Delafield public meetings in 2025

Plan Commission

The City of Delafield Plan Commission will not hold a meeting in December 2025. The commission will reconvene at its next regularly scheduled meeting on January 28, 2026, at City Hall. No agenda items or actions are planned for the cancelled meeting.

Park & Recreation Commission

The Delafield Park & Recreation Commission scheduled for December 22, 2025 was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting. The commission will meet again at its next regular session on January 26, 2026.

Deer Management Committee

The Deer Management Committee meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025 at City Hall was cancelled because there was no business to discuss. The committee will meet again at its next regular session on January 20, 2026. The notice states that all meetings are public and no actions will be taken at the cancelled session.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items were presented
• Next regular meeting set for January 20, 2026

Joint Review Board (TID4)

The Joint Review Board will meet to review the performance and status of Tax Incremental District No. 4. The board will discuss and possibly adopt Resolution 2025-14 to acknowledge the filing of the annual report and compliance with state meeting requirements.

• Review of PE-300 Annual Report for Tax Incremental District No. 4
• Resolution 2025-14: Acknowledging filing of annual report and meeting compliance
• TID 4 financial status: Beginning balance of $181,922 and ending balance of $257,115
• TID 4 expenditures totaling $85,700
• Appointment of a Chairperson

Common Council

The Delafield Common Council will consider a contract with Accurate Appraisal, LLC for city assessment services beginning January 1, 2026. It will also adopt Resolution 2025‑18 to add $13,442 for telephone system upgrades to the 2026 capital budget. Additional items include a conditional use amendment for the 805 Wells Street condominium project and a specific implementation plan for a veterinary urgent care facility at 3250 Hillside Drive. The council will accept the resignation of the current city assessor and appoint a new assessor.

• Approve contract with Accurate Appraisal, LLC for assessment services (2026‑2028) effective Jan 1 2026.
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑18 to add $13,442 for telephone system upgrades to the 2026 capital budget.
• Amend Conditional Use‑Site Plan for 805 Wells Street condominiums to address removal of a protected beech tree.
• Approve Assignment and Assumption of Development Agreement for 805 Wells Street condominiums.
• Approve Specific Implementation Plan for a veterinary urgent care clinic at 3250 Hillside Drive.

The Common Council approved a contract with Accurate Appraisal, LLC to provide assessment services for the City of Delafield starting January 1, 2026. It also adopted a $13,442 resolution to fund urgent telephone system upgrades in the 2026 capital budget. Additional actions included approving a development agreement for the 805 Wells Street condominium, a veterinary urgent‑care facility plan, and a tree‑species amendment for the same site.

• Approved contract with Accurate Appraisal, LLC for assessment services (All in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025-18 adding $13,442 for telephone system upgrades (All in favor)
• Approved Assignment and Assumption of Development Agreement for 805 Wells Street condominium (All in favor)
• Approved Specific Implementation Plan for veterinary urgent‑care facility at 3250 Hillside Drive (All in favor)
• Approved amendment to Conditional Use permit adding two muscle wood trees and two hackberry trees (passed; nays: Price, Laughland, Henry)
• Approved appointment of Accurate Assessor to City Assessor position (All in favor)
• Approved Vouchers Payable report for $386,946.75 accounts payable and $153,570.78 payroll (All in favor)
• Accepted resignation of Magnan Assessment Services and confirmed new assessor appointment (All in favor)

Lake Welfare Committee

The Lake Welfare Committee meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025 was cancelled due to lack of business. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The committee will reconvene at its next regular meeting on January 14, 2026.

Library Board

The Delafield Public Library Board will consider the Library Board steering committee item and hear reports from the Bridges Library System, the Friends of the Library, and the fiduciary. The board will also approve the monthly expenditures and set the date for the next meeting.

• Discussion and possible action on the Library Board steering committee
• Bridges Library System report
• Friends of the Library report
• Fiduciary’s report noting a $2,500 disbursement from the Farber Fund
• Audit and approval of monthly expenditures

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting and then approved the monthly expenditures. No new business was presented. The next meeting was scheduled for January 13, 2026.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved monthly expenditures (motion carried)

Promotion & Tourism Commission

The Delafield Promotion & Tourism Commission will review and possibly approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will receive updates on current 2025 marketing projects and plans for 2026, as well as a financial report for October 31, 2025. Additional items include a donation of a ceremonial chair from Sister Bay Furniture and a report on Q2 2025 hotel tax revenue.

• Approve minutes from the October 14, 2025 Promotion & Tourism meeting
• Discuss 2025 marketing projects and special projects planned for 2026
• Review current financial report dated October 31, 2025
• Consider donation of a ceremonial chair by Sister Bay Furniture
• Review Q2 2025 hotel tax income report

The Promotion & Tourism Commission approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting after a motion by Commissioner Fehrm and a second by Commissioner Woodward. The November and December vouchers were signed and sent to the recording secretary for delivery to the Deputy Clerk. No other motions were voted on; remaining agenda items were discussed without formal decisions.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Voucher for November and December expenses signed and forwarded to recording secretary

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss several infrastructure projects and development plans. Key items include the Oakwood Road Path Project and a review of the city's bike and pedestrian facility priorities.

• Oakwood Road Path Project
• Kelly’s Greenscapes grading and erosion control plan
• Delafield Vet Urgent Care development plans
• City Hall Stair Project re-bid schedule
• Dopkins Street/Milwaukee Street TrafficScapes crosswalk review

The committee approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. It approved Kelly’s Greenscape grading and erosion control plan, subject to staff comments. It approved the Delafield Vet Urgent Care Development Plans, contingent on addressing review comments. It also approved changes to the Bike and Pedestrian Facility Priority List.

• Approved minutes of Oct 1, 2025 meeting
• Approved Kelly’s Greenscape grading and erosion plan (all in favor)
• Approved Delafield Vet Urgent Care Development Plans, contingent on review comments (all in favor)
• Approved changes to Bike and Pedestrian Facility Priority List (all in favor)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider a closed‑session personnel matter, adopt resolutions for the St. John’s Estates public improvements and the 2026 Lake Country Municipal Court budget, and discuss a beer and wine license application for Savory. It will also approve vouchers totaling $220,645.68 for accounts payable and $128,146.44 for payroll.

• Adopt Resolution 2025-15 to accept dedication of public improvements for the St. John’s Estates development
• Adopt Resolution 2025-16 approving the 2026 Lake Country Municipal Court budget
• Consider Class B Beer and Class C Wine license applications for Custom Culinary Creations D/B/A Savory, 3047 Village Square Dr., Hartland
• Review Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map request (DELT0810113) for lot combination on Glen Cove Road
• Approve vouchers payable report: $220,645.68 for accounts payable and $128,146.44 for payroll

The Common Council adopted Resolution 2025-15 to accept the dedication of public improvements for the St. John’s Estates development. It also approved Resolution 2025-16, the 2026 Lake Country Municipal Court budget. The council granted a Class B beer license and a Class C wine license to Custom Culinary Creations D/B/A Savory, and approved an extraterritorial certified survey map for a property on Glen Cove Road. Additional actions included confirming three city appointments and approving vouchers payable totaling $348,792.12.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-15 for St. John’s Estates public improvements (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025-16, 2026 Lake Country Municipal Court budget (all in favor)
• Approved Class B beer and Class C wine licenses for Custom Culinary Creations D/B/A Savory (all in favor)
• Approved Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map for DELT0810113, W297 N2007 Glen Cove Road (all in favor)
• Confirmed Jonathan Sawant as Police Commission citizen member (all in favor)
• Confirmed Police Chief Landon Nyren as city representative on Lake Country Municipal Court Administrative Committee (all in favor)
• Confirmed City Administrator Tom Hafner as alternate representative on the same committee (all in favor)
• Approved Vouchers Payable report: $220,645.68 accounts payable and $128,146.44 payroll (all in favor)

Park & Recreation Commission

The Park & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from its October 27, 2025 meeting. It approved planting two trees near the World War II monument and at the entrance to Liberty Park using funds from the Jan Turnock Memorial Fund. The commission also approved placing a ceremonial chair in front of the Promotion and Tourism building. Members voted to cancel the scheduled December 22, 2025 meeting.

• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved tree plantings near WWII monument and Liberty Park entrance (all in favor)
• Approved placement of ceremonial chair at Promotion and Tourism grounds (all in favor)
• Cancelled the December 22, 2025 commission meeting (all in favor)

Plan Commission

The Delafield Plan Commission will consider a Special Exception to allow a new residence and attached garage at 3007 Sylvester Drive that exceeds current floor‑area, open‑space and front‑yard setback limits. It will also review a Conditional Use amendment for a six‑unit condominium at 805 Wells Street to acknowledge removal of a protected Beech tree and add mitigation conditions. Additional items include several permanent signage approvals and a site‑plan request for a veterinary urgent‑care facility.

• Permanent signage approval for "Couple More Guys" at 329A Genesee Street (Consent Agenda).
• Special Exception to build a new residence and attached garage at 3007 Sylvester Drive (Public Hearing #1).
• Conditional Use amendment for 805 Wells Street condo units 1‑6 to address Beech tree removal (Public Hearing #2).
• Permanent signage approval for "Savory" at 3047 Village Square Drive (New Business).
• Site Plan, Appearance, and Business Plan approval for a veterinary urgent‑care facility at 3250 Hillside Drive (New Business).

The commission approved the minutes of the October 29 meeting (Hausman abstained). The consent agenda was approved unanimously. The commission approved the special exception for the front‑yard setback at 3007 Sylvester Drive and denied the requests for a larger floor‑area ratio and additional open‑space, with Commissioner Schult voting nay on the motion.

• Approved October 29 minutes (Hausman abstained)
• Approved consent agenda (all in favor)
• Approved front‑yard setback special exception for 3007 Sylvester Drive (Schult voted nay)
• Denied special exception for exceeding maximum floor‑area ratio at 3007 Sylvester Drive
• Denied special exception for insufficient open space at 3007 Sylvester Drive

Deer Management Committee

The Deer Management Committee meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025, has been cancelled due to lack of business. The committee will reconvene on December 16, 2025.

Common Council

The Delafield Common Council will discuss several actions, including adopting Ordinance No. 844 to allow artisan and craft workshops as a conditional use in the A‑1 Agricultural District, accepting two citizen resignations from the Police Commission and appointing a new member, and reviewing a proposed increase to building permit fees through Resolution 2025‑11. The council will also order a special election for the District 5 aldermanic seat and consider the 2026 operating and capital budgets for Lake Country Fire & Rescue.

• Ordinance No. 844 – amendment to Chapter 52 Zoning Ordinance to permit artisan and craft workshops in the A‑1 Agricultural District (requested by Bonnie Knoff).
• Accept resignation of Mark Beierle (Citizen Member, Police Commission, term expires 04/2028).
• Accept resignation of Gerry MacDougall (Citizen Member, Police Commission, term expires 04/2027).
• Confirm appointment of Jared Volk as Citizen Member of the Police Commission (term expires 04/2027).
• Discussion of proposed building permit fee increases and adoption of Resolution 2025‑11 to update the City Fee Schedule.

The council approved Ordinance 844, amending the zoning code to allow artisan and craft workshops as a conditional use in the A‑1 Agricultural District. They accepted the resignations of two citizen members of the Police Commission, appointed Jared Volk to replace one, and ordered a special election to fill the Aldermanic District 5 seat. The council also adopted the 2026 city operating and capital budgets, updated the building‑permit fee schedule, approved the LCFR intermunicipal agreement amendment, and increased the SIP capital line item.

• Approved Ordinance 844 zoning amendment (all in favor)
• Accepted resignation of Mark Beierle from Police Commission (all in favor)
• Accepted resignation of Gerry MacDougall from Police Commission (all in favor)
• Confirmed appointment of Jared Volk to Police Commission (all in favor)
• Ordered a Special Election for Aldermanic District 5 (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025-11 updating the City Fee Schedule for building permits (all in favor)
• Approved the 2026 LCFR operating budget (all in favor)
• Increased the 2026 SIP capital budget line item from $700,000 to $735,000 (all in favor)

Lake Welfare Committee

The Lake Welfare Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on several lake management issues. Topics include wakesurfing, water levels, and weed harvesting. The committee will also consider a decibel meter for the Delafield Police Department.

• Wakesurfing recommendations and notifications
• Erosion and storm runoff from the east side of Nagawicka Lake
• Nagawicka Lake water level and no-wake rules
• Decibel meter for the Delafield Police Department
• Aerators and weed harvesting

The committee approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 regular meeting. No other actions were approved; discussions on erosion, water level, aerators and weed harvesting were deferred pending further information.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• No decisions made on erosion/storm runoff from East Side of Nagawicka Lake
• No decisions made on Nagawicka Lake water level or no‑wake rules
• No decisions made on aerator usage or restrictions
• No decisions made on weed harvesting policy

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the 2026 Annual Addendum to the Bridges Library System Member Library and CAFE Agreements. The meeting also includes a discussion on the Library Foundation sub-committee.

• 2026 Annual Addendum to the Bridges Library System Member Library & CAFE Agreements
• Library Foundation sub-committee discussion and possible action
• Audit and approval of monthly expenditures, including a $819.63 payment to Hoopla
• Discussion of interior painting for the library building

The Library Board approved the meeting minutes and authorized the Empire Painting bid for interior painting. It also approved the launch of a Library Foundation Steering Committee to explore a capital campaign fund, and ratified the 2026 Annual Addendum to the Bridges Library System agreements. A motion to correct a monthly expense invoice was also carried.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Empire Painting bid for library interior painting (motion carried)
• Approved launch of Library Foundation Steering Committee for capital campaign (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 Annual Addendum to Bridges Library System agreements (motion carried)
• Approved correction of monthly expenditure invoice (motion carried)

Promotion & Tourism Commission

The Promotion & Tourism Commission meeting scheduled for November 11, 2025 was cancelled because there was no business to discuss. The commission will reconvene at its next regular meeting on December 9, 2025.

Park & Recreation Commission

The Park & Recreation Commission will conduct a park walk to review the condition of several city parks. The walk starts at Bostrom Park and proceeds to St. John’s Park, Veterans Memorial Riverwalk, Cushing Memorial Park, and Bleeker Street Boat Launch. No formal actions or decisions will be taken during this session.

• Visit Bostrom Park – 255 Mulberry Dr.
• Visit St. John’s Park – 1000 Genesee St.
• Visit Veterans Memorial Riverwalk – approx. start 925 N Genesee St.
• Visit Cushing Memorial Park – 600 N Cushing Park Rd.
• Visit Bleeker Street Boat Launch – 923 Lake Dr.

Public Works Committee

The Delafield Public Works Committee announced that its scheduled meeting for November 5, 2025 was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No agenda items were presented, and the committee will meet next on December 3, 2025 as planned. The cancellation notice was posted on October 30, 2025.

Police Commission

The Delafield Police Commission will discuss possible action to decertify the eligibility list approved on May 7, 2025. It will also consider approving a new eligibility list for hiring police officers, which would be valid for two years or until decertified. A motion will be made to hold a closed session to review employment and performance data of police officer applicants.

• Discussion and possible action on decertification of the eligibility list approved on 5/7/2025
• Discussion and possible action to approve a new eligibility list for hiring Police Officers, valid for two years or until decertified
• Motion to convene a closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of Police Officer applicants

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing to gather resident comment on the proposed 2026 budget and 2025 tax levy. The body will also discuss a one-year amendment to the Lake Country Fire & Rescue Intermunicipal Agreement regarding 2026 budget cost sharing.

• Public hearing for 2026 Proposed Budget and 2025 Tax Levy
• Proposed one-year amendment to Lake Country Fire & Rescue Intermunicipal Agreement
• Approval of vouchers for $328,746.80 in accounts payable and $125,646.12 for payroll
• Appointment of Heather Wooten to the Library Board

The Common Council confirmed Heather Wooten as the citizen member, resident representative on the Library Board, filling the vacancy left by Tracie Fehrm. The council also approved vouchers payable totaling $328,746.80 for accounts payable and $125,646.12 for payroll. Additional consent agenda items approved included a BPO for expanded seating at Green Door Café, the Commodore fence construction, and a Deer Management Committee vote to provide gift cards for harvest photos. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Confirmed Heather Wooten to Library Board (all in favor)
• Approved vouchers payable $328,746.80 accounts payable and $125,646.12 payroll (all in favor)
• Approved BPO for expanded seating at Green Door Café (approved)
• Approved Commodore fence construction (approved)
• Deer Management Committee voted to provide gift cards for harvest photos (voted)

Plan Commission

The Delafield Plan Commission will review a consent agenda that includes permanent signage approvals and business plan requests. It will hold a public hearing to amend Chapter 52‑142(22) to allow artisan and craft workshops as conditional uses in the A‑1 Agricultural District. The commission will also consider unfinished business fence site plans and new business items such as a café seating expansion, a veterinary urgent‑care concept, a special‑exception residence, a condominium tree‑removal amendment, and a new signage request.

