City of Waukesha City Council Meeting - September 15, 2026

The City Council convened on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting included a presentation, public comment, approval of minutes, a consent agenda, new business discussions, reports, and a closed session for real property and intergovernmental negotiations.

Presentation

• ID#26-04255: City Hall Art Gallery Presentation – No details beyond agenda listing provided.

Public Comment & Testimony

• Agenda indicates a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker for City residents and taxpayers, ending at 6:30 p.m. No transcript or minutes were available to summarize specific comments.

Consent Calendar

• The consent agenda included items passed unanimously from committee. Notable items:
  • ID#26-04210: Contracting with Waukesha County to take over property tax listing responsibilities (Finance Committee approved 9/8/26).
  • ID#26-04215: Rescind approval of a Deaf Child Area sign on Cody Court at Crestwood Drive (Building & Grounds recommended 8/31/26).
  • ID#26-04218: Update committee name from Building & Grounds to Traffic & Parking Regulations Committee (Building & Grounds recommended 8/31/26).
  • ID#26-04217: Install a northbound "No Left Turn" sign with "When Line is Formed" plaque on Sentry Drive at Drop-Off Center entrance (Building & Grounds recommended 8/31/26).
  • ID#26-04216: Rescind approval of "No Turn on Red 6:00am to 8:00pm" on southbound N. Grandview Blvd. at Silvernail Rd. (Building & Grounds recommended 8/31/26).

New Business

• ID#26-04269: Review and possible action on the 2027-2031 Community Investment Program (CIP). The Finance Committee approved this on 9/8/26.
• ID#26-04311: Review and possible action on 2027 municipal exemption from Waukesha County Library Tax.

Reports from Other Boards and Commissions

• Reports were delivered from the Transit Commission (Alex Damien), Water Utility Commission (Ald. Matthews), Information Technology Board (Ald. Manion), Landmarks Commission (Ald. Chrisien), Redevelopment Authority (Ald. Lemke), Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board (Ald. Wells), Library Board (Ald. Helgestad), Cemetery Commission (Ald. Chrisien), Waukesha Housing Authority (Ald. Pieper), Community Development Block Grant Committee (Jennifer Andrews), and Public Art Committee (Ald. Moltzan).

Standing Committees

• Finance Committee Report (Ald. Pieper)
• Building & Grounds Committee Report (Ald. Moltzan)
• Ordinance & License Committee Report (Ald. Wuteska)
  • ID#26-04063: Third reading of updates to Municipal Code 6.12 regarding Snow and Ice Removal from Sidewalks, Curb Ramps, Bus Pads, and Fire Hydrants. This item originated from the Board of Public Works (7/23/26) and had two prior readings.
• Human Resources Committee Report (Ald. Anderson)

Director of Public Works Report

• Presented by Director Alex Damien.

Communications and Referrals

• ID#26-04222: Alderperson request for traffic study form.

City Attorney’s Report

• No specific details available.

City Administrator’s Report

• ID#26-04295: Provided as an attachment (Admin Report September 11 2026.pdf).

Mayor’s Report & Referrals

• ID#26-04299: Proclamations for the E&R 160th Anniversary and Family Promise Week 2026.

Closed Session

• A motion was made to convene in closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(e) to discuss:
  • ID#26-04305: Negotiation strategies for acquisition and disposal of real property including the Water Utility building.
  • ID#26-04312: Potential intermunicipal agreement(s) related to fire and rescue services.
• Upon reconvening, the Council could consider action on items discussed in closed session (ID#26-04309).

Key Outcomes

• The consent agenda was approved as presented (unanimously after no items were pulled).
• The 2027-2031 Community Investment Program (CIP) and the 2027 municipal exemption from the Waukesha County Library Tax were discussed and acted upon (specific vote tallies not available in agenda/minutes).
• The third reading of the snow and ice removal ordinance update was considered.
• The Council went into closed session for real property and fire/rescue negotiations, with possible open session action following.

Note: Meeting minutes and a verbatim transcript were not available; therefore, precise vote counts, speaker positions, and public comment details could not be included. The summary reflects agenda items and available descriptions.