Howard public meetings in 2025

Village Board

The Howard Village Board will consider a consent agenda of routine items, several plan commission proposals, and new business items. Key decisions include a rezoning request for parcel VH-25 at 4480 Shawano Avenue, a certified survey map for the same parcel, the 2026 road resurfacing plan, and a sewer relocation order for Glendale Avenue. A closed‑session will discuss a letter of intent for parcel VH-32 and purchase offers for parcels VH-14 and part of 900 Riverview Drive.

• Approve rezoning of parcel VH-25, 4480 Shawano Avenue from R-5 Rural Estate to R-1 Residential Single Family
• Approve the Preliminary Plat of Kropp’s Korner
• Approve Final Planned Development for senior living on parcels VH-200 and VH-200-1
• Approve the Final Plat of The Cottages at Hidden Creek Estates 4th Addition
• Review and act on a Certified Survey Map for Garot and Roffers at 4480 Shawano Avenue

The Village Board approved the Rennes Group senior living development on parcels VH-200 and VH-200-1 (6‑2). It also adopted the 2026 road resurfacing plan, a sewer relocation order for Glendale Avenue, and three land purchase agreements, including a $14,000 purchase of three acres on VH-516-2 and a $996,894.23 purchase of VH-14.

• Approved Rennes Group Final Planned Development for senior living on VH-200 & VH-200-1 (6-2)
• Approved Certified Survey Map for 4480 Shawano Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Road Resurfacing Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-24 Glendale Avenue sanitary sewer relocation (7-1)
• Approved Offer to Purchase 3 acres of VH-516-2 for $14,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Intent with Primrose Retirement Communities for VH-32 (7-1)
• Approved Offer to Purchase VH-14 for $996,894.23 (7-1)

Sex Offender Residency Appeals Board

The Sex Offender Residency Appeals Board will convene to review and act on a residency appeal submitted by Adam Pilz to live at 804 Ash Street. The meeting will also approve minutes from the June 2, 2025 SORAB meeting. The board may hold a closed session to discuss sensitive personal histories before reconvening in open session for any action. The meeting concludes with adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the SORAB meeting of June 2, 2025
• Review and take action on Adam Pilz's residency appeal for 804 Ash Street
• Potential closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85 to consider sensitive histories
• Future agenda items and other discussion
• Adjourn the meeting

The Sex Offender Residence Appeals Board reviewed Adam Pilz’s request to live at 804 Ash Street, heard public comments, and voted to deny the appeal. The motion to deny was moved by Sheila Garrigan, seconded by John Hanley, and carried unanimously. The board also approved the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved June 2, 2025 SORAB meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied Adam Pilz residency appeal for 804 Ash Street (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings regarding a residential rezoning request and a senior living development. The body will also take action on plats for Kropp’s Korner and The Cottages at Hidden Creek Estates 4th Addition.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning 4480 Shawano Avenue from R-5 Rural Estate Residential to R-1 Residential Single Family
• Action on the Preliminary Plat of Kropp’s Korner
• Public hearing and action on Rennes Group's Final Planned Development for senior living on VH-200 and VH-200-1
• Action on the Final Plat of The Cottages at Hidden Creek Estates 4th Addition

The commission unanimously approved the final planned development for a senior living project on parcels VH-200 and VH-200-1, with conditions for future utility, road, and stormwater approvals. It also approved rezoning of 4480 Shawano Avenue from R-5 to R-1, the preliminary plat for Kropp’s Korner with a stormwater easement condition, and the final plat for The Cottages at Hidden Creek Estates with a 24‑foot stormwater drainage easement.

• Approved rezoning of VH-25, 4480 Shawano Avenue from R-5 to R-1 (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Kropp’s Korner with stormwater drainage easement condition (unanimous)
• Approved Final Planned Development for senior living on VH-200 and VH-200-1, contingent on utility, road, and stormwater approvals (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of The Cottages at Hidden Creek Estates, Fourth Addition, with 24‑ft stormwater drainage easement (unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board will conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution to levy special assessments for infrastructure improvements on Hillsdale Court. The board will also review a contract for Fire Station #2 living quarters and updates to the Arboricultural Manual.

• Public hearing and resolution for special assessments on Hillsdale Court for water, sewer, storm water, driveways, sidewalks, curb & gutter, and roadway
• Contract with architectural firm EUA for Fire Station #2 living quarters design
• Change Order #4 to Feaker & Sons Company for Hillsdale Court Utility Contract ($45,832.85 decrease)
• Change Order #4 to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for 2025 Resurfacing Contract ($20,206.10 increase)
• Change Order #4 to Peters Concrete for Hazel Estates 3rd Addition & Marley Meadows Road Contract ($1,830.00 decrease)

The Village Board approved Final Resolution 2025‑23 authorizing special assessments on Hillsdale Court with a 20‑year payment plan at an interest rate of up to 3.5% (vote 7‑2). It also approved a contract with architectural firm EUA to design living quarters for Fire Station #2, limited to $110,000 (unanimous). The revised Arboricultural Manual was discussed but no action was taken. Consent‑agenda items, including $249,713.95 in municipal invoices and several change orders, were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $249,713.95 invoices and change orders (unanimous)
• Approved Final Resolution 2025‑23 special assessments for Hillsdale Court, 20‑year Type A plan, interest ≤3.5% (7‑2)
• Approved contract with EUA to design Fire Station #2 living quarters, cost ≤$110,000 (unanimous)
• No action taken on revised Arboricultural Manual (tabled)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on routine consent agenda items, including meeting minutes, municipal invoices, and two change orders affecting road and sewer contracts. It will review multiple Plan Commission proposals, such as conditional use at 945 Pinecrest Road and final planned development districts for mixed‑use and residential projects on Hillsdale Court and Shawano Avenue. The board will also act on Ordinance 2025-16 to appropriate funds and levy taxes for the 2026 fiscal year, and on Resolution 2025-22 to discontinue part of Lacona Court. A closed‑session will discuss a letter of intent for Parcel VH-32 and negotiations for VH-516-2.

• Approve Change Order #5 to Advance Construction for the Hillsdale Court Road Contract, adding $1,576.86
• Approve Change Order #6 to PTS Contractors, Inc. for the Nature Court Sanitary Sewer Extension, reducing $560.00
• Approve Ordinance 2025-16 to appropriate funds for village operations in 2026 and levy property taxes
• Approve GB Real Estate Investments, LLC final Planned Development District for mixed‑use at 2649, 2701, 2705 Hillsdale Court (parcels VH-461-5, VH-461-7, VH-461-6, VH-461-G, VH-461-A)
• Approve DML Properties LLC final Planned Development District for 138 residential lots at 4183 Shawano Ave. (parcel VH-13)

The board approved the consent agenda, which included municipal invoices and minor change orders. It adopted several Planned Development Districts and related surveys, and unanimously passed Ordinance 2026-16 establishing the 2026 budget and tax levies. All motions were recorded with their vote tallies.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Tycore Built Final Planned Development District (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Rennes Group Preliminary Planned Development District (6-1)
• Approved GB Real Estate mixed-use Final Planned Development District (5-2)
• Approved DML Properties 138‑lot subdivision Final Planned Development (6-1)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Red Leaf (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-16 budget and tax levies (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-22 discontinuance of portion of Lacona Court (6-1)

Plan Commission

The Howard Plan Commission will hold public hearings and take action on several development requests. Items include a mixed‑use project on Hillsdale Court, a conditional‑use request for a second single‑family home on Pinecrest Road, and a single‑family home development on parcels VH‑4017 through VH‑4020. The commission will also review a senior‑living preliminary plan on VH‑200 and a large residential lot proposal on Shawano Avenue, which was tabled after its October hearing.

• Final Planned Development District approval for mixed‑use development at 2649, 2701, and 2705 Hillsdale Court (parcels VH‑461‑5, VH‑461‑7, VH‑461‑6, VH‑461‑G, VH‑461‑A) – GB Real Estate Investments, LLC
• Conditional‑use approval for a second single‑family home at 945 Pinecrest Road (parcel VH‑4278) – Jill and Scott Stordeur
• Final Planned Development District approval for single‑family home development on parcels VH‑4017, VH‑4018, VH‑4019, and VH‑4020 – Tycore Built
• Preliminary Planned Development for senior‑living development on VH‑200 and VH‑200‑1 – Rennes Group
• Final Planned Development District approval for 138 residential lots at 4183 Shawano Ave (parcel VH‑13) – DML Properties LLC (action tabled after Oct. 13 hearing)

The Howard Plan Commission approved several development proposals, most notably a 138‑lot subdivision at 4183 Shawano Ave. that passed with a 5‑1 vote and specific stormwater, sewer and lot‑coordination conditions. Other approvals included a mixed‑use PDD for GB Real Estate, a single‑family PDD for Tycore Built, a senior‑living preliminary plan for Rennes Group, and a conditional‑use for a second home on Pinecrest Road. All actions were taken after public hearings, with no public comments recorded.

