Newscape City of Baraboo Newsletter Summer 2018

Vol XV, Issue 37 Spring/Summer 2018

City Hall • 135 4tH Street • BaraBoo, Wi 53913 Main Phone: 608-355-2700 • www.cityofbaraboo.com

New City Hall and Police Station By the time this newsletter comes out Kraemer Construction will be putting the finishing touches on the new city building at 101 South Blvd.

This will be the new home for the Police Department and the City’s general administrative offices: City Administrator, Finance Dept., City Clerk, Public Works/City Engineer, City Attorney, and the Community Development Authority.

Staffing changes at the City Hall Cynthia Haggard officially took over her new duties as the City’s Finance Director on February 3rd upon the retirement of long time City Clerk/Finance Director Cheryl Giese. Cynthia has a BS and MBA from Northern Illinois University and has worked in accounting and management in both the private and public sectors.

There will be access to City Hall and the Police Department from Lynn St. off of South Blvd. City Staff have been packing boxes, cleaning out files and storage areas for the past several months in preparation for the move into the new building.

One of the key planners for our move was now retired City Clerk/ Finance Director Cheryl Giese.

Cheryl organized the work on record retention, packing and disposal of old files so that we preserved what we needed to and store only what is necessary.

Photo courtesy of Bill Johnsen

The new building will be officially open the week of April 10th. It is anticipated now that City Hall will be closed on Monday, April 9th to make the move and will reopen on April 10th. A public dedication

and open house will be scheduled later in the Spring when the final details are completed on the exterior of the building. The new building will have a drive-up window for your convenience in paying bills. This

Deputy Clerk Brenda Zeman has been appointed as the City Clerk beginning Feb 2nd. This is a promotion for Brenda as she has been working for the City as an Office Assistant/Account Clerk and also doing Deputy City Clerk duties for the past several years. drive-up window can be accessed from the Lynn St. side of the building.

Municipal Vehicle Registration Fee Frequently Asked Questions February 2018 Background:

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The City Council began discussing the idea of a vehicle registration fee 3 years ago in its annual goal

setting meetings as an effort to fund more road improvements. The City of Baraboo has approximately 70 miles of roadways. The estimated cost for reconstruction is $1 Million per mile. Based on a life expectancy of 35 years for roadway, the City

CITY OFFICIALS Mayor Mike Palm ...608-355-2715 mpalm@cityofbaraboo.com Ald. Dist. 1 Ward 2 & 12 Phil Wedekind ......... 608-356-8147 Ald. Dist. 2 Ward 3 Thomas Kolb ............ 608-356-6080 Ald. Dist. 3 Ward 4 & 5 Michael Plautz ......... 608-355-7578 Ald. Dist. 4 Ward 6 Scott Sloan............... 608-434-0196 Ald. Dist. 5 Ward 7 Joel Petty ................. 608-356-7214 Ald. Dist. 6 Ward 8 & 9 John Ellington ......... 608-356-5495 Ald. Dist. 7 Ward 10 John Alt ................... 608-356-7632 Ald. Dist. 8 Ward 11 & 14 Michael Zolper ......... 608-434-6043 Ald. Dist. 9 Ward 1 & 13 Dennis Thurow ........ 608-356-7916

should be spending $2 Million per year on road reconstruction. Over the course of the last seven years, the City of Baraboo has spent a total of $3 million on road reconstruction, which equates to only $428,500 per year. Transportation funding

WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE? Baraboo Big Top Parade . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Baraboo Fire Department . . . . . . . . . . . 7 City Ordinance Updates. . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Civic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Community Heroes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cross Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Downtown Baraboo Schedule . . . . . . . 14 Employee Celebrations . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Employment Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . 6 Farmers’ Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Garbage & Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 House Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Important Local Phone Numbers . . . 2 Leaves, Brush, Yard Waste, Mulch . . . . 6 Letter from Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 5 Municipal Vehicle Registration . 1, 16-17 Open Burning Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Park & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Park Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 New City Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Sauk County Clean Sweep . . . . . . . . . 10 Spring Election . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Tree Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Our newsletter contains advertising which offsets the cost of our printing.

from the state has been declining as shown in the graph below. The State has set tax levy limits on local governments so there is no other local alternatives besides this fee available for consideration. The referendum coming up in April on the vehicle registration fee is advisory to the City Council. Below is more information from the State about the vehicle registration fee and how it works. The estimated revenue from a vehicle registration fee is $275,660.

This information is intended to inform residents of a community that is considering the adoption of a municipal vehicle registration fee.

What vehicles are subject to a municipal vehicle registration fee?

An automobile or a motor truck registered under 8,000 lbs. gross weight and customarily kept in the municipality that enacted the fee.

This includes: • Automobiles, vans and Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) that qualify as a passenger vehicle • Motor trucks and dual-purpose motor homes (trucks that can be

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Dear City of Baraboo residents: Earlier this year, Policom Corporation, an economic analysis firm that tracks economic strength of 383 metropolitan and 550 micropolitan areas across the country ranked the “Baraboo Micropolitan Statistical Area” as the 15th strongest in the nation. Regional Economic Information System (REIS) data is the principal data set that is used to create the rankings. We have routinely been listed in the top 100 micropolitan areas over the years, but have been in the top 20 in the nation over the past 2 years.

In order to have a strong economy you need to have many things working together: a great K-12 system, access to higher learning, modern, well maintained air and freight rail service, easy access to interstate travel, good local roads and a diverse economy that is made up of many sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, institutional and professional services, a vibrant downtown merchant area and most importantly a strong and growing workforce.

In the past few years, Baraboo has worked very hard on many of these items. We have collaborated with the K-12 system in strategic planning and study groups, with our Sauk County partner, built a state-of-the-art Science facility at UW Baraboo/ Sauk County Campus along with allowing a privately owned residence hall to be constructed. Our Baraboo/Dells Regional Airport will be getting a new, expanded runway this year. We have re-constructed the rail lines in the Madalon Industrial Park in 2017. The newly opened 4-lane highway 12 connects us directly to the Federal Interstate System. We are strong ~continued on page 5~

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Important Local Phone Numbers...

Administrator, City ................................................................................. 355-2715 Airport .................................................................................................... 356-2270 Ambulance ................................................................................. Emergency 9-1-1 Non-Emergency 356-3455 Assessor ................................................................................. 800-959-6876 ext. 3 Attorney .................................................................................................. 355-2715 Brush to be picked up – Public Works .................................................. 355-2730 CDA (Community Development Authority) ....................................... 356-4822 Fire Dept. ................................................................................................. 355-2710 Garbage or Recycling not picked up Public Works......................................................................................... 355-2730 Library ...................................................................................................... 356-6166 Mayor ........................................................................................................ 355-2715 Park & Recreation ................................................................................... 355-2760 Police Dept. – ............................................................................ Emergency 9-1-1 Non-Emergency 355-2720

REAL ESTATE TAXES

City Treasurer 1st Installment paid to City of Baraboo ............................................... 355-2700 County Treasurer 2nd Installment paid to Sauk County ................................................... 355-3275 Snow Removal questions – Public Works ............................................ 355-2730 Voting location – City Clerk’s Office ..................................................... 355-2700 or VoterAccess- https://myvote.wi.gov/ Water Bills – Payments – City Clerk’s Office .................................... 355-2700 Shut offs, Payment arrangements, etc.

