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Votes at a glance

1) Approval of minutes (04/14/2025 and 04/15/2025)
- Motion: Approve minutes from 04/14/2025 and 04/15/2025 common council meetings.
- Mover: Alder Swanson. Second: Alder Harrison.
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote recorded as \"aye\").

2) Committee appointments (mayor's business item 6a)
- Motion: Approve committee appointments as presented in the packet.
- Mover: Alder Tucker Long. Second: not specified in transcript for the motion line (motion carried after voice vote).
- Outcome: Approved.

3) Payment of bills ($1,024,641.01)
- Motion: Approve payment of bills in the amount of $1,024,641.01 (detailed vendor payments noted in finance committee report).
- Mover: Alder Helmke. Second: Alder Leila (recorded in transcript as second by \"elder Leila\").
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote recorded as \"aye\").

4) Liquor license — Honey Barrel LLC (160 Keenan Court, Suite 1)
- Motion: Approve application for a Class B fermented malt beverage and Class B intoxicating liquor license for Honey Barrel LLC, Matthew Heilman agent.
- Mover: Alder Hoax. Second: Alder Harrison.
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote recorded as \"aye\").

5) Temporary full‑service retail outlet — Hop House at Everlight Solar (Chamber Mega Mixer 05/15/2025)
- Motion: Approve a full‑service retail outlet for Hop House to operate at Everlight Solar (1155 Ambition St., suite 100) for the Chamber of Commerce Mega Mixer on 05/15/2025.
- Mover: Alder Harrison. Second: Alder Swanson.
- Abstention: Alder Hoax declared an abstention on the vote.
- Outcome: Approved (recorded as \"motion passes, 7 to 0 with Alder Hoax abstaining\").

6) SSM Health project development agreement — Phase 1
- Motion: Approve SSM Health project development agreement (phase 1) contingent on final review and approval by city administrator and city attorney.
- Mover: Alder Tucker Long. Second: Alder Swanson.
- Outcome: Approved (motion passed with the stated contingency). Staff noted blanks in the agreement to be finalized and discussed above‑ground electric facilities on Valley Road as a special case discussed with staff.

7) Correction to cemetery board appointment
- Motion: Substitute Jesse Charles for Jeremy Charles on the cemetery board appointment (editorial correction noted verbally by council).
- Mover: Alder Swanson. Second: Alder Tucker Long.
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote recorded as \"aye\").

8) Ordinance 25-1064 — Amendments to order of business, public comment and conduct of deliberations
- Motion: Approve ordinance amending Title 2 Chapter 2 to update order of business and public comment procedures.
- Mover: (motion made and second recorded in meeting; transcript indicates council voted to approve).
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote recorded as \"aye\").

9) Ordinance 25-1065 — Appointment to Verona Economic Development Commission
- Motion: Approve ordinance amending Title 2 Chapter 4 to change appointment procedure for a Verona Economic Development Commission seat (mayoral appointment replaces prior committee‑selected resident appointment).
- Mover: Alder Swanson. Second: Alder Weiss.
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote recorded as \"aye\").

10) Ordinance 25-1066 — Tourism Commission appointment language
- Motion: Approve ordinance amending Title 2 Chapter 4 to revise language about the commissioner representing the Wisconsin hotel and motel industry; council adopted language change to prefer a representative who resides within 50 miles of city hall.
- Mover (amended motion): Alder Tucker Long (change to 50‑mile preference). Second: Alder Harrison.
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote recorded as \"aye\").

Procedural notes: Several votes were voice votes; detailed roll‑call tallies were not recorded in the transcript for these items. Where a second or exact vote tally was not stated in the recorded text, the outcome is recorded as described by the meeting chair in the transcript (\"approved,\" \"motion passes\").

