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Marshall board approves two conditional‑use permits, buys mapping software and security cameras
Summary
At its Aug. 14 meeting the Marshall Village Board approved a Conditional Use Permit for an assisted‑living facility at 202 Lakewood Terrace and a 45,000‑square‑foot dry fertilizer facility at 814 Lewellen St., authorized $9,000 for ArcGIS Online mapping software, approved demolition of a park burger stand and the purchase of two Flock cameras (contingent on a policy).
The Marshall Village Board on Aug. 14 approved multiple land‑use and equipment actions, including two conditional‑use permits, a $9,000 purchase of ArcGIS Online mapping software, demolition of a park burger stand and the purchase of two security cameras.
President John Schuepbach opened the meeting at 7 p.m. and the board moved quickly through consent business before taking up new items.
The board unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for Care Net to convert the former So Close To Home building at 202 Lakewood Terrace (Dane County Parcel #0812-102-6706-1) into an assisted‑living/transitional residential home. Administrator Brandon Bledsoe told the board the proposal had strong turnout at a public information meeting and a public hearing and that village staff recommended approval; Trustee Elesa Kinder moved the motion and Renee Jackson seconded it. “Marshall can be proud of this,” Schuepbach said, describing broad community support.
The board also approved a CUP for Growmark Insight to build an approximately 45,000‑square‑foot dry fertilizer storage and blending building at 814 Lewellen St. (Dane County Parcel #0812-101-4560-1). Administrator Bledsoe said the existing building will be removed to make way for the new structure and that the request was necessary because of a height allowance in the village ordinance. Trustee Jason Pitzer moved the motion; Trustee Edward Schmitz seconded it. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Works Director Matt Pitzer explained that the village’s current mapping software will lose vendor support in 2025 and recommended switching to ArcGIS Online for infrastructure mapping (storm sewers, roads and utilities). Administrator Bledsoe said the software is widely used in the state and staff supports the purchase; the board approved $9,000 for the purchase with initial costs covered by the Capital Improvement Plan and the operating budget. Trustee Jason Pitzer moved the purchase; Trustee Julie Bowman seconded it.
The board approved demolition of the Fireman’s Park burger stand, with DPW Director Matt Pitzer reporting that he is collecting demolition bids and the village will proceed with the lowest bidder pending insurance approval. The motion was moved by Trustee Julie Bowman and seconded by Renee Jackson.
Police Chief John Nault asked the board to purchase two Flock cameras and a two‑year subscription to provide continuous remote monitoring. Trustee Jason Pitzer requested a formal policy addressing access to footage and handling of flagged information; Chief Nault agreed. The board approved the purchase contingent on adoption of a policy about access and information handling.
Chief Nault also requested a replacement squad laptop that can be updated; Administrator Bledsoe said the replacement was in the Capital Improvement Plan. The board approved purchase of a new squad laptop. Separately, the board approved removing a portion of the driveway at 318 Farnham St. after staff said a mistaken elevation measurement would otherwise cause stormwater to pool on a new sidewalk and freeze in winter.
All motions recorded during the meeting carried unanimously by recorded votes of 6‑0 where a tally was recorded.
What happens next: staff will proceed with permitting and procurement steps for the approved projects; the camera purchase is contingent on the board adopting a formal access policy. Demolition of the burger stand will move forward pending insurance approval.
