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Cities create boards and commissions by ordinance to enable citizens to participate in our government process. Their decisions help influence and shape how many departments operation and overall city public policy. Each board works with and advises City Departments and/or the Common Council on related issues. Individuals and groups may present issues to any of the boards as each provides opportunities for public comment at its meetings.
 

The Finance Department provides financial and management information and guidance to the Mayor, Departments, and Common Council and ensures appropriate internal controls are in place to safeguard City assets.

The Finance Department is responsible for accounting and financial reporting for all City operations including:

• budgeting,
• accounts payable,
• accounts receivable,
• treasury and investment functions,
• debt management.

2025 Waupun Family Aquatic Center Rates

Resident Individual Season Pass: $105

Non-Resident Individual Season Pass: $130

Resident Family Season Pass: $210

Non-Resident Family Season Pass: $260

The Waupun Police Department is proud of our community, and strive to keep it a safe place to work and live.

Mission – The Waupun Police Department is dedicated to enriching the quality of life within our community by preserving peace and order and safeguarding the lives, property, and constitutional rights of all citizens through honest, ethical, and professional service.

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The City of Waupun will contain many unique businesses, a variety of services, and ample employment opportunities for local workers. The local economy will be vibrant and residents will patronize many of the local establishments for basic needs, entertainment, and for services. The downtown will also be renewed with activity, containing many revitalized facades, and maintaining a unique identity within the region.

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Begin your search of the Monarch Catalog at the left.   

The Council is advised and assisted in its duties by the City Administrator and other staff. Additionally, the Council relies on input from residents and recommendations from many volunteer citizen committees to ensure a citizen-centered process.

The City's aldermanic district map can be found below, or you can find all of your elected representatives at MyVote.WI.gov. 

The purpose of a BID (Business Improvement District) is to allow businesses within that district to develop, manage and promote the district and to establish an assessment method to fund those activities.

3-Year Term

6 Representatives from the BID District
4 Representatives At - Large
Mayor, Ex Officio
Economic Development Director
Waupun Chamber of Commerce

The Police and Fire Commission organizes and supervises the Police and Fire Departments to include hiring, firing, and discipline. The Police and Fire Commission shall have the powers and duties prescribed in 62.13 of the Wisconsin Statutes.

A seven-member Utility Commission, appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council, decides how to operate Waupun Utilities. This local representation and control allows all citizens to have a voice in how our utility can best meet the community’s needs.

City of Waupun Voting Wards Map

Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot. Proof of identification must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued.

Spring Primary, if required - Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Spring Election - Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Partisan Primary - Tuesday, August 11, 2026
General Election - Tuesday, November 3, 2026
 

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF WAUPUN, WISCONSIN:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that all Elections held in the several Aldermanic Districts of the City of
Waupun, Dodge & Fond du Lac Counties, Wisconsin:

Both the Waupun Business Park and Gateway Plaza are located in TIF Districts.

New or expanding business have a variety of public and private financing tools available. City staff can assist with a financing package which may utilize the following tools:

• Community Development Block Grants
• SBA Guaranteed Loans
• Job Training Assistance
• Commercial Lending Institutions
• Revolving Loan Fund
• Community Development Authority (CDA) and Business Improvement District (BID) Grants

GFL ENVIRONMENTAL will be the new waste and recycling collection services provider BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2023, in the City of Waupun.

The services provided will continue to be curbside service with carts for both trash and recycling, similar to what is currently provided.

What does this mean?

MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 7.09 TREE PLANTING

Because of tree losses in the City due to age, disease, and storms, City residents are encouraged to plant and replace trees to provide shade, to enhance the beauty of their property, promote energy efficiency, and to provide an asset to the community. The following regulations shall apply:

The City prepares an annual budget for all funds that authorize city expenditures that match with expected city revenues for one year.  

The City of Waupun collects taxes for the City, the Waupun Area School District, Dodge and Fond du Lac County, and Moraine Park Technical College. Property tax bills are mailed in December after passage of the City budget. The city collects tax payments in December and January of each year and sends a share of the collections to the other jurisdictions. Questions regarding your tax bill, please contact Angie Hull, City Clerk/Treasurer at 920-324-7915 or angie@cityofwaupunwi.gov

It has been said that all roads lead to Waupun because U.S. 151 and State Highways 26, 49, and 68 all enter the City.  U.S. 41 is approximately 15 miles east of the City.

Freight and switching service are provided by the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad.  Various trucking companies serve Waupun with a number of them locally owned and operated.

