Pewaukee Common Council Meeting – September 8, 2026

The Pewaukee Common Council convened on September 8, 2026, at 7:30 PM at City Hall. The meeting included approvals of routine items, water and sewer fund reallocations, plan commission recommendations, trail property acquisition amendments, a developer’s agreement, and establishment of 2027 garbage and recycling rates. A closed session was held for discussions on intermunicipal fire and rescue agreements and personnel retirement benefits.

Public Comments & Testimony

No members of the public spoke during either public comment period.

Discussion Items

Approval of Resolution for Library Funding (Item 3.2)

The Council approved Resolution 26-09-24 requesting exemption from the 2026 Waukesha County Library Tax Levy for 2027 and committing funding of at least $885,669 for the Pewaukee Public Library. The item was described as standard and approved without additional discussion.

Accounts Payable Listing (Item 3.3)

An alderperson questioned a negative entry on the accounts payable listing, suggesting it might be a credit or refund from the village. Staff explained credits and refunds appear as negatives. The listing was approved.

Reallocation for Lift Station Pumps (Item 4.1)

Staff presented the need to reallocate $49,575.80 from the Spice Creek Lift Station rehabilitation project to replace pumps at the Broken Hill Lift Station. The pumps are nearly 20 years old and showing bearing noise. Rebuilding costs were nearly identical to replacement. Council approved the reallocation.

SCADA System Upgrade Funding (Item 4.2)

Staff requested reallocation of $167,500 from Well No. 4 & 7 rehabilitation and $137,500 from the Meadowbrook Lift Station rehabilitation to upgrade the SCADA software and hardware system. Discussion highlighted the system’s age (5–7 years old), loss of historical data, and cybersecurity improvements. A council member suggested including such large projects (approx. $305,000) in a long‑term financial plan. The reallocation was approved.

Certified Survey Maps (Items 5.1 and 5.2)

• Waukesha State Bank (5.1): A certified survey map to combine two lots on the former Ruekert Mielke property was approved as recommended by the Plan Commission.
• Shorepoint Church (5.2): A re‑approval of a previously approved CSM was necessary due to recording delays; no changes were made. Approved.

Trail Property Acquisition Amendment (Item 6.1)

The Council approved Resolution 26-09-25 amending Resolution 25-12-32 for the Meadowbrook‑Prospect Trail Extension. Changes reflected negotiations, including converting fee acquisitions to permanent limited easements for condo associations and removing properties after redesigns. The amendment allows recording of the revised plat.

Shorepoint Church Developer’s Agreement and Financial Guarantee (Item 7.1)

The Council approved the developer’s agreement for Shorepoint Church, contingent on final review by the Director of Public Works and City Engineer, and established a financial guarantee of $412,842.20, based on improvement costs plus 20% per ordinance. The developer plans to use a bond. The moratorium on Duplainville Road is expected to end in October 2026.

2027 Garbage and Recycling Collection Rates (Item 7.2)

The Council approved setting 2027 rates at $234 per household, a 5.1% increase over current rates. The contract with Johns Disposal (signed in 2024) includes a contractual 4% annual increase; the additional 1.11% covers operational costs of the city’s recycling center. Discussion noted that the county receives no recycling commodity credits and that state law prevents opting out of the county’s designated recycling processor.

Key Outcomes

• Appointments & Authorizations:
  • Directed Public Administration Associates to negotiate with a selected city administrator candidate (ratified from closed session).
• Resolutions Approved:
  • Resolution 26-09-24 (Library funding commitment).
  • Resolution 26-09-25 (Trail property acquisition amendment).
• Fund Reallocations:
  • $49,575.80 from Spice Creek Lift Station to Broken Hill Lift Station pump replacement.
  • $305,000 total ($167,500 from Water Well 4 & 7; $137,500 from Meadowbrook Lift Station) to SCADA upgrade.
• Developer Agreements:
  • Approved Shorepoint Church developer’s agreement (final review pending) and $412,842.20 financial guarantee.
• Rates:
  • Established 2027 garbage/recycling collection rate at $234 per household (5.1% increase).
• Closed Session:
  • Council voted to convene in closed session to discuss intermunicipal agreement(s) for fire and rescue services and personnel retirement benefits.