Mequon meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Mequon Council Approves 87-Lot Rezoning on Baehr Road

The Common Council approved a rezoning that will allow an 87-lot single-family neighborhood on 107 acres south of 10303 Baehr Road. The 5-4 vote on Ordinance 2026-1694 came after a motion to deny the rezoning failed 4-5. The council also approved a $147,544 contract for Wi-Fi and security at two park pavilions, a $182,500 reallocation of federal pandemic funds, and several financial policy changes.

Common Council actions

• **Ordinance 2026-1694** – Rezoning for an 87-lot residential neighborhood on Baehr Road. Approved 5-4. A motion to reject the rezoning failed 4-5.
• **Consent agenda** – Approved unanimously, including a development agreement for Foxtown Townhomes II.
• **Resolution 4303** – Reallocated $182,500 in American Rescue Plan Act funds. Approved unanimously.
• **Resolution 4304** – Awarded a $147,544 contract to Advanced Technical, LLC for Wi-Fi, security cameras, and keyless entry at Rotary Park and River Barn Park pavilions. Approved unanimously.
• **Resolution 4305** – Amended the city's financial policy to add sewer utility reserve requirements. Approved unanimously.
• **Closed session** – Authorized for litigation strategy in Guerrero v. Mequon. Approved unanimously.

Other meetings scheduled

Several committees met or are scheduled to meet in the past two weeks, with items still pending or under review.

• **Architectural Board (Aug. 10)** – Agenda only. The board will review nine residential projects, including new homes at 14151 N. Lake Shore Drive and 12871 N. Blue Jay Lane, an addition at 436 W. Saddleworth Court, a new home at 8154 W. Skylark Court, and a detached garage at 10415 W. Vista View Circle.
• **Public Works Committee (Aug. 12)** – Agenda only. The committee considered the park Wi-Fi/security contract (later approved by the council), reviewed city code on boards and commissions, discussed a joint letter to WisDOT about the Mequon Road Bridge, and reviewed the 2026 work plan.
• **Finance-Personnel Committee (Aug. 12)** – Agenda only. The committee considered the ARPA reallocation (later approved by the council), received a 2026 investment portfolio update from DANA Investment Advisors, reviewed budget and cash reports as of June 30, and had license applications and July 2026 vouchers on the agenda for approval.
• **Committee of the Whole (Aug. 12)** – Discussion only. The committee reviewed design concepts for Phase One of the Mequon Commons Plan; no formal action was taken.
• **Sewer Utility District Commission (Aug. 12)** – Agenda only. The commission was scheduled to vote on Resolution 4305 (later approved by the council) and receive a construction update on Lift Station E.
• **Mequon Municipal Water Utility Commission (Aug. 12)** – Agenda only. The commission will consider amendments to reserve requirements, a new funding policy, and a water connection policy change.
• **Board of Canvass (Aug. 13)** – Agenda only. The board will canvass the results of the Aug. 11 election and approve minutes from April 10.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days.

Mequon boards set to weigh $351,014 interest payment, $700,000 fund transfer, and new subdivision plans

Mequon's Common Council and Finance-Personnel Committee both have Resolution 4299 on their July 14 agendas, which would authorize a $351,014 interest payment on prior inter-fund advances and transfer $700,000 from the General Fund to the Capital Fund. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings below, so all items reflect what was scheduled on agendas, not confirmed outcomes.

Common Council — July 14

The Common Council agenda lists Resolution 4299 alongside Resolution 4300, which would adopt amendments to City Financial Policy Statements 9 (Debt Management) and 10 (Accounting, Auditing, & Financial Reporting). Two ordinances are scheduled for first reading: Ordinance 2026-1694, which would amend the zoning map for 87 single-family lots on 107 acres south of 10303 Baehr Road, and Ordinance 2026-1693, which would create Section 46-4 to regulate camping in Mequon. The council is also set to confirm two mayoral appointments: Denise Long to the Festivals Committee and Elizabeth Stern to the Park & Open Space Board.

Finance-Personnel Committee — July 14

The Finance-Personnel Committee agenda includes the same Resolution 4299 and Resolution 4300. The committee is also scheduled to approve June 9 meeting minutes, review July 2026 license applications, receive an informational update on 2027 budget development, and discuss the Finance-Personnel Work Plan.

Committee of the Whole — July 14

The Committee of the Whole is scheduled to approve minutes from June 4 and June 9 and discuss water and sewer utility funding, including amendments to sewer and water reserve policies and a draft water funding policy. Impact fees are also listed for discussion. No formal actions on these items are scheduled.

