Upcoming Activities at the Milton Public Library

Milton Public Library has events and activities for all ages during its Winter Read program. All events are free and registration is not required, unless noted.

• Tween Modge Podge Craft: Magnets, Saturday, March 1, 2-3 p.m. – Kids can get creative and make two types of magnets using clothes pins, flat glass marbles, comic strips, and magazines. All supplies will be provided. Please register. For ages 10-13. 
• Early Release Movie Day – Thursday, February 27, 2:00 p.m. – The Library will be showing "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2". Snacks and soda will be served. No registration required.
• Dr. Seuss Birthday Party, Friday, February 28, 11 a.m. – Ages 3 & older are invited to a birthday party at the library! Celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday with crafts, treats, stories, and games. Please register.

"Welcome to Milton" Sign RFP Available Online

The City of Milton published the "Welcome to Milton" sign Request for Proposals on the City's website today, February 21, 2014.  Responses are due back to the City of Milton on or before March 14, 2014 by Noon.

Questions should be directed to City Administrator Jerry Schuetz at (608) 868-6900 or by email at jschuetz@milton-wi.gov. 

City of Milton Agendas - Week of February 24th

Agenda packets for the week of February 24th, 2014 are available and have been posted to the City of Milton website.

Meetings for the week of February 24th include:

• Joint Historic Preservation Commission/Plan Commission - Monday, February 24th at 5:30 p.m.
• Parks & Recreation Commission - Monday, February 24th at 6 p.m.
• Economic Development Commission - Tuesday, February 25th at 10 a.m.
• Police Commission - Tuesday, February 25th at 6 p.m.
• Library Board - Wednesday, February 26th at 7 p.m.

Disposable Does Not Mean Flushable

To prevent sewer backups in your home, staff at the Wastewater Treatment Plant recommends not flushing baby wipes, feminine products, etc. down any toilets.  The only paper based product that should be flushed into the sewer system is toilet paper.

Just because it is disposable, does not mean it is flushable.

UPDATE: City of Milton Water Utility Recommending Residents Run Water Through March 31st

On Tuesday, February 12, 2014 the City of Milton Water Utility recommended residents run a small, pencil sized stream of water in their homes to prevent frozen laterals (pipes) to their homes or businesses. That recommendation remains in effect through March 31, 2014. Despite the warmer weather above ground, deep frost from extremely cold temperatures experienced this winter poses a potential risk to the City’s utility mains and water line laterals that bring water to the City’s utility customers. Water flowing helps keep water temperatures warmer and limits the risk of pipes and stagnant water within them freezing. The potential for frozen pipes will not go away until the ground begins to thaw, which could be another 5-6 weeks.

In an effort to keep the water temperatures warm enough and water flowing to prevent frozen pipes, the City of Milton Water Utility continues to urge residents to run at small, pencil sized stream of water at one faucet in their home or business through March 31, 2014. Pursuant to Public Service Commission rules, a water credit will be established and provided to all customers following our recommendation. City Hall staff will also be sending a post card out to utility customers this week, also urging them to keep their water running through March 31, 2014.

We continue to thank all our utility customers for their patience and cooperation in helping us keep the City’s water utility functioning properly, and more importantly helping us help you prevent the imposition of frozen water pipes to your home or business.

For additional information, contact City Administrator Jerry Schuetz at (608) 868-6900 or by e-mail at jschuetz@milton-wi.gov.

Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting CANCELLED

The Parks & Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for February 17th has been cancelled due to the weather.

It is rescheduled for February 24th at 6 p.m.

First Meeting of the Downtown Development Action Committee on February 21st

Mayor Frazier and the Common Council are excited to announce the development of the Downtown Development Action Committee. The committee will work to unify development efforts in both the Goodrich Square and Merchant Row downtown districts, with an emphasis on improving the entire community. The first meeting of the Downtown Development Action Committee will take place on February 21, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. in the City Hall Break Room, located on the lower level of the Shaw Municipal Center, 430 E. High Street.

The Downtown Development Action Committee will bring forth a community focused approach, specific to each downtown district, working as a cohesive unit of representatives of Milton’s proud and unique sense of history and will work together to build a unified vision for the development of both downtown districts.

All who are interested in working to develop the Goodrich Square and Merchant Row downtown districts are invited to attend the first meeting of the Downtown Development Committee on February 21, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. Membership for the committee will be determined at this initial meeting.

If you would like to serve on the committee but are unable to attend the meeting or if you would like additional information, please contact City Administrator Jerry Schuetz at (608) 868-6900 or by email at jschuetz@milton-wi.gov.

City of Milton Agendas - Week of February 17th

Agenda packets for meetings the week of February 17th are available and have been posted to the City of Milton website.

