Mukwonago meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Mukwonago boards weigh Main Street redevelopment, ATV rules, and library renovation

The past week in Mukwonago brought a full slate of board and committee meetings, though no official minutes have been published yet, so outcomes of the votes and discussions are not yet known. The most consequential agenda items were before the Village Board on Aug. 19, which included a potential redevelopment of 301 Main Street, changes to sex offender residency rules, and new ATV/UTV regulations.

Village Board

The Village Board met Aug. 19 with a consent agenda covering routine items, plus several ordinances and purchases. Among the items up for action:

• **Ordinance 1045** would repeal the original domicile restriction for sex offenders and add an appeal process.
• **Ordinance 1046** would repeal and recreate ATV/UTV regulations (Sections 82-291 through 82-300).
• The board was set to consider an RFP for the sale and redevelopment of **301 Main Street**.
• A purchase of a **2027 Ram 2500** for the Utilities Department at **$69,862**.
• A **BS&A Software Cloud Upgrade** at **$46,740** and **Innotex Turnout Gear replacement** at **$4,294**.

The board also scheduled a closed session to consider a bartender's license denial for Steven Dodson.

Fire Commission

The Joint Fire Commission met Aug. 12 to appoint a president and secretary, then entered closed session to discuss resignations and new paid-on-call, paid-on-premise, and part-time appointments. No other substantive business was on the agenda.

Library Board of Trustees

The Mukwonago Community Library Board of Trustees met Aug. 13 and discussed the capital campaign for the renovation project, including a proposed public launch on Sept. 27. They also considered issuing an RFP for an owner's representative, ADA-compliant entryway doors with motors, firewall replacement, and a mid-year budget amendment for an OPEB payout. The board approved Amendment 6 to the NAGPRA Consulting Services Agreement, transferring to J3 Cultural Repatriation Specialists LLC.

Joint Protective Services Committee

On Aug. 17, the committee reviewed the year-to-date incident report (information only) and considered revisions to Policy #06 on vehicle operations and the replacement of Innotex turnout gear. Both items were listed as discussion/action.

Library Finance Committee

The Library Finance Committee met Aug. 18 to approve the July 21 minutes and discuss preliminary planning for the 2027 budget. No specific figures were listed.

Quorum Notices

Two quorum notices were issued, not decision-making meetings:

• **Aug. 14** – Groundbreaking at Indian Head Park, 820 Main St, at 10 a.m. No official action.
• **Sept. 5** – Mukwonago Fire Department Annual Awards Banquet at The Venue, 2645 Main St, East Troy. No official action.

Coming up

• **Zoning Board of Appeals** – Aug. 27, public hearings on two variance requests for a single-family residence at 777 Small Farm Road. The applicant, Anissa Brown, seeks to exceed the 960 sq ft maximum attached garage area (proposed 1,662 sq ft) and the 10-ft maximum garage door height (proposed 14-ft). The board will also elect a chairperson.
• **Phantom Lakes Management District** – Aug. 27, virtual meeting to discuss the 2027 budget, dredging, fish stocking, aerators, and an AIS sign.
• **Fire Department Awards Banquet** – Sept. 5, quorum notice only, no official action.

All meetings are open to the public; check the village website for details and access links.

Mukwonago boards weigh new businesses, $2.5M in vouchers

Mukwonago village boards and committees met over the past two weeks to consider conditional use permits for new businesses, a $2.5 million accounts payable package, and an education incentive for a police officer. No minutes have been published for any of these meetings, so all items remain proposals or discussions rather than final decisions.

Village Board

The Village Board met Aug. 5 with a consent agenda that included a special event permit and temporary alcohol license for the St. James the Less Parish Festival (Aug. 21–23, 2026), and Resolution 2026-53 to accept conveyance and dedication of private water main facilities. The board also was scheduled to consider two conditional use permits: one for an Assembly Hall at 1545 S. Main Street (Elegant Farmer) and one for a free-standing car wash (Roadrunner Express) at the northwest corner of STH 83 and CTH NN.

