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City of Stoughton
Issue 2, Summer 2016
Mayor’s year in review…
tions. Traffic signals are being installed at the intersection of Jackson Street and USH 51. This will serve as the primary ped/bike crossing into the development.
The last year has brought important growth and development to the City of Stoughton.
A temporary traffic signal has been installed at USH 51 at STH 138, along with extensions of turning lanes, until the state installs a roundabout at this location in about 2020. Improvements to STH 138 will be made that will include right-in/right-out access points as well as a roundabout will provide access for the commercial center. Work on these improvements went until early December and restarted this spring and will continue until November 2016.
Our goal has always been to provide jobs, goods and services right here at home in Stoughton. Bringing new businesses and helping our own businesses grow and be successful is key to achieving that goal. The Redevelopment Authority (RDA) is a major component of the city’s economic development plan and continues to work toward that overall goal. The Revolving Loan Fund provided assistance to the Viking Brew Pub to help grow their business. Unfortunately, the RDA has received few inquiries regarding the revolving loan fund. They are working to find new ways to get the word out regarding how the fund can be used to support local business with their business needs. The Mill Fab acquisition has been a long process and is not yet completed. The RDA has been successful in negotiating a deal to purchase the property, but is still working through the various contingencies in order to close the deal. The RDA along with its consultant has prepared a detailed request for development proposals for the riverfront redevelopment area. The proposal has been updated and is complete. The RDA will wait until the Mill Fab acquisition is complete before the RFP’s are sent out. The RDA has also met with representatives from the DNR and Inter-Fluve Engineering regarding design ideas and funding opportunities for the river walk and restoration. The Kettle Park West Development is also vital for Stoughton’s future. Redevelopment and new development are important components for a vibrant community. In late August 2015, final approvals allowed the commercial center phase of development to begin. In September, construction began to extend public infrastructure into this development. These improvements will include: sanitary sewer, water, storm water improvements, shared-use path, and street construction and highway improvements. Jackson Street is being extended to the west and will include pedestrian and bicycle accommoda-
In June 2016, Wal-Mart began construction of its Supercenter facility. Kwik Trip plans have been processed and approved, and we anticipate a fall start for their project. Two different multi-tenant buildings have been reviewed and approved for construction in the commercial center, with construction anticipated on these two facilities this fall. We are currently reviewing plans for a hotel with a banquet facility that the developer anticipates will also break ground this fall. Nordic Ridge is the next great addition to our community. This is a new 72acre residential development on the southwest side of Stoughton. The first phase includes 39 single family homes and one two-family home. Future plans for the development include more residential homes and a new park. Norse View Holdings LLC has also added much needed residential homes in the North Page Street area. Twenty-three homes have been built to date. Stoughton Hospital is adding on and remodeling their emergency room area, day surgery team center, ambulance garage and staff area. Nauti Norske, located at 324 S. Water Street is a family destination for indoor and outdoor dining and entertainment on the Yahara River in downtown Stoughton. It is currently a work in progress: Rip-rap has been installed along the river bank, and brick pavers and electric are currently being installed at the rear of the property. Some additional projects include: • Tom Vavra, owner of the BP station has brought several plans to the Planning Commission, as they look to undertake a major remodel of the convenience store. • Deak’s Pub and Grill will be adding an outdoor seating area. • Stoughton’s first dog daycare will be located at 1115 W. Main St. Pups Unleashed is now open and ready to serve our community. • A new 14-unit apartment building is going up at 400 S. Van Buren Street. Residential growth is also planned for Chalet Court. • Milestone Senior Living, located at 2208 Lincoln Ave., has been completed and is now accepting residents. • O’Reilly Auto Parts is complete and open for business. • Spanrie Properties’ seven-unit residential building at 2301 Lincoln Ave. is almost complete. • Exclusively Roses is adding on to its facility in our Business Park. The city’s economic development team has also had conversations with folks interested in bringing their businesses to Stoughton. Some examples include: an urban winery, a craft brewing company, a trucking terminal, a restaurant, a grocery store and several others. We have also been talking with several local business as to how we can help them grow right here in Stoughton when the time is right. We will continue to work toward our goal of providing jobs, goods and services right here at home in Stoughton. Growing our community is good for our schools, our city and our community.
2015 statistics
172 commercial building permits 579 residential building permits 18 new residential homes 1 new duplex
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Fence Installation
Swimming Pool Information
Before installing a fence, there are a few requirements that need attention.
Before construction or assembly of a pool, there are a few requirements that need attention.
1. Locate your lot lines: there should be metal stakes buried at each corner of your lot. Talk with your neighbors and/or use a metal detector to help find the stakes. Copies of any lot within the City of Stoughton can be attained from the Planning Department which will aid in finding stakes and to draw a site plan. If lot stakes cannot be located, it may be necessary to hire a surveyor. There is a verification inspection of the lot stakes required by the Department of Planning and Development staff prior to permit issuance.
1. Obtain a permit: above ground pools having a water depth greater than thirty-six inches at any point shall not be constructed or assembled within the city until a permit is obtained from the department of Planning & Development at City Hall, 381 E. Main Street. All in ground pools require a permit. A dimensioned plan showing the location of the proposed pool and fencing in relation to the lot lines is required prior to approval. The applicant will need to locate lot stakes and Planning Department staff will need to verify the stakes have been located prior to permit issuance.
3. Placement: fences may be installed a minimum of 3 feet from side and rear lot lines, unless the adjacent owner consents in writing to the entrance upon such owner’s land for the purpose of maintenance; or a maintenance free fence is being installed, in which case the fence may have a minimum setback of 6 inches from the lot lines. Side and rear yard fences in residential districts shall not be more than 6 feet in height from grade. Front yard fences shall not exceed 4 feet in height from grade. 4. Easements & greenways: fences shall not be installed in utility easements designed to convey wastewater, electric distribution, water distribution, or stormwater drainage and shall be prohibited from dedicated greenways. There are also distance requirements from electrical transformers. 5. Contact Diggers Hotline: prior to placement at 1-800-242-8511. These requirements are not all inclusive. If you have any questions regarding fences, please call the City Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421.
Deck Information Before installing a deck there are a few requirements that need attention. 1. Obtain a permit: no deck shall be erected or replaced within the city until a permit is obtained from the department of Planning & Development at City Hall. A detailed plan showing location of the proposed deck in relation to the lot lines and the house is required prior to approval. Lot stakes may need to be located and identified by city staff prior to permit issuance. 2. Placement: decks for one and two family residences must adhere to the setback requirements for the specific zoning district where located, except decks that are 1-foot in height or less may be setback 20 feet from the rear lot line. Contact the Zoning Administrator to find out the specific setback for your situation. Deed restrictions may have additional requirements. Decks may not be located in any easement.
2. Placement: pools may be installed on rear or side lots only and shall not be closer than is permitted in the zoning code for an accessory building and in no case shall the water line of any pool be less than 6 feet from any lot line. Per code, no pool shall be located under or over electrical services. Pools and fencing shall not be installed in utility easements designed to convey electric distribution, water distribution, wastewater, or stormwater drainage and shall be prohibited from dedicated greenways.
• If you have natural or “wild” areas on your property, think twice before deciding to convert them to turf or traditional landscaped areas. Natural areas usually require less time and money to maintain than formal landscapes, and are usually the best at preventing water pollution from runoff. This is especially important for waterfront property. • Adjust your mower to a height of at least three inches or more.
3. Fencing: pools that are not enclosed by a permanent building and have a water depth greater than thirty-six inches shall be completely enclosed by a fence to prevent access. Such fence shall not be less than five feet in height and shall be placed not less than four feet from the pool edge, constructed so as not to have holes or openings larger than four inches in one dimension. Gates and doors shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices, located near the top of the gate, on the poolside of the enclosure.
• Mow frequently enough that you can leave grass clippings on the lawn and don’t have to rake.
4. Electrical conductors: the following clearances must be adhered to and shown on the plan:
• Help keep our lakes and rivers clean by sweeping or blowing grass clippings back onto your yard. Grass clippings can and should be left on the lawn, so that the nutrients can go back into the soil.
