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Common Council, 06-22-2026
Published: Jun 22, 2026
Verona Council Approves Short-Term Rental License Amidst 7-Day Minimum Stay Debate
The council considered a short-term rental license application for Bait Braa LLC, located at 415 South Main Street. Public comment was heard, and it was clarified by city staff that the current zoning ordinance, adopted in May 2021, mandates a 7-day minimum stay for short-term rentals. The council acknowledged the compelling case made by the applicant and other residents for flexibility, but without amending the zoning ordinance, the 7-day minimum cannot be waived. The council voted to approve the license application for Bait Braa LLC.
Verona City Council Acknowledges Impasse in Boundary Agreement Negotiations with Town
The council discussed the ongoing boundary agreement negotiations with the Town of Verona. Mayor Luke Diaz characterized the situation as an impasse, with the town prioritizing development and the city seeking to preserve open spaces. Concerns were raised about potential 'races' for development and pressure on the city to approve projects. Alder Humpkey noted that at least one town supervisor is in favor of an agreement and suggested the town chair meet with the mayor. Alder Weiss inquired about the town's specific requests from October 2025. The discussion concluded with a general agreement that progress is stalled, but hope remains for future negotiations, with an emphasis on sustainable growth and land preservation.
Speed Limit Reduced on Range Trail to 25 mph
The council voted to approve an ordinance amending section 10-1-12 to reduce the speed limit on Range Trail from 35 mph to 25 mph. The recommendation for this change came from city staff, citing ongoing development, traffic analysis, and public requests. The Public Safety committee was on board with the Range Trail reduction, and Chief Dresser confirmed it was the original proposal. The council decided to table the discussion on reducing the speed limit on Locust Drive to a later date, following input from Alder Hernandez and Alder Swanson, who suggested a more targeted approach for specific problem areas on Locust Drive.
RNL Dane Investments LLC Secures Short-Term Rental License in Verona
The council considered and approved a short-term rental license application for RNL Dane Investments LLC, located at 527 and 529 Melody Lane. This approval is in line with the city's requirement for an annual license for short-term rentals. The discussion surrounding this application mirrored the previous one concerning Bait Braa LLC, highlighting the ongoing debate about the 7-day minimum stay requirement within the current zoning ordinance.
Park Lane Two-Hour Parking Rules Updated Following Traffic Flow Adjustments
The council approved an ordinance, number 26-1103, amending section 10-1-26 to update two-hour parking regulations on Park Lane. This amendment is directly related to the previous ordinance that restricted parking along a specific 54-foot section of the street. The purpose of this ordinance is to formally reflect that this newly restricted 54-foot area is no longer permissible for two-hour parking, ensuring clarity and consistency in the updated parking rules.
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