Reflections of Village of Rochester the Past... 300 W. Spring Street (262) 534-2431 Phone P.O. Box 65 (262) 534-4084 Fax Rochester, WI 53167 email: [email protected] website: http://rochesterwi.us Visions of the Future
AGENDA VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MONDAY, August 27, 2018 To convene immediately following completion of the Public Works Committee meeting which begins at 7:00 p.m. at ROCHESTER VILLAGE HALL, 300 W. SPRING ST., ROCHESTER, WI
1. Roll Call by Village President: Ed Chart Village Trustees: Nick Ahlers, Gary Beck, Chris Bennett, Russ Kumbier, Chris Johnson, Doug Webb 2. Correction or approval of minutes: None. 3. Period of Public Comment for Pre‐Registered Citizens. Please be advised per State Statute Section 19.84(2), information will be received from the public. It is the policy of this municipality that citizens be pre‐registered to present comments or suggestions to the Village Board. Registration forms will be available at the meeting and must be turned in to the Village Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Pre‐registered Citizens will be called by name by the Village President and are subject to a three minute time period, per person, with time extensions granted at the Village Board’s discretion. Be further advised that there may be limited discussion on the information received; however, no action will be taken under public comments. 4. Department Reports: A. Public Works Department 1. Activity Report 2. Communication or directives for upcoming month B. Engineering Department 1. Activity Report 2. Communication or directives for upcoming month 5. Public Works Committee Report: A. Summarize discussion and action taken at previous meeting 6. Consent Agenda: The following matters will be acted on in one motion unless a request is made by one of the members of the body that an item be removed from the consent agenda and acted on individually. A. Adopt Public Works Committee recommendation regarding award of Village Hall landscape work
B. Adopt Public Works Committee recommendation regarding award of sewer main lining work C. Adopt Public Works Committee recommendation regarding award of ditch restoration work D. Adopt Public Works Committee recommendation regarding award of bridge inspection work E. Adopt Public Works Committee recommendation regarding award of sidewalk replacement work 7. Resolution #2018‐8 “A Proclamation Acknowledging Atty. Marcia Hasenstab’s twenty‐two years of service to the Village of Rochester” 8. Request for Municipal Cost Sharing: Waterford Union High School Safety Resource Officer 9. Greater Racine County Community Ambassador Update 10. Discuss Housing Summit Preparation and Cooperative Community Planning Opportunities 11. Establish Date and Time for Treat or Treat 12. 2018 Fall Newsletter‐ Presented for Review and Approval 13. Application for Operator’s License: Kenneth Condiff 14. Adjourn. Betty Novy, Clerk/Treasurer Posted: August 24, 2018
‐It is possible that members and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.
‐ Please note: Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, please contact the Village Hall at 262‐ 534‐2431. Next Regular Meeting: Monday, September 10, 2018
Village of Rochester Aug 23rd, 2018 Public Works Report.
Lift Stations / Sewer: Testing generators and maintenance of lift stations is ongoing. I have adjusted the long term sewer repair and upgrade plan for the older sections of our sewer system and put together a bid package that I sent off to three lining companies. I have been working on new goals and updating our CMOM document for the next two years. I also reviewed the updated sewer map that Baxter and Woodman provided us.
Roads: I have the signs up on N. Honey Lake and the Stop sign on Spring St. and a few misc. signage tasks. I received the second quote for the ditch restoration on N. river Rd. I have contacted everyone in the road project with a letter. Payne and Dolan is having some issues with utilities on Mather St. so they are running behind. I have also notified the residents that live on the streets that are going to be chipped. I also removed a hanging tree limb on Oak Knoll.
Parks: The parks are in pretty good shape. I have finished the landscaping around the Park Pavilion and am watering the new seeding. The picnic table frames arrived and I will be ordering the lumber this week and I have volunteers lined up to help with building them. I have also requested proposals for the landscape work around the Village Hall. I have also done some weeding in Pioneer Park.
Animal Control: The Village had a couple of stray dog calls and some concerns about people not keeping their dos on a leash or properly contained.
Stormwater: I reviewed the storm water charges from the Norway Dover Drainage District and gave my report to the board.
Misc: Working on driveway permits. I am also reviewing new ROW permits. I have installed some new House # signs. I have reviewed the sidewalks west of the river and put a bid package together, and requested bids from contractors.
Respectfully Submitted
Christopher J. Birkett Public Works Manager Reflections of the Past… Village of Rochester 300 W. Spring Street (262) 534-2431 Phone P.O. Box 65 (262) 534-4084 Fax Rochester, WI 53167 email: [email protected] website: http://rochesterwi.us Visions of the Future
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-8 A Proclamation Acknowledging
ATTY. MARCIA HASENSTAB’S TWENTY-TWO YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE VILLAGE OF ROCHESTER
WHEREAS, Atty. Marcia Hasenstab began her service in a support role with the municipal law office of Kircher Law in 1996; and
WHEREAS, upon retirement of Atty. Thomas Kircher, Atty. Marcia Hasenstab was appointed as the Village Attorney in August of 2009; and
WHEREAS, Atty. Hasenstab has provided exemplary service representing the Rochester community during her service by overseeing countless matters pertaining to property development, claims against the village, and municipal code interpretation, drafting, and enforcement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Village Board of the Village of Rochester does hereby express its sincere appreciation and gratitude to Atty. Marcia Hasenstab for her twenty- two years of dedicated service to the Rochester community and encourages its citizens to join them in wishing her the very best in retirement.