Committee of the Whole

Also on Aug. 5, the Committee of the Whole reviewed a series of financial and operational items, including Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $2,568,129.41, the purchase of a 2027 Ram 2500 for the Utilities Department for $66,452, and an IT Services Contract with Velocity Solutions. The committee also considered Resolution 2026-51 to adopt the amended 2026 schedule of fees and a Request for Proposals for the sale and redevelopment of 301 Main Street.

Police Commission

The Police Commission met Aug. 3 to vote on an education incentive for Officer Evan Bajczky’s bachelor’s degree. The agenda also included updates on new officers in the academy, hiring a dispatcher, projects involving outdoor warning devices, squad cameras, and a Livescan fingerprint system, as well as budget proposals for a new officer position, firearms, and a squad, plus updated ordinances.

Library Committees

Two library committees met Aug. 3. The Ad Hoc Capital Campaign Committee discussed campaign progress and approved minutes from July 22, 2026. The Buildings & Grounds Committee took up renovation plans, including possible action on hiring an Owner’s Representative/Project Manager, donor recognition signage, an end-of-life notification for a firewall, and ADA-compliant entryway doors.

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board held two meetings to review annual reports for Tax Increment Districts. On July 28, the board was set to elect a chairperson and citizen member, approve minutes from July 29, 2025, and review reports for TIDs 3, 4, and 6. On July 30, it repeated the officer elections, approved minutes from Oct. 13, 2025, and reviewed the TID 5 annual report.

A quorum notice was also issued July 30 for a downtown walking tour, noting that no official action would be taken.

Coming up

The Joint Fire Commission meets Aug. 12 to appoint a president and secretary, then enter closed session to discuss resignations and new paid-on-call, paid-on-premise, and part-time appointments. On Aug. 14 at 10 a.m., a groundbreaking ceremony at Indian Head Park, 820 Main St., may draw a quorum of village committee or board members, but no official action is planned.

Mukwonago meeting roundup: Minutes pending for recent sessions; $2.5M in vouchers and business permits on August 5 agendas

Mukwonago committees and boards met over the past two weeks to discuss library operations, tax increment districts, and development proposals, but minutes have not yet been published for any of those sessions, so outcomes cannot be confirmed. The largest items awaiting action appear on the August 5 agendas, where the Committee of the Whole will review $2,568,129.41 in accounts payable vouchers and the Village Board will consider conditional use permits for two new businesses.

Plan Commission (July 21)

The Plan Commission was scheduled to hold public hearings on two conditional use permits: an Assembly Hall for Elegant Farmer, Inc. at 1545 S Main Street (Parcel #VM 00010) and a free-standing Roadrunner Express Car Wash at the NW corner of STH 83 and CTH NN. Also on the agenda were CSM review and site plan/architectural review for the Bear Crossing Development at the same intersection, site plan and architectural review for memorial monuments at Park View Middle School (930 N Rochester Street), and an ordinance amendment to limit tobacco and e-cigarette retailer locations. Minutes are not yet published.

Library Committees

The Library Finance Committee (July 21) was scheduled to discuss 2025 Village audit results, a 2026 mid-year budget amendment for an OPEB retirement payout, and preliminary 2027 budget planning. The Library Board of Trustees Ad Hoc Capital Campaign Committee (July 22) was set to approve June 24, 2026 minutes and discuss capital campaign updates; its next meeting is August 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM. The Library Grutzmacher Collection Committee (July 20) was scheduled to discuss permanent display design options presented by Danielle Benden of Driftless Pathways, review annual committee directives, and discuss continuing the loan agreement with the Mukwonago Historical and Museum Society, including NAGPRA considerations. No formal actions were scheduled at that meeting.

Joint Review Board

Two sessions were scheduled. On July 28, the board was set to review and accept annual reports for Tax Increment Districts 3, 4, and 6. On July 30, it was scheduled to review and accept the TID 5 annual report. Both agendas included election of a chairperson and citizen member and approval of prior meeting minutes.

