New Glarus, WI

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8 26

The New Glarus Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and consider several operational items, including cleaning services, the budget, a student representative, a new logo, an art auction, a September 26th closing, and building project updates. The board will also review bills, financial statements, and reports from various teams and committees. Public comments are limited to three minutes and will not be discussed or voted on at this meeting.

• Discussion and consideration of the library budget
• Discussion and consideration of building project updates
• Discussion and consideration of a student representative
• Discussion and consideration of a new logo
• Discussion and consideration of an art auction

8 20

The Sugar River EMS District Board will discuss the initial 2027 budget and schedule a public hearing for it. The board also plans to confirm district leadership and approve the EMS Handbook. Reports on operations, a new ambulance, and an Innovation Grant are also on the agenda.

• Initial 2027 EMS Budget overview and hearing scheduling
• Confirmation of Sugar River EMS District Leadership
• Review and approval of Sugar River EMS Handbook
• Update on new ambulance and Innovation Grant

8 20

The New Glarus Historical Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Floral Clock, which includes a $7,770 concrete repair estimate from Iconic Foundations LLC. The body will also discuss the development of a parcel adjacent to the Swiss Historical Village. The meeting includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from January 13, 2025.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for the Floral Clock
• $7,770 estimate from Iconic Foundations LLC for stamped concrete circle and site prep
• Development of Parcel Adjacent to Swiss Historical Village
• Approval of 1.13.25 Minutes

8 19

The Village of New Glarus Personnel/Finance Committee met on August 19, 2026, to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and authorize payments. The committee voted 3-0 to approve all claims totaling $538,208.26. The agenda included a detailed check register for August 20, 2026, listing specific vendor payments that total $83,836.68.

• Approval of claims totaling $538,208.26
• Payment of $29,256.45 to New Glarus Chamber of Commerce for Room Tax
• Payment of $21,791.50 to Belco Vehicle Solutions for 2026 Squad and PD cameras
• Payment of $8,360.42 to Resco for electric and inventory
• Payment of $3,056.00 to Mike Wirth for lawn care

8 19

The Village of New Glarus Board will review consent items including claims totaling $337,987.31 and approve a resolution to close the Water Reservoir checking account. New business includes discussions on a blasting permit, food truck permit, and urban forestry grants. The board will also consider an ordinance changing prohibited parking times from 2-6 a.m. to 3-7 a.m. and approve bids for street mill/overlay projects.

• Ordinance 26-09 amends Section 288-20(C) to change prohibited parking times from 2 a.m.–6 a.m. to 3 a.m.–7 a.m.
• Approval of 2026 Mill/Overlay and Asphalt Pavement Project bid from 1901, Inc. for work at 2nd St/2nd Ave, Railroad St/3rd Ave, and 7th St/12th Ave
• Change Order for Mill/Overlay at Hwy 69/11th Ave using extra capital project funding
• Resolution R26-23 to authorize DNR Urban Forestry and Catastrophic Storm Grant applications
• Resolution R26-22 to close the Water Reservoir checking account at Lake Ridge Bank

8 13

The Public Works and Public Safety Committee will review a $10,698 change order for the 11th Avenue street project and discuss potential recommendations regarding ATV/UTV access and downtown parking. The committee will also review monthly reports from the Police and Public Works departments. These items follow a July 29 public listening session on ATV/UTV usage where residents and the Chamber of Commerce expressed concerns about safety and parking.

• Change Order No. 1 for the Eleventh Avenue Improvements project adds 2 inches of mill and overlay between Railroad Street and Hwy 69 for $10,698.45.
• Consideration of a recommendation regarding ATV/UTV access in the Village, following a July 29 public listening session.
• Discussion of downtown parking issues, including the capacity of approximately 399 parking spots for 69 downtown establishments.
• Review of 2026 Mill/Overlay and Asphalt Pavement Project bids.
• Approval of the July 9, 2026 minutes, which included a recommendation to approve a Class B Beer and Liquor License for Blumer Enterprises LLC at 406 2nd St.

