What is Six (6) Miles west from exit 131 on I-39/I-90?

The answer is: The Village of Waunakee! In our effort to continue dispelling the rumor that Waunakee is way north of Madison in the middle of nowhere, here's a quick reminder that Downtown Waunakee is just 6 miles off of Interstate 39/90. As the crow flies, we are a mere 9 miles from the dome of the Wisconsin State Capitol building. In 10 short minutes you are able drive from Waunakee to the Dane County Regional Airport. In truth, we are "Just North of Madison". If you pass this sign you've gone too far...

The Wisconsin Scorecard: How Wisconsin Compares to Other States

The Hamilton Consulting Group recently published the article "The Wisconsin Scorecard: How Wisconsin Compares to Other States"

The Wisconsin Scorecard is a new publication released by the Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau.  This scorecard provides data on how well Wisconsin scores in comparison to the other 49 states.  There are four "umbrella" sections that 44 rankings are divided in.  They include: Demographic and Social, Health and Education, Government Finance and Economic, and Environment and Energy Rankings.  Each ranking includes a list of all 50 states.

To view the complete article click here. To view the Wisconsin Scorecard click here.

Waunakee Property Highlight

Today's Property Highlight is: 601 Knightsbridge Road

• Office space located in the Michael F. Simon Builders Inc. office building (landlord)
• Approximately 580 square feet
• All utilities are paid for by landlord
• All exterior maintenance and upkeep are provided by landlord
• Ideal space for a small business
• Listing details
• For more information on this property contact Phil Simon, Michael F. Simon Builders at 608-849-5916 or prs@simonbuilds.com

To learn about other available properties in Waunakee be sure to contact Todd Schmidt, Village Administrator / Economic Development Director, at 608-850-5227 or tschmidt@vil.waunakee.wi.us

Waunakee Property Highlight

Today's Property Highlight is: 1030 Lillian Street  (Lot 8)

• 10.35 acres of vacant land located in the Waunakee Business Park.  (on picture Lot 8)
• Sale price $2.50 per sqft
• Listing details
• For more information on this property contact Charles Redjinski, MLG Commercial at 608-663-6006 or credjinski@mlgcommercial.com

To learn about other available properties in Waunakee be sure to contact Todd Schmidt, Village Administrator / Economic Development Director, at 608-850-5227 or tschmidt@vil.waunakee.wi.us

Village Assessment Revaluation

Associated Appraisal Consultants Inc. has been retained by the Village of Waunakee to complete a revaluation of all taxable property for the 2012 assessment year.  The revaluation will establish new assessed values in an equitable fashion for all properties in the village as of January 1, 2012. 

The revaluation process began this week on the north side of the village.  Property owners will receive a letter as assessors are in the neighborhood.

To find more information about the process itself please visit www.waunakee.com/clerk.

Here you can find frequently asked questions, PowerPoint presentation, a trespass notice, letters assessors sent, and more. 

To view the appraisal presentation by Dean from Associated Appraisal Consultants, please click here. 

Waunakee Property Highlight

Today's Property Highlight is: 606 Cooper Road

• Office space for rent 400-1000 square feet located in a multi tenante building. 
• Negotiable price & terms (listing details)
• 1 block from major HWY 19
• For more information on property please contact Jeff Swafford at 608-849-7140 or at jeff@collisionmasters.biz 

 To learn about other available properties in Waunakee be sure to contact Todd Schmidt, Village Administrator / Economic Development Director at 608-850-5227 or at tschmidt@vil.waunakee.wi.us

Main Street Project Meeting

Geoff Vine, Chair of the Central Business District Committee will be holding an informational Main Street project meeting on Tuesday, February 7th, at 5:30 p.m. located in the lower level of the Village Center.  Geoff will be discussing the different project alternatives, how these alternatives may affect you, and your thoughts on the changes currently being considered. 

DOT officials have offered additional alternative for the Village to consider.

• Alternative 1- Do nothing, put the project on hold indefinitely
• Alternative 2 - Current proposal; continue on as planned for 2014 project with resurfacing and a street enhancement project.  The level of enhancements is still in discussions.
• Alternative 3 - A full roadway reconstruction to four lanes that would restrict parking during AM and PM hours.  The DOT has proposed to completely reconstruct the roadway in 2017 or 2018, eliminating on-street parking during peak hours and eventually phasing out on-street parking altogether. 

Geoff will be reporting all information from the meeting to the Village Board to make a decision.  This is your opportunity to gather more information and voice your opinion on the proposed alternatives. 

If you are unable to attend and would like to share your opinion, please email Geoff Vine at cbdtaskforce@gmail.com