Cadott Village Board - Safe water loan is not a good fit at this time

Nicole Whip Sime (left) was presented a plaque by Cadott Village Board president Randy Kuehni, for her years of service to the community as a trustee. Sime chose not to run for re-election this time around.  Submitted Photo

By Ginna Young

Cadott was hoping to apply for and receive a Safe Drinking Water Loan Program, for the County Hwy. X/Chippewa Street improvements project, but at a village board meeting, May 19, it was decided that is not the right fit at this time. Going on guidance from Ehlers, who looked over the village’s financial situation, the firm feels getting the money would tie Cadott up in a loan that cannot be prepaid early.

“There is no guarantee on the principal forgiveness for these,” said Lynn McIntyre, Cedar Corp.

She also mentioned that there is a cost to apply for the loan and interest, which makes the loan amount relatively low.

“Then I don’t think we pursue it,” said village trustee Eric Weiland.

They did agree on a Conditional Use Permit for Ntera, for a fiber fast internet, video and voice sign. According to the zoning of that parcel, signs must have a permit.

“It’s just for the sign,” said village clerk April Bruhn. The board also approved a Certified Survey Map for Russ Falkenberg. By code, a lot has to have 300 feet of frontage.

“This results in a split zoning situation, where the access point is to the property,” said Josh Miller, Cedar Corp. “The original showed that just as an easement.”

Jeremy Kenealy, public works director, questioned whether the village can still have access to the water hydrant on that parcel, for flushing twice a year.

“We’ve been doing that for years, I don’t know why that would change,” said village president Randy Kuehni.

It was agreed that the matter of getting an easement to access the hydrant be mentioned to Falkenberg.

Also approved, was a municipal code amendment, after the Planning and Development Committee recommended move forward with amending the definition of hobby farms as A-1 Conditional Use, with changes to 20 acres and a minimum floor area of 960 square feet.

Members also approved Ordinance 2025-6, amending requirements of the A1 Agricultural District, defining hobby farms and establishing animal units.

Also discussed, was a proposed donation of property from Bart Chapek, along the Yellow River, on the west side of Riverview Park.

“What’s it going to cost us to survey that?” asked trustee Ronnie Duncan.

The board was informed it should cost nothing over $1,000, but they will wait to hear back from the village attorney, to see what the recommendation is, on how to proceed. Members agreed there’s really no reason why they wouldn’t accept the parcel.

“We already maintain it anyway,” said trustee Terry Licht.