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Muskego public meetings in 2025

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

Tue Dec 23, 2025

Police and Fire Commission

Commission to vote on Marcus Klink promotion to sergeant

The Police and Fire Commission will consider approving the promotion of Marcus Klink to sergeant. The meeting also includes closed sessions to discuss an officer personnel matter and to interview police officer candidates, as well as approval of previous meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Police and Fire Commission promotes Marcus Klink to sergeant

The commission approved the promotion of Officer Marcus Klink to sergeant, and also approved minutes from five prior meetings. Two closed sessions were held for personnel matters and candidate interviews.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Committee to review health insurance and discuss 2026 capital budgets

The Muskego Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation on health insurance options and continue discussion of the 2026 Capital Projects Fund budgets. No final action is expected as this is a discussion-only meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves 2026 capital project requests totaling $1.03M

The Committee of the Whole approved capital project requests for 2026, including $460,000 for City Hall infrastructure updates, $40,000 for Old Town Hall repairs, and $529,375 for public safety equipment. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Common Council

Council to consider sale of lake access parcel to Muskego House LLC

The Common Council will hold a closed session to discuss the proposed sale of a strip of city-owned land on Lake Access Parcel Number 8 on Little Muskego Lake, then reconvene in open session to vote on a resolution approving the sale to Muskego House, LLC. Other items include adoption of consent agenda items such as fee updates, a certified survey map for Caliber Collision, and filling a Conservation Coordinator position, as well as a second reading of a recycling ordinance, a proposal for a Fire and EMS study, and funding for the Hillendale Drive watermain project.

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✓ Decided: Hillendale watermain approved on mayor's tie-breaking vote (4-3)

The Common Council approved a $2.1M watermain project on Hillendale Drive after a tied vote broken by the mayor. A Fire and EMS study proposal passed 5-2. Council also approved recycling ordinance amendments and the sale of vacant lake-access land to Muskego House, LLC. Consent agenda items, including fee updates and a conservation coordinator position, passed unanimously.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Finance Committee

Committee to vote on updating Public Works & Development fees

The Muskego Finance Committee will consider two resolutions: one to update established fees for the Public Works and Development Department, and another to authorize filling the Conservation Coordinator/City Forester position. The committee will also approve utility vouchers ($551,350.05), general fund vouchers ($786,048.39), and wire transfers ($570,157.57) for payroll and invoices.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approves utility vouchers and fee schedule updates

The Finance Committee approved utility vouchers totaling $551,350.05 and general fund vouchers totaling $786,048.39. The committee also recommended approval of a resolution to update established fees for the Public Works & Development Department and authorized the filling of the Conservation Coordinator/City Forester position.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Committee discusses next steps for former police department building

The Committee of the Whole will discuss next steps on the former police department building. It will also consider flooding and emergency repairs, introduce the city operating budgets, and continue discussion of capital needs as required. No formal actions are indicated on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves minutes and flood repair motion

The Committee of the Whole approved the August 26 minutes and moved forward with a roll call vote regarding flooding and emergency repairs. No other substantive decisions were made.

Wed Dec 17, 2025

Library Board

Library Board to vote on WiFi hotspot overdue fee increase

The Muskego Library Board will consider increasing overdue fees for WiFi hotspots, approve a second reading of the 2026 Action Plan, and adopt the 2026 library closure schedule. The consent agenda includes approval of November 2025 minutes and financials.

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✓ Decided: Library Board approves 2026 closures and action plan

The Library Board approved the 2026 Closures list and the 2026 Action Plan. The board also discussed the WiFi Hotspot Overdue Fee Increase. All motions passed unanimously.

Wed Dec 3, 2025

Common Council

Muskego Common Council discusses water projects, zoning, and fee increases

The Common Council will consider several certified survey maps, a bond reduction for Russet LLC, and funding for the Hillendale Drive watermain project. The agenda also includes a second reading of a zoning map amendment and a resolution to increase dog license fees.

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✓ Decided: Muskego Council approves zoning changes and various resolutions

The Common Council approved several certified survey maps, utility vouchers, and a zoning ordinance amendment. A resolution for the Hillendale Drive watermain project was deferred, as was a proposal for a Fire and EMS study.

Wed Dec 3, 2025

Finance Committee

Muskego Finance Committee discusses bond reductions, fee changes, and utility payments

The committee will review several financial actions including dog license fees and a new real property status rush fee. Members will also consider an intermunicipal agreement amendment and various voucher approvals.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee recommends dog license fee increase and forwards $857K in vouchers

The Finance Committee approved past meeting minutes and unanimously recommended several items to the Common Council for final action. Recommendations include a dog license fee increase, a bond reduction for Russet LLC (Apple Hills), an intermunicipal agreement amendment, a new rush fee for property status requests, and a payment plan for Muskego Wash LLC. The committee also recommended approval of $44,135.92 in utility vouchers, $388,527.18 in general fund vouchers, and $425,096.84 in payroll transfers. These items require final Common Council action.

