Verona, WI

Finance Committee

The Verona Finance Committee will discuss and possibly approve Resolution 26-031 authorizing up to $2,515,000 in general obligation promissory notes for an intersection study, trail improvements, and sanitary sewer work in TID No. 11. They will also receive 2027 budget updates from the Police Department and Emergency Preparedness, review a quote for a BS&A Cloud Upgrade, and consider approving the August 17, 2026 meeting minutes and payment of bills.

• Resolution 26-031: issuance of up to $2,515,000 in GO promissory notes, Series 2026A, for intersection study, trail improvements, and sanitary sewer improvements in TID No. 11
• 2027 budget presentation for Police Department and Emergency Preparedness
• Quote for BS&A Cloud Upgrade
• Approval of August 17, 2026 Finance Committee minutes
• Payment of bills

Common Council

The Verona Common Council will consider authorizing up to $2,515,000 in general obligation promissory notes, approving a design services contract with AECOM for a water main replacement project along W. Verona Ave and Epic Lane, and voting on several ordinances including cemetery rules, zoning definitions, and gender-neutral language updates. The council will also act on a resolution supporting a DNR urban forestry grant application and an electric vehicle charging station site host agreement with Dane County.

• Resolution No. 26-031: Authorizing sale of up to $2,515,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A
• Design Services Contract with AECOM for water main replacement along W. Verona Ave and Epic Lane
• Ordinance No. 26-1112: Amending Title 6 (Parks, Recreation & Forestry)
• Ordinance No. 26-1113: Amending cemetery board, lot purchase, and burial ownership rules
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station Site Host Agreement with Dane County (Hometown Community Park and Park Lane Lot)

Public Works, Sewer and Water

The Public Works, Sewer and Water Committee will discuss and possibly approve a design service contract with AECOM for the W. Verona Ave and Epic Lane water main replacement project, with a not-to-exceed amount of $93,400. They will also consider approving pay request #2 for the Mark Drive Reconstruction Phase 2, in the amount of $203,086.73. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Design service contract with AECOM for water main replacement on W. Verona Ave and Epic Lane, not to exceed $93,400
• Pay request #2 for Mark Drive Reconstruction Phase 2 to Northwestern Stone LLC, not to exceed $203,086.73
• Water main project aims to increase capacity serving the Epic campus
• Construction of water main to be coordinated with upcoming lane widening on W. Verona Ave and Epic Lane

EMS Commission

The Fitch-Rona EMS District Commission will discuss and possibly approve the purchase of a replacement response/support vehicle, along with a memorandum of understanding on permanent part-time paramedic positions. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, a chief's report, and recognition of staff. Public comment is invited.

• Resolution 2026-08: purchase of replacement response/support vehicle
• Memorandum of Understanding on Permanent Part Time Paramedic positions (tabled from July 16th)
• Resolution 2026-07: approval of GASB 54
• Approval of accounts payable checks authorized by Chief Anderson
• Recognition of volunteer EMT/Paramedic Tom Bates for 35 years of service

Park & Recreation Commission

The Verona Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a mobile sauna proposal, a revised skatepark design, a special event application, and proposed ordinance revisions. The commission will also review the 2027 proposed capital and operating budgets for parks and recreation.

• Mobile sauna proposal for Verona parks
• Revised skatepark concept design
• Dancing With The Arts special event application
• Revision of Title 6 Tree & Shrub Ordinance
• 2027 proposed capital and operating budgets

Sustainability Task Force

The Sustainability Task Force will discuss and possibly act on an update to the city's outdoor lighting ordinance (dark skies), a solar project update, and other sustainability items. The dark skies ordinance draft is scheduled to go to the Plan Commission on Sept 7, with a public hearing on Oct 5 and council consideration on Oct 12. The meeting also includes updates on the 2026 solar project and a Sustain Dane event.