Water Utility Office ............................................................................. 355-2740

SAUK COUNTY

Aging & Disability ............................................................................608-355-3289 Child Support ...................................................................................608-355-3238 Clerk of Courts (for court cases, fines, etc.) .................................608-355-3287 County Clerk ....................................................................................608-355-3286 DA’s Office ........................................................................................608-355-3280 Humane Society ...............................................................................608-356-2520 Planning & Zoning............................................................................608-355-3285 Register of Deeds ............................................................................608-355-3288 Sheriff ’s Dept. ............................................................................ Emergency 9-1-1 Non-Emergency 608-356-4895

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GARBAGE/RECYCLING HOLIDAY PICKUP

~from page 2~ partners with the newly reorganized Sauk County Development Corporation and the Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce to promote business retention and expansion. We are partners with Madison Colleges and UW Baraboo/Sauk County in offering English as a Second Language in an effort to help elevate our workforce. The City also works very closely with Downtown Baraboo Incorporated and the Business Improvement district in helping to keep our downtown relevant and vibrant.

Baraboo has almost over 70 miles of roads in the city and has struggled to keep them maintained, due to diminished state funding and levy limits.

The only method currently available to us to raise additional funding is a Vehicle Registration Fee. The council has authorized that a non-binding referendum question be placed on the April 3, 2018 ballot. The question reads “Shall the city of Baraboo impose an annual vehicle registration fee of $20.00 on all motor vehicles registered in this state that are customarily kept in the city of Baraboo, with the fee to be used exclusively for road improvements?”.

I urge you to vote yes on the referendum question to help keep our local economy strong and vibrant.

Thank You in advance.

Mayor Mike Palm

REGULAR PICK-UP DAY Friday, March 30, 2018 Monday, May 28, 2018 Wednesday, July 4, 2018 Monday, September 3, 2018 Thursday, November 22, 2018 Friday, November 23, 2018 Monday, December 24, 2018 Tuesday, December 25, 2018 Tuesday, January 1, 2019

HOLIDAY PICK-UP DAY Thursday, March 29, 2018 Tuesday, May 29, 2018 (Recycling Week) Thursday, July 5, 2018 Tuesday, September 4, 2018 (Recycling Week) Wednesday, November 21, 2018 Monday, November 26, 2018 Wednesday, December 26, 2018 (Recycling Week) Thursday, December 27, 2018 (Recycling Week) Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Please Note: Extra trash may be placed outside of the cart on your first pickup day after a holiday. All other times throughout the year, items must be placed in a cart to be picked up. You may upgrade your cart from a 64-gallon capacity to a 96-gallon cart or purchase an additional cart by calling 355-2730 or on-line at www.cityofbaraboo.com. Recycling is unlimited for customers with a 96-gallon cart. Cardboard that does not fit in your cart must be bundled together.

Reminder: The GREEN cart is for recyclable materials and the BLUE cart is for household trash. These two items must be separated to be guaranteed pickup and avoid a citation.

The side of the cart labeled “STREET SIDE” must be facing out. Please leave at least 3’ of space on each side of your cart(s).

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Changes to Leaf, Yard Waste & Brush Pickup Leaf pickup will begin April 30th and continue through the month of May. Leaves must be placed un-bagged on the treebank free of debris such as rocks, stumps, and other yard waste. Do not place any leaves in the street as they may block or enter our storm sewer system. During leaf clean-up, please be certain that leaves are accessible by keeping vehicles and trailers away from leaf piles designated for pick-up.

Collection will begin in Monday’s refuse collection district. After completing collection in Monday’s area, crews will move into the Tuesday district, then Wednesday’s district, followed by Thursday’s and then Friday’s refuse collection districts. Upon completion of Friday’s refuse district, crews will begin the cycle again in Monday’s district. This rotation will continue until May 25th.

Our leaf vacs are incapable of picking up yard waste such as potted plants and garden materials. Those materials must be dropped off at the City of Baraboo Compost Site located off at 407 Briar Street behind the old Public Works Garage.

Curbside leaf collection only occurs during certain times in the Spring and Fall. During non-pickup times, residents may dispose of leaves at the City of Baraboo Compost Site.

Leaves and yard waste must be free of trash and other foreign debris. If material is bagged, you must empty the contents on the appropriate pile and take the bags with you.

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Brush Brush will be picked up the last FULL week of each month April through October. (April 23rd, May 21st, June 25th, July 23rd, August 27th, September 24th, October 22nd) All brush must be placed on the treebank by 7:00 AM the Monday of a scheduled pickup week to be guaranteed a pickup.

For the safety and efficiency of our brush cleanup process, brush must be stacked neatly with cut ends facing the same direction. Property owners not meeting these requirements may be required to re-stack the brush pile set out for pickup. Whenever possible, make a few separate piles that are able to be picked up by a single person. Please stack brush in a location where it is accessible to Public Works crews, does not impede vision of motorists, or block pedestrian walkways. Please avoid stacking it close to fire hydrants and sign posts. Monthly brush pickup is intended for typical residential yard cleanup and is not intended as a lot clearing or tree removal service. The City will NOT pickup brush that was placed by a contractor. Contractors are responsible for the disposal of tree waste that they generate.

Please do not mix yard waste with brush to be picked up. Brush piles containing yard waste, trash, lumber, or other debris will not be picked up

by City staff. Yard waste can be dropped off at 407 Briar Street behind the old Public Works Facility.

Below are a couple of pictures showing the proper way to place brush out for collection.

Wood Chips and Mulch When available, the City of Baraboo offers its residents wood chips created by our brush pickup program. The City will load your trailer, flat bed, or dump truck for free. Sorry, the City will not hand load cars or SUV’s, or dump into a pickup bed unless the cab is protected.

Residents picking up chips must schedule loading in advance with the Public Works Department. Please call 608-355-2735 ext. 224 to schedule a pickup.

House Numbers House Numbers – If you need the assistance of the police department, fire department or you need an ambulance, we need to be able to find you!

Your house numbers need to be visible and to be of the correct size.

Even for daily activities such as service calls by contractors or others that need to come to your home they need to find you. They rely on the proper placement and size of your house numbers.

The Building Inspector supplies the addresses for new construction.

All existing buildings have an assigned number already; however it is important that your address numbers are displayed according to these rules: • If your front entrance is visible from the frontage street, numbers must be attached to the building within 5 feet of its front entrance or above the garage door when that garage is attached to the building and also faces the frontage street.

• Numbers must be 4 inches high and applied horizontally (left to right, not up and down).

• Numbers must be bright metal or of a contrasting color to the building on which mounted.

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• Businesses with front and back entrances must display numbers in both places.

Employment Opportunities The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has several opportunities for employment this summer – including seasonal parks maintenance; lifeguards; water safety instructors; pool attendants; baseball and softball umpires; recreation programs instructors – including tot lot, summer camps and many more; zoo concessions workers and more. These jobs are seasonal and offer great pay and a lot of fun working with kids and the parks. Check out all openings at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/baraboowi or call 355-2760 for updates.

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Do you want to be a Baraboo Firefighter?

The Baraboo Fire Department is a Combination Fire Department. This means that the staff of the fire department consists of fulltime (2) and part-time staff (currently 40). The part-time staff is Paid-per-Call, they carry pagers and answer calls when available, attend training and meetings. They receive a set dollar amount for each response, training and meeting. This dollar amount is dependent upon training level.

The Baraboo Fire Department’s biggest needs are for members that can respond to daytime calls, but do not let that deter you from applying. Are you interested? Please read on.

