Waukesha, WI

Traffic and Parking Regulations Committee

The Traffic and Parking Regulations Committee meeting scheduled for November 2, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 30, 2026.

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will discuss paint and repair grant funds. The body is also reviewing two requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for property repairs in the Laflin Avenue Historic District.

• Review of Paint and Repair Grant Funds
• Request to replace basement windows at 134 W. Laflin Ave.
• Request to repair front porch and replace wood flooring at 210 W. Laflin Ave.

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the 2027 Operating Budget and review a TIF term sheet for a residential development. The body will also act on a street closure permit ordinance and a sign rehabilitation contract.

• Adoption of the 2027 Operating Budget
• TIF assistance term sheet for an 84-unit multi-family development at Les Paul Parkway and Genesee Road
• Proposed $49,000.00 contract with Berglund Construction Company for City Hall Monument Sign Rehabilitation
• Ordinance amending Section 6.17 of the Municipal Code regarding street closure permit approvals
• Proposed agreement with the Minnesota Cooperative Purchasing Venture

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review and potentially recommend consultant contracts for environmental services and construction site representation. The meeting includes the approval of payments and the announcement of upcoming bid closings.

• Consultant Contract for Environmental Services for 2027-2028 Municipal Construction Projects
• Consultant Contracts for Construction Site Representation Services for 2027-2028 Municipal Construction Projects
• Consultant Contracts for Construction Site Representation Services for 2027-2028 Private Development Construction Projects
• Bids for Phosphorus Removal Chemical (Ferric Chloride) and Polymer closing November 6, 2026
• Bids for Mindiola Park Structure closing November 20, 2026

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider a rezoning request for 6.7 acres of vacant land and a land use plan amendment for a property on Maple Avenue. The body will also review a minor site plan and architectural request for Winterberry Reserve Phase 2.

• Rezoning of 6.7 acres at Elkhart Drive (Pvt) from T-1 Temporary District to RN-4 Residential Neighborhood District 4
• Land use plan amendment for 222 Maple Avenue from Civic and Institutional (CIV) to Residential Flexible (RF)
• Minor Site Plan & Architectural Review for Winterberry Reserve Phase 2 on Cranberry Circle
• Request for relief from section 23.06(8.) of the Subdivision and Platting Code regarding equipment installation at Winterberry Reserve

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and possibly adopt the 2027 Operating Budget. The meeting includes a review of the 2027 Executive Operating Budget for the Mayor, City Admin., Muni Court, Assessor, and Attorney.

• Possible action to adopt the 2027 Operating Budget
• TIF assistance term sheet for an 84-unit residential development at Les Paul Parkway and Genesee Road
• Proposed agreement with the Minnesota Cooperative Purchasing Venture

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to review bids received on October 9, 2026, for the City Hall Monument Sign Rehabilitation. The board will also consider the approval of payments and minutes from the October 8 meeting.

• Bids for City Hall Monument Sign Rehabilitation

Waukesha Water Commission

The Waukesha Water Commission will discuss the 2027 operating budget and receive an update on the new Operations Center. The body will also consider payments for September vouchers and a contract for an office move.

• Change Order #1 for $28,509.20 with Midwest Well Services for abandonment of Wells No. 5 and 6
• Approval of September voucher payments from the General Fund and Improvement Fund
• Approval of Two Men and a Truck for office move to the Operations Center
• Closed session regarding S.J. Louis Construction v. City of Waukesha lawsuit

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss proposals and negotiation strategies for the purchase of the Water Utility building in closed session. The body will also consider a transit fare increase and various public works contracts.

• Proposed transit fare increase effective January 1, 2027
• Contract Change Order No. 1 with LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for N. Moreland Blvd. and Michigan Ave. traffic signals
• Contract with AECOM for RAISE Grant bike and pedestrian bridges over USH18/STH59 and USH18/STH59/STH164
• Ordinance amending Section 6.17 of the Municipal Code regarding street closure permit approvals
• FEMA BRIC grant agreement for Area 10 Floodplain Storage and Storm Sewer Improvements Design

Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board

The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the proposed 2027 Executive Operating Budget. Any action taken will serve as a recommendation to the Finance Committee.

• Proposed 2027 Executive Operating Budget for the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the 2027 Executive Operating Budget. This review covers several city departments, including City Administration, Public Works, and Parks, Recreation & Forestry.

• Review of 2027 Executive Operating Budget for City Admin., Mayor, Muni Court, Assessor, and Attorney
• Review of 2027 Executive Operating Budget for Public Works (Engineering, Streets, Solid Waste Parking, Clean Water Plant, Transit)
• Review of 2027 Executive Operating Budget for Parks, Recreation & Forestry

The committee approved the minutes from the October 13, 2026, meeting. Members discussed the 2027 Executive Operating Budget for several city departments, but no formal action was taken on the budget.

