City of Stoughton News
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Summer 2023
Mayors Corner
Summer is here!!! Troll Beach is open, Gazebo Musikk is under way. The Catfish River Music Fest, Stoughton Fair and Fireworks is just around the corner. We celebrate our culture and diversity with participation in Syttende Mai, Memorial Day, Pride Day, Taste of Stoughton and Juneteenth. There is an incredible amount of volunteerism that make these events happen. The 51 West Eastside apartments, duplexes and Kettle Park West (KPW) Phase 2 single family homes are under construction, as well as numerous homes at Nordic Ridge. Preparations for Stoughton Trailers (STI) new corporate headquarters is in the planning stages. The Comprehensive Plan Amendment is completed and the Urban Service Area Amendment (USA-storm water management plan) is under review. Magnolia Springs Final Plat has been approved. Stone Crest Development USA under review. The City and Redevelopment Authority (RDA) is considering building condominium units with Curt Brink for the Riverfront project as part of the effort to keep the project moving forward. We anticipate additional trail, bridge and site work to occur this year. The Army Corp of Engineers have completed their review of the River Park improvements. The DNR approved the Material Maintenance Plan for the Mill Pond. Upon DNR permitting, bids will go out and the project will begin. Several businesses have/will be building, opening, moving, or expanding including: Dairyland Desert Café, Soap Flame, Popeye’s, Ginger Bread Preschool and Child Care and the former Pizza Hut building site; which will include T-Mobile, Noodles, Cousins Subs . Other notable accomplishments include: • Emmi-Roth-Corporate Headquarters and cheese distribution nearly complete • Feasibility Study for STI land for future community park • Senior Center expansion in the “Annex Building” is completed and is in operation • Subcommittee for Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Task Force strategic plan being organized • Site Plan for Stoughton Hospital expansion approved • Virgin Lake Trail paved trail approved • Historic Downtown District established • Alcohol Operator License process updated • American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds approved for: Stoughton Community Foundation, Free Health Clinic, Stoughton Area Resource Team (START), Senior Center laptop lending program, Commercial Revolving Loan Fund
Tim Swadley Mayor
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