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- Wireless telecommunications tower: The board granted a conditional use permit for a replacement monopole at 2634 Babcock Road (Parcel VA‑155‑1) to replace the existing standpipe and retain existing wireless array contracts; Site Plan Review and the Plan Commission recommended approval and the board approved the permit (recorded as approved at the meeting).

- Highland Ridge Estates: The board approved the final plat for Highland Ridge Estates 2nd Addition (phase 3 / final phase) and approved the associated phase 3 development agreement between the Village and Highland Ridge Properties, LLC; staff confirmed conditions from the preliminary plat had been addressed and recommended approval.

- EPIC Marathon & Running Festival special event: The board approved road closures for the EPIC Marathon and Running Festival to be held May 18, 2025; public‑safety staff reviewed the route changes and indicated mitigations for prior concerns, including avoiding a previously contested segment of Cormier Road and accounting for manpower and staging.

- Tree removal (2025): Bids were awarded to Lowney's Tree Service for ash tree removals and related removals in Argonne Park and the trail conservancy area, including an alternate section to allow future boardwalk construction; staff reported a combined low‑bid total of $18,200 for the three portions and recommended the award to Lowney’s.

- Mini Park on Element Way: The board awarded construction of the Element Way mini park (concrete, electrical, sun shelter assembly, drainage and flat work) to Advanced Construction as the low bidder at $148,511.30 (bid amount recorded in the packet) and authorized the award.

- Intergovernmental agreement: The board approved participation in Brown County’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program should grant funding be available. Staff reported the county split consultant‑funding among municipalities by lane miles; Ashwaubenon’s local match and share were reported as approximately $30,500 to hire a consultant to perform a roadway safety assessment and recommend improvements. The board approved the intergovernmental agreement but staff said the county would not commence work until grant funding is confirmed.

Each item was motioned, seconded and approved during the business portion of the meeting. Where a specific vote or dissent was recorded in the transcript it is noted in other articles; otherwise the transcript reports unanimous approval or “motion carried.”","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","VOA - Village Board - 1/28/2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its Jan. 28 meeting the Village Board approved a series of permits, plats, bids and agreements required to advance capital projects, special events and public‑safety planning.","taxTitle","Ashwaubenon, Brown County, Wisconsin","taxId",69292,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6355484,"Ashwaubenon board authorizes advanced ordering for 2026–27 public‑works fleet amid long lead times",426,3752000,4178000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2218382-59800a3d0ad503408a342911fb0d06fa&start=3752&end=4178","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2218382-59800a3d0ad503408a342911fb0d06fa/thumbnail_3752000.jpg","/articles/6355484/Ashwaubenon/Brown-County/Wisconsin/Ashwaubenon-board-authorizes-advanced-ordering-for-202627-publicworks-fleet-amid-long-lead-times","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6355484-af7118c9849c349159edf81866591437/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173173&Signature=OkJ9tR3tPhm0NW1hUbIJ3bAunrYxuvzbRTWVM-66Qw3EMw9BTPuBqVPLDgIWLgPFrP5f7inQy1jzWmQhiRectI-mz~8uJCMWKBHTKYrwnuy08XYNNz-OUkYI8Kdxu2D6dV2BmtIBTSRX3LofPgn2ZtyrbuGs9GDVKhbGPL8QfKeT9idiL3FMyyJoqNbth-fNr5XNQQXW~03zYAO7v0XRtLeKkA9G~3tcOEtt0y7uUrFx--OKbOIHPTI7rkjlOtKEjEQgjuvGEK1f0xu0vhK17e9el20VMqL5PNOEQdRq1gbomgi~TFt8UAtA74oRYEoPco4efOawUtnI1dopt6j8QA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village Board on Jan. 28 authorized staff to proceed with specifications, bidding and execution of contracts for several Public Works fleet vehicles needed in 2026 and 2027, citing extended manufacturer lead times for commercial chassis and bodies.

Public Works Director Brian Rickert outlined the request: the village plans to replace two tandem‑axle plow trucks (one replacing an existing tandem and one replacing an older grader) and to order a side‑load garbage truck. Rickert said the village previously ordered a garbage truck in the third quarter of 2022 and still has not received it; current industry lead times for that vehicle class are about 32 months. To avoid service gaps, staff asked the board to authorize issuing specifications, accepting bids, and awarding to the lowest responsible bidder while scheduling delivery and payment in 2026 and 2027.

The board discussed chassis and body options; Rickert said staff will specify performance requirements (engine, transmission, capacity, cycle times) rather than a single make or model to permit competition among manufacturers and ensure compatibility with village maintenance practices. He noted a prior move away from cab‑over chassis to commercial chassis to broaden vendor options. The board also discussed the village’s reduced reliance on graders; staff said a loader and tandem‑axle plow trucks will meet operational needs and that specialized scraping equipment can be acquired if a hard ice pack requires it.

Trustees asked about price stability and whether an order placed in 2025 guarantees a model‑year price two years later. Rickert said manufacturers sometimes apply model‑year upcharges and that contracts generally include provisions to manage price and delivery changes; he said the largest model‑year upcharge seen recently was about $6,000 but that vehicle vendors and buyers have mutual contract protections.