• Dark Skies Ordinance update to Outdoor Lighting Ordinance, with Plan Commission introduction Sept 7, public hearing Oct 5, council Oct 12
• 2026 Solar Project update: 31.04 kW DC solar array on Senior Center roof, contract with Eagle Point Solar, $10,000 Solar Moonshot grant
• Sustain Dane All Around Dane Co event on Sept 24 at Verona Town Hall
• Greenhouse Gas Inventory presentation by intern Erik Woolsey
• Discussion of potential new projects for 2027

Municipal Board of Canvassers

The Municipal Board of Canvassers will meet to process and count provisional ballots, tabulate Election Day results, and certify the outcome of the election. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting. This is a routine post-election procedural meeting.

• Processing and counting of provisional ballots
• Tabulation of Election Day results
• Certification of election results
• Approval of minutes from April 13, 2026 meeting

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and possibly approve the August 10, 2026 meeting minutes, receive 2027 budget updates and presentations for the Fire Department, FitchRona EMS, and Senior Center, and review the July 2026 revenue and expenditure summary and city investment reports. The agenda is routine financial oversight with no major policy decisions expected.

• 2027 budget presentations for Fire, FitchRona EMS, Senior Center
• Review of July 2026 revenue and expenditure summary report
• Review of July 2026 city investment report
• Approval of August 10, 2026 Finance Committee minutes

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to approve prior minutes and then adjourn to closed session to select Battalion Chief of Training candidates for interviews for the Fire Department. After the closed session, they will return to open session for discussion and possible action. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session to select Battalion Chief of Training candidates for Fire Department interviews
• Approval of April 29, 2026 meeting minutes
• Possible action following closed session

Common Council

The Verona Common Council will vote on several land-use and licensing items, including a conditional use permit for a large fitness facility, a zoning text amendment to allow places of worship, a final plat for the 80-lot Ardent Glen subdivision, and multiple short-term rental license applications. The council will also consider an ordinance amending short-term rental regulations, a detachment petition, and a TIF request. The agenda includes routine items like bill payment and committee reports.

• Conditional use permit for indoor fitness facility (10,000-49,999 sq ft) at 1162 Laser Street, Suites 104-108
• Zoning text amendment (Ordinance 26-1109) to allow places of worship in use matrix
• Final plat for Ardent Glen: 80 single-family/twin home parcels and 5 outlots
• Short-term rental license applications at 136 Paoli St, 361 Steeple Point Way, 266 Canterbury Pass
• TIF request through Municipal Revenue Obligation (Livesey Co.)

Public Safety & Welfare Committee

The Public Safety & Welfare Committee will discuss and vote on special event permits for Ironman Wisconsin and Bike the Barns, two road naming resolutions, and three short-term rental license applications. Staff recommend approval for all items, though some rental properties have code violations on file. The committee's recommendations will go to the Common Council.

• Special event permit for Ironman Wisconsin on Sept 13, 2026, with bike route change to use PD, M/Main St., and Verona Ave.
• Special event permit for Bike the Barns on Sept 20, 2026, a non-timed ride of ~850 participants starting at Badger Prairie County Park.
• Resolution 26-028 to name four private roads at 1979 Milky Way: Annex Drive, Staff Park F, Staff Park G, K Dock Road.
• Resolution 26-029 to rename a portion of Country View Road to Epic Lane.
• Short-term rental license applications for 136 Paoli St, 361 Steeple Point Way, and 266 Canterbury Pass; two have code violations.

Public Works, Sewer and Water

The Public Works, Sewer & Water Committee will discuss and possibly approve two construction service contracts: an amendment for additional design work on the Military Ridge State Trail project (not to exceed $42,895) and a new contract for quality assurance oversight of prestressed concrete girders for the Hyper Drive bridge (not to exceed $74,594). The agenda also includes a staff report on routine street and utility maintenance.

