Brookfield public meetings in 2025

Fire Department/Safety Committee

The committee reviewed completed apparatus, hose, extinguisher, rope, ladder and protective‑equipment tests conducted throughout 2025. It reported that an AFG grant was obtained to replace SCBA units, with a replacement plan to begin on March 16 2026. No new business or actions were scheduled for this meeting.

• Fire apparatus pump test completed May 21 2025; aerial test completed Sept 5 2024 – T21 and T22 passed
• Firefighting hose inspection and testing completed October 1 2025
• Life safety rope and equipment tested November 11 2025 with recommendation for replacement
• SCBA tank hydrostatic test completed in 2022; next test required in 2027
• AFG grant obtained to replace SCBA units; implementation planned for March 16 2026

Finance Committee

The Brookfield Finance Committee will consider several resolutions, including a request by the Library to spend up to $180,000 on materials and multiple wastewater utility purchases totaling $418,100. It will also vote on license agreements for wireless communications facilities with T‑Mobile and Verizon, and an application for a state redevelopment grant for the proposed Brookfield Public Market. All items are slated for immediate action if approved.

• Resolution approving Library request to purchase materials from Ingram for up to $180,000 (2026 budget).
• Resolution approving Wastewater Utility purchases: $303,100 for liquid aluminum sulfate, $58,650 for phosphorus disc filter polymer, and $56,350 for solids dewatering polymer.
• Resolution approving license agreements with T‑Mobile Central LLC for citywide wireless communications facilities.
• Resolution approving amendments to license agreements with Verizon Wireless Personal Communications LP and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for citywide wireless communications facilities.
• Resolution approving Community Development application for Wisconsin Economic Development Idle Sites Redevelopment Program Grant for the proposed Brookfield Public Market.

The Brookfield Finance Committee approved vouchers over $50,000, a library purchase request of up to $180,000 for 2026, and a wastewater utility purchase request. It also approved new license agreements with T‑Mobile Central LLC and amendments to Verizon Wireless agreements. The committee approved the Community Development grant application for the Brookfield Public Market. All motions carried unanimously except the minutes approval, which passed 6‑0.

• Approved vouchers exceeding $50,000 – vote 7-0
• Approved Library purchase of materials from Ingram up to $180,000 (2026 budget) – vote 7-0
• Approved Wastewater Utility 2026 purchase request – vote 7-0
• Approved license agreements with T‑Mobile Central LLC for city wireless facilities – vote 7-0
• Approved amendments to Verizon Wireless license agreements for city wireless facilities – vote 7-0
• Approved Community Development grant application for Wisconsin Economic Development Idle Sites Redevelopment Program for the proposed Brookfield Public Market – vote 7-0
• Approved minutes of the December 2, 2025 Finance Committee meeting – vote 6-0

Legislative & Licensing Committee

The Legislative & Licensing Committee will review applications for Original Bartender/Operator licenses for Lucas D. Byrd, Stephen D. Washington, and Adam Z. Fisseha, each noted with violations. It will also consider renewal applications for Massage Envy (White Holdings, Inc.) and One Source Wellness and Chiropractic. Additionally, the committee will receive a legislative referral to amend the residential fence code and adopt an ordinance allowing residential fences in certain areas.

• Original Bartender/Operator License with violations – Lucas D. Byrd
• Original Bartender/Operator License with violations – Stephen D. Washington
• Original Bartender/Operator License – Adam Z. Fisseha
• Renewal Massage Business Licenses – Massage Envy (White Holdings, Inc.) and One Source Wellness and Chiropractic
• Legislative Referral: Ordinance amending residential fence code

The Legislative & Licensing Committee approved the December 2 meeting minutes. It granted an original bartender/operator license to Lucas D. Byrd (4‑1) and to Adam Z. Fisseha (5‑0). Renewal licenses were approved for Massage Envy and One Source Wellness (both 5‑0). A proposal to change the fence code was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved December 2, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Original Bartender/Operator License for Lucas D. Byrd (4‑1)
• Approved Original Bartender/Operator License for Adam Z. Fisseha (5‑0)
• Approved renewal Massage Business License for White Holdings, Inc., dba Massage Envy (5‑0)
• Approved renewal Massage Business License for One Source Wellness and Chiropractic LLC (5‑0)
• Postponed Legislative Referral to change Fence Code to Jan 6, 2026 meeting (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:47 p.m. (5‑0)
• No action taken on Stephen D. Washington’s bartender/operator license application

Public Hearings

The Brookfield Common Council will hold a public hearing on Dec. 16, 2025 at 7:45 p.m. to consider a request to amend the Future Land Use Map in the 2050 Comprehensive Plan for the property at the southern terminus of Lynette Lane (Tax Key BRC 1082987). The applicant, Miller Marriott Construction LLC, on behalf of the School District of Elmbrook, seeks to re‑designate the site as “Housing Focused – Lower Density” and “Nature, Recreation & Community Facilities – Parks & Recreation.” Members of the public may comment during the hearing.

• Proposed amendment to the Future Land Use Map for the Lynette Lane site (Tax Key BRC 1082987)
• Requested designations: “Housing Focused – Lower Density” and “Nature, Recreation & Community Facilities – Parks & Recreation”
• Applicant: Miller Marriott Construction LLC, 711 Wells St., Delafield, WI
• Property owner: School District of Elmbrook
• Public hearing scheduled Dec 16 2025, 7:45 p.m., Common Council Chambers, 2000 N. Calhoun Road

Public Hearings

The Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Miller Marriott Construction LLC. The applicant proposes to rezone an 8.95 acre site to a Planned Development District to create a 14-lot single-family subdivision.

• Proposed rezoning of 8.95 acres at the southern terminus of Lynette Lane (Tax Key BRC 1082987) to Planned Development District (PDD)

Common Council

The Common Council will conduct a public hearing on amending the Future Land Use Map and rezoning an 8.95‑acre former Hillside School site into a Planned Development District for a 14‑lot subdivision. The council will also act on a consent agenda that includes library material purchases up to $180,000, wastewater utility contracts totaling over $418,000, and license agreements with T‑Mobile and Verizon Wireless. Additional items include a labor agreement with the Brookfield Professional Firefighters' Association and various policy reconfirmations.

• Public hearing on FLU amendment and rezoning of the former Hillside School (8.95 acres, 14‑lot subdivision) at the southern terminus of Lynette Lane
• Resolution to purchase library materials from Ingram for up to $180,000 (2026 budget)
• Resolutions approving wastewater utility purchases: $303,100 for liquid aluminum sulfate, $58,650 for phosphorus disc filter polymer, $56,350 for solids dewatering polymer
• Resolutions approving license agreements with T‑Mobile Central LLC and Verizon Wireless for citywide wireless facilities
• Resolution approving the 2026‑2029 labor agreement with the Brookfield Professional Firefighters' Association

The Common Council closed the public hearing on the Lynette Lane rezoning request and approved the consent agenda. It adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including land annexation, a concept map for Everest Brookfield, library purchases, and wastewater utility contracts. The council also approved the 2026 Joint Powers Agreement for the County 911 Emergency System and a labor agreement with the fire‑fighters union.

• Closed public hearing on Lynette Lane rezoning request (14-0)
• Approved all items on the consent agenda (14-0)
• Adopted ordinance annexing city land at Brookfield Rd & Greenfield Ave, temporary R-3 zoning
• Approved Preliminary Concept Map for Everest Brookfield development
• Approved library purchase of materials up to $180,000 for 2026 budget
• Approved Wastewater Utility 2026 purchases: $303,100 alum, $58,650 polymer, $56,350 dewatering polymer
• Approved 2026 Joint Powers Agreement for County 911 Emergency System (14-0)
• Approved 2026‑2029 labor agreement with Brookfield Professional Firefighters’ Association

Human Resources & Public Safety Committee

The Human Resources & Public Safety Committee will consider two substantive items. One is the 2026 Salary Ordinance Addendum Amendment. The other is a resolution to approve the labor agreement between the City of Brookfield and the Brookfield Professional Firefighters' Association. The meeting will also include routine items such as approval of minutes and announcements.

• 2026 Salary Ordinance Addendum Amendment
• Resolution approving the labor agreement between the City of Brookfield and the Brookfield Professional Firefighters' Association (B.P.F.A.)
• Approval of minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting
• Announcement of the next committee meeting on January 28, 2026

The Human Resources & Public Safety Committee approved the minutes of the November 4, 2025 meeting. It approved the 2026 Salary Ordinance Addendum Amendment. It approved the resolution extending the labor agreement with the Brookfield Professional Firefighters’ Association. All motions carried 5-0.

• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Salary Ordinance Addendum Amendment (5-0)
• Approved labor agreement resolution with B.P.F.A., extending contract 4 years (5-0)

Information Technology Subcommittee

The Brookfield Information Technology Subcommittee will meet on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the Main Conference Room, 2000 N. Calhoun Road. After roll call and approval of the September 11, 2025 minutes, the committee will consider an Acceptable Use Policy for AI and large language models and review the 2025 Information Technology Plan. The meeting will also set the schedule and topics for future IT Subcommittee meetings before adjourning.

• AI and Large Language Model (LLM) Acceptable Use Policy
• 2025 Information Technology Plan
• Schedule and topics for future IT Subcommittee meetings

The Information Technology Subcommittee approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. A motion to approve an amended AI and Large Language Model Acceptable Use policy was made, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 PM by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved September 11, 2025 IT Subcommittee minutes (3-0)
• Motion to approve amended AI and LLM Acceptable Use policy (outcome not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:25 PM (3-0)

Water & Sewer Board

The Water & Sewer Board will consider a new Water Supply Service plan and adopt several policies, including an Option Assessment Connection policy and a Utility Bill Adjustment policy. It will vote on a final resolution to levy assessments against properties benefiting from the sanitary sewer lateral pipe bursting project. The board will also award the design contract for the Brookfield Square Interceptor Relay Project (SA-26-01).

• Water Supply Service plan
• Final resolution levying assessments for sanitary sewer lateral pipe bursting project
• Option Assessment Connection policy
• Utility Bill Adjustment policy
• Award of design contract for Brookfield Square Interceptor Relay Project SA-26-01

The Water & Sewer Board approved several policies and resolutions, including the Option Assessment Connection policy and the Utility Bill Adjustment policy, each passing 5‑0. It also approved the final resolution levying assessments for the sanitary sewer lateral pipe bursting project and moved the Water Supply Service plan to a public hearing, both with unanimous votes. The board approved the award of the design contract for the Brookfield Square Interceptor Relay Project SA‑26‑01 by a 4‑1 vote.

• Approved minutes of Oct 14, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Moved Water Supply Service plan to public hearing (5-0)
• Approved final resolution levying assessments for sewer lateral pipe bursting project (5-0)
• Approved Option Assessment Connection policy (5-0)
• Approved Utility Bill Adjustment policy (5-0)
• Approved award of design contract for Brookfield Square Interceptor Relay Project SA-26-01 (4-1, Blackburn voted no)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Public Works

The Brookfield Board of Public Works will first approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss two new policies: a Right of Way Restoration policy and a Digger’s Hotline policy. Finally, the board will consider a request for a special exemption to the roadway centerline minimum radius for the Hillside School redevelopment project.

• Right of Way Restoration policy
• Digger’s Hotline policy
• Request of Special Exemption – Roadway Centerline Minimum Radius, Hillside School Redevelopment

The Board of Public Works approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It adopted the Right of Way Restoration policy and the Digger’s Hotline policy, each with a 4‑0 vote. The Board also approved a special exemption for the roadway centerline minimum radius for the Hillside School redevelopment project, also by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of October 14, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved Right of Way Restoration policy (4-0)
• Approved Digger’s Hotline policy (4-0)
• Approved Special Exemption – Roadway Centerline Minimum Radius for Hillside School redevelopment (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:11 pm (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Brookfield Plan Commission will meet to approve minutes from October and consider four items requiring Common Council action: annexing city-owned land, splitting a property on Moorland Road, converting an office building to a religious use, and adding a healing garden to a treatment center.

• Annexation of city-owned land at Brookfield Road and Greenfield Ave
• Land reconfiguration to split 305 S Moorland Road into two lots
• Conversion of 26,586 sq ft office building at 180/200 Bishops Way to religious use
• Minor revision for outdoor therapeutic healing garden at Wellbrook Recovery
• Approval of October 13, 2025, meeting minutes

The Plan Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting. It recommended that the Common Council annex the city‑owned parcel at Brookfield Road and Greenfield Avenue and assign it temporary R‑3 residential zoning. It also recommended that the Common Council approve a preliminary concept map to divide 305 S. Moorland Road into two lots.

• Approved minutes of Oct 13, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Recommended annexation of Brookfield Rd & Greenfield Ave parcel with temporary R-3 zoning (7-0)
• Recommended approval of preliminary concept map to split 305 S. Moorland Rd into two lots (7-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is considering several resolutions for 2026 budget expenditures, including a wide range of vehicle and equipment replacements. The body will also discuss water utility supplies, a fiber network permitting agreement, and permit fee changes.

