On the recommendation of Village Administrator Shawn Murphy the village board approved the Water Street revolving loan fund guidelines in order to move forward with pilot projects at the Bonham Theatre and Homespun Fabrics. Architects from Planning and Design Institute have met with both business owners to present conceptual drawings for the projects. Louise Back, owner of Homespun Fabrics, and Steve Edelstein, owner of the Bonham Theatre, have both approved the initial design concepts and are willing to participate in the pilot projects, which will allow the village to test the loan process for the downtown improvement program and provide an opportunity for the board to address the problems and issues which may arise. The design review guidelines to be used by the planning commission to evaluate and approve eligible projects for the revolving loan fund are in the process of being revised.
Work continues on the language for the overlying zoning ordinances.
The planning commission will use these guidelines when reviewing and approving all external improvements to properties along Water Street. Bid awarded Gallagher Construction of Middleton was awarded the construction contract for the village of Prairie du Sac public works utilities addition and renovation. Prairie Plumbing and Action Electric are the subcontractors. Parking discussed To encourage downtown employers and employees to utilize parking away from the business district, the village will be sending a letter to all business owners in the Prairie du Sac business district, requesting their comments. Murphy said that beginning in August, the village will request that the police department aggressively enforce the two-hour parking limit along Water Street and Park Avenue.