Waukesha public meetings in 2024

Ordinance & License Committee

The Ordinance & License Committee will discuss and recommend amendments to Municipal Code 9.09(1) regarding residency restrictions for alcohol and tobacco license agents. The committee will also consider a Class B Beer and Class C Wine license application from Fisk Avenue LLC. No other substantive actions are on the agenda.

• Discussion and recommendation on amendments to Mun Code 9.09(1) regarding residency restrictions for alcohol and tobacco license agents
• Invited application from Fisk Avenue LLC for a Class B Beer and Class C Wine license
• Approval of minutes from December 9, 2024 meeting

Waukesha Water Commission

The Waukesha Water Commission will meet to approve payments from the General and Improvement Funds, including a $163,000 dump truck and $191,500 for generator projects. The agenda also includes approving 2025 fees and charges, and a closed session to discuss the General Manager's performance evaluation and 2025 compensation.

• Approve $163,000 for a 2024 Freightliner tandem dump truck
• Approve up to $191,500 for standby generator projects at Woodridge and Stardust Booster Stations
• Approve $319,000 for replacement of PLCs
• Approve $86,000 for radio tower design and installation at Saylesville Booster Station
• Approve 2025 Fees and Charges

The Waukesha Water Commission approved several expenditures, including $163,000 for a dump truck, up to $191,500 for standby generators, $319,000 for PLC replacements, $86,000 for a radio tower, and 2025 blanket purchase orders. It also approved a 3.5% base compensation increase and a $50,000 bonus for the General Manager after closed session. All votes were 4-0 with three members absent.

• Approved $163,000 for 2024 Freightliner tandem dump truck (3-0, 1 absent)
• Approved standby generator projects at Woodridge and Stardust Booster Stations up to $191,500 (4-0)
• Approved replacement of PLCs for $319,000 (4-0)
• Approved $86,000 to Energenecs for radio tower at Saylesville Booster Station/Emergency Well 8 (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Blanket Purchase Orders (4-0)
• Approved General Manager's 3.5% base compensation increase and $50,000 bonus (4-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider authorizing plans and bids for the 2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. The board will also review a contract change order for interior renovations at Badger Drive Metro.

• Authorization to advertise bids for 2025 CIP Projects (Department of Public Works Program)
• Contract Change Order No. 2 with Level Up Construction, Inc. for Badger Drive Metro Interior Renovations

The Board of Public Works unanimously recommended approval of the 2025 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) list and approved the December 19, 2024 payments. It also recommended a contract change order for the Badger Drive Metro Interior Renovations project. No public comment was received, and the meeting was procedural with no denied or tabled items.

• Approved minutes of December 5, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved payments for December 19, 2024 (5-0)
• Recommended 2025 CIP Projects for approval (5-0)
• Recommended Contract Change Order No. 2 with Level Up Construction for Badger Drive Metro Interior Renovations (5-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits and discuss a comprehensive plan amendment for the former UWM-Waukesha campus. The body will also review several residential and commercial development proposals and a zoning code amendment.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 75.9-acre UWM-Waukesha campus at 1500 N. University Drive to Residential Flexible Land Use
• Conditional Use Permits for Waukesha Cares Adult Day Program (209 South Street) and Freeland Cars (2000 Davidson Road and 1352 Ellis Street)
• Rezoning of 2.35 acres at 2001 S. West Avenue from M-1 Light Manufacturing to MM-1 Mixed Industrial
• Proposed 115-unit Senior Housing Project at 3031 Summit Avenue
• Zoning Code amendment to repeal the 3/4 supermajority vote requirement for zoning amendments when an opposing petition is filed

The Plan Commission approved a comprehensive plan amendment for the 75.9-acre UWM-Waukesha campus, changing its land use category from Civic and Institutional to Residential Flexible, anticipating future redevelopment. Three conditional use permits were also approved: an adult day program at 209 South Street, and auto sales businesses at 2000 Davidson Road (until April 2, 2025) and 1352 Ellis Street (for up to 4 months). The commission approved a rezoning of 2.35 acres at 2001 S. West Avenue from M-1 to MM-1, with staff recommending including all M-1 properties along the east side of S. West Avenue from 1921 to 2035. A zoning code amendment to repeal the 3/4 supermajority vote requirement for zoning amendments was also approved.

• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for UWM-Waukesha campus to Residential Flexible (6-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Waukesha Cares Adult Day Program at 209 South Street (6-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Freeland Cars at 2000 Davidson Road until April 2, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Freeland Cars at 1352 Ellis Street for up to 4 months (6-0)
• Approved final site plan and PUD review for Hawks Landing Condominiums, 12 units (6-0)
• Approved certified survey map for Garden Prairie Drive extended (6-0)
• Approved final site plan for Clean Air & Water Systems at 1323 Poplar Drive with conditions (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at 2001 S. West Avenue from M-1 to MM-1 (5-0, 2 absent)

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will meet to approve minutes from September 17, 2024, then convene in closed session under Wisconsin law to discuss the City Administrator's performance review. Possible action may follow in open session.

• Approval of minutes from September 17, 2024 meeting
• Closed session for City Administrator's Performance Review (Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c))

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda including a $1.24 million contract with Axon Enterprise for Tasers, transit intergovernmental agreements, and parking fee changes. A public hearing and action on rezoning 909 Blackstone Avenue from M-2 to MM-1 Mixed Industrial District will be held. New business includes an amendment to a zoning ordinance update contract and a settlement of tax-exemption lawsuits with Ethnos360.

• Contract with Axon Enterprise for Tasers for all sworn officers, 2025–2034, $1,243,628.01
• Public hearing and vote on rezoning 2.35 acres at 909 Blackstone Avenue to MM-1 Mixed Industrial District
• Settlement of tax-exemption lawsuits with Ethnos360 (Mutual Release Settlement Agreement)
• 2025 revised parking fees and fines at two parking ramps, street parking, and city-owned lots
• Renewal contract with Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) for animal impoundment and care services

The City Council approved a 10-year, $1,243,628.01 contract with Axon Enterprise for Tasers for all sworn officers, pending City Attorney review. It also approved rezoning 2.35 acres at 909 Blackstone Avenue from M-2 to MM-1, a settlement of tax-exemption lawsuits with Ethnos360, and amendments to municipal codes on towing costs and massage businesses. All votes were 13-0 with two absent.

• Approved $1,243,628.01 Axon Taser contract for 2025-2034 (13-0)
• Approved rezoning 909 Blackstone Avenue from M-2 to MM-1 (13-0)
• Approved Ethnos360 tax-exemption lawsuit settlement (13-0)
• Approved amendments to Municipal Code 7.12 on towing/storage costs (13-0)
• Approved re-creation of Municipal Code 8.19 on massage businesses (13-0)
• Approved Houseal Lavigne contract amendment for Subdivision Ordinance update (13-0)
• Approved Skateland Class B Beer and Class C Wine license (13-0)
• Approved resolution increasing dog and cat license fees (13-0)

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will review and vote on proposed pricing changes for 2025, and consider a request from the Friends of Prairie Home Cemetery to host the second annual 'Tombstone Trot' run/walk fundraiser. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and reports from the director and commission presidents.

• Review and act on proposed pricing changes for 2025
• Review and act on request by Friends of Prairie Home Cemetery to host second annual Tombstone Trot fundraiser on October 19, 2025
• Approval of October 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Cemetery Director's Report including services summary and financial statement

The Waukesha Cemetery Commission approved proposed pricing changes for 2025 and approved the Friends of Prairie Home Cemetery's request to host the second annual 'Tombstone Trot' run/walk fundraiser on October 19, 2025. Both motions passed 5-0 with two members absent. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 14, 2024 meeting.

• Approved proposed pricing changes for 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Friends of Prairie Home Cemetery request to host 'Tombstone Trot' run/walk on Oct 19, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 10/14/24 meeting (5-0)

Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board

The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board will consider recommendations for the Common Council regarding a 2025 sponsorship and a land easement. The meeting includes a public comment period for city residents and taxpayers.

• Proposed 2025 sponsorship agreement with DICK’s Sporting Goods
• Proposed Temporary Limited Easement (TLE) with Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Highway 59 and Heyer Park construction

The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board approved three recommendations to the Common Council: the 2025 sponsorship agreement with DICK's Sporting Goods, a Temporary Limited Easement with the Wisconsin DOT for Highway 59 construction at Heyer Park, and the November 18, 2024 meeting minutes. All motions passed unanimously (7-0, with one absence). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved recommendation for 2025 DICK's Sporting Goods sponsorship agreement (7-0)
• Approved recommendation for Temporary Limited Easement with WI DOT for Highway 59/Heyer Park construction (7-0)
• Approved November 18, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

Redevelopment Authority

The Redevelopment Authority will approve minutes from October and review loan requests for affordable housing and changes to a storefront activation program. The body will also receive an update on loan and grant programs.

• Approval of October 21, 2024 minutes
• Review Habitat for Humanity loan request for Lot 12 at Domenica Park Subdivision
• Review proposed changes to Central City Storefront Activation Loan Program
• Receive update on Redevelopment Authority Loan Programs
• Receive Loan and Grant Report for December 2024

The Waukesha Redevelopment Authority approved a loan to Habitat for Humanity for Lot 12 at Domenica Park Subdivision under the Affordable Housing Development Fund. The board also approved changes to the Central City Storefront Activation Loan Program. Minutes from October 21, 2024, were approved. All votes were 5-0 with two members absent.

• Approved minutes of October 21, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Affordable Housing Development Fund Loan for Habitat for Humanity for Lot 12 at Domenica Park Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved changes to Central City Storefront Activation Loan Program (5-0)

Library Public Art Committee

The committee will meet to discuss several art-related items, including a neon piece and a donation from Chuck Wickler. The agenda also includes an introduction of a display case opportunity and proposals for new works.

• Discussion/Action on Untitled Neon Piece
• Discussion/Action: Chuck Wickler Donation
• Discussion: Hanging of New Guthrie Piece
• Introduction of Display Case Opportunity

The Library Public Art Committee voted to recommend that the Library Board not sell the Blankschein piece to his family and not sell the Giant Bone from Widow Fischer's Quarry piece. The committee also approved the minutes from the July 2, 2024 meeting. Other items, including new member introductions, a display case opportunity, a donation, and hanging a new piece, were discussed but no decisions were recorded.

• Approved July 2, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended not selling Blankschein piece to family (motion by Reinhart, seconded by Farrell)
• Recommended not selling Giant Bone from Widow Fischer's Quarry piece (motion by Byrd, seconded by Reinhart)

Library Board

The Waukesha Library Board will hold a closed session to discuss the Library Director's annual performance evaluation and consider 2025 goals. The board will also take up new business items including a GIS update, multifactor authentication for email access, and Library Legislative Day. Routine approvals of minutes, correspondence, bills, and financial reports are on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss Library Director's performance evaluation and 2025 goals
• New Business: Board Education GIS Update
• New Business: Multifactor Authentication for Email Access
• New Business: Library Legislative Day
• Reports from committees, Director, Bridges Library System, and Friends of the Library

The Waukesha Library Board approved the December bills totaling $98,467.22 and the amended financial report, both by a 7-0 vote. The board also unanimously approved the Library Director's 2025 Goals. A motion to enter closed session for the director's evaluation was never made, so the evaluation occurred in open session. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of the November minutes and receiving correspondence and reports.

• Approved December bills of $98,467.22 (7-0)
• Approved amended financial report (7-0)
• Approved Library Director 2025 Goals (unanimous)
• Approved November 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and vote on a 10-year, $1,243,628.01 contract with Axon Enterprise to supply and maintain Tasers for all sworn officers. They will also consider a resolution to increase dog and cat license fees, and a renewal contract with HAWS for animal impoundment and care services. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Contract with Axon Enterprise for Tasers: $1,243,628.01 over 10 years
• Resolution to increase dog and cat license fees for 2025
• Renewal contract with Human Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) for animal impoundment and care services
• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2024

The Finance Committee approved a 10-year contract with Axon Enterprise for new Tasers for all sworn officers, costing $1,243,628.01, pending city attorney review. They also approved a renewal contract with HAWS for animal impoundment and care services, and a resolution increasing dog and cat license fees. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved HAWS renewal contract for animal impoundment and care services (5-0)
• Approved $1,243,628.01 Axon Taser contract for 2025-2034, pending city attorney review (5-0)
• Approved resolution increasing dog and cat license fees (5-0)

Ordinance & License Committee

The Ordinance & License Committee will consider several alcohol license applications and rooming house applications. The body will also discuss potential amendments to Municipal Code 9.09(1) concerning residency restrictions for alcohol and tobacco license agents.

• Skateland 'Class B' Beer and 'Class C' Wine License application
• Lucky Liquor 'Class A' Beer and Liquor License application
• Fisk Avenue LLC 'Class B' Beer and 'Class C' Wine License application
• Rooming House Applications
• Proposed amendments to Mun Code 9.09(1) regarding residency restrictions for Alcohol and Tobacco License Agents

The Ordinance & License Committee approved Skateland's Class B beer and Class C wine license, contingent on Responsible Beverage Server Certification, and approved all listed rooming house applications. Lucky Liquor's license application was withdrawn, and Fisk Avenue LLC's license was withheld for a future meeting. The committee also discussed amendments to residency restrictions for alcohol and tobacco license agents but took no action.

• Approved Skateland Class B Beer and Class C Wine License (5-0)
• Approved all listed rooming house applications including Wisconsin House, Margaret E George, McCarthy Mgmt, Street-Waite House, Showerman House, Broadway South Properties, M.C.R.E, Kasper Roth, and J Bloch 319 (5-0)
• Withdrawn: Lucky Liquor Class A Beer and Liquor License application
• Withheld: Fisk Avenue LLC Class B Beer and Class C Wine License for future meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear an appeal by Dave Jensen requesting a dimensional variance from Sections 22.35(7)(a) and 22.35(7)(c) of the city’s zoning code. The variance would permit an addition to an existing car dealership office and repair facility at 1028 N. Hartwell Ave. The proposed addition would have a street yard of 19.7 feet and a rear yard of 3.8 feet, which are less than the required 25‑foot setbacks.

• Dimensional variance request for addition to car dealership at 1028 N. Hartwell Ave (street yard 19.7 ft, rear yard 3.8 ft vs required 25 ft)

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously to deny Dave Jensen's appeal for a dimensional variance at 1028 N. Hartwell Ave. The variance would have allowed construction of an addition to an existing car dealership office and repair facility with reduced street and rear yard setbacks. The motion to approve failed with all five members voting against it.

• Approved minutes of August 12, 2024 (unanimous)
• Denied variance appeal for 1028 N. Hartwell Ave. (5-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss and make recommendations to the Council regarding city parking rates and a water softener rebate program. The board will also review a construction change order for the Badger Drive Metro interior renovations.

• Proposed Softener Rebate Program funding
• 2025 revised parking fees and fines for ramps, street parking, and city-owned lots
• Contract Change Order No. 1 with Level Up Construction, Inc. for 2311 Badger Drive

The Board of Public Works unanimously recommended for Council consent the proposed softener rebate program funding, a contract change order for the Badger Drive Metro interior renovations, and the 2025 schedule of parking fees and fines with a revision increasing the 3-day lot parking fee from $5 to $6. All votes were 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended softener rebate program funding for Council consent (5-0)
• Recommended Contract Change Order No. 1 with Level Up Construction for Badger Drive Metro renovations (5-0)
• Recommended 2025 parking fees and fines schedule with 3-day lot fee increased to $6 (5-0)

Transit Commission Meeting

The Transit Commission will discuss and act on several service agreements and intergovernmental contracts. These items include administrative services, merchant processing, and specific transit routes.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with Waukesha County for Transit Administrative Services 2025-2029
• Merchant processing agreement with Payroc WorldAccess, LLC
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Milwaukee Transport Services, Inc. to operate Route 1 in Milwaukee County
• Agreement with WI Transportation, LLC for Route 901 grandfathered paratransit service
• Assignment of Waukesha County Commuter Service Contract to Wisconsin Transit Lines, LLC

The Waukesha Transit Commission unanimously recommended five agreements to the Common Council for approval, including an intergovernmental agreement with Waukesha County for transit administrative services, a merchant processing agreement with Payroc WorldAccess, LLC, an intergovernmental agreement with Milwaukee Transport Services, Inc. to operate Route 1 in Milwaukee County, a paratransit service agreement with WI Transportation, LLC for grandfathered Route 901 passengers, and an assignment of the Waukesha County commuter service contract to Wisconsin Transit Lines, LLC. The commission also approved the October 17, 2024 meeting minutes. No public comments were received.

• Approved minutes of October 17, 2024 (5-0)
• Recommended IGA with Waukesha County for transit administrative services (5-0)
• Recommended merchant processing agreement with Payroc WorldAccess, LLC (5-0)
• Recommended IGA with Milwaukee Transport Services, Inc. to operate Route 1 (5-0)
• Recommended paratransit agreement with WI Transportation, LLC for grandfathered Route 901 passengers (5-0)
• Recommended assignment of commuter service contract to Wisconsin Transit Lines, LLC (5-0)

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will discuss and potentially take action on a pending application to adjust the National Register listing boundaries for the Senator William and Henrietta Blair House. The meeting also includes a review of Paint and Repair Grant Funds.

