10/7 Special Meeting Town Elector Resolution Posted: The Town Elector Resolution to be considered at the 10/7 Special Town Meeting is posted at the Fire/EMS Town of Linn and City of Lake Geneva Partnership page: https://townoflinn.wi.gov/town-of-linn-city-of-lake-geneva-fire-ems-partnership/ After reading the Elector Resolution, please review question and answer #16 on the Fire/EMS partnership page: if contractual Fire/EMS staffing will result in an average of an 18% tax increase, why does the Elector Resolution and the Elector Meeting notices say 40%? In summary, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue requires that the Elector Resolution and meeting notices only include the percentage levy increase between $0 and the proposed dollar amount for the upcoming year, which does not consider the year-over-year reduction in borrowing costs. For the 2024 calendar year, the Town borrowed, levied and repaid $1,500,000 for contractual Fire/EMS staffing. For the upcoming year, the Town is requesting to include $1,900,000 in the Town tax levy to reduce borrowing costs and support a long-term agreement with the City of Lake Geneva for Fire/EMS staffing. If you compare the overall Town tax levy between calendar years 2024 and 2025, including borrowing, the average percentage levy increase is approximately 18%. Therefore, the accurate average percentage tax increase for property owners is approximately 18%. A full explanation is available at the Fire/EMS Town of Linn and City of Lake Geneva Partnership page, question and answer #16. Questions? Please contact Administrator Jim Hurley at 262-275-6300 ext. 12, or admin@townoflinn.wi.gov.

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Lackey Lane Bridge Replacement: Comment Forum until July 24th

On July 10, 2023, the Town of Linn hosted an initial public information meeting to discuss the Lackey Lane Bridge Replacement project scheduled in September 2024. The materials are available here. 

If neighboring property owners have comments or suggections about the project then please open the materials and complete the comment form (pg. 11). Your comments assist us in developing a project that will serve the needs of the traveling public as well as the needs of the local community. Your input is welcome and appreciated throughout the design process. Comments can also be e-mailed to Town Administrator Jim Hurley at admin@townoflinn.wi.gov. Please respond no later than Monday, July 24th.

The second public information meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 28th prior to the Town Plan Commission meeting. Attendees can join the meeting in-person and remotely. A notice will be sent to impacted property owners, and an agenda will be posted prior to the meeting.