The Waupun School District is consists of the Waupun Junior/Senior High School (grades 7-12), Rock River Intermediate School (grades 2-6), and Meadow View Primary School (grades 4K-1) . The district has active parent/teacher organizations or parent advisory committees at each school. The district is progressive with a strategic plan in place that is focusing the district on a path of continuous improvement. The mission of the school district is as follows:

Adult educational opportunities are abundant and include college course work, vocational and technical courses. The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and Fond du Lac campuses, Marian College, Ripon College and Moraine Park Technical College are located just a short commuting distance from Waupun and offer a wide array of subject matter. Additionally, other state and private colleges are easily accessible from our community.

N3631 Cty EE
920-346-5306
www.altoreformedchurch.org

324 E. Franklin Street
920-324-4131
https://waupuncornerstone.com/
 

201 Edgewood Drive
920-324-5007
https://www.edgewoodcommunity.org/

608 Buwalda Drive
920-324-8635

20 Bly Street
920-324-2898
http://www.waupuncrc.com/

113 N. County Park Road
920-324-2298
http://www.gracewaupun.org/default.asp?sec_id=180016656

525 W. Main Street
920-324-5254
https://www.immanuelwaupun.com/

315 S. Madison Street
920-324-3321
http://www.pellalutheran.org/

521 S. Madison Street
920-324-2400
http://www.trcwaupun.com/

101 N. West Street
920-324-9118

1 W. Brown Street
920-324-9558
Licensed for 80 children
Hours:  5:30 AM to 6:00 PM

Waupun’s small-town charm and a strong sense of community abound and beckon you to enjoy the unexpected during your visit.

Visit the numerous sculptures on display, including the world-renowned End of the Trail statue, and learn why Waupun is known as the City of Sculpture. 

Play disc golf on a top-rated course at the Fond du Lac County Park.

Hike and bike the Rock River Trail.

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Going out of town for the weekend, the week, or month?  Then see what the Waupun Police Department can do for you.

The Waupun Police shall make periodic checks of your residence while you are away from home and make notification to your emergency contact number should a problem be discovered.

Although this program will increase the visibility of police around your area our department cannot totally guarantee the safety of your residence or be responsible for any damage incurred as such.

The Waupun Police Department adheres to strict hiring standards when evaluating potential candidates for employment. We are providing you with this information and guidelines to assist you in your decision to submit your employment application.

Jerrold Strege was reported missing by his father on October 11, 2002. When his father went to his apartment to see why he was not answering the telephone, he found Jerrold's apartment unlocked, lights on and the television on. All of Jerrold's belongings were in the apartment including his keys, wallet, cell phone, etc. Both of his vehicles were still in the garage located at his apartment complex. No signs of any type of disturbance could be seen in the apartment.

While traveling through the City of Waupun, you may notice the Waupun Police Department Radar/Speed Trailer on the side of the roadways.  The trailer tracks the speed and time of the passing motorists, and also keeps digital records of the number of vehicles and the speed of the vehicles tracked.  This information is downloaded onto a computer program and reviewed by the supervisor in charge of the program.  Excessive speeds and time frames in which they occur can be passed onto patrol officers who conduct more directed speed patrols during the higher speed violation time frames.

The Waupun Police Department is proud to have Officer Andrew Halverson as our K9 handler!  Due to generous donations, brat fry earnings and the sale of t-shirts & stuffed animal K9's, the Waupun Police Department is able to keep the K9 program operational.  Officer Halverson's K9 partner, "JET", is highly trained and certified to work for our agency.  

The next Bike Rodeo will be held on June 15th, 2023 from 5:00pm-6:30pm a the Waupun Community Center located at 510 E Spring St Waupun, WI 53963. 

The purpose of the Bicycle Rodeo is to familiarize children with bicycle safety and laws. Children 12 and under will learn riding skills and safety tips that they can use every day.  In addition, many prizes will be awarded due to the tremendous generosity of local clubs, organizations and businesses.  

Thank you all who donated time, money and resources in the past.  We couldn't keep this program going without you!  

Waupun hosted it's anual "Fish with me, stay drug free" event at our local fishing hole, the Mill pond, located at the Harris Mill-Shaler Memorial Park.

Many of our local youth enjoyed a beautiful day of fishing.

The City of Watertown, WI hosts surrounding law enforcement agencies as well as other emergency services to an event called Lights and Siren.  The Waupun Police Department attended this years event with a few of our newest police officers, Officer Ali Tipton, Brett Gerritsen and CSO Alyssa Keller.  They, along with Lieutenants Trevor Kreitzman and Joe Pfalzgraf, had the opportunity to meet and greet with members of the community to give them some insight into todays world of policing. 

New Adult Books: 2 Weeks
Most Other Books: 4 Weeks
Interlibrary Loan books are individually dated.

Depending upon supply, we may limit the number of holiday materials to be checked out at one time. All holiday materials circulate for 2 weeks.

Same-day newspapers do not circulate.