• Permanent signage approval for Macqueen Emergency at 350 Austin Circle
• Permanent signage approval for Debugged Tech Services at 715 Oneida Street
• Public hearing on text amendment to Chapter 52 zoning ordinance for artisan and craft workshops (requested by Bonnie Knoff)
• Site plan and appearance approval for a fence at 1807 Nagawicka Road (The Commodore)
• Business plan approval to expand seating at The Green Door Café, 814 N. Genesee Street

The commission approved the September 24 meeting minutes and a consent agenda that included permanent signage for two businesses and a business plan for a labor services firm. It also approved site‑plan and appearance requests for two fence projects and a business‑plan amendment to expand seating at the Green Door Café, each with all commissioners in favor.

• Approved minutes of the September 24, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved permanent signage for Macqueen Emergency at 350 Austin Circle (all in favor)
• Approved permanent signage for Debugged Tech Services at 715 Oneida Street (all in favor)
• Approved Business Plan of Operation for Couple More Guys at 329A Genesee Street (all in favor)
• Approved fence site plan and appearance for 1807 Nagawicka Road (all in favor)
• Approved privacy fence panels at 2429 Woodland Park Drive, subject to a survey (all in favor)
• Approved Business Plan of Operation expanding seating for Green Door Café at 814 N. Genesee Street, with conditions (all in favor)

Common Council

The Delafield Common Council issued a notice that members, possibly forming a quorum, may be present at a Lake Country Fire & Rescue community partners meeting on October 28, 2025. The meeting will be held at the Wales Community Center, 216 South Street, Wales, WI, and will discuss amendments to the Lake Country Fire and Rescue Intermunicipal Agreement. No formal action or decision will be taken by any governmental body during this gathering.

• Possible quorum of Delafield City Council members may attend the LCFR partner meeting
• Discussion of amendments to the Lake Country Fire & Rescue Intermunicipal Agreement
• Meeting location: Wales Community Center, 216 South Street, Wales, WI

Park & Recreation Commission

The Commission will review the proposed 2026 budget, including funding for a concert stage and tree planting. Members will also discuss policies regarding motorized vehicles in parks and the disposition of a playground slide.

• Proposed $22,500 budget for a Liberty Park concert series stage rental and installation
• Proposed $25,000 tree planting at Oakwood Park using the City's tree fund and a potential state grant
• Proposed floating paddleboard/kayak launch at St John’s Park
• Proposed extension of pedestrian safety lighting from St John’s Park to Liberty Park via the VMR
• Discussion on e-bike and e-scooter policy, signage, and public education

The commission approved the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes. They voted to keep the Fireman's Park playground slide, contingent on installing an adequate safety railing. The commission also scheduled the Fall Park Walk for November 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., starting at Bostrom Park.

• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Kept Fireman's Park slide pending adequate railing (all in favor)
• Scheduled Fall Park Walk for Nov 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., starting at Bostrom Park

Tree Board

The Delafield Tree Board will consider approval of the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss the proposed 2026 budget, review the tree fund and Tree Planting Plan, and consider an Oakwood Park grant application. The board will also hear about Liberty Park tree maintenance performed by Ice Age Trail volunteers.

• Approval of minutes from the July 28, 2025 regular meeting
• Proposed 2026 budget for the Tree Board
• Review of the tree fund and Tree Planting Plan
• Oakwood Park grant application
• Liberty Park tree maintenance by Ice Age Trail volunteers

The board approved the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting. It voted to increase the Tree Fund contribution for the Oakwood Park tree‑planting project to $26,000. The Tree Fund balance was reported at about $56,000, sufficient to cover the Oakwood Park project and next year's plantings.

• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Increased Tree Fund contribution for Oakwood Park planting to $26,000 (all in favor)

Common Council

The Common Council will meet to review and discuss the Proposed 2026 City Budget. No formal action will be taken during this workshop.

• Review of the 2026 Proposed Budget Book

Deer Management Committee

The Deer Management Committee will review and possibly approve the minutes from its June 17, August 19, and September 16 2025 meetings. Members will hear a State of the Union update on field activities from Chair Joe Reynoso. The committee will also discuss promotional incentives for restaurants and other entities, and communication matters related to hunters. No formal decisions beyond the minutes approval are indicated.

• Approval of minutes from June 17, August 19, and September 16 2025 meetings
• State of the Union update on field activities by Chair Joe Reynoso
• Review of incentives and promotion flyer for restaurants and other incentives
• Discussion of hunter communications

The Deer Management Committee approved the minutes from the June, August and September 2025 meetings. It also approved continuing two $100 restaurant certificates for the rest of the year for hunters who submit photos, and amended the program to provide two $100 certificates each month starting in November, for a total of six certificates. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of two $100 restaurant certificates for the remainder of the year (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to offer two $100 restaurant certificates per month starting November, total six (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a closed‑session meeting where the Western Lakes Fire District will present a proposal to provide fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to Delafield. In open session, council members will vote on the 2025 Waukesha County Tax Collection Services Agreement, approve vouchers totaling $269,877.97 for accounts payable and $175,249.52 for payroll, and discuss granting an additional Reserve Class B liquor license now that the population is 7,240. The council will also confirm the appointment of Travis Manard to the Lake Welfare Committee.

• Closed‑session presentation by Western Lakes Fire District on fire and EMS services
• Approve 2025 Waukesha County Tax Collection Services Agreement
• Approve vouchers: $269,877.97 accounts payable, $175,249.52 payroll
• Consider additional Reserve Class B liquor license (population 7,240)
• Confirm appointment of Travis Manard to Lake Welfare Committee

The Common Council approved Resolution 2025-12, allowing non‑substantive changes to the Lake Country Fire & Rescue intermunicipal agreement. It set November 30, 2025 as the deadline for applications for the Reserve “Class B” liquor license. The council also confirmed Travis Manard’s appointment to the Lake Welfare Committee and approved vouchers payable totaling $269,877.97 for accounts payable and $175,249.52 for payroll.

• Approved Resolution 2025-12 for Lake Country Fire & Rescue agreement (all in favor)
• Set deadline for Reserve “Class B” liquor license applications to November 30, 2025 (all in favor)
• Confirmed appointment of Travis Manard to Lake Welfare Committee, term expires 04/2026 (all in favor)
• Approved vouchers payable: $269,877.97 accounts payable and $175,249.52 payroll (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (all in favor)
• Approved 2025 Waukesha County Tax Collection Services Agreement (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from September 15, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from October 6, 2025 meeting (all in favor, with one abstention)

Library Board

The Delafield Public Library Board will discuss a possible update to the Library Foundation Steering Committee and consider the Library Holidays schedule for 2026. The meeting also includes reports from the Bridges Library System and Friends of the Library, and a vote to audit and approve the month’s expenditures. The board will set the date for the next meeting before adjourning.

• Discussion and possible action: Library Foundation Steering Committee update
• Discussion and possible action: Library Holidays 2026
• Bridges Library System Report
• Friends of the Library report
• Audit and Approval of Monthly Expenditures

Promotion & Tourism Commission

The Promotion & Tourism Commission will discuss marketing projects for 2025 and 2026. The body will review the 2026 budget and the allocation of funds for Delafield trail debt.

• Final review of 2026 Promotion and Tourism Budget
• Allocation of funds to Delafield trail debt
• Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 21, 2025
• Ice Age Trail sign update
• Q2 2025 Hotel Tax Income report

The commission approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. It also approved the 2026 Z2 budget recommendation presented by the Executive Director. A voucher for July expenses was signed and approved. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved 2026 Z2 Budget Recommendation (motion passed)
• Approved July voucher for Promotion & Tourism expenses (motion passed)

Lake Welfare Committee

The Lake Welfare Committee will meet to discuss lake management and safety measures. The agenda includes reviews of wakesurfing and water level rules for Nagawicka Lake. The committee will also consider a decibel meter for the Delafield Police Department.