• Approved Final Planned Development for 138‑lot subdivision at 4183 Shawano Ave., 5‑1 (No: N. Gwidt)
• Approved Final PDD for GB Real Estate mixed‑use development on Hillsdale Court, 4‑2 (No: N. Gwidt, D. Kussow)
• Approved Final PDD for Tycore Built single‑family development on VH‑4017‑4020, unanimously
• Approved Preliminary Planned Development for Rennes Group senior living on VH‑200 and VH‑200‑1, unanimously
• Approved conditional‑use for a second single‑family home at 945 Pinecrest Road, unanimously
• Approved Final Plat of Patenaude Estates with easement removals, unanimously
• Approved Red Leaf Preliminary Plat with conditions, 5‑1 (No: N. Gwidt)
• Approved meeting agenda, unanimously

Village Board

The Howard Village Board will conduct a public hearing on the 2026 budget and then take action to adopt it. The board will also approve a consent agenda that includes two alcohol beverage licenses and several contract change orders that reduce costs. Additional items include two preliminary resolutions to use special‑assessment powers for Lacona Heights and Hidden Creek areas. A closed‑session will discuss a letter of intent for Parcel VH‑32 and negotiations for VH‑516‑2.

• Approve Alcohol Beverage License for Wagner Shell DBA Maplewood Shell, 4720 Milltown Road
• Approve Alcohol Beverage License for Wagner Shell DBA Velp Avenue Shell, 2401 Velp Ave.
• Approve Change Order #3 to McKeefry & Sons, Inc. for Nouryon Sports Complex synthetic turf field site work, decreasing $34,219.91
• Approve Change Order #4 to Advance Construction for Hillsdale Court road contract, decreasing $72,248.41
• Public hearing and action on the 2026 budget

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included $587,924.38 in municipal invoices and several contract change orders. The 2026 budget was adopted unanimously, with a condition to update TID tax levies. Resolution 2025-19 authorizing special assessment powers for the Lacona Heights subdivision passed 7‑1. Resolutions 2025-20 and 2025-21, covering another subdivision and an aquatic invasive species grant, were both approved unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including $587,924.38 invoices and multiple change orders (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 budget, contingent on updating TID tax levies (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-19 to exercise special assessment powers for Lacona Heights (7-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025-20 to exercise special assessment powers for Hidden Creek Trail and related additions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-21 authorizing application for $10,000 aquatic invasive species grant (unanimous)

Village Board

The Howard Village Board will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, municipal invoices, operator licenses, a special event at Meadowbrook Pavilion, and a $50,000 contract reduction for Sprinturf LLC. New business includes multiple planned‑development and rezoning approvals, a discussion of a temporary moratorium on multi‑family development, and a review of the second draft of the 2026 budget. The board will also hear a report on the Howard Fire Station #2 addition and hold a closed‑session on a proposal for parcel VH-804.

• Approve Change Order #1 to Sprinturf LLC reducing the Nouryon Sports Complex turf contract by $50,000
• Approve rezoning of 315 Park Ridge Ave. from B-2 Highway Commercial to R-1 Residential Single Family
• Approve Final Planned Development for Duquaine Development, a 20‑unit multifamily building at 1111 N. Military Ave.
• Discuss a temporary moratorium on multi‑family development
• Review the second draft of the 2026 village budget

The Village Board approved several plan commission items, most notably the final Planned Development for a 19‑lot subdivision on Lacona Court (6‑2) and the Preliminary Plat of Lacona Heights (6‑2). It also unanimously approved a preliminary resolution to use special assessment powers for the Hazel Estates Fourth Addition and a certified survey map for 4005 Nature Court. The consent agenda was approved, covering $2,073,425.31 in municipal invoices and a $50,000 change order for the Nouryon Sports Complex. No action was taken on the proposed multi‑family development moratorium or the 2026 budget draft.

• Approved final Planned Development for 19‑lot subdivision on Lacona Court (6-2)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Lacona Heights (6-2)
• Approved Preliminary Resolution 2025-18 for Hazel Estates Fourth Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Certified Survey Map for 4005 Nature Court (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including municipal invoices totaling $2,073,425.31 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 to Sprinturf LLC decreasing contract by $50,000 (unanimous)
• Convene closed session to discuss proposal for VH-804 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board will approve routine consent agenda items, including minutes, invoices, operator licenses, and several contract change orders that reduce costs. Board members will review Ordinance 2025-14 (throwing or shooting prohibition), a proposed annexation from the Town of Pittsfield, water and sewer connection exceptions, the Arboricultural Specification Manual, and the first draft of the 2026 budget. A public hearing will be held on proposed special assessments for Lineville Road, followed by a vote on the final resolution to levy those assessments.

• Approve Change Order #2 to McKeefry & Sons, Inc. for Nouryon Sports Complex synthetic turf field site work – $121.85 decrease
• Approve Change Order #3 to Advance Construction for Hillsdale Court road contract – $5,527.08 decrease
• Approve Change Order #3 to Peters Concrete for Hazel Estates 3rd Addition and Marley Meadows Subdivision road contract – $23,076.62 decrease
• Approve Change Order #1 to Dorner, Inc. for Mill Center water loop contract – $880.50 decrease
• Public hearing on proposed special assessments on Lineville Road

The Village Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, including $1.81 M in municipal invoices and several contract change orders. Ordinance 2025-14 amending the throwing or shooting prohibition was adopted 8‑1. The board authorized special assessments on Lineville Road (Final Resolution 2025-17) by an 8‑1 vote and unanimously approved the annexation of land from the Town of Pittsfield. Exceptions to the mandatory water and sewer connection requirement were approved unanimously, while the Arboricultural Specification Manual was tabled 6‑3.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including $1,809,205.11 invoices and four contract change orders (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-14 (throwing or shooting prohibited) 8-1 (No: M. Lasecki)
• Approved Final Resolution 2025-17 authorizing special assessments on Lineville Road 8-1 (No: C. McAllister)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-15 annexing territory from Town of Pittsfield (unanimous)
• Approved exceptions to mandatory water and sewer connection requirement (unanimous)
• Tabled Arboricultural Specification Manual 6-3 (Nos: B. McIntyre, A. Lemorande, M. Lasecki)
• Closed session to discuss letter of intent for Parcel VH-32 (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Howard Plan Commission will hold public hearings and take action on several land use proposals, including an amendment to the Village’s Official Map. It will also consider a rezoning request for 315 Park Ridge Ave. and final Planned Development approvals for multiple projects such as a 20‑unit multifamily building at 1111 N. Military Ave. and a 19‑lot subdivision on Lacona Court and Riverview Drive.

• Public hearing and action on amendment to the Village of Howard’s Official Map (Sec. 62.23, Wis. Stats.)
• Public hearing and action on rezoning 315 Park Ridge Ave. from B-2 Highway Commercial to R-1 Residential Single Family
• Action on final Planned Development approval for a 20‑unit multifamily building at 1111 N. Military Ave. (VH-4500)
• Action on final Planned Development approval for the Cottages at Hidden Creek Fourth Addition (VH-4210, VH-4211, VH-4305‑VH-4308)
• Action on final Planned Development approval for a 19‑lot subdivision on Lacona Court (VH-453) and Riverview Drive (VH-455-4)

The Howard Plan Commission unanimously approved an amendment to the Village’s Official Map. It also approved several development and rezoning proposals, each with specific conditions, including a rezoning of 315 Park Ridge Ave. and multiple multi‑family and single‑family projects. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved amendment to Village of Howard Official Map (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 315 Park Ridge Ave. from B-2 to R-1 Residential (unanimous)
• Approved final Planned Development for 20‑unit multi‑family building at 1111 N. Military Ave. with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved final Planned Development for the Cottages at Hidden Creek Fourth Addition with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved final Planned Development for 19‑lot subdivision on Lacona Court and Riverview Drive with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary PDD for GB Real Estate Investments (Hillsdale Court) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary PDD for Tycore Built on Security Blvd with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Mainline Estates with conditions (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Howard Village Board of Review meeting includes a hearing on an appeal by Jaimie Heupel concerning Parcel VH-509-5 located at 2521 Shawano Ave. The Deputy Clerk will introduce the case, the Assessor and the objector will be sworn in, testimony will be heard, and the board will deliberate. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, pledge of allegiance, and agenda approval.