Wed Nov 26, 2025

Public Works and Safety Committee

Committee to consider ATV/UTV use on city streets

The Public Works and Safety Committee will discuss and possibly act on draft ordinances allowing ATV/UTV use on city streets, regulating chronic nuisance premises, and establishing slow-no-wake orders. They will also receive updates on the Hillendale Drive reconstruction and other road projects.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves ATV/UTV use on city streets

The Public Works and Safety Committee approved three ordinances: allowing ATV/UTV use on city streets, establishing Chronic Nuisance Premises rules, and implementing Slow No Wake Orders on lakes. The committee also discussed the status of road and housing projects.

Wed Nov 26, 2025

Public Works and Safety Committee

Committee to consider approval of Kirkland Crossing Phase 1 public improvements

The Public Works and Safety Committee will first approve minutes from ten prior meetings. It will receive updates on the Hillendale Drive reconstruction, Road Program 2024, PP/II 2024/2025 projects, and police chief matters, but no formal action is planned on those items. The committee will discuss and may act on the Kirkland Crossing Phase 1 public improvements, a request for stop signs at Haven Drive and Joel Drive, and a request for a traffic study at the Tess Corners Drive and Woods Road intersection.

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✓ Decided: Approved 66-lot Kirkland Crossing subdivision public improvements

The committee approved the Kirkland Crossing Phase 1 public improvements, a 66-lot residential subdivision between Martin Drive and College Drive. It also approved adding stop signs to create a 4-way stop at Haven Drive and Joel Drive, and denied a request for a traffic study at Tess Corners Dr and Woods Rd intersection. All votes were 3-0.

Wed Nov 26, 2025

Public Works and Safety Committee

Committee to discuss paving WE Energies trail and REC charge dispute

The Public Works and Safety Committee will receive updates on the 2025 Road Program and police chief matters. Under new business, members may take action on a residential equivalent connection charge dispute from Warrior Wash, LLC and a request for the city to pave the existing WE Energies recreational trail. No formal action is expected on the status-of-projects items.

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✓ Decided: Committee denies requests to recalculate sewer fees and pave trail

The Public Works and Safety Committee denied a request from Warrior Wash, LLC to recalculate a sewer assessment fee and denied a request to pave the WE Energies Recreational Trail. The committee discussed the projects but took no formal action to approve them.

Wed Nov 26, 2025

Public Works and Safety Committee

Committee to discuss Apple Hills, Golf View Estates engineering approvals

The Public Works and Safety Committee will hear status updates on the 2025 Road Program and police matters, but no formal action will be taken on those items. The main agenda includes possible action on engineering approvals for the Apple Hills (Russet Court) and Golf View Estates subdivisions, as well as a notification of Tractor Supply plans. Additional items have been placed on file for staff review.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves public improvements for Apple Hills and Golf View Estates

The Public Works and Safety Committee approved engineering and public improvements for two residential developments. The committee also received updates on the 2025 road program and police department safety rankings.

Thu Nov 20, 2025

Public Works and Safety Committee

Committee to decide on ditches vs curb/gutter for Golf View Estates

The Public Works and Safety Committee will discuss and may take action on a request from Golf View Estates regarding whether to use ditches or curb and gutter. They will also receive updates on the 2025 Road Program, the 2024/2025 PP/II Project, and police chief updates.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved 15‑lot Golf View Estates plan with ditches

The Public Works and Safety Committee voted to allow the Golf View Estates development to be re‑configured to 15 lots using ditches instead of curb and gutter. The motion passed 2‑1, with one alderperson opposed. The approval is subject to further review by the Plan Commission and Common Council. A motion to adjourn the meeting was adopted unanimously.

Wed Nov 19, 2025

Library Board

Library board to vote on 2026 agreements with Bridges Library System

The Muskego Library Board will consider approval of October minutes and financials, receive director's report, and discuss/act on several items including the 2026 annual addendum to the Bridges Library System and CAFÉ agreements, a WiFi hotspot overdue fee increase, installation of a nitrogen generator for the sprinkler system, interior signage project, and board book shelving. The board will also discuss the 2026 action plan and 2025 year in review, and will convene in closed session to discuss the library director's evaluation.

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✓ Decided: Library board approves 2026 agreements, signage, shelving; denies fee hike and generator

The Muskego Library Board approved the 2026 Annual Addendum to the Bridges Library System agreements, the Interior Signage Project, and Board Book Shelving. It denied a WiFi Hotspot Overdue Fee Increase and installation of a Nitrogen Generator for the sprinkler system. The board also entered closed session to discuss the Library Director's evaluation. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Common Council

Council to vote on 2026 budget and tax levy

The Common Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning petition for property on Enterprise Drive and consider adoption of the 2026 operating budget, capital budget, and utility rates. Other agenda items include a solid waste contract renewal, health insurance agreement, and a police officer repayment policy. Discussion items include a payment plan for Warrior Wash REC charges and funding for the Hillendale Water Project.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2026 budgets and health insurance contract

The Common Council approved the 2026 General Fund Operating Budget and Tax Levy, along with the 2026 Capital, Sewer, and Water Utility budgets and rates. The Council also approved a 2026 health insurance contract with the WCA Group Health Trust.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Common Council

Council to decide on disallowing claim from Kenneth Myers

The Common Council will consider a consent agenda that includes voucher approvals and a resolution authorizing a data processing services agreement with Waukesha County. A new business item is Resolution #059-2025 to disallow a claim filed by Kenneth Myers. The council will also vote on an outside dance permit for Sobek's Bar LLC. Liaison updates will cover the senior taxi, festival committee, historical society, Little Muskego Lake District, and the GFL Emerald Park Landfill Standing Committee.

