Zimbrick Inc. Acquires Chevrolet Dealership in Sun Prairie (Madison.com)

Madison-based Zimbrick Automotive Group Inc. announced it has purchased Stark Chevrolet in Sun Prairie for an undisclosed sum.  Now to be known as Zimbrick Chevrolet, the dealership at 1877 W. Main St. will offer new and used vehicle sales of all makes and models, as well as a complete body shop that was part of the acquisition.  Zimbrick Automotive will retain all 55 employees of the dealership, Zimbrick CEO Tom Zimbrick said, and the new general manager will be Steve Bell, a 22-year veteran of Zimbrick.

Read the full article: http://host.madison.com/business/zimbrick-inc-acquires-chevrolet-dealership-in-sun-prairie/article_f8f4bc04-c489-5c2f-a7c8-5714c019e5d9.html#ixzz2eDP2QyBj

Blogger's Note: Special thanks to Stark Automotive for all their years of doing business in Sun Prairie, and for their support of the community in countless ways.  We look forward to continuing that relationship with Zimbrick.

Sun Prairie Sentry Store to Close (Sun Prairie Star)

Sun Prairie's Sentry Food store, a community fixture for more than 67 years, will close its doors at 1052 W. Main St. at the end of September or early October, with lay-offs of their 96 employees anticipated to begin as soon as Sept. 10.

Read the full article in the Sun Prairie Star at: http://www.hngnews.com/sun_prairie_star/news/local/article_331aa598-eb36-11e2-844a-001a4bcf6878.html

Over the years, the Sun Prairie Sentry Foods store received several "Best of Sun Prairie" awards for categories ranging from Best Customer Service to Best Produce Selection and Best Bakery. This photo from the Best of Sun Prairie in 2007 shows Penny and Terry Pederson in the produce section of the store located at 1052 W. Main. (File Photo: Sun Prairie Star)

Nate Pederson of Sentry Foods in Sun Prairie received the 2008 Community Business Leader Award for 2008 from Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ann Smith (right) during the chamber's annual Business Appreciation Luncheon.   (File Photo: Sun Prairie Star)

Blogger's Note: Thank you to Terry, Penny and Nate, and the entire Conrad family for all their years of doing business in Sun Prairie.  They will be greatly missed.

Farm-to-Table Pizza at Salvatore's (Madison Magazine)

Photo by Nicole Peaslee

They don’t call it a pizza at Salvatore’s Tomato Pies. "The tomato pie is a uniquely special pizza,” says Patrick DePula, who opened the Sun Prairie restaurant in 2011. The tomato pie, the signature at Sal’s, is built in reverse, with whole-milk mozzarella, a little provolone and topped with fresh tomato sauce and basil. The sauce on top does at times throw customers off, but DePula is loyal to the recipe—it’s nearly a hundred years old and draws inspiration from the first pizza places to pop up in the United States. The tomato pie represents what a pizza was before it was “commoditized by the chains,” DePula says. No added sugar in the sauce, no preservatives in the cheese and everything is scratch-made. The same goes for the more complex pies, like the Farmer John’s Smoked Gouda and the El Valiente varieties.

Read the full story in Madison Magazine: http://www.madisonmagazine.com/Madison-Magazine/August-2013/Farm-to-Table-Pizza-at-Salvatores/

Blogger's Note: A great local business that does local food as it should be done.  (There is a legend that tells of a pizza called the Stechschulte at Sal's too.)

2011 - A Year in Review: An Economic Development Top Ten for Sun Prairie, Wisconsin (City of Sun Prairie Office of Economic Development)

• Closing of Wisconsin Cheeseman
• Announcement of Closing of Famous Footwear
• New Perspective Senior Living Breaks Ground on South Bristol Street/WEDC Grants Sun Prairie $350,000 Brownfield Grant
• Main Street Interchange Project Completed
• Woodman's Begins Construction
• Costco Announces Sun Prairie Site
• Governor Announces Special Legislative Session at Thermal Spray Technologies
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Buys TREK Diagnostic
• Frontier Communications Expands in Sun Prairie
• Walmart Announces Plans to Expand on its Current Site

Blogger's Note: What else should be on this list?   What is the number one story for 2011?

Culver's Expansion Under Way (Sun Prairie Star)

The expansion at Culver’s Frozen Custard, 1501 W. Main is expected to be completed in mid-December. (Photo by Chris Mertes)

Culver's Expansion Under Way

Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=50&ArticleID=8876&TM=51307.92

Blogger's Note: Just don't deny me my Double Butterburger any longer than you have to.