The board approved the request to proceed. The resolution authorizes staff to solicit bids and execute contracts for the specified 2026–27 fleet replacements; staff will write payment schedules that require payments in the delivery year. The transcript records the motion and a majority vote in favor; no individual dissent was recorded on this item.

Clarifying details from the discussion include: intended replacements (two tandem‑axle plow trucks and one side‑load garbage truck), the rationale (protect village services amid long lead times), and the current estimated lead time for a side‑load garbage truck (about 32 months). Staff will return with bid results and recommended award(s) to the Village Board for final contract approvals and will manage contract terms for model‑year and specification changes.","The board authorized staff to solicit bids and execute contracts to secure tandem‑axle plow trucks and a side‑load garbage truck for 2026–2027 to accommodate extended manufacturer lead times; staff noted a roughly 32‑month lead time on some garbage trucks.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6355490,"Ashwaubenon keeps sidewalk allowance for bicycles, tightens rules for electric scooters and personal mobility devices",1114,2220000,3334000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2218382-59800a3d0ad503408a342911fb0d06fa&start=2220&end=3334","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2218382-59800a3d0ad503408a342911fb0d06fa/thumbnail_2220000.jpg","/articles/6355490/Ashwaubenon/Brown-County/Wisconsin/Ashwaubenon-keeps-sidewalk-allowance-for-bicycles-tightens-rules-for-electric-scooters-and-personal-mobility-devices","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6355490-fb5b56d022a533ce17f65da18957835b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173173&Signature=ojLTEaql1qsaiAp2ZP4xkOIH446atGuyhBcKIpAqoS7-AHPKnNKpBoc36C63pv-0Y6p3g9W2s1YoX9r8DQwrXDFtucbasH37CjDJvRn4a5oP~2HPy~JOS0S8RqKc3BMxMypfppoWJHGDhOFp6kxDwtvpEMS2aFRXi7CFMmwF0olNh75xpaTdI2p7zpsFoP0mWAwEyWF1u0wX5EwY-klwoc3SsIr3gpd8Uq6Oa4NJhwOF4Rkh1UHmX4BB-jcgLs-lH-qSSVhFJKbPeZ-q543EaDsJLku806JES2Nj~3RMP5eSpdx~x-jXE0DZVm7khWWpL3B9fZ1YReM9PBhtpDszjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village Board on Jan. 28, 2025 approved Ordinance 01-03-25, amending Chapter 7, Article 7 of the Ashwaubenon Municipal Code to incorporate state statutory definitions for electric bicycles, electric scooters and electric personal assisted mobility devices, to clarify permitted locations of operation, and to preserve the local paragraph allowing bicycles and electric bicycles to be ridden on public sidewalks with specified yield and audible‑signal requirements.

Staff presented the draft ordinance after months of deliberation by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee. Committee members were divided on one clause: a paragraph that, if removed, would default to state statute and prohibit bicycles on sidewalks. The committee reached a tie vote at a full meeting and forwarded the draft to the Village Board without committee consensus on that paragraph. At the meeting the board elected to retain paragraph 3 (the local sidewalk allowance) in the municipal code, meaning bicyclists and electric bicycle operators may continue to use sidewalks provided they yield to pedestrians and give an audible signal when passing.

The ordinance also adopts statutory definitions and clarifies that electric scooters and electric personal assisted mobility devices are not afforded the same sidewalk privileges as bicycles; the amended code permits those devices on roadways (subject to statutory restrictions) but prohibits their operation on sidewalks. Staff and committee materials noted that state statute already affords electric bicycles the rights and responsibilities of bicycles and that adopting the statutory definitions in local code improves clarity for enforcement.

Discussion highlighted two recurring concerns: safety for young children and other vulnerable sidewalk users, and unsafe operation of powered scooters on neighborhood streets. Several trustees said they would not want children forced into roadways and supported keeping the sidewalk paragraph; committee chair Tracy (Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee) emphasized research and neighboring jurisdictions that generally prohibit bicycles on sidewalks and argued that riding on the road can be safer for adult bicyclists. Tom from Public Safety clarified that bicycles are treated as vehicles for enforcement purposes and must obey the rules of the road; he also said officers can educate or enforce where users operate unsafely.

Board members debated whether to adopt the full ordinance now or send the issue back to committee with the new committee appointment; some members noted there is no pressing timeline and winter reduces immediate bicycle traffic. The motion to adopt the ordinance with paragraph 3 retained passed at the meeting (recorded vote: four in favor, one opposed). The ordinance therefore keeps local sidewalk access for bicycles and electric bicycles while restricting electric scooters and electric personal assisted mobility devices from sidewalks.

Implementation notes: the code now references statutory definitions so enforcement relies on state classifications; public‑safety staff can issue warnings or citations where users violate traffic or sidewalk rules. The board discussed sending the entire ordinance back to committee once the new committee member (Sue Krieger, appointed on this agenda) is seated; staff noted that could be done, but the board elected to act this evening.

