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The Village of Kimberly Newsletter
Spring 2021
President’s Point of View
2021- New Year . . . New News
Greetings fellow “Kimberly-ites.”: we welcome our new Library Director, Holly Selwitschka.
We are excited to have Holly and her team enthusiastic in
As we start this new year I am sure that a look in the rear view bringing you some special offerings and I am hopeful that
may be something we all want to avoid to varying degrees. as Covid fades, you will find yourselves exploring the many
2020 was filled with memories to last a lifetime, and as we opportunities inside YOUR library!
turn the page, this presentation of Kimtalk will reveal some
new news that is important to you. More “new” is evident along Kennedy Avenue as the build-
out of Steins Garden and Home progresses with a “hopeful”
Inside you will see a plethora of information regarding the opening in late spring/early summer! This is an exciting
Transportation Assessment Reduction Fee (TARF). While this project and we welcome the Stein’s family to the village.
may appear as too much information, we wanted to err to the Many moving parts in development throughout the village will
side of providing you a deeper understanding of where we are in become more clear and public in the coming months.
planning for street and sidewalk reconstruction moving forward
and attempt to answer questions you may have. We understand Allow me a few thank yous to close out this info share…..To
that this may stir more questions and I encourage you to contact all that worked the polling place in November—Thank you.
village hall or any elected official if further explanation might Many changes, many opinions, many obstacles—all overcome
be needed. I will share that the decision to explore alternative and job well done. To Holly (the community enrichment
funding for street and sidewalk reconstruction was done clearly Holly, not to be confused with Library Holly) and her team
in the public eye. I remain thankful for the feedback we received that brought the Memorial Pond to splendor this holiday
on one rainy night at the amphitheater as well as input via season, capped with generous businesses and volunteers at
calls and correspondence. The reality is that any time we “hit the annual lighting ceremony. Every night that I passed that
a wallet” not all will understand or be pleased—I get it, this beautifully decorated and lighted area, a smile came across
hits my wallet too; and on the heels of sidewalk reconstruction my face. To Bob Van Thiel, hanging up his Fire Chief’s hat;
too! As we examined the process in which we have funded thanks doesn’t say enough. Dedication that was unselfish,
street construction, the escalating cost of assessing back to professional and community service centered. Enjoy the days
property owners was alarming. As we completed our last street without a pager! And best wishes to Chief Hietpas. And a
construction in concrete, we saw this as a reasonable rationale to hearty congratulations to KASD Superintendent, Dr. Bob
change the policy as everyone had been subjected to assessment Mayfield on his recent selection as the Wisconsin Association
for a concrete street. From now on, these assessments for street of School District Administrators Superintendent of the Year
reconstruction will be paid by the TARF and shared by the for 2020!—Great place to learn?-darn right!
utilities that will, in most cases, be the reasoning for tearing a
street open. This often overlooked, important function of your 2021, we start anew; let’s maintain our civility—you know,
local government; having sewer pipes that take away what none that genuinely caring behavior for one another that is so often
of us want! Long term, we believe this is fair and palatable for on display in this community. Your voices are important to us
all of us. Please read the information inside. as we continue to work in keeping Kimberly a great place to
live, learn, work and play!
After a lengthy affiliation with our neighbors to the north, we
have reestablished the Kimberly Public Library. Our stand Chuck Kuen,
alone, no partners return to our library roots. With this change, Village President
All Village Offices HAPPY Friday, April 2nd
& Departments Garbage Route will
will be closed on be picked up on
Friday, April 2nd Thursday, April 1st.Park & Rec Department
Baseball Registration is OPEN! New in 2021, program all course materials, first aid and CPR education as well as
ages overlap which allows you to register your child based on babysitting certification. 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
their baseball skill and experience level. Program ages based Classes fill fast, register today for one of our upcoming dates:
on child’s age in May 2021. The 2021 season will run from March 29th, March 30th, June 8th
May – July between Roosevelt and Sunset Parks. Kimberly
baseball hat and gray pants required for Pioneer, Cub and 12U The Bunny Hop at Sunset Park!
ball. Skills assessment details to follow for Cub and 12U. Join the Kimberly Parks and Recreation Department and
We need coaches! Indicate your interest in coaching on your the Kimberly Library for an evening with the Easter Bunny
child’s registration. Register today! at Sunset Park! Join us at the Peter and Marie Ruys Scenic
https://kimberly.recdesk.com/Community/Program Outlook to meet the bunny himself, hop on down the bunny
Questions? Email Holly at hfemal@vokimberly.org trail and enjoy a story walk along the paved trails in that area
of the park, and complete an alphabet-themed easter egg
• 12U Regional Baseball – a kid-pitch travel ball league in hunt. This is a free, fun, family event from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
partnership with Little Chute Diamond Club and Freedom on Friday, March 26th. Bring your camera and capture your
Baseball, games played Tuesday and Thursday nights. $55 kids with the bunny at sunset overlooking the beautiful Fox
• Cub League – A 10U, kid-pitch program on Monday River! This is a weather-permitting event; full details and any
evenings. $55 updates to be posted to the Village of Kimberly and Kimberly
Library Facebook pages. Local businesses, are you looking
• Pioneer League – An 8U, machine pitch program on
for a partnership or advertising opportunity? Contact us today
Tuesday evenings. $55
to help sponsor The Bunny Hop! 920-788-7507 OR
• Tee Ball – An introductory baseball program for children hfemal@vokimberly.org.