151-Main Street Interchange To Open November 14th (City of Sun Prairie Engineering Department)

151-Main Street Interchange To Open November 14th - Final Update

Here is the final project update on the 151-Main Street Interchange project:

With weather conditions over the past couple days slowing the work onsite and efforts that are still needed to get the signals into operation, the project team is planning to have the signals ready to operate on Monday November 14th in conjunction with opening the roadway. This should allow time to finish the cabinet wiring, signs, pavement marking and other miscellaneous items on the site.

Blogger's Note: And there was much rejoicing!

151 Main Street Project Update Week of October 31st, 2011 (City of Sun Prairie Engineering Department)

Here is the schedule for the week of Oct. 31st on the 151-Main Street Interchange project: 

• Traffic switch to occur on Monday, traffic to travel on outside lanes along Main Street (Originally scheduled for Oct. 26th)
• Concrete placed in TWLTL (two way left turn lane).
• Median work will continue. 
• Landscaping and restoration will continue.
• Next Thursday Nov. 3rd at 9:00 a.m. will be the last business meeting held for this project.

Truck Traffic Advisory: 

It is currently very difficult for large trucks to make a left turn onto Main Street from the SB 151 ramp. These trucks may want to either 1) turn right and go around the Round-a-bout to go east bound on Main Street, or 2) they could go up to the 151-CTH C - Reiner Rd interchange and turn around to head NB on 151and exit on to Main Street. This right turn is much easier for large trucks.

Note that there are no turns onto Main Street from O'Keeffe Ave.

Persons travelling this route are advised that construction is likely to be occurring on Saturdays for the next several weeks.  People are also strongly encouraged to continue to slow down and watch for construction workers and equipment at all times in the construction zone.  In addition, vehicles traveling westbound on W. Main Street. and wanting to access businesses along O'Keeffe Avenue must turn at the Clarmar Drive intersection.  Access to O'Keeffe Avenue for westbound vehicles does not exist west of Clarmar Drive.
 

Key Contact Information

City of Sun Prairie Project Office: (608) 215-1167

WisDOT Project Office: (608) 834-1207

Contractor Office (R.G. Huston): (608) 255-9223

Project Office Address: 1632 W. Main St. (Access from Hart Rd.)

E-mail: mainstreet@cityofsunprairie.com

151 Main Street Interchange Project Update - Week of Oct. 24th (City of Sun Prairie Engineering Department)

Here is the schedule for the week of Oct. 24th on the 151-Main Street Interchange project:

• Place sidewalks and concrete gaps on Monday and Tuesday.
• Switch Main Street traffic to the outside lanes on Wednesday, beginning of the final phase.
• Pour the TWLTL and medians on Thursday and Friday.
• Possible striping on Thursday and Friday.

Truck Traffic Advisory: 

It is currently very difficult for large trucks to make a left turn onto Main Street from the SB 151 ramp. These trucks may want to either 1) turn right and go around the Round-a-bout to go east bound on Main Street, or 2) they could go up to the 151-CTH C - Reiner Rd interchange and turn around to head NB on 151and exit on to Main Street. This right turn is much easier for large trucks.

Note that there are no turns onto Main Street from O'Keeffe Ave.

Persons travelling this route are advised that construction is likely to be occurring on Saturdays for the next several weeks.  People are also strongly encouraged to continue to slow down and watch for construction workers and equipment at all times in the construction zone.  In addition, vehicles traveling westbound on W. Main Street. and wanting to access businesses along O'Keeffe Avenue must turn at the Clarmar Drive intersection.  Access to O'Keeffe Avenue for westbound vehicles does not exist west of Clarmar Drive.    

The next business meeting is scheduled for Nov. 3rd at 9:00 a.m.

Key Contact Information

City of Sun Prairie Project Office: (608) 215-1167

WisDOT Project Office: (608) 834-1207

Contractor Office (R.G. Huston): (608) 255-9223

Project Office Address: 1632 W. Main St. (Access from Hart Rd.)

E-mail: mainstreet@cityofsunprairie.com

151 Main Street Project Update - Week of Oct. 17th (City of Sun Prairie Engineering Department)

151 Main Street Project Update - Week of Oct. 17th

City Project:

·         Construct sidewalks, curb & gutter and concrete pavement.