8 12

The Parks & Recreation Committee will discuss a New Glarus Lions Club proposal to build an accessible viewing deck in Village Park and relocate flagpoles to Veterans Park. The committee will also review an update on the dog park, noting that 19 passes have been sold in 2026. The meeting includes approval of June 10, 2026 minutes and a monthly report on pool and sports activities.

• Discussion of New Glarus Lions Club proposal for a concrete raised platform (approx. 15" front, 9" sides) and flagpole relocation to Veterans Park
• Review of Dog Park update: 5 monthly and 14 yearly passes sold in 2026
• Approval of June 10, 2026 minutes
• Monthly report: Pool opened June 1, swimming lessons started June 8, 60 swim team members

8 11

The New Glarus Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on August 11, 2026, to discuss a public Wi-Fi grant and a resolution for hiring a library clerk. The meeting includes a public comment period where citizens may speak, but the board will not vote on those specific comments at that time. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion and consideration of a Public Wi-Fi grant
• Discussion and consideration of Resolution 26-07 regarding Library Clerk hiring

8 10

The New Glarus Fire District will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve the July 2026 minutes and financial reports. The board will review the Fire Chief’s report on personnel, equipment, and facilities. A key agenda item is the review of the 2026 budget, which includes a $225,000 allocation from the Town of Primrose.

• Approval of minutes and claims from July 13, 2026
• Review of 2026 budget including $225,000 from Town of Primrose
• Fire Chief’s report on personnel, trucks, repairs, and equipment
• Discussion of budget contributions from Town of York, Village of New Glarus, Town of New Glarus, and Town of Perry

8 5

The Personnel/Finance Committee will meet to approve the minutes from July 15, 2026, and review claims for payment. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Approval of claims totaling $538,208.26
• Payment of $231,648.33 to Strand Associates Inc for 11th Ave Project
• Payment of $84,670.00 to Midwest Roofing & Constr for PW Roof
• Payment of $43,623.50 to Symdon Auto for 2026 Dodge Durango
• Payment of $43,850.07 to Emmons Business Interior for New Library

8 5

The Village Board will consider a 48-year extension of its power supply contract with WPPI, moving the end date from 2055 to 2073 to secure financing for new long-term power sources. The board will also vote on three code amendments: adding electric scooters and hoverboards to the skateboard ordinance, including electronic smoking devices in the juvenile tobacco ban, and expanding the unregistered vehicle prohibition to municipal parking lots and property. A separate item authorizes using electric utility surplus funds to purchase a digger derrick utility truck.

• Consideration of WPPI Contract Amendment No. 2 extending power supply contract to December 31, 2073
• Ordinance 26-06 adding electric scooters, electric hoverboards, and scooters to Section 112-9(A) (Skateboards and Play Vehicles)
• Ordinance 26-07 adding electric smoking devices containing tobacco or nicotine to juvenile tobacco/smoking prohibitions
• Ordinance 26-08 adding 'municipal parking lot' and 'municipal property' to unregistered vehicle restrictions
• Use of Electric Utility Surplus Funds to purchase a Digger Derrick Utility Truck

8 5

The Village Board will discuss extending a long-term power supply contract with WPPI and consider three municipal code amendments. The board is also reviewing a special event application for Oktoberfest.

• WPPI Contract Amendment No. 2 to extend power supply contract to December 31, 2073
• Ordinance 26-06 to add electric scooters and hoverboards to play vehicle regulations
• Ordinance 26-07 to add electric smoking devices to juvenile tobacco restrictions
• Ordinance 26-08 to add municipal parking lots and property to unregistered vehicle rules
• Approval of claims totaling $1,061,475.82

2026

The New Glarus Public Library Board of Trustees met on June 24, 2026, and approved several items, including new signage, a reading garden policy, and a bank signatory change. The board also postponed a decision on a student representative position and formed committees for endowment planning and landscaping. Bills totaling over $243,000 were approved.