Other Recent Meetings

The Phantom Lakes Management District met virtually on July 23 to discuss the 2027 budget, dredging, the pierhead line, 2026 fireworks, and the annual newsletter. The Downtown Development Committee (July 23) was set to recommend pedestrian wayfinding sign locations for the downtown district. Two quorum notices were issued — for the Haase House community picnic (July 21, 4:00–6:30 PM) and a downtown walking tour (July 30) — with no official action taken at either.

Coming up

August 3 — Library Buildings & Grounds Committee: Will discuss renovation plans, hiring an Owner's Representative/Project Manager, donor recognition signage, an end-of-life firewall notification, and ADA-compliant entryway doors.

August 3 — Police Commission: Scheduled to vote on an education incentive for Officer Evan Bajczky's bachelor's degree. The agenda also includes updates on new officers in the academy, dispatcher hiring, an outdoor warning device, squad cameras, and the Livescan fingerprint system.

August 5 — Committee of the Whole: Will review accounts payable vouchers totaling $2,568,129.41, purchase of a 2027 Ram 2500 for the Utilities Department for $66,452, an IT services contract with Velocity Solutions, Resolution 2026-51 to adopt the amended 2026 schedule of fees, and a request for proposals for the sale and redevelopment of 301 Main Street.

August 5 — Village Board: Will consider conditional use permits for the Elegant Farmer Assembly Hall at 1545 S. Main Street and a Roadrunner Express car wash at the NW corner of STH 83 and CTH NN. The board will also act on a special event permit and temporary alcohol license for the St. James the Less Parish Festival (August 21–23, 2026) and Resolution 2026-53 to accept conveyance and dedication of private water main facilities.

Mukwonago Village Board to consider $3.6 million Marsh View Drive Extension bid

The Mukwonago Village Board has the largest-dollar item of the past two weeks on its July 15 agenda: a bid award to Musson Brothers, Inc. for the Marsh View Drive Extension project, not to exceed $3,665,113.07. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so the outcome is not confirmed.

Village Board — July 15

The board's agenda included several infrastructure decisions:

• Bid award to Musson Brothers, Inc. for the Marsh View Drive Extension, not to exceed $3,665,113.07.
• Bid award to Vinton Construction Company for the East Wolf Run Extension, not to exceed $869,234.53.
• Task Order No. 2026-05 for the TID #7 Public Improvement project, not to exceed $257,117.00.
• Approval of accounts payable vouchers totaling $762,702.78 and $376,558.77.
• Special Event Permit for a LifePoint Church picnic and service in Field Park on August 30, 2026.

All items were on the agenda for board action; minutes confirming the votes have not been published.

Plan Commission — July 21

The Plan Commission agenda included public hearings on two conditional use permits and several new business items:

• Conditional Use Permit for an Assembly Hall for Elegant Farmer, Inc. at 1545 S Main Street, Parcel #VM 00010.
• Conditional Use Permit for a free-standing Roadrunner Express Car Wash at the NW corner of STH 83 and CTH NN.
• CSM review and Site Plan/Architectural Review for the Bear Crossing Development at the NW corner of STH 83 and CTH NN.
• Site Plan and Architectural Review for memorial monuments at Park View Middle School, 930 N Rochester Street.
• Consideration of an ordinance amendment to limit tobacco and e-cigarette retailer locations.

Minutes are not yet available.

Joint Protective Services Commission — July 13

This meeting was discussion only, with no votes scheduled. Items included year-to-date incident and financial reports, a review of Fire/EMS service arrangements with North Prairie, approval of May 18, 2026 minutes, and a public comment period.