• Nagawicka Lake water level and no-wake rules
• Decibel meter for the Delafield Police Department
• Wakesurfing recommendations and notifications
• Erosion and storm runoff from the east side of Nagawicka Lake
• "Welcome to the Lake" program

The committee approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 regular meeting after hearing no objections. No other actions were taken; discussions on lake programs and issues were noted but not decided. The next regular meeting is set for November 12, 2025.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, no objections)

Common Council

The Common Council will adopt Resolution No. 2025‑10 to establish the city's 2026 impact fee schedule. It will also consider Resolution 2025‑09, which creates an administrative fee and penalty for past‑due accounts receivable. Additional items include a copier lease agreement, a conditional‑use violation at 805 Wells Street, and Ordinance No. 843 updating interest charges on delinquent accounts.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025‑10: set 2026 impact fee schedule
• Approve Resolution 2025‑09: administrative fee for past‑due accounts
• Adopt Ordinance No. 843: revise interest rates on delinquent accounts
• Approve new copier lease agreement for City Hall
• Address conditional‑use violation for 805 Wells Street condominium (Beech tree preservation)

The Common Council approved its consent agenda and adopted Resolution No. 2025‑10 setting the 2026 impact‑fee schedule. It approved two extraterritorial certified survey map requests to divide and combine lots in the Town of Delafield. The council referred the 805 Wells Street Conditional Use issue to the Plan Commission, approved a 60‑month copier lease, adopted Ordinance No. 843 updating delinquent‑account interest to 1.5%, and approved the fire‑department IMA formula adjustments and new‑hire plan.

• Approved consent agenda (all in favor)
• Approved extraterritorial certified survey map to divide lot at DELT0850999001 W316 S198 HWY 83 (all in favor)
• Approved extraterritorial certified survey map to combine lots at DELT0810076 N20 W29976 Glen Cove Road (all in favor)
• Referred 805 Wells Street Conditional Use amendment to Plan Commission (all in favor)
• Approved 60‑month lease for Konica Minolta copier (all in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 843 updating delinquent‑account interest to 1.5% (all in favor)
• Approved fire IMA formula adjustments, two‑year fee cuts and three new hires over four years (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑10 setting 2026 impact‑fee schedule (all in favor)

Public Works Committee

The Delafield Public Works Committee will hold a public informational meeting and consider the Oakwood Road Path, a 10‑foot‑wide paved path from Nagawicka Road to STH 83, as part of the 2027 construction season. The committee will also review traffic staff recommendations, including installing “Blind Person Area” signage near Milwaukee and Nagawicka Streets, conducting additional speed studies on Milwaukee Street in fall 2025 and spring 2026, and evaluating an accessible parking request on Main and Oneida Streets. Minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Oakwood Road Path project: 10‑foot‑wide paved path from Nagawicka Road to STH 83
• Traffic staff recommends “Blind Person Area” signage at Milwaukee Street near Nagawicka and Bayshore Lane
• Recommendation for two additional speed studies on Milwaukee Street (fall 2025 and spring 2026)
• Evaluation of an accessible parking spot request near Main Street and Oneida Street (no action yet)
• Approval of minutes from the September 3, 2025 regular meeting

The Public Works Committee approved the installation of “Blind Person Area” warning signs eastbound west of Oak Street and westbound near Bayshore Lane, with exact placement to be determined by field conditions. The committee also approved additional traffic speed studies in the fall and spring and increased police speed‑enforcement emphasis on Milwaukee Street before any further measures. The minutes of the September 3, 2025 regular meeting were approved.

• Approved installation of “Blind Person Area” warning signs eastbound west of Oak Street and westbound near Bayshore Lane (all in favor, motion carried)
• Approved additional traffic speed studies in fall and spring and added police speed‑enforcement emphasis on Milwaukee Street (all in favor, motion carried)
• Approved the minutes of the September 3, 2025 regular meeting

Plan Commission

The Delafield Plan Commission will review several site‑plan applications, including a dumpster enclosure modification on Milwaukee Street and a privacy fence on Mill Street. It will also consider a zoning amendment to allow artisan and craft workshops as a conditional use in the A‑1 Agricultural District. The commission will approve minutes from the August 27 meeting and address consent agenda items for extraterritorial survey maps and a youth cheerleading program.

• Consent agenda: John Havnen request to divide lot on W316 S198 HWY 83 (extraterritorial certified survey map)
• Consent agenda: David & Andrea Mihalovich request to combine lots on N20 W29976 Glen Cove Road (extraterritorial certified survey map)
• Unfinished business: Modify dumpster enclosure site plan for 524 Milwaukee Street (Hendricks Commercial Properties)
• New business: Roof replacement site plan for 403 Genesee Street (Delafield Chiropractic)
• Zoning amendment: Add artisan and craft workshops as a conditional use in the A‑1 Agricultural District

The Commission approved the minutes of the August 27 meeting and adopted the consent agenda, which included extraterritorial survey map approvals and a youth cheerleading business plan. It also approved a modified dumpster enclosure site plan, denied a 6‑foot privacy fence in favor of a 4‑foot open fence pending a survey, approved a roof replacement at 403 Genesee Street, and postponed a site‑plan review for two Indian Spring Drive properties. Finally, the Commission voted to schedule a public hearing on October 29 to consider amending Chapter 52‑142(22) to allow artisan and craft workshops as a conditional use in the A‑1 Agricultural District.

• Approved minutes of the August 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: two extraterritorial survey map divisions/combinations and Jump Joy Cheer business plan (unanimous)
• Approved modified dumpster enclosure site plan, conditional on a revised parking plan (unanimous)
• Postponed site‑plan and appearance review for 940 and 1050 Indian Spring Drive to the October meeting (unanimous)
• Approved roof replacement at 403 Genesee Street (unanimous)
• Denied 6‑foot privacy fence; approved 4‑foot open‑style fence subject to a pre‑installation survey (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for October 29, 2025 to amend Chapter 52‑142(22) for artisan workshops (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Commission

The Park & Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for September 22, 2025, has been cancelled due to lack of business. The body will reconvene on October 27, 2025.

Lake Welfare Committee

The Lake Welfare Committee will hold its Annual Lake Awareness Meeting on September 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Delafield American Legion Post 196. The notice states that a possible quorum of members from the Committee, Common Council, or other city bodies may be present, but no formal meeting or decisions will occur. No actions or matters will be considered at this gathering.

• Notice of possible quorum – no formal meeting or actions scheduled

Deer Management Committee

The Deer Management Committee will review the minutes from June 17 and August 19, 2025, and then discuss updates on field activities, promotional incentives, and hunter communications for the upcoming bow season. The meeting includes citizen comments and a brief new‑business segment for correspondence and future agenda requests. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the June 17 and August 19, 2025, regular meetings
• State of the Union update on field activities by Chair Joe Reynoso
• Review of incentives and promotion flyers for restaurants and other venues
• Hunter communications: DNR reminders for the bow season
• Correspondence and requests for future agenda items

The Deer Management Committee met on September 16, 2025 at City Hall, Council Chambers. Members discussed the status of hunting stands, promotional flyers, and plans to improve communication with registered hunters, but no formal actions or votes were taken. Approval of the June 17 and August 19 meeting minutes was deferred to the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

Common Council

The Delafield Common Council will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a lot‑division request on Kettle Moraine Drive, amendments to Lake Country Fire & Rescue agreements, and a new ordinance that would restrict parking on a segment of Mariner Drive to Nagawicka Yacht Club members only. The council will also consider joining a regional coalition supporting an I‑94 expansion study, approve voucher payments totaling $715,410.04, and address recent appointments to the Plan Commission.

• Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map approval to divide a lot at W330 N247 Kettle Moraine Drive
• Amended Lake Country Fire & Rescue Intermunicipal Agreement covering funding and staffing
• Memorandum of Understanding to add three full‑time firefighter/paramedic positions each year for 2026‑2029
• Ordinance 842 amending parking rules to allow Nagawicka Yacht Club members only on Mariner Drive
• Approval of vouchers payable: $429,735.96 for accounts payable and $285,674.08 for payroll

The Common Council approved the August 18 minutes and the consent agenda, which included a library levy resolution. Council members voted to approve an extraterritorial certified survey map to split a lot on Kettle Moraine Drive. They accepted a resignation and appointed a replacement to the Plan Commission, and approved joining a regional coalition to support a study for expanding Interstate 94.

• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda, including Library Levy Resolution 2025-08 (all in favor)
• Approved Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map to divide lot DELT0840994003, W330 N247 Kettle Moraine Drive (all in favor)
• Accepted resignation of Dan Jashinsky from Plan Commission (all in favor)
• Confirmed appointment of Leslie Donavan to Plan Commission (all in favor)
• Approved City joining Waukesha County Business Alliance coalition for I‑94 major highway project study (all in favor)

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to elect a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Fiduciary. The board will also receive an update from the Library Foundation and review monthly expenditures.

• Elections for Board President, Vice President, Secretary, and Fiduciary
• Library Foundation update
• Audit and approval of monthly expenditures

The Library Board approved the August meeting minutes, with one member abstaining. The board accepted the proposed officer slate for president, vice president, recording secretary, and fiduciary. The board also approved the monthly financial expenditures. The next meeting was scheduled for October 14, 2025.

• Approved August meeting minutes (motion carried, Aicher abstained)
• Accepted officer slate: President Todd Hillmer, Vice President Nichole Krickhahn, Recording Secretary Betsy Felix, Fiduciary Robert Mitchell (motion passed)
• Approved monthly expenditures (motion passed)
• Set next meeting date for October 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Promotion & Tourism Commission

The Delafield Promotion & Tourism Commission scheduled for September 9, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions or discussions took place at this meeting. The commission will meet again at its next regular session on October 14, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items considered

Promotion & Tourism Commission

The Promotion & Tourism Commission will review 2025 marketing projects, 2026 special projects, and the 2026 budget. The body will also discuss the allocation of funds for Delafield trail debt and review hotel tax income reports.

• Review of 2025/26 marketing projects
• Allocation of funds to Delafield trail debt
• Review of 2026 Promotion and Tourism Budget
• Q2 2025 Hotel Tax Income Report
• Approval of July 2025 vouchers

Public Works Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It also approved the expansion of the parking lot at 920 Indian Spring Drive for Delafield Dental, requiring engineering reviews of the retaining wall, tree, fence dimensions, and turning radius. An update on the Oakwood Road Path Project was given, with public input scheduled for the October meeting. The Public Works Director reported on recent flooding and sewer lift station issues.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved expansion of Delafield Dental parking lot at 920 Indian Spring Dr, subject to engineering and fence conditions (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda items, including permanent signage for a pet shop and a construction design center and a lot‑division survey map. It approved a site plan and appearance for an entrance gate at Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church. It postponed action on a six‑foot privacy fence at 2429 Woodland Park Drive. It approved the site plan and appearance to expand the parking lot for Delafield Dental with six conditions, and it approved grading‑activity site plans for two Indian Spring Drive properties with three conditions.

• Approved consent agenda items (permanent signage for What’s in the Bowl Pet Shop, permanent signage for Callen Construction, and extraterritorial certified survey map for lot division) – all in favor
• Approved site plan and appearance for entrance gate at Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church – all in favor
• Postponed action on six‑foot privacy fence at 2429 Woodland Park Drive – all in favor
• Approved site plan and appearance to expand parking lot for Delafield Dental, subject to six conditions – all in favor
• Approved site plan and appearance for grading activities at 940 and 1050 Indian Spring Drive, subject to three conditions – all in favor

Library Board

The Delafield Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and possibly take action on the proposed 2026 budget and board elections. The board will also review monthly expenditures and receive reports from the Director, Treasurer, and the Bridges Library System.

• Proposed 2026 Library budget discussion
• Library Board elections
• Approval of monthly expenditures totaling $5,127.57
• Payment of $1,100.94 to J.M. Brennan Inc. for AC repair
• Payment of $1,500 to Kleanline, LLC for August cleaning

The board approved the meeting minutes (one abstention). It adjusted the employee cell‑phone stipend to $70 for the director and $60 for two staff members. The 2026 library budget was adopted, passing with one nay vote. New officers were elected: President Todd Hillmer, Vice‑President Nicole Krickhahn, Secretary Betsy Felix, and Fiduciary Robert Mitchell.

• Approved minutes (motion carried with one abstention)
• Adjusted employee cell‑phone stipend to $70 (director) and $60 (two staff) – motion carried
• Adopted 2026 library budget – motion carried with one nay vote
• Approved monthly expenditures – motion carried
• Elected Todd Hillmer as President
• Elected Nicole Krickhahn as Vice‑President
• Elected Betsy Felix as Secretary
• Elected Robert Mitchell as Fiduciary

Park & Recreation Commission

The Park & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from its June 23 and July 28 meetings. It authorized a sign reading “Boardwalk Restricted to Foot Travel Only” and granted the Lions Club a three‑year fee waiver for its annual car show in Liberty Park. The commission also directed that remaining Jan Turnock Memorial funds be donated to the Delafield Tree Fund and deferred the Gaga Pit budget item to next fall.

• Approved minutes of June 23, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of July 28, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved creation of “Boardwalk Restricted to Foot Travel Only” sign (all in favor)
• Approved three-year fee waiver for Lions Club annual car show in Liberty Park (all in favor)
• Approved donation of remaining Jan Turnock Memorial funds to Delafield Tree Fund (all in favor)
• Deferred Gaga Pit budget item to next fall (decision made, no vote recorded)

Deer Management Committee

The committee voted to recommend Todd Wenzel as Vice Chair. The motion was seconded by Gene Olson and carried with all members in favor. No other actions were taken; remaining agenda items were discussed without formal decisions.

• Recommended Todd Wenzel as Vice Chair – motion carried unanimously

Common Council

The council appointed George Pavin as the new alderperson for District 5. It also approved the Brewfinity AB‑105 alcohol permit, a capital‑budget amendment for a public works plow truck, and the 2026 council calendar. Additional actions included setting the 2025 Trick‑or‑Treat date, approving vouchers totaling $1,964,914.34, accepting two resignations, and confirming Dirk Wilken on the Plan Commission.

• Appointed George Pavin as Alderperson for District 5 (all in favor)
• Approved AB‑105 application for Brewfinity to serve alcohol on Sep 7 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑06 amending 2025 capital budget for a public works plow truck (all in favor)
• Approved 2026 Common Council Calendar (all in favor)
• Set 2025 City Trick‑or‑Treat date for Oct 25 2025, 5‑8 PM (all in favor)
• Approved vouchers payable $1,404,095.34 accounts payable and $560,819.00 payroll (all in favor)
• Accepted resignation of Susan Buchanan from Promotion & Tourism Commission (all in favor)
• Confirmed appointment of Dirk Wilken to the Plan Commission (all in favor)

Lake Welfare Committee

The Lake Welfare Committee approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 regular meeting after hearing no objections. No other items were approved, denied, or tabled, and the meeting concluded with scheduling information for the upcoming Lake Awareness Meeting.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (no objections)

Promotion & Tourism Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. It also approved the 2026 Z2 budget recommendation for promotion and tourism marketing. Additionally, the July voucher was approved and sent to the Deputy Clerk.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion Fehrm, second Murphy)
• Approved 2026 Z2 budget recommendation (motion Fehrm, second Behrend)
• Approved July voucher (motion Fehrm, second Behrend)

Deer Management Committee

The Deer Management Committee will meet informally on August 9, 2025, to conduct cleanup and maintenance at a city brush pile. No formal action will be taken during this working session.

• Deer stand field work and maintenance
• City Brush Pile cleanup at 218 N. Cushing Park Rd
• Informal gathering with no formal action

Public Works Committee

The committee approved the driveway locations for the two lots south of Garrison Court, adding conditions for brush clearing and a tee turnaround. It denied requests for "No Parking" signs on Cedar Valley Road and on North Lapham Peak Road, and also denied a mid‑block crosswalk on Milwaukee Street. The minutes of the July 23, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved driveway locations for two lots south of Garrison Court with brush‑clearing and tee‑turnaround conditions (all in favor)
• Denied "No Parking" signs on both sides of Cedar Valley Road (all in favor)
• Denied "No Parking" signs on North Lapham Peak Road at 446 Lapham Peak Road (all in favor)
• Denied mid‑block crosswalk request along Milwaukee Street near the south end of the lake (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of the July 23, 2025 Regular Meeting (all in favor)

Plan Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda, which included business‑plan and permanent‑signage requests for several local businesses. It also approved an expansion of Blue Collar Coffee with conditions on dumpster placement and the liquor license. Site plans for a dumpster enclosure on Kettle Court and for an Applebee’s/IHOP complex on Golf Road were adopted, each with specific design conditions. Finally, the commission adopted recommendations for the Applebee’s/IHOP pylon signage colors.