Meetings for the week include:

• Parks & Recreation Commission - Monday, February 17th at 6 p.m.
• Public Safety Committee - Tuesday, February 18th at 5:30 p.m.
• Personnel & Finance Committee - Tuesday, February 18th at 6 p.m.
• Common Council - Tuesday, February 18th at 7 p.m.
• Joint Fire Commission - Wednesday, February 19th at 7 p.m.
• Tourism Development Committee - Thursday, February 20th at 8:30 a.m.

The Commitment to Community Recognition Dinner will also take place on Thursday, February 20th.  Contact City Clerk Michelle Ebbert at (608) 868-6900 or email mebbert@milton-wi.gov to reserve your tickets for the event by noon on Monday, February 17th.

Update: City of Milton Water Utility Encouraging Residents to Run Small Streams of Water at a Faucet in Their Homes

Update:
On Tuesday, February 12, 2014 the City of Milton Water Utility recommended residents run a small, pencil sized stream of water in their homes to prevent frozen laterals (pipes) to their homes.  That recommendation remains in effect through at least next Friday, February 21, 2014.   Despite the warmer weather above ground, deep frost poses a potential risk to the City’s utility mains and more important, laterals that bring water to homes. Water flowing helps keep water temperatures warmer and limits the risk of potential freezing.


Previous Release:
In an effort to keep the water temperatures warm enough to prevent frozen pipes, the City of Milton Water Utility is encouraging residents to run a small, pencil sized stream of water at one faucet in their homes until further notice. Pursuant to Public Service Commission rules, a water credit will be established and provided to all customers, based upon annual consumption at this time last year compared to this year. Once the dollar amount on the credit is established, it will be reflected on your bill. 

Although the weather outside is getting warmer, the recent spell of cold weather has impacted the City’s water temperature, due to ground freezing to record depths, which causes the City’s utility mains and laterals to also be at risk of freezing. 

We thank residents in advance for their anticipated cooperation in helping us keep the City’s water utility functioning properly, and more importantly helping us help you prevent the imposition of frozen water pipes to your home or business.

For additional information, contact City Administrator Jerry Schuetz at (608) 868-6900 or by e-mail at jschuetz@milton-wi.gov.

Updates on the Milton Area Veterans Memorial

Representatives from the Parks & Recreation Commission will be selling memorial bricks for the Milton Area Veterans Memorial at Veterans Park at The Red Zone, 403 W. High Street, in Milton on Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

 

 If you seek to have your brick included in the park’s dedication ceremony, the deadline to order the brick is April 2, 2014. The dedication ceremony will take place July 5, 2014. The commission needs to sell approximately 100 more bricks to meet their fundraising goal.

 

Please note that if the person memorialized on the brick is a recipient of a Purple Heart, a Purple Heart insignia can be added to the brick. Please make a note on the brick order form to include the Purple Heart insignia. If you have already submitted your brick order form, contact City Hall to add the information to your order form. 

 

The prices for the memorial bricks are as follows:

• 8x8 Brick - $75
• 16x8 Brick - $125
• 16x16 Brick - $225

Order forms for bricks are also available at Bank of Milton (323 Parkview Drive), Dave’s Ace Hardware (430 S. John Paul Road), First Community Bank (202 Merchant Row), Milton City Hall (430 E. High Street), and on the City of Milton website (www.milton-wi.gov/VeteransMemorial). 

 

If you have any questions, please contact City Administrator Jerry Schuetz at (608) 868-6900 or by e-mail at jschuetz@milton-wi.gov.

City participating in Marketplace / Taste of Wisconsin at Governor's Conference on Tourism

The City of Milton's Tourism Development Committee will be hosting a booth at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism during the Marketplace / Taste of Wisconsin on Monday, March 3, 2014 from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. This is an opportunity to showcase everything Milton has to offer to tourism officials from throughout the state, tour bus companies, and others that may be interested in visiting Milton.

Businesses can be showcased at the booth for a cost of $10, and businesses should drop off the information (brochures, business cards, etc.) they would like to provide to conference attendees at Milton City Hall. Checks should be made payable to the “City of Milton” and can be dropped off or mailed to Milton City Hall, 430 E. High Street, Suite 3, Milton, WI 53563.

For more information please contact City Administrator Jerry Schuetz at (608) 868-6900 or by email at jschuetz@milton-wi.gov.

City of Milton Water Utility Encouraging Residents to Run Small Streams of Water at a Faucet in Their Homes

In an effort to keep the water temperatures warm enough to prevent frozen pipes, the City of Milton Water Utility is encouraging residents to run a small, pencil sized stream of water at one faucet in their homes until further notice. Pursuant to Public Service Commission rules, a water credit will be established and provided to all customers, based upon annual consumption at this time last year compared to this year. Once the dollar amount on the credit is established, it will be reflected on your bill.