• Part-time Firefighter Requirements • • • • • • • •

Valid Wisconsin Driver license High School Diploma 18 years of age Live within 15 miles of the fire station as measured by public roadways.

Pass application process Pass Physical Ability Test Pass Oral Interview Pass employment background investigation and reference checks

High School Program helps at Baraboo Fire Station The Baraboo High School has a work experience program that is part of the Cognitively Disabled Student (CDS) Classroom. This program allows students to come to the fire station to perform different tasks. These tasks include keeping the fire station and the fire apparatus clean.

• Time commitment • Sense of dedication If you make the commitment, meet the above requirements and are hired as a firefighter there are certain educational requirements. They are as follows: • Entry Level Firefighter Class – 60 hours • Firefighter I Certification –36 hours • Hazardous Materials Operations Class – 16 hours • Pass written and practical State Certification Test for Firefighter I Classes are normally held in the evening or on Saturdays and are usually held within an hour or less of drive time from the fire station area. Madison College provides the instructors for this training.

As with everything else, things change over time. The same has held true for the fire service. It is becoming increasingly hard to find people willing to take on the challenge of being a part-time or volunteer firefighter. BUT, the community needs it, the community needs YOU! If any of this information interests you or you have further questions, please call the Baraboo Fire Station at 355-2710, e-mail the Fire Chief at kstieve@ cityofbaraboo.com or complete the application at www.cityofbaraboo.com/ fire.

Thanks from the Baraboo Police Officer’s Association Community Heroes

This work experience program allows the students to learn responsibility, time management and further interaction with the community.

According to Fire Chief Kevin Stieve, “the kids that come to the fire station work hard and are fun to have around.”

The CDS Work Experience Program has been coming to the Baraboo Fire Station the last three school years.

Pictured at Right: Becca Bisch and Hunter Peters take a break to pose for a picture while performing station duties as part of the Baraboo High School CDS Work Experience Program

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Baraboo Police Officer’s Association Community Heroes would like to say a huge thank you to the businesses and citizens of Baraboo for all the donations to make the Shop with a Hero event last December a great success. The BPOA Community Heroes is made up of local law enforcement, fire, EMS personnel and members of the Baraboo community. Since becoming a non-profit charitable organization in 2016, the group has been able to assist with numerous safety educations and outreach programs in Baraboo. Community Heroes assisted with purchasing the A.L.I.C.E. materials for the elementary schools in the Baraboo School District.

Currently, BPOA Community Heroes is working on events throughout 2018. We are getting ready to host the 2nd Annual Egg Hunt at Pierce Park on March 25th at 1:00pm. Other future events include a Blessing of the Badges Ceremony in late April, Afternoon with Your Community Heroes in August and the 3rd Shop with a Hero event in December.

Please check out the Baraboo Community Heroes Facebook page to see upcoming events and check out previous events. Again, Community Heroes would like to say thank you to the citizens and business in Baraboo that continue to support our events and fundraising throughout the year.“

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City Ordinance Updates PROPOSED CITY OF BARABOO ORDINANCE CHAPTER 13 – MUNICIPAL UTILITIES 13.XX. AMALGAM MANAGEMENT AT DENTAL OFFICES. (1) DEFINITIONS. For the purposes of this section the following words and phrases shall be as defined herein. (a) Amalgam Separator. A device that employs filtration, settlement, centrifugation, or ion exchange to remove amalgam and its metal constituents from a dental office vacuum system before it discharges to the sewer. (b) Amalgam Waste. Includes, but is not limited to, noncontact amalgam (amalgam scrap that has not been in contact with the patient); contact amalgam (including, but not limited to, extracted teeth containing amalgam); amalgam sludge captured by chairside traps, vacuum pump filters, screens, and other amalgam trapping devices; used amalgam capsules; and leaking or unusable amalgam capsules. (b) ISO 11143. The International Organization for Standardization’s standard for amalgam separators. Amalgam separators meeting ISO 11143 standards accomplishes ninety-five percent (95%) or greater mercury removal efficiency.

(2) All owners and operators of dental facilities that remove or place amalgam fillings shall comply with the following waste management practices: (a) No person shall rinse chairside traps, vacuum screens, or amalgam separators equipment in a sink or other connection to the sanitary sewer. (b) Owners and operators of dental facilities shall ensure that all staff members who handle amalgam waste are trained in the proper handling, management and disposal of mercury-containing material and fixer containing solutions, and shall maintain training records that shall be available for inspection by the Utility Superintendent or designee during normal business hours. (c) Amalgam waste shall be stored and managed in accordance with the instructions of the recycler or hauler of such materials. (d) Bleach and other chlorine-containing disinfectants shall not be used to disinfect the vacuum line system. (e) The use of bulk mercury is prohibited. Only pre-capsulated dental amalgam is permitted.

(3) All owners and operators of dental vacuum suction systems shall comply with the following: (a) An ISO 11143 certified amalgam separator device shall be installed for each dental vacuum suction system on or before December 31, 2018; provided, however, that all dental facilities that are newly constructed on and after the effective date of this ordinance shall include an installed ISO 11143 certified amalgam separator device. The installed device must be ISO 11143 certified as capable of removing a minimum of ninety-five percent (95%) of amalgam. The amalgam separator system shall be certified at flow rates comparable to the flow rate of the actual vacuum suction system operation. Neither the separator device nor the related plumbing shall include an automatic flow bypass. For facilities that require an amalgam separator that exceeds the practical capacity of ISO 11143 test methodology, a non-certified separator will be accepted, provided that smaller units from the same manufacturer and of the same technology are ISO-certified. (b) Proof of certification and installation records shall be submitted to the Utility Superintendent by December 31, 2018, or within thirty (30) days of installation for new sources.

These records shall be maintained for five (5) years and made available to the Utility Superintendent or designee for inspection and copying within 72-hours upon request. (e) Dental clinics shall allow the Utility Superintendent or designee to inspect the vacuum system, amalgam separator, amalgam waste storage area, and other areas deemed necessary to determine compliance with this section. Inspections shall occur by appointment during the normal operating hours of the dental clinic as long as advance notice does not impede enforcement of this section.

(4) Failure to comply with sections (2) and (3) by December 31, 2018, shall result in the owner, agent and/or tenant of the dental facility being subject to the penalties found in §13.40 of this Code. All dental facilities that handle amalgam wastes shall additionally comply with all additional state and federal regulations, as now exist or may be enacted in the future regarding the disposal of said wastes.

13.XX - Fats, oil and grease management at food service establishments.

(1) Applicability. This section applies to any industrial, commercial, or institutional (ICI) food service establishment associated with food preparation, food service and/or kitchen cleanup. If a food service establishment is limited to service that does not involve disposing of food waste or food preparation cleanup waste into the sewerage system, then this section does not apply. (a) Residential discharge. Residents are governed generally by 13.33 which prohibits the discharge of any pollutant or wastewater that will negatively affect the sewer collection system and/or POTW and receiving waters.

(2) Grease removal devices. ICI food service establishments (FSEs) which discharge any fats, oils and grease associated with food preparation, food service and kitchen cleanup shall adhere to Code Section 13.33(6).

Grease and oil interceptors or traps shall be provided when, in the opinion of the general manager, they are necessary for the proper handling of wastewater containing excessive amounts of grease and oil (interceptors shall not be required for residential users). The plumbing inspector of the municipality in which the FSE resides must approve the installation of any grease removal device. (a) Grease removal devices are the property of the FSE; therefore, the FSE is responsible for proper sizing and installation of a device by a licensed plumber that ensures acceptable FOG removal to prevent any discharge to the sewer system. (b) FSEs shall ensure adequate cleaning and maintenance of any grease and oil interceptors, as necessary, to keep the removal devices in proper working order. This includes, but is not limited to: 1.

