All right, good evening.

We will call the Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 City Council meeting to order.

We will start with roll call.

Mike Anderson and Jack Wells have indicated that they cannot attend tonight.

Christine.

Here.

Everett?

Here.

Wigderson.

Here.

Piper.

Here.

Ban Trieste.

Here.

Wells is absent.

Molton?

Here.

Matthews.

Here.

Miklitz.

Here.

Camacho.

Yep.

Manion.

Here.

Matthews.

Here.

My computer withesca.

Yes, I'm here too.

My computer's not uploaded.

All right.

Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

And to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God.

Moving on, we have public comment.

I have one submission for Lisa Salb.

Good evening, Lisa Salb 434 Madison Street.

My first comment is that when the Plan Commission approved it, it had a zoning map that was dated March 25th, 2026.

And what you are voting, well, hopefully not voting on tonight is a map that's dated for 1726.

So apparently it's not the same map.

And when you go to look up that file, it says that this record is no longer available, so you can't even compare what the two are.

I did notice on the map that was presented on the agenda that there is a historic overlay, which is missing, and that is the one that is on the historic Blair property.

It's missing off of the lower half that was put on the Madison Street Historic District on the National Register in 1990.

In 1994, the city council uh put a special district H on it, which is a historic overlay.

Um it does say that the description is the legal description, which is on the second page, and that does describe the property going from Randall Street all the way down to Delafield Street, and now that is missing.

Um part of this is what is uh in court right now, but I wanted to make that um aware, make you aware of that.

And then also um there's a there's an issue.

I have spoke with six people from District 11, and they're concerned that they haven't had representation to talk with their elder person about this new zoning code since the last meeting.

Um they are on Pleasant Street, Main Street, College, Maple, um, and uh and a couple others.

If you want their names, I can ask them if they're they're willing to give that, but they have not had representation.

Um they have not spoken with Alicia prior to that about the new zoning code, and I feel that they really should be represented on something that is this important.

It's a drastic change.

So I would ask that you would hold off on voting for it so that we can clarify so that the public can see the clarifications on what's going on with this zoning map.

Um, I don't believe any of that went to landmarks.

I don't know if that's required to go to landmarks, uh, but for that clarification, um, and and uh would appreciate your cooperation and I thank you for your time.

Thank you.

Are there any other members of the public that wish to speak during public comment?

All right.

Uh moving on, we have a presentation of the graduates of the 2026 leading Waukesha class.

Tony.

Thank you.

All right.

So uh as you know, uh the city has a leading Watch Shaw class.

And tonight there is 11 who employees who are graduating, and through this program, they participate in 10 sessions.

Uh we go through a number of things, uh, talk about communication styles, how to better communicate with people.

Uh so uh that could be supervisor, it could be other co-workers, it could be the general public.

Um, also we talk about leadership styles and strategies for leadership.

So one of the things that we do is a disk assessment and go through, and each individual is able to identify the type of style that they have.

Another thing is they interview a business or nonprofit to learn about what's going on in our community.

And the last pretty significant thing is that they undertake a service project.

And this group volunteered for the Waukeshaw Food Pantry.

And I think that's probably one of the biggest benefits that we've seen is that people are able to network all things.

So with that, one of the things that I've been completely obsessed with lately is Ted Lasso.

And everybody told me forever like to watch the show.

And I was like, okay, whatever, yeah, I'll watch it.

So I started watching it with my wife a couple of weeks ago, and I think we've almost steamrolled through all three seasons.

And one of the quotes amongst the many that you could probably think of or enjoy listening to taking on a challenge is a lot like riding a horse.

If you're comfortable while you're doing it, you're probably doing it wrong.

Is throughout your career there's going to be a lot of ups and downs, uh, but it's all about personal growth.

And I think the fact that you guys signed up for this class uh shows that you guys are interested in continuing to progress in your career.

Um so with that, I will uh with Rebecca's help uh call you up here.

Uh we'll give you your certificate, we'll take a picture and then go from there.

Uh so first is Megan Ballard.

Uh Megan is with our fire department.

Uh next is Charlie.

I I apologize, Charlie.

Carreros.

Yes.

And Charlie works at the public library.

Uh next is Katie Shoshanaki.

Kojanaki.

Say it one more time.

Kojanaki.

And she works uh at uh the police department in the dispatch center.

Uh next is Emma Hastings with the engineering division.

Uh next is Samuel Ahainad with the Clean Water Plant.