Although the weather outside is getting warmer, the recent spell of cold weather has impacted the City’s water temperature, due to ground freezing to record depths, which causes the City’s utility mains and laterals to also be at risk of freezing.

Temperatures recorded yesterday showed the City’s average daily water temperature to be 40 degrees flowing through the system, and today, samples showed readings of 37 degrees. Water Temperatures 37 degrees and colder create a strong potential for water pipes to freeze, which is why we are recommending utility customers to run a small stream of water at one faucet in their home or business.

We thank residents in advance for their anticipated cooperation in helping us keep the City’s water utility functioning properly, and more importantly helping us help you prevent the imposition of frozen water pipes to your home or business.

For additional information, contact City Administrator Jerry Schuetz at (608) 868-6900 or by e-mail at jschuetz@milton-wi.gov.

Milton Independence Day Parade Registration Forms Available Now

Registration forms to participate in the 2014 Milton Independence Day Parade are now available at Milton City Hall, 430 E. High Street, Suite 3, and on the City of Milton website (www.milton-wi.gov). The Milton Independence Day Parade will take place on Friday, July 4, 2014 at 1 p.m.

The 2014 parade theme is “Honoring America’s Heroes.” First, Second, and Third Place awards will be presented to parade participants for “Best Use of Theme.”

In an effort to assist with planning for the event, participants are asked to submit completed applications to City Hall by noon on June 20, 2014. In the interest of animal safety and to comply with requirements from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, parade entries with horses will be required to show documentation of the current Coggins test during parade line up on July 4th in order to participate in the parade. All motorized vehicles must be driven by a licensed driver. Parade officials will ask to see proof of a valid driver license during the parade line up on July 4th.

The Celebrate Milton Committee is also looking for volunteers to help at the parade by lining up parade participants. If you are interested, please contact Inga Cushman at 868-6900 or by e-mail at icushman@milton-wi.gov.

For additional information about the parade contact City Administrator Jerry Schuetz at (608) 868-6900 or by e-mail at jschuetz@milton-wi.gov.

Judy Scheehle to Receive Historic Preservation Award at Commitment to Community Recognition Dinner

The City of Milton Historic Preservation Commission voted at their meeting on February 10, 2014 to award Judy Scheehle with the Historic Preservation Award for all of her work throughout her career helping to preserve the history of Milton. She has served many different leadership roles in the historic preservation community in Milton including executive director for the Milton Historical Society and her current role as Curator / Administrator for the Milton College Preservation Society. Judy also assists the commission in reviewing various descriptions of Milton’s history for accuracy. She is an invaluable asset to the commission and the City of Milton.

Judy will receive her award at the City of Milton’s Commitment to Community Recognition Dinner on February 20, 2014 at 6 p.m. Tickets for the Commitment to Community Recognition Dinner are available for sale at Milton City Hall, 430 E. High Street. Individual tickets are $25 or $45 for a couple. The evening is slated to begin at 6:00 pm with a cash bar and dinner to begin at 6:30 pm with the ceremony to follow dinner. The event features a buffet dinner with Beef Stroganoff and Baked Herb Chicken. There are only 130 tickets available as seating is limited for this honoring event.

If you have any questions, please contact City Administrator Jerry Schuetz at (608) 868-6900 or by e-mail at jschuetz@milton-wi.gov.

City of Milton Agendas - Week of February 10th

Agenda packets for meetings the week of February 10th are available and have been posted to the City of Milton website.

Meetings for the week include:

• Historic Preservation Commission - February 10th at 6 p.m.
• Police Commission - February 12th at 6 p.m.
• Special Common Council Listening Session on the potential Evermor Development - February 13th at 6 p.m.

*The meetings for Plan Commission and Community Development Authority have been cancelled.

Accepting Applications for Historic Preservation Commission

The City of Milton is accepting applications to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission. Interested residents of the City of Milton are asked to complete a Committee/Commission Questionnaire and submit to City Hall. The questionnaire is available at City Hall and on our website www.milton-wi.gov. The deadline for submission is February 28th.

Special Listening Session on February 13th on Potential Evermor Development

The Mayor and Common Council will be holding a Special Listening Session for public input on the potential Evermor development on Thursday, February 13th at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers.