• Project 2022-107 Military Ridge State Trail: Construction Services Contract Amendment #1 with JT Engineering, not to exceed $42,895 for additional design costs including wetland delineation
• Project 2025-109 Hyper Drive: Construction Service Contract with Behnke Materials Engineering LLC, not to exceed $74,594 for inspection of 126 prestressed concrete girders for the bridge over Sugar River
• Hyper Drive bridge inspection fees are the responsibility of the developer (Epic)
• Staff report covers sidewalk work, curb/gutter repair, street sweeping, asphalt repairs, basin/sign maintenance, hydrant painting/flushing, valve turning, and Well 3 construction

Finance Committee

The Verona Finance Committee will discuss and possibly act on two claims against the city for water damage, with staff recommending denial of both. They will also receive 2027 budget updates and presentations from several departments, and consider approving the July 27, 2026 meeting minutes and payment of bills.

• Claim from Coleen Rupnow for $1,000 water damage at 1248 Enterprise Drive, staff recommends denial
• Claim from Angie Simon for $2,843.23 water damage at 430 Lucerne Drive, staff recommends denial
• 2027 budget updates and presentations for Buildings and Grounds, Council, Cable (BTRB), Planning, Administration, Municipal Court
• Approval of July 27, 2026 Finance Committee minutes
• Payment of bills

Library Board

The Verona Public Library Board will meet to review routine items like minutes and invoices, hear reports from the director and city liaison, and discuss the 2027 library budget and potential service enhancements. No ordinances or contracts are scheduled for action.

• Discussion of 2027 library budget and potential service enhancements

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for a fitness facility and a zoning amendment for places of worship. The body will also review a final plat for a new subdivision and a survey map for lot creation.

• Conditional use permit for a 10,000 to 49,999 square foot fitness and entertainment facility at 1162 Laser Street
• Zoning text amendment to Section 13-1-105(d) to allow places of worship in additional districts
• Final plat review for 80 lots and 5 outlots in the Ardent Glen Subdivision west of Shady Oak Lane
• Certified survey map review for two lots at 2000 Range Trail
• Initial review for a 5,000 square foot addition at 201 South Main Street

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to review the assessment roll and conduct hearings for taxpayers objecting to their 2026 real estate tax assessments. The board will also verify training and confidentiality ordinances.

• Objection hearing: FRED-Verona HC, LLC for 440 Hunters Cove Way
• Objection hearing: FRED-Verona HC, LLC for 433 Hunters Cove Way
• Objection hearing: FRED-Verona HC, LLC for 577 Harvest Moon Trail
• Objection hearing: Walgreen Co. for 104 North Main Street
• Objection hearing: Roberts Living Trust for 562 East View Road

Public Safety & Welfare Committee

The Public Safety & Welfare Committee will discuss and potentially act on four special event permit applications. These requests include a soccer tournament with alcohol sales and three community parades or runs scheduled for September and October 2026.

• Special Event Permit and Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage License for Madison 56ers Fall Invitational (Sept 11-13)
• Special Event Permit for VAHS Homecoming Parade (Oct 2)
• Special Event Permit for Community Day Festival (Oct 10)
• Special Event Permit for Sugar Creek Fun Run (Oct 3)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on City of Verona Administrative Policy Number 70. This policy establishes requirements for the acquisition and use of generative artificial intelligence by city departments, vendors, contractors, and volunteers.

• Discussion and possible action on Administrative Policy Number 70 regarding Generative Artificial Intelligence

Common Council

The Common Council will consider updates to sewer and storm water utility charges and review contracts for private development inspection services. The body will also discuss modifications to the short-term rental ordinance and a potential property purchase on Plympton Street.

• Ordinance No. 26-1108 regarding Sewer Utility Regulation and Rates
• Resolution No. R-26-024 to modify Storm Water Utility Charge
• Construction inspection contracts with JT Engineering for Aldi and Ardent Glen Phase 6 projects
• Potential property purchase at 308-310 Plympton Street
• Special event permit and beverage license for Madison 56ers Fall Invitational

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss capital requests for the 2027 budget and provide an update on the Verona Avenue and Main Street intersection. The body will also consider the approval of previous meeting minutes and the payment of bills.

• 2027 Budget Updates (Capital Request)
• Update on Verona Avenue and Main Street Intersection
• Payment of bills
• Approval of July 13, 2026, Finance Committee Minutes

Public Works, Sewer and Water

The Public Works, Sewer and Water Committee is reviewing potential rate adjustments for sewer and storm water utilities to address current deficits. The body will also consider several construction contracts and a payment request for road reconstruction.

