Shorewood meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Shorewood boards weigh zoning, parks, and senior services; no decisions published yet

Shorewood's boards and committees met last week to review a range of items, from zoning variances and building designs to senior services and a public art event. No final decisions have been published yet, as minutes from the meetings are not yet available.

Zoning and property appeals

The Board of Appeals held a hybrid meeting on August 12 to consider two requests: a variance for a 5-foot fence at 3528 N. Frederick Ave. and a special exception for a rear-yard addition within a side-yard setback at 3917 N. Prospect Ave. Both properties are currently non-conforming under village zoning codes. The board also reviewed its standards with an attorney and approved minutes from its July 15 meeting.

The Design Review Board met on August 13 to review five property applications: exterior lighting at 4433 N. Oakland Ave., a canopy roof structure at 1919 E. Kensington Blvd., a second-floor rear addition at 4343 N. Alpine Ave., an expansion of a rear one-story addition at 3917 N. Prospect Ave., and a mechanical equipment screening adjustment at 2500 E. Capitol Dr. The board also approved minutes from its previous meeting.

Parks and public spaces

The Parks and Public Spaces Committee heard updates on the Greenways Project on August 11. A draft plan is expected in September, and the committee received a public engagement summary from Toole Design. The committee also discussed the Vision Triangle regulations review, which is pending a Plan Commission recommendation expected in late summer. An update on No Turn on Red signage was referred to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Subcommittee. Village Code Ch. 207 updates show no progress to date. Member Pendleton is to provide an update on the Nature Park discussion.

Library and senior services

The Library Board of Trustees Personnel Committee met on August 11 to review the 2026 Village of Shorewood Salary Survey Data. The item was informational, and the committee could have adjourned into closed session to discuss employee compensation. No formal action was listed.

The Elder Services Advisory Board met on August 13 to consider a reimbursement request from the William Benjamin Fund for first-half 2026 Senior Resource Center expenses, review the SRC's 2027 budget request, and review the East Side Senior Services 2025-26 annual report. The board also received updates on Shorewood Connects initiatives, the Senior Resource Center, and Health Department activities, and discussed renovations to the Benjamin Center. The meeting was advisory, with no final decisions expected.

Public art

The Public Art Committee met on August 12 to discuss collaboration on permit completion for the Night of the Ghost Train event. The meeting was for discussion only, with no formal action taken. Public comments were accepted by email or phone until noon that day.

Coming up

The Design Review Board will meet on August 27 to consider five applications: a dormer at 4341 N. Woodburn St., a front yard patio at 2306 E. Kensington Blvd., door and window modifications at 4459 N. Frederick Ave. and 3712 N. Lake Drive, and a wall sign at 1928 E. Capitol Drive. The board may defer items if the applicant is not present.

The Board of Review will meet on September 3 to examine the 2026 assessment roll, correct errors, and hear taxpayer objections. The board will consider waivers for Roundy's Supermarket (4075 N. Oakland Ave.) and review objections for 14 properties, including 4125 N. Prospect Ave. and 3710 Oakland Ave. Unit 404. Taxpayers may examine assessment data during the meeting.

Shorewood boards weigh redevelopment, variances, and public art in busy two weeks

Shorewood's Village Board and several committees met over the past two weeks to consider items ranging from a redevelopment agreement with Glendale to fence variances and public art displays. Minutes have not yet been published, so no final decisions are available from any of the meetings.

Village Board

The Village Board of Trustees met Aug. 3 to discuss a proposed reorganization of the Parks and Public Spaces Committee into two separate bodies: a Parks Committee and a Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee. The board also reviewed a memorandum of understanding with the City of Glendale for redevelopment of 4100-4182 N. Hubbard Street, along with Ordinance 3091 regarding traffic control at N. Farwell Avenue and E. Beverly Road, and Ordinance 3089 regarding provisional alcohol licenses and economic development grants. An expansion of Atwater Beach lifeguard coverage was also on the agenda.

Property and Zoning

The Board of Appeals met Aug. 12 to consider a variance request for a 5-foot fence at 3528 N. Frederick Ave. and a special exception for a rear-yard addition within a side-yard setback at 3917 N. Prospect Ave. Both properties are currently non-conforming under village zoning codes. The board also reviewed its standards and approved minutes from its July 15 meeting.

The Design Review Board met Aug. 13 to review five property applications: exterior lighting at 4433 N. Oakland Ave., a canopy roof structure at 1919 E. Kensington Blvd., a second-floor rear addition at 4343 N. Alpine Ave., an expansion of a rear one-story addition at 3917 N. Prospect Ave., and a mechanical equipment screening adjustment at 2500 E. Capitol Dr.