Proclaimed this 27th day of August, 2018.
Edward J. Chart, Village President
Betty J. Novy, Village Clerk
Betty Novy
From: Laura Million
All,
The Greater Racine County Ambassador group had a great first meeting on Wednesday, August 15. Given your roles in the community, I wanted to give you an update on the Greater Racine County Talent Recruitment initiative and ask for your future participation as an Ambassador and feedback on materials we are currently finalizing.
With the many changes happening in Racine County, we want to showcase Racine County to those looking to relocate to Southeast Wisconsin. Our goal is to provide relevant information to individuals and families looking to relocate to live and work in Racine County.
Your feedback and involvement will ensure we are successful in the first phase of this initiative, which includes developing a new website and relocation packet which showcases Racine County. The next phase will include active marketing of Racine County and development of video to complement our efforts.
As we work to complete development of the website, which we plan to launch in mid-September, we would appreciate your review and feedback on the following items:
1. Attached is a PDF of the draft Community Guide, which is intended to provide a high-level overview of what Racine County has to offer, and would be one part of relocation packet. 2. Here is a link to the draft website, where we hope you can take a few minutes to review and provide feedback. 3. Once complete, please take a moment to fill in this brief feedback form.
If possible, we would like to secure feedback no later than Thursday, August 23. Your feedback will be incorporated in advance of the website going live in mid-September. I am happy to answer questions about this effort. Please let me know if it would be helpful to have a conversation about the initiative and information shared. Thank you in advance for your participation.
Laura Million, Business Development Manager
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Racine County Economic Development Corporation 2320 Renaissance Boulevard Sturtevant, WI 53177 T: 00+1.262.898.7530
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GRC AMBASSADORS Roles, Responsibilities, Expectations
Racine County is experiencing unprecedented economic growth. With the growth of local companies and the announcement of Foxconn and its supplier companies moving to the area, there is a need for a talent and population migration into southeast Wisconsin and Racine County.
In order to meet this need, Racine County, RCEDC, and Real Racine are launching the Greater Racine County Talent Recruitment Initiative (GRC). Through GRC, we are working to increase the visibility of Racine County with the goal of attracting new residents and workforce by telling the Racine County story in a user-friendly, easily digestible, personal way to highlight the unique reasons why Racine County is a great place to live, work and play.
The first phase of this initiative includes launching the Greater Racine County website and sharing this new resource with employers, municipalities, real estate brokers, Chambers of Commerce and others coming in direct contact with individuals and families considering relocating to our community.
As we develop the Racine County story, we are looking for community influencers and leaders to serve as GRC Ambassadors.
• What is a GRC Ambassador? A GRC Ambassador is an individual who loves Racine County and believes it is a great place to live, work and play. It is someone who wants to see the community thrive, and wants to help connect people – workers, employers, families and visitors – to the resources that will help them fully appreciate all Greater Racine County has to offer.
• What is expected of a GRC Ambassador? o Message Feedback: GRC Ambassadors will be a key way the GRC effort remains relevant. As such, we expect GRC Ambassadors to engage with us and share what they are hearing in the community, and give us feedback about how best we can leverage resources and share information with prospective residents and workers to successfully recruit talent to Racine County. o Message Delivery: GRC Ambassadors will be the representatives of this effort in all aspects of the community. Our expectation is that GRC Ambassadors know and share the Racine County Story we collectively develop and work to connect individuals to the resources made available through this effort.
• What is the time commitment of a GRC Ambassador? We anticipate quarterly in person meetings convened by Racine County and RCEDC. Between quarterly meetings, we will maintain communication as needed through email.
There may be opportunities to join optional subcommittees. For example, there may be a need for individuals to lead community tours and help us respond to key questions for individuals exploring a move to Racine County.
• I’m interested in becoming a GRC Ambassador, what do I do next? If you’re interested in becoming a GRC Ambassador, or have a suggestion of someone who would be a good fit, please contact Laura Million at [email protected].
Relocation Packet Table of Contents
Many communities offer a “relocation packet” to individuals who are exploring a potential move to their community. Below is a sample table of contents for a kit that captures the type of information that these kits have included in other communities for reference.
I. Introduction a. Welcome letter b. Swag c. Community Guide i. Social Media Handles ii. Website URL d. Emergency Services Information
II. Recreational a. Calendar of upcoming area events b. Area Parks Listings / Information
III. Education a. School District Map b. Sampling of school flyers
IV. Work Here a. Job Boards – Website URL b. Profiles of large employers
V. Arts and Culture a. Museums (Art, Public, Children’s, etc.) b. Outdoor festivals and music c. Performing Arts
VI. Food and Dining a. Area restaurants
Video Testimonial Overview
As Foxconn moves forward with plans to invest an estimated $10 billion to create North America's first state-of- the-art advanced display manufacturing campus in Mount Pleasant in the heart of Racine County, there is a collective need to market Racine County to attract and retain the thousands of workers that will be sought by Foxconn and its multiple suppliers, as well as to meet the needs of existing businesses.