• underground electrical conductors shall be a minimum of 5 feet from the outer edge of the inside of the pool. If closer than 5 feet, the conductors shall be in conduit; • overhead electric conductors shall be a minimum of 22.5 feet in any direction to the water level, edge of water surface, base of platform, or permanently anchored raft. • the horizontal limit of clearance measured from the inside wall of the pool shall not be less than 10 feet. Contact Diggers Hotline at 1-800-242-8511 or 811 prior to placement. These requirements are not all inclusive. If you have any questions regarding pools please contact the city Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421 or email to mstacey@ci.stoughton.wi.us
Top Ten Reasons To Install A Rain Garden
• Mulch bare soil as soon as possible to minimize erosion. Disturb no more ground than necessary for a project, while preserving existing vegetation. • Use lawn and garden chemicals carefully and sparingly. Pesticides, including weed killers, should be considered a last resort – other controls come first.
Garage Sale Signage Information Garage sale signs may be placed in the parkrow or terrace, in front of the residence where the sale is being held, for a period not to exceed three (3) days and no more than three (3) times in a calendar year. Signs may also be placed in the parkrow or terrace at various intersections for the days of the sale; such signs shall not have a height greater than 2 1/2 feet from grade and shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area, two (2) feet in height and two (2) feet in width. GARAGE SALE SIGNS ARE NOT TO BE ATTACHED TO UTILITY POLES, TREES, TRAFFIC REGULATORY STRUCTURES OR FENCES AND SHALL NOT OBSTRUCT VISION FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC. NO MORE THAN 3 SALES ARE ALLOWED PER YEAR. A SALE OF UP TO 3 CONSECUTIVE DAYS IN LENGTH SHALL BE CONSIDERED ONE TIME.
10. It provides habitat and food for birds and beneficial to insects
If you have any questions regarding garage sale signage, please contact the Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421
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8. Helps area lakes, streams and fish by reducing storm water pollution
3. Construction requirements: for attached decks, it is required to use 48-inch deep footings to prevent heaving. A guardrail is required for decks more than 2-feet above ground. The minimum height for a guardrail is 3-feet. The guardrail must restrict the passing of a 4-inch or larger sphere through spacing.
7. Helps recharge groundwater
4. Contact Diggers Hotline: prior to construction at 1-800-242-8511.
4. Is a natural outdoor classroom for kids and adults alike
5. Call for an inspection: it is your responsibility to call for an inspection. An inspection is required after digging the holes for the footings, prior to pouring concrete. The Building Inspector can be reached at 608-873-7626.
3. No need for fertilizers and pesticides, making it a welcome area for all living creatures
These requirements are not all inclusive. If you have any questions regarding decks, please call the Building Inspector at 873-7626 or the Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421.
• If there are areas of your yard you don’t physically go to, consider landscaping that area with native plants instead of turf.
6. Reduces the amount of turf you have to mow, water, fertilize, and maintain; increases your free time! 5. Helps minimize local flooding
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2. Obtain a permit: no fence shall be erected within the city until a permit is obtained from the Department of Planning and Development at City Hall. A detailed plan showing where your fence will be located is necessary, including distances from lot lines and any structures. A sample site plan is provided with the zoning permit application.
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The Tower Times Please place in 96-Gallon Green Recycle Cart: Shredded Paper
• Please put in a clear plastic bag (tied) and place in the GREEN cart. NO OTHER RECYCLING SHOULD BE IN BAGS Mixed Containers • Aluminum cans and foil • Empty tin cans and aerosol cans • Dried out paint cans • Glass bottles and jars
Garbage Collection Every Week
All material must fit in the brown (garbage) cart. Automated trucks cannot pick up any material that is next to the cart. Please put the garbage cart out the night before your collection day or by 6:00am the morning of pickup.
Please place in 64-Gallon Brown Garbage Cart:
• #1-7 plastic containers Mixed Paper • Newspaper, magazines, books, mail, school/office paper • Brown corrugated cardboard
• Mixed loose garbage
• Grey chipboard (cereal and shoe boxes)
• Broken toys & ceramics
• Brown paper bags
• Plastic hangers, etc.
DO NOT put the following items in the green cart:
• Bagged garbage
• Plastic bags, toys, Styrofoam of any kind
• Plastic wrap – Bags
• Plastic (other than #1-7 containers)
• Styrofoam
• Yard waste and construction materials
• Other loose garbage, etc.
• Household hazardous waste
DO NOT put the following items in the brown cart:
Cart Placement
• Yard Waste
The arrows on the lid of the cart must point to the street
• Recycling
Handles and wheels should face away from the street
• Household hazardous waste
• The garbage cart should be placed within 2 ft. of the street on one side of the driveway
• Cardboard boxes
• The recycle cart should be placed within 2 ft. of the street on the other side of the driveway
Please put bagged garbage in the brown cart. Bags that are tied keep carts clean. Mixed loose garbage can be put in the brown cart. Please put the garbage cart out the night before your collection day or by 6:00 am the morning of pick up.
• Please keep 6 ft. of clearance between the carts and other objects, especially mailboxes and vehicles
Recycle Collection Every Other Week
Bulk items will be collected on the last service day of the month. Bulky pick up is for any extra garbage or recycling you have or for items that are too big to fit into the carts.
Loose recycling must fit in the green (recycling) cart. Automated trucks can not pick up any material that is next to the cart. Please put the recycle cart out the night before your collection day or by 6:00am the morning of pick up. If your green recycle cart is out on the wrong week it can not be collected!
Bulk items are collected once a month
Place all large items including furniture, carpeting, large metal items, large cardboard boxes (emptied and flattened) and appliances 6ft. away from- not in front of or next to the carts. Small items such as automotive batteries, tires (2 per home per month – 8 per year), and drain oil (in sealed 1-5 gallon containers) should also be 6ft. away from the carts. Construction materials should be in 32 gallon cans and weigh less than 60 lbs. Extra paper or other recycling should be in clear plastic bags and placed at the street 6ft. away from the carts. Bulk Collection does not include yard waste or hazardous materials.
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Holidays (no collection) Tuesday Recycle Collection IncludesAll homes east of the river will be on non-shaded weeks. All homes west of the river and ON AND east of Page St. and ON AND south of Hwy 51 will be on shaded weeks. Friday Garbage Collection IncludesAll homes north of Hwy 51 and west of Page St. Friday Recycle Collection IncludesAll homes north of Hwy 51 AND BETWEEN Lincoln Ave. and Page St. will be on non-shaded weeks. All homes ON AND west of Lincoln Ave. AND north of Hwy 51 including Hamilton St. west of Lincoln Ave. will be on the shaded weeks.
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Collection Schedule
New Years Day-Friday 1/1/2016 Friday collections will be delayed by one day. Memorial Day- Monday 05/30/2016 All collections will be delayed by one day. Independence DayMonday 07/04/2016 All collections will be delayed by one day. Labor Day- Monday 9/5/2016 All collections will be delayed by one day.
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Thanksgiving-Thursday 11/24/2016 Thursday and Friday collections will be delayed by one day. Christmas Day- Sunday 12/25/2016 Collection will have no delay. The garbage (brown cart) is emptied on a weekly basis. The recycling (green cart) is emptied every other week and not emptied by the bulk collection crews. Large items, extra cans or bags can be taken with the bulk collections. Construction materials and electronics are not included in bulk collection. E-mail: office@johnsdisposal.com Call Johns Disposal at 888-473-4701 www.johnsdisposal.com
Please place all materials out the night before or by 6 a.m. on your day of service.
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Stoughton Public Library: Educate, Enrich, Empower, Engage!
Nationally Famous Author to Visit August 1 With more than 80 titles published, Lauraine Snelling is one of today’s most popular authors in the Christian Fiction genre. She will be visiting Stoughton on Monday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m., and speaking at the Stoughton Village Players Theater, just next door to the Library. Copies of her latest book, “The Second Half,” will be available for purchase and for signing by the author.
Open Sundays This Fall Thanks to your support the Stoughton Public Library will be continuing its Sunday hours beginning September 11 through December 18. Hours will be 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you like Sunday hours at the Library, please let your City Council representatives know. And, we’ll see you Sundays at the Library!
