Public Meetings - Waukesha, Wisconsin

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 (ID26-04210). - Building & Grounds Committee: - Rescinded the 2019 resolution for a Deaf Child Area sign on Cody Court near Crestwood Drive (ID26-04215). - Approved updating the committee name from Building & Grounds to Traffic & Parking Regulations Committee (ID26-04218). - Approved installation of a northbound "No Left Turn" sign with "When Line is Formed" plaque on Sentry Drive at the Drop-Off Center entrance (ID26-04217). - Rescinded the 1994 resolution establishing "No Turn on Red 6:00am to 8:00pm" on southbound N. Grandview Blvd. at Silvernail Rd. (ID26-04216). - 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 - ID26-04255 City Hall Art Gallery Presentation: A presentation was given regarding the City Hall Art Gallery. No further details or actions were noted. Discussion Items - ID26-04269 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). - ID26-04311 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. - ID26-04063 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. - ID26-04222 Alderperson request for traffic study form: A traffic study request form was referred to the Public Works Department. - City Administrator's Report (ID26-04295): A written report was provided and received. - Mayor's Report & Referrals: - ID26-04299 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 ID26-04305 and ID26-04312. - Reconvene: After closed session, the Council reconvened in open session and considered possible action on items discussed (ID26-04309). 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.

The Waukesha Common Council's Final-revised agenda for Tuesday, September 15, 2026, scheduled a 6:00 PM open session in Council Chambers at City Hall (201 Delafield Street, Waukesha, WI). Note: the timestamp associated with this meeting record is 2026-09-15 13:00:00+00:00, which does not match the 6:00 PM local time printed on the agenda. The agenda included a City Hall Art Gallery presentation; a public comment period limited to city residents and taxpayers (three minutes per speaker, ending 6:30 PM); approval of the September 1, 2026 minutes; a consent agenda; new business on the 2027–2031 Community Investment Program and a 2027 municipal exemption from the Waukesha County Library Tax; committee reports; September proclamations; and a closed session on real property negotiations concerning the Water Utility building and potential intermunicipal fire and rescue agreements. No meeting minutes or transcript were provided, so no vote outcomes could be confirmed; this summary reflects the agenda's planned order of business only. Approval of Minutes - ID26-04291: Approval of minutes from the September 1, 2026 meeting, listed as a separate item immediately before the consent agenda. Consent Calendar - ID26-04210: Review and possible action on contracting with Waukesha County to take over property tax listing responsibilities (Finance Committee, Ald. Pieper; approved by the Finance Committee on 9/8/2026). - ID26-04215: Rescind the 8/6/2019 resolution approving installation of a "Deaf Child Area" sign on Cody Court near the intersection of Crestwood Drive (sponsor: Micklitz; Building & Grounds recommended consent on 8/31/2026). - ID26-04218: Update the Building & Grounds Committee name to Traffic & Parking Regulations Committee (sponsor: Public Works; recommended on 8/31/2026). - ID26-04217: Install a northbound "No Left Turn" sign with a "When Line is Formed" plaque on Sentry Drive to access the Drop-Off Center entrance (sponsor: Public Works; recommended on 8/31/2026). - ID26-04216: Rescind the 1/17/1994 resolution establishing "No Turn on Red 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m." on southbound N. Grandview Blvd. at Silvernail Rd. (sponsor: Public Works; recommended on 8/31/2026). - Additional consent agenda areas listed: Ordinance & License Committee licenses, Human Resources (Ald. Anderson), and Board of Public Works (Alex Damien). The agenda stated consent items had passed unanimously out of committee and would be approved by general consent unless a council member requested separate consideration; no requests or votes are recorded in the available materials. Public Comments & Testimony - The agenda provided for public