All other magazines and newspapers: 2 Weeks
Pamphlets: 2 Weeks

You may place a hold on items when they are already checked out by asking for help at the front desk or placing a hold yourself at one of the online catalog computers in the library.  You may also place a hold from home by navigating to the Monarch Catalog.

Two copy machines are available for public use.  Copies are $0.10 per page in black and white, and $.50 in color.  Both copy machines can also scan documents to a flash drive.  There is no charge for scanning.

The library has 12 wired Internet computers patrons can print from to our central printer.  Copies are $.10 per page in black and white and $.50 in color.

The Library provides wired, Library-owned computers, as well as unsecured wireless Internet access for public use on their own devices.  This policy applies to all use of Waupun Public Library’s wired or wireless Internet service, whether privately-owned or Library-provided devices are operated.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Library cannot guarantee that Internet service will be available at any time, nor guarantee Internet speed or the quality of the connection.

The totality of Waupun newspapers (1857-2009) have been digitized and are available for viewing through Newspapers.com through this link.  This is available in the library only on library computers or your wireless device.

The Waupun Historical Society has digitized thousands of Waupun-area newspapers and other documents.  Articles and photos can be searched by keyword here.

The following websites can include a wealth of information related to your genealogy search:

Patrons can print from our wireless network!  An additional feature of this service is the ability to print documents from your home computer or mobile device.  Once the print job is sent using one of the below options, jobs can be picked up at the Waupun Public Library Circulation Desk.  At this time, printing is $.10 per page in black and white and $.50 per page in color.  The library accepts cash or check only.  Jobs are only kept for the current day. Ways to access this service include:

The meeting rooms of the Waupun Public Library are available to non-profit community groups for presentation of informational, educational, or recreational meetings and programs in keeping with the mission of the Waupun Public Library.

The budget billing program is a free service offered to all residential customers. The program is designed to help you avoid unpredictable utility bills and make balancing your budget a little easier.

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Waupun's wastewater treatment facility is located at 501 Fond du Lac Street.

Normal domestic strength wastewater with concentrations of BOD, and suspended solids no greater than 200 mg/l.

5/8”   $6.13                         3”  $11.30

3/4”   $6.13                         4”  $14.99

1”      $6.69                         6”  $24.21

1 ½”   $7.61                         8”  $45.00

2”      $8.72

Commercial and industrial businesses have tremendous potential to realize cost savings through improving the energy efficiency of their facilities without sacrificing productivity. Whether you’re upgrading equipment, renovating your facility, thinking about expanding or simply looking to reduce your energy costs, give us a call. We’ll put our energy expertise to work for you to identify efficiency opportunities that will improve your bottom line.

The Focus on Energy program specializes in energy efficiency opportunities for multifamily properties with four or more dwelling units. The program provides a range of services that result in lower operating costs for building owners and managers and lower costs of living and increased comfort for tenants.

We, along with our power supplier, WPPI Energy, have committed significant funding to our Request for Proposals (RFP) for Energy Efficiency. The program is designed to encourage investment by large commercial and industrial utility customers in energy efficient improvements. Up to $250,000 of incentive funding is available during each bid cycle.

Focus on Energy provides Cash-Back Rewards and grants for eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install renewable energy systems, such as solar hot water, solar electric and wind. Cash-Back Rewards typically cover 20 percent to 25 percent of the installed cost of the system, making renewable energy systems more affordable.

Energy efficiency can offer big returns for businesses. It lowers utility bills, heightens performance and productivity, and shows a commitment to greener alternatives that your customers and community will appreciate.

We’re giving businesses the upfront capital needed to make qualifying energy-efficiency improvements – up to $50,000. Repayments are made in regular installments on your monthly utility bill. And because your repayment plan is based entirely on the money those energy-efficient improvements will save, your utility bill will stay almost the same.

We know that electric costs can be a significant part of your business’s operating budget. Community-owned utilities like us tend to have lower electric rates than nearby investor-owned utilities. Simply put, doing business here – in a public power community – just makes sense.

Through our membership in WPPI Energy, Waupun Utilities provides reliable, reasonably priced power and innovative energy services to meet your business needs. With our team of energy experts and account management professionals we can help by providing the following:

Are you considering an on-site backup generator to ensure uninterrupted power during an electrical outage? Or, have you already invested in a standby generator? In either case, we can help you achieve a greater return on your investment.

Managing the demand for electricity during the hottest days of the summer is critical to maintaining a reliable and affordable power supply. Large power customers who have the ability to shift energy usage and turn off equipment for brief stretches of time can reduce their monthly power costs while helping to ensure electric reliability during peak demand periods.

Did you know that there are approximately 4,000 customers in the Waupun Utilities service area? We have developed programs and services specifically with you – the residential customer – in mind. Whether you own or rent, we have something that will help you save energy and money.

You can choose the programs that make the most sense for you and your home.