• Hearing on appeal by Jaimie Heupel for Parcel VH-509-5 at 2521 Shawano Ave

Board of Review

The Howard Board of Review will meet to certify the assessment roll and hear appeals from property owners regarding their property values. The board will also discuss if additional meetings are needed this year.

• Hear appeal from Marlin Howard LLC (Walgreens) at 464 Cardinal Lane
• Hear appeal from Troy Knaus at 1165 Melody Drive
• Hear appeal from Michael Babcock at 2688 Heartland Terrace
• Hear appeal from Michael Jensen at 4571 Paul Lane
• Hear appeal from Jaimie/Shannon Heupel at 2521 Shawano Ave.

Village Board

The Village Board will consider a consent agenda that includes minutes, invoices and operator licenses. It will vote on several Plan Commission recommendations, including a rezoning and multiple preliminary development plans. New business includes review of two certified survey maps and a resolution to change stop‑control signage at Pinecrest and Windover Road.

• Approve rezoning of 3450 Glendale Ave. from R-5 Rural Estate to R-1 Residential Single Family (VH-219-8)
• Approve preliminary plat of Patenaude Estates
• Approve preliminary planned development for the Cottages at Hidden Creek Fourth Addition (VH-4305‑VH-4308)
• Approve preliminary planned development for a 19‑lot subdivision on Lacona Court (VH-453) and a multi‑family lot on Riverview Drive (VH-455-4)
• Review and act on Resolution 2025-16 to change stop control signage at Pinecrest and Windover Road intersection

The board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included municipal invoices and operator licenses. It approved several plan‑commission items, notably a 19‑lot subdivision on Lacona Court and Riverview Drive (8‑1 vote). The board also approved two certified survey maps and a resolution creating a four‑way stop at Pinecrest and Windover.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $1,626,554.30 municipal invoices (unanimous)
• Approved 19‑lot subdivision on Lacona Court and Riverview Drive (8‑1)
• Approved rezoning of 3450 Glendale Ave. from R‑5 to R‑1 (unanimous)
• Approved Certified Survey Map for 4479 Shawano Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved extraterritorial Certified Survey Map for 2353 CTH U (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑16 establishing a four‑way stop at Pinecrest and Windover (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Howard Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 3450 Glendale Avenue, VH-219-8, changing it from R-5 Rural Estate Residential to R-1 Residential Single Family. After the hearing, the commission will vote on that rezoning request. The meeting also includes reviews and actions on several preliminary plats and planned developments, including Patenaude Estates and the Cottages at Hidden Creek Fourth Addition.

• Public hearing on rezoning 3450 Glendale Ave., VH-219-8, from R-5 to R-1
• Commission action on the rezoning request for 3450 Glendale Ave.
• Review and action on the Preliminary Plat of Patenaude Estates
• Review and action on the Preliminary Planned Development for the Cottages at Hidden Creek Fourth Addition (VH-4305 to VH-4308)
• Review and action on the Preliminary Planned Development for a 19‑lot subdivision on VH-453 (Lacona Court) and VH-455-4 (Riverview Drive)

The commission unanimously approved the rezoning of 3450 Glendale Ave. (Lots 1‑7) from R‑5 Rural Estate to R‑1 Residential Single Family. It also approved the preliminary plat for Patenaude Estates, contingent on combining Lot 9 with adjacent lots, and approved preliminary planned developments for Hidden Creek Fourth Addition and a 19‑lot subdivision. The preliminary plats for the Cottages at Hidden Creek Fourth Addition and Lacona Heights were tabled for later review. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of 3450 Glendale Ave. (Lots 1‑7) to R‑1 (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Patenaude Estates, contingent on combining Lot 9 with adjacent lots (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Planned Development for Hidden Creek Fourth Addition (12 lots) (unanimous)
• Tabled Preliminary Plat of the Cottages at Hidden Creek Fourth Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Planned Development for 19‑lot subdivision on VH‑453 and VH‑455‑4 (unanimous)
• Tabled Preliminary Plat of Lacona Heights (unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board will consider several construction change orders and updates to the Village Code. The meeting includes decisions on a nepotism policy, audio recording policies, and elected official salaries.

• Change Order #2 to Advance Construction for Hillsdale Court Road Contract: $111,432.54 increase
• Change Order #3 to Feaker & Sons Company for Hillsdale Court Utility Contract: $21,569.25 increase
• Change Order #1 to McKeefry and Sons Inc. for Nouryon Turf Soccer Fields: $6,585.98 increase
• Change Order #2 to Peters Concrete for Hazel Estates 3rd Addition and Marley Meadows: $20,653.29 decrease
• Ordinance 2025-13 regarding salaries paid to elected officials

The Village Board approved the agenda and a consent agenda that included minutes, invoices, operator licenses, several contract change orders and a nepotism policy amendment. It adopted Ordinance 2025-12, reducing the bow‑hunting distance from 100 to 75 yards on village‑owned land, by an 8‑1 vote. Additional actions included approving a resolution on audio‑recording policy, a certified survey map for a new residential lot, a major change order for the Hillsdale Court road contract, and a salary amendment for elected officials.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items – minutes, invoices, operator licenses, three change orders and nepotism ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-12 (throwing or shooting prohibited) 8‑1
• Approved Resolution 2025-15 (audio recording policy amendment) (unanimous)
• Approved Certified Survey Map for 1919 CTH U, creating an additional residential lot 8‑0 (1 abstain)
• Approved Change Order #2 to Advance Construction for Hillsdale Court road contract ($111,432.54 increase) (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-13 (elected officials salaries amendment) 8‑1
• Convene closed session to discuss potential land exchange VH-459-7 (unanimous)

Village Board

The Howard Village Board will consider approving rezoning requests for residential and industrial properties, annexing territory from the Town of Pittsfield, and adopting a deer management program for village-owned land.

• Approve rezoning of 4519 Glendale Ave. to R-1 Residential
• Approve rezoning of Brown County Sportsmen’s Club parcels to I-3 Industrial Park
• Review Ordinance 2025-10 to annex Town of Pittsfield territory
• Review Intergovernmental Agreement with Town of Humboldt for animal services
• Consider adopting a Deer Management Program for village-owned properties

The Village Board approved the Deer Management Program requirements for archery hunting (8‑1 vote). It also authorized the sale of parcel VH‑200 to Rennes Development Company (8‑1 vote). The board unanimously approved the annexation of Parcel PI‑501 from the Town of Pittsfield and an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Humboldt for humane‑officer and CART services (8‑0 vote). Additional actions included approval of a 20‑unit multifamily development, rezoning of several parcels, a $1,687,782.39 invoice package, and a reduction of hunting distance on specific properties (8‑1 vote).

• Approved Deer Management Program requirements #1‑#11 (8‑1, No: M. Lasecki)
• Authorized sale of VH‑200 to Rennes Development Company (8‑1, No: C. McAllister)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑10 annexing Parcel PI‑501 from Town of Pittsfield (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Town of Humboldt for Humane Officer and CART services (8‑0, C. Hughes abstained)
• Approved Preliminary Planned Development for 20‑unit multifamily building at 1111 N. Military Ave., VH‑4500 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of parcels under Ordinance 2025‑09 (unanimous)
• Approved municipal invoices totaling $1,687,782.39 (unanimous)
• Approved reduction of hunting distance to 75 yards for listed properties and added them to the Deer Management Program (8‑1, No: M. Lasecki)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on a rezoning request for a property on Shawano Ave. The body will also review a request for a 20-unit multifamily building on N. Military Ave.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning 4479 Shawano Ave. (Parcel VH-25-1) from R-5 Rural Estate to R-1 Residential Single Family
• Action on Preliminary Planned Development approval for a 20-unit multifamily building at 1111 N. Military Ave. (VH-4500) by Duquaine Development

The Plan Commission unanimously approved a rezoning of 4479 Shawano Ave. from R‑5 Rural Estate to R‑1 Residential Single Family. It also unanimously approved a Preliminary Planned Development for a 20‑unit multifamily building at 1111 N. Military Ave. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved rezoning of 4479 Shawano Ave. from R-5 to R-1 (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Planned Development for 20‑unit multifamily at 1111 N. Military Ave. (unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board will consider a proposed Deer Management Program and the 2026 Budget Policies and Calendar. The board will also review financial reports for the General Fund, Village Green Golf Course, and Howard Commons Activity Complex.

