Muskego, WI

Board of Review

Plan Commission

Board of Review

The Muskego Board of Review will hold hearings on property tax objections for ten specific properties. The agenda lists two sessions: one at 10:00 AM and another listed as 11:30 PM, though the latter time appears to be a typo for 11:30 AM given the standard meeting flow. No other business or decisions are scheduled on this agenda.

• Hearing for Linda Villwock at W179S6585 Ranch Dr. (Parcel 2174.953.002)
• Hearing for Wal-Mart Real Estate Bus Trust at W159S6530 Moorland Rd. (Parcel 2169.999.003)
• Hearing for Shan Mason at W190S7066 Wentland Dr. (Parcel 2180.949)
• Hearing for Paul DeAngelis at S74W17622 Lake Dr. (Parcel 2193.128)
• Hearings for Reno Berg, Robert & Pamela Watters, Dale Goetsch, Jeff Glynn, and Katherine Schauer in the second session

Board of Review

The Muskego Board of Review is meeting to certify the 2026 assessment roll and hear property assessment objections. The board will also verify training requirements, review new assessment laws, and handle procedural matters like waivers and subpoena requests. Thirteen property owners have filed objections, with hearings scheduled in three sessions throughout the day.

• Hearings on objections for 13 properties, including Sam Steffan, Tadeusz Skiba, Sobie's North Enough, LLC, and others
• Certification of the assessment roll and corrections of error under Wis. Stat. § 70.43
• Verification of training requirement pursuant to Wis. Stat. §70.46(4)
• Consideration of waivers for 48-hour notice and requests to testify by telephone
• Adjourn to reconvene August 27, 2026 for additional hearings

Board of Review

Common Council

The Muskego Common Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a developer agreement for Golf View Estates, several certified survey maps, a final plat for Apple Hills Subdivision, and a DNR easement release. New business includes honoring Gianna Ciula and discussing an agent appointment for S&K Coffee LLC. The meeting also includes public comment and committee reports.

• Resolution #057-2026: Approval of Golf View Estates Developers Agreement
• Resolution #058-2026: Three Lot Certified Survey Map for Steve & Patricia Busalacchi at S86 W13168 Priegel Drive
• Resolution #059-2026: Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map for Alfred Schultz Jr. at 25629 S. Wind Lake Road
• Resolution #061-2026: Final Plat for Apple Hills Subdivision at S81 W20871 Russet Court
• Discussion regarding appointment of agent for S&K Coffee LLC (d/b/a Vintage Grounds) at S74 W16825 Janesville Rd

Common Council

The Muskego Common Council is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution #064-2026, which would authorize a referendum to exceed state levy limits for public safety purposes. The council will take public comment before voting on the resolution.

• Resolution #064-2026 authorizing a referendum to exceed levy limits for public safety
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker per agenda item
• Special meeting held at Muskego City Hall, Meeting Rm 2, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue

Finance Committee

The Muskego Finance Committee is meeting to consider a new agent appointment for Boxhorn Gun Club, approve a developer agreement for Golf View Estates, and approve utility, general fund, and payroll vouchers totaling $972,730.05. The agenda also includes a finance director's report. All items are recommendations for approval.

• New agent appointment (Eric Udvare) for M&N Shooting Enterprize LLC (d/b/a Boxhorn Gun Club) at S90W13960 Boxhorn Dr
• Golf View Estates Developers Agreement with Autumn Penn LLC
• Utility vouchers: $67,278.88
• General fund vouchers: $428,255.33
• Wire transfers for payroll/invoice transmittals: $477,195.84

Library Board

The Muskego Library Board is meeting to review routine items like July minutes and financials, then discuss the 2026 action plan update, the director's annual goals, and a possible charge for Milwaukee patron cards. The board may also take action to fill the vacant treasurer position and approve a fall staff in-service date.

• Discussion: 2026 Action Plan Update
• Discussion: Director's Annual Goals Update
• Discussion: Milwaukee Patron Card Charge
• Discussion/Action: Vacant Board Treasurer Position
• Discussion/Action: Approval of Fall Staff In-Service Date

The Muskego Library Board approved the consent agenda, including July minutes and financials, and set the fall staff in-service date for October 9, 2026. A discussion on charging Milwaukee County patrons for library cards was continued to the next meeting. The board tabled action on filling the vacant treasurer position until September.

