Verona share $801,834) and capital budget ($172,640 for ambulance)
• Discussion and possible action on October 10, 2022 Finance Committee minutes
• Discussion and possible action on any updates or information on the 2023 Budget
• Discussion and possible action on payment of bills

The committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of the 2023 Fitch-Rona EMS operating and capital budgets to the City Council. They also approved the October 10 meeting minutes and a payment of bills totaling $214,035.81. A discussion on the 2023 budget noted that the sidewalk addition on North Nine Mound Drive was eliminated, and the mill rate calculation is pending due to an unresolved state assessment appeal by Carnes Corporation.

• Approved October 10, 2022, Finance Committee minutes (3-0)
• Recommended to City Council approval of Resolution R-22-045, 2023 Fitch-Rona EMS Operating and Capital Budgets (3-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $214,035.81 (3-0)

Public Works, Sewer and Water

The committee voted 3-0 to proceed with preparing a design contract for capital improvements at Well 6, including partial abandonment and membrane filtration treatment to address nitrate contamination. They also approved a driveway easement agreement with Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church at 1404 Northern Lights Rd. The committee discussed the 5-year Capital Improvement Program but took no vote on it.

• Approved design contract for Well 6 improvements including partial abandonment and membrane filtration (3-0)
• Approved driveway easement agreement with Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church at 1404 Northern Lights Rd (3-0)
• Approved minutes of October 10, 2022 meeting (2-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing two resolutions for City Council recommendation regarding tax levy limits and library tax exemptions. The body will also discuss the 2023 budget and review September 2022 financial reports.

• Resolution R-22-043: Approving exceeding the levy limit for Joint EMS Districts (FitchRona EMS) by $50,930
• Resolution R-22-044: Requesting exemption from the Dane County Library Tax
• Discussion on 2023 Budget updates
• Review of September 2022 City Investment Report
• Review of September 2022 Revenue and Expenditure Summary Report

Public Safety & Welfare Committee

The committee reviewed a reserve liquor license application for a restaurant at 611 Hometown Circle. They also discussed a special event permit and temporary alcohol license for the Verona Little League Beer and Bags for Balls fundraiser.

• Reserve 'Class B' Intoxicating Liquor and Class 'B' Fermented Malt Beverage license for Ramirez Zuniga, LLC (La Penca) at 611 Hometown Circle
• Special event permit and Temporary Class 'B' Fermented Malt Beverage/Class 'B' Wine license for Verona Little League Beer and Bags for Balls event on October 15, 2022

Finance Committee

The committee reviewed department budget presentations including Parks, Library, and Public Works. Discussions included potential levy impacts for the library and the use of residual funds from TIF 6.

• Proposed 2023 City Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2023
• Library capital budget includes $45,000 for carpeting and $175,000 for roof work
• TIF 6 residual funds of approximately $108,000 proposed for equipment replacement fund
• Forestry budget includes $44,500 in revenue and $53,500 in expenditures
• Proposed reduction of pavement program request from $674,000 to $500,000

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review updates and information regarding the 2023 budget. Discussions will cover several departments, including the Library, Recreation, Parks, Planning, Municipal Court, and Public Works.

• Review of 2023 Budget updates for Library, Recreation, Parks, Planning, Municipal Court, and Public Works

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the 2023 budget, including specific presentations for EMS, Police, and Emergency Preparedness. The body will also consider recommending Administrative Policy No. 65, a Lease Accounting Policy, to the City Council.

• Discussion of 2023 Budget for EMS, Police, and Emergency Preparedness
• Recommendation of Administrative Policy No. 65 (Lease Accounting Policy)
• Writing off of delinquent personal property taxes
• Review of August 2022 Revenue and Expenditure Summary Report
• Review of August 2022 City Investment Report

Public Safety & Welfare Committee

The Public Safety and Welfare Committee is considering a special event permit for Ironman Wisconsin and a permit and beverage license for the Madison 56ers Fall Invitational.

• Special event permit application from Ryan Richards, World Triathlon Corp, for Ironman Wisconsin on September 11
• Special event permit and Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage license for Simeon Alder (Madison 56ers Fall Invitational), September 9-11

Finance Committee

The committee is reviewing upcoming 2023 budget presentations from various department heads. The agenda also includes reviews of the July 2022 revenue and expenditure summary, city investment reports, and bill payments.

• 2023 Budget updates for Senior Center, Buildings and Grounds, Fire, Council, Cable (BTRB), and Building Inspection
• July 2022 Revenue and Expenditure Summary Report
• July 2022 City Investment Report
• Payment of bills totaling $1,964,630.42

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review updates regarding the 2023 budget and approve the payment of bills. The committee will also consider the approval of the July 11, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Discussion and possible action on 2023 Budget updates
• Payment of bills
• Approval of July 11, 2022 Finance Committee Minutes

Finance Committee

The meeting scheduled for July 25, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda had included discussions on the 2023 Budget and the payment of bills.