ages 5-8 on Wednesday evenings. $45
Now Hiring! Join our seasonal team for Summer 2021! We
Upcoming Babysitting Classes – Smaller class sizes and have openings in Parks/Street Maintenance, Sunset Beach
masked, socially distanced learning allows our instructor, Lifeguards and Cashiers, Program Assistants, Scorekeepers
Tanya, to teach your child the many skills needed to be a and Umpires/Refs. Position postings are available on the
great babysitter or feel more comfortable being independent village’s website: www.vokimberly.org. All applications are
at home. Online registration is located here: https://kimberly. accepted electronically. Questions? Feel free to call or email
recdesk.com/Community/Program. Course is offered for Community Enrichment Director Holly Femal at
participants age 10 and older. Course fee of $65 includes 920-788-7507 or hfemal@vokimberly.org.
Sunset Park Boat Launch Permits
Annual permits for Sunset Park Boat Launch are available for purchase at the Village Clerk’s Office, 515 W. Kimberly Avenue and
at the Park & Recreation Office, 426 W. Kimberly Avenue. When purchasing an initial permit sticker, a second $5.00 sticker
is available for an additional vehicle used by the same individual. Proof of vehicle registration shall be provided for all transactions.
The daily launch fee at Sunset Park is $5.00
Annual permit fee: Village Resident - $ 15.83 • Non-Resident - $ 26.38
Register for all programs online!
https://kimberly.recdesk.com/community/home
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2 Kim-Talk Spring 2021Street Department
Snow Removal
• Village ordinance 430-10 states that it is unlawful to
shovel, blow, or plow snow onto or across Village streets
or alleys. Citations will be issued to habitual offenders.
• Salt barrels placed at specific intersections are to be
used for emergency use only. These salt barrels are not
provided for residents for their own application. Salt for
sidewalks and driveways should be purchased at local
retail outlets.
• Corner lot owners are asked to keep a path open through
the crosswalks, the Village crew will clear the remainder
of snow as time permits.
• Anyone with a fire hydrant near his or her property is
asked to help keep the snow cleared from around it.
This will allow for quick response time if ever the fire
department needs to access the hydrant.
• Snow must be cleared and kept cleared within 24 hours
after the snow ceases to accumulate on the sidewalk,
including wind driven drifting snow. If ice builds up,
it must be removed or treated with a melting agent. It
is Village policy to address unshoveled sidewalks only
when a complaint has been filed. Village officials do not
go out looking for sidewalks that need shoveling. No
written or verbal notice will be given to violators per
ordinance 430-10.
Free Spring Tire Pick Up
Wednesday, April 21st - Entire Village
This free tire pick up has been authorized by Outag-
amie County and the Village will not pick up tires at
any other time. There is a limit of 4 tires per household,
rims are acceptable, and tires cannot be larger than 18”
passenger vehicle tires. (No business generated tires)
Yard Waste Drop-Off Site Is Open
Spring Yard Waste Clean Up Residents who have obtained the annual $5.00 permit
may drop off grass trimmings, leaves, flower & vegetable
Yard Waste will be picked up on May 10th, for residents garden waste, nuts, fruits, and small twigs and brush that
with Tuesday garbage collection and May 17th for residents are not larger than ½ inch diameter and 18 inches long.
with Friday garbage collection. Garden debris, flowers, Larger brush is not accepted due to space limitations, but
lawn edgings, and shrub trimmings (not to exceed 18”) in will still be collected with the Village’s curb side brush
length will be picked up. Material MUST BE PLACED collection service.
IN BROWN PAPER LAWN AND YARD WASTE
BAGS and not to exceed 50 lbs. Yard waste stickers are not Permits may be obtained at the Village Municipal Complex
required during the spring yard waste clean up. No Grass at 515 W. Kimberly Avenue or the Street Department at
Clippings to include thatching from your lawn! 426 W. Kimberly Avenue. Permits will be valid through
December 31, 2021.
Branches longer than 18” require a special pickup on
Thursdays. Residents must call 788-7507 or email The Permit Application, Rules, and a Site Map are
streets@vokimberly.org prior to 3:00 PM on Wednesday accessible at the Village’s home web page using the NEW
to schedule a Thursday brush pickup. Yard Waste Site link in “Quick Links”.
Spring 2021 Kim-Talk 3Your Hometown Assisted Living New Spring 2021!
Located Behind Anduzzi’s in Kimberly
An additional date has been added for
920.948.0205 Bulky Non-metal Large Items in May
Monday, May 10th and Monday
May 24th for residents North of the tracks.