Following manufacturer’s recommendations;

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Following all applicable best management practices (BMPs) (subsection 13.XX(c); 3.

Frequent pumping and cleaning by a licensed waste grease hauler and/or recycler; 4.

Keeping accurate and current records of all cleanings, maintenance, and service; 5.

Maintenance and pumping records must be available for review by the utility upon request. FSEs causing sewer blockage or maintenance issues may be required to submit maintenance, cleaning, and pumping documentation to the utility. (c) Best management practices. All FSEs shall implement best management practices for food service establishments as established by the utility:

(c) Amalgam separators shall be maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. Installation, certification, and maintenance 1.

Train all staff on BMPs. records shall be maintained for a minimum of five (5) years and shall be made available to the Utility Superintendent or designee for inspection and 2.

Collect and recycle waste cooking oil. copying within 72-hours upon request.

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“Dry wipe” pots, pans, and kitchen equipment before cleaning. (d) Dental offices shall obtain from contractors used to remove amalgam 4.

Inspect and clean grease traps and interceptors regularly. waste the records for each shipment showing the following: 5.

Post “NO GREASE” signs above sinks and on the front of 1.

The volume or mass of amalgam waste shipped. dishwashers.

2.

The name and address of the destination.

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Dry mop, wipe down, and wash all kitchen equipment inside, 3.

The name and address of the contractor.

including mats, carts, tray racks, exhaust filters, etc.

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7.

Use absorbent paper under fryer baskets and absorbents such as cat litter or paper towels to pick up oil and grease spills before mopping.

Dispose of greasy paper and waste in the garbage.

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Do not use emulsifiers or solvents other than typical dishwashing detergents. (d) BMP enforcement. If the FSE is found to be the cause of backups or blockages of the sewer system because of FOG due to lack of a grease removal device or improper maintenance of a grease removal device located in their establishment, the FSE may become responsible for cleanup costs and property damage, and shall be required to make any necessary changes to prevent another such occurrence. This may include any combination of the following at the FSEs expense: 1.

Installation of a grease removal device;

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Upgrading or increasing the capacity of a current grease removal device; or 3.

Increasing maintenance of a current grease removal device.

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The municipal building inspector or designee must approve the installation of any grease removal device. (e)

as necessary, for anything related to FOG discharge, including, but not limited to, files and records, sources of FOG, grease removal devices located both inside and outside of the establishment, the manhole downstream of the establishment, etc. It will be required that a knowledgeable employee of the establishment is present and accompanies the utility representative on these inspections and provides the necessary documentation to prove proper function and compliance.

(f) Survey. The utility representative shall distribute educational material, signage, BMPs and a food service establishment survey. Within 30 calendar days, the FSE shall submit the completed food service establishment survey to the utility.

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The report can be faxed, emailed or mailed to the utility.

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The utility shall provide survey forms for reporting the information required by subsection (f). (g) FOG discharge limit waiver. If a FSE is implementing the best management practices required by subsection 13.XX(c) and is operating and maintaining the grease removal device required by subsection 13.XX(b), then any numerical discharge limit for fats, oil and grease (FOG) established in any other section of this chapter does not apply.

Inspection. The utility reserves the right to inspect the FSE, as often

Open Burning Rules The Official Rules can be found in Chapter 5, Subsection 19 (5.19) of the Code of Ordinances.

Spring is upon us and some residents prefer to clean up leaves and other yard waste by burning them. We are entering into the grilling season and some rules pertaining to grills and multifamily dwellings have changed.

Also, some families will enjoy recreational fires on their property.

If any of these apply to you, read on for the correct way to handle fires in the City. If the above does not apply to you, read on anyway so you know the rules and are aware of when someone isn’t following them. Two types of outdoor open burning are permitted in the City of Baraboo; they are: Dry Grass, Dry Leaves, Garden Vegetative Matter, Brush, Untreated and Unpainted Wood that is Suitable for Burning.

extinguished.

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Fires cannot be undertaken in a barrel.

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Fires are not to be started or allowed to continue when the wind speed exceeds 8 miles per hour.

Dry, Untreated and Unpainted Wood Burned for Recreational or Cooking Purposes.

Restrictions: None - Burn any time.

No permit is required.

•

Fires must be undertaken in a burning receptacle, enclosure, or pit no greater than 30 inches in diameter.

•

Fires must not be undertaken within 15 feet of any combustible material, wall, or partition, opening or exit unless otherwise authorized by the Fire Department.

•

Fires must constantly be supervised and personally attended by a responsible adult until the fire is completely extinguished.

•

Fire extinguishing materials or equipment must be readily available and easily accessible for immediate use.

Restrictions: Only burn on even numbered calendar days from 8am to 10pm No permit required.

•

Fires can be undertaken in a pile on a noncombustible surface.

•

Maximum size of the pile is restricted to 4 feet in diameter and 3 feet high.

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Pile must be at least 15 feet away from any combustible material, wall, and window opening or exit unless otherwise authorized by the Fire Department.

•

Flames must not exceed 4 feet in height.

•

Fires must be constantly supervised and personally attended by a responsible adult until the fire is completely

Fire extinguishing materials or equipment must be readily available and easily accessible for immediate use.

•

When using a portable fireplace or grill located on a wooden deck or patio, there must be a noncombustible material placed under and around the fireplace or grill for a distance of at least 24

inches on each side.

•

Fires cannot be undertaken in a barrel.

•

In buildings with three or more dwelling units, no burning shall be undertaken within 25 feet of any combustible material, combustible wall or partition, exterior window opening, exit access or exit unless authorized by the Fire Department.

trash, refuse, painted wood, pressure treated lumber and/or any material made of, in whole or in part, or coated with rubber, plastic, leather, or petroleum based products or products containing flammable materials.

2. No burning shall be undertaken in any street, sidewalk, tree bank, alley, parking lot, drainage ditch, or public right-of-way.

3. No burning shall be maintained so as to emit or cause any foul, offensive, nauseous, noxious or disagreeable odors, gases, effluent or stench which is repulsive to the physical senses of ordinary persons and which causes annoyance, discomfort, injury or inconvenience to the health of an appreciable number of persons.

General Restrictions for All Types of See Section 10.03 of City Codes.

Burning: Note: This is a summary only.

1. No person shall burn recyclable For further information and for paper products, recyclable enforcement purposes, please refer to cardboard, rubbish, garbage, the original code.

•

In buildings with three or more dwelling units, regardless of type or size, no barbecue, gas, charcoal or electric grill, or any other burning receptacle shall be stored or used on balconies above the first floor, under any overhangs or within 10 feet of the structure.

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M-F 7:30-6; Sat. 8-3; Sun. 10-3

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Sauk County Clean Sweep Saturday, June 2nd, 8:30-Noon Old Sauk County Landfill: E8795 Evergreen Lane, Baraboo

Items accepted for no charge include: pesticides, cleaners, paint, batteries, light bulbs, motor oil, and a wide variety of electronics For more information call 608-355-3245 or email: Sadie.Schroeder@saukcountywi.gov Fees for Tires Car and light truck tires ...............................................................$3 Car and light truck tires w/rims ...................................................$5 Ag and semi tires ........................................................................$13 Ag and semi tires w/rims ............................................................$25 <13” tires ......................................................................................$1 <13” tires w/rims...........................................................................$3

Checks for tires will be accepted payable to Sauk County Treasurer

What is NOT Accepted: • Pharmaceuticals, IVs, needles • Explosives, detonators, blasting caps • Radioactive materials including smoke alarms • Infectious and biological waste • Compressed gas cylinders • Recyclables, yard and household waste • Asbestos • Demolition materials • Mattresses Small businesses and agricultural producers must pre-register at least 1 week prior to the event by contacting Sauk County directly at (608) 355-3245.