• This is open to residents of the City of Milton, Town of Milton, and Town of Fulton; other members of the public; and media.
• This is not a public hearing. 
• Those in attendance will be asked to sign in. 
• Those that wish to speak will have to state their name and address. 
• Attendees requesting to speak will have a limited amount of time at the podium. 
• This is only intended to last approximately two hours. 
• If someone is unable to attend, they may submit questions or comments to be read at the meeting or to keep for the City's records. 
• There will not be any agenda items for action, purely a time for questions and comments to be made to the Mayor and Council. 

If you have any questions, please contact City Hall at (608) 868-6900.

City of Milton Announces Commitment to Community Award Winners

Mayor Frazier and the City of Milton Common Council are pleased to announce the City’s commitment to Community Award winners for 2013. Award winners were nominated by citizens and/or City Staff for work in the City of Milton that exemplified a commitment to our City’s sense of community. The following individuals will be recognized and receive their award at the City’s upcoming commitment to community recognition dinner on February 20th, 2014 at the Gathering Place. Tickets for the event are $25 per person or $45 per couple which includes a buffet style dinner. Tickets may be purchased at Milton City Hall, located at 430 E. High Street.

Commitment to Community Awards: Rick Mullen and Justin Geske
Rick Mullen and Justin Geske are receiving this award for their outstanding service to the Community, as Mr. Mullen and Mr. Geske donated hundreds of hours of service to the Milton Police Department in their work with the Department’s prescription drug box and accreditation efforts respectively.

Police Officer of the Year: Blaine Larson
Officer Blaine Larson’s commitment to the Community as a police officer spans a career with MPD of more than 25 years. In 2013 he assumed Code Enforcement and Property Management duties, improving effectiveness and efficiency in those processes. During a staffing shortage, Blaine also covered several months of vacant night shifts as a part-time police officer, saving taxpayers thousands of dollars in potential overtime expenses.

Employee of the Year: Inga Cushman
Inga is recognized for her exceptional work in community development. Her work with the Historic Preservation Commission included writing and receiving an $18,000 grant from the State Historical Society for an evaluation of properties that could create and designate additional historic properties and districts within the City of Milton. Inga also wrote and received a $10,000 Batterman Grant for pedestrian/bicycle walkways in Goodrich Square, and worked with Kaboom and the School District to secure the City’s playful City USA designation and a $20,000 grant for a community build playground in Crossridge Park scheduled for construction next year.

Citizen Heroism: Edward Berlanga
 Mr. Berlanga is awarded the Citizen Heroism award for his commitment to community, demonstrated by his seeing a fire on Bowers Lake road, and taking the initiative to not only call for assistance, but began to put the fire out using available materials until the Fire Department could arrive. His efforts helped to potentially save thousands of dollars of property damage from the fire.

Commitment to Youth: Bob Johnson
Mr. Johnson is being recognized for his on-going efforts to help promote and support youth and families in the City of Milton. In March of 2013, Bob Johnson and Badger State Auction coordinated a fundraiser for the Parker YMCA that raised more than $30,000 for the new facility. In the fall of 2013, Mr. Johnson worked with the FFA’s in Evansville and Milton, and raised more than $110,000 for the Austin Martin family, a Milton area family that is battling cancer.

Mayoral Commendation for Commitment to Excellence: Ashlee Kunkel
Ashlee Kunkel is being recognized for her commitment to the Community’s youth as a library employee. Ashlee spearheads the teen reading and young adult reading programs. She has encouraged participation in the programs through innovative techniques and active engagement of our youth through interactive participation and active learning, expanding the success of the programs as demonstrated by increased program participation.

Citizens of the Year: Matt Keller and Brent Miller
The 2013 Citizens of the year are Matt Keller and Brent Miller. Their nomination comes from Dan Weitzel President of the Milton Youth Football Board, and describes the leadership roles taken by these two gentlemen upon learning of the diagnosis of an area youth football player named Austin Martin. Mr. Keller and Mr. Miller immediately began coordinating community wide fundraising to support Austin and his family as they began their battle with cancer. T-shirts, wrist bands, a community auction at Football Fest and a very well attended Culvers event created community awareness to the issue and need to support this family, and helped to rally our community around a Milton family in need.

We hope that you join us in recognizing these individuals at the City of Milton’s Community Recognition Dinner on February 20th, 2014.  Tickets for the Commitment to Community Recognition Dinner are available for sale at Milton City Hall, 430 E. High Street. Individual tickets are $25 or $45 for a couple. The evening is slated to begin at 6:00 pm with a cash bar and dinner to begin at 6:30 pm with the ceremony to follow dinner. The event features a buffet dinner with Beef Stroganoff and Baked Herb Chicken. There are only 130 tickets available as seating is limited for this honoring event.

For more information, please contact City Administrator Jerry Schuetz at (608) 868-6900 or by email at jschuetz@milton-wi.gov.