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Building and Grounds
The Building and Grounds committee will review several requests for new signage, traffic studies, and parking restrictions. These items include pedestrian accommodations on Michigan Avenue, truck weight limits, and engine braking bans near the Waukesha Bypass.
- Traffic study: Rivers Crossing Drive and Tanglewood Drive
- Pedestrian/speed measures: Michigan Avenue between Mackenzie Drive and Greenmeadow Drive
- No parking zone: North side of Dopp Street from South Moreland Boulevard
- Warning signs: Spring City Drive at Chapman Drive
- Parking removal: 1-hour restriction on West Newhall Avenue
City Council
The Council will vote on a comprehensive rewrite of the city's zoning and sign ordinances. Other key actions include discussing a lawsuit settlement with SBV Fox River LLC, approving transit and developer agreements, and reviewing several land survey maps.
- Zoning Code Update: replacement of Chapter 22 (Zoning) and Chapter 27 (Signs)
- Settlement discussion for SBV Fox River LLC v. City of Waukesha lawsuit
- Budget amendment for City Hall Security Improvements Project
- Change order for 2027 Bus Purchase from Gillig, LLC
- Contract change order for Frame Park Formal Gardens Pathway improvements
Board of Public Works
The Board will review several developer agreements and storm water management maintenance agreements for various local developments. They are also reviewing bids for street improvements, playground surfaces, and park irrigation, as well as requests for one-time sewer credits.
- Bids: Luke Avenue, Born Place and Walton Avenue utility/street improvements
- Bids: Greenway Terrace Playground resilient surface rebid
- Bids: Grede Park irrigation installation rebid
- Developer's Agreement: Skyline Waukesha, LLC (Skyline subdivision Phase Two)
- Developer's Agreement: Smart Realty (Country Crest Lane development)
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Landmarks Commission
The commission will review Certificate of Appropriateness applications for a storm door replacement at 300 Windsor Dr. and foundation tuckpointing at 311 McCall St. Additionally, the body will discuss potential grant funds and a presentation from the Waukesha Water Utility.
- Storm door replacement request: 300 Windsor Dr. (Caples Park Historic District)
- Foundation tuckpointing request: 311 McCall St. (McCall Street Historic District)
- Paint and Repair Grant applications for both properties
- Waukesha Water Utility presentation regarding 445 W. Newhall Ave.
- Discussion of Certified Local Government Subgrant application
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review a proposed budget amendment to increase capital expenses for the City Hall Security Improvements Project. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes.
- Budget amendment for City Hall Security Improvements Project
Joint Review Board
The Joint Review Board will meet to review the annual report for the city's Tax Incremental Districts. This includes a formal review of the 2025 annual TID report and approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Review of the 2025 Annual TID Report
Administrative Review Appeals Board
The Administrative Review Appeals Board will review an appeal filed by The Boucher Group regarding the official address assignment for 1610 Manhattan Drive. The board will hold a public hearing on the matter before deliberating in a closed session. A final decision or further discussion will occur when the meeting reconvenes in open session.
- Public hearing on appeal of address assignment for 1610 Manhattan Drive (ID#26-03964)
- Closed session deliberation regarding The Boucher Group's appeal
- Potential open-session action on address assignment decision
Plan Commission
The commission will review a proposal to replace the current zoning and sign ordinances with a new, rewritten code. Other items include rezoning for residential developments, manufacturing expansions, and conditional use permits for a cigar business and a softball facility.
- Citywide Zoning Code Update (Chapters 22 and 27)
- Rezoning and site plan for Family Promise at 600 Maple Avenue
- Manufacturing expansion plans for INNIO at 1101 W St. Paul Avenue
- Conditional Use Permit for Bite Me Cigars at 202 Westminster Drive
- Conditional Use Permit for Fast Pitch Factory at 2211 S. West Avenue
City Council
The City Council is holding a workshop, but no specific decisions or discussions are listed. The meeting appears to be procedural only.
Ordinance & License Committee
The committee will review several bartender and business license applications. They are also discussing a proposal to amend the municipal code to allow businesses to extend their licensed areas into Municipal Lot 13.
