October 2019
Beer Garden- Saturday, October 5
Racine Brewing Company will be hosting a beer garden at Village Green Park on Saturday, October 5 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This family friendly event will include:
  • Lawn games including Volleyball, Bean Bag Toss, Croquet and more!
  • Craft Beer
  • Craft Soda
  • Food from Grateful Foodz food truck featuring gyros, nachos, brats, Italian beef sandwiches and more from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Music by acoustic duo Fourcast from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
  • Pickleball lessons and demonstrations by the Racine Area Pickleball Club

Registration: There is no registration required.

Seating: Picnic tables will be provided under the Village Green park shelter, however seating may be limited so it is recommended that you bring folding chairs.

Parking: There is limited pavement parking at Village Green. Depending upon weather conditions, the southeast side of the park is tentatively scheduled to allow for parking on the grass. On street parking along Fairway Drive will be limited to the west side (park side) of the street. There is no parking allowed along Four Mile Road.

If you live within walking or biking distance please consider keeping the car at home and walking or riding to the event. Walkers and bike riders will enjoy $1 off craft beer and pints all day.

Make sure to come out on Saturday for what is sure to be a fun time!
Trick or Treat- Thursday, October 31

Trick-or-Treating in Wind Point will take place on Halloween night, Thursday, October 31 from 5:00 p.m to 7:30 p.m. (which is the same time as Racine).

Please remember the following safety tips from the National Safety Council for a Safe and Happy Halloween.

Costume Safety
  • Avoid masks that can obstruct vision.
  • When going out after dark make sure that costumes and treat bags have reflective tape or provide kids with glow sticks or flashlights so that they can be easily seen in the dark.

When Trick or Treating
  • A responsible adult should accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds.
  • If older children are going alone, plan and review a route that is acceptable.
  • Agree on a specific time that children should return home.
  • Children should never enter a stranger's home or car.
  • Tell your children to avoid eating any treats until they return home.

For Motorists
  • Watch for children walking on roadways and medians.
  • Enter and exit driveways carefully.
  • At twilight and in the evening watch for children in dark clothing.
  • Discourage new or inexperienced drivers from driving on Halloween.
Welcome Madeline!
Welcome to the Village's newest employee Madeline Moltzan, the new Management Intern. Her first day was September 23.

Madeline graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire with a bachelor of arts degree in political science.

Her duties will include assisting in the front office as well as working on special projects. We are very excited to have Madeline on board.
Final Lighthouse Tower Climbs for 2019!
October is the last chance to climb the Wind Point Lighthouse Tower in 2019!

Our final Open Tower Climb Day will be on Saturday, October 6, from 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Reservations can be made by going to the Wind Point Lighthouse website. Online reservations are recommended as tours do sell out. Tickets are $5.00 for children (ages 6-11) and $10.00 for adults (ages 12 and up).

We will also be holding a special Moon Rise Tower Climb on Sunday, October 13 at 5:45 p.m. There are only 15 spots available. The cost is $40 per person and includes refreshments.

More information on Lighthouse Tours and Rentals can be found on the Wind Point Lighthouse web page or by calling the Village Office at 262-639-3524.
Wind Point School Development Meeting
Newport Development will be hosting a neighborhood meeting on Thursday, October 3 at 6:00 p.m . to present conceptual plans for the development of the Wind Point School Property.

The meeting will be held in the auditorium of the Prairie School, 4050 Lighthouse Drive. The auditorium is located in the main school building. Signs will be placed outside the building directing people where to enter.

This meeting will be an opportunity for residents to see the concept plans and offer feedback to the developer.

If you have any questions please contact Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer Casey Griffiths at 262-639-3524 or c.griffiths@windpoint.org.
Public Hearing for Rezoning of 4403 Main Street
The Village Board will have a public hearing on Thursday, October 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Village Hall, 4725 Lighthouse Drive, to consider an ordinance to rezone 4403 Main Street from “Estate District: R-1” to “Multiple Family Residential District R-4.” During the hearing the public is invited to speak regarding the matter. Written comments may be submitted to the Village Administrator prior to the meeting and shall become part of the record.

As owner of the property, the Village Board requested the Plan Commission to review options and determine a potential land use designation for the property. In July, the Plan Commission completed a strengths and weakness analysis on current and potential land uses. The Commission reviewed the pros and cons related to the each of the Village's possible zoning options. Based upon the size and characteristics of the lot and the zoning of surrounding properties, the Plan Commission determined that the best zoning for the property is R-4 Multiple Family Residence District.

If the rezoning is approved the Village will initiate a formal request for proposal process to select a qualified developer whose proposed plan meets the requirements of the Village Code. Any development proposal will be required to go through the Village's normal architectural review and permitting process.

Copies of the rezoning documents are at the Administrative Office, 215 E. Four Mile Road, Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Please contact Village Administrator Casey Griffiths at 262-639-3524 or c.griffiths@windpoint.org for additional information.   
October Branch Collection Day Change
Due to a scheduling conflict the October branch collection that is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 8, will be delayed by one week and will begin on Monday, October 14. If you place your branches out before October 8 there is no need to remove the branches from the roadway before October 14.

Please remember the following requirements when putting branches out for collection:

  • Branches should not exceed 4 inches in diameter. Branches should be kept at their original length and not cut into smaller pieces.

  • Branches should be placed by the road in small, reasonably uniform piles. Piles should not exceed 4 feet in height and 4 feet in width. Pile branches with the cut end toward the road, in the same direction (as shown in the picture to the right).

  • Branch piles should be set out near the edge of the road away from mailboxes or other obstructions.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Administrative Office at 262-639-3524 or info@windpoint.org.
Dispose Unwanted Medicines at Village Office
The next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be on Saturday, October 26. Although the Village Office is not open on Saturdays, you can stop by anytime during normal business hours to dispose of unwanted medicine by using the official medicine collection box. 

By using the collection box (or another official medication collection site) you can help prevent medications from ending up in water systems or in the hands of children. The collection box was obtained through a grant secured by the Racine Health Department. Items that are collected will be taken to the State of Wisconsin Department of Justice for proper disposal.

  • The following items are accepted in the collection box: prescription medications, patches, over-the-counter medications; vitamins; samples; and medications for pets.

  • The following items are NOT accepted in the collection box: needles (sharps); ointments, lotions or liquids; hydrogen peroxide; aerosol cans; thermometers; medication from businesses or clinics.
Village Board Updates
The Village Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on September 12, 2019. The following actions took place at the meeting:

  • Approved a quote for the drainage improvement project on Lake Pointe Circle.
  • Approved the installation of golf cart signs on Lighthouse Drive at Shoop Park.
  • Approved a conditional use permit for a fire pit, stairway, patio and retaining wall in the shore yard setback area for the property located at 5379 Hunt Club Road.
  • Approved a conditional use permit for a solar energy system for the property located at 5130 Darby Place.
  • Reviewed the Village's Second Quarter Investment Report.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Village Hall (Lighthouse).
Village of Wind Point, Wisconsin
215 E. Four Mile Rd.
Racine, WI 53402
262.639.3524