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BuchananNY averageUS Census ACS
Population
4,259
Per-capita income
$26,687
Median home value
$138,400
Bachelor's or higher
15%
Typical home value $627,650 +0.8% yr/yr · +3.1% 5-yr
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Tue Aug 25, 2026

Parks Committee

Parks Committee to discuss Springfield Park Phase 3 fundraising and Hickory Park grant

The Buchanan Parks Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss several park-related items. Key topics include a fundraising update and planning for Springfield Park Phase 3, a potential Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Hickory Park, and budget matters. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and planning.

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“In the Spirit of Town Government” TOWN OF BUCHANAN, OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI NOTICE OF THE PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 AT 5:30 PM BUCHANAN TOWN HALL - N178 COUNTY RD N, APPLETON, WI 54915 AGENDA 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER   2. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE   3. PUBLIC FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Park Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to the Park Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record.  Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Park Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary.   4. MINUTES TO APPROVE     4.a Minutes to Approve from April 14, 2026 .       Parks Committee Minutes 6.9.2026.pdf   5. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS     5.a Fundraising Update and Planning: Springfield Park Phase 3 – Kiwanis Grant     5.b Hickory Park LWCF Grant     5.c CORP/Budget   6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS   7. ADJOURN   Michael J. D. Brown, Administrator Posted: August 25, 2026     Public No …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider rezoning parcel 030008700 from agriculture to rural residential

The Buchanan Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to rezone a portion of Parcel 030008700 from AGD General Agriculture to RR Rural Residential, and will also consider a certified survey map for the same parcel. The commission will also discuss the comprehensive plan update, including public participation and annexation, and review draft minutes from the August 6 meeting.

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“In the Spirit of Town Government” TOWN OF BUCHANAN, OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI NOTICE OF THE PLAN COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 AT 7:00 PM BUCHANAN TOWN HALL, N178 COUNTY RD N, APPLETON, WI 54915 AGENDA 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER   2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   3. ROLL CALL AND VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE   4. PUBLIC FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Plan Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to the Plan Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record.  Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Plan Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary.   5. MINUTES TO APPROVE     5.a August 6, 2026 Plan Commission Minutes.   Motion to approve the August 6, 2026 Plan Commission Minutes as presented.       8.6.2026 - Plan Commission MINUTES.pdf 6. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE     6.a Public Participation Recap and Annexation Discussion.   7. PUBLIC HEARINGS     7.a Resolution 2026-12 Re …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026

Town Board

Buchanan Town Board to vote on rezoning, road contracts, and building inspector agreement

The Buchanan Town Board will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, covering routine consent items, several public hearings (none scheduled), and multiple action items. Key decisions include rezoning two parcels from agricultural to residential, approving a certified survey map, adopting a capital improvement plan, and entering into a building inspector services agreement. The board will also discuss a website and closed captioning update and enter closed session for clerk/treasurer recruitment.

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“In the Spirit of Town Government” TOWN OF BUCHANAN, OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI NOTICE OF THE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026 AT 6:00 PM BUCHANAN TOWN HALL, N178 COUNTY RD N, APPLETON, WI AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   3. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE   4. PRESENTATIONS     4.a Toren Guyette (1-year service award – Fire & Rescue)       Guyette Certificate.pdf     4.b Ethan Hoelzel (1-year service award – Fire & Rescue)       Hoelzel Certificate.pdf   5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE   6. PUBLIC COMMENT FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Town Board. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to Town Board discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Town Board may suspend this rule if deemed necessary.    7. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so re …
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Thu Aug 6, 2026

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider rezoning two parcels to single-family residential

The Buchanan Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of a rezoning of two parcels from agricultural to single-family residential, along with a certified survey map for related parcels. The agenda is otherwise routine, including approval of prior minutes and public comment.