Wednesday, May 12th and Wednesday,
May 26th for residents South of the tracks.
Waste Oil Drop Off
Site Relocated
The waste oil site is now available
within the yard waste site. No
permit needed to deposit waste
oil. This site is for waste oil ONLY, no antifreeze or any
other fluids allowed. Please leave oil filters to drain in
the hopper; staff will remove filters. Close hopper when
finished. The success and continuing operation of this
site relies on all users following Village Board adopted
frontidacare.com Call Terri policies.
NOTICE:
Kimberly Water Dept. Customers
2021 Semi Annual Hydrant Flushing
The Kimberly Water Department will be cleaning and
flushing water mains from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm beginning
April 19th– 22nd and April 26th – April 29th. The
flushing will remove most of the natural minerals that
have settled in the mains such as iron, a harmless-reddish
brown mineral that does discolor the water.
If you observe Water Utility Personnel working in your
area, refrain from using water or use as little as possible
for 45 minutes to insure that the water has settled in the
mains. This will also help prevent any iron from being
drawn into your water piping system. If you do find
that your water has become discolored, refrain from
using it for an additional 30 minutes. Then draw off the
remaining discolored water through the COLD WATER
FAUCET ONLY.
Your cooperation during this flushing procedure will
benefit all water customers.
Thank you for your help,
Kimberly Water Department
4 Kim-Talk Spring 2021Fire Department
Firefighters For Fireworks •C
lose doors behind you as you leave – this may slow the
We made the difficult decision to cancel the annual cornhole spread of smoke, heat, and fire.
tournament in March. This is a very fun event and our major •O
nce you get outside, stay outside. Never go back inside
fundraiser each year so it was not an easy one to make. Please of a burning building.
watch our Facebook page for updates in the coming months
as we find creative ways to offset missing out on this event. Pet Fire Safety
Pets give us comfort, friendship, and unconditional love.
EMR Service Our connection to them can be among the strongest
Congratulations and thank you to Firefighter Amanda relationships in our lives. But pets can cause fires. We need
Carrao for becoming NREMT certified and joining our to be careful with pets in the home.
Emergency Medical Responder team. • Pets are curious. They may bump into, turn on, or knock
over cooking equipment. Keep pets away from stoves and
Ice Safety countertops.
• Keep pets away from candles, lamps, and space heaters.
Our winter weather has been mild so far creating very • Some pets are chewers. Watch pets to make sure they
poor ice conditions on most lakes. Our retention ponds and don’t chew through electrical cords.
river are never safe and are even more dangerous this year.
Please stay off the ice on the ponds and the river. When it comes to your family’s smallest members:
Love alone won’t save them. Practicing fire safety will.
Teach – Practice - Discuss
In a fire, seconds can mean the difference
between life and death
Here are a few ways to save those precious seconds
• Practice your home fire drill twice a year. Conduct one at
night and one during the day with everyone in your home,
and practice using different ways out.
• Teach children how to escape on their own in case you
can’t help them.
• Make sure the number of your home is clearly marked
and easy for the fire department to find.
DOG LICENSES
In accordance with State Statutes and Village Ordinance, dogs must be licensed annually, and must be done so within
30 days of residency in the Village. 2021 dog licenses are now available at the Village Complex. There is a mail-in
application below for your convenience. When applying for a dog license, owners must present the current rabies
vaccination certificate. Every dog 5 months or older must have a current Rabies shot. Neutered and Spayed Licenses
are $7.00, intact Dog Licenses are $12.00. Failure to license your dog may result in a $124.00 citation per dog,
issued by FVMPD. If you no longer have your dog, please contact the office so we may update our records.
Licensed dogs have an opportunity to participate in Bark at the Beach and Pooch Patrol.
Please call the Park and Recreation Department at (920) 788-7507 for more information.
MAIL IN APPLICATION FOR DOG LICENSE
Owner’s Name: ________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Dog’s Name: ___________________________________________ Breed: _____________________________________
Color: ________________________ Circle one: Male/Female Neutered/Spayed/Intact
Neutered/Spayed Dog: $7.00 • Intact Dog: $12.00
Include a $5.00 late fee if applying after March 31st
Complete application and mail to: Village of Kimberly, 515 W Kimberly Ave, Kimberly, WI 54136 or deposit in
Payment Drop Box located by the west entrance doors. Include: Check or Money Order made out to the Village of Kimberly,
Current Rabies Certificate, Must enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope, license and paperwork will be mailed back to you.
Only one dog per form, make additional copies if needed. If you have any questions, please call 788-7500.
Spring 2021 Kim-Talk 5NEW village of kimberly Transporation Utility
Throughout 2020, Village staff researched solutions to lower special assessments and strategized for the long-term maintenance of
concrete streets and vital infrastructure systems. Beginning in March of 2020, the Village Board of Trustees began reviewing and
providing feedback to refine the concepts.