We will create a 3-5 minute video telling the Racine County story. The video will rely heavily on recorded testimonials from throughout the County and b-roll of community attractions. We will identify key individuals who represent the diverse Racine County community and offer different, and relatable, perspectives on why Racine County is a great place to live, work and play. We will also utilize the b-roll to feature individuals as part of 30 – 90 second video vignettes. • OBJECTIVE: Support local, regional and nationwide recruitment efforts by telling the Racine County story, highlighting and proactively promoting the various reasons why Racine County is a great place to live, work and play • AUDIENCES: Recruiters; realtors; local chambers of commerce; companies considering investing in Racine County; and potential employees and their families.
In addition to the “Subject Matter Expert” interview participants we will seek to include “every day Racine residents” to tell us about their experiences in Racine County. We might target a diverse cross-section of Racine County residents, including: • Family who lives in Western Racine County • Family who lives in City of Racine • Young Professional who lives downtown Racine • Young married couple who lives in walkable neighborhood
Initial List of Recommended Residents:
NAME ORGANIZATION COMMUNITY BACKGROUND Rodney Prunty United Way of Racine County Racine/Caledonia African American; Relocated from Rockford; Family with children ages elementary to high school. Beth Heidorn Racine Zoo Racine Originally from MN, worked in FL and CA, dynamic speaker and community member. Bob and Melissa Grandi Burlington Formerly from IL, raised 4 daughters here, Bob is a Burlington alderman. Steve Scherer CCB Technology Racine Millennial, from Racine, Raising his family, active with RAMAC. Brianna Wright Co-Founder of What’s Up Racine Millennial
Racine Trevor Jung Visioning a Greater Racine Racine Millennial
Nicole Johnson Johnson Foundation at Racine Millennial Wingspread Stacia Thompson Gateway Technical College Racine 35-45 African American Professional
Sandra and Rueben Guerrero West End Resident Burlington Parents to a high schooler, a 6th grader and a toddler. Sandra speaks perfect English while her husband speaks mainly Spanish.
GREATER RACINE COUNTY where your future takes root — GRC AMBASSADORS WHATS NEXT —
Thank you for your support and willingness to take part in the Greater Racine County Talent Recruitment Initiative (GRC). With your help, we believe we can be successful in attracting new residents and workforce by telling the Racine County story in a user-friendly, easily digestible, personal way.
Let us know some of the ways you may be able to help:
Lead a community tour
Have a phone conversation to welcome a new member of the community
Participate in a message board discussion with potential community members
Follow GRC efort on social media and share posts with followers
Recommend an Ambassador. (Please provide name and contact information). ______
Recommend someone for a video testimonial. (Please provide name and contact information). ______
Please provide any feedback on the draft website and community guide in the space below or on the back of this sheet.
Name: ______
Please feel free to fill out the form today, if you prefer. Otherwise, we plan to follow up with an email form requesting the same information. GREATER RACINE COUNTY COMMUNITY GUIDE 2018 1 2
GREATER RACINE COUNTY
Hello! WHAT’S INSIDE
We’re so glad you’ve decided to learn more about Racine County and all we have to o er. Whether you choose to live, work or play here – Racine County truly GREATER RACINE COUNTY 3-4 has it all! Whether you choose to live, work or play here – Racine County truly has it all!
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan and conveniently positioned between QUALITY OF LIFE 5-6 Chicago and Milwaukee, Racine County boasts lakefront beaches and gentle rolling Racine County has something for everyone. hills, vibrant urban areas and peaceful rural retreats. World-renowned businesses Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or a and fi rst-class amenities make it clear why nearly 200,00 diverse and welcoming culture buff, a shopper or lover or architecture, residents call one of Racine County’s 17 unique communities home. Racine County is the place for you.
Though the following pages do a great job of highlighting Racine County, LIVE HERE 7 there is so much more to who we are, how we live and what we do. Interested in an urban apartment or a condo on We encourage you to visit GreaterRacineCounty.com to learn more the water? Looking for sprawling farmland or a rural retreat? You can find exactly what you’re and reach out to [email protected] with any questions, looking for in Racine County comments or to arrange a visit. We hope to see you around Racine County soon! WORK HERE 8 Sincerely, Racine County has more than 4,000 businesses and more than 350 manufacturing companies in operation. These companies, and their thousands of employees are woven into the fabric of our community.!
Jonathan Delagrave Jenny Trick EDUCATION 8 Racine County Executive Racine County Economic Whether you or your student is interested in Development Corporation public or private education, Racine County has an abundance of education opportunities for students from Pre-K to College.