·         Pave driveways and O'Keeffe Ave.

·         Place topsoil and restoration in various locations.

DOT Project:

·         Construct sidewalks, curb & gutter and concrete pavement.

·         Pave asphalt shoulders on ramps.

·         Pavement markings on ramps.

·         Place topsoil and restoration behind curb & gutter.

All traffic control on Main Street will remain the same on both projects, traffic switch is scheduled for week of October 24th.

Truck Traffic Advisory: 

It is currently very difficult for large trucks to make a left turn onto Main Street from the SB 151 ramp. These trucks may want to either 1) turn right and go around the Round-a-bout to go east bound on Main Street, or 2) they could go up to the 151-CTH C - Reiner Rd interchange and turn around to head NB on 151and exit on to Main Street. This right turn is much easier for large trucks.

Note that there are no turns onto Main Street from O'Keeffe Ave.

Persons travelling this route are advised that construction is likely to be occurring on Saturdays for the next several weeks.  People are also strongly encouraged to continue to slow down and watch for construction workers and equipment at all times in the construction zone.  In addition, vehicles traveling westbound on W. Main Street. and wanting to access businesses along O'Keeffe Avenue must turn at the Clarmar Drive intersection.  Access to O'Keeffe Avenue for westbound vehicles does not exist west of Clarmar Drive.    

The next business meeting is scheduled for October 20th at 9:00 a.m.

Key Contact Information

City of Sun Prairie Project Office: (608) 215-1167

WisDOT Project Office: (608) 834-1207

Contractor Office (R.G. Huston): (608) 255-9223

Project Office Address: 1632 W. Main St. (Access from Hart Rd.)

E-mail: mainstreet@cityofsunprairie.com

151 Main Street Project Update Week of October 10th, 2011 (City of Sun Prairie Engineering Department)

The following activities are scheduled for the week of Oct. 10th:  

    

City Project:

• Construction of remaining sidewalks and place curb & gutter.
• Switch traffic on O'Keeffe Ave to east side to complete west side construction.
• Place topsoil and restoration in various locations.
• ATC will be placing new steel utility pole on O'Keeffe Ave near Stark Motors.

DOT Project:

• Construction of remaining sidewalks and place curb & gutter.
• Switch traffic on the 151 northbound off ramp and the 151 Southbound on ramp to complete other half of ramps.
• Place topsoil and restoration behind curb & gutter.

All traffic control on Main Street will remain the same on both projects.

Truck Traffic Advisory: 

It is currently very difficult for large trucks to make a left turn onto Main Street from the SB 151 ramp. These trucks may want to either 1) turn right and go around the Round-a-bout to go east bound on Main Street, or 2) they could go up to the 151-CTH C - Reiner Rd interchange and turn around to head NB on 151and exit on to Main Street. This right turn is much easier for large trucks.

Note that there are no turns onto Main Street from O'Keeffe Ave.

Persons travelling this route are advised that construction is likely to be occurring on Saturdays for the next several weeks.  People are also strongly encouraged to continue to slow down and watch for construction workers and equipment at all times in the construction zone.   

In addition, vehicles traveling westbound on W. Main Street. and wanting to access businesses along O'Keeffe Avenue must turn at the Clarmar Drive intersection.  Access to O'Keeffe Avenue for westbound vehicles does not exist west of Clarmar Drive.    

The next business meeting is scheduled for October 20th at 9:00 a.m.

Key Contact Information

City of Sun Prairie Project Office: (608) 215-1167

WisDOT Project Office: (608) 834-1207

Contractor Office (R.G. Huston): (608) 255-9223

Project Office Address: 1632 W. Main St. (Access from Hart Rd.)

E-mail: mainstreet@cityofsunprairie.com

151 Main Street Project Update Week of October 3rd, 2011 (City of Sun Prairie Engineering Department)

The following activities are scheduled for the week of Oct. 3rd:

Concrete work on both DOT and City projects which include hanging curb & gutter, paving concrete gaps, and median work.

Asphalt paving on ramps and O'Keeffe Ave. is planned for later in the week, which may result in switching traffic onto the east side of O'Keeffe Ave. This would allow for work on the west side of O'Keeffe such as storm sewer, water main, curb and gutter, etc.

Main Street traffic should remain the same all week.  

Note that there are no turns onto Main Street from O'Keeffe Ave. 