• Approved minutes for October 13, 2026

Waukesha Intergovernmental Health Group Advisory Council

The Waukesha Intergovernmental Health Group Advisory Council will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct a mid-year utilization review of the clinic.

• Approval of April 30, 2026 meeting minutes
• Clinic Year Mid-Year Utilization Review

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the 2027 Executive Operating Budget. This review covers several city departments and funds. The committee may also consider other items related to the 2027 Operating or Capital Budgets.

• Review of 2027 Executive Operating Budget for HR, Clerk, Com. Dev., IT, Police, Fire, Library, Cemetery, Debt Service, and Health

The Finance Committee met to review the 2027 Executive Operating Budget for several city departments, including HR, Police, Fire, and Library. No formal actions were taken regarding the budget items. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 29, 2026, meeting.

• Approved minutes from September 29, 2026 (unanimous)
• Discussed 2027 Executive Operating Budget (no action taken)

Ordinance & License Committee

The Ordinance & License Committee will review a proposed ordinance to amend Section 6.17 of the Waukesha Municipal Code. The body will also consider several license applications for bartenders and businesses.

• Proposed ordinance amending Section 6.17 regarding street closure permit approvals
• Private Alarm System License application for ADT LLC
• Amusement Devices license application for Waxed Vinyl Music Lounge
• Bartender applications for Mason Thomas Maxwell and Willis Theodore Yets

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a dimensional variance request. The board will decide if a property owner may build a shed in a street side yard.

• Appeal by Christopher Strike for a dimensional variance at 1730 Hunter Rd to allow a shed in the street side yard

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to review and make recommendations regarding the proposed 2027 Executive Operating Budget for the cemetery. The body will also receive reports from the Cemetery Director and the President of the Friends of Prairie Home Cemetery.

• Review and recommendation for the proposed 2027 Executive Operating Budget for Cemetery
• Cemetery Services Summary report for January through August 2026
• Friends of Prairie Home Cemetery President's Report regarding the Tombstone Trot

Transit Commission Meeting

The City of Waukesha Transit Commission meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 Delafield Street. The agenda includes a public hearing on a proposed fare increase effective January 1, 2027, followed by discussion and a recommendation to the Council on that increase and on proposed bus stop changes. The Commission will also hear a communications item on a Transit Structure Study and consider minutes from its July 23, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing on a proposed fare increase effective January 1, 2027
• Discussion and recommendation to Council on the 2027 fare increase, including Resolution - Approval of Fare Tariff no 28
• Discussion and recommendation to Council on proposed bus stop changes (October 2026)
• Communications and referrals: Transit Structure Study
• Approval of minutes from the July 23, 2026 meeting

Library Human Resources Committee

The committee will meet to review and potentially act on the 2026 Library Director Evaluation. The meeting also includes a review of the August 13, 2026, meeting minutes.

• 2026 Library Director Evaluation

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to discuss a feasibility study and a related Request for Proposals (RFP). The board will also receive an update on the 2027 budget and a progress report on the children's expansion.

• Review and possible action on feasibility study
• Feasibility Study RFP
• 2027 Budget Update
• Children's Expansion Progress report

Board of Public Works

The Waukesha Board of Public Works meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 Delafield Street. The board will review and may recommend to the Council several items: a contract change order with LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for the N. Moreland Blvd. and Michigan Ave. traffic signal improvement project; a settlement agreement regarding Sand Filter No. 8 at the Clean Water Plant; Change Order No. 3 with J. F. Ahern, Co. for the Clean Water Plant; a contract with AECOM for planning and design of RAISE Grant bike and pedestrian bridges over USH18/STH59 and USH18/STH59/STH164; and a State-Local BRIC grant agreement with the Wisconsin Division of Emergency Management for Area 10 Floodplain Storage and Storm Sewer Improvements Design. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and payments, public comment, and adjournment. Dollar amounts for the contracts and change orders are not stated in the agenda text.