Ending: The council adjourned at 9:07 p.m.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Common Council Live, 04-28-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Verona Common Council approved minutes and routine licenses, appointed committee members, approved a development agreement phase 1 (SSM Health) contingent on final review, amended several ordinances and corrected a cemetery board appointment. No funding appropriations requiring a separate ordinance were adopted at this meeting.","taxTitle","Verona, Dane County, Wisconsin","taxId",69832,"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},6258455,"City recreation staff outline reuse plan for former library building; initial upgrades estimated up to $80,000",266,3336000,3602000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3148231-ce65f6fe7cc41464bfd8d0902a82633e&start=3336&end=3602","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3148231-ce65f6fe7cc41464bfd8d0902a82633e/thumbnail_3336000.jpg","/articles/6258455/Verona/Dane-County/Wisconsin/City-recreation-staff-outline-reuse-plan-for-former-library-building-initial-upgrades-estimated-up-to-80000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6258455-d63b3c93a2ef1433cc7e4f48d9db19bb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771024964&Signature=nz37MDQ2a--YfarrUR4i6I~WzARmRJ2HPncEVgXZB6MZoV5asS5NLqhM0EgQfj8x2HVElsrmQDT7BTiD6qWuM1Xo0hjHq4H1s5n9EjEnn38ijqsVZlbbySBpTDekZ3-Ucq3DKVlQeVFvCRQt0VsOhlN4kIpArx9jAquOEV-wPgQLm5bZhGojg3LyjruvHwABBCinKiRpQqo17ybnRdXqF3oOEMRMYQLQRD0RrDV3FwQUyK92Qs-lVhTEb3edeQUConFRTn9YyaWaB0D1jHswxEj0vaXreHZYKMMXiiecS9ALpw7WHziU0oQaGwnwmGdVXMjWaoELli7-Kh6jkoWwYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Casey Dudley, Verona’s recreation director, presented a plan on April 28 to repurpose the former city library building at 1030 North Franklin Street for recreation programming, after‑school care, senior classes and rentable community space.

Dudley said the building is centrally located and could host after‑school programming for elementary students, toddler and preschool activities, adult exercise classes and community rental events. He said the school district had expressed interest in partnering on after‑school care and had a possible funding source (Fund 80) to support programming or staff.

Staff provided a cost worksheet for initial work the city would need to open part of the building. The low‑end estimate for movable and minor improvements was about $36,000; the higher‑end scenario — including flooring replacement (luxury vinyl plank) in the west half of the building, an access-control (fob) system, added cameras and other infrastructure work — rose toward $75,000–$80,000. Dudley said the city could phase work over multiple years and that the basement and elevator were not included in the immediate plan because the elevator needs repairs and the lower level has moisture and finish concerns.

Council discussion covered programming demand, staffing and sequencing. Several alderpersons urged moving ahead quickly to address after‑school care shortages and to make the space available for community rentals; others urged a longer‑term facilities plan and recommended coordinating with ongoing planning efforts so investments align with city priorities. Alder Lytle asked that council members be shown the site on a tour; staff agreed to offer an additional tour for council members.

Why it matters: The building sits within walking distance of multiple schools and could relieve pressure on existing after‑school providers and offer new room‑rental options for community events. Short‑term costs to make part of the building usable are modest relative to the property’s central location, staff said, but longer‑term investments (elevator upgrade, basement remediation) could raise costs.