A public information campaign and meeting in July of 2020 gathered public feedback. The public comment coupled with Board of
Trustee input has assisted in refining the final actions. By the end of August 2020, the Village Board provided direction and agreement
on the creation of a Transportation Utility, increases to the Storm Water and Sanitary Sewer fees and modifications to the Village’s
historic special assessment policies. Throughout Fall of 2020, the Village Administrator worked with legal counsel to refine the
resolutions and ordinances. A final draft of the ordinances and resolutions were brought to the Village Board on October 12, 2020 and
passed. The modifications in fees and creation of the Transportation Utility became effective on January 1, 2021.
The following Frequently Asked Questions are provided to assist residents with explaining the changes and the Village’s plan to
provide sustainable infrastructure solutions. The Village Board and staff have been dedicated to a sound road maintenance program
since the mid-1980s. These changes have been made to properly address and maintain more than 35 miles of roadway within Village
limits. Further, these adjustments will assist in meeting the growing storm and waste water management mandates as dictated by the
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The process of discussion, discovery and public involvement during 2020 was valuable
and assisted greatly in creating solutions to tackle some of our largest challenges here at the local level.
Questions regarding the changes in special assessments, Transportation Utility, individual billing or upcoming projects may be directed to Village
Administrator Danielle Block, dblock@vokimberly.org
1. What is the purpose of the Transportation Assessment 8. How much money does the Village plan to raise with this fee?
Reduction Fee (TARF)? The fee is intended to raise around $250,000 per year, which
The purpose of the transportation fee is to generate revenue that essentially replaces the revenue that the Village received from
will allow the Village to eliminate special assessments for street special assessment annually. There is some variability in the
reconstruction and sidewalk replacement projects. amount that is specially assessed for Street Reconstruction and
2. Is this a Wheel Tax? Sidewalk Reconstruction projects from year to year.
No, this is not a wheel tax. A wheel tax is a charge against a 9. How will the TARF be billed?
registered vehicle. The TARF is a charge against a property The fee will be included in quarterly installments on the water
based on the number of Developed Area Units (DAUs), which is utility bill. The Village’s intention is to bill ¼ of the fee each
equal to the Equivalent Runoff Units (ERUs) on the property. billing cycle. For a single-family residential the quarterly fee will
3. Why are Equivalent Runoff Units (ERUs) use to calculate be $9.375, totaling $37.50 per year. Effective January 1, 2021.
the Fee? 10. Does the TARF cover special assessments for mini-storm,
ERUs are a measure of impervious area on a property – hard water lateral or sanitary sewer lateral replacements?
surface such as roof tops, driveways and parking lots. They No, the TARF does not eliminate special assessments for mini-
are the basis of the storm water utility charge. Impervious area storm, water lateral or sanitary sewer lateral replacement. The
can be viewed as an indication of the level of development on a TARF revenue is only to be used for street reconstruction and
property and more broadly viewed as an indicator of the impact sidewalk reconstruction.
of a property on the transportation system. 11. M y street was recently reconstructed and I am paying a
4. Was a Wheel Tax considered? Special Assessment. Do I have to pay the TARF?
Yes, a Wheel Tax was considered. The Village Board felt that The TARF will be waived for properties that received a special
the TARF was a more equitable and feasible approach. assessment for street reconstruction/construction within the past
5. What is the TARF rate? 5 years based on the schedule below.
The Village Board set the annual TARF rate at $37.50 per DAU/ Year Assessed Fee Waiver Period
ERU for a residential property. The Village Board set the annual 2020 No Street Reconstruction Assessments
TARF rate at $65.00 per DAU/ERU for a mulit-family and non- 2019 2021-2024
residential property. 2018 2021-2023
6. Will this rate be adjusted every year? 2017 2021-2022
Street and sidewalk reconstruction expenditures will be closely 2016 2021
monitored against TARF revenues. In the future, the Village Further, there is a 10-year waiver (from the time of
Board will determine if the rate needs to be adjusted, similar to reconstruction) for the properties that received an Anne Street
the storm water and sanitary sewer utility fees. Reconstruction Assessment in 2015. Anne Street was a unique
7. How is the fee calculated? situation, it was already constructed in concrete prior to the
The fee is calculated by multiplying the TARF rate by the reconstruction in 2015.
number of DAUs on a property. The TARF charge for all Year Assessed Fee Waiver Period
developed single-family residential properties is based on 1 2015 2021-2025
DAU = 1 ERU. Other properties are charged based on their
* If a property along Anne Street is transferred/sells, the TARF
calculated DAUs up to a maximum of $2,500/year.
will no longer be waived.
6 Kim-Talk Spring 2021Water Rates & Utility fee faq’s
WATER RATES Effective April 1, 2019 (PSC Docket 2870-WR-106) Sanitary Sewer Fees
General Service - Metered - Quarterly Service Charge 1. What is the purpose of the Sanitary
Public Fire Public Fire Sewer Base Fee?