comment limited to City of Waukesha residents and taxpayers only, three minutes per speaker, with comments ending at 6:30 PM. No public testimony was included in the available materials. Discussion Items - Presentation: ID26-04255 — City Hall Art Gallery Presentation. - ID26-04269: Review and possible action on the 2027–2031 Community Investment Program (CIP), including the Executive CIP Budget Book and revisions to the executive summary; the Finance Committee approved the item on 9/8/2026. - ID26-04311: Review and possible action on a 2027 municipal exemption from the Waukesha County Library Tax. - ID26-04063: Review and possible action on updates to Waukesha Municipal Code 6.12 (Snow and Ice Removal from Sidewalks, Curb Ramps, Bus Pads, and Fire Hydrants), listed for possible action following its third reading; legislative history: Board of Public Works recommended approval on 7/23/2026, Ordinance & License Committee recommended second reading on 8/10/2026, City Council recommended third reading on 8/18/2026, and the second reading was presented by Emma Hastings of the Engineering Department. - ID26-04222: Alderperson request for a traffic study form (sponsor: Public Works; Exhibit 1 — Traffic Study Review Form included). - ID26-04295: City Administrator's Report dated September 11, 2026. - ID26-04299: September Proclamations — E&R 160th Anniversary Proclamation and Family Promise Week 2026 Proclamation. - Scheduled reports: 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); Public Art Committee (Ald. Moltzan); Plan Commission (Jennifer Andrews); Finance Committee (Ald. Pieper); Building & Grounds Committee (Ald. Moltzan); Ordinance & License Committee (Ald. Wuteska); Human Resources Committee (Ald. Anderson); Board of Public Works (Alex Damien); Director of Public Works; City Attorney; and Mayor. Closed Session - A motion was scheduled pursuant to Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(e) to convene in closed session to discuss negotiation strategies for the acquisition and disposal of public real property, including the Water Utility building (ID26-04305), and potential intermunicipal agreement(s) related to fire and rescue services (ID26-04312). - A motion was scheduled to reconvene in open session pursuant to Wis. Stat. §19.85(2) for possible discussion and/or action on matters discussed in closed session (ID26-04309). Key Outcomes - No final decisions, votes, or outcomes could be confirmed from the available materials because no minutes or transcript were provided. The agenda identified the above items for review and possible action, including possible action after the closed session, followed by adjournment.

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 - ID26-04255: 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: - ID26-04210: Contracting with Waukesha County to take over property tax listing responsibilities (Finance Committee approved 9/8/26). - ID26-04215: Rescind approval of a Deaf Child Area sign on Cody Court at Crestwood Drive (Building & Grounds recommended 8/31/26). - ID26-04218: Update committee name from Building & Grounds to Traffic & Parking Regulations Committee (Building & Grounds recommended 8/31/26). - ID26-04217: 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). - ID26-04216: 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 - ID26-04269: Review and possible action on the 2027-2031 Community Investment Program (CIP). The Finance Committee approved this on 9/8/26. - ID26-04311: 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) - ID26-04063: 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 - ID26-04222: Alderperson request for traffic study form. City Attorney’s Report - No specific details available. City Administrator’s Report - ID26-04295: Provided as an attachment (Admin Report September 11 2026.pdf). Mayor’s Report & Referrals - ID26-04299: 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: - ID26-04305: Negotiation strategies for acquisition and disposal of real property including the Water Utility building. - ID26-04312: Potential intermunicipal agreement(s) related to fire and rescue services. - Upon reconvening, the Council could consider action on items discussed in closed session (ID26-04309). 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.