Truck Traffic Advisory:

It is currently very difficult for large trucks to make a left turn onto Main Street from the SB 151 ramp. These trucks may want to either 1) turn right and go around the Round-a-bout to go east bound on Main Street, or 2) they could go up to the 151-CTH C - Reiner Rd interchange and turn around to head NB on 151and exit on to Main Street. This right turn is much easier for large trucks.

Persons travelling this route are advised that construction is likely to be occurring on Saturdays for the next several weeks. People are also strongly encouraged to continue to slow down and watch for construction workers and equipment at all times in the construction zone. In addition, vehicles traveling westbound on W. Main Street. and wanting to access businesses along O'Keeffe Avenue must turn at the Clarmar Drive intersection. Access to O'Keeffe Avenue for westbound vehicles does not exist west of Clarmar Drive.

The next business meeting is scheduled for October 6th at 9:00 a.m.  

Key Contact Information

City of Sun Prairie Project Office: (608) 215-1167
WisDOT Project Office: (608) 834-1207
Contractor Office (R.G. Huston): (608) 255-9223
Project Office Address: 1632 W. Main St. (Access from Hart Rd.)
E-mail: mainstreet@cityofsunprairie.com

151-Main Street Interchange Construction Update for Week of Sept. 26th (City of Sun Prairie Engineering Department)

151-Main Street Interchange Construction Update for Week of Sept. 26th

DOT Project:

·         Work to continue on the southbound on ramp to USH 151

·         Concrete pavement installations on W. Main Street turn lanes

·         Curb & gutter installations along W. Main Street

.         Traffic sign installations throughout project     

City Project:

·         Curb & gutter installation along W. Main Street

·         Grading and concrete pavement installation along O'Keeffe Avenue

Traffic control:

·         Traffic control will remain the same all of next week.

Truck Traffic Advisory: 

·         It is currently very difficult for large trucks to make a left turn onto Main Street from the SB 151 ramp. These trucks may want to either 1) turn right and go around the Round-a-bout to go east bound on Main Street, or 2) they could go up to the 151-CTH C - Reiner Rd interchange and turn around to head NB on 151and exit on to Main Street. This right turn is much easier for large trucks.

Traffic control will remain the same for this week.  Note that there are no turns onto Main Street from O'Keeffe Ave.

Persons travelling this route are advised that construction is likely to be occurring on Saturdays for the next several weeks.  People are also strongly encouraged to continue to slow down and watch for construction workers and equipment at all times in the construction zone.   

In addition, vehicles traveling westbound on W. Main Street. and wanting to access businesses along O'Keeffe Avenue must turn at the Clarmar Drive intersection.  Access to O'Keeffe Avenue for westbound vehicles does not exist west of Clarmar Drive.  The contractor has reported multiple occasions where westbound vehicles on Main St. have tried to turn left on to the 151 off-ramp to Main St.  Drivers are asked to be mindful of where allowable access routes are located.

The next business meeting is scheduled for October 6th at 9:00 a.m.

Key Contact Information

City of Sun Prairie Project Office: (608) 215-1167

WisDOT Project Office: (608) 834-1207

Contractor Office (R.G. Huston): (608) 255-9223

Project Office Address: 1632 W. Main St. (Access from Hart Rd.)

E-mail: mainstreet@cityofsunprairie.com

151 Main Street Project Update Week of September 19th, 2011 (City of Sun Prairie Engineering Department)

The following activities are scheduled for the week of Sept. 19th:

• Mainline paving will continue on Friday Sept. 16th 
• Work on finishing the A ramp (Northbound off ramp to Main Street) and the D ramp (Southbound on ramp to 151 and Madison) 
• Traffic controls from the previous are scheduled to remain the same 
• Curb and gutter work will also continue on to O'Keeffe Ave. 

Truck Traffic Advisory:

It is currently very difficult for large trucks to make a left turn onto Main Street from the SB 151 ramp. These trucks may want to either 1) turn right and go around the Round-a-bout to go east bound on Main Street, or 2) they could go up to the 151-CTH C - Reiner Rd interchange and turn around to head NB on 151and exit on to Main Street. This right turn is much easier for large trucks.

Note that there are no turns onto Main Street from O'Keeffe Ave. Persons travelling this route are advised that construction is likely to be occurring on Saturdays for the next several weeks. People are also strongly encouraged to continue to slow down and watch for construction workers and equipment at all times in the construction zone.

The next business meeting is scheduled for September 22nd at 9:00 a.m.  

