Capital Projects

This project, in its entirety, will construct a larger than standard sanitary sewer pipe from the end of Devil’s Lake Way and go north through property to County Highway MN (see map below). The pipe is needed to support future development of these properties as well as future properties to the north that exist within this drainage basin. The project is currently within the design phase. The Village is working on putting together its plans on the construction of the project, or portion thereof in the first part of 2021. The Public Utilities Committee is reviewing this project and considering its inclusion, or portion thereof within the 2021 budget in accordance with the Village’s 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan.

Village Meetings relating to this topic:

• Public Utilities Committee - September 15, 2020
  • Agenda Item 4b. Discussion and action to make a recommendation to the Village Board regarding the final design and authorize the Eastside Interceptor project for bidding.
  • Agenda Item 4c. Discussion regarding special assessments and cost recovery method(s) for the Eastside Interceptor project.
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• Public Utilities Committee - December 8, 2020
  • Agenda Item 4a. Discussion and action to make a recommendation to the Village Board regarding the award of contract for the 2021 Eastside Sanitary Sewer Interceptor project.
  • Agenda Item 4b. Discussion and action to make a recommendation to the Village Board regarding a contribution to a wetland mitigation bank authorized by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Eastside Interceptor Sanitary Sewer Project.
  • Agenda Item 4c. Discussion regarding special assessment methodology regarding the 2021 Eastside Sanitary Sewer Interceptor project.
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The planning for this park is completely different as there are currently no improvements on the site. As farmland, the property was acquired in 2019 to develop a park in the future. This planning exercise is to serve as a guide for how the park gets developed based on the various amenities that are desired from the community. It is a unique opportunity for all to participate and help shape the development of this site for years to come. Residents are welcome to watch the online forum to learn more about the project. The Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Committee is working with Parkitecture on the preparation of the plan as they consider various aspects of the site.

For additional information, please view the Park Planning Proposal (PDF) provided by Parkitecture.

The Village of McFarland is planning for a new inclusive playground with the help of Learning Landscapes Design. The objective of this inclusive playground will be to include everyone in the McFarland community. With your input, we will create a thoughtfully designed play environment where children of all abilities can play together and be challenged at their own developmental level. Our goal for this playground is to take away the barriers, both physical and social, and provide a fun experience for all. 

Although the online public forum has passed, we encourage you to watch the presentation and discussion from Learning Landscapes Design. 

Documents relating to this project:

• Request for Proposal (RFP) (PDF)
• Learning Landscapes McFarland Playground Report (PDF)
• Learning Landscapes Presentation Slides (PDF)
• Design Approach Options (PDF)
• Learning Landscapes Final Proposal (PDF)
• Survey Results (PDF)

For questions or additional information about the inclusive playground, please email Matt Schuenke, Administrator for the Village of McFarland or call 608-838-3153.

Village Meetings relating to this topic:

• Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Committee - August 27, 2020
  • Agenda Item 4b. Discussion and update regarding planning project on the development of a Special Needs Park.
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• Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Committee - November 19, 2020
  • Agenda Item 4a. Presentation and discussion regarding draft concept plan for the development of an inclusive park at Cedar Ridge Park.
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Currently, this park is very well utilized by destination activities such as ice hockey, curling, bocce ball, soccer, baseball, and skateboards, to name a few. Future growth of these uses, as well as potential new uses need to be carefully planned given the lack of space available for growth. Residents are welcome to watch the online forum to learn more about the project. The Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Committee is working with Parkitecture on the preparation of the plan as they consider various aspects of the site. 

For additional information, please view the Park Planning Proposal (PDF) provided by Parkitecture.

Background:

The Village is in the midst of planning out the future development of a Public Safety Center to be located at the southeast intersection of Holscher and Broadhead Roads. The Village Board approved the proposal with Bray Architects to plan, design, and bid the project at their meeting on February 10, 2020. This was done following an RFP process that was initiated in December of 2019.

Since May 2020, staff have been working with Bray Architects to study space needs, review site conditions, evaluate floor plans, consider timelines, and estimate costs. The Police Chief and Lieutenant have represented the Police Department, the Fire and Rescue Chief and Administrative Captain have represented the Fire and Rescue Department, and the Municipal Court Judge and Judicial Assistant have represented the Municipal Court with the Village Administrator overseeing the project in a general project management role. This project is a cornerstone priority for the Village through multiple planning sources over the last several years to address constraints for these departments as well as free up space to provide for a community center renovation at the Municipal Center.

Additional documents regarding this project:

• McFarland Public Safety Center - Summary Sheet (PDF)
• McFarland Public Safety Center - Site Render (PDF)
• McFarland Public Safety Center - Preliminary Cost Estimate (PDF)
• McFarland Public Safety Center - Drafted Schedule (July 29, 2020) (PDF)

Forums:

A forum was held on September 10, 2020 which consisted of a presentation by Bray Architects that discussed the overall site plan, cost, and timeline. Additionally, leaders of the Police Department, Fire and Rescue Department, and Municipal Court, shared their perspectives and how this project will improve their overall services they provide to the community. The Village Administrator then discussed the financial impact on the development of this project. Lastly, anyone in attendance was allowed to submit questions and comments for an open discussion about the new Public Safety Center.

A pre-recorded video presentation by Bray Architects was presented to the Village Board on August 20, 2020.

Another forum is scheduled to be held on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 7 p.m. Visit our Community Calendar for more details.