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Alma council approves three options for Shawnee Estates lots including interest forgiveness and short-term rentals
Summary
After a closed session under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(e), the Alma Common Council approved three measures for Shawnee Estates: conditional forgiveness of the first year's interest if the buyer develops and retains ownership for 12 months; authorization to build additional twin-plex units on specified lots; and special-use approval to allow short-term rentals on those properties. The motion passed with one dissent.
The Alma Common Council voted June 12 to approve three options governing development and use of lots in Shawnee Estates following a closed session convened under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(e).
By motion of Gary Jepsen, seconded by Perry Iberg, the council approved: forgiving the first year of interest on the subject lots provided that Mr. Dusek continues ownership and undertakes development for a minimum of 12 months; granting Mr. Dusek the right to construct additional twin-plex houses in the future on lots numbered 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 1, 2 and 3; and authorizing, through special-use provisions, that those properties may be made available for short-term rentals. The motion passed with all members voting in favor except Randy Brommer, who voted no.
Council members discussed the proposals after reconvening from a closed session that the council said was held for bargaining and negotiation reasons. The measures effectively change the financing and allowable uses for the listed lots and grant development rights tied to the property owner's commitments.
The council did not record additional conditions or a timetable in the meeting minutes beyond the 12-month development requirement tied to the interest forgiveness. The items will be implemented through the city's normal permitting and special-use procedures, and any future permit applications or enforcement steps will be handled by staff under those existing processes.
No immediate appeals or implementation dates were specified during the session; the council listed upcoming meetings but did not schedule a separate follow-up specifically for these items.