Greater Racine County 262-977-7963 | [email protected] | GreaterRacineCounty.com 3 4
GREATER RACINE COUNTY WHERE YOUR FUTURE TAKES ROOT ACCESSIBILITY IS KEY Whether you choose to live, work or play Racine County is a compelling place to live and work – with easy Milwaukee here — Racine County truly has it all! transportation within the County. And commuting and travel outside 25 Miles COMMUNITY Racine County is exceptionally easy thanks to its proximity to Racine Located on the shores of Lake Michigan and conveniently SNAPSHOT Milwaukee and Chicago, as well to four major highways, two major County positioned between Chicago and Milwaukee, Racine interstates, Amtrak passenger rail and three international airports. County boasts lakefront beaches and gentle rolling hills, 65 Miles vibrant urban areas and peaceful rural retreats. Find Location world-renowned businesses like SC Johnson, Twin Disc, Racine County is located on the western Runzheimer, and InSinkErator and first-class amenities like 4 Major Highways Local & Urban Amtrak Chicago Reefpoint Marina, Racine Zoo, and Racine Art Museum. shore of Lake Michigan 2 Interstates International Transit Passenger It’s easy to see why nearly 200,000 diverse in southeastern Airports System Rail Service and welcoming residents call one of Racine County’s Wisconsin and is about 17 unique communities home. 65 miles north of Chicago and 25 miles HISTORY AROUND EVERY CORNER south of Milwaukee.
A Diverse Community Racine County is the 196,132 2 6 9 second most diverse population cities towns villages County in Wisconsin!
Climate Racine County enjoys a climate with four seasons. Spring and fall are pleasant and beautiful, while summer and winter each offer plenty of opportunities for recreation.
DID YOU KNOW? Legendary architect and Wisconsin native Frank Lloyd Wright left a significant legacy in the Racine area, thanks to a long association with the SC Johnson family. Among his best-known works are buildings at the SC Johnson headquarters campus -the Administration Building, Research Tower and Fortaleza Hall. The nearby Golden Rondelle Theater was also constructed for the SC Johnson Wax pavilion. To book a tour, call 262-260-2154. 5 6
QUALITY OF LIFE THERE’S SO MUCH TO DO AND SEE IN RACINE COUNTY SEE YOU ON THE WATER! Racine County has something for everyone. In addition to sitting on the shores of Lake Michigan, Did You Know? Racine County is home to 20 inland lakes! Whether Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or a Local kayakers, canoers, and you want to relax to the sounds of the rolling waves, fisherman enjoy the beauty culture buff, a shopper or lover of architecture, enjoy an afternoon of fishing, or enjoy water sports, and accessibility of the Fox Racine County is the place for you. you can do it on one of Racine County’s many lakes. River in Western Racine County and Root River in Eastern Racine County. The Fox River Water Trail, located There’s so much to do in Racine County! Racine County is also home to critically acclaimed North in Western Racine County, Beach, which has been named: extends 14 miles and offers a Be inspired by our vibrant arts community at the beautiful view of lake, county • One of USA Today’s 51 Greatest American Beaches Racine Art Museum or one of numerous local parks and wildlife areas. • One of Parents Magazine’s Top 10 Family Friendly Beaches Scenery includes farmland, galleries. Bring the family to one of our family • Midwest Living Magazine’s Top City Beach wetlands and woods. friendly entertainment options including the Racine County Zoo or our multiple trails and parks.
BY THE NUMBER Take in a show! Whether it’s a visit to the Racine Symphony Orchestra or one of several theaters on each end of the county, Racine County has 41 Historic Sites productions, shows and concerts that cater to (8 Historic Districts) everyone’s tastes. Buy yourself something special at one of our local boutiques, gift shops and flea 9 Golf Courses markets. Sing along with your favorite band, eat something deep fried or take in the sights during our summer festival season! 4 Beaches
30 Minutes to Milwaukee
75 Minutes to Chicago
34 Parks/Recreation Sites
120 Miles of Trails and Bike Lanes 7 8
LIVE HERE WORK HERE THE PERFECT PLACE TO CALL HOME ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY HUB Welcome home! DID YOU KNOW? Racine County boasts an innovative community of employers, with more than 6,900 businesses, including The diversity of housing options available in Racine County Racine County’s strategic AN INNOVATIVE location has resulted in more than 350 manufacturing companies. These means you can find the exact fit for your family and you. COMMUNITY OF an active and affordable employers provide tremendous opportunities that have Price points, architectural styles and lot types are varied and EMPLOYERS housing market. Sale been attracting new people to the area for decades. diverse. Whether you’re on the hunt for a spacious, secluded prices for single-family An established location for global farmhouse, a luxurious lakefront home, a traditional Tudor or homes range from under Whatever your area of career interest, you’ll find it and family-owned firms, start- $100,000 to $1 million. a more conservative ranch, a starter home or forever home up companies, manufacturers right here in Racine County! and logistics businesses, Racine — Racine County has what you’re looking for. County offers a welcoming and LEADING EMPLOYERS robust business community. Advocate Aurora Health With access to the more than All Saints Health Care System 23.2 1 million workers within the MINUTES City of Racine Average commute time CNH Industrial Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, it CREE Inc. makes sense that Racine will be Foxconn the home of the largest, foreign 120,000 InSinkErator direct investment in US history, City Life Suburban Living On the Water Rural Retreats STEM JOBS Johnson Financial Group when Foxconn’s state-of-the-art Downtown Racine is Racine County’s In addition to sitting Western Racine Projected by 2020 Racine County advanced display manufacturing Racine Unified School District a unique and vibrant suburbs boast great on the shores of Lake County is home to rural and R&D complex is completed. lakefront community. neighborhoods and Michigan, Racine County communities where S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. The city boasts tight-knit communities is home to 20 lakes! you can peruse antique boutiques, art galleries, with easy access Relax to the sounds of shops, picnic at a local international cuisine and to everything the the rolling waves, enjoy park, check out a famers museums – all with a city and country an afternoon of fishing market, enjoy a lazy day Leading touch of historic charm. have to offer. or get on the water for by the water, or simply Industries Manufacturing Healthcare Retail Education Public Administration some water sports. unplug and relax!