• Boundary adjustment application for the Senator William and Henrietta Blair House at 130 Delafield
• Review of Landmarks Commission Paint and Repair Grant Funds

The Landmarks Commission voted to draft a letter opposing a proposed boundary decrease for the Senator William and Henrietta Blair House National Register listing. The commission also held the minutes from the November 6, 2024, meeting.

• Approved drafting an opposition letter to the Blair House boundary decrease (5-0)
• Held approval of November 6, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider several professional service contracts for municipal construction and storm sewer mitigation. The body will also act on updates to residential garbage regulations and municipal codes regarding towing and massage businesses.

• Contract amendments for Storm Sewer & Flood Mitigation Engineering with Strand Associates and Donohue & Associates
• Proposed municipal code amendments for towing and storing illegally-parked vehicles
• Re-creation of municipal code 8.19 regarding massage businesses
• Chemical bids for phosphorus removal: Kemira Water Solutions ($3,025.00/dry ton) and SNF Water Science ($1.85/lb for polymer)
• Review of 2025 Drop-Off Center fee adjustments

The City Council approved several public works contracts for chemicals and professional services. The council also authorized fee adjustments for the 2025 Drop-Off Center and approved various board and committee appointments.

• Approved low bids for ferric chloride from Kemira Water Solutions ($3,025.00/dry ton) and aluminum from ChemTrade Logistics PAC ($6,388.89/dry ton) (12-0)
• Approved low bid for polymer from SNF Water Science at $1.85/lb delivered (12-0)
• Approved 2025 Drop-Off Center fee adjustments (12-0)
• Approved Board and Committee Appointments (12-0)
• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes (12-0)
• Approved residential garbage and recycling regulation updates (unanimous)
• Approved storm sewer and flood mitigation contract amendments for Strand Associates and Donohue & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2026 consultant contracts for survey, road ratings, archaeological, environmental, and construction site representation services (unanimous)

City Council

This agenda is for a ceremonial breakfast event, not a regular business meeting. The only action is a possible quorum of council members attending the Mayor's Celebrate Waukesha Breakfast. No decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled.

Building and Grounds

The December 2, 2024, Building and Grounds Committee meeting has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2025.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting set for January 6, 2025

Ordinance & License Committee

The Ordinance & License Committee will discuss three proposed code changes: charging towing/storage costs to owners of illegally-parked vehicles, re-creating massage business regulations, and requiring alcohol/tobacco license agents to be city residents. They will also consider several license applications, including a change of agent for Tap in Golf Bar and a secondhand dealer application.

• Change of agent for Hacker's Haven Waukesha LLC (Tap in Golf Bar)
• Secondhand dealer application (ID#24-11264)
• Amusement device application for JP Johnson & Co (Cue Club of Wisconsin)
• Amendment to Mun Code 7.12 regarding cost of towing and storage
• Re-creation of Mun Code 8.19 for massage businesses

The Ordinance & License Committee approved amendments to Municipal Code 7.12 allowing the city to charge vehicle owners for towing and storage of illegally parked vehicles. They also approved the re-creation of Municipal Code 8.19 regarding massage businesses, and several license applications including a change of agent for Hacker's Haven Waukesha LLC, secondhand dealer licenses for Costa's Fine Jewelry & Coins Inc and Fletcher Arms, and amusement device licenses for Cue Club of Wisconsin. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved amendments to Mun Code 7.12 on towing/storage costs (5-0)
• Approved re-creation of Mun Code 8.19 on massage businesses (5-0)
• Approved change of agent for Hacker's Haven Waukesha LLC (5-0)
• Approved secondhand dealer licenses for Costa's Fine Jewelry & Coins Inc and Fletcher Arms (5-0)
• Approved amusement device licenses for Cue Club of Wisconsin (5-0)

Waukesha Water Commission

The Waukesha Water Commission will take action on the 2025 Operating Plan and Capital Improvement Plan, a contract amendment with Stafford Rosenbaum not to exceed $700,000, and a change order reducing costs by $108,885.78. Commissioners will also approve a developer's agreement for Hawk's Landing Development and enter closed session to discuss pending litigation and employee performance data.

• Approve 2025 Operating Plan and Capital Improvement Plan
• Approve Change Order 006 for Contract Package 3/3A with net decrease of $108,885.78
• Approve developer's and easement agreements for Hawk's Landing Development at no cost to the Utility
• Approve contract amendment with Stafford Rosenbaum for up to $700,000 for 2024
• Closed session to discuss ongoing lawsuit S.J. Louis Construction v. City of Waukesha

The Waukesha Water Commission approved the 2025 Operating Plan and Capital Improvement Plan, along with several other routine items including payments, a contract amendment, and a change order. The commission also held a developer's agreement for the Hawk's Landing Development and convened in closed session to discuss litigation and employee matters.

• Approved 2025 Operating Plan and Capital Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Approved payments from General Fund and Improvement Fund (6-0)
• Approved Change Order 006 for Contract Package 3/3A, net decrease of $108,885.78 (6-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Stafford Rosenbaum, not to exceed $700,000 (6-0)
• Held Developer's Agreement and Easement Agreement for Hawk's Landing Development
• Approved minutes of October 17, 2024 meeting (6-0)
• Convened closed session to discuss litigation S.J. Louis Construction v. City of Waukesha (6-0)
• Convened closed session to consider employee performance data (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is gathering for a ceremonial dedication of the Waukesha Christmas Parade Memorial at Grede Park. This is a public event rather than a regular business meeting, with no legislative or financial actions scheduled on the agenda.

• Waukesha Christmas Parade Memorial Dedication at Grede Park

Plan Commission

The Waukesha Plan Commission will vote on three conditional use permits and a rezoning request. The body will also review a site plan for a housing authority project and discuss a comprehensive plan amendment for the UWM-Waukesha campus.

• Conditional Use Permit for Carroll University generator at 239 N. East Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit for TLC Massage Therapy at 218 S. East Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit for Everything Goes, LLC at 909 Blackstone Avenue
• Rezoning of 2.35 acres at 909 Blackstone Avenue to Mixed Industrial District
• Final Site Plan & Architectural Review for Waukesha Housing Authority at 120 Corrina Boulevard

The Plan Commission approved conditional use permits for a university generator, a home massage business, and a junk removal service. The commission also approved a rezoning request for Blackstone Plaza and a site plan for Saratoga Heights. A comprehensive plan amendment for the UWM-Waukesha campus was tabled.

• Approved emergency backup generator at 239 N. East Avenue (5-0)
• Approved home massage therapy business at 218 S. East Avenue (4-0)
• Approved moving and junk removal business at 909 Blackstone Avenue (4-0)
• Approved rezoning 2.35 acres at Blackstone and Arcadian Avenue to MM-1 Mixed Industrial (5-0)
• Approved parking lot addition and dumpster enclosure at 120 Corrina Boulevard (5-0)
• Tabled Comprehensive Plan Amendment for UWM-Waukesha Campus until December 18, 2024

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review and act on 2025 fee adjustments for the Drop-Off Center, with allowance for further changes before 2026, and an update to residential garbage and recycling regulations including alternative cart selection. They will also consider multiple contract amendments and consultant contracts for engineering, survey, and construction services. The meeting includes approval of minutes, payments, and bids received for used oil collection improvements and chemical supplies.

• Review and act on 2025 Drop-Off Center fee adjustments (ID#24-11232)
• Review and act on alternative cart selection update to Residential Garbage and Recycling Regulations (ID#24-11233)
• Review Contract Amendment No. 1 with Barrientos Design and Consulting for DPW Garage Space Needs Study at 300 Sentry Drive (ID#24-10688)
• Review Contract Amendment No. 1 with Strand Associates for Storm Sewer & Flood Mitigation Engineering (ID#24-11037)
• Bids received for Drop-Off Center Used Oil Collection Improvements and chemical supplies (ferric chloride, polyaluminum chloride, polymer)

The Board of Public Works recommended approving 2025 Drop-Off Center fee adjustments, keeping the senior discount age at 62, and recommended several contracts and amendments for Council approval. It rejected bids for the Used Oil Collection Improvements project and held a contract amendment for the DPW garage space needs study.

• Approved minutes of November 7, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved payments (3-0)
• Rejected bids for Drop-Off Center Used Oil Collection Improvements (3-0)
• Recommended low bid for ferric chloride from Kemira Water Solutions and alternative from ChemTrade for phosphorus removal (4-0)
• Recommended low bid from SNF Water Science for polymer Clarifloc CE-1795 (4-0)
• Recommended 2025 Drop-Off Center fee adjustments with senior discount age at 62 (3-1)
• Recommended alternative cart selection update to Residential Garbage and Recycling Regulations (4-0)
• Held Contract Amendment No. 1 with Barrientos Design for DPW garage space needs study

Ordinance & License Committee

The Ordinance & License Committee will approve the minutes from the November 11 meeting (ID#24-11225). It will review an invited license application (ID#24-11199) submitted by Cue Club of Wisconsin. The meeting also includes public comment, a communications item, and adjournment.

• Approve minutes – ID#24-11225
• Review invited license application – ID#24-11199 for Cue Club of Wisconsin
• Public comment period
• Communications item
• Adjournment

The Ordinance & License Committee approved the Class B Beer and Liquor License application for Cue Club of Wisconsin by a unanimous 5-0 vote. The committee also approved the minutes from the November 11, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Cue Club of Wisconsin Class B Beer and Liquor License (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 11, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on rezoning 5.247 acres at 130 Delafield Street from institutional and business districts to a multifamily planned unit development for an apartment complex. They will also consider 2025 sanitary sewer rates and connection charges, a $200,000 ARPA contract with the Waukesha Housing Authority, and several other contracts and agreements. The consent agenda includes items from multiple committees, and a public hearing is scheduled for the rezoning and a separate rezoning for Trinity Lutheran Church at 1052 White Rock Avenue.

• Rezoning 130 Delafield Street to Rm-3(PUD) for Mandel Delafield Apartments
• Adoption of 2025 sanitary sewer rates and connection charge schedules
• $200,000 ARPA contract between City and Waukesha Housing Authority
• Establishment of no-parking 10PM-5AM tow-away zone on city parcel at Bank/Brehm Streets
• Authorization of drone purchase contract with BRINC

The City Council approved a rezoning of 5.247 acres of city-owned land at 130 Delafield Street from I-1 Institutional and B-3 General Business to Rm-3(PUD) for a multifamily residential development, with a 12-3 vote. The council also approved a rezoning at 1052 White Rock Avenue for Trinity Lutheran Church from Rm-3 to I-1 Institutional (15-0). Several contracts and licenses were approved, including a $2.4 million flood mitigation sewer project.

• Approved rezoning at 130 Delafield St to Rm-3(PUD) for multifamily development (12-3)
• Approved rezoning at 1052 White Rock Ave to I-1 Institutional for Trinity Lutheran Church (15-0)
• Approved $2,435,158.83 bid to Willkomm Excavating for Area 7 flood mitigation storm sewer improvements (15-0)
• Approved $200,000 ARPA contract with Waukesha Housing Authority (consent agenda)
• Approved amendment to Mandel purchase contract for city-owned property across from City Hall (consent agenda)
• Approved 2025 sanitary sewer rates, connection charges, and pretreatment fees (consent agenda)
• Approved contract amendment with Passport for ALPR parking violation processing (consent agenda)
• Approved drone purchase contract with BRINC (15-0)

Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board

The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board will review and act on three items: the proposed 2025 Winter-Spring Program Season Fees & Charges Schedule, the 2025 Comprehensive Revenue Policy, and a wood chipper equipment purchase from the 2024 CIP. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker, ending at 6:00 pm.

• Review and act on proposed 2025 Winter-Spring Program Season Fees & Charges Schedule
• Review and act on proposed 2025 Comprehensive Revenue Policy
• Review and act on proposed equipment purchase of a 'Brush Bandit' Wood Chipper machine (approved 2024 CIP Item, cost not specified in agenda)

The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board approved the proposed 2025 Winter-Spring Program Season Fees & Charges Schedule, the 2025 Comprehensive Revenue Policy, and the purchase of a 'Brush Bandit' Wood Chipper machine (a previously approved 2024 CIP item). All three motions passed unanimously with a 6-0 vote (two members absent). The board also approved the minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting.

• Approved 2025 Winter-Spring Program Season Fees & Charges Schedule (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Comprehensive Revenue Policy (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 'Brush Bandit' Wood Chipper machine (6-0)
• Approved minutes of October 21, 2024 meeting (6-0)

Library Board

The Library Board will discuss and act on annual addendums and agreements with Bridges Library System and the City Library Collective, including cafe consulting and resource library services. They will also receive updates on the strategic plan, compensation study, and city budget. A closed session is scheduled for the Library Director's annual performance evaluation.

• Discussion/Action: Annual Addendum to the Bridges Library System
• Discussion/Action: Annual Bridges Library System Member Library & Cafe Agreements
• Discussion/Action: City Library Collective Memorandum of Understanding
• Discussion/Action: Waukesha County Community Foundation Disbursements
• Closed session for Library Director's annual performance evaluation

The Waukesha Library Board approved the 2025 Annual Addendum to the Bridges Library System, along with agreements for CAFE Consulting Services, CAFE Office Space, and Resource Library Services, all unanimously. They also approved the City Library Collective Memorandum of Understanding and rolled over Waukesha County Community Foundation disbursements to 2025. The board convened in closed session to discuss the Library Director's performance evaluation.

• Approved November bills of $47,165.41 (9-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Financial Report (9-0, 1 absent)
• Approved 2025 Annual Addendum to Bridges Library System (10-0)
• Approved CAFE Consulting Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved CAFE Office Space Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resource Library Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved City Library Collective Memorandum of Understanding (10-0)
• Approved rollover of WCCF disbursements to 2025 (9-0, 1 abstention)

Library Human Resources Committee

The Library Human Resources Committee will approve minutes from the October meeting and discuss the Library Director's annual performance evaluation and 2024 goals.

• Approval of October 2024 Human Resources Committee minutes
• Discussion of Library Director's annual performance evaluation
• Discussion of 2024 Smart Goals for the Library Director

The committee approved the minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting. The committee also convened in closed session to discuss the Library Director's annual performance evaluation and 2024 Smart Goals.

• Approved October 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to convene in closed session for Library Director evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to open session (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and recommend a $200,000 ARPA sub-grantee contract with the Waukesha Housing Authority, and consider an amendment to the purchase contract for city-owned property across from City Hall. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from October 22, 2024.

• Review of a $200,000 ARPA contract with the Waukesha Housing Authority
• Review of an amendment to the purchase contract with Mandel for city-owned property across from City Hall
• Approval of draft minutes from October 22, 2024

The Finance Committee approved a contract to provide ARPA funding to the Waukesha Housing Authority. The committee also recommended an amendment to a purchase contract for city-owned property across from City Hall.

• Approved $200,000 ARPA funding contract for Waukesha Housing Authority (4-0)
• Approved amendment to purchase contract with Mandel for property across from City Hall (4-0)
• Approved October 22, 2024 meeting minutes

Ordinance & License Committee

The Ordinance & License Committee will consider three license applications: an invited application for Cinco De Mayo Restaurant, an invited application for Cue Club of Wisconsin, and a change of agent for Kwik Trip #436. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 14, 2024 meeting. This is a routine meeting with no proposed ordinances or fee changes.

• Invited application - Cinco De Mayo Restaurant
• Invited application - Cue Club of Wisconsin
• Change of agent - Kwik Trip #436
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2024

The Ordinance & License Committee approved a Class B Beer License for Cinco De Mayo Restaurant and a change of agent for Kwik Trip #436, both by unanimous 4-0 votes with one absence. The Cue Club of Wisconsin's beer and liquor combination application was withheld. Minutes from October 14, 2024 were approved by unanimous consent.

• Approved Cinco De Mayo Restaurant Class B Beer License (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Kwik Trip #436 Change of Agent (4-0, 1 absent)
• Withheld Cue Club of Wisconsin Class B Beer and Liquor Combination Application
• Approved minutes from October 14, 2024 by unanimous consent

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and then take action on the 2025 Operating Budget and the 2025 Tax Levy Ordinance. The council will also consider authorizing a not-to-exceed $1,035,000 taxable general obligation promissory note. Other notable items include approving bus fare increases for Waukesha Metro Transit and a final plat for a 28-lot subdivision.

• Public hearing and action on the 2025 Operating Budget and Tax Levy Ordinance
• Resolution authorizing $1,035,000 taxable general obligation promissory note (Series 2024C)
• Approval of fare tariff No. 27 increasing bus pass fares for Waukesha Metro Transit
• Final plat approval for Tenny Woods Subdivision (28 single-family lots east of Tenny Avenue)
• Contract change order for Grede Park Gate and Column Improvements with Berglund Construction

The City Council approved the 2025 Operating Budget and the 2025 Tax Levy Ordinance, both by a 13-1 vote with Ald. Cory C. Payne dissenting. An amendment to restore $75,000 from contingency to the City Administrator's budget for consultant services failed 5-9. The council also approved a $1,035,000 taxable general obligation promissory note, a zoning amendment allowing auto dealerships as conditional uses in B-3 and B-5 zones, and several other items.

