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Pewaukee Common Council Meeting Summary - October 5, 2026

Common Council — Monday, October 5, 2026
BodyPewaukee, Wisconsin
SessionCommon Council
DateMonday, October 5, 2026
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Unassigned speaker

0:51

All right,

Speaker 1

0:52

well, being 6 30, noting we have a quorum, we will call the common council meeting.

Unassigned speaker

1:01

I

Speaker 1

1:02

pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

1:08

One nation under God, indivisible with liberal.

1:12

Liberty and justice for

Unassigned speaker

1:13

all.

Unassigned speaker

1:18

Two

Speaker 1

1:18

is public comment.

1:19

Would anybody like to come forward during public comment?

Unassigned speaker

1:25

If

Speaker 1

1:25

not, we'll move on to new business three three point one update regarding the city hall remodeling project from Bear Construction.

1:35

I'm assuming.

1:36

Yep.

1:36

Could you guys whoever wants to come up and give us an update on where we're at, how we've gotten to where we're at.

1:43

Oh,

Unassigned speaker

1:48

the pet paper here.

Speaker 2

2:10

Well, currently we're working through phase four of the multi-phase project, um, completing work on the upper level as well as the lower level and the new break room and restrooms.

2:23

Um big challenges are related to casework.

2:27

Um, we'll have a big delivery next week um Thursday for that, I believe.

2:32

And then um actually Wednesday the 20th, and so or Tuesday the 20th.

Unassigned speaker

2:38

Um,

Speaker 2

2:38

and then a lot of the casework will get installed um within a week or so.

2:43

Um we'll continue wrapping up um punch list items in phases one through three, which include the engineering assessors area, um, the utilities area, as well as parks, um, the final parks area casework is part of that big delivery and associated changes.

3:02

Umce we are done moving um the team back into the admin um front area.

3:08

We can complete the work in the new inspection's office and the carpet and the back, I believe existing um parks office that hasn't been touched yet.

3:18

Um, hoping that once that is all complete, we can start in the corridor.

3:23

Um the team's approval to start um putting down the carpet and pretty much wrap up the east half of the building and then move to the west half once we are done with the casework and the flooring in the kitchen.

Unassigned speaker

3:37

Um

Speaker 2

3:38

so that is the big game plan.

3:40

Um Chuck's got a lot of day-to-day information he could share.

3:44

Um however we want that communicated.

3:47

Um we are hesitant to do anything in the police department until we're done with some of the work on the second floor so that we are not continuously opening up things and stirring up the building.

Unassigned speaker

3:58

So

Speaker 1

3:59

all right, so you're predicting a three more three more weeks to finish phase four and wrap up the first three phases.

Speaker 2

4:08

Correct.

4:09

Phase four, ultimately, the um admin area will be able to be used um next week, Monday, as previously communicated.

4:18

Um carpet and painting is being completed this week in the majority of that area.

4:22

The new countertops will be swapped out, um, but the current countertops we left in place so that um as things proceeded with elections and so on, those that team could still use that space, and we'll do the swap out as needed off hours or however it's best communicated with the group that's working in the space.

Speaker 3

4:40

Good.

Unassigned speaker

4:42

So

Speaker 1

4:42

then how many phases do you will you have left to do after you

Speaker 3

4:46

not so many phases at this point?

4:48

I mean, admin was kind of our last big phase per se.

4:52

Outside of that, we are we have the kitchen area to do on second floor in lieu of the patio door.

Unassigned speaker

5:00

Um whether the patio is going to be built or not, that's pending me finishing the kitchen area.

Unassigned speaker

5:06

Um

Speaker 3

5:06

outside of that, I have the conference room 228, office 226, the mayor's office 227 to get in, do wall coverings and carpet tile in there.

5:16

So it's not so much phasing as I have separate offices that I need to knock

Unassigned speaker

5:20

out.

Speaker 3

5:21

It's kind of the ebb and flow that for me to get in there to get those areas done.

5:26

I need employees to shift out of there so I can do the work in there.

5:29

So admin will be ready Monday, I'll have a couple doors in the swing.

5:32

Um the staff can move in, we'll be ready for you there in lieu of the mill work, those other areas as well as the kitchen corridor, main entrance, uh lights I have to do, the bathrooms I have to paint and some bathroom accessories.

5:49

Um, like Amanda mentioned the 20th is we'll receive our big bulk of our casework second floor.

5:56

Um I want to tackle all those areas and kind of get in front of the variables up front.

6:02

I know Maggie's been working on uh a punch list so that once I'm done on second floor, I can start working on the punch list,

Unassigned speaker

6:12

kind

Speaker 3

6:12

of at the same time that I'm tackling the first floor and play break room downstairs.

6:16

I got great traction down there.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Engineering And Infrastructure█████████████████████████████████████37%
Water And Wastewater Management███████████████████████████27%
Fiscal Sustainability██████████████████████████26%
Parks and Recreation███████7%
Procedural██2%
Technology and Innovation█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Pewaukee Common Council Meeting - October 5, 2026

The Common Council of the City of Pewaukee held a meeting on October 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM. The extensive agenda included an update on the City Hall remodel, the 2025 Audit presentation, Utility rate studies, and a decisive discussion on the city's water future.

Consent Calendar

  • Accounts Payable Listing (Agenda 3.7): Approved unanimously.
  • Rezoning and Certified Survey Map (Agenda 4.1 & 4.2): Approved unanimously to rezone a property on Duplainville Road and subdivide it into three lots for single-family homes.