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Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Resource Solutions will accept the following items at Clean Sweep: No charge: CPU’s, Computer Printers, Speakers, Scanners, Fax Machines, Vacuum Cleaners, Phones, Laptops, Record Players, Tape Players, CD Players, IPods, VCR’s, DVD Players, Beta Tape Players, Electrical Saws, Drills, Calculators, UPS’s, Paper Shredders, Coffee Machines, Heaters, Game Systems, Sewing Machines, Electronic Toys, Most Household Electronics.

Hard Drive Removal and Destruction .........................................$10 Microwaves, Treadmills, Large Copy Machines..........................$15 Small A/C Units, Mini Fridges, Dehumidifers ............................$20 Stoves, Washers, Dryers, Dishwashers, Large Copy Machines, Lawn Mowers (Oil/Gas Drained, Tires Removed), Hot Water Heaters .......................................................................$25 Refrigerators & Large Freezers ..................................................$35 All Monitors, CRT & Flat Screen ................................................$20 CRT/Flat Screen TV’s 29” and under ..........................................$20 CRT/Flat Screen TV’s - 30”- 49” ..................................................$40 CRT/Flat Screen TVs - 50” & Up, Projection, Wooden Console .$60

Please make checks payable to Resource Solutions Contact Resource Solutions at (608) 244-5451 regarding items not included on this list.

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Al. Ringling Theatre Live Performances Cultural Events Theatre Tours

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BARABOO WATER UTILITY 2017 Water Quality Report

We’re pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Quality Water Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of water we deliver to you every day. If you have any questions about this report, please feel free to contact Utility Superintendent, Wade D. Peterson, or the staff at the Water Utility office at 608-355-2740.

Our goal at the Baraboo Water Utility is to provide you with the safest, most dependable supply of water possible.

To that end we have spent many thousands of dollars on sampling our water, improving our treatment processes, and safeguarding our water resources. As you’ll see in the following pages, Baraboo’s water is safe and meets all Federal and State drinking water requirements.

Water Utility Information General Information The original water facilities were constructed by a private company in 1886 and purchased by the City in 1904. Our facilities currently include 5 wells, 6 storage facilities, and 2 booster stations. The Utility is overseen by the City’s Public Safety Committee and their monthly meeting is the last Monday of each month. These meetings are open to the public and customers are encouraged to attend.

Municipal Drinking Water Substances in Drinking Water The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, reservoirs, springs, and groundwater. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals, radioactive materials, and substances resulting from human activity. All drinking water, including bottled water, may be reasonably expected to contain minerals and other constituents. It’s important to remember that the presence of these materials does not necessarily pose a health risk. More information about contaminants and their respective potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

The State of Wisconsin requires us to regularly test our water for certain contaminants at varying intervals, some of which are less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants is not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Accordingly, some of our data, though representative, is more than one year old. The data in the Test Results tables provides a summary of the sample results over the past five years.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons, such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should

seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Baraboo’s Water All of our water is supplied from five groundwater wells that draw water from sandstone and gravel formations hundreds of feet below the surface of the ground. Although the water from each well has different characteristics due to the makeup of the aquifer formation it draws water from, the water is blended together as it moves throughout the distribution system. In 2017 these wells pumped just over 754,805,000 gallons of water, an average of around 2,067,959 gallons per day for use by our customers. To obtain a summary of the source water assessment, please contact us at 608-355-2740.

Well #

2

Depth (ft)

300

4

6

7

8

377

351

185

450

Hardness in water at the wells has a range of 135 mg/l to 342 mg/l (average 231 mg/l) and in the system, it ranges from 138 mg/l to 353 mg/l (average 248 mg/l) (17-18 grains/gal.). pH in water at the wells has a range of 7.12 to 7.86 (average 7.37) and in the system, it ranges from 7.22 to 7.52 (average 7.35).

Water Additives We currently add chlorine as a disinfectant, fluoride to promote healthy development of teeth, and phosphate for lead and copper control.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include: ➢ Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife. ➢ Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metal, which can be natural-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. ➢ Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and residential uses. ➢ Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff and septic systems.

BARABOO WATER UTILITY 2017 Water Quality Report

â&#x17E;˘ Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems.

FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which shall provide the same protection for public health.

Detected Contaminants Your water was tested for many contaminants last year.

We are allowed to monitor for some contaminants less frequently than once a year. The following tables list only those contaminants which were detected in your water. If a contaminant was detected last year, it will appear in the following tables without a sample date. If the contaminant was not monitored last year, but was detected within the last 5 years, it will appear in the tables below along with the sample date.

Lead and Copper Contaminant (Units)

Action Level

MCLG

90th Percentile Level Found

# of Results

Sample Date (if prior to 2017)

COPPER (ppm)

AL=1.3

1.3

0.8040

0 of 30 results were above the action level.

NO

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives

LEAD (ppb)

AL=15

0

4.80

1 of 30 results were above the action level.

NO

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits

Violation

Typical Source of Contaminant

Contaminant Health Effects - Lead Infants and children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight

deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure.

Additional Health Information If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Baraboo Waterworks is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize

the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

BARABOO WATER UTILITY 2017 Water Quality Report Unregulated Contaminants Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted. EPA required us to participate in this monitoring.

Contaminant (units)

Level Found

Range

Sample Date (if prior to 2017)

SULFATE (ppm)

17.00

4.6-17.0

CHLOROMETHANE (METHYLCHLORIDE) (ppb) CHROMIUM (ppb) CHROMIUM-6 (ppb) COBALT (ppb) STRONTIUM (ppb) VANDIUM (ppb)

0.27 2.099 3.082 3.341 70.619 1.068

0.00-0.27 0.0-2.1 1.1-3.1 0.0-3.4 28.9-70.6 0.0-1.07

4/2/2014 4/2/2014 10/22/2013 4/2/2014 4/2/2014

Inorganic Contaminants MCL

MCLG

Level Found

ARSENIC (ppb)

10

n/a

1

0-1

NO

Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes

BARIUM (ppm)

2

2

0.038

0.0140.038

NO

Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits

CHROMIUM (ppb)

100

100

2

0-2

NO

Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of natural deposits

FLUORIDE (ppm)

4

4

1.0

0.6-1.0

NO

Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories

NICKEL (ppb)

100

1.40

0.0-1.40

NO

Nickel occurs naturally in soils, ground water and surface waters and is often used in electroplating, stainless steel and alloy products.