Meter Protection Meter Protection The purpose of the sanitary sewer
5/8 inch meter $18.00 $16.50 3 inch meter $126.00 $246.00 base fee is to construct or reconstruct
3/4 inch meter $18.00 $16.50 4 inch meter $198.00 $411.00 the sanitary sewer utility system
1 inch meter $30.00 $42.00 6 inch meter $396.00 $819.00 infrastructure within the Village. This
1 1/4 inch meter $42.00 $60.00 8 inch meter $525.00 $1,311.00 is not a new fee; sewer fees were
1 1/2 inch meter $51.00 $90.00 10 inch meter $714.00 $1,965.00 established in 1979.
inch meter $78.00 $132.00 12 inch meter $930.00 $2,622.00
2. What is the purpose of the Sanitary
Plus Volume Charges
Sewer User Fee?
First 48,000 # gallons used each quarter $3.82 ### per 1,000 gallons
The purpose of the sanitary sewer user
Next 150,000 # gallons used each quarter $3.68 per 1,000 gallons
fee is to cover the costs charged by the
Over 198,000 # gallons used each quarter $3.36 ### per 1,000 gallons
Heart of the Valley Metropolitan
VILLAGE OF KIMBERLY SEWER RATES Effective January 1, 2021 Sewage District to process wastewater,
Sewer User’s Fee: $7.75 *Summer Rate (6 months) per 1,000 gallons of metered perform maintenance on the existing
water consumption. sanitary sewer mains and purchase
$8.25 Winter Rate (6 months) per 1,000 gallons of metered water equipment and materials to maintain
consumption. the system. This is not a new fee;
*Summer reduced rate for Residential Customers ONLY sewer fees were established in 1979.
Quarterly Fee: $28.25 per meter in addition to the Sewer User’s Fee.
VILLAGE OF KIMBERLY STORM WATER RATES Effective January 1, 2021 3. When was the last increase in
Sanitary Sewer Fees?
Quarterly
User’s Fee: $31.25 per ERU (Equivalent Runoff Unit) on impervious surfaces. Before the 2021 adjustment, Sanitary
Single Home: 1.00 ERU Sewer Rates were last adjusted on
Duplex, per side: 0.75 ERU March 1, 2009.
Other: 1.00 ERU for each 3,350 square feet of impervious surfaces. 4. What are the 2021 Sanitary Sewer
To calculate the Storm Water Charge, multiply your ERU by the appropriate rate above. Fees?
VILLAGE OF KIMBERLY TARF (Transportation Assessment Replacement Fee) Sewer Base: $113.00/year
Effective January 1, 2021 Sewer User Fee:
1 DAU (Developed Area Units) = 1 ERU (Equivalent Runoff Units) Winter $8.25/1,000 gallons
Rates for Quarterly Yearly Summer $7.75/1,000 gallons
Residential $ 9.375 per DAU $37.50 per DAU 5. Will this rate be adjusted every
Multi-Family $16.25 per DAU $65.00 per DAU year?
Non-Residential $16.25 per DAU $65.00 per DAU Sanitary sewer expenditures and Heart
Annual Cap $625.00 per DAU $2,500.00 per DAU of the Valley Sewage District charges
To calculate the TARF charge, multiply your DAU by the appropriate rate above. will be closely monitored against
Example of Base Bill for Residential Customer: NEW Previous sewer fee revenues. In the future, the
Quarterly Service Charges-Water Base (WTRSB): $18.00 $18.00 Village Board will determine if the
Sewer Base (SWSCH): $28.25 $1.50 rate needs to be adjusted.
Storm Water – 1 ERU (STORM): $31.25 $27.50
6. How are sewer fees billed?
Public Fire (PUB FIRE): $16.50 $16.50
The fee is included in quarterly
TARF-1 DAU (TARF) $9.38 $-
installments on the water utility bill.
Total: $103.38 $63.50
The base fee is charged at ¼ of the
Increase of $39.88 on Base Bill per Quarter total base fee and the user fee is based
Rest of Bill Based on Usage: $3.82 X how many 1,000s= Water on water usage per 1,000 gallons.
$7.75/$8.25 X how many 1,000s= Sewer
Continued on page 9...
Please note that rates are prorated to begin January 1, 2021
Congratulations to the following employees for their years of service to the Village of Kimberly
Bob Van Thiel 37 years with the Fire Department, serving as Chief for the last 16 years.
Corrine Herro for 26 years of service with the Library
Jon Merckx for 23 years of service with the Street Department
Spring 2021 Kim-Talk 7James J. Siebers Library News
515 W. Kimberly Ave. • Phone: 788-7515 • www.kimberlypubliclibrary.org
NEW HOURS: Monday - Friday 9-6 and Saturdays 9-1 • Sun Closed
The library welcomes a new Director, Holly Selwitschka. How to Use Curbside Pick-up of Library Materials:
To read a letter written to the community by Director • Place holds on library materials using the online catalog
Selwitschka celebrating the past, present, and future of https://infosoup.org.