Parks, Public Art, and Conservation

The Parks and Public Spaces Committee met Aug. 11 to hear updates on the Greenways Project, with a draft plan expected in September. The committee also discussed the Vision Triangle regulations review, pending a Plan Commission recommendation, and received an update on No Turn on Red signage, which was referred to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Subcommittee. Village Code Ch. 207 updates showed no progress to date.

The Public Art Committee met twice. On Aug. 5, it considered Ghost Train light displays for National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Oct. 13, reviewed progress on the Atwater Beach House mural, and discussed promoting local artists in Village Hall. The committee also reviewed the 2025 annual report and set a Jan. 26 deadline for proposed 2027 initiatives. On Aug. 12, the committee discussed permit completion for the Night of the Ghost Train event; no formal action was taken.

The Conservation Committee met Aug. 6 to discuss 2026 initiatives, including plastic reduction and participation in the Fish and Feather Festival. It also considered event details for the Shorewood Waters Project's river cleanup and Fresh Coast Beach Party, along with beekeeping permit fees, a Milwaukee River Keeper mural, and an EAB tree removal plan.

Library and Senior Services

The Library Board of Trustees held two informational meetings. On Aug. 4, the Finance Committee discussed 2027 budget planning. On Aug. 11, the Personnel Committee reviewed the 2026 Village of Shorewood Salary Survey Data and considered a possible closed session on employee compensation. No formal action was listed on either agenda.

The Elder Services Advisory Board met Aug. 13 to consider a William Benjamin Fund reimbursement request for first-half 2026 Senior Resource Center expenses, review the SRC's 2027 budget request, and review the East Side Senior Services 2025-26 annual report. The board also discussed Benjamin Center renovation and received updates on Shorewood Connects initiatives.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days.

Shorewood boards weigh parks committee split, property assessments, and public art projects

All five Shorewood government meetings held in the past two weeks were agenda-only, meaning no votes or decisions have been published yet. The most consequential item under consideration is a Village Board proposal to split the Parks and Public Spaces Committee into two new bodies, along with a redevelopment agreement with the City of Glendale.

Village Board of Trustees (Aug. 3)

The Village Board agenda includes a proposed repeal of the Parks and Public Spaces Committee to create a separate Parks Committee and a Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee. The board will also consider a memorandum of understanding with the City of Glendale for redevelopment of 4100-4182 N. Hubbard Street. Two ordinances are on the table: Ordinance 3091 regarding traffic control at N. Farwell Avenue and E. Beverly Road, and Ordinance 3089 regarding provisional alcohol licenses and economic development grants. The board will also consider expanding Atwater Beach lifeguard coverage.

Board of Review (July 30)

The Board of Review agenda included hearings on 2026 property assessment objections for specific properties, including 4125 N Prospect Ave, 3710 Oakland Ave, 2412 E Stratford Ct, 4340 N Wildwood Ave, 3521 N Maryland Ave, 2400 E Newton Ave, 1717 E Kensington Blvd, and 2320/2322 E Menlo Blvd. Hearings were scheduled for assessments at 3710 Oakland Ave Unit 201, 4330 N Wildwood Ave, 2318 E Lake Bluff Blvd, 2400 E Newton Ave, 1717 E Kensington Blvd Unit 201, and 2320/2322 E Menlo Blvd. The board also considered certifying assessment roll corrections under Wis. Stat. § 70.43 and waivers for Roundy’s Supermarket at 4075 N Oakland Ave.

Library Board of Trustees (Aug. 4)

The Library Board’s Finance Committee met to discuss planning for the 2027 budget. The agenda was limited to an information item and procedural items, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

Public Art Committee (Aug. 5)

The Public Art Committee agenda included consideration of Ghost Train light displays for National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day on October 13, 2026, a progress report on the Atwater Beach House mural, and promoting installation of local artists’ work in the Village Hall lobby. The committee also reviewed the final 2025 annual report for Policy 49 and set a January 26 deadline for proposed 2027 initiatives to the Village Manager.

Conservation Committee (Aug. 6)

The Conservation Committee agenda covered progress on 2026 initiatives, including the Shorewood Waters Project’s River Cleanup and Fresh Coast Beach Party, beekeeping permit fees, the Milwaukee River Keeper Mural, a review of the EAB tree removal plan, and the SHS Rain Garden. Several items, such as film screenings and ordinance actions for Electrify Shorewood, were noted as having no progress to date.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to the provided data. Residents should check the village website for future agendas and minutes.

Shorewood roundup: Property assessment hearings, library finance review on tap; Village Board to weigh committee split

Shorewood residents saw a quiet stretch of local government action over the past two weeks, with three bodies meeting on library finances, property design review, and 2026 property assessment objections. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so no final decisions are on the record yet. The Village Board of Trustees meets today, August 3, with a fuller agenda.

Library Board of Trustees — July 21

The Shorewood Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee met July 21 to review the 2026 Q2 Financial Report and begin 2027 Budget Planning. The agenda also included planning for the Greater Milwaukee Foundation Board Directed Fund. Minutes are not yet published, so no actions taken at the session are confirmed.

Design Review Board — July 23

The Design Review Board met July 23 to consider an application for window modifications on the north and east elevations of a residential property at 3914 N. Farwell Avenue. The board was also scheduled to vote on approval of minutes from its July 9, 2026 meeting. No minutes from the July 23 session have been published.

Board of Review — July 30

The Shorewood Board of Review met July 30 to examine the assessment roll, correct errors, and hear objections to 2026 property assessments.

Agenda items included:

• Review of assessment objections for 4125 N Prospect Ave, 3710 Oakland Ave, 2412 E Stratford Ct, 4340 N Wildwood Ave, 3521 N Maryland Ave, 2400 E Newton Ave, 1717 E Kensington Blvd, and 2320/2322 E Menlo Blvd.
• Hearings for 2026 assessments at 3710 Oakland Ave Unit 201, 4330 N Wildwood Ave, 2318 E Lake Bluff Blvd, 2400 E Newton Ave, 1717 E Kensington Blvd Unit 201, and 2320/2322 E Menlo Blvd.
• Certification of assessment roll corrections under Wis. Stat. § 70.43.
• Consideration of notice and hearing waivers for Roundy's Supermarket at 4075 N Oakland Ave.

Minutes are not yet published, so outcomes of the hearings and the certification step are not yet confirmed.

Coming up

The Village Board of Trustees meets today, August 3. The agenda includes a proposal to repeal the Parks and Public Spaces Committee and replace it with two separate bodies: a Parks Committee and a Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee. The Board will also review a memorandum of understanding with the City of Glendale for redevelopment of 4100-4182 N. Hubbard Street, consider Ordinance 3091 regarding traffic control at N. Farwell Avenue and E. Beverly Road, consider Ordinance 3089 regarding provisional alcohol licenses and economic development grants, and take up Atwater Beach Lifeguard Coverage Expansion. The Board will also review the Q2 financial report.

Shorewood committees weigh traffic safety, parking, and public art in busy July stretch

Shorewood's village committees covered traffic safety near schools, a village-wide parking analysis, and a public art grant during a packed two weeks of meetings. Most sessions were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published, so outcomes below reflect what was scheduled or reported in agenda materials rather than confirmed minutes.

Traffic safety and 'no turn on red' near schools

The Village Board of Trustees on July 6 listed a proposal to prohibit right turns on red at school-adjacent intersections, with a listed cost of $1,532.25. The Parks and Public Spaces Committee followed up on July 14 with a review of "No Turn on Red" signage, following a Public Works Committee vote, as part of a broader Safer School Zones Initiative discussion. That committee also received a Greenways Project report and discussed Nature Park proposals and Village Code Ch. 207 updates.

Parking analysis: no new study, but data refresh planned

The Village Board Standing Committee reviewed the 2020 Transportation and Parking Analysis, which cost $75,000. The committee noted changes since that study, including redevelopment of the off-street lot at the former North Shore Bank site and implementation of overnight on-street permits. No new full study is planned, but a refresh of baseline data was agreed to.

AARP grant for waterways mural accepted 3-0

The Community and Business Relations Committee voted 3-0 to accept an AARP Community Challenge Grant donation for a Shorewood Waterways Mural. The mural's location is not finalized; Atwater Park was originally considered, but other sites remain under review. The grant amount was not specified in the agenda materials. Milwaukee River Keeper would manage the project, with a future public process for location and materials. The Village will not be liable for damage to the mural; Milwaukee River Keeper and the Public Art Committee may seek funds from the Shorewood Foundation.

Other Village Board items July 6

The July 6 Village Board agenda also included an intergovernmental agreement for a joint salt storage facility, an amendment to the Village fee schedule, rejection of a bid for the 2027 N. Lake Drive Private Lead Service Line Replacement, and an outdoor seating application for 4330 N. Oakland Ave.

Library Board, Design Review, and Board of Appeals

The Library Board of Trustees on July 8 scheduled action items on a social media policy, a Friends of the Shorewood Public Library 2027 Grant, and a staff development day closure, plus consent agenda items for June 10, 2026 minutes and accounts payable reports.