Art in the Library Thank you to Pamela Calahan of Otter Creek Arts for her display. If you are an artist with the type of art that can be hung on a wall and would like to display it at the Library, please fill out a proposal available on our website: www.stoughtonpubliclibrary.org
People Talk About Books People love to talk about the books they read – especially with others who have read the same titles. The Stoughton Public Library has three book discussion groups to allow you to do just that! You can meet other people, make friends, and share your thoughts about what you have read. The traditional book group meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Library. Each session is led by a different Library staff member who chooses the book for the month. This same book is also discussed the 4th Wednesday of month at 1:00 p.m. at the Stoughton Senior Center. Upcoming reading includes… • “The Little Paris Bookshop” by Nina George for August • “The Language of flowers” by Vanessa Diffenbaugh for September • “The Winter People” by Jennifer McMahon for October The Library also sponsors a crime fiction book group. Thursdays With Murder meets the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. This group sometimes reads the same title, but they often read different titles by the same author, or they read mysteries that focus on a common theme. Upcoming reading includes… • “Ordinary Grace” by William Kent Krueger for August
The Library relies on money raised by various Friends events to supplement the library budget. Without these funds, the Children’s Summer Library Program would not be able to afford many of the presenters for programs, as well as purchase supplies and reading incentive prizes. The Adult Summer Reading Program and the Adult Craft Club receive their funding from the annual Friends donation. The Friends donation is used to purchase high-demand DVDs and books for the Lucky Day collections, replace worn or lost copies of classic books and DVDs, and provide more magazine subscriptions for the collection. These are just a few of the ways the Friends benefit the library. Upcoming Friends events include the Authors & Friends program on September 29 (see above) and the “Welcome Aboard” Fall Fundraiser on October 15 from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. The fundraiser will be at BBGs and will include games, raffles, dinner, and dancing. Reservations are required for this event so we know how many dinners to order. Contact the Library at 873-6281 for more information.
Free Library Cards! Visit the Stoughton Public Library, located at 304 S. Fourth St., at the corner of 4th & Main, just west of the clock tower in downtown Stoughton. Hours are Monday-Thursday 9-9, Friday & Saturday 9-5. And Sundays 1-5 beginning September 11. There is no charge for a library card – just bring in picture identification with proof of current address. If your ID does not show your current address, please bring another proof of address such as a piece of mail, personal check, lease agreement, etc…. Parents must sign the registration form for children under age 18. Your library card can be used in any public library in Adams, Columbia, Dane, Green, Portage, Sauk, or Wood counties, all members of the South Central Library System, and materials may be returned to any library. Call the Library at 873-6281 or visit online at www.stoughtonpubliclibrary.org and on Facebook.
Library Events August
The Foundation: Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Group The Martian by Andy Weir Wednesday, August 3, 6:30 pm
Adult Craft Club
Coloring Pages Thursday, August 4, 6:30 pm Relax and try out the newest trend, adult coloring! All supplies provided. No registration required. Teens welcome with an adult.
Thursdays with Murder
Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger Thursday, August 11, 6:30 pm This Minnesota based novel won six major awards.
The Mixed-Up Fairy Tale
• “The Martian” by Andy Weir for August
Friday, August 12, 2pm Stoughton Village Players Theater, 255 E Main St. (next door to the library) Emmy award-winning “Page Turner Adventures” will provide a fun, FREE show for the whole family. We need your help to break a spell or Beauty will sleep for 100 years! During this musical adventure, the audience must convince Red Riding Hood to give up her cape, discover the secret under grandma’s bed, climb a beanstalk and get a golden spoon from a REAL 10 foot tall giant! Seriously, the Giant is real and he will Blow. You. Away. Promise. All ages. No registration required.
• The science fiction of Cordwainer Smith for September
Summer Library Program Finale: Bubble Wonders
• The crime fiction of George Simenon for September • “Still Life” by Louise Penny for October The Library’s newest book group is The Foundation, named in honor of science fiction grand master Isaac Asimov and his famous “Foundation Trilogy.” Join us as we explore worlds of science fiction, fantasy, the bizarre, and the strange. Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Library. Upcoming reading includes…
• Tales of sword & sorcery: Fritz Leiber & Robert E. Howard for October
Authors and Friends Join us September 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for Authors & Friends. Several Wisconsin authors, each of whom writes a different genre, will be visiting as part of the Friends of the Library Meet & Great. The authors include:
• Steve Fortney – author of historical and religious fiction, memoirs, poetry, history, and religion
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• Jane Kelley – author of historical fiction books for older elementary aged children
The science fiction of Cordwainer Smith. This author was a foreign policy advisor for President Kennedy. Wednesday, September 7, 6:30 pm
Friends of the Library The Friends of the Stoughton Public Library is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting and improving library services, materials, and facilities for the Stoughton community; encouraging gifts and bequests to the library; and promoting the broadest
Authors and Friends with Friends Meet & Greet
September 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Combines a Friends of the Library Meet & Greet with the opportunity to meet and greet published Wisconsin authors of different genres. Includes a panel discussion, Q & A, book signing, and the opportunity to purchase books.
Adult Book Discussion
“The Language of flowers” by Vanessa Diffenbaugh Tuesday, September 27, 7 pm – Library Wednesday, September 28, 1 pm – Senior Center
October
Fall story times and children’s programs begin soon! Contact the Library at 873-6281 for information.
The Foundation: Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Group Tales of sword & sorcery: Fritz Leiber & Robert E. Howard (creator of Conan, the Barbarian) Wednesday, October 5, 6:30 pm
Adult Book Discussion
“The Winter People” by Jennifer McMahon Tuesday, October 25, 7 pm – Library Wednesday, October 26, 1 pm – Senior Center
Thursdays With Murder
Thursday, October 13, 6:30 p.m. “Still Life” by Louise Penny - No other mystery write has consistently won so many awards.
Friends Fall Fundraiser
“Welcome Aboard” for games, raffles, dinner, and dancing: 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. BBGs: games, raffles, dinner, and dancing. Reservations are required. Call 873-6281 for more information.
Stoughton Fire Department The Stoughton Fire Department wants everyone to stay safe during the summer season. Grills, stoves and chimneys are not permitted on the exterior balconies of any buildings. Please know that most balconies also serve as exits for dwelling units. When LP gas cylinders are exposed to other fire conditions, this can lead to explosive consequences near those exits that everyone depends on to safely leave an unsafe situation. On wooden decks, nearby materials are easily ignitable from just radiant heat. Even vinyl siding melts if grills are too close to a wall. With improper use and even storage of grills it can and does jeopardize the lives of you in your home or other occupants of the building. Every year the Stoughton Fire Department responds to these types of incidents and sometimes tragic situations for those type outdoor cooking fires. Let’s not risk it. The members of the Stoughton Fire Department wants everyone to stay safe during the summer grilling season. Please do that by keeping your grills, stove and chimneys at least 15 feet to 25 feet away from your buildings.
Knowing a few fire safety grilling tips will help everyone have a safe summer.
The Foundation: Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Group
Keep a 3-foot safe zone around your grill and campfire
Only use your grill outside.
Adult Book Discussion
The Little Paris Book Shop by Nina George Tuesday, August 23, 7 pm – Library Wednesday, August 24, 1 pm – Senior Center
The program will include a panel discussion by the authors, a time for audience questions, and the opportunity to personally meet with each author. Copies of the authors’ books will be available for purchase and signing.
Thursday, September 15, 7 pm - Library Black Marigold is the dynamic wind quintet that has dazzled audiences throughout Wisconsin since 2012. They present captivating concerts introducing new music, while also highlighting classic woodwind quintet repertoire. Thoughtful verbal program notes about the music and the instruments engage the audience and liven the concert experience. Black Marigold breathes new life into the woodwind quintet experience. You will leave the concert smarter, happier and more inspired than when you arrived! This program is made possible by a grant from the Dane County Libraries’ Beyond the Page Fund.
Christ Lutheran Church, 700 County Road B Thursday, August 18, 6-7:15pm Celebrate a great summer spent reading! Join us at 6pm for free sundaes provided by Culvers. Then enjoy the show “Bubble Wonders” at 6:30pm. Geoff Akins presents a high-energy, interactive, fun and educational show performing amazing feats with bubbles. All ages. No registration required. Completion of Summer Library Program not required.
• Marshall Cook – author of 24 published books including the Monona Quinn mystery series, books on stress management, and “The Great Wisconsin Manhunt of 1961”
• Rich Voedisch – author of a variety of fiction on topics such as psychology, love, crime, and families
Music on the Mezz presents: Black Marigold
Keep it away from siding and deck rails.
This will keep kids and pets safe.
Clean your grill after each use. This will remove grease that can start a fire.
Place the coals from your grill in a metal can with a lid once they have cooled.
Thursdays With Murder
Thursday, September 8, 6:30 p.m. The crime fiction of George Simenon (1903-1989) - creator of fictional detective Jules Maigret in 75 novels and 28 short stories in addition to many other works. He was one of the most prolific writers of the 20th century.