Focus on Energy’s New Homes Program pairs Wisconsin builders with leading energy experts in order to construct new homes that are safer, more durable, and more energy efficient than other homes merely built to code. Which means you can get everything you want in a home; plus one that’s energy efficient.

Why choose a Focus on Energy New Home?

As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to space and water heating. Making smart decisions about your home’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems can make a big impact on your utility bills and your comfort.

Old inefficient appliances can run up your utility bills by an average of $150 a year. If you have an old or non-working appliance that you are looking to recycle, check earth911.com for Recycling options.

The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) provides assistance for heating costs, electric costs, and energy crisis situations. Operating with federal and state funding, the program provides assistance to approximately 225,000 Wisconsin households annually. Whether you use wood, propane, natural gas, electricity, or fuel oil to heat your home, energy assistance is available if you qualify.

Reducing your electric and water usage is the easiest way to save money on your utility bill. Our easy low-cost and no-cost tips will show you how to lower your energy use while staying comfortable. Select from our energy saving tip sheets below:

Waupun Utilities feels that it is our responsibility to give something back to the community and contribute to educational efforts. Because of this, each year we sponsor a $1,000 scholarship for seniors pursuing post-secondary education, along with a $1,000 lineworker scholarship towards a career as a lineworker.

Being part of the community we serve is a role that Waupun Utilities takes seriously. As your local utility, we work hard to be an active participant by lending a hand in community service projects and offering various educational programs.

We have pledged a strong commitment to, not only our customers, but to our community. Through a number of civic-minded activities, Waupun Utilities has fostered strong relationships that help further our connection to the community.

Some of our local contributions to the community include:

Park Shelter Rental Application

Park Shelter Rental Application

Please note: this is a general application for city positions. All Police Department Applicants should fill out a different application, located with each Police Department job posting, and not this one. 

The City of Waupun administers a fair and unbiased enforcement program to correct violations of municipal codes.

The municipal code includes regulations for property maintenance and public nuisance issues to maintain a desirable environment for the citizens of the community. The municipal code is a searchable document; a link is provided below. 

Please contact the Code Enforcement Officer at (920) 324-7903 with questions regarding City regulations.

Bulk Pick-up is a service that is provided to all City of Waupun residential properties (4 unit and under) in the spring and fall of each year.

Stormwater Maintenance Agreement

Stormwater Permit Application

Stormwater Pond Inspection Checklist

Stormwater Utility Credit Policy

Stormwater Utility Credit Application

Nestled along the southern branch of the Rock River near the northern access points of the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, Waupun’s small town charm, strong sense of community and a vast array of amenities welcome you, naturally.

"I love Waupun! We are a cool little city with lots of history, quaint shops, friendly people, delicious water, public art, great schools, (both public and private) and full of nature! So, whether you know of us as "The Prison City," or "The City of Sculpture," I welcome you to Waupun, where we really are 'Naturally Artful!'

Rohn W. Bishop, Mayor

Once your assessed value is determined, you will be sent a "Notice of Assessment" containing the assessed value, and a date and time of the "Open Book" session. At Open Book, you can discuss your assessment, present any information you feel is relevant, learn what records are maintained on your property, and what factors were considered to determine the new assessed value. If based on this discussion the Assessor believes an adjustment to the assessed value is warranted, a notice will be sent to you reflecting the new assessed value. 

Interstate Sawing Co.
7403 Sleepy Hallow Rd
PO Box 453
West Bend, WI 53090
1-800-572-9626
1-262-334-7522
1-262-334-7526 (FAX)

MATERIALS TO BE RECYCLED AND HOW TO HANDLE THEM:
 

New Development Requirements

Redevelopment Requirement

Municipal Code Chapter 22 - Stormwater Management Ordinance.

Your project can not meet the dimensional requirements of the zoning code. You may need to reduce the required yard size, setbacks, or parking spaces.

Zoning law assures you and your neighbors that any new development or design changes to adjacent properties will not adversely affect your enjoyment in and use of your property.

1. TRAFFIC ACCESS: That all proposed traffic access ways are: adequate but not excessive in number; adequate in width, grade, alignment and visibility; not located too near street corners or other places of public assembly; and other similar safety considerations.

All work shall be completed with all conditions of approval within two years of the Site Plan approval by the Plan Commission.  If the work and conditions are not completed within two years, the Plan Commission approval becomes null and void.  The Plan Commission may by resolution and without public hearing extend its approval for one-year periods for good cause shown.

Prior to submitting any Site Plan to the Plan Commission for approval, such Site Plan must be approved by the Zoning Administrator, Director of Public Works, and the Director of Public Utilities. Site Plans submitted to these departments shall be returned to the applicant within eight (8) working days with recommended changes or approval for review by the Plan Commission.