• Adopted Resolution 26-04 LB recognizing Building Committee service
• Adopted Resolution 26-03 LB recognizing Village Board's role in building project
• Postponed decision on student representative position
• Approved reading garden policy with no smoking and no vaping
• Approved $1,472 signage order from CR Signs plus shipping
• Approved $1,260 quote for 13 shelving signs from Bradford Systems
• Adopted Resolution 26-06 LB removing Linda Hiland and adding Daniel Ramirez as bank signatory
• Approved bills totaling $243,732.09

2026

The New Glarus Village Board declared the property at 212 2nd St a public nuisance and uninhabitable, directing the village attorney to take action under WI Statute Chapter 823. The board also approved the GCDC Public WIFI Project, a façade improvement grant for 18 6th Ave, and a Class B Beer/Liquor license for Blumer Enterprises LLC. All votes were 7-0.

• Declared 212 2nd St a public nuisance and uninhabitable (7-0)
• Approved GCDC Public WIFI Project (7-0)
• Approved Façade Improvement Grant Application for 18 6th Ave (7-0)
• Approved Class B Beer/Liquor license for Blumer Enterprises LLC (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $719,160.77 (7-0)

2026

The Finance/Personnel Committee held routine meetings from January to July 2026, approving minutes and claims at each session. Substantive actions included recommending adoption of federal per diem meal rates for Madison/Dane County, approving up to 30 hours of straight pay per month for police shift coverage through September 30, 2026, and recommending revisions to the boot reimbursement policy (increasing from $150 to $200, adding safety apparel, and adding a resignation clause). All votes were unanimous.

• Approved claims totaling $497,233.91 (3-0)
• Approved claims totaling $36,874.19 (2-0)
• Approved claims totaling $359,523.42 (3-0)
• Approved claims totaling $75,011.37 (2-0)
• Approved claims totaling $205,444.74 (3-0)
• Recommended adopting federal per diem meal rates for Madison/Dane County (3-0)
• Approved up to 30 hours of straight pay per month for police shift coverage through Sept 30, 2026 (3-0)
• Recommended boot reimbursement policy revisions: $150 to $200, add safety apparel, resignation clause (3-0)

2026

The New Glarus Fire District board approved the sale of Engine 3 to the Ithaca NE rural fire board #4 for $80,005, pending a visual inspection. The board also approved the 2024 audit findings, all trucks will undergo DOT/pump testing including Engine 3, and new tires were ordered for Tender 1 and Car 1. The district is awaiting delivery of a new engine, anticipated for mid-August 2026.

• Approved sale of Engine 3 to Ithaca NE rural fire board #4 for $80,005, pending visual inspection (6-0)
• Approved final findings for 2024 audit (7-0)
• Approved DOT/pump testing for all trucks, including Engine 3 (7-0)
• Approved new tires for Tender 1 at $5,386.26 (4-0)
• Approved new tires for Car 1 at $799.96 (4-0)
• Approved radios for new Engine 3 at $18,674.54 plus $542 for antennas and programming (6-0)
• Approved ladder testing quote of $852.00 (5-0)
• Approved minimum price of $50k for sealed bids on old engine sale (7-0)

2026

2026

The Plan Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a multiple-family dwelling (senior housing) at 1003 Elmer Road, with Village Planner recommendations, by a 7-0 vote. The commission also recommended approval of Ordinance 26-04 to the Village Board, which adjusts minimum lot area per dwelling unit in the C-1 Commercial District, with the square footage requirement to be clarified by the Village Planner. The meeting included a public hearing where residents raised questions about stormwater runoff and Elmer Road improvements.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for multiple-family dwelling at 1003 Elmer Road, Parcel 23161 0623.2000 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 26-04 to amend Chapter 305, adjusting minimum lot area per dwelling unit in C-1 Commercial District (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from January 14, 2026 meeting (7-0)

2026

The Public Works & Safety Committee recommended approval of police sinking funds for security measures, all alcohol beverage and miscellaneous licenses, and accessible parking at Valle Tell Park. They also approved prior minutes and agendas. No decisions were final; all recommendations go to the Village Board.

