Germantown public meetings in 2025

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board will meet to discuss and act on job description updates for multiple staff positions and review the 2026 Library Director Goals. The board will also receive financial reports and hear public input, with a closed session planned to approve 2026 merit increases for library staff.

• Job Description Updates (ACTION) for 14 positions including Library Director and Assistant Director
• Review 2026 Library Director Goals (DISCUSSION)
• Approval of 2026 Merit Increases for Library Staff (CLOSED SESSION)
• Treasurer's Report, Accounts Payable, and Budget Reports (FINANCIAL MATTERS)
• Public input period with four-minute limit per person (CITIZEN INPUT)

Park & Recreation Commission

This regular meeting of the Germantown Park & Recreation Commission has been cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, citizen input, minutes, reports, adjournment) with no substantive business listed.

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission is holding a regular meeting with a single substantive item: conducting interviews of candidates for police officer positions. The commission may enter closed session to discuss employment data, then reconvene in open session for any action. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, citizen input, minutes, unfinished business, adjournment).

• Interviews of candidates for police officer positions (possible closed session per Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c))
• Public comments accepted via email by 4 p.m. on meeting day
• Citizen input limited to 4 minutes per person

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from September 17, 2025, and conduct interviews for police officer positions. The commission may enter closed session to discuss candidate employment data, then reconvene in open session for any action.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Interviews of candidates for police officer positions
• Possible closed session per Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c)

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will act on routine renewals, new contracts, and budget amendments at this meeting. Items include license renewals, water meter purchases, and police/fire department budget adjustments. The board will also consider zoning ordinance updates, road program approval, and a floodplain zoning amendment.

• Renewal of secondhand dealer licenses for Kesslers Diamond Center, National Rarities LLC, and ecoATM inside Walmart (W190N9855 Appleton Ave)
• Purchase of 2026 water meters from Metron for up to $266,000
• Contract with HydroCorp for cross-connection inspections for up to $42,033.48
• Approval of 10-Year Road Program (2026–2035)
• Adoption of Floodplain Zoning Ordinance amendments with effective date February 20, 2026

General Government & Finance Committee

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee will discuss the 5-year forecast for general fund revenues, expenditures, debt service levy, and tax impact, as well as tax-exempt properties and payments in lieu of taxes. They will also consider actions on the Mid-Moraine Municipal Court agreement, merit pay increases, a resolution supporting SEWPRC funding, and amendments to the village code and employee handbook. The meeting includes routine consent agenda and reports.

• 5-Year Forecast on General Fund Revenues and Expenditures, Debt Service Levy, and associated Tax Impact (DISCUSSION)
• Tax Exempt Properties and Payments in Lieu of Taxes (DISCUSSION)
• Resolution to adopt agreement for operation of Mid-Moraine Municipal Court (ACTION)
• Authorization to award merit pay increases outside current pay range (ACTION)
• Resolution in Support of Washington County Funding for SEWPRC (ACTION)

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee approved several action items, including the Mid-Moraine Municipal Court agreement (3-1), merit pay increases outside current pay ranges (3-1), and a resolution supporting Washington County funding for SEWRPC (4-0). The committee also voted to move a Village Board rules amendment forward with recommendations to stop reading emailed citizen comments aloud and limit staff WebEx attendance, and postponed employee handbook amendments to the next meeting.

• Approved Mid-Moraine Municipal Court agreement (3-1)
• Approved merit pay increases outside current pay range (3-1)
• Approved SEWRPC funding support resolution (4-0)
• Moved Village Board rules amendment forward with recommendations (3-1)
• Postponed employee handbook amendments to next meeting (4-0)
• Approved November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Germantown Economic Development Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Village Hall Board Room. The commission is scheduled to vote on four local business loan applications and discuss several economic development topics, including vacant properties and marketing campaigns.

• Vote on Germantown Business Development Loan Pool applications for Yentz Family Chiropractic LLC, DLS Product Strategies DBA Intrust Events, Chamorro Insurance Agency LLC, and Warhawk Wash
• Discussion and possible action on vacant warehouses, available lots, and empty box stores on County Line Road
• Review of Germantown Marketing Campaign Videos and goals for the 'Celebrate Germantown' initiative
• Update on Operation Storefront and Business Loan Pool Monthly Report

The Economic Development Commission approved four Germantown Business Development Loan Pool applications, including one with a condition requiring a lease for a Germantown location. The commission also approved the November 11, 2025 meeting minutes and discussed marketing campaign videos, Operation Storefront updates, and beautification initiatives.

• Approved November 11, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, 3 abstentions)
• Approved loan application for Yentz Family Chiropractic LLC (7-0)
• Approved loan application for DLS Product Strategies DBA Intrust Events, with condition to provide lease to Bank FiveNine (7-0)
• Approved loan application for Chamorro Insurance Agency LLC (7-0)
• Approved loan application for Warhawk Wash (6-1)

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold public hearings and take action on a rezoning for a 36-unit multi-family development, floodplain ordinance updates, and a new Culver's restaurant. They will also act on minor amendments to the Sutton Farm PDD, a sign permit, and a consultant proposal for the Village Center District. The meeting includes citizen input and approval of previous minutes.

• Rezoning 5.4 acres at W172N11187 Division Road to Carillon at Germantown PDD for 36 multi-family units (public hearing)
• Amendments to Floodplain Zoning Ordinance and adoption of revised FIRMs and FIS (public hearing)
• Site plan for 4,403 sqft drive-through Culver's at N112 W17300 Mequon Road
• Minor amendments to Sutton Farm PDD and preliminary plat at Lannon Road and County Line Road
• Sign permit for Furlong Industrial Systems at W194 N11221 McCormick Drive

The Plan Commission approved a rezoning and Certified Survey Map for the Carillon at Germantown Planned Development District (PDD), a 36-unit multi-family residential development at W172N11187 Division Road, with conditions including a 10-foot landscape buffer and sidewalk installation. The Commission also adopted updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and a revised Floodplain Zoning Ordinance to maintain NFIP eligibility, and approved a site plan for a new Culver's drive-through restaurant at N112 W17300 Mequon Road. All votes were unanimous except the floodplain ordinance, which passed 6-1.

• Approved CSM for Faith Lutheran Church property with 5' north property line buffer (7-0)
• Approved Carillon at Germantown PDD rezoning with 3 conditions (7-0)
• Amended PDD Condition 3F to allow alternative landscape buffer at site plan stage (7-0)
• Adopted Floodplain Zoning Ordinance and updated FIRMs/FIS (6-1)
• Approved Culver's site plan at N112 W17300 Mequon Road with 11 conditions (7-0)
• Approved Sutton Farm PDD and Preliminary Plat amendments shifting access road 200 ft north (7-0)
• Approved wall sign permit for Furlong Industrial Systems (7-0)
• Recommended SRF Consulting for Village Center District engagement program (7-0)

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Germantown Public Works & Highways Committee will consider and vote on several action items, including the 10-Year Road Program (2026-2035), contracts for water meters, bridge design, and other services, and a discussion on 2026 telecommunication utility projects. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Approval of the 10-Year Road Program (2026-2035)
• Purchase of 2026 water meters from Metron, not to exceed $266,000
• Contract with HydroCorp for cross connection inspections, not to exceed $42,033.48
• Professional services agreement with MSA for bridge investigation and design, not to exceed $59,170.00
• Purchase of services from ESRI, not to exceed $20,000

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a regular meeting on December 1, 2025, to act on a consent agenda and several new business items. Key actions include approving a revised fee schedule for building and planning services, a 2026 union contract, and a final subdivision plat for Phase 3 of Wrenwood North. The board will also consider a conditional use permit for a wetland setback encroachment, a rezoning request, and a demolition contract.

• Resolution to revise fee schedule for building inspection and planning & zoning services
• Resolution approving 2026 Germantown Municipal Employees Union Local 730 Contract
• Conditional Use Permit for above-ground pool/deck and detached garage at W202N11787 Merkel Drive (wetland setback encroachment)
• Ordinance to rezone .35-acre at W156N11599 Pilgrim Road from B-3 to Rd-2
• Final Subdivision Plat for Wrenwood North Phase 3 (23 single-family lots) south of Freistadt Road and Pleasant View Drive

The Germantown Village Board approved the 2026 Municipal Employees Union Local 730 contract, rezoned a .35-acre property on Pilgrim Road from B-3 to Rd-2, and approved a $50,791 demolition contract for the Flower Source site. A resolution to adopt an official Snow and Ice Removal Map failed in a 4-4 tie. The board also approved procedures for non-represented employee pay adjustments and the 2026 merit pay plan.

• Approved 2026 Municipal Employees Union Local 730 contract (8-1)
• Rezoned .35-acre property at W156N11599 Pilgrim Road from B-3 to Rd-2 (8-0)
• Approved $50,791 demolition contract with D&H Demolition for Flower Source site (8-0)
• Approved procedures for non-represented employee pay adjustments, amended to include Administrator's Recommendations #1 and #3 and Other Alternatives #2 (up to $10,000) and #3 (6-2)
• Approved 2026 Merit Pay Plan (7-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for pool/deck and garage at W202N11787 Merkel Drive, amended to include 1-year inspection (6-2)
• Approved final subdivision plat for Wrenwood North Phase 3 (23 single-family lots) (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Failed to adopt Official Snow and Ice Removal Map (4-4)

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee will consider several action items, including renewals of animal fancier permits and secondhand dealer licenses, budget amendments for the fire and police departments, purchase of squad cars, updates to police union agreements, renewal of the FLOCK camera contract, and an ordinance amendment. They will also discuss a county proposal for a county-wide EMS system.

• Renewal of Animal Fancier's Permits for 2026 (applicants: Maureen Shaughnessy, Becky Rao, Mary Best)
• Renewal of Secondhand Jewelry Dealer and Secondhand Article Dealer Licenses for 2026 (Kesslers Diamond Center, National Rarities LLC, ecoATM LLC)
• 2025 Fire Department Budget Amendments for grant proceeds
• 2025 Police Department Budget Amendment for insurance proceeds
• Request to order and purchase squad cars for 2026 budget year

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board will meet to approve the 2026 library budget, review the treasurer’s report, and discuss financial matters. A closed session is scheduled to review the library director’s annual performance and approve a potential wage increase before reconvening in open session.

• 2026 Library Budget (Possible Action)
• Library Director Annual Performance Review (Action)
• Approval of Wage Increase for Library Director (Action)

The Germantown Community Library Board approved the Library Director's Annual Performance Review in open session after a closed session. The vote on a wage increase for the director was deferred to the December 17, 2025 meeting. The board also approved the agenda, October meeting minutes, treasurer's report, accounts payable, and noted the 2026 village budget was approved with no changes to the library portion.

• Approved Library Director's Annual Performance Review (6-0)
• Deferred wage increase for Library Director to December 17 meeting
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved October 22, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved treasurer's report (6-0)
• Approved accounts payable (6-0)
• Entered closed session for director review and wage discussion (6-0)
• Reconvened to open session for action (6-0)

Park & Recreation Commission

The Park & Recreation Commission approved an update to the Division Road 2024 Trail Plan, adding an 8-foot asphalt sidewalk extension north of Lilac Lane and identifying a future sidewalk section from Mequon Road south to Virginia Avenue. The 2026 budget was reported as approved with no reductions, and the commission discussed capital projects, including pickleball court repairs and a wage increase for department staff.

• Approved update to Division Road 2024 Trail Plan for sidewalk safety and connectivity (5-0)
• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 PM (5-0)

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a public hearing on the 2026 budget and 2025 tax levy, then vote on resolutions to adopt the budget, levy property taxes, place special charges, and declare intent for bond reimbursement. The board will also consider a land swap and zoning change for the Village Center District, an ordinance on ATV/UTV regulation, and a possible reconsideration of the Blackstone Creek PDD amendment for commercial and residential development. Several consent agenda items include a change order to Wolf Paving for $139,752.68 and a joint WisDOT ARIP application with the Town of Jackson for Pioneer Rd. reconstruction.

• Public hearing and resolutions for 2026 Village Budget and 2025 tax levy
• Change order to Wolf Paving Co for $139,752.68, exceeding contingency by $120,517.59
• Possible reconsideration of Blackstone Creek PDD amendment for 205 multi-family units and two commercial retail sites at N112W17300 Mequon Road
• Land swap between Flower Source and Blackstone with zoning change for Village Center District
• Ordinance amending Section 7.11 to regulate all-terrain and utility terrain vehicles

General Government & Finance Committee

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee will consider several action items, including approving an investment advisory contract, amending the village investment policy, revising the fee schedule for building and planning services, and authorizing the 2026 merit pay plan. They will also vote on the 2026 union contract for Municipal Employees Union Local 730 and a $50,791 demolition contract for the Flower Source site. A discussion on employee handbook revisions is also scheduled.

• Approve Investment Advisory Contract Agreement with PMA Asset Management, LLC
• Resolution Amending the Village Investment Policy
• Resolution to Revise Fee Schedule for Permit Fees and Charges for Building Inspection and Planning & Zoning Services
• Resolution Approving 2026 Germantown Municipal Employees Union Local 730 Contract
• Approval of Contract with D&H Demolition for $50,791 for Demolition of Structures on the Flower Source Site

The General Government & Finance Committee approved several items, including an investment advisory contract with PMA Asset Management, a resolution amending the Village Investment Policy, a revised fee schedule for building and planning services, and the 2026 union contract. It also recommended Baird as the Village's Municipal Advisor and forwarded a $50,791 demolition contract for the Flower Source site to the Village Board with a positive recommendation. The committee postponed pay adjustment procedures until after 2026-Q1 and forwarded merit pay plan and administrator recommendations to the board, with amendments.

• Approved investment advisory contract with PMA Asset Management (3-0)
• Approved resolution amending Village Investment Policy (3-0)
• Recommended Baird as Municipal Advisor (3-0)
• Approved revised fee schedule for building and planning services (3-0)
• Postponed pay adjustment procedures until after 2026-Q1
• Forwarded administrator's pay process recommendations to board with amendment for GGF review over $5,000 (2-1)
• Forwarded 2026 Merit Pay Plan resolution to board (3-0)
• Approved 2026 union contract with Local 730 (3-0)

Tourism Commission

The Germantown Tourism Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider a funding request from the Germantown Kiwanis for the Breakfast with Santa event. The meeting is open to the public in person or via WebEx, with options for virtual attendance and public comment submission.

• Request for funding by Germantown Kiwanis for Breakfast with Santa (action item)

Administrative Appeals Review Board

The Administrative Appeals Review Board will consider an appeal application filed by Lara McAvoy on September 18, 2025. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and adjourn.

• Appeal application of Lara McAvoy (filed Sept. 18, 2025)
• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2025

Economic Development Commission

The Germantown Economic Development Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, dissolve subcommittees, and discuss several economic development initiatives, including a marketing campaign, a business loan pool seminar debrief, and an update on Operation Storefront. No major decisions are listed beyond the subcommittee dissolution and minutes approval.

• Dissolution of subcommittees (action item)
• Germantown Marketing Campaign Videos - formerly 'Celebrate Germantown' (presentation and discussion)
• Business Loan Pool 10/30/2025 seminar debrief and next steps
• Operation Storefront update
• Approval of October 28, 2025 meeting minutes

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a pool/garage encroaching on a wetland setback and a rezoning request, and will consider reconsidering its denial of the Lime Kiln Solar Farm site plan. It will also discuss a proposed 164-unit townhome community, and take action on several site plans, a subdivision plat, a variance, a sign review, and a consulting RFP for the Holy Hill Gateway District Master Plan.

• CUP for wetland setback encroachment for pool/deck and garage at W202N11787 Merkel Drive
• Rezone .35-acre at W156N11599 Pilgrim Road from B-3 to Rd-2
• Reconsider denial of Lime Kiln Solar Farm site plan (54 acres, N144 W12531 Pioneer Road)
• Discussion of 164-unit townhome community on Lilac Lane (40 acres)
• Site plan for 45,000 sq ft addition to office/manufacturing facility at N112W13131 Mequon Road

The Plan Commission voted to reconsider and then approve the Lime Kiln Solar Farm site plan application, which had been denied on October 13, 2025. The Village Board had approved the conditional use permit on November 3, 2025, and the Village Attorney recommended reconsideration, citing a lack of substantial evidence for the denial. The site plan was approved with 15 conditions.

• Approved CUP for wetland setback encroachment for pool/garage at W202N11787 Merkel Drive (6-1)
• Approved rezoning of .35-acre property at W156N11599 Pilgrim Road from B-3 to Rd-2 (7-0)
• Reconsidered and approved Lime Kiln Solar Farm site plan at N144 W12531 Pioneer Road with 15 conditions (7-0)
• Approved 45,000 sqft addition to facility at N112W13131 Mequon Road (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Wrenwood North Phase 3 with 23 single-family lots (7-0)
• Approved architectural variance for metal roof garage at N124W12650 Lovers Lane (7-0)
• Approved new wall sign for Marbach at N116W18333 Morse Drive (7-0)
• Approved RFP for Holy Hill Gateway District Master Plan (7-0)

Tourism Commission

The Germantown Tourism Commission is holding a regular meeting to review its financial status and vote on two funding requests: one from the Germantown Kiwanis for a Breakfast with Santa event, and another from the Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Washington County). The commission will also consider approving minutes from its July 28, 2025 meeting. Public comments can be submitted by email before 4 p.m. on the meeting day.

• Action: Request for funding by Germantown Kiwanis for Breakfast with Santa
• Action: Request for funding from Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Washington County)
• Discussion: Financial update
• Action: Approval of July 28, 2025 meeting minutes

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 6, 2025, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. The next meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2026.

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highways Committee will discuss and act on several infrastructure items, including a budget overrun for water meters, a joint WisDOT grant application for Pioneer Rd., and a change order for Wolf Paving that exceeds the approved contingency. They will also review reports on garbage/recycling services, emergency water main repairs, and Division Road reconstruction plans.

• Request to exceed budget by $23,300 for 60 residential water meters
• Joint application with Town of Jackson to WisDOT ARIP for Pioneer Rd. reconstruction
• Resolution to adopt Official Snow and Ice Removal Map per Municipal Code 8.02
• Change order to Wolf Paving Co. for $139,752.68, exceeding contingency by $120,517.59
• Update on emergency water main repair along CTH Q and standpipe repair to Tower 1

The Public Works & Highways Committee approved a change order to Wolf Paving Co. for $139,752.68, exceeding the approved contingency by $120,517.59 due to unforeseen conditions in the 2025 Road Program. They also approved a $23,100 water meter purchase, a joint WisDOT ARIP application with the Town of Jackson for Pioneer Rd., an official Snow and Ice Removal Map, a Driveway Permit update, and withdrawal from the MMSD PPII work plan. All votes were unanimous except the Snow and Ice Removal Map, which passed 3-1.