Architectural Board — July 13

The Architectural Board agenda includes review of three new single-family residences: 6260 W. Fox Crossing Drive (Lakeside Development Co.), 9423 W. Huntington Drive (Korndoerfer Homes), and 10035 N. Migratory Lane (Tim O'Brien Homes). Also listed are a shed at 9845 N. Thornapple Lane (Envision Design) and a garage addition with exterior changes at 5310 W. Parkview Drive (Wade Design & Construction). The board will note a pending review of city code related to board and committee responsibilities.

Police Commissioners — July 13

The Board of Police Commissioners agenda acknowledges the swearing-in of a new Police Captain as an informational item. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

Festivals Committee — July 15

The Festivals Committee is set to approve minutes from May 19 and June 22 and discuss agreements and any additional budget for new entertainment and children's activities at the Taste of Mequon. Updates on volunteers, sponsors, and vendors are listed, along with discussion of a Fall 2026 walk/run event and a review of city code related to boards, committees, and commissions.

Tree Board — July 23

The Tree Board agenda lists street tree approval for Enclave Phase X and XI and review of June 4 meeting minutes.

Coming up

• **Planning Commission, July 27:** Public hearings on a childcare facility at 1406 W. Mequon Road and a building addition at 10235 N. Port Washington Road; consideration of a 16-lot subdivision on 42 acres at 13669 N. Port Washington Road, a 42,784 sq. ft. flex building north of 7216 W. Donges Bay Road, and a site plan amendment for 8 pickleball courts at 11036 N. Range Line Road.

Mequon boards set to weigh $351,014 interest payment, $700,000 fund transfer, and zoning changes for 87 lots

Mequon's Common Council was scheduled to act on a $351,014 interest payment and a $700,000 fund transfer this past week, alongside first-reading ordinances that would rezone 87 single-family lots near Baehr Road and establish new rules for camping in the city. Minutes for all recent meetings have not yet been published, so the outcomes described below reflect what agendas listed for consideration, not confirmed results.

Common Council: Resolution 4299 and zoning ordinances

The Common Council's July 14 agenda included Resolution 4299, which would authorize payment of interest on prior inter-fund advances estimated at $351,014 and transfer $700,000 from the General Fund to the Capital Fund. The council was also set to consider Resolution 4300, adopting amendments to City Financial Policy Statements 9 and 10.

Two first-reading ordinances were on the agenda. Ordinance 2026-1694 would amend the zoning map for 87 lots on 107 acres south of 10303 Baehr Road. Ordinance 2026-1693 would create Section 46-4 to regulate camping in Mequon. First readings are introductory; final adoption would require subsequent council action.

Mayoral appointments listed for confirmation were Denise Long to the Festivals Committee and Elizabeth Stern to the Park & Open Space Board.

Finance-Personnel Committee

The Finance-Personnel Committee's July 14 agenda mirrored several council items. The committee was scheduled to approve June 9 meeting minutes, review July 2026 license applications, and act on Resolution 4299 and Resolution 4300. An informational update on 2027 budget development and a discussion of the Finance-Personnel Work Plan were also listed.

Committee of the Whole: water and sewer funding

The Committee of the Whole was set to approve minutes from June 4 and June 9, then discuss water utility funding, sewer utility funding, and impact fees. The agenda included review of utility financial policies, with amendments to sewer and water reserve policies and a draft water funding policy. No formal actions on these funding items were scheduled.

Architectural Board: five residential projects

The Architectural Board's July 13 agenda listed consideration of five projects: a new single-family residence at 6260 W. Fox Crossing Drive (Lakeside Development Co.); a new single-family residence at 9423 W. Huntington Drive (Korndoerfer Homes); a new single-family residence at 10035 N. Migratory Lane (Tim O'Brien Homes); a shed at 9845 N. Thornapple Lane (Envision Design); and a garage addition and exterior changes at 5310 W. Parkview Drive (Wade Design & Construction). The board was also to note a pending review of city code related to board and committee responsibilities.

Bike and Pedestrian Way Commission

On July 9, the Mequon-Thiensville Bike and Pedestrian Way Commission was scheduled to discuss preferences for treatment of the Mequon Road Bridge over the Milwaukee River, review the 2027 capital budget, and update the bikeway priority project list. No formal actions were scheduled.

Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners met July 13 to acknowledge the swearing-in of a new Police Captain. The agenda noted no formal decisions or votes; items requiring action were to be placed on future agendas.

Festivals Committee: Taste of Mequon planning

The Festivals Committee's July 15 agenda included confirming times, creating agreements, and considering any additional budget for new entertainment and children's activities at the Taste of Mequon. Updates on volunteers, sponsors, and vendors were listed, along with discussion of a Fall 2026 walk/run event.

Coming up

• **Tree Board, July 23** — Will consider street tree approval for Enclave Phase X and XI and review June 4, 2026 meeting minutes.