• Approved 2025 Operating Budget (13-1)
• Approved 2025 Tax Levy Ordinance (13-1)
• Failed amendment to restore $75,000 to City Administrator's budget (5-9)
• Approved $1,035,000 taxable GO promissory note Series 2024C (14-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for auto dealerships as conditional uses in B-3 and B-5 zones (14-0)
• Approved final plat for Tenny Woods Subdivision (14-0)
• Approved snow removal contract with Central Services Co., Inc. (14-0)
• Approved facilities use contract with Waukesha County for podcast equipment (14-0)

Board of Public Works

The Waukesha Board of Public Works will review proposed 2025 rates for sanitary sewer connections and user fees, as well as updates to the pretreatment program fee schedule. The board will also act on a contract amendment with Passport for parking violation processing and approve two agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for bridge and traffic signal reconstruction projects.

• Review 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rates
• Review 2025 Sewer Connection Charge Schedule
• Review 2025 Pretreatment Program Fee Update
• Act on Passport Contract Amendment for Parking Violations
• Act on WisDOT Agreement for E. Moreland Blvd. Bridge

The Board of Public Works recommended awarding the 2024 Area 7 Flood Mitigation Storm Sewer Improvements project to Willkomm Excavating & Grading, Inc. for $2,435,158.83. It also recommended Council approval of the 2025 sanitary sewer rates, connection charge schedule, pretreatment program fee update, a contract amendment with Passport for ALPR parking enforcement, and revised WisDOT agreements for the E. Moreland Blvd. Bridge and Sunset/Prairie traffic signal projects. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Chad O'Donnell absent and Steve Kassens absent for the last two items.

• Recommended awarding $2,435,158.83 flood mitigation sewer contract to Willkomm Excavating & Grading (4-0)
• Recommended 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rates for Council Consent (4-0)
• Recommended 2025 Sanitary Sewer Connection Charge Schedule for Council Consent (4-0)
• Recommended Pretreatment Program Fee Update for Council Consent (4-0)
• Recommended Passport contract amendment for ALPR parking enforcement (4-0)
• Recommended revised WisDOT agreement for E. Moreland Blvd. Bridge project (3-0)
• Recommended revised WisDOT agreement for Sunset Drive & Prairie Ave traffic signal (3-0)
• Approved minutes of October 17, 2024 (4-0)

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will review requests to allocate Paint and Repair Grant funds for historic properties at 216 W. College Ave., 125-127 McCall St., and 304 E. College Ave. The body will also discuss a pending application to adjust the National Register listing for the Senator William Blair House.

• Review grant request for 216 W. College Ave.
• Review grant request for 125-127 McCall St.
• Review grant request for 304 E. College Ave.
• Discuss allocating remaining 2024 Paint and Repair Grant funds
• Update on Senator William Blair House National Register listing

The Landmarks Commission approved three Paint and Repair Grants and a certificate of appropriateness for porch railing replacement at 125-127 McCall St. The largest grant was a $1,684 increase to a previously approved $900 grant for 304 E. College Ave., for a total of $2,584. The commission took no action on allocating remaining 2024 grant funds because all funds had already been allocated. An update on the Senator William and Henrietta Blair House National Register boundary adjustment was provided; the revised application is expected by the end of November.

• Approved minutes of October 2, 2024 (3 aye, 3 absent, 1 abstain)
• Approved $1,000 Paint and Repair Grant for 216 W. College Ave. (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved certificate of appropriateness to replace porch railings at 125-127 McCall St. (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved $100 Paint and Repair Grant for 125-127 McCall St. (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved $1,684 increase to previously approved $900 Paint and Repair Grant for 304 E. College Ave., total $2,584 (4-0, 3 absent)
• Took no action on allocating remaining 2024 Paint and Repair Grant funds; all funds already allocated
• No action taken on Blair House National Register boundary update; revised application expected end of November

Information Technology Board

The Waukesha Information Technology Board will discuss and recommend approval of a Communication Facilities Use License Agreement with the Franklin Public School District. They will also review and consider a Master Services Agreement with EagleView Pictometry. The meeting includes routine items such as public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Review and approve Communication Facilities Use License Agreement with Franklin Public School District (ID#24-11029)
• Review and approve Master Services Agreement with EagleView Pictometry (ID#24-11031)
• Approval of September 2024 meeting minutes (ID#24-11032)

The Information Technology Board met on November 6, 2024, and discussed two items: a Communication Facilities Use License Agreement with the Franklin Public School District and a Master Services Agreement with EagleView Pictometry. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes; the board only reviewed and discussed these items. The minutes from September 2024 were also reviewed for approval.

• Reviewed Communication Facilities Use License Agreement with Franklin Public School District (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed Master Services Agreement with EagleView Pictometry (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed September 2024 ITB meeting minutes (no approval vote recorded)

Building and Grounds

The committee will discuss and make recommendations regarding traffic reviews and sign installations. The meeting includes requests for traffic studies and the assessment of parking and warning signs.

• Traffic review of South Washington Avenue and Lindbergh Avenue
• Assessment of a handicap parking spot at Madison Street and Washington Avenue
• Installation of a caution arrow sign on northbound Cleveland Avenue between Eales Avenue and East Moreland Boulevard
• Proposal to rescind a 1992 resolution for vehicle crossing signs on Manhattan Dr.
• Request for a traffic study on Cleveland Avenue between Niagara Street and Moreland Boulevard

The Building and Grounds Committee recommended three traffic-related items for Council Consent. They recommended updating pavement marking and signing to create a traffic circle at South Washington Avenue and Lindbergh Avenue in Spring 2025, establishing a handicap zone on North Washington Avenue near Madison Street, and installing curve warning and chevron signs on northbound Cleveland Avenue. They also recommended rescinding a 1992 resolution for vehicle crossing signs on Manhattan Drive. A traffic study for Cleveland Avenue was deferred until the Moreland Bridge project is complete.

• Recommended traffic circle at South Washington Ave & Lindbergh Ave for Spring 2025 (3-0)
• Recommended handicap zone on west side of N. Washington Ave, 30' south of #1000 Madison St driveway (3-0)
• Recommended curve warning and chevron signs on northbound Cleveland Ave between Eales Ave and E. Moreland Blvd (3-0)
• Recommended rescinding 1992 resolution for vehicle crossing signs on Manhattan Dr (3-0)
• Deferred Cleveland Ave traffic study until Moreland Bridge project complete

Ordinance & License Committee

The Ordinance & License Committee will convene to approve minutes from the October 14, 2024 meeting and review invited license applications. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Monday, October 28, 2024, at City Hall.

• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2024
• Review of invited license applications

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider a final site plan for a multi-family development on Delafield Street and a final plat for a 28-lot subdivision. The body will also review rezoning requests and minor site plan updates for local businesses and institutions.

• Final site plan for a 219-unit multi-family development at 130 Delafield Street
• Final plat for Tenny Woods Subdivision: 28 single family lots on 40.42 acres
• Rezoning of 3.62 acres at 1052 White Rock Avenue from Rm-3 to I-1 Institutional
• Minor site plan for a second tenant space (small bar) at 304 N Grand Avenue
• New motor oil recycling drop off station at 750 Sentry Drive

The Waukesha Plan Commission approved a final site plan and architectural review for a 219-unit multifamily development at 130 Delafield Street, with conditions, by a 5-2 vote. It also recommended approval of a rezoning for Trinity Lutheran Church, approved a final plat for a 28-lot subdivision, and approved a minor site plan for a gas station convenience store expansion with conditions. All other items on the consent agenda were passed unanimously.

• Approved final site plan for 219-unit multifamily development at 130 Delafield St (5-2)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 3.62 acres at 1052 White Rock Ave to I-1 Institutional (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Tenny Woods Subdivision, 28 single-family lots (7-0)
• Approved minor site plan for Hometown Gas Station second tenant space with conditions (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda: motor oil recycling drop-off station at 750 Sentry Dr and fence at Montessori School of Waukesha (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the 2025 operating budget for the Municipal Court, Public Works, Clean Water Plant, Parks/Recreation/Forestry, the Parks & Recreation Special Revenue Fund, and the Debt Service Fund. The committee may recommend that the City Council adopt the budget. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the October 8, 2024 minutes and public comment.

• Review of 2025 Operating Budget for Municipal Court, Public Works, Clean Water Plant, Parks/Recreation/Forestry, Parks & Recreation Special Revenue Fund, and Debt Service Fund
• Approval of minutes for the October 8, 2024 meeting (ID#24-10997)

The Finance Committee recommended the City Council adopt the 2025 Operating Budget with a total General Fund operating budget of $82,714,168.00. Before the recommendation, the committee approved an amendment to reduce one line item by $75,000 and increase another by the same amount. The recommendation passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved minutes of October 8, 2024 (no objection)
• Amended 2025 Operating Budget: reduced line 1330.52135 by $75,000 and increased line 9710.89910 by $75,000 (3-2)
• Recommended 2025 Operating Budget of $82,714,168 to City Council (5-0)

Redevelopment Authority

The Authority will receive updates on its loan and grant programs for October 2024. It will discuss the redevelopment plans for the former UW‑Milwaukee property at 1500 University Drive. A presentation will review the status of the Central City Master Plan implementation.

• Update on Redevelopment Authority loan programs (ID#24-10945)
• Discussion of redevelopment of the UW‑Milwaukee property at 1500 University Drive (ID#24-10946)
• Central City Master Plan implementation status presentation (ID#24-10947)

The Waukesha Redevelopment Authority met on October 21, 2024, and approved the minutes from its August 19, 2024 meeting. The board received updates on its loan programs, the redevelopment of the UW-Milwaukee at Waukesha property at 1500 University Drive, and the Central City Master Plan implementation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of August 19, 2024 (4-0)

Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board

The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board will meet to discuss and act on the proposed 2025 Executive Operating Budget. The board will also review and act on the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Proposed 2025 Executive Operating Budget for the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department
• Proposed 2025 Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board Meeting Schedule

The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board approved the proposed 2025 Executive Operating Budget for the department, recommending it to the Finance Committee. The board also approved the 2025 meeting schedule. Both actions passed unanimously with 7 ayes and 1 absence.

• Approved 2025 Executive Operating Budget for Parks, Recreation & Forestry (7-0, 1 absent)
• Approved 2025 Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board Meeting Schedule (7-0, 1 absent)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will approve the minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting and approve pending payments. It will review and act on snow‑removal quotes for the Downtown Transit Center walkways and city sidewalks, and consider a two‑party State Municipal Agreement with WisDOT for the Railroad Preemption System project (WisDOT Project ID: 2718‑22‑84). The board will also consider a contract change order with Berglund Construction for Grede Park gate and column improvements, and will discuss engineering consultant selections for the Community Investment Program and private development review services.

• Approve minutes of October 10, 2024 (ID#24-10941).
• Approve payments (ID#24-10942).
• Review and act on snow‑removal quotes for Downtown Transit Center walkways and citywide sidewalks (ID#24-10974).
• Review and act on the State Municipal Agreement for the Railroad Preemption System project, WisDOT Project ID: 2718‑22‑84 (ID#24-10957).
• Review and act on Contract Change Order No. 1 with Berglund Construction for Grede Park gate and column improvements (ID#24-10958).

The Board of Public Works voted 5-0 to recommend awarding the snow removal contract for the Downtown Transit Center and citywide public sidewalks to Central Services Co., Inc., the only bidder. It also recommended approval of a state agreement for a railroad preemption system, a change order for Grede Park improvements, and contracts for engineering services. All recommendations go to the City Council for final approval.

• Recommended awarding snow removal quote from Central Services Co., Inc. to City Council (5-0)
• Recommended State Municipal Agreement with WisDOT for Railroad Preemption System project to Council Consent (5-0)
• Recommended Contract Change Order No. 1 with Berglund Construction for Grede Park Gate and Column Improvements to Council Consent (5-0)
• Recommended contract with Ayres Associates for CIP Project Design and Project Management Services to Council Consent (5-0)
• Recommended contract with MSA Professional Services, Inc. for Private Development Review Services to Council Consent (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 3, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved payments (5-0)

Waukesha Water Commission

The Water Commission will vote on several action items, including a contract amendment that may increase costs by up to $150,000 for the Great Water Alliance program. It will also elect a new commission president and secretary, approve payments from the General and Improvement Funds, and consider a two‑party agreement with Waukesha County for Silvernail Road reconstruction. A discussion of the 2025 operating budget is scheduled, and closed‑session motions will address employee matters and a pending lawsuit.

• Approve Amendment #19 to Greeley and Hansen Agreement, increasing cost up to $150,000 for Great Water Alliance program
• Approve Two‑Party Agreement with Waukesha County for Silvernail Road Reconstruction
• Approve payments from the General Fund and the Improvement Fund
• Elect Commission President and Secretary
• Discuss 2025 Operating Budget

The Waukesha Water Commission approved Amendment #19 to the Greeley and Hansen engineering services agreement, increasing the contract by $150,000 for additional design costs related to the Great Water Alliance Program. They also approved a two-party agreement with Waukesha County for Silvernail Road reconstruction, with the city contributing about $40,000 (5% of watermain costs), and re-elected Joseph Piatt as President and Joan Francoeur as Secretary. All votes were 6-0 except the Silvernail Road agreement, which passed 5-1 with Commissioner Bartels dissenting.

• Approved Amendment #19 to Greeley and Hansen agreement, increasing contract by $150,000 (6-0)
• Approved two-party agreement with Waukesha County for Silvernail Road reconstruction (5-1)
• Re-elected Joseph Piatt as Commission President and Joan Francoeur as Secretary (6-0)
• Approved payments from General Fund and Improvement Fund (6-0)
• Approved minutes of September 19, 2024 meeting (6-0)
• No action taken on matters discussed in closed session regarding lawsuit S.J. Louis Construction v. City of Waukesha

Transit Commission Meeting

The commission will hold a public hearing on proposed fare changes and vote on a resolution to adopt Fare Tariff No. 27, which would increase bus pass fares. It will also review a bid from Coverall North America, Inc. for janitorial services at the transit center. Additional items include minor service changes to Route 2 effective November 11, 2024 and the purchase of replacement ticket vending machines from BEA Transit Technologies, Inc.

• Public hearing and resolution to adopt Fare Tariff No. 27, increasing bus pass fares
• Review and act on bid from Coverall North America, Inc. for janitorial services at the Transit Center
• Review and act on proposed minor service changes, including Route 2 revision effective November 11, 2024
• Review and act on purchase of replacement ticket vending machines from BEA Transit Technologies, Inc.
• Approval of minutes from the September 5, 2024 meeting

The Waukesha Transit Commission voted 5-0 to recommend four items to the Common Council for consent: a fare tariff revision increasing bus pass fares, a janitorial services contract, minor service changes effective November 11, 2024, and purchase of ticket vending machines. A public hearing on fare changes was held with no comments. All recommendations passed unanimously.

• Recommended fare tariff No. 27 increasing bus pass fares for Council consent (5-0)
• Recommended Coverall North America, Inc. bid for janitorial services at Transit Center for Council consent (5-0)
• Recommended minor service changes effective November 11, 2024 for Council consent (5-0)
• Recommended purchase of ticket vending machines from BEA Transit Technologies, Inc. for Council consent (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 5, 2024 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider accepting a $1,000,000 COPS 2024 Technology and Equipment Grant for the CAD/RMS Replacement Project. It will also review a $768,325 Police Commercial Motor and Crash Reduction Grant and an $11,950.37 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership solicitation. Additional items include interviewing candidates for the open District #3 Council seat and several consent‑agenda actions such as stop‑sign installations and parking‑sign updates.

• Accept $1,000,000 COPS 2024 Technology and Equipment Grant for CAD/RMS Replacement Project
• Accept $768,325 Police Commercial Motor and Crash Reduction Grant
• Consider $11,950.37 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership solicitation
• Interview applicants for the vacant District #3 Council seat
• Review Contract Change Order No. 1 for Concrete Pavement Patching and Sawing project

The City Council appointed Doreen Wigderson to fill the vacant District #3 council seat by a 10-3 vote, and she was administered the Oath of Office. The council also approved the consent agenda unanimously, which included accepting several grants and installing various traffic and parking signs. Resolutions authorizing staff to apply for WEDC grants were approved, and a bid for the Fire Station #5 generator replacement was awarded.

• Appointed Doreen Wigderson to fill District #3 vacancy (10-3)
• Approved consent agenda unanimously, including acceptance of $768,325 police grant, $1,000,000 COPS grant, and $11,950.37 vest grant
• Approved installation of stop signs, parking signs, and speed sign as part of consent agenda
• Approved resolution to apply for WEDC Vibrant Spaces Grant (14-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for WEDC Small Business Development Grant (14-0)
• Awarded $38,985 bid to WIL-Surge Electric for Fire Station #5 generator replacement (14-0)

Ordinance & License Committee

The Ordinance & License Committee will consider several license applications, including invited bartenders/operators and other requests. It will also approve the minutes from the September 23, 2024 meeting. Additional agenda items include public comment, discussion, and communications before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from September 23, 2024 (ID#24-10965)
• Review invited bartender/operator license applications (ID#24-10961)
• Review other license applications (ID#24-10962)
• Review other invited license applications (ID#24-10966)

The Ordinance & License Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and denied the invited bartender license for Reid Tiry by unanimous vote. All other license applications were withheld pending inspections or incompletion. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from September 23, 2024 (unanimous)
• Denied invited bartender license for Reid Tiry (4-0)
• Withheld other license applications pending inspections
• Withheld mobile food vendor application due to incompletion

Cemetery Commission

The Waukesha Cemetery Commission will consider the 2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget and the 2025 Executive Operating Budget for the cemetery. The agenda also includes approval of the June 3, 2024 meeting minutes and a public comment period limited to two minutes per speaker. Additional reports from the Cemetery Director, the Friends of Prairie Home Cemetery, and the commission president will be presented.