Contaminant (units)

Site

Range

Sample Date Violation (if prior to 2017)

Typical Source of Contaminant

BARABOO WATER UTILITY 2017 Water Quality Report Inorganic Contaminants MCL

MCLG

Level Found

NITRATE (N03-N) (ppm)

10

10

4.70

0.25-5.40

NO

Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits

SODIUM (ppm)

n/a

n/a

9.30

3.1-9.3

NO

n/a

Contaminant (units)

Site

Range

Sample Date Violation (if prior to 2017)

Typical Source of Contaminant

Radioactive Contaminants Contaminant (units)

Site

GROSS, ALPHA, EXCL. R & U (pCi/l)

MCL

MCLG

Level Found

Range

Sample Date Violation (if prior to 2017)

Typical Source of Contaminant Erosion of natural deposits

15

0

4.50

0.0-4.5

NO

RADIUM, (226+228) (pCi/l)

5

0

4.8

1.1-4.8

NO

Erosion of natural deposits

GROSS ALPHA, INCL. R & U (n/a)

n/a

n/a

4.5

0.0-4.5

NO

Erosion of natural deposits

Disinfection Byproducts MCL

MCLG

Level Found

Range

Sample Date Violation (if prior to 2017)

Typical Source of Contaminant

Contaminant (units)

Site

HAA5 (ppb)

D-1

60

60

2

2

NO

By-product of drinking water chlorination

TTHM (ppb)

D-1

80

0

4.2

4.2

NO

By-product of drinking water chlorination

HAA5 (ppb)

D-9

60

60

1

1

NO

By-product of drinking water chlorination

TTHM (ppb)

D-9

80

0

9.4

9.4

NO

By-product of drinking water chlorination

Other Compliance Violation of the Terms of a Variance, Exemption, or Administrative or Judicial Order. None Noncompliance with recordkeeping and Compliance Data.

None

MCL

Definition of Terms Term AL

Level 1 Assessment

Level 2 Assessment

Definition Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine, if possible, why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.

A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine,

MCLG

MFL MRDL

if possible, why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system, or both, on multiple occasions.

Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. million fibers per liter Maximum residual disinfectant level: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

MRDLG

mrem/year NTU pCi/l ppm ppb ppt ppq TCR TT

Maximum residual disinfectant level goal: The level of drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body) Nephelometric Turbidity Units picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity) parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l) parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l) parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter Total Coliform Rule Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

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Baraboo’s Big Top Parade 6th Annual Big Top Parade & Circus Celebration Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages! Mark July 21, 2018 on your calendars, as Baraboo commemorates its monumental circus heritage by hosting the 6th Annual Big Top Parade & Circus Celebration – Shake Rattle and Roll!

The Big Top Parade features over 75 circus and community entries. It will begin at 11:00 a.m., traveling around the historic downtown courthouse square. Other family-friendly events are scheduled in the city to take place pre and post parade.

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“Baraboo will come to life in grand circus proportions on July 21st,” said Nanci Caflish, event co-chair and board member of the Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce, which organizes the Big Top Parade & Circus Celebration. “We have assembled a whirlwind day of fun for all ages to celebrate our community’s unique circus heritage. The excitement will come to a head when the Big Top Parade steps off on Saturday morning.

Young and old will be enthralled by the antique circus wagons, marching bands, horses and other animals, and of course - the cavalcade of clowns!”

“In 1884, five brothers from Baraboo, the Ringlings, put together the most stupendous circus ever known to man,” explained Scott O’Donnell, Executive Director of Circus World. “This was a time before the internet, motion pictures and television, even a time before reliable radio. How did people across the America see these magnificent creatures, daredevil feats and performers from around the globe? It was only through the advent of the American circus, including and especially Baraboo’s very own Ringling Bros. Circus.

Also from Baraboo were the Ringling’s’ first cousins, the Gollmars, who had a magnificent circus of their own and their first cousins, the Moellers, who created the whimsical, majestic circus wagons that were part of the Ringling circus and circuses all across America.

The Ringling brothers and their extended family really encapsulated the American dream, and through them, changed American history and American culture forever.”

After catching the parade, stay downtown to enjoy more live entertainment at the Circus Palooza station, which will be featuring live music and food or cruise down “Eat Street” and taste the delectable treats of other food vendors. Then top off your afternoon by heading down to Baraboo’s treasured Circus World, to catch one of their two big top performances. This complete day’s package will leave you amazed and in awe of the splendor of all that Baraboo provides.

In 2016 the Big Top Parade & Circus Celebration was recognized among the Top 100 Events in North America the American Bus Association. Recognition on this list highlights the Parade for its value to tour groups and individual travelers from around the world. In 2017 the event brought in more than thirty thousand spectators and parade enthusiasts!

For more information about Baraboo’s Big Top Parade & Circus Celebration, contact the Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce at 608-356-8333, visit bigtopparade.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by using the hashtag #bigtopparade.

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Based on purchase at regular menu price. All Value Baskets include designated sandwich, regular Crinkle Cut fries and medium soft drink.

Please no substitutions. Not valid with any other offer. Coupon not valid with SnackPak meals. Value 1/200 cent. Limit one coupon per person per visit. Valid only at participating Culver’s® restaurants.

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2018 Calendar of Events Farmers Markets

Art June

Wednesday & Saturday May - October

Saturday, June 16

Sunday Market

Summer Brew Ha-ha

May - October

Concerts on the Square Thursday Evenings | June - August

Spring Wine Walk Friday, May 4th *Advance ticket purchase required

Spring Fair on the Square Saturday, May 12

Friday, June 22

Big Top Parade Saturday, July 21

Savor the Taste of Baraboo Saturday, August 11 See full 2018 schedule at www.downtownbaraboo.com

For a full schedule of events & more information visit DowntownBaraboo.com

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Swimming Pool Announces New Staffing This summer, the Campbell Park Outdoor Swim Pool is excited to announce that Ellen Gallagher will be overseeing pool operations as Pool Manager.

Ellen is a certified Lifeguard Instructor with Red Cross and is able to certify new guards. She has been working with the Director to hire and certify new staff and create a new, exciting schedule for the pool. Additionally, the City has raised wages for 2018 pool staff, and already more guards are hired, waiting for weather to usher in the swim season. It’s looking to be an exciting year for the pool.

Individual and Family season passes will be available for purchase soon at the Civic Center before the season begins, and at the pool after the

opening for the summer. Additionally, Red Cross swim lessons will again be offered. These classes fill early, so plan ahead. Swim lesson registration and pool memberships will be accepted after April 1st – so watch the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Facebook page for updates or check out our webpage for a current schedule.

Other opportunities at the pool include Aqua Zumba and Water Aerobics for adults, as well as adult lap swimming. The swimming pool will open for the season June 8th and be open through late August. Make plans to join us this summer!

Baraboo Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department

2018 WPRA Discount Tickets Tickets will be sold 7:30am-4:30pm weekdays only mid-May thru Friday, August 31st at the Baraboo Civic Center, 124 2nd Street - Room 17. 608-355-2760.

We accept cash, personal checks or traveler’s checks only, NO CREDIT CARDS! •

Tickets are available to anyone but must be picked up in person only. No phone or mail orders.

•

Prices are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control.

•

No other offer, discount or promotion may be used in conjunction with these tickets.

•

There are no refunds for unused tickets - all attractions have individual expiration dates.

•

If you have any questions regarding the ticket program, please ask them prior to buying any tickets.

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Municipal Vehicle Registration Fee ~from page 1~ equipped with a slide-in camper unit) registered at a gross weight of 8,000 lbs. or less.

Vehicles with the following license plate types are subject to a municipal vehicle registration fee, except as noted.

WNG Wisconsin National Guard XPW Ex-Prisoner of War: No registration fee or municipal vehicle registration fee is charged for one vehicle registered by an applicant.

Subsequent vehicles are subject to registration fees including any municipal vehicle registration fee. (WisDOT registration records include all vehicles of this type registered at 8,000 pounds or less, including those that are exempt from a municipal vehicle registration fee.)