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“In the Spirit of Town Government” TOWN OF BUCHANAN, OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI NOTICE OF THE PLAN COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026 AT 7:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER   2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   3. ROLL CALL AND VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE   4. PUBLIC FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Plan Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to the Plan Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record.  Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Plan Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary.   5. MINUTES TO APPROVE     5.a July 14, 2026 Plan Commission Minutes.   Motion to approve the Minutes of the July 14 2026 Plan Commission Meeting as presented.        7.14.2026 - Plan Commission Minutes.docx 6. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2040 UPDATE: NONE   7. PUBLIC HEARINGS     7.a Resolution 2026-11 Rezoning of Parcels 030063500 and 030062307 from AGD General Agriculture to RSF Single Family Residential. …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026

Town Board

Town Board to vote on two rezonings, road contracts, fire ordinance

The Buchanan Town Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including approval of minutes, bills, licenses, and several road construction contracts. Under plan commission items, the board will vote on two rezoning requests: one from agriculture to rural residential and another from agriculture to local commercial, along with associated certified survey maps. New business items include amending the Eisenhower Trail grant agreement, approving a building inspector RFP, renewing health insurance, discussing the capital improvement plan, reconfiguring fire/EMS vehicles, signing a Fox Cities Marathon MOU, and adopting a fire prevention ordinance. A closed session will discuss the clerk/treasurer's performance evaluation.

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“In the Spirit of Town Government” TOWN OF BUCHANAN, OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI NOTICE OF THE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 AT 6:00 PM BUCHANAN TOWN HALL, N178 COUNTY RD N, APPLETON, WI AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   3. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE   4. PRESENTATIONS     4.a Ehlers regarding Town Investments       Ehlers Presentation 2026.pdf   5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE   6. PUBLIC COMMENT FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Town Board. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to Town Board discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Town Board may suspend this rule if deemed necessary.    7. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which event the item will be removed fr …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider two rezoning requests and certified survey maps

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings and vote on recommendations for two property rezonings. The body will also discuss e-bikes and receive informational items regarding data centers.

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“In the Spirit of Town Government” TOWN OF BUCHANAN, OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI NOTICE OF THE PLAN COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 AT 7:00 PM BUCHANAN TOWN HALL, N178 COUNTY RD N, APPLETON, WI 54915 AGENDA 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER   2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   3. ROLL CALL AND VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE   4. PUBLIC FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Plan Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to the Plan Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record.  Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Plan Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary.   5. MINUTES TO APPROVE     5.a May 12, 2026 Plan Commission Minutes.   Motion to approve the Minutes of the May 12, 2026 Plan Commission meeting as presented.       5.12.2026 - Plan Commission MINUTES.docx 6. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE: NONE   7. PUBLIC HEARINGS     7.a Re …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026

Town Board

Town of Buchanan to consider $447,840 Outagamie Rd paving contract

The Town Board will decide on a bid for Outagamie Road construction and discuss the 2027 budget. The board is also reviewing Fire/EMS job descriptions, wage plans, and several grant applications for firefighting equipment.

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“In the Spirit of Town Government” TOWN OF BUCHANAN, OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI NOTICE OF THE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 AT 6:00 PM BUCHANAN TOWN HALL, N178 COUNTY RD N, APPLETON, WI AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   3. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE   4. PRESENTATIONS:     4.a Ray Mohr (10-year service award – Fire & Rescue)       R. Mohr Certificate.pdf   5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE   6. PUBLIC COMMENT FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Town Board. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to Town Board discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Town Board may suspend this rule if deemed necessary.     7. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which event the it …
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Wed Jun 10, 2026

Parks Committee

Parks Committee to discuss Springfield Park Phase 3 fundraising

The Parks Committee will meet to review minutes from April 14, 2026, and discuss new and unfinished business. The meeting includes a planning update regarding a Kiwanis Grant for Springfield Park Phase 3.