• Approved $139,752.68 change order to Wolf Paving Co. (4-0)
• Approved $23,100 for 60 residential water meters (4-0)
• Approved joint WisDOT ARIP application with Town of Jackson for Pioneer Rd. (4-0)
• Adopted Official Snow and Ice Removal Map (3-1)
• Approved update to DPW-Engineering Driveway Permit (4-0)
• Withdrew current work plan from MMSD PPII (4-0)

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold its regular meeting on November 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Board Room at N112 W17001 Mequon Road. The agenda includes votes on a 35-acre solar energy facility, a revised fee schedule, election sign placement rules, and a resolution supporting local home rule authority. The board will also discuss the cost of storm response and consider a recreation budget amendment.

• Recreation Budget Amendment (ACTION)
• Resolution to Revise Village Fee Schedule (ACTION)
• Ordinance to Amend Election Sign Placement Rules (ACTION)
• Conditional Use Permit for 35-acre Solar Energy Facility at N144 W12531 Pioneer Road (ACTION)
• Amendment to Blackstone Creek Planned Development District for 205 multi-family units (ACTION)

The Germantown Village Board approved a conditional use permit for a 35-acre solar energy facility on Pioneer Road (6-2, 1 abstention) and approved an ordinance regulating election campaign sign placement in the right-of-way (9-0). The board denied a motion to reconsider the sidewalk snow and ice removal ordinance amendment (4-5) and rejected the Blackstone Creek PDD and CSM application for commercial and residential development (4-5).

• Approved CUP for OneEnergy solar facility at N144 W12531 Pioneer Rd (6-2, 1 abstention)
• Approved ordinance amending Section 9.19 on election campaign sign placement (9-0)
• Approved recreation budget amendment (9-0)
• Approved resolution encouraging WI Legislature action on local home rule (8-1)
• Denied reconsideration of sidewalk snow and ice removal ordinance amendment (4-5)
• Denied Blackstone Creek PDD and CSM application for commercial and residential development (4-5)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and fee schedule revision (9-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee will review monthly police, fire, and overtime reports, discuss emergency alert siren testing procedures and noise ordinance enforcement, and vote on temporary Class B liquor licenses for St. Boniface events. They will also receive an update on police calls to the Flower Source property.

• Temporary Class B license for St. Boniface Spaghetti Dinner on January 31, 2026
• Temporary Class B licenses for St. Boniface Lenten Fish Fries on February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
• Discussion on Emergency Alert Sirens Testing Procedures
• Discussion on Noise Ordinance Enforcement
• Update on Police Calls to Flower Source Property

The Public Safety Committee approved two temporary Class 'B' liquor license applications for St. Boniface events: a spaghetti dinner on January 31, 2026, and Lenten fish fries on February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026. The committee also discussed the emergency alert siren testing procedures, noise ordinance enforcement, and the Flower Source property demolition, but took no action on these items. The Flower Source demolition will be placed on the next meeting agenda as an action item.

• Approved temporary Class 'B' license for St. Boniface Spaghetti Dinner (4-0)
• Approved temporary Class 'B' license for St. Boniface Lenten Fish Fries (4-0)
• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Germantown Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting with items including approval of June 2025 minutes, updates on historic picture restoration and other historic properties, and discussions about creating a Facebook page and adjusting the meeting schedule. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (action)
• Update on historic picture restoration (discussion)
• Discussion of other historic properties
• Discussion of a Facebook page for the commission
• Discussion of future meeting schedule

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting. They discussed finalizing the narrative for the Schottler home and a potential new designation for the Vault property on Main Street, but took no action. The commission also discussed creating a Facebook page and agreed to move to quarterly meetings, with the next meeting set for January 5, 2026.

• Approved minutes from 6/25/25 (unanimous)
• Discussed finalizing narrative for Schottler home (no action)
• Discussed potential new designation for Vault property on Main St (no action)
• Discussed creating a Facebook page for HPC (no action)
• Agreed to move HPC schedule to quarterly meetings

Economic Development Commission

The Germantown Economic Development Commission will discuss the 2025 Business Loan Fund, including target businesses and a $100,000 goal by December 31, 2025, and announce a loan pool event on October 30. They will also review sub-committee reports on beautification, Celebrate Germantown, and the 2050 Comprehensive Plan, and consider actions on marketing videos, median improvements on Mequon Road, and vacant warehouse and box store properties.

• Business Loan Fund: 2025 applications, target businesses, $100,000 goal by Dec 31, 2025 (discussion)
• 2025 Business Loan Pool Event on October 30, 2025 (announcement)
• Beautification: Mequon Road median flower beds/trees, meet with Tree Committee and DPW (discussion & action)
• Operation Store Front: list of empty warehouses for lease with square footage and lots for sale (discussion & action)
• County Line Road empty box stores (discussion & action)

The Germantown Economic Development Commission approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 absent, 1 abstention) and voted to combine unfinished business item C with new business item A regarding sub-committee reorganization (6-0). Commissioners discussed dissolving the sub-committees, with a formal vote scheduled for the next meeting. The commission also voted to discontinue discussion of flower beds in Mequon Road medians (6-0). No other formal actions were taken; remaining items were discussions or announcements.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 absent, 1 abstention)
• Combined unfinished business item C with new business item A on sub-committee reorganization (6-0)
• Discontinued discussion of flower beds in Mequon Road medians (6-0)
• Scheduled formal vote on dissolving sub-committees for next meeting

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a special meeting to act on several items, including authorizing a grant application for emergency siren updates and discussing the estimated cost to construct a new police station. The board will also review draft proposals for fire station renovations and community engagement services, and consider an ordinance amendment on sidewalk snow removal.

• Resolution authorizing grant application for emergency siren updates
• Estimated cost to construct new police station on former Public Works site
• Draft RFP for fire station renovation and expansion design services
• Draft RFP for community engagement services for former Flower Source and Grosenik properties redevelopment
• Ordinance amendment to Section 8.02 of Germantown Municipal Code on sidewalk snow and ice removal

The Village Board held a special meeting and took several actions. It directed staff to investigate building a new police station on the sites of the old Kwik Trip building and current police station (8-1). The board also approved a grant application for emergency alert sirens (5-4), approved RFPs for fire station design and community engagement services, and amended the sidewalk snow and ice removal ordinance.

• Directed staff to explore new police station at old Kwik Trip/current station sites (8-1)
• Approved grant application for emergency alert siren updates (5-4)
• Approved draft RFP for Fire Station 2 renovation/expansion design services (8-1)
• Approved draft RFP for community engagement services for Village Center redevelopment (8-1)
• Amended Section 8.02 on sidewalk snow and ice removal (8-1)
• Approved Administrative Appeals Review Board appointments (9-0)
• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0)

General Government & Finance Committee

The General Government & Finance Committee is meeting to take action on several financial items, including adopting 2026 pay ranges for non-represented employees, approving temporary overstaffing in Finance, selecting an investment advisory service, revising the Clerk's Department fee schedule, and amending the Recreation budget. They will also discuss a municipal financial advisory services update and receive routine reports on accounts payable, budget, payroll, and contracts.

• Adoption of 2026 Pay Ranges for Non-Represented Employees (ACTION)
• Temporary Overstaff - Finance (ACTION)
• Investment Advisory Services Recommendation (ACTION)
• Resolution to Revise Village Fee Schedule Relating to Clerk's Department (ACTION)
• Recreation Budget Amendment (ACTION)

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend awarding the Investment Advisory Services contract to PMA Asset Management. They also approved a temporary overstaff in Finance, revised the Clerk's Department fee schedule, and approved a 2025 Recreation budget amendment. The 2026 pay ranges for non-represented employees were postponed until after the first quarter of 2026.

• Recommended award of Investment Advisory Services contract to PMA Asset Management (4-0)
• Approved temporary overstaff in Finance (4-0)
• Approved resolution revising Clerk's Department fee schedule (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Recreation budget amendment (4-0)
• Postponed adoption of 2026 pay ranges for non-represented employees until after Q1 2026 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes from Sept 15 and Sept 23, 2025 (4-0)

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board is meeting to handle routine business and take action on several items. The board will vote on the 2026 library budget, approve the 2026 library calendar, and update the circulation and computer/internet use policies. Public comment is limited to four minutes per person.

• 2026 Library Budget (Action)
• 2026 Library Calendar (Action)
• Circulation Policy Update (Action)
• Computer/Internet Use Policy Update (Action)
• Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes

The Germantown Library Board approved the 2026 library budget after the Village Board restored $6,000 that had been cut, due to increased state transportation aid. The board also approved the 2026 library calendar, updates to the Circulation Policy and Computer/Internet Use Policy, and routine financial reports. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved 2026 Library Budget with $6,000 restored (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Library Calendar (5-0)
• Approved Circulation Policy updates (5-0)
• Approved Computer/Internet Use Policy updates (5-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report, including CD #3 closure and renewal strategy (5-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable (5-0)
• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a regular meeting with several discussion and action items. Key topics include a discussion on allowing ATV/UTV use on village roads, an update on the 2026 proposed budget, and action on the estimated cost for a new police station. The board will also consider draft RFPs for design services for Fire Station 2 renovation, community engagement for the Flower Source property redevelopment, and an ordinance amendment on sidewalk snow and ice removal.

• Discussion on ATV/UTV use on village roads
• Update on 2026 proposed budget
• Estimated cost to construct a new police station on the site of the former Public Works buildings
• Draft RFP for design services for renovation and expansion of Fire Station 2
• Ordinance to amend Section 8.02 on sidewalk snow and ice removal

General Government & Finance Committee

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee is meeting to take action on several financial items, including adopting 2026 pay ranges for non-represented employees, approving temporary overstaffing in Finance, selecting an investment advisory service, and revising the Clerk's Department fee schedule. They will also discuss updates on municipal financial advisory services and receive routine reports on accounts payable, budget, payroll, and contracts. The agenda is substantive with multiple action items.

• Adoption of 2026 Pay Ranges for Non-Represented Employees (ACTION)
• Temporary Overstaff - Finance (ACTION)
• Investment Advisory Services Recommendation (ACTION)
• Resolution to Revise Village Fee Schedule Relating to Clerk's Department (ACTION)
• Municipal Financial Advisory Services Update (DISCUSSION)

Park & Recreation Commission

The Germantown Park & Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider and potentially approve proposed fee increases for the 2025/2026 winter and spring seasons. The commission will also elect a temporary chairperson, approve the previous meeting's minutes, and receive reports from the director and village and school boards. Public comments can be submitted via email or made in person.

• 2025/2026 Winter/Spring Proposed Fee Increases - (Action)
• Election of a Pro Tem chairperson for the meeting
• Approval of Park & Rec Meeting Minutes for September 24, 2025
• Director's report and Recreation report - (Discussion Only)

The commission approved the proposed fee increases for the 2025/2026 Winter/Spring Activity Guide as presented. The commission also approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes and elected Don Eby as Pro Tem Chairperson for the meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved 2025/2026 Winter/Spring fee increases (5-0)
• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Elected Don Eby as Pro Tem Chairperson (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Germantown Committee of the Whole will meet to take action on the 2026 Capital Reserve Fund Budget and wrap up the 2026 General Fund Budget. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes and a public hearing notice publication. This is a regular business meeting with no other major items listed.

• 2026 Capital Reserve Fund Budget (ACTION)
• 2026 General Fund Budget Wrap Up (ACTION)
• Public Hearing Notice Publication (ACTION)
• Approval of October 8, 2025 meeting minutes

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold public hearings and take action on a conditional use permit for a 35-acre solar facility, an amendment to the Blackstone Creek Planned Development District to add commercial and residential units, and a site plan for a new Culver's restaurant. The commission will also review sign applications, a grading status report, and discuss consulting services for the Holy Hill Gateway District Master Plan.

• Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for 35-acre solar energy facility at N144 W12531 Pioneer Road
• Amendment to Blackstone Creek PDD for two 1-2 acre commercial retail sites and 205 multi-family units at N112W17300 Mequon Road
• Site plan for 4,403 sq ft drive-through Culver's restaurant at N112 W17300 Mequon Road
• Sign review for Sun Island Spa at N112 W16274 Mequon Road and Nona Nutrition at N112 W15800 Mequon Road (Suite 4)
• Review of consulting services RFP for Holy Hill Gateway District Master Plan

The Germantown Plan Commission denied a conditional use permit and site plan for a proposed 35-acre solar energy facility on Pioneer Road, despite staff recommending approval. The commission also approved amendments to the Blackstone Creek Planned Development District to allow a Culver's restaurant and 205 multi-family units, and approved a related certified survey map. A site plan for the Culver's restaurant was tabled until November 10, 2025, pending architectural revisions and Village Board action on the PDD amendments.

• Denied CUP for 35-acre solar farm at N144 W12531 Pioneer Road (2-4)
• Denied site plan for solar farm at N144 W12531 Pioneer Road (2-4)
• Approved 3 PDD amendments for Blackstone Creek allowing Culver's and 205 multi-family units (6-0)
• Approved certified survey map for Blackstone Creek property division (6-0)
• Tabled Culver's site plan until November 10, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved sign for Sun Island Spa at N112 W16274 Mequon Road (6-0)
• Approved sign for Nona Nutrition at N112 W15800 Mequon Road (5-0)
• Extended grading/filling deadline for TLC Acres to Feb. 19, 2026 (6-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Germantown Committee of the Whole will meet to review and take action on various components of the 2026 budget, including committee overviews, capital budget projects, and the allocation of additional state aid revenues. The committee will also consider the October 15, 2024 meeting minutes and public hearing notice publication.

• 2026 Budget - GGF Committee Overview & Recommended Changes
• 2026 Budget - PWHC Overview & Recommended Changes
• 2026 Budget - Public Safety Committee Overview & Recommended Changes
• 2026 Capital Budget Project Review
• Allocation of Additional 2026 State Aid Revenues

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee will review routine police and fire reports, discuss ATV/UTV road use, and vote on a new police station cost estimate and an emergency siren grant application. Citizen input and presentations on noise ordinance enforcement and siren testing procedures are also scheduled.

• Estimated cost to construct a new police station on former Public Works site (ACTION)
• Resolution authorizing grant application for emergency alert siren updates (ACTION)
• Fleet Farm Octoberfest Outdoor Entertainment Permit application at N96W18200 County Line Rd (ACTION)
• Discussion on ATV/UTV use on village roads (DISCUSSION)
• Discussion on noise ordinance enforcement (DISCUSSION)

The Public Safety Committee voted to forward the police station location decision to the Village Board for discussion and possible action, after motions to narrow options were withdrawn. The committee also approved a Fleet Farm Oktoberfest outdoor entertainment permit and a grant application for emergency alert siren updates. Items on siren testing procedures and noise ordinance enforcement were tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved Fleet Farm Oktoberfest outdoor entertainment permit (3-0)
• Approved grant application for emergency alert siren updates (3-0)
• Forwarded police station location decision to Village Board (3-0)
• Tabled siren testing procedures discussion until next meeting
• Tabled noise ordinance enforcement discussion until next meeting

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board is holding its regular meeting on October 6, 2025, with several action items. The board will vote on a resolution supporting Washington County's effort to reverse the EPA's non-attainment designation, approve a certified survey map to combine two parcels into one 12.45-acre lot in the Germantown Business Park, and consider the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The board will also discuss the 2026 budget process and consider a consent agenda that includes meeting minutes and a permit for Fleet Farm's Octoberfest outdoor entertainment.

• Resolution to support reversal of EPA non-attainment designation for portions of Washington County
• Certified Survey Map to combine two parcels into one 12.45-acre lot at W132N10611 Grant Drive
• 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (action)
• Fleet Farm Octoberfest Outdoor Entertainment Permit at N96W18200 County Line Rd
• Update on 2026 Budget Process (discussion)

The Germantown Village Board approved a resolution supporting Washington County's effort to reverse the EPA non-attainment designation, approved a certified survey map to combine two parcels into one 12.45-acre lot at W132N10611 Grant Drive, and adopted the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan by a 6-1 vote. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included the September 22 minutes and a Fleet Farm Oktoberfest outdoor entertainment permit. No other substantive decisions were made; the 2026 budget update was informational only.

• Adopted 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (6-1)
• Approved resolution supporting reversal of EPA non-attainment designation (7-0)
• Approved CSM combining two parcels into one 12.45-acre lot at W132N10611 Grant Drive (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Sept. 22 minutes and Fleet Farm Oktoberfest permit (7-0)

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and conduct an interview for a Firefighter/Paramedic position. The interview may occur in closed session under Wisconsin law. The meeting is scheduled for October 3, 2025, at Fire Station 2.

• Interview for Firefighter/Paramedic position
• Possible closed session per Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c)
• Approval of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highways Committee will consider several action items, including ordinances on sidewalk winter maintenance and election campaign sign placement, a resolution on the sidewalk maintenance map, and a resolution supporting Washington County's effort to reverse the EPA non-attainment designation. They will also discuss the Division Road easement survey and a construction debrief. Public comments are accepted via email or in person.

• Ordinance to amend Section 8.02 (Sidewalk Winter Maintenance) - ACTION
• Resolution adopting Sidewalk Winter Maintenance Map - ACTION
• Ordinance to amend Section 9.19 (election campaign sign placement in right-of-way) - ACTION
• Resolution joining Washington County to support reversal of EPA non-attainment designation - ACTION
• Division Road Update - Additional Survey for Easement and Plat Work (DISCUSSION)

The Public Works & Highways Committee approved an ordinance amending Section 8.02 of the Municipal Code to clarify sidewalk winter maintenance pertains to snow and ice removal, and adopted a sidewalk winter maintenance map with revisions to the alternative map on County Line. The committee also approved an ordinance amending Section 9.19 to disallow election campaign signs in the right-of-way, and a resolution supporting Washington County's request to reverse the EPA non-attainment designation. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved ordinance amending Section 8.02 for sidewalk winter maintenance, amended to clarify snow and ice removal (3-0)
• Adopted sidewalk winter maintenance map with revisions to alternative map on County Line (3-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Section 9.19 to disallow election campaign signs in right-of-way (3-0)
• Approved resolution joining Washington County to support reversal of EPA non-attainment designation (3-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee is holding a special meeting to review the 2026 budget requests from the Police and Fire Departments. They will also receive monthly reports from both departments, an overtime report, and discuss policy updates. The meeting includes approval of the September 2, 2025 minutes and an opportunity for citizen input.