• Ordinance No. 26-1108 to amend Sewer Utility Regulation and Rates
• Resolution No. R-26-024 to modify Storm Water Utility Charge
• Pay request #6 for Mark Drive Reconstruction to James Peterson and Sons Inc. not to exceed $283,218.48
• Inspection Service Agreement for Aldi Development with JT Engineering not to exceed $62,560.00
• Contract Services Agreement for Ardent Glen Phase 6 with JT Engineering

Tourism Commission

The Tourism Commission will discuss the 2026 1st Quarter Room Tax Report and a draft accountants' report regarding the room tax agreement with the Verona Area Chamber of Commerce. The body will also review the Chamber's quarterly financial report and sponsorship applications.

• Draft Independent Accountants’ Report on Room Tax Agreement between City of Verona and Verona Area Chamber of Commerce
• 2026 1st Quarter Room Tax Report
• Verona Area Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Financial Report
• Sponsorship Applications to the Tourism Commission

Comprehensive Plan Task Force

The Comprehensive Plan Task Force will approve minutes from its May 12, 2026 meeting. It will review comments received on the draft Comprehensive Plan and discuss recommended final edits for the Plan Commission. The agenda also includes a public hearing of the draft plan.

• Approve minutes from the May 12, 2026 Task Force meeting
• Review public comments received on the draft Comprehensive Plan (as of July 15, 2026)
• Discuss and recommend final edits to the draft plan for Plan Commission consideration
• Public hearing of the draft Comprehensive Plan

Sustainability Task Force

The Sustainability Task Force will meet to discuss updates to the outdoor lighting ordinance and the 2026 Solar Project. The body will also review Office of Energy Innovation grants and a Sustain Dane event.

• Dark Skies Ordinance (update to Outdoor Lighting Ord)
• Office of Energy Innovation (OEI) grants update
• 2026 Solar Project update
• Sustain Dane All Around Dane Co event
• MGE EV event June 17 debrief

Park & Recreation Commission

The Park, Recreation, and Forestry Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss event approvals for VAIS Harriet Park and Puppets in the Park, review a revised skatepark design, and consider a 2027 capital budget proposal.

• Approval of June 17, 2026 minutes
• Discussion on VAIS Harriet Park event approval
• Discussion on Puppets in the Park event
• Discussion on Skatepark Revised Design
• Discussion on 2027 Verona Parks & Recreation Proposed Capital Budget

Public Works, Sewer and Water

The Public Works, Sewer & Water Committee is reviewing a Water Supply Service Area Plan prepared by Strand Associates. The meeting also includes discussions regarding road reconstruction pay requests, annual pavement crack sealing, and the potential purchase of property for a new public works facility.

• Water Supply Service Area Plan by Strand Associates
• Project 2024-105 Mark Drive Reconstruction Phase 2 pay request from Northwestern Stone LLC not to exceed $81,658.20
• Project 2026-104 Pavement Crack Sealing contract with Thunder Road LLC not to exceed $75,250.00
• Potential purchase of 40-acre property at 6500 Shady Bend for a new public works facility

The committee recommended the purchase of land for a new public works facility and the approval of a pavement crack sealing project. It also approved a water supply service area plan and a payment request for the Mark Drive Reconstruction project.

• Approved Water Supply Service Area Plan Strand Associates (3-0)
• Approved Project 2024-105 Mark Drive Reconstruction Ph 2 Pay request #1 to Northwestern Stone LLC not to exceed $81,658.20 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Project 2026-104 Pavement Crack Sealing to Thunder Road LLC not to exceed $75,250.00 (3-0)
• Recommended engaging in an offer to purchase land at 6500 Shady Bend Road for new public works facility (3-0)
• Approved June 13 meeting minutes (3-0)

Finance Committee

The Verona Finance Committee will review June 2026 revenue and expenditure data across city funds, discuss projected costs at the East Verona and Main Street intersection, and process routine bill payments. These reviews track how municipal funds are collected and spent, while the intersection discussion addresses local infrastructure spending. City Council members attending will gather information only; no formal council action occurs at this session.