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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE 3. PUBLIC FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Park Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to the Park Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Park Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 4. MINUTES TO APPROVE 4.a Minutes to Approve from April 14, 2026 . Parks Committee Minutes 5.12.2026.pdf 5. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.a Fundraising Update and Planning: Springfield Park Phase 3 - Kiwanis Grant 5.b CORP 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. ADJOURN Michael J. D. Brown, Administrator Posted: June 2, 2026 “In the Spirit of Town Government” TOWN OF BUCHANAN, OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI NOTICE OF THE PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 AT 5:30 PM BUCHANAN TOWN HALL - N178 COUNTY RD N, APPLETON, WI 54915 AGENDA Public Notice: Agendas are posted in the following locations: Town Hall bulletin board, Town website: www.townofbuchanan.org . Buchanan Festival Foods and Darboy Joint Sanitary District. Special Accommodations: R …
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Tue May 19, 2026

Town Board

Rezoning of parcels and special assessment for Springfield Dr. improvements

The Town Board will conduct a public hearing on a preliminary resolution to exercise special assessments for Springfield Dr. road improvements. The board will vote on rezoning two parcels from general agriculture to single-family residential and approving a certified survey map. Also up for action are awarding a $225,987.75 contract for Town Hall parking lot and trail paving, approving Capital Improvement Plan GIS conversion for up to $8,500, and renewing liquor and tobacco licenses. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and contracts for various road projects.

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1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE 4. PRESENTATIONS: NONE 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5.a Preliminary Resolution 2026-06 Declaring Intent to Exercise Special Assessments and Engineer’s Report for Springfield Dr. Motion to open public hearing. Motion to close public hearing. N - Public Hearing Special Assessments.docx Preliminary Special Assessment Resolution 2026-06.pdf Engineer Assessment Report.pdf 6. PUBLIC COMMENT FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Town Board. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to Town Board discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Town Board may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 7. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the General Order of Business and considered at this point on the agenda. 7.a Approval of the Minutes of the April 28, 2026 Town Board Meeting. …
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Tue May 19, 2026

Storm Water Utility Commission

Commission considers Stormwater Utility ERU Credit Guidelines

The Storm Water Utility Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve guidelines for Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU) credits. The body will also review the April 2026 treasurer statement of income and expenses.

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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 3. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE: 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE 5. PRESENTATIONS: NONE 6. PUBLIC COMMENT FORUM: Members of the public are welcome to address the Utility Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to Utility Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Utility Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 7. CONSENT AGENDA: 7.a Approval of the Minutes of the April 28, 2026 Buchanan Stormwater Utility Commission Approval of the April 2026 Approved Approval of Treasurer Statement of Income and Expenses April 2026. Motion to approve consent agenda as presented. 4.28.2026 Utility Commission MINUTES.docx April 2026 Approved Bills-SWU.pdf April 2026 SWU Budget.pdf 8. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: NONE 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION: 9.a Stormwater Utility District Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU) Credit Guidelines – For Approval/Denial. Motion to approve the Town of Buchanan Stormwater Utility District Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU) Credit Guidelines. M - …
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Tue May 12, 2026

Parks Committee

Parks Committee to discuss fundraising for Springfield Park Phase 3

The Buchanan Parks Committee will hold a public forum, approve minutes from April 14, 2026, and discuss fundraising planning for the Springfield Park Phase 3 project. The agenda also includes an item labeled 'CORP' with no further detail.

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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE 3. PUBLIC FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Park Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to the Park Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Park Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 4. MINUTES TO APPROVE 4.a Minutes to Approve from April 14, 2026 . Parks Committee Minutes 4.14.2026.pdf 5. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.a Fundraising Update and Planning: Springfield Park Phase 3. 5.b CORP 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. ADJOURN “In the Spirit of Town Government” TOWN OF BUCHANAN, OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI NOTICE OF THE PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 AT 5:30 PM BUCHANAN TOWN HALL - N178 COUNTY RD N, APPLETON, WI 54915 AGENDA Public Notice: Agendas are posted in the following locations: Town Hall bulletin board, Town website: www.townofbuchanan.org . Buchanan Festival Foods and Darboy Joint Sanitary District. Special Accommodations: Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participat …
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Tue May 12, 2026

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider rezoning agricultural land to residential

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone specific parcels from general agriculture to single family residential. The body will also consider a certified survey map for several parcels.

