The
Tower Times
City of Stoughton
Issue 2, Summer 2012
Economic Development is Truly the Key to Stoughton’s Future Today’s economic condition has meant limited commercial and residential development, however Stoughton has a lot to talk about. Let me tell you about what has been happening: Nelson Global Products broke ground for their new facility on May 29, 2012 at 1560 Williams Drive. Retaining Nelson Global Products and their (approximately) 138 employees and families in our community is vital to the Stoughton area. I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank all Business Park North property owners that signed the release to clear the parcel for development. There have been several other changes at our Business Park. A new building has been constructed for Park Place at 170 Business Park Circle. An addition has been completed on the Gundlach site at 461 Business Park Circle. Another building is being constructed at JP Partners property at 280 business Park Circle. Business Transportation Solutions, 380 Business Park Circle has completed an interior remodel to increase staff.
building will employ additional staff and accommodate additional children. Jason Schultz has made site improvements to Schultz Trucking at 400 S. Lynn Street. Ilir Banushi remodeled the former Broux House and opened BBG’s, Banushi’s Bar and Grille, at 800 Nygaard Street. Settlers Pointe, located north of the County Garage on County Highway N is in the planning stages of an urban service area amendment and detailed neighborhood planning process. Kettle Park West, the commercial development on the westside of Stoughton has completed an urban service area amendment, detailed neighborhood planning process and is moving forward. They anticipate business openings in the Spring of 2014. The Stoughton RDA is continuing to work towards acquisition of the Highway Trailer property on South Sixth Street. After acquisition the RDA will work to have the building demolished and the site readied for redevelopment. Other RDA projects include administering CDBG Housing Rehabilitation loans, the marketing of 314 W. Main Street the old Speedway parcel, and the development of an RDA website.
McDonalds just completed an addition and remodel of their property at 1429 US Highway 51 & 138. Cummins Inc. will be growing and expanding at their current location at 1801 US Hwy 51/138. The most visible change will be the construction of a 75’ exhaust stack and three 17’ cooling towers. This will allow them to conserve water by recycling the water they use at the facility. Internal remodeling will take place to make room for a large employee meeting room and lab facilities. There is a proposal to complete the construction of a 10-unit apartment building at 1117 Hamilton Street. Margaret Gasner is constructing a new building for Weebleworld Daycare at 1815 Cedarbrook Lane. The new
To-date six building permits have been issued for single family homes this year. While not matching the numbers of homes built in the 1990’s and early 2000’s the increase in residential building is in line with other areas of Dane County. Economic development is the key to Stoughton’s future. A strong and diverse business community provides jobs for Stoughton residents while inviting new employees to make Stoughton their home. Supporting the efforts of existing business as they grow is a large part of economic development. Additional and expanding businesses bring new jobs, more families to Stoughton requiring housing, more students to our schools and all of the ancillary services and retail needs associated with managed community growth. Quality of life is why businesses and families chose to locate in a community. Stoughton has many wonderful quality of life features such as quality educational programs in our schools, the Opera House, Senior Center, Youth Center, an award winning hospital, a variety of medical clinics, recreational programs and much, much more. Stoughton is a great place to live, work and play. Mayor Donna Olson