The Waukesha City Council met on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. The agenda included a closed session to discuss real estate and intergovernmental agreements, a presentation on the City Hall Art Gallery, public comment, approval of minutes, a consent agenda, new business items, and reports from various boards and commissions. Presentation - City Hall Art Gallery (ID26-04255): A presentation was given regarding the City Hall Art Gallery. Public Comment - City residents and taxpayers were provided up to three minutes to speak, with the comment period ending at 6:30 p.m. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes (ID26-04291): The minutes from the September 1st meeting were approved. - Finance Committee - Property Tax Listing (ID26-04210): Approval of contracting with Waukesha County to take over property tax listing responsibilities. - Building & Grounds Committee: - Rescind the 2019 resolution for a Deaf Child Area sign on Cody Court (ID26-04215). - Update the committee's name to Traffic & Parking Regulations Committee (ID26-04218). - Install a northbound "No Left Turn" sign with a "When Line is Formed" plaque on Sentry Drive (ID26-04217). - Rescind the 1994 resolution for a "No Turn on Red 6:00am to 8:00pm" restriction on southbound N. Grandview Blvd. at Silvernail Rd (ID26-04216). - Ordinance & License Committee: License items were considered. - Human Resources Committee: A report was given by Ald. Anderson. - Board of Public Works: A report was given by Alex Damien. New Business - 2027-2031 Community Investment Program (ID26-04269): A review and possible action on the 2027-2031 Community Investment Program was discussed. This item had previously been approved by the Finance Committee on September 8, 2026. - 2027 Municipal Exemption from Waukesha County Library Tax (ID26-04311): A review and possible action on the 2027 municipal exemption from the Waukesha County Library Tax was discussed. Reports from Other Boards and Commissions - Transit Commission Report: Alex Damien provided the report. - Water Utility Commission: Ald. Matthews reported. - Information Technology Board: Ald. Manion provided the report. - Landmarks Commission: Ald. Chrisien reported. - Redevelopment Authority: Ald. Lemke reported. - Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board: Ald. Wells reported. - Library Board: Ald. Helgestad reported. - Cemetery Commission: Ald. Chrisien reported. - Waukesha Housing Authority: Ald. Pieper reported. - Community Development Block Grant Committee: Jennifer Andrews reported. - Public Art Committee: Ald. Moltzan reported. Standing Committees - Finance Committee Report: Ald. Pieper provided the report. - Building & Grounds Committee Report: Ald. Moltzan provided the report. - Ordinance & License Committee Report: Ald. Wuteska reported, and a third reading of an ordinance regarding snow and ice removal from sidewalks, curb ramps, bus pads, and fire hydrants (ID26-04063) was considered. - Human Resources Committee Report: Ald. Anderson provided the report. - Board of Public Works Report: Alex Damien provided the report. Communications and Referrals - Traffic Study Request (ID26-04222): An alderperson request for a traffic study form was discussed. Director of Public Works Report - A report was given by the Director of Public Works. City Attorney's Report - A report was given by the City Attorney. City Administrator's Report - A report was presented (ID26-04295). Mayor's Report & Referrals - Proclamations (ID26-04299): Proclamations were issued, including one for the E&R 160th Anniversary Proclamation and Family Promise Week 2026 Proclamation. Closed Session - The council convened into closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(e) to discuss negotiation strategies for the acquisition and disposal of real property, including the Water Utility building, and potential intermunicipal agreements related to fire and rescue services. Key Outcomes - Approvals: The consent agenda items were approved, including the minutes, the property tax listing contract with the county, the rescission of the Cody Court sign resolution, the committee name change, the Sentry Drive sign installation, the rescission of the Grandview Blvd restriction, and license items. - Closed Session Items: The council discussed strategies for the Water Utility building acquisition/disposal and potential intermunicipal fire/rescue agreements in closed session. No action was taken on these matters in open session. - Next Steps: The council will continue with the discussions from the closed session at a future meeting. The 2027-2031 Community Investment Program and the library tax exemption were reviewed and will be subject to further action.

The source material for this meeting is empty. No agenda, minutes, or transcript were provided, so no substantive summary of the proceedings can be produced. Note on Source Material - The agenda was marked as not available. - The minutes were marked as not available. - The raw transcription was blank. Because no discussion items, public comments, or votes were recorded in the available materials, any attempt to summarize specific topics, speaker positions, or decisions would be speculative and inaccurate. No actions or outcomes can be reported.

