Brookfield
Upcoming
Park & Recreation Commission
The commission will consider bids for the Greenway Trail Pathway Rehabilitation, discuss allowing snowmobiles in city parks, review 2027 budget guidelines and the 2027-2034 Capital Improvement Plan, and consider a donation agreement for the Wirth Park Athletic Complex. They will also consider a study of the Wiberg Aquatic Center and an offer to purchase four wetland parcels, with a closed session to negotiate the purchase.
- Consider bids for Greenway Trail Pathway Rehabilitation Project
- Consider allowing snowmobiles in city parks
- Review 2027-2034 Capital Improvement Plan
- Consider donation agreement for Wirth Park Athletic Complex (Suttner Family Foundation)
- Consider offer to purchase 4 wetland parcels from V.K. Development Corporation
Police & Fire Commission
The Police and Fire Commission will consider abolishing the current paramedic/firefighter/equipment operator eligibility list and approving a new one. They will also approve a list for Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention and amend the current Police Officer eligibility list. The meeting includes approval of minutes from a prior special meeting.
- Abolish current Paramedic/Firefighter/Equipment Operator eligibility list
- Approve new Paramedic/Firefighter/Equipment Operator eligibility list
- Approve list for Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention
- Amend current Police Officer eligibility list
- Approve minutes of May 5, 2026 special meeting
Public Hearings
The Common Council holds a public hearing on proposed changes to Titles 16 and 17. The changes would require applicants to pay additional fees for professional review of plats, certified survey maps, conditional uses, planned development districts, and plan and method of operation. The changes also clarify and standardize application processing procedures.
- Add professional review fees for preliminary and final plats (16.12.020, 16.12.030)
- Add fees for land reconfiguration by certified survey maps (16.12.040, 16.12.045)
- Add fees for Planned Development District procedure (17.41.040)
- Add fees for Plan and Method of Operation and Conditional Uses (17.100.040, 17.100.050, 17.100.065, 17.108.050)
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Community Development Authority
The Brookfield Community Development Authority will consider approving updated guidelines for recommending city assistance in development or redevelopment projects and the establishment of Tax Increment Districts (TIDs). They will also review and approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Approval of updated 'Guidelines for the Community Development Authority to recommend City assistance in a development or redevelopment project and the establishment of a Tax Increment District (TID)'
- Approval of associated 'Public Policy Checklist' dated June 1, 2026
- Approval of minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting
- Roll call and introductions
Board of Fire Appeals
The Board of Fire Appeals will consider an appeal from property owner Ron Philleo challenging the requirement to install a fire alarm system at 12555-12557 W. Burleigh Road. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.
- Hear appeal by Ron Philleo regarding fire alarm system requirement at 12555-12557 W. Burleigh Road
The Board of Fire Appeals denied Ron Philleo's appeal of a fire alarm system requirement for 12555-12557 W. Burleigh Road. The Board found the fire code requirement applied and the request for modification did not meet criteria. The vote was 3-0.
- Denied appeal for fire alarm system modification (3-0)
Legal Notices
This is an informal gathering of Common Council members to discuss options for locating a 7 Brew drive-through coffee shop in Brookfield with franchisee Kevin Schmoldt. No action will be taken; it is solely for information gathering.
- Discuss options for locating a 7 Brew drive-through coffee shop with franchisee Kevin Schmoldt
Human Resources & Public Safety Committee
The Human Resources & Public Safety Committee will review year-to-date health insurance experience and consider amendments to vehicle usage/mileage reimbursement policies. They will also vote on amendments to the 2026 Salary Ordinance and Positions Ordinance.
- Review of 2026 year-to-date health insurance experience
- Amendments to vehicle usage, mileage reimbursement, and auto allowance policy
- 2026 Salary Ordinance amendment
- 2026 Positions Ordinance amendment
Ethics Board
The Ethics Board will meet to elect its leadership and update its internal rules of procedure. The board will also consider a request for an advisory opinion from Kris Seals and review a sewer impact fee ordinance.
- Election of Board Chair and Vice-Chair
- Updates to the Ethics Board Rules of Procedure
- Advisory opinion request from Kris Seals
- Review of Sewer Impact Fee ordinance
The Ethics Board approved updated Rules of Procedure, recommended that Common Council amend the Ethics Code to require confidentiality for advisory opinions, found that Kris Seals had standing (2-1), but then declined to issue the requested advisory opinion (3-0). Board also elected a chair and vice-chair.
- Approved September 15, 2022 minutes (2-0, one abstention)
- Elected Monica Riederer as chair (3-0)
- Elected Christopher Steffe as vice-chair (3-0)
- Approved updated Rules of Procedure (3-0)
- Recommended Common Council amend Ethics Code for mandatory confidentiality (3-0)
- Found Kris Seals had standing to request advisory opinion (2-1)
- Declined to issue advisory opinion to Kris Seals (3-0)
Library Board
The Brookfield Public Library Board will review and potentially adopt several draft policies, including a new Meeting Room Use Policy, Organizational Chart, Values Statement, and Volunteers and Support Groups policy. The board will also approve minutes from May 20, 2026, and receive financial and director's reports. A previously planned Funding Policy item has been removed from the agenda.
- Draft Meeting Room Use Policy for consideration
- Draft Organizational Chart for approval
- Draft Values Statement (revised from previous version)
- Draft Volunteers and Support Groups policy (revised)
- Funding Policy item removed from agenda
Legislative & Licensing Committee
The committee will vote on a new Class B beer and liquor license for AH Bluemound Ventures LLC, the new owner of Doubletree by Hilton at 18155 W. Bluemound Road. It will also consider several bartender/operator licenses with violations, renewal of all alcohol licenses for the 2026-2027 year, and fireworks permits for Brookfield East and Central high school homecoming games. Additionally, the committee will discuss legislative referrals on welcoming all religions and cultures, updating residential accessory building regulations, and imposing a 30-day decision timeframe for service or information requests.
