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Elm Grove public meetings in 2025

124 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Legislative Committee

Legislative Committee to consider zoning and parking rule changes

The Legislative Committee will review and act on the October 13, 2025 draft minutes. It will consider creating a new R‑3 multiple‑family residential district for Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRF) and Residential Care Apartment Complexes (RCAC). The committee will also consider an ordinance to remove CBRF and RCAC from the Institutional Districts category. Additional items include a proposed amendment to the parking prohibition schedule near Lindhurst Drive and Lindhurst Court, and alignment of certain code sections with the 2025 Wisconsin Act 24 statutory renumbering.

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✓ Decided: Legislative Committee approves new R‑3 district for community residential facilities

The committee approved the creation of a new R‑3 district for Community Based Residential Facilities and Residential Care Apartment Complexes. It also approved Ordinance 2025‑13 to remove those facilities from the Institutional Districts, and recommended amending the parking prohibition ordinance for Lindhurst Drive and Lindhurst Court. Additional actions included aligning village statutes with the 2025 Wisconsin Act 24 and approving the October 13, 2025 draft minutes.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Finance and Licensing

Finance Committee to review 2025A and proposed 2026 debt

The Finance and Licensing Committee will review financial reports and project updates. The body will discuss current and proposed debt for 2025 and 2026 and act on the December voucher list.

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✓ Decided: Finance & Licensing Committee approved vouchers unanimously

The committee approved the FL 112525 meeting minutes with a 6-0 vote. It then approved all submitted vouchers, also by a 6-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a 6-0 vote.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board to discuss legal services RFP and fire truck purchase

The Board of Trustees will review professional engineering contracts and various village proclamations. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss litigation, the Village Manager's compensation, and legal service proposals.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Master Services Agreement with Ruekert‑Mielke for engineering services

The Elm Grove Board of Trustees unanimously approved a Master Services Agreement with Ruekert‑Mielke for professional engineering services. The board also approved the related Task Order #1, a joint powers agreement with Waukeska County Emergency Preparedness, and rescinded the 2025 historic flooding proclamation. Additional unanimous actions included adopting Arbor Day and library director retirement proclamations and several personnel and polling appointments.

Mon Dec 15, 2025

Library Board

Library Board reviews budget, director retirement, and upcoming director report

The board will approve the agenda and minutes from the November 17 meeting, hear public comments, and confirm meeting dates for early 2026. It will review the Treasurer’s report, including accounts payable of $2,679.36, $731.28, $‑41.40, and $2,355.35. The board will discuss updates to the operating budget, the director’s retirement, and receive an incoming director’s report.

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✓ Decided: Board approved 2026 library operating budget of $554,078

The board approved the 2026 library operating budget of $554,078. It also authorized several expenditures, including $2,679.36 for O.B. accounts payable and $2,355.35 for the FOEGL gift fund. The board accepted a $50 memorial gift and a $10,000 donation for library needs. Future meeting dates were set for January, February, and March 2026.

Mon Dec 15, 2025

Police and Fire Commission

Commission to interview detective candidate and review personnel matters

The Elm Grove Police and Fire Commission will review and approve the minutes from its August 4, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will interview candidates for a detective position and discuss employee performance. A closed session may be held under Wisconsin § 19.85(1)(c) to consider employment and compensation data. The Police Chief and Fire Chief will each provide updates on departmental personnel and activities.

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Fri Dec 12, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees informal quorum gathering; no actions will be taken

The Village of Elm Grove Board of Trustees will hold an informal gathering on December 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM in the Village Hall at 13600 Juneau Boulevard. A majority of trustees will be present, but the notice states that no formal Board actions will be taken during this meeting. The notice complies with the Wisconsin Open Meeting Law and provides contact information for accessibility requests.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Recreation Committee

Committee will consider $11,100 softball field grading and future schedule

The Recreation Committee will approve the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes and receive updates from the Recreation Manager. It will review the completed softball field grading that cost $11,100 and consider a recommendation to perform grading every two years on an alternate-year schedule. The committee will also act on the $500 4th of July Town Bank donation designation and on donations of a family pool pass and a campout pass for Summer 2026.

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✓ Decided: Recreation Committee meeting cancelled; no actions taken

The Elm Grove Recreation Committee convened at 5:30 PM on December 9, 2025 but was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. Because the meeting was not quorate, no agenda items were acted upon, including the review of minutes, grant updates, and donation designations. The committee adjourned without any decisions.

Mon Dec 8, 2025

Public Works Utilities Committee

Committee to consider Master Services Agreement with Ruekert-Mielke

The Public Works Utilities Committee will review and act on minutes from the October 30 and November 10, 2025 meetings. It will consider a Master Services Agreement with Ruekert-Mielke for professional engineering services. Updates will be given on the Underwood Creek daylighting project, relocation of plantings at 14161 Juneau Blvd, and the 2026 Pathways program. The committee will also discuss matching path grades with existing concrete driveways and a possible native‑planting partnership along the Highland pathway.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved Ruekert‑Mielke engineering services agreement

The Public Works/Utilities Committee approved the Master Services Agreement with Ruekert‑Mielke and the task order naming Andy Petersen as Village Engineer (7‑0). Minutes from the October 30 and November 10 meetings were also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

Mon Dec 8, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board will hold closed session to discuss potential village litigation

The Elm Grove Board of Trustees will convene a closed session under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel about strategy for potential litigation the Village may become involved with. After the closed session, the Board will reconvene in open session to consider any items arising from that discussion. The agenda also includes standard items such as roll call, approval of the agenda, other business, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board approves filing complaint against Mared Mechanical

The Board of Trustees approved its agenda and entered a closed session to discuss potential litigation. After reconvening in open session, the board voted to file a complaint against Mared Mechanical. The meeting was then adjourned.

Thu Dec 4, 2025

Administrative & Personnel Committee

Elm Grove committee to review manager performance

The Administrative and Personnel Committee will meet to review and act on October 21, 2025, meeting minutes and conduct the annual performance review of the Village Manager in closed session.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved prior minutes and entered closed session for manager review

The Administrative & Personnel Committee approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. The committee then voted 5‑0 to convene a closed session to conduct the Village Manager's annual performance review. Finally, the committee adjourned the meeting with a 5‑0 vote.

Wed Dec 3, 2025

Beautification Committee

Beautification Committee will discuss updates on community projects and programs

The Elm Grove Beautification Committee will review updates on its mission statement, Bee City IPM plan renewal, Bird City activities, and the Invasive Species Task Force progress. It will also provide status reports on the Veteran’s Park Revitalization Project, winter lecture series, Mayors’ Monarch pledge, Adopt a River and Adopt a Drain initiatives, and upcoming plant and shrub sales. Additional topics include urban deer management, the Leave The Leaves campaign, and publicity efforts. No formal actions are listed; the meeting is primarily informational.

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✓ Decided: Garden Tours tabled; next Beautification Committee meeting set for Jan 7

The committee postponed the Garden Tours discussion. It scheduled the Spring Plant Sales for the weekend of May 15. The next committee meeting was set for January 7, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the Park View Room. No other formal actions were approved or denied.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

Sustainability Committee

Sustainability Subcommittee to discuss lighting ordinance and budget

The Sustainability Subcommittee will review the budget and the promotion of the Sustainability Plan. The body will also discuss the lighting ordinance and green infrastructure ideas.

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✓ Decided: Committee unanimously approved the November 4 sustainability minutes

The Sustainability Subcommittee approved the November 4, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. A budget update noted $2,482.90 available after a $300 Oktoberfest donation deduction. The committee discussed ongoing projects such as a lighting ordinance, green infrastructure, and upcoming events, but no further votes were taken.