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✓ Decided: Council approved data‑processing agreement with Waukesha County

The Common Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included vouchers and an agreement with Waukesha County for data processing, property tax assessment, and billing services. It also voted to disallow the claim filed by Kenneth Myers. Finally, the council approved an outside dance permit for Sobek's Bar LLC (d/b/a Sobeks) at S79W16419 Woods Rd for November 1, 2025.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Finance Committee

Committee to recommend tax data processing pact with Waukesha County

The Finance Committee will discuss renewing the HAWS animal-services contract and recommend approval of a data-processing agreement with Waukesha County for property tax assessment and billing. They will also consider an outside dance permit for Sobek's Bar and approve utility, general fund, and payroll vouchers totaling over $1.6 million.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee recommends approval of over $1.6M in vouchers and transfers

The Finance Committee recommended approval for several payment vouchers and a data processing agreement with Waukesha County. The committee also recommended an outside dance permit for Sobek's Bar LLC.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to approve police repayment, health insurance, and voucher items

The Muskego Finance Committee will consider resolutions to authorize a three‑year repayment agreement for police officer applicants and to let the mayor enter a health‑insurance contract with WCA Group Health Trust for plan year 2026. It will also vote on changes of agents for two Walgreens Class A liquor licenses and on several voucher payments totaling over $1 million. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and a director’s report.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee recommends health insurance contract for 2026 (2-1)

The Finance Committee recommended approval of a health insurance contract with WCA Group Health Trust for plan year 2026 on a 2-1 vote. The committee also approved multiple voucher batches totaling over $1 million, including $567,335.66 in general fund vouchers and $440,026.44 in payroll wire transfers, as well as two liquor license agent changes for Walgreens locations. A proposed resolution for a police officer repayment agreement was removed from the agenda without action.

Mon Nov 10, 2025

Library Board

Library Board to discuss community service waiver and insurance form

The Muskego Library Board will meet to approve minutes from August and financial reports for August and September, hear a director's report, and discuss two items: a community service waiver and an indemnification and insurance provisions form. No votes on major projects or spending are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Library Board approves consent agenda, rejects two proposals

The board approved the consent agenda with all members in favor. Motions to approve the Community Service Waiver and the Indemnification and Insurance Provisions Form each failed, with all members opposed. The meeting adjourned at 6:31 PM.

Wed Nov 5, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider zoning map amendment on Enterprise Drive

The Muskego Plan Commission will meet to consider several lot splits via certified survey maps, an amendment to a building and site plan for RDCycle, and a recommendation to the Common Council to amend the zoning map for two lots on Enterprise Drive. The meeting includes approval of minutes from September and October 2025.

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✓ Decided: Approves five lot splits, defers rezoning and building plan

The commission approved five certified survey maps for lot splits on Martin Drive and Durham Road, all passed unanimously. A building and site operation plan amendment for RDCycle was deferred for a third month. A rezoning request for two lots on Enterprise Drive from M-2 General Industrial to Planned Development was also deferred for one month.

Fri Oct 31, 2025

Common Council

Council to approve over $886,000 in vouchers and wire transfers

The Common Council will consider approval of four voucher packages totaling $886,333.80, covering utility payments, general fund expenses, debt service, and payroll. The meeting also includes committee liaison updates on the Muskego Senior Taxi, Festival Committee, Historical Society, Little Muskego Lake District, and GFL Emerald Park Landfill.

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✓ Decided: Council approved utility vouchers totaling $487,833.42

The Common Council approved utility vouchers and wire transfers for debt service and payroll totaling $487,833.42 with a 7-0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 pm with a 4-3 vote.

Fri Oct 31, 2025

Common Council

Council to vote on second reading of rezone ordinance for Bluhm Ct

The Common Council will hold the second reading of Ordinance #1504 to rezone property at Bluhm Ct from I-1 (Industrial) to RS-2 (Residential) and amend the Comprehensive Plan. The consent agenda includes approvals of a certified survey map for Scardino/Bohrer and a final plat for Kirkland Crossing. The Council will also vote on routine voucher payments totaling over $710,000 and receive committee updates.

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✓ Decided: Council approved rezoning of Bluhm Ct from industrial to residential

The Common Council approved a second-reading zoning ordinance (Ordinance #1504) changing the zoning on Bluhm Ct from I-1 (Industrial) to RS-2 (Residential Single-Family). They also approved a final plat for Kirkland Crossing, a library board appointment, and routine vouchers and wire transfers. All votes were 6-0. Mayor Petfalski announced he will drop the state of emergency on September 10.

Fri Oct 31, 2025

Finance Committee

Committee to consider exemption from county library tax for 2026

The Finance Committee will hear the 2024 audit presentation, consider recommending a resolution to exempt the city from the county library tax levy for 2026, and approve multiple voucher payments totaling over $1.1 million. The Finance Director will also present the second quarter 2025 budget report.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approved $633,073.84 general fund vouchers (3-0)

The committee approved the August 12, 2025 Finance Committee minutes and directed the Finance Director to supply Hillendale Water Project documents before the next council meeting. It recommended a 2026 exemption from the County Library Tax Levy and approved utility, tax, general fund, and payroll wire‑transfer vouchers, each passing with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 pm.