The Waukesha Ordinance & License Committee met on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers at Waukesha City Hall. All five committee members were present: Doreen Wigderson, Daniel Manion, Jim Evert, Paul Wuteska, and Erik Helgestad. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM and adjourned at 6:22 PM. Consent Calendar - Minutes from the August 10, 2026, Ordinance & License Committee meeting were approved unanimously (5-0). Public Comments & Testimony - No public speakers were present. Invited Bartender Applications - Chelsea Gorsuch – Approved unanimously (5-0). - Kelsey Margelowsky – Application held until the next Ordinance & License Committee meeting; she was not present. - Ashley Rodriguez – Approved 4-1, with Alderperson Daniel Manion voting no. During discussion, Rodriguez acknowledged a 2024 incident involving a fake ID and an underage drinking/absolute sobriety violation. She said she had grown from the experience and took her ID-checking responsibilities seriously. Manion said he could not support the application because of the recency of the violations and their direct connection to bartending responsibilities. Other Bartender Applications - Kelsey Hannan – Approved unanimously (5-0). - Samuel Strukel – Approved unanimously (5-0). The committee chair made both motions after noting the offenses on file and the time that had passed since them. Other Applications - Summit Food & Gas Town – Class "A" Beer & Cider License, approved unanimously (5-0). - Craft Bar – Class "C" Wine License, approved unanimously (5-0). - Wireless Vision, LLC (T-Mobile Store) – Secondhand Article Dealer License, approved unanimously (5-0). - City of Waukesha Chamber of Commerce – Special Class B Retail License, approved unanimously (5-0). A speaker, Jeff, spoke in support of the Chamber's license for Woktober, describing it as the ninth annual downtown wine/beer walk. He said the DORA would not be activated, samples would be consumed inside participating shops, tickets sell out every year, about 45 tickets remained as of the meeting, and event proceeds support downtown promotions. He stated the event had never had any troubles. Key Outcomes - The committee approved the August minutes, two invited bartender licenses, two other bartender licenses, and all four other license applications. Only the Ashley Rodriguez vote was non-unanimous. - Kelsey Margelowsky's invited bartender application was held to the next O&L meeting. - The chair stated that unanimous invited bartender matters will be placed on the consent agenda for the October 6, 2026, Common Council meeting; Ashley Rodriguez's 4-1 approval will go on the regular October 6, 2026, agenda. The clerk's office is expected to notify applicants of final action on October 7, 2026. Communications & Adjournment - No communications were reported. The meeting adjourned at 6:22 PM.

The City of Waukesha Finance Committee met on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. The committee unanimously approved contracting with Waukesha County for property tax listing responsibilities. The primary focus of the meeting was a thorough review, debate, and recommendation of the 2027-2031 Community Investment Program (CIP), a $179.5 million five-year capital plan. Following public testimony, departmental presentations, and a series of amendments, the committee voted 5-0 to recommend the amended CIP to the Common Council. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes (Aug 25, 2026): Approved by unanimous consent. Public Comments & Testimony - Melissa Baxter, President of Waukesha County Community Foundation: Provided context on the Jackson Sparks Baseball Park Project Fund, created in 2022 to honor a youth baseball player killed in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack. Reported that $165,204.91 has been raised from 91 donors. Expressed interest in partnering with the city to advance the project. - Eric Schulz (1675 Hunter Road): Addressed the Deer Path Flood Mitigation Project. Characterized the project as a health, safety, and property protection priority that cannot be deferred. Requested the committee evaluate an acceleration of construction from 2028 to 2027. - Pam Groh (1904 Deer Path): Spoke on behalf of Deer Path neighbors. Described severe flooding events causing full basement floods and requiring boat rescues. Emphasized the significant safety risks and urged the project be moved to 2027. Discussion Items 1. Contract with Waukesha County for Property Tax Listing (ID26-04210) Samuel Walker, City Assessor, presented a proposed contract for the county to handle property listing responsibilities. The contract is valued at roughly $47,700 annually, which would be offset by savings from a reduced part-time city lister position, resulting in a net savings of approximately $700 in the first year. The committee discussed how the contract aligns with goals of intergovernmental cooperation. A motion to approve carried unanimously (5-0). 