Kimberly Library services visit https://www.vokimberly.org/ • You can also call the library for assistance in placing holds.
departments/james-j-siebers-library • When you receive notification that items are ready for pick
This past fall, the OWLS library system switched our up, simply drive up and give us a call at 920-788-7515.
online card catalog service. The new catalog has not been • A librarian will deliver the item to the pick-up cart located
the friendliest software for finding books or placing holds, outside the library entrance.
but that’s because it is a pilot software program. The good Book Packs
news is that we can provide feedback to the developers and Need library materials but don’t know what you’d like? We’d
they can complete the design to our specifications. In a way, be happy to help you!
the software is being developed to meet your needs. If you
have suggestions for how to make it better, or want to voice Visit www.kimberlypubliclibrary.org to find the Book Pack
frustrations about what is not working, please send an email to Request Form. You may request 3-25 staff picks from our adult
the library director at hselwitschka@kimberlypubliclibrary.org. book, movie, and videogame collection or 10-40 children’s
books for personal or classroom use. If you have specific title
At the time of this newsletter publication, the Kimberly Public requests, please use InfoSoup (https://www.infosoup.org/)
Library is offering a variety of services including Curbside instead of this form.
Pick-up of Library Materials, a variety of virtual services for
reference and checkout of electronic materials, and an exciting Contact Tracy Haack (thaack@kimberlypubliclibrary.org) with
line-up of virtual programs. any questions about Book Packs for Adults. Contact Ms. Ann
(ahardginski@kimberlypubliclibrary.org) for assistance with
Here are some details about those services and how to use Book Packs for Children and Teens.
them:
Please allow one week’s notice for your request to be filled.
Hoopla for Digital Content: Some subjects may be limited due to demand. One book pack
For free eBooks, audiobooks, and videos, download the free may be requested per week.
Hoopla app. Here’s What You Get:
Virtual Programs February 1 – March 1
• 8 downloads per month. Download limits reset on the first
day of each month. Yeti, Set, Read Winter Reading Incentive Program for All Ages
• A selection of eBooks, audiobooks, music, and videos at no - Featuring weekly Grab-N-Go activities: Yeti origami bookmarks,
charge. DIY Valentines for the Birds, and Yeti coloring sheets.
• Both adult and children’s materials are available. Pick up or download our BINGO card and complete reading
• Loan periods are as follows: eBooks 21 days • activities to earn a BINGO (across, down, or diagonal).
audiobooks 21 days • movies 3 day • music 7 days Receive a grand prize entry for every BINGO completed. Earn
• All items are available all the time. Since there is no waiting, up to four BINGOs on your card. Go for a Blackout to earn an
there is no need to place a hold. additional entry. Return your BINGO card to the Yeti Box in
Libby for Digital Content: the library’s lobby when you are completely done to be entered
Download the Libby app to checkout eBooks and into the prize drawing. One card per person. Prizes include $10
downloadable audiobooks. Here’s What You Get: Heart of the Valley Gift Certificates (all ages), a Yeti Tumbler
(teens & adults), and a Build-a-Yeti Stuffed Toy for kids.
•C heck out 10 items at a time. When one item is returned, you
can replace it with a new check out right away. Winter Reading Program Virtual Pajama Story Time:
• A selection of eBooks and audiobooks at no charge. Get “Yeti” for Bed Thursday, February 18 & 25 at 7 p.m.
•B oth adult and children’s materials are available. Facebook Live
• You can customize your loan periods with a choice between Put on your jammies and celebrate all things winter as Ms.
7, 14 or 21 days. Ann shares fun stories to help you get “yeti” for bed. Fill up
•L ucky Day Items are available with no waiting! Or, use the a reading square on your Yeti, Set, Read BINGO card when
Place Holds option to add your name to the waiting list of you view story time and get closer to earning an entry into our
items in high demand. grand prize drawing.
8 Kim-Talk Spring 2021Library News Continued...
Utility Fees Continued...
Virtual Visit with the Author
7. Does the fee increase cover special assessments for sanitary
April Fox Cities Reads “George” by Alex Gino
sewer lateral replacements?
featuring a virtual visit with the author and virtual
No, the sanitary sewer fees do not eliminate special assessments
events hosted by partnering Fox Cities libraries.
for sanitary sewer lateral replacement.
Watch Facebook for details as they unfold.
Virtual Family Story Time Storm Water Fee
Tuesdays, March 2 - April 27 at 10 a.m. 1. What is the purpose of the Storm Water Fee?
Facebook Live The purpose of the storm water fee is to construct or reconstruct
Spring into great stories each week as Ms. Ann shares the storm water utility system infrastructure within the Village.
new picture books and classic favorites perfect for
preschoolers. Watch live or catch the recording later. 2. How is the Storm Water Fee calculated?