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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL AND VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE 4. PUBLIC FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Plan Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to the Plan Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Plan Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 5. MINUTES TO APPROVE 5.a March 10, 2026 Plan Commission Minutes. Motion to approve the Minutes of the March 10, 2026 Plan Commission Meeting as presented. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6.a Resolution 2026-07 Rezoning of portions of Parcels 030063500 and 030062307 from AGD General Agriculture to RSF Single Family Residential. Motion to open public hearing Resolution 2026-07 Rezoning of portions of Parcels 030063500 and 030062307 from AGD General Agriculture to RSF Single Family Residential Motion to close public hearing 7. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE: NONE 8. APPLICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION: 8.a Resolution 2026-07 Rezoning of portions of Parcels 030063500 and 030062307 from AGD General “In the Spirit of Town Government” TOWN OF BUCHA …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026

Storm Water Utility Commission

Commission to vote on stormwater fee credit guidelines and ERU resolution

The Buchanan Storm Water Utility Commission will consider and possibly approve Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU) Credit Guidelines and a related resolution on ERU charges. They will also decide on a letter of authorization to complete a Letter of Map Revision for Springfield Pond. Consent agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes, bills from November 2025 through March 2026, and treasurer statements. No public hearings are scheduled.

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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 3. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE: 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE 5. PRESENTATIONS: NONE 6. PUBLIC COMMENT FORUM: Members of the public are welcome to address the Utility Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to Utility Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Utility Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 7. CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commission member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the General Order of Business and considered at this point on the agenda. 7.a a . Approval of the Minutes of the November 18, 2025 Buchanan Stormwater Utility Commission. b . Approval of the November 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 Approved. c . Approval of Treasurer Statement of Income and Expenses November 2025 through March 2026. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 11.18.2025 Utility Commission MINUTES.docx …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026

Town Board

Board to vote on $303,597 paving bid, special assessments for Springfield Dr

The Town Board will consider several routine items on the consent agenda, including approval of minutes, bills, operator licenses, and multiple road construction contracts (Contracts A-26, B-26, C-26, 2027 Block Road, 2027 Debruin Road, and Eisenhower Drive culvert replacement). Under new business, the board will vote on Preliminary Resolution 2026-06 to declare intent for special assessments on Springfield Drive, award a $44,548 chip seal and wedge bid to Scott Construction, award a $303,597 ultra thinlay paving bid to MCC, and discuss pulverizing and paving Outagamie Road.

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1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.a Outagamie County Highway Department Snow Plowing 4.b Buchanan Geographic Information System (GIS) 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE 6. PUBLIC COMMENT FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Town Board. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to Town Board discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Town Board may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 7. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the General Order of Business and considered at this point on the agenda. 7.a Approval of the Minutes of the March 17, 2026 Town Board Meeting, Minutes of the March 12, 2026 Town Board Closed Session Meeting, Minutes of the March 19, 2026 Town Board Closed Session Meeting, and March 25, 2026 Special Town Board Meeting. Approval of March 2026 Treasurer Statement & Appr …
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Wed Apr 15, 2026

Parks Committee

Parks Committee meeting features public comment and fundraising update

The Buchanan Parks Committee will convene for a routine meeting that includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and a fundraising update for Springfield Park Phase 3. No formal decisions are scheduled, and the agenda is primarily procedural.