The site plan approval process is required for all commercial, industrial, and multi-family parcels when there are new buildings, building additions, alterations to parking lots, or changes of land use.

To make sure buildings, additions, and land uses conform to the minimum standards under the City Zoning Code.

Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM maps) and flood protection references are available at the Waupun Public Library.For questions regarding this information, please contact the Building Inspector at 920-229-6360 or inspector@cityofwaupunwi.gov

Also available are Elevation Certificates that are completed for development in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).

A container either temporarily or permanently constructed upon or within the ground so designed as to contain water exceeding twelve (12) inches in depth and having an area greater than one hundred fifty (150) square feet which is used primarily for swimming.

Stairs shall measure at least 36 inches in width. Handrails and associated trim may project no more than 4 ½" into the required width at each side of the stairs.

Stairs shall be provided with a minimum headroom clearance of 76 inches. The clearance shall be measured vertically from a line parallel to the nosing of the treads to the ceiling or soffit directly above that line.

A level intermediate landing shall be provided for any stairs with a height of 12 feet of more.

Every interior and exterior stairs, including tub access steps but excluding non-required basement stairs which lead directly to the building exterior and stairs leading to attics or crawl spaces, shall conform to the requirements of this section.

Every exterior or interior ramp which leads to or from a required exit shall comply with the requirements of this section.

City of Waupun shall include a $45 Administrative fee on all building permits

Permit fees double if work commenced without permit.

A building permit serves as formal and legal permission to start any construction project.

The issuance of a building permit indicates that plans for a new structure, addition, renovation, foundation, plumbing, air conditioning, fire place, prefabricated structure, temporary building or mobile home have been approved by local government officials and that the plans comply with mandated building codes and zoning laws.

Homeowners may be led to believe that submitting an application for a building permit could cause unnecessary and costly alterations to their plans. They also could feel that going through bureaucratic channels will created undue delays in construction.

However, the majority of building permit applications are processed with little delay. If plan modifications are needed, the deficiencies are based on a careful review of the proposed work to insure safe and sound construction.

If an applicant is refused issuance of a building permit, he/she can appeal the decision of the code official to the Board of Appeals.

A condition of a building permit is that the applicant completes the work as approved by the municipality in accordance with the building code and the plans as approved by the code official.

Applicants are also required to give advance notice to the code official at key points in the construction.

Rain gardens are a beautiful way to divert stormwater from the storm drain and add to the aesthetic appeal of your landscape at home or your business location.  Rain gardens help absorb excess stormwater keeping it out of the storm drain and reducing erosion and/or flooding in our waterways.  Instead, the water helps the plants in your garden grow!

Guide on How to Build a Rain Garden

One of the simplest things you can do is keep grass clippings out of the street and sidewalk.

Fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides pollute our local waterways. Many Wisconsin residents use up to three times more fertilizer on lawns than is necessary.

Storytime is held on Wednesday mornings at 11:00 a.m.  Children of any age and ability, along with their caregiver, are invited to join us for short stories, interactive activities & crafts. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Release Contact: Kathy Schlieve, City Administrator & Director of Economic Development at City of Waupun, 920.324.7912 or Kathy@cityofwaupun.org. 

At recent meetings, the Common Council approved the reallocation of an existing part-time position to create a part-time accounting position. I am pleased to announce the promotion of Michelle Kast to the role of accountant. Previously, Michelle supported the accounting functions of the city but also provided administrative support to the city administrator and economic development director. In her new role, Michelle will assume day-to-day responsibilities for all accounting functions.

Greetings! At this week’s Board of Public Works meeting there were several items of importance on the agenda that I’d like to call to your attention. The first is a review of our storm water permits annual report. The report details our management efforts related to meeting storm water mandates from the DNR. The report can be viewed online or at the city hall if you are interested in learning more. Secondly, the DPW and administrative team presented an update to our road improvement plan.

Greetings! Spring is just around the corner and that means it’s time for cleanup. Up first is our bulk-waste pickup service. Pickup dates are April 10, 11 and 12. Bulk items will be picked up on your normal trash pickup date. A list of allowable items can be found on our website along with guidelines. In the past some residents have left televisions or other electronic items on the curb during bulk pickup. Please note that these items are not an allowable item for bulk pickup. If placed at the curb they will not be picked up. 

Greetings! Spring means construction season and we’re happy to report the first local road projects of the year will begin soon. Our team is planning their pre-construction meetings for Walker Street and West Franklin Street improvements. The Walker Street project includes utility replacement and street reconstruction. Underground utility work is tentatively planned to begin the week of May 7. The West Franklin Street project is a mill and overlay project to resurface the street between Brandon and North Division Streets.