• 2026 fleet purchases including a $356,060 street sweeper and $303,300 for highway patrol truck upfits
• Purchase of a multi-purpose quick response vehicle for the Fire department for $368,412
• Water Utility purchases from Martelle Water Treatment for an estimated $180,262
• Water Utility purchases of meters and equipment from Badger Meters ($156,703) and United Systems ($88,297)
• Proposed fee schedule changes for Building, Plumbing, Electrical, and other Inspection Services permits

The Finance Committee approved the November 18 minutes and vouchers over $50,000 unanimously. It adopted a resolution for the Fleet Services Division’s 2026 vehicle and equipment purchases, and approved a $368,412 multi‑purpose fire response vehicle. Additional approvals included fuel purchases, water‑utility chemicals and equipment, a permitting agreement for the Metronet fiber buildout, and fee‑schedule changes for permits, all with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved November 18 minutes (7‑0)
• Approved vouchers exceeding $50,000 (7‑0)
• Approved Fleet Services Division 2026 vehicle/equipment purchases (7‑0)
• Approved Fire Department multi‑purpose vehicle purchase for $368,412 (7‑0)
• Approved 2026 fuel purchases from E.H. Wolf and Sons, Inc. (7‑0)
• Approved Water Utility purchases: chemicals $180,262 and meters/equipment $244,? (7‑0)
• Approved agreement with Ruekert & Mielke for Metronet (T‑Mobile) fiber permitting (7‑0)
• Approved fee‑schedule changes for Building/Plumbing/Electrical and other permits (7‑0)

Legislative & Licensing Committee

The Legislative & Licensing Committee will review an application for an Original Bartender/Operator License for Nathan M. Gillard, who has prior violations. The committee will vote on changing the agent for a Class B Beer License and a Class B Beer & Liquor License for the Brookfield Conference Center and Hilton Garden Inn, both represented by Matthew K. McMahon. It will also consider renewal applications for massage business licenses for Trillian Massage and Alice in Spa Land LLC.

• Original Bartender/Operator License application for Nathan M. Gillard (with violations)
• Change of agent to Matthew K. McMahon for Class B Beer License and Class B Beer & Liquor License for Brookfield Conference Center (365 S. Moorland Rd) and Hilton Garden Inn (265 S. Moorland Rd)
• Renewal of massage business licenses for Trillian Massage (17345 W. Capitol Dr, Suite 105) and Alice in Spa Land LLC (17345 W. Capitol Dr, Suite 102)

The Legislative & Licensing Committee approved the November 18, 2025 minutes (5‑0). An applicant withdrew a bartender/operator license request, so no action was taken. The committee approved a change of agent for a Class B Beer License and a Class B Beer & Liquor License (5‑0). It also approved renewal of two massage business licenses (5‑0).

• Approved November 18, 2025 committee minutes (5-0)
• No action on withdrawn Original Bartender/Operator License application
• Approved change of agent for Class B Beer License (North Central Management Inc., Brookfield Conference Center) (5-0)
• Approved change of agent for Class B Beer & Liquor License (North Central Management Inc., Hilton Garden Inn) (5-0)
• Approved renewal of Trillian Massage business license (5-0)
• Approved renewal of Alice in Spa Land, LLC business license (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several 2026 equipment and vehicle purchases for city utilities and the fire department. The meeting includes a presentation on Metronet fiber communications installation and a review of permit fee changes.

• 2026 fleet purchases including a $356,060 street sweeper and $303,300 for highway patrol truck upfits
• Purchase of a multi-purpose quick response vehicle for the Fire department for $368,412
• Water Utility purchases: $180,262 for treatment supplies and $245,000 for meters and reading equipment
• Agreement with Ruekert & Mielke for Metronet fiber network permitting and inspection
• Fee schedule changes for Building, Plumbing, Electrical, and other Inspection Services permits

The Common Council approved the consent agenda items except for item #2b, which was removed. It adopted Resolution No. 11439‑25 authorizing 2026 fleet vehicle and equipment purchases, including replacing Ford Escapes with Ford Broncos. Additional approvals included a $368,412 quick‑response fire vehicle, an agreement for utility permitting assistance on the Metronet T‑Mobile fiber buildout, and fee‑schedule changes for permits. All actions passed unanimously (14‑0).

• Approved all consent agenda items except item #2b (14‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 11439‑25: 2026 fleet vehicle and equipment purchases, replacing Ford Escapes with Ford Broncos (14‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 11440‑25: purchase of a multi‑purpose quick‑response fire vehicle for $368,412 (14‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 11444‑25: agreement with Ruekert & Mielke for utility permitting assistance for Metronet T‑Mobile fiber buildout (14‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 11445‑25: fee schedule changes for building, plumbing, electrical and other permits (14‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 11446‑25: original bartender/operator licenses for three individuals (14‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 11447‑25: change of agent for Kwik Run liquor license (14‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 11450‑25: commendation of Todd Zarling upon retirement (14‑0)

Park & Recreation Commission

The Brookfield Park & Recreation Commission meeting on December 1, 2025 will discuss several policy updates and a trail redesign. Items include modifications to the Department Refund Policy, the Tennis Court Reservation Policy, and the Pickleball Court Reservation Policy, as well as redesign concepts for Lilly Heights Trail Segment G‑H. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting and address routine business.

• Consider modifications to the Department Refund Policy
• Consider modifications to the Tennis Court Reservation Policy
• Consider modifications to the Pickleball Court Reservation Policy
• Consider redesign concepts for Lilly Heights Trail Segment G‑H
• Approve minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. It adopted modifications to the department refund policy, tennis court reservation policy, and pickleball court reservation policy, each with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The commission also approved redesign concept #1 for Lilly Heights Trail segment G‑H by a 4‑1 vote and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved modifications to Department Refund Policy (5-0)
• Approved modifications to Tennis Court Reservation Policy (5-0)
• Approved modifications to Pickleball Court Reservation Policy (5-0)
• Approved redesign concept #1 for Lilly Heights Trail Segment G-H (4-1)
• Approved motion to adjourn (5-0)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will receive reports on regional growth and tourism. The body will discuss a focus group exercise for the Brookfield Public Market and review industrial, office, and retail vacancy rates for the third and fourth quarters of 2025.

• Report from Waukesha County Center for Growth
• Verbal report from the Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Brookfield Public Market Focus Group Exercise
• Q3 and Q4 2025 vacancy and absorption rates for industrial, office, and retail markets

The Economic Development Committee approved the draft minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. After hearing reports on regional growth, tourism, and market vacancy data, the committee adjourned the meeting unanimously at 6:07 pm.

• Approved September 8, 2025 Economic Development Committee minutes (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public and Neighborhood Informational Meetings

The City of Brookfield is holding a Neighborhood Information Meeting about the proposed Hillside School Redevelopment Planned Development District (PDD) rezoning. Miller Marriott Construction Co. seeks to rezone the 8.95‑acre former Hillside Elementary School site into a 14‑lot single‑family subdivision. City staff will answer questions on zoning, city plans, and the approval process, and will collect written comments for the Common Council and Plan Commission. A public hearing on the proposal is tentatively set for December 16 2025.

• Miller Marriott Construction Co. requests PDD rezoning of the 8.95‑acre former Hillside School site (tax key BR C1082987)
• Proposed subdivision would contain 14 single‑family lots
• Preliminary plat includes an outlot adjacent to Canterbury Hills Park for public trail access
• Neighborhood Information Meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM at City Hall Council Chambers
• Tentative public hearing on the rezoning set for December 16, 2025

Public and Neighborhood Informational Meetings

The City of Brookfield is holding a public information meeting to explain a proposed impact fee ordinance that would help recoup capital costs for sanitary sewer interceptor upgrades in the Brookfield Square basin. The fee would apply to new or redeveloped commercial properties that generate sewer flow above the current baseline, as defined in the City’s Public Facilities Needs Assessment. Staff will provide details, answer questions, and collect written comments for the Common Council. The Common Council will hold a public hearing on the ordinance at its January 2026 meeting, with no action taken at this informational session.

• Proposed impact fee ordinance for Brookfield Square sanitary sewer basin improvements
• Capital costs tied to the Wastewater Utility Capital Improvement Program
• Fee applies to new or redeveloped properties exceeding baseline sewer flow
• Public hearing on the ordinance scheduled for January 2026 (no action now)
• Meeting held Nov 19, 2025, 6:30‑7:30 PM at Council Chambers, 2000 N. Calhoun Road

Public and Neighborhood Informational Meetings

The City of Brookfield is holding an open house to discuss rehabilitation options for the Turtle Creek Pathway. Staff are studying the section north of Lisbon Road and south of Hampton Road (CTH K) to address seasonal flooding and standing water. Feedback will be shared with the Parks and Recreation Commission for a potential 2026 project.

• Review of rehabilitation options for Turtle Creek Pathway between Lisbon Road and Hampton Road (CTH K)

Library Board

The Library Board will receive the October 15 minutes, review October 2025 financial reports and the November 2025 Director’s Report, and discuss the pending budget. It will consider two new items: the 2026 Annual Addendum to the Bridges Library System member library and café agreements, and a closed‑session evaluation of the Library Director.

• Review October 2025 Munis Financial Report and Expenditures
• Discuss unfinished business: Budget
• Consider 2026 Annual Addendum to Bridges Library System Member Library & Café Agreements
• Conduct closed‑session evaluation of the Library Director
• Review November 2025 Director’s Report

The Brookfield Public Library Board approved the minutes of the October 15 meeting, accepted the October financial report, and approved October expenditures. The board also approved the November Director's Report and the 2026 Annual Addendum to the Bridges Library System Member Library & Cafe Agreements. A motion moved the Library Director evaluation to closed session, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Accepted October 2025 financial report (9-0)
• Approved October 2025 expenditures (9-0)
• Approved November 2025 Director's Report (9-0)
• Approved 2026 Annual Addendum to Bridges Library System agreements (9-0)
• Moved Library Director evaluation to closed session (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

Finance Committee

The Brookfield Finance Committee meeting on November 18, 2025 will consider several ordinances and resolutions. Items include a voucher package exceeding $50,000, an ordinance to appropriate funds and adopt the 2026 operating budget, and an ordinance to levy property taxes for the 2025‑2026 budgets. The committee will also vote on the authorized department positions for 2026 and a resolution to change accounting for wireless carrier leases effective January 1, 2026.

• Vouchers exceeding $50,000 requiring immediate action (Agenda Item 5a)
• Ordinance appropriating funds and adopting the 2026 city operating budget (Agenda Item 5b)
• Ordinance levying property taxes for the General, Non‑Major Special Revenue/Capital Projects and Debt Service Funds for 2025‑2026 (Agenda Item 5c)
• Ordinance approving authorized department positions for 2026 (Agenda Item 5d)
• Resolution approving change in accounting for certain wireless carrier provider leases effective Jan 1 2026 (Agenda Item 5e)

The committee approved vouchers exceeding $50,000 that required immediate action. It adopted the ordinance appropriating funds and the 2026 city budget, and approved the property‑tax levy ordinance for the 2025/2026 budgets. Several resolutions were also approved, including accounting changes, fund‑balance commitments, and applications for flood‑resilience and interoperable‑radio grants.

• Approved vouchers > $50,000 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance appropriating funds and adopting 2026 budget (7-0)
• Approved ordinance levying property taxes for 2025/2026 budgets (7-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing authorized department positions for 2026 (7-0)
• Approved resolution changing accounting for wireless carrier leases effective Jan 1 2026 (7-0)
• Approved resolution committing and assigning general, special revenue, and capital fund balances (7-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing application for Wisconsin Pre‑Disaster Flood Resilience 2026 Grant (7-0)
• Approved resolution applying for interoperable radio grant and joining statewide public‑safety communications system (7-0)

Legislative & Licensing Committee

The committee will consider several applications for alcohol licenses and business renewals. These decisions include new bartender licenses and a new liquor license for a restaurant.

• Original Bartender/Operator Licenses for Tiesha M. Cross, Krystyna E. Mack, and Ryan A. Putnam
• Change of agent for Class A Beer & Liquor License at Kwik Run, 15655 W. North Avenue
• Original Class B Beer and Liquor License for AHA Indian Cuisine at 2345 N. 124th Street
• Massage Business License renewal for Happy Feet Palace at 95 N. Moorland Road
• Massage Business License renewal for Relaxation Oasis at 12745 W. Capitol Drive

The Legislative & Licensing Committee approved the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). It also approved a set of licenses: original bartender/operator licenses for three individuals, a change of agent for a Class A beer and liquor license, an original Class B beer and liquor license, and renewal massage business licenses for two establishments (all 5‑0). The meeting was then adjourned (5‑0).