Mon Oct 27, 2025

Big Muskego Lake District Board of Commissioners

Board to consider aquatic plant control contract and elect secretary

The Big Muskego Lake District Board of Commissioners will consider authorizing the chair to sign an aquatic plant control agreement with Solitude Lake Management, LLC. The board will also elect a secretary, with City Clerk Kerri Roller as the nominee. Additionally, the deputy commissioner will provide an update on lake conditions, water levels, and plant growth. The agenda includes approval of minutes from January 28, 2025, and voucher approval.

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✓ Decided: Authorized chair to sign aquatic plant control contract (5-0)

The Board approved minutes from January 28, 2025, and elected Kerri Roller as Secretary for the district. Commissioners authorized the chair to sign an Aquatic Plant Control Agreement with Solitude Lake Management, LLC, continuing service from the same provider. The deputy commissioner reported on lake conditions, new weed control contract finalization, and a new six-wheeler vehicle for fire patrol.

Fri Oct 10, 2025

Plan Commission

Public hearing for overnight dog boarding facility at Gemini Drive

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use grant for an overnight dog boarding facility at S81 W18461 Gemini Drive. Consent business includes approval of a Building, Site and Operation Plan Amendment for Tipsy Turtle. Old business includes annual review for Loomis Court and amendments for RDCycle and Woodcrest Apartments. New business includes several site plan amendments and metal accessory structure approvals, plus a discussion of exterior donation/recycle bins in Muskego.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves dog boarding facility and youth football lights

The Plan Commission approved a conditional use grant for a dog boarding facility and lighting for youth football practice fields. The meeting also included approvals for building plan amendments and a discussion on regulating donation bins.

Fri Sep 26, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider zoning map amendment for Bluhm Court property

The Muskego Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on several items, including a recommendation to amend the Zoning Map and Comprehensive Plan for a lot on Bluhm Court. Other decisions include a final plat for the Kirkland Crossing Subdivision, building and site plan amendments for RDCycle, Jackson's, and Woodcrest Apartments, and a new building plan for Inpro. Consent items cover a metal accessory structure and a certified survey map.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission discusses donation bin but no decision; approves consent items

The Plan Commission approved the minutes from August 5 and two consent items: a metal accessory structure on Loomis Road and a one-lot certified survey map on College Avenue. A lengthy discussion on a donation bin proposal for RDCycle at Janesville Road raised concerns about location, aesthetics, monitoring, and precedent, but the minutes do not record a final vote or outcome.

Wed Sep 24, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Capital borrowing & 2026-2030 budget discussion

The Committee of the Whole will discuss capital borrowing options with a financial advisor from Baird and review the 2026 capital projects fund budgets and the 2026-2030 capital budget requests. No binding action will be taken as this is a discussion-only meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves 2026 capital project requests totaling $2.6M

The Committee of the Whole approved capital project requests for 2026, including park maintenance, utility upgrades, and equipment purchases. The committee deferred the Veterans Park splash pad project to 2028.

Fri Sep 12, 2025

Police and Fire Commission

Closed session to interview police officer candidates

The Police and Fire Commission is holding a special meeting with no old or new business. The primary purpose is to convene in closed session to interview candidates for a police officer position, as authorized by Wisconsin statute. Following the closed session, the commission will reconvene in open session to consider any motions regarding the interviews.

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✓ Decided: Police and Fire Commission held closed session to interview candidates

The Muskego Police and Fire Commission convened on July 21, 2025, and immediately moved into closed session under Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(c) to interview candidates for police officer. The commission returned to open session and adjourned without any substantive public decisions or votes on policy, contracts, or other matters.

Fri Sep 12, 2025

Police and Fire Commission

Commission will vote to hold a closed session to interview police candidates

The Muskego Police and Fire Commission special meeting will follow standard procedural items. The commission will vote on a motion to convene a closed session for interviewing candidates for a police officer position, as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(C). After the closed session, the commission will resume the open session to address any remaining agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Commission voted to enter closed session for police officer interviews

The Police and Fire Commission voted unanimously to enter a closed session to interview candidates for a police officer position. The meeting then reconvened in open session and adjourned.

Fri Sep 12, 2025

Police and Fire Commission

Police & Fire Commission to discuss officer personnel in closed session

The Muskego Police and Fire Commission will meet to vote on a motion to convene in closed session to discuss an officer personnel matter, authorized under Wisconsin statute. The commission will also elect a new president and vice-president/secretary, receive a report from the police chief, and tour the current police department facility with the Common Council.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved prior minutes, elected officers, all votes unanimous

The Police and Fire Commission approved the February 20, 2025 minutes. It entered and later exited a closed session on a personnel matter. Commissioners elected Boyer as President and Jaske as Vice‑President/Secretary. The meeting was adjourned, with every motion passing unanimously.