• Contract Change Order No. 1 with LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for N. Moreland Blvd. and Michigan Ave. traffic signal improvements
• Settlement agreement and release regarding Sand Filter No. 8 at the Clean Water Plant
• Change Order No. 3 with J. F. Ahern, Co. for the Clean Water Plant
• Contract with AECOM for planning and design of RAISE Grant bike and pedestrian bridges over USH18/STH59 and USH18/STH59/STH164
• BRIC grant agreement with Wisconsin Division of Emergency Management for Area 10 Floodplain Storage and Storm Sewer Improvements Design

Landmarks Commission

The City of Waukesha Landmarks Commission meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 Delafield Street. The commission will review three Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior work in historic districts, consider Paint and Repair Grant funds, and approve minutes from its September 2, 2026 meeting. The agenda also lists Public Comment, an Alderman's Report, a Springs Report, and Communications and Publications.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 323 McCall St. (McCall Street Historic District): request to replace gutters and downspouts
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 250 W. Broadway (Block C Downtown Historic District): request to replace door hinges and glass
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 134 W. Laflin Ave. (Laflin Avenue Historic District): request to replace basement windows
• Landmarks Commission Paint and Repair Grant funds, with a grant summary dated October 7, 2026
• Approval of draft minutes from the September 2, 2026 meeting

City Council

The Waukesha City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 201 Delafield Street. The council will hold a closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(e) to discuss the sale of City-owned property at taxkey WAKT13899900 on Big Bend Rd., then reconvene in open session for possible action. The agenda also includes a consent agenda of committee-approved items and new business on a police range facility use contract and a WEDC small business grant application.

• Closed session on sale of City-owned property, taxkey WAKT13899900 on Big Bend Rd.
• Consent agenda: 2-lot Certified Survey Map on ~0.61 acres on Big Bend Rd. from Belman Homes Inc. for Operation Finally Home home sites (PC26-0089)
• Consent agenda: Final site plan for 46,797 sq. ft. addition (phase 1) and 4,000 sq. ft. storage building (phase 2) at 818 Progress Avenue, H. O. Bostrom (PC26-0063)
• Finance Committee items: EMS balance billing policy and resolution setting 2027 fees for residential garbage and recyclables collection
• New business: contract for use of Police Range Facility by Waukesha Sheriff Dept and other outside agencies; resolution authorizing application for a WEDC Small Business Development Grant

The City Council approved directing staff to pursue offers for city-owned property on Big Bend Road following a closed session. Other actions included approving a police range facility contract and a grant application for small business development.

• Approved direction to staff to pursue offers for city-owned property taxkey WAKT138999001 on Big Bend Road (10-3)
• Approved contract for Police Range Facility use by Waukesha Sheriff Dept and other agencies, allowing the Chief of Police to approve future similar contracts (13-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Small Business Development Grant (13-0)
• Approved Club 400 Extension of Premises for 10/10/26 (13-0)
• Approved Invited Bartender Application for Ashley Rodriguez (7-6)
• Approved 2-lot CSM for Belman Homes Inc. on Big Bend Road for Operation Finally Home (unanimous consent)
• Approved final site plan and architectural review for H. O. Bostrom at 818 Progress Avenue (unanimous consent)
• Approved minutes from September 15th meeting (13-0)

Traffic and Parking Regulations Committee

The Traffic and Parking Regulations Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers at Waukesha City Hall, 201 Delafield Street. The committee will review and possibly act on a proposed no-parking zone on the north side of Dopp Street from South Moreland Boulevard to 100 feet east, and on a request for a speed study on River Valley Road from USH 18 (Les Paul Parkway) to CTH H (River Road). It will also discuss a Traffic Study Review Form that alders would complete when referring a traffic study, to be presented to the committee for a decision on whether the study proceeds or is rejected. The Dopp Street item was tabled July 6, 2026, and held August 31, 2026; the River Valley Road item was held August 31, 2026.

• No parking zone proposed on the north side of Dopp Street from South Moreland Boulevard to 100' east of South Moreland Boulevard (ID#26-03965, sponsor Camacho)
• Speed study requested on River Valley Road from USH 18 (Les Paul Parkway) to CTH H (River Road) (ID#26-03969, sponsor Matthews)
• Review and possible action on a Traffic Study Review Form for alders referring traffic studies (ID#26-04222, sponsor Public Works)
• Approval of the August 31, 2026 Building and Grounds meeting minutes (ID#26-04330)

Finance Committee

The City of Waukesha Finance Committee meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 Delafield Street. The committee will review and possibly act on an EMS balance billing policy and a resolution setting 2027 fees for residential garbage and recyclables collection services. It will also approve minutes from its September 8, 2026 meeting. The agenda notes the committee may consider any departments, funds, or line items related to the 2027 Operating or Capital Budgets as part of the budget review process.

