City Council Meeting - September 15, 2026

The Waukesha City Council met on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The meeting included a presentation, public comment, approval of consent agenda items, new business discussions, committee reports, and a closed session for real estate and fire/rescue negotiations. The meeting concluded with reconvening in open session for possible action.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Minutes: Minutes from the September 1, 2026 meeting were approved.
• Finance Committee: Approved contracting with Waukesha County to take over property tax listing responsibilities (ID#26-04210).
• Building & Grounds Committee:
  • Rescinded the 2019 resolution for a Deaf Child Area sign on Cody Court near Crestwood Drive (ID#26-04215).
  • Approved updating the committee name from Building & Grounds to Traffic & Parking Regulations Committee (ID#26-04218).
  • Approved installation of a northbound "No Left Turn" sign with "When Line is Formed" plaque on Sentry Drive at the Drop-Off Center entrance (ID#26-04217).
  • Rescinded the 1994 resolution establishing "No Turn on Red 6:00am to 8:00pm" on southbound N. Grandview Blvd. at Silvernail Rd. (ID#26-04216).
• All consent items were approved unanimously by general consent.

Public Comments & Testimony

• A public comment period was held for City residents and taxpayers, limited to three minutes per speaker, ending at 6:30 PM. No specific comments were recorded in the agenda.

Presentation

• ID#26-04255 City Hall Art Gallery Presentation: A presentation was given regarding the City Hall Art Gallery. No further details or actions were noted.

Discussion Items

• ID#26-04269 Review and possible action on the 2027-2031 Community Investment Program (CIP): The Finance Committee had approved this item on September 8, 2026. The Council discussed and considered the five-year capital improvement plan. No specific outcome was recorded in the agenda, but the item was presumably approved (action not explicitly stated in the agenda).
• ID#26-04311 Review and possible action on 2027 municipal exemption from Waukesha County Library Tax: This item was discussed for possible exemption from the county library tax. No vote result was provided in the agenda.
• Committee Reports: Reports were received from multiple boards and commissions including Transit Commission, Water Utility Commission, IT Board, Landmarks Commission, Redevelopment Authority, Parks Recreation & Forestry Board, Library Board, Cemetery Commission, Waukesha Housing Authority, Community Development Block Grant Committee, and Public Art Committee. No specific actions were noted.
• ID#26-04063 Update to Municipal Code 6.12 Snow and Ice Removal from Sidewalks, Curb Ramps, Bus Pads, and Fire Hydrants: This item had a third reading and was discussed. The agenda indicated it was recommended for third reading by the City Council on August 18, 2026. The Council discussed the ordinance update.
• ID#26-04222 Alderperson request for traffic study form: A traffic study request form was referred to the Public Works Department.
• City Administrator's Report (ID#26-04295): A written report was provided and received.
• Mayor's Report & Referrals:
  • ID#26-04299 September Proclamations: Proclamations were issued for the E&R 160th Anniversary and Family Promise Week.
• Referrals: Items were referred to appropriate committees.

Key Outcomes

• Consent Agenda Approved: All consent items were approved unanimously.
• Closed Session: The Council voted to convene in closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(e) to discuss negotiation strategies for acquisition/disposal of real property (including the Water Utility building) and potential intermunicipal agreements for fire and rescue services. The closed session included items ID#26-04305 and ID#26-04312.
• Reconvene: After closed session, the Council reconvened in open session and considered possible action on items discussed (ID#26-04309). No specific actions were recorded in the agenda.
• Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned.

Note: The agenda provided no minutes or transcript, so details of discussion, public comments, and final votes on some items (e.g., CIP, library tax exemption, snow removal ordinance) are not available. Only actions explicitly listed as approved or passed are included.