Greetings! This week the common council held their annual reorganization meeting. During that meeting, newly elected officials are administered the oath of office. Beginning two year terms are myself as Mayor, and Mike Matoushek, Nancy Vanderkin, and Pete Kaczmarski as alderpersons. Additionally, Jason Westphal was voted Council President. In this role, Jason would serve as mayor in the event of my inability to fulfill the duties of this office. If you are looking to contact your alderperson, you will find contact information on the city’s website.

Greetings! Congratulations to Waupun Area School District on being selected as one of WEDC’s Fab Lab grant recipients. The district is one of 22 selected from the more than 60 school districts around the state that applied for the program. The groundbreaking for the new Warrior Innovation Center, as the new technical education building will be known, was held this week and will be home to the Fab Lab. During the ceremony, Dr.

Now that mowing season is in full swing, we are reminding citizens of Waupun Municipal Code Section 8.04 (2) which specifically prohibits residents from blowing grass clippings into the streets, on sidewalks, and other public surfaces for the express purpose of helping the city manage stormwater runoff. The city’s stormwater management plan helps to manage the amount (quantity) and cleanliness (quality) of stormwater runoff within the city. Grass clippings that end up in the street eventually wash into the storm sewer.

Some 200 people attended Waupun's Memorial Day Commemoration at Shaler Park. Taking part in the program was the Waupun Senior High School Band, Boy Scout Troop 711, members of the American Legion, and the VFW, and special guest singers among others. 

Greetings!  This week I want to say thank you to City staff for the work they do keeping our community looking great.  Every community struggles with pockets of vacant buildings, trash, grass/weeds, and concerns over general property maintenance.  Today I’d like to talk about the impact of these issues on our community and the important work of code compliance.  The upkeep of properties is one of the criteria people use when deciding to locate here.  We have established ordinances that are intended to keep Waupun attractive, clean and safe.

BACKGROUND
WSBCP, LLC, in collaboration with the City of Waupun and the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board, has proposed the development of a $150 million soybean crushing facility located in the Waupun Industrial Park in Waupun, Wis. The facility would be Wisconsin’s first soybean processing facility.

WISCONSIN’S SOYBEAN INDUSTRY (Source: Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board and UW Madison Department of Agronomy)

Water and sewer improvements are scheduled for Walker Street. The upgrades include replacement of 3 hydrants, 3 water valves, and 4 sewer manholes. Existing 6 inch water main will be replaced with 8 inch water main, along with new sewer main. A contractor will paint hydrants in Fond du Lac County. Plastic colored rings will then be placed on the hydrant nozzle to display the fire flow rating of each hydrant.

Greetings!  The City of Waupun set out more than a year ago to develop a strategic economic development plan focusing on economic diversification and using a strength-based approach to identify target industries that are strong fits for our community. One of those industry segments is value-added agriculture processing. 

Greetings!  This week the Community Development Authority (CDA) began work on a downtown streetscape plan. The intent of this plan is to identify improvements to sidewalks and public spaces with the goal of increasing walkability, sustainability, connectivity and safety as part of our ongoing downtown revitalization efforts.

Greetings! On Friday, June 29, we kick start festival season with Celebrate Waupun at Tanner Park. This is our annual free festival that features music, a kidzone, carnival rides, great food and more. This festival is a community celebration of all the great things happening in Waupun – both past and present. New this year, festival goers will enjoy Hispanofest. We’re also working with our tourism partner, Destination Lake Winnebago Region, to offer free trolley tours of the city’s sculptures.

Greetings!  The City of Waupun’s Community Development Authority (CDA) is conducting a survey evaluating potential streetscaping enhancements as part of the City’s efforts to plan for future public improvements to the downtown. These enhancements may include the addition of landscaping, street trees, decorative paving, extended sidewalks, crosswalk identification, and wayfinding signage. Also important to this plan is the potential inclusion of a public gathering place to host community and downtown events.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS: Kathy Schlieve, City of Waupun
920-324-7912 or Kathy@cityofwaupun.org

Greetings!  As part of an ongoing focus on continuous improvement, the Waupun Common Council recently approved a resolution to adopt an agreement with the City of Beaver Dam for municipal court services.  City staff identified this project as a potential cost-saving opportunity during the budget process and began work to evaluate options for a municipal court in early 2018.  Staff evaluated costs of continuing with Dodge and Fond du Lac counties, establishing a local municipal court, or joining an established municipal court in another community.

WAUPUN, Wis. — The Waupun Fire Department has received a $2,160 fire prevention grant from FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers.

FM Global representatives presented the award to Chief B.J. DeMaa and Assistant Chief Mike Beer at the Waupun Fire Department located on 16 E. Main Street in Waupun. The award will be used to assist with fire prevention activities in the community to help educate the community and reduce the number of fires.