• Approve Cemetery Commission minutes from 6/3/24 (ID#24-10967)
• Review 2025 CIP budget for the cemetery (ID#24-10968)
• Review and recommend the 2025 Executive Operating Budget for the cemetery (ID#24-10969)
• Cemetery Director's Services Summary Jan‑Sept 2024
• Friends of Prairie Home Cemetery President's Report

The Cemetery Commission approved the Cemetery 5-Year CIP Budget 2025-2029 and the Cemetery 2025 Executive Operating Budget in a single motion. The motion carried unanimously with 6 ayes and 1 absence. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included public comment, approval of prior minutes, and reports.

• Approved Cemetery 5-Year CIP Budget 2025-2029 and 2025 Executive Operating Budget (6-0, 1 absent)

Library Board

The Waukesha Library Board will review the 2025-2026 holiday policy and consider closing the library at 4 p.m. on November 21, 2024, for a Parade Memorial Dedication Ceremony. The board will also address employee leave requests and budget updates.

• Discussion/Action on Policy C1: Holidays 2025-2026
• Proposed library closure at 4 p.m. on November 21, 2024
• Appointment of Erik Helgestad as Friends Board Liaison
• Request for unpaid leave beyond 21 days for two employees
• Budget update and Library Executive Budget review

The Waukesha Library Board approved October bills of $171,286.01, the financial report, and Policy C1: Holidays for 2025-2026. It also approved closing the library at 4pm on November 21, 2024 for the Parade Memorial Dedication Ceremony, and approved unpaid leave beyond twenty-one days for two employees. Erik Helgestad was appointed as the Friends Board Liaison. All votes were unanimous except the bills and financial report, which passed 9-0 with one absence.

• Approved October bills of $171,286.01 (9-0)
• Approved financial report (9-0)
• Approved Policy C1: Holidays for 2025-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved library closing at 4pm on November 21, 2024 for Parade Memorial Dedication (unanimous)
• Approved unpaid leave beyond 21 days for two employees (unanimous)
• Appointed Erik Helgestad as Friends Board Liaison

Library Human Resources Committee

The Library Human Resources Committee will meet to discuss and take action on the 2024 Library Director Evaluation. The committee will also consider requests for unpaid leave exceeding 21 days for two employees.

• 2024 Library Director Evaluation
• Unpaid leave requests beyond 21 days for two employees
• Approval of December 14, 2023 meeting minutes

The Library Human Resources Committee approved unpaid leave beyond 21 days for two employees and approved the minutes from the December 14, 2023 meeting. The committee also discussed the 2024 Library Director Evaluation, but no action was recorded on that item.

• Approved unpaid leave beyond 21 days for two employees (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 14, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee will consider accepting three grant awards: a $768,325 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Commercial Motor and Crash Reduction Grant, a $1,000,000 COPS 2024 Technology and Equipment Grant for the CAD/RMS Replacement Project, and an $11,950.37 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership solicitation. It will also review the 2025 operating budget for General Government, Community Development, Police, Fire, Library, and Cemetery departments.

• Accept $768,325 FMCSA Commercial Motor and Crash Reduction Grant
• Accept $1,000,000 COPS Technology and Equipment Grant for CAD/RMS Replacement Project
• Accept $11,950.37 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership solicitation
• Review 2025 operating budget for General Government, Community Development, Police, Fire, Library, and Cemetery

The Finance Committee unanimously approved three police-related grants: a $768,325 Commercial Motor and Crash Reduction Grant, a $1,000,000 COPS Technology and Equipment Grant for the CAD/RMS Replacement Project, and an $11,950.37 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership award. The committee also reviewed the 2025 operating budget for several departments but took no action on it.

• Approved $768,325 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration grant (5-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 COPS Technology and Equipment Grant (5-0)
• Approved $11,950.37 Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant (5-0)
• Reviewed 2025 operating budget for General Government, Community Development, Police, Fire, Library, and Cemetery (no action)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review bids for a generator replacement at Fire Station #5. The board is also considering a contract change order for concrete patching and two storm water management maintenance agreements.

• Bids for 2024 Fire Station #5 Generator and Transfer Switch Replacement
• Contract Change Order No. 1 with State Contractors, Inc. for Concrete Pavement Patching and Concrete Sawing
• Storm Water Management Practice Maintenance Agreement with Carroll University for 211/223 Maple Avenue
• Storm Water Management Practice Maintenance Agreement Amendment 2 with Futura II LLC for 1940 E. Main St.

The Board of Public Works unanimously recommended awarding the low bid of $38,985 from WIL-Surge Electric, Inc. for the Fire Station #5 generator and transfer switch replacement. It also recommended for Council consent a contract change order with State Contractors, Inc., and two storm water maintenance agreements with Carroll University and Futura II LLC. All votes were 5-0.

• Recommended awarding $38,985 low bid from WIL-Surge Electric, Inc. for Fire Station #5 generator replacement (5-0)
• Recommended Contract Change Order No. 1 with State Contractors, Inc. for concrete patching/sawing for Council consent (5-0)
• Recommended Storm Water Management Maintenance Agreement with Carroll University for 211/223 Maple Ave for Council consent (5-0)
• Recommended Storm Water Management Maintenance Agreement Amendment 2 with Futura II LLC for 1940 E. Main St for Council consent (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 19, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved payments (5-0)

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will review several Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior work on historic homes. The body will also consider paint and repair grant applications for two of these properties.

• Request to replace gutters at 216 W. College Avenue and associated grant application
• Request to tuckpoint masonry exterior at 348 Wisconsin Ave.
• Request to tuckpoint masonry exterior at 352 Wisconsin Ave.
• Request to replace the roof at 227 N. James St. and associated grant application
• Update on boundary adjustments for the Senator William Blair House National Register listing

The Landmarks Commission approved four Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior work on historic properties, including gutter replacement, tuckpointing, and roof replacement. It also approved a $2,000 Paint and Repair Grant for 227 N. James St. and held over a grant request for 216 W. College Ave. to the next meeting.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for gutter replacement at 216 W. College Ave. (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for tuckpointing at 348 Wisconsin Ave. (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for tuckpointing at 352 Wisconsin Ave. (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for roof replacement at 227 N. James St. (6-0)
• Approved $2,000 Paint and Repair Grant for 227 N. James St. (6-0)
• Held over Paint and Repair Grant for 216 W. College Ave. to next meeting

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee will meet to review applications for the 2024-2025 gallery art. The body will also receive a staff report regarding Waukesha Unlocked.

• Review of 2024-2025 Gallery Art applications
• Staff report on Waukesha Unlocked

City Council

The City Council will consider a contract for the Williams Street Placemaking Plan and an ordinance to change polling place locations. The body will also review property damage claims and public works agreements.

• Placemaking Plan Contract for Williams Street
• Ordinance amending Section 1.03 of the Municipal Code regarding polling place locations
• Contract Change Order No. 1 with All-Ways Contractors, Inc. for 2024 Asphalt Street Utility Repairs
• Storm Water Management Practice Maintenance Agreement for 900 Silvernail Rd
• Property damage claims from Jon Mann and Jason Machata

The Waukesha City Council approved a contract for the Williams Street placemaking plan, disallowed two property damage claims, and amended the municipal code on polling place locations. The consent agenda, including a contract change order and a storm water maintenance agreement, passed unanimously. All votes were 13-0 with one absence.

• Approved Placemaking Plan Contract for Williams Street (13-0)
• Approved disallowance of Jon Mann's property damage claim (13-0)
• Approved disallowance of Jason Machata's property damage claim (13-0)
• Approved ordinance amending polling place locations, waived three readings (13-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Contract Change Order No. 1 with All-Ways Contractors for 2024 Asphalt Street Utility Repairs
• Approved consent agenda including Storm Water Management Practice Maintenance Agreement with Scenic Self Storage RE LLC for 900 Silvernail Rd

Building and Grounds

The committee will discuss and make recommendations regarding the installation of stop signs and traffic signage at several city locations. The meeting also includes a review of parking restrictions at City Hall and a budget communication.

• Proposed stop signs for Overton Avenue at Madison Street and Fiddlers Creek Drive
• Proposed visitor, contractor, and no-overnight parking signs for City Hall lots
• Proposed solar powered speed sign on westbound East Moreland Boulevard
• Traffic review for South Washington Avenue and Lindbergh Avenue
• Evaluation of handicap parking at Madison Street and Washington Avenue

The Building and Grounds Committee recommended for Council Consent the installation of stop signs at Overton Avenue at Madison Street and Fiddlers Creek Drive, visitor and contractor parking signs at City Hall lots, no overnight parking signs, a speed feedback sign on East Moreland Boulevard, children with disabilities signs on Bayberry Drive, and a loading zone on Martin Street. Two items were held: a traffic review of South Washington Avenue and Lindbergh Avenue, and a handicap parking spot assessment at Madison Street and Washington Avenue. All votes were 4-0 with one absence.

• Recommended stop sign at Overton Avenue and Madison Street (4-0)
• Recommended stop sign at Overton Avenue and Fiddlers Creek Drive (4-0)
• Recommended 'City Hall Visitor Parking Only' signs in northwest City Hall lot (4-0)
• Recommended 'City Hall Contractors and Authorized City of Waukesha Vehicles Only' signs in northeast City Hall lot (4-0)
• Recommended no overnight parking signs in City Hall lots (4-0)
• Recommended solar-powered speed feedback sign on westbound East Moreland Boulevard (4-0)
• Recommended two 'Caution Children with Disabilities Area' signs on Bayberry Drive (4-0)
• Recommended loading zone on Martin Street and extended 2-hour parking (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review and act on the final site plan, architectural review, PUD review, and rezoning petition for a 219‑unit multi‑family project at 130 Delafield Street. Additional items include a hangar addition at 556‑558 Northview Road, a second‑floor apartment conversion at 351 W Main Street, and two conditional use permits for a pet grooming home business and an automobile sales business. The commission will also consider a parking lot reconstruction at 2001 S Prairie Avenue and a façade update at 711 W Moreland Blvd.

• 130 Delafield Street – 219‑unit multi‑family development (final site plan, architectural review, PUD, rezoning)
• 556‑558 Northview Road – 5,600 sq ft hangar addition
• 351 W Main Street – approval of 6 second‑floor apartment units
• 1134 Lawndale Avenue – conditional use permit for K9 Style pet grooming home business
• 1925 E Main Street – conditional use permit for JP Autonation automobile sales

The Waukesha Plan Commission approved two conditional use permits: one for a pet grooming home business at 1134 Lawndale Avenue and one for an automobile sales business at 1925 E Main Street. Both were approved with conditions, each by a 5-0 vote. The commission also approved several site plans and a consent agenda, and held a 219-unit multi-family development request.

• Approved conditional use permit for K9 Style Pet Grooming at 1134 Lawndale Ave with conditions (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for JP Autonation LLC at 1925 E Main St with conditions (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including site plans for 121 Wisconsin Ave, 556-558 Northview Rd, and 351 W Main St (unanimous)
• Approved final site plan for Weldall parking lot reconstruction at 2001 S Prairie Ave with conditions (5-0)
• Approved minor site plan for Bridging Better Smiles façade update at 711 W Moreland Blvd with conditions (5-0)
• Held final site plan and PUD review for 219-unit development at 130 Delafield St

Board of Public Works

The Board will approve the minutes from the September 5, 2024 meeting and approve pending payments. It will discuss and recommend to Council a Contract Change Order No. 1 with All-Ways Contractors, Inc. for the 2024 Asphalt Street Utility Repairs project, and review the Storm Water Management Practice Maintenance Agreement with Scenic Self Storage RE LLC for 900 Silvernail Rd. Additional items include a roadway pavement condition update and a notice of bids for the Fire Station #5 generator and transfer switch replacement.

• Contract Change Order No. 1 with All-Ways Contractors, Inc. for 2024 Asphalt Street Utility Repairs
• Storm Water Management Practice Maintenance Agreement with Scenic Self Storage RE LLC for 900 Silvernail Rd
• Approval of payments (see attached payment document)
• Approval of minutes from September 5, 2024
• Notice of bids closing September 27, 2024 for Fire Station #5 generator and transfer switch replacement

The Board of Public Works unanimously recommended two items for Council consent: Contract Change Order No. 1 with All-Ways Contractors for the 2024 Asphalt Street Utility Repairs project, and a Storm Water Management Practice Maintenance Agreement with Scenic Self Storage RE LLC for 900 Silvernail Rd. The board also approved the September 5, 2024 minutes and payments. No public comment was received.

• Approved minutes of September 5, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved payments (5-0)
• Recommended Contract Change Order No. 1 with All-Ways Contractors for 2024 Asphalt Street Utility Repairs for Council Consent (5-0)
• Recommended Storm Water Management Practice Maintenance Agreement with Scenic Self Storage RE LLC for 900 Silvernail Rd. for Council Consent (5-0)

Waukesha Water Commission

The Waukesha Water Commission will consider developer agreements for two subdivisions and discuss the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also review a Great Lakes update and utility performance reports.

• Developer's Agreement for Olde Farm Subdivision at no cost to the Utility
• Developer’s Agreement for The Glen at Standing Stone Phase 2 at no cost to the Utility
• Discussion of 2025 Capital Improvement Plan
• Approval of August vouchers from the General Fund and Improvement Fund
• Closed session to consider employee employment, promotion, compensation, and performance data

The Waukesha Water Commission approved payments from the General Fund and Improvement Fund, and approved developer agreements for the Olde Farm Subdivision and The Glen at Standing Stone Phase 2, both at no cost to the Utility. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The commission also entered closed session to discuss employee matters but took no action on those items.

• Approved minutes of August 15, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved payments from General Fund and Improvement Fund (7-0)
• Approved developer's agreement for Olde Farm Subdivision at no cost to Utility (7-0)
• Approved developer's agreement for The Glen at Standing Stone Phase 2 at no cost to Utility (7-0)

Waukesha Intergovernmental Health Group Advisory Council

The Waukesha Intergovernmental Health Group Advisory Council will vote to approve the minutes from its April 16, 2024 meeting. It will also consider approving Amendment 37 from Everside/Marathon, which adds a physical therapy assistant. The council may discuss a mid-year utilization review for Clinic Year 10 and any other business brought before it.

• Approve minutes from April 16, 2024 meeting (ID#24-10675)
• Approve Everside/Marathon Amendment 37 to add a PT Assistant (ID#24-10684)
• Clinic Year 10 Mid-Year Utilization Review (ID#24-10676)
• Any other business (ID#24-10677)

City Council

The Waukesha City Council will consider approving the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and contracts for transit management and refuse services. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss a land purchase offer.

• Approval of 2025-2029 CIP budget
• Transit Management Services Agreement with TransDev, Inc.
• Refuse and recycling services contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems
• Closed session to consider land purchase offer
• Appointment of Interim Clerk Linda Gourdoux

The City Council approved the 2025 budget of $37,460,739 and the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) of $182,876,096 as recommended by the finance committee. Three amendments to remove funding for specific projects (Minaka Playground, Frame Park River Dredging, and office doors/keyless entry) all failed. The council also approved a revised classification and compensation system, appointed Linda Gourdoux as Interim Clerk, and set a process for filling the District 3 vacancy.

• Approved 2025 budget of $37,460,739 and 2025-2029 CIP of $182,876,096 (10-2)
• Approved revised classification and compensation system (7-5)
• Approved Linda Gourdoux as Interim Clerk (12-0)
• Approved process for replacing District 3 Alder via appointment (11-1)
• Failed amendment to remove $235,000 for Minaka Playground (4-8)
• Failed amendment to remove $150,000 for Frame Park River Dredging (3-9)
• Failed amendment to remove $300,000 for office doors/keyless entry (4-8)
• Approved counteroffer for city-owned land at Pewaukee Rd and Buena Vista (12-0)

Human Resources Committee

The Waukesha Human Resources Committee will review and possibly adopt a revised classification and compensation system for city employees. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the May 15, 2024 meeting and a public comment period. No other actions are listed.

• Consideration and possible action on adopting a revised classification and compensation system (ID#24-10699)

Library Board

The Library Board will consider Policy B‑3 regarding public display and exhibit space. It will review a work‑from‑home pilot proposal for managers. An operating budget update for September 2024 will be presented. Additional agenda items include the Waukesha Reads education program and the Library Director’s performance‑evaluation questionnaire.

• Discussion/Action on Policy B‑3: Public Display and Exhibit Space
• Work‑From‑Home pilot proposal for managers
• Operating Budget September 2024 update
• Board Education: Waukesha Reads program
• Performance evaluation questionnaire for Library Director

The Waukesha Library Board approved the September bills of $79,423.81, the financial report, and a budget update. It also approved Policy B-3 on public display and exhibit space, and a work-from-home pilot for managers. The board moved into closed session to discuss the Library Director's performance evaluation, then reconvened and adjourned.

• Approved August 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September bills of $79,423.81 (7-0)
• Approved financial report (7-0)
• Approved Policy B-3: Public Display and Exhibit Space (unanimous)
• Approved Work From Home Pilot for Managers (unanimous)
• Approved budget update (7-0)
• Moved to closed session for Library Director's performance evaluation (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss and act on the recommendation to approve the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The meeting includes a review of the Executive CIP Budget Book and the CIP Requested Fleet Book.

• Discussion and action on the 2025-2029 CIP
• Review of 2025 CIP Requested Fleet Book

Ordinance & License Committee

The Ordinance & License Committee will meet to review various license applications. The body will specifically act on a full service retail permit application for Vennture Brew Co.

• Full service retail permit application for Vennture Brew Co.
• Review of Invited Bartenders license applications
• Review of Invited Applications
• Review of Other Applications

The Ordinance & License Committee approved all license applications on the agenda, including invited bartender Brian Londo, invited applications for Cinco de Mayo Supermarket and Grewal Gas, other applications, and a full service retail permit for Vennture Brew Co. The Vennture permit was restricted to selling beer and wine only to Generec party attendees within the event confines at Frame Park, ending when the event ends. All motions passed unanimously 4-0.

• Approved invited bartender Brian Londo (4-0)
• Approved invited application for Cinco de Mayo Supermarket (4-0)
• Approved invited application for Grewal Gas (4-0)
• Approved other applications (4-0)
• Approved full service retail permit for Vennture Brew Co. with event restrictions (4-0)

Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board

The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board will discuss the 2025-2029 Executive Community Investment Program budget. The board is also reviewing rental policies and fees for 2025 and several park easement proposals.

• Proposed 2025-2029 Executive Community Investment Program (CIP) Budget
• Proposed sanitary sewer lateral easement with MetalTek International, Inc. in Frame Park
• Proposed underground distribution easement with WE Energies at Prairie Park
• Proposed 2025 rental policies and procedures for special areas, buildings, and park shelters
• Proposed commemorative marker for land donation at Oaks Park

The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board approved all items on its agenda, including recommendations to the Common Council for easements with MetalTek International and WE Energies, a grant agreement for the Healthy Aging Program, and the 2025-2029 CIP budget. It also approved a commemorative marker for Oaks Park and updated rental policies for special areas, buildings, and park shelters. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with two members absent.

• Approved recommendation to Common Council for sanitary sewer easement with MetalTek International in Frame Park (6-0)
• Approved commemorative marker for Oaks Park land dedication (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to Common Council for underground distribution easement with WE Energies at Prairie Park (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to Common Council for CHIP grant agreement for Healthy Aging Program, pending attorney review (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Special Areas Rental Policies & Procedures (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Building Rental Policies & Procedures (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Park Shelter Rental Policies & Procedures (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to Finance Committee for 2025-2029 CIP budget (6-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review a refuse and recycling services contract for city buildings and a storm water maintenance agreement. The board will also receive an update on roadway pavement conditions.

• Storm Water Management Practice Maintenance Agreement for 1635 Arcadian Ave with Central Disposal, Inc.
• Contract for City buildings refuse and recycling services with Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) for 2025-2027
• Roadway Pavement Condition Update presentation

The Board of Public Works approved minutes and payments, and recommended two items for Council consent: a storm water maintenance agreement with Central Disposal, Inc. for 1635 Arcadian Ave., and a refuse/recycling services contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems. A roadway pavement condition update was held until the next meeting. All votes were 3-0 with two members absent.

• Approved minutes of August 22, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved payments (3-0)
• Recommended storm water maintenance agreement with Central Disposal, Inc. for 1635 Arcadian Ave. for Council consent (3-0)
• Recommended refuse/recycling services contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems for Council consent (3-0)
• Held roadway pavement condition update until next meeting

Transit Commission Meeting

The Transit Commission will discuss and act on a proposed management services agreement with TransDev, Inc. and an amendment to a purchase service agreement with Wisconsin Coach Lines, Inc. The meeting also includes an update on the WisGo fare system.

• Proposed Transit Management Services Agreement with TransDev, Inc. (2024-2029)
• Amendment 1 to Purchase Service Agreement with Wisconsin Coach Lines, Inc. for Routes 901, 904, and 905
• WisGo Fare System Update

The Waukesha Transit Commission approved a proposed Transit Management Services Agreement with TransDev, Inc. and Amendment 1 to the Purchase Service Agreement with Wisconsin Coach Lines, Inc. for routes 901, 904, and 905. Both motions passed unanimously with three ayes and two absences. The commission also received an update that Metrolift will accept WisGo cards and the UMO app starting September 16, 2024.

• Approved Transit Management Services Agreement with TransDev, Inc. (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Amendment 1 to Purchase Service Agreement with Wisconsin Coach Lines, Inc. for routes 901, 904, 905 (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved minutes from July 18, 2024 meeting (3-0, 2 absent)

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will review requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior work on two buildings. The body will also receive an update regarding the National Register listing boundaries for the Senator William Blair House.

• Request to tuckpoint the exterior at 139 E. North St. (Waukesha County Manufacturing Company/Waukesha Motor Company)
• Request to replace the roof and second story porch railings at 325 E. Newhall Ave. (Caples Park Historic District)
• Update on boundary adjustments for the Senator William Blair House National Register listing
• Discussion of Landmarks Commission Paint and Repair Grant Funds

The Landmarks Commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness: one for tuckpointing at 139 E. North St. with a condition on mortar match, and one for roof and porch railing replacement at 325 E. Newhall Ave. with a condition to use composite railing. Both motions passed unanimously (7-0). The commission also requested monthly updates on the Senator William Blair House boundary adjustment application.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for tuckpointing at 139 E. North St. with mortar match condition (7-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for roof and porch railing replacement at 325 E. Newhall Ave. with composite railing condition (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 7, 2024 as amended (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Requested monthly updates on Senator William Blair House boundary adjustment application

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will review planning documents and resolutions from the Plan Commission and Common Council. The board is scheduled to act on a resolution approving an Amended Project Plan and Boundaries for Tax Incremental District No. 29.

• Resolution approving an Amended Project Plan and Boundaries for Tax Incremental District No. 29

The Joint Review Board approved a resolution to amend the project plan and boundaries for Tax Incremental District No. 29. The board also approved the minutes from the July 24, 2024 meeting.

• Approved Amended Project Plan and Boundaries for Tax Incremental District No. 29 (4-0)
• Approved July 24, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (4-0)

City Council

The Waukesha City Council will act on a state grant for road resurfacing projects and a forensic lab use agreement with West Bend Police Department. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, committee reports, and bids for public works projects.

• Vote on $1.1M pump station improvements bid by Sabel Mechanical
• $63,227 sidewalk contract awarded to Wandel Contractors for Schuetze Center
• $54,900 joint repair contract awarded to Berglund Construction for South Street ramp
• Approval of forensic lab use agreement with West Bend PD
• Amendment to TIF agreement for Cobblestone Hotel

The City Council approved a forensic lab use agreement with West Bend PD and authorized the police chief to sign similar deals, with amendments requiring calendar-year terms and annual financial reports. It also approved a TIF agreement amendment for the Cobblestone Hotel, certified the 2025 library tax levy, released a restrictive covenant for Pebble Valley Village Apartments, and awarded three construction contracts. A certified survey map for surplus city land near City Hall failed.

• Approved forensic lab use agreement with West Bend PD (14-0)
• Authorized police chief to execute similar lab agreements with amendments (12-2)
• Approved TIF agreement amendment for Cobblestone Hotel (13-1)
• Certified 2025 library tax levy (14-0)
• Released restrictive covenant for Pebble Valley Village Apartments (14-0)
• Awarded $63,226.60 sidewalk contract to Wandel Contractors (14-0)
• Awarded $54,900 ramp repair contract to Berglund Construction (14-0)
• Awarded $1,092,335 pump station contract to Sabel Mechanical (14-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review a rezoning request for city-owned land at 130 Delafield Street to allow for a 219-unit multifamily development. The body will also consider several conditional use permits for auto dealerships and other businesses, as well as various site plan reviews.

• Rezoning of 5.247 acres at 130 Delafield Street from I-1 and B-3 to Rm-3(PUD) for multifamily residential
• Conditional Use Permits for auto sales at 1028 N. Hartwell Avenue, 1343 S. West Avenue, and 1610 Manhattan Drive
• Conditional Use Permit for Enterprise Rent-A-Car vehicle preparation and parking at 1606 Lincoln Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit for an accountant office at 820 Philip Drive Suite A
• Final Site Plan review for an 1,802 sq. ft. addition to Russ Darrow Kia at 2141 E. Moreland Blvd.

The Waukesha Plan Commission approved a rezoning of city-owned land at 130 Delafield Street to allow a multifamily residential development, but held the final site plan and architectural review for the 219-unit project. The commission also approved several conditional use permits and site plans for auto dealerships and other businesses, all with conditions.

• Approved rezoning of 5.247 acres at 130 Delafield Street to Rm-3(PUD) (4-1)
• Held final site plan for 219-unit multifamily development at 130 Delafield Street (4-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for Enterprise Rent-A-Car at 1606 Lincoln Ave (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Waukesha's Best Used Cars at 1028 N. Hartwell Ave (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for accountant office at 820 Philip Dr (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Scotty's Auto Sales at 1343 S. West Ave (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Boucher Nissan at 1610 Manhattan Dr (5-0)
• Approved final site plan for Boucher Nissan addition at 1610 Manhattan Dr (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Waukesha Finance Committee will meet to discuss the five-year Community Investment Program (CIP) budget and the list of fleet vehicles scheduled for replacement. The committee will also approve minutes from the July 29 meeting.

• Review of 2025–2029 Community Investment Program budget book
• Review of 2025 requested fleet replacement list
• Approval of July 29, 2024 minutes (ID#24-10581)

The Finance Committee met and approved the minutes from the July 29, 2024 meeting. The committee then reviewed and discussed the 2025-2029 Executive Community Investment Program (CIP) budget and the 2025 CIP requested fleet items to be replaced. No formal action was taken on the CIP or fleet items; the items were presented for discussion only.

• Approved minutes of July 29, 2024 (unanimous, no objections)
• Reviewed 2025-2029 Executive CIP Budget (no action)
• Reviewed 2025 CIP Requested Fleet Book (no action)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is reviewing bid awards for pump station, sidewalk, and ramp repairs. The board will also discuss a state agreement for road resurfacing grants.

• River's Crossing and Golf Road Pump Station Improvements: recommended bid of $1,092,335.00 to Sabel Mechanical
• Schuetze Center Sidewalk Improvements: recommended bid of $63,226.60 to Wandel Contractors
• South Street Ramp Joint Repairs: recommended bid of $54,900.00 to Berglund Construction Company
• LRIP Supplemental Program grant for resurfacing Fox River Pwky, School Dr, and Fox Point Dr

The Board of Public Works recommended awarding three construction contracts and approved a state grant agreement. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also approved the August 8 meeting minutes and payments.

• Recommended awarding $1,092,335 low bid to Sabel Mechanical for River's Crossing and Golf Road Pump Station improvements (5-0)
• Recommended awarding $63,226.60 low bid to Wandel Contractors for Schuetze Center Sidewalk Improvements (5-0)
• Recommended awarding $54,900 low bid to Berglund Construction for South Street Ramp Joint Repairs (5-0)
• Recommended Council approval of state agreement for LRIP grant for resurfacing Fox River Pkwy, School Dr, and Fox Point Dr (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 8, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved payments (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several public works contracts and property assessment litigations. The body is also deciding on the operation of a wireless 9-1-1 public safety answering point and the appointment of an interim clerk.

• Barstow Plaza Railing Replacement bid from Northway Fence Inc. for $211,996.66
• Resilient Surface Installation at Waukesha Springs Park and Bethesda Park bid from Bluemel's Maintenance Service Inc. for $191,498.00
• Grede Park Gate and Column Improvements bid from Berglund Construction Company for $49,500.00
• Settlement of Froedtert Property Assessment Litigations 2021-2024
• Contract with BCI Entertainment, LLC for drone light shows at Oktoberfest and Winter JanBoree

The City Council approved a settlement of Froedtert property assessment litigations for 2021-2024, authorized operation of a wireless 9-1-1 public safety answering point at the city dispatch center, and approved several contracts and appointments. The consent agenda passed unanimously, including a drone light show contract for Oktoberfest and JanBoree. All votes were 12-0 except for two contract awards that had single dissenting votes.

• Approved settlement of Froedtert Property Assessment Litigations 2021-2024 (12-0)
• Authorized wireless 9-1-1 public safety answering point at city dispatch center (12-0)
• Approved $211,996.66 bid to Northway Fence Inc. for Barstow Plaza Railing Replacement (11-1)
• Approved $191,498.00 bid to Bluemel's Maintenance Service Inc. for resilient surface installation at Waukesha Springs and Bethesda Parks (12-0)
• Approved $49,500.00 bid to Berglund Construction Company for Grede Park Gate and Column Improvements (11-1)
• Approved contract with BCI Entertainment, LLC for drone light shows at Oktoberfest and JanBoree (consent agenda)
• Approved appointment of Anthony Brown as Interim Clerk (12-0)
• Disallowed claim for automobile damage by Cynthia Horst (12-0)

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee will meet to review applications for 2025 CDBG Public Art Projects and 2024-2025 Gallery Art. The body will also consider the 'Calling All Artists' application for gallery art.

• Review of 2025 CDBG Public Art Project applications
• Review of 2024-2025 Gallery Art applications
• Review of 'Calling All Artists' Application for Gallery Art- 2024

The Waukesha Public Art Committee approved the 2025 CDBG Public Art Projects applications (ID#24-10554) with a 4-0 vote (two members absent). The committee also approved the minutes from June 4, 2024, and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2025 CDBG Public Art Projects applications (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 4, 2024 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Building Appeals

The Board of Building Appeals will consider two appeals regarding Uniform Dwelling Code violations. Both requests seek permission to maintain ceiling heights below the standard requirements in residential basements.

• Appeal for 1447 Grand Avenue to allow stairway ceiling height below 6’4” and basement height of 6’10”
• Appeal for 2804 Lander Lane to allow a basement bathroom ceiling height of 6’6” instead of 7’

The Waukesha Board of Building Appeals approved two appeals from homeowners seeking variances from Uniform Dwelling Code ceiling height requirements. Both approvals were granted with conditions and passed unanimously (4-0, with one member absent). The board also approved the minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting.

• Approved appeal of Matthew & Kathryn Baker, 1447 Grand Avenue, allowing 6'10" basement ceiling height and denying r-value and beam requirements (4-0)
• Approved appeal of Paul & Patricia Rajchel, 2804 Lander Lane, allowing 6'6" basement bathroom ceiling height (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 21, 2024 meeting (4-0)

Redevelopment Authority

The Redevelopment Authority will review a request from Vizcarra Properties, LLC to increase a Central City Storefront Activation Loan. The body will also discuss affordable housing property purchases and the redevelopment of 1500 University Drive.

• Loan increase request from Vizcarra Properties, LLC for 245 W. Main Street
• Discussion on property purchase for Affordable/Workforce housing
• Redevelopment update for UW-Milwaukee at Waukesha property at 1500 University Drive
• Review of the 2024 Waukesha Housing Study

The Waukesha Redevelopment Authority approved a request by Vizcarra Properties, LLC to increase the amount of a Central City Storefront Activation Loan for the property at 245 W. Main Street. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). The board also received updates on the UW-Milwaukee at Waukesha redevelopment, affordable/workforce housing property purchase, a loan update, and a housing study, but took no action on those items.

• Approved increase of Central City Storefront Activation Loan for 245 W. Main St. (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2024 (7-0)

Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board

The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board will consider a contract for drone light shows at upcoming community events. The board will also review updates to the 2025 Athletic Facilities Policies and Procedures Handbook and a removal plan for the Lowell Park Toboggan Run.

• Proposed contract with BCI Entertainment, LLC for drone light shows at 2024 Waukesha Oktoberfest and 2025 Winter JanBoree
• Proposed 2025 Athletic Facilities Policies and Procedures Handbook revisions
• Proposed disposition/removal plan for Lowell Park Toboggan Run
• Proposed change of September meeting date from September 16 to September 9, 2024

The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board approved a recommendation to the Common Council to contract with BCI Entertainment, LLC for drone light shows at the 2024 Waukesha Oktoberfest and 2025 Winter JanBoree. The board also approved revisions to the 2025 Athletic Facilities Policies and Procedures Handbook, a removal plan for the Lowell Park Toboggan Run, and rescheduled the September 2024 meeting to September 9. All votes were 6-0 with two members absent.

• Approved recommendation to Common Council for BCI Entertainment drone light show contract (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Athletic Facilities Policies and Procedures Handbook revisions (6-0)
• Approved disposition/removal plan for Lowell Park Toboggan Run (6-0)
• Approved changing September 2024 meeting date to September 9 (6-0)

Waukesha Water Commission

The Waukesha Water Commission will vote on approving payments, write-offs, and contracts at this meeting. Items include writing off $11,743.31 in unpaid water charges, approving a water main extension for the Waukesha County Courthouse at no cost, and replacing PLCs at two wells for $56,600. The commission will also review utility performance and financial reports.

• Approve writing off $11,743.31 in unpaid water charges
• Approve water main extension and Developer’s Agreement for Waukesha County Courthouse at no cost
• Approve PLC replacements at Well No. 3 and Well No. 8 for $56,600
• Approve payments from General Fund and Improvement Fund
• Review July 2024 utility performance and financial reports

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four appeals for dimensional and use variances. These requests seek exceptions to the Zoning Code for residential structures and property usage.

• Appeal for a shed and parking space variance at 412 E St Paul Ave
• Appeal for a deck reconstruction variance at 1110 School Dr
• Appeal for a 288 square foot shed variance at 2200 Northview Rd
• Appeal to convert 131 Wisconsin Ave into a two-family dwelling in a B-2 Central Business district

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted 3-0 to deny Gregg Mashack's appeal for a shed setback variance at 412 E St Paul Ave, but approved his appeal for a parking space setback variance at the same address. The board also approved variances for a deck at 1110 School Dr and a shed at 2200 Northview Rd, and denied a use variance for a two-family dwelling at 131 Wisconsin Ave.

• Denied shed setback variance at 412 E St Paul Ave (3-0)
• Approved parking space setback variance at 412 E St Paul Ave (3-0)
• Approved deck projection variance at 1110 School Dr (3-0)
• Approved shed size variance at 2200 Northview Rd (3-0)
• Denied use variance for two-family dwelling at 131 Wisconsin Ave (3-0)

Library Board

The Waukesha Library Board will meet to approve meeting minutes, hear committee reports, and discuss several new items including a vending machine contract, public art committee recommendations, and a community library liaison agreement. The board will also recognize a new member and hear updates on fundraising and the library budget.

• Vote on vending machine contract
• Discussion on community library liaison agreement
• Public art committee membership recommendation
• Public art committee request for proposal
• Library Director 360 review update

The Waukesha Library Board approved the July bills for $141,713.53 and August bills for $70,185.52, both by a 9-2 vote. The board also approved the Community Library Liaison agreement (8-1-1), a vending machine contract, and several public art items, all unanimously or with noted votes. The meeting was called to order at 4:45 p.m. and adjourned at 5:47 p.m.

• Approved July bills of $141,713.53 (9-2)
• Approved August bills of $70,185.52 (9-2)
• Approved Financial Report (9-2)
• Approved Proclamation for Service for Cynthia Deatrick (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement for Community Library Liaison (8-1-1, Sebert abstained)
• Approved Vending Machine Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Public Art Committee Membership Recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved Public Art Committee Request for Proposal (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review and act on a 2025-2028 hauling contract for the Drop-Off Center with GFL Environmental Services. The board will also review bids for several park and plaza improvement projects.

• Contract for Drop-Off Center refuse services with GFL Environmental Services
• Bids for Barstow Plaza Railing Replacement
• Bids for Resilient Surface Installation at Waukesha Springs Park and Bethesda Park
• Bids for Grede Park Gate and Column Improvements

The Board of Public Works recommended awarding three construction contracts and a refuse services contract to the City Council. All recommendations were approved unanimously by the three members present, with two members absent. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and payments.

• Recommended low bid from Northway Fence Inc. for Barstow Plaza Railing Replacement ($211,996.66) (3-0)
• Recommended only bid from Bluemel's Maintenance Service Inc. for Resilient Surface Installation at Waukesha Springs Park and Bethesda Park ($191,498.00) (3-0)
• Recommended only bid from Berglund Construction Company for Grede Park Gate and Column Improvements ($49,500.00) (3-0)
• Recommended contract with GFL Environmental Services for Drop-Off Center refuse services (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 18, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved payments (3-0)

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will review several requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for property repairs and alterations. The body will also discuss a pending application to decrease the National Register of Historic Places boundaries for the Senator William Blair House.

• Request to remove a standpipe and fire escape ladder at 292-294 W. Main Street
• Request to repair the front porch at 710-712 N. East Ave. (Joseph Jackson Hadfield House)
• Request to add new light fixtures at 101 W. Main St. (Old Waukesha County Courthouse)
• Request for roof, gutter, masonry, and trim work at 323-327 W. Main St.
• Discussion of boundary decrease for the National Register listing of 434 Madison Street

The Landmarks Commission approved four Certificates of Appropriateness for changes to historic properties, all by a 6-0 vote with one absence. The approvals included removing a standpipe and fire escape ladder at 292-294 W. Main St., repairing the front porch at 710-712 N. East Ave., adding light fixtures at 101 W. Main St., and replacing the roof and gutters at 323-327 W. Main St. The commission also discussed a pending application to decrease the National Register boundary for the Senator William Blair House.

• Approved removal of standpipe and fire escape ladder at 292-294 W. Main St. (6-0)
• Approved front porch repair at 710-712 N. East Ave. (6-0)
• Approved new light fixtures at 101 W. Main St. with conditions (6-0)
• Approved roof, gutter, and masonry work at 323-327 W. Main St. (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will decide on the termination of Tax Incremental District 18 and an amendment to Tax Incremental District 29. The body will also consider several construction bids and a residential refuse and recycling contract with John’s Disposal.

• Awarding $577,621.01 to LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for E. Broadway and N. Hartwell Avenue traffic signal improvements
• Awarding $227,885.00 to Level Up Construction, Inc. for Badger Drive Metro interior renovations
• Awarding $177,082.00 to Morton Building for a Mobile Vehicle Barricade cold storage building
• Awarding $109,580.00 to Century Traffic, LLC for Badger Drive Metro perimeter security fencing
• Proposed termination of Tax Incremental District 18 and amendment to Tax Incremental District 29

The City Council approved a resolution terminating Tax Incremental District 18 and distributing excess increment, and approved an amendment to the project plan and boundaries of TID 29. The council also approved several public works contracts and bids, including a residential refuse and recycling contract with John's Disposal, and a due diligence extension for the Mandel Group's property purchase. All votes were recorded with specific tallies.

• Approved resolution terminating TID 18 and distributing excess increment (13-0)
• Approved amendment to TID 29 project plan and boundaries (11-2)
• Approved Mandel Group due diligence extension for 130, 200, 318 Delafield St. (12-1)
• Approved $227,885 bid to Level Up Construction for Badger Drive Metro renovations (13-0)
• Approved $109,580 bid to Century Traffic for Badger Drive fencing (13-0)
• Approved $577,621.01 bid to LaLonde Contractors for traffic signal improvements (13-0)
• Approved $177,082 bid to Morton Building for MVB cold storage (13-0)
• Approved $30,228 bid to Wil-Surge Electric for library atrium lighting (13-0)

Building and Grounds

The August 5, 2024 Building and Grounds Committee meeting in Waukesha was canceled. No substantive items were listed on the agenda.

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review and act on a resolution to amend the project plan and boundaries of Tax Incremental District No. 29. A public hearing on this matter was previously held on July 24, 2024.

• Resolution approving an amendment to the project plan and boundaries of Tax Incremental District No. 29

The Waukesha Plan Commission approved a resolution amending the project plan and boundaries of Tax Incremental District No. 29. The motion passed 5-0 with two members absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution amending TID No. 29 project plan and boundaries (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and act on a contract with John’s Disposal for residential refuse and recycling collection and disposal. The committee will also receive a report on the City Financial Management Plan.

• Contract for Residential Refuse and Recycling Collection and Disposal to John’s Disposal

The Finance Committee approved a contract with John's Disposal for residential refuse and recycling collection and disposal. The motion carried unanimously with a 5-0 vote. The committee also received and filed a report on the City Financial Management Plan, and approved the minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting.

• Approved residential refuse and recycling collection contract with John's Disposal (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 11, 2024 Finance Committee meeting
• Presented and filed City Financial Management Plan report

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding boundary and project plan amendments for Tax Incremental District Number 29. The body will also review several site plans for airport hangars, industrial buildings, and retail additions.

• Public hearing on boundaries and project plan amendment for Tax Incremental District Number 29
• Consultation for a proposed 118-unit senior housing project on Summit Avenue by Tukka Properties
• Request for a new 3,570 sq. ft. product testing building at 905 E St. Paul Avenue (MetalTek)
• Request for a new pet wash facility at 2310 Kossow Road (Farm and Fleet)
• Site plan reviews for airplane hangars at 2325 Aviation Drive, 612 Northview Road, and 614 Northview Road

The Waukesha Plan Commission approved two site plans with conditions: a new 3,570 sq. ft. product testing building at MetalTek's campus (905 E St. Paul Avenue) and a new pet wash facility at Farm & Fleet (2310 Kossow Road). The commission also held a public hearing on the proposed amendment to Tax Incremental District Number 29 and discussed a proposed 118-unit senior housing project on Summit Avenue, but took no action on those items.

• Approved MetalTek final site plan for new 3,570 sq. ft. testing building (7-0)
• Approved Farm & Fleet minor site plan for new pet wash facility (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 26, 2024 (7-0)
• Passed consent agenda for three hangar-related site plans (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on TID 29 boundary and project plan amendment

Joint Review Board

The Waukesha Joint Review Board will meet to appoint a public member and chairperson, review its responsibilities, and discuss a draft Project Plan for the TID 29 Amendment. The board will also set a future meeting date to consider approval of the amendment.

• Appoint a public member to the Joint Review Board
• Appoint a chairperson for the Joint Review Board
• Review responsibilities of the Joint Review Board
• Review and discuss draft Project Plan for the TID 29 Amendment
• Set next meeting date to consider approval of the TID 29 Amendment

The Joint Review Board approved minutes from June 18, appointed Dan Budde as public member and Shawn Reilly as chairperson, and reviewed the draft Project Plan for the TID 29 Amendment. The board set its next meeting for September 4 at 11:30 am to consider approval of the amendment. No substantive decisions were made on the TID 29 Amendment itself.

• Approved June 18, 2024 minutes as amended (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Dan Budde as public member of the Joint Review Board (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Shawn Reilly as chairperson of the Joint Review Board (5-0)
• Set next meeting for September 4 at 11:30 am to consider TID 29 Amendment approval

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review bids for several city infrastructure projects and act on a residential refuse and recycling contract. The board will also discuss a proposal for free public parking at the Downtown Transit Center during the Waukesha Unlocked event.

• Contract for Residential Refuse and Recycling Collection and Disposal to John’s Disposal
• Contract Change Order No. 1 with Musson Bros., Inc. for 2024 Asphalt Street Resurfacing and Utility Improvements
• Bids for Badger Drive Metro interior renovations and perimeter security fencing
• Bids for E. Broadway and N. Hartwell Avenue traffic signal improvements
• Bids for Waukesha Public Library atrium lighting

The Board of Public Works voted unanimously to recommend approval of a residential refuse and recycling contract with John's Disposal, subject to City Attorney approval. It also recommended awarding several construction bids, including a $577,621 traffic signal project (4-1) and a $227,885 renovation project. One bid item, Barstow Plaza Railing Replacement, was placed on hold. The board also approved payments and recommended free parking for a city event.

• Recommended John's Disposal for residential refuse/recycling contract (5-0)
• Recommended Level Up Construction for Badger Drive Metro interior renovations, $227,885 (5-0)
• Recommended Century Traffic for Badger Drive Metro fencing, $109,580 (5-0)
• Recommended LaLonde Contractors for E. Broadway/N. Hartwell traffic signals, $577,621 (4-1)
• Recommended Morton Building for MVB cold storage building, $177,082 (5-0)
• Recommended Wil-Surge Electric for library atrium lighting, $30,228 (5-0)
• Recommended Musson Bros. change order for asphalt resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved payments (5-0)

Waukesha Water Commission

The Waukesha Water Commission will meet to approve fund payments and equipment enhancements. The body will review a change order for a specific contract package and modifications to system analyzers. A closed session is scheduled to discuss Water Utility employee data.

• Change Order 005 for Contract Package 3/3A for $189,921.75
• Enhancements to two system analyzers for $35,651.96
• Approval of June vouchers from the General and Improvement Funds
• Review of the 2024 Utility Performance Report
• Closed session regarding employee compensation and performance

The Waukesha Water Commission approved all action items on the agenda, including a change order for Contract Package 3/3A totaling $189,921.75 with no additional days, an enhancement to two analyzers costing $35,651.96, and payments from the General Fund and Improvement Fund. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 20, 2024 meeting and convened in closed session to discuss employee performance data. All votes were 4-0 with three members absent.

• Approved minutes of June 20, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Approved payments from General Fund and Improvement Fund (4-0)
• Approved Change Order 005 for Contract Package 3/3A at net $189,921.75, 0 additional days (4-0)
• Approved enhancement to two analyzers at cost of $35,651.96 (4-0)
• Approved motion to convene in closed session for employee performance data (4-0)

Transit Commission Meeting

The Transit Commission will review and act on proposed service changes effective August 26, 2024, and a new bus shelter policy. The body will also consider a FlexRide contract with MobilSE Inc. and receive an update on transit management services.

• Proposed service changes effective August 26, 2024
• Proposed Bus Shelter Policy
• FlexRide Contract with MobilSE Inc.
• Update on proposals for Transit Management Services

The Waukesha Transit Commission unanimously approved proposed service changes effective August 26, 2024, a new bus shelter policy, and a FlexRide contract with MobilSE Inc. All three items passed 5-0. The commission also received an update on transit management service proposals, with interviews scheduled for early August and a recommendation expected in September.

• Approved proposed service changes effective August 26, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved proposed bus shelter policy (5-0)
• Approved FlexRide contract with MobilSE Inc. (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a declaratory judgment action regarding the Waukesha-Pewaukee Border Adjustment Agreement. The body will also consider a claim disallowance for The Glen at Standing Stone LLC and a retail request for North Pillar Brewery.

• Closed session regarding the Waukesha-Pewaukee Border Adjustment Agreement
• Disallowance of claim for The Glen at Standing Stone, LLC
• Full Service Retail request for North Pillar Brewery for Waukesha Jazz at Cutler Park
• Installation of 'Caution Children with Disabilities Area' signs on East Moreland Boulevard
• Review of invited bartender and operator licenses

The City Council approved a declaratory judgment action regarding the interpretation of the Waukesha-Pewaukee Border Adjustment Agreement. Other actions included approving a retail license for a brewery at Cutler Park and disallowing a specific claim.

• Authorized City Attorney to pursue declaratory judgment on Waukesha-Pewaukee Border Adjustment Agreement (14-0)
• Approved Full Service Retail for North Pillar Brewery at Waukesha Jazz at Cutler Park (15-0)
• Approved disallowance of claim for Glen at Standing Stone, LLC (15-0)
• Approved July 2, 2024 meeting minutes (15-0)
• Approved installation of 'Caution Children with Disabilities Area' signs on East Moreland Boulevard (unanimous consent)

Board of Building Appeals

The Board of Building Appeals will consider an appeal from Matthew and Kathryn Baker regarding Uniform Dwelling Code violations. The owners are seeking an exception for the ceiling height of a stairway and landing in a home built in 1959.

• Appeal for 1447 Grand Avenue regarding ceiling height requirements (SPS 321.04(2)(d) and SPS 321.06)
• Request to allow stairway ceiling height to be less than 6’4”

Redevelopment Authority

The Redevelopment Authority will consider a request from Lucky Land LLC to increase a Central City Storefront Activation Loan. The body will also act on the adoption of the Freidman Alley Plan and discuss the Williams Street Streetscape Plan.

• Loan increase request from Lucky Land LLC for 344 W. Broadway Avenue
• Adoption of the Freidman Alley Plan
• Discussion on the Williams Street Streetscape Plan
• Update on Redevelopment Authority Loan Programs

The Authority approved a request from Lucky Land LLC to increase a Central City Storefront Activation Loan. The board also recommended the adoption of the Freidman Alley Plan for Council Consent.

• Approved loan increase for Lucky Land LLC at 344 W. Broadway Avenue (6-0)
• Recommended Freidman Alley Plan for Council Consent (6-0)
• Approved May 20, 2024 meeting minutes (4-2)

Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board

The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board will consider and vote on several items, including the 2024 fall season recreation program fees, revisions to the banner advertising policy at city parks, and two recreation services contracts—one with the School District of Waukesha for a four‑year kindergarten program and another with IKI, Inc. The board will also review proposed changes to the Departmental Financial Assistance Program.

• Approve 2024 Fall Season Recreation Program Fees/Charges schedule (ID#24-10269)
• Adopt revised Banner Advertising Policy for city park facilities (ID#24-10270)
• Recommend to Common Council a Four‑Year‑Old Kindergarten Program contract with the School District of Waukesha (ID#24-10271)
• Recommend to Common Council a Recreation Services Contract with IKI, Inc. (ID#24-10272)
• Approve revisions to the Departmental Financial Assistance Program (ID#24-10273)

The Board approved the 2024 Fall Season Recreation Program fees and revisions to the banner advertising policy for city parks. It also recommended that the Common Council approve contracts for the 4K program and IKI Inc. Additionally, revisions to the Departmental Financial Assistance Program were approved.

• Approved 2024 Fall Season Recreation Program Fees/Charges Schedule (6-0)
• Approved revisions to Banner Advertising Policy at City park facilities (6-0)
• Recommended Common Council approve 2024-2025 4K Program agreement with School District of Waukesha (6-0)
• Recommended Common Council approve Recreation Services Contract with IKI Inc. (6-0)
• Approved revisions to the Departmental Financial Assistance Program (6-0)
• Approved June 17, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Landmarks Commission

The Commission will review several Certificate of Appropriateness requests for exterior repairs and replacements in historic districts. Members will also discuss the allocation of remaining Historic Springs restoration funds and a boundary decrease request for 434 Madison Street.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for siding, roof, and gutter replacement at 212 N. Charles St.
• Paint and Repair Grant for 1101 Buckley Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness and Paint and Repair Grant for 304 E. College Ave.
• Certificate of Appropriateness and Paint and Repair Grant for 910-914 Clinton St.
• Request to waive notice requirement for boundary decrease at 434 Madison Street

The Landmarks Commission approved certificates of appropriateness for exterior work at three historic properties and awarded Paint and Repair Grants totaling $5,900. It also voted to use remaining Historic Springs restoration funds for a bench near Hobo Spring and for electrical fixtures at the Silurian Springhouse. A request to waive the 60-day notice for a boundary decrease to the Senator William Blair House National Register listing was denied.