• Approved Consent Agenda items: business plans and permanent signage for Seedling Debut Ultrasound (634 Milwaukee St), Handcrafted Barber Lounge (609 Main St), Delafield Chamber of Commerce (607 Main St), What’s in the Bowl Pet Shop (3163 Golf Rd), and Callen Construction design center (2736 Hillside Dr) – motion carried, all in favor.
• Approved Blue Collar Coffee expansion Business Plan of Operation at 523 Milwaukee St, subject to dumpster relocation and liquor license modification – motion carried, all in favor.
• Approved Site Plan and Appearance for 3660 Kettle Court East, adding a metal roof over a dumpster enclosure and extra pavement, with surface compaction consideration – motion carried, all in favor.
• Approved Site Plan, Appearance, and Permanent Signage for Applebee’s/IHOP at 3100 Golf Road, with conditions on awning logo size, “To Go” signage, illumination limits, and metal brackets – motion carried, all in favor.
• Approved pylon signage recommendations for Applebee’s/IHOP, specifying white background with red Applebee’s and blue IHOP lettering – motion carried, all in favor.

Park & Recreation Commission

The Park & Recreation Commission approved a $85,000 lighting project for Liberty Park. It also recategorized $15,000 for Fort Cushing maintenance, removed the old slide at Firemen’s Park, approved a $10,000 kayak launch at St. John’s Park, increased the Liberty Park stage rental budget to $22,500, and approved a dog‑pot station donation. All motions passed with either unanimous support or a recorded 4‑1 vote on the slide removal.

• Recategorized $15,000 Fort Cushing staining to maintenance – all in favor
• Approved Liberty Park path lighting (~$85,000) – all in favor
• Removed old slide from Firemen’s Park – 4 in favor, 1 against
• Approved $10,000 budget for standalone kayak launch at St. John’s Park – all in favor
• Amended Liberty Park stage rental budget to $22,500 – all in favor
• Approved Doggie Pot Station donation request – all in favor

Tree Board

The board approved the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. It accepted the forester’s recommendation to replace two Eastern Redbud trees with shade trees in St. John’s Plaza using board funds. The board also approved a partnership with the Ice Age Trail Alliance to remove unhealthy trees along the east side of Liberty Park, with city labor for the chipper and supervision by the forester.

• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved replacement of two Eastern Redbud trees with shade trees in St. John’s Plaza using board budget (all in favor)
• Approved Liberty Park tree removal plan with Ice Age Trail Alliance labor, city chipper labor, and forester supervision (all in favor)

Common Council

The council elected Alderperson Dirk Wilken as Common Council President to complete the term vacated by Matthew Grimmer. It denied a zoning map amendment for 433 Genesee Street, approved a survey map to combine two Glen Cove Road lots, approved a stormwater maintenance agreement for 111 Enterprise Road, and approved a parking license agreement for Kurt’s Steakhouse. The council rejected the sole bid for the City Hall steps reconstruction and will rebid the project in winter 2026. It also accepted two citizen‑member resignations and approved a memorandum of understanding with Waukesha County for coordinated damage‑assessment services.

• Elected Dirk Wilken as Common Council President (All in favor)
• Denied rezoning request for 433 Genesee Street (Motion carried; Valde voted nay)
• Approved Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map to combine two lots on Glen Cove Road (All in favor)
• Approved Stormwater Maintenance Agreement for 111 Enterprise Road (All in favor)
• Approved parking license agreement for Kurt’s Steakhouse (All in favor)
• Rejected single bid for City Hall steps reconstruction; will rebid in winter 2026 (All in favor)
• Accepted resignations of Matthew Grimmer (Lake Country Fire & Rescue Board) and Tracie Fehrm (Library Board) (All in favor)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Waukesha County for coordinated damage‑assessment services (All in favor)

Lake Welfare Committee

The Lake Welfare Committee approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 regular meeting without objection. The committee also voted to accept the USDA Work Initiation Document and to have the city sign it. Both actions passed with all members in favor. No other decisions were made.

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted USDA Work Initiation Document; city to sign (unanimous)

Library Board

The board approved the corrected meeting minutes, noting two abstentions. It also approved the monthly expenditures with one abstention. Members volunteered to form a library foundation committee. The next meeting was scheduled for August 25, 2025.

• Approved corrected minutes (motion carried, 2 abstentions)
• Approved monthly expenditures (motion carried, 1 abstention)
• Formed library foundation committee (volunteers: Mitchell, Maples, Felix, Butterfield, Yeomans)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 25, 2025

Promotion & Tourism Commission

The Promotion & Tourism Commission approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It voted to purchase an annual contract for Placer.AI research data at a cost of $22,000 for the remainder of 2025. The commission also approved repair of Ice Age Trail signage. Q1 2025 hotel tax revenue was reported as the highest ever.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (motion Fehrm, second Behrend, passed)
• Approved purchase of Placer.AI services for 2025 ($22,000 annual contract) (motion Marrero, second Fehrm, passed)
• Approved Ice Age Trail signage repair and hinge addition (motion Behrend, second Marrero, passed)
• Acknowledged Q1 2025 hotel tax income as highest recorded

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved the June 4 minutes with a name correction. It voted to reject the sole bid for the City Hall stair reconstruction, halting the project until rebidding. The committee also denied additional traffic‑calming measures on Milwaukee Street and denied the request to install traffic lights at Genesee Street intersections. No action was taken on the Cedar Valley Road no‑parking request, which will be revisited at a future meeting.

• Approved June 4 minutes pending correction (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for City Hall stair reconstruction project (all in favor)
• Denied additional traffic calming measures on Milwaukee Street (all in favor)
• Denied request to install traffic lights on Genesee Street at Wells, Main, and Milwaukee (all in favor)
• No action taken on Cedar Valley Road no‑parking signs (matter to be revisited)
• No action taken on W. Devonshire Road traffic calming request (matter to be revisited)
• No action taken on Genesee Street traffic light request (denied per motion above)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission approved the minutes from the May 28 meeting and the consent agenda items, which included business plans for a psychiatry practice and an auto shop and a survey map. It then approved a special exception for a single‑family home on Woodland Park Drive, a modified site plan for a Burger King playground expansion, a permanent sign at 700 Genesee Street, a dumpster relocation on Milwaukee Street, and an accessory detached garage on Nagawicka Road East, each with conditions. All motions carried, with one sign approval receiving a single nay vote.

• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda items: Hope‑i‑try psychiatry business plan, The Auto Lab auto‑customization business plan, and Ascent LLC extraterritorial survey map (all in favor)
• Approved special exception for Woodland Park Drive residence and garage (all in favor)
• Approved modified Burger King site plan on Heritage Drive (all in favor)
• Approved permanent sign at 700 Genesee Street (Krienke Nay, Schult abstain)
• Approved dumpster relocation at 524 Milwaukee Street (all in favor)
• Approved accessory detached garage at 2450 Nagawicka Road East (all in favor)

Park & Recreation Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. It also approved Tall Pines Conservancy’s request to use the Fish Hatchery three times a month for meetings, with cleaning costs covered by the conservancy. Members agreed to add a discussion on signage for e‑bikes, e‑scooters and other motorized vehicles on the Veteran’s Memorial Riverwalk to the agenda for next month. No other actions were finalized.

• Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Tall Pines Conservancy use of Fish Hatchery building (all in favor)
• Agreed to place motorized‑vehicle signage discussion on next month’s agenda
• Discussed removal of old playground slide in Fireman’s Park; decision deferred
• Discussed 2026 budget ideas; no decision made
• Discussed Liberty Park Riverwalk lighting; no decision made
• Reviewed monthly financials; no decision made

Common Council

The council approved the Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map to combine two parcels at DELT0810070 & DELT0810071, W296 N2034 Glen Cove Road. The council also confirmed Dason Schultz as the citizen member of the Lake Country Fire and Rescue Fire Commission, filling the vacancy left by Bradley Stocks with a term ending 04/30/2027. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map to combine two lots at DELT0810070 & DELT0810071, W296 N2034 Glen Cove Road – all in favor
• Confirmed appointment of Dason Schultz as citizen member of Lake Country Fire and Rescue Fire Commission (term expires 04/30/2027) – all in favor

Deer Management Committee

The Deer Management Committee approved the minutes of the April 15, 2025 regular meeting. No other motions were taken; members discussed upcoming field work, incentive ideas, camera placement, and website updates but made no formal decisions. The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m.

