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New Berlin Common Council Meeting – June 23, 2026

Common Council — Tuesday, June 23, 2026
BodyNew Berlin, Wisconsin
SessionCommon Council
DateTuesday, June 23, 2026
StatusFILED
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Speaker 1

0:33

The first item on the agenda is privilege of floor.

0:36

I do not see anyone from the public out there, so we'll move past that.

0:43

Call the meeting to order.

0:45

It is 162.

Unassigned speaker

1:17

All

Speaker 2

1:17

right.

1:18

We'll call the city work.

1:19

Alliment Hopkins.

1:20

Present.

1:21

Otherwoman Gardner.

1:22

Present.

1:22

Colin Maxie.

1:23

Present.

1:24

Almond Horrendous.

1:25

Almond Stream was excused.

1:26

Alderman Horminsky.

1:28

Present.

1:28

All Roman Group.

1:29

Present.

1:29

City Attorney Mark Bull.

1:31

No, it.

1:31

Mary Aunt.

Unassigned speaker

1:33

A

Speaker 2

1:33

court is present in the meeting has been properly noticed.

1:39

Great.

1:40

Move on to report.

1:42

City clerk.

1:43

We have approval of minutes.

1:44

Item four.

Speaker 1

1:48

For a approval of minutes from the June 9th, 2026 Common Council meeting look for a motion.

1:54

So moved.

1:55

Second.

1:56

Discussion.

Speaker 2

1:59

All those in favor say aye.

2:00

Aye.

2:01

All those opposed say no.

2:02

Motion approved unanimously.

2:04

Now we'll move on to five.

2:20

And also our absentee ballots do go out this Thursday.

2:23

We start mailing absentee ballots to uh voters that have requested one.

2:28

So you can access the My Vote Wisconsin website at www.myvote.wi.gov.

2:33

And the partisan primary is August 11th.

2:36

End of report.

2:37

Thank

Unassigned speaker

2:37

you.

Speaker 2

2:37

Thank you, Council President.

Unassigned speaker

2:39

No report.

Unassigned speaker

2:41

For

Speaker 1

2:41

mayor's report, I have nothing.

2:44

Communications, there's nothing listed there.

2:47

Next we have seven

Unassigned speaker

2:49

Board of

Speaker 1

2:49

Public Works and Amendment Eight.

Speaker 3

2:52

Yes, two items.

2:55

Number one is uh 04-26 discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve reconstruction contract for the 2026 parking lot sealed code project.

3:07

The motion is I am moved

Unassigned speaker

3:08

to

Speaker 3

3:08

approve this item as outlined in the agenda packet and approved unanimously by the Board of Public Works on June 15th, 2026.

3:19

Okay.

3:20

Discussion.

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Summary of Proceedings

New Berlin Common Council Meeting – June 23, 2026

The Common Council met on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 6:42 PM with a quorum of six members present (Alderperson Stribl was excused). The Council approved a series of routine items, entered closed session to discuss litigation, and directed legal action to abate a public nuisance.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes: Approved minutes of the June 9, 2026 Common Council meeting (unanimous).
  • Utility & Finance Claims: Approved Water Utility claims ($13,075.07), Sewer Utility claims ($21,044.62), General City claims ($905,352.01), and a General City prepay batch ($80,632.12) – all for June 24, 2026.
  • Licenses & Permits: Approved renewal alcohol licenses, designated agents, and premise descriptions for the license year ending June 30, 2027, contingent on satisfaction of all City requirements.
  • Miscellaneous Items (introductions, reports, contracts): Introduced Steven Linn as the new City Communications Manager; received the New Berlin Public Library update; received the Stormwater Management presentation; and approved a contract with Fearing's Audio and Security for the Malone Park audio project ($46,550.92), subject to review by the Mayor and City Attorney.
  • Committee of the Whole Minutes: Approved minutes of the June 9, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting.

The Consent Agenda was approved by a single motion (6‑0).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public spoke during the Privilege of the Floor session.

Discussion Items

  • Board of Public Works Item 04‑26: Approved a construction contract for the 2026 Parking Lot Seal Coat Project (motion carried 6‑0).
  • Board of Public Works Item 07‑26: Approved a Professional Services Agreement for real estate acquisition for the STH 59/Greenfield Avenue Rehabilitation Project (motion carried 6‑0).
  • Parks, Building & Grounds Commission: Approved an extension of a debris removal contract with DRC Emergency Services (motion carried 6‑0).
  • Mayoral Appointments: Approved the list of mayoral appointments as presented (motion carried 6‑0).

Closed Session

  • The Council convened into closed session at 6:48 PM under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel regarding litigation strategy concerning a dilapidated and stagnant swimming pool at 12505 W. Ohio Drive (unanimous vote to enter).
  • Reconvened to open session at 7:13 PM.

Key Outcomes

  • Nuisance Abatement: The Council unanimously voted (6‑0) to direct the City Attorney to initiate an action in Waukesha County Circuit Court to abate a public nuisance at 12505 W. Ohio Drive, pursuant to Section 175‑8 of the Municipal Code.
  • All other motions passed unanimously (6‑0).
  • Meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM.

Next Meeting

  • The next Common Council meeting will be held July 28, 2026, in person. The Partisan Primary Election is August 11, 2026.

Meeting Transcript

The first item on the agenda is privilege of floor. I do not see anyone from the public out there, so we'll move past that. Call the meeting to order. It is 162. All right. We'll call the city work. Alliment Hopkins. Present. Otherwoman Gardner. Present. Colin Maxie. Present. Almond Horrendous. Almond Stream was excused. Alderman Horminsky. Present. All Roman Group. Present. City Attorney Mark Bull. No, it. Mary Aunt. A court is present in the meeting has been properly noticed. Great. Move on to report. City clerk. We have approval of minutes. Item four. For a approval of minutes from the June 9th, 2026 Common Council meeting look for a motion. So moved. Second. Discussion. All those in favor say aye. Aye. All those opposed say no. Motion approved unanimously. Now we'll move on to five. And also our absentee ballots do go out this Thursday. We start mailing absentee ballots to uh voters that have requested one. So you can access the My Vote Wisconsin website at www.myvote.wi.gov. And the partisan primary is August 11th. End of report. Thank you. Thank you, Council President. No report. For mayor's report, I have nothing. Communications, there's nothing listed there.

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