Mequon Common Council Regular Meeting - June 9, 2026

The Mequon Common Council met on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 7:31 PM in Christine Nuernberg Hall, following the Sewer Utility District Commission meeting. The meeting lasted until 8:25 PM. Agenda items included two public hearings on extraterritorial rezoning requests in the Town of Grafton, approval of several resolutions, and a consent agenda.

Consent Calendar

• Approved unanimously by voice acclamation: minutes from the Architectural Board (April 13, 2026), Common Council (May 12, 2026), Festivals Committee (April 20, 2026), Finance-Personnel Committee (April 14, 2026), Joint Mequon-Thiensville Bike & Pedestrian Way Commission (April 9, 2026), Public Safety Committee (December 9, 2025), and Public Welfare Committee (April 14, 2026).
• Acceptance of the FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report & Report on Internal Control.
• Resolution 4292 approving a Certified Survey Map for 11713 North Farmdale Road and dedicating 1.21 acres of public right-of-way.
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-1693 (creating Section 46-4 of the Municipal Code to regulate camping within the City).

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public comments were made during the Personal Appearances and Public Comment period (for non-agenda items).
• During the public hearing for Ordinance 2026-1692, no members of the public spoke; the applicant, Brian Lindgren (president of Newman Developments), addressed the council in support of the project, emphasizing its environmental benefits over current agricultural use.

Discussion Items

• Ordinance 2026-1691 (Rezoning of 997 Lakefield Road): A 35.5-acre parcel in the Town of Grafton rezoned from A-1 (Prime Agriculture) to A-2 (Agriculture) and R-3 (Urban Single-Family Residential) to create a one-acre parcel and a 34.5-acre parcel within Mequon's extraterritorial zoning area. No public speakers. The ordinance was approved unanimously by roll call vote.

• Ordinance 2026-1692 (Rezoning of 1306 W. Pioneer Road): A 185-acre parcel rezoned from A-1 and A-2 (20-acre minimum) to R-3 (Urban Single-Family Residential) to allow a 112-lot single-family subdivision. Key discussion points:

  • Holding tanks: The Joint Extraterritorial Zoning Committee (Jetsco) voted 4-2 to recommend the rezoning, with dissenting votes related to prohibiting holding tanks (not allowed in Mequon except on pre-platted lots). Staff clarified that holding tanks are not permitted under the conditions of approval.
  • Density and lot sizes: Lots range from 0.7 acres to over 90,000 sq ft, averaging 1.65 acres per lot. Open space is 31% (exceeding the required 30%). A 200-foot buffer along Pioneer Road was added.
  • Environmental concerns: Aldermen expressed worries about septic systems, pesticide runoff, and impacts on Ulao Creek and the Milwaukee River. The applicant argued that development with stormwater management would improve water quality compared to current farming.
  • Water access: Discussion of extending Mequon city water (approximately two miles) was deemed cost-prohibitive (nearly $2 million) and outside the city's service area; any expansion would require PSC approval.
  • Amendment proposal: Alderman Parrish proposed a 2.5-acre minimum lot size for the southern section (red polygon on page 33 of the packet) to buffer the adjacent Saddlebrook Farms subdivision (5-acre lots). The developer opposed, citing market demand for smaller lots.
  • Vote on amendment: A motion to amend the main motion to specify the southern section as 2.5-acre density (as drawn on page 33) was made and seconded. Alderman Bach then moved to amend that amendment to limit the 2.5-acre requirement to the area south of an east-west property line at approximately 890 feet from Pioneer Road. This secondary amendment failed 3-5 (Ayes: Bach, Gebhardt; Nays: Strzelczyk, Tolocko, Hansher, Parrish, Bratt).
  • Main motion vote: The original motion to approve the concept plan as amended (2.5-acre minimum in the southern section as depicted on page 33) passed 7-1 (Nay: Gebhardt).

• Resolution 4293 (Rotary Park Playground): Approved a land lease ($1 annually to Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Foundation until June 1, 2028) and a development/donation agreement for an all-user inclusive playground at Rotary Park. Council members praised the project; approved unanimously.

• Resolution 4294 (Mequon Commons Phase One Design): Awarded a contract to Williams Architects of North Bay, Wisconsin, for $180,325. Council amended the project contingency from 15% to 10% (reducing the total slightly). Approved by roll call vote (8-0).

• Resolution 4295 (T-Mobile License Agreement Extension): Proposed extending the term for cellular equipment on the city water tower through 2055. The item was tabled at the Finance-Personnel Committee; the council voted to table (unanimous) to await further review.

• Resolution 4296 (Police Department Server Replacement): Approved a professional services agreement with Heartland Business Systems of Pewaukee, Wisconsin, for $38,420. Approved by roll call vote (8-0).

• Resolution 4297 (Compliance Maintenance Annual Report): Authorized staff to file the CMAR for calendar year 2025 as required by Wisconsin Administrative Code NR208. Approved by voice acclamation.

Key Outcomes

• Ordinance 2026-1691 – Approved unanimously (roll call 8-0).
• Ordinance 2026-1692 – Approved as amended (7-1 roll call; Alderman Gebhardt opposed). The amendment requires a 2.5-acre minimum lot size in the southern section as shown on page 33 of the packet.
• Resolution 4293 – Approved unanimously (voice acclamation).
• Resolution 4294 – Approved with a 10% contingency (roll call 8-0).
• Resolution 4295 – Tabled (unanimous voice vote).
• Resolution 4296 – Approved (roll call 8-0).
• Resolution 4297 – Approved (voice acclamation).
• Consent Agenda – Approved unanimously (voice acclamation).
• Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM.