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Ashwaubenon board clears package of code updates, fees and contracts including weapons rule, goat grazing, recycling, municipal citation updates and a paving-aw
Summary
The Village Board adopted several code updates and resolutions April 28, 2026: an expanded weapons definition (including airsoft/paintball/gel blasters), a goat-grazing permit adjustment, a modernized recycling ordinance, an updated municipal citation schedule and related fee/bond schedule changes; the board also approved a six-month planning option and awarded the 2026 mill-and-pave contract.
At its April 28 meeting, the Ashwaubenon Village Board approved multiple ordinances and resolutions that update municipal code, fees and contracts.
Weapons ordinance: The board adopted ordinance O4-2-26 to amend Chapter 9 (Possession of Dangerous Weapons) to explicitly reference weapons such as airsoft guns, paintball guns and "gel blasters" and common projectiles used with those devices. Staff said the change responds to recent incidents involving property damage and injuries and will allow officers to issue citations when these devices are misused.
Goat grazing for invasive species: Ordinance O4-3-26 amended Chapter 4 (Animals) to reduce the waiting period for temporary goat grazing from 180 days to 90 days while limiting permits to two per parcel per year. The change was requested by the National Railroad Museum to support use of goats to manage invasive vegetation during the local growing season.
Recycling ordinance modernized: The board repealed and recreated Chapter 18 Article 3 (recycling) to align the code with current single-stream operations, specify handling for appliances, waste oil and batteries, and preserve eligibility for the annual Wisconsin DNR recycling grant.
Municipal citation and bond schedule updates: The board adopted ordinance O4-6-26 to expand the list of municipal-citable offenses (examples include carrying a concealed knife, invasion of privacy and certain thefts under state law) and then adopted companion resolutions R4-1-26 (updated fee schedule) and R4-2-26 (amended bond schedule) to reflect these code changes and a recent state-law increase in court costs (from $38 to $48).
Planning option, RFQ and paving contract: The board approved a six-month planning option agreement with Slinde Realty Investments for two village-owned parcels on Marvelle Lane to allow the developer to conduct financial and site analysis. It also authorized release of a request for qualifications (RFQ) for architectural and engineering services for a Public Works garage expansion (2026 budget includes $4.7 million; design estimated at $1.5–$1.7 million). Finally, the board awarded the 2026 bituminous planning and paving contract to Northeast Asphalt for $998,855.50 to perform mill-and-pave work on streets including Armed Forces Drive and nearby neighborhoods.
Votes at a glance - O4-2-26 (Dangerous weapons amendment): adopted (voice vote). - O4-3-26 (Livestock/goats permitting amendment): adopted (voice vote). - O4-4-26 (Recycling ordinance update): adopted (voice vote). - O4-6-26 (Municipal citation additions): adopted (voice vote). - R4-1-26 (Fee schedule): adopted (voice vote). - R4-2-26 (Bond schedule): adopted (voice vote). - Planning option with Slinde Realty Investments: approved (voice vote). - RFQ for Public Works garage design: approved to solicit qualifications (voice vote). - 2026 mill-and-pave contract awarded to Northeast Asphalt, $998,855.50: approved (voice vote).
What this means: The package updates enforcement and permitting rules, modernizes recycling code to match current operations and moves forward several capital- and planning-related items in the 2026 budget cycle.