Fri Sep 12, 2025

Police and Fire Commission

Police and Fire Commission to interview police officer candidates

The Police and Fire Commission will convene in closed session to interview candidates for the position of police officer, authorized under Wisconsin statute for employment deliberations. Following the closed session, the Commission will reconvene in open session to consider motions to recommend approval or rejection of candidates.

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✓ Decided: Police and Fire Commission met procedurally with no public actions

The Muskego Police and Fire Commission convened on May 29, 2025, and held a closed session to interview candidates for a police officer position. The commission reconvened in open session and adjourned shortly after. No public agenda items were discussed or acted upon.

Fri Sep 12, 2025

Police and Fire Commission

Police and Fire Commission to vote on sergeant promotion and interview candidates

The Police and Fire Commission will consider approving the promotion of Jared Sandretti to Sergeant as new business. The commission will then hold a closed session to interview candidates for police officer positions, as authorized under Wisconsin statute. Following the closed session, the commission will reconvene in open session to act on recommendations.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves promotion and closed session for officer hiring

The commission approved the promotion of Jared Sandretti to Sergeant. The body also authorized a closed session to interview candidates for a police officer position.

Thu Sep 11, 2025

Library Board

Library Board to discuss Community Service Waiver and action plan

The Library Board will consider consent agenda items including approval of July 2025 minutes and financials. The board will discuss and possibly act on a Community Service Waiver. A discussion on the 2025 Action Plan status is also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Library Board conditionally approves July 2025 financials, defers waiver

The board approved the consent agenda with a conditional approval of the July 2025 financials. A motion to approve the Community Service Waiver was amended and then deferred to the September board meeting, with both motions passing unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

Wed Sep 10, 2025

Common Council

Rezoning request for property on Bluhm Court

The Common Council will consider a public hearing and ordinance regarding the rezoning of land at S75W13880 Bluhm Court. The proposal seeks to change the designation from Government, Institutional and Public Service District to Suburban Residence District.

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✓ Decided: Council approves library tax exemption, hears flooding update

The Common Council approved the consent agenda (7-0), which included Resolution #054-2025 for exemption from the county library tax levy. Mayor Petfalski reported the city remains under a state of emergency due to flooding and is seeking emergency relief for infrastructure damage. A public hearing was held on a rezoning petition for Bluhm Ct, and the first reading of the corresponding ordinance was introduced, but no vote was taken on the rezoning.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Board of Review

Board of Review hears property assessment objections

The Board of Review will hear and decide on objections to property assessments, beginning with an objection from Muskego School Apartments LLC. Additional objections may also be considered. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Board of Review sustains $2.3M assessment for Muskego School Apartments (4-0)

The Board of Review held a hearing on a property assessment objection for Muskego School Apartments LLC. After hearing testimony from the taxpayer's agent and the assessor, the board entered closed session to discuss procedural issues. Upon returning to open session, the board voted unanimously to sustain the assessor's valuation of $2,308,803.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

Board of Review

Muskego Board of Review to certify assessment roll and hear property tax objections

The Board of Review will meet on May 10, 2024, to select a chairperson and vice chairperson, verify assessor training and confidentiality ordinance compliance, and receive the annual assessment roll. The board will then review the roll for errors, certify corrections, and consider taxpayer requests for waivers, telephone testimony, or hearing waivers. Any filed objections will be heard, and additional meeting dates may be scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approved corrections to the 2023 tax roll (5‑0 vote)

The Board of Review approved the June 8, 2023 minutes and elected Jeremy Keil as Chairperson and Lynda Guhr as Vice Chairperson, each by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It then approved three specific corrections to the 2023 assessment roll, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned sine die at 12:00 p.m. with a 5‑0 vote.

Wed Aug 27, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Health insurance presentation; closed session on police grant, nuisance abatement, survey

The Committee of the Whole will hear a health insurance presentation from Cottingham and Butler representatives. Following that, the committee will convene in closed session to discuss an Innovation Grant's impact on the Police Department, a nuisance property abatement procedure, and businesses that failed to return an annual survey for REC use and charges. The body will then reconvene in open session to consider any actions.

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✓ Decided: Council voted 7-0 to enter Closed Session on nuisance, survey, grant issues

The Committee of the Whole approved the agenda and the July 22 minutes, each by a 7-0 vote. Members then voted unanimously to move into Closed Session to discuss nuisance property abatement, business survey compliance, and an Innovation Grant affecting the Police Department. After the Closed Session, the council reconvened in Open Session and adjourned, all votes 7-0.

Wed Aug 27, 2025

Common Council

Council to vote on extraterritorial survey map for Oswald property

The Common Council will consider a consent agenda containing five resolutions: an extraterritorial certified survey map for the Oswald property, dedications of public improvements for Mallard Reserve and Baseler Court, and reductions of letters of credit or cash deposits for development projects. New business and committee reports will also be reviewed. Public comments are limited to residents on agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves seven consent‑agenda items and adjourns meeting

The Common Council voted 7‑0 to approve all items on the consent agenda, including six resolutions and a voucher package. The approved resolutions cover a survey map, two public‑improvement dedications, and three reductions of cash deposits or letters of credit. After the consent agenda, the council voted 7‑0 to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 p.m.