• Recommended police sinking funds for security measures (3-0)
• Recommended approval of all alcohol beverage licenses (2-0-1, Hovland abstained)
• Recommended approval of miscellaneous licenses (2-0-1, Hovland abstained)
• Recommended creation of accessible parking at Valle Tell Park (3-0)
• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved May 14, 2026 minutes (3-0)

2026

2026

7 29

The New Glarus Village Board will convene a special meeting at 6:00 p.m. on July 29, 2026. The agenda includes a public listening session to gather resident and business input on ATV and UTV usage in the village. No formal actions or decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Call to Order
• Approval of Agenda
• Public Listening Session Regarding ATV/UTV Usage
• Adjournment

7 22

The New Glarus Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a potential transfer to the Village and building project updates. The board will also consider the addition of a student representative.

• Discussion and consideration of transfer to Village
• Discussion and consideration of student representative
• Building project updates
• Review of bills and financial statement

7 15

The New Glarus Village Finance/Personnel Committee will approve the minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting. It will also approve all presented claims totaling $36,874.19. No public comments were made and the meeting will adjourn after these actions.

• Approve 6.17.26 meeting minutes (motion carried 2-0)
• Approve all claims presented, totaling $36,874.19 (motion carried 2-0)
• No public comments were received

7 15

The Village Board will consider a public WIFI project through the Green County Development Corporation and a facade improvement grant for 18 6th Ave. The board will also review a liquor license application for Blumer Enterprises LLC and discuss a nuisance property at 212 2nd St in closed session.

• Public WIFI project presentation by Green County Development Corporation
• Facade Improvement Grant Application for 18 6th Ave (Puempel’s Olde Tavern)
• Class B Beer/Liquor license application for Blumer Enterprises LLC
• Claims totaling $169,112.70 (ACH), $52,814.16 (payroll), and $497,233.91 (checks)
• Closed session regarding nuisance property at 212 2nd St

7 13

The New Glarus Fire District board will consider routine agenda items, including approval of the June 8 minutes and related claims and bills. The board will review the Fire Chief’s report covering personnel, trucks/repairs, equipment, and building and grounds. A key item is the approval of the 2026 budget totaling $225,000. The meeting will also set the date for the next meeting on 10 August 2026.

• Approval of minutes of 8 June 2026
• Approval of claims, district bills, department bills, and Treasurer’s Report
• Fire Chief’s report on personnel, trucks/repairs, equipment, and building and grounds
• Approval of 2026 budget $225,000
• Schedule next meeting for 10 August 2026

7 9

The New Glarus Public Works/Public Safety Committee will review routine reports and approve the June 11, 2026 minutes. It will discuss a Class B beer and liquor license application submitted by Blumer Enterprises LLC for the location at 406 2nd Street. The meeting also includes the monthly public safety and public works department updates.

• Consideration of Class B beer and liquor license application for Blumer Enterprises LLC at 406 2nd St
• Approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Monthly Police Department Report
• Monthly Public Works Department Report

7 6

The Community Development Authority is meeting to consider and discuss a façade improvement grant application. This process allows the body to review requests for funding to improve building exteriors.

• Façade Improvement Grant Application for 18 6th Ave

2026

The New Glarus Fire District board accepted a bid from the Ithaca NE rural fire board #4 to purchase the old Engine 3 for $80,005, pending a visual inspection. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes, bills, and the treasurer's report, and elected officers for the coming year.

• Accepted bid from Ithaca NE rural fire board #4 to buy Engine 3 for $80,005, pending visual inspection.
• Approved consent agenda: May 11 minutes, department bills $5,535.34, district bills $3,196.31, treasurer's report $240,919.36.
• Elected John Ott as President, Malcolm Austin as Vice President, and Ronald Erickson as Treasurer for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
• Approved motion to adjourn at 6:33 pm.

2026

The Plan Commission met and approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting, both by 7-0 votes. The only substantive item was a training presentation by Village Planner Mark Roffers on the role of the plan commission. No other business was conducted, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Received a training presentation on the role of the plan commission