• Deer Management Program proposed by the Deer Control Committee
• 2026 Budget Policies and Calendar
• Northeast Asphalt, Inc. 2025 Resurfacing Contract change order: $21,640.25 increase
• Advance Construction Hillsdale Court Road Contract change order: $13,530.00 increase
• New Operator Licenses for Sosolia A. Evraets, Emily R. Kwaterski, Jason C. Pettit, Tina M. Pirlott, and Brittany E. Yetim

The board approved an amended agenda after removing the Deer Management item. They approved the consent agenda, which included $802,429.61 in municipal invoices, new operator licenses, and several contract change orders. The board also unanimously approved the 2026 budget policies and calendar. The meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

• Approved amended agenda (Deer Management item removed) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved consent agenda items, including $802,429.61 municipal invoices – motion carried unanimously
• Approved 2026 Budget Policies and Calendar – motion carried unanimously
• Adjourned meeting at 6:43 p.m. – motion carried unanimously

Deer Control Committee

The Deer Control Committee will review and act upon a recommendation for a Deer Management Program. The proposed program involves archery hunting at two village-owned locations with up to two hunters per location starting in the 2025 season.

• Recommendation for a Deer Management Program for archery hunting on village-owned properties
• Review of minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting

Village Board

The Village Board will review several land use requests, including a rezoning for the Brown County Sportsmen’s Club and a PDD amendment for Tender Hearts. The board will also take action on a preliminary PDD for DML Properties, LLC and a survey map for 4704 Glendale Ave.

• Rezoning of parcels VH-116, VH-117, VH-119-2, VH-118-2, and VH-118-3 from R-5 Rural Estate Residential to I-3 Industrial Park Light Industry for Brown County Sportsmen’s Club
• PDD Amendment for Tender Hearts at 300 and 320 Cardinal Lane for a building addition
• Preliminary Planned Development District for DML Properties, LLC (Red Leaf) at 4183 Shawano Ave.
• Certified Survey Map for Scott Sonnabend at 4704 Glendale Ave.
• Temporary Class B Retailer’s License for St. John the Baptist Church for Blessfest

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, which included $1,213,597.77 in municipal invoices, three operator licenses, a temporary Class B retailer license for St. John the Baptist Church, and Plan Commission recommendations to rezone several parcels to industrial and amend a PDD for Tender Hearts. The board also approved the Red Leaf Planned Development District for 4183 Shawano Ave. with a condition to review lot‑size mix (7‑2). Finally, a certified survey map for 4704 Glendale Ave. was approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved municipal invoices totaling $1,213,597.77 (unanimous)
• Approved operator licenses for Steven J. Denissen, Diane M. Schlies, Julie A. VanBoxtel (unanimous)
• Approved temporary Class B retailer license for St. John the Baptist Church (unanimous)
• Approved Plan Commission rezoning of parcels VH-116, VH-117, VH-119-2, VH-118-2, VH-118-3 to I-3 Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved PDD amendment for Tender Hearts at 300 & 320 Cardinal Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Red Leaf Planned Development District with condition to review lot‑size mix (7-2)
• Approved certified survey map for 4704 Glendale Ave. (unanimous)

Deer Control Committee

The Deer Control Committee will discuss recommendations for a Deer Management Program for the 2025 archery season. The body will consider the number of hunters allowed and whether to expand the program to more village-owned properties.

• Recommendation for a Deer Management Program for hunting on village-owned properties
• Proposal to include two existing village-owned hunting areas in the program
• Determination of the number of hunters allowed on village-owned properties
• Proposal to expand the number of village-owned properties in the program
• Proposal to allow electric fencing on residential lots

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the June 26 minutes unanimously. All Deer Management Program items (6A‑6D) were tabled or referred, with no decisions made. The next meeting was scheduled for August 7, 2025, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 26 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Deer Management Program adoption (Item 6A) (unanimous)
• Tabled number of hunters recommendation (Item 6C) (unanimous)
• Tabled expansion of hunting areas (Item 6D) (unanimous)
• Referred electric fencing consideration (Item 6F) to Plan Commission (no action)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 7, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning and amendment requests. The body will also review site plans for a multi-family residential project and an academy accessory building.

• Rezoning request from Brown County Sportsmen’s Club for parcels VH-116, VH-117, VH-119-2, VH-118-2, VH-118-3 from R-5 Rural Estate Residential to I-3 Industrial Park Light Industry
• PDD Amendment request for Tender Hearts at 300 and 320 Cardinal Lane for a building addition
• Site plan for Phase I of the Grid-Iron District featuring two four-story multi-family residential buildings and a shared parking garage
• Site plan for a 2,000-square-foot accessory building at Providence Academy, 3435 Shawano Ave.

The commission unanimously approved a rezoning request that changes five parcels from R‑5 Rural Estate Residential to I‑3 Industrial Park Light Industry. It also approved a PDD Amendment for Tender Hearts to connect two buildings, and adopted the Phase I site plan for the Grid‑Iron District’s two 51‑unit residential buildings with a list of conditions. Finally, the commission approved an accessory building for Providence Academy with required stormwater and trail provisions.

• Approved rezoning of parcels VH-116, VH-117, VH-119-2, VH-118-2, VH-118-3 from R-5 to I-3 (unanimous)
• Approved PDD Amendment for Tender Hearts at 300 & 320 Cardinal Lane with fire, stormwater, and curb/gutter conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Phase I site plan for Grid-Iron District (two 51‑unit buildings) with multiple fire, utility, and design conditions (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building site plan for Providence Academy at 3435 Shawano Ave. with stormwater, trail, and material conditions (unanimous)

Village Board

The Howard Village Board will meet on July 14, 2025, to conduct routine business including approving operator licenses, reviewing a water/sewer connection ordinance, and acting on liquor license applications. The agenda also includes approval of municipal invoices, change orders for utility contracts, and a closed session to discuss business relocation assistance.

• Approve Ordinance 2025-08 requiring connection to Village water and sewer systems
• Approve renewal of 2025-26 Class B beer and liquor license for The Watering Hole of Green Bay, 2107 Velp Ave.
• Approve Change Order #2 to Dorner, Inc. for Hazel Estates 3rd Addition and Marley Meadows Subdivision ($2,725.20 decrease)
• Approve Change Order #5 to PTS Contractors, Inc. for Nature Court Sanitary Sewer Extension ($3,808.80 increase)
• Review and act on new 2025-2026 Class B beer and liquor license for CK Asian Cuisine LLC d.b.a. Pho Lodge, 445 Cardinal Lane, Suite #101

The Village Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included payment of $3,112,820.74 in municipal invoices. Ordinance 2025-08, requiring connection to the village water and sewer systems, was approved by a 7‑2 vote. The board also unanimously approved a $49,355.16 change order for the 2025 resurfacing contract, a new Class B beer and liquor license for CK Asian Cuisine, and convened a closed session before adjourning.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Consent agenda approved unanimously (including $3,112,820.74 invoices)
• Ordinance 2025-08 requiring water/sewer connection approved (7-2)
• Change Order #2 to Northeast Asphalt for resurfacing approved (unanimous)
• 2025‑26 Class B beer and liquor license for CK Asian Cuisine approved (unanimous)
• Closed session convened to discuss business relocation assistance (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Deer Control Committee

The committee will review deer management options, including the City of Green Bay's program regulations. Members will discuss whether to allow archery hunting on village-owned properties in 2025 and the potential for a hunter certification program.

• Review of City of Green Bay deer management program regulations
• Discussion on archery hunting on village-owned properties for 2025
• Determination of hunter limits per property
• Discussion of a potential hunter certification program

The Deer Control Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then voted to open the meeting for public input and later to return to regular order of business. The committee adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. No substantive decisions on deer management or hunting were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Opened meeting for public input (unanimous)
• Returned to regular order of business (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board will review a preliminary planned development for a large residential subdivision and a request to revoke a conditional use permit for Mighty Decent Auto. The board will also take action on ordinances regarding motorized bicycles and scooters on roadways.