• Approved minutes of June 4, 2024 (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for siding, roof, and gutters at 212 N. Charles St. (7-0)
• Approved $2,000 Paint and Repair Grant for 1101 Buckley Street (7-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for windows, trim, siding, door, and chimney work at 304 E. College Ave. (7-0)
• Approved $900 Paint and Repair Grant for 304 E. College Ave. (6-1)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for windows, brick siding, parapet wall, and tuckpointing at 910-914 Clinton St. (7-0)
• Approved $3,000 Paint and Repair Grant for 910-914 Clinton Street (7-0)
• Denied waiver of 60-day notice for boundary decrease to Senator William Blair House National Register listing (7-0)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will consider scheduling additional meeting dates and reviewing notices of intent to file objections. The board will also proceed with hearings for any filed objections provided proper notice or waivers are in place.

• Waiver Request - Walmart (ID#24-9869)
• Waiver Request - Froedtert Health (ID#24-10232)

Ordinance & License Committee

The committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review various license applications. The agenda includes items regarding invited bartenders and other license applications.

• Approval of June 24, 2024 minutes
• Approval of July 2, 2024 minutes
• Review of Invited Bartenders / Operators licenses
• Review of Other Applications

The Ordinance & License Committee approved several bartender and operator applications. The committee also approved the minutes from June 24 and July 2.

• Approved Invited Bartender Collin Smith (4-0)
• Approved Invited Bartender Alexandra Scozs (4-0)
• Approved Other Applications (4-0)
• Approved June 24 and July 2 minutes by unanimous consent

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review multiple appeals for dimensional variances. These requests involve setbacks for accessory structures, driveways, stairs, and new home construction.

• Variance for a shed in the side yard at 2109 Oaklawn Ave
• Variance for front door stairs near the sidewalk at 211 Union St
• Variance for a concrete driveway setback at 1608 N. Grandview Blvd
• Variance for a detached garage reconstruction at 712 N Grandview Blvd
• Variance for a house rear yard setback at 1234 E Moreland Blvd

The Board approved five requests for dimensional variances regarding residential structures and setbacks. One variance for a detached garage was approved with an amendment to the requested setback distance.

• Approved shed variance at 2109 Oaklawn Ave (4-0)
• Approved stairs variance at 211 Union St (4-0)
• Approved driveway variance at 1608 N. Grandview Blvd (4-0)
• Approved garage reconstruction variance at 712 N Grandview Blvd (4-0)
• Approved house rear yard setback variance at 1234 E Moreland Blvd (4-0)
• Approved amended garage reconstruction variance at 114 Tenny Ave to require 2-foot setback (4-0)

City Council

The Waukesha Common Council will discuss a proposed mobile food vendor ordinance and vote on Board of Public Works recommendations for infrastructure and equipment contracts. Several consent agenda items, including state transit aid agreements and a Cobalt Community Research collaboration, are scheduled for approval. The meeting also covers road maintenance, park repairs, and municipal vehicle purchases.

• Proposed Mobile Food Vendor ordinance (Ordinance 8.18) for discussion and recommendation
• South Street Ramp Elevator Power Unit Replacement contract with MEI for $29,845.00
• 2024 Pavement Crackfilling contract awarded to Thunder Road, LLC for $155,350.00
• Heyer Park Tennis Court Resurfacing contract with Pro Track and Tennis, Inc. for $86,800.00
• Municipal Garage dump bodies with plows contract with Burke Truck and Equipment for $557,000.00

The City Council approved a new Mobile Food Vendor (food truck) ordinance and several public works purchases, including $557,000 for dump bodies with plows and sanders. It also approved a $155,350 pavement crackfilling bid, $86,800 for Heyer Park tennis court resurfacing, and $29,845 for a South Street Ramp elevator power unit. The consent agenda passed by unanimous consent with no items removed, and the meeting adjourned at 6:28pm.

• Approved Mobile Food Vendor (food truck) ordinance (14-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $557,000 bid from Burke Truck and Equipment for dump bodies with plows, wings and sanders, plus 3% increases for 2025-2027 (14-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $155,350 low bid from Thunder Road, LLC for 2024 Pavement Crackfilling (14-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $86,800 low bid from Pro Track and Tennis, Inc. for Heyer Park Tennis Court Resurfacing (14-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $29,845 quote from MEI for South Street Ramp Elevator Power Unit Replacement (14-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Artist performance contracts for Jazz at Cutler Park (14-0, 1 absent)
• Approved June 18, 2024 minutes (14-0, 1 absent)
• Consent agenda passed by unanimous consent with no items removed

Library Public Art Committee

The committee will discuss various public art initiatives and membership. The agenda includes a discussion and potential action regarding the Willis Guthrie Donation.

• Discussion/Action: Willis Guthrie Donation
• Discussion: Call for Proposal Process
• Discussion: Artist in Residence
• Discussion: Fundraising Opportunities
• Discussion: Committee Membership

The Library Public Art Committee approved its November 6, 2023 minutes and took three unanimous actions: recommending Carmen De La Paz join the committee, sending a Request for Proposal to the Library Board for approval, and accepting the Willis Guthrie piece into the collection if the donor agrees to donate it. All recommendations now go to the Library Board. Several items were listed as discussions only, including the April 2024 art reception, fundraising, and an artist-in-residence program.

• Adopted November 6, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Carmen De La Paz join the Library Public Art Committee (unanimous)
• Approved sending Request for Proposal to Library Board (unanimous)
• Recommended accepting Willis Guthrie piece into collection if donor donates it (unanimous)

Building and Grounds

The Building and Grounds committee will discuss recommendations for a traffic and speed study on Hoover Avenue. The meeting also includes a request for new signage on East Moreland Boulevard.

• Traffic and speed study on Hoover Avenue between Grand Avenue and East Avenue
• Caution Children with Disabilities Area signs for eastbound and westbound East Moreland Boulevard

The Building and Grounds committee approved its May 6 minutes and voted 3-0 to accept staff's recommendation not to change the Hoover Avenue intersection at Garfield Avenue to an all-way stop, following a completed traffic and speed study. It also approved installing "Caution Children with Disabilities Area" signs on East Moreland Boulevard for the family at 919 East Moreland Boulevard. Two members were absent for all votes. The board noted a current budget balance of $4,400 and estimated special projects at $9,988.03, with pavement marking quotes on Summit Avenue still pending.

• Approved May 6, 2024 Building and Grounds minutes (3-0)
• Approved staff recommendation not to change Hoover Ave at Garfield Ave to an all-way stop (3-0)
• Approved "Caution Children with Disabilities Area" signs on eastbound and westbound East Moreland Blvd for family at 919 East Moreland Blvd (3-0)
• Adjourned (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review several site plan requests for building renovations, new entrances, and security fencing. The commission will also hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for car sales and auto repair at 1352 Ellis Street.

• Conditional Use Permit: Car sales and auto painting/dent repair at 1352 Ellis Street
• Site Plan: Bell Ambulance renovations at 2204 Silvernail Road
• Site Plan: New entrance for Moreland Medical Center at 1111 Delafield Street
• Site Plan: Security fence installation at 2311 Badger Drive
• Site Plan: Four storage bins at 921 Silvernail Road

The Plan Commission voted 6-0 to deny a conditional use permit for Freeland Cars to operate car sales with auto painting and dent repair at 1352 Ellis Street. The commission also approved five site plan and architectural review items, including renovations at 2204 Silvernail Road, a new entrance at 1111 Delafield Street, a security fence at 2311 Badger Drive, storage bins at 921 Silvernail Road, a building addition at 1337 Pearl Street, a cold storage building at 600 Sentry Drive, and a storage shed at 922 W. Sunset Drive. All approvals passed 6-0. Member Corey Montiho was absent.

• Denied conditional use permit for car sales and auto repair at 1352 Ellis Street (6-0)
• Approved minor site plan for renovations at 2204 Silvernail Road (Bell Ambulance) (6-0)
• Approved minor site plan for new entrance at 1111 Delafield Street (Moreland Medical Center) (6-0)
• Approved minor site plan for security fence at 2311 Badger Drive (Waukesha Metro Transit Facility) (6-0)
• Approved minor site plan for storage bins at 921 Silvernail Road (Balanced Environments Inc.) (6-0)
• Approved minor site plan for building addition at 1337 Pearl Street (Quality Fireplace Inc.) (6-0)
• Approved final site plan for cold storage building at 600 Sentry Drive (City of Waukesha) (6-0)
• Approved minor site plan for storage shed at 922 W. Sunset Drive (Take Five Oil Change) (6-0)

Ordinance & License Committee

The committee will meet to review minutes from the June 10, 2024, meeting. The agenda includes several license applications and items for discussion and recommendation.

• Approval of June 10, 2024, minutes
• Review of Invited Other Applications
• Review of Other Applications

The Ordinance & License Committee approved four license applications at its June 24, 2024 meeting: Invited Applications for Urban Air Milwaukee, BB's on Main, and Sweet Dreams, plus a set of Other Applications. Each motion carried 4-0, with Ald. Cassandra Rodriguez absent. The committee also approved the June 10, 2024 minutes by unanimous consent. No discussion or recommendation items were recorded, and the meeting adjourned at 6:17 PM.

• Approved Invited Application for Urban Air Milwaukee (4-0)
• Approved Invited Application for BB's on Main (4-0)
• Approved Invited Application for Sweet Dreams (4-0)
• Approved Other Applications (4-0)
• Approved June 10, 2024 minutes by unanimous consent

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review several received bids for municipal projects. The agenda also includes a recommendation regarding a landscape agreement and requests for one-time sewer credits.

• South Street Ramp Elevator Power Unit Replacement bids
• 2024 Pavement Crackfilling bids
• Heyer Park Tennis Court Resurfacing bids
• 5-6 Yard Dump Bodies with Plows, Wings and Sanders bids
• Landscape Installation and Maintenance Agreement with 707 Executive Place Holdings, LLC

The Waukesha Board of Public Works approved minutes and payments, then recommended several bids and agreements to the Common Council. The largest recommended award was $557,000 to Burke Truck and Equipment for dump bodies with plows, wings and sanders, plus 3% increases for 2025-2027. The board also recommended a $155,350 pavement crackfilling bid from Thunder Road, LLC and an $86,800 tennis court resurfacing bid from Pro Track and Tennis, Inc. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved minutes of June 6, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved payments (5-0)
• Recommended $29,845 quote from MEI for South Street Ramp elevator power unit replacement (5-0)
• Recommended $155,350 low bid from Thunder Road, LLC for 2024 Pavement Crackfilling (5-0)
• Recommended $86,800 low bid from Pro Track and Tennis, Inc. for Heyer Park tennis court resurfacing base bid and Alternate #1 (5-0)
• Recommended $557,000 bid from Burke Truck and Equipment for dump bodies with plows, wings and sanders, plus 3% increases for 2025-2027 (5-0)
• Recommended Landscape Installation and Maintenance Agreement with 707 Executive Place Holdings, LLC for Council consent (5-0)
• Approved one-time sewer credits for 15 named residents (5-0)

Waukesha Water Commission

The Waukesha Water Commission will vote on several action items, including business insurance coverage, policy updates, and two developer agreements for new utility projects. The commission will also decide on two contract change orders, one reducing a project's net total by $840,040.41 and another adding $138,411.45 for an emergency water main repair on River Valley Road. These approvals will update utility insurance coverage, adjust infrastructure project timelines, and fund an emergency water main repair, directly affecting local water service reliability and billing.

• Approve business insurance coverage for the July 1, 2024 policy year
• Approve Developer’s Agreement and Easement Agreement for the Montessori School Development at no cost to the utility
• Approve Developer’s Agreement and Easement Agreement for the Central Disposal Development at no cost to the utility
• Approve Contract Package 2A change order reducing net total by $840,040.41 and adding 59 days
• Approve change order for River Valley Road emergency water main relay with UPI Construction for $138,411.45

The Waukesha Water Commission approved a change order for Contract Package 2A with a net total of negative $840,040.41 and 59 additional days, and approved developer and easement agreements for the Montessori School and Central Disposal developments at no cost to the utility. The commission also approved May vouchers, business insurance coverage for the 7/1/24 policy year, and changes to Policy 202.1 Insurance Benefits. A change order for the River Valley Road Emergency Water Main Relay with UPI Construction in the amount of $138,411.45 failed, with all four present members voting in favor but the motion still failing. Three commissioners were absent.

• Approved minutes of May 14, 2024 meeting (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved May payments from General Fund and Improvement Fund (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved business insurance coverage for 7/1/24 policy year (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved Contract Package 2A change order: net -$840,040.41, 59 additional days (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved Developer's and Easement Agreements for Montessori School Development at no cost to utility (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved Developer's and Easement Agreements for Central Disposal Development at no cost to utility, pending staff final review (4-0, 3 absent)
• Change order for River Valley Road Emergency Water Main Relay with UPI Construction for $138,411.45 failed (4-0 in favor, 3 absent)
• Approved changes to Policy 202.1 Insurance Benefits (4-0, 3 absent)

Transit Commission Meeting

The Transit Commission will review and act on two operating aid agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for 2024. The meeting also includes a presentation of the 2023 financial audit and a report on the Federal Transit Administration 2024 Triennial Review.

• Mass Transit Operating Aid Agreement with WisDOT for 2024
• Mass Transit Paratransit Operating Aid Agreement with WisDOT for 2024
• 2023 Financial Audit Presentation
• Federal Transit Administration 2024 Triennial Review Report

City Council

The City Council will review several items including a $2,079,137 ladder truck contract and a proposed mobile food vendor ordinance. Other business includes approving software purchases, holiday display contracts, and various municipal agreements.

• Purchase of a 2028 Ladder Truck from Reliant Fire Apparatus for $2,079,137
• Proposed Mobile Food Vendor (food truck) ordinance
• Purchase of Modus Election Software
• 2024 Walk of Lights holiday display and field services contracts
• Amendment to the development agreement with JPD GC Waukesha, LLC

The City Council approved a series of items via a consent agenda, including a new fire truck and holiday display contracts. The council also voted on a specific bartender license and board appointments.

• Approved $2,079,137 contract with Reliant Fire Apparatus for a 2028 Ladder Truck
• Approved 2024 Walk of Lights Holiday display and field services contracts
• Approved purchase of Modus Election Software
• Approved carryover of $88,785.00 from 2023 to 2024 in General Fund 100
• Approved bartender license for Sophia Rae Hauswirth (9-4)
• Approved Board and Committee Appointments (13-0)
• Approved minutes from June 4, 2024 (13-0)
• Adopted resolution for 2023 WDNR Compliance Maintenance Annual Report

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will meet to review the City of Waukesha Annual TID Report. The agenda also includes approval of the minutes from June 19, 2023.

• Review of the City of Waukesha Annual TID Report

The Joint Review Board approved the minutes of its June 19, 2023 meeting unanimously. It also approved the review of the City of Waukesha Annual TID Report on a 4-0 vote, with one member excused and not present. No other substantive business was recorded; the remaining agenda items were procedural.

• Approved minutes of June 19, 2023 meeting (unanimous, 5-0)
• Approved review of the City of Waukesha Annual TID Report (4-0)

Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board

The Board will review a proposed grant agreement for the Public Health CHIP Funding Healthy Aging Program. Members will also consider a research collaboration agreement with Cobalt Community Research and conduct annual elections for Board President, Vice President, and Secretary.

• Proposed grant agreement for Public Health CHIP Funding Healthy Aging Program
• Proposed research collaboration agreement with Cobalt Community Research
• Annual election of PRF Board President
• Annual election of PRF Board Vice President
• Annual election of PRF Board Secretary

The Board recommended that the Common Council approve a research collaboration agreement with Cobalt Community Research to provide attendance and user reports for community events and facilities. The Board also held its annual election of officers.

• Recommended Common Council approve Cobalt Community Research agreement (5-0)
• Elected John Schmitz as Board President
• Elected Jennifer Wallner as Board Vice President
• Elected Steve Johnson as Board Secretary
• Approved May 20, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Library Board

The Library Board will review the 2025 Capital Budget Request and a Strategic Plan update. The board is also scheduled to discuss a Community Library Liaison contract and Waukesha County Library Standards certification.

• 2025 Capital Budget Request
• Community Library Liaison Contract discussion/approval
• Waukesha County Library Standards Certification discussion/approval
• Board of Trustees Officer Elections
• Patron Incident Tracking System and Translator Device Demonstration

The Waukesha Library Board approved May meeting minutes, June bills totaling $132,971.44, and the financial report. They also elected new board officers, approved a service proclamation for Paul Kasprowicz, and advanced several other library items.

• Approved May 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June bills of $132,971.44 (6-0)
• Approved financial report (6-0)
• Approved Proclamation for Service for Paul Kasprowicz (unanimous)
• Approved Board Officers: President – Betsy Forrest, Vice President – Alicia Halvensleben, Secretary – Martha Ryan (acclamation)
• Approved Community Library Liaison Contract in concept (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Capital Budget Request (6-0)
• Approved Waukesha County Library Standards Certification (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review several financial and developmental items. Discussions include a ladder truck purchase, development agreement amendments, and holiday display contracts.