Okay.

Uh Logan Hynan with Parks Rec in Forestry.

Terrible of names.

Uh Peter Lenty with community development.

All right.

Thank you, sir.

Appreciate it.

Whatever you want.

Uh Jose Rodriguez with PRF.

Okay, sir.

Mark Shram with PRF.

Okay, sir.

And Terra Scott with PRF as well.

And unable to attend tonight was uh Michael Radovich with the city attorney's office.

So I think we'll uh see the case.

All right, thank you so much.

I love seeing all of the great leadership here in the city of Waukesha.

Uh next up we have a presentation of the twenty twenty six landmarks commission awards.

I believe Carmen De La Paz will be helping us out with that one.

Hello, everyone.

Congratulations, Madam Mayor.

Very exciting.

I was also the crazy person that made fourteen hundred tiles and seven hundred and fifty pound hand sculpture.

Um has nine historic districts and thirty-one individually designated local landmarks.

These properties are crucial to the character and fabric of the city.

We very much appreciate the dedication that their ownership put in keeping them in good shape, and we feel that all of them deserve recognition, as we all know Warkeshaw is a charming city, mostly because of the dedication that so many homeowners have to preserving their landmark homes.

This year the landmarks commission chose to award two certificates of merit awards and one John Shankinick Spirit of Preservation Award.

A certificate of merit is given for work which doesn't necessarily constitute a top to bottom restoration of a historic property, which is the standard for the George Gunn Award, but it is still significant and worthy of recognition.

Two four two North Hartwell Avenue, the Michael and Jane McCoy House is located in the McCall Street Historic District.

After considering several options, including more modern style replacements, the Mathies decided to repair the gutters and add a new copper lining to them.

This method maintains the gutters and the eaves as distinctive features of the house and will preserve them for a very long time.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Congratulations and thank you.

That's where I got my tippy telephone.

Thank you.

Again, congratulations.

It turned out great.

The second certificate of merit is awarded to Julie Stockinger.

132-134 West Laughlin Avenue.

132-134 West Laughlin Avenue was built in 1900.

It is part of the Laughlin Avenue Historic District and is a good example of Queen Anne style architecture.

The nation's registers historic property inventory refers to it as Frank and Julie Stockinger House.

That distinction usually goes to the first owners of a historic home, but in this case, Julie Stockinger is the current owner.

She and her late husband Frank have spent many years restoring and preserving their home.

Over the past two years, Julie undertook two major projects.

The first was replacement of many of the windows on the house.

Window replacements, if not done correctly, can seriously harm the integrity of a historic building and can also lead to long-term maintenance issues.

Julie understood this and went out of her way to ensure that the new windows would be an appropriate style and profile.

This past year she replaced the front and rear porches.

Neither porch was original to the house, and the front porch in particular was not consistent with the style of the home or the Laughlin Avenue Historic District.

The new porch, which was installed over the top of the old house, is a much better fit.

Julie Stockinger's work to restore and maintain her home, ensure that it will continue to be an asset to the historic district for many years to come.

And the landmarks commission felt that it was very deserving of the certificate of merit.

Julie's husband passed away in 2023 and is included in this recognition since they had worked together for so many years to maintain their home.

God, that made me emotional.

So congratulations to Julie and her husband Frank.

She's done a wonderful job.

If you drive past the house, it's beautiful.

It is a really creative way, especially with the front porch.

There are cement steps going up to that.

They didn't demo it, they built over it with construction integrity.

It ties into the house, and it's it's just really well done.

So it's my pleasure to present this to Julie Stockinger.

Thanks.

Let me meet him.

Thanks so much.

Thank you, everyone.

Moving on to the Shankinnect Award.

Darren and Mary Lou Lin Lillian are the recipients of our Shankonic Award this year.

The John M.

Shankinicht Spirit of Preservation, which is really cool because he was an art teacher when I was in school.

So I think that's pretty neat.

Award is given to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in the preservation of more than one historically significant building structure or site, or have contributed in a tangible and exemplary manner to further historic preservation in Waukeshaw.

This year's Shankinick Award recipients are Darren and Mary Lou Lillian.

Darren and Mary Lou are the owners of the house at 323 McCall Street.

It is located at the corner of McCall Street and Charles Street, and it is part of the McCall Street Historic District.

Over the years, the Lillians have completed many repair projects on their home, including painting, window repairs, a roof replacement, and chimney work.