• Approved November 4, 2025 committee minutes (5‑0)
• Approved original bartender/operator licenses for Tiesha M Cross, Krystyna E Mack, Ryan A Putnam (5‑0)
• Approved change of agent for Class A Beer & Liquor License – Entire LLC dba Kwik Run, 15655 W. North Avenue, Agent Babubhai P Patel (5‑0)
• Approved original Class B Beer & Liquor License – AHA Foods LLC dba AHA Indian Cuisine, 2345 N. 124th Street, Agent Hari P Banda (5‑0)
• Approved renewal massage business licenses – Chinese Relaxation Center dba Happy Feet Palace, 95 N. Moorland Road, Agent Hua Zhang (5‑0)
• Approved renewal massage business licenses – Relaxation Oasis LLC dba Relaxation Oasis, 12745 W. Capitol Drive, Agent Asa MacKay (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Public Hearings

The Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on November 18, 2025 to consider the City of Brookfield's proposed 2026 budget. The proposal shows total General Fund revenues of $56,448,178 and expenditures of $57,073,178. Key revenue items include General Property Taxes of $38,725,000, a 2.46% increase over 2025. The budget also allocates $13,495,000 for Capital Improvement projects and $24,369,955 for the Wastewater Utility.

• General Property Taxes: $38,725,000 (2.46% increase)
• Total General Fund expenditures: $57,073,178
• Capital Improvement allocation: $13,495,000
• Wastewater Utility budget: $24,369,955
• Public hearing scheduled for Nov 18, 2025 at 7:45 p.m., Brookfield City Hall

Common Council

The Brookfield Common Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget and then consider several non‑consent items, including the ordinance to adopt the 2026 budget, the ordinance levying property taxes for the 2026 budgets, and related finance measures. Additional items include approval of department positions for 2026 and a resolution to shift wireless carrier lease accounting to the general fund effective Jan. 1 2026.

• Ordinance adopting the 2026 city budget (Ordinance - 2026 budget adoption.pdf)
• Ordinance levying property taxes for the General, Non‑Major Special Revenue/Capital Projects and Debt Service Funds for the 2026 budgets (Ordinance - 2026 tax levy.pdf)
• Ordinance approving authorized department positions for the City of Brookfield for 2026 (Ordinance - Positions 2026.pdf)
• Resolution approving change in accounting for certain wireless carrier provider leases effective Jan. 1 2026 (Resolution - wireless lease accounting shift to general fund effective january 2026.pdf)
• Resolution authorizing application for the Wisconsin Pre‑Disaster Flood Resilience 2026 Assessment Grant (RESOLUTION - Flood Grant november 2025.pdf)

The Common Council approved the city’s 2026 operating budget and the associated property tax levy, both by a 14‑0 vote. Additional ordinances were adopted to set authorized department positions for 2026 and to change accounting for wireless carrier leases effective Jan. 1 2026. Several grant applications and temporary licensing resolutions were also approved.

• Adopted Ordinance appropriating funds and adopting the 2026 budget (14‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance levying property taxes for the 2025/2026 budgets (14‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance approving authorized department positions for 2026 (14‑0)
• Approved Resolution changing accounting for wireless carrier leases effective Jan 1 2026 (14‑0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing application for the Wisconsin Pre‑Disaster Flood Resilience 2026 Grant (approved as part of consent agenda, 14‑0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing application for interoperable radio grant program for the Wisconsin Dept. of Military Affairs (approved as part of consent agenda, 14‑0)
• Approved Temporary Bartender/Operator license for Santosh Krishnan (approved as part of consent agenda, 14‑0)
• Approved Temporary Class B Beer & Wine license for Brookfield German Holiday Market (approved as part of consent agenda, 14‑0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider a resolution to approve an intergovernmental agreement that would provide fire and emergency medical services to the Village of Butler. It will also consider a resolution to approve public depositories for the City of Brookfield. New business includes vouchers exceeding $50,000 that require immediate action and a discussion of an exemption for affordable low‑cost housing development within the proposed Brookfield Square and Deer Creek sewer‑basin impact‑fee ordinance. The committee will approve minutes from the October 7, 2025 regular and October 15, 2025 special Finance Committee meetings.

• Discussion of exemption for affordable low‑cost housing development in Brookfield Square and Deer Creek sewer‑basin impact‑fee ordinance (unfinished business)
• Vouchers exceeding $50,000 requiring immediate action (new business)
• Resolution approving intergovernmental agreement to provide fire and emergency medical services to the Village of Butler
• Resolution approving public depositories for the City of Brookfield
• Approval of minutes from October 7, 2025 regular and October 15, 2025 special Finance Committee meetings

The committee adopted a partial exemption from the proposed sewer impact fee for affordable low‑cost housing, removing the Deer Creek basin reference and covering 425 units in the Brookfield Square basin (vote 6‑1). It also approved vouchers over $50,000, an intergovernmental fire and EMS agreement with the Village of Butler, and a resolution establishing public depositories for the city. Minutes from the October 7 and October 15 meetings were approved.

• Approved partial exemption from impact fee for 425 affordable units in Brookfield Square, removing Deer Creek reference (6‑1)
• Approved vouchers exceeding $50,000 requiring immediate action (7‑0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement to provide fire and emergency medical services to Village of Butler (7‑0)
• Approved resolution establishing public depositories for City of Brookfield (7‑0)
• Approved minutes of October 7, 2025 Finance Committee meeting (6‑0)
• Approved minutes of October 15, 2025 special Finance Committee meeting (6‑0)

Legislative & Licensing Committee

The Legislative and Licensing Committee will consider resolutions for temporary alcohol licenses and the renewal of three massage business licenses. These items are subject to further administrative approvals.

• Temporary Class B Beer and Wine License for Brookfield International Friendship Association (Brookfield German Holiday Market, 2000 N. Calhoun Road)
• Temporary Bartender/Operator License for Santosh Krishnan
• Massage Business License renewal for Healing Hearts LLC (14665 W. Lisbon Road)
• Massage Business License renewal for Peaceful Oasis LLC (200 N. Moorland Road, Suite 7)
• Massage Business License renewal for Vidatherapy Massage Center (405 N. Calhoun Road, Suite 102)

The Legislative & Licensing Committee approved a temporary bartender/operator license and a temporary Class B beer and wine license for the Brookfield German Holiday Market scheduled Dec 5‑6, 2025. The committee also renewed massage business licenses for three providers. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Temporary Bartender/Operator License for Santosh Krishnan (Brookfield International Friendship Association) – 5-0
• Approved Temporary Class B Beer and Wine License for Brookfield German Holiday Market – 5-0
• Renewed Massage Business License for Healing Hearts LLC – 5-0
• Renewed Massage Business License for Peaceful Oasis LLC – 5-0
• Renewed Massage Business License for Vidatherapy Massage Center – 5-0
• Approved October 21, 2025 committee minutes – 5-0
• Adjourned meeting – 5-0

Common Council

The Brookfield Common Council will vote on several consent items, including a resolution to provide fire and emergency medical services to the Village of Butler. Other agenda items include approving vouchers over $50,000, adopting public depositories, renewing the 2026 health insurance program for employees and retirees, and issuing new bartender/operator and massage business licenses. The council will also consider the schedule for 2026 meetings and hear the mayor’s announcements.

• Resolution approving intergovernmental agreement to provide fire and emergency medical services to the Village of Butler
• Finance Committee vouchers exceeding $50,000 requiring immediate action
• Resolution approving public depositories for the City of Brookfield
• Resolution approving the 2026 City of Brookfield Health Insurance Program for employees and eligible retirees
• Resolution approving Original Bartender/Operator licenses

The council approved the intergovernmental agreement to provide fire and emergency medical services to the Village of Butler. It also adopted resolutions for public depositories, the 2026 employee health insurance program, bartender and massage business licenses, and the 2026 meeting schedule. All motions passed unanimously (14‑0).

• Approved Consent Agenda (all items except 2b) – 14-0
• Approved Resolution No. 11425-25 intergovernmental fire/EMS agreement with Village of Butler – 14-0
• Approved Resolution No. 11426-25 public depositories for City of Brookfield – 14-0
• Approved Resolution No. 11427-25 2026 health insurance program for employees and retirees – 14-0
• Approved bartender/operator licenses (original and temporary) – 14-0
• Approved renewal of massage business licenses for Natural Elements Skin & Body Oasis LLC and Pam-Care LLC – 14-0
• Approved Resolution No. 11432-25 schedule of 2026 Common Council meetings – 14-0
• Adjourned meeting – 14-0

Human Resources & Public Safety Committee

The Human Resources & Public Safety Committee will review the 2025 year‑to‑date health‑insurance experience and consider a resolution to approve the City’s 2026 employee and retiree health‑insurance program. The meeting also includes routine approval of the September 24, 2025 minutes and announcements about the next committee meeting. No other actions are listed.

• 2025 year‑to‑date review of health insurance experience (discussion)
• Resolution approving the 2026 City of Brookfield employee and retiree health insurance program (decision)
• Approval of minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting (routine)
• Announcement of the next Human Resources & Public Safety Committee meeting on December 10, 2025 (informational)

The Human Resources & Public Safety Committee approved the resolution to continue United Medical Resources for claims administration, Symetra for stop‑loss insurance, and Optum RX for pharmacy benefits for the 2026 employee and retiree health insurance program. Staff estimates indicate no net cost increase compared to 2025 despite a higher stop‑loss rate. The motion passed unanimously, 4‑0. The committee also approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes, 4‑0.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2026 employee and retiree health insurance program (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to certify an amended police officer eligibility list and approve a deputy fire chief eligibility list. The commission will also vote to enter a closed session to discuss the promotion of a candidate to Deputy Fire Chief.

• Certify amended Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approve Deputy Fire Chief Eligibility List
• Vote to convene closed session for Deputy Fire Chief promotion
• Review September 5, 2025 Special Meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the September 5, 2025 special meeting (3‑0). It also approved an amended police officer eligibility list (3‑0) and the deputy fire chief eligibility list (3‑0). Finally, the commission voted 3‑0 to promote Brian Dobratiz to Deputy Fire Chief.

• Approved September 5, 2025 special meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved amended Police Officer Eligibility List (3‑0)
• Approved Deputy Fire Chief Eligibility List (3‑0)
• Promoted Brian Dobratiz to Deputy Fire Chief (3‑0)

Legislative & Licensing Committee

The Legislative & Licensing Committee will meet to consider original and temporary bartender/operator licenses, as well as renewals for two massage businesses. The meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

• Original Bartender/Operator licenses for six individuals
• Temporary Bartender/Operator licenses for two individuals
• Renewal of Massage Business License for Natural Elements Skins & Body Oasis LLC
• Renewal of Massage Business License for Pam-Care LLC
• Approval of alcohol licenses subject to payment of delinquent taxes

The Legislative & Licensing Committee approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. It also approved original and temporary bartender/operator licenses and renewed two massage business licenses. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 7, 2025 committee minutes (5-0)
• Approved original bartender/operator licenses for listed individuals (5-0)
• Approved temporary bartender/operator licenses for listed individuals (5-0)
• Approved renewal of massage business license for Natural Elements Skin & Body Oasis (5-0)
• Approved renewal of massage business license for Pam-Care LLC (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will act on a consent agenda that includes approval of a revised plan for Zilli Hospitality Group at 3070 Gateway Road, several liquor and massage business licenses, and an ordinance updating a municipal code datum reference. Separate items include a resolution to install 15‑mph school‑zone speed limit signs on Kevenauer Drive (northbound) and Fieldstone Drive (westbound) at Dixon Elementary, amendments to the recycling intergovernmental agreement with Waukesha County and the solid‑waste contract with GFL Solid Waste Midwest LLC, and a special assessment for lateral lining at 2490 Almesbury Ave. The council will also consider vouchers exceeding $50,000 and an ordinance changing meeting requirements on election dates.

• Resolution to install 15‑mph school zone speed limit signs on Kevenauer Drive (northbound) and Fieldstone Drive (westbound) at Dixon Elementary School
• Amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with Waukesha County for the municipal recycling dividend program (new MRF location)
• Amendment number 3 to the solid waste contract with GFL Solid Waste Midwest LLC to relocate the Joint Municipal Recycling Facility
• Final Resolution authorizing a special assessment for lateral lining at 2490 Almesbury Ave.
• Resolution approving revised plan and method of operation for Zilli Hospitality Group at 3070 Gateway Road

The Common Council approved a non‑consent ordinance that removes the requirement to hold regular meetings on certain election dates, passing 11‑2. The council also approved vouchers over $50,000, the consent agenda, and several operational resolutions on public works, recycling, solid waste, and water services.

• Approved consent agenda (13-0)
• Approved vouchers exceeding $50,000 (13-0)
• Adopted ordinance eliminating meeting‑date requirement (11-2)
• Approved school‑zone speed limit signs at Dixon Elementary
• Amended intergovernmental recycling agreement with Waukesha County
• Amended solid‑waste contract with GFL Solid Waste (location change)
• Authorized special assessments against 2490 Almesbury Ave.
• Approved watermain easement for Green Brook LLC

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the 2026 Executive Budget, including department operating and capital budgets. The committee intends to make a recommendation on the proposed 2026 budget to the Common Council.

• Presentation of 2026 Executive Budget
• Review of department operating and capital budgets
• Review of debt service, non-major, and internal service funds
• Recommendation on proposed 2026 budget to the Common Council

The Finance Committee approved the 2026 executive budget as presented, after amending it to move the fire department's self‑contained breathing apparatus replacement from the capital improvement fund to the vehicle/equipment replacement fund. Both the amendment and the main budget motion passed unanimously, 7‑0. Because the budget was approved, the tentatively scheduled special meeting on October 16, 2025 was cancelled.

