Gary Koomen

The Town of Morrison held its regular monthly board meeting on January 10, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. Key decisions included approving the minutes from December 13, 2022, accepting a quote from Fox Shore Disposal, Inc. for a 5-year solid waste contract, and approving a resolution on overnight parking to be forwarded to Brown County Highway. The board also discussed various zoning issues, budget transfers, and community concerns such as speeding on Dickinson Rd and Wayside Rd.

The Town of Morrison held a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2026 budget, including an increased general levy. The meeting involved reviewing the proposed levy and hearing public testimony. Following the public hearing, a special town electors meeting was convened to act on a resolution to increase the 2025 levy payable in 2026 and to approve the 2025 town tax levy to be collected in 2026.

The Town of Morrison's comprehensive plan is designed to guide decisions and actions affecting town budgets, ordinances, and growth for the next 20 years. The plan focuses on balancing sustainable growth with preserving the town's rural, friendly, secure, and agricultural atmosphere. Key areas of focus include increasing housing and land availability, enhancing infrastructure (sewer, water, internet, roads, parks, and non-motorized connectivity), responsible agricultural and natural resource management, and strategic support for the local and regional economy through agritourism, promotion of local products, and collaboration with other jurisdictions.