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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE 3. PUBLIC FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Park Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to the Park Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Park Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 4. MINUTES TO APPROVE 4.a Minutes to Approve from February 10, 2026 . Parks Committee Minutes 2.10.2026.pdf 5. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.a Fundraising Update and Planning: Springfield Park Phase 3 5.b CORP 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. ADJOURN Michael J. D. Brown, Administrator Posted: April 7, 2026 “In the Spirit of Town Government” TOWN OF BUCHANAN, OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI NOTICE OF THE PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 AT 5:30 PM BUCHANAN TOWN HALL - N178 COUNTY RD N, APPLETON, WI 54915 AGENDA Public Notice: Agendas are posted in the following locations: Town Hall bulletin board, Town website: www.townofbuchanan.org . Buchanan Festival Foods and Darboy Joint Sanitary District. Special Accommodations: Requests fro …
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Tue Mar 17, 2026

Town Board

Town Board considers $663,355 road contract and zoning amendments

The Town Board will vote on a roadway construction bid for Springfield Drive and several ordinance amendments. The body is also deciding on a land annexation request by the Village of Combined Locks and a DNR grant for Hickory Park.

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1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.a Michael Grones (30-year service award – Fire & Rescue) M. Grones Certificate.pdf 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE 6. PUBLIC COMMENT FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Town Board. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to Town Board discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Town Board may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 7. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the General Order of Business and considered at this point on the agenda. 7.a Approval of the Minutes from the February 24, 2026 Town Board Meeting. Approval of February 2026 Treasurer Statement & Approve Bills. Operator’s Licenses with No Applicable Violations per Town Policy. Law Enforcement – Monthly/Quarterly Update on Town Law Enforcement Activities. Fire, EMS & Emergency Managem …
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Tue Mar 10, 2026

Plan Commission

Plan Commission considers special exception for Schmalz property on CTH KK

The Buchanan Plan Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on a special exception for the Schmalz property at W2100 CTH KK for agriculture, convention/exposition center, outdoor storage, and outdoor recreational uses. The commission will also hold hearings on proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance (Ordinance 2026-01) and subdivision ordinance (Ordinance 2026-02). Additionally, the commission will discuss a Comprehensive Plan 2040 update survey and a visioning session, and will consider approving meeting date changes.

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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL AND VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE 4. PUBLIC FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Plan Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to the Plan Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Plan Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 5. MINUTES TO APPROVE 5.a February 10, 2026 Plan Commission Minutes. Motion to approve the February 10, 2026 Plan Commission Minutes as presented. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6.a Resolution 2026-04 Special Exception for Schmalz for Agriculture, Convention/Exposition Center, Outdoor Storage and Outdoor Recreational Uses per Table 525-31.1 of the Zoning Ordinance for Parcel 030060101 commonly known as W2100 CTH KK, Kaukauna, WI 54130. Motion to open the public hearing for Resolution 2026-04 Special Exception for Schmalz for Agriculture, Convention/Exposition Center, Outdoor Storage and Outdoor Recreational Uses per Table 525-31.1 of the Zoning Ordinance for Parcel 030060101 commonly known as W2100 CTH KK, Kaukauna, WI 54130. Those that …
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Tue Feb 24, 2026

Town Board

Town Board to consider 2046 Comprehensive Plan public participation plan

The Buchanan Town Board will vote on the public participation plan for updating the 2046 Comprehensive Plan, a framework for long-term land use and development. Other actions include approving a transportation funding resolution, discussing a road survey and 2026 road maintenance, and considering a special exception for Theimer's Auto Salvage. The board will also enter closed session to discuss Fire/EMS chief recruitment and compensation.

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1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.a Chris Wisniewski (5-year service award – Fire & Rescue) Wisniewski Certificate.pdf 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE 6. PUBLIC COMMENT FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Town Board. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to Town Board discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Town Board may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 7. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the General Order of Business and considered at this point on the agenda. 7.a Approval of the Minutes from the January 20, 2026 Town Board Meeting. Approval of January 2026 Treasurer Statement & Approve Bills. Operator’s Licenses with No Applicable Violations per Town Policy. Law Enforcement – Monthly/Quarterly Update on Town Law Enforcement Activities. Fire, EMS & Emergency Manage …
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Wed Feb 11, 2026

Parks Committee

Parks Committee to discuss Springfield Park Phase 3 fundraising

The Parks Committee will meet to review minutes from December 9, 2025. The committee is scheduled to discuss fundraising updates and planning for Springfield Park Phase 3.