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Cost of Living Marquette FOR $160,000 EDUCATION University Milwaukee School of Engineering SALE 2017 Median 12% Lower Home Price $ than National Average COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES Alverno College Milwaukee Area TO THRIVE Technical College Housing Costs MILWAUKEE FOR RENT $771 Median HIGHER EDUCATION PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND Monthly Gross 35% Lower Whether it’s one of Gateway Residential Rent than National Average CHARTER SCHOOLS Racine County has everything your Technical College’s four RACINE student needs to succeed. Whether your Racine County campuses and SC Johnson iMET Center Gateway Technical student is interested in public or private centers, or a quick commute College Racine Campus Burlington Center/ schools, Racine County has an abundance to some of the state’s leading HERO Center of educational opportunities for all private, public and religious University of Wisconsin-Parkside students. Racine County is served by a colleges and universities, DID YOU KNOW? Horizon Center Carthage College network of seven public school districts you can take the next step in for Transportation Gateway Technical comprised of more than 60 elementary, Technology College Kenosha Campus Greater Racine County offers plentiful opportunities that increase quality of life without compromising affordability. your education journey right Lakeview Advanced Technology Center KENOSHA middle and high schools, as well as an here in Racine County. With better career opportunities, greater housing options and a lower cost of living, you can take advantage of great extensive network of more than 30 private Midwest living without breaking your budget. schooling options for students of all ages. Staff Report
To: Village Board
From: Betty Novy, Clerk-Treasurer
Date: August 24, 2018
Re: Housing Summit Update and Cooperative Planning Opportunities
Jon and I have been working to gather input on what Rochester properties should be featured as “available for residential development” at the Racine County Housing Summit that will be held on September 12th.
At the July 30th Plan Commission meeting, we asked the Plan Commission to discuss the “Goals, Policies, and Objectives” of the Comprehensive Plan and to identify parcels they felt were appropriate for residential development. During that discussion, it was noted that a high percentage of lands in Rochester are classified as environmental corridor and therefore are greatly restricted for development. As such, it was thought that some consideration might be given to increasing the allowable housing density in the areas that are suitable for development.
The predominant opinion for the Carini and Kojis parcels (exhibit attached) was that a mix of residential and commercial uses was desirable. The canal could be described as desirable waterfront property and a “town square” concept was discussed e.g. row houses along the canal, apartments, private homes, condominiums and commercial development. The Hurley property, bounded by Heritage Road, Oak Knoll Road, and Washington Avenue, was also discussed with possible consideration to increase the allowable housing density there to 1.5 to 2.99 acres per dwelling to be consistent with other development in the area.
To date, Jon & I have met with John Kojis regarding his father’s parcel; Matt Burke, the realtor for the Carini property; Ken Dahlstrom regarding his property; and Paul Garstecki regarding his family’s property (30 acres on the southeast side of the canal on Hwy. 20 through the curve) to get their ideas regarding development of their properties.
Kojis indicated the deal for Fox River Church to purchase a portion of the land fell through and that all the property is now available for the right price. His father has always thought of the land as an investment. They have no attachment to the end use. They do not mind if the Village represents the parcel as available for residential development.
Matt Burke indicated the Carini property has been for sale for a while now. He noted a couple of serious inquiries to date, but none have panned out. He believes the wetland and floodplain designations have been discouraging to buyers. He also noted, from a development perspective, that the cost of installing infrastructure is too expensive and that developers can’t recover their costs on single family development. The family has no vision regarding the parcel’s end use and they do not mind if the Village represents the parcel as available for residential development.
Dahlstrom indicated his intent to work with Babik on developing their properties together when the time comes- his vision is institutional or an office park. They have no current intentions and do not want their parcels represented as being available for residential development.
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Garstecki indicated his family also looks as the land as an investment and have no vision regarding the parcel’s end use. They do not mind if the Village represents the parcel as available for residential development.
Jon is reaching out to Dan Schwabe and Pat Hurley next.
We will be putting together maps of the available properties; our zoning map, our land use plan map, and provide several documents outlining the steps to develop in Rochester for the Summit.
NEXT, in regards to Cooperative Planning Opportunities. A few trustees of the Village of Waterford recently asked that I coordinate a meeting with a few representatives from Rochester to view their Land Use Plan and discuss ways we could cooperate in the planning area around our boundaries. Ed, Chris Bennett, Pat Gerber, Jon Schattner & I met with them on August 23rd. A couple of their trustees, their administrator, and a representative from the Racine County Economic Development Corporation attended.