Public Safety & Welfare Committee

The Public Safety and Welfare Committee met to consider several traffic and licensing items. Discussions included new stop sign requirements, parking prohibitions on Horizon Drive, and a special event permit for the Hometown Brewdown.

• Special event permit and beer license for Verona Wildcat Youth Hockey's Hometown Brewdown
• Ordinance No. 22-1010 creating a required stop on North Nine Mound Road at Northern Lights Road
• Ordinance No. 22-1011 prohibiting parking on the north side of Horizon Drive near Enterprise Drive
• Request for traffic control signage at W. Verona Ave. and N. Marietta St.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and potentially take action on the June 2022 revenue, expenditure, and investment reports. The body will also review updates regarding the 2023 budget and the payment of bills.

• Review of June 2022 Revenue and Expenditure Summary Report
• Review of June 2022 City Investment Report
• Discussion of 2023 Budget updates
• Payment of bills

Public Safety & Welfare Committee

The Public Safety and Welfare Committee is reviewing a special event permit for a memorial run and two temporary alcohol premises amendments for a café. These items involve outdoor events and markets scheduled for August and November 2022.

• Special Event Permit for Mama Goose Memorial Run/Walk on August 6
• Temporary premises amendment for (n+1) Café at 507 Bruce Street for Mid-Summer’s Night Market on August 6
• Temporary premises amendment for (n+1) Café at 507 Bruce Street for Christkindlmarkt on November 26

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and possibly act on recommending a contract for auditing services for 2022-2024. The body will also review the June 13, 2022 minutes and the payment of bills.

• Proposed contract with Baker Tilly US, LLP for auditing services for 2022-2024
• Payment of bills

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the 2021 Financial Report and the May 2022 Revenue and Expenditure Summary and Investment reports. The body will also consider the payment of bills and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of 2021 Financial Report and auditor presentation
• Review of May 2022 Revenue and Expenditure Summary Report
• Review of May 2022 City Investment Report
• Possible action on payment of bills

Public Safety & Welfare Committee

The Public Safety and Welfare Committee reviewed several special event permit applications and liquor license requests. The committee also considered annual renewals for alcohol, cigarette, and tobacco retail licenses.

• Special Event Permit: Verona Day at the Races by Brazen Dropouts
• Special Event Permit: Happy Birthday Verona by Verona Area Historical Society
• Liquor License application: Costco Wholesale Corporation at 1000 Batker Ct.
• 29 alcohol license renewal applications for 2022-2023
• 8 cigarette and tobacco products retail license renewal applications for 2022-2023

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the approval of payments for bills and the write-off of personal property taxes deemed uncollectible. The body will also review the minutes from the May 9, 2022 meeting.

• Approval to write-off delinquent personal property taxes for entities including Cooper Plumbing LLC, Goochi Poochi LLC, and others
• Payment of bills
• Recommended approval of May 9, 2022 Finance Committee minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the early redemption of 2006 Water System and Sewerage System Revenue Bonds. The body will also review April 2022 financial reports and the preliminary 2023 budget calendar.

• Resolution No. R-22-016 to redeem 2006 Water and Sewerage System Revenue Bonds on June 13, 2022
• Review of April 2022 Revenue and Expenditure Summary Report
• Review of April 2022 City Investment Report
• Discussion of Preliminary 2023 Budget Calendar
• Payment of bills

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is considering a recommendation to the City Council regarding an assessment contract from Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc. for 2023-2027. The committee also reviewed previous minutes, city investment reports, and revenue/expenditure summaries.

• Recommended approval of the assessment contract from Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc. for 2023-2027
• Review of March 2022 City Investment Report including $5 million in received bonds
• Review of March 2022 Revenue and Expenditure Summary Report
• Approval of bills totaling $1,138,326.36

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the city's investment portfolio and review revenue and expenditure reports from March 2022. The meeting includes a presentation by DANA Investment Advisors regarding the city's investments.

• Presentation by DANA Investment Advisors regarding City investments
• Review of March 2022 Revenue and Expenditure Summary Report
• Review of March 2022 City Investment Report
• Payment of bills
• Approval of March 14, 2022 Finance Committee minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the February 2022 revenue, expenditure, and investment reports. The body will also consider the payment of bills and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Revenue and Expenditure Summary Report-February 2022
• City Investment Report-February 2022
• Payment of bills

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the termination of Tax Increment District No. 6 and the distribution of excess increment to taxing jurisdictions. The body will also review the December 2021 revenue and expenditure report and the January 2022 investment report.

• Resolution R-22-010: Termination of Tax Increment District No. 6
• Revenue and Expenditure Summary Report for December 2021
• City Investment Report for January 2022
• Payment of bills

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds to refinance existing debt. The body will also review the December 2021 investment report and the payment of bills.

• Resolution R-22-008: Authorization of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2022A not to exceed $5,115,000
• City Investment Report for December 2021
• Payment of bills

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the payment of bills and charges for the use of credit cards for payments. The committee will also review the minutes from its December 13, 2021 meeting.

• Charges for use of Credit Card for payments
• Payment of bills