• Review and possible action on EMS balance billing policy (ID#26-04332)
• Review and possible action on Resolution Setting 2027 Fees for Residential Garbage and Recyclables Collection Services (ID#26-04346)
• Approval of draft minutes from the September 8, 2026 Finance Committee meeting (ID#26-04333)
• Public comment period
• Possible consideration of 2027 Operating or Capital Budget items not specifically listed on the agenda

The committee approved a new EMS balance billing policy after rejecting a proposed $250 maximum charge amendment. Members also approved a resolution establishing the 2027 fees for residential garbage and recycling collection services.

• Approved EMS balance billing policy (4-0)
• Rejected $250 maximum charge amendment for EMS billing (2-2)
• Approved 2027 residential garbage and recycling fees (4-0)
• Approved September 8, 2026 meeting minutes

Plan Commission

The Waukesha Plan Commission will consider a consent agenda item to approve a 2-lot certified survey map for future homes by Operation Finally Home, and will hold consultations (no formal action) on two proposed multi-family residential developments. The commission will also review final site plans for a warehouse addition and a commercial building addition.

• Certified Survey Map for 2-lot CSM on 0.61 acres, Big Bend Road, for Operation Finally Home (PC26-0089)
• Consultation on 36.7-acre multi-family development, Oakdale Drive/Les Paul Parkway (PC26-0091)
• Consultation on 6.7-acre multi-family development, Elkhart Drive (PC26-0092)
• Final Site Plan & Architectural Review for 4,800 sq ft warehouse addition, 901 Sentry Drive (PC26-0090)
• Final Site Plan & Architectural Review for 2,744 sq ft addition, 2507 Plaza Court (PC26-0082)

Board of Public Works

The Waukesha Board of Public Works will meet to approve minutes from August 20, 2026, and approve payments. The board will also discuss and possibly act on requests for one-time sewer credits. A bid notice for the City Hall Monument Sign Rehabilitation will be reported.

• Approval of payments (ID#26-04286)
• Discussion and possible action on one-time sewer credit requests (ID#26-04310)
• Bid notice: City Hall Monument Sign Rehabilitation, bids close September 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. (ID#26-04287)
• Approval of August 20, 2026 meeting minutes (ID#26-04285)

The Board approved one-time sewer credits and refunds for 13 residents in amounts listed on the project cover sheet. The board also approved the August 20, 2026, meeting minutes and pending payments.

• Approved one-time sewer credits/refunds for 13 residents (4-0)
• Approved August 20, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved payments (4-0)

Waukesha Water Commission

The Commission will meet to discuss strategies for detecting and preventing cyberattacks on the Water Utility’s I.T. infrastructure. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the 2027 Capital Improvement Plan and an update on the New Operations Center.

• Closed session regarding IT infrastructure cybersecurity strategy
• Closed session regarding General Manager employment or performance data
• Discussion of the 2027 Capital Improvement Plan
• Approval of August voucher list payments from General and Improvement Funds
• Update on the New Operations Center

The Water Commission approved the August voucher list for the General and Improvement Funds. The commission also re-appointed Cortney Nagel as Senior Manager and acting General Manager. Two closed sessions were held regarding cybersecurity strategy and personnel matters.

• Approved August Voucher List payments from General and Improvement Funds (7-0)
• Approved re-appointment of Cortney Nagel as Senior Manager and acting General Manager (7-0)
• Approved 8-20-26 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved closed session to discuss cybersecurity strategy (7-0)
• Approved closed session to consider General Manager personnel data (7-0)

City Council

This is a Council Workshop agenda with no listed agenda items beyond the workshop itself. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings scheduled for action.

• Council Workshop only

City Council

The Waukesha City Council will review and possibly act on the 2027-2031 Community Investment Program, a five-year capital plan. The council will also consider contracting with Waukesha County for property tax listing, several traffic sign changes, and updates to snow and ice removal ordinances. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss real estate negotiations involving the Water Utility building.

• Review 2027-2031 Community Investment Program (ID#26-04269)
• Contract with Waukesha County for property tax listing (ID#26-04210)
• Rescind 2019 resolution for Deaf Child Area sign on Cody Court (ID#26-04215)
• Install 'No Left Turn' sign on Sentry Drive (ID#26-04217)
• Update Municipal Code 6.12 on snow and ice removal (ID#26-04063)

The City Council approved a 2027 CIP budget of $40,669,107 and a five-year budget totaling $179,297,873. The council also updated municipal codes regarding snow and ice removal and approved a library tax exemption certification. Several traffic-related changes were passed via the consent agenda.