Waterford is also planning for the impacts of FoxConn and have an express goal of making our area an attractive place for new businesses and residents to locate. They expressly want to target a talented work force so they are catering to the millennial demographic. Their plan includes many improvements to their existing downtown area; and they just approved a third TIF district (see attached) on Rochester’s boundaries. There has been a lot of turnover in Waterford; and this new group of officials expressed their view of Waterford and Rochester as sister communities.
They feel it would be beneficial for our communities to do some joint planning for development along the Hwy. 36 corridor; and also thought Rochester might want to consider adding on to their TIF District in the future with industrial/ residential development to the east (notably the Carini, Jacobson, & Beck properties). They would like to do some joint planning and indicated they would be willing to extend municipal water into Rochester to accommodate this purpose- again the purpose is to make the whole area more attractive by supplying the amenities and living arrangements the younger generation wants.
Waterford is purchasing the land and financing the infrastructure improvements in their mixed development TIF. This is being modeled off of several other successful community models- Mukwonago and East Troy were specifically named. They indicated this is the new trend as developers and businesses do not want to go through all of the planning and zoning hoops (and costs) when other municipalities already have industrial sites and infrastructure ready.
Waterford is balancing out their development with a 35% residential component (the max you can have when using Tax Increment Financing). This will be multi-family housing. They have several developers interested in this component already.
Waterford has a Community Development Authority and invited anyone interested from Rochester to sit in on a couple of their meetings. If this is something of interest, forming a joint CDA could also be considered. Their administrator indicated community planning is a passion of his and that the two communities could certainly partner and/or barter for his services in this area.
This information is provided for discussion and feedback. If there is a strong interest in partnering in the industrial park extension idea, the idea of purchasing the Carini property should be discussed. Matt Burke indicated the family just reduced the price on the land.
2 Properties coming up for potential development
Carini Property Approximately 120 acres
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Kojis Property Approximately 100 Acres Section 1 & 2, T3N, R19E V. of Rochester
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OFFICE HOURS Monday—Friday 8:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m. September 2018, Volume 12 Issue 3
VILLAGE OFFICIALS Ed Chart, President
Gary Beck Christopher Bennett Nick Ahlers Christian Johnson Russell Kumbier Doug Webb Board of Trustees [email protected]
STAFF Betty Novy ext. 304, Clerk‐ Treasurer [email protected]
Sandi Swan ext. 302, Dep. Clerk‐Treasurer [email protected]
Lynn Spleas, Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Christopher Birkett, DPW Supervisor, Animal Control Of icer 262-332-1017 [email protected]
John Schattner, Zoning Administrator 262-902-2782, [email protected] For Appointments Of ice Hours: Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Lee Greivell, Building Inspector 262-424-6957, [email protected] For Appointments Of ice Hours: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Agendas and Minutes can be found on the
Village Website: http://rochesterwi.us
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TRICK OR TREAT THE VILLAGE HALL WILL BE CLOSED WILL BE HELD Thursday, November 22, 2018 SUNDAY, OCTOBER XX, 2018 &Friday, November 23, 2018 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. For the Thanksgiving Holiday
4 Village of Rochester ∙ 300 West Spring Street, Rochester, Wisconsin 53167 U C E ROCHESTER 5K Run/Walk Saturday, September 15, 2018 2018 CLASSIC CAR SHOW CASE EAGLE PARK SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 START TIME: 8:30 a.m. Rochester Fire Station Field Awards Following Run/Walk 31020 Academy Rd.
Join us for a community event on this very fast and lat course Registration starts @ 9:00 a.m. perfect for a PR or a casual walk. After the run, please stop in Registration Fee—$10 the Village for Rochester’s Day in the Country. A hometown Trophies @ 2:00 p.m. feel with vendors, crafters, food and great music. Trophies awarded in 22 classes REGISTER IN ADVANCE AT: Door Prizes silvercirclesportsevents.com/Rochester‐5k Onsite Donuts & Coffee for breakfast/ Brats & Burgers for lunch CHECK IN & SAME DAY REGISTRATION 7‐8 A.M. Free Wagon rides to the arts and craft vendors and addi- $30 REGISTRATION/$35 RACE DAY tional food All runners/walkers registered by September 7th will receive Questions Please email Pamela at: a custom Rochester 5K t-shirt. [email protected]
Proceeds to bene it the Rochester Volunteer Fire Department. ROCHESTER AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PIE CONTEST & AUCTION 21st ANNUAL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 ROCHESTER’S DAY IN THE COUNTRY Rules: September 15, 2018 Bake your pie in a 9” pan (glass or alu- 9 a.m.—4:00 p.m. minum) of your choice. Pans are not returned to you so choose accordingly. Village of Rochester’s Business No refrigerated pies Owners are hosting the annual Provide a list of ingredients on a 4X6 “Day in the Country” event on index card– not the recipe, this is to protect the judges Saturday, September 15, 2018 and potential buyers from 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Pies must be delivered to the Rochester Community State Bank between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Enter through back This is a day of “good old fash- door. ion” fun! Activities will include a classic car show at the Roch- Private judging is done by panel. Names are removed ester Fire Department; arts and crafts in the church yard and from the pie after its registered. unique shopping at the village stores. Top three pies win monetary prizes After the contest the pie becomes the property of Roches- There will be food and entertainment throughout the Village, ter Area Historical Society. shopping, music, petting zoo, smoke house and more! Come and stroll the streets of our quaint Village and ind BAKE OR BUY ‐ GIVE IT A TRY! yourself back in another time. New this year: Chainsaw art- CONTACT JONI BECK ist, dunk tank, children’s activities at the library and more. 262.534.2071 Rochester is the hidden jewel of Racine County.