Next steps: Staff will continue refining cost estimates, coordinate tours for council members and incorporate the project into capital‑planning discussions. Council members asked staff to explore phased approaches and potential donor or grant support.","Verona’s recreation director proposed using the former library at 1030 N. Franklin St. for recreation programming including after‑school care, senior programming and room rentals; staff provided an itemized estimate of initial upgrades ranging from about $36,000 to $80,000 depending on options.",{"_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},6258460,"Fitzrona EMS chief reports rising call volume, fleet expansion and pilot safety tech",1090,2386000,3476000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3148231-ce65f6fe7cc41464bfd8d0902a82633e&start=2386&end=3476","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3148231-ce65f6fe7cc41464bfd8d0902a82633e/thumbnail_2386000.jpg","/articles/6258460/Verona/Dane-County/Wisconsin/Fitzrona-EMS-chief-reports-rising-call-volume-fleet-expansion-and-pilot-safety-tech","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6258460-4b1ab7c7ec131ffb780b4517cd4523e1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771024964&Signature=iU09TivZacUmKuPrKFjwyMbhaYLJi8b8L0UyUkXFttVFMsF-mAEJuOiHTwphCYYba9xdD3MBkLHpitV-VTta0zrcHM6kK7M22pEgNAcJkXz3IwnWW9d-9X5PZXXyT816uMtQ9quvvpZgAGfA7JaBUlEK9nP1q5~9d7R55Mz7hcpzR3QXlCoYCKOyqr8f7nHzXigfoYVvcOrpEIPDV~l2kSi6iIOMpWslr4UfPsHeP7eDmac4iiEVOSBbvMEIyjdbPwzq2T9tjoRHywJKXXCR4QP9uT4oWQ-ptXsxPNahrYy2JXl35pr0uGvZF1SLJK-c5sP2Al04G-bwPS5O6oPuDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Patrick Anderson, chief of Fitzrona EMS, told the Verona Common Council on April 28 that his district saw rising call volume in 2024 and that the service has expanded its fleet and added new equipment intended to improve patient care and dosing accuracy.

Anderson reported the district population (the cities of Fitchburg, Verona and Verona Township) at about 48,714 and said run revenue from insurance billing offsets some costs; his per‑resident net cost calculation (excluding billing revenue) was about $44.64 per resident for 2024. He said the district operates three paramedic‑level ambulances 24/7 and recently increased the total fleet from five to six vehicles to rotate equipment and cover high‑demand shifts.

Chief Anderson highlighted two operational changes: a new cot with integrated weighing scales and a dosing tool. “We actually integrated it to an app called 1 Dose,” Anderson said, adding the system helps dose pediatric medications accurately and reduces risk of under‑ or overdosing. Anderson said the new cot is durable and provides accurate weights down to about 15 pounds, which is valuable when dosing children.

Staffing and training: Anderson said Fitzrona employs 21 full‑time paramedics, 12–18 part‑time paramedics, a small pool of EMTs/AEMTs for events, two paid interns and one long‑time volunteer paramedic. He said the service recently added a third chief officer (a deputy chief for training and operations) to standardize training across full‑ and part‑time staff and ensure consistent equipment use.

Community programs and grants: Deputy Chief Jeff Dostoik leads community outreach and fall‑prevention efforts. Anderson said the district has a grant to address falls among seniors that paid for lighting and grab bars in some homes and that public CPR and stop‑the‑bleed classes have sold out at the Verona library.

Reimbursements and state rules: Anderson discussed the Wisconsin ground ambulance funding implementation (referred to in training as the cost CPE/ground ambulance transport program). He said forms and first submissions for the retroactive reimbursement program were being completed and that it is unclear how much revenue the district will receive. “It could be very minimal, could be thousands of dollars — to be determined,” Anderson said. He also described a separate effort to seek reimbursement for “no‑transport” assessments so EMS could be compensated when they evaluate but do not transport a patient.

Why it matters: Anderson said call volume has risen about 8% on average in recent years and that Verona accounts for roughly 23–26% of district calls. Fleet size, training and new equipment affect response capacity and patient care. The potential state reimbursements could affect budget projections but are not yet quantified.