For more information about license plate types, please visit the Wisconsin Plate Guide.

What vehicles are exempt from this fee?

Standard Plate Types

Vehicles exempt from municipal vehicle registration fee are:

•

AUT Automobile and passenger vehicles: Issued for automobiles and for vans and SUVs that qualify as a passenger vehicle including those operated for hire. Driver Ed vehicles are exempt from municipal vehicle registration fee and are not included in WisDOT registration reports of vehicles subject to a municipal vehicle registration fee,

•

Buses, motorcycles, mopeds, motor homes, low-speed vehicles and trailers

•

Trucks registered at more than 8,000 pounds or registered as Farm or Dual Purpose Farm

•

Vehicles registered as Antique, Collector, Driver education, Historic military vehicle, Hobbyist, Human service vehicle, Low-speed vehicle, Medal of honor, Municipal, State-owned, Special X and one vehicle with Ex-prisoner of war registration issued to any qualified individual

•

Any vehicle with registration issued by a Wisconsin Indian tribe or band

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Vehicles displaying Dealer, Distributor, Finance company or Manufacturer plates

LTK Light truck: Issued for motor trucks operated up to 8,000 lbs. gross weight including vehicles operated for hire. Dual-purpose farm trucks are exempt from municipal vehicle registration fee.

Applications for original title and registration request the county and city, village or township where a vehicle is “customarily kept” or domiciled. This information also prints on the registration renewal notice. Renewal notices instruct the customer to change their address, or where the vehicle is customarily kept, if incorrectly shown on the notice.

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Special Plate Types - The special plates listed are available for autos and light trucks and subject to municipal vehicle registration fee. They are also available for dual-purpose farm trucks, farm trucks and motor homes that are exempt from any municipal vehicle registration fee.

AMA Amateur Radio CLS Collector Special (Not to be confused with Collector plates, which are non-expiring and exempt from municipal vehicle registration fee.)

CVG Civilian Authorized Groups: Includes Civil Air Patrol, EMTs and Rescue Squad members.

DIS Disabled Parking DUK Ducks Unlimited EMT Emergency Medical Technician END Endangered Resources (wolf design) ENN Endangered Resources (badger design) FFO Firefighter (red design) FRF Firefighter (white design) GLF Golf Wisconsin GST Gold Star Family HAR Harley-Davidson/Share the road HEG Higher Education Group (University of Wisconsin plates) HEM Higher Education Group (University of Wisconsin Madison) IGT In God We Trust KID Celebrate Children LCF Lions Foundation LEM Law Enforcement Memorial LIF Donate Life Wisconsin MBO Milwaukee Brewers (ball and glove design) MBN Milwaukee Brewers (‘M’ design) MGP Multi-Group: Lao Veteran and Freemason MLG Military Authorized Special Group MRQ Marquette University PAK Green Bay Packers SPT Wisconsin Salutes Veterans TRT Trout Unlimited VET Disabled Veteran parking WHF Women’s Health Foundation

What determines whether a vehicle is customarily kept in a municipality or county?

In the absence of an indicated municipality or county of domicile, the owner or lessee’s post office address is used to determine municipality or county of domicile, per administrative rule Trans 126.01(c).

Per s. 341.60, Wis. Stats., any person who gives a false address or location where a vehicle is customarily kept in an application for registration may be fined not more than $200 or imprisoned not more than 6 months or both.

When is the fee charged?

WisDOT collects the fee at the time of first registration and at the time of each subsequent registration renewal. WisDOT sends vehicle registration renewal notices at least 30 days before their plates expire. The renewal notice will show the total fee due including the municipal vehicle registration fee. WisDOT adds a message to renewal notices when a new municipal vehicle registration fee is instituted to alert affected customers of the fee change.

What are the administrative costs associated with a municipal vehicle registration fee?

WisDOT charges a flat fee of 17 cents per vehicle. The administrative fee is the same for all municipalities regardless of the amount of fee imposed by the municipality or the number of vehicles for which the fee is collected. .

When are fees collected from the payment of municipal vehicle registration fee disbursed to the municipality?

WisDOT sends the municipal vehicle registration fee payments collected to the municipality no later than 30 days after the end of the month in which they are collected.

Is the number of registrations that expire each month about the same?

On average, WisDOT renews about 8.3% of the registrations for autos and light trucks each month. Here’s a breakdown of the average percent of vehicles subject to municipal vehicle registration fee that expire in each month.

How long after enactment can this fee be collected by WisDOT? WisDOT requires notification at least 90 days prior to the first day of the month in which the amendment is effective. WisDOT also requires notification at least 90 days prior to the first day of the month in which an

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What is the policy for exemptions, refunds and proration?

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Motor trucks and dual purpose motor trucks up to 8,000 pounds gross weight: $106

In addition to the registration fee, there is an issuance fee of $15 for some special plates or a $15 annual fee if the plate is personalized. An annual taxdeductible donation of $20 or $25 is collected for vehicles registered with Celebrate Children, Donate Life Wisconsin, Ducks Unlimited, Endangered Resources, Golf Wisconsin, Green Bay Packers, Harley-Davidson/Share the Road, In God We Trust, Milwaukee Brewers, Trout Unlimited, University Email: vehiclequestions@dot.wi.gov of Wisconsin and Women’s Health plates. A $10 late fee is charged if Telephone: (608) 264-7447 registration fee is paid after the date of expiration.

Mail: PO Box 8070, Madison, WI 53708-8070 Which other counties or municipalities have enacted a municipal vehicle registration fee and what is/was the amount of the fee?

Can the revenues received from municipal vehicle registration fee The following counties and municipalities have adopted a municipal vehicle payments be used for any purpose? registration fee: Municipalities must use the moneys from municipal vehicle registration fee payments for transportation related purposes only (s. 341.35(6r), Wis. Stats.). “Highway” is defined by state law to mean “all public ways and thoroughfares and bridges on the same.” Courts have interpreted “highways” to include trails because they are “public ways and thoroughfares and bridges on the same.” “Sidewalk” means that “portion of a highway between the curb lines, or the lateral lines of a roadway, and the adjacent property lines, constructed for use of pedestrians.”

There are no provisions for exemptions to municipal vehicle registration fee, other than those stated above. A municipal vehicle registration fee is never prorated. The full fee is required whenever it is collected. Refund requests of the municipal vehicle registration fee paid in error may be directed to the WisDOT Research and Information Unit:

If a county has a municipal vehicle registration fee in effect, can a municipality within that county also enact a municipal vehicle registration fee ordinance?

According to s. 341.35(3m), Wis. Stats: “If a municipality and the county in which the municipality is located enact ordinances under this section, a motor vehicle customarily kept in the municipality shall be subject to a municipal registration fee and a county registration fee.” Therefore, both the municipality and county would collect a municipal vehicle registration fee simultaneously for vehicles subject to the fee in the municipality, if each chose to enact an ordinance.

What registration fee is collected for vehicles subject to municipal vehicle registration fee?

Not including any municipal vehicle registration fee, the annual registration fees collected are: •

Automobiles and vans/SUVs that qualify as a passenger vehicle: $75

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Motor trucks and dual purpose motor trucks up to 4,500 pounds gross weight: $75

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Motor trucks and dual purpose motor trucks up to 6,000 pounds gross weight: $84

Spring Election Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Don’t forget to vote on April 3, 2018. All wards vote in the Civic Center gymnasium from 7AM to 8PM. Several years ago, the City combined all 14 wards into one polling place to avoid confusion for voters and improve efficiency in administering local elections.

