[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Lowell as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 4-1-2004 (Title 3, Ch. 4, of the 2004 Code of Ordinances)]
The Town Board has the specific authority, powers and duties pursuant to §§ 60.10, 60.22, and 101.13, Wis. Stats., and specific statutory authority, powers and duties with authorization of the Town Meeting, to purchase, lease, construct and dispose buildings and property for the Town of Lowell and to manage and direct certain affairs related to Town buildings and lands.
A. 
Authority for public access. The Town Board has the authority to establish dates and times for public access to the public buildings and public lands owned or leased by the Town. In addition, the Town Board has the authority to place additional restrictions on the use of the public buildings and public lands owned or leased by the Town.
B. 
Town Office Building.
(1) 
The Town Office Building of the Town of Lowell shall be open to the public as posted unless written notice to the contrary is posted at the usual and customary locations in the Town.
(2) 
The Town Office Building shall be open to the public at other times with the approval of the Town Board. The use of the Town Office Building may be provided for nongovernmental functions and events. The Town Board may charge a daily rental fee for such use to the responsible party. In addition to the rental fee, the Town Board may require that the responsible party provide a written indemnification and/or a policy of insurance to indemnify and hold harmless the Town of Lowell from any costs, damages or expenses the Town may incur as a result of any injury to any person at or near the Town Office Building.
(3) 
Town Office Building users may be required to pay to the Town a security deposit in an amount determined by resolution of the Town Board, or its designee. Such security deposit may be refunded, in all or part, upon a finding that the premises were left in a satisfactory condition.
C. 
Litter and discharge.
(1) 
The Town Board does not permit the disposal or discharge of any litter, solid waste, hazardous waste, garbage or any other refuse in any Town public building and on the premises of any Town building except in disposal containers authorized by the Town.
(2) 
No person shall dispose or discharge the above-noted waste in violation of this provision. Any person violating this provision shall immediately and totally reclaim and remove the disposed or discharged waste from the Town public building.
D. 
Smoking, e-cigarettes and vaping prohibited in building. It shall be unlawful for any person to use any tobacco product or material that can be smoked or vaped in the office area of the Town of Lowell Town Office Building.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
[Adopted 4-1-2004 (Title 12, Ch. 2, of the 2004 Code of Ordinances)]
A. 
Renaming streets.
(1) 
To request the renaming of a Town street, by anyone other than the Town, a petition signed by at least 50% of all property owners along the street in question shall be submitted to the Town Board. Petition signatures shall be limited to one per parcel. Naming shall be accomplished through adoption of a formal resolution by the Town Board.
(2) 
For streets within a recorded subdivision or certified survey map, an affidavit of correction shall be recorded with the Register of Deeds as specified under § 236.295, Wis. Stats.
(3) 
All costs associated with the name, including the cost of any recording necessary and the cost of signage, shall be paid by the person(s) submitting the request. This cost may be waived by the Town Board.
B. 
Naming of public waters. (Note: proposed names for public waters require approval of the Wisconsin Geographic Names Council in order to be recognized on maps outside the Town.)
(1) 
Requests to name or rename a creek, stream, river or lake shall be made in writing and brought before the Town Board. The person(s) who submitted the request shall provide background information into the rationale behind the request, including biographical information if to be named after a person. Any letters from appropriate organizations and individuals which provide evidence of substantial local support for the proposal shall be submitted at that time. If the creek, stream, river or lake is included in a Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District, approval from the district must be obtained prior to the submittal of the request to the Town. Upon approval of the Town Board, the proposed name change shall be submitted to the Wisconsin Geographic Names Council for approval. The Town Board meets every February to act on all requests.
(2) 
Once a public body of water is named after a person, the name of the public body of water cannot be changed for a period of 50 years.
(3) 
All costs associated with the naming, including the cost of any recording necessary and the cost of signage, shall be paid by the person(s) submitting the request. This cost may be waived by the Town Board.
C. 
Naming of public facilities.
(1) 
Requests for the naming or the renaming of public buildings, facilities, and parks shall be submitted in writing. Requests concerning parks shall be brought before the Town Board. The person(s) who submitted the request shall provide background information into the rationale behind the request, including biographical information if to be named after a person. Any letters from appropriate organizations and individuals which provide evidence of substantial local support for the proposal shall be submitted at that time. Naming shall be accomplished through adoption of a formal resolution by the Town Board.
(2) 
Once a public building, park or facility is named after a person, the name of the public property cannot be changed for a period of 50 years.
(3) 
All costs associated with the naming, including the cost of any recording necessary and the cost of signage, shall be paid by the person(s) submitting the request. This cost may be waived by the Town Board.
D. 
Recommendations. At its option, the Town Board may ask for advisory recommendations on renaming applications from Town committees/commissions or civic organizations.