The Village Clerk will incorporate the amended language into Chapter 7 and notify public‑safety staff and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee of the change.","The Village Board adopted an amendment to Chapter 7, Article 7, preserving an existing sidewalk allowance for bicycles and electric bicycles while clarifying that electric scooters and electric personal assisted mobility devices are not permitted on sidewalks.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6355493,"Ashwaubenon board approves PUD amendment to allow one short-term rental at Riverway Marina Clubhouse",1392,286000,1678000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2218382-59800a3d0ad503408a342911fb0d06fa&start=286&end=1678","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2218382-59800a3d0ad503408a342911fb0d06fa/thumbnail_286000.jpg","/articles/6355493/Ashwaubenon/Brown-County/Wisconsin/Ashwaubenon-board-approves-PUD-amendment-to-allow-one-short-term-rental-at-Riverway-Marina-Clubhouse","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6355493-c23cf31a82e6f50126eb28f37d32a81a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173173&Signature=QSC~VlTQi463yxs6KBxxSc8LRajiloZ0e6~CTvusJ4~jsiNBszwzUhrpvQIuJsj9xYABuOGbQQ1ABnAUgFS1~BwXGBksWsrXfN5cEaJPPGuLgce4Sb62wVBZdanRVbRfHr22hBxTpop1TgEuHLGy05R~OxsRBJB5gTAWTm9lx~vewt2iW3zTUHB26RzEnybpyY54Us-EzPBzOsCuKNCQbLAOsT3Ca8ROPPH~ZIxxSHaW8woVIg9jua5sv0tvoooFViKo~5IgM1x4im6BekiKDGU-xcjhYY011miO57qNylnO16CPBETUgxUyFG-pbtcWG3~AN3-sXckXiELkwZQVfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village Board of Ashwaubenon voted to approve Ordinance 01-2-25 on Jan. 28, 2025, amending the planned unit development (PUD) overlay for the southern riverfront to permit transient residential use of the Riverway Marina clubhouse at 457 Marina Lane, parcel VA-132-4-1, conditioned on required building-code improvements and obtaining any necessary short‑term rental licenses from Brown County and the Village.

The amendment would allow a single short‑term rental unit within the clubhouse while leaving the underlying P Public Use zoning otherwise unchanged. Planning staff noted the PUD amendment limits the use to the clubhouse and requires the owners to work with a design professional to ensure building-code compliance before occupancy. The Planning Commission recommended approval 5–2; the Site Plan Review Committee provided no recommendation.

During a public hearing, Don Kettles, who said he closed on the property Jan. 3, 2025, described plans to operate one short‑term rental and to invest in the marina; he and co‑owner statements said they have experience managing commercial properties and offered letters of support from nearby businesses. Former owner Lori Beyer told the board the property has been vacant since before the pandemic, described investments made by prior owners, and said the marina brings seasonal visitors who patronize local restaurants and lodging. Neighbors and directly interested businesses at the hearing said they supported the application and said the use would complement surrounding commercial uses rather than displace residences.

Trustees asked about parking and winter operations; the applicants said the site can accommodate “2 to 3” parked vehicles on pavement off the road and noted the driveway provides handicap access to the trail. Board members noted the village’s winter parking ordinance prohibits on‑street parking during snow events, which could affect occupancy for larger groups in winter months. One trustee asked that owners ensure restroom or water access for people using the marina outside rental periods; owners said existing access would remain available.

Board debate reflected differing views on short‑term rental policy. Several trustees said the clubhouse is in a commercial area and the use would activate a currently vacant building; one board member said they supported approval. President Lynn Kardoskee said she would vote no, citing loss of local land‑use control when properties become short‑term rentals and concern that approval could be irrevocable; she was the lone recorded dissenter. The motion passed with the board conditioning approval on completion of any required building improvements and the owner obtaining licensing.

The owners must work with a design professional to complete required building-code work and secure any Brown County and Village short‑term rental licenses before operating the unit. The board record indicates letters of support from the OC, the Terrace at Marina Circle and Greenwood Development were provided to staff and included in the packet.

Votes at the meeting show the ordinance passed with the board recording four votes in favor and one opposed. The ordinance is numbered 01-2-25 in the Village transcript and will be incorporated into the PUD documentation for the southern riverfront.

Clarifying details noted at the hearing include an off‑street parking area that can accommodate about 2–3 cars, the site’s prior vacancy since before the COVID‑19 pandemic, and a referenced recent sale price cited in discussion (reported in the meeting as approximately $838,000). The owners and staff said any short‑term rental operation would need Brown County and village licensing and building‑code compliance before the unit is occupied.

The board’s action does not change any other P public‑use permissions for the parcel; it narrowly amends the PUD overlay to permit the specified transient residential use only.","The Village Board on Jan. 28 approved Ordinance 01-2-25 to permit transient residential use of the Riverway Marina clubhouse at 457 Marina Lane, conditioned on code-compliant improvements and required short-term rental licensing.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Ashwaubenon Village Board actions Jan. 28, 2025

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