- Amendment to Municipal Code 9.115 regarding Municipal Lot 13
- Invited bartender applications
- Other business license applications
Transit Commission Meeting
The Transit Commission will vote on a proposed change order for the 2027 bus purchase from Gillig, LLC. They will also review and act on 2026 operating and paratransit aid agreements with WisDOT, and receive a financial audit report for 2025. The meeting includes election of officers and an update on transit service levels.
- Review and act on change order to 2027 bus purchase from Gillig, LLC
- Review and act on 2026 Mass Transit Operating Aid Agreement with WisDOT
- Review and act on 2026 Paratransit Aid Agreement with WisDOT
- Receive 2025 Transit Financial Audit
- Update on Transit Service Levels
Board of Public Works
The Board will consider a contract change order for the Frame Park Formal Gardens project. They are also reviewing developer and stormwater management agreements for Phase Two of the Winterberry Reserve subdivision.
- Contract Change Order No. 1 for Frame Park Formal Gardens pathway and irrigation
- Developer’s Agreement for VH Winterberry Reserve, LLC (Phase Two)
- Storm Water Management Practice Maintenance Agreement for Winterberry Reserve Phase 2
- Bids closing for Grede Park irrigation and Greenway Terrace playground surfaces
- Bids closing for Luke Avenue, Born Place, and Walton Avenue street improvements
Waukesha Water Commission
The Waukesha Water Commission will vote on approving water main extensions and developer agreements for Skyline Subdivision Phase II and Winterberry Phase II, both at no cost to the utility. They will also approve business insurance coverage for the upcoming policy year with LWMMI, MPIC, and Erie. The commission will discuss the 2025 draft audited financial statements and receive updates on the new operations center and utility performance.
- Approve water main extension and developer's agreement for Skyline Subdivision Phase II (at no cost to utility)
- Approve water main extension and developer's agreement for Winterberry Phase II (at no cost to utility)
- Approve business insurance coverage for 7/1/26 policy year with LWMMI, MPIC, Erie at quoted premiums
- Approve payments from General Fund and Improvement Fund (May voucher list)
- Discuss 2025 draft audited financial statements
Waukesha Housing Authority
Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee will review and possibly take action on 20 submissions received from the second mural RFP for Friedman Alley. They will also approve minutes from December 2, 2025, hear public comments, and receive staff and commission reports.
- Review of 20 mural proposals for Friedman Alley RFP
- Approval of minutes from December 2, 2025
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker
Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board
This agenda is purely procedural with no listed discussion or decision items. The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board is holding a workshop, but no agenda items are provided beyond the meeting notice.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will consider several funding and agreement items. Discussions include a radio grant, an urban search and rescue agreement with the state, and a reallocation of funds for a vehicle project.
- Radio Grant FY26
- 2026-2028 Urban Search and Rescue Agreement with State of Wisconsin
- Reallocation of funds from CIP Project 26F08 (MIH Vehicle)
Cemetery Commission
The Cemetery Commission will hold its annual election for president and vice president. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and reports from the cemetery director and other officials.
- Annual election of Cemetery Commission President and Vice President
Ordinance & License Committee
The Ordinance & License Committee will discuss a proposed ordinance (11.076-E) to regulate powered scooters, bikes, and other vehicles on city sidewalks. They will also review several bartender and other license applications.
- Discussion of proposed ordinance 11.076-E regulating powered vehicles on sidewalks
- Review of invited bartender applications (ID#26-03661)
- Review of other bartender and license applications (ID#26-03662–03664)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear three dimensional variance appeals: for a 192 sq ft garden shed at 2219 Northview Rd. exceeding the 150 sq ft limit, a shed in the street yard at 3100 Engler Dr. (prohibited location), and a solid fence in the street yard at 240 Douglass Ave. A presentation on variance standards will precede the decisions.
- Appeal for dimensional variance to build 192 sq ft garden shed at 2219 Northview Rd. (exceeds 150 sq ft limit for properties with attached garage)
- Appeal for dimensional variance to place a shed in the street yard at 3100 Engler Dr. (accessory structures allowed only in rear yard)
- Appeal for dimensional variance to install solid fence in the street yard at 240 Douglass Ave. (solid fences allowed only in side/rear yards)
- Presentation by City Attorney on standards for variance approval