Key Contact Information

City of Sun Prairie Project Office: (608) 215-1167
WisDOT Project Office: (608) 834-1207
Contractor Office (R.G. Huston): (608) 255-9223
Project Office Address: 1632 W. Main St. (Access from Hart Rd.)
E-mail: mainstreet@cityofsunprairie.com

U.S. 151 - Main St. Interchange Construction Update for the Week of Sept. 12th (City of Sun Prairie Engineering Department)

The following activities are scheduled for the week of Sept. 12th:  

    

DOT Project:

·         Finish storm sewer installation.

·         Grading and placing crushed aggregate base course(CABC).

·         Concrete pavement possibly Friday and Saturday.

City Project:

·         Storm sewer installation on O'Keeffe Ave

·         Grading and placing CABC on Main Street.

·         Concrete pavement possibly on Friday and Saturday.

Traffic control:

·         Traffic control will remain the same all of next week.

Truck Traffic Advisory: 

·         It is currently very difficult for large trucks to make a left turn onto Main Street from the southbound 151 ramp. These trucks may want to either 1) turn right and go around the Round-a-bout to go east bound on Main Street, or 2) they could go up to the 151-CTH C - Reiner Rd. interchange and turn around to head northbound on 151 and exit on to Main Street. This right turn is much easier for large trucks.

Traffic control will remain the same for this week.  Note that there are no turns onto Main Street from O'Keeffe Ave.

Persons travelling this route are advised that construction is likely to be occurring on Saturdays for the next several weeks.  People are also strongly encouraged to continue to slow down and watch for construction workers and equipment at all times in the construction zone.

The next business meeting is scheduled for September 22nd at 9:00 a.m. 

Key Contact Information

City of Sun Prairie Project Office: (608) 215-1167

WisDOT Project Office: (608) 834-1207

Contractor Office (R.G. Huston): (608) 255-9223

Project Office Address: 1632 W. Main St. (Access from Hart Rd.)

E-mail: mainstreet@cityofsunprairie.com

151 Main Street Project Update Week of September 5, 2011 (City of Sun Prairie Engineering Department)

The following activities are scheduled for the week of Sept. 5th:  

 

 Finish storm sewer installation in the WisDOT section of the project.

 

Begin street grading operations in the WisDOT section of the project.

 

Continue storm sewer installation in the City portion of the project.

 

Traffic control will remain the same for this week.  Note that there are no turns onto Main Street from O'Keeffe Ave.

 

Persons traveling this route are advised that construction is likely to be occurring on Saturdays for the next several weeks.  People are also strongly encouraged to continue to slow down and watch for construction workers and equipment at all times in the construction zone.

 

The next business meeting is scheduled for September 8th at 9:00 a.m.

 

Key Contact Information

City of Sun Prairie Project Office: (608) 215-1167

WisDOT Project Office: (608) 834-1207

Contractor Office (R.G. Huston): (608) 255-9223

Project Office Address: 1632 W. Main St. (Access from Hart Rd.)

E-mail: mainstreet@cityofsunprairie.com

WalMart/City of Sun Prairie Jointly Announce Plans for New Store (NBC15.com, Sun Prairie Star)

UPDATED FROM THE STAR: Walmart Announces New Sun Prairie Store
(With renderings and site plan)

http://www.sunprairiestaronline.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=50&ArticleID=8307

WalMart/City of Sun Prairie Jointly Announce Plans for New Store

Link to Full Article on NBC15.com: http://www.nbc15.com/home/headlines/WalmartCity_of_Sun_Prairie_Jointly_Announce_Plans_For_New_Walmart_128709328.html

September 7 Meeting to Discuss WalMart Site Plan

Link to Full Article from the Sun Prairie Star: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=50&ArticleID=8267

Blogger's Note: This is a great redevelopment infill project for W. Main Street, and it eliminates an existing dark store. Other benefits from this project are likely to include re-aligning McCoy Rd. with Sunfield Dr, coordinated stormwater management, and the construction of a new building with updated architecture. Not to mention that Main Street construction will be completed too. This has been a long time coming, and it looks like it could be a great project.

151 Main Street Project Update Week of August 29, 2011 (City of Sun Prairie Engineering Department)

The following activities are scheduled for the week of August 29th:

Traffic has been moved to the North side of Main Street. This traffic pattern should remain the same until mid-September.

Removal of old pavement on the south side of Main Street began on Thursday Aug. 25th, and will continue the first part of next week.