Mon Dec 1, 2025

Plan Commission Meeting

Plan Commission will act on minutes and two operation plans for 890 Elm Grove Rd

The Elm Grove Plan Commission will consider and vote on the minutes from its November 3, 2025 meeting. It will review and act on Plans of Operation for SAGE Center S.C. and Laura Andres LLC, both located at 890 Elm Grove Rd. The commission will also discuss several proposals for the Integrated Comprehensive and Downtown Master Plan. The agenda includes an item for other business before adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Commission chose three firms for plan interviews and moved meeting time to 5 p.m.

The Plan Commission approved the November 3 minutes and two plan‑of‑operation requests for SAGE Center and Laura Andres LLC, each by a 6‑0 vote. It decided to interview Vandewalle & Associates, RINKA / MSA, and Redevelopment Resources / Studio gwa for the Comprehensive and Downtown Master Plan. The commission also agreed to shift the regular meeting start time to 5 p.m.

Tue Nov 25, 2025

Finance and Licensing

Finance Committee will consider the 2026 budget, animal services contract, and vouchers

The Finance Committee will approve draft minutes from several recent meetings. It will review and act on the 2026 Animal Services Agreement with the Elmbrook Humane Society and on Resolution 20251125A to adopt the 2026 budget, user fees, and the 2025 tax levy. The committee will also receive project updates, a monthly financial report for October 2025, and consider voucher recommendations.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved 2026 budget and animal services agreement at 2025 rates

The Finance & Licensing Committee approved all pending meeting minutes unanimously. It recommended the Village Board approve the 2026 Animal Services Agreement at the same rate as 2025, and adopt the 2026 budget, user fees, and the 2025 tax levy. The committee also approved the submitted vouchers. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

Tue Nov 25, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board to vote on 2026 budget, zoning changes, and legal matters

The Elm Grove Board of Trustees will vote on the 2026 budget and user fees, consider zoning code amendments, and review legal matters including a judgment against a property at 15260 Marilyn Drive. The meeting also includes public hearings on development permits and a closed session to discuss litigation and the Village Manager's performance.

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✓ Decided: Board approves two Conditional Use Permits and adopts wildlife grant resolution

The Board voted 7‑0 to approve Conditional Use Permits for 1095 and 1075 Red Barn Lane, allowing increased lot coverage. It adopted Resolution 20251125B for the Urban Wildlife Abatement and Control Grant, contingent on receiving the grant (6‑1). The Board also agreed to screen three legal‑services proposals and bring at least two to a future meeting for review.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Building Board

Building Board will consider multiple alteration and new home design requests

The Elm Grove Building Board will review and act on the minutes from its November 4, 2025 meeting. It will consider alteration requests from GMD Homes LLC at 1635 Highland Dr and from Tim and Erin Bludau at 1280 Blue Ridge Blvd. The board will also review new home design applications from Scott and Susan Meinerz at 1095 Red Barn Ln and from Brian and Lucelina Badura at 12805 Stephen Pl (Red Barn Lot 3).

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✓ Decided: Board approved multiple home alteration and new‑home plans, all by 5‑0 votes

The Elm Grove Building Board approved the November 4 minutes and then approved several alteration requests and new‑home plans. Approvals included an egress‑window alteration for GMD Homes, a balcony replacement for the Bludaus, and an updated construction set for the Meinerz home. The board also approved the site plan, landscape plan (with conditions), and architectural drawings (with conditions) for the Badura new home. Every motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Finance and Licensing

Finance Committee will review the 2026 draft operating and capital budgets

The Elm Grove Finance Committee will meet to review and discuss the Village's draft operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2026. No specific budget figures or actions are listed in the agenda. The meeting also includes a brief other‑business item before adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends approval of amended 2026 operating and capital budgets (5‑0)

The Finance & Licensing Committee voted 5‑0 to recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the 2026 operating and capital budgets as amended. The committee also directed staff to freeze the health‑plan opt‑out stipend at the 2025 amount and to find at least $500 in police budget reductions. It instructed the Sewer fund revenue to be increased in the final budget and moved the December meeting date to the 16th.

Mon Nov 17, 2025

Library Board

Library Board to interview and discuss library director employment

The Library Board will meet to interview candidates for the library director position in a closed session. The board will also review 2026 library closures and system agreements.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Sue Daniels as library director, pending employment negotiations

The board approved Sue Daniels as the new library director, subject to employment negotiations with the village manager. It also approved several outstanding expenditures and a $3,100 donation, and adopted the 2026 closing dates and system agreement addendum. All actions were recorded as approved without recorded vote tallies.

Mon Nov 10, 2025

Public Works Utilities Committee

Committee to consider Master Services agreement with Ruekert‑Mielke for engineering

The Public Works Utilities Committee will review and act on the minutes from the October 13 meeting and discuss the Highland Drive pedestrian pathway closeout and cost update. It will consider a Master Services agreement with Ruekert‑Mielke for professional engineering services, as well as amendments to the 2025 Pathway Project and the 2026 Pathways plan. The committee will also review bids for the Underwood Creek daylighting project and a Stantec engineering task order before providing updates on other public works projects.

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✓ Decided: Committee rejected all May 2025 Underwood Creek Daylighting bids (5‑0)

The Public Works/Utilities Committee approved several project amendments and rejected existing bids for the Underwood Creek Daylighting project. It also recommended a new task order to rebid that project and selected 12 of 15 projects for LRIP MSILT funding. The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

Thu Nov 6, 2025

Finance and Licensing

Finance Committee to review 2026 draft budgets

The Finance Committee will meet to review and discuss the 2026 draft operating and capital budgets. No other specific actions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee set new budget targets and approved fee adjustments for 2026

The Finance & Licensing Committee directed staff to lower the projected tax increase to 4.0% and to reduce the stormwater user‑fee increase to 2%. It authorized up to $100,000 from the excess sewer fund, raised the EMS tax levy allocation to 15.2%, and capped the Library levy increase at no more than 5% above 1.5 times the overall village increase. The committee also adopted a 3.5% interest rate for the budget, scheduled a follow‑up workshop for November 18 at 2:30 PM, and adjourned the meeting with a 5‑0 vote.

Wed Nov 5, 2025

Beautification Committee

Beautification Committee to discuss Veteran’s Park and environmental initiatives

The committee is meeting to review updates on the Veteran’s Park Revitalization Project and various environmental programs. Discussions include the Bee City IPM plan, the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, and planning for 2026 plant and shrub sales.

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✓ Decided: Garden Tours were tabled by the Beautification Committee

The committee decided to table the Garden Tours item. They scheduled the next meeting for December 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Park View Room. A final update to the MMP publicity will be prepared in December.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

Building Board

Elm Grove Building Board to review residential and commercial construction plans

The Elm Grove Building Board will meet to review and act on requests for residential additions, alterations, and new home permits, as well as a business sign request. The board will also review meeting minutes and other business items.

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✓ Decided: Board approved new home construction on Red Barn Lot 4

The board approved the October 15, 2025 minutes and unanimously approved a series of building permits, including a porch addition for Thomas Farley, a stone‑exterior alteration for Madison McFadden & Saad Khan, window/door changes for GMD Homes, a sunroom addition for John and Mary Riemer, a window replacement for Tyler and Meaghan Federspill, a business sign for Tavos at the Grove, and new‑home plans for Steven and Danielle Cherney. All motions passed with votes of 5‑0 except the landscape plan for the Cherney project, which passed 4‑1.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

Sustainability Committee

Elm Grove Sustainability Committee to review solar group buy and lighting ordinance

The Sustainability Subcommittee will review past minutes, discuss the solar group buy program, and consider a lighting ordinance. The committee will also receive updates on the pond project and a greenhouse gas audit grant.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved past minutes and adjourned, no substantive actions taken

The Sustainability Subcommittee approved the prior meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The committee then adjourned the meeting, also by unanimous vote. Other agenda items such as solar assessments, budget update, lighting ordinance outreach, pond project, greenhouse‑gas audit, and green‑infrastructure ideas were discussed but no formal actions were adopted.

