Town of Pleasant Prairie v. Department of Local Affairs & Development

The Town of Pleasant Prairie (town) appeals from a judgment of the circuit court of Kenosha *467county affirming a decision of the Department of Local Affairs and Development (department). That decision dismissed an incorporation petition brought by residents of the town of Pleasant Prairie. On appeal, the town raises three questions:1 (1) whether the department correctly interpreted the applicable provisions of sec. 66.016 (1), Stats.; (2) whether substantial evidence exists in the record to support the department’s conclusion that the town failed to establish the homogeneity and compactness…