• 2026 Budget Departmental Review for Police and Fire Departments
• Police Monthly Report
• Fire Department Monthly Report
• Overtime Report
• Policy Updates

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board will hold its regular meeting to approve the draft minutes from August 27, 2025, receive public input, and take action on the 2026 library budget and the Monarch Library System membership agreement.

• 2026 Library Budget (Action)
• Monarch Library System Membership Agreement: Appendix F (Action)
• August 27, 2025, Meeting Minutes - DRAFT (Action)

The Germantown Community Library Board approved the proposed 2026 library budget, which will be further discussed at Committee of the Whole meetings and finalized by the Village Board on November 17, 2025. The board also approved transferring $15,000 from a maturing CD to the checking account to reimburse furniture purchases, with interest going to the Building Fund. Other approvals included the August meeting minutes, accounts payable, and the Monarch Library System Membership Agreement Appendix F. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved 2026 library budget (4-0)
• Approved transferring $15,000 CD proceeds to checking for furniture reimbursement (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable (4-0)
• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Monarch Library System Membership Agreement Appendix F (4-0)

Park & Recreation Commission

The Germantown Park & Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the 2026 budget and the Firemen's Park outdoor pavilion and Fire Station #1 remodel. The commission will also review meeting minutes, receive reports from the Village Board, School Board, and the Director, and hear public comments.

• 2026 Budget - Discussion & Action
• Firemen's Park outdoor pavilion & Fire Station #1 remodel - Discussion & Action
• Park & Rec Meeting Minutes July 16, 2025 - Action
• Director's report - Discussion Only
• Recreation report - Discussion only

The Park & Recreation Commission approved demolishing the Firemen's Park outdoor pavilion, keeping the electrical and concrete pad, and using the remaining $45,000 to fund a study for remodeling Fire Station #1 into a recreation facility. The commission also accepted the 2026 budget as presented, with the exception of keeping Recreation Program Supplies & Expenses unchanged. Both motions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved demolition of Firemen's Park outdoor pavilion, retaining electrical and concrete pad, and allocating remaining funds to Fire Station #1 remodeling study (5-0)
• Accepted 2026 budget as presented, with no reduction to Recreation Program Supplies & Expenses (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 16, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Elected Trustee Cutts as Pro Tem Chairperson (5-0)

General Government & Finance Committee

The General Government & Finance Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2026 budget, focusing on departmental reviews including Recreation, Senior Center, Library, and various funds. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a review session.

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee held a special meeting to review the 2026 proposed budget, covering departments such as Recreation, Senior Center, Library, and various funds. The committee approved a motion to use available Park Impact Fees to pay for park trails, reducing the amount of capital borrowing needed. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was primarily a departmental budget review.

• Approved using Park Impact Fees for park trails to reduce capital borrowing (4-0)

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Germantown Public Works & Highways Committee will hold a special meeting to review and potentially act on the Public Works Capital Budget, the Wastewater and Water Utility Budget, and the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Public Works Capital Budget Review (Action)
• Wastewater and Water Utility Budget Review (Action)
• Consideration of the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (Action)
• Approval of September 3, 2025 meeting minutes

Plan Commission

This regular meeting of the Germantown Plan Commission, scheduled for September 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or action.

• Meeting cancelled

Park & Recreation Commission

The Germantown Park & Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the July 16, 2025 minutes and discuss two key items: the Firemen's Park outdoor pavilion and Fire Station #1 remodel, and the 2026 budget. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 PM at Germantown Village Hall Board Room.

• Approve Park & Rec Meeting Minutes from July 16, 2025
• Discuss Firemen's Park outdoor pavilion & Fire Station #1 remodel
• Discuss 2026 Budget
• Director's report (discussion only)
• Recreation report (discussion only)

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from August 6, 2025, and conduct an interview for a firefighter/paramedic position. No formal decisions are scheduled beyond procedural actions.

• Interview for Firefighter / Paramedic position

General Government & Finance Committee

The General Government & Finance Committee will hold its regular meeting to discuss the 2026 budget across departments and review public meeting recording policies. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda, and the meeting follows standard procedural items including citizen input and consent agenda approval.

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a proclamation for emergency responders, appointments to boards, and a consent agenda with contracts and budget amendments. Key items include a $114,060 Well 7 rehabilitation project, a tree pruning contract, and a stormwater system cleaning contract. The board will also discuss and possibly act on communication and recording of public meetings.

• Proclamation recognizing emergency responders for August 2025 flooding
• Budget amendment increasing Well 7 Rehabilitation by $38,000
• Award Well #7 rehab to CTW for $114,060.00
• Tree pruning contract with Crawford Tree & Landscape Services up to $39,707.45
• Stormwater system cleaning and CCTV contract with Great Lakes for $29,975

Economic Development Commission

The Germantown Economic Development Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on 2025 business loan applications, with a goal of $100,000 by December 31, 2025. They will also review the 2050 Comprehensive Plan's economic development section, the 2026 budget for beautification, and an updated business loan pool brochure. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving sub-committee reports.

• 2025 Business Loan Applications - target businesses and $100,000 goal by Dec 31, 2025 (DISCUSSION & ACTION)
• 2050 Comprehensive Plan - Economic Development Section (pg 119-129) and Implementation Plan (pg 198-199) (DISCUSSION)
• 2026 Budget for EDC - Beautification Part of DPW (DISCUSSION)
• Updated 2025 Business Loan Pool Brochure (DISCUSSION & ACTION)
• Approve minutes from July 8, 2025 EDC, Aug 8 Celebrate Germantown, and Aug 11 Beautification sub-committee meetings

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including site plan approvals for commercial and industrial projects, a sign review, and a discussion on a proposed multi-family housing policy. The public hearing on the Blackstone Creek PDD amendments has been postponed, so no discussion or comments on that proposal will occur at this meeting.

• Site plan for exterior/interior remodeling of 54,000 sqft building at N114 W18770 Clinton Drive (Keller, Inc. for Prescription Analytics)
• Sign review for Blades Golf at W188N11770 Maple Road
• Site plan approval extension request for N109W13300 Ellsworth Drive (Heather Lake, LLC and Ellsworth Corporation)
• CSM and site plan for 39,000 sqft addition to facility at W132 N10611 Grant Drive (Impact General for Grant Dr Germantown WI LLC and TCI Allient Power)
• Discussion only: proposed 35-unit multi-family development at W172 N11187 Division Road (Cirrus Property Group for Faith Lutheran Church)

The Germantown Plan Commission approved a Certified Survey Map and site plan for a 39,000 sq ft addition to the TCI Allient Power facility at W132 N10611 Grant Drive, combining two parcels into one 12.45-acre lot. The commission also approved a site plan for Prescription Analytics' building remodel, a sign for Blades Golf, and a 12-month extension for Ellsworth Corporation's parking lot expansion. A public hearing on the Blackstone Creek PDD amendments was postponed, and the commission discussed a proposed 35-unit multifamily development but took no action on it.

• Approved CSM and site plan for 39,000 sq ft TCI Allient Power addition (6-0)
• Approved site plan for Prescription Analytics building remodel at N114 W18770 Clinton Drive (6-0)
• Approved sign review for Blades Golf at W188N11770 Maple Road (6-0)
• Approved 12-month site plan extension for Ellsworth Corporation parking lot expansion (6-0)
• Adopted residential housing proposal for Village Board consideration (6-0)
• Approved revised NDC master plan priority list and special PC meeting on 9/22/25 (6-0)
• Postponed public hearing on Blackstone Creek PDD amendments
• Approved minutes from 7/14/25 and 7/28/25 meetings (6-0)

Tourism Commission

The regular meeting of the Tourism Commission scheduled for September 8, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be considered or discussed at this meeting.

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highways Committee will decide on several capital and service contracts, including a $38,000 budget increase for the Well 7 Rehabilitation project and a $114,060 award to CTW for the project. Other action items include a $39,707 tree pruning contract, a $29,975 stormwater system cleaning contract, and approval of a draft DPW budget. The meeting will also discuss emergency repairs to Tower #1 and a 10-year equipment plan.

• Budget amendment for Well 7 Rehabilitation capital project: +$38,000
• Award Well #7 rehab project to CTW for $114,060
• Street and park tree pruning project to Crawford Tree & Landscape Services: $39,707.45
• Service contract with Great Lakes for stormwater system cleaning and CCTV: $29,975
• State/Municipal Financial Agreement for traffic signal and street light improvements at Country Line Road and Appleton Ave intersection

The Public Works & Highways Committee approved a $38,000 budget increase for the Well 7 Rehabilitation project, raising the total to $250,000, and awarded the project to CTW for $114,060.00. They also approved a tree pruning contract to Crawford Tree & Landscape Services for $39,707.45, a stormwater cleaning contract to Great Lakes for $29,975, and a State/Municipal Financial Agreement for traffic signal improvements at County Line Road and Appleton Ave. The committee passed a motion to add $1,500 back to the Highway Privatized Service Account and another to prioritize budget lines for a special September meeting.

• Approved $38,000 budget increase for Well 7 Rehabilitation (4-0)
• Awarded Well #7 rehab project to CTW for $114,060.00 (4-0)
• Approved tree pruning contract to Crawford Tree & Landscape Services for $39,707.45 (4-0)
• Approved stormwater cleaning and CCTV contract to Great Lakes for $29,975 (4-0)
• Approved motion to add $1,500 to Highway Privatized Service Account (3-1)
• Approved motion to prioritize budget lines and hold special September meeting (4-0)
• Approved MMSD work plan for sewer relay in Kuhn's Pleasant View subdivision (4-0)
• Approved State/Municipal Financial Agreement for SISP traffic signal improvements (4-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee will hear monthly police and fire department reports, review an overtime report, and discuss policy updates. The committee will also take action on a fermented malt beverage and liquor license transfer for a Kwik Trip location and a memorandum of understanding for a school resource officer agreement.

• Action on Kwik Trip Class A fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license transfer
• Action on School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding for July 2025 - June 2027
• Police Monthly Report
• Fire Department Monthly Report
• Overtime Report

The Public Safety Committee approved the transfer of a Class A fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for Kwik Trip, and approved a School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding with the Germantown School District for July 2025-June 2027, with the cost split 65/35% this year. The committee also discussed noise ordinance issues, including early-morning mowing complaints and a possible objective decibel standard, but took no action. Minutes from August 4, 2025 were approved with one abstention.

• Approved transfer of Class A liquor license for Kwik Trip (4-0)
• Approved SRO MOU with school district, 65/35% cost split (4-0)
• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving a temporary liquor license for the Historical Society's Oktoberfest, disallowing a claim, accepting a lift station study, purchasing right-of-way for sewer/water improvements, renovating Fire Station 2, and updating fire department billing rates. They will also discuss the 2026 recommended budget and receive an update on the 2025 storm response.

• Update on 2025 storm response including debris collection, FEMA info, and Well #7
• Temporary Class B retailer's license for Germantown Historical Society's Oktoberfest (Sept 27-28)
• Resolution disallowing claim of Jessica Kucharski
• Acceptance of Ruekert and Mielke Old Farm and Main Street Lift Station Study
• Purchase of right-of-way from Holy Hill Self Storage for sewer/water improvements with Richfield

The Germantown Village Board approved the retrofit of Fire Station 2 and directed consultants to bring forward new plans that resolve current conflicts, with an amendment to include demolition of the Survive Alive House. The board also approved a temporary liquor license for the Germantown Historical Society's Oktoberfest, disallowed a claim by Jessica Kucharski, accepted a lift station study, approved right-of-way purchase from Holy Hill Self Storage, and updated the fire department's billable services schedule. The 2026 Recommended Budget was presented for discussion, with the board recommending review at standing committees with one final Committee of the Whole meeting.

• Approved Fire Station 2 retrofit and demolition of Survive Alive House (7-0)
• Approved temporary Class B liquor license for Germantown Historical Society's Oktoberfest (7-0)
• Disallowed claim of Jessica Kucharski (5-2)
• Accepted Ruekert and Mielke Old Farm and Main Street Lift Station Study (7-0)
• Approved right-of-way purchase from Holy Hill Self Storage for sewer/water improvements (5-2)
• Approved update to Fire Department's billable services schedule (7-0)
• Recommended Option 2 for 2026 budget review process (discussion only)

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board will meet to approve the July 2025 minutes, receive financial and operational reports, and take action on the 2026 library budget. The agenda is largely routine, with the budget being the primary action item.

• 2026 Library Budget (Action)
• Approval of July 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Report, Accounts Payable, Budget Reports
• Reports from Director, President, and village/county/system

Park & Recreation Commission

This meeting of the Germantown Park & Recreation Commission has been cancelled. The agenda included items such as approving July minutes, discussing the Firemen's Park pavilion and Fire Station #1 remodel, and a 2026 budget discussion, but no action will be taken.

• Meeting cancelled
• Firemen's Park outdoor pavilion & Fire Station #1 remodel (action item)
• 2026 Budget discussion
• Approval of July 16, 2025 meeting minutes

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will consider ratifying a state of emergency proclamation and discuss the village's response to historic rainfall, including a possible resolution on building permit fees for flood damage. The consent agenda includes an ordinance amendment on clear water discharges and approval of a new squad car to replace one crashed. Public comments are limited to four minutes per person.

• Resolution ratifying a proclamation declaring a state of emergency due to historic rainfall
• Discussion on village response to the natural disaster
• Possible resolution related to building permit fees for flooding damage
• Ordinance to amend Section 15.08 of the Municipal Code on clear water discharges
• New squad replacement for a crashed car

The Germantown Village Board ratified a proclamation declaring a state of emergency in response to historic rainfall and flooding, and approved a resolution related to building permit fees for flooding damage. The board also approved the consent agenda, including an ordinance amendment on clear waters discharge and a new squad car replacement, and heard updates on the village's flood response.

• Ratified proclamation declaring state of emergency for historic rainfall (7-0)
• Approved resolution on building permit fees for flooding damage (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A and C (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda item B, ordinance amending Section 15.08 on clear waters discharge (7-0)
• Approved new squad replacement for crashed car (7-0)

General Government & Finance Committee

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee will consider ratifying a proclamation declaring a state of emergency in response to historic rainfall, and will receive an update and recommendation on the 2026 budget process. The committee will also review routine reports on accounts payable, budget-to-actual, payroll, and contracts. Public comments are accepted via email or virtual attendance.

• Resolution ratifying a state of emergency proclamation for historic rainfall disaster
• Update and recommendation on 2026 budget process and development
• Approval of July 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Reports: Accounts Payable, Budget to Actual, Payroll, Contracts

The committee approved a resolution ratifying a proclamation declaring a state of emergency in response to historic rainfall, and voted to bring the 2026 budget process before each committee before Committee of the Whole meetings. Consent agenda minutes from July 21, 2025, were also approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution ratifying state of emergency for historic rainfall (4-0)
• Approved motion to bring 2026 budget process before each committee before Committee of the Whole meetings (4-0)
• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes as presented (4-0)

Economic Development Commission

The regular meeting of the Germantown Economic Development Commission scheduled for August 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No decisions or actions were taken or planned for this meeting.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission’s Beautification Sub-Committee will meet to brainstorm ideas for a beautification program. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and public input. The meeting follows standard public notice procedures under Wisconsin statutes.

• Beautification Program Ideas & Brainstorming Session (DISCUSSION)

The Beautification Sub-Committee met and discussed various beautification initiatives, including Art in the Village, Welcome to Germantown signs, hanging baskets, Germanic design elements, and an Adopt a Spot program. No formal decisions were made; members were assigned action items to research and connect with partners before the next meeting.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was discussion-only
• Trustee Borst to contact Jeff Retzlaff for gateway document
• Trustee Borst to contact President Soderberg regarding 2026 budget
• Trustee Borst to contact school board about art partnerships
• Member Yegge to connect with Chamber of Commerce on initiatives

Plan Commission

This regular Plan Commission meeting has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place. The agenda items listed, including zoning text amendments, a site plan for a Clinton Drive building, and a multi-family housing policy, are not being considered at this time.

• Meeting cancelled; no action taken
• Proposed zoning text amendments (Section 17) not heard
• Site plan for 54,000 sq ft building at N114 W18770 Clinton Drive not heard
• Multi-family housing policy discussion not held

Economic Development Commission

The Celebrate Germantown Sub-Committee of the Economic Development Commission will meet to discuss a Germantown logo contest and other options to celebrate the village. No formal action is expected; the agenda lists only discussion items.

• Discussion of Germantown Logo Contest
• Discussion of other options to celebrate Germantown

The Economic Development Sub Committee met for the first time and discussed ways to celebrate Germantown, including a logo contest, picture contest, postcard contest, and a mural on the I-41 bridge. No formal decisions were made; all items were discussion only.

• Meeting called to order at 8:40AM
• Adjourned at 9:02AM (motion by Jim, second by Joletta, all in favor)

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and conduct an interview for a Firefighter/Paramedic position. The interview may occur in closed session under Wisconsin law, with possible action taken in open session. Public comments can be submitted by email before the meeting.

• Interview for Firefighter/Paramedic position
• Approval of June 30, 2025 minutes
• Possible closed session per Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c)

The Police and Fire Commission approved the candidate Veronica Dall for the Firefighter/Paramedic position. The decision was made after a closed session interview and was carried unanimously. The meeting also approved the June 30, 2025 minutes and adjourned.

• Approved minutes of June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Convened into closed session for Firefighter/Paramedic interview (unanimous)
• Approved Veronica Dall for Firefighter/Paramedic position (unanimous)

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highways Committee will hear a presentation and consider action on the Old Farm and Main Street Lift Station Study, vote on an ordinance amending clear waters discharge rules, discuss sidewalk maintenance code changes, and accept 2024 CIPP sewer lining work. They will also discuss a potential utility and road project for Kuhn's Pleasant View.

• Presentation and action on Ruekert and Mielke Old Farm and Main Street Lift Station Study
• Ordinance to amend Section 15.08 of Germantown Municipal Code on Clear Waters Discharge
• Discussion and action on amending Municipal Code 8.02 on Sidewalk Maintenance
• Acceptance of infrastructure improvements by VisuSewer for 2024 CIPP sewer lining
• Discussion of potential Kuhn's Pleasant View Utility and Road Project

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss and take action on several items, including the renovation and expansion of Fire Station 2, a new squad replacement for a crashed car, and updates to the billable services schedule. They will also consider permits for a charity golf outing and Oktoberfest, and discuss the effect of high-density development on emergency services and radar tracking results on County Line Road.