Sundays at the Library
Sunday, September 11 Join us for the first of the fall Sundays at the Library! Open 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. now through December 18.
Open your gas grill before lighting.
Stay fire safe this summer!
Keep an eye on your grill, fire pit or patio torches. Never leave any of them unattended.
For more information and resources, visit www.usfa.fema.gov and www.nfpa.org.
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News from the Stoughton Area Senior Center
Summer Seminars with Jay Hatheway
Cooking & Baking Class
Wednesdays, July 13, 20 & 27, 10:00 AM July 20: A brief history of the origins of State of Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. July 27: Update on current events in the Middle East: ISIS, Yemen, Iran, and beyond.
This fall we will be starting a new cooking and baking class on Sundays. We will be highlighting chefs and restaurants in the area, creating different cuisines, as well as learning different techniques in the kitchen. I would appreciate your input as to the time of day that would work best for you on Sundays as well as topics, entrees and skills you are interested in learning about. Please contact me by July 15th either by email at tnicoll@ci.stoughton.wi.us, by phone at 873-8585 or leave me a note with your feedback. I look forward to hearing from you!
Retiree Rebels: Ditch the Rocking Chair! Thursday, July 21, 2:30-4:00 PM Have you had the retirement talk? Not the one about money, the one about what to do with your life after you retire? Carol Larson and Mary Helen Conroy, co-founders of RetireeRebels.com, will talk about that first, possibly rocky, year of retirement, and the next steps. If you are nearly or newly retired, please join the discussion and share your experiences, questions and advice.
Dance Lessons
Garden Tours Thursday, July 21, 10:00-11:00 AM Join us for a Concentric condo garden tour in Venevoll. This garden has really developed over the last 15 years, with a varied space including many shaded plants, a butterfly garden area, an Asian garden area and a beautiful array of lilies. Please register and pick up the tour address at the Senior Center reception desk. Thursday, July, 28, 10:00-11:00 AM The owners of this acre property in Albion have been gardening for over 25 years. View many shade gardens, over 200 different cultivars of hostas and all the accompanying shade companion plants. They have many flowering shrubs and also dwarf conifers. Please register and pick up the tour address at the Senior Center reception desk.
Lunch and Learn - Mind Over Matter
Dancing provides good exercise with many health benefits for average people who just want to have fun dancing together. We are exploring the possibility of offering dance classes on Saturday or Sunday afternoons this fall. We will need to have a minimum of 8 people that have shown interest by August 1st to secure our instructor and location. This class will be open to couples as well as singles. The cost would be $47 per person for a 6 week class. That’s a little less than $8 for a one-hour class each week! While we will only work on 2-3 dances in a 6 week session, some dance choices include Swing, Salsa, Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango and Country. Those registered as couples are not required to switch partners during class. Singles can switch among themselves. Dance with a friend or a special friend. Please contact Tricia Nicoll to secure your spot and state your preference as to which day works best for you and what dances you are most interested in.
Lunch and Learn: Care Transitions Wednesday, August 3 12:00 PM Transitional care encompasses a range of services and environments designed to promote the safe and timely passage of patients between levels of health care and across care settings. This is an opportunity to learn more about transitions of care and learn what benefits you are entitled to! Prior Sign-up is required
Introduction to Watercolor - Continued
Friday, July 22, 12:00-1:00 PM Did you know that more than half of women over age 65 have urinary leakage or accidental bowel leakage? These symptoms, also called pelvic floor disorders, are very common and there are things we can do ourselves to prevent or treat them. Dr. Heidi Brown will talk to us about pelvic floor disorders and what we can do to prevent or improve these symptoms. Dr. Brown is a urogynecologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, and treating pelvic floor disorders is her specialty. She will talk for about 30 minutes and then will open the floor to questions. Sign up at the reception desk.
Walking Club
Tuesdays, August 2 & 9, 6:00-7:00 PM We are continuing to explore the world of watercolor from our July classes! The class will be instructed for beginners, but advanced individual instruction will be available. Abby Otteson lives in Stoughton and she received her BFA from UW-Oshkosh in 2008 in painting and drawing. She also has her teaching certificate in art education.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail Presentation Tuesday, August 9, 10:00 AM
Fridays at 9:00 AM – NOTE THE TIME CHANGE If you’re interested in taking in the natural surroundings and getting some exercise come out to Lake Kegonsa State Park and join in the walking group. The park has more than five miles of accessible hiking trails along the lake and through varied habitat. Enter off of Door Creek Drive. Please bring your I.D with you and meet others in the trail parking lot near the main bathrooms and showers. State stickers are required and can be purchased for the day or year.
Book Discussion at the Senior Center
Wednesday, August 10, 2:00 PM
This month’s book is Far From The Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy. Join us for an afternoon book discussion group with support from the Stoughton Library the 4th Wednesday of each month. Any questions? Please call 8736281.
With the Summer Olympics taking place in August, we will have our own fun with a variety of backyard games. Join us for some friendly competition. No sign-up or experience necessary to play. If you have a game you’d like to offer for the afternoon please contact Tricia Nicoll. We will also have the Olympic Games on the big screen, so stop in and cheer on the U.S.A teams!
Travelogue Wednesday, July 27 3:00 PM This month get ready to travel to Experience Canada via a one-hour travelogue DVD. Host Anne Martin guides viewers on an odyssey across the expansive landscape of Canada, starting in Newfoundland and journeying to the farthest reaches of British Columbia and the Yukon. Among the many highlights are stops at the home of Anne of Green Gables on Prince Edward Island, a Viking burial ground, sparkling Toronto, Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta and more, with special attention paid to Canada’s rich multicultural heritage.
Ahh... the Culinary Ease of Cheese!!
SAFE/Falls Prevention Presentation Thursday, August 11, 1:00 PM Join Sara Hanneman, SAFE at Home Program Coordinator with Home Health United. SAFE is a program that provides free in-home safety assessments for Dane County residents aged 65 and older. They assess the home, looking for ways to prevent falls, and also provide a medication review by a pharmacist to prevent negative drug interactions.
Exploring World Cultures Presentation-India Monday, August 15, 3:00-4:00 PM Join Cummins, Inc. employees Himani Deshpande and Ketan Shende as they present about their region of India.
Reflexology Presentation Tuesday, August 16, 10:00 AM Come and learn what Reflexology is all about with Heidi Fromi! This form of massage applies deep pressure to reflex points on the feet. It opens nerve pathways to increase circulation and create a sense of balance within the body. The feet are like a roadmap that connects to organs and glands within the body and by working with the feet it can increase normal function and flow. This practice will leave individuals feeling relaxed as the body’s natural equilibrium is restored. In September we will begin regular session times the third Monday of each month from 1:00-3:00 PM. Prices are $25 for 30 minutes or $45 for 60 minutes.
• 130 Varieties of Cheese • Cheese Trays • Fresh Curds • Cheese Gift Boxes Always Enjoyed, Never Returned
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183 E. Main Street, Downtown Stoughton
608-873-1777
Pat will share with you the history of the trail and where it may lead you, as it passes through the Lake Country, allowing you to experience the gifts of the glaciers.
Summer Olympics - Backyard Games
Wed. July 27, 1:00 PM
www.Cheesers.com
The Ice Age Trail is a thousand mile footpath that winds through the state of Wisconsin, tracing world-renowned glacial features. The trail provides access to some of Wisconsin’s most scenic areas while telling the story of our state’s remarkable Ice Age heritage.
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Webinar: When to Stop Driving & How to Talk to Your Loved Ones About It
Travelogue Wednesday, August 24, 3:00 PM
Wednesday, August 17 As individuals deal with diminishing vision, there comes a point where one must determine they are no longer safe to drive. This webinar will focus on how to make these decisions along with tips for adult children struggling to have this conversation. For more information call the WI Council for the Blind and Visually Impaired at (608) 255-1166.
Aviation Day Friday, August 19, 10:30 AM In honor of National Aviation Day, Doug Phundheller will be here to provide a brief history about Stoughton’s airport. Afterwards, if you’re interested there will be an opportunity to go out to the airport and see if firsthand!
Art Program with Michael Hecht-Greek Art to Picasso Friday, August 19, 9:00 AM Participate in reading the artwork of the Greeks and Picasso. Learn about their influences and their legacy, all the way to Star Wars.