Wed Aug 27, 2025

Finance Committee

Committee to consider dedication of public improvements for Mallard Reserve and Baseler Court

The Finance Committee will consider approving dedications of public improvements for two subdivisions, reducing letters of credit or cash deposits for three developments, and approving utility, tax, general fund, and payroll vouchers totaling over $2.17 million.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee recommends accepting public improvements for two subdivisions

The Muskego Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend approving dedications of public improvements for the Mallard Reserve and Baseler Court subdivisions. The committee also recommended reductions of developer cash deposits and letters of credit for Mallard Reserve, Baseler Court, and Twin Silos Subdivision. Additionally, the panel recommended approval of utility, tax, and general fund vouchers totaling over $2.1 million, including wire transfers for payroll and invoices.

Wed Aug 13, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Presentation on Road Program at Muskego Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation on the Road Program and consider approving the minutes from its June 24, 2025 meeting. No other business is listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves June minutes and discusses road repair funding options

The Committee of the Whole approved the June 24, 2025 minutes and heard a presentation on road conditions. The Council discussed budget limitations and borrowing options, including a $4 million loan, but did not make a final decision.

Wed Aug 13, 2025

Common Council

Council to consider allowing beer sales in city parks

The Common Council will vote on a resolution authorizing the Parks & Recreation Department to sell fermented malt beverages at events in city parks. The consent agenda includes multiple items: dedication of public improvements for Twin Silos, support for a grant from the Holz Family Foundation for conservation land management, re-approval of three certified survey maps for the Baseler subdivision, and revisions to the municipal ordinance deposit and forfeiture schedule. Also scheduled is approval of a change of agent for a Class A liquor license held by GPM Southeast, LLC at Jetz #4527.

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✓ Decided: Council approves grant for conservation lands and beer sales at park events

The Common Council approved a grant to support ecological management of local conservation lands and authorized beer sales at city park events, affecting public land access and local gatherings. It also approved a liquor license agent change for a nearby business and updated municipal deposit schedules. All items passed 6-0.

Wed Aug 13, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to consider dedication of Twin Silos public improvements

The Finance Committee will recommend approval of the dedication of public improvements for the Twin Silos development, a resolution to support a grant from the Holz Family Foundation for ecological management of conservation lands, and revisions to the municipal ordinance deposit and forfeiture schedule. They will also review the abatement procedure for nuisance properties and approve a change of agent for a liquor license. Additionally, they will approve various vouchers totaling over $700,000.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approves $458,302 payroll wire transfers and multiple vouchers

The Muskego Finance Committee approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes and recommended approval of a public‑improvement dedication for Twin Silos, a grant‑funding resolution for the Holz Family Foundation, and revisions to the municipal deposit and forfeiture schedule. It also approved a change of agent for a Class A liquor license and authorized utility, tax, general‑fund, and payroll wire‑transfer vouchers totaling $704,? (see individual amounts). All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

Fri Aug 8, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider building plan amendments for GFL Muskego and Inpro

The Plan Commission will vote on four building, site, and operation plan amendments for GFL Muskego LLC (College Court) and Inpro facilities at Gemini, Mercury, and Saturn Drives. Consent items include approval of two metal accessory structures on Kelsey Drive and an extraterritorial certified survey map for a property on Wind Lake Road in the Town of Norway. The commission will also approve the June 3, 2025, meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission waives curbs for three Inpro parking projects

The Muskego Plan Commission unanimously approved consent business for two property matters. It also unanimously approved a building, site and operation plan amendment for GFL Muskego, LLC. The commission then approved amended resolutions that waive the curb requirement for Inpro’s Gemini, Mercury, and Saturn parking projects.

Fri Aug 1, 2025

Library Board

Library Board to interview final candidates for director

The Library Board will conduct final interviews for the Library Director position and discuss employment details. The board will then convene in closed session to consider the candidates, as authorized by state statute. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Library Board approved Kelsey Butterfield as new library director

The board entered a closed session to conduct final interviews for the library director position, then returned to open session. In open session, trustees approved Kelsey Butterfield as the Muskego Public Library Director and directed HR to make a conditional offer starting August 18, 2025. All motions, including entering closed and open sessions and adjournment, passed unanimously.

Fri Aug 1, 2025

Library Board

Library Board to discuss capital plan, operating budget, and service waiver

The Muskego Library Board will hold first reads of the 2026-2030 Five Year Capital Budget Plan and the 2026 Operating Budget. They will also discuss and possibly act on a Community Service Waiver, ratify the monthly meeting date/time, and make presidential appointments for the Strategic Planning and Personnel Committees. Consent agenda includes approval of May minutes and May 2025 financials.

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✓ Decided: Library Board sets monthly meeting time and appoints committee members

The Library Board established a recurring monthly meeting schedule and appointed trustees to the Strategic Planning and Personnel committees. The board also tabled a discussion regarding the Community Service Waiver Release.

Fri Aug 1, 2025

Library Board

Library Board to review 2026 capital & operating budgets and parking impact

The Muskego Library Board will approve minutes from June 18 and July 9, 2025. It will discuss a community service waiver and consider the second reading of the proposed 2026 library capital and operating budgets. The board will also review the impact of a parking lot construction on library services.