Water main installation will begin on the eastern portion of the project on Monday.

Storm sewer installation will begin on the closed southern lanes of Main Street by midweek.

Persons traveling this route are advised that construction is likely to be occurring on Saturdays for the next several weeks. People are also strongly encouraged to continue to slow down and watch for construction workers and equipment at all times in the construction zone.

The next business meeting is scheduled for September 8th at 9:00 a.m.

Key Contact Information

City of Sun Prairie Project Office: (608) 215-1167
WisDOT Project Office: (608) 834-1207
Contractor Office (R.G. Huston): (608) 255-9223
Project Office Address: 1632 W. Main St. (Access from Hart Rd.)
E-mail: mainstreet@cityofsunprairie.com

U.S. 151 Main Street Project - SPECIAL UPDATE 8/24/11

Please note that driving lanes for Main Street traffic will be switched from the south side to the new pavement on the north side of Main Street by 7:00 AM tomorrow Thursday morning, August 25th.

As before, there will be one lane in each direction for thru traffic on Main Street.

Turning restrictions in the project area will remain the same as have been in place for the first part of the project:

• No left turn onto O’Keeffe Ave. (south) from Westbound traffic on Main Street
• No left turn onto Main Street (west) from O’Keeffe Ave.

Key Contact Information

City of Sun Prairie Project Office: (608) 215-1167

WisDOT Project Office: (608) 834-1207

Contractor Office (R.G. Huston): (608) 255-9223

Project Office Address: 1632 W. Main St. (Access from Hart Rd.)

E-mail: mainstreet@cityofsunprairie.com

151 Main Street Project Update - Week of Aug. 22nd (City of Sun Prairie Engineering Department)

The following activities are scheduled for the week of August 22nd:

Work performed next week will consist of finishing miscellaneous items on the North side of Main St and the ramps on the North side. Topsoil placement, seed, fertilize and mulching of the terrace and yards on the north side.

Traffic control will be switching on Thursday August 25th, when all traffic will be shifted to the North side of Main Street. Traffic will be traveling on the new concrete pavement. The traffic will remain one lane in both directions. Turning movement restrictions will remain the same. No left turn from O'Keeffe Ave onto Main Street; no left turns out of Hamilton Place apartments; no left turn onto O'Keeffe Ave from WB traffic.

Persons travelling this route are advised that construction is likely to be occurring on Saturdays for the next several weeks. People are also strongly encouraged to continue to slow down and watch for construction workers and equipment at all times in the construction zone.

The next business meeting is scheduled for August 25th at 9:00 a.m.

Key Contact Information

City of Sun Prairie Project Office: (608) 215-1167
WisDOT Project Office: (608) 834-1207
Contractor Office (R.G. Huston): (608) 255-9223
Project Office Address: 1632 W. Main St. (Access from Hart Rd.)
E-mail: mainstreet@cityofsunprairie.com

Overview of Current Development Projects (City of Sun Prairie Office of Economic Development)

Despite the roller coaster ride our State and national economy have been on, here in Sun Prairie we have a considerable amount of new economic activity going on. The following projects are underway or are being planned in Sun Prairie:

- New Perspective Senior Housing: 150 Units on S. Bristol St. recommended for approval by Plan Commission; scheduled to break ground in Fall 2011 and be open in 2012.

- McDonald's (East): Currently under construction; scheduled to open in Fall 2011.

- 402 E. Main St. Redevelopment: 25 residential units and 2 commercial spaces being considered. Scheduled for initial submittal in Aug. 2011, with groundbreaking later in Fall 2011 and opening in Spring 2012 (assuming Council approval).

- Main Street Shopping Center: Under new ownership; undertaking roof repairs, mudjacking of sidewalks, and proposing a upgrade to the building facade yet in 2011.

- Westside Neighborhood Area: Construction of Woodman's 224,000 s.f. store is underway. This site will also have seven developable outlots immediately north of the store. They will be open in Fall of 2012. In addition, there are at least two potential major projects being considered that will hopefully be announced yet in 2011.

- Iron Gate Apartments: The first of two 60-unit apartment buildings is under construction near Copp's West. This project is anticipated to be completed and open by Fall 2011.

- Sun Prairie Business Park: 2-3 prospects are evaluating potential acquisition of lots for possible construction of new facilities in 2012.

Blogger's Note: 2011 and 2012 could end up being good years for us if all these projects stay on track. Sun Prairie is apparently still a good investment.