• Renovation and Expansion of Fire Station 2 (ACTION)
• New squad replacement for a crashed car (ACTION)
• Request to Update Billable Services Schedule (ACTION)
• Temporary outdoor entertainment permit for Big Sky Country Bar & Grill on 08/16/2025 (ACTION)
• Temporary Class 'B' Retailer's License for Germantown Historical Society's Oktoberfest 09/27/25-09/28/25 (ACTION)

The Public Safety Committee approved forwarding the Fire Station 2 renovation and expansion project to the Village Board without specifying an expansion direction, with costs rising from $5.2M to $6.5M. The committee also approved updates to the billable services fee schedule, a special event permit and temporary outdoor entertainment permit for Big Sky Country Bar & Grill, a temporary Class B retailer's license for the Germantown Historical Society's Oktoberfest, and a new squad car replacement. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved forwarding Fire Station 2 renovation/expansion to Village Board (4-0)
• Approved updated billable services fee schedule (4-0)
• Approved special event permit for Big Sky Country Bar & Grill on 08/16/2025 (4-0)
• Approved temporary outdoor entertainment permit for Big Sky Country Bar & Grill (4-0)
• Approved temporary Class B retailer's license for Germantown Historical Society Oktoberfest (4-0)
• Approved new squad car replacement (4-0)

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a regular meeting to take action on several items, including a rezoning request for 115 acres from A-1 to A-2 agricultural zoning near N136W21238 Bonniwell Road. The board will also vote on minutes approval, fencing proposals for Friestadt Field and Kinderberg Park, and a claim resolution. Public hearings and discussions include a special event permit for Big Sky Country Bar & Grill and topics like high-density development impacts on public safety services.

• Rezone 115 acres from A-1 to A-2 Agricultural Zoning at N136W21238 Bonniwell Road
• Special event permit for Stars & Stripes Honor Flight Charity Golf Outing at Big Sky Country Bar & Grill on 08/16/2025
• Temporary outdoor entertainment permit for Big Sky Country Bar & Grill on 08/16/2025
• Resolution disallowing claim of Cynthia Gilleski
• Assessment Services Contract Renewal with Associated Appraisals

Utility Advisory Committee

The Utility Advisory Committee will consider a study on the Old Farm and Main Street Lift Station and hear a presentation on a water supply and storage analysis. They will also discuss a potential utility and road project at Kuhn's Pleasant View. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Presentation and consideration of Ruekert and Mielke Old Farm and Main Street Lift Station Study
• Presentation by Foth Infrastructure Services on Water Supply and Storage Analysis
• Discussion of potential Kuhn's Pleasant View Utility and Road Project
• Approval of January 27, 2025 meeting minutes

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board and Plan Commission are meeting jointly to discuss a multi-family housing development policy, review the status of existing tax increment districts and Village Center financing options, and outline the future direction and timeline for creating zoning regulations and proposal guidelines for Village Center property redevelopment. No formal votes are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion and presentation only.

• Multi-Family Housing Development Policy discussion (continued from May 5 & May 12)
• Status of Village of Germantown Tax Increment Districts (TIDs) and Village Center financing options
• Village Center Property Redevelopment: future direction, process, responsibilities, and timeline for zoning regulations and proposal guidelines

The joint meeting was informational only; no formal decisions were made. Discussions covered a potential multi-family housing development policy, existing Tax Increment Districts (TIDs) and Village Center financing, and a proposed redevelopment process for the Village Center property. Public comments were received on these topics.

• No formal actions taken; all items were discussion or presentation only

Tourism Commission

The Germantown Tourism Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss its financial status and vote on several funding requests from local organizations. These include requests from EKM Moose Lodge for a car show and pool tournament, the Germantown Historical Society for Oktoberfest, and The Tower Heritage Center for a visitor information display. The meeting will also include approval of the June 9, 2025 minutes and setting the future meeting schedule.

• Funding request from EKM Moose Lodge for Motors At The Moose 18th Annual Car Show on August 16, 2025
• Funding request from EKM Moose Lodge for Wisconsin Moose Lodge Pool Tournament on October 18, 2025
• Funding request from Germantown Historical Society for 2025 Oktoberfest at Dheinsville Historic Park, September 27-28, 2025
• Funding request from The Tower Heritage Center for Visitor Information Display at Heritage Welcome Center in Frisby-Wagner House, West Bend
• Approval of June 9, 2025 meeting minutes

The Germantown Tourism Commission approved funding requests totaling $23,085 for four local tourism-related initiatives. These included $1,965 for the EKM Moose Lodge car show, $620 for the Moose Lodge pool tournament, $15,000 for the Germantown Historical Society's Oktoberfest, and $5,500 for the Tower Heritage Center visitor display. The commission also approved the June 9, 2025 minutes and set a new meeting schedule.

• Approved $1,965 for EKM Moose Lodge Motors at the Moose car show (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $620 for EKM Moose Lodge Wisconsin Moose Lodge Pool Tournament (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $15,000 for Germantown Historical Society 2025 Oktoberfest (4-0)
• Approved $5,500 for Tower Heritage Center Visitor Information Display (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Set future meetings for second Monday of odd months starting September 8, 2025

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board will consider two Washington County agreements (Heart & Homestead and Emergency Management) and discuss the 2026 budget. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and financial reports, plus reports from staff and county/system representatives.

• Washington County Heart & Homestead Memorandum of Agreement (Action)
• Washington County Emergency Management Memorandum of Understanding (Action)
• 2026 Budget (Discussion)
• Approval of June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (Action)
• Treasurer's Report, Accounts Payable, Budget Reports

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a joint public hearing with SEWRPC on a proposed update to the Village's Sanitary Sewer Service Area (SSSA), followed by discussion and action on an ordinance and resolution to adopt the plan. The board will also consider several other items, including an ordinance amendment related to the Economic Development Commission, ethics code requirements, a vacant land purchase agreement, and an appointment to the Senior Center Advisory Committee. The meeting includes a closed session to set the administrator's 2025 performance goals.

• Joint public hearing with SEWRPC on proposed SSSA update (Community Assistance Planning Report No. 70, 2nd Edition)
• Ordinance to amend 2050 Comprehensive Plan to revise Chapter 4 and 7 text and maps for SSSA
• Resolution to adopt the proposed SSSA update plan
• Ordinance to amend Section 1.379 of Municipal Code related to Economic Development Commission
• Vacant Land Purchase and Sale Agreement with Village of Richfield and Freistadt Corporation

General Government & Finance Committee

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee is meeting to take action on fencing proposals for Friestadt Field and Kinderberg Park, renew the assessment services contract with Associated Appraisals, and consider a market adjustment to the Finance Director's salary (which may involve closed session). They will also receive presentations on the 2024 annual financial report and audit results from Baker Tilly, and on Tax Increment District state reports, plus discuss broadcasting board meetings and potential 2026 budget changes.

• Friestadt Field and Kinderberg Park fencing proposal (action)
• 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and audit results by Baker Tilly (presentation)
• Assessment services contract renewal with Associated Appraisals (action)
• Market adjustment to Finance Director salary, possible closed session (action)
• Discussion on broadcasting Village Board and Committee meetings and potential 2026 budget changes

Senior Advisory Committee

The Germantown Senior Advisory Committee will meet to review old business including the WASHCO Grant Budget and mural overlay painting, as well as receive updates on coordinators, clubs, technology, and van reports. The committee will also hear a Village Board report and a director's report. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• WASHCO Grant Budget discussion
• Mural overlay painting discussion

Park & Recreation Commission

The Germantown Park & Recreation Commission will meet to review and act on items including updates to the Germantown Area Veteran's Memorial, Friedenfeld Park, and activity fee increases. The meeting will also include reports from the School Board and Commission Director, along with public input and approval of past meeting minutes.

• Updates to the Germantown Area Veteran's Memorial (discussion)
• Friedenfeld Park (action)
• Activity Fee Increase (action)

The Park & Recreation Commission approved a grading plan for a third soccer field at Friedenfeld Park, approved activity fee increases for fall 2025 and winter 2026, and received an update on the Germantown Area Veteran's Memorial. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The commission also approved the May 21, 2025 minutes and adjourned.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Friedenfeld Park third soccer field grading plan (7-0)
• Approved activity fee increases for fall 2025 and winter 2026 (7-0)
• Approved adjournment (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold public hearings on an amendment to the 2050 Comprehensive Plan regarding the Sanitary Sewer Service Area and a rezoning of 115 acres on Bonniwell Road. The commission will also take action on several site plans, zoning permits, and sign reviews. Public comments can be submitted by email before 4 p.m. on the meeting day.

• Public hearing on amendment to 2050 Comprehensive Plan to revise Sanitary Sewer Service Area text and maps
• Public hearing on rezoning 115 acres at N136 W21238 Bonniwell Road from A-1 to A-2 Agricultural and 4-lot Certified Survey Map
• Site plan for 4,800 sq ft storage building at N116 W16474 Main Street
• Zoning permit for 6' privacy fence in drainage/storm sewer easement at W160N10766 Hidden Glen Lane
• Sign reviews for Green Bay Packaging at N128W21600 Holy Hill Road and Xylem at N102W19200 Willow Creek Way

The Plan Commission approved an amendment to the 2050 Comprehensive Plan to update sanitary sewer service area maps and text. Commissioners also approved a 115-acre rezoning for Rao Farms LLC and a site plan for a new storage building at N116 W16474 Main Street. Additionally, the commission approved a residential fence permit with modified clearance requirements and two commercial sign packages.

• Approved 2050 Comprehensive Plan sewer service area update (5-0)
• Approved 115-acre rezoning from A-1 to A-2 for Rao Farms LLC (4-1)
• Approved 4-lot Certified Survey Map for Rao Farms LLC (5-0)
• Approved 4,800 sqft storage building site plan at N116 W16474 Main St (5-0)
• Approved fence permit with 4-inch clearance requirement (5-0)
• Approved sign package for Green Bay Packaging at N128W21600 Holy Hill Rd (5-0)
• Approved sign package for Xylem at N102W19200 Willow Creek Way (5-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Germantown Economic Development Commission will review and potentially act on municipal code Section 1.379, discuss a business loan fund brochure and target businesses, and consider updates to the 2050 Comprehensive Plan's economic development and implementation sections. They will also discuss a beautification program update, a logo contest for 'Celebrate Germantown,' and strategies to backfill empty storefronts.

• Review Municipal Code Section 1.379 (ACTION)
• Business Loan Fund - Brochure & Target Businesses (DISCUSSION)
• Update 2050 Comprehensive Plan Economic Development Section (p119-129) and Implementation Plan (p202-203) (DISCUSSION AND ACTION)
• Start Germantown LOGO Contest for 'Celebrate Germantown' (DISCUSSION AND ACTION)
• Operation Store Front - strategy to backfill empty storefronts (DISCUSSION)

The Economic Development Commission approved revisions to Municipal Code Section 1.379, which will be sent to the Village Board for final approval. The commission also appointed subcommittees for the Celebrate Germantown logo contest and the 2050 Comprehensive Plan review. No citizen input was received, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 PM.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Municipal Code Section 1.379 revisions, moving to Village Board (4-0)
• Appointed Joletta Kerpan and Jim Sedgwick to Celebrate Germantown Subcommittee (4-0)
• Appointed Kimberly Higginbotham and Scott Hefle to 2050 Plan Subcommittee (4-0)

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning ordinance to create the Sutton Farm Planned Development District, allowing construction of 171 single-family and 102 multi-family units on 88.3 acres at Lannon Road and County Line Road. The board will also consider conditional use permits, zoning amendments, alcohol licenses, and professional service contracts up to $113,540.

• Rezone 88.3 acres at Lannon Road (CTH Y) & County Line Road (CTH Q) to Sutton Farm PDD for 273 residential units
• Conditional Use Permit for grading & filling within wetland and waterway setbacks at W210N10738 Appleton Avenue
• Well 4 Upgrade design contract to Baxter & Woodman for up to $113,540
• Water Supply Service Area Plan development to Foth for up to $29,500
• 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License Application for Jase Golf LLC

The Village Board approved the Sutton Farm Planned Development District rezoning, conditions, and preliminary plat for an 88.3-acre residential neighborhood with 171 single-family and 102 multi-family units at Lannon Road and County Line Road, by a 5-4 vote. The board also approved a conditional use permit for grading within wetland setbacks at TLC Acres (5-3), zoning code text amendments, and an exchange agreement with Blackstone Creek (6-3) after an amendment to include equipment replacement costs. Several other items were approved unanimously, including appointments, consent agenda items, an alcohol license, and a temporary outdoor entertainment permit.

• Approved Sutton Farm PDD rezoning, conditions, and preliminary plat for 171 single-family and 102 multi-family units (5-4)
• Approved CUP for grading within wetland/waterway setbacks at TLC Acres (5-3)
• Approved zoning code text amendments (9-0)
• Approved Blackstone Creek exchange agreement with amendment for equipment costs (6-3)
• Approved Senior Center and Utility Advisory Committee appointments (8-1)
• Approved consent agenda including Well 4 Upgrade design agreement ($113,540) and Water Supply Service Area Plan ($29,500) (9-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 alcohol license for Jase Golf LLC (9-0)
• Approved temporary outdoor entertainment permit for Buzdum's Pub & Grill (9-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss and act on public safety matters, including a discussion on full dispatch consolidation, approval of alcohol licenses, a temporary outdoor entertainment permit, and a contract amendment for public safety building options. The agenda also includes routine reports from police and fire departments and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Full Dispatch Consolidation as of July 7, 2025 (discussion)
• Application for Appointment of Successor Agent: Aldi #67, N96W18838 County Line Rd; Agent: Zachary Moyer (action)
• 2025-2026 Alcohol Beverage License Application for Jase Golf LLC (action)
• Temporary Outdoor Entertainment Permit for Buzdum's Pub & Grill on 08/16/2025 and 08/23/2025 (action)
• Amendment #2 to Graef Contract for Professional Services for Public Safety Building Options (action)

The Public Safety Committee voted down a $75,200 contract amendment with Graef for professional services regarding new public safety building options. While the committee approved further review of previously presented options to identify cost reductions, they rejected six other proposed investigation items, including site-specific studies for a new police station and fire station expansions. The committee also tabled an update to billable services until the next meeting.

• Approved June 2 and June 16 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Zachary Moyer as successor agent for Aldi #67 (4-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 alcohol license for Jase Golf LLC (4-0)
• Approved temporary outdoor permit for Buzdum's Pub & Grill (4-0)
• Approved review of previously presented building options for cost reduction (4-0)
• Denied investigation of Ascension building for police station (1-3)
• Denied expansion/renovation of GFD Station 2 (0-4)
• Tabled update to billable services (4-0)

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highways Committee will vote on several action items, including a $113,540 contract for Well 4 upgrade design, a $29,500 contract for a water supply service area plan, and potential changes to sidewalk construction and snow removal rules. They will also discuss beautification ideas and authorize a change order for the seal coating contract.

• Potential modifications to Municipal Code Sec. 8.02 (Sidewalk/Pathway Construction, Repair and Snow Removal)
• Well 4 Upgrade Design professional services agreement with Baxter & Woodman, not to exceed $113,540
• NR854 Water Supply Service Area Plan development with Foth, not to exceed $29,500
• Village Properties and Right-of-Way Beautification Ideas (discussion)
• Change order authorization to the seal coating contract

The Public Works & Highways Committee approved a design services agreement with Baxter & Woodman for Well 4 upgrades, not to exceed $113,540, and a contract with Foth for the NR854 Water Supply Service Area Plan, not to exceed $29,500. A change order for seal coating at Village Hall and Library parking lots was approved (2-1). Discussion on sidewalk snow removal code changes was postponed to the August 6 meeting.

• Approved Well 4 Upgrade design services agreement with Baxter & Woodman, not to exceed $113,540 (3-0)
• Approved NR854 Water Supply Service Area Plan development with Foth, not to exceed $29,500 (3-0)
• Approved change order for seal coating at Village Hall and Library parking lots, est. $10,000-$15,000 (2-1)
• Postponed sidewalk/pathway snow removal code changes to August 6 meeting (3-0)
• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes as presented (3-0)

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from May 9, 2025, review and potentially amend its rules and regulations, and conduct interviews for officer positions. The commission may enter closed session for candidate interviews as allowed by state law.

• Review and amend Police & Fire Commission Rules and Regulations (ACTION)
• Conduct interviews of candidates for officer positions
• Approve meeting minutes from May 9, 2025

The Commission unanimously approved amendments to its Rules and Regulations and, after a closed session, established a 12-month eligibility list of five police officer candidates. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved amendments to Police and Fire Commission Rules and Regulations (unanimous)
• Convened into closed session to conduct police officer interviews (unanimous)
• Reconvened into open session (unanimous)
• Established eligibility list for Police Officer candidates, valid 12 months from June 30, 2025 (unanimous)

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board will meet to approve minutes and financial reports, elect board officers, and consider updates to several job descriptions. The board will also hold a mid-year performance check-in for the Library Director, which may include a closed session. Public input is limited to four minutes per person.

• Election of Library Board Officers (Action)
• Job description updates for Youth Services Librarian, Youth Services Specialist, Outreach Specialist, and Youth Services Intern (Action)
• Library Director Mid-Year Performance Check-in (Discussion, possible closed session)
• Approval of May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (Action)
• Treasurer's Report, Accounts Payable, and Budget Reports (Action/Discussion)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Germantown Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from May 5, 2025, and take action on two applications for certification of appropriateness for exterior modifications. The commission will also discuss updates on historic picture restoration and other historic properties.

• Application for Certification of Appropriateness - Granary Structure at 13369 Fond du Lac Ave (ACTION)
• Application for Certification of Appropriateness - South and North Porch Replacements at W156N11685 Pilgrim Rd (ACTION)
• Historic Picture Restoration - Update (DISCUSSION)
• Other Historic Properties (DISCUSSION)

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Germantown Historical Society to move the granary structure from N HWY 145 to Dheinsville Park, with disassembly this year and restoration next year. It also unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for like-kind porch replacements at W156N11685 Pilgrim Rd using modern materials. The commission approved the May 5, 2025 minutes and discussed a photo restoration update and other potential historic properties, but no other applications were submitted.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for granary move to Dheinsville Park (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for porch replacements at W156N11685 Pilgrim Rd (unanimous)
• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

General

The Germantown Ethics Board is holding a regular meeting with a single substantive item: a hearing on a complaint filed against Melanie Smythe. The board may enter closed session to discuss the complaint and related personnel matters, then reconvene in open session to take action. The agenda also includes approval of the May 27, 2025 minutes.

