Village of Plover

The Water/Wastewater Utility Committee agenda for the meeting included several discussion points with possible action. Key items involved reviewing utility plans for the Green Tree Farm Subdivision and the Proposed Empire Estates Subdivision, and updating the Emergency Water Agreements with the City of Stevens Point and the Village of Whiting. The committee was also set to review the bid for the Well 1 Generator Project and discuss the 2026 Water Utility Budget, which includes provisions for a fifth operator and capital outlay for the generator project. Furthermore, the 2026 Wastewater Utility Budget was on the agenda, highlighting upcoming reconstruction of the River Road lift station. Reports from the Water System Manager and Wastewater System Manager were also scheduled.

The meeting included a presentation of the Building Inspection Annual Report for 2025, highlighting 143 new residential units. A Public Hearing was held regarding a Rezoning Request and Preliminary Plat for the Green Tree Farm Subdivision, proposed by Green Tree Construction Inc., seeking to change the zoning from Planned Development District-Manufacturing/Business (PDD-M3) to Single Family Residential (R-3). The Commission recommended approval of the rezone request and conditional approval of the preliminary plat, subject to several conditions including driveway access restrictions and final plan approvals. Another Public Hearing addressed proposed Amendments to Chapter 542 concerning the Short-Term Rental Ordinance, with a recommendation for approval of the drafted amendments, following discussion about increasing associated fees. A Site Plan Review for Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church was approved conditionally. Informational items included a concept plan for the Proposed Empire Estates Subdivision, the Housing Affordability Report 2026, and an update on the Comprehensive update to the Official Zoning Map.

Key discussions during the meeting included the necessity of reordering the 2025/2026 guides due to low inventory and inquiries regarding ordering guide racks and expanding book distribution locations. The Board was informed that an amended agreement update between the Town and Village of Plover must be handled by those municipalities. In new business, the status of the 2026 Budget was noted as pending receipt of Q4 numbers from municipalities. An update on the Room Tax Audit was provided, with the Town of Plover scheduled to take action. The date for the next Go for It Grants Workshop was scheduled, and the Executive Director provided updates on recent marketing initiatives, including analytics from a Discover Wisconsin Episode and content creator trips.

Key discussions focused on kayak self-serve rentals at Lake Pacawa Park, with a recommendation to move forward with the proposal while allowing staff to investigate hourly rate and contract length options, preferring a one-year agreement initially. The committee also reviewed the 2024 Parks Recap and planning for 2025 new features and amenities, introduced the new Public Works Manager and Assistant Manager, discussed making smaller park shelters reservable due to public interest, and reviewed a plan to utilize grant funds for plantings during an Arbor Day celebration at Springville Pond Park.

The Village Board agenda for February 18, 2026, covers several committee meeting reports and actions. Discussions included road plans and utility plans for the Green Tree Farm Subdivision, updating emergency water agreements with the City of Stevens Point and the Village of Whiting, and approving the bid for the Well 1 Generator Project. The Plan Commission items included an amendment to Short Term Rental Fees and the final plat for the Empire Estates Subdivision. Other significant items included the approval of a Development Agreement for Empire Estates, consideration of a "Class A" Combination Alcohol Beverage Retail License for Sandy's, and the appointment of an Election Official for the 2026-2027 cycle. The agenda also included a request to convene into a closed session to discuss the property addressed at 2401 Cedar Drive.