• Purchase of a 2028 Ladder Truck from Reliant Fire Apparatus for $2,079,137
• Amendment to the development agreement with JPD GC Waukesha, LLC and JPD GC Waukesha 2, LLC
• Contract for commercial appraisal work with Accurate Assessor
• Approval of the 2024 Walk of Lights Holiday display and field services contract
• Carryover of $88,785.00 from 2023 to 2024 in the General Fund 100

The Waukesha Finance Committee approved purchasing a 2028 ladder truck for $2,079,137 from Reliant Fire Apparatus and approved a development agreement amendment with JPD GC Waukesha. The committee also approved commercial appraisal work contracts, the 2024 Walk of Lights holiday display and field services contracts, and a general fund carryover of $88,785 from 2023 to 2024.

• Approved April 30, 2024 minutes
• Approved purchasing a 2028 ladder truck from Reliant Fire Apparatus for $2,079,137 (4-0)
• Approved amendment to development agreement with JPD GC Waukesha, LLC and JPD GC Waukesha 2, LLC (4-0)
• Approved commercial appraisal contract with Accurate Assessor (4-0)
• Approved 2024 Walk of Lights Holiday display contract (4-0)
• Approved Walk of Lights field services contract (4-0)
• Presented and filed capital carryovers by fund (Matter of Report)
• Approved carryover of $88,785.00 from 2023 to 2024 in General Fund 100 (4-0)

Ordinance & License Committee

The Ordinance & License Committee will discuss and make a recommendation regarding a proposed Mobile Food Vendor ordinance. The committee will also review various bartender and other business license applications.

• Discussion and recommendation on Mobile Food Vendor (food truck) ordinance
• Invited Bartender license applications
• Other license applications including Steelhead Aleworks LLC

The Ordinance & License Committee approved a new ordinance for mobile food vendors. The committee also approved several bartender licenses and liquor license applications.

• Approved proposed Mobile Food Vendor (food truck) ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Class A and Class B liquor license for Good Harvest (5-0)
• Approved other applications including Steelhead Aleworks LLC (5-0)
• Approved invited bartender Sophia Hauswirth (5-0)
• Approved invited bartender Jacob Blattner (5-0)
• Approved invited bartender Jason Roskopf (5-0)
• Approved May 13, 2024 meeting minutes by unanimous consent

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Waukesha Board of Zoning Appeals scheduled a session to review three dimensional variance appeals, but the June 10 meeting was canceled. The agenda listed requests from property owners on Oaklawn Avenue, Union Street, and North Grandview Boulevard seeking exceptions to setback rules for sheds, stairs, and driveways. No decisions were reached.

• Appeal by Stacy Tipton-Roe for a shed variance at 2109 Oaklawn Ave
• Appeal by Filogonio Trujillo-Medina for front-yard stairs at 211 Union St
• Appeal by Heather & Brian Cotton for a driveway setback at 1608 N. Grandview Blvd

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review the 2023 WDNR Compliance Maintenance Annual Report. Discussion includes a municipal agreement for the E. Moreland Blvd. Bridge project and a contract change order for demolition at 315 N. West Ave.

• Review of 2023 WDNR Compliance Maintenance Annual Report
• Two-Party State Municipal Agreement for E. Moreland Blvd. Bridge project
• Contract Change Order No. 3 with The MRD Group Inc. for 315 N. West Ave. demolition
• Installation of concrete sidewalks on Northview Road
• Bids closing June 14: Pavement crackfilling, Heyer Park tennis court resurfacing, and municipal truck bodies

The Board of Public Works unanimously recommended installing concrete sidewalks on Northview Road, citing safety concerns for pedestrians. The Board also approved payments, recommended the 2023 Clean Water Plant compliance report, and endorsed agreements for the E. Moreland Blvd. Bridge and demolition at 315 N. West Ave. All recommendations were passed 4-0 with one member absent.

• Recommended Northview Road sidewalk installation using Special Assessment process (4-0)
• Approved minutes from May 23, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Approved list of payments (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of 2023 Clean Water Plant Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (4-0)
• Recommended revised State Municipal Agreement for E. Moreland Blvd. Bridge project (4-0)
• Recommended Contract Change Order No. 3 for demolition at 315 N. West Ave. (4-0)

Landmarks Commission

The Commission will review several requests for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding building exteriors in historic districts. This includes a proposal by Carroll University to replace a building with a new school and various residential maintenance requests.

• Demolition of the non-historic Physical Therapy building at 245 N. Barstow St. for a new business school
• New gutters and downspouts at 242 N. Hartwell Avenue
• Siding, roof, and gutter replacement at 212 N. Charles St.
• Wood exterior painting at 414-416 McCall St.
• Porch awning installation at 116 McCall St.

The Landmarks Commission approved several Certificates of Appropriateness for historic district property modifications and demolition. The board also awarded multiple paint and repair grants totaling $6,600.

• Approved demolition of non-historic building at 245 N. Barstow St. for new business school (6-0)
• Approved $2,250 grant for 242 N. Hartwell Avenue (6-0)
• Approved $3,000 grant for 212 N. Charles Street (6-0)
• Approved $1,000 grant for 414-416 McCall Street (6-0)
• Approved $350 grant for 116 McCall Street (6-0)
• Approved roof and gutter replacement at 212 N. Charles St.; held siding approval pending evidence (6-0)
• Approved gutters and downspouts at 242 N Hartwell Avenue with revisions (6-0)
• Approved porch awning at 116 McCall St. and exterior painting at 414-416 McCall St. (6-0)

City Council

The Waukesha Common Council will review public works bids for sanitary sewer lining, alley reconstruction, and park pathway improvements that maintain essential neighborhood infrastructure. The council will also hold a first reading on a charter ordinance to separate the city clerk and treasurer offices. Routine consent items cover vendor agreements for the 2024 Oktoberfest event and jazz concerts at Cutler Park.

• Award low bids for public works projects: $924,708.00 for sanitary sewer lining, $557,651.70 for alley reconstruction, $184,861.00 for Cutler Park pathway improvements, and $52,245.00 for Priedeman Park ball diamond and Roberta Park fencing.
• First reading of a charter ordinance to separate the offices of city clerk and treasurer.
• Plan Commission recommendation to approve a certified survey map at 1052 White Rock Avenue to combine two residential parcels into Trinity Lutheran Church’s main lot.
• Consent agenda items for vendor agreements for the 2024 Waukesha Oktoberfest event with multiple community groups and businesses.
• Beverage service contract with North Pillar Brewing Company for the 2024 Jazz at Cutler Park Concerts.

The City Council approved several public works contracts for park improvements, sewer lining, and alley reconstruction. Additionally, the Council voted to repeal a charter ordinance regarding the separation of the offices of City Clerk and Treasurer. The Council also approved a series of event vendor agreements for the 2024 Waukesha Oktoberfest and a beverage service contract for Jazz at Cutler Park.

• Approved $52,245 contract for park fencing (11-0)
• Approved $924,708 contract for sanitary sewer lining (11-0)
• Approved $184,861 contract for Cutler Park pathway improvements (11-0)
• Approved $557,651.70 contract for 2024 Alley Reconstruction Program (11-0)
• Repealed Charter Ordinance 52-87 regarding Clerk and Treasurer offices (11-0)
• Approved 10 event vendor agreements for 2024 Oktoberfest (unanimous)
• Approved beverage service contract for Jazz at Cutler Park (unanimous)
• Approved Certified Survey Map for 1052 White Rock Avenue (unanimous)

Public Art Committee

The committee will review updates regarding the Friedman Alley Project renderings. Discussion also includes raising money for the Waukesha County Community Foundation Public Art Project Fund.

• Friedman Alley Project update and final renderings
• 2025 CDBG Public Art Project
• Waukesha County Community Foundation Public Art Project Fund fundraising
• Public Art Fund Poster (18x24)

The Public Art Committee approved the 2025 CDBG Public Art Project (ID#24-9731) on a 4-0 vote, with two members absent. The committee also approved the minutes of its January 16, 2024 meeting by the same 4-0 margin. Items on raising money for the Waukesha County Community Foundation Public Art Project Fund and an update on the Friedman Alley Project appear on the agenda but the minutes record no action or discussion on them. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved 2025 CDBG Public Art Project (ID#24-9731) (4-0)
• Approved minutes of January 16, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Cemetery Commission

The Commission will hold annual elections for the President and Vice President. The meeting includes a report from the Cemetery Director covering services and profit and loss statements from January through April 2024.

• Election of Cemetery Commission President
• Election of Cemetery Commission Vice President
• Cemetery Services Summary (Jan-April 2024)
• Cemetery Profit & Loss Report (Jan-April 2024)

The Waukesha Cemetery Commission approved the minutes from its April 22, 2024 meeting. The commission also approved the annual election of officers. Several reports were presented, including a services report for January through April 2024.

• Approved 4/22/24 minutes (5-0 vote, 2 absent)
• Approved annual election of officers (5-0 vote, 2 absent)
• Received Cemetery Director's services report (Jan-April 2024)

Building and Grounds

The scheduled meeting for the Building and Grounds Committee has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 1, 2024, at 5:30 P.M.

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review several received bids for city infrastructure projects. The board is also considering authorization for the Department of Public Works to negotiate a residential refuse and recycling contract.

• Priedeman Park Ball Diamond & Roberta Park Fencing bids
• 2024 Sanitary Sewer Lining bids
• Cutler Park Pathway Improvements bids
• Broadway and N. Hartwell Avenue Traffic Signal Improvements bids
• 2024 Alley Reconstruction Program bids

The Board of Public Works approved four construction bids totaling over $1.7 million for sewer lining, park fencing, pathway improvements, and alley reconstruction. The Board rejected bids for traffic signal improvements on E. Broadway and N. Hartwell Avenue. Additionally, the Board authorized staff to begin contract negotiations with John’s Disposal for the city's residential refuse and recycling services, which currently expire in March 2025.

• Approved $924,708.00 bid from Visu-Sewer, LLC for 2024 Sanitary Sewer Lining (4-0)
• Approved $557,651.70 bid from All-Ways Contractors, Inc. for 2024 Alley Reconstruction Program (4-0)
• Approved $184,861.00 bid from All-Ways Contractors, Inc. for Cutler Park Pathway Improvements (4-0)
• Approved $52,245.00 bid from Century Fence Company for Priedeman Park Ball Diamond & Roberta Park Fencing (4-0)
• Rejected bids for E. Broadway and N. Hartwell Avenue Traffic Signal Improvements (4-0)
• Authorized negotiations with John’s Disposal for Residential Refuse and Recycling contract (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review several development items, including a rezoning request for city-owned land near City Hall. Other items include a conditional use permit for a recovery community center and multiple site plan reviews for local businesses and institutions.

• Rezoning of 5.2 acres at 130 Delafield Street for multifamily residential development
• Conditional Use Permit for WisHope Recovery Community Center at 139 W. Broadway
• Site plan review for renovations at 362 W Main St (BB’s on Main)
• Site plan review for Carroll University at 211 and 223 Maple Avenue
• Site plan review for a new vehicle maintenance building at 1900 E. Main Street (Griffin Ford)

The Plan Commission approved a conditional use permit for WisHope Inc. to operate a Recovery Community Center at 139 W. Broadway, supporting the recovery community through peer coaching, recovery meetings, and sober social events. The commission also approved several site plans and architectural reviews, including renovations at 362 W Main St, a shed display relocation at Home Depot on Bluemound Road, a sign for Habitat for Humanity on Oakland Avenue, and plans for Carroll University and Trinity Lutheran Church. A rezoning request for 130 Delafield Street was held, and a minor site plan for 1337 Pearl Street was also held. All votes were 5-0, with two members absent.

• Approved conditional use permit for WisHope Recovery Community Center at 139 W. Broadway (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minor site plan for renovations at 362 W Main St (BB's on Main) (5-0)
• Approved minor site plan for Home Depot shed display relocation at 2320 Bluemound Road (5-0)
• Approved sign appeal and variance for Habitat for Humanity at 441-443 Oakland Avenue (5-0)
• Approved final site plan for Carroll University at 211 and 223 Maple Avenue (5-0)
• Approved final site plan for Trinity Lutheran Church at 1052 White Rock Avenue (5-0)
• Approved certified survey map for Trinity Lutheran Church at 1052 White Rock Avenue with conditions (5-0)
• Held rezoning request for 130 Delafield Street (5-0)

City Council

The Waukesha City Council will consider a rezoning request for 211 and 223 Maple Avenue to support Carroll University improvements. The agenda also includes discussions on updating a downtown crosswalk style and amending building code requirements for smoke detectors. Additionally, the council will review transit contracts and brewery beverage permits.

• Rezoning of 211 and 223 Maple Avenue to I-1 Institutional District
• $164,785.00 contract award for sewer castings to Neenah Foundry Co.
• Proposed 'London Standard' style crosswalk at Clinton Street and South Street
• Ordinance amendment regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detector requirements
• Application from Raised Grain Brewing Company to sell beverages at Tribute Tuesday

The City Council approved a new five-year strategic plan and rezoned land for Carroll University. Other actions included approving a sewer castings contract and updating building codes for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

• Approved 2024-2029 Strategic Plan with minor word changes (14-1)
• Approved rezoning of 3.382 acres at 211 and 223 Maple Avenue to I-1 Institutional District for Carroll University (12-3)
• Approved $164,785.00 contract with Neenah Foundry Co. for 2024 Construction Castings (15-0)
• Approved demolition and asbestos abatement of 204 S. Charles St. (15-0)
• Approved building code amendment for smoke and carbon monoxide detector requirements (15-0)
• Approved CDBG Allocation Resolution (15-0)
• Approved retail sales application for Raised Grain Brewing Company, LLC for Tribute Tuesday (15-0)
• Approved 'London Standard' style crosswalk at Clinton Street and South Street (14-1)

Board of Building Appeals

The Board of Building Appeals will review requests for variances regarding basement ceiling heights. Two property owners are seeking to bypass specific Uniform Dwelling Code requirements due to the age of their homes.

• Ceiling height appeal for 1516 David Lane
• Ceiling height and stairway appeal for 122 S. Washington Avenue

The Board of Building Appeals denied two requests to allow basement ceiling heights below the required Uniform Dwelling Code standards. Both appeals sought exceptions for homes built in 1974 and 1950.

• Approved April 16, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Denied appeal for 1516 David Lane to allow 6’8 1/2” basement bathroom ceiling height (4-0)
• Denied appeal for 122 S. Washington Avenue to allow basement and stairway ceiling heights below code (4-0)

Redevelopment Authority

The Redevelopment Authority is reviewing proposed changes to allow remaining ARPA funds to be used interchangeably between storefront activation and affordable housing. The meeting also includes updates on the Rental Rehab Loan Program and discussions regarding property purchases for workforce housing.

• Proposed interchangeable use of ARPA funds for storefronts and affordable housing
• Changes to the Rental Rehab Loan Program
• Discussion on property purchase for Affordable/Workforce housing

The Waukesha Redevelopment Authority approved changes allowing remaining ARPA funds to be used interchangeably between the Central City Storefront Activation Loan Program and the Affordable Housing Development Fund. The board also approved staff recommendations for changes to the Rental Rehab Loan Program (Housing Development Action Grant). A discussion on purchasing property for affordable and workforce housing was held but no action was recorded.

• Approved minutes from March 18, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved interchangeability of ARPA funds between Storefront Activation and Affordable Housing funds (5-0)
• Approved staff recommendations for Rental Rehab Loan Program changes (5-0)
• Discussed property purchase for affordable/workforce housing (no vote recorded)

Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board

The board will consider a resolution to apply for federal Urban Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grants. They will also review multiple vendor agreements for the 2024 Waukesha Oktoberfest and a beverage contract for Jazz at Cutler Park Concerts.

• Resolution to apply for federal Urban Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grants
• Event vendor agreements for the 2024 Waukesha Oktoberfest
• Beverage service contract with North Pillar Brewing Company

The Board recommended that the Common Council approve multiple vendor agreements for the 2024 Waukesha Oktoberfest and a beverage contract for Jazz at Cutler Park. It also recommended applying for federal Urban Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grants.

• Recommended Common Council approve Urban Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grant application (7-0)
• Recommended Common Council approve 2024 Oktoberfest vendor agreement with 18 Acres Hospitality LLC (7-0)
• Recommended Common Council approve 2024 Oktoberfest vendor agreement with Mama Ducky’s Desserts LLC (7-0)
• Recommended Common Council approve 2024 Oktoberfest vendor agreement with Bo’s Schnitzelbunker LLC (7-0)
• Recommended Common Council approve 2024 Oktoberfest vendor agreement with Ray Stelzer d.b.a. Kleines Bayern Gourmet Roasted Nuts (7-0)
• Recommended Common Council approve 2024 Oktoberfest vendor agreement with Firstline Forge LLC (7-0)
• Recommended Common Council approve 2024 Oktoberfest vendor agreement with Robert Younger, Younger’s Woodery (7-0)
• Recommended Common Council approve beverage service contract with North Pillar Brewing Company for 2024 Jazz at Cutler Park Concerts (7-0)

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will review a request to amend Assessor B-16 staffing. The committee will also receive a report regarding Clerk/Treasurer Department restructuring. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the City Administrator's performance review process and goals.

• Request to amend Assessor’s B-16 Staffing (ID#24-9805)
• Report regarding Clerk/Treasurer Department Restructuring (ID#24-9804)
• Closed session for City Administrator performance review (ID#24-9081)