• Hearing on complaint of Melanie Smythe
• Possible closed session under Wis. Stat. §§ 19.85(1)(b), (f), and (a)
• Approval of May 27, 2025 minutes

The Ethics Board held a hearing on a complaint by Melanie Smythe against James Sedgwick, hearing testimony from the complainant, respondent, and three subpoenaed witnesses. The board unanimously voted to adopt findings of fact and conclusions of law finding no violation of the Village Ethics Code, and dismissed the complaint.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Dismissed ethics complaint against James Sedgwick (4-0)
• Adopted findings of fact and conclusion of law finding no ethics code violation

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission is holding a special meeting focused on growth and development, with presentations on school enrollment projections, a market study for the Village Center, and perspectives from realtors, developers, and a retail broker. No formal action is scheduled; the meeting is for information and discussion only.

• Germantown School District Enrollment Projection Report by MDRoffers Consulting
• Market Overview: Village Center Residential & Commercial Study by Moegenburg Research Inc.
• Residential Realtor Perspective on Germantown Housing Needs by Shorewest and Keller Williams Realty
• Developer Perspective on Multi-Family & Mixed-Use Development by Shaffer Development and Wangard Partners
• Commercial Retail Broker Perspective on Mixed-Use Development by Newmark

Park & Recreation Commission

This regular meeting of the Germantown Park & Recreation Commission, scheduled for June 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, minutes, public input, reports) and no substantive business items.

Economic Development Commission

The Germantown Economic Development Commission will review and potentially update the municipal code chapter on economic development, consider changes to the Business Loan Fund and its application, and decide on renewing the Beautification Program with a permanent name and subcommittee. They will also discuss the EDC strategic platform, EDWC support hours and research projects, and select a project management tool. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and logistics discussions.

• Review and possible update of Municipal Code Chapter 1.379
• Review, presentation, and action on Business Loan Fund and application
• Renew Beautification Program and select permanent name and subcommittee
• Discussion of EDC Strategic Platform and EDWC Pillars adopted by Village Board in 2024
• Action on project management tool selection

The Economic Development Commission voted to request an update to Municipal Code Chapter 1.379 to reflect Loan Pool administration as a power and duty, and to ask the Village Attorney to advise on whether the code already covers it. They also appointed two members to the Beautification Program Subcommittee. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed only.

• Approved motion to request Municipal Code Chapter 1.379 update for Loan Pool administration (6-0)
• Approved motion to ask Village Attorney to advise on Chapter 1.379(5)(a) regarding Loan Pool administration (6-0)
• Appointed Trustee Borst and Member Yegge to Beautification Program Subcommittee (6-0)

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold its regular meeting to act on several budget-related items, including a $9,725 overrun for residential meters, costs for four new squad cars, and a resolution adopting the 2024 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report. The board will also discuss remote weather siren activation software and Division Road preliminary design progress.

• Consideration to exceed budget by $9,725 for 25 residential meters
• Change-over cost for 4 new 2025 squad cars
• Implementation of remote weather siren activation software at minimal/no cost
• Annual Outdoor Entertainment Permit application for W148N12696 Pleasant View Dr
• 2025 Police Department Budget Amendment for insurance proceeds and state reimbursements

General Government & Finance Committee

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee will consider authorizing the use of capital funds for a Windows 11 upgrade project and hear a presentation on recent debt issuances. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and reports on finances and contracts.

• Action on allowing capital funds for Windows 11 upgrade project
• Presentation on results of Debt Issuances 2025A and 2025B (discussion only)
• Approval of May 19, 2025 minutes
• Reports on accounts payable, budget to actual, payroll, contracts

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee is holding a special meeting to consider an annual outdoor entertainment permit application for Old Germantown at W148N12696 Pleasant View Dr. The committee will take action on this item. Public comments may be submitted by email or offered in person or virtually.

• Annual Outdoor Entertainment Permit application for Old Germantown, W148N12696 Pleasant View Dr (ACTION)

The Germantown Public Safety Committee held a special meeting on June 16, 2025, and approved the annual Outdoor Entertainment Permit application for Old Germantown at W148N12696 Pleasant View Dr. The motion was made by Trustee Baum, seconded by Trustee Pieper, and passed unanimously by voice vote (4-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved annual Outdoor Entertainment Permit for Old Germantown at W148N12696 Pleasant View Dr (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold public hearings and take action on a rezoning and preliminary plat for the 88.3-acre Sutton Farm development, which would add 171 single-family and 102 multi-family units near Lannon and County Line roads. The commission will also consider a site plan and conditional use permit for a 5,200 sq ft building on Appleton Avenue, proposed zoning text amendments, and a sign review for Generac on Holy Hill Road.

• Rezone 88.3 acres from A-1 Agricultural to Sutton Farm PDD; preliminary plat for 171 single-family and 102 multi-family units at Lannon Rd & County Line Rd
• Site plan review and CUP for grading/filling within wetland and waterway setbacks at W210N10738 Appleton Avenue (5,200 sq ft building)
• Text amendments to Section 17 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code
• Sign review for Generac at W210 N12800 Holy Hill Road

The Germantown Plan Commission approved a rezoning application to create the Sutton Farm Planned Development District (PDD) and rezone 88.3 acres from A-1 Agricultural to the PDD, along with a preliminary subdivision plat for 171 single-family and 102 multi-family units at Lannon Road and County Line Road. The commission also approved a site plan and conditional use permit for a 5,200 sq ft building with grading/filling within wetland and waterway setbacks, and approved sign review for Generac. Text amendments to Section 17 (Zoning) were also approved.

• Approved Sutton Farm PDD rezoning and preliminary plat for 88.3 acres (171 single-family, 102 multi-family)
• Approved site plan and CUP for 5,200 sq ft building at W210N10738 Appleton Avenue
• Approved sign review for Generac at W210 N12800 Holy Hill Road
• Approved text amendments to Section 17 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code

Tourism Commission

The Germantown Tourism Commission will hold its regular meeting to elect a chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary, and to approve minutes from April 7, 2025. The body will also discuss a financial update and the Celebrate Germantown Initiative, and take action on a funding request from EKM Moose Lodge for a golf tournament.

• Election of Tourism Commission chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2025
• Request for funding from EKM Moose Lodge for the Annual Wisconsin Moose Lodge Association State Golf Tournament at BlackStone Creek Golf Club on July 19, 2025

The Germantown Tourism Commission elected Trustee Rick Miller as Chairperson, Joletta Kerpan as Vice Chairperson, and Administrator Steve Kreklow as Secretary, all by unanimous voice votes. It approved $2,655 in funding for the EKM Moose Lodge's state golf tournament on July 19, 2025, and discussed financial updates and the Celebrate Germantown Initiative without action.

• Elected Rick Miller as Tourism Chairperson (4-0)
• Elected Joletta Kerpan as Tourism Vice Chairperson (4-0)
• Elected Steve Kreklow as Tourism Secretary (4-0)
• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved $2,655 funding for EKM Moose Lodge golf tournament (4-0)

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highways Committee will consider exceeding its budget by $9,725 to buy about 25 residential meters, and will vote on adopting the 2024 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report. They will also discuss the Asset Manager position and workload, and the preliminary design progress for Division Road.

• Consideration to exceed budget by $9,725 for approximately 25 residential meters
• Resolution adopting 2024 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (WDNR)
• Discussion on Asset Manager position and workload
• Division Road Preliminary Design Progress discussion

Board of Review

The Germantown Board of Review will meet on June 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Village Hall Board Room to review and certify corrections to the 2025 property assessment roll. The board will examine the roll for errors, verify open book changes, and consider objections from taxpayers. Procedural items include selecting a chairperson and vice-chairperson, approving minutes, and outlining hearing procedures.

• Review and certify corrections to the 2025 assessment roll under state law
• Consider objections to real property assessments
• Allow taxpayers to examine assessment data during the first two hours
• Select Board of Review Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Verify inclusion of open book changes in the assessment roll

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss departmental reports, dispatch transfers, and various permit applications. The committee will also vote on budget amendments, squad car costs, and a contract amendment regarding police and fire facility options.

• 2025 Police Department Budget Amendment
• Change over cost for 4 new 2025 squad cars
• Amendment to Graef/PRA/Moore Contract for police and fire facilities
• Fireworks permit for July 4, 2025
• Alcohol beverage license applications and renewals

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will consider formally ending a pause on Planning Department work to establish zoning guidelines for the Village Center District, as requested by the School Board. The board may also reconsider a prior decision to pause Village Center discussions, which could lead to approving a scope of services with Vandewalle & Associates for public engagement and site planning. Other actions include a conditional use permit for an indoor golf facility, a certified survey map to combine parcels, and several alcohol license approvals.

• Formal termination of PAUSE on Village Center zoning guidelines (ACTION)
• Potential motion to reconsider May 19, 2025 pause on Village Center discussions (POSSIBLE ACTION)
• Conditional Use Permit for Blades Indoor Golf, 9,600 sqft at W188 N11770 Maple Road (ACTION)
• Certified Survey Map to combine two parcels into 53.8 acres at N144 W12531 Pioneer Road (ACTION)
• Fireworks permit for July 4, 2025 and temporary Class B license for American Legion celebration (ACTION)

The Germantown Village Board formally terminated the pause requested by the School Board on Planning Department work to establish zoning guidelines for the Village Center District, excluding TID 10 and developer RFP efforts. The board also approved several permits and licenses, including outdoor entertainment permits, a conditional use permit for an indoor golf facility, and alcohol beverage licenses. A motion to reconsider a rejected scope of services with Vandewalle & Associates was not voted on due to lack of notice and will be placed on the next agenda.

• Formally terminated the pause on Village Center zoning guidelines (9-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 outside premise extension applications (9-0)
• Approved amended outside premise extension for Big Sky Country Bar & Grill (9-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 outdoor entertainment permits, subject to noise ordinance (9-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Blades Indoor Golf at W188 N11770 Maple Road (9-0)
• Approved certified survey map combining two parcels into 53.8 acres on Pioneer Road (9-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 alcohol license for Willowcreek BP, contingent on staff recommendation (9-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 alcohol beverage license renewals (9-0)

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, and to take action on funding options for new library shelving and furniture. The board will also review proposed budget amendments. Public input is limited to three minutes per person.

• Review funding options for new library shelving and furniture (Action)
• Review proposed library budget amendments (Action)
• Treasurer's report (Action)
• Accounts payable (Action)
• Approval of April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (Action)

The Germantown Community Library Board approved spending up to $17,000 from Library Board CDs for remaining shelving and furniture, after amending the original $27,000 request to account for $10,000 previously approved. The board also approved the 2025 amended library budget with $36,000 in additional funding for supplies and programs. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Treasurer's report (6-0)
• Approved accounts payable, including credit card expenses (6-0)
• Approved up to $17,000 from Library Board CDs for shelving and furniture (6-0)
• Approved 2025 amended library budget with $36,000 additional funding (6-0)

Ethics Board

The Germantown Ethics Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and conduct a preliminary investigation of a complaint filed by Melanie Smythe. The board may enter closed session to discuss personal or disciplinary information, then reconvene in open session for any action.

• Approval of March 26, 2025 minutes
• Preliminary investigation of complaint of Melanie Smythe
• Possible closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(f)

The Ethics Board voted 3-1 to find a complaint by Melanie Smythe valid and meeting probable cause, scheduling a hearing for June 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM. A motion to dismiss the complaint failed on a 2-2 tie and was withdrawn. The board also requested subpoenas for Dean Wolter, Steve Kreklow, and Jeff Retzlaff to attend the hearing.

• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Motion to dismiss complaint failed (2-2), withdrawn
• Found complaint valid and meets probable cause (3-1)
• Set hearing date for June 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
• Requested subpoenas for Dean Wolter, Steve Kreklow, Jeff Retzlaff

Park & Recreation Commission

The Park & Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes from April 2025 and discuss a potential land exchange involving Blackstone Golf Course. The meeting also includes updates on Goldendale Creek Property and reports from the School Board and Recreation Director.

• Potential Land Exchange Between Blackstone Golf Course and Village of Germantown (Action Item)
• Update on Goldendale Creek Property (Discussion Only)
• Approval of April 16, 2025 Minutes (Action Item)

The Park & Recreation Commission voted 5-1 to recommend that the Village Board enter into negotiations for a potential land exchange with Blackstone Golf Course. The commission discussed potential uses including expanding activities, creating a larger space for Music at the Pavilion, and a future splash pad or aquatic facility. The Village Administrator also provided updates on the Goldendale Creek property and other park projects, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Recommended Village Board enter negotiations for Blackstone Creek land exchange (5-1)
• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes as presented (4-0, 2 abstentions)

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will meet on May 19, 2025, to vote on road reconstruction and sealcoating contracts, municipal code amendments regarding local committees, and a grant application for building demolition. The board will also review committee appointments, legal services engagement, and administrator performance goals.

• Award a contract to reconstruct Pleasant View Drive to Wolf Paving Co., Inc. in the amount of $677,237
• Award a contract for the 2025 Sealcoating Program to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC in the amount of $259,716
• Change order to raSmith for High Point Pass design services for $36,000
• Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Idle Sites Redevelopment Grant Application for Flower Source Buildings demolition
• Transfer of General Legal Services Engagement to Stafford Rosenbaum LLP

The Germantown Village Board approved consent agenda items including a $677,237 contract for Pleasant View Drive reconstruction and a $259,716 sealcoating contract. The board amended ordinances to change Plan Commission and standing committee membership, and approved a WEDC grant application for demolition of the Flower Source buildings. A motion to approve a scope of services with Vandewalle & Associates for site planning failed in a 4-4 tie vote.

• Approved $677,237 contract to Wolf Paving Co. for Pleasant View Drive reconstruction (9-0)
• Approved $259,716 contract to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers for 2025 Sealcoating Program (9-0)
• Approved $36,000 change order to raSmith for High Point Pass design services (9-0)
• Approved 2025 PASER Road Condition Report (9-0)
• Amended Plan Commission membership to require School District member be a village citizen (8-1)
• Amended standing committees to remove citizen member appointment (7-2)
• Approved WEDC Idle Sites Redevelopment grant application for Flower Source demolition (8-0)
• Denied Vandewalle & Associates scope of services for Washington County Site Redevelopment Program (4-4)

General Government & Finance Committee

The General Government & Finance Committee will meet to discuss and take action on several municipal code amendments, service contracts, and administrative projects. The agenda includes updates to committee memberships, a fireworks contract, and the transfer of legal services.

• 4th of July Fireworks Contract with Wolverine Fireworks
• Transfer of General Legal Services Engagement to Stafford Rosenbaum LLP
• Ordinance amendments regarding Plan Commission and committee memberships
• Ordinance amendment regarding direct sellers and solicitors
• Capital funds for Windows 11 Upgrade Project

The General Government & Finance Committee approved using capital funds for the Windows 11 upgrade project, not to exceed $79,026, and approved the 4th of July fireworks contract with Wolverine Fireworks. It also approved ordinances amending the Plan Commission and Senior Center Advisory Committee memberships, and the direct sellers/transient merchants regulations. A proposal to add a citizen member to standing committees failed, and two draft RFPs for municipal advisor and investment services were discussed but not acted on.

• Approved capital funds for Windows 11 upgrade, not to exceed $79,026 (3-0)
• Approved 4th of July fireworks contract with Wolverine Fireworks (3-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Plan Commission membership, with amendment requiring School District member be a village citizen (2-1)
• Approved ordinance amending Senior Center Advisory Committee membership (3-0)
• Approved ordinance amending direct sellers, transient merchants, and solicitors regulations (3-0)
• Approved transfer of general legal services engagement to Stafford Rosenbaum LLP (3-0)
• Failed ordinance to add citizen member to standing committees (1-2)
• Discussed draft RFPs for municipal advisor and investment services (no action)

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will continue discussing a potential policy on the amount of multi-family housing development in the village, hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for an indoor golf entertainment facility, and take action on a site plan and a certified survey map. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and public comments.

• Continued discussion on multi-family housing development policy
• Public hearing and action on CUP for 9,600 sqft indoor golf facility at W188 N11770 Maple Road
• Action on site plan for 6,068 sqft building and 18-stall parking expansion at W130 N10500 Washington Drive
• Action on CSM to combine two parcels into one 53.8-acre parcel at N144 W12531 Pioneer Road

The Germantown Plan Commission approved a conditional use permit for a 9,600 sq ft indoor golf entertainment facility at W188 N11770 Maple Road, with a non-transferable condition added. It also approved a site plan for a 6,068 sq ft warehouse and laboratory expansion at W130 N10500 Washington Drive, adding a condition requiring the Village be named as an insured party on the pollution liability policy. A certified survey map to combine two parcels into one 53.8-acre lot at N144 W12531 Pioneer Road was approved. The commission continued its discussion on a potential multi-family housing policy, with no final action taken.

• Approved CUP for Blades Indoor Golf at W188 N11770 Maple Road (5-0)
• Amended CUP to add non-transferable condition (5-0)
• Approved site plan for Enviro-Safe expansion at W130 N10500 Washington Drive (5-0)
• Amended site plan approval to add insurance condition (5-0)
• Approved CSM to combine parcels at N144 W12531 Pioneer Road (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 28, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued discussion on multi-family housing policy; no action taken

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board's regular meeting scheduled for May 12, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes and conduct interviews for Firefighter, Paramedic, and EMT positions. The commission may enter closed session to discuss applicant employment data, then reconvene in open session for any action. Public comments can be submitted by email before 4 p.m. on the meeting day.

• Interviews for Firefighter / Paramedic / EMT positions
• Possible closed session under Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c) for employment data
• Approval of May 8, 2025 minutes

The Police & Fire Commission interviewed candidates for firefighter/paramedic/EMT positions in closed session, then reconvened in open session. The commission unanimously approved creating an eligibility list of six candidates, valid for one year from May 9, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of May 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Convened into closed session for candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Reconvened into open session (unanimous)
• Approved eligibility list of six candidates for firefighter/paramedic/EMT positions, valid one year from 5/9/2025 (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission will meet on May 8, 2025, to approve previous meeting minutes and conduct interviews for firefighter, paramedic, and EMT positions. The body may convene into a closed session to discuss employment and compensation data before returning to open session.

• Interviews for Firefighter, Paramedic, and EMT positions
• Approval of minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Germantown Public Works & Highways Committee will meet to consider contract awards for the Pleasant View Drive reconstruction and the 2025 Sealcoating Program. The agenda also includes a change order for High Point Pass design services, the 2025 PASER Report, and acceptance of road improvements on Donges Bay Road.

