Brookfield public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Plan Commission
The commission approved a temporary use permit for a car show and recommended that the Common Council accept the annexation of a 19.1165-acre parcel. The body also recommended temporary R-2 residential zoning for the annexed land.
- Approved Temporary Use Permit for WI Memorial Park Fall Car Show on Oct 8, 2023 (7-0)
- Recommended Common Council accept annexation of 19.1165-acre property at 4785 Lannon Road (7-0)
- Recommended Common Council assign temporary R-2 Single-family Residence District zoning to 4785 Lannon Road (7-0)
- Approved minutes of the August 7, 2023 meeting (7-0)
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee approved a resolution to update its official duties and responsibilities as defined in the City Code. The committee also discussed deteriorating retail and office market conditions, specifically mentioning Brookfield Square and the former Boston Store.
- Approved minutes from June 5, 2023 meeting (5-0)
- Approved resolution recommending revisions to the codified role and responsibilities of the EDC (5-0)
Water & Sewer Board
The Board decided on funding allocations for the Brookfield Square and Deer Creek interceptors. It also denied a request to delay a water main project and approved a sewer ordinance modification.
- Approved 50/50 cost split between developer and City for Brookfield Square Interceptor (3-2)
- Approved Sewer Utility to fund $500,000 toward Deer Creek Interceptor with developer funding the remainder (5-0)
- Denied request for delay in 2024 scheduled water main extension project on Bonnie Lane (5-0)
- Approved conveyance of rights for underground utilities for Capitol Drive reconstruction project (5-0)
- Approved modification of City Sewer Use ordinance to prohibit disposal of materials that create obstructions (5-0)
- Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
Finance Committee
The committee approved several financial resolutions, including a $16,000 budget transfer for mosquito treatment and 2024 library funding certification. Members also voted to deny claims from three local LLCs. The committee reached a consensus to recommend Baker Tilly US, LLP for city auditing services.
- Approved vouchers exceeding $50,000 (6-0)
- Approved financial policies for budget development and risk management (6-0)
- Approved 2024 library funding certification for Waukesha County tax levy exemption (6-0)
- Approved $16,000 transfer to Mosquito/Deer Control account (6-0)
- Denied claims of Brookfield Junction, LLC, Willow Brook Greens, LLC, and Willow Brook Court, LLC (6-0)
- Affirmed recommendation to appoint Baker Tilly US, LLP as city auditors
Legislative & Licensing Committee
The Legislative & Licensing Committee approved an ordinance amending the municipal code regarding polling places. The committee also granted several bartender licenses, a premise description addition for Westmoor Country Club, and two fireworks permits.
- Approved ordinance amending Subsection 2.16.030 regarding Polling Places (5-0)
- Approved Bartender/Operator License for Mariah F. Krogman (5-0)
- Approved Bartender/Operator License for Victoria N. Weber (5-0)
- Approved Bartender/Operator Licenses for Manuel Esparza-Ramirez, Amy P. Frohwirth Horgan, Autumn B. Gamez, and Kody L. Malas (5-0)
- Approved premise description addition for Class B Beer and Liquor license at Westmoor Country Club (5-0)
- Approved Fireworks User Permit for Brookfield Academy for September 29, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved Fireworks User Permit for Spielbauer Fireworks Company for Brookfield East High School for October 13, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved August 15, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
Common Council
The Common Council approved corrections to the Chapter 17.88 Floodplain District to maintain FEMA and DNR compliance. Other actions included budget transfers for mosquito control and the denial of several business claims.
- Adopted corrections to Chapter 17.88 Floodplain District (13-0)
- Denied claims of Brookfield Junction LLC, Willow Brook Greens LLC, and Willow Brook Court LLC (13-0)
- Approved $16,000 budget transfer for additional mosquito treatment costs
- Approved update to Community Development Authority By-Laws (13-0)
- Approved 2024 library funding for Waukesha County tax levy exemption
- Approved temporary beer/wine licenses for St. Dominic Parish and St Luke Congregation
- Amended Municipal Code regarding Theft of Library Materials
- Approved city financial policies for budget development and risk management