• Preliminary Planned Development for Red Leaf at 4183 Shawano Ave. featuring various lot sizes, duplexes, townhomes, and an apartment complex
• Ordinance 2025-07 regarding motorized bicycles, scooters, play, and toy vehicles on roadways
• Request to revoke the conditional use permit for Mighty Decent Auto at 2255 O’Connor Road
• Final Resolution 2025-13 for special assessments on the Plat of Hazel Estates Third Addition
• New Class B beer and liquor license application for Bar Yerlo at 740 N. Memorial Drive

The board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included municipal invoices of $1,536,179.81 and a list of new and renewal operator licenses. It unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-07 to update motorized bicycle and scooter rules, and unanimously approved a special assessment resolution for the Hazel Estates Third Addition. The board voted 8‑1 to table the Red Leaf subdivision proposal and unanimously revoked the conditional use permit for Mighty Decent Auto at 2255 O’Connor Road.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $1,536,179.81 in invoices (unanimously)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-07 amending motorized bicycle and scooter regulations (unanimously)
• Revoked conditional use permit for Mighty Decent Auto, 2255 O’Connor Road (unanimously)
• Approved Final Resolution 2025-13 authorizing special assessments for Hazel Estates Third Addition (unanimously)
• Tabled Red Leaf Preliminary Planned Development District proposal (8-1)
• Approved new operator licenses for 11 individuals (unanimously)
• Approved renewal operator licenses for 13 individuals (unanimously)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review and take action on a preliminary planned development district and a final plat. The primary focus is a large-scale residential subdivision project.

• Preliminary Planned Development District for DML Properties, LLC (Red Leaf) at 4183 Shawano Ave. featuring 87 residential lots, 4 duplex lots, 1 apartment complex lot, and 32 townhome lots
• Final Plat of Hazel Estates Fourth Addition

The Howard Plan Commission approved the agenda and the May 19 minutes, both unanimously. It then unanimously approved the Preliminary Planned Development District for the Red Leaf project at 4183 Shawano Ave. The commission also unanimously approved the Final Plat for the Hazel Estates Fourth Addition with utility‑easement and mailbox conditions.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary PDD for Red Leaf at 4183 Shawano Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of Hazel Estates Fourth Addition with conditions (unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board will consider several infrastructure change orders and the 2024 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for the Howard Sewer Utility. The meeting also includes approvals for numerous operator and liquor licenses.

• Resolution 2025-12: 2024 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for Howard Sewer Utility
• Change Order #1 to Northeast Asphalt Inc. for 2025 Resurfacing Contract: $48,374.00 increase
• Change Order #4 to PTS Contractors, Inc. for Nature Court Sanitary Sewer Extension: $14,162.45 increase
• Change Order #1 to Dorner, Inc. for Hazel Estates 3rd Addition and Marley Meadows: $6,274.40 increase
• Change Order #6 to McKeefry & Sons, Inc. for Nature Ridge - Road Contract: $15,345.20 decrease

The Village Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included payment of $2,278,277.62 in municipal invoices and several operator license actions. It also approved the 2024 Sewer Utility compliance report, a $48,374 increase to the Northeast Asphalt resurfacing contract, and new Class B beer licenses for Las Maracas Restaurant and Howard Commons Activity Complex. A closed session was convened to discuss property offers.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Consent agenda approved unanimously (including $2,278,277.62 invoices)
• Resolution 2025-12 approving 2024 Sewer Utility CMAR approved unanimously
• Change Order #1 to Northeast Asphalt Inc. approved with $48,374 increase (unanimous)
• Class B beer license for Las Maracas Restaurant approved unanimously
• Class B beer license for Howard Commons Activity Complex approved unanimously
• Closed session convened unanimously to discuss VH-200 and VH-480 offers
• Deer Control Committee minutes from May 6, 2025 approved unanimously

Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission will meet to receive a department update and conduct interviews for full-time employment and promotion. The body will decide whether to approve or deny eight paid-on-call candidates.

• Interviews of eight paid-on-call candidates
• Vote to approve or deny paid-on-call candidates
• Department update

The Howard Police & Fire Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the February 5, 2025 minutes. After a brief closed session, the commission interviewed seven part‑time firefighter candidates and then unanimously approved eight candidates to the eligibility list for part‑time employment. The meeting was adjourned at 19:26.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Minutes from Feb 5, 2025 approved (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Approved eight part‑time firefighter candidates to eligibility list (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned at 19:26 (unanimous)

Sex Offender Residency Appeals Board

The Sex Offender Residency Appeals Board will meet to review and take action on a residency appeal. The board will consider a report from the Howard Police Department and public comments.

• Residency appeal from James M. Beno to reside at 3207 Primrose Lane

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting. The board voted 3‑1 to approve James M. Beno’s request to reside at 3207 Primrose Lane. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of April 30, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved James M. Beno residency at 3207 Primrose Lane (3-1)

Deer Control Committee

The committee will review deer control methods used in other communities and analyze infrared drone data from the fire department. Members will consider a recommendation to amend the 100-yard bow hunting rule and discuss a comprehensive deer management plan.

• Proposed amendment to Village Ordinance §24-124 regarding the 100-yard bow hunting rule
• Discussion on allowing a 2025 urban bow deer hunt on village-owned properties and green spaces
• Review of fire department infrared drone surveillance data
• Presentation by Austin Larsen from Green Bay on regional deer control

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on a rezoning request for a property on Glendale Avenue. The body will also review and discuss a new planned development application.

• Public hearing for rezoning 4519 Glendale Avenue VH-7-5 from R-5 Rural Estate Residential to R-1 Residential Single Family
• Action on the rezoning request for 4519 Glendale Avenue
• Review and discussion of a new planned development application

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. It also approved a new Planned Development Application. A public hearing was held on a rezoning request for 4519 Glendale Ave., but no decision was made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new Planned Development Application (unanimous)
• Public hearing on rezoning 4519 Glendale Ave. held; no decision

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will consider a resolution to approve the creation of Tax Incremental District No. 10 and review the annual PE-300 reports and performance of the Village of Howard's active Tax Incremental Districts. The board will also approve meeting minutes from March 17, 2025.

• Consideration of resolution to create Tax Incremental District No. 10
• Review of annual PE-300 reports and performance for all active TIDs
• Approval of March 17, 2025 meeting minutes

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a public hearing and vote on special assessments for Shawano and Glendale Avenues, and consider awarding a $999,351 water loop utility project to Dorner Inc. Other notable items include a proposed ordinance to prohibit wildlife feeding, support for new voting machines, and a closed session to discuss the potential sale of village-owned lots on Security Boulevard.

• Public hearing and final resolution on special assessments for Shawano Avenue and Glendale Avenue
• Award of Mill Center Water Loop project to Dorner Inc. for $999,351
• Ordinance 2025-06 prohibiting the feeding of wildlife
• Resolution 2025-11 supporting Brown County's purchase of new ES&S DS-300 voter tabulating machines
• Closed session to discuss offers to purchase and development agreements for village-owned lots on Security Boulevard

The board approved several items, including a $999,351 contract for the Mill Center Water Loop (8‑0). It also authorized special assessments on Shawano and Glendale Avenues (7‑2) and extended TID #3 for one year (8‑0). Additional actions included approving the consent agenda, tabling Deer Control minutes, and adopting various licensing and land‑use resolutions.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $425,553.90 in invoices and a $418 increase to a road contract (unanimous)
• Tabled Deer Control Committee minutes from May 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Final Resolution 2025-09 levying special assessments on Shawano & Glendale Avenues (7‑2)
• Approved award of Mill Center Water Loop project to Dorner Inc. for $999,351 (8‑0)
• Approved extension of TID #3 for one year (8‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-11 supporting Brown County election‑machine purchase (6‑0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved certified survey map for 1707 Woodberry Terrace (8‑0)

Joint Review Board Meeting

This is a procedural meeting: the Board of Review for the Village of Howard will hold its first meeting on May 12, 2025, and immediately adjourn to a later date to hear appeals. The adjournment is due to a village-wide market adjustment revaluation. No decisions or public hearings occur at this meeting.

• Meeting adjourned to later date for all property assessment appeals
• Village-wide revaluation due to market adjustment

Deer Control Committee

The Deer Control Committee will consider adopting a mission statement, take action on recommending a new ordinance banning the feeding of deer, and discuss herd management options. Options include reviewing actions by other municipalities, the existing 100-yard bow hunting rule, and allowing urban bow deer hunting on more village-owned properties.

• Review and take action on adopting the committee's mission statement
• Review and take action on recommending a new ordinance banning the feeding of deer to the Village Board
• Review and discuss the existing 100-yard rule for bow hunting
• Discuss allowing an urban bow deer hunt on more village-owned properties and green spaces
• Discuss other ideas to manage the urban deer herd from committee members

The Deer Control Committee approved its agenda and adopted its mission statement unanimously. It voted to recommend a new ordinance that would ban feeding white‑tailed deer to the Village Board, also unanimously. The committee directed the fire department to conduct an infrared‑drone survey of the village deer herd before the next meeting. The next committee meeting was scheduled for May 29, 2025 at 6 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted committee mission statement (unanimous)
• Recommended deer‑feeding ban ordinance to village board (unanimous)
• Directed fire department to perform infrared‑drone surveillance of deer herd (consensus)
• Staff to arrange fire‑department survey within three weeks (planned)
• Scheduled next committee meeting for May 29, 2025 at 6 p.m.