• Award a contract to reconstruct Pleasant View Drive to Wolf Paving Co., Inc. in the amount of $677,237
• Award of a contract for the 2025 Sealcoating Program to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC in the amount of $259,716
• Approval of a change order to raSmith for High Point Pass design services for $36,000
• Consideration of the 2025 PASER Report compiled by DPW-Engineering staff
• Acceptance of improvements by Vinton Construction to Donges Bay Road

The Public Works & Highways Committee approved all action items, including awarding a $677,237 contract to Wolf Paving Co., Inc. for reconstructing Pleasant View Drive, a $259,716 sealcoating contract to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC, a $36,000 change order to raSmith for High Point Pass design, the 2025 PASER Report, and acceptance of Vinton Construction's Donges Bay Road improvements. All votes were unanimous (4-0) except the April minutes approval, which passed 3-0 with one abstention.

• Approved $677,237 contract to Wolf Paving Co., Inc. for Pleasant View Drive reconstruction (4-0)
• Approved $259,716 sealcoating contract to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC (4-0)
• Approved $36,000 change order to raSmith for High Point Pass design services (4-0)
• Approved 2025 PASER Report as presented (4-0)
• Accepted Vinton Construction's improvements to Donges Bay Road, initiating 1-year warranty (4-0)
• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a regular meeting on May 5, 2025, with several action items including appointments, consent agenda items, liquor license applications, conditional use permits, and resolutions authorizing the issuance of up to $14,145,000 in general obligation promissory notes. The board will also discuss a potential policy on the amount of multi-family housing development in the village.

• Resolution authorizing up to $9,980,000 in taxable general obligation promissory notes, Series 2025A
• Resolution authorizing up to $4,165,000 in general obligation promissory notes, Series 2025B
• Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 06-1989 for Wendland Nursery at W172N10415 Division Road to allow horticultural services and retail sale of nursery products not grown on site
• Conditional Use Permit application for a mother-in-law suite at W168N12394 Century Lane
• Discussion on potential policy limiting multi-family housing development in the village

General Government & Finance Committee

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee is meeting to consider resolutions authorizing the issuance and sale of taxable and general obligation promissory notes. The meeting takes place at the Germantown Village Hall Board Room with virtual access available.

• Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Not To Exceed $9,980,000 Taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025A
• Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Not To Exceed $4,165,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025B

Historic Preservation Commission

The Germantown Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss historic property matters. The main action item is an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the granary structure at 13369 Fond du Lac Ave. The commission will also receive updates on historic picture restoration and discuss other historic properties, including one on Pleasant View Dr.

• Application for Certification of Appropriateness for granary structure at 13369 Fond du Lac Ave
• Update on historic picture restoration
• Property discussion at W148N12696 Pleasant View Dr
• Discussion of other historic properties
• Consent agenda: approval of February 17, 2025 minutes

The Germantown Historic Preservation Commission postponed action on the Certification of Appropriateness for the granary structure at 13369 Fond du Lac Ave until more details are available. The commission will invite Associate Planner Jordan Yanke to the next meeting to discuss the project. Other items were procedural or informational only.

• Approved February 17, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Postponed granary Certification of Appropriateness at 13369 Fond du Lac Ave (4-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee will vote on creating an additional Administrative Captain position in the Police Department, approve several license applications including an amended outdoor service area for Matteo's Mexican Grill, and discuss monthly police and fire reports. They will also hear a presentation on public safety facility needs.

• Creation of an additional Administrative Captain to the Police Department command structure (Action)
• Application for an Amended Outside Premise Extension: Matteo's Mexican Grill, W156N11058 Pilgrim Road (Action)
• Application for Renewal of Second Hand Article Dealer Mall or Flea Market License: Pilgrim Antique Mall; W156N11500 Pilgrim Rd; Beverly J Solomon (Action)
• Producer Full-Service Retail Sales Application: Component Brewing for Hops & Hounds event on July 11, 2025, at Homestead Hollow County Park (Action)
• Presentation on Public Safety Facility Needs (Discussion)

The Public Safety Committee approved creating an additional Administrative Captain in the Police Department command structure, funded by annual savings from dispatch consolidation. It also approved an amended outside premise extension for Matteo's Mexican Grill, a second-hand dealer license renewal for Pilgrim Antique Mall, and a retail sales application for Component Brewing's Hops & Hounds event. The committee discussed public safety facility needs, with members favoring a combined facility and considering all property options within the village.

• Approved creation of additional Administrative Captain (3-0)
• Approved amended outside premise extension for Matteo's Mexican Grill (3-0)
• Approved second-hand dealer license renewal for Pilgrim Antique Mall (3-0)
• Approved retail sales application for Component Brewing's Hops & Hounds event (3-0)

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission will hold a regular meeting to review minutes and conduct interviews for officer positions. The commission may enter closed session to discuss candidate employment data, then reconvene in open session for any action.

• Interviews of candidates for officer positions
• Possible closed session per Wis. Stats. §19.85 (1) (c)
• Approval of April 29, 2025 meeting minutes

The Germantown Police and Fire Commission conducted candidate interviews in closed session and reconvened to create an eligibility list for officer positions. The list includes Nathan Hornburg, Aaron Lembke, Joshua Olson, Colton Scharf, and Clayton Wagner, and will remain valid for one year from April 30, 2025. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of April 29, 2025 (unanimous)
• Convened into closed session for candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Reconvened into open session (unanimous)
• Created eligibility list for officer candidates (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission will hold a regular meeting to review minutes, receive a staff update from the Chief, and conduct interviews for officer positions. The commission may enter closed session to discuss employment data, as permitted by state law.

• Interview candidates for officer positions
• Staff update by Police Chief
• Approval of March 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Possible closed session per Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c)

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold public hearings and take action on three conditional use permits and one zoning permit. They will also discuss a potential policy limiting multi-family housing development in the village.

• Amendment to Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 06-1989 for horticultural services and retail sales at W172N10415 Division Road
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application for a Mother-In-Law Suite at W168N12394 Century Lane
• Site Plan Review and CUP for grading in wetland setback at W210 N10738 Appleton Avenue
• Zoning Permit to install a 6' fence in a public drainage easement at N106 W16331 Fieldstone Pass

Ethics Board

The Germantown Ethics Board will meet to complete a preliminary investigation regarding a complaint filed by Melanie Smythe. The Board may enter a closed session to discuss specific personnel or disciplinary data before reconvening in open session to take action.

• Preliminary investigation of complaint of Melanie Smythe

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Germantown Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance appeal by Lemberg Electric for Green Bay Packaging Inc. at N128 W21600 Holy Hill Road, seeking relief from sign location, setback, height, and area requirements. The board will also approve minutes from its February 27, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on variance appeal for sign requirements at N128 W21600 Holy Hill Road
• Variance sought from Section 17.46(7) of the Zoning Code
• Approval of February 27, 2025 meeting minutes

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine items like approval of minutes, financial reports, and various standing reports. New business includes a request for funding for new library shelves and updates to job descriptions for the Adult Services Librarian and Adult Services Specialist positions.

• Request funding for new library shelves
• Job description updates: Adult Services Librarian
• Job description updates: Adult Services Specialist
• Approval of March 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report, accounts payable, and budget reports

The Germantown Community Library Board approved a request for new shelving and moving services not to exceed $10,000, funded by not renewing a $15,000 certificate of deposit. The board also approved job description changes for the Adult Services Librarian (renamed to Adult Services Manager) and the Adult Services Specialist. All motions passed unanimously (7-0).

• Approved $10,000 for new shelving and moving services (7-0)
• Approved Adult Services Librarian job description changes and renaming to Adult Services Manager (7-0)
• Approved Adult Services Specialist job description changes (7-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable Report (7-0)
• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)

General Government & Finance Committee

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee will meet to review routine minutes, unfinished business like the Windows 11 Upgrade Project, and new items including a police union contract, an economic development grant application, and a transportation contract for youth programs. The committee will also hear quarterly reports on finances, IT, and other operational matters.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Germantown Professional Police Association Local 306
• Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Idle Sites Redevelopment (ISR) Grant Application
• Contract with Go Riteway Transportation Group for Adventure Kids Klub and Tyke Site Plus Fieldtrip Transportation
• Resolution Establishing a 2025 Fee Schedule for Weights & Measures Devices
• Windows 11 Upgrade Project

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will meet to discuss and vote on several consequential items, including the issuance of up to $953,025 in water system revenue bonds, multiple rezoning applications, and fee schedule updates. The board will also consider a collective bargaining agreement with the Germantown Professional Police Association Local 306.

• Resolution for up to $953,025 Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
• Rezoning applications for properties at W148N12470 Pleasant View Drive, N104 W21677 Willow Creek Road, and W204N10530/10558/10578 Hilltop Drive
• Conditional Use Permit extension request for Crew Carwash at N96 W17500 County Line Road
• 2025 Fee Schedule for Weights & Measures Devices
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Germantown Professional Police Association Local 306

The Germantown Village Board approved a resolution authorizing up to $953,025 in water system revenue bonds, a turf management contract with Total Lawn Care, and several rezoning and conditional use permit requests. The board also approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Germantown Professional Police Association (8-1) and a refund of a CUP application fee to Greg Kamyszek (8-1). A motion to reappoint Trustee Baum to the Plan Commission failed (3-6).

• Approved $953,025 water system revenue bonds (9-0)
• Approved turf management contract with Total Lawn Care (9-0)
• Approved rezoning at W148N12470 Pleasant View Drive (9-0)
• Approved rezoning and CSM for Willow Creek Road and Birch Lane properties (9-0)
• Approved rezoning and CSM for Hilltop Drive properties (9-0)
• Approved CUP extension for Crew Carwash at N96 W17500 County Line Road (9-0)
• Approved refund of CUP application fee to Greg Kamyszek (8-1)
• Approved police collective bargaining agreement (8-1)

Park & Recreation Commission

The Germantown Park & Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss capital improvements, including the demolition of the Fireman's Park outdoor shelter and a facility study for Fire Station #1, as well as drain grates. They will also receive updates on the 4th of July event and Arbor Day, and introduce a new commissioner. No final decisions are listed; most items are for discussion or report.

• Capital improvements: Fireman's Park outdoor shelter demo, Fire Station #1 facility study, drain grates
• Update on 4th of July (discussion only)
• Arbor Day - April 25, 2025
• Introduction of new At-Large Commissioner Monica Stiebs
• Director's report includes Total Lawn Care LLC & Northway Fence

The Park & Recreation Commission voted to send a positive recommendation to the Village Board for capital improvements including the demolition of the Fireman's Park outdoor shelter, a facility study for Fire Station #1, and drainage improvements. The commission also approved the previous meeting's minutes and elected a pro tem chairperson. No other formal decisions were made; other items were informational or discussion only.

• Elected Don Eby as pro tem chairperson (4-0)
• Approved minutes from March 18, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended capital improvements for Fireman's Park shelter demo, Fire Station #1 study, and drainage to Village Board (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold public hearings and take action on several items, including establishing Tax Incremental District No. 10, proposed text amendments to the municipal code's building and zoning sections, and multiple rezoning applications. They will also review a site plan for an industrial building addition and a conditional use permit extension request. The meeting includes public comment opportunities.

• Resolution establishing boundaries and approving project plan for Tax Incremental District No. 10
• Text amendments to Sections 14 (Building) and 17 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code
• Rezoning at W148N12470 Pleasant View Drive from A-1 to Rs-1 and A-2, with 2-lot CSM
• Rezoning and land exchange at N104W21677 Willow Creek Road and N101W21628 Birch Lane
• Site plan review for 18,626 sq ft addition at N120W19129 Freistadt Road (WAGO Corporation)

The Germantown Plan Commission approved the resolution establishing boundaries and approving the project plan for Tax Incremental District No. 10, with a 4-2 vote. The commission also approved several rezoning requests, certified survey maps, a site plan for a WAGO Corporation building addition, and extensions for the Crew Carwash project. All other items on the agenda were approved unanimously.

• Approved TID No. 10 resolution and project plan (4-2)
• Approved text amendments to Sections 14 and 17 of Municipal Code (6-0)
• Approved rezoning and CSM for Pleasant View Drive property (6-0)
• Approved rezoning and two CSMs for Willow Creek Road/Birch Lane land exchange (6-0)
• Approved rezoning and CSM for Hilltop Drive property line adjustments (6-0)
• Approved WAGO Corporation 18,626 sq ft building addition site plan (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Crew Carwash site plan extension to April 8, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Crew Carwash CUP extension to April 8, 2026 (6-0)

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public input, and receive reports on special events, coordinator activities, and club updates. No formal decisions or major discussions are scheduled.

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a regular meeting on April 7, 2025, covering a consent agenda with several contracts and resolutions, including a turf management contract, a firefighter union agreement, and professional services for Well 7 rehabilitation. The board will also discuss unfinished business on a Windows 11 upgrade, new business including a dispatcher appointment, a salt agreement, a traffic signal grant application, and a closed session on litigation. Public input is limited to three minutes per person.

• Contract for Turf Management Plan with Total Lawn Care for 2025-2026
• Resolution approving collective bargaining agreement with Germantown Professional Firefighters Local 4854
• Professional service agreement to Foth Infrastructure for Well 7 rehabilitation bid documents, not to exceed $37,200
• Annual tree planting contract to Dan Larsen Landscaping, not to exceed $29,250
• Application for Wisconsin DOT SISP grant for signal improvements at County Line Road and Appleton Ave

The Germantown Village Board approved most consent agenda items, including the firefighter union agreement and a tree planting contract, but postponed the turf management contract with Total Lawn Care to the next meeting after a tie vote. The board also approved a right-of-way land purchase for sewer and water lines as part of the Richfield intergovernmental agreement, and sent the Windows 11 upgrade project back to committee for further review.

• Approved consent agenda items A, C, D, E (8-0)
• Postponed turf management contract with Total Lawn Care to next meeting (7-1)
• Approved tree planting contract with Dan Larsen Landscaping (6-2)
• Approved firefighter union collective bargaining agreement (8-0)
• Approved Foth Infrastructure professional service agreement for Well 7 rehab (8-0)
• Approved right-of-way land purchase for sewer/water lines with Richfield (6-2)
• Sent Windows 11 upgrade project back to General Government & Finance Committee (8-0)
• Approved new dispatcher appointment (8-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from police and fire departments, review overtime, and discuss policy updates. New business includes dispatch incentive pay, appointment of a new dispatcher, a command structure update, and an application for a successor agent for Aldi #67. The meeting is open to the public, with options for virtual attendance and email comments.

• Dispatch Incentive Pay
• New Dispatcher Appointment
• Command Structure Update
• Application for Appointment of Successor Agent: Aldi #67, N96W18838 County Line Rd; Agent: Sarah R Backhaus
• Police and Fire Department Monthly Reports

The Public Safety Committee approved dispatch incentive pay and a new dispatcher appointment, both unanimously. It also voted to send a proposed GPD command structure update to the General Government and Finance Committee and Village Board for approval. The meeting was procedural with no citizen input.

• Approved dispatch incentive pay (3-0)
• Approved new dispatcher appointment (3-0)
• Sent GPD command structure update to GGF and VB for approval (3-0)
• Approved Aldi #67 successor agent appointment (3-0)
• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (3-0)

Tourism Commission

The Germantown Tourism Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider three funding requests: from EKM Moose Lodge for a state bowling tournament, from Germantown Area Veterans Memorial for two additional walls, and from Deutschstadt Heritage Foundation for Maifest. The meeting will also include approval of the January 14, 2025 minutes. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Funding request from EKM Moose Lodge for 90th Annual Wisconsin Moose Lodge Association State Bowling Tournament
• Funding request from Germantown Area Veterans Memorial for two additional walls
• Funding request from Deutschstadt Heritage Foundation for Maifest

Municipal Board of Canvass

The Municipal Board of Canvassers will meet to certify the results of the April 1, 2025 Spring Election for Germantown wards and districts. The agenda includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and tabulation of ballots cast in Districts 1–4 (Wards 1–17) and the central count.

The Municipal Board of Canvass certified the results of the April 1, 2025, Spring Election for Germantown's Village President and District 4 Trustee. Bob Soderberg received 5,678 votes to Dean Wolter's 3,433, and Kristen Borst won the District 4 Trustee seat with 1,494 votes over Greg Young's 933. The board also approved the minutes from the February 21, 2025, meeting and adjourned.

• Certified Village President election results: Soderberg 5,678, Wolter 3,433 (3-0)
• Certified District 4 Trustee results: Borst 1,494, Young 933 (3-0)
• Approved February 21, 2025, minutes as presented (3-0)
• Adjourned at 5:57 PM (3-0)

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highways Committee will consider awarding several contracts, including a professional service agreement for Well 7 rehabilitation, an education and outreach contract, and a tree planting contract. They will also discuss a grant application for traffic signal improvements and receive reports on salt agreement and truck purchases.

• Award professional service agreement to Foth Infrastructure for Well 7 rehab bid documents, not to exceed $37,200
• Award contract to Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust for $20,250 for education and outreach
• Award annual tree planting contract to Dan Larsen Landscaping, not to exceed $29,250
• Approve application for Wisconsin DOT SISP grant for signal improvements at County Line Road and Appleton Ave
• Report on 2025-2026 WISDOT-Municipal Salt Agreement and Parks/Wastewater truck purchases

Joint Review Board

The Germantown Joint Review Board will hold a regular meeting on March 31, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Village Hall Board Room. The board will review and discuss a draft project plan, set a future meeting date to consider approval of a TID, and address procedural items such as approval of minutes and appointments.

• Review and discuss draft project plan
• Set next meeting date to consider approval of TID
• Approval of minutes from October 2, 2024

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed creation of Tax Incremental District No. 10, including its boundaries and project plan, followed by possible action on a resolution to establish the district. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment opportunities.

• Public hearing and possible action on resolution to establish Tax Incremental District No. 10 and approve its Project Plan

Ethics Board

The Germantown Ethics Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss its roles and responsibilities, accept a complaint filed by Melanie Smythe on January 24, 2025, and schedule a preliminary investigation. No formal decisions are listed beyond procedural actions.

• Accept Complaint of Melanie Smythe dated January 24, 2025
• Schedule meeting for Preliminary Investigation of Complaint

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board is meeting to handle routine business including approval of minutes, financial reports, and updates on the patio project. The board will also discuss updates to several job descriptions and conduct a 360 performance review of the Library Director in closed session.