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✓ Decided: Library Board amends 2026 capital budget to add Keycard Access Project in 2029

The board approved the consent agenda and the June 18 and July 9 meeting minutes. It deferred the Community Service Waiver discussion to the August meeting, amended the 2026 Library Capital Budget to include the Keycard Access Project in 2029, approved the 2026 Library Operating Budget, and approved Option 2 for parking‑lot construction impact on library services. The meeting was then adjourned.

Wed Jul 23, 2025

Finance Committee

Committee to consider annual license renewals and approve over $1 million in vouchers

The Finance Committee will review routine license renewal applications for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and approve multiple voucher payments totaling $1,051,650.70. It will also receive quarterly budget reports for the fourth quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025. No public hearings or policy changes are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Finance committee approves utility vouchers and license hours

The Finance Committee approved utility vouchers totaling $1.05 million and amended the operating hours for Irish Cottage II. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 27 meeting.

Wed Jul 23, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Police hire and fire pumper contract discussed

The Committee of the Whole will discuss hiring an additional police officer and a contract for a fire pumper for the Tess Corners Fire Department. Following these discussions, the Common Council will convene in closed session to consider medical/personal histories of employees and a health insurance contract.

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✓ Decided: Committee unanimously approved minutes and procedural motions

The Committee of the Whole approved the May 27, 2025 minutes with a 6‑0 vote. It then moved to a closed session, reconvened to open session, and adjourned, each action passing unanimously.

Wed Jul 23, 2025

Common Council

Council to consider MOU for countywide damage assessment services

The Common Council will consider a resolution authorizing a memorandum of understanding with Waukesha County for countywide damage assessment services. The council will also approve utility, general fund, and payroll vouchers totaling over $969,000. A 2026 budget planning calendar will be presented for discussion.

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✓ Decided: Council approved MOU with Waukesha County for damage assessment

The Common Council approved Resolution #040-2025 to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Waukesha County for countywide damage assessment services (6-0). The council also approved the consent agenda (minutes from June 10, 2025) and authorized utility vouchers ($70,444.51), general fund vouchers ($479,166.36), and wire transfers for payroll/invoice transmittals ($419,476.65), all by 6-0 votes. Meeting adjourned at 6:09 pm with no public comment or substantive discussion beyond the listed approvals.

Wed Jun 25, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Committee to discuss future fire/rescue plans and damage assessment MOU

The Muskego Committee of the Whole will discuss plans and evaluation for future fire and rescue services, and a proposed Memorandum of Understanding for countywide damage assessment services. No votes or decisions are expected; these are discussion-only items. The committee will also approve minutes from three previous meetings.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved past minutes and adjourned without substantive action

The Committee approved the minutes from October, November, and December 2024 and adjourned at 7:34 pm. A motion to defer a discussion on future fire and rescue plans failed, and a Memorandum of Understanding for countywide damage assessment services was agreed to.

Wed Jun 25, 2025

Common Council

Council to approve ambulance service agreement with Tess Corners Fire Dept

The Common Council will vote on consent agenda items including an ambulance service agreement with the Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department, various license renewals for 2025–2026, and a one-lot certified survey map for Tom Kasian. Under new business, the council will consider a compliance maintenance resolution for the Wisconsin DNR NR-208 program related to 2024. The meeting also includes committee reports and liaison updates.

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✓ Decided: Muskego Common Council approves ambulance services and license renewals

The Common Council approved an agreement for ambulance services with the Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department and various city license renewals. Council also approved a one-lot certified survey map and a DNR compliance maintenance resolution.

Thu Jun 19, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Committee reviews proposed fee increases and old police station demolition cost

The Muskego Committee of the Whole will review proposed fee increases for building, planning, right-of-way, and clerk services, along with a cost estimate for demolishing Old PD. These items would affect permit costs for residents and businesses, and the demolition estimate covers city property. The agenda notice states that no official action will be taken during this meeting. The committee may reconvene after the Common Council meeting to continue discussing these items.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves 2025 fee revisions and demolition cost estimate

The Committee of the Whole approved proposed fee revisions for 2025 and a cost estimate for demolishing the old police department. The meeting also approved the minutes from previous meetings.

Thu Jun 19, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole discusses REC charges at Muskego City Hall.

The Muskego Committee of the Whole will meet at City Hall to discuss REC charges. The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate and includes standard public notices. No formal votes or binding actions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee discusses potential changes to sewer REC charge policies

The Committee discussed the history of Reserve Capacity Assessment (RCA) charges and current challenges with business sewer usage surveys. Officials are considering ordinance changes regarding payment terms, interest rates, and survey enforcement. The City Attorney and Mayor will work on a revised ordinance for a future Council meeting.

Thu Jun 19, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Reconsideration of old PD building demolition and 2025 budget talks

The Committee of the Whole will continue discussions on the 2025 Operating Budget and the 2025-2029 Capital Budget. Additionally, Alderman Schroeder has requested reconsideration of a prior motion to tear down the Old PD Building, referring the matter to Public Works for cost and information gathering. No final action is expected as this is a committee discussion.