If you are interested in a space for your own booth, contact Sara at 262.492.7779 or Scott Chenier at 262.706.4319.
More information available at: rochesterdic.weebly.com
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LATEX PAINT DISPOSAL ware stores and improvement centers for $1.00 to $2.00 dollars. Most times right after holding our hazardous 2. Open can lids and expose paint to sun and warm tempera- waste event we get the call……….What can I tures. This technique works best in the summer with do with these cans of left over paint?! small amounts of left over paint. Place the can in the Good news is you don’t have to wait for an trash after paint has hardened. event to dispose of latex paint.
Latex is NOT a hazardous waste (it is a water -based product), but it is a liquid waste that must be properly, disposed. Dumped illegal- ly, it can plug up septic fields, overload sew- age treatment plants, and create environ- mental messes on the ground. Here are some options to con- sider:
10 cans or less 1. 1.Purchase a commercial paint hardener and follow the label directions. These products are available at hard- 6 Village of Rochester ∙ 300 West Spring Street, Rochester, Wisconsin 53167 R A H S
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September 2018 Newsletter ‐ Volume 12 Issue 3 7 I FALL LEAF WHAT TO COMPOST Yard material BURNING Vegetables and fruit scraps Coffee grounds and ilters This time of the year, many Tea bags inquires are made about Nut shells burning regulations. As Eggshells most residents are aware, Clean, un-waxed paper, such as newspaper and cardboard only two options are availa- Animal manure (not pet waste) ble for disposal of yard waste.: composting or burning. Dirt or potting soil Straw and hay For those who burn, please follow the guidelines below when Pine cones and pine needles burning your leaves or brush. Chopping or shredding these items helps speed up the Your ire must be supervised at ALL TIMES! composting process Burning times are between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. with all ires being extinguished by 8:00 p.m. WHAT NOT TO COMPOST Burn at least ten (10) feet from your property line Meat or ish scraps, bones and Burn at least twenty (20) feet away from the nearest wall packaging of any building, fence, wooden structure or other Dairy products (milk, cheese, egg yolks, etc.) combustible material Fats and oils or foods containing fats and oil Village ordinance prohibits burning within 5 ft. of any Pet waste or pet food public or private road Disease or insect - ridden plants DO NOT BURN ON ANY PAVED ROADWAY Highly invasive plants like garlic mustard unless completely …….burning on a paved road can cause damage to the dry and without seeds road and vehicles and WILL BE SUBJECT TO FINE!! Plastic labeled as “compostable “or “bio gradable” (these items should go to a composting facility) If you have any questions or would like to see a full list of Charcoal or ash ordinances about burning please visit our website at Wood treated with varnish or paint http://rochesterwi.us or call the clerk’s at 262.534.2431. Take-out containers & Styrofoam
**Open burning of weeds and brush on agricultural lands For more information on composting check out the DNR web- may begin at 8:00 a.m. The Racine County Sherriff’s Depart- site at: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/recycling/compost.html ment must be noti ied at 262.534.5166 in advance of agricul- tural burning. For a interactive report visit: https://www.travelwisconsin.com/fall-color-report#
COMPOSTING
What is compost? *****NOTICE***** Compost is a soil-like material rich in DO NOT PUT TV’s out to be picked up stabilized carbon produced from the by ASDA without calling them irst. breakdown of organic materials. They will not pick them up as there is a BENEFITS charge for these to be picked up. Restoring or enhancing the ability of sandy soil to hold mois- 262.539.2086 ture and clay soils to drain Repairing or preventing damage by erosion Aiding plant growth in residential gardens, public land- scapes or after construction and mining projects are completed
8 Village of Rochester ∙ 300 West Spring Street, Rochester, Wisconsin 53167
HEALTH DEPARTMENT NEWS VILLAGE PARK SHELTER We now have a park shelter located behind the Village WELCOME TO CENTRAL RACINE COUNTY Hall next to the basketball court. Vessel Contractors did HEALTH DEPARTMENT (CRCHD) an amazing job constructing our beautiful park shelter.
The shelter is 24’ x 40’ with a concrete loor and School Starts Soon ‐ enclosed metal roof. Six new picnic tables have been Is your Child Prepared? delivered and will be making there way under the shelter after they are assembled. At this time there is no Fall is a busy time for parents as they electric in the park shelter but may come at a later date. work to ensure their children have everything they need to be prepared Benches between some of the pillars will also be built to for school. Making sure that children add seating. A reservation system is in the works. As for receive their vaccinations on time is now it can be utilized on a irst come irst serve basis. one of the most important things par- The Garden Club was an integral part in getting the idea ents can do to protect their children’s off the ground. The shelter was paid for with funds from long-term health – as well as the impact fees. These fees are paid when a new house is health of friends and classmates. All school-age children, from preschool through college, constructed in the Village. need vaccines.