• Patio Project update
• Job description updates for Library Page I, Library Page II, Library Specialist, Technical Services Specialist, and Circulation Manager
• Closed session for Library Director 360 Performance Review
• Treasurer's Report, Accounts Payable, and Budget Reports

Park & Recreation Commission

The Park & Recreation Commission will hold its regular March meeting, covering old business like a 4th of July update and new business including a possible action on the Germantown Soccer Club excavation project at Friedenfeld. Other items are discussion-only, such as introducing a new administrative assistant, a sign recognizing David J. Frank Landscape, filling a vacant commission slot, and considering a new meeting day or time. The agenda is largely routine, with only one item listed for potential action.

• Germantown Soccer Club Excavation Project at Friedenfeld (discussion and action)
• Update on 4th of July (discussion only)
• Sign recognizing David J. Frank Landscape (discussion only)
• Park & Recreation Commission at-large vacant slot (discussion only)
• Quorum at meetings - new day or time (discussion only)

The Park & Recreation Commission approved a motion allowing the Germantown Soccer Club to perform excavation activities to expand fields one and two and add a new field at Friedenfeld Park, subject to proper approvals and permits. The motion passed unanimously (4-0). Other items were discussion-only, including updates on the 4th of July event, a proposed sign recognizing David J. Frank Landscape, and the vacant at-large commission seat.

• Approved Germantown Soccer Club excavation to expand fields and add new field at Friedenfeld Park (4-0)
• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes as presented (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:53 PM (4-0)

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will consider awarding contracts for the 2025 Road Program, Rockfield Road reconstruction, and High Point Pass construction, totaling over $4.5 million. They will also discuss proposed zoning text amendments, a resolution opposing state erosion of local home rule, and presentations on tax increment districts. The agenda includes several consent items, appointments, and possible closed sessions for litigation and performance goals.

• Award contract for High Point Pass construction to Vinton Construction for $2,396,440
• Award contract for 2025 Road Program to Wolf Paving for $1,176,115
• Award contract to reconstruct Rockfield Road to Payne and Dolan for $931,369
• Proposed text amendments to Section 17 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code
• Resolution opposing erosion of local home rule authority over zoning changes

The Germantown Village Board approved several major items, including the 2025 Road Program contract with a 10% contingency, the Rockfield Road reconstruction contract, and zoning text amendments to Section 17. The board also approved a resolution opposing erosion of local home rule authority and ratified an amendment to the Ehlers and Associates scope of services for the Village Center TID. A motion to table the zoning amendments until after the Spring Election failed.

• Approved 2025 Road Program contract to Wolf Paving with 10% contingency, total $1,293,726.50 (8-0)
• Approved Rockfield Road reconstruction contract to Payne and Dolan with 10% contingency, total $1,024,505.90 (8-0)
• Approved zoning text amendments to Section 17 (5-3)
• Approved resolution opposing erosion of local home rule authority (8-0)
• Ratified amendment to Ehlers and Associates scope of services for Village Center TID (4-2, 2 abstentions)
• Approved MOU with Local 4854 firefighters on lateral transfer pay (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including High Point Pass construction contract ($2,396,440) and other awards (8-0)
• Approved motion to accept School District resolution and delay zoning standards for Village Center until studies received (7-0, 1 abstention)

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highways Committee is holding a special meeting to consider awarding two construction contracts for the 2025 Road Program and the Rockfield Road reconstruction. Public comment will be received, but no action will be taken on comments. The meeting is open to in-person and virtual attendance.

• Award contract to Wolf Paving for 2025 Road Program construction, $1,176,115
• Award contract to Payne and Dolan for Rockfield Road reconstruction, $931,369

The Public Works & Highways Committee approved two road construction contracts. The 2025 Road Program was awarded to Wolf Paving for $1,176,115, with a 10% contingency bringing the total to $1,293,726.50. The Rockfield Road reconstruction from STH 145 to Pleasant View Drive was awarded to Payne and Dolan for $931,369, with a 10% contingency totaling $1,024,505.90. Both motions passed unanimously (3-0).

• Approved 2025 Road Program contract to Wolf Paving for $1,176,115 (3-0)
• Approved Rockfield Road reconstruction contract to Payne and Dolan for $931,369 (3-0)

General Government & Finance Committee

The Germantown General Government & Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several financial and administrative items. Key items include a resolution for a collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters union, the 2024 year-end budget, the Finance Department's 2025 priorities, a budget amendment for the Fire Department, and a contract for turf management. The committee will also receive routine reports on accounts payable, budget to actual, payroll, health fund, and contracts.

• Resolution -2025: Collective Bargaining Agreement with Professional Firefighters International Association of Firefighters Local 4854, AFL-CIO, CLC Union
• 2024 Budget - Year End
• Finance Department 2025 Priorities
• Fire Department 2025 Budget Amendment
• Contract for Turf Management Plan with Total Lawn Care for 2025-2026

The committee voted unanimously to forward the Professional Firefighters Local 4854 collective bargaining agreement to the Village Board. It also approved the 2024 budget year-end report, a 2025 fire department budget amendment, and a turf management contract with Total Lawn Care for 2025-2026. The 2024 interim market update and finance department priorities were discussed only, with no formal action taken.

• Approved consent agenda including Jan 20 and Feb 17 minutes (3-0)
• Moved firefighter union CBA resolution to Village Board (3-0)
• Approved 2024 budget year-end report (3-0)
• Approved Fire Department 2025 budget amendment (3-0)
• Approved turf management contract with Total Lawn Care for 2025-2026 (3-0)

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from March 11, 2025, and conduct interviews for officer and captain positions. The commission may enter closed session to discuss employment data, then reconvene in open session for any action.

• Interview candidates for Officer position
• Interview candidates for Captain position
• Possible closed session under Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c) for employment data
• Approval of March 11, 2025 meeting minutes

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and conduct interviews for a police officer position. The interviews may occur in closed session as allowed by state law, with possible action taken in open session afterward.

• Approval of February 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Interviews of candidates for officer position
• Possible closed session per Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c)

The Germantown Police and Fire Commission conducted interviews for officer positions in closed session and unanimously approved creating an eligibility list of three candidates: Jenna Brandt, James Hanna, and Tyler Wroblewski. The list is valid for one year from March 11, 2025. The commission also approved the February 17, 2025 minutes and set the next meeting for March 14, 2025.

• Approved February 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Convened into closed session for candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Reconvened into open session (unanimous)
• Created eligibility list of Jenna Brandt, James Hanna, Tyler Wroblewski (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider action on proposed text amendments to Section 17 (Zoning) of the Village Municipal Code. They will also discuss a mixed-use redevelopment proposal for the Village Center District at Mequon Road and Pilgrim Road, and a land exchange proposal involving Blackstone Creek LLC/Heimat Group and the Blackstone Golf Course property. Additionally, they will review a sign application for Green Bay Packaging, Inc. at N128 W21600 Holy Hill Road.

• Public hearing on proposed text amendments to Section 17 (Zoning) of the Village Municipal Code
• Discussion of mixed-use redevelopment proposal at Mequon Road and Pilgrim Road (Village Center District)
• Discussion of land exchange proposal between Village and Blackstone Creek LLC/Heimat Group (Blackstone Golf Course property)
• Sign application review for Green Bay Packaging, Inc. at N128 W21600 Holy Hill Road
• Approval of minutes from February 10, 2025 meeting

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highways Committee will consider awarding several contracts, including a $2,396,440 construction contract for High Point Pass to Vinton Construction, a $173,970 construction inspection agreement with raSmith, a $26,600 storm water modeling agreement with Graef, and a $31,692 splash pad painting contract with MACORP LLC. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, public comment, and a director's report.

• Award construction contract for High Point Pass to Vinton Construction for $2,396,440
• Award professional services agreement to raSmith for construction inspection on High Point Pass, not to exceed $173,970
• Award professional services agreement for storm water modeling to Graef for $26,600
• Award Kinderberg Park Splash Pad painting and restoration contract to MACORP LLC, not to exceed $31,692

The Public Works & Highways Committee approved four contracts, including a $2,396,440 construction contract for High Point Pass to Vinton Construction, funded by TID 8. It also approved a $173,970 professional services agreement with raSmith for construction inspection, a $26,600 storm water modeling agreement with Graef, and a $31,692 splash pad painting contract with MACORP LLC. All motions passed unanimously (3-0).

• Approved $2,396,440 High Point Pass construction contract to Vinton Construction (3-0)
• Approved $173,970 professional services agreement to raSmith for construction inspection (3-0)
• Approved $26,600 storm water modeling agreement to Graef (3-0)
• Approved $31,692 Kinderberg Park Splash Pad painting and restoration contract to MACORP LLC (3-0)

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board is meeting to consider several new business items, including a proposed ordinance to allow hunting within Wilderness Park, a contract for demolition of buildings on the Flower Source site, and setting pay for Police Chief Pat Merten. The board will also review a certified survey map for a storm water basin conveyance, establish a fee for outdoor entertainment permits, and amend municipal codes related to weights and measures licenses and the Board of Zoning Appeals secretary. Consent agenda items include temporary liquor licenses and a blanket purchase order for computer upgrades.

• Ordinance to amend Section 9.02 to allow hunting within Wilderness Park
• Contract for demolition of buildings on the Flower Source site, W156 N11116 Pilgrim Road
• Setting pay for Police Chief Pat Merten
• Blanket PO not to exceed $150,000 with Capital Data for Windows 11 upgrade computers
• CSM application to convey 2.67 acres storm water basin from Village to TDC Willow Creek LLC

The Germantown Village Board approved a contract for demolition of buildings on the Flower Source site at W156 N11116 Pilgrim Road, despite a failed amendment to have the owner pay. The board also approved a certified survey map for a storm water basin, set Police Chief Pat Merten's salary to $135,917, and approved an ordinance allowing hunting in Wilderness Park. Consent agenda item D, a blanket purchase order for computers, was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved demolition contract for Flower Source site (4-3)
• Approved CSM for storm water basin conveyance to TDC Willow Creek LLC (7-0)
• Set Police Chief salary to $135,917 annually (7-0)
• Approved ordinance allowing hunting in Wilderness Park (6-1)
• Approved outdoor entertainment permit fee resolution (7-0)
• Approved weights and measures license ordinance amendment (7-0)
• Approved Board of Zoning Appeals secretary ordinance amendment (7-0)
• Tabled blanket PO for Windows 11 computers until next meeting (7-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee will review police and fire reports, consider an ordinance to allow hunting in Wilderness Park, and discuss a contract for demolishing buildings at the Flower Source site on Pilgrim Road. They will also consider accepting EMS and DNR grants, purchasing firefighter equipment, and approving temporary liquor licenses for local events.

• Ordinance to amend Section 9.02 to allow hunting within Wilderness Park
• Contract for demolition of buildings at Flower Source site, W156 N11116 Pilgrim Road
• Resolution No. 02-2025 accepting funds from Washington County EMS & Fire Grant Program
• Acceptance of Wisconsin DNR Forest Fire Protection Grant
• Purchase of firefighter personal protection equipment partially reimbursed by DNR FFP Grant

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Germantown Board of Zoning Appeals meets to review a denied solar energy facility application. OneEnergy Development LLC and the property owner appealed the Plan Commission’s December 9, 2024 denial of a 30-acre, 6-megawatt solar project in an Agricultural zoning district. The board will hold a public hearing on the appeal.

• Appeal of Plan Commission denial of 30-acre, 6-megawatt solar facility in A-1 Agricultural Zoning District
• Public hearing on OneEnergy Development LLC and Wayne Lutynski’s administrative appeal

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted to approve a site plan for a 30-acre, 6-megawatt solar energy facility on A-1 agricultural land, reversing the Plan Commission's December 9, 2024 denial. The board found the plan met all requirements of Section 17.43 of the municipal code and that no evidence of deficiency was presented. Approval is subject to conditions in the staff memo. The meeting also included a procedural item—approval of prior minutes—but no action was taken on it.

• Approved site plan for 6 MW solar facility on 30 acres (unanimous)
• Overturned Plan Commission denial of solar facility site plan
• No action taken on November 21, 2024 minutes

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely routine, covering approval of minutes, financial reports, and standing committee reports. The only substantive new business items are discussion of the 2025 amended budget and the 2024 annual report.

• 2025 Amended Budget
• 2024 Annual Report
• Treasurer's Report
• Accounts Payable
• Approval of January 22, 2025 meeting minutes

The Germantown Community Library Board approved a $77,953 amendment to the 2025 library budget to cover increased salaries/benefits and donations/grants received. The board also approved the 2024 Annual Report with a correction, renewed a certificate of deposit for 17 months, and approved routine financial reports. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $77,953 amended 2025 library budget (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Library Annual Report with governance page correction (5-0)
• Renewed CD #2 for 17 months at 4.43% (5-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report as presented (5-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable as presented (5-0)
• Approved January 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will hold a regular meeting to review two applications for the Germantown Business Development Loan Pool: one from BKM Plumbing, LLC and one from Mahalko Family Chiropractic, LLC. The agenda also includes approval of the January 7, 2025 meeting minutes and public comment period.

• Germantown Business Development Loan Pool Application - BKM Plumbing, LLC
• Germantown Business Development Loan Pool Application - Mahalko Family Chiropractic, LLC
• Approval of January 7, 2025 meeting minutes

The Economic Development Commission approved two Germantown Business Development Loan Pool applications: one from BKM Plumbing, LLC and one from Mahalko Family Chiropractic, LLC. Both items were discussed together and approved as presented in a single motion. The vote was unanimous (4-0).

• Approved BKM Plumbing, LLC loan application (4-0)
• Approved Mahalko Family Chiropractic, LLC loan application (4-0)
• Approved January 7, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Municipal Board of Canvass

The Municipal Board of Canvassers will meet to tabulate and certify election results from the February 18, 2025 Spring Primary and Special Primary Election for District 4 (Wards 12-14, 17) and the central count. The board will also approve minutes from April 8, 2024, and certify local offices. This is a routine post-election procedural meeting.

• Tabulation of ballots for District 4 (Wards 12-14, 17) and central count
• Certification of local offices
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2024

The Municipal Board of Canvass certified the February 18, 2025, Spring Primary election results for the District 4 Trustee race, with 622 total votes cast. Kristen Borst (339 votes) and Greg Young (164 votes) will advance to the April 1, 2025, ballot. The board also approved the April 8, 2024, meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Approved April 8, 2024, minutes (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Certified 622 total votes for District 4 Trustee
• Certified Kristen Borst received 339 votes
• Certified Greg Young received 164 votes
• Certified William Walter received 73 votes
• Certified Wyatt O. Wiehr received 46 votes
• Advanced Borst and Young to April 1, 2025, ballot

Park & Recreation Commission

The Germantown Park & Recreation Commission will discuss and vote on several items, including a request to extend the curfew for Maifest in Firemen's Park, a donation of a historic log structure to Dheinsville Park, a proposed land exchange with the Heimat Group, and a possible transfer of Knowles Stewardship grant land. They will also set summer 2025 program fees. Public comments can be submitted by email before the meeting.

• Maifest in Firemen's Park: request to extend park curfew in May
• Donation of historic log structure from W194N13369 Fond du Lac Ave to Dheinsville Park
• Proposal for land exchange between Village and Heimat Group (Blackstone Golf Course)
• Possible transfer of Knowles Stewardship grant MMSD land from Goldendale to Wilderness Park
• Summer 2025 program fees and charges

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission will hold an amended regular meeting to approve February 13, 2025 minutes and interview internal candidates for lieutenant positions. The body may convene into closed session to discuss employment-related matters under Wisconsin Statutes.

• Closed session to interview internal candidates for lieutenant positions
• Approval of February 13, 2025 meeting minutes

The Police & Fire Commission approved minutes from February 13, 2025, and then conducted internal interviews for lieutenant positions in closed session. After reconvening in open session, the commission unanimously created a one-year eligibility list of all four candidates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Convened into closed session for lieutenant candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Reconvened into open session (unanimous)
• Created eligibility list of four candidates for one year (unanimous)

General Government & Finance Committee

The General Government & Finance Committee recommended approval of a blanket purchase order not to exceed $150,000 with Capital Data for computers for the Windows 11 upgrade. It also recommended adoption of three municipal code amendments related to the Ethics Board, Weights and Measures License, and Board of Zoning Appeals Secretary. The January 20, 2025 minutes were not approved due to a failed vote, and the 2024 Interim Market Update was postponed to the next meeting. No action was taken on placing 2024 Public Safety Referendum revenue in a restricted fund.

• Recommended $150,000 blanket PO with Capital Data for Windows 11 computers (4-0)
• Recommended Ethics Board membership/vote ordinance amendment (4-0)
• Recommended Weights and Measures License ordinance amendment (4-0)
• Recommended Board of Zoning Appeals Secretary ordinance amendment (4-0)
• Postponed 2024 Interim Market Update to next meeting (4-0)
• January 20, 2025 minutes failed approval (2-0-2)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Germantown Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to review minutes, receive updates on a historic picture restoration project, and discuss a potential Historic Designation application for the Sommer farm at W148N12696 Pleasant View Drive. The commission will also consider other properties for designation and discuss expiring appointment terms.

• Discussion of potential Historic Designation for Sommer farm at W148N12696 Pleasant View Drive
• Progress update on Historic Picture Restoration
• Discussion of other properties for Historic Designation consideration
• Discussion of appointment terms expiring on the Historic Preservation Commission

The commission approved the October 21, 2024 meeting minutes as presented. They discussed a potential historic designation application for a farm on Pleasant View Drive, but postponed it until the owner is available. They also noted interest from a Main Street building (The Vault pet store) in historic designation and discussed expiring terms for two members who wish to continue.

• Approved October 21, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Postponed discussion of historic designation for W148N12696 Pleasant View Drive until owner available
• Discussed potential historic designation for The Vault building on Main St; Chris to follow up
• Noted terms for Barb and Chris expire 4/30; both wish to continue

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several contracts, including a $89,595 gate valve turner, $65,000 road striping, and $64,640 library access control. New business includes awarding a professional services agreement for culvert and stormwater design, creating a Tree Advisory Board, amending the Ethics Board membership, discussing property acquisition near Mequon and Pilgrim Road, and placing 2024 Public Safety Referendum revenue in a restricted fund. The board may enter closed session for property acquisition and litigation strategy.

• Purchase gate valve turner/Power Vac from Envirotech Equipment up to $89,595
• Approval of center and edge-line striping services with Washington County for ~$65,000
• Award library access control project to O&W Communications up to $64,640
• Ordinance to create Tree Advisory Board and amend Village Forester duties
• Discuss acquisition of properties at SE corner of Mequon and Pilgrim Road (possible closed session)

The Village Board directed staff to proceed with closing on all three parcels at the southeast corner of Mequon and Pilgrim Road for the Village Center district (5-2, 1 abstention). The board also approved a consent agenda including several equipment purchases and project awards, and created a Tree Advisory Board. A discussion on placing 2024 Public Safety Referendum revenue in a restricted fund took place with no action. The board entered closed session for a certified survey map item and did not return to open session.