They have always been diligent in following the landmark commission standards, and they have always been very polite and willing to work collaboratively with the commission.

In both 2022 and 2023, the Lillians had projects on the agenda for landmarks commission review in the month when the landmarks commission was allocating the last of its paint and repair grant funds for the year.

In both cases, the work was eligible for paint and repair grant funding, but the Lillians opted to foregrow the grant so that other applicants could receive more assistance.

In 2025, the Lillians finally received a small paint and repair grant to assist with a relatively small project on their home.

After the work was complete and the grant money was allocated, they sent the landmarks commission a thank you note, which is a first in recent memory.

Darren and Mary Lou Lillian have contributed to historic preservation in Waukeshaw in an exemplary manner.

Though their consistent worked to maintain and preserve their home over many years for their friendly commitments to the Landmarks Commission standards and process and for their willingness to forego grant assistance for the sake of other applicants, they are very deserving of the John Shankinick Spirit of Preservation Award, and we are most pleased to present it to them.

Darren and Mary Lou Lou.

Thank you.

Hi.

Nice to see you guys.

How are you?

Congratulations.

Nice to see you.

Nice to see you.

Thank you very much.

I'm going to give this to you.

You can hold that, and I'll stand over here and we'll take this picture.

Thank you so much.

And I just want to recognize the support staff that the city has helping us at the Landmarks Commission, Charlie, Jeff, and all the people that kind of walk us through the meetings and explain things to us that we do not sometimes understand.

And so I just want to say a heartfelt thank you, Charlie, for all the hard work and the other staff that supports us along the way.

Thank you guys, and we'll see you next year.

Thank you, Carmen, and congratulations to all of our award winners, and thank you for your commitment to historic preservation here in Waukeshaw.

Next up, we have a presentation by Waukesha County Center for Growth.

Executive Director Therese Hill.

I will let Tony do a quick introduction.

Yeah, so Therese was kind enough to come here this evening.

And again, she is the director of the Waukesha County Center for Growth.

Theresa has over 25 years of experience in economic and community development.

She's worked in economic development leadership positions in Michigan, Arizona, and Illinois.

And I'm happy that she's here this evening to give us an overview of the center, the work they did last year, and what we're looking forward to this upcoming year.

Great.

Thank you, Tony.

Good evening, and thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today.

The Waukeshaw County Center for Growth were a nonprofit organization and the lead economic development agency for Waukeshaw County, funded by the county, local municipalities, and of course the City of Waukeshaw.

Our mission is straightforward.

We engage businesses and connect them to the resources they need to succeed and grow here.

At the end of the day, our goal is to strengthen the local economy in a way that supports jobs, investment, and long-term community stability.

In the city of Waukeshaw, our work focuses on three main areas: business retention, business expansion, and business attraction.

We concentrate on primary employers, meaning companies that sell their goods or services outside the region and bring new dollars into the local economy.

Those businesses have an outsized impact on job creation and tax-based growth.

A key part of our work is staying close to the businesses that are already here.

We do that through regular business retention visits.

I meet with many of the city's largest employers alongside Jennifer Andrews and Tony Brown and the mayor, and I look forward to getting out with you too, Madam Mayor.

These are structured but conversational meetings where we ask a few simple questions.

How's the business doing?

What challenges are you facing?

Where are you looking to grow?

What we hear right now are workforce challenges, rising costs, supply chain adjustments, and increasing questions around technology adaptation, especially artificial intelligence.

My role is to help connect those companies to solutions that already exist.

For example, there are workforce training dollars available that many companies aren't aware of.

There are export assistant grants to help companies looking to grow into new markets.

And increasingly, there are programs to help businesses understand how AI can improve efficiency and competitiveness.

Partners like the Milwaukee Tech Hub, Microsoft, and WCTC are actively working with small and mid-sized manufacturers to help make that technology more accessible.

These retention visits aren't just informational.

They often lead directly to expansion opportunities.

When a company is considering adding space, investing in new equipment, or growing the workforce, we work very closely with city staff to keep that investment in the city of Waukeshaw.

Some of those projects may qualify for state incentive if they meet certain job creation and capital investment thresholds.

In those cases, I work I coordinate with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, the state economic development entity, and help guide the company through what can be a very complex application process.

Again, the goal is to make it easy as possible for the business to choose to stay here and to grow here.

On the business attraction side, WCCG works in partnership with the Milwaukee 7, which leads national and international outreach across the seven county region in southeastern Wisconsin.

They're the ones out traveling, meeting with site selection consultants and generating leads.

When a company expresses interest in locating in our region, that lead comes to WCCG.

I identify sites in Waukeshaw County that meets this company's requirements and submit those for consideration.

From there, I stay actively involved, answering detailed questions about infrastructure, utilities, workforce availability, training programs, and community characteristics.

This work can move quickly and it's quite competitive.

Communities across the country are often responding to the same opportunity.

So being prepared with accurate information and having a strong local connection really makes a difference.

Beyond direct business support, WCCG helps communities prepare for growth by improving site readiness, supporting redevelopment, and addressing barriers that can slow investment.

We also provide data to guide decision making, including workforce trends, wage data, and industry insights.

So local policies investments reflect current market conditions.

Just as importantly, we connect businesses and municipalities to state and federal resources from infrastructure funding to workforce programs, and we work with our education and training partners to better align talent with employer needs.

To give you a sense of what's currently happening, I have seven active expansion projects in my pipeline, and three of those are in the city of Waukeshaw.

Two recent examples, Superior Crane and KDV label, have already been announced, and so we've moved them off the pipeline.

One example that highlights how this work comes together is our engagement with Waukeshaw EnGIN, now INEO.

In early 2025, we, Jennifer the Mayor, and I met with the CFO there and learned that tariffs were significantly impacting their operations and leading them to consider shifting more production to the U.S.

That early conversation allowed us to stay engaged, understanding their needs in order to position Waukeshaw as a strong option as they evaluated next steps.

That's a good example of why these relationships matter.

Often the decision making process starts well before anything is made public.

I also want to just take just a moment to talk about the Wisconsin Bio Health Tech Hub because it represents a significant regional opportunity that will have local impact here in Waukeshaw.

The Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub is a federally designated initiative aimed at accelerating innovation and manufacturing in the biohealth sector.

That includes areas like medical devices, diagnostics, and advanced manufacturing tied to health care.

Southeast Wisconsin has a strong foundation in this space with companies, research institution, and manufacturers already active in the industry.

The tech hub designation brings additional coordination, visibility, and importantly, access to 49 million dollars in federal funding to scale the work.

For Waukeshaw County, this creates opportunities in a few ways.

First, it supports existing companies that are part of the biohealth supply chain, like GE Healthcare, helping them grow and adapt new technologies.

Second, it creates opportunities to attract new companies that want to be part of a recognized innovation cluster.

And third, it strengthens partnerships between industry, education, and workforce training providers.

WCCG is actively engaged in those conversations to make sure that Waukeshaw County business and sites are positioned to benefit from that momentum.

Finally, I want to touch on the Grow Fund, which is another key tool that we manage.

This is a revolving loan fund that provides gap financing for projects that might not otherwise move forward.

The fund totals nearly 12 million dollars with about six million dollars currently available to lend.

It supports two primary projects, business expansion and job creation projects, and workforce housing development projects.

We currently have 22 active loans in the portfolio and all are performing well.

Most have supported real estate acquisition or machinery and equipment construction or acquisition.

And all of the loans have gone to companies with 100 employees or fewer, and five of those companies are located here in the city of Waukeshaw.

We are very proud to have partnered with Habitat for Humanity to support their homes at Dominica Park project.

That's a great example of how the fund can be used to support workforce housing.

Looking ahead, our GrowFind, our Growth Fund pipeline includes one large commercial project in Waukeshaw and two workforce housing developments in Waukesha.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they come to fruition.

So overall, overall, our role is to help businesses stay grow and choose Walkershaw while also having the helping the community stay competitive and prepared for future opportunities.

So thank you again for your time and your continued partnership.

I don't know, Tony, do I have time for questions?

Okay, great.

I was under my 15 minutes.

Are there any questions from the Alders?

Yes, Alder Person Piper.

Thank you.

Um, Teresa, thanks for coming in this evening and speaking to the council.

I mean, for for those that for those of you watching at home and for the council, um, the city was one of the founding members of the Center for Growth.

And I've asked for many years to get our name worked up on the letterhead, and I'm still working on that.

Uh, but the the work that the Center for Growth has done has been really um just pivotal to a lot of economic development that we've seen in the city over the past uh fast past years and the investment that we make in the uh WCCG is uh has a very solid return on investment.

I'd encourage the council to learn a little bit more about the program and support um the continued investment in the center as it comes up in the budget in the fall.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Anyone else?

Thank you, Therese, and thanks for all the work that you do.

Thank you, Mary Hamilton.

All right, next up is approval of minutes.

Is there a motion to approve our minutes from the April 21st meeting?

Uh Alderperson Molton.

I move to approve.

Is there a second?

Alder Person Manion.

I'll second.

You uh please vote when it is before you.

Christina.

Come on, show aye.

We're Kalumpke, aye.

All right, that motion does pass unanimously.

Uh next up is consent agenda.

Are there any items to be removed from the consent agenda?

Any items to be removed.

All right.

Uh with that, uh, that is unanimously approved.

Getting to the next part here.

All right, next up is new business.

Um, we do have uh discussion and possible action on a resolution urging the governor of Wisconsin and the state legislature of Wisconsin to enact a comprehensive and sustainable transportation funding solution.

Um, just briefly, uh, this resolution um is very important.

I think that uh I would uh request that we move forward with this as local governments, including Waukesha continue to feel the pressures of rising costs.

We do want to urge our state legislature and the governor to support our efforts to maintain our roads.

Um you can feel see the full text of this resolution attached to the agenda.

Are there any questions or comments regarding this resolution?

Yes, uh, Alder Person Van Trasse.

Are we thinking about a wheel tax when we have this uh resolution before us 26-10?

Um, so if you take a look, um there are there is uh clause uh towards the bottom of page one uh that does mention uh potential for wheel taxes.

So I can read that out loud um for your reference.

Uh so whereas absent sustainable state funding, many communities have been forced to address their shortfalls by significantly increasing borrowing, deferring essential projects, or imposing local vehicle registration wheel taxes.

Um this resolution uh would be urging our state legislature as well as the governor um to have a better funding solution so that those options won't necessarily have to be considered by local municipalities and counties.

Thank you, Mayor.

Any other questions or comments?

Is there a motion to approve this resolution?

Alderperson Piper.

I'll make I'll make a motion to adopt the resolution as presented.

Thank you.

I'll second.

Thank you very much.

Please vote when it is before you.

Come on, show aye.

Aye.

Christine Iderman Lemke.

Aye.

I pressed yes.

All right, that motion passes 11 to 1.

Uh next up, we have uh transit commission report.

Alex, anything?

Uh no meeting, no report tonight.

Thank you.

Water utility commission, Alder Person Matthews.

No meeting, no report.

IT board, Alderperson Manion.

We have a meeting tomorrow night at 6 o'clock in the City Hall training room.

All are welcome to attend.

Thank you.

Landmarks Commission Alderperson Christine.

Thank you, Mayor.

It was nice to see the photos of what I've been talking about the last couple meetings, and it was great to have uh the residents in the home uh come and get their awards tonight.

And our next meeting is tomorrow night in this chamber.

Thank you.

Um redevelopment authority report, Alderperson Lemke.

Our meetings are on the third Monday of each month.

We did so no meeting, no report yet.

All right.

Parks, recreation, and forestry board.

Okay.

Uh Alder Person Camatro.

Uh no meeting, no report.

Thanks.

Uh all right, library board report.

Uh, I know there were a couple of items on consent agenda uh that you can review.

Um cemetery commission report, alder person Chrisine.

Thank you, Mayor.

Our April meeting was canceled.

Our May meetings canceled.

Our next meeting is I do believe June 6th.

Actually, June 8th.

Thank you.

June 8th, excellent.

Uh Waukeshaw Housing Authority report, Alderperson Piper.

Thank you.

No meeting or no report this evening.

Our next meeting is the 13th of May at 9 a.m.

The Housing Authority on Arcadian Avenue.

All are welcome to attend and a report.

Thank you.

Um Community Development Block Grant Committee report.

Jennifer?

Yes, there'll be a meeting next week to um work on the 2027 um grant funding, and then that will make its way to the council for approval.

Thank you very much.

Public art committee, uh Alder Person Moulton.

No report.

Uh under plan commission, we have the second reading for our zoning code update.

Um Jennifer, are you handling that?

Yes, we don't have a presentation plan.

This is the second reading, so an opportunity for the council to ask any questions or have any discussion.

Doug and Charlie are here also, so if there's a question I can't answer, I'll just be sending it over that way.

But um please feel free to provide us any feedback that you might have.

And then it we expect it to be on the agenda at the next meeting for approval.

Yeah, Alder Person Matthews.

So, in response to public comment, I it's my understanding the the vote is coming up on the next meeting, which is when we're also going to go through and uh fill the vacancy uh for the Alder Person in all district 11 is very important.

It's impacted by a lot of these zoning things.

Um I personally don't feel it's unreasonable to possibly postpone that to the following meeting so that we can have proper representation in District 11.

Um that would be my preference.

Um, but I'm open to suggestions on that.

I'm not making a motion, but I would like to state that I don't think it's unreasonable to postpone that vote at least one more meeting so we can't have good representation in District 11.

Sure, absolutely.

Um I will note uh that the district eleven email is still being monitored.

Um I have received some um input uh on the zoning code updates throughout that process.

Um and for anyone who isn't aware, I was the district eleven alder person.

Um so I did receive some input while I was still alder person.

I have not received any comments since uh being elected mayor on that.

Um, but I do encourage anyone who is in District 11 to reach out with those comments if they do have any, um, either through the district 11 email that is still available on the website.

Um you can also reach out to the mayor's office directly, and I'll make sure that those comments are included uh in our continued discussion on this item.

Alderperson Lemke.

Jennifer, do you see any reason why it couldn't be postponed one more meeting or is this time sensitive um no?

We would like to have an implementation date of the first of September, but I think we can still achieve that if that's the council's pleasure.

Thank you.

All right, Alderperson Van Trieste.

So I I concur with uh Alderman Matthews uh in regards to this, and I'd like to see it push beyond the 19th as well.

And uh until we get uh district 11, uh whoever's gonna be the next Alderman there uh seated.

Thank you.

Any other comments or questions at this time?

All right, uh just as a reminder that was the second reading, so we are not taking any action on that tonight.

Um moving on, uh finance committee report, Alderperson Piper.

Thank you.

Uh we have two items tonight for the council's consideration.

The first under 9A.

Um, I'll make a motion to approve a budget amendment to increase capital expenses by $50,000 for a door replacement at the library.

And with a second, I can certainly speak to it.

Alderperson Molton.

Second.

Um at the last finance committee meeting, um, Bruce Gay came in to the to the committee and explained to us that the revolving door at the library um is broke and needs to be replaced.

Um there were a variety of options that were considered, including putting a different style of door in, and it came back that uh this option to simply replace the door for this $50,000 is the most cost effective way to go about replacing the door.

Um being that this is was not in the budget for this year.

Um we need to we are asking the council by a two-thirds vote, and Brian, I believe that would be eight.

It's two-thirds of the entire the seated members.

So we're currently at 14.

Okay.

With district eleven open, so that requires 10 votes.

So we would I'm asking for your consideration and approval.

Uh does require a two-thirds vote, which would be 10 of us to approve this item.

Um, nothing out of the ordinary.

It because it wasn't in the budget, it's a little bit there's a little bit more formality to it that we need to modify and amend the capital budget for 2026.

Uh Bruce Gay and Joe Welter are both here.

Bruce is the library director, Joe Welter is the uh facilities director.

If the council has any questions on the project, but we'd ask for your support.

Thank you.

Are there any comments or questions?

All right.

Uh yes, Alderperson Manion.

Where's the money being moved from?

Contingency.

Or a different line item within the library budget.

Uh the funding source is cash on hand in the capital fund.

Any other comments or questions?

All right, then we do have a motion and a second uh to um approve a budget amendment to increase capital expenses by $50,000 for a door replacement at the library.

Just as another reminder, this does require a two-thirds vote, which is 10 in order to pass.

Please vote when it is before you.

Come on, Joe I.

Christine I.

Alderman Lemke.

Yes.

All right, that motion does pass unanimously.

Um moving along.

Uh I will have Alderperson Piper on the next item as well.

Great.

Item number um item number nine B this night or this evening is and I'll give a little bit of background before I make the motion.

Um, every year uh the council approves budget carryovers.

So these are operating budget items that were approved in previous budgets.

In this particular case, the 2025 budget, and these are projects or items that were not completed or have carry over into the fiscal year 2026.

We do this every year.

Um we this all this vote also does require a two-thirds vote this this evening because, in a sense, we are we are adopt or excuse me, we are amending the 2026 operating budget to make room for this 119,454 dollars of items that were previously approved by all of us or by the council for the 2025 budget, but will be expended or put to use in the 2026 fiscal year or the 2026 budget.