Sex Offender Residency Appeals Board

The Sex Offender Residency Appeals Board (SORAB) will review and take action on a residency appeal from Jonathan D. Evernham to reside at 836 Glenpark Drive. The Board will also consider approving the minutes from its March 3, 2025 meeting. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the remainder is procedural (call to order, roll call, pledge, future items, adjourn).

• Residency appeal from Jonathan D. Evernham to reside at 836 Glenpark Drive
• Review of Howard Police Department neighborhood summary and verbal report
• Approval of minutes from March 3, 2025 SORAB meeting

The board approved the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting unanimously. It then denied Jonathan D. Evernham's appeal to reside at 836 Glenpark Drive, with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:03 p.m.

• Approved March 3, 2025 SORAB minutes (unanimous)
• Denied Jonathan Evernham residency appeal for 836 Glenpark Drive (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a public hearing on proposed special assessments for Marley Meadows and Water Mint Way, then vote on a resolution to levy them. They will also consider awarding two Hillsdale Court reconstruction contracts totaling $1,633,720.06, as well as operator and liquor license renewals, a stormwater credit ordinance, and a conditional use permit for horses. A closed session is scheduled to discuss an offer to purchase village-owned lots on Security Boulevard.

• Public hearing on special assessments for Marley Meadows and Water Mint Way
• Award Hillsdale Court Reconstruction roadway project to Advance Construction for $791,592.06
• Award Hillsdale Court Reconstruction utility project to Feaker & Sons Co. Inc. for $842,128.50
• Preliminary Planned Development District (PDD) for 84 apartment units and 15 contractor buildings at 809 Taylor St.
• Closed session to discuss offer to purchase VH-200 and sale of village-owned lots on Security Boulevard

The board approved the award of the Hillsdale Court reconstruction roadway project to Advance Construction, Inc. for $791,592.06 and the utility reconstruction project to Feaker & Sons Co. Inc. for $842,128.50. It also adopted Ordinance 2025‑05 creating a 100 % storm‑water credit option and approved a conditional use for up to four horses and a barn on VH‑503 and VH‑479 with conditions. Additional approvals included a special‑assessment resolution, an operator license, and a grant‑writer services agreement.

• Awarded Hillsdale Court roadway reconstruction to Advance Construction, Inc. for $791,592.06 – unanimous
• Awarded Hillsdale Court utility reconstruction to Feaker & Sons Co. Inc. for $842,128.50 – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑05 for 100 % storm‑water credit – vote 6‑0 (1 abstention)
• Approved conditional use for up to four horses and barn/stable on VH‑503 and VH‑479 – unanimous
• Approved operator license for Jesse A. Chase – unanimous
• Approved Final Resolution 2025‑08 authorizing special assessments on Water Mint Way and Marley Meadows – unanimous
• Approved grant‑writer services operational agreement (≈$30,000 annual cost) – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda items including municipal invoices totaling $851,947.52 – unanimous

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use request for horses and a barn. The body will also review a preliminary PDD for a multi-family housing development and a preliminary plat for the Grid-Iron District.

• Public hearing and action on conditional use for up to four horses and a barn/stable at Shawano Avenue, Lincoln Ridge, and Sunset Ridge
• Preliminary PDD request from J&M Residential for 84 apartment units and 15 contractor units at 809 Taylor St.
• Preliminary Plat for the Grid-Iron District

The commission unanimously approved a conditional‑use permit for up to four horses and a barn/stable on parcels VH‑503 and VH‑479 with utility and sewer conditions. It also unanimously approved the Preliminary Planned Development District for J&M Residential to build eight multi‑family buildings (84 units) and six contractor buildings at 809 Taylor St., with a recommendation for detailed landscaping and building plans. Additionally, the commission unanimously approved the Grid‑Iron District Preliminary Plat for a 27‑lot mixed‑use subdivision with specific easement and lot‑creation conditions.

• Approved conditional‑use permit for up to four horses and barn/stable on VH‑503 and VH‑479 (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Planned Development District for J&M Residential, 84 apartment units and 15 contractor units at 809 Taylor St. (unanimous)
• Approved Grid‑Iron District Preliminary Plat for 27‑lot mixed‑use subdivision with easement conditions (unanimous)

Tree Board

The Tree Board will meet to discuss new business regarding Arbor Day tree planting. The board is also reviewing revisions to the Arboricultural Specifications Manual.

• Arbor Day Tree Planting
• Revision to the Arboricultural Specifications Manual

Village Board

The Village Board will review the creation and project plan for Tax Incremental District No. 10. The board is also deciding on several construction contracts and a property purchase.

• Resolution 2025-07 to create Tax Incremental District No. 10
• Offer to purchase 2475 Glendale Ave.
• Nouryon Sports Complex Synthetic Turf Soccer Field Site Work to McKeefry and Sons for $976,093
• Nouryon Sports Complex Synthetic Turf Soccer Field Turf Work to Sprinturf for $709,315
• 2025 Resurfacing Project to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for $583,266.25

The board unanimously approved Resolution 2025-07 establishing Tax Incremental District No. 10 and its project plan. It also approved the purchase of 2475 Glendale Avenue for $250,000, awarded contracts for the Nouryon Sports Complex synthetic turf site work ($976,093) and turf installation ($709,315) and the 2025 asphalt resurfacing project ($583,266.25). Additionally, the board adopted a storm‑water credit amendment giving a 100% charge credit to qualifying private on‑site systems, passing 7‑0‑1 with one abstention.

• Approved Resolution 2025-07 creating Tax Incremental District No. 10 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2475 Glendale Ave for $250,000 (unanimous)
• Awarded Nouryon Sports Complex site work to McKeefry & Sons for $976,093 (unanimous)
• Awarded Nouryon Sports Complex turf work to Sprinturf for $709,315 and overall budget $2,533,955 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 Asphalt Resurfacing Project to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for $583,266.25 (project total $757,266.25, unanimous)
• Adopted storm‑water credit ordinance amendment: 100% credit for qualifying private devices (7‑0‑1, 1 abstain)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, invoices and licenses (unanimous)

Deer Control Committee

The Deer Control Committee will hold its first meeting to establish its mission and goals, review public concerns about the urban deer population, and examine existing deer control regulations. The agenda includes administrative items such as roll call, approval of the agenda, and setting future agenda items. No binding decisions or financial items are listed.

• Discuss the mission and goals of the committee
• Review concerns and complaints received regarding the urban deer population
• Review existing regulations and ordinances in place regarding deer control

The Deer Control Committee approved its agenda by unanimous vote. No formal action was taken on deer‑control policies or regulations. The committee agreed to hold the next meeting on April 24, 2025 at 6 p.m. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:27 p.m.

• Approve meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Schedule next meeting for April 24, 2025 at 6 p.m.
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)
• No formal action taken on deer‑control regulations

Village Board

The Village Board will approve routine consent items including licenses and plan commission actions, then consider several new business items: a lease for Howard Commons commercial space, an offer to purchase 2481 Glendale Ave., the 2025 Duck Creek Quarry Beach admission policy, and whether to allow village utilities to finance private laterals. A closed session will discuss RFP results for village-owned land in AMS Business Park and the potential sale of VH-200.

• Offer to purchase 2481 Glendale Ave.
• Lease for Howard Commons commercial space
• Duck Creek Quarry Beach 2025 admission policy
• Financing private laterals via village utilities
• Closed session on land sale in AMS Business Park and VH-200

The board unanimously approved a lease with Three Ducks Bagel & Bread Company for the Howard Commons space, generating $187,337 in income over five years. It also unanimously approved the purchase of 2481 Glendale Avenue for $100,000 to enable a trail link. A permanent Duck Creek Quarry Beach wristband policy was adopted, and the board approved financing for private utility laterals with a 5‑2 vote.

• Approved lease with Three Ducks Bagel & Bread Co., $187,337 5‑yr income (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2481 Glendale Ave for $100,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Duck Creek Quarry Beach wristband policy: $25 for two bands, $50 for five (unanimous)
• Approved village financing for private utility laterals, up to 20 owners, 10‑yr loans (5‑2)

Joint Review Board

This is an organizational meeting of the Village of Howard's Joint Review Board to review the proposed project plan for Tax Incremental District No. 10, as required by Wisconsin statutes. The board will appoint a public member and chairperson, review responsibilities, discuss the draft plan, and set a future date for potential approval. No final action on the TID is expected at this meeting.

