Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Lisa Skar’s organization
Oct 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Village Board Board Minutes
The Board discussed and passed a resolution opposing rate increases by the Madison Metropolitan Sewage District for the upcoming budget. The board evaluated a petition for the annexation of the April Hill subdivision, reviewed estimated costs for infrastructure, and approved the purchase of new trash and recycle bins for potential use in the area. A plan for updates at Cedar Ridge Park, including new playground equipment funded by impact fees, was approved. Finally, the board referred a proposal to ban engine braking on Highway 51 to the public safety committee for further review.
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The Village Board discussed the petition to annex the April Hill subdivision, which would potentially add over 380 residents to the village. The Board approved the creation of a new tax increment district near Elverum Road and Highway AB to facilitate the relocation of Blifart Lumber. Furthermore, the Board approved a public participation plan to gather resident input for the comprehensive plan and officially received the draft of the 2027 village budget, which will be subject to subsequent review meetings.
Aug 25, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Village of McFarland Strategic Implementation Plan 2026-2027
The 2026-2027 Strategic Implementation Plan for the Village of McFarland outlines annual goals and objectives to advance the Village's long-term strategic direction. Key focus areas include municipal campus improvements, public infrastructure, housing and economic development, optimizing village government, enhancing community experience, upgrading transportation networks, developing park and conservancy systems, and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. The plan aims to achieve a vision of McFarland as a community that works for everyone, emphasizing smart planning, responsible leadership, strong services, and core values of trust, care, responsibility, balance, engagement, and action.
Sep 25, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Village Board of Trustees Administrative Submittal
The draft 2026 Budget includes proposed revenues and expenditures for all village funds. The overall tax levy for supported funds would increase, generating a tax rate of $5.98 per thousand dollars of value. Key themes include net new construction, increases in State Aide, Ambulance Revenue, and Water Tax Equivalency, no planned use of Fund Balance in the General Fund, and a proposed across-the-board wage increase of 3.0%. It anticipates maintenance updates to the 2021 Compensation and Classification Study and staffing adjustments.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