Ending: Anderson offered the council an annual report available online and invited members to ask follow‑up questions; he said the district will submit the first reimbursement reports in May and June and expects further clarity after initial submissions.","Fitzrona EMS Chief Patrick Anderson briefed the Verona council on 2024 call volumes, a recent increase in fleet size, staffing and new equipment including integrated cot scales and a pediatric dosing app; he also said state reimbursement rule changes could affect future revenue but amounts are uncertain.",{"_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},6258465,"Rotary Club presents plan for Miracle League field, seeks city partnership and long-term lease",1944,393000,2337000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3148231-ce65f6fe7cc41464bfd8d0902a82633e&start=393&end=2337","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3148231-ce65f6fe7cc41464bfd8d0902a82633e/thumbnail_393000.jpg","/articles/6258465/Verona/Dane-County/Wisconsin/Rotary-Club-presents-plan-for-Miracle-League-field-seeks-city-partnership-and-long-term-lease","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6258465-f2be018369b5301d8f02c62328504a4f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771024964&Signature=Otdt7pBGKhAg1gr1hUqvdYsq3~VWrGcwAqz744kXJzZ9JDDswvZ8UcPdCudCK0~zoKQjVNm~Ga4ZyVk~8Sh2KpQ8QPEDBeYpAbQiRru6lZr1y270fLLE2ZYyRj1u1noV5fBN2HvlolHDGxtOfJVFnEYY~hynejJ3nuGt1qgjGF~PibycTqed7Qcof4z-lb-6OcRjerpVrhxREeeJJ42AE357AqFGZ5hZ1ZPzh5ZtGkBykrEOEyVGjW6L5Dd7d3YXt~S30uxRBCRzWPIL6aDX5DPjWsQfGiyeMp7lEkluM43vstIQKtQph6gFhbN~oUSChVJ6TLj95bZsz7t4T5SIdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Madison West–Middleton Rotary Club asked the Verona Common Council on April 28 to allow club leaders and Miracle League of Dane County representatives to work with city staff on a potential long-term lease and development plan for an accessible Miracle League baseball field at the Hemlock Street fields.

The Rotary presenters said they are not asking the council for a decision tonight but want the chance to “test the waters” and work with staff on a plan. “We would like to enter into a long term lease with the city of Verona for specific land,” a Rotary club representative said, asking staff member Jamie to provide details of potential parcels.

The Miracle League’s builder and longtime program leader, Greg Sweeney, described the league’s mission and experience in Dane County and urged council members to visit the existing facility in Cottage Grove. “It’s time to let everyone play,” Sweeney said, recounting how the Miracle League’s rubberized, wheelchair‑accessible diamond and buddy program let children with physical and cognitive disabilities participate in baseball.

Why it matters: Miracle League fields are specialized facilities intended to let children who use wheelchairs, walkers or other assistive devices play baseball and to create community programming for families and volunteers. The Rotary representatives said they would fundraise the facility cost entirely through donations, sponsorships and grants, and estimated that building a Verona field would require “probably north between $2.5 and $3 million.” They proposed a roughly two‑year development timeline if the city and partners moved forward.

Council members asked about costs, ongoing maintenance and program operations. Alder Helmke asked how the Rotary planned to cover ongoing costs; a Rotary representative said the club intends to build a comprehensive financial model describing initial capital, long‑term maintenance and roles for the Rotary Club, business partners and the city. “We will build a comprehensive financial model to deal with both the initial investment and then the ongoing maintenance,” the Rotary presenter said.

Other council members asked whether the Cottage Grove agreement would be copied or adapted. Rotary leaders said they view the Cottage Grove relationship as a model but expect details to differ and to be worked out with city staff. The presenters named Findorff (spelled in the packet as Findorff/Findorff) as the expected contractor to build the synthetic, rubber‑surface field; presenters said Greg Sweeney previously worked with Findorff on construction in Cottage Grove.

Council procedure: City attorney and mayoral staff reminded the Rotary group that the item was listed for presentation only and that the council could not take action because the item had not been properly noticed for possible action. The Rotary group said they were seeking permission to continue staff discussions, not a vote, and council members signaled their interest in continued conversations.

Next steps: Rotary leaders asked to work with city staff (Jamie) on legal, neighborhood and site issues and to report back. City staff and the Rotary will continue technical discussions; any formal lease, development agreement, or cost‑sharing proposal would return to the council as a noticed action item.

Ending: Presenters encouraged council members to visit Cottage Grove’s Miracle League site to see the field and programming in operation. Several council members praised the concept and expressed support for further study.","Members of the Madison West–Middleton Rotary Club asked the Verona Common Council for permission to work with city staff on a potential long-term lease and fundraising to build a Miracle League field at Hemlock Street fields, estimating fundraising needs between $2.5 million and $3 million and a multi-year timeline.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Verona Common Council actions, April 28, 2025

City recreation staff outline reuse plan for former library building; initial upgrades estimated up to $80,000

Fitzrona EMS chief reports rising call volume, fleet expansion and pilot safety tech

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