Library Committees — July 16, 20, 21, 22

Several library-related bodies met:

• The Library Personnel Committee discussed updates to Adult Services Librarian and Youth Services Librarian job descriptions, the Library Director's annual evaluation process, and a presentation by Associate Director Katelyn Morrison on the Village S.P.A.R.K. Committee.
• The Library Grutzmacher Collection Committee discussed permanent display design options presented by Danielle Benden of Driftless Pathways, annual committee directives, a loan agreement with the Mukwonago Historical and Museum Society, and NAGPRA considerations. No formal actions were scheduled.
• The Library Finance Committee discussed 2025 Village audit results, a 2026 mid-year budget amendment for an OPEB retirement payout, and preliminary 2027 budget planning.
• The Library Board of Trustees Ad Hoc Capital Campaign Committee was scheduled to approve June 24, 2026 minutes and discuss capital campaign updates. Its next meeting is set for August 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

Other Meetings

• The Downtown Development Committee (July 23) discussed pedestrian wayfinding sign locations for the downtown district.
• The Phantom Lakes Management District (July 23) met virtually to discuss the 2027 budget, dredging, the pierhead line, 2026 fireworks, and the 2026 annual newsletter.
• A quorum notice was issued for the Haase House community picnic on July 21, 4:00–6:30 PM. No official action was taken.

Coming Up

• **July 28 — Joint Review Board:** Election of a chairperson and citizen member, approval of July 29, 2025 minutes, and review of TID 3, 4, and 6 annual reports.
• **July 30 — Joint Review Board:** Election of a chairperson and citizen member, approval of October 13, 2025 minutes, and review of the TID 5 annual report.
• **July 30 — Quorum Notice:** A quorum of Village committees or boards may be present during a walking tour of the Downtown District. No official action will be taken.

Mukwonago Village Board weighs $3.6 million Marsh View Drive Extension amid busy week of local meetings

The Mukwonago Village Board is set to vote on more than $4.7 million in infrastructure contracts this week, headlined by a $3,665,113.07 bid award to Musson Brothers, Inc. for the Marsh View Drive Extension project.

Village Board: Infrastructure contracts and accounts payable

At its July 15 meeting, the Village Board is scheduled to act on several infrastructure items:

• **Marsh View Drive Extension** — Bid award to Musson Brothers, Inc., not to exceed $3,665,113.07.
• **East Wolf Run Extension** — Bid award to Vinton Construction Company, not to exceed $869,234.53.
• **TID #7 Public Improvement project** — Task Order No. 2026-05, not to exceed $257,117.00.
• **Accounts payable** — Approval of vouchers totaling $762,702.78 and $376,558.77.
• **Special Event Permit** — LifePoint Church picnic and service in Field Park on August 30, 2026.

Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published; the items above are from the published agenda.

Library Board of Trustees: New trustee, officer elections, capital campaign

The Library Board met July 9 to introduce new Trustee Nikki Verheyden, who is filling the remainder of Sue Perkins' term running through June 2028. The board was also scheduled to elect a President and Secretary, approve June 11 meeting minutes and July 2026 invoices, and discuss the capital campaign's progress. Minutes are not yet published.

Library Personnel Committee: Job descriptions and director evaluation

On July 16, the Library Personnel Committee discussed proposed updates to the Adult Services Librarian and Youth Services Librarian job descriptions, the process for the Library Director's annual performance evaluation, and a presentation by Associate Director Katelyn Morrison on Village S.P.A.R.K. Committee activities. Minutes are not yet published.

Joint Protective Services Commission: Fire/EMS discussion with North Prairie

The Joint Protective Services Commission met July 13 to discuss year-to-date incident and financial reports and review Fire/EMS service arrangements with North Prairie. The agenda also included approval of May 18 meeting minutes and a public comment period. No votes or decisions were scheduled. Minutes are not yet published.

Quorum notices: Ribbon cutting and police swearing-in

The Village issued two quorum notices for July 6 events: the Colby's Premium Thrift grand opening and ribbon cutting at 831 Greenridge Drive (10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.), and a police officer swearing-in ceremony at the Mukwonago Municipal Building, 440 River Crest Court. No official action was to be taken at either event.