Lunch and Learn – Conversation Partners
This month get ready to travel to Australia the Beautiful. From ancient, misty forests to canyons that conceal secrets from the age of dinosaurs; from pristine lakes to majestic peaks; and from sophisticated cities to some of the world’s greatest wilderness areas, experience all of Australia’s dramatic contrasts, dazzling wildlife and glorious landscapes. Highlights include the great Barrier Reef, Lord Howe’s Island, King’s Canyon and Lake Eyre.
Book Discussion Group Wednesday, August 24, 1:00 PM This month’s book is The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George. Join us for an afternoon discussion group with support from the Stoughton Library every 4th Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM. For questions, please call 873-6281.
Catfish River Revue & Banana Split Sundaes Friday, August 26, 1:00 PM
Tuesday, August 23, 12:00-1:00 PM Are you available to chat with an international student at the UW-Madison via Skype or FaceTime? Currently there are international students from about 130 countries studying at the UW-Madison. Some of them are admitted to academic undergraduate or graduate programs, some are visiting scholars, and some are here in full time English language classes. Many of these students make friends on campus with other students from their own countries, but struggle to make American friends. They may apply for conversation partners through a tutoring service on campus, but the waiting list is long. We are starting up a program in which we would match you with one international student. You would “meet together” each week via skype or FaceTime, probably once a week for about an hour, or twice a week for about a half hour each time -- just to chat. You would not be required to tutor the student you are matched with. You would be welcome to use the computers in the computer lab or your own device. We would provide you with some training and support (including conversation topic ideas,) and the contact information for your international student conversation partner. You would be able to arrange the “meeting” schedule with your partner for the days and times that work well for both of you. We would hope that your partnership could continue for about one semester. Prior registration is required.
Enjoy the music by Catfish River Revue! Afterwards we’ll celebrate National Banana Split Day and enjoy the sweet treat!
ElderTree Presentation –A social website designed by older adults, for older adults in Wisconsin Wednesday, August 31, 3:00 PM Have you ever wondered: “Why can’t there be a website that offers older adults an easy way to communicate with each other and access information without needing to be a computer expert!” Elder Tree is that website. This simple, web-based technology was developed at UWMadison to help older adults remain independent in their home, while staying socially connected and engaged. There is no cost to use Elder Tree and no advertising. Older adults simply need access to any computer or tablet and Internet connection – if you don’t have one in your home, a computer at your local library, senior center or a friend’s house will work. In this presentation, you will learn how Elder Tree was developed and how it works; the impact it is having on the lives of older adults; and how you can easily try Elder Tree for yourself and share it with friends. For more information on these and other activities please contact the Stoughton Area Senior Center at 248 W. Main Street, Stoughton WI, 53589 * (608) 873-8585 * www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior
Fall Miniball Soccer
NFL Flag Football – Grades 4-8 Leagues
Days: Sundays
League/Grade
Dates: September 11 – October 16
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Location: Racetrack Park
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Dates: August 13 – September 10, No Class September 3
Fee: $40 – Resident, $45 – Non-Resident
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Days: Saturday Mornings
Registration Deadline: August 31
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Times: 10:00-11:00 am
Coaches: Volunteers are needed. Coaches training will take place on September 1 at 5:30 at Racetrack Park.
Game Dates: Saturdays, September 10 – October 22
The activities listed below are late summer and early fall. Please watch for our fall and winter activities guide that will be inserted in the Great Dane in August for a more complete listing of activities for the fall and winter.
Youth Sport Activities Fall Youth Tennis Lessons
The fall tennis lessons are for the child who wants to continue to practicing tennis. Groups will be broken up based on skill level each week. Age appropriate equipment like no compression balls will be used when necessary. Participants are required to bring their own racquet.
Location: Norse Park Tennis Courts
Start your little Pelé on his or her way to a lifelong love of recreation activities. Nothing compares to soccer for an introduction to structured team sports. The emphasis on this program is having fun, getting your child to like sports, and developing their physical literacy. This program isn’t intended on teaching high level soccer skills to your child because of the ages of the participants. Volunteer coaches needed!
Ages
Ages: 6-12
Program Code
Times
1130.300
2:00-2:45 pm
3 – 4 year olds
1130.301
3:00-3:45 pm
5 year olds
1130.302
4:00-4:45 pm
3 – 4 year olds
Program Code: 1180.300 Fees: Resident - $20, Non-Resident - $25 Registration Deadline: August 5
NFL Flag Football – Grades K-3 Leagues
Junior Tennis Clinics
The summer weekly junior clinics are designed for middle school and high school aged players whose goal is to develop intermediate and advanced level tennis skills to prepare themselves for their high school teams and possibly collegiate play. The format will be similar to high school varsity level practices with up-tempo, advanced level drills and competitive match play. Coach Bill will help each player identify their relative strengths and weaknesses. The goal should be to become a better tennis player over the course of the 10 hours of court time. Days: Monday – Friday
The grades 4-8 programs are local travel leagues. Other communities involved with the leagues are Cross Plains, Fitchburg, Verona, McFarland, Monona, Cottage Grove and Mount Horeb. Teams will play seven regular season games and an end of season tournament. Teams for these age groups typically practice 1-2 times per week. Practice night(s) are at the discretion of the coach. There is no make-up date for the tournament if it is rained out. Program Code
Tournament Date: Saturday, October 29 Game Times: Vary throughout the season. Games are typically in the morning and early afternoon. Place: Racetrack Park for home games. Road games will be played at various Dane County communities. Fees: Resident - $75 Non-Resident - $83
The grades K-1 and 2-3 programs are house leagues that will always play other Stoughton teams at Racetrack Park. The K-1 league will feature the coach playing quarterback to make the games run smooth. Games will be played on Saturday mornings. Teams for this age group typically practice one day a week during the season. Practice night is at the discretion of the coach.
Deadline: Register by July 29
League/Grade
This is a new league that we will be offering this coming fall. We will be partnering with the Monona and Cottage Grove Recreation Departments to expand flag football to high school students. Games will be played in Stoughton, Cottage Grove, and Monona. Stoughton teams will be formed using a draft.
Program Code
Game Times
K-1
1150.300
9:00 am
2-3
1150.301
10:15 am
Coaches: Volunteers are needed. Coaches meeting will be August 11 at 6:00 pm.
High School Flag Football League with Monona & Cottage Grove
Times: 9:00-11:00 am
Game Dates: Saturdays, September 10 – October 22 (September 10 is an official practice day)
Location: High School Tennis Courts
Practice Starts: August 13
When: Wednesdays, September 7 – October 19 (8 weeks)
Fee: $75.
Place: Racetrack Park
Program Code: 1151.300
Min/Max Participants: 4/8
Fees: Resident - $65 Non-Resident - $73
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Deadline: 1 week before start date
Deadline: Register by July 29
Game Locations: Racetrack Park for home games
Coaches: Volunteers are needed. Coaches meeting will be August 11 at 5:30 pm.
Draft Night: Wednesday, August 24
Session
Dates
Program Code
Session 3
July 25 – July 29
1181.202
Session 4
August 1 – August 5
1181.203
Who: High School Students
Deadline: Monday, August 21 Fee: $45 – Residents. $50 – Non-Residents
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Youth & Adult Enrichment Activities Bricks 4 Kidz Summer Camp – Space Adventures
Inspired by NASA and Star Wars™, our Space Adventures Camp is packed full of models that will make your imagination blast off! Each day, campers will learn about real-life space exploration and
The Tower Times Adult Sports & Fitness Activities Zumba
Our Zumba classes are taught by certified instructor Heidi Schenkenberg. Heidi is constantly changing up the routine to make the class fun and fresh. Zumba takes the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you’ll see why Zumba Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check. Location: 2nd Floor of the Youth Center
Where: Rotary Park (next to the fire station)
Min/Max Participants: 6/25 Times
Dates Program Code Fee (Res/NR)
Thursdays 6:10-7:00pm 8/4-9/8 build models related to the NASA space program. In addition, the day includes LEGO® Star Wars™ themed models, video games, group games, challenges and more. Bricks 4 Kidz Space Adventure camp provides the spark for imagination and creativity to take off on an adventure that’s out of this world!
2211.202
$25/$30
Sundays 4:00-5:00pm 8/28-10/9, 2211.203 No 9/4
$25/$30
Fall 3v3 Basketball
Ages: 5-11
Our 3v3 basketball league is played on Monday nights and is call your own fouls. This is a great way to get active with friends or get ready for our winter league.