• Approved consent agenda including July 2026 minutes and financials (all in favor)
• Approved Friday, October 9, 2026 as Fall Staff In-Service date (all in favor)
• Tabled appointment of new treasurer until September 2026 meeting (all in favor)

Police and Fire Commission

The Muskego Police and Fire Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine items like approving minutes and receiving a police chief's report. The main substantive item is a closed session to interview candidates for a police officer position, followed by an open session to consider any recommendations. A referendum update is listed under new business.

• Closed session to interview police officer candidates
• Referendum update under new business
• Approval of minutes from 05/21/26
• Report from police chief

Library Board

The Muskego Library Board is meeting to discuss routine business including consent agenda items, director's report, and several discussion items. Key topics include an update on the 2026 Action Plan, the director's annual goals, a proposed charge for Milwaukee patron cards, and filling the vacant board treasurer position. The board may also take action on approving a fall staff in-service date.

• Discussion: 2026 Action Plan Update
• Discussion: Directors Annual Goals Update
• Discussion: Milwaukee Patron Card Charge
• Discussion/Action: Vacant Board Treasurer Position
• Discussion/Action: Approval of Fall Staff In-Service Date

Common Council

The Muskego Common Council will discuss and vote on using surplus budget funds to hire a communications consultant to manage a campaign informing voters about the November 3rd public safety referendum. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with the rest being procedural.

• Discussion and action to approve using surplus budget funds for a communications consultant
• Communications campaign to inform voters on costs, impact, and scope of November 3rd public safety referendum

Public Works and Safety Committee

The Public Works and Safety Committee will discuss updates on the 2026 Road Program, Muskego Dam Road, and police chief updates, with no formal action. They may take action on a possible ordinance for electric bicycles, scooters, and other electric vehicles, and discuss the city's water connection policy.

• Discussion of Electric Bicycles (e-bikes), Electric Scooters, Other Electric Vehicles (e-motos) and possibility of an ordinance
• Discussion of City of Muskego Water Connection Policy
• 2026 Road Program update
• Muskego Dam Road update
• Police Chief updates

Common Council

The Muskego Common Council will hold a special meeting to consider a resolution authorizing a referendum to exceed state-imposed levy limits for public safety funding. The vote follows a procedural agenda with public comment and communications from the mayor's office.

• Resolution CCR2026.056 to authorize a referendum on exceeding levy limits for public safety

Plan Commission

The Muskego Plan Commission will decide on four certified survey maps, one final plat, and three building/site plans. One additional item will be discussed conceptually. No dollar amounts or ordinances are on the agenda.

• Three-lot certified survey map at S86 W13168 Priegel Drive
• Final plat for Apple Hills Subdivision at S81 W20871 Russet Court
• Building plan for mother-in-law unit at Kirkland Crossing Subdivision
• Site plan amendment for Pina Mexican Eats at Rozman True Value, S83 W20483 Janesville Road
• Conceptual discussion of Honeyroot Haven Wellness Farm along Racine Avenue

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss public safety funding needs and the timeline for a possible referendum. Members will also review the 2027 Capital Projects Fund Budget and a request for increased police staffing.

• Public safety funding needs and referendum timeline
• 2027 Capital Projects Fund Budget (Expenditure & Borrowing)
• 5-Year Capital Projects 2027 - 2031
• Police Department request for increased staffing

Common Council

The Common Council will consider a resolution regarding the roles and responsibilities of the City and the Lake Denoon Lake District for equitable fee payments. The body will also review requests for parking signs and various business permits.

• Resolution #055-2026 regarding Lake Denoon Lake District fee payments
• Request for no parking signs along College Court
• Outside Dance Permit for Sobek's Bar LLC at S79W16419 Woods Rd for August 13, 2026
• Full-Service Retail Outlet permit for North Pillar Brewing Company at Muskego County Park for October 3, 2026
• Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department 2nd Quarter 2026 Results

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider approving two event permits: an outside dance permit for Sobek's Bar and a beer garden permit for North Pillar Brewing at Muskego County Park. The committee will also vote on utility vouchers ($110,302.96), general fund vouchers ($577,644.13), and wire transfers ($483,864.38). A report from the Finance Director is scheduled but no action is listed for that item.