The Design Review Board on July 9 considered a wall sign installation at 3551 N. Oakland Avenue.

The Board of Appeals on July 15 listed two residential fence variance requests: a 5-foot high fence at 3528 N. Frederick Ave and a 6-foot fence at 4067 N. Lake Drive.

Neighborhood Greenways tour held July 10

Multiple bodies — Village Board, Community Development Authority, Conservation Committee, Parks and Public Spaces Committee, and Plan Commission — held a Neighborhood Greenways presentation and tour on July 10 at the Shorewood Village Center Conference Room. No official business was conducted.

Coming up

• **July 21 — Library Board Finance Committee:** Review of the 2026 Q2 financial report, 2027 budget planning, and Greater Milwaukee Foundation Board Directed Fund planning.
• **July 23 — Design Review Board:** Consideration of window modifications at 3914 N. Farwell Avenue, plus a vote on approving minutes from the July 9 meeting.

Shorewood Roundup: Board Eyes Traffic Safety, Salt Facility, and Lead Line Bid Rejection

Shorewood's Village Board of Trustees had a packed agenda on July 6, 2026, covering traffic safety near schools, a joint salt storage facility, and a rejected bid for lead service line replacement — though minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes remain unconfirmed. Several other village bodies met over the past two weeks, with all agendas still pending official minutes.

Village Board of Trustees — July 6

The Board's agenda included a proposal to prohibit right turns on red at school-adjacent intersections, listed at a cost of $1,532.25. Also on the agenda was an intergovernmental agreement for a joint salt storage facility, and an AARP Community Challenge Grant donation for the Shorewood Waterways Mural.

Other agenda items: an amendment to the Village fee schedule, a bid rejection for the 2027 N. Lake Drive Private Lead Service Line Replacement, and an outdoor seating application for 4330 N. Oakland Ave. Because minutes are not yet published, it is not possible to confirm which items were voted on or approved.

Library Board of Trustees — July 8

The Library Board scheduled three action items: a social media policy, the Friends of the Shorewood Public Library 2027 Grant, and a staff development day closure. The consent agenda included minutes from June 10, 2026, and accounts payable reports. Minutes are not yet available to confirm the votes.

Public Art Committee — July 1

The committee reviewed progress on the Atwater Beach House Mural and the Shorewood Art Walk. Members also discussed Ghost Train light display schedules for 2026–2027, installation of local artists' work in the Village Hall lobby, maintenance monitoring of existing public art, and an update on the Atwater Plensa Statue.

Design Review Board — July 9

The board considered a wall sign installation application at 3551 N. Oakland Avenue. Public comments could be submitted in writing or given verbally during the meeting.

Neighborhood Greenways Tour — July 10

Four bodies — the Village Board, Community Development Authority, Conservation Committee, Parks and Public Spaces Committee, and Plan Commission — held a joint presentation and tour of Neighborhood Greenways at the Shorewood Village Center Conference Room. No official business was conducted.

Parks Subcommittee — July 8

The Parks Subcommittee of the Parks and Public Spaces Committee held a discussion-only session on the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan follow-up. No action was taken.

Coming Up

Parks and Public Spaces Committee — July 14: Discussion of the Greenways Project, Nature Park proposals, the Safer School Zones Initiative, and a review of "No Turn on Red" signage following a Public Works Committee vote. Village Code Ch. 207 updates are also on the agenda.

Board of Appeals — July 15: Two residential fence variance requests — a 5-foot-high fence at 3528 N. Frederick Ave and a 6-foot fence at 4067 N. Lake Drive.

*Note: All recent meetings listed above are marked "agenda only" because minutes have not yet been published. This roundup reflects what was scheduled for discussion or action; confirmed outcomes will be reported once minutes become available.*

Shorewood Board to weigh salt facility agreement, school-zone traffic changes; recent meetings await minutes

The Shorewood Village Board of Trustees meets today, July 6, with a packed agenda including a joint salt storage agreement, a school-zone traffic safety proposal, and a rejected bid for a lead service line replacement project.

Village Board — July 6 agenda

The Board is scheduled to discuss prohibiting right turns on red at intersections near schools, with an associated cost of $1,532.25 listed on the agenda. Members will also review an intergovernmental agreement for a joint salt storage facility with another municipality.

Other items on the agenda include an AARP Community Challenge Grant donation for the Shorewood Waterways Mural, an amendment to the Village fee schedule, and an outdoor seating application for 4330 N. Oakland Ave.

The agenda also lists a rejection of a bid for the 2027 N. Lake Drive Private Lead Service Line Replacement project. No vote tallies or dollar figures for the rejected bid are included in the available agenda materials.

