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Issue 1, Spring 2021
• Regulations for flags and banners were updated • Advanced Directive Initiative sessions are scheduled Collaboration, adaptability and • Nordic Ridge Inclusive Park equipment ordered resiliency have been the key to The City Council and Planning Commission have • Downtown Historic District presentation by protecting our community, staff approved plans for a Starbucks in the former Old Landmarks Commission and businesses during COVID-19 I would like to introduce new members to our National Bank building in the Pic ‘n Save parking lot. • MSA was selected to facilitate Racetrack Park and providing the services we all team. Merri Baily, Rachel Davis, Judith Wallander Dollar Tree is open next to Culvers; another retail Master Plan enjoy. I would like to thank the and Joe Shervey join us as Police Dispatchers. space is available in that building. Nelson Cards • Updated bike transportation plan community for all the support Dispatchers Barb Natvig-Gowen and Karla Gander has opened on N. Page St., Pizza Hut is moving into • Prepared City Council Chamber for future hybrid we have received. retired after 31 years!!! At Public Works Kurt Vinge the building in front of Viking Lanes and Fired Up meetings Nutrition is moving into Kegonsa Plaza. and Craig Brekken have been hired as Operators As part of our services, we have • 2020 Climate Champions awarded for the Public and Jennifer Wagner as Administrative Assistant, implemented numerous initiatives It is sad to see the departure of the long-time, Works building replacing Vickie Erdahl who retired after 16 years. to support our local businesses. downtown staple On Track Communication, happy • Emerald Ash Borer initiative completed under Ashley Ludlum and Joseph Hohol where hired as next chapter to the Mansfields. In spite of a difficult budget • Revolving Loan Fund program Volunteer Firefighters. Jennifer Matthews, Christina retail environment, new shops have opened, • VITA set up at the Fire Station to process tax was expanded Lutz and Jake Nelson as Volunteer EMT’S. Robert remodeled or relocated in downtown including: forms Shelton joined the Library as Shelver and Julie • Offered resources for PPP KO Bodyworks, Autumn Pearl, Main St. Auto and • ADA Audit transition plan for parks accepted McDougall as Box Office Administrator at the Opera and other CARE, FEMA and Caldwell Banker Success. • Shakers Saloon liquor license revoked House. I would like to thank Sid Boersma for his grant opportunities • City Council Rules updated The Redevelopment Authority (RDA) is fi nalizing years of service on the City Council. • Extended outdoor dining a Developers Agreement with Madison developer • Community committee appointments and with alcohol option Kettle Park West (KPW) continues to prepare for application opportunities expanded (downtown) at no cost until the single-family residential lots in the spring. The Curt Brink for the Riverfront Project. Work on the • Ordinance allowing fences attached to above former Marathon site will begin in the spring. May 31, 2021 51 West project is working toward completion of a ground swimming pools Other notable accomplishments include: Developers Agreement. • Starbucks approved • Waived parking restrictions during holiday shopping • Added Municipal Parking Lot signage • Chamber of Commerce offered second Chamber Bucks promotion
commercial lot available. Zink Power continues to construct their 100,000 sq. ft. building next to Stoughton Trailers Plant 6.
In Business Park North, GIP-Glacier Moraine LLC’s first of eight units is completed and construction has begun on the second building. We have a pending sale of a lot to The Printing House/ Madison Powder Coating, with work expected to begin this year on a 20,000 sq. ft. building with future expansion. We have one remaining 2-acre
• Bid for Rotary Park improvements approved • Opera House received $136k in CARES moneyreinvesting in Live Streaming equipment • Approvals for Habitat for Humanity • Site Plan for Sheriff Department renovation approved • E-waste curbside pickup began in January
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