• Amended budget to shift fire department breathing apparatus replacement to Vehicle/Equipment Replacement fund (7‑0)
• Approved 2026 executive budget as amended and recommended adoption by Common Council (7‑0)
• Cancelled the tentatively scheduled October 16, 2025 special finance meeting

Library Board

The Brookfield Public Library Board will review the September 2025 Munis financial report and September 2025 expenditures, discuss the unfinished budget item, and consider three new policy drafts: Confidentiality of Library Records, Governance, and Planning. The board will also conduct the Library Director evaluation before adjourning.

• September 2025 Munis Financial Report
• September 2025 Expenditures
• Unfinished Business – Budget
• New Business – Confidentiality of Library Records Policy (draft)
• Library Director Evaluation

The board approved the Confidentiality of Library Records Policy unanimously. It also approved the September financial report, September expenditures, the October director's report, removed the Governance Policy, and adopted a new Planning Policy, each with a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

• Approved Confidentiality of Library Records Policy (7-0)
• Removed Governance Policy (7-0)
• Approved Planning Policy (7-0)
• Accepted September 2025 financial report (7-0)
• Approved September 2025 expenditures (7-0)
• Approved October 2025 director's report (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 17, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Water & Sewer Board

The Water and Sewer Board will consider a final resolution to levy special assessments for a sanitary sewer lateral lining project. The board will also review a water main easement and discuss the August 9-10, 2025 flood.

• Final Resolution for special assessments regarding the Sanitary Sewer Lateral Lining project
• Perpetual Water Main Easement for Green Brook LLC at 20060 W Greenfield Ave
• Discussion of the August 9-10, 2025 flood in Brookfield

The Water & Sewer Board approved the September 9 meeting minutes. It then approved a special assessment levy for the Sanitary Sewer Lateral Lining project and a perpetual water main easement for Green Brook LLC at 20060 W Greenfield Ave, each by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved final resolution authorizing special assessment for Sanitary Sewer Lateral Lining project (4-0)
• Approved perpetual water main easement for Green Brook LLC at 20060 W Greenfield Ave (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:48 p.m. (4-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss the August 9‑10, 2025 flood in Brookfield. It will consider a request for school zone speed limit signs near Dixon Elementary School and an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with Waukesha County for the municipal recycling dividend program. The Board will also review an amendment to the solid waste collection and disposal contract with Green for Life that would relocate the Municipal Recycling Facility, and address a correction to a storm‑sewer easement at 3755 North Brookfield Road and 3830 Richland Parkway.

• Discussion of the August 9‑10, 2025 flood in Brookfield (jointly with Water and Sewer Board)
• Request for school zone speed limit signs near Dixon Elementary School
• Amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with Waukesha County for the municipal recycling dividend program
• Amendment to the solid waste collection and disposal contract with Green for Life to relocate the Municipal Recycling Facility
• Affidavit correcting a 20‑foot storm sewer easement at 3755 North Brookfield Road and 3830 Richland Parkway

The Board approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. It approved school zone speed limit signs near Dixon Elementary School. It also approved an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with Waukesha County for the municipal recycling dividend program, an amendment to the solid waste collection contract with Green for Life, and an affidavit correcting a storm sewer easement. All motions carried 5‑0.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved request for school zone speed limit signs near Dixon Elementary (5-0)
• Approved amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Waukesha County for recycling dividend program (5-0)
• Approved amendment to solid waste collection and disposal contract with Green for Life (5-0)
• Approved affidavit of correction terminating 20‑foot storm sewer easement at 3755 North Brookfield Road and 3830 Richland Parkway (5-0)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will consider and act on two tax‑increment district actions: creating Tax Increment District 9 and adopting Amendment 2 to Tax Increment District 8. Both items include approval of the related Common Council resolutions and confirmation that statutory criteria are met. The board will also review the city’s 2024 annual report for Tax Increment Districts 4‑8.

• Resolution creating Tax Increment District No. 9 and adopting its project plan
• Resolution approving Amendment Two to Tax Increment District No. 8 and its project plan
• Approval of tax increment financing agreements with HEPHAESTUS Development Partners and the Brookfield Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Review of the June 16 2025 memorandum outlining the city’s 2024 annual report for TIDs 4‑8
• Adoption of the associated Common Council resolutions for TID 9 and TID 8 amendment

The board approved a resolution creating Tax Increment District No. 9, confirming statutory criteria and the expected termination date. It also approved Amendment Two to Tax Increment District No. 8, confirming statutory criteria. The board accepted the City of Brookfield 2024 annual report for TIDs 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 5, 2025 JRB meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved creation of Tax Increment District No. 9 and associated Common Council resolution (5-0)
• Approved Amendment Two to Tax Increment District No. 8 and associated Common Council resolution (5-0)
• Accepted 2024 annual report of Tax Increment Districts 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:15 pm (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Brookfield Plan Commission will review a revised plan from Gateway Z, LLC to convert a 22,000‑sq‑ft building at 3070 Gateway Road into the headquarters for Zilli Hospitality Group, a full‑service catering and event venue. The commission will also present its recommendation on the project scope for the Targeted Investment Area update of the Calhoun Road and Capitol Drive Neighborhood Plan, which addresses legislative referrals on multi‑family density limits. The meeting includes approval of September 8, 2025 minutes and a notice of the next meeting on November 10, 2025.

• Revised plan and method of operation for Gateway Z, LLC to convert 22,000 sq ft building at 3070 Gateway Rd (requires Common Council action)
• Review of Zilli Hospitality Group parking study and fire comments documents
• Plan Commission recommendation on project scope for Targeted Investment Area update of Calhoun‑Capitol Neighborhood Plan
• Approval of minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting
• Announcement of next regular meeting on November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM

The commission approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved the staff recommendation that the Common Council authorize the revised plan and method of operation for Zilli Hospitality Group at 3070 Gateway Road, subject to eleven conditions, by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of September 8, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved staff recommendation for Common Council to approve Zilli Hospitality revised plan, subject to 11 conditions (6-0)

Finance Committee

The Brookfield Finance Committee will consider several budget resolutions, including a $50,000 amendment to the Community Development Authority fund for consultant services and a $48,606 police grant amendment for Lexipol policy development. It will also approve the purchase of a replacement police squad vehicle and equipment, with partial reimbursement from insurance proceeds, and accept a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant. Additionally, the committee will discuss an exemption for affordable low‑cost housing impact fees in the Brookfield Square and Deer Creek sewer basin ordinance.

• Resolution approving $50,000 CDA fund amendment for consultant services (TID 8 and TID 9)
• Resolution approving $48,606 police grant amendment for Lexipol policy development
• Resolution approving purchase of replacement police squad vehicle and equipment (insurance reimbursement)
• Resolution approving acceptance of FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant
• Discussion of exemption for affordable low‑cost housing impact fees for Brookfield Square and Deer Creek sewer basin

The committee approved the minutes from two prior meetings, authorized vouchers over $50,000, and adopted several budget amendments including $50,000 for the Community Development Authority and $48,606 for a police grant. It also approved the purchase of a replacement police squad vehicle and accepted a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant. The discussion on an affordable‑housing impact‑fee exemption was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of Sep 16, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Sep 18, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved vouchers exceeding $50,000 (7-0)
• Approved $50,000 CDA fund budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved $48,606 police grant fund amendment (7-0)
• Approved purchase of replacement police squad vehicle (7-0)
• Approved acceptance of FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant (7-0)
• Postponed affordable‑housing impact‑fee exemption item to next meeting (7-0)

Legislative & Licensing Committee

The Legislative & Licensing Committee meeting on October 7, 2025 will discuss and act on several license applications. Items include a renewal with violations for The Massage Studio; Massage by Heather LLC, original bartender/operator licenses, an original Reserve Class B Beer and Liquor License for AYJ Golf Solutions LLC (Atlas Golf Performance Center), and a fireworks user permit for Spielbauer Fireworks Co. The committee will also consider a legislative referral on common council election dates and a minor correction to city ordinance subsection 15.104.160.B. All license actions are subject to further administrative approvals and payment of delinquent taxes for alcohol licenses.

• Renewal Massage Business License with violations – The Massage Studio; Massage by Heather LLC, 405 N. Calhoun Rd, Suite 103
• Original Bartender/Operator Licenses – applicants including Jordan K. Wollin
• Original Reserve Class B Beer and Liquor License – AYJ Golf Solutions LLC dba Atlas Golf Performance Center, 17445 W. Bluemound Rd, #100
• Fireworks User Permit – Spielbauer Fireworks Co., 1976 Lane Rd, Green Bay, for Brookfield East HS event at 3305 N. Lilly Rd
• Legislative Referral – Common Council meetings on election dates (Alderman Bloom)

The Legislative & Licensing Committee approved several business, liquor, and fireworks licenses, all by a 5‑0 vote. It also voted 4‑1 to recommend omitting the usual Common Council meetings in April and November. An ordinance to amend Subsection 15.104.160.B was approved unanimously.

• Approved September 16, 2025 committee minutes (5-0)
• Approved renewal massage license for The Massage Studio; Massage by Heather LLC (5-0)
• Approved original bartender/operator license for Jordan K. Wollin (5-0)
• Approved reserve Class B beer and liquor license for AYJ Golf Solutions LLC dba Atlas Golf Performance Center (5-0)
• Approved fireworks user permit for Spielbauer Fireworks Co. at Brookfield East HS event (5-0)
• Approved renewal massage license for Bodyworks Zen10 Advanced Massage Therapy (5-0)
• Approved renewal massage license for Rejuvenize Massage Therapy LLC (5-0)
• Recommended omitting Common Council meetings in April and November (4-1)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several budget amendments for police and community development, as well as the appointment of a new City Clerk. The body will also review liquor licenses, fireworks permits, and a field archaeological permit for STH 59 reconstruction.

• Appropriation of $50,000 for consultant services regarding TID No. 8 and TID No. 9
• Appropriation of $48,606 for Lexipol policy development services for the Police department
• Purchase of a replacement Police squad vehicle and associated equipment
• Rejection of bids for the 2025 McCoy Concession Building project #PK-242
• Closed session to consider Tax Financing Agreements with Hephaestus Development Partners LLC and The Brookfield Convention and Visitors Bureau Inc.

The Brookfield Common Council approved two Tax Increment Financing agreements—one with Hephaestus Development Partners LLC and another with the Brookfield Convention and Visitors Bureau—each passing 12‑2. It also confirmed the appointment of Sara Bruckman as City Clerk (14‑0) and approved a public lands archaeological permit for the STH 59 reconstruction (14‑0). Additional actions included a $50,000 Community Development Authority fund amendment (12‑2), denial of a bartender license for Tiya M. Diaz (13‑1), and approval of a fireworks permit for Spielbauer Fireworks Co. (14‑0).

• Approved $50,000 CDA fund amendment (12-2)
• Denied Original Bartender/Operator license for Tiya M. Diaz (13-1)
• Approved Fireworks User Permit for Spielbauer Fireworks Co. (14-0)
• Approved renewal and 10‑day suspension of Tas Investment Inc. retail license (13-1)
• Confirmed appointment of Sara Bruckman as City Clerk (14-0)
• Approved Public Lands Field Archaeological Permit for STH 59 reconstruction (14-0)
• Approved Tax Increment Financing Agreement with Brookfield Convention and Visitors Bureau (12-2)
• Approved Tax Increment Financing Agreement with Hephaestus Development Partners LLC (12-2)

Park & Recreation Commission

The Brookfield Park & Recreation Commission will first approve minutes from its September 8, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss and potentially reject the bids received for the 2025 McCoy Park Concession Building Project (PK‑242). The meeting also includes a presentation by SEWRPC on draft Chapters 3 and 4 of the Parks and Open Space Plan. The next commission meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2025.

• Consider rejecting bids for the 2025 McCoy Park Concession Building Project (PK‑242)
• SEWRPC presentation of Parks and Open Space Plan draft Chapters 3 & 4
• Approval of minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting
• Announcement of next meeting date: Monday, November 3, 2025
• Staff reports and adjournment

The commission approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting by a 6‑0 vote. It then voted 6‑0 to reject all bids for the 2025 McCoy Park Concession Building Project (PK‑242). The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 pm by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Rejected bids for 2025 McCoy Park Concession Building Project PK-242 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:41 pm (6-0)

Human Resources & Public Safety Committee

The Human Resources and Public Safety Committee will review the 2025 health insurance experience and a report on position reductions for the 2026 ordinance. The meeting may also include closed sessions to discuss bargaining strategies with the Brookfield Professional Firefighters' Association and the Brookfield Professional Police Association.

• Review of 2025 health insurance experience
• Report on position reductions for 2026 ordinance
• Discussion with Brookfield Professional Firefighters' Association
• Discussion with Brookfield Professional Police Association
• Approval of July 23, 2025 minutes

The Human Resources & Public Safety Committee approved the report outlining position reductions for the 2026 Positions Ordinance, adopting the plan with a 4‑0 vote. The committee also approved the July 23, 2025 minutes (4‑0). No actions were taken on the health‑insurance review or the bargaining discussions with the firefighters and police unions.

• Approved July 23, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved report on 2026 position reductions (4-0)
• No action taken on 2025 health insurance review
• No action taken on firefighters bargaining strategy discussion
• No action taken on police grievance response strategy discussion
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Brookfield Finance Committee will meet to review the status of the 2026 City budget and hold a public information session. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Staff presentation regarding 2026 City budget status
• Public information session regarding City budget
• Finance Committee meeting on October 7, 2025

The Finance Committee held a special meeting on September 18, 2025 to review the 2026 city budget. Director Robert Scott presented the rationale for the April 2025 referendum and options to address the budget shortfall. No policy actions were approved; the meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Library Board

The Brookfield Public Library Board of Trustees will review financial reports for July and August 2025. The board is scheduled to discuss the budget and determine the 2026 library closed dates and holiday hours.

• 2026 Library Closed Dates and Holiday Hours Schedule
• Budget discussion
• Election of Officers
• July and August 2025 Financial Reports and Expenditures

The board approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting and accepted the July and August 2025 financial reports and expenditures. They also approved the September 2025 Director’s Report and adopted the 2026 library closed dates. Finally, the board elected Jared Chapiewsky as president, Sara Field as vice president, and Hayley Kust as secretary.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Accepted July 2025 Financial Report (8-0)
• Approved July 2025 Expenditures with corrections (8-0)
• Accepted August 2025 Financial Report (8-0)
• Approved August 2025 Expenditures (8-0)
• Approved September 2025 Director's Report (8-0)
• Approved 2026 Library Closed Dates (8-0)
• Elected officers: President Jared Chapiewsky, Vice President Sara Field, Secretary Hayley Kust (7-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review several purchase requests and a budget amendment. The body is considering funding for emergency equipment, vehicle chassis, and legal services.

• Purchase of replacement self-contained breathing apparatus from MacQueen for $357,500
• Purchase of two replacement patrol truck chassis for the Highway division from Truck Country of Wisconsin for $247,784
• Transfer of $35,000 from Contingency to City Attorney outside legal services for property tax litigation and labor relations
• Review of vouchers exceeding $50,000 requiring immediate action

The committee approved the minutes from the September 2 meeting (6‑0). It also approved vouchers over $50,000, a $357,500 fire department breathing apparatus purchase, a $247,784 fleet patrol‑truck chassis purchase, and a $35,000 budget amendment for legal costs, each with a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 pm (7‑0).

• Approved September 2 minutes (6-0)
• Approved vouchers exceeding $50,000 (6-0)
• Approved fire department breathing apparatus purchase for $357,500 (7-0)
• Approved fleet services purchase of two patrol truck chassis for $247,784 (7-0)
• Approved $35,000 budget amendment to fund legal costs (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:46 pm (7-0)

Legislative & Licensing Committee

The Legislative & Licensing Committee will consider renewal applications for original bartender/operator licenses with violations for Gabrielle M Aguirre and Tiya M Diaz. It will also review a fireworks user permit request from Sokol Exclusive Events LLC. Additionally, the committee will discuss a legislative referral to amend the city fence code proposed by Ald. Monty.

• Original Bartender/Operator License with Violations – Gabrielle M Aguirre
• Original Bartender/Operator License with Violations – Tiya M Diaz
• Fireworks User Permit – Sokol Exclusive Events LLC (Westmoor County Club)
• Legislative Referral: Change to Fence Code (Ald. Monty)

The Legislative & Licensing Committee denied the original bartender/operator license for Tiya M Diaz, citing 2025 municipal violations related to alcohol and THC. It approved a bartender license for Gabrielle M Aguirre, approved several other bartender/operator licenses, approved a fireworks user permit for Sokol Exclusive Events LLC, and agreed to study changes to the residential fence code. All motions passed unanimously except the denial of Diaz’s license, which was 4-1.

• Approved minutes of September 2, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved original bartender license for Gabrielle M Aguirre (5-0)
• Denied original bartender license for Tiya M Diaz (4-1, Alderman Szews voted no)
• Approved original bartender/operator licenses items 4.c and 4.d together (5-0)
• Approved fireworks user permit for Sokol Exclusive Events LLC (5-0)
• Recommended legislative referral to study fence code changes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Common Council

The Brookfield Common Council will vote on several budget items, including a $357,500 purchase of replacement self‑contained breathing apparatus for the fire department and a $247,784 purchase of patrol truck chassis for the fleet services division. The council will also consider a $35,000 transfer from a contingency appropriation to fund legal costs for property tax litigation and labor relations. Additional items include a temporary use permit for a pumpkin sale at Gethsemane Lutheran Church and an ordinance creating a moratorium on new tobacco and vaping product sales permits.

• Resolution to purchase fire department SCBA for $357,500 (2026 budget)
• Resolution to purchase two patrol truck chassis for $247,784 (2026 budget)
• Resolution to transfer $35,000 from contingency to City Attorney legal services account
• Temporary Use Permit for pumpkin sale at 13200 W. Greenfield Avenue (Oct 17‑31)
• Ordinance moratorium on occupancy permits for new cigarette, tobacco, and vaping product establishments

The council adopted an ordinance that places a moratorium on occupancy permits for new businesses selling cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices. It also approved a temporary use permit for a pumpkin sale at Gethsemane Lutheran Church and authorized several purchases, including $357,500 for fire department breathing apparatus and $247,784 for two patrol truck chassis. A $35,000 budget transfer to the City Attorney’s legal services account and a motion to consider a code amendment on council meeting election dates (12‑1) were approved. Additional approvals included a We Energies easement and a $132,140.80 contract for sanitary sewer cleaning.

• Approved ordinance creating moratorium on new occupancy permits for tobacco and e‑smoking sales (Ordinance No. 2903-25)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit for pumpkin sale at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 13200 W. Greenfield Ave. (Resolution No. 11384-25)
• Approved fire department purchase of breathing apparatus for $357,500 (Resolution No. 11385-25)
• Approved Fleet Services purchase of two patrol truck chassis for $247,784 (Resolution No. 11386-25)
• Approved $35,000 transfer from Contingency appropriation to City Attorney legal services account (Resolution No. 11387-25)
• Motion to recommend consideration of Alderman Bloom's legislative referral on council meeting election dates, passed 12‑1 (Alderman Mellone no)
• Approved We Energies easement on city land (Resolution No. 11392-25)
• Awarded contract for 2025 sanitary sewer cleaning to Aqualis for $132,140.80 (Resolution No. 11395-25)

Information Technology Subcommittee

The Brookfield Information Technology Subcommittee will discuss an Acceptable Use Policy for AI and large language models, review the city’s 2025 Information Technology Plan, and set the schedule and topics for upcoming subcommittee meetings. No other business is listed.

• AI and Large Language Model (LLLM) Acceptable Use Policy
• 2025 Information Technology Plan
• Schedule and topics for future IT Subcommittee meetings

The subcommittee approved the minutes of the March 13, 2025 IT Subcommittee meeting by a 5‑0 vote. The draft AI and Large Language Model Acceptable Use Policy was discussed, revisions were suggested, and further discussion was postponed to the next meeting. The subcommittee recommended staff training topics on AI prompt construction, verification, and hygiene, to be addressed in future meetings. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 PM by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved March 13, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Postponed further discussion of AI and LLM Acceptable Use Policy
• Recommended AI staff training topics (prompt hygiene, verification)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 PM (5-0)

Water & Sewer Board

The Water and Sewer Board will meet to approve minutes from July, authorize special assessments for a sewer lateral pipe burst project, and consider final change orders for sewer cleaning and digester rehabilitation. The board will also release water main easements for a property on Bluemound Road.

• Preliminary resolution authorizing special assessments for Sanitary Sewer Lateral Pipe Burst project
• Award of contract for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Televising project SA-25-03
• Final change order No. 11 with August Winter & Sons, Inc. for $95,687
• Release of water main easements for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA at 15565 W. Bluemound Road
• Change Order No. 3 for Road Resurfacing Project unit price and quantity adjustment

The Water & Sewer Board approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. It adopted a preliminary resolution to levy special assessments on properties affected by a sanitary sewer lateral pipe burst. The board also approved several contracts, change orders, easement releases, and fee flow factors, each passing unanimously.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved preliminary resolution to levy special assessments for sewer pipe burst project (4-0)
• Approved award of contract for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Televising project SA-25-03 (4-0)
• Approved final change order No. 11 with August Winter & Sons, Inc. for $95,687 (4-0)
• Approved perpetual water main easement and releases for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA at 15565 W. Bluemound Road (4-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 – Road Resurfacing Project unit price and quantity adjustment (4-0)
• Approved flow factors for determining sewer impacts fees for Brookfield Square and Deer Creek East Interceptors (4-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider a pedestrian pathway easement for a bank and a road rehabilitation project. The board will also review minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting.

• Perpetual Pedestrian Pathway Easement for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA at 15565 W. Bluemound Road
• Brookfield Road rehabilitation project and amenities

The Board approved the July 8, 2025 minutes (5‑0) and unanimously approved a perpetual pedestrian pathway easement for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA at 15565 W. Bluemound Road (5‑0). It also gave staff direction on the Brookfield Road rehabilitation project, including parking, streetscape and amenity responsibilities.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved perpetual pedestrian pathway easement for JPMorgan Chase (5‑0)
• Concurred not to restrict parking on Hoffman Ave
• Concurred with removal of compact parking space
• Directed that bike rack, benches and trash receptacles be purchased/maintained by another party
• Denied proposal to modify street lights with outlet receptacles
• Agreed not to extend streetscape elements beyond current limits or south of railroad tracks
• Preferred keeping parking spaces perpendicular rather than angled

Plan Commission

The Brookfield Plan Commission will meet to approve tax increment financing agreements for Hephaestus Development Partners and Visit Brookfield, and to consider a temporary use permit for a pumpkin sale at Gethsemane Lutheran Church. The commission will also discuss updates to the Calhoun Road and Capitol Drive Neighborhood Plan and explore zoning options for smoke and vape shops.

• Resolution approving TID agreement for Hephaestus Development Partners
• Resolution approving TID agreement for Visit Brookfield
• Temporary Use Permit for Gethsemane Lutheran Church pumpkin sale
• Discussion on Calhoun Road and Capitol Drive Neighborhood Plan update
• Legislative referral to explore limiting smoke and vape shops

The commission adopted staff recommendations to approve a TID agreement with Hephaestus Development Partners (6‑0) and another with Visit Brookfield (5‑0). It also approved a temporary use permit for Gethsemane Lutheran Church’s pumpkin sale (6‑0). Earlier agenda items approved the minutes from August 11 and September 2 meetings.

• Approved staff recommendation for Hephaestus Development Partners TID Agreement (6-0)
• Approved staff recommendation for Visit Brookfield TID Agreement (5-0)
• Approved temporary use permit for Gethsemane Lutheran Church pumpkin sale (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 11, 2025 Plan Commission meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes of September 2, 2025 Special Plan Commission meeting (6-0)

Park & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. The commission heard the Elmbrook Historic Society annual report and a draft of the Parks and Open Space Plan, providing informal feedback. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 pm with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:18 pm (4‑0)

Economic Development Committee

The committee approved the draft minutes from the June 2, 2025 Economic Development Committee meeting by a 4‑0 vote, with one member abstaining. No substantive actions or approvals were taken regarding the proposed Tax Increment Districts or the Brookfield Public Market. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission approved the updated Police Officer Eligibility List by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the promotion of Steve Hermann to Police Captain, again by a 5‑0 vote. The minutes from the June 12, 2025 special meeting were unanimously approved. No other actions were taken.

• Approved updated Police Officer Eligibility List (5-0)
• Approved promotion of Steve Hermann to Police Captain (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 12, 2025 special meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The committee approved vouchers over $50,000, a resolution exempting the proposed 2026 library funding from the Waukesha County library tax levy, and denied two individual claims. It also adopted the format for the September 18 public budget meeting and directed staff to develop a new budget‑information website section. All motions recorded passed unanimously (7‑0).

• Approved vouchers exceeding $50,000 requiring immediate action (7‑0)
• Approved resolution exempting proposed 2026 library funding from Waukesha County library tax levy (7‑0)
• Approved resolution denying claim of Spencer Mayhew, 4290 N 133rd Street (7‑0)
• Approved resolution denying claim of Bryan Preuss, 18875 Lothmoor Drive Upper (7‑0)
• Adopted format for September 18 special Finance Committee meeting for public budget input
• Directed staff to publicize the September 18 meeting on the City website and social media and to begin work on a new budget‑information website section

Legislative & Licensing Committee

The Legislative and Licensing Committee will discuss various alcohol and business license applications. The body will also consider legislative referrals regarding the city fence code and Common Council meeting dates.

• Summons and Complaint hearing regarding Tas Investment Inc. (d/b/a: Cloud X)
• Original Class C Wine License for Golden Hour at White Brick LLC
• Original Massage Business License for NSK Precision Healing and Wellness
• Renewal Massage Business License for Rebalance Massage Therapy
• Legislative referrals to change the Fence Code and exclude Common Council meetings on election dates

Common Council

The Common Council voted 12‑2 to adopt the TID 9 Project Plan, adding a condition that the public market include fully ADA‑compliant family restrooms. The council also approved the Amendment Two to TID 8 Project Plan by a 12‑2 vote. Several licensing and permit resolutions were adopted, including a temporary bartender/operator license for Paul Zarling (13‑0) and fireworks permits for two September events. An ordinance regulating hemp‑derived cannabinoid sales was also approved.

• Approved Common Council Resolution for TID 9 Project Plan with ADA restroom condition (12‑2)
• Approved Common Council Resolution for Amendment Two to TID 8 Project Plan (12‑2)
• Approved Temporary Bartender/Operator license for Paul Zarling (13‑0)
• Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (13‑0)
• Approved Original Bartender/Operator licenses (multiple resolutions)
• Approved Fireworks User Permit for Wolverine Fireworks Display Inc. (Sep 19, 2025 event)
• Approved Fireworks User Permit for Spielbauer Fireworks Co. Inc. (Sep 19, 2025 event)
• Approved Ordinance regulating hemp‑derived cannabinoid sales (Ordinance No. 2902‑25)

Finance Committee

The Brookfield Finance Committee will meet to approve software agreements with Tyler Technologies, authorize insurance participation, and consider a public hearing for a sanitary sewer impact fee ordinance. The committee will also discuss budget communication plans.

• Resolution approving Enterprise ERP software agreement with Tyler Technologies
• Consideration of scheduling a public hearing for a sanitary sewer impact fee ordinance
• Authorization for continued participation in Cities and Villages Mutual Insurance Company
• Discussion on format for special meeting regarding budget options
• Approval of vouchers exceeding $50,000

The committee approved several resolutions, including vouchers over $50,000, a support agreement for MUNIS software, city financial policies on budgets and utility reserves, and continued participation in the Cities and Villages Mutual Insurance Company. It also adopted staff recommendations to recommend the Common Council adopt a sanitary sewer impact fee ordinance for the Brookfield Square and Deer Creek East basins and to schedule a public hearing on the ordinance. A separate motion asked staff to study an exemption for low‑cost or affordable housing developments.

• Approved July 15 minutes (5-0)
• Approved vouchers >$50,000 (6-0)
• Approved MUNIS software support agreement (6-0)
• Approved city operating budget and fund balance policies (7-0)
• Approved utility financial reserves policy (7-0)
• Approved continued participation in Cities and Villages Mutual Insurance (7-0)
• Adopted recommendation to schedule public hearing for sanitary sewer impact fee ordinance (7-0)
• Requested staff review exemption for affordable‑housing developments in impact fee ordinance (7-0)

Legislative & Licensing Committee

The Legislative & Licensing Committee approved an ordinance that regulates the sale of hemp‑derived cannabinoids. It also approved several licenses and permits, including a Class A liquor license for Kwik Run, fireworks permits for two local events, and an off‑site retail outlet for North Pillar Brewing. Two items – the Cloud X summons and the fence‑code referral – were postponed to the September 2 meeting.

• Approved ordinance regulating sale of hemp‑derived cannabinoids (5‑0)
• Approved Original Class A Liquor License to Entire LLC d/b/a Kwik Run (5‑0)
• Approved Fireworks User Permit for Wolverine Fireworks Display (5‑0)
• Approved Fireworks User Permit for Spielbauer Fireworks Co. (5‑0)
• Approved Off‑Site Retail Outlet AB‑105 for North Pillar Brewing event (5‑0)
• Approved Original Bartender/Operator Licenses to Julie C. Bird, Caterina L. Collins, Norman J. Green, Valarie L. Miller (5‑0)
• Postponed Summons & Complaint against Cloud X to Sept 2 meeting (5‑0)
• Postponed Legislative Referral on fence code changes (5‑0)

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss a proposal to provide fire and emergency services to the Village of Butler in a closed session. The meeting also includes votes on city financial policies, employee pay rates for 2026, and several land use amendments.

• Closed session to deliberate an Intergovernmental Agreement for fire and emergency services to the Village of Butler
• Ordinance establishing pay rates for non-represented City of Brookfield titles effective January 1, 2026
• Comprehensive Plan amendment for 450 N. Sunny Slope Road
• Resolutions for city financial policies regarding operating budgets, general fund balance, and utility financial reserves
• Contract award for employee dental insurance for the 2026 calendar year

The Brookfield Common Council approved the AB‑105 off‑premise retail outlet sales license for North Pillar Brewing at Wirth Park Beer Garden, with a 14‑0 vote. The council also approved several other resolutions, including a plan amendment for 450 N. Sunny Slope Road (13‑1) and appointments to the Economic Development Committee. A motion to remove an original bartender license application for Marcellena Shamley was carried 14‑0, and a closed session was authorized to discuss fire and emergency services for the Village of Butler.

• Approved all consent agenda items except Item #2a (14‑0)
• Approved amendment to Bishops Woods Neighborhood Plan and 2050 Comprehensive Plan for 450 N. Sunny Slope Road (13‑1)
• Approved AB‑105 off‑premise retail outlet sales license for North Pillar Brewing at Wirth Park Beer Garden (14‑0)
• Approved Original Bartender/Operator license for Charles D. Walker
• Approved Original Class B Beer & Liquor license for Uncle Julio's, 245 S. Moorland Rd.
• Approved appointment of Michelle Bougie, Greg Copeland, Sam Hughes to Economic Development Committee
• Removed application for Original Bartender license for Marcellena Shamley from agenda (14‑0)
• Authorized closed session to discuss fire and emergency services agreement with Village of Butler (14‑0)

Plan Commission

The commission adopted a resolution supporting the creation of Tax Increment District No. 9, including its name, number and boundaries, with a 6‑0 vote. It also adopted a resolution supporting Amendment Two to Tax Increment District No. 8, confirming no boundary change, also by a 6‑0 vote. Both resolutions note they require subsequent Common Council action. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of July 7, 2025 meeting (6‑0)
• Closed public hearing on TID proposals (6‑0)
• Approved Project Plan for Tax Increment District No. 9, including name, number and boundaries (6‑0)
• Approved Project Plan for Amendment Two to Tax Increment District No. 8, confirming unchanged boundaries (6‑0)

Library Board

The Library Board approved the minutes of the June 18, 2025 meeting, accepted the June 2025 financial report, approved June 2025 expenditures, approved the August 2025 Director's Report, and adopted the 2026 Library Budget. All motions carried unanimously with a 9‑0 vote.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Accepted June 2025 financial report (9-0)
• Approved June 2025 expenditures (9-0)
• Approved August 2025 Director's Report (9-0)
• Approved 2026 Library Budget (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

Joint Review Board

The board elected John Fellows as the public member of Tax Increment District 9 (motion carried 4‑0). They also elected Mayor Steven Ponto as chairperson of Tax Increment District 9 (motion carried 5‑0). The board approved the November 15, 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried 4‑0, with one abstention). The meeting was adjourned (motion carried 5‑0).

• Elected John Fellows as public member of Tax Increment District 9 (4‑0)
• Elected Mayor Steven Ponto as chairperson of Tax Increment District 9 (5‑0)
• Approved November 15, 2024 Joint Review Board meeting minutes (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned the meeting (5‑0)

Park & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes, a WE Energies easement on city land, the 2026 Parks, Recreation & Forestry budget, and the 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan, each with a 6‑0 vote. The commission also discussed the concept of a disc‑golf course at Mary Knoll Park and adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved WE Energies easement on BR C1108-991 city lands (6-0)
• Approved 2026 Parks, Recreation & Forestry budget (6-0)
• Approved 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:51 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The board approved the April 10, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then granted a variance allowing Christopher and Stephanie Lamb to reconstruct their non‑conforming attached garage at 3365 Fiebrantz Road, with the condition that no other structure be built on the property, also by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved April 10, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes (5-0)
• Granted variance for reconstruction of attached garage at 3365 Fiebrantz Rd, condition: no other structure may be built (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Human Resources & Public Safety Committee

The Human Resources & Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from May 28, 2025 (4‑0). It also approved the 2026 Dental Insurance Program renewal with no premium increase (5‑0). The 2026 Salary Ordinance Addendum, which sets a 2.5% wage increase for multiple employee groups, was approved (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned (5‑0).

• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2026 Dental Insurance Program renewal (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Salary Ordinance Addendum with 2.5% wage increases (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 17 meeting and authorized vouchers over $50,000. It adopted a budget amendment moving $80,000 to fund railroad quiet‑zone improvements on Springdale Road. The committee also affirmed existing financial policies, approved a new utility reserve policy, set dates for 2026 budget review meetings, and adjourned.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved vouchers exceeding $50,000 requiring immediate action (6-0)
• Approved $80,000 transfer from account 07001700-590000 to 04500009-606000 for Springdale Road quiet zone (6-0)
• Affirmed city financial policies on operating budgets and general fund balance; directed staff to prepare council resolution (6-0)
• Approved proposed utility financial reserves policy; directed staff to prepare council recommendation (6-0)
• Set special Finance Committee budget‑review meetings for October 15 and 16, 2025 (6-0)
• Tentatively scheduled public‑feedback budget meeting for September 3, 2025 (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:51 pm (6-0)

Common Council

The Common Council closed a public hearing on a land‑use amendment and approved the consent agenda. It transferred $80,000 from the contingency fund to Public Works for railroad quiet‑zone work and awarded several contracts, including a $254,941 sewer grouting project and a $92,264 road‑rejuvenation project. Additional resolutions approved various licenses, a fireworks permit, and a landscape remediation contract. A closed‑session was held to discuss a potential park land purchase.

• Approved $254,941 contract for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Grouting Project to Visu‑Sewer Inc. (14‑0)
• Approved $92,264 contract for 2025 Asphalt Road Rejuvenation Project to Corrective Asphalt Materials LLC (14‑0)
• Approved $80,000 transfer from contingency to Public Works Outlay for railroad quiet‑zone improvements (14‑0)
• Approved $29,000 contract for S. Moorland Rd Landscape Remediation Project to Property Solutions Contracting LLC (14‑0)
• Approved resolution for Bluemound Shops Partners LLC preliminary concept map (14‑0)
• Approved Original Bartender/Operator licenses (14‑0)
• Approved Original Class C Wine license for 29Ten Salon, 2910 N. Brookfield Rd. (14‑0)
• Approved Fireworks User Permit for Sokol Exclusive Events at Westmoor Country Club (14‑0)

Water & Sewer Board

The Water & Sewer Board unanimously approved a resolution allowing the City of Brookfield to direct‑charge public fire protection and to file a conventional rate case with the Public Service Commission. It also approved using wastewater reserves for city budget gaps, increased funding for cleaning the east biosolids storage tank, and adopted the 2026‑2030 capital improvement plan for wastewater and water facilities.

• Approved resolution to direct‑charge public fire protection and file rate case (5‑0)
• Approved use of wastewater reserves for city budget gaps (5‑0)
• Approved increased funding with Walter & Sons for east biosolids tank cleaning (5‑0)
• Approved 2026‑2030 five‑year capital improvement plan for wastewater and water facilities (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of the June 10, 2025 meeting (5‑0)

Common Council

The Common Council voted to approve North Pillar Brewing Co.'s application to serve beer at the Civic Plaza concerts on July 9 and August 13, 2025. Alderman Mahkorn moved the motion, Alderman Bloom seconded, and the motion passed unanimously 12‑0. The council then adjourned the meeting by a 12‑0 vote.

• Approved North Pillar Brewing Co. to serve beer at Civic Plaza concerts (12-0)
• Adjourned meeting (12-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works approved the five‑year capital improvement plan covering stormwater infrastructure, bike paths, and streets. It also approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Pewaukee to share costs for a median on Springdale Road for a railroad quiet zone, and awarded the 2025 Asphalt Rejuvenation project. The Traffic Control Device policy and a resolution amending the SEWRPC Vision 2050 plan for County Trunk Highway K were likewise approved. All motions carried with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of June 10, 2025 meeting (5‑0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with City of Pewaukee for median cost‑share on Springdale Road (5‑0)
• Approved award of the 2025 Asphalt Rejuvenation project (5‑0)
• Approved 2026‑2030 capital improvement plan for stormwater, bike paths, and streets (5‑0)
• Approved Traffic Control Device policy (5‑0)
• Approved resolution on SEWRPC Vision 2050 amendment for County Trunk Highway K (5‑0)

Plan Commission

The commission voted 6‑0 to repeal Special Exception Ordinance No. 1093. It also approved the preliminary concept map and the certified survey map that combine three parcels on West Bluemound Road into a single lot. All three motions required Common Council action but were endorsed by the Plan Commission.

• Repealed Special Exception Ordinance No. 1093 (6‑0)
• Approved preliminary concept map for 16125, 16065, & 16015 West Bluemound Rd (6‑0)
• Approved certified survey map for 16125, 16065, & 16015 West Bluemound Rd (6‑0)

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority approved the minutes of the August 22, 2023 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. The rest of the meeting featured presentations on Tax Increment District No. 9, cash‑grant requests for the former Boston Store site, and a financial feasibility analysis, but no motions or votes were recorded on those items.