• Appointment of a public member and chairperson for the Joint Review Board
• Review and discussion of the draft Project Plan for TID No. 10
• Setting a future meeting date to consider approval of the TID
• Contract with Ehlers, Inc. to assist in creating the project plan

The Joint Review Board made appointments and reviewed a draft project plan for a proposed tax incremental financing district (TID), but took no formal action on the TID itself. The board appointed Jeff Narges as citizen member and Burt McIntyre as chairperson, and discussed the TID's blighted status and pay-as-you-go structure. A tentative next meeting was set for May 12 to consider TID approval.

• Appointed Jeff Narges as citizen member of the Joint Review Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Burt McIntyre as chairperson of the Joint Review Board (unanimous)
• Tentatively scheduled next meeting for May 12 at 4:30 p.m. to consider TID approval

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: the proposed creation of Tax Incremental District No. 10 (including its boundaries and project plan) and an amendment to the Village of Howard Official Map. Following the hearings, the commission may take action on resolutions to approve the district and map change. Other business includes a site plan review for Howard Fabrication at 1321 North Kimps Court, approval of the Final Plat for Hazel Estates 3rd Addition, and consideration of recommendations from the Lot Size Committee.

• Public hearing and possible resolution on Tax Incremental District No. 10 boundaries and project plan
• Public hearing and action on amending the Village of Howard Official Map per Wisconsin State Statutes 62.23(6)
• Site plan review for Howard Fabrication, 1321 North Kimps Court, Parcel VH-1515
• Final Plat approval for Hazel Estates 3rd Addition
• Review of Lot Size Committee recommendations

The Plan Commission unanimously approved Resolution 2025-01 establishing Tax Incremental District #10 and its Project Plan, despite public objections. It also approved an amended Official Map, a site plan for Howard Fabrication, and the Final Plat of Hazel Estates 3rd Addition. The commission took no action on Lot Size Committee recommendations, deferring to the Village Board.

• Approved Resolution 2025-01 for TID #10 boundaries and Project Plan (unanimous)
• Approved amended Official Map per WI Stat. 62.23(6) (unanimous, recommended to Village Board)
• Approved site plan for Howard Fabrication, 1321 North Kimps Court (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of Hazel Estates 3rd Addition, 36 single-family lots (unanimous)
• Took no action on Lot Size Committee recommendations, deferred to Village Board

Village Board

The Village Board will consider and take action on development agreements for Hazel Estates 3rd Addition and Marley Meadows, and award related roadway and utility contracts totaling about $2.5 million. The board will also vote on a resolution adding Easter as a paid holiday for Howard Fire Rescue employees and an ordinance amending liquor license regulations. The meeting includes approval of routine consent items and a closed session to discuss purchasing a property and leasing office space.

• Review and action on development agreements for Hazel Estates 3rd Addition (Tycore Built LLC, Wade Micoley) and Marley Meadows (C. Roffers Properties, Chad Roffers, Keith Garot)
• Award roadway contract to Triple P Inc. dba Peters Concrete Company for $943,366.20 contingent on developer agreements
• Award utility contract to Dorner Inc. for $1,555,760.60 contingent on developer agreements
• Resolution 2025-05 to add Easter as a recognized holiday for Howard Fire Rescue employees
• Ordinance 2025-04 amending liquor license sections of village code and approving new license forms

The Village Board approved development agreements with Tycore Built LLC and C. Roffers Properties for the Hazel Estates 3rd Addition and Marley Meadows subdivisions, respectively. The agreements allow the village to finance public improvements, with the developers agreeing to repay the full costs. The board also awarded the roadway and utility construction contracts for both projects to Triple P Inc. dba Peters Concrete Company and Dorner Inc., contingent on signed agreements and plat recording.

• Approved the development agreement for Hazel Estates 3rd Addition (36 lots) with a 5.5% interest rate and 3-year repayment term (8-0, Lasecki abstained).
• Approved the development agreement for Marley Meadows (41 lots) with a 5.5% interest rate and 3-year repayment term (unanimous).
• Awarded the roadway construction contract for both subdivisions to Triple P Inc. dba Peters Concrete Company for $943,366.20 (unanimous).
• Awarded the utility construction contract for both subdivisions to Dorner Inc. for $1,555,760.60 (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution 2025-05, adding Easter as a recognized holiday for Howard Fire Rescue employees (unanimous).
• Approved Ordinance 2025-04, creating a new multiple dog license for households with 3+ dogs that don't meet kennel definitions (8-0, Hughes abstained).
• Approved the consent agenda, including operator licenses, liquor license renewals, change orders, and the 2025 Arbor Day Proclamation (unanimous).
• Convened to closed session to discuss an offer to purchase VH-303 and a lease letter of intent for 575 Commons Place; no action was taken upon return.

Special Committees

The Lot Size Committee will meet to approve minutes from February 13 and then review and take action on development guidelines and approval criteria for the Planned Development Zoning District. This item defines the standards for future PD zoning approvals. Future agenda items will also be discussed.

• Review and take action on development guidelines/approval criteria for the Planned Development Zoning District
• Approve meeting minutes from Feb. 13, 2025

Sex Offender Residency Appeals Board

The Sex Offender Residency Appeals Board will review and take action on Steven P. Gittens' appeal to reside at 2642 Lavender Lane. The board will consider a written neighborhood summary, a verbal report from the Howard Police Department, and public comments. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the Feb. 13, 2025 meeting.

• Review and action on residency appeal from Steven P. Gittens for 2642 Lavender Lane

The Sex Offender Residence Appeals Board denied Steven P. Gittens's appeal to reside at 2642 Lavender Lane. The board voted 4-0 to deny the request after hearing testimony from the applicant, a police officer, and a priest. The denial was based on concerns about children in the apartment complex and the applicant's criminal history.

• Approved minutes of Feb. 13, 2025 SORAB meeting (unanimous)
• Denied residency appeal from Steven P. Gittens for 2642 Lavender Lane (4-0)

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on rezoning 2938 Shawano Ave from R-2 to B-1 and approving a conditional use for a swimming facility there, plus the final plat of Marley Meadows. Other items include an ordinance setting a time limit for utility connections, amendments to traffic code references, and a proposed Windjammer Park project.

• Rezone 2938 Shawano Ave from R-2 Residential to B-1 Business and approve conditional use for a swimming facility
• Approve Final Plat of Marley Meadows subdivision
• Ordinance 2025-02 setting maximum time for property owners to connect to utilities
• Ordinance 2025-03 amending Sec. 34-1 and Sec. 34-37 of municipal code regarding state traffic laws
• Take action on proposed Windjammer Park project

The Village Board approved Ordinance 2025-02, requiring property owners to connect to utilities within 18 months of notice, with a 5-2 vote. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including rezoning and a conditional use permit for a swimming facility. A proposed Windjammer Park project was tabled after public comments.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-02 requiring utility connection within 18 months (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda including rezoning 2938 Shawano Ave. to B-1 and conditional use for swimming facility
• Approved Ordinance 2025-03 adopting state traffic equipment laws (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Resolution 2025-04 to amend official map (unanimous)
• Tabled Windjammer Park project (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on a request from Beeline, LLC to rezone 2938 Shawano Ave from R-2 Residential to B-1 Business and to grant a conditional use permit for a swimming facility. Commissioners will also review and act on the final plat for the Marley Meadows subdivision.

• Public hearing for rezoning 2938 Shawano Ave from R-2 Residential to B-1 Business
• Conditional use request for a swimming facility at 2938 Shawano Ave
• Action on rezoning of 2938 Shawano Ave
• Action on conditional use approval for swimming facility at 2938 Shawano Ave
• Review and action on Final Plat of Marley Meadows

The Plan Commission unanimously recommended the Village Board approve rezoning 2938 Shawano Ave. from R-2 to B-1 and a conditional use permit for a swimming facility, contingent on site plan approval. It also unanimously recommended approval of the final plat for Marley Meadows, a 41-lot subdivision. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning of 2938 Shawano Ave. from R-2 to B-1 (unanimous, recommendation to Village Board)
• Approved conditional use for swimming facility at 2938 Shawano Ave., contingent on site plan approval (unanimous, recommendation to Village Board)
• Approved final plat of Marley Meadows, 41 single-family lots (unanimous, recommendation to Village Board)

Special Committees

The Lot Size Committee will review the Village of Howard Comprehensive Plan and create committee goals and objectives. The meeting will also approve previous minutes and set future agenda items. No specific decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Review of Village of Howard Comprehensive Plan
• Creation of committee goals and objectives
• Approval of January 30, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee reviewed the village comprehensive plan and discussed subdivision density, noting potential yields of 2.3 to 2.8 lots per acre depending on lot uniformity. They created a list of possible goals and objectives, including integrating narrow lots, improving the PDD process, and reducing processing times. No formal decisions were made; the committee will finalize recommendations at a future meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Jan 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:36 PM (unanimous)

Sex Offender Residency Appeals Board

The Sex Offender Residency Appeals Board will review and take action on two residency appeals: Noah C. Larscheid seeking to reside at 1761 Snow Basin Court and Dalton Thomas Plumley seeking to reside at 3235 Evergreen Ave. The board will consider written and verbal reports from the Howard Police Department, public comments, and the appellants' forms. It will also approve minutes from the Nov. 13, 2024 meeting.