- Original Class B Beer & Liquor License for Doubletree by Hilton Milwaukee - Brookfield, new owner Inaam Arshad
- Fireworks permit for Brookfield East High School homecoming (Sept. 18, 2026) at 3305 N. Lilly Road
- Fireworks permit for Brookfield Central High School homecoming (Oct. 9, 2026) at 16900 W. Gebhardt Drive
- Renewal of all alcohol licenses for license year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
- Legislative referral to update Section 15.04.420 on residential accessory buildings
The Legislative & Licensing Committee approved a new Class B Beer & Liquor license for Doubletree by Hilton Milwaukee/Brookfield under new ownership, along with renewals for five other alcohol licenses and two fireworks permits for Brookfield East and Central High School events. Several bartender and massage licenses were postponed due to applicant absence, and three legislative referrals were tabled due to time constraints. All votes were 5-0.
- Approved June 2, 2026 committee minutes (5-0)
- Approved renewal bartender/operator license with violations for Skylar L Townsend (5-0)
- Postponed original bartender/operator license for Zachary R Balkowski (no appearance) (5-0)
- Postponed new massage business license for Neroli Salon and Spa (no appearance) (5-0)
- Postponed original bartender/operator license for Jamie A Hankins until court dates completed (5-0)
- Postponed original bartender/operator license for LillyAnn R Sebastian (no appearance) (5-0)
- Approved original bartender/operator license with violations for Jason D Wagner (5-0)
- Approved new Class B Beer & Liquor license for Doubletree by Hilton, renewals for six alcohol licenses, and two fireworks permits (5-0)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will vote on resolutions to purchase computers from Vanguard Computers, Inc. and amend the 2026 budget by $175,000 for computer replacements. They will also consider approving $56,897.18 for repair of the Wastewater Utility's Aerzen turbo blower. Additionally, the committee will receive a presentation from Baker Tilly on the 2025 annual audit.
- Vouchers exceeding $50,000 requiring immediate action
- Resolution to purchase desktop and laptop computers from Vanguard Computers, Inc.
- Budget amendment appropriating $175,000 for computer replacements
- Resolution to repair Aerzen turbo blower for $56,897.18
- Presentation by Baker Tilly US, LLP regarding 2025 annual comprehensive financial report audit
The Finance Committee approved the purchase of desktop and laptop computers from Vanguard Computers, Inc. for an estimated cost of $598,000. They also approved a $145,000 budget amendment for computer replacement and authorized $56,897.18 for a wastewater turbo blower repair. The committee received a presentation on the city's 2025 audit, noting an unmodified opinion and strong financial condition.
- Approved purchase of desktop and laptop computers from Vanguard Computers, Inc. for ~$598,000 (7-0)
- Approved $145,000 budget amendment to Computer Replacement fund for additional computer costs (7-0)
- Approved $56,897.18 repair of Aerzen turbo blower for Wastewater Utility (7-0)
- Approved vouchers exceeding $50,000 requiring immediate action (7-0)
- Approved minutes of June 2, 2026 meeting (7-0)
Common Council
The Common Council will vote on numerous consent agenda items including contracts for road work, computer purchases, and alcohol license renewals. A closed session is planned to discuss settlement of property tax litigation involving the Brookfield Square Joint Venture.
- Award $860,235.89 contract for Lisbon Road Pathway Project
- Approve $175,000 budget amendment for computer replacements
- Award $74,043 contract for 2026 Epoxy Pavement Marking
- Approve $56,897.18 for Aerzen turbo blower repair
- Discuss settlement of Brookfield Square property tax lawsuits (Case Nos. 24-CV-1301 and 23-CV-2016)
The Common Council unanimously approved a consent agenda containing 23 resolutions, including a $860,235.89 contract for the Lisbon Road Pathway Project, a $175,000 budget amendment for computer replacements, and renewal of alcohol licenses for 2026-2027. The council also voted 13-0 to enter closed session to discuss settlement negotiations for Brookfield Square property tax litigation but did not reconvene into open session.
- Approved $860,235.89 Lisbon Road Pathway contract (13-0)
- Approved $175,000 computer replacement budget amendment (13-0)
- Approved $74,043 epoxy pavement marking contract (13-0)
- Approved $56,897 wastewater blower repair (13-0)
- Approved alcohol license renewals for 20 establishments (13-0)
- Approved new alcohol licenses for PHO 4 U and Uncle Julio's (13-0)
- Approved temporary use permit for Nugget Nation Outdoor Movie Nights (13-0)
- Approved fireworks permit for July 4 celebration (13-0)
Information Technology Subcommittee
The Information Technology Subcommittee will review the 2025 annual status report and discuss the 2026 IT plan. The group will also address a project to replace workstations and elect a committee chair.
- Election of Subcommittee Chair
- Review of 2025 Annual Technology Status Report
- Workstation replacement project
- Discussion of 2026 Information Technology Plan
Common Council
The Common Council approved a resolution authorizing Village of Brookfield Beer Garden Events. The vote was unanimous 11-0 after a procedural motion to call the question passed 10-1.
- Approved resolution for Village of Brookfield Beer Garden Events (11-0)
Common Council
The Common Council approved two resolutions authorizing the issuance and sale of general obligation promissory notes totaling approximately $15.73 million. Resolution 11600-26 for $9,125,000 and Resolution 11601-26 for $6,600,000 were both passed unanimously (12-0).
- Approved $9,125,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes (12-0)
- Approved $6,600,000 Taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes (12-0)