Mon Nov 3, 2025

Plan Commission Meeting

Elm Grove Plan Commission to consider zoning code and land use map changes

The Elm Grove Plan Commission will review and potentially approve minutes from September, a conditional use permit for a Red Barn property, and proposed text amendments to the Institutional District zoning code. The body will also consider a Board of Trustees request to amend the Future Land Use Map for all I-1 zoned properties.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves I‑1 Institutional District ordinance amendments

The Elm Grove Plan Commission approved the minutes from September 3, 2025. It granted a conditional use permit for 1075 Red Barn Lane, contingent on storm‑water plan approval. The commission adopted amendments to the I‑1 Institutional District zoning code and recommended that the Legislative Committee consider moving CBRFs and RCACs to a new district. It also approved changes to the Future Land Use Map adding a dual Institutional/Single‑Family classification.

Thu Oct 30, 2025

Library Board

Library Board to discuss Library Director succession plans in closed session

The Elm Grove Library Board will open the meeting, approve the agenda, then enter a closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85 to review employment, promotion, compensation, or performance‑evaluation data for public employees, specifically to discuss succession plans for the Library Director position. The board may reconvene in open session to consider any actions arising from that discussion before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Library board held procedural meeting; no substantive actions taken

The board called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. and approved the agenda. A closed session was convened at 5:37 p.m., followed by an open session at 6:40 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m. No substantive decisions were made.

Thu Oct 30, 2025

Public Works Utilities Committee

Committee will consider a potential re‑bid of the Underwood Creek Daylighting project

The Public Works Utilities Committee will review the minutes from the October 13th meeting and discuss progress on the Underwood Creek Daylighting engineering modifications. Members will examine a post‑bid modifications summary and construction drawings, and consider a possible re‑bid of the project. The committee will also receive status updates on easement acquisitions and related litigation.

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✓ Decided: Committee tabled the October 13 minutes pending the regular meeting

The Public Works/Utilities Committee moved to table the minutes from the October 13 meeting; the motion passed unanimously 6‑0. Members discussed possible rebidding of the Underwood Creek Daylighting project, but no vote was taken and further action will be considered at future meetings. The committee then adjourned the meeting, with the motion carried 6‑0.

Thu Oct 30, 2025

Finance and Licensing

Elm Grove finance committee to review 2026 budgets

The Finance Committee will meet to review and discuss the draft operating and capital budgets for 2026. No specific dollar amounts or decisions are listed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved using $200,000 of General Fund for 2026 budget

The committee asked staff to review the proposed 2026 stormwater user fee increase. It directed staff to continue a three‑year audit contract approved last year and to track audit‑report preparation time. It ordered an update to the budget’s percentage‑change column and approved allocating $200,000 from the General Fund to the 2026 budget. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑0 vote.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

Finance and Licensing

Finance Committee to consider ordering 2026 police patrol vehicles

The Elm Grove Finance Committee will approve the October 23 meeting minutes and discuss disputed residential culvert invoices for 1200 and 1400 Fairhaven Boulevard. The committee will review a memo from Police Chief Hennen and decide whether to order the police patrol vehicles budgeted for 2026. Additional items include a monthly financial report, September EMS reports, October voucher approvals, and a discussion of the 2026 draft operating and capital budgets.

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✓ Decided: Finance & Licensing Committee approved amended voucher list (6-0 vote)

The committee approved two residential culvert invoices—Invoice 25-036 and Invoice 25-042—as valid and due. It then approved the amended voucher list. The meeting also scheduled Budget Workshop #5 for November 6 at 8:30 a.m. No policy change on future police vehicle purchases was adopted.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

Board of Trustees

Village Board to decide on accepting a $31,923.37 cybersecurity grant

The Elm Grove Board of Trustees will consider several actions, including whether to accept a $31,923.37 grant from the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. The meeting also includes discussion of a police contract negotiation, a potential purchase of a new fire‑truck apparatus, and amendments to village ordinances and agreements. Items will be reviewed in both open and closed sessions as required by Wisconsin statutes.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts flood emergency resolution to enable Creekwood Court road repairs

The Board adopted Resolution 20251028 proclaiming the August 9‑10, 2025 flooding as an emergency and approved the accompanying proclamation, allowing the village to contract road repairs on Creekwood Court. It also accepted a $31,923.37 grant from the State and Local Cybersecurity Program, amended the Building Board quorum from five to four members, and approved the 2025 Waukesha County Tax Collection Agreement. The Board approved the Request for Proposal to contract legal services, and it tabled the 2026 Elmbrook Humane Society Animal Service Agreement and a Conditional Use Permit for 1095 Red Barn Lane.

Thu Oct 23, 2025

Finance and Licensing

Finance Committee will review the 2026 draft operating and capital budgets

The Elm Grove Finance Committee will meet on Oct. 23, 2025 to review the village’s draft operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2026. Committee members will discuss the proposed expenditures and revenue estimates contained in the draft budgets. No other business items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved early purchase of 2026 patrol vehicles

The Finance & Licensing Committee agreed to order the 2026 police patrol vehicles in 2025 to secure the reduced 2025 rate. It also recommended moving the Village’s managed service provider, Bill Moulas, to a different IT line item for clarity. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

Thu Oct 23, 2025

Board of Appeals

Board reviews variance request for accessory structure at 1900 Highland Dr

The Elm Grove Board of Appeals will approve the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes and confirm compliance with the Open Meetings Law and required public notices. The board will hold Public Hearing #1 on a variance request for an accessory structure taller than 10 feet and without a permanent concrete foundation at 1900 Highland Drive. The applicant is Geoffrey and Macee Wilber. The board will discuss and may act on the variance request.

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✓ Decided: Board of Appeals denies variance for 1900 Highland Drive shed

The Board of Appeals denied the variance request for an accessory shed at 1900 Highland Drive, which sought permission for a structure over 10 ft tall and without a permanent concrete foundation. The motion to deny, made by Duch and seconded by Schaefer, passed with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. Earlier in the meeting the board also approved the August 28, 2025 minutes, opened and closed the public hearing on the same property, and adjourned the session, each with a 6‑0 vote.

Tue Oct 21, 2025

Administrative & Personnel Committee

Village reviews new paramedic, EMT and recreation manager positions

The Administrative & Personnel Committee will approve the minutes from its August 7 and September 4, 2025 meetings. It will consider creating on‑premise Paramedic and EMT positions, reviewing the attached job descriptions. The committee will also review the Recreation Manager job description and its salary range.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends on‑premise Paramedic/EMT hires and approves Recreation Manager salary range

The Administrative & Personnel Committee approved the minutes from the August 7 and September 4, 2025 meetings. It voted to recommend that the Board of Trustees approve two new on‑premise Paramedic and EMT positions. The committee also approved the Recreation Manager job description with a salary range of $60,000 to $71,000. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Oct 20, 2025

Library Board

Board will discuss succession plans for the Library Director in closed session

The Elm Grove Library Board will hear public comments and review the Treasurer's report listing accounts payable for several funds. It will consider the preliminary operating budget and the library mission statement. No new business is proposed, and a closed session will be held to discuss succession plans for the Library Director.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $7,808.85 O.B. accounts payable and other fund expenditures

The board approved the agenda and the September 22 minutes. It authorized payments of $7,808.85 for O.B., $862.63 for LGIP‑4, $6,139.88 for FOEGL, $491.59 for a government grant, and $3,212.50 for the capital budget. The board also accepted two gifts totaling $330 and noted completion of RFID tagging of library materials.