• Outside Dance Permit for Sobek's Bar LLC at S79W16419 Woods Rd on August 13, 2026
• Full-Service Retail Outlet for North Pillar Brewing at Muskego County Park, S83W20370 Janesville Rd, on October 3, 2026
• Utility Vouchers totaling $110,302.96
• General Fund Vouchers totaling $577,644.13
• Wire Transfers for payroll/invoice transmittals totaling $483,864.38

Big Muskego Lake District Annual Meeting

The Big Muskego Lake District holds its annual meeting to hear public comment on and adopt the 2027 budget, receive a deputy commissioners' report on the lake's status, set quarterly meeting dates for 2027, and elect deputy commissioners.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2027 budget
• Adoption of the 2027 budget for the Big Muskego Lake District
• Deputy commissioners' report on the status of the lake
• Set 2027 quarterly meeting dates: Jan 26, Mar 23, May 25, Sep 28
• Election of deputy commissioners

Library Board

The Library Board will conduct a second reading of the 2027 operating budget and review the 2027 allowable costs worksheet. The board will also consider job descriptions for two staff positions.

• 2027 Operating Budget Review (2nd Read)
• Allowable Costs Worksheet for 2027
• Part-Time Children's Assistant job description
• Full-Time Circulation Supervisor job description

The Muskego Library Board approved the 2027 Operating Budget, the Allowable Costs Worksheet for 2027, and job descriptions for a Part-Time Children's Assistant and a Full-Time Circulation Supervisor. The Circulation Supervisor description was amended to require a background check in all job descriptions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Consent Agenda including June 2026 minutes and financials (all in favor)
• Approved Part-Time Children's Assistant Job Description (all in favor)
• Approved Full-Time Circulation Supervisor Job Description with amendment adding background check requirement (all in favor)
• Approved 2027 Operating Budget (all in favor)
• Approved Allowable Costs Worksheet for 2027 (all in favor)

Library Board

The Muskego Library Board will approve the June 16, 2026 meeting minutes and review June 2026 financials. The board will discuss and possibly act on the Part‑Time Children’s Assistant and Full‑Time Circulation Supervisor job descriptions. A second reading of the 2027 operating budget and the allowable costs worksheet for 2027 will also be considered.

• Approval of Minutes – June 16, 2026
• Discussion/Action: Part‑Time Children’s Assistant Job Description
• Discussion/Action: Full‑Time Circulation Supervisor Job Description
• Discussion/Action: 2027 Operating Budget Review (2nd Read)
• Discussion/Action: Allowable Costs Worksheet for 2027

Public Works and Safety Committee

The Public Works and Safety Committee will receive updates on the 2026 Road Program and the police chief, but no formal action is planned on those items. It will review the Golf View Estates public improvements and a request for no‑parking signs on College Court. The committee will also discuss a possible ordinance regulating e‑bikes, electric scooters and other electric vehicles.

• Golf View Estates public improvements/engineering approval
• Request for No Parking Signs along College Court
• Discussion of possible ordinance for e‑bikes, electric scooters, other electric vehicles
• Status update on 2026 Road Program (discussion only)
• Police Chief updates (discussion only)

Common Council

The Common Council will review several land division requests and the termination of Tax Incremental District (TID) 10. The body will also consider a police department request to exceed staffing limits for hiring and academy purposes.

• Resolution #028-2026: Tax Incremental District (TID) 10 Termination
• Resolution #026-2026: Road dedication over Smukowski/Schmidt properties on Mystic Drive/Mystic Court
• Resolution #024-2026: Three lot certified survey map for Muskego-Norway School District
• Resolution #029-2026: Two lot certified survey map for Judy Smukowski at W151S7960 Mystic Drive
• Class A Liquor License for Christian Brothers of Watertown LLC (Piggly Wiggly #277) at W189S7847 Racine Ave

The Common Council approved a series of resolutions, including a three‑lot certified survey map for the Muskego‑Norway School District, MS4 permit compliance, a road dedication on Mystic Drive, termination of Tax Incremental District 10, a two‑lot survey map for Judy Smukowski, a Class A liquor license for Christian Brothers of Watertown (Piggly Wiggly #277), and a full‑service retail permit for Raised Grain Brewing Co. All motions passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved three‑lot certified survey map (Muskego‑Norway School District) – 7‑0
• Approved MS4 permit compliance resolution – 7‑0
• Approved road dedication over Mystic Drive properties – 7‑0
• Approved termination of Tax Incremental District 10 – 7‑0
• Approved two‑lot certified survey map for Judy Smukowski – 7‑0
• Approved Class A liquor license for Christian Brothers of Watertown (Piggly Wiggly #277) – 7‑0
• Approved full‑service retail outlet for Raised Grain Brewing Co. – 7‑0

Big Muskego Lake District Deputy Commissioners

The Big Muskego Lake District Deputy Commissioners will review the current lake status, discuss a potential DNR land acquisition, consider future project ideas, and address replacement of osprey platforms. They will also recommend a budget for the district. No other actions are scheduled.