2. 2027-2031 Community Investment Program (ID26-04269) Finance staff Joe Shiro and Tony Brown presented the proposed five-year plan, totaling $179.5 million ($40.6 million for 2027). The plan aims to keep the capital levy increase under 3%. Department heads presented their major projects. - Parks, Recreation & Forestry (Ron Gral): Highlighted projects including a synthetic turf athletic field improvement, the Mindiola West Avenue driveway and parking lot ($400k), and the Riverwalk boardwalk overlook restoration ($400k). Director Gral explained the parking lot complements the previously approved pavilion project, providing access off West Avenue. Discussion included the delay of the Frame Park Baseball Renovation because Carroll University could not proceed with their 50% share. Tony Brown proposed moving the city’s $200,000 share to the Sidewalk Replacement program. - Library (Bruce Gaynor): Discussed the proposed Self-Vending Lockers ($50k) and Administrative Area Staff Bathroom Update ($155k). Alderman Lemke voiced strong opposition to the lockers, calling them an unnecessary service for a small number of users. Aldermen Helgestad and Wigderson supported them as a modern convenience. The bathroom update, designed by ISG, aimed to renovate staff bathrooms and add a wellness room for nursing mothers. - Information Technology (Andrew Novke): Presented the Council Chambers audio/visual upgrade ($270k) and Meeting Management Software replacement ($100k). The upgrades aim to improve accessibility, hearing loops, camera automation, and reduce system failures. - Fire Department (Chief Rob Goplin): Presented the Training Center roof replacement ($1.2M), AED replacement program, and previewed a major 2028 radio system upgrade. - Police Department (Chief Dan Thompson): Presented conference room upgrades ($200k) and discussed the Flock camera system budget classification. - Cemetery (Karen Richards): Presented phase one of the boulevard columbarium project ($115k) and Prairie Home Drive street lighting ($65k) for safety. - Department of Public Works (Alex Damian & Brandon Schwin): Presented the resurfacing program ($4.4M), flood mitigation projects ($2.1M), and the North/St. Paul two-way conversion ($3.8M). City Engineer Brandon Schwin provided a detailed analysis of the sidewalk program, revealing the city has 11.3 million square feet of sidewalk. At the current $300k annual budget, the replacement cycle is 40-50 years. Combined with sidewalk work in resurfacing projects, the cycle improves to 20-30 years. Sidewalk costs have risen 46.4% since 2021. This analysis led to significant debate, with Alderman Manion expressing disappointment that the policy change did not achieve its goal of a sustainable repair cycle. Key Outcomes The committee took the following votes on motions: - Approve Contract with County: Motion by Lemke, seconded by Wigderson. Approved 5-0. Referred to full Council for ratification. - Sidewalk Funding Amendment (Pieper/Lemke): Remove $400k from the Frame Park Baseball project and add $200k to Sidewalk Replacement. Approved 5-0. - Park Fleet to Sidewalks Amendment (Lemke/Matthews): Remove $175k from PRF fleet vehicles (10, 74, 26) and add to Sidewalk Replacement. Failed 2-3. (Matthews and Lemke in favor; Pieper, Wigderson, and Anderson opposed). - Library Lockers Amendment (Matthews/Lemke): Remove the $50,000 Self-Vending Locker project. Approved 3-2. (Matthews, Anderson, Lemke in favor; Pieper, Wigderson opposed). - Library Bathroom Reduction Amendment (Matthews/Lemke): Reduce the Staff Bathroom Update from $155k to $100k. Failed 2-3. (Matthews, Lemke in favor; Pieper, Wigderson, Anderson opposed). - Recommend CIP to Council (Pieper/Anderson): Motion to approve the 2027-2031 CIP budget ($40,675,107 for 2027; $179,539,873 five-year total) as amended. Approved 5-0. The Common Council will consider the CIP at its September 15 meeting. The next Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for September 29, 2026, with operating budget reviews on October 13 and 15.