• Approved closing on all three Village Center parcels at Mequon and Pilgrim Road (5-2, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda items A-H (7-1), including $89,595 gate valve turner, $65,000 road striping, $64,640 library access control, $29,055 fire alarm upgrade, $23,255 booster station security
• Approved $95,688 in culvert and stormwater design contracts for Division Road and ARIP projects (5-3)
• Created Tree Advisory Board and amended Village Forester duties (8-0)
• Amended Ethics Board membership and voting requirements (8-0)
• Appointed William Neureuther to Ethics Board (8-0)
• Discussed restricted fund for 2024 Public Safety Referendum revenue - no action taken

Police & Fire Commission

The Germantown Police & Fire Commission is meeting to conduct interviews of internal candidates for the position of Police Chief and may appoint a new chief. The commission may enter closed session to discuss employment data, then reconvene in open session to take action. The agenda also includes approval of the January 6, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Interviews of internal candidates for Police Chief
• Possible appointment of Police Chief
• Approval of January 6, 2025 meeting minutes

The Police & Fire Commission unanimously approved the appointment of Pat Merten as the new Germantown Police Chief, effective February 14, 2025. The decision followed a closed-session interview of internal candidates. The commission also approved the January 6, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Approved appointment of Pat Merten as Police Chief, effective Feb. 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Convened into closed session for candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Reconvened into open session (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hear a presentation on a potential mixed-use development at Mequon Road and Pilgrim Road, followed by public comment. The commission will also take action on an industrial warehouse building, a certified survey map, and two sign reviews, and discuss a proposed 42-unit multifamily development.

• Master plan presentation for mixed-use development at Mequon Road @ Pilgrim Road by RINKA+ and Copeland Companies
• Action: 291,140 sqft industrial/warehousing building at N128 W20833 Holy Hill Road (Capstone 41 Business Park - Phase 3)
• Action: CSM to convey 2.67 acres with storm water basin at N102 W19200 Willow Creek Way
• Discussion: 42-unit multifamily development on 4.72 acres at W172 N11187 Division Road
• Action: Sign reviews for W210 N12975 Gateway Crossing and W188 N10515 Maple Road

The Germantown Plan Commission approved the site development and building plans for a 291,140 sqft industrial/warehousing building in the Capstone 41 Business Park Phase 3, with conditions. They also approved a certified survey map transferring a storm water basin to TDC Willow Creek LLC, and approved sign applications for Maysteel Industries and Buzdum's Pub and Grill. The commission discussed a potential mixed-use development at Mequon Road and Pilgrim Road, and a proposed 42-unit multifamily development on Division Road, but took no action on these items.

• Approved Capstone 41 Phase 3 industrial building site and building plans (4-0)
• Approved CSM to convey storm water basin to TDC Willow Creek LLC (4-0)
• Approved Maysteel Industries wall sign (4-0)
• Approved Buzdum's Pub and Grill wall signs (4-0)
• Discussed mixed-use development at Mequon Road and Pilgrim Road; no action
• Discussed 42-unit multifamily development on Division Road; no action

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highways Committee will decide on contracts totaling $248,574 for equipment and services, including a traffic safety study update, road striping, and fire alarm upgrades. The meeting also includes discussions on a Tree Advisory Board ordinance, flood maps, and sanitary sewer service area revisions.

• $14,982 update to 2020 traffic safety study with TADI
• $89,595 replacement all-in-one gate valve turner/Power Vac from Envirotech Equipment
• $65,000 center and edge-line striping services with Washington County
• $24,324 2025 mastic purchase from Sherwin Industries
• Ordinance to create Municipal Code Section 1.331 for a Tree Advisory Board

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a certified survey map for a 5.02-acre land transfer, a budget amendment for a cyber grant, and will discuss police and firefighter union contracts, potentially in closed session. The board will also address an inadvertent sewer service credit error and approve routine items like minutes and licenses.

• Certified Survey Map to transfer 5.02 acres between properties on Pleasant View Drive
• Budget amendment for Cyber Grant received
• Police Union Contract and Negotiations (possible closed session)
• Firefighters Union Contract and Negotiations (possible closed session)
• Annual Insurance Liability Contract (consent agenda)

The Village Board approved a Certified Survey Map to transfer 5.02 acres between two parcels on Pleasant View Drive, and accepted a Utility Advisory Commission recommendation to send a second sewer bill to correct an inadvertent summer credit applied to 4th quarter 2024 bills. The board also approved a budget amendment for a cyber grant, and entered closed session for union contract negotiations and administrator goal-setting, taking no further action in open session.

• Approved CSM to transfer 5.02 acres between parcels at W148 N13372 and W148 N13310 Pleasant View Drive (7-0)
• Approved sending a second sewer bill to correct summer credit error (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment for cyber grant (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items B and C, including insurance contract and Kwik Trip agent appointment (7-0)
• Approved corrections to Jan 20, 2025 minutes and Maifest event times (7-0)
• Entered closed session for police and firefighter union negotiations and administrator goals; no action taken in open session

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly police, fire, and overtime reports, and consider several action items. These include a weather siren proposal, a Toughbook computer purchase, IDEMIA booking software, a liquor license application for Kwik Trip, a temporary beer/wine license for Maifest, and a resolution establishing fees for outdoor entertainment permits. The committee will also consider an ordinance amendment regarding suspension or revocation of such permits.

• Weather Siren Proposal
• Toughbook Computer Purchase
• IDEMIA Booking Software
• Application for Temporary Class 'B' Beer and 'Class B' Wine Retailer's License - Deutschstadt Heritage Foundation's Maifest on 05/16/25-05/18/25 at Firemen's Park
• Resolution Establishing the Fee for Outdoor Entertainment Permits

Utility Advisory Committee

The Germantown Utility Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to review options for the sanitary sewer service area and discuss an inadvertent application of a summer sewer service credit to 4th quarter 2024 sewer bills. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting and public input.

• Review of Sanitary Sewer Service Area Options
• Inadvertent application of summer sewer service credit to 4th quarter 2024 sewer bills
• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2024

The Utility Advisory Committee recommended Option 2 for sanitary sewer service area amendments to the Public Works Committee and approved sending separate bills with explanation letters to residents affected by an inadvertent summer sewer service credit applied to Q4 2024 bills. Both motions passed unanimously (4-0).

• Recommended Option 2 for sanitary sewer service area to Public Works Committee (4-0)
• Approved sending separate bill with explanation letter to affected sewer customers (4-0)

Library Board

The Germantown Community Library Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine approvals, financial reports, and various updates. New business includes a proposed change to the board's meeting start time, a staff evaluation of the Library Director, and a review of the director's 2025 goals. The meeting is open to the public with a three-minute citizen input period.

• Discussion and possible action on changing the Library Board meeting start time
• Library Director staff evaluation
• Review of Library Director 2025 goals
• Approval of December 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report, accounts payable, and budget reports

The Germantown Community Library Board approved a permanent change to its meeting start time to 5:30 PM, approved the Library Director's 2025 goals, and approved the staff evaluation process for the director. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The board also approved the treasurer's report, accounts payable, and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved permanent meeting start time change to 5:30 PM (6-0)
• Approved Library Director 2025 goals (6-0)
• Approved Library Director staff evaluation process (6-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (6-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable report (6-0)
• Approved December 18, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several purchases and grants, including police squad cars, GIS services, and a $2.58 million state road grant. New business includes budget amendments, a traffic study contract, a highway patrol truck purchase, and ordinances. The board may also discuss property acquisitions and an exchange agreement in closed session.

• Purchase of 4 police squad cars from Ewald Ford for $193,276
• Acceptance of WISDOT Agricultural Road Improvement Program grant of $2,581,888
• Purchase of 2025 Highway Department patrol truck for up to $311,874.38
• Ordinance amending Building, Zoning, and Subdivision codes
• Property acquisition strategy and exchange agreement in Village Center District

General Government & Finance Committee

The General Government & Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several financial items, including the annual insurance liability contract, budget amendments for an Agricultural Road Improvement Program (ARIP) grant and a cyber grant, along with routine reports on accounts payable, budget, payroll, and employee turnover. Public comments are accepted via email or in person.

• Annual Insurance Liability Contract
• Budget Amendment for Agricultural Road Improvement Program (ARIP) Grant
• Budget Amendment for Cyber Grant Received
• Accounts Payable, Budget to Actual, Payroll reports
• 2024 Annual Employee Turnover report

The General Government & Finance Committee approved the CVMIC annual insurance liability contract not to exceed $427,988, and approved budget amendments for the ARIP grant and a cyber grant. All motions passed unanimously (3-0). No citizen comments were made.

• Approved CVMIC insurance contract, not to exceed $427,988 (3-0)
• Approved budget amendment for ARIP grant (3-0)
• Approved budget amendment for cyber grant (3-0)

Senior Advisory Committee

The Germantown Senior Advisory Committee is holding its regular meeting to approve prior minutes, hear citizen input, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes the Club Christmas Party and 2024 Washington County funding, while new business covers 2025 special events, 2025 Washington County funding, and reports from the coordinator and senior club. The meeting is largely routine with no major decisions or proposals listed beyond these items.

• Approval of October 17, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of Club Christmas Party
• Discussion of WashCo Funding 2024 and 2025
• Discussion of 2025 Special Events
• Coordinator's Report and Senior Club Report

Park & Recreation Commission

The regular meeting of the Germantown Park & Recreation Commission scheduled for January 15, 2025, at 5:30 PM has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Tourism Commission

The Germantown Tourism Commission will review three funding requests, including two from EKM Moose Lodge for bowling tournaments and one from the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce for 2025 tourism and community events. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and is open for public comment via email.

• Funding request from EKM Moose Lodge for Moose State bowling, golf, and pool tournaments
• Funding request from EKM Moose Lodge for 90th Annual Wisconsin Moose Lodge Association State Bowling Tournament
• Funding request from Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce for 2025 tourism and community events

The Germantown Tourism Commission approved three funding requests totaling $32,528.59. The largest was $30,200 for the Germantown Chamber of Commerce for 2025 tourism and community events, amended to remove $1,000 payments to the Village for the Christmas Parade and Tannenbaum Trail. The commission also approved $125 for Moose State tournament advertising and $2,203.59 for the 90th Annual Wisconsin Moose Lodge Association State Bowling Tournament.

• Approved $30,200 for Germantown Chamber of Commerce 2025 events, amended to remove $1,000 Village payments (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $2,203.59 for 90th Annual Wisconsin Moose Lodge State Bowling Tournament (4-0)
• Approved $125 for Moose State Bowling, Golf, and Pool Tournaments advertisement (4-0)
• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes as presented (4-0)

Park & Recreation Commission

The Germantown Park & Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the department's future involvement in coordinating the Village's Fourth of July events. The agenda includes only this old business item, along with standard procedural items like call to order, roll call, and citizen input.

• Discussion/action on Germantown Parks and Recreation Department's future role in Fourth of July events

The Germantown Park & Recreation Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Village Board no longer designate the department to coordinate the 4th of July celebration for 2025. The recommendation will be forwarded to the Village Board for its January 20, 2025 meeting. The decision follows discussion about the department's limited resources and the burden of taking on the event.

• Approved motion to forward letter to Village Board recommending Park & Recreation no longer coordinate 4th of July 2025 (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Germantown Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider action on a rezoning and conditional use permit for a solid waste disposal business on a 12.7-acre parcel at Fond du Lac Ave and Spaten Ct, after the Village Board referred the item back. The commission will also discuss proposed text amendments to the municipal code (Building, Zoning, Subdivision) that were tabled from December. Other items include a certified survey map for a land transfer, a site plan and sign review for an industrial building, and a consultation on a proposed 283-unit residential development.

• Rezoning 12.7 acres from M-1 to M-2 and CUP for solid waste disposal at Fond du Lac Ave and Spaten Ct (2nd public hearing, possible reconsideration)
• Text amendments to Sections 14, 17, 18 of Municipal Code (tabled from Dec 9, public hearing and action)
• CSM to transfer 5.02 acres between parcels at W148 N13372 and W148 N13310 Pleasant View Drive
• Site plan and sign review for Capstone Phase II industrial building at N128 W20955 Holy Hill Road
• Consultation on 88.3-acre, 283-unit residential development at Lannon Road and County Line Road

Ad Hoc Sex Offender Residency Review Board

The Ad Hoc Sex Offender Residency Review Board will meet to elect a chair and hold a public hearing on Thomas Rosio's request for an exemption to the Village's sex offender residency restrictions (Sec. 9.50 of the Municipal Code) to reside at N113 W20675 Edgewood Drive. The board may enter closed session to consider medical and treatment history, then reconvene to announce its decision. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Election of a chair
• Public hearing on Thomas Rosio's exemption request for N113 W20675 Edgewood Drive
• Possible closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(f) for medical and treatment records
• Possible closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(a) for deliberation

Public Works & Highways Committee

The Public Works & Highways Committee will consider multiple contracts and purchases, including GIS services, pickup trucks, and a patrol truck, as well as approve the 2025 paving plan and 10-year road program. They will also discuss the preliminary design for Division Road and vote on reducing its speed limit to 35 mph. The agenda includes several routine approvals and a budget amendment.

• Award 2025 GIS services to Ruekert & Mielke, not to exceed $45,125
• Purchase 2025 Wastewater pickup truck, not to exceed $81,000
• Purchase 2025 Highway Department patrol truck, not to exceed $311,874.38
• Accept WISDOT Agricultural Road Improvement Program grant of $2,581,888
• Reduce speed limit on Division Road segment to 35 mph

The Public Works & Highways Committee approved multiple items including GIS services, two pickup trucks, water infrastructure repairs, a loader bucket, preliminary Division Road design, 2025 paving and road programs, acceptance of infrastructure improvements, a WisDOT grant, and a speed limit reduction. A budget amendment to roll over unspent road funds failed, and two items were postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved 2025 GIS services to Ruekert & Mielke up to $45,125 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 wastewater pickup truck up to $81,000 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 highway pickup truck up to $71,000 (4-0)
• Approved open PO for water infrastructure repairs up to $415,000 total (4-0)
• Approved purchase of JRB416 loader bucket from Kelbe Brothers up to $9,100 (4-0)
• Approved preliminary design for Division Road reconstruction (4-0)
• Approved 2025 paving plan, 10-Year Road Program, and 5-Year Sealcoating Program (4-0)
• Approved acceptance of infrastructure improvements items 1-5 (4-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Germantown Economic Development Commission will consider a loan application from George H. Herro CPA SC, discuss loan pool boundaries, and hear presentations on development projects in the Village Center District, community input for the Pilgrim & Mequon intersection area, and the Richfield intergovernmental agreement for sewer and water service. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comment.

• Loan pool application from George H. Herro CPA SC
• Discussion on loan pool boundary
• Presentation on Village Center District development projects
• Community input sessions for Pilgrim & Mequon intersection area
• Richfield intergovernmental agreement for sewer and water service

The Economic Development Commission voted unanimously to expand the loan pool boundary to include all of Germantown, after a motion to include only businesses with headquarters in Germantown failed for lack of a second. The commission also approved a loan application from George H. Herro CPA SC and discussed development projects in the Village Center District, community input sessions for the Pilgrim & Mequon intersection, and the Richfield intergovernmental agreement for sewer and water service.

• Approved minutes from September 18, 2024 and October 9, 2024 (7-0)
• Expanded loan pool boundary to include all of Germantown (7-0)
• Denied motion to expand loan pool to businesses with headquarters in Germantown (failed for lack of a second)
• Approved Germantown Business Development Loan Pool application for George H. Herro CPA SC (7-0)

Village Board

The Germantown Village Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several items, including a rezoning request for a Kwik Trip convenience store relocation, an ordinance amendment on noise disturbances and outdoor entertainment permits, and revised purchasing policies. The board will also consider contracts for legal services and a temporary pay adjustment for the interim police chief.

• Kwik Trip convenience store relocation from W188N10963 Maple Road to N112W18741 Mequon Road (former PNC Bank), requiring rezoning from B-3 to B-5 and a Conditional Use Permit
• Ordinance amending Section 9.07 of the Germantown Municipal Code on noise disturbances and creating Section 12.03 on outdoor entertainment permitting
• Revised Purchasing Policies and ordinance amendments to reflect those policies
• Contracts for General Legal Services and Municipal Court Legal Services
• Temporary pay adjustment for Interim Police Chief

The Village Board approved a rezoning and conditional use permit for a Kwik Trip convenience store relocation to N112W18741 Mequon Road (former PNC Bank) by a 6-2 vote. The board also passed an ordinance amending noise disturbance regulations and creating a permitting process for outdoor entertainment, 5-3, after a motion to postpone failed. Revised purchasing policies, legal services contracts, and a temporary pay adjustment for the interim police chief were also approved.

• Approved Kwik Trip rezoning from B-3 to B-5 and conditional use permit (6-2)
• Approved noise ordinance amendment and outdoor entertainment permitting (5-3)
• Failed motion to postpone noise ordinance to Public Safety Committee (3-5)
• Approved revised purchasing policies and ordinance amendment (6-2)
• Approved contract with Wesolowski, Reidenbach & Sajdak for general legal services (7-1)
• Approved contract with Houseman Feind for municipal court services (8-0)
• Approved 5% temporary pay adjustment for interim police chief (7-1)
• Failed motion for 7.5% temporary pay adjustment (2-6)

Public Safety Committee

The Germantown Public Safety Committee will hold a regular meeting to receive reports from the police and fire departments, review overtime, and discuss policy updates. The main new business item is a proposed squad purchase, which the committee will discuss. The meeting is open to the public, with options for virtual attendance and email comments.

• Squad purchase discussion
• Police monthly report
• Fire department monthly report
• Overtime report
• Policy updates

The Public Safety Committee approved a motion to forward a squad purchase request to the Village Board. The purchase covers four squads budgeted in capital funds, with two bids obtained. The motion passed unanimously with three yes votes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Approved motion to forward squad purchase to Village Board (3-0)
• Approved December 2, 2024 minutes with correction (2-0, 1 abstention)

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will meet to review and approve a position description, candidate profile, and job announcement. This item is listed under new business for the January 6 meeting.

• Review and approval of position description, candidate profile, and job announcement

The Germantown Police and Fire Commission unanimously approved the job description and draft posting for a position, limiting the application process to internal candidates only. The meeting was procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved minutes from December 12, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved job description and draft post from McMahon & Associates, internal candidates only (unanimous)