• Approved minutes of April 15, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council approved Ordinance No: 841, amending the Chapter 52 Zoning Ordinance for the B‑5 Office and Research Commercial District. It also approved a change order adding a Hillside Drive crosswalk with push‑button lighting at a cost of $27,540.50. Several licensing actions were approved, including the appointment of a new alcohol beverage agent and renewals of retail and Class B beer and liquor licenses. Additional approvals covered a two‑party asphalt‑path agreement, participation renewal for CDBG/HOME programs, and the St. Johns Bay pier project.

• Approved Ordinance No: 841 amending Chapter 52 Zoning (B‑5 district) (all in favor)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 to add Hillside Drive crosswalk ($27,540.50) (all in favor)
• Approved appointment of successor agent Walter Salaverria for Class B license (all in favor)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Alcohol Beverage Retail Licenses renewals (all in favor)
• Approved granting of 2025‑2026 Class B Beer and Liquor License renewal for SBG Apple North VII, pending fees, background checks, debt clearance (all in favor)
• Approved two‑party agreement with Waukesha County for asphalt path (contingent on legal review)
• Approved participation renewal for 2026‑2028 CDBG and HOME programs
• Approved St. Johns Bay pier project (7‑2 vote)

Lake Welfare Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting with no objections. A motion to support the proposed St. John’s Bay pier as outlined in the ePacket passed 7‑2. A second motion to adopt five specific pier recommendations was carried with all members in favor. The boathouse at 1923 Milwaukee Street was also approved.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (no objections)
• Approved St. John’s Bay pier project as outlined (motion passed 7-2)
• Adopted five pier recommendations (motion carried, all in favor)
• Approved boathouse at 1923 Milwaukee Street

Library Board

The Library Board approved several items, including the Waukesha County Minimums to Exempt and Standards, the extension of the Capira Mobile contract through June 30, 2026, a contract with Milwaukee Shuttle for the Memory Care Collaboration, and funding for a hearing loop at the Irwin L. Young Memorial Library. The board also approved the monthly expenditures and accepted the prior meeting minutes with one abstention. President Butterfield will form a steering committee to explore creating a library foundation.

• Approved minutes of the prior meeting (motion carried, one abstention)
• Approved Waukesha County Minimums to Exempt and Standards (motion carried)
• Approved extension of Capira Mobile contract to June 30 2026
• Approved contract with Milwaukee Shuttle for Memory Care Collaboration
• Approved Hearing Loop funding request for Irwin L. Young Memorial Library
• Approved monthly expenditures (motion carried)
• President Butterfield to form library‑foundation steering committee (planned)
• Approved new shelver hire (Emma) as teen volunteer

Public Works Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. A citizen raised concerns about bulb costs for the City Hall Stair Project, but no action was taken on that comment. The committee voted to approve the engineering plans for the City Hall Stair Project and to submit the project for construction bidding. The meeting also included updates on upcoming road closures and street projects.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved engineering plans and moved City Hall Stair Project to construction bidding (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 30 meeting (with one abstention). It approved the consent agenda items, including a children’s boutique, lot consolidation, payroll service, and a restaurant. The commission also approved a special exception for a detached garage at 637 First Street, permanent signage for a Burger King at 2725 Heritage Drive, and a business plan for a dog‑coaching facility at 2410 Milwaukee Street.

• Approved April 30, 2025 minutes (Marek motion, Hausman abstained)
• Approved consent agenda items: children’s boutique at 630 Milwaukee St, lot survey at Glen Cove Rd, payroll service at 11 Crossroads Ct, restaurant at 3047 Village Square Dr (all in favor)
• Approved special exception for detached garage and stoop at 637 First St (all in favor, with grading plan and deed restriction conditions)
• Approved permanent signage for Burger King at 2725 Heritage Dr (all in favor, with illumination and setback waiver conditions)
• Approved Business Plan of Operation for My Canine Accomplice at 2410 Milwaukee St (all in favor)
• Approved Business Plan of Operation for Fawn & Friend's Children’s Boutique at 630 Milwaukee St (as part of consent agenda)
• Approved Business Plan of Operation for Integrated Payroll at 11 Crossroads Ct (as part of consent agenda)
• Approved Business Plan of Operation for Savory restaurant at 3047 Village Square Dr (as part of consent agenda)

Common Council

The council approved several alcohol beverage licenses and renewals, a stormwater maintenance agreement, and a lot‑combination survey map. It also approved a site‑plan with conditions for a Kar‑Tech expansion. The council voted to initiate an amendment to Chapter 52 Zoning Ordinance on impervious surface provisions. A motion to approve the May 5 minutes failed.

• Approve ALDI Class A liquor and beer license (all in favor)
• Approve Well House Class B beer and Class C wine license (all in favor)
• Approve Marcus Hillside Cinema agent appointment (all in favor)
• Approve Olive Garden and Angelina’s 2025‑2026 alcohol license renewals (all in favor)
• Approve Stormwater Maintenance Agreement for car wash at N101 State Road 83 (all in favor)
• Approve Certified Survey Map to combine two lots at 1538 Second Street (all in favor)
• Approve Site Plan and Appearance for Kar‑Tech addition at 111 Enterprise Road with conditions (all in favor)
• Initiate amendment of Chapter 52 Zoning Ordinance impervious surface provisions (motion carried, 6‑1)

Lake Welfare Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 regular meeting with no objections. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remaining agenda items were discussed but not decided. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes

Library Board

The board approved the meeting minutes after amending the fiduciary report wording. The board accepted the revised display case policy with one edit. The board approved the monthly expenditures as presented. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 13 meeting minutes with wording amendment (motion carried)
• Approved revised display case policy with one edit (motion carried)
• Approved monthly expenditures as presented (motion carried)

Promotion & Tourism Commission

The Promotion & Tourism Commission appointed Fred Marrero as Chair, Larry Fehrm as Vice Chair, and Paul Murphy as Secretary for the May 2025‑April 2026 term. The board approved a $17,500 investment for a new marketing photoshoot. It also approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes and a voucher for monthly expenses. Future meeting dates were set, with June cancelled and July and August scheduled.

• Appointed Fred Marrero as Chair (motion passed)
• Appointed Larry Fehrm as Vice Chair (motion passed)
• Appointed Paul Murphy as Secretary (motion passed)
• Approved $17,500 photoshoot investment (motion passed)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved voucher for checking‑account expenses (motion passed)
• Designated Erin McDonald (Geronimo Hospitality Group) as Hotel Representative (appointed by Mayor Aicher)

Board of Review

The Board confirmed Mayor Tim Aicher as Chair and Common Council President Matt Grimmer as Vice Chair. It certified that there were no assessment corrections and verified Open Book changes. The Board waived the objection hearing for Walgreen Co. at 2901 Golf Road and approved a waiver for Wal‑Mart Real Estate Business Trust at 2863 Heritage Dr, sending both matters to circuit court. It approved a phone‑testimony request for Cyndi Lyden (1614 W Shore Drive) and denied phone‑testimony requests for JPMorgan Chase Bank agents on several properties.