Mon Oct 20, 2025

Public Safety Committee

Committee will discuss permanent no‑parking signs on Lindhurst Drive

The Elm Grove Public Safety Committee meeting on Oct 20, 2025 will review and approve the draft minutes from Aug 18, 2025. The committee will review and discuss considerations for permanent no‑parking signs on Lindhurst Drive. The agenda also includes public comments (no action), other business, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved the August 18 2025 meeting minutes

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the August 18 2025 meeting. A motion to make permanent no‑parking signs on Lindhurst Drive (school days, specific morning and afternoon times) was introduced and amended, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The meeting was then adjourned.

Thu Oct 16, 2025

Finance and Licensing

Finance Committee will discuss the 2026 draft operating budget

The Elm Grove Finance Committee meeting on October 16, 2025 will open with a call to order, then review and discuss the village’s draft operating budget for fiscal year 2026. The committee will also address any other business before adjourning. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Finance & Licensing Committee discussed 2026 budgets without formal decisions

The committee reviewed the draft 2026 operating and capital budgets for recreation, EMS, fire, and public works. Staff presented proposed projects and cost increases, and the committee suggested further analysis of financing and levy impacts. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded before quorum was lost.

Wed Oct 15, 2025

Building Board

Elm Grove Building Board to review home, fence, and construction permits

The Elm Grove Building Board will meet to approve construction plans for new homes, accessory structures, and additions, as well as consider fence variance requests. The board will also review meeting minutes and other business items.

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✓ Decided: Board denies one fence variance, approves another and accessory structures

The Building Board approved the site, grading, landscape plans and conditional architectural design for the Meinerz new home. It denied a fence variance for Tony Dunivan and approved a fence variance for the School Sisters of Notre Dame, each by a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved Ryan Dobbe’s shed and pergola accessory structures, contingent on a lighting cut sheet, by a 5‑0 vote.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Police and Fire Commission

No formal action; meeting is an informal quorum notice for fire awards ceremony

The Police and Fire Commission will hold an informal gathering on October 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM at 13600 Juneau Blvd for the 2025 Fire Department Promotion & Awards Ceremony. No formal action will be taken during this meeting. The notice provides contact information for questions and for ADA accommodation requests.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Recreation Committee

Recreation Committee will discuss 2026 July event and 2025 park projects

The committee will review and approve minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. It will provide a summer finance update and discuss plans for the 2026 Fourth of July celebration. Members will continue discussion and prioritization of 2025 CORP park projects. A recreation manager announcement is also on the agenda.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board gathers for Fire Department Promotion & Awards, no formal actions

The Elm Grove Board of Trustees will hold an informal gathering for the 2025 Fire Department Promotion & Awards ceremony on October 14, 2025 at 13600 Juneau Boulevard. The notice confirms a quorum will be present but states that no formal Board actions will be taken. The meeting complies with the Wisconsin Open Meeting Law and provides accessibility contact information.

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Mon Oct 13, 2025

Public Works Utilities Committee

Committee will receive an update on the Underwood Creek Daylighting Project

The Public Works Utilities Committee will review and act on the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. It will then receive status updates on several projects, including the Underwood Creek Daylighting Project, the Highland Drive Pathway, the 2025 Pathway Project, and the Village Pond. No other business is scheduled.

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Mon Oct 13, 2025

Legislative Committee

Legislative Committee to consider dual zoning for Future Land Use Map

The Elm Grove Legislative Committee will first approve the minutes from its September 11, 2025 meeting. It will then review and act on a proposal to create a Dual Zoning Classification for the Village's Future Land Use Map. No other business is scheduled for discussion.

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✓ Decided: Legislative Committee recommends Dual Zoning Classification and I‑1 zoning review

The committee approved the September 11, 2025 Legislative Committee minutes. It then voted to recommend that the Plan Commission approve the proposed Dual Zoning Classification and to review the I‑1 Institutional zoning conditional‑use provisions for Community Based Residential Facilities and Residential Care Apartment Complexes. All votes were unanimous. The meeting was adjourned.

Thu Oct 9, 2025

Joint Review Board

Joint Review Board to review Tax Incremental District reports

The Joint Review Board will review the performance and status of the Village's active Tax Incremental Districts. The board will act on annual PE-300 reports and a resolution acknowledging the filing of these reports.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

Sustainability Committee

Village will consider a Lighting Ordinance at the meeting

The Elm Grove Sustainability Subcommittee will review and act on past meeting minutes. It will discuss ongoing items including an Oktoberfest recap, updates on the sustainability plan, a solar group‑buy, the village budget, the pond project, and a pending greenhouse‑gas audit grant. New business will include a discussion of green‑infrastructure ideas and a lighting ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Subcommittee approved past meeting minutes unanimously

The Sustainability Subcommittee approved the previous meeting's minutes with all members in favor. The committee then adjourned the meeting unanimously. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded.

Wed Oct 1, 2025

Beautification Committee

Beautification Committee to discuss park revitalization and environmental initiatives

The Beautification Committee will review updates on the Veteran’s Park Revitalization Project and various environmental programs. The body is discussing planning for the 2025-2026 Winter Lecture Series and a spring 2026 plant sale.

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✓ Decided: TNR ban made official, lecture recordings stopped, garden tour tabled

The committee confirmed that the prohibition of trap‑neuter‑release (TNR) is now an official village ordinance. It decided to stop recording future Winter Lecture Series events. The proposed garden tour was tabled due to lack of time. No other formal actions were approved or denied.

Tue Sep 23, 2025

Finance and Licensing

Finance Committee to review September vouchers and August financial reports

The Finance and Licensing Committee will review the monthly financial report and EMS reports from August 2025. The body will also act on the September voucher list and review the 2025 project summary.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved all vouchers, including final stormwater fund payment

The Finance & Licensing Committee approved the amended meeting minutes with a 4-0 vote. It then approved the voucher list as submitted, also by a 4-0 vote, covering payments such as the final stormwater fund loan repayment. The meeting was adjourned with a 4-0 vote.

Tue Sep 23, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board will discuss Soo Line vs. Village of Elm Grove litigation in closed session

The Elm Grove Board of Trustees will hold a closed‑session meeting to receive legal advice on the pending Soo Line litigation. In the open session, the board will consider several zoning code text amendments, two conditional use permits, an intergovernmental agreement with Waukesha County, and an EMS wage increase. Additional items include adoption of several ordinances and a pedestrian easement agreement with St. Mary’s Parish.

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✓ Decided: Board approved a one-time $50 per hour EMS wage increase

The Elm Grove Board appointed Trustee Schindler as President Pro‑tem. It approved a one‑time $50 per hour pay increase for ALS EMS personnel and $25 per hour for BLS personnel, with time‑and‑a‑half for overtime. The Board also approved the Intergovernmental Agreement with Waukesha County, a permanent pedestrian easement with St. Mary’s Parish, the request for proposals for a new comprehensive and downtown master plan, and a conditional use permit for Depth and Clarity Psychology LLC’s medical clinic.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

Library Board

Elm Grove Library Board to review September accounts payable and director reports

The Library Board will review September 2025 accounts payable and receive reports on library activity, youth programming, and project updates. The board will also discuss old business regarding the budget, mission statement, and library improvements.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Building Board

Board will consider approval of Miller‑Marriott subdivision homes

The Elm Grove Building Board will review and act on meeting minutes from September 2, 2025. It will consider approval of the Miller‑Marriott subdivision homes and the final plats for the Green Meadow and Red Barn developments. The board will also act on several individual construction requests, including a new home, additions, a deck, and a retaining wall at specific residential addresses.