The storm water fee is an amount multiplied by the equivalent
February STEAM Grab-N-Go Kits: Circuit Bugs! runoff units (ERUs). The ERUs on a property is determine by
Watch our Facebook page for details! ordinance and the Village Engineer. A typical single family
Master Gardener Presents series returns. Each residential is 1 ERU.
seminar will be held virtually until further notice. Visit 3. Why are Equivalent Runoff Units (ERUs) use to calculate
our Facebook Events page for more information. the Fee?
Monday, February 22 - M onarch Butterflies with Rob ERUs are a measure of impervious area on a property – hard
Zimmer surfaces such as roof tops, driveways and parking lots. The
Monday, March 22 - H ouseplants with Tom Wentzel impervious surface contributes to the amount of storm water
Monday, April 26 -Perennials with Kathy Baum runoff from a property. The greater the runoff the greater the
need to manage the water through the storm water pipes and
Heart of the Valley Poetry Contest Opens in March. pond systems.
Entries accepted through April. Tune in to Facebook
for details. 4. When was the last increase in the Storm Water Fee?
Before the 2021 adjustment, the Storm Water Fee was last
Ongoing Programs adjusted on January 1, 2007.
Friday Reads, where librarians help you find your 5. What is the 2021 Storm Water Fee?
next read by making book recommendations based on The Storm Water Fee is $125.00/ERU/year.
a theme or genre, Fridays at 11 am on the Kimberly 6. Will this rate be adjusted every year?
Public Library Facebook page. Storm water expenditures will be closely monitored against
Quaran Stories: A Short Story Discussion Group: storm water fee revenues. In the future, the Village Board will
read a contemporary or classic short story each week, determine if the rate needs to be adjusted.
then meet via Zoom every other week for discussion. 7. How is the Storm Water Fee billed?
Contact Julie at jconrad@kimberlypubliclibrary.org to The fee is included in quarterly installments on the water utility
register. bill. The fee is charged at ¼ of the total fee.
Book Sayers Daytime Bookclub - Great 8. Does the fee increase cover special assessments for
conversations with great company! Meets at 1:00 mini-storm lateral construction or replacements?
every third Thursday of each month. Contact Holly at No, the storm water fee does not eliminate special assessments
hselwitschka@kimberlypubliclibrary.org to join. for mini-storm lateral construction or replacement.
Stay tuned for more information
about the library’s summer
reading program events and
activities. This year’s theme is
“Tails and Tales”.
How can I find out more? Please
register to receive the weekly
electronic newsletter of the
Kimberly Public Library to
receive regular updates. You can
also email the Library Director
with any questions or concerns
that you have: hselwitschka@
kimberlypubliclibrary.org.
Spring 2021 Kim-Talk 9Boards & Commisions
The Village of Kimberly is accepting applications from residents for appointment
to the following Boards & Commissions:
JOINT POLICE COMMISSION - One (1) three-year term due to expire May 2024
BOARD OF APPEALS – Two (2) alternate member terms due to expire May 2022; One (1) vacancy due to expire May
2023; One (1) three-year term due to expire May 2024
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – One (1) vacancy due to expire April 2023; One (1) four-year term
due to expire April 2025
FIRE COMMISSION – One (1) five-year term due to expire May 2026
PLAN COMMISSION – One (1) three-year term due to expire May 2024
SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCE BOARD – One (1) five-year term due to expire May 2026
TREE BOARD – One (1) three-year term due to expire May 2024
Applications are available at the Village Clerk’s Office and Village website or you may submit your name, along with your
reasons for interest to the Village Clerk, 515 W. Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly, WI 54136.
Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
To learn more about these boards and commissions and what is all
involved, please see the village website or our Facebook page.
2021 SPRING ELECTION - April 6, 2021
LOCAL:
*Kimberly School Board - Ammie A. Ebben (I), Brad Siebers (I), and Mary Valentyn Pribbenow (I)
*Village Trustee (3 seats)- 2 year terms- Lee Hammen (I), Peggy Weber (I), and Tom Gaffney (I)
For the full ballot, please visit www.myvote.wi.gov
ABSENTEE VOTING
Absentee Ballot applications can be completed online at www.myvote.wi.gov. Forms may be requested by emailing
jmicke@vokimberly.org, calling 788-7500, or stopping in the Clerk’s office. A copy of your photo ID must be included
with your application for a ballot (unless it is already on file). Apply early to ensure your ballot is returned by 8:00 pm
on Election Day in order to be counted!
Voters may request to vote via absentee ballots for a specific election or all elections within the current calendar year.
Indefinitely Confined voters (confined because of age, illness, infirmity or disability) may request absentee ballots be
mailed to them indefinitely.
In-Person Absentee Voting for the Spring Election will be held in the Clerk’s office. A photo ID is required.
Tuesday-Friday - March 23rd to March 26th from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Monday-Thursday - March 29th to April 1st from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday - April 2nd from 4:00-5:00 pm ONLY
NOTE: NO-ONE IS ALLOWED TO REGISTER TO VOTE OR REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT ON MONDAY,
APRIL 5, 2021. This day has been reserved for clerks to set up and finalize the details for Election Day.