So again, uh this does require 10 votes.

Um I can certainly take any questions, as will Tony and then Joe Shuro, our finance director, is here.

Um, there's also a detailed um uh layout uh in your packet that speaks to the different items that are being requested to be carried carried over.

Many of these items are items that the council sees every year from recruitment to honor guard, body armor, books at the library.

Um there's some there is uh about $13,000 to finish up the zoning code study for the planning department and um building and grounds material, so that's all of our stop signs and parking signs that we all want moved every year.

So that's the that's the crux of what we're looking to carry over.

Again, that's 119,454.

And I'll make a motion for approval.

Thank you.

Okay, is there a second?

Alder Person Matthews.

I'll second that.

Are there any questions or comments?

Alderperson Vantrieste.

I'm just curious.

Uh 24 to 25, what uh Joe Corrol, could you um address that?

What was the carryover uh one cycle back?

Thank you.

I should have been up here already, though.

That's my bad.

Um in the previous year we asked for a carryover of 77,406 dollars, so about a 42,000 dollar difference from the previous year.

Any other questions or comments?

All right, then we do have a motion and a second to recommend a carryover of 119,454 from the 2025 to 2026 general fund.

Please vote when it is before you or voice vote if you cannot.

Yes.

No, it passed unanimously though.

Oh so thank you for that.

I also just wanted to thank the council for the consideration tonight.

And also thank members, thank members of the staff that came in to answer any questions that the council may have.

And the report.

Yes, and as uh Alder Person Piper pointed out, that did pass unanimously.

So thank you.

Uh next up, building and grounds committee report, Alder Person Molson.

Hi, I wanted to just acknowledge the service and leadership of former Alderman Eric Payne.

He was chair of this committee for 18 years, and I'm telling you it felt very, very strange without him.

So other than that, no report.

Thank you.

And yes, thank you to former Alder Person uh Eric Payne.

Um next up, ordinance and licensing committee report.

We do have uh one item here, and I think Brian, you were gonna handle that.

Unless Paul, you would like to um is the third reading uh regarding changes to municipal code chapter 11.

Um adopting certain crimes of municipal code.

You all can read that right.

Um second reading was last time.

I don't believe there were any questions that I remember.

Um so with that I'll make a motion to approve the changes to municipal code chapter 11 as presented.

Thank you.

Is there a second?

Second, alder person mickless uh with the second.

Are there any questions or comments?

All right, then again, please vote when it is before you or voice vote if you cannot.

All right, that motion does pass unanimously.

Ummittee report.

Alder Person Anderson is not here.

Anyone else have anything on that?

Yes, Tony.

No meeting, no report.

Uh that would be why.

Thank you.

Um all right, uh, Board of Public Works, Alex.

Good evening.

Uh we got two bids tonight to uh review.

Uh the first one would be for uh that was received on April 10th would be for the fire station improvements, uh fire station number five.

Uh total bid came in from Helm Mechanical in the amount of forty-two thousand one hundred and seven dollars that the Board of Public Works recommends moving forward with.

Alder Person Piper?

So moved.

Is there a second?

Alder Person with Tesca?

Second.

Any questions or comments?

All right, please vote when it is before you or voice vote.

Comach aye.

Christine I.

Alder Person Wickerson.

All right, that motion does pass unanimously.

Thank you.

Alex?

The next bid uh tonight in the final, I would be for the West Sunset Drive and Barcel Street Bridge ceiling and rehabilitation project.

Uh the board recommended moving forward with the base bid and alternate one and two to the lowest bidder of NORCON Corporation in the amount of 255,585.50.

Alder Person Piper.

So moved.

Alder Person with Tesca.

Second.

All right, are there any questions or comments?

Uh Alder Person Matthews.

Just one quick question.

This is included in the budget.

Correct.

The budget amount was 300,000.

Thank you.

Okay.

Any other comments or questions?

All right, please vote when that is before you or voice vote.

Comach joy.

Christine I.

Mick Litz I.

All right.

That motion does pass unanimously.

Uh director of public works report.

Alex, anything?

No other report tonight.

Thank you, Mayor.

Thank you.

Uh City Attorney's Report.

No report.

Uh City Administrator's report.

Uh, two items this evening.

Uh the first is that open book.

So this is the informal review with the assessor if you want to have a conversation about your assessment is from May 4th through May 15th here at City Hall.