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✓ Decided: Elm Grove Building Board approved multiple residential construction projects

The board approved the amended meeting minutes and a series of residential construction requests. Approvals included site and landscape plans for the Meinerz home, a screened porch addition, an addition with pergola and shed, a new home design with a lighting condition, a deck expansion, and a retaining wall. All motions passed unanimously or with a 5‑0 vote.

Thu Sep 11, 2025

Legislative Committee

Legislative Committee will consider zoning, cat TNR ban, and stormwater amendments

The Elm Grove Legislative Committee will review and possibly act on several items. These include a review of the I‑1 Institutional Zoning and a proposal to add a dual zoning classification to the Village’s Future Land Use Map. The committee will also consider a text amendment to § 95‑6 that would prohibit trap‑neuter‑release programs for stray cats to meet the High Flyer, Bird City designation. Additional items are amendments to Chapter 237‑7 for water system classification and to Chapter 212‑23 for installation of sump pit pumps and stormwater drains.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends lowering impervious surface limit to 65% and sending changes to Plan Commission

The Legislative Committee approved the August 20, 2025 minutes. It recommended amending the institutional zoning to set the impervious surface limit at 65%, with the change sent to the Plan Commission and conditioned on Heritage maintaining 35 units per acre. The committee also recommended a text amendment to prohibit trap‑neuter‑release programs for stray cats, an amendment to restrict private stormwater connections, and an amendment to regulate sump pit pumps and downspout discharges. All motions passed unanimously.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Recreation Committee

Recreation Committee to discuss 2026 Fourth of July event and 2025 CORP projects

The committee will discuss planning for the 2026 Fourth of July celebration and review a summer finance update. Members will also continue discussions on prioritizing 2025 CORP projects.

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Thu Sep 4, 2025

Administrative & Personnel Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves temporary staffing agreement with Bell Ambulance

The Administrative & Personnel Committee approved a temporary staffing agreement with Bell Ambulance, pending attorney review. The motion passed with four aye votes. The committee also approved adjournment of the meeting. No final action was taken on the EMS job description amendments.

Thu Sep 4, 2025

Board of Trustees

Elm Grove trustees to review EMS job descriptions and staffing agreement

The Elm Grove Board of Trustees will meet to review proposed amendments to EMS job descriptions and consider a temporary staffing agreement with Bell Ambulance, Inc. No dollar amounts or specific actions are listed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approved a temporary staffing agreement with Bell Ambulance, pending review

The Board voted to approve the Temporary Staffing Agreement with Bell Ambulance, Inc., contingent on further review by the Village Manager and Village Attorney. The motion passed unanimously with six votes in favor. No action was taken on the proposed amendments to the EMS Paramedic and EMT job descriptions. The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 a.m.

Wed Sep 3, 2025

Plan Commission Meeting

✓ Decided: Plan Commission approved a special exception for a pergola at 560 Rosedale Dr

The commission approved the minutes from the July 7 and August 4 meetings unanimously. It granted a special exception for a pergola addition at 560 Rosedale Drive. The Good Light Art Therapy plan of operation and conditional use permit was tabled indefinitely, while the Depth & Clarity Psychology plan and a lot‑coverage permit for Red Barn were approved. The commission also approved the revised request for proposals for the Integrated Comprehensive and Downtown Master Plan and adjourned the meeting.

Wed Sep 3, 2025

Beautification Committee

✓ Decided: Committee ordered $286.40 of milkweed plants for Monarch habitat

The committee approved the August meeting minutes with no changes. It scheduled three wine‑and‑cheese book‑club events for Oct 15, Dec 10 and Feb 18 2026 and approved a four‑event Winter Lecture Series for the coming season. It ordered 32 rose, 32 prairie and 64 butterfly milkweed plants costing $286.40. The Leave the Leaves Campaign was tabled and the next meeting was set for Oct 1 at 6:30 pm.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Building Board

Elm Grove Building Board to review greenhouse, fence variance, and construction permits

The Elm Grove Building Board will meet on September 2, 2025, to review and act on meeting minutes, approve permits for a greenhouse, a fence variance, and various residential alterations.

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✓ Decided: Board approved retroactive approval and relocation of 750 Kurtis Dr green house

The Building Board approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting (5‑0). It granted retroactive approval and authorized moving the green house at 750 Kurtis Dr, including installation of a concrete slab (5‑0). The board also approved a fence variance for 560 Rosedale Dr (5‑0), approved exterior alterations for 1340 5 Juneau Blvd (5‑0), and approved an outdoor kitchen/pergola for 1335 Woodlawn Cir (5‑0). No decision was made on the screen addition request for 1360 Braemar Dr.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Sustainability Committee

✓ Decided: Committee unanimously accepted minutes and adjourned

The Sustainability Subcommittee approved the meeting minutes as drafted with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. No other substantive actions or approvals were decided.

Thu Aug 28, 2025

Board of Appeals

Board of Appeals to hold training session

The Board of Appeals will meet for a training session on procedural and legal requirements for hearings. No formal board action will be taken during this session.

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Thu Aug 28, 2025

Board of Appeals

Board of Appeals to review variance requests for two residential properties

The Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider variance requests for two homes. The board will discuss and possibly act on requests regarding building setbacks and impervious surfacing limits.

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✓ Decided: Board of Appeals approved two variance requests for 560 Rosedale Dr and 1610 Fairhaven Blvd

The Board granted a variance for an engawa at 560 Rosedale Drive, voting unanimously (5-0). It also granted a variance allowing excess impervious surface at 1610 Fairhaven Blvd, also voting 5-0. Both public hearings were opened and closed by unanimous motions.

Thu Aug 28, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees to hold informal gathering at Village Park

The Village of Elm Grove Board of Trustees will meet for an informal gathering on August 28, 2025. The notice states that no formal Board of Trustee actions will be taken during this period.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

Finance and Licensing

Finance Committee to review operator license and August vouchers

The Finance and Licensing Committee will review a tabled operator license applicant and August vouchers. The body will also examine the July 2025 monthly financial report, the July EMS report, and a 2025 project summary.

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✓ Decided: Committee denies Emerald Ortiz’s operator license

The committee approved the FL 072225 minutes as amended (5‑0). It voted to deny the operator’s license for Emerald Ortiz (5‑0). Vouchers were approved as submitted (6‑0). The board also agreed to add a gross‑aging analysis to future finance packets.

Tue Aug 26, 2025

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board approved $335,080 KL Engineering contract for 2026 and 2028 pathways

The Board approved a contract with KL Engineering for design and engineering services for the 2026 and 2028 village pathways, not to exceed $335,080. The vote was unanimous, 7‑0. Several other actions were also approved, including fire department recruitment incentives and a library levy exemption.