• Approved 2027 CIP Budget of $40,669,107 and 2027-2031 CIP Budget of $179,297,873 (12-1)
• Removed $292,000 for the Flock Program from CIP budgets (13-0)
• Reinstated $50,000 for Waukesha Public Library self-vending locker in 2027 CIP (13-0)
• Denied $700,000 increase for 2028 sidewalk replacement program (3-10)
• Approved 2027 municipal exemption from Waukesha County Library Tax (12-1)
• Approved updates to Municipal Code 6.12 for snow and ice removal (13-0)
• Approved consent agenda including renaming Building & Grounds Committee to Traffic & Parking Regulations Committee
• Approved consent agenda including installation of 'No Left Turn' sign on Sentry Drive

Ordinance & License Committee

The Ordinance & License Committee is meeting to consider various license applications, including invited and other bartender applications, as well as other license requests. The agenda also includes approval of the August 10, 2026 minutes and public comment. No specific details on the applications are provided in the agenda.

• Invited Bartender Applications (ID#26-04227)
• Other Bartender Applications (ID#26-04228)
• Other Applications (ID#26-04226)
• Approval of August 10, 2026 minutes (ID#26-04235)

The Ordinance & License Committee approved multiple bartender applications and business licenses. One bartender application was held until the next meeting. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 10, 2026 meeting.

• Approved Invited Bartender Application for Chelsea Gorsuch (5-0)
• Approved Invited Bartender Application for Ashley Rodriguez (4-1)
• Held Invited Bartender Application for Kelsey Margelowsky until next meeting
• Approved Other Bartender Application for Kelsey Hannan (vote tally not recorded)
• Approved Other Bartender Application for Samuel Strukel (5-0)
• Approved Class 'A' Beer & Cider License for Summit Food & Gas Town (5-0)
• Approved Class 'C' Wine License for Craft Bar (5-0)
• Approved Secondhand Article Dealer License for Wireless Vision, LLC (5-0)

Library Board

The Waukesha Library Board will meet to consider the 2027 operating budget and several policy updates. Discussion items include meeting room usage, holiday schedules, and salary administration. The board will also receive reports on the endowment fund and library activities.

• Review and possible action on 2027 Operating Budget
• Review and possible action on Library Policy: A-3 Meeting Room
• Review and possible action on Human Resources Policy: C-1 Holidays
• Review and possible action on Human Resources Policy: F-2 Salary Plan and Administration
• Review and possible action on employee leave of absence request without pay

The Library Board approved $69,895.62 in bills and passed updates to the meeting room, holiday, and salary administration policies. The board also approved an employee request for a leave of absence without pay.

• Approved August 13, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September bills totaling $69,895.62 (7-0)
• Approved Financial Report (7-0)
• Approved Library Policy: A-3 Meeting Room (unanimous)
• Approved Human Resources Policy: C-1 Holidays (unanimous)
• Approved Human Resources Policy: F-2 Salary Plan and Administration (unanimous)
• Approved employee leave of absence request without pay (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Waukesha Finance Committee will review and possibly act on contracting with Waukesha County to take over property tax listing responsibilities, and will also review the 2027-2031 Community Investment Program (CIP). The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and may consider other budget-related items.

• Contract with Waukesha County for real property tax listing (ID#26-04210)
• 2027-2031 Community Investment Program budget book (ID#26-04269)
• Approval of August 25, 2026 minutes (ID#26-04259)

The committee approved a contract with Waukesha County for property tax listing responsibilities. Members also passed several amendments to the 2027-2031 Community Investment Program before recommending the amended budget to the City Council.

• Approved contract with Waukesha County for property tax listing responsibilities (5-0)
• Approved CIP amendment to decrease Frame Park Baseball Renovation by $400,000 and increase Sidewalk Replacement by $200,000 (5-0)
• Denied CIP amendment to remove PRF #10, PRF #74, and PRF #26 and increase Sidewalk Replacement by $175,000 (2-3)
• Approved CIP amendment to remove Library Self-Vending Lockers for $50,000 (3-2)
• Denied CIP amendment to reduce Library Administrative Area Staff Bathroom Update by $55,000 (2-3)
• Recommended amended 2027-2031 CIP budget to Council (5-0)

Board of Public Works

The September 3, 2026 meeting of the Board of Public Works has been cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (call to order, approval of minutes, communications, adjournment) and no substantive business will be discussed.

• Meeting cancelled

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will review several requests for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding exterior property changes. The commission will also consider Paint and Repair Grant applications for properties in various historic districts.

• Certificate of Appropriateness and grant application for 321 S. Hartwell Ave. (Caples Park Historic District)
• Certificate of Appropriateness and grant application for 308 McCall St. (McCall Street Historic District)
• Certificate of Appropriateness and grant application for 1222 E. Broadway (East Broadway Historic District)
• Review of Paint and Repair Summary Report