• Approved minutes of August 22, 2023 meeting (7-0)

Board of Fire Appeals

The Board of Fire Appeals denied Cornerstone One's appeal of the fire alarm installation requirement for 20865 Enterprise Avenue. The motion to deny was carried unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. The Board then adjourned the meeting, also by a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Denied appeal of Cornerstone One (Four Goals LLC) (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Library Board

The Brookfield Public Library Board of Trustees met on June 18, 2025. The board approved the May 21 minutes, accepted the May 2025 financial report, approved May expenditures, approved the June 2025 Director's Report, and set the next board meeting for August 6, 2025. All motions carried unanimously (7‑0). The meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Accepted May 2025 financial report (7‑0)
• Approved May 2025 expenditures (7‑0)
• Approved June 2025 Director's Report (7‑0)
• Approved moving August board meeting to Wednesday August 6, 2025 (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 3 and June 4 meetings. It approved vouchers over $50,000, an ordinance removing fee amounts from the municipal code, and a resolution adopting the city fee schedule, each with a 7‑0 vote. The committee also adopted the staff‑recommended 2026 budget parameters, including a 2.5% salary factor, a $9.3 million borrowing target, and a directive for departments to identify ways to close the $825,000 levy gap, again by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved vouchers exceeding $50,000 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance to remove fee amounts from the code (7-0)
• Approved resolution adopting City fee schedule (7-0)
• Adopted 2026 budget parameters: 2.5% salary factor, $9.3M borrowing target, $825k gap closure directive (7-0)

Legislative & Licensing Committee

The Legislative & Licensing Committee approved original bartender/operator licenses for six applicants, an original Class C wine license for 29Ten Salon, a renewal massage business license for Find Your Balance Massage and Wellness, and two AB‑105 brewery off‑premise retail outlet licenses. The committee also postponed the renewal of a Class B beer & liquor license for Embassy Suites due to violations. All motions passed with recorded vote tallies.

• Postponed renewal of Class B Beer & Liquor License for Embassy Suites (4-0)
• Approved original bartender/operator licenses for six applicants (5-0)
• Approved original Class C Wine License for 29Ten Salon, LLC (5-0)
• Approved renewal Massage Business License for Find Your Balance Massage and Wellness LLC (5-0)
• Approved AB‑105 brewery off‑premise retail outlet licenses for North Pillar Brewing and New Barons Brewing Cooperative (5-0)
• Approved June 3, 2025 committee minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Common Council

The Common Council approved its consent agenda, which included a rezoning ordinance for Pinnacle Property Holdings at 13935 Bishops Drive. It awarded the 2025 Pathway Rehabilitation Project contract to LaLonde Contractors for $332,178.61 and the 2025 Sanitary Manhole Rehabilitation Project contract to Visu‑Sewer for $94,935.00. The council also adopted several licensing, parking, and policy resolutions, all passing unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (including rezoning, fee schedule) – vote 14-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 2897-25 rezoning of PDD #5 for Pinnacle Property Holdings at 13935 Bishops Drive – vote 14-0
• Awarded 2025 Pathway Rehabilitation Project #BP-25-02 to LaLonde Contractors Inc. for $332,178.61 – vote 14-0
• Approved parking restriction 6 am‑3 pm Mon‑Fri on west side of N. 126th Street – vote 14-0
• Awarded 2025 Sanitary Manhole Rehabilitation Project #SA-25-04 to Visu‑Sewer LLC for $94,935.00 – vote 14-0
• Revoked Class B liquor license of Perseverance Corp. dba Badger Burger, 12455 W. Capitol Drive – roll‑call vote 14-0
• Approved off‑premise brewery retail applications at Elmbrook Humane Society (20950 Enterprise Ave) and McKinley Brookfield Masonic Center (4550 N. Pilgrim Rd) – each vote 14-0
• Adopted Street Naming and Renaming Policy and Pedestrian Crosswalk Policy – vote 14-0

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting by a 3-0 vote. It also approved a new firefighter/lieutenant promotional eligibility list, a new detective eligibility list, and supplemental candidates for the police officer eligibility list, each by a 3-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 3:25 pm.

• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved New Firefighter/Lieutenant Promotional Eligibility List (3-0)
• Approved New Detective Eligibility List (3-0)
• Approved Supplemental candidates to Police Officer Eligibility List (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:25 pm (3-0)

Water & Sewer Board

The Water & Sewer Board approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting, the 2024 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report, and awarded the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Manhole rehabilitation contract (project #SA-24-04). The board also adopted four CMOM policies covering asset management, customer service, rights‑of‑way maintenance, and regulatory compliance. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (5-0)
• Approved award of 2025 Sanitary Sewer Manhole rehabilitation contract #SA-24-04 (5-0)
• Approved CMOM Asset Management policy (5-0)
• Approved CMOM Customer Service policy (5-0)
• Approved CMOM Maintenance of Rights of Way and Easements policy (5-0)
• Approved CMOM Regulatory Compliance policy (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:20 pm (5-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works approved a parking restriction on the west side of 3150 N. 126th Street, adopted the street naming and renaming policy, and adopted the pedestrian crosswalk policy. It also approved awarding the Barker Road pathway replacement project (#BP-25-02) to LaLonde Contractors. All motions carried unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved parking restriction across from 3150 N. 126th Street (5-0)
• Awarded Barker Road pathway replacement project #BP-25-02 to LaLonde Contractors (5-0)
• Reapproved the Street naming and renaming policy (5-0)
• Approved the Pedestrian crosswalk policy (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the May 13, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Plan Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. No other actions or approvals were recorded in this session. The pending rezoning request for the Pinnacle property was discussed but no decision was taken.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (6‑0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved a series of budget adjustments to address the 2026 levy gap. It moved fire protection costs onto water utility bills, added highway response fees, reallocated funds from vehicle equipment and employee retirement levies, and approved other revenue and expense changes. The committee also retained mosquito and deer control funding pending further study and accepted projected staff‑reduction savings of $700,000. After these actions, a remaining budget gap of about $825,000 was noted.

• Shift public fire protection recovery to water utility customers ($13‑14 per quarter) – motion carried 7-0
• Impose additional fire department fees for state and county highway incidents ($50,000 revenue) – motion carried 7-0
• Reduce Vehicle/Equipment Replacement levy by $500,000, shift to General fund, retain $600,000 for police vehicles – motion carried 7-0
• Eliminate $50,000 levy allocation to Employee Retirement fund for terminal leave and retiree health – motion carried 7-0
• Retain funding for Mosquito and Deer control programs pending further study – motion carried 7-0
• Eliminate $25,000 contribution to Waukesha County Center for Growth – motion carried 7-0
• Use $250,000 from Health Insurance fund balance to subsidize 2026 employee health insurance – motion carried 7-0
• Accept projected $700,000 staff‑reduction savings – motion carried 7-0

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the May 20 meeting (6‑0). It approved vouchers exceeding $50,000 that required immediate action (6‑0). It approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $8,075,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes and the associated tax levy (6‑0). The audit presentation was informational only and no action was taken on it.

• Approved May 20, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (6‑0)
• Approved vouchers exceeding $50,000 requiring immediate action (6‑0)
• Approved resolution authorizing issuance and sale of $8,075,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes and levying a tax (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:36 pm (6‑0)

Legislative & Licensing Committee

The Legislative & Licensing Committee approved the May 20 meeting minutes (4‑0). It granted an original bartender/operator license to Harpreet Singh despite prior violations (4‑0). The committee directed the City Attorney to issue a summons and complaint to Cloud X for a tobacco/e‑cigarette license (5‑0). It also approved an original Class B beer and C wine license for Osaka Brookfield Corporation (5‑0).

• Approved May 20, 2025 committee minutes (4‑0)
• Approved Original Bartender/Operator License for Harpreet Singh (4‑0)
• Directed City Attorney to prepare Summons & Complaint to Cloud X (5‑0)
• Approved Original Class B Beer and C Wine License for Osaka Brookfield Corp (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Common Council

The Common Council unanimously approved the consent agenda and the May 20, 2025 minutes. It adopted a resolution to sell $8,075,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes and levy a tax. The council also approved several new and renewal alcohol licenses, a fireworks permit for the July 4 celebration, and a temporary beer‑garden agreement for Brookfield Village Ltd.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2025 council minutes
• Approved Resolution No.11303-25 to sell $8,075,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes and levy a tax
• Approved Original Class B Beer & C Wine license for The Jar, 200 N. Moorland Rd.
• Approved Original Class B Beer & Liquor license for Had's Indian Cuisine, 2345 N. 124th St.
• Approved renewal alcohol licenses for July 1 2025 – June 30 2026 period
• Approved Resolution No.11306-25 fireworks user permit for July 4, 2025 celebration
• Approved Resolution No.11307-25 Brookfield Beer Garden Agreement and temporary alcohol license for Brookfield Village Ltd.

Park & Recreation Commission

The commission approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0). It directed staff to develop final concept plans and cost estimates for the Wirth Park Athletic Complex. The commission voted 4‑0 to decline the street banner program. It gave feedback on 2026 budget strategies and instructed staff to incorporate needed concepts, then adjourned at 9:15 pm (4‑0).

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Directed staff to prepare final concept plans and cost estimates for Wirth Park Athletic Complex
• Declined street banner program (4-0)
• Provided feedback on 2026 budget strategies and directed inclusion of concepts
• Adjourned meeting at 9:15 pm (4-0)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee approved the draft minutes from the September 9, 2024 meeting with a 3‑0 vote, while Alderman Hughes abstained. The committee then moved to adjourn the June 2, 2025 meeting at 5:41 p.m., and the motion passed unanimously.

• Approved September 9, 2024 EDC minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:41 p.m. (unanimous)

Human Resources & Public Safety Committee

The Human Resources & Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. No actions were taken on the health‑insurance review, fire chief introduction, 2026 budget discussion, or police litigation topics. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Library Board

The Brookfield Public Library Board unanimously approved several items, including the Library Board Certification of Eligibility for Exemption from County Library Tax, the Circulation Policy, the Meeting Room Use Policy, and a Gifts and Memorials request to purchase the Everbright. All motions carried with an 8‑0 vote. The board also accepted the April 2025 Financial Report, April 2025 Expenditures, and the May 2025 Director's Report.

• Approved Library Board Certification of Eligibility for Exemption from County Library Tax (8-0)
• Approved Circulation Policy (8-0)
• Approved Meeting Room Use Policy (8-0)
• Approved Gifts and Memorials Request to purchase the Everbright (8-0)
• Accepted April 2025 Financial Report (8-0)
• Approved April 2025 Expenditures (8-0)
• Approved May 2025 Director's Report (8-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 16, 2025 meeting (8-0)

Finance Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 6 and May 14 Finance Committee meetings. It approved vouchers exceeding $50,000 for immediate action with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved a $40,000 amendment to the 2025 Water Utility fund to replace an industrial well pump, again 7‑0. The committee requested staff schedule a special meeting on June 4 at 6:00 pm to continue reviewing 2026 budget strategies.

• Approved minutes of May 6, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of May 14, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved vouchers exceeding $50,000 requiring immediate action (7-0)
• Approved $40,000 water utility fund amendment for industrial well pump replacement (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Legislative & Licensing Committee

The Legislative & Licensing Committee approved the May 6 minutes and revoked the Class B Beer and Liquor license for Badger Burger after a default. It also approved new Class B beer and wine licenses for The Jar and Had's Indian Cuisine, renewed dozens of existing alcohol licenses, and authorized temporary beer licenses with a city‑owned beer garden. A fireworks user permit for the July 4 celebration was also approved.

• Approved May 6, 2025 committee minutes (5-0)
• Found Mr. Weiss in default and revoked Badger Burger Class B Beer & Liquor License (5-0)
• Approved Original Class B Beer & C Wine License for The Jar Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Original Class B Beer & Liquor License for HS Products LLC (5-0)
• Approved renewal alcohol licenses for listed applicants (5-0)
• Approved temporary Class B Beer licenses and Brookfield Beer Garden Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Fireworks User Permit for July 4, 2025 city celebration (5-0)

Common Council

The Common Council approved the consent agenda unanimously and adopted a $40,000 water utility fund amendment. It approved several licensing applications, denied one solicitor license, and awarded major public works contracts, including a $634,014.81 contract for the Pilgrim Road Pathway. The council also appointed a school representative to the Economic Development Committee and designated the Waukesha Freeman as the official newspaper for 2025‑2026.