Plan Commission — June 23

The Plan Commission agenda included introduction of an ordinance amendment to revise vision setback area definitions in zoning code section 535-10D, covering intersections, alleys, and driveways. The proposed changes are based on the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan.

The agenda also listed a discussion of Wisconsin Act 173, known as "Truth in Planning," and an update on housing opportunities initiatives, including previous actions on basement bedrooms, the household definition, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so no outcomes or votes can be reported.

Design Review Board — June 25

The Design Review Board was scheduled to vote on several property applications:

• Facade alterations at the commercial property at 2514 E. Capitol Drive
• Window removal on the south elevation at 4321 N. Farwell Avenue
• Front yard patio installation at 1557 E. Lake Bluff Blvd. (continued from a prior meeting)
• Second-story door-to-window conversion at 2226 E. Newton Avenue (continued from a prior meeting)

The agenda also included approval of minutes from the June 11, 2026 meeting. Minutes from the June 25 meeting have not yet been published.

Public Art Committee — July 1

The committee agenda covered progress on the Atwater Beach House Mural, schedules for Ghost Train light displays in 2026-2027, and installation of local artists' work in the Village Hall lobby. Members were also set to discuss maintenance monitoring of existing public art and receive an update on the Atwater Plensa Statue.

Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **July 8 — Library Board of Trustees:** Scheduled votes on a social media policy, the Friends of the Shorewood Public Library 2027 Grant, and a staff development day closure. Consent agenda includes June 10, 2026 minutes and accounts payable reports.
• **July 9 — Design Review Board:** Consideration of a wall sign installation at 3551 N. Oakland Avenue.
• **July 10 — Neighborhood Greenways presentation and tour:** A joint session at the Shorewood Village Center Conference Room involving the Village Board, Community Development Authority, Plan Commission, Conservation Committee, and Parks and Public Spaces Committee. No official business will be conducted.

No Votes Cast in Shorewood as Boards Discuss Setbacks, Art, and Traffic Plans

No official decisions were made in Shorewood in the past two weeks, as the Plan Commission, Design Review Board, and Public Art Committee all met without published minutes. A crowded week ahead includes a Village Board vote on banning right turns on red near schools—at a cost of $1,532.25—and an intergovernmental agreement for a new salt storage facility.

Recent Discussions

Plan Commission

On June 23, the commission introduced a proposed ordinance amendment to revise vision setback area definitions in zoning code 535-10D, based on the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. Members also discussed Wisconsin Act 173 “Truth in Planning” and received an update on housing initiatives, including previous work on basement bedrooms, the household definition, and accessory dwelling units.

Design Review Board

The board reviewed multiple applications on June 25: facade alterations at the commercial property 2514 E. Capitol Drive, removal of a window on the south elevation of 4321 N. Farwell Avenue, installation of a front yard patio at 1557 E. Lake Bluff Blvd. (continued from an earlier meeting), and a second-story door-to-window conversion at 2226 E. Newton Avenue (also continued). Minutes from the June 11 meeting were approved.

Public Art Committee

On July 1, the committee reviewed progress on the Shorewood Art Walk and the Atwater Beach House mural. Members discussed Ghost Train light display schedules for 2026-2027, plans to install local artists’ work in the Village Hall lobby, ongoing maintenance monitoring of existing public art, and an update on the Atwater Plensa statue.

On the Horizon

The Village Board of Trustees meets July 6 with a full agenda. Items include a proposal to prohibit right turns on red at school-adjacent intersections at a stated cost of $1,532.25; an intergovernmental agreement for a joint salt storage facility; a donation through an AARP Community Challenge Grant for the Shorewood Waterways Mural; an amendment to the village fee schedule; rejection of a bid for the 2027 N. Lake Drive private lead service line replacement; and an outdoor seating application for 4330 N. Oakland Ave.

The Library Board of Trustees will convene July 8 and is scheduled to vote on a social media policy, approve a 2027 grant for the Friends of the Shorewood Public Library, and authorize a staff development day closure. Consent agenda items include approval of June 10 meeting minutes and accounts payable reports.

The Design Review Board will consider a wall sign installation at 3551 N. Oakland Avenue on July 9.

No official business will be conducted during the Neighborhood Greenways presentation and tour on July 10, but a quorum of the Village Board, Community Development Authority, Plan Commission, Conservation Committee, and Parks and Public Spaces Committee may be present at the Village Center Conference Room.

Coming Up

• July 6: Village Board of Trustees
• July 8: Library Board of Trustees
• July 9: Design Review Board
• July 10: Neighborhood Greenways presentation and tour (multiple bodies)