Greetings! As we move through the final month of summer, I am happy to update you on our Department of Public Works (DPW) projects. The road construction project on Walker Street is running on time. Utility replacement is complete and the street is being excavated and prepared with new base materials. Additionally, spot curb and sidewalk repairs have been completed. In preparation for our 2019 road project plans, we recently held a project kickoff meeting for the Madison Street reconstruction project.

Greetings! The Waupun Senior Center has been approved as a dementia friendly facility by the ADRC of Dodge County. A purple angel sticker now appears in the window and indicates that staff inside the building has received dementia awareness training and is sensitive to the needs of patrons who may have dementia. Additionally, the Senior Center has been evaluated and cleared as a dementia friendly environment. So, what does this mean for our community?

Greetings! The Waupun Common Council recently approved a land sale with Second Century, LLC, to develop a .4 acre parcel along Washington Avenue. In July the city completed demolition of the former Meadowview Elementary School that sat on a 4.2 acre parcel of land along the city’s east side, near US 151. The new development will be located on the northeast corner of the former Meadowview parcel, along Washington Avenue. The developer will construct a 1,500-square-foot professional office building that will be home to an Edward Jones office owned by Adam Vande Slunt.

Greetings! I’m pleased to welcome Sarah Van Buren to the role of part-time Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Waupun. Sarah holds a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from the University of Kansas and an undergraduate degree in International Studies from Jacksonville University.

Greetings! This week, I received a lot of questions regarding bulk pickup and why items were left curbside. Most items not picked up were items that did not appear on the list of approved items for pickup. To clarify, that list included furniture; rolled carpeting (4 ft maximum length); cabinets; counter tops; mattresses/bed springs; non-metal doors; wood windows; and wooden playground equipment.

Residents who need assistance with cleanup of storm damage are instructed to call 2-1-1 to report damage and request assistance. The form that the City of Waupun provided to register requests is being discontinued at this time.  All requests registered on that form have been forwarded to the proper channels to initiate the request for help.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 (2:30 PM)

City of Waupun officials have been meeting regularly with Dodge and Fond du Lac County Emergency Management teams since declaring a state of emergency on August 28, 2018. On that day, tornado sirens were activated and there was a tornado touchdown confirmed on Hemp Road near Waupun. According to the National Weather Service in Sullivan, WI, the damage the city experienced was due to straight line winds.

Public Records may be requested, inspected, and copies obtained Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Waupun City Hall. In some cases, requests will require research and retrieval and therefore the records may not be available for immediate inspection or copy.

For Police Records Requests, please visit the Police Department Records Request page. 

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In Waupun, innovation is our heritage and success is in our nature. Our founders settled some of the most beautiful and fertile land in America and for generations the people of Waupun have gone on to create landmark industries.

Our core values include a belief in hard work, a penchant for common sense, and a passion for innovation. The natural resources of the region, the creativity of our people, and a location central to the major commercial centers of the upper Midwest, all combine to create a home for thriving agribusinesses and productive manufacturers.

Wisconsin’s Center of Opportunity
Within a day’s drive, companies in Waupun can reach over 72 million people in the U.S. alone, including these major regional markets:

Media Contact: Kathy Schlieve, City Administrator and Director of Economic Development
City of Waupun 920-324-7920 or Kathy@cityofwaupun.org

The Waupun SDS class of 2019 completed several projects over the course of the school year that has benefited our community. Be sure to give them a "thank you" next time you see one of these students.

2019 AQUATIC POOL PASS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (DECEMBER 3-21): The Waupun Recreation Board has approved the sale of 2019 Waupun Family Aquatic Center Individual and Family Pool Pass as a Christmas Special from December 3-21, 2018. The Individual pass (one member per pass) will sell at a discounted price of $45 and the Family Pass (4 members per pass) at the discounted price of $95. The purchaser will be provided with a Christmas Aquatic Pool Pass Certificate in which the recipient will redeem next year when the actual passes are being sold.

In Waupun, Wisconsin, manufacturing is our heritage and our future. A strong manufacturing base, high concentrations of manufacturing occupations, and affordable labor with a world-class work ethic make the Waupun region an ideal location for all kinds of manufacturing. Add a central location with access to highways, rail and air, and you’ll understand why leading manufacturers like Mercury Marine, Federal-Mogul and National Rivet & Manufacturing call the region home.

Low cost of living: Lower than that of the region, the state, the national average, and all of the surrounding states. Cost of housing is 41% lower than national average. 

We’re a festive bunch and we invite you to join us to enjoy the numerous festivals and activities Waupun has to offer.

Waupun Midtown Market is held each Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon - June 1 through September 28. The market is located at 4 E Franklin St. Come and mingle, support local farmers, shop local artisans and grab a bite to eat.