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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE 3. PUBLIC FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Park Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to the Park Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Park Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 4. MINUTES TO APPROVE 4.a Minutes to Approve from December 9 , 2025. Parks Committee Minutes 1.13.2026.pdf 5. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.a Fundraising Update and Planning: Springfield Park Phase 3 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. ADJOURN Michael J. D. Brown, Administrator Posted: February 4, 2026 “In the Spirit of Town Government” TOWN OF BUCHANAN, OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI NOTICE OF THE PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026 AT 5:30 PM BUCHANAN TOWN HALL - N178 COUNTY RD N, APPLETON, WI 54915 AGENDA Public Notice: Agendas are posted in the following locations: Town Hall bulletin board, Town website: www.townofbuchanan.org . Buchanan Festival Foods and Darboy Joint Sanitary District. Special Accommodations: Requests from per …
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Tue Feb 10, 2026

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider 2046 Comprehensive Plan public participation plan

The Plan Commission will meet to discuss the kickoff of the 2046 Comprehensive Plan Update. The body may vote to recommend the associated public participation plan to the Town Board.

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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL AND VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE 4. PUBLIC FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Plan Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to the Plan Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Plan Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 5. MINUTES TO APPROVE 5.a January 13, 2026 Plan Commission Minutes. Motion to approve the January 13, 2026 Plan Commission Minutes as presented 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE 7. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE: 7.a 2046 Comprehensive Plan Update Kickoff and Public Participation Plan – For Approval/Denial. Motion to recommend approval of the public participation plan to the Town Board. 8. APPLICATIONS FOR APPROVAL/DENIAL: NONE 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE 10. NEW BUSINESS: NONE 11. PROJECT UPDATES /CORRESPONDENCE: NONE “In the Spirit of Town Government” TOWN OF BUCHANAN, OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI NOTICE OF THE PLAN COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026 AT 7:00 PM BUCHANAN TOWN HALL, N178 COUNTY RD N, APPLETON, WI 54915 AGENDA …
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Tue Jan 20, 2026

Town Board

Town board to consider $2M borrowing, special assessment hike, and road guidelines

The Buchanan Town Board will vote on Resolution 2026-01 to issue approximately $2,000,000 in general obligation promissory notes. Other actions include setting the 2026 special assessment at $4,597.10 per residential lot, approving roadway ditch and right-of-way maintenance guidelines, and authorizing up to $38,000 for Debruin Rd design services. The board will also discuss a potential referendum survey and enter closed session to confer with legal counsel on a work comp claim.

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1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE 4. PRESENTATIONS: NONE 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE 6. PUBLIC COMMENT FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Town Board. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to Town Board discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Town Board may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 7. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the General Order of Business and considered at this point on the agenda. 7.a Approval of the Minutes from the December 16, 2025 Town Board Meeting. Approval of December 2025 Treasurer Statement & Approve Bills. Operator’s Licenses with No Applicable Violations per Town Policy. Law Enforcement – Monthly/Quarterly Update on Town Law Enforcement Activities. Fire, EMS & Emergency Management - Report on Fire, EMS & Emergency Management Activities. Town Engineer - Update …
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Wed Jan 14, 2026

Parks Committee

Parks Committee to discuss Springfield Park Phase 3 fundraising

The Parks Committee will meet to review minutes from December 9, 2025. The committee is scheduled to discuss fundraising updates and planning for Phase 3 of Springfield Park.