The Landmarks Commission met on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Waukesha City Hall. Roll call was taken with members Marty Larson, Linda Gordot, Andrew Adrantez, Carmen Delapaz, Mike Christine, Matt Ratsack, and Tony Alonzo (Chair) present. The meeting covered public comments, approval of minutes, a paint and repair grant fund status update, certificates of appropriateness for three properties, grant allocations, and reports from the alderman, spring cleanup, and communications. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the August 5, 2026 meeting (ID26-04223) were approved unanimously by voice vote after a motion and second. Public Comments & Testimony - Bob Sulb (434 Madison Street) raised concerns about the condition of Miniska Spring, noting fallen trees, sludge, and the absence of a fall cleanup. He proposed organizing a volunteer cleanup through his "Spring Keepers" social media group and asked for permission. The Commission deferred discussion to the Springs Report section later in the agenda. Discussion Items - Paint and Repair Grant Fund Summary (ID26-04258): Staff member Charlie presented an update. The 2026 fund had an initial $25,000 allocation. After 13 grants totaling $21,777.50, only $3,222.50 remained. Three new applications (321 S. Hartwell Ave, 308 McCall St, 1222 E. Broadway) exceeded the remaining funds. Charlie presented four options for proportional distribution and recommended hearing the Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) before making grant decisions. The Commission agreed to this sequence. - Certificate of Appropriateness for 321 S. Hartwell Ave (ID26-04224): Applicant Bill Kirsch (property owner) requested to replace wood siding with LP SmartSide composite siding on sides and rear, replace flat roof and shingles on the non-historic rear attached garage, replace storm windows, gutters, and consider shutter removal. Staff recommended approval. Commissioners discussed the garage may be original (1937) and suggested shutters should be removed or sized appropriately. Motion to approve the COA with the condition that shutters, if removed, remain off. Passed unanimously. - Certificate of Appropriateness for 308 McCall St (ID26-04240): Applicant Phyllis Flores (owner) requested a consultation to repaint wood trim sections and repair minor rot on this pivotal house in the McCall Street Historic District. Staff recommended approval. Commissioners noted the shutters would be removed. Motion to approve passed unanimously. - Certificate of Appropriateness for 1222 E. Broadway (ID26-04256): Applicant Tony Lonzo (owner) requested to replace a garage door (already replaced under emergency due to unsafe condition) with an aluminum door with Stockton-style windows to match historic photos, and repair windows and storm door. The attached garage door (non-historic) was replaced without windows. Staff recommended approval. Motion to approve passed unanimously. - Paint and Repair Grant Awards: After hearing COAs, the Commission discussed grant allocation. Tony Lonzo noted his garage door portion was non-historic, reducing his project cost to $11,835. Charlie recalculated using a modified Option 4 approach. The final allocations were: - 321 S. Hartwell Ave: $1,280.60 (motion, second, approved with one abstention) - 308 McCall St: $758.40 (motion, second, approved with one abstention) - 1222 E. Broadway: $1,183.50 (motion, second, approved with one abstention) All grants were made conditional on SHIPO approval. - Springs Report: Bob Sulb's earlier concern was addressed. Tony has a volunteer group planning cleanup at Miniska Spring in early October (either October 5 or 7). The parks department will deliver wood chips, and forestry will clear fallen trees. Additional work at Hobo and ACME Springs was mentioned. The spring tour during Waukesha Unlocked (Oct 11) was discussed; volunteers are needed to lead tours. - Alderman's Report: The alderman noted the Parks and Rec guide is out, with events including Oktoberfest and Waukesha Unlocked (Oct 10-11). Volunteers are encouraged via the park department. - Communications and Publications: Marty and Carmen volunteered to lead spring tours. A script is available, and additional volunteers are welcome. Key Outcomes - Approved certificates of appropriateness for 321 S. Hartwell Ave, 308 McCall St, and 1222 E. Broadway. - Allocated $3,222.50 in paint and repair grant funds across three properties: $1,280.60 (Hartwell), $758.40 (McCall), $1,183.50 (Broadway), all conditional on SHIPO approval. - Planned volunteer spring cleanup for early October and spring tours on October 11 during Waukesha Unlocked.

