Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from John Young’s organization
Aug 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Common Council of the City of Baraboo Common Council Meeting Minutes
The Council meeting involved a presentation of the 2025 Audit Report by Baker Tilly and public comment regarding the Fire/EMS District budget. Key legislative actions included approving an ordinance for late application processing fees, an ordinance for non-emergency facility lift assistance responses, granting an easement to Wisconsin Power and Light Company, authorizing a tax-exempt general obligation borrowing for road projects, and approving a pavilion lease for the Thunderbird Youth Hockey Association. Additionally, the Council created an Ad Hoc Pool Advisory Committee and confirmed its members. A Committee of the Whole session was convened to discuss the Baraboo Area Fire/EMS preliminary budget and future funding options. The Council also met in closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategies.
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The committee discussed several key items, including the approval of accounts payable, the authorization to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of the Baraboo Civic Center, and the approval of an exemption from the County Library Tax for 2027. Additionally, the committee approved the 2027 Water Meter Replacement Program. Discussion items included a proposal to provide police services to the Village of West Baraboo, the potential termination of a vehicle lease with Enterprise in favor of purchasing police vehicles, and a review of the 2026 2nd Quarter Budget Report.
Aug 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
The commission held a public hearing regarding a request for a Conditional Use Permit to convert an existing two-unit residential dwelling into two side-by-side single-family attached residential dwellings at 512/514 Roosevelt Street. This request was approved. Additionally, the commission reviewed and approved a two-lot Certified Survey Map for the same property to facilitate the creation of the side-by-side residential units.
Aug 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City of Baraboo Finance/Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee recommended approval of over $1.5 million in accounts payable and a $1,000,000 tax-exempt general obligation loan for road projects funded by vehicle registration fees. Discussion items included proposed updates to the employee handbook regarding job descriptions and residency requirements, design alternatives for the Great Sauk State Trail Baraboo Spur, and a review of second-quarter taxi financials. Furthermore, the committee evaluated a proposal for K9 officer housing accommodations and considered strategies to transition from vehicle leasing to purchasing squad cars and potentially adding police motorcycles.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