Days & Dates: Monday-Friday, August 15 – August 19
Grades: High School (Currently) - Adult
Times: 9:00-Noon
Dates: September 12– October 31 (8 weeks)
Registration Deadline: One week before class starts or until full
Days: Monday Nights
Location: Bjoin Park Shelter
Time: 6:00–9:00 pm
Fee: $145
Place: Yahara School Gym
Min/Max Participants: 5/20
Fee: $90/ team (Register by August 28)
Program Code: 1312.201
Adult Flag Football League
Kids Chef – Sweet Strawberries Lily Kilfoy, AKA “The Kids Chef” is a cooking instructor and freelance chef from Madison, Wisconsin. Her goal as an instructor is to expose children to the many benefits of cooking through handson experiences that develop skills to be used for life. It is also to teach children about healthy foods and cooking at a young age so that they can carry these values into adulthood. In this hands on class, participants will celebrate the bounty summer by creating multiple surprise recipes that focus on the juicy ripe fruit.
This will be our third summer of offering Gazebo Musikk! Gazebo Musikk are weekly concerts at Rotary Park in the summer. These shows wouldn’t be possible without our sponsors and help from Tricia Suess. Check out the Gazebo Musikk Facebook page for the latest information - https://www.facebook.com/gazebomusikk/ When: Thursdays evenings from 6:00-7:30 pm starting June 2nd
Who: Ages 16+ Day
Gazebo Musikk
This will be the sixth year of our adult flag football league. The league features a 4 on 4 passing style that is action packed. Players sign up as a team. If you would like to get on a free agent list, contact the Recreation Department. Schedules will be made and emailed to managers.
Who: Men
Cost: Free!
Remaining 2016 Lineup Date
Band
Music Genre
July 21
Distant Cuzins
Classic Rock
July 28 Mike & Jamie McCloskey
Acoustic Swing, Folk, Blues, Country & Rock
August 4
Bluegrass
The Material Boys
August 11 The Lowdown
Rock, Alt-Rock, Indie
August 18
Kyle Henderson & Blues Invasion Blues
August 25
The Lower 5th
September 1 The Frankie Lee Trio
Americana Roots Americana
Troll Beach
Visit our award winning aquatic park. Enjoy the best beach of beach experiences that includes clean city water, sandy zero depth entry, and large inflatable play structures! Troll Beach is the result of a complete makeover of the Mandt Park Pool. New innovative play structures, a rebuilt full concession stand, pool chairs and umbrellas, are just a few of the updates for this historic pool. Our trained lifeguards are ready to welcome your group for a day of great swimming and Norwegian-like hospitality.
Ages: Children Ages 5-12
Age: Adult
Times: 12:00-1:15 pm
When: Thursday’s, September 8 – October 27 (8 weeks)
Location: Stoughton Youth Center
Time: 6:00-10:00 PM
Winner of the 2012 Wisconsin Parks & Recreation Association Outstanding Aquatic Facility Design Award.
Date: July 23
Where: Racetrack Park
Open: Everyday unil
Min/Max Participants: 8/16
Registration: $250/team (Register by August 21st)
Hours: 12-5 PM
Fee: $20
Men’s Fall Slowpitch League
Daily Rates
Program Code: 1311.302
Painting in the Parks
Join us for our painting in the parks class. Bring a beverage, relax, and socialize! Our experienced instructor will give participants step by step instructions on their way to creating a masterpiece.
We offer a fall softball league on Tuesday nights. The season features a seven game season that starts in September and runs through October. Fees and roster due to the Recreation Department by August 21st or before league is full.
Resident 16+ - $4.00
Who: Men
Non-Resident 15U - $3.50
Age: Adult
Group Rates (15+ People) - $3.00
When: Tuesdays, September 8 – October 18
Birthday Parties – Please contact us for more information.
Resident 15U - $3.00 Non-Resident 16+ - $4.50
Time: 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 pm Game Times Where: Racetrack Park Registration: $30/player (12 Players)
Coed Kickball League
This class is modeled after popular painting and wine classes. All art supplies included. The painting samples (what the participants will be painting) are listed below.
This is the sixth year of our kickball league. Teams will play a seven game schedule. The league will be on Friday nights. This is a great social activity. Please go to our website for a team registration form. Fees and roster are due at the Recreation Department by August 21st or until league is filled. Schedules will be made and emailed to managers.
Ages: Adults Days: Thursdays Date & Program Code: July 21 – 2357.201, August 18 – 2357.202 Times: 6:00-8:00 pm Registration Deadline: One week before class or when full. Please check with us for the July 21 class. Location: Bjoin Park Shelter Fee: $45/class Min/Max Participants: 10/20
Who: Men & Women Age: Adult When: Friday’s, September 9 – October 21 Time: 6:00-10:00 PM
Register Online: https://activenet009.active.com/stoughtonrec
Where: Racetrack Park Registration: $300 per team
Stoughton Parks & Recreation 381 E. Main Street Stoughton, WI 53589 608-873-6746 www.stoughtonrec.com www.facebook.com/stoughtonrec www.twitter.com/stoughtonrec
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Public Works
You may not know we were there, But you would know if we weren’t. Fortunate. This is the word I would use to describe myself as the new Director of Public Works for the City of Stoughton. I am fortunate that I inherited such a knowledgeable, hard-working staff that has accepted me as one of their own. Together, we will continue to deliver a high level of service to the citizens of Stoughton. Fortunate that other department heads and city staff have been extremely helpful through this transition period. I will continue to collaborate with them to work on ways we can better serve the community. Fortunate that I found myself in a community that cares about its infrastructure and the quality of life we work so hard to preserve. I will continue to partner with citizens and civic groups to better understand the needs of the community. Fortunate to be in Viking country. Respectfully, Brett Hebert Director of Public Works Please take a moment to read about some of the programs and services we have to offer.
Fall Brush Collection Schedule Monday October 3rd, 2016 Monday November 7th, 2016
Brush must be placed in the park row and away from any obstacles. Any brush placed in the street will not be collected and is subject to violation. Please have brush placed in the park row on the first Monday of the month for collection by 6:30 am. Reminder: Once crews have completed your street, they won’t be back until the next scheduled brush collection.
Fall Leaf Collection Schedule Weekly from October 17th to November 22nd (Depending on weather) The Street Department provides fall curbside leaf collection for city residents. Leaf collection is subject to change depending on the weather conditions and when leaves start to fall.
It is important to make sure leaves are placed in the park row (area between curb and sidewalk) for collection. It is a violation to rake leaves into the gutter/street. Leaves raked into the street often wash into the stormwater system and pollute our lakes and rivers. Our leaf vacuums need to be close to the curb line of the street and it really helps if you can keep that area free of parked vehicles and trailers.
Grass Clippings When mowing your lawn, make sure to keep the grass clippings on your property and do not blow or sweep clippings from the driveway or sidewalk into the street. There is a city ordinance prohibiting yard waste in the street which will be strictly enforced.
Sec 50-5 Offense against public peace, order and other public interests (h) Littering Prohibited (1) No person shall throw any glass, garbage, rubbish, waste, slop, dirty water, brush, yard waste, dirt, rocky materials or noxious liquid or other litter or unwholesome substance upon the streets, alleys, highways, public parks, or other property of the city of upon any private property not owned by him or upon the surface of any body of water within the city. This violation is subject to fines from $50.00 to $1,000.00.
Parkrow Trees & Planting Permits Mailbox Placement It is important to plant the proper tree in the parkrow to assure a long-lived and healthy tree. Also the size of the tree is important to insure that it will not have to be trimmed due to power lines. Permits are required to plant or remove parkrow trees. There is no charge for these permits; however we need this information in order to keep our tree Inventory up to date. These permits can be obtained at the street department or online at www.ci.stoughton. wi.us/streets&parks/TreeCommission
To reduce the chances that your mailbox may be hit by a snow plow during winter, you still have time to move your mailbox and follow US Postal regulations and place your mailbox 40-42 inches above the road surface and back 6 inches from the curb with the door down. Following these guidelines will increase productivity by snow plow operators.
List of tree specifications are also available or you may view these on the web site.