• Current status of lake (water levels, ice, fish and wildlife)
• Discuss DNR land acquisition
• Future project ideas
• Replacement of osprey platforms/posts
• Recommend budget

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting. They discussed lake usage and future projects but took no action. A motion to adopt the same budget as the previous year, eliminating the ATV purchase, was also approved unanimously. No other decisions were made.

• Approved October 16, 2024 minutes (carried by all)
• Approved budget same as last year, without ATV purchase (carried by all)

Common Council

The Muskego Common Council will hold an organizational meeting to swear in newly elected officials and select a council president. The body will also confirm the mayor's appointment to the Plan Commission and express appreciation to outgoing alderperson Dennis Decker.

• Swearing in of Mayor Richard R. Petfalski, Jr. and four alderpersons
• Election of Common Council President
• Confirmation of appointment to the Plan Commission
• Resolution expressing appreciation to Dennis Decker
• Election of representative to Little Muskego Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District

The council elected Alderperson Bob Hammel as Common Council President with a 5‑1 vote. Alderperson Doug Bellows was chosen as the city’s representative to the Little Muskego Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The council approved the appointment of Alderperson Bryce to the Plan Commission and adopted Resolution #030‑2026 honoring former Alder Dennis Decker, each passing 6‑0.

• Alderperson Hammel elected Council President (5-1)
• Alderperson Bellows elected Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District representative (6-0)
• Alderperson Bryce appointed to the Plan Commission (6-0)
• Resolution #030-2026 expressing appreciation to Dennis Decker approved (6-0)

Big Muskego Lake District Deputy Commissioners

The Big Muskego Lake District Deputy Commissioners will discuss the current status of the lake (water levels, ice, fish, and wildlife), future project ideas, and the replacement of osprey platforms. They will also recommend a budget and handle routine approvals of minutes and vouchers.

• Discussion of current lake status (water levels, ice, fish, and wildlife)
• Future project ideas for the lake district
• Replacement of osprey platforms/posts
• Recommendation of the district budget

Landfill Standing Committee

The committee will review project updates and discuss the upcoming landfill expansion and firing range usage. Members will also consider an amendment to the Household Hazardous Waste contract with Veolia.

• Amendment 15 to Veolia Service Agreement for Household Hazardous Waste
• Discussion of upcoming landfill expansion
• Discussion of firing range history and usage
• Discussion of June 3, 2026 fire
• Review of landfill balance sheet and detail ledger as of 06/30/2026

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider the approval of utility, general fund, and payroll vouchers. The body will also discuss an agreement with the Historical Society and the addition of a part-time administrative support position for Building & Engineering.

• General Fund Vouchers: $343,362.57
• Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice Transmittals: $451,082.78
• Utility Vouchers: $97,033.15
• Agreement between City of Muskego and Historical Society 2026-2027
• Authorization to add a Building & Engineering Administrative Support Position

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a comprehensive study of EMS and fire services conducted by Innovative Public Advisors. The body will also discuss and potentially provide direction to staff regarding funding options for public safety.

• Discussion of EMS and Fire Services study by Innovative Public Advisors
• Discussion of public safety funding options
• Closed session regarding employee medical, social, or personal histories
• Closed session for legal counsel regarding litigation strategy

Common Council

The Common Council will review a second reading of an ordinance regarding public waters and beaches. The body is also considering resolutions for a new administrative position and a subdivision preliminary plat.

• Ordinance #1510: Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 278 regarding Public Waters and Beaches (Second Reading)
• Resolution #053-2026: Re-approval of a preliminary plat for Apple Hills Subdivision
• Resolution #052-2026: Authorization to add a Building & Engineering Administrative Support Position
• Resolution #051-2026: Agreement between City of Muskego and Historical Society 2026-2027
• Resolution #050-2026: Disallowance of claim for Gary Boehm