• Residency appeal from Noah C. Larscheid at 1761 Snow Basin Court
• Residency appeal from Dalton Thomas Plumley at 3235 Evergreen Ave.
• Approval of minutes from Nov. 13, 2024 SORAB meeting
• Police department reports and public comments considered for both appeals

The Sex Offender Residence Appeals Board approved Noah C. Larscheid's appeal to reside at 1761 Snow Basin Court by a 3-2 vote, with Chair Marc Erickson and Jamila Seaton dissenting. The board unanimously denied Dalton Thomas Plumley's appeal to reside at 3235 Evergreen Ave. after reviewing his violations and public testimony. Minutes from the Nov. 13, 2024 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved Noah C. Larscheid's residency appeal at 1761 Snow Basin Court (3-2)
• Denied Dalton Thomas Plumley's residency appeal at 3235 Evergreen Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov. 13, 2024 SORAB meeting (unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board will consider Resolution 2025-02 to amend the 2024 budget and a preliminary resolution to exercise special assessment powers for Glendale Avenue and Shawano Avenue. They will also take up the annual MS4 stormwater management report, discuss policies requiring property owners to connect to sewer and water, and vote on an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Lawrence for animal control services. Routine consent items include operator licenses and a liquor license for Shell at 1773 Cardinal Lane.

• Review and act on Resolution 2025-02 amending the 2024 budget
• Preliminary Resolution 2025-03 declaring intent for special assessments on Glendale Avenue and Shawano Avenue
• Receive public comments and act on the Village's annual MS4 stormwater management report
• Intergovernmental agreement with Town of Lawrence for Animal Control/Humane Officer and CART services
• Discussion of ordinances requiring property owners to connect to sewer and water utility

The Village Board approved Resolution 2025-02 amending the 2024 budget, transferring excess funds to cover losses in Public Works, Public Safety, and the Howard Commons Activity Complex (6-1). They also approved Preliminary Resolution 2025-03 declaring intent to use special assessment powers for a water main project on Glendale and Shawano Avenues (6-1). The board directed staff to draft ordinance amendments allowing property owners 18 months to connect to utilities after written notice, and approved an animal control agreement with the Town of Lawrence (6-0).

• Approved Resolution 2025-02 amending 2024 budget (6-1)
• Approved Preliminary Resolution 2025-03 for special assessments on Glendale/Shawano Avenues (6-1)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance amendments for 18-month utility connection timeline
• Approved animal control/CART agreement with Town of Lawrence (6-0)
• Approved annual MS4 storm water management report (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including operator licenses and liquor license for Shell (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The Howard Police and Fire Commission will hold a closed session to interview and discuss two part-time Lieutenant candidates, followed by open session action on approval or denial. The meeting also includes a department update and approval of prior minutes.

• Closed session for interviews of two part-time Lieutenant candidates
• Expect open-session vote to approve or deny the candidates
• Department update from police or fire leadership

The Police and Fire Commission held a routine meeting, approving the agenda and prior minutes. In closed session, they interviewed two part-time lieutenant candidates, then unanimously approved adding both to the department eligibility list. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 4, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved two part-time lieutenant candidates to eligibility list (unanimous)

Special Committees

The Lot Size Committee is meeting to review the Village of Howard's current residential zoning and subdivision regulations, examine development trends for Brown County, and evaluate densities of past residential developments in the village. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists entirely of discussion and information review.

• Review current residential zoning and subdivision regulations
• Review development trends for Brown County
• Review densities of previous residential developments in the Village of Howard

The committee met to review current residential zoning and subdivision regulations, development trends, and densities of past developments, but took no formal action. Members discussed the need for more upfront information on planned structures for narrow lots and agreed to develop a mission statement at the next meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda unanimously
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 7:30 PM

Village Board

The Village Board will review a request to rezone 15.359 acres on Marley Street from heavy industrial to single-family residential. The board is also deciding on a preliminary plat for Hazel Estates 3rd Addition and a special assessment resolution for that project.

• Rezone VH-32-2, Marley Street (15.359 Acres) from I-4 Industrial Park Heavy Industry to R-1 Residential Single Family
• Preliminary Plat of Hazel Estates 3rd Addition
• Preliminary Resolution 2025-01 regarding special assessment powers for The Plat of Hazel Estates, Third Addition
• Certified Survey Map for Mark Koenig, 1245 Primrose Lane
• Alcohol Beverage License Application for Las Maracas Restaurant LLC, 2450 Velp Ave. #102

The Village Board unanimously approved a preliminary resolution to exercise special assessment powers for the Hazel Estates Third Addition, a 36-lot single-family subdivision extending Betty Jean Lane to Marley Street. The board also approved a certified survey map for a property at 1245 Primrose Lane, a new beer license for Las Maracas Restaurant, and the consent agenda including a rezoning of 15.359 acres on Marley Street from industrial to residential. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Preliminary Resolution 2025-01 for special assessments on Hazel Estates Third Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Certified Survey Map for Koenig/Bechle, 1245 Primrose Lane, with condition utility laterals abandoned (unanimous)
• Approved Alcohol Beverage License for Las Maracas Restaurant, 2450 Velp Ave. #102 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including rezoning of VH-32-2, Marley Street, from I-4 to R-1 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Preliminary Plat of Hazel Estates 3rd Addition (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including municipal invoices totaling $550,488.80 (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on rezoning a parcel on Marley Street from industrial to residential. The body will also review a site plan for the YMCA and a preliminary plat for a residential addition.

• Site plan for the YMCA at 601 Cardinal Lane (VH-448)
• Public hearing to rezone 15.359 acres on Marley Street (VH-32-2) from I-4 Industrial Park Heavy Industry to R-1 Residential Single Family
• Preliminary Plat of Hazel Estates 3rd Addition

The Plan Commission unanimously approved the YMCA site plan at 601 Cardinal Lane, subject to a water permit and updated water service plan. It also approved rezoning 15.359 acres on Marley Street from I-4 to R-1 for 36 single-family lots, recommending approval to the Village Board. The Preliminary Plat of Hazel Estates 3rd Addition was approved with conditions regarding CBU width, utility easements, and drainage.

• Approved YMCA site plan at 601 Cardinal Lane (unanimous, with conditions)
• Approved rezoning of 15.359 acres on Marley Street from I-4 to R-1 (unanimous, recommended to Village Board)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Hazel Estates 3rd Addition (unanimous, with conditions)

Village Board

The Village Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, invoices, operator licenses, and several change orders for infrastructure contracts. New business includes acting on the village president's recommendation to appoint Kathleen Jurecki as village clerk and making appointments to the Lot Size Review Committee. The board will also receive an update on the Howard Commons Activity Complex.

• Approve change order #3 to Northeast Asphalt for 2024 Resurfacing Contract ($571.94 increase)
• Approve change order #3 to PTS Contractors for Nature Court Sanitary Sewer Extension ($4,961.54 increase)
• Approve change order #4 to McKeefry & Sons for Nature Ridge Road Contract ($9,534.31 decrease)
• Approve change order #2 to Dave Tenor Corporation for Lineville/Brookfield Sanitary Sewer and Watermain ($350.00 increase)
• Appoint Kathleen Jurecki as village clerk

The Village Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including invoices totaling $3,420,925.75 and several change orders. They appointed Kathleen (Kat) Jurecki as village clerk effective January 20, 2025, and created a Lot Size Review Committee. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including $3,420,925.75 in invoices (unanimous)
• Approved change orders for road and sewer contracts (unanimous)
• Appointed Kathleen Jurecki as village clerk effective Jan. 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Created Lot Size Review Committee with trustees and plan commission members (unanimous)