• Confirmed Mayor Tim Aicher as Chair (all in favor)
• Confirmed Common Council President Matt Grimmer as Vice Chair (all in favor)
• Certified no corrections of error under Wis. Stats 70.43 (all in favor)
• Waived objection hearing for Walgreen Co., 2901 Golf Road (all in favor)
• Approved waiver for Wal‑Mart Real Estate Business Trust, 2863 Heritage Dr (all in favor)
• Approved phone‑testimony request for Cyndi Lyden, 1614 W Shore Drive (all in favor)
• Denied phone‑testimony request for JPMorgan Chase Bank agents, 524 N Genesee St (all in favor)
• Denied phone‑testimony request for JPMorgan Chase Bank agents, 3201 Village Square Dr (all in favor)

Public Works Committee

The committee approved a recommendation to the Common Council for the Hillside Drive crosswalk change order. It voted to install additional crosswalk signage at Main Street and Lapham Peak Road, and to deny a No‑Parking request on Milwaukee Street between the Point and Bleeker. The March 5 meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approve March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommend to Common Council approve Hillside Drive crosswalk change order (unanimous)
• Approve installation of crosswalk signs at Main St. & Lapham Peak Rd (2‑1 vote)
• Deny No Parking signs on Milwaukee St. between Point and Bleeker (unanimous)

Common Council

The council adopted a new funding formula for Lake Country Fire & Rescue, passing the motion with a 5‑2 vote. It also accepted Tim Turnock's resignation from the Deer Management Committee and appointed Jameson Chatman to the vacant seat, both unanimously approved. The Vouchers Payable Report for April‑May 2025 totaling $1,492,213.57 for accounts payable and $122,649.30 for payroll was approved. Motions to enter and exit closed session were each carried unanimously.

• Approved revised Lake Country Fire & Rescue funding formula (5-2)
• Accepted resignation of Tim Turnock from Deer Management Committee (7-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Jameson Chatman to Deer Management Committee (7-0)
• Approved Vouchers Payable Report: $1,492,213.57 accounts payable, $122,649.30 payroll (7-0)
• Moved to convene closed session for fire‑rescue funding study (7-0)
• Moved to reconvene open session after closed session (7-0)

Plan Commission

The commission approved the March 26 minutes (with one abstention) and a permanent signage request for Nagawicka Park. It approved the Site Plan and Appearance for Social Stairs option #2 at City Hall, subject to a Public Works structural review. The commission also approved Business Plan of Operation amendments for Well House 1900, a mental‑health counseling office, and a yoga/reiki service at 612 Milwaukee Street, each contingent on building and fire inspections. Additionally, it recommended a Certified Survey Map to combine two lots on Second Street and approved a boathouse site plan with multiple conditions.

• Approved March 26 minutes (Krienke abstained)
• Approved permanent signage at 651 STH 83, Nagawicka Park (all in favor)
• Approved Social Stairs option #2 site plan at 500 Genesee St, subject to Public Works review (all in favor)
• Approved Well House 1900 business plan amendment at 612 Milwaukee St, pending inspections and no alcohol sales (all in favor)
• Approved mental‑health counseling business plan at 612 Milwaukee St, pending inspections (all in favor)
• Approved Healing Journeys yoga/reiki business plan at 612 Milwaukee St, pending inspections (all in favor)
• Recommended Certified Survey Map to combine lots at 1538 Second St to Common Council (all in favor)
• Approved boathouse site plan at 2411 Nagawicka Rd with listed conditions (all in favor)

Park & Recreation Commission

The commission elected Mark Schaefer as chair and Leslie Donavan as vice‑chair. It approved the March 25 meeting minutes and a revision to the Tree Planting Plan adding four shade trees at Oakwood Park Picnic Area. The commission also approved fee waivers for the Delafield Lions Club fire‑man's park picnic and for the City employee‑appreciation event at the Fish Hatchery Pavilion.

• Elected Mark Schaefer Chairperson and Leslie Donavan Vice‑Chair (All in favor)
• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (All in favor)
• Approved Tree Planting Plan revision adding four $550 shade trees at Oakwood Park Picnic Area (All in favor)
• Approved Fireman’s Park rental fee waiver for Delafield Lions Club event on May 15, 2025 (All in favor)
• Approved Fish Hatchery Pavilion rental fee waiver for City employee appreciation for five years (All in favor)

Tree Board

The Tree Board elected Mark Schaefer as Park & Recreation Commission Chairperson and Leslie Donavan as Vice Chairperson. The board approved the minutes from the January 27, 2025 regular meeting. It also approved a revision to the Tree Planting Plan to add four shade trees costing $550 each at the Oakwood Park Picnic Area. The next board meeting was scheduled for July 28, 2025.

• Elected Mark Schaefer as Park & Recreation Commission Chairperson (all in favor)
• Elected Leslie Donavan as Park & Recreation Commission Vice Chairperson (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of the January 27, 2025 regular meeting (all in favor)
• Approved revision to Tree Planting Plan adding four shade trees at $550 for Oakwood Park Picnic Area (all in favor)
• Set next Tree Board meeting for July 28, 2025 (all in favor)

Common Council

The Common Council voted to convene a closed‑session to discuss the Metropolitan Builders Association impact‑fee appeal, then reconvened in open session. It subsequently denied the appeal’s requests for detailed accounting of impact fees for 2000‑2015, for 2016‑2025, and for an annual reporting requirement. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Closed session on impact‑fee appeal convened (5‑0 vote)
• Open session reconvened (5‑0 vote)
• Denied request for detailed accounting of impact fees 2000‑2015 (all in favor)
• Denied request for detailed accounting of impact fees 2016‑2025 (all in favor)
• Denied request for annual detailed reporting of impact fees to MBA (all in favor)

Common Council

The council elected Alderperson Matt Grimmer to a one‑year term as Common Council President. The council approved the mayor’s appointments to committees, commissions and boards. The council adopted Resolution No. 2025‑02 designating public depositories and authorizing withdrawals of city funds. The council adopted Resolution No. 2025‑03 designating the official newspaper for the city.

• Elected Matt Grimmer as Common Council President (all in favor)
• Approved mayoral appointments to committees, commissions and boards (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑02 designating public depositories and authorizing withdrawals (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑03 designating the official newspaper for the City of Delafield (all in favor)

Deer Management Committee

The Deer Management Committee approved the minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting. Joe Reynoso was elected Chair and Tim Turnock was elected Vice Chair of the committee. Reynoso was also elected Pro Tem Chair for the April 15, 2025 meeting.

• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Elected Joe Reynoso as Pro Tem Chair for the April 15, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Elected Joe Reynoso as Deer Management Committee Chairperson (all in favor)
• Elected Tim Turnock as Deer Management Committee Vice Chairperson (all in favor)

Lake Welfare Committee

The Lake Welfare Committee approved the minutes of the March 12, 2025 regular meeting without objection. The committee also approved a recommendation to the Plan Commission for a new boathouse at 2411 Nagawicka Road after a motion was made and carried. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to Plan Commission for boathouse at 2411 Nagawicka Road (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board accepted the 2025 Allowable Costs Worksheet, setting cost limits for the upcoming fiscal year. The Board also approved the 2024 State Annual Report for the Bridges Library System and two presenter agreements for youth and family programs. Monthly library expenditures were approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of the April 8 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved 2025 Allowable Costs Worksheet (motion carried)
• Approved 2024 State Annual Report for Bridges Library System
• Approved Youth Services Workshop presenter agreement (Paint and Inflate)
• Approved Family Program presenter agreement (musical performance)
• Approved monthly library expenditures (motion carried)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission adopted the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting. It approved a Business Plan of Operation and Permanent Signage for Creative Planning at 524 Milwaukee St, Unit 300. It also approved Permanent Signage for Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church at 31385 Hill St, with listed conditions. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved minutes of February 26, 2025 meeting (All in Favor)
• Approved Business Plan of Operation and Permanent Signage for Creative Planning, 524 Milwaukee St Unit 300 (All in Favor)
• Approved Permanent Signage for Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church, 31385 Hill St, subject to conditions (All in Favor)

Park & Recreation Commission

The commission approved the Park & Recreation Long‑Range Plan with minor edits. It authorized Clear Water Outdoor to resume rentals and signage in St. John’s Park for the season. Fee waivers were granted for the Delafield Arts Foundation’s summer concerts and for the Chamber’s DelaSpring and Block Party events. The Lake Welfare Committee received permission to post a wakeboarding sign at the Bleeker Street boat launch, and a Spring Park Walk was scheduled for Cushing Park on April 19.

• Approved Park & Recreation Long‑Range Plan (all in favor)
• Approved Clear Water Outdoor rental and sign request for St. John’s Park (all in favor)
• Approved fee waiver for Delafield Arts Foundation Liberty Park concert series (all in favor)
• Approved two‑year fee waiver for Chamber events at Liberty Park (all in favor)
• Approved Lake Welfare Committee sign permission at Bleeker Street boat launch (all in favor)
• Scheduled Spring Park Walk at Cushing Park for April 19, 10:00 a.m. (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of the January 27, 2025 meeting (all in favor)