Web Site: http://www.danecountycleansweep.com/
Remember to call Diggers Locate at 811 or 1-800-242-8511 or email them at diggershotline.com at least 3 days prior to planting
Street Construction Schedule The city has scheduled major street reconstruction on the following streets this year; Street Reconstruction
Pulverization
Van Buren (Main to Wilson
Kings Lynn (Jackson to dead end)
Clyde (Entire Length)
Chapin (Sundt to Devonshire)
Wilson (Van Buren to Page)
Brewer Ct (Entire Length)
Industrial Circle (Ortega to Commercial)
King (W. South to just shy of Kvamme)
Location: 7102 US Hwy 12, Madison WI 53718, (Beltline/12/18 East toward Cambridge) across from the Yahara Hills Golf Course at the Dane County Landfill
Contact
You can assist the City by looking for signs of EAB on your Ash trees. For helpful information you can go to the Wisconsin Emerald Ash Borer web site at; http://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/eab
What is Clean Sweep?
Permits Encumbrance Permits
An encumbrance permit is required if you are going to leave a dumpster or POD in the street or city right-of-way for more than 2 hours. Permits can be obtained at the Street Department office or online at www.ci.stoughton.wi.us and click on street department tab and then permits link. Cost is $25 dollars and the permit is good for 30 days, when it can be renewed for another $25 dollars.
Street Opening Permits
A street opening permit is required if you or a contractor works within the city right-a-way. Permits can be obtained at the Street Department office or online at www.ci.stoughton.wi.us and click on street department tab and then permits link. Cost range from $50 dollars to $175 dollars.
Street Closing Permits
Public streets may be closed (block parties, running events) for the use of private citizens and non-profit organizations provided said individual organization applies for a Street Closing permit and the completed application is submitted in time frame needed to Street Superintendent Karl Manthe.
E-Waste Drop-off This service is available only to City of Stoughton residents for $10 per tv or computer monitor. All other items listed below are accepted free of charge. City residents can bring their e-waste items to Street Department during normal business hours to be properly disposed of. City residents will need to check in at the Street Department office and show ID to verify city residency. If you have any questions, please contact us at (608) 873-6303. List of Acceptable Items • Televisions ($10 per item) • Computer Monitor ($10 per item) • Computer Tower • Laptops • Printers, scanners, copiers • Video display devices
The site is located at 1051 Collins Road (off County Hwy A) in the Township of Dunkirk. The site accepts yardwaste (grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, and sod), shrubbery, and brush. The yardwaste site will remain open until Tuesday November 24th (weather permitting). The site is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. A Permit (window decal) is required for the site and the cost is $20 dollars and is good for the entire season. Permits can be purchased at the Street Department during normal business hours at 515 S. Fourth Street or at the yardwaste site during hours of operations. Note: yardwaste site can close at anytime during the day for inclement weather (thunderstorms, tornado warnings, etc). Safety for our employees is very important and a priority for us.
The Street Department does not collect clean sweep items at our facility, but the following information will assist with proper disposal of clean sweep products at the Dane County Facility.
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Awareness
• Fax machines
Yardwaste Site
Clean Sweep Information
• Keyboards, mice, hard drives, flash drives, external modems & other computer devices • DVD, VCR, DVR & Video NOTE: With computers make sure to remove all personal information or take out the hard drive and destroy it. NOTE: No Microwaves, dehumidifiers or household appliancesthey can be placed out at the end of the month for bulky item trash collection.
Refuse & Recycling Cart Placement Still have a few residents that don’t follow guidelines for proper cart placement. John’s Disposal Service Inc. and the City of Stoughton request and require that carts not be placed in the street, but instead place refuse carts on the park row or your driveway approach. Please place cart(s) a minimum of 2 feet apart at the end of your driveway or park row area. Please do not set carts to close to mailboxes, trees, and light poles. Keeping the carts out of the street also allows street crews to effectively sweep streets, vacuum leaves and plow snow during the fall and winter season. Please call John’s Disposal at 888-473-4701 for any questions or concerns related to solid waste collection or missed trash or recycling pick-up. Please place all materials out the night before or by 6 am on your day of service. For more information regarding collection schedules, please visit John’s Disposal website: www. johnsdisposal.com
If you cannot find the information you need from our website, you can leave a message for Clean Sweep Staff at (608) 838-3212 or email at neitzel-knox@countyofdane.com Clean Sweep is a place to bring hazardous household materials such as Oil-Based Paints and Paint-Related Products, Pesticides & Poisons, Household Products Containing Organic Solvents, Ignitables, and Aerosols, and Rechargeable Batteries.
Why Clean Sweep?
By providing the public with an opportunity to safely dispose of such hazardous products, we keep these products out of landfills and lower the environmental risks associated with such improper disposal. The payoff is a cleaner, healthier environment.
Fee Structure Fees Apply.
• Dane County Households & Farms: $10.00 per trip for all household hazardous waste and electronics. One television or computer monitor is included with the trip fee. Additional televisions and monitors will be billed at an additional $10.00 each. • Businesses: Fees based on weight and type of waste: Businesses must qualify as Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQG’s) and must schedule an appointment prior to bringing wastes to the collection facility. Out-of-County businesses are welcome. Call (608) 243-0368 for more information. • Out-of-County Households & Farms: $75.00 per trip. No latex paint or electronics accepted from out-of-county residents. We reserve the right to impose additional fees for large quantities of materials or loads from multiple households. Customers with large loads are urged to call (608)243-0368 in advance to determine the applicability of any additional fees.
Schedule
Hours: Tuesdays - Fridays: 7:00am - 2:45pm, Saturdays: 8:00am - 10:45am, Closed Sundays, Mondays and Holidays Please note that any days Clean Sweep is closed other than Sundays or Mondays will be posted here.
What’s New
As of November 1st 2012 the Clean Sweep facility located 2302 Fish Hatchery Road is permanently closed and cannot accept any materials. The new year round facility, located at 7102 US Hwy 12, Madison WI 53718, (Beltline/12/18 East toward Cambridge) across from the Yahara Hills Golf Course at the Dane County Landfill is now open. All Clean Sweep customers do not have to stop at the scale and should proceed directly to the Clean Sweep building and stop under the canopy. Clean Sweep staff will provide you with further instructions. Clean Sweep customers include those coming to pick up free materials from our Product Exchange. Please remember that leaving materials at the site when we are closed is illegal and can lead to a $2,000 forfeiture
Now Accepting Electronics
• Get rid of your old TV or computer monitor for $10. Other electronics accepted free of charge. Please see our Household page for details. Clean Sweep does NOT accept microwave ovens, dehumidifiers or other appliances. Contact your local official, trash hauler, or private recycler for details. Please note that there have been some rule changes for our Product Exchange program. Please see the Exchange page for details. Please feel free to call the Department of Public Works at 608873-6303 for any questions or concerns. Enjoy the rest of your summer. Sincerely, Brett Hebert Director of Public Works bhebert@ci.stoughton.wi.us
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Summer 2016 11
There’s No Natural Resource Like Community
At Stoughton Utilities, “local” isn’t a buzzword. It’s a promise. We’ve been a part of the Stoughton community for 126 years,
Summer Incentives!! Central AC Tune-up
Does your central air conditioner need some TLC? Air conditioners can lose up to 5 percent of their original efficiency every year if they are not serviced. That’s why we offer a $35 customer rebate to get your A/C tuned up by a professional service technician. You’ll use less energy because your air conditioner will run more efficiently. This is your chance to stay cool -- and take the heat off your wallet. Rebates will be paid in the form of a one-time bill credit that will be detailed on your monthly billing statement.