The Information Technology Board met on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Training Room. A quorum was present, though members Mr. Corcoran, Mr. Bruders, and Alderman Van Trieste were absent. All business items were presented for review and discussion as part of the capital budget process; no formal approvals were requested or taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:54 PM. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the May 2026 meeting were approved by unanimous consent with no corrections. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public spoke during the public comment period. Discussion Items - 5A – GIS Bi-Annual Aerial Photography Flight: Brad Bloomer, GIS Coordinator, presented a continuation of the biannual aerial imagery project using Eagle View/Pictometry. The flights produce one-inch resolution imagery and are scheduled every two years to offset county imagery, ensuring annual aerial photography for the city. The imagery is used by multiple departments and available to the public via web mapping applications. No questions or concerns were raised; the item is for review only. - 5B – Conference Room Upgrades (City Hall, Police, Fire Stations): Andrew presented a plan to standardize Microsoft Teams rooms across city facilities. Fire Station One recently completed installation; the proposal extends Teams rooms to other fire stations, police department rooms (training, roll call, chief’s conference, and potentially assistant chief’s offices), and upgrades the council chambers. Council chambers equipment from 2019 has experienced encoder/decoder failures. Estimated cost for council chambers is $270,000, including a hearing loop system ($5,000–$15,000) and possible encoder upgrades. The police department has had $30,000–$40,000 in equipment failures from the original installation. The proposal also includes replacement of downtown outdoor kiosk monitors; current usage analytics show 10–15 QR code scans per month. The city has worked with vendor Forte, but the council chambers project likely requires competitive bidding due to exceeding $100,000. Additional years (2028-2030) show staggered upgrades and maintenance pools. No formal approval requested. - 5C – Legislative Management System Replacement: Andrew discussed replacing the current Granicus system (used for 13 years) due to fragmentation, staff time spent on troubleshooting, and lack of innovation. An RFI yielded 13 responses; only two vendors still use physical encoders, while others offer cloud-based encoding. The estimated cost of $100,000 is a high placeholder; implementation timelines range from four weeks to a full year. Migration of 12 years of data (video, agendas, minutes) is expected to be handled by the new vendor via FTP transfer from Granicus. The board discussed the importance of retaining historical data and avoiding staff burden for manual migration. The item is for review; a future RFP will seek proposals. - 5D – M365 Tenant Audit: Greg presented a plan to conduct an audit of the city’s Microsoft 365 tenant to identify security gaps and align with CIS controls. This is voluntary preparation for a potential move to the Government Community Cloud (GCC) in 2028. No previous audit has been performed. A vendor is already identified. No questions or concerns were raised; the item is for review. - 5E – IT Lifecycle Replacement Equipment: Greg reviewed standard lifecycle replacements for PCs (laptops for mobile workforce, desktops in fire and police report rooms), monitors, docks, keyboards, mice, and network switches. The city aims for a five-year replacement cycle, though some devices are extended to six years. Budget amounts are kept flat year-over-year; inflationary pressures are managed by working with a consistent HP vendor. Greg also noted that the Mitel phone system (installed 2013) is stable but the vendor has filed for bankruptcy twice; a phone system replacement may be needed in 2028, and exploratory work will begin. No concerns were raised. Key Outcomes - The May 2026 meeting minutes were approved by unanimous consent. - All business items (5A–5E) were discussed and will be forwarded as part of the capital budget process to Finance and Council for formal approval. - No votes were taken; the board’s role was advisory review.