• Review June 2026 revenue and expenditure summary report for city funds
• Discuss financial impacts of the East Verona and Main Street intersection
• Review June 2026 City Investment Report
• Approve minutes from the June 22, 2026 Finance Committee meeting
• Process routine payment of city bills (previous meeting approved $771,186.58)

The committee approved the payment of bills totaling $1,151,127.86. Members discussed the financial impact of the East Verona Avenue and Main Street intersection after the City did not receive a Build Grant.

• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,151,127.86 (3-0)
• Approved June 22, 2026 Finance Committee minutes (2-0)
• Requested more information and construction cost estimates for East Verona Avenue and Main Street intersection

Common Council

The Common Council will review several items including conditional use permits for an apartment complex and height variances near Morningside Boulevard. The agenda also includes a review of a large distribution center in Liberty Business Park and discussions regarding public works facilities.

• Conditional use permit for an apartment/condominium south of Morningside Boulevard
• Height variance request south of Morningside Boulevard
• Initial review for an 800,000 square foot distribution center in Liberty Business Park
• Citywide Pavement Crack Sealing contract with Thunder Road LLC
• Potential property purchase at 308-310 Plympton Street

The Common Council approved conditional use permits for an apartment/condominium complex and related height exceptions. The council also passed ordinances creating and amending the Recreation Director position and awarded a citywide pavement crack sealing contract. Additionally, staff were directed to engage with a property owner regarding a new Public Works facility on Shady Bend Rd.

• Approved conditional use permit for apartment/condominium complex south of Morningside Blvd (8-0)
• Approved height requirement exception for complex south of Morningside Blvd (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance No.26-1104 creating Recreation Director position (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance No.26-1105 amending Park and Recreation Director position (8-0)
• Awarded $75,250 pavement crack sealing contract to Thunder Road LLC (8-0)
• Approved Quit Claim Deed for Old CTH 'PB' Right-Of-Way (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 26-1106 regarding Standing Committees (8-0)
• Approved $1,151,127.86 in bill payments (8-0)

Senior Services Committee

The Senior Services Committee will meet to approve minutes from April 2026 and receive a director's report. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from April 2026 meeting
• Director's report (no details provided)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on repealing and re-enacting the city's Comprehensive Plan for lands north of County Highway PD, west of Fitchronia Road, and surrounding Epic Systems. They will also consider a 200-unit apartment complex with a height variance on the Midthun property and an 800,000-square-foot distribution facility in Liberty Business Park. Decisions or discussions on these items will shape future land use and development.

• Public hearing on a new Comprehensive Plan covering land use, utilities, parks, and streets for 1,940 acres north of County Highway PD, west to Epic Systems, south to Sunset Drive, and east to Fitchronia Road
• 200-unit apartment and clubhouse complex (Enclave) south of Morningside Boulevard and west of Grassland Terrace, with a conditional use permit and height variance request to exceed 35 feet
• 800,000-square-foot distribution facility (Sub-Zero) south of Whalen Road and east of Ambition, Clarity, and Laser Streets in Liberty Business Park
• Conditional use permit to exceed the 35-foot maximum height in the Urban Residential district for the Midthun property
• Approval of minutes from the June 1, 2026 Plan Commission meeting

The Plan Commission approved a site plan for a 200-unit apartment complex south of Morningside Boulevard, subject to conditions including a development agreement and construction timeline. It also recommended the Common Council approve conditional use permits for the apartment use and a height exception up to 47 feet. The commission held a public hearing on the draft Comprehensive Plan but took no action, and discussed an 800,000 sq ft distribution facility without voting.

• Approved site plan for 200-unit apartment complex (5-0)
• Recommended Common Council approve conditional use permit for apartment complex (5-0)
• Recommended Common Council approve height exception to 47 feet (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 1, 2026 meeting (5-0)