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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL & VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE 3. PUBLIC FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Park Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to the Park Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Park Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 4. MINUTES TO APPROVE 4.a Minutes to Approve from December 9 , 2025. Parks Committee Minutes 12.09.2025.pdf 5. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.a Fundraising Update and Planning: Springfield Park Phase 3 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. ADJOURN Michael J. D. Brown, Administrator Posted: January 6, 2026 “In the Spirit of Town Government” TOWN OF BUCHANAN, OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI NOTICE OF THE PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026 AT 5:30 PM BUCHANAN TOWN HALL, N178 COUNTY RD N, APPLETON, WI 54915 AGENDA Public Notice: Agendas are posted in the following locations: Town Hall bulletin board, Town website: www.townofbuchanan.org . Buchanan Festival Foods and Darboy Joint Sanitary District. Special Accommodations: Requests from perso …
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Tue Jan 13, 2026

Plan Commission

Plan Commission meeting features public comment and Schmalz Concept Plan review

The Buchanan, Michigan Plan Commission will hold a procedural meeting with a public comment period and no substantive decisions. The only item under consideration is the Schmalz Concept Plan, which may be discussed but not decided at this session.

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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL AND VERIFY PUBLIC NOTICE 4. PUBLIC FORUM Members of the public are welcome to address the Plan Commission. Individuals wishing to speak on any agenda item must sign in prior to the start of the meeting and may speak during the Public Comment Forum. The Public Comment Forum allows any member of the public to make their comments prior to the Plan Commission discussion or action on an agenda related matter. Commentators must state name and address for the record. Individual comments are limited to no more than five minutes each. Once the public comment forum ends there will be no additional discussion from the audience. The Plan Commission may suspend this rule if deemed necessary. 5. MINUTES TO APPROVE 5.a December 9, 2025 Plan Commission Minutes. Motion to approve the December 9, 2025 Plan Commission Minutes as presented 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE 7. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE: NONE 8. APPLICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION: 8.a Schmalz Concept Plan 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE 10. NEW BUSINESS: NONE 11. PROJECT UPDATES /CORRESPONDENCE: NONE 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: The next regularly scheduled meeting is February 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Meeting “In the Spirit of Town Government” TOWN OF BUCHANAN, OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI NOTICE OF THE PLAN COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026 AT 7:00 PM BUCHANAN TOWN HALL, N178 COUNTY RD N, APPLETON, WI 54915 AGENDA 12.9.2025 - Plan Commission MINUTES.docx …
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💰 Federal awards (top 7 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$1.6MFRED A COOK JR INC
Department of Defense · CLEANING & INSPECTION OF STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM. THIS PROJECT IS TO REM
$19,083PACIFIC AUTOMOTIVE EXPORTING CORP
Department of Veterans Affairs · PARTS AND LABOR TO REPAIR 2012 FREIGHTLINER M2 LEAF TRUCK
$18,232SUPERIOR COLLISION LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · AMBULANCE REPAIR DUE TO ACCIDENT.
$7,496PACIFIC AUTOMOTIVE EXPORTING CORP
Department of Veterans Affairs · 2019 CHEVY TAHOE TRANSMISSION REPAIR.
$7,494PACIFIC AUTOMOTIVE EXPORTING CORP
Department of Veterans Affairs · CHEVY TAHOE REPAIR
$4,859PACIFIC AUTOMOTIVE EXPORTING CORP
Department of Veterans Affairs · 2012 FREIGHTLINER BUS DRIVESHAFT REPAIR.
$1,295FRED A COOK JR INC
Department of Veterans Affairs · UAC FOR GREASE TRAP CLEANING SERVICES

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Berrien County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments3,561 (52,794 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,152/mo (123 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy18.7% (low numeracy 30% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

$7.4M
Annual budget
$10.5M
Debt outstanding
1
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$7.4M
Spending$8.8M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Debt load

Outstanding debt$10.5M
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.417
All kids
0.374
Black kids
0.304

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
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