Wed Aug 20, 2025

Legislative Committee

✓ Decided: Legislative Committee recommends short‑term rental ordinance changes

The committee approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend that the Board of Trustees adopt the proposed amendment to the Village zoning code for short‑term rental conditional‑use permits, including fee revisions. The committee also approved an amendment to the play‑structure ordinance language regarding a 100‑foot boundary requirement. The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

Building Board

✓ Decided: Board approved updated architectural drawings for 1155 Red Barn Lane

The Building Board voted 5‑0 to approve the updated architectural drawings for the new home at 1155 Red Barn Lane. It also voted 5‑0 to approve the gate design that includes the branded panels. A public hearing request for safety control gates was tabled. Requests for a green house and a new home on Lot 8 were not acted on.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

Public Safety Committee

✓ Decided: Committee voted 5‑1 to take no action on lane‑width and striping changes

The Public Safety Committee reviewed and corrected the minutes, with a motion to change “e‑scooters” to “bicycles” that was made and seconded. After discussion of lane‑width and paint‑striping proposals for Watertown Plank Road, the committee voted 5‑1 to take no action on the changes. Chief Hennen gave an update on bicycle, e‑bike and scooter signage, education and enforcement activities. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. after a motion to adjourn was made and seconded.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

Library Board

Library Board to discuss preliminary 2026-2030 capital budget requests

The Library Board will review August 2025 accounts payable and receive reports on library statistics and youth programming. The board will also discuss the library mission statement, improvements, and capital budget requests for 2026-2030.

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✓ Decided: Board approved four library account expenditures

The Elm Grove Public Library Board approved payments for four accounts payable totaling $3,355.67, $953.10, $2,657.36, and $595.01. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the corrected minutes from July 28, 2025. Future meeting dates were confirmed for September, October, and November 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 6:17 pm.

Wed Aug 13, 2025

Board of Review

✓ Decided: Board approved July minutes, open‑book changes and tabled item 7

The Board approved the July 21, 2025 Board of Review minutes with a 6‑aye vote. It then approved the open‑book assessment changes as presented with a unanimous 7‑aye vote. Item 7 was tabled pending the hearing with a 6‑aye vote. No final decision was recorded on the objection for 800 Wall Street.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Recreation Committee

✓ Decided: Recreation Committee approved revised Fourth of July event policy

The committee approved the amended Fourth of July event policy, adding advertising language for social media and other outlets, with an 8-0 vote. The June 10, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously (6-0). The meeting was adjourned by an 8-0 vote. No other items were formally decided.

Mon Aug 11, 2025

Public Works Utilities Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved multiple engineering contracts and funding agreements, all unanimously

The committee approved the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved a $335,080 KL Engineering contract for 2026‑2028 pathway designs, approved Ruekert‑Mielke Phase II services pending legal review, approved the MMSD funding agreement M1000 5EG03 for the Private Property Infiltration and Inflow Program, and authorized $100,000 from Task Order #6 for FEMA CLOMR permit assistance, each with a 7‑0 vote. The meeting then adjourned with a 7‑0 vote.

Thu Aug 7, 2025

Administrative & Personnel Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends fire department recruitment incentive program to board

The committee approved the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then voted 5‑0 to recommend that the Board of Trustees adopt a recruitment incentive program for the Elm Grove Fire Department, which would provide up to $1,000 in stipends for new firefighters and a $250 sponsor bonus. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

Thu Aug 7, 2025

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board approved $150,000 escrow and capped temporary occupancy at 60 units

The Board approved a $150,000 escrow with a 45‑day forfeiture trigger and limited temporary occupancy permits to no more than 60 units. The agenda was approved unanimously. No other substantive motions were recorded.

Wed Aug 6, 2025

Beautification Committee

✓ Decided: Committee decides not to hold another plant sale this year

The committee approved several upcoming events, including three book‑club meetings and four Winter Lecture Series sessions. It formed a subcommittee to develop an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan. It decided against holding an additional plant sale. The purchase of a manual kick‑sod removal tool was postponed for further research.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

Building Board

✓ Decided: Board approved multiple construction and signage projects, including a new home

The Elm Grove Building Board approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. It also approved several addition and signage requests, including a foot‑mudroom addition, a foot sign for the Wellness Grove building, a shed addition, a pergola addition, a new home on Lot 5 of the Red Barn subdivision, a business sign replacement, and an alteration to a screened porch. All motions passed with a 6‑0 vote except the screened porch alteration, which was approved administratively.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

Sustainability Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves past minutes and $300 Oktoberfest cup purchase

The Sustainability Subcommittee unanimously approved the prior meeting minutes. It also approved a $300 expenditure to purchase aluminum cups for Oktoberfest. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:35 p.m. unanimously.

Mon Aug 4, 2025

Plan Commission Meeting

✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves Trinity Lutheran Classical High School plan of operation

The commission voted 7‑0 to approve the school’s plan of operation with a condition to modify the hours on the application. It also denied a request to place a trampoline in the street yard (7‑0), tabled the July 7 minutes for further review (7‑0), and tabled the revised draft RFP for downtown planning (7‑0).

Thu Jul 31, 2025

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board approved agenda and adjourned; no substantive actions taken

The Board approved the July 31, 2025 agenda by a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 6‑0 vote. Trustees discussed a possible third amendment to the development agreement and storm‑water issues, but no formal decision or vote was taken on those matters.

Mon Jul 28, 2025

Library Board

✓ Decided: Board approved Waukesha County Library Standards certification

The Elm Grove Library Board approved the Waukesha County Library Standards certification. It also approved the transfer of $22,850 from the Used Book Sale to fund the library’s wish list and authorized several small expenditures totaling $10,540.71. The board decided to postpone the FEH Design Spark program and will discuss hourly consulting with FEH for immediate needs.

Tue Jul 22, 2025

Finance and Licensing

✓ Decided: Committee tables Emerald Ortiz operator license and approves vouchers

The Finance & Licensing Committee approved the meeting minutes (6‑0) and voted to table the operator’s license for Emerald Ortiz for one month (6‑0). The committee also approved the submitted vouchers (6‑0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously (6‑0).

Tue Jul 22, 2025

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board approves three‑year EMS medical director contract

The Board approved the agenda and several prior meeting minutes. It accepted a three‑year EMS Medical Director contract at $1,250 per month ($15,000 per year). The Board also approved a second amendment to the development agreement with Caroline Heights Apartments LLC and remanded a playground equipment review to the Legislative Committee.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

Board of Review

✓ Decided: Board scheduled a hearing for 800 Wall St property on August 13

The Board approved the May 27 minutes and then voted to deny telephone testimony for the 800 Wall St assessment objection. It set a Board of Review hearing for that property on August 13 at 6 pm and directed the Assessor to provide the relevant information by August 8. All motions passed unanimously.

Thu Jul 17, 2025

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Committee adjourned without formal decisions on Underwood Creek project

The Committee of the Whole met to review the Underwood Creek Daylighting Project, discussing cost‑saving options such as removing the railroad bridge line item and altering culvert designs. No formal approvals, denials, or votes on project items were recorded. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

Public Works Utilities Committee

✓ Decided: Committee tables Ruekert-Mielke sanitary sewer project pending review

The committee approved the May 12 and May 22, 2025 meeting minutes with minor edits. It voted 7‑0 to table the Ruekert‑Mielke engineering services agreement for the second phase of sanitary‑sewer lateral replacement until the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm by a 7‑0 vote.

Thu Jul 10, 2025

Legislative Committee

✓ Decided: Legislative Committee approves minutes, clerk removal, and license amendment

The committee approved the May 12, 2025 Legislative Committee minutes. It approved a text amendment to Chapter 7, Article V, Section 7 that removes the Village Clerk from the Board of Review. It also approved an amendment to Chapter 171, Section 4(J)(3) adding the phrase “any convictions” for operator‑license background checks. The meeting was then adjourned and no action was taken on the institutional zoning discussion.