The gymnasium is on the lower floor in the Civic Center, 124 2nd Street and voters are encouraged to use the 1st Street entrance since it is the most direct approach to where voting will occur and is ADA accessible.

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Parking in portions of the Civic Center lot and adjacent streets will be restricted to 30 minutes to accommodate voters.

Upon entering the polling place, workers will assist voters in identifying their ward and directing them to their ward table where they will be issued a voter number and receive their ballot. Voters will either darken an oval or write in a name to mark the candidates of their choice and then deposit their ballot into a ballot box which reads and stores their ballot. After the polls close, results are tallied and electronically transferred to the County Clerk’s office.

Voter registration is required in Wisconsin and can be done prior to the election in the Clerk-Finance Office at 135 4th Street, or on Election Day at the polling place. Bring proof of identity and address. A valid, current Wisconsin Driver’s license is the best form of ID. Persons who are unable to vote on Election Day may vote by absentee ballot through Friday, March 30th, 2018, at the City Clerk Office, 135 4th Street from 1PM until 5PM. The City offices will be closed on Friday, March 30th due to a spring holiday, but the Clerk-Finance Office will be open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for voting purposes only.

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Park Updates 2018 brings about the start of the longawaited Riverwalk Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge at Maxwell-Potter Conservancy. The City was awarded a $200,000 grant and received a $100,000 donation from the Baraboo Kiwanis Club to match a $100,000 City budget created from the sale of surplus property. This allows us to build a bridge over the Baraboo River – connecting the Riverwalk at Circus World to Maxwell-Potter Conservancy, including the dog park and arboretum – at no cost to City taxpayers! An engineer will be selected in March, with designs to be submitted this summer for the 12’wide by 180’ long structure.

The City is working with the DNR to create sturgeon spawning and fish habitat areas along with the bridge project that hopefully will lead to places to view the active fish during the spawning season (April 1-June1).

The bridge will be completed in 2019.

Parks staff has been hard at work replacing the seating area behind the ballfield at Mary Rountree Evans Park. This spring, spectators will have a more accessible, attractive seating area that retains the nature bleacher seating by continuing to use the hillside. Be sure to catch a game at the award-winning field this summer.

Several playground improvements have been made, including re-painting several structures, continuing to replace sand surface for the more accessible Engineered Wood Fiber surfacing, installing ADA swings at Ochsner

and City View Parks, and painting official regulation Pickleball lines at the junior tennis courts in Campbell Park.

The dog park will have a new rain garden installed as part of our Earth Day activities this spring. The garden should help alleviate some of the wet areas and mud caused by the digging dogs during the wet months. With the water table only inches below the surface and a natural drainage route through the middle of the park, it has been difficult during wet years (like 2017) to keep mud out of the park. With several of the trees planted when the park was created in 2010 becoming more mature and able to hold more water, and with the ability of this rain garden to hold water, we are looking for this to be a major improvement.

You can purchase admission tags for the park at City Hall, or those who do not plan to attend regularly, a self-registration kiosk at the park will accept daily payment – make sure your dog is licensed and has all shots before entering the park.

Don’t forget to reserve a park shelter for your next event. Shelters are available by contacting the Parks and Recreation Department office.

Currently, the Ochsner Park and MaxwellPotter Conservancy shelters are most popular and often have waiting lists during the summer – so make your reservation today.

Reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance of your event.

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Civic Center Happenings The Baraboo Civic Center, located at 124 2nd Street, is your hub for recreation year-round!

Many people hold meetings, celebrations and gettogethers in one of our rooms or the gymnasium.

Our rates continue to be very low, and features such as a rock climbing wall, tables and chairs, kitchen facilities and nearly everything to make your event easy is all here.

2018 brings a few more improvements to the facility, including adding air conditioning to the gymnasium. Upgrades made recently to the 1st floor restrooms give those meetings scheduled a better option and improvements will continue to upgrade the building. Currently, the air conditioned 50,000 square foot building includes an elevator, plenty of restrooms, locker rooms with showers, a gymnasium, warming kitchen, weight and fitness rooms, meeting rooms, tables, chairs and audio-visual equipment. The building houses all City elections and serves as the area’s Emergency Shelter. Several tenants, including the Boys and Girls Club and the Senior Center call the Civic Center their home.

The Civic Center is open weekdays from 7am-10pm and available weekends by reservation. You must rent a room or the gymnasium through the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department office, located in room 17. Fitness room memberships are also available and with low daily, monthly or 6-month discount rates, you won’t pay a lot to stay in shape.

Contact us at 355-2760 or parkrec@cityofbaraboo. com or visit our webpage for more information.

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products sold at common retailers which do not meet the state plumbing code requirements for

level rim of the receptor (tub).

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• Has the ASME code 112.18.1 stamped on the handle.

• Make sure dishwashers are installed with the proper “air gap” device.

• Verify hose bibb vacuum breaker on all threaded faucets around your home.

• Make sure water treatment devices such as water softeners have the proper “air gap”, which is a minimum of one inch above the drain.

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• Use spray attachments without an approved • Connect drain pipes from water softeners or other treatment systems directly to the sewer drain. Always be sure there is a one inch “air gap” separation.

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• Look for the ASSE #1002 Standard symbol on device and packaging.

• Replace any unapproved devices with an ASSE #1002 approved anti siphon ball-cock assembly.

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Tree Talk This past winter has been very busy as we doubled our tree removals to get rid of the many trees that were at risk of EAB infestation. While we cannot stop the spread here, we can at least slow it to control the loss of trees. We continue to treat 500 of our ash trees with an injection treatment to fight EAB, which must be re-applied every other year. The remaining 900 public ash have been scheduled for removal. With almost half of those now removed, we are in a better position to address the effects of this pest than we were a couple of years ago. The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department encourages residents to check their own trees in their backyards as well. If you have an ash tree on private property, please consider either treating it or removing it. As Emerald Ash Borer has been in the city for about 4 years now, the effects are rapidly multiplying in our ash trees. EAB will kill all ash in the immediate area within 5-8 years of infestation, so those neighborhoods where the bug was first found are now seeing the massive loss of their trees. If interested in receiving a bid from the company contracted to treat public ash trees, call the Parks Department at 355-2760 to be placed on a callback list. Residents are responsible for the cost to treat their own trees (typically about $100/tree) but you may receive a discount if you use the sane contractor as the City.

Other areas where it has not shown as drastic visible effects do have EAB in the area and are in most ash trees already. If your tree is not at least 25% dead yet, treatment may still be an option…but will need to be continued through the life of that tree. Now is a great time to plan, whether for removal or treatment, so you have a budget to work from. If you do remove your tree, consider replacing it. The City continues to replace all trees it removes at 110% rate, and replaces with a diverse species to avoid overplanting any one tree family.

Make sure to visit the arboretum this spring to see the improvements that were made with our 2017 DNR grant award. We will again host our Arbor Day celebration at the arboretum April 28th, and new this year is our Tree Trot 5K Fun Run! This race will help raise money for the continued improvement of the arboretum and raise awareness for our urban forest.

More details and registration is available on the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department webpage or follow us on Facebook.

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Employee Celebrations Anniversaries: May: ★ Pat Hermsen, Public Works, 5 yrs June: ★ Nathan Rybarczyk, Library, 15 yrs July: ★ Mark Hansen, Public Works, 20yrs September:

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