Tree Power Incentive
Smiling is easy when things cost less. That’s why you’ll have a huge grin on your face when you plant your new shade tree—at half the cost. Right now, we’re giving customer rebates equal to 50% of the price of a new shade tree, up to $35 each, and up to three trees. So while you enjoy a new favorite spot to read, you’ll also be enjoying extra green above your head and in your wallet. Planting trees can save money and energy in heating and cooling. Shade trees on the south and west sides of your home make hot summers cooler and let in warming sunlight when the leaves are gone in winter. Trees are also a natural air filter, removing dust and greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, while adding oxygen. Stoughton Utilities offers cash incentives for planting shade trees to conserve energy. You may be eligible for up to $35 per qualifying tree if you follow our eligibility guidelines. Residential customers of Stoughton Utilities can apply for an incentive to plant qualified shade trees in locations that will reduce their air conditioning costs. Each qualified tree receives an incentive of 50% of the purchase price, up to $35 per tree, and each customer can apply for incentives on up to three trees. Shade trees must meet the following criteria: • Any of the following are approved: • Maple (freeman, norway, red, sugar, black, silver) • Common Hackberry • American Beech • Sentry Gingko, Honeylocust • Kentucky Coffeetree • Sycamore • Oak (white, swamp white, pin, red) • Linden (american, littleleaf, redmond) • Hybrid Elm • Birch (river, paper, whitespire) • American Yellowwood • Maco Amur Corktree • Must be nursery grade stock. • Must have the potential to attain a height of at least 25 feet when mature. • Must have a caliper of at least 1 1/4 inches at time of planting. • Must be planted in a location that provides significant shading of an air conditioning unit or the south, southwest or west exposure of a home upon tree maturity. Stoughton Utilities recommends planting shade tree(s) approximately 25 to 35 feet away from the house/area to be shaded. • Must be located away from underground and overhead utility lines. • Applicant must call Digger’s Hotline at 811 prior to planting tree(s). The hotline ID number must be reported on the application. All customer rebates will be paid in the form of a one-time billing credit that will be detailed on your next monthly statement.
Create A Better Future As a customer of Stoughton Utilities, you can purchase renewable energy blocks to offset a part or all of your electrical usage through our Renewable Energy Program. Renewable energy is generated from clean, green energy sources such as wind, biogas, and the sun, and is purchased in 300 kilowatt- hour (kWh) blocks; each block costs $3. Purchasing one block of renewable energy each month for one year has the equivalent impact on the environment as not driving a car for six months and avoids emitting over three tons of carbon dioxide. In Stoughton, 422 customers purchase a total of 1,068 blocks of renewable energy each month. That’s a customer participation rate of over 4.9%, and the 320,400 kWh or renewable energy generated and sold is enough to power 458 average-sized homes in Wisconsin without using any fossil-fuels. To learn more about the utility’s Renewable Energy or Green Power for Business programs, please contact us at 873-3379 or visit us online at renewable.stoughtonutilities.com. To enroll your home or business, please visit epay.stoughtonutilities.com.
and have always promised our neighbors a few things. Clean, affordable power; giving back through public investment; scholarships and education; helping folks with energy-saving advice and ways to lower utility bills. And to put Stoughton’s future – your future – first. Stoughton Utilities believes affordable public power strengthens our community and helps our neighbors. That’s why, through WPPI Energy, were partnering with other local not-for-profit utilities to share resources and lower costs. With public power from Stoughton Utilities, the decisions we make, and the good we for the environment happens right here. To learn more, please visit us online at www.WhyPublicPower.org or at www.stoughtonutilities.com.
Support Stoughton Non-Profits by Enrolling in Project RoundUP Stoughton Utilities began our Project RoundUP program in 2006 as a way to further assist local non-profit organizations in our community. Currently 374 of your neighbors participate in the program with voluntary monthly contributions. In 2014 alone, we collected and awarded $2,000 in funds to two local non-profit. The customers that participate in this program are continuing the “neighbor helping neighbor” concept that founded Stoughton Utilities over a century ago.
About Project RoundUP
Stoughton Utilities customers can opt to enroll in the voluntary RoundUP program. Each month, your utility bill will “round up” to the next highest dollar amount. This small tax-deductible contribution may seem like only pennies a month to you, but the dollars add up quickly when many customers participate. All contributions are tax-deductible and a summary for the prior year is mailed each January.
Customer Contribution
The typical contribution per program participant is approximately $6.00 per year. Amongst all participating customers, over $2,000 is raised each year and awarded by the Stoughton Utilities Committee twice annually to local community service organizations.
How It Works
Contributing through the RoundUP program is really very simple. Each month Stoughton Utilities will round up your utility bill to the next full dollar. For example, if your bill is $41.17, it would be rounded up to $42.00 and your monthly contribution will be $0.83. Your maximum contribution per year could be $11.88, but generally will be less than that and averages around $6 per year.
What Causes Rusty Water? Customers occasionally ask us, “what causes dirty or rusty water, and is it safe to drink?” Rusty water may look and taste unpleasant, and possibly stain sinks and clothing, but it is not a health concern. Rust is oxidized iron, and is introduced to tap water from the corrosion of the water mains under the street and/or the plumbing inside your home, apartment, or businesses. Tap water can turn brown, red, orange, or yellow due to the iron particles that break free from corroded iron or steel pipes. Corroded pipes are common in most North American cities, where many water systems were originally installed over a century ago. You can determine if your water discoloration is caused by the municipal water supply or your home’s internal plumbing.
Online E-Billing And E-Pay… Go Green, Go Paperless! Paperless E-Billing is simple, convenient, and smart. With paperless billing, there are no bills to mail, file or to clutter your mailbox. You can manage the entire bill-paying process online using our EPay system, including access 24 hours a day to view past bills and payment activity and flexible payment options. It also puts you in control of your personal information and reduces your impact on the environment. In addition to E-Billing, you can also manage other payment and billing options through our online E-Pay system. You can receive an instant Budget-Billing payment amount quote, and enroll right there on the spot. You can also enroll right in Renewable Energy or Project RoundUP, and current enrollees can view information regarding their contributions. Customers signed up for our AutoPay program can view their payment account details, and will soon be able to make instant updates. If you’ve recently changed your contact information or mailing address, you can also now update that online. We’ve also added new and improved ways to monitor and review your energy and water consumption. You can compare your bills to those of other customers near your neighborhood, analyze your present and past bills to learn more about how your usage has changed over time, see how the weather may be affecting your consumption patterns, and more! Visit epay.stoughtonutilities.com to get started.
If you also participate in our Budget Billing program, the actual costs of your monthly service will be rounded up and not your monthly payment. Your budgeted payment will not change as a result of enrollment in Project RoundUP.
Take Advantage Of Ways To Use Energy Smarter!
Major Funding Categories
Focus on Energy wants to help you use energy smarter. The new Simple Energy Efficiency Program offers a FREE pack with energy saving products for your home. Please visit their website to select your FREE pack or a pack with optional upgrades, which include a small copay•
Collected funds are administered by the Stoughton Utilities Committee and overseen by the Stoughton City Council. Donations are awarded bi-annually to qualifying registered applicants selected by the Stoughton Utilities Committee. Selection is based upon the merits of the application and the intended use of the funds. To qualify for funding, organizations and projects must generally be related to community service, economic development, education and youth, environment, emergency energy assistance or disaster relief. Although there are many worthy charitable and educational projects and community needs in our local area, the limited availability of funds requires us to establish these funding priority categories. Contributed funds will be used geographically within the area served by Stoughton Utilities and will include the City of Stoughton and the Townships of Dunn, Dunkirk, Pleasant Springs, Porter, and Rutland. Organizations which provide programs and benefits to people who live in this geographic area are eligible for funding consideration, even if the organization is headquartered elsewhere. We always welcome new applicants, so if you are aware of any local non-profit organization that would like to be considered for future donations, please have them contact us for an application.
Past Recipients
Past recipients of funds include the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, American Legion Post 59, Friends of the Stoughton Area Youth Center, the Friends of the Stoughton Public Library, Martin Luther Christian School, Shalom Holistic Health Services, Stoughton Area Resource Team (START), Stoughton Holiday Fund, Stoughton Lions and Lionesses Clubs, Stoughton United Ministries, and the Stoughton Wellness Coalition. If you are a customer and would like to sign up to participate in the program, or if you’re a non-profit organization that could benefit from a donation from Stoughton Utilities’ RoundUP program, please contact us at (608) 873-3379 or online at http://roundup. stoughtonutilities.com.
To order your products, sing up at: focusonenergy.com/simple Or call 1-866-543-9303 Please have your electric and gas utility account number available prior to calling. Each pack contains a variety of products such as: • ENERGY STAR qualified Light Emitting Diode (LED) Light Bulbs • High-Efficiency Showerhead • Water-Saving Kitchen and Bathroom Faucet Aerator • Smart Power Strip
Save Time And Money With Autopay How would you like to never have to write another check to Stoughton Utilities? You can, by enrolling in our Autopay payment program. Each month, the billed amount due will be deducted from your checking account or charged to your credit or debit card. All banking information is securely stored within our systems, and you will never have to transmit your sensitive account numbers through the mail again. You can add, cancel, or change your automatic payment program participation at any time. Simply log in to your account online at epay.stoughtonutilities.com, or give us a call at (608) 873-3379.
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