Thu Jul 10, 2025

Library Board

✓ Decided: Board approved agenda and set future meeting dates

The Elm Grove Public Library Board approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Karen Steen and a second by Tom Castile. The board confirmed the next three meeting dates in the Village Hall Park View Room. Members discussed the strategic plan’s outreach goal and asked staff to submit potential mission statements by July 18, 2025. The meeting was adjourned following a motion by Patty Kujawa, seconded by Laurie Leahy.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

Building Board

✓ Decided: Board approved major exterior alteration at 1685 Sunset Dr with conditions

The Board approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting (6-0). It approved two windows on the west elevation of 1620 Highland Dr (6-0). It approved the exterior alteration at 1685 Sunset Dr, except for paint colors and certain windows, and excluded the deck (6-0). It approved a new business sign at 12475 Knoll Rd with a condition to paint posts on the neighboring sign, and it tabled the mudroom addition request at 14225 Juneau Blvd for subcommittee review (6-0).

Mon Jul 7, 2025

Plan Commission Meeting

✓ Decided: Plan Commission approved amendment to Caroline Heights agreement, saving $1.8M

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 2 meeting (7‑0). It also unanimously approved a second amendment to the Development Agreement with Caroline Heights Apartments LLC, which is projected to save the village about $1.8 million. The commission reached consensus to review a revised request for proposals for a new comprehensive and downtown master plan at the August meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

Wed Jul 2, 2025

Beautification Committee

✓ Decided: Bee City USA will form a subcommittee to create an IPM plan

The committee decided to form a subcommittee to develop an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan for Bee City USA. It also scheduled three book‑club events for October 15, December 10, and February 18, 2026, and four lecture‑series events for September 2025, November 2025, January 2026, and March 2026. The Leave the Leaves campaign was tabled again for the month.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

Sustainability Committee

✓ Decided: Subcommittee approved past minutes and adjourned the meeting

The committee approved the previous meeting’s minutes as drafted, with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:52 p.m. by unanimous consent.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

Finance and Licensing

✓ Decided: Village approved $8.665 M bond resolution for Series 2025B taxable notes

The Finance & Licensing Committee approved Resolution 20250422C, authorizing Series 2025B taxable general obligation bonds up to $8,665,000. Operator licenses were approved for Charla Johnson and Bryon Kusinerek, while Emerald Ortiz's application was tableed. The committee also accepted the 2024 audited financial statements and approved the submitted vouchers.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board appointed Timothy Flanner to Building Board and tabled Stantec task order

The Board approved its agenda and minutes unanimously. It appointed Timothy Flanner to the Building Board and Rebeka Sinclair to the Legislative Committee, each by a 7‑0 vote. The Board also referred proposed amendments to Chapter 7 and Chapter 171 to the Legislative Committee, and voted to table the Stantec Engineering Task Order 6. No other actions were taken.

Thu Jun 19, 2025

Library Board

✓ Decided: Board set library board meeting dates through September 2025

The board approved its agenda and confirmed meeting dates for July 28, August 18, and September 22, 2025. Board members assigned Jennifer Morris to invite FEH for expert advice and Patty Kujawa to contact the local paper for a Q&A interview. A special Library Board meeting was scheduled for July 10, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 2:47 p.m.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Building Board

✓ Decided: Board approves several home alterations, permits fence variance, but denies one

The Elm Grove Building Board approved meeting minutes and a series of home alteration requests, including window additions, a gazebo, and a new home plan. A fence variance for a residential property was approved, while a separate fence variance request for a 6‑ft board‑on‑board fence was denied. All approvals were passed by vote.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: No formal actions taken; committee discussed water policy and power surge

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the need for a water connection policy to expand municipal water service and heard updates on WE Energies power surge issues. Staff presented five guiding questions for the policy, and various cost and financing options were discussed. No votes, approvals, denials, or formal resolutions were recorded.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

Library Board

✓ Decided: Board approved $8,824.08 in library expenditures

The board approved the agenda and the May 19 meeting minutes. Future meeting dates for June through September were confirmed. Expenditures of $4,844.81 for O.B. accounts, $654.44 for LGIP‑4 gift fund, and $3,324.83 for FOEGL gift fund were each approved. The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

Recreation Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved June 2025 meeting minutes unanimously

The Recreation Committee approved the amended minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting with a 6‑0 vote. No other motions were adopted; the remaining agenda items—including the softball tournament partnership, Fourth of July event planning, and 2025 CORP projects—were discussed without formal decisions.

Wed Jun 4, 2025

Beautification Committee

✓ Decided: Committee decided to purchase spades for burdock control in the village park

The Beautification Committee approved buying spades from Prairie Enthusiasts to help remove burdock. The Leave the Leaves Campaign was tabled again. Several upcoming events and sales were scheduled, including book club meetings, lecture series, and plant sales.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Sustainability Committee

✓ Decided: Subcommittee unanimously approved prior meeting minutes

The Sustainability Subcommittee approved the previous meeting’s minutes without amendment, passing the motion unanimously. No other actions were formally adopted; the committee discussed project ideas, grant opportunities, and event updates but did not vote on them.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

Plan Commission Meeting

✓ Decided: Commission approved permits for two medical clinics and two lot‑coverage requests

The Plan Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. It also approved the plan of operation and conditional use permits for Kapwa Journeys, LLC and Thriving Mind LLC to operate medical clinics at 15330 Watertown Plank Road. Additionally, conditional use permits were approved to exceed maximum lot coverage for the Parks and Kuranz properties in the Green Meadow subdivision. All motions carried 7‑0.

Wed May 28, 2025

Building Board

✓ Decided: Board approved new home plans for two Green Meadow lots and a pool fence

The Building Board approved the May 6 meeting minutes. It approved a fence and in‑ground pool for 15025 Cascade Dr, contingent on a revised site plan. The fire‑access gate modification for Caroline Heights Apartments was tabled. Architectural, survey, grading, and landscaping plans were approved for new homes on Green Meadow Lot 6 and Lot 2.

Tue May 27, 2025

Finance and Licensing

✓ Decided: Committee approved $117,050 pool liner replacement contract for Elm Grove Park

The Finance & Licensing Committee approved the 2026 pool liner contract for $117,050 and authorized the purchase of a DPW plow‑truck chassis for up to $285,000. It also approved the renewal of alcohol, cigarette, tobacco and electronic vaping device licenses, approved the submitted vouchers, and tabled a resolution on taxable G.O. notes. All motions passed unanimously.

Tue May 27, 2025

Board of Review

✓ Decided: Board adopts policy for sworn telephone and written testimony

The Board of Review elected President Koleski as chairperson and Trustee Schindler as vice‑chairperson, approved its September 11, 2024 minutes, and adopted two new policies—one for sworn telephone or written testimony and another for waivers of hearing requests. It also scheduled a future Board of Review meeting for July 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM. All motions passed unanimously with six ayes.

Tue May 27, 2025

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board approves easement for Underwood River Parkway Pathway

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the permanent pedestrian easement and a temporary construction and access easement for the Underwood River Parkway Pathway. It also approved a temporary ad‑hoc appointment of President Koleski to the Building Board and proclaimed Village Monarch Pledge Day. Several special event permits were approved, the SOPP patrol officer job description amendment was tabled to a closed session, and the Assessor’s palpable error for 14265 Juneau Blvd was accepted.

Thu May 22, 2025

Public Works Utilities Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved pedestrian pathway bid for $1,2229,328.19

The Public Works/Utilities Committee voted 7‑0 to recommend approval of the Buteyn‑Peterson Company bid for the 2025 pedestrian pathway, amounting to $1,2229,328.19. The committee also scheduled a discussion on the Underwood Creek Daylighting bids for next Tuesday, with no decision made on that project. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

Mon May 19, 2025

Library Board

✓ Decided: Board approved three library expenditures and elected officers

The board approved expenditures of $7,255.35, $2,208.70 and $3,937.30 for library accounts. It accepted a $110 gift from the Kiwanis Club of Elm Grove. Officers were elected, and future meeting dates were confirmed. A special meeting was scheduled to discuss the facilities assessment.