Celebrate Waupun held the last weekend of June, celebrates our heritage and is fun for the entire family. Enjoy live bands, local food vendors, sculpture tours, entertainment and our annual fireworks show.

Tom Dooley Orchards and Golz Apple Orchard located on Highway 49 east of Waupun are two stops that you’ll not want to miss. Enjoy a caramel apple, baked goods, cider and select from more than 20 different apple varieties. Pick your fall pumpkins, mums and shop from a selection of unique, hand-made items. This is a stop the entire family is sure to enjoy, including your dog, as you explore a large play area and dog walk along Dooley’s orchard.

Greetings! If you visit the city’s website in the near future, you will see a new look and feel. Earlier this year, we began work on upgrades to our website to accomplish a number of goals. As you access the new site, you will find improved functionality to enhance the way to obtain services from the city. The first improvement you will notice is more robust search functionality, making it easy for you to obtain the information you need with little effort.

Our city staff has worked as a team to develop a strategic plan that provides a roadmap to guide our community’s path forward. As part of this process, we clarified the mission and vision for our community and identified six key priorities that we must focus on to ensure the delivery of sound and effective government. 

We’ve received a number of questions about the impact the revaluation project that occurred in the city during 2018 has had on property tax bills.  The issues of property assessment and real estate tax amounts are two separate issues.  The following document is meant to share information related to some of the frequently asked questions we are receiving from property owners:

How does the property assessment impact my property taxes?

Last night we had the privilege of swearing in three of our newer firefighters. Michelle Fenz, Heather Shoemaker, and Emily Truttmann successfully completed their 1-year of probation and have invested well over 200 hours of schooling and training to get to this point! Michelle's, Heather's, and Emily's families were also on hand to pin on their badges. Congratulations and thanks to all of you, and your families, for your dedication to serve the community in this way!

Parks, recreation and open space are important elements in the quality of life for all communities. Not only do parks and open space provide a safe and healthy place to recreate, they also serve to beautify, protect the natural environment and influence the patterns of development in and around the City.

Located in America's heartland, Wisconsin is a place of abundant natural beauty, diverse recreational activities, progressive educational institutions and developing economic opportunity. 

With 15,000 inland lakes, two Great Lakes, three National Park Service properties and 57 state parks and forests, Wisconsin is blessed with stunning natural resources. Not surprisingly, it is one of the top tourist destinations in the Midwest, popular with visitors during all four of its distinct seasons. 

As noted in the 2006 Comprehensive Plan, the City is committed to redevelopment of Downtown Waupun by encouraging growth, reconstruction and technical assistance where viable. This has been happening with noticeable improvements to downtown facades, demonstrating how property owners and the City can work together to improve the downtown experience. The City now desires to turn its attention toward improving streetscape amenities and redevelopment of some underutilized property for either a community event space or new private mixed-use development. 

The Bureau of Consumer Protection has provided guides and resources here for Landlords and Tenants to use in an effort to avoid common problems, or to resolve them when they do occur. State law provides a legal framework for the relationship between landlords and tenants.  Many disputes between landlords and tenants could be avoided if both parties better understood their legal rights and responsibilities. 

Greetings! As 2019 begins, city staff are preparing for several large public works projects this year. The Madison Street reconstruction project is scheduled to begin in late March or early April, weather dependent. Late last year, the city learned that we will be awarded a grant from the WI DOT for a portion of the Madison Street project. The timing of that award does not align with our existing construction plans and we will be adjusting those plans as follows.

Greetings!  Last fall, the Waupun Common Council heard the results of a facility study completed in 2018.  The study examined all public facilities in the city, examining the condition and maintenance requirements of public buildings, as well as the results of a functional assessment of each building related to space and utilization. 

After presentation and review of the 2018 Strategic Facilities Study, the Waupun Common Council created the Facility Advisory Committee during their January 8, 2019 meeting. This Facilities Study was an assessment of the physical and functional needs of the City’s buildings excluding parks and utility infrastructure. The assessment findings are also considered to address identified major deficiencies. The goal of the study was to create a strategic facilities report to serve as a potential guide to future building projects for the next 10 years and beyond in some cases.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2019, 6:45 p.m.
CONTACTS: Kathy Schlieve, City of Waupun 920-324-7912 or Kathy@cityofwaupun.org

CITY OF WAUPUN DECLARES SNOW EMERGENCY EMERGENCY
IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT, JANUARY 28, UNTIL 7 AM ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 29

The City of Waupun is happy to announce it was named one of the safest cities in the State of Wisconsin. According to the National Council for Home Safety and Security, Waupun was overall ranked 9th in the entire state. 

"Community leaders have made a strong commitment to ensure public safety in Waupun and it shows in this recognition.  Our team works hard every day to keep the community safe and to build a strong quality of life for all of our residents,” commented Scott Louden, Waupun Chief of Police.