Public Comments & Testimony

No members of the public came forward during the two designated public comment periods.

Discussion Items

City Hall Remodeling Project (Agenda 3.1): Bear Construction reported on the multi-phase remodel, originally scheduled for 8 months from late January 2026. The project is now in Phase 4, facing delays from a found load-bearing wall, subcontractor changes, and logistical hurdles moving staff. Council expressed frustration. Staff was directed to hire professional movers for remaining work. The kitchen patio decision was deferred pending a final design and cost estimate, with council authorizing the work if the total project cost remains at or under $100,000.

2025 Audit Results (Agenda 3.2): Paul Frantz (Baker Tilly) presented the audit. The city received an unmodified opinion. The General Fund balance is roughly $9 million. A key issue was a $1.357 million advance to the DPW fund for land. The city also overpaid surrounding villages for ambulance services and needs to recoup funds.

DPW Land Repayment Resolution (Agenda 3.3): A plan to repay the $1.357 million General Fund advance was tabled until after the 2027 budget process.

Deer Donation Proclamation (Agenda 3.4): The council approved a proclamation requested by the Wisconsin DNR naming November as Deer Donation Month.

Lake Patrol Budget (Agenda 3.5): A small budget increase to roughly $30,000 for staffing and training was acknowledged by the council.

Trinity Academy Request (Agenda 3.6): The council reviewed a request for parking lot repairs and a sanitary sewer connection (estimated at roughly $585,000 combined). The council declined to move forward, citing budget constraints and stating a larger conversation is needed about the property's future.

Sanitary Sewer Rate Study (Agenda 5.1): Ehlers recommended the city amend its rate ordinance to avoid a mandated 83% increase. Council directed staff to bring back a new ordinance that implements a phased, roughly 16.6% increase.

Water Rate Study (Agenda 5.2): Council approved a contract with Ehlers not to exceed $16,500 for a Water Rate Study.

Well Siting Study / Water Strategy (Agenda 5.3): A Phase 1 study showed no viable local well sites. The Mayor recommended the city focus solely on a Great Lakes Water Diversion. Following debate, a motion to direct staff to pursue a Great Lakes diversion plan passed.

Boat Launch Cameras (Agenda 6.1): A contract with Convergint for $34,843.23 for a camera and digital payment system at the Lakeview Boat Launch was approved.

Pedestrian Crossing Relocation (Agenda 6.2): Council approved Resolution 26-10-27 for a property acquisition for the Prospect/Oak Pedestrian Crossing.

Key Outcomes

  • City Hall: Professional movers authorized. Patio decision deferred pending cost cap.
  • Audit: Report received. Ambulance billing process to be corrected.
  • DPW Repayment: Tabled.
  • Deer Donation: Proclamation approved.
  • Trinity Academy: Request not moved forward.
  • Rezone & CSM: Approved.
  • Sewer Rates: Ordinance revision directed to implement a phased increase.
  • Water Study: Contract awarded.
  • Water Strategy: Motion to seek Great Lakes Diversion passed.
  • Boat Launch Cameras: Contract awarded.
  • Pedestrian Crossing: Resolution approved.

Meeting Transcript

All right, well, being 6 30, noting we have a quorum, we will call the common council meeting. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberal. Liberty and justice for all. Two is public comment. Would anybody like to come forward during public comment? If not, we'll move on to new business three three point one update regarding the city hall remodeling project from Bear Construction. I'm assuming. Yep. Could you guys whoever wants to come up and give us an update on where we're at, how we've gotten to where we're at. Oh, the pet paper here. Well, currently we're working through phase four of the multi-phase project, um, completing work on the upper level as well as the lower level and the new break room and restrooms. Um big challenges are related to casework. Um, we'll have a big delivery next week um Thursday for that, I believe. And then um actually Wednesday the 20th, and so or Tuesday the 20th. Um, and then a lot of the casework will get installed um within a week or so. Um we'll continue wrapping up um punch list items in phases one through three, which include the engineering assessors area, um, the utilities area, as well as parks, um, the final parks area casework is part of that big delivery and associated changes. Umce we are done moving um the team back into the admin um front area. We can complete the work in the new inspection's office and the carpet and the back, I believe existing um parks office that hasn't been touched yet. Um, hoping that once that is all complete, we can start in the corridor. Um the team's approval to start um putting down the carpet and pretty much wrap up the east half of the building and then move to the west half once we are done with the casework and the flooring in the kitchen. Um so that is the big game plan. Um Chuck's got a lot of day-to-day information he could share. Um however we want that communicated. Um we are hesitant to do anything in the police department until we're done with some of the work on the second floor so that we are not continuously opening up things and stirring up the building. So all right, so you're predicting a three more three more weeks to finish phase four and wrap up the first three phases. Correct. Phase four, ultimately, the um admin area will be able to be used um next week, Monday, as previously communicated. Um carpet and painting is being completed this week in the majority of that area. The new countertops will be swapped out, um, but the current countertops we left in place so that um as things proceeded with elections and so on, those that team could still use that space, and we'll do the swap out as needed off hours or however it's best communicated with the group that's working in the space. Good. So then how many phases do you will you have left to do after you not so many phases at this point? I mean, admin was kind of our last big phase per se. Outside of that, we are we have the kitchen area to do on second floor in lieu of the patio door. Um whether the patio is going to be built or not, that's pending me finishing the kitchen area. Um outside of that, I have the conference room 228, office 226, the mayor's office 227 to get in, do wall coverings and carpet tile in there. So it's not so much phasing as I have separate offices that I need to knock out.

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