And if there is an individual that is it is interested, they should contact the assessor's office at 262 524 3510.

And then the other thing just to note about the transportation resolution that you guys uh approve this evening.

Uh that's kind of taking the first step, if you will, uh, what we talk what with excuse me, what we talked about in January with a legislative agenda.

Um, so what we'll do from uh here moving forward with the resolution is we'll send it to all of our uh state representatives, the governor's office, and continue to have those conversations as the opportunities present themselves.

End of report.

Yes, Alder Person Lemke.

Regarding open book, Tony, uh those folks who have been reassessed, they've gotten a notice.

So if you haven't gotten a notice, you don't necessarily need to go to open book.

You don't need need to, but uh open book is really open to any uh property taxpayer.

Thank you.

Uh next up, uh mayor's report and referrals.

Um I do want to call everyone's attention, all of the alders, um, to something that was in uh Tony's uh weekly wrap-up email.

Um, the opportunity for a being a good board member um session.

Uh that information is in that weekly wrap-up email.

I encourage everyone to take a look, and if you are available, um please look into that.

Uh next up, we have a number of proclamations.

Um I will just go over some highlights from these so you don't have to hear me read out all of them.

Um so first up, oh, I didn't put these in order, did I?

Uh first up, we have municipal clerks week.

Um our municipal clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all.

Municipal clerks serve as the official record keepers for the city and are tasked with ensuring transparency and communication between our governing bodies and the citizens of Waukesha.

They provide essential support in the administration of elections, preparing ballots, training elections officials, tabulating and certifying election results.

They are always uh displaying courage, flexibility, and dedication to the doctrine of free and fair elections, and they also handle the responsibilities of tax collection and administering numerous license applications and permits for the city.

So I do hereby recognize the week of May 3rd through the 9th, 2026 as municipal clerks week.

Thank you to our municipal clerks.

Um next up we have um EMS week.

There we go.

Um emergency medical services uh are a vital public service.

Access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury.

The members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their life-saving skills.

It is appropriate to recognize the value and accomplishments of our emergency medical service providers and specifically the emergency medical services provided by our Waukesha Fire Department by designating emergency medical services week this week of May 17th through the 23rd, 2026 as emergency medical services week.

Next up, we have um national police week.

Um, our city's police department plays an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of citizens of the city of Waukesha.

The police department of the city of Waukesha has grown to be a modern and scientific law enforcement agency, which unceasingly provides a vital public service.

I call upon all citizens of Waukesha and upon all patriotic civil and educational organizations to observe the week of May 10th to May 16th as National Police Week.

And I further call upon all citizens of the City of Waukesha to observe May 15th, 2026 as Peace Officers Memorial Day.

And finally, Public Works Week.

Uh public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services that are full of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of the people of Waukeshaw.

We could not provide um without the dedication efforts of our public works professionals, and it is in the public interests for the citizens, civic leaders, and children of the city of Waukeshaw to gain knowledge of and to maintain a progressive understanding of the importance of public works programs here in this city.

So I do declare the week of May 17th through 23rd, 2026, National Public Works Week.

All right.

There were a lot of those.

Next up, we do have a board and committee appointments.

The council.

Yes, uh Alderperson Van Trieste.

I was uh I was put on uh deferred comp uh and it's as needed, and I'm kind of confused because I'm kind of new and and I don't know when the next meeting might be.

Okay, um, yeah, that is not on uh the agenda, but we can talk later about that.

Thank you.

Anyone else?

Yeah, Alderperson Molson.

I move to approve the uh board and committee appointments as presented.

Alderperson Manion?

I'll second the motion.

All right.

Please vote when that is before you or voice vote Christine I.

Christina.

Alderman Everett.

Um, all right, that motion does pass unanimously.

Did you vote?

Did you did you vote?

Okay.

Everything went through.

All right, great.

Uh are there any referrals?

Uh Alder Person Wiggerson.

I submitted a referral um to the clerk regarding um asking staff to start researching current applicable laws and check with communities regarding e-bikes.

So that'll end up going to the ordinance and licensing committee.

We are working on it right now, and Katie's already got it.

So Alderperson Manion.

Yeah, I have a referral to building and grounds to have city engineering investigate, making potential improvements to enhance the existing crosswalk located on Hoover Avenue that connects the Miniola parking parking lot and the play fields across the street.

And I'll get that to the clerk's office.

Thank you.

Anyone else?

All right, then absent any objections, we are adjourned.