• Approved Consent Agenda (14-0)
• Approved $40,000 water utility fund amendment (14-0)
• Approved Original Bartender/Operator license for Michael Griffin (14-0)
• Denied Solicitor/Transient Merchant license for Jeffrey Wagner (14-0)
• Approved mosquito control services contract up to $93,000 with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management Inc (14-0)
• Awarded Road Surface Treatment contract to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers LLC for $391,670.10 (14-0)
• Awarded Pilgrim Road Pathway contract to Super Western Inc. for $634,014.81 (14-0)
• Designated Waukesha Freeman as Official Newspaper for 2025‑2026 (14-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee met on May 14, 2025 to review 2026 budget shortfalls and discuss post‑referendum options. Members examined projected gaps of $4 million in 2026 and $7 million in 2029 and considered revenue, cost‑saving, and reserve options. No formal action was taken; staff was asked to refine option summaries for future consideration. The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 pm by a 7‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting at 9:46 pm (vote 7‑0)

Water & Sewer Board

The board approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It also approved a request to adjust the water and sewer bill for 18985 W. Capitol Drive, awarded a contract to line the industrial well and replace pump equipment, and approved an intergovernmental agreement with MMSD for pipe bursting private sanitary sewer laterals. Additionally, the board approved the dedication of the water distribution system at Milwaukee Tool, 13135 W. Lisbon Road.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved adjustment request for water/sewer bill at 18985 W. Capitol Drive (5‑0)
• Approved award of contract to line industrial well casing and replace pump equipment (5‑0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with MMSD for pipe bursting private sanitary sewer laterals (5‑0)
• Approved dedication of water distribution system for Milwaukee Tool, 13135 W. Lisbon Road (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:08 pm (5‑0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works voted 5-0 to deny the citizen request for a Disabled Child at Play sign in the Chateau Royale subdivision and suggested the neighborhood association install private signs. The Board also approved the award of three infrastructure projects: a 2025 road surface treatment (microsurfacing) project #R-25-02, a 2025 epoxy pavement marking project R-25-03, and the Pilgrim Road pathway extension project #BP-25-01. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Denied Disabled Child at Play sign request (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Road Surface Treatment (Microsurfacing) project #R-25-02 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Epoxy Pavement Marking project R-25-03 (5-0)
• Approved Pilgrim Road pathway extension project #BP-25-01 (5-0)

Plan Commission

The commission approved the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved a temporary use permit for the Brookfalls Farmers’ Market to operate on Sundays at 16900 and 17000 W Capitol Drive from June 1 to October 26, by a 7‑0 vote. No action was taken on the Atlantic Residential mixed‑use development concept.

• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved temporary use permit for Brookfalls Farmers’ Market (7-0)
• No action taken on Atlantic Residential 210‑unit mixed‑use proposal

Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting. It then voted 3-0 to promote Anthony Gatlin to Assistant Chief of Police. The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 pm by a 3-0 vote.

• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Promoted Anthony Gatlin to Assistant Chief of Police (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:15 pm (3-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting and authorized vouchers over $50,000. It amended the 2025 capital improvement budget to add $350,000 to the Parks budget and increased the authorized borrowing for general‑obligation notes to $8,075,000. The committee also approved the purchase of a wastewater biosolids pump for $96,452.13. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved April 15, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (6‑0)
• Approved vouchers exceeding $50,000 requiring immediate action (6‑0)
• Amended 2025 capital improvement budgets to add $350,000 to Parks budget (6‑0)
• Authorized borrowing up to $8,075,000 via general‑obligation promissory notes (6‑0)
• Approved purchase of wastewater utility thickened biosolids transfer pump for $96,452.13 (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 pm (6‑0)

Legislative & Licensing Committee

The Legislative & Licensing Committee approved the April 15, 2025 minutes and denied a Solicitor/Transient Merchant License for Jeffrey S. Wagner. It approved several new and renewal liquor, bartender, and massage business licenses, and issued a summons to Badger Burger to revoke its Class B Beer & Liquor License. The committee also directed the city attorney to draft an ordinance requiring all cannabinoid products be sold only from physical storefronts.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Denied Solicitor/Transient Merchant License for Jeffrey S. Wagner (4‑0)
• Approved Original Bartender/Operator License for Jordan Baxter (4‑0)
• Approved Original Class B Beer and Liquor License for Mitchell's Fish Market (4‑0)
• Approved Original Class B Beer and C Wine License for Famous Daves (4‑0)
• Approved New Massage Business License for Massage Envy (4‑0)
• Issued summons and complaint to revoke Badger Burger's Class B Beer & Liquor License (4‑0)
• Directed city attorney to draft ordinance requiring brick‑and‑mortar sales of cannabinoid products (4‑0)

Common Council

The Common Council unanimously approved two large borrowing authorizations of $7.725 million and $8.075 million via general‑obligation notes. It also increased the Parks capital‑improvement budget by $350,000 for the Wirth Park parking lot project. Additional approvals included a wastewater pump purchase, landscape and tennis‑court contracts, an ordinance repeal, and reappointments to the Plan Commission.

• Approved $350,000 increase to Parks capital‑improvement budget for Wirth Park parking lot (12‑0) – Resolution 11269-25
• Authorized borrowing up to $7,725,000 via General Obligation Promissory Notes (12‑0) – Resolution 11270-25
• Authorized borrowing up to $8,075,000 via General Obligation Promissory Notes (12‑0) – Resolution 11270-25
• Approved Wastewater Utility purchase of a thickened biosolids transfer pump for $96,452.13 – Resolution 11271-25
• Awarded North Avenue East Landscape Project contract to Dan Larsen Landscape Inc. for $65,371 – Resolution 11272-25
• Awarded contract for Wirth Park and Beverly Hills Park Tennis Court Reconstruction to Parking Lot Maintenance for $446,500 – Resolution 11279-25
• Adopted ordinance repealing individual bond requirement for certain positions – Ordinance 2896-25
• Reappointed Michael Franz and Scott Thomas to the Plan Commission for three‑year terms ending May 1 2028 – Resolution 11280-25

Forestation Committee

The Forestation Committee approved the minutes from the March 6, 2023 meeting. It approved the low‑bid award of a $65,371 contract to Dan Larsen Landscaping, Inc. for the North Ave East landscaping project. The meeting was adjourned at 6:17 pm.

• Approved March 6, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved low‑bid award to Dan Larsen Landscaping, Inc. for North Ave East project, $65,371 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:17 pm (4-0)

Park & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. It then approved the consideration of Parking Lot Maintenance as the apparent low bidder for the Wirth Park and Beverly Hills Park tennis court reconstruction project, also by a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m. with a unanimous 7‑0 vote.

• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved consideration of Parking Lot Maintenance as low bidder for Wirth Park and Beverly Hills Park tennis court reconstruction (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:27 p.m. (7-0)

Human Resources & Public Safety Committee

The committee approved the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes, adding an amendment that Alderman Gary Mahkorn was present. A motion was passed to table the introduction of Fire Chief Chris Cass until the May 28, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned. All three motions carried unanimously with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes with amendment (4-0)
• Tabled introduction of Fire Chief Chris Cass to May 28, 2025 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Library Board

The Library Board approved the minutes from the March 19 meeting, accepted the March financial report and expenditures, and approved the April director's report. New items approved were the Allowable Costs Worksheet for the 2026 budget and an updated circulation policy. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted March 2025 Financial Report (6-0)
• Approved March 2025 Expenditures (6-0)
• Approved April 2025 Director's Report (6-0)
• Approved Allowable Costs Worksheet for 2026 Budget (7-0)
• Approved Circulation Policy (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Finance Committee

The committee approved several resolutions, including vouchers over $50,000, public depositories, authorized broker‑dealers, a server purchase from CDWG, Inc., and an intergovernmental inspection agreement with Waukesha. It adopted staff recommendations to cut the 2025 capital borrowing request from $12,330,000 to $7,785,000 and directed staff to draft a promissory‑note authorizing resolution. The 2026 budget development calendar was also approved.

• Approved minutes of March 18, 2025 meeting (5‑0)
• Approved vouchers exceeding $50,000 (6‑0)
• Approved resolution approving public depositories for Brookfield (6‑0)
• Approved resolution approving authorized broker/dealers for Brookfield investments (6‑0)
• Approved purchase of server and storage hardware/software from CDWG, Inc. (7‑0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with City of Waukesha for temporary commercial building inspection services (7‑0)
• Approved staff recommendation to reduce 2025 borrowing to $7,785,000 and direct preparation of authorizing resolution (7‑0)
• Approved 2026 budget development calendar (7‑0)

Legislative & Licensing Committee

The Legislative & Licensing Committee approved several licenses and a repeal ordinance. An Original Bartender/Operator License was granted to Miles Waple. Temporary Class B beer and beer‑and‑wine licenses were approved for Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce and Immanuel Lutheran Church. An ordinance repealing Section 2.24.020 (Individual Bond Requirements) was also approved. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved Original Bartender/Operator License to Miles Waple (5‑0)
• Approved Temporary Class B Beer License to Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce for Connect After 5 event (5‑0)
• Approved Temporary Class B Beer and Wine License to Immanuel Lutheran Church for Bags and Brews event (5‑0)
• Approved Change of Agent for Class B Beer & Liquor PEDD License at Movie Tavern, agent LaMarvon J Jackson (5‑0)
• Approved New Massage Business License to Oasis Massage Brookfield, agent Lisa Remer (5‑0)
• Approved New Massage Business License to The Art of Wellbeing LLC, agent Kelly Gaukle (5‑0)
• Approved Renewal Massage Business License to Kneaded Pause Massage LLC, agent Cayla Cleppe (5‑0)
• Approved ordinance repealing Section 2.24.020 (Individual Bond Requirements) (5‑0)

Common Council

The Brookfield Common Council approved all items on the consent agenda and several individual resolutions. It awarded the 2025 sanitary sewer lining contract to Visu‑Sewer, LLC for $275,515 and granted a temporary Class B beer license to the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce. The council also reappointed a board member and adopted various financial and intergovernmental resolutions.

• Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (14‑0)
• Awarded 2025 sanitary sewer lining contract #SA-25-02 to Visu‑Sewer, LLC for $275,515 (14‑0)
• Granted Temporary Class B Beer license to Brookfield Chamber of Commerce for 'Connect After 5' (14‑0)
• Reappointed Randy Freeman to the Board of Review for a 3‑year term (14‑0)
• Approved purchase of server and storage hardware from CDWG, Inc. (14‑0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with City of Waukesha for commercial building inspection services (14‑0)
• Accepted the 2024 Highway Statistics Annual Report (14‑0)
• Authorized broker/dealers for City of Brookfield investments (14‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the June 8, 2023 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It then approved a variance allowing the existing detached garage to remain at 19500 Gebhardt Road, also by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

• Approved June 8, 2023 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes (4-0)
• Approved variance for Maura Foster’s detached garage at 19500 Gebhardt Road (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Water & Sewer Board

The board approved the minutes of the March 11, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It approved the award of the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Main Lining project (SA-25-02) by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m. by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of March 11, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved award of 2025 Sanitary Sewer Main Lining project SA-25-02 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:03 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting (5‑0). It also approved the 2024 Highway Statistics Report after discussion of traffic to the recycling center (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously (5‑0). No other actions were formally decided.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Highway Statistics Report (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:35 pm (5-0)

Park & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the Jr. Lancers' request to improve Fairview Park and authorized Waukesha County to perform utility work within Wirth Park. It also voted to let the county secure right‑of‑way land from the city, with a recommendation to discuss the optimal start date. All motions were carried with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved March 03, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Jr. Lancers request to improve Fairview Park (6-0)
• Authorized utility work in Wirth Park (6-0)
• Approved Waukesha County request to secure ROW land from city (5-1, Nosbusch no)
• Amended motion to recommend discussion of start date for ROW work (5-1, Nosbusch no)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:26 pm (6-0)

Election

The Municipal Board of Canvas reviewed and confirmed the election totals for the city's referendum question, comparing tabulator data with staff compilations and poll worker counts. The board completed and signed the official Canvass Report (Form EL-106). A motion to adjourn was carried unanimously (3‑0), ending the meeting at 4:50 p.m.

• Reviewed and confirmed referendum election totals (unanimous)
• Completed and signed Canvass Report (Form EL-106)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried 3-0)

Police & Fire Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the Dec. 19, 2024 special meeting (5-0). It approved the updated Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility List (5-0). The meeting was moved into and then out of a closed‑door session (each 5-0). Finally, Mr. Chris Garcia was promoted to Police Chief (5-0).

• Approved Dec. 19, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved updated Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility List (5-0)
• Moved meeting into closed‑door session (5-0)
• Moved meeting out of closed‑door session (5-0)
• Promoted Chris Garcia to Police Chief (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Human Resources & Public Safety Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the October 30, 2024 meeting by a 3-0 vote. It also approved the 2025 Salary Ordinance Addendum Amendment, reallocating three inspector titles, with a 3-0 vote. The board moved into closed session to discuss the Brookfield Professional Police Association arbitration strategy (3-0) and then adjourned (3-0). No actions were taken on the health‑insurance reviews or succession‑planning discussion.

• Approved Oct 30, 2024 minutes (3-0)
• Approved 2025 Salary Ordinance Addendum Amendment (3-0)
• Moved to Closed Session for police arbitration discussion (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)
• 2024 health‑insurance review – discussion only, no action
• 2025 health‑insurance review – discussion only, no action
• Succession‑planning discussion – discussion only, no action

Library Board

The Brookfield Public Library Board approved the February 2025 financial report, February expenditures, and the March director's report. It also accepted the State Annual Report and adopted the Public Comment at Library Board Meeting Policy, each with an 8‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm.

• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Accepted February 2025 Financial Report (8-0)
• Approved February 2025 Expenditures (8-0)
• Approved March 2025 Director's Report (8-0)
• Accepted State Annual Report (8-0)
• Approved Public Comment at Library Board Meeting Policy (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)