Waelderhaus, the American Club, and Historic Homes Valued by Residents
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PRSRT STD U.S.POSTAGE PAID The KOHLER, WI 53044 KKoohhlleerr PERMIT NO. 6 VillagerVillager219 Church St., Kohler, WI 53044 FREE Published Monthly In Kohler, WI 53044 October, 2006 Volume 2, Number 3 Waelderhaus, The American Club, and historic homes valued by residents By Kevin Struck, University of Wisconsin-Extension This is the third in a four-part series summarizing the results of the recently completed “Village of Kohler Smart Growth/Long Range Planning Citizen Input Survey.” Last month’s article covered ques- tions 12-26 on the survey, which dealt pri- marily with transportation, and community facilities and services. This article contin- ues with Question 27, which begins a new section on natural resources, followed by questions on economic development. Residents who wish to see complete, detailed survey results can obtain a copy of the tabulated survey from the Village Clerk’s office. Question 27 asked Is protection of woodlands, wetlands, and open spaces important? An overwhelming 86 percent of respondents answered “Yes.” When asked to identify priority areas for protection, many respondents mentioned the existing parks, the Arboretum, River Wildlife, and related areas. The next question was similar, but focused on “man-made” resources. Identify any cultural and historical resources in the Village of Kohler that are worthy of protection. Typical responses included the Waelderhaus, the American Club, the older homes in the Village, the band shell and Ravine Park, among others. Question 29 kicked off a lengthy section on economic development. As an econom- ic development strategy for Kohler, The American Club, Waelderhaus, Band shell in Ravine Park and historic houses were among the Village of Kohler’s cultural and his- which of the following would you prefer? torical resources identified by Village survey respondents as worthy of protection. (check all that apply). The choices and number of responses were “Small retail specific franchise mentioned most often Kohler should: 1) Develop a single com- Kohler “village center” area 10 years from businesses” (211); “Businesses that attract was Olive Garden. mercial area, 2) Develop several commer- now? (check all that apply). The top out of town visitors/tourists” (161); Businesses sometimes charge more for cial areas, or 3) Not develop any commer- response was “An area dominated with spe- “Businesses that serve primarily local resi- products and services in lower population cial areas. The first option was favored by cialty shops, that attracts visitors to the dents” (130); “Office parks” (129); areas due to smaller inventories. Hence the 35.3 percent of respondents; 19.6 percent community” (141). Following in a strong “Commercial/retail business park” (92); next two questions: Where do you do the preferred the third option; and 18.7 percent second was “An area that provides conven- “Light industrial” (66); “Home-based busi- majority of your shopping for goods and selected the second choice. ience businesses and services largely for nesses” (49); “Other” (16); and “Heavy services? and How often would you sup- Question 35 was more specific. If a village residents” (136). industrial” (15). port retail businesses and/or services in commercial area(s) was/were developed, Switching to the topic of tourism, Focusing directly on small business and Kohler if prices were higher than sur- where should it/they be located? There Question 37 asked Is there a need for a retail development, the next question asked rounding communities? Only 15.1 percent were 210 responses to this open-ended staffed visitor center to provide informa- Does the Village of Kohler need more of respondents said they did most of their question. The majority of respondents tion about the Village of Kohler? A sub- small business/retail development? 49.6 shopping in Kohler (the top destination was favored the Deer Trace location, although stantial majority at 70.2 percent said “No.” percent answered “Needs more,” while Sheboygan at 57.1 percent). Regarding the there was also some support for the Only 12.7 percent said “Yes,” while 12.9 36.6 percent felt the Village was “OK as second question, 64.5 percent of respon- Woodlake area and a few other areas near percent had no opinion and 6.6 percent did is.” Question 31 followed up with What dents said that “Some of the time” they main highways. not respond. types of retail businesses and/or services would shop locally even if prices were The previous development plan for the The next issue of The Kohler Villager would you like to have available in higher; 14.8 percent said “Most of the time” Village, completed around 1980, contained will conclude this series by summarizing Kohler? This was an open-ended question or “Always”; and 17.6 percent answered a recommendation for a “village center.” survey questions related to intergovernmen- yielding 204 suggestions. Ideas mentioned “Never.” Although such a concept has not been real- tal cooperation and land use. most often were affordable restaurants and Question 34 asked about the location of ized, it remains a possibility. Therefore, shops, a bookstore, and a drug store. The commercial development. The Village of Question 36 asked What is your vision of a 2 OCTOBER, 2006 THE KOHLER VILLAGER kohlervillager.com Correction: Some text was missing in the table in the survey article in the September issue of The Kohler Police Kohler Villager and should have appeared as follows: Question 18 began a series of questions related to utilities and community facilities. Officer Retires Respondents indicated a high level of satisfaction with a variety of services. Please indicate On October 1, your level of satisfaction with the following services provided by the Village of Kohler: 2006, Officer Larry Leonhardt retired after 28 ½ years of service to the Village of Kohler. Officer Leonhardt was most recently the senior patrol officer assigned to the day shift Officer Larry Leonhardt and was the local micromanage coordinator for “McGruff House.” He was also a member of the Department's spe- Introducing our latest cialized motorcycle unit. In 1999, Officer Leonhardt received styles in Microfiber. the Department’s “Outstanding Performance” award for the capture of the New double-diamond State of Utah's #1 Felon, who had been quilting gives elegant A Chicago Original… Now in its 14th year! serving time in the Utah State prison sys- tem for attempted murder, weapons viola- Black and rich Espresso tions and lewdness. Officer Leonhardt and a fashionable flair Late Nite Catechism his partner were also the first officers to By Vicki Quade & Maripat Donovan locate Waa Lee, a Sheboygan man who that’s always right, had been missing for 21 days, and was day or night. Saturday, November 4, 2006 - 7:30 pm spotted in some tall grass near Blackwolf (doors open at 6:30) Run golf course by Kohler Co. mainte- nance workers. See what's new in Kohler Memorial Theatre - Kohler High School Officer Matt Hocevar was promoted $20.00 $25.00 at the door $50.00 reserved from part-time to full-time on October 1st Microfiber at to fill Officer Leonhardt’s position. Sweet Potato's today! "Uproarious...Hilarious...Inspired" -- New York Times Officer Hocevar has been a part-time offi- "Something to savor and enjoy " -- Jeffrey Lyons cer for more than one year and will tem- Join us for part catechism class, part stand-up comedy routine. Watch the porarily be assigned to day shift until the authoritarian whims of Sister as she doles out glow-in-the-dark rosaries end of the year. Officer Hocevar is from one moment and confiscates lipstick and chewing gum the next. the area and is looking forward to working full-time in law enforcement. The Shops at Woodlake, Kohler, WI Call for tickets M-F 10am-2-pm at 452-1571 M-F 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 Sponsored by Holy Family School, Sheboygan, WI Shoo the Flu & Gene knows where to go Pneumonia Too! for a Certif icate! The Aurora Visiting Nurse 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Wednesday, “It’s nice that Kohler Credit Union Association of Wisconsin will be November 8, 2006, from 4:00 to 7:00 employees are involved in the holding "Shoo the Flu & Pneumonia pm. If you have any questions about community. Those are the kind of Too" flu and pneumonia shot clinics at the clinics, please call Aurora Visiting people you want to associate with.” the Kohler Village Hall on Nurse Association of Wisconsin at Wednesday, October 11, 2006, from 453-3944. 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