VOTER REGISTRATION
If you are a new voter or have moved or changed your name, you must register to vote.
Update your voter registration at least 20 days before an election in order to be pre-printed in the regular poll book.
Complete the paperwork at the Village Clerk’s Office or online using www.myvote.wi.gov. You will need proof of
residency that states your current name and address; such as WI Driver’s License/ID, utility bill, bank statement, credit
card statement, pay stub or government document. Please contact the Clerk’s Office if you need assistance.
10 Kim-Talk Spring 2021Welcome 2021
Village staff and Board have been working diligently
throughout 2020 to bring new developments to the Village
in 2021. Ground is moving and breaking at the corner of $15.00 lists your address plus a 20-word ad
Kennedy Avenue and Cobblestone Lane – the Village is excited Additional words cost $0.30/word
to welcome Stein’s Garden and Home! The garden and home Your ad will appear in the
center will be opening in the Spring of 2021. The development Wednesday, May 19th edition of Times Villager,
is located within the Village’s Tax Incremental District #5. posted at www.timesvillager.com & Facebook
This exciting build is sure to spur other developments to the Ad information must be submitted before
remaining vacant land and attract visitors from the greater Fox Monday, May 10th at 3p.m.
Valley. Welcome Stein’s! Contact Times Villager
920-759-2000 • classifieds@timesvillager.com
Village staff will continue bringing the visions and concepts
of the Cedars Development to fruition in 2021. Substantial
progress has been made along the riverfront and our focus News from the
remains steadfast. Tax Incremental District #6 extends from the
Fox Riverfront to properties bordering Kimberly Avenue. The Kimberly Historical
Village is committed to investing in the corridors of Kimberly Committee
Avenue, Maes Avenue and Papermill Run in tandem to bolster
the success of The Cedars redevelopment. While the History Committee has not been meeting
during the pandemic, we have happy news to share.
The focus in 2021 will be on completing multimodal Gary Gossens donated a 5 x 5 oil painting on canvas of
connections, eastern infrastructure improvements and planning, the Kimberly Mill. You will see the smoke stacks which
final design of the central public overlook located just west of appear on the village logo in the canvas painting, as
the hydroelectric plant, and further development of strategies well. It will be hung in the village office for all to view.
to convert blighted areas into promising opportunities. Village Thank you, Gary, for sharing your gift of artistry in such
staff will engage the Kimberly Community Development a meaningful way with the Village of Kimberly. We are
Authority, Plan Commission, Economic Development very grateful. Happy Spring to one and all.
Organization and the Village Board to generate ideas and
concepts that create a cohesive redevelopment theme from the
riverfront into the existing downtown corridors. Auto - Home
Please reach out the Village Administrator or Village Board
Medicare
members with any questions or input. The meetings of Life - Health
the Community Development Authority and Economic Business
Development Organization, like all Board and Committee 50+ years serving Kimberly
meetings, are open to the public.
“Only agent I’ll need” ~Lee “Great personal Service” ~Ed
For information on any available lots, future public “We had a house fire – They got us through it.”
improvements or concept proposals please contact Village
Administrator Danielle Block at 920-788-7500 or Ph# 920-788-4264
dblock@vokimberly.org. Email requests: karla@watchmybumper.com
Spring 2021 Kim-Talk 11PRSRT STD
Village of Kimberly U.S. Postage
515 W. Kimberly Avenue PAID
Permit No. 4
Kimberly, WI 54136-1422 Kimberly, WI 54136
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POSTAL CUSTOMER
Village Offices & Departments
Kimberly Municipal Complex 515 W. Kimberly Avenue 788-7500
Village Administrator Danielle Block dblock@vokimberly.org 788-7500
Assessment Information Bowmar Appraisal, Inc. bowmar@sbcglobal.net 733-5369
Municipal Court Judge Gerald C. Schumann 788-7500
James J. Siebers Memorial Library kim@kimberlypubliclibrary.org 788-7515
Fire Department EMERGENCY 911 non-emergency 788-7500 Ext. 120
Street & Parks Department 426 W. Kimberly Avenue 788-7507
Director of Operations Allyn Dannhoff adannhoff@vokimberly.org 788-7507
Community Enrichment Director Holly Femal hfemal@vokimberly.org 788-7507
Building Inspector Dave Vander Velden dvandervelden@vokimberly.org 788-7507
Sunset Beach Swimming Facility 1010 Fulcer Avenue 731-9299
Water Utility Technicians - 404 N. John Street 788-7510
Utility Billing Clerk - 515 W. Kimberly Ave. 788-7500
After Hours Emergency / Water Break 788-7526
Fox Valley Metro Police Department 200 W. McKinley Ave. Little Chute 788-7505
EMERGENCY 911 Web Site: www.foxvalleymetro.org
Village Board Meetings 1st & 3rd Monday Nights 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Village President: Chuck Kuen
Village Trustees: Mike Hruzek Lee Hammen Peggy Weber
Tom Gaffney Marcia Trentlage Dave Hietpas
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