The State of Wisconsin requires children attending school to be protected against certain diseases, which helps prevent outbreaks in the school setting. If you choose not to have your child protected with vaccines, they may have to stay at home in the event of an illness or outbreak. Some vaccine-preventable diseases have become rare due to vaccines; however, outbreaks can still happen. Check with your child’s doctor or school to make sure your child meets the State’s and school’s re- quirements. Doing this as soon as possible means you can get your child any vaccines he or she may need be- fore the back-to-school rush.
Immunizations are given at the Central Racine County Health Department by appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit our website at www.crchd.com or call 262- 898-4460.
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Standing Meetings at the Village Hall: Plan Commission Meetings: First Monday of every month Public Works Committee: Third Monday of every month Village Board Meetings: First and Third Mondays of every month Honey Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District: Third Tuesday of every month Zoning Board of Appeals: Fourth Thursday of every month Library Board: Second Tuesday of every month
Open meeting laws require that meeting notices be posted at least 24 hours in advance of every meeting and that the items being discussed at the meeting be detailed in the notice. Please contact the Village Clerk for information on how to place an item on an agenda. Agendas are posted, most commonly on Fridays for the up coming week on the Village Website: http://rochesterwi.us 10 Village of Rochester ∙ 300 West Spring Street, Rochester, Wisconsin 53167 C C ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS—FALL 2018
Rochester Library • 208 W. Spring Street • (262) 534-3533 • Website: http://www.rochester.lib.wi.us Hours: Oct 1—May 1: Mon. – Thurs. 9:30am-7:30 pm; Closed Friday; Sat. 9:30am-3:00 pm; Sun. 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m..
Rise & Shine Story Time ABC Afternoon Join us for a program designed for kids aged 3-5. Join us in this early literacy and kindergarten Choose a Tuesday mornings for stories, songs, readiness program that includes stories and activi- activities, finger plays and a craft project with a ties relating to a different letter of the alphabet different theme each week. Registration Required each week. Eligible children must be 3.5 years old 10:30—11:00am by September 1st. Tuesdays Class size is limited and registration is required. 1:15p.m.—2: 15 p.m.
Toddler Time ~ Please call the library to registration. Join other tots and moms MONDAY & WEDNESDAYS In a program for the younger set. The program includes TUESDAYS stories, music and movement followed by an open play session. What a great way to meet other parents! 10:30-10:50 am
Mondays Wednesdays
KIDS CAN PLAY Enjoy the fall weather on our beautiful outdoor play area. When the weather turns too cold or rainy, don’t forget our children’s play area in the library. It’s a great place where kids can be kids!
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GENTLE YOGA Introduce yourself to the benefits of yoga. This program is designed with the beginner/ senior in mind. This is a six (6) week program. The cost is $50.00 payable in The Friends of the Library will be selling advance to the Friends of the Rochester steamed corn during the Day in the Library. Please call the library for registration Country. Thanks to the Milam Family we and details. will once again be offering hot buttery Thursdays 4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. corn steamed on a genuine Case train Starting September 21st steam engine. All proceeds benefit the Classes held at the Rochester Village Hall Children’s Program at the library.
Saturday, September 15 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY! The Rochester Library will open Sundays 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Starting October 1st PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID ROCHESTER, WI PERMIT NO. 2
VILLAGE OF ROCHESTER 300 W. SPRING STREET P O BOX 65 ROCHESTER WI 53167 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Kathy Romanak – Assessor Rochester Public Library For general information of real estate Rochester Cemetery Mary Stapleton, Director Gary Schrader (262) 534-5544 property and or assesses values, (262)534-3533 contact Kathy Romanak at her home Honey Creek Cemetery Summer Hours: of ice (262) 534-2431. Email inquiries Debbi Perman Monday-Thursday: 9:30 am - 7:30 pm to [email protected] 262-534-2954 Saturday: 9:30 am -1:00 pm
Animal Control Friday and Sunday Deputy Cindy Milam CLOSED For helpful information on animal Racine County Sherriff’s Department issues, contact Non – Emergency line: (262)534-5166 Rochester Historical Society
Christopher Birkett at (262) 332-1017 History and genealogy questions Rochester Volunteer Garbage & Recycling answered. Fire & Rescue Joni Beck (262)534-2071 Collection Day = Every Friday Non-Emergency: (262) 534-3444 Greg Sponholtz Have your garbage out by 6 a.m. ‐Volunteers Welcome‐ Fridays. For information, contact: ASDA Rochester Post Of ice (262) 539-2086 (262) 534-6100
8.27.18 Operator's License Applications
License No. First Last Employer BG Check Beverage Server Cert. Current Village of 2005‐ False ID; None Waterford Operator's Kenneth Condiff Rochester Food & Beverage since. License