Tue May 13, 2025

Recreation Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved donation of pool passes to Elm Grove Citizen Police Academy

The Recreation Committee approved the meeting minutes as amended by an 8‑0 vote. It also approved the donation request of four sets of four daily pool passes for the Elm Grove Citizen Police Academy, also by an 8‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a 7‑0 vote.

Mon May 12, 2025

Public Works Utilities Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved minutes and scheduled a May 22 meeting to review pathway bids

The committee voted 6‑0 to approve the April 14, 2025 minutes. Members agreed to hold a special Public Works Committee meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. to review bids for the 2025 Pathways Project. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

Mon May 12, 2025

Legislative Committee

✓ Decided: Legislative Committee recommended mural amendment to Board of Trustees

The committee approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It then voted to recommend that the Board of Trustees approve amendments to Chapter 335-48 concerning murals in public spaces, limiting art to interior spaces only. The meeting was adjourned at 5:12 PM.

Wed May 7, 2025

Beautification Committee

✓ Decided: Leave the Leaves Campaign tabled again by committee

The Beautification Committee voted to table the Leave the Leaves Campaign for another month, continuing efforts to cut the 631 tons of compostable material hauled from the village each year. No other formal approvals or denials were recorded; the meeting consisted of reports and scheduling updates for various plant sales and events.

Tue May 6, 2025

Building Board

✓ Decided: Board approved landscape plan modifications for Caroline Heights Apartments

The Building Board approved the March 4 and April 3 meeting minutes unanimously. It tabled a fence and pool request from Alex Schwab. It approved landscape plan modifications for Caroline Heights Apartments with noted exceptions. It conditionally approved an addition for the Christiansons pending additional drawings and cut‑sheet submissions.

Tue May 6, 2025

Sustainability Committee

✓ Decided: Village approves corrected minutes and tree planting for park

The Sustainability Subcommittee unanimously approved the corrected minutes from the previous meeting. The village approved a request to plant several hundred trees in the park’s daylighting and wetland area. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:13 p.m.

Mon May 5, 2025

Plan Commission Meeting

✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves revised Wine Down plan of operation

The commission unanimously approved the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0). It approved Wine Down's revised plan of operation for outdoor seating at 13390 Watertown Plank Road with a 6‑1 vote, contingent on a parking re‑review in May 2026. The meeting was then adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

Thu May 1, 2025

Administrative & Personnel Committee

✓ Decided: DPW seasonal wage increase approved by unanimous vote

The committee approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5-0 vote. It then voted 5-0 to raise the Department of Public Works seasonal hourly wage, an increase estimated to cost about $5,000 and to be covered by contingency funds. The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 A.M.

Tue Apr 22, 2025

Finance and Licensing

✓ Decided: Finance Committee approves 2024 budget amendment and tables Series 2025B notes

The committee approved the minutes from the April 25 and April 9 meetings. It recommended the adoption of Resolution 20250422B for Series 2025A General Obligation notes and approved an amendment to the 2024 budget that reallocates remaining ARPA funds. The committee voted to table Resolution 20250422C for Series 2025B Taxable GO notes until further discussion with the municipal advisor. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

Tue Apr 22, 2025

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board adopts updated Emergency Operations Plan and approves multiple permits

The Board approved the meeting agenda, the February, March and April draft minutes, and the Spring 2025 committee nominations. It also approved a special event permit for the Christmas Fantasy House, a memorandum of understanding for Waukesha County damage assessment services, and adopted the 2025 Updated Elm Grove Emergency Operations Plan. Finally, the Board approved conditional use permits for Krueger Communications at 12555 Knoll Rd and Exquisite Auto Garage at 12475 Knoll Rd.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

Library Board

✓ Decided: Board approved the 2026 Allowable Costs Worksheet

The Elm Grove Public Library Board approved the agenda and the March 17 meeting minutes. It accepted a $6,000 anonymous gift for staff development and approved all listed accounts‑payable expenditures for February‑April 2025. The board also approved the Allowable Costs Worksheet for the 2026 budget and set the next three meeting dates.

Wed Apr 16, 2025

Legislative Committee

✓ Decided: Legislative Committee recommended vehicle and short‑term rental ordinance changes

The committee approved the February 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend the Board of Trustees approve an amendment to Chapters 275‑12 and 101‑2 that adds a lower‑left traffic sign. It also voted to recommend the Board approve an amendment to the Short‑Term Rental Ordinance that removes designated‑operator language and adds a backup emergency contact field. The Public Art Ordinance will be revisited at the next meeting.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

Public Works Utilities Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved Wolf Paving bid for 2025 street paving project

The Public Works/Utilities Committee accepted the low bid from Wolf Paving for $487,759.03 and authorized adding up to 25% more work within the $605,000 budget. It also referred the lane‑width paint‑striping proposal to the Public Safety Committee for further discussion. All motions were passed unanimously.

Wed Apr 9, 2025

Finance and Licensing

✓ Decided: Committee voted 6-0 to enter closed session

The Finance & Licensing Committee voted unanimously (6‑0) to enter a closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e). The meeting was then adjourned in closed session due to lack of quorum.

Mon Apr 7, 2025

Plan Commission Meeting

✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves three conditional use permits and updates minutes

The commission approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It approved a Plan of Operation and Conditional Use Permit for Krueger Communications, Inc. at 12555 Knoll Rd. by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved Plan of Operation and Conditional Use Permits for Krueger Communications, Inc. at 12475 Knoll Rd. and for Exquisite Auto Garage LLC at 12475 Knoll Rd., each by a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

Thu Apr 3, 2025

Building Board

✓ Decided: Board approved new home construction at 14755 Lata Vista Dr

The board tabled the March 4 meeting minutes (5‑0). It approved signage for Wine Down, an addition for Mike and Lynn Byrne, a new home construction for Peter and Jill Machi, and signage for Audio Nova, each with unanimous votes. It also approved the architectural, survey, grading, and landscaping plans for the Millier‑Marriott single‑family home on Red Barn Lot 2, all passing 5‑0. All motions were adopted unanimously.

Thu Apr 3, 2025

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board voted 7-0 to enter closed session for litigation and property discussions

The board unanimously selected Trustee Hillmann as Chair Pro‑Tem. It then voted 7‑0 to go into closed session to discuss litigation and potential property or fund negotiations. Items such as the Third Space contract renewal, an e‑scooter ordinance amendment, and the Caroline Heights development agreement were discussed but no formal actions were taken.

Wed Apr 2, 2025

Beautification Committee

✓ Decided: Honorarium amounts for the March 12th event were approved

The committee voted to approve the honorarium amounts for the March 12th event. It also confirmed orders for plant and shrub sales, scheduled upcoming sales and book‑club events, and renewed the Invasive Species Task Force membership. The Leave the Leaves Campaign was tabled again. No other substantive motions were recorded.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

Sustainability Committee

✓ Decided: Subcommittee unanimously approved the prior meeting minutes

The Sustainability Subcommittee approved the previous meeting's minutes with no changes, passing the motion unanimously. No other actions were voted on. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

Tue Mar 25, 2025

Finance and Licensing

✓ Decided: Finance & Licensing Committee approved all vouchers unanimously

The committee approved the February 25 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It then approved the voucher list as submitted, also by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous 4‑0 motion. No other formal actions were taken.

Tue Mar 25, 2025

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board approved appointment of Rachel Drescher as interim village clerk

The Board approved its agenda, several sets of meeting minutes, and key contracts. It also adopted a resolution designating special events and appointed Rachel Drescher as interim clerk effective April 4, 2025. All actions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.