Coming up

• **July 20 — Library Grutzmacher Collection Committee:** Discussion of permanent display design options presented by Danielle Benden of Driftless Pathways, annual review of committee directives, continuation of the loan agreement with the Mukwonago Historical and Museum Society, and updates including NAGPRA considerations. No formal actions scheduled.
• **July 21 — Plan Commission:** Public hearings and possible action on a Conditional Use Permit for an Assembly Hall for Elegant Farmer, Inc. at 1545 S Main Street; a Conditional Use Permit for a free-standing Roadrunner Express Car Wash at the NW corner of STH 83 and CTH NN; CSM review and site plan/architectural review for the Bear Crossing Development; site plan review for memorial monuments at Park View Middle School, 930 N Rochester Street; and an ordinance amendment to limit tobacco and e-cigarette retailer locations.
• **July 21 — Library Finance Committee:** Discussion of 2025 Village audit results, a 2026 mid-year budget amendment for an OPEB payout for retirement, and preliminary planning for the 2027 library budget.
• **July 21 — Quorum notice:** Possible quorum at the Haase House community picnic, 4:00–6:30 p.m. No official action.

Mukwonago meetings: Maple Centre development, $3.6M Marsh View Drive project on agendas

Mukwonago village officials have a packed agenda this month, with the Maple Centre mixed-use development and several infrastructure contracts — including a $3.66 million road extension — lined up for discussion and possible votes. Because minutes from the July 1 meetings have not yet been published, this roundup reports what was on the agendas; confirmed outcomes will follow once the official record is available.

Maple Centre mixed-use development

The Village Board's July 1 agenda included resolutions on the Maple Centre planned unit development by Family Ventures of Mukwonago, LLC. The board was scheduled to vote on Resolution 2026-43, amending the general development plan for the Maple Centre PUD, and Resolutions 2026-44 and 2026-45, approving final development plans for phase 1 and phase 2. The agenda also listed Resolution 2026-42, confirming the Village President's appointments to committees and commissions, and authorization to bid out a village tractor.

Infrastructure bids and public works

The Committee of the Whole and Village Board both had infrastructure items on July 1. The agendas included a bid award to LevelUp Construction Inc. for the Indianhead Park Concession Barn, not to exceed $330,150.22, and a bid award to Vinton Construction Company for the East Wolf Run Extension, up to $869,234.53. A task order — No. 2026-05 — for design, bidding, and construction along North Rochester Street (STH 83) and West Veterans Way (CTH NN) was listed at up to $257,117.00. A three-party cost-sharing agreement among Waukesha County, the Village of Vernon, and Mukwonago for signalization of the Edgewood and CTH ES intersection was also on the agenda. Accounts payable vouchers totaling $762,702.78 were scheduled for approval.

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees met July 9. The agenda included introducing new trustee Nikki Verheyden, who fills the remainder of Sue Perkins' term running through June 2028. The board was scheduled to approve June 11 meeting minutes, audit and approve July 2026 invoices, elect a President and Secretary, and discuss the capital campaign's progress.

Quorum notices

The village issued three quorum notices — procedural alerts that board members may be present at a public event but will take no official action. On July 1, a quorum was possible at the ReVitaLife4U Open House and Ribbon Cutting at 400 Bay View Rd, Suite J. On July 6, quorum notices covered the Colby's Premium Thrift Grand Opening at 831 Greenridge Drive and a police officer swearing-in ceremony at the Mukwonago Municipal Building, 440 River Crest Court.

Coming up

July 13 — Joint Protective Services Commission: Discussion-only agenda covering year-to-date incident and financial reports, Fire/EMS service arrangements with North Prairie, and approval of May 18 meeting minutes. No votes scheduled.

July 15 — Village Board: The board is scheduled to vote on a bid award to Musson Brothers, Inc. for the Marsh View Drive Extension project, not to exceed $3,665,113.07, plus the East Wolf Run Extension bid to Vinton Construction Company at up to $869,234.53 and Task Order No. 2026-05 for the TID #7 Public Improvement project at up to $257,117.00. Accounts payable vouchers totaling $762,702.78 and $376,558.77 are also on the agenda, along with a special event permit for LifePoint Church to hold a picnic and service in Field Park on August 30, 2026.