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✓ Decided: Council votes to get demolition quotes for old police building (4-3)

The Committee of the Whole voted to reconsider a previous motion and then approved a motion to obtain three quotes for demolition of the old police department building, to be presented at the next meeting. Discussion on the 2025 operating and capital budgets continued with no formal votes; a proposal to shift senior taxi service donation funding to the landfill fund was discussed but not decided. The agenda was approved 7-0.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Big Muskego Lake District Board of Commissioners

Lake district board to hear update on lake conditions

The Big Muskego Lake District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from March 25 and receive a Deputy Commissioner's update on current lake and bay conditions, including water levels, plant growth, and fish and wildlife. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approved prior minutes and adjourned meeting

The Board approved the March 25, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting. No substantive new business was discussed.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Common Council

Council to vote on Russet LLC developer agreement for Apple Hills

The Common Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of a developer's agreement with Russet LLC for the Apple Hills project, along with minutes and vouchers. The meeting also includes license approvals for an outside dance permit and a change of agent for a liquor license. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the city's refuse/recycling contract.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Russet LLC developer agreement (7-0)

The Common Council approved several routine items, including minutes from April 22 and May 13, 2025, and voucher payments. It adopted Resolution #035-2025 approving the Russet LLC developer agreement with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. The council also approved an outside dance permit for a car show on June 14, 2025, and a change of agent for a Class A liquor license, each by 7‑0.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Finance Committee

Muskego Finance Committee reviews Russet LLC agreement and $1.9M in vouchers

The Muskego Finance Committee is reviewing and recommending approval of a developer agreement for Russet LLC, updating two liquor licenses, and authorizing over $1.9 million in utility, general fund, debt service, and payroll vouchers. The agenda also covers routine items including minutes approval and a finance director's report.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approves developer agreement and various city vouchers

The committee recommended approval for a developer's agreement with Russet LLC. They also approved several financial items including utility, general fund, debt service, and payroll vouchers.

Wed Jun 4, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission will approve Jewell Trucking building and site plan on Mercury & Saturn Drives

The Plan Commission will consider several consent‑business resolutions, including approvals of fireworks sales at three retail locations. It will also approve a one‑lot certified survey map for Tom Kasian on Parker Drive. The commission will vote on a building, site and operation plan for Jewell Trucking on the southwest corner of Mercury Drive and Saturn Drive. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the May 6, 2025 minutes and standard procedural business.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission unanimously approves fireworks sales and new industrial building

The Muskego Plan Commission approved four resolutions authorizing fireworks sales at three locations and a one‑lot survey map. It also approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting and a building, site and operation plan for Jewell Trucking. All approvals passed unanimously.

Thu May 29, 2025

Finance Committee

Committee to recommend approval of $1.98M in general fund vouchers, new fire truck

The Muskego Finance Committee will discuss funding for the library parking lot reconstruction and recommend approval of several items, including an inter-municipal agreement for PSAP backup, creation of a Deputy Treasurer position, and purchase of a Velocity Pumper Tanker for Tess Corners Fire Department. The committee will also consider outside dance permits for two local establishments and approve utility, general fund, and payroll vouchers totaling over $2.4 million.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee recommends pumper tanker purchase for fire department

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended approval of several items, including the purchase of a Velocity Pumper Tanker for the Tess Corners Fire Department, creation of a Deputy Treasurer position, and a library parking lot funding allocation. All votes were 3-0.

Thu May 29, 2025

Common Council

Muskego Common Council to discuss road improvements and water ski agreements

The Common Council will consider several resolutions including a bid award for the 2025 Road Improvement Program. The meeting includes discussions on a pier placement agreement at Idle Isle and an ordinance amendment regarding sewers.

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✓ Decided: Muskego Council approves road program bid and sewer ordinance amendments

The Common Council approved the 2025 Road Improvement Program bid and a second reading of an ordinance to amend sewer regulations. Additional actions included approving various appointments, utility vouchers, and a water ski team agreement.

Thu May 29, 2025

Common Council

Council to vote on purchasing pumper tanker for fire department

The Common Council will decide on several consent agenda items, including the purchase of a Velocity pumper tanker for the Tess Corners Fire Department, creation of a deputy treasurer position, approval of a certified survey map for Tractor Supply, and an inter-municipal agreement for PSAP backup. New business includes appointing a council representative to the Lake Denoon Lake District. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss litigation involving Bell Bank vs. Garrett Rees, and tour the police department facility.

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✓ Decided: Common Council approves purchase of Velocity Pumper Tanker for Tess Corners Fire Department

The Common Council approved the purchase of a new pumper tanker and created a Deputy Treasurer position. The council also authorized several outside dance permits for local businesses and appointed a representative to the Lake Denoon Lake District board.

Thu May 22, 2025

Library Board

Library Board to vote on updated computer and meeting room policies

The Muskego Library Board will consider approving updates to the Computer and Internet Use Policy and the Meeting Room Policy, both on second reading. They will also discuss a Library Director Search Committee update and nominate officers for the coming year. Other action items include certifying compliance with Waukesha County Library Standards and selecting meeting dates for 2025-2026. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and April 2025 financials.

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✓ Decided: Library board approves policy updates and officer nominations

The Library Board approved updates to computer and meeting room policies, certified Waukesha County Library Standards, and nominated officers for the 2025-2026 year. The board also moved its next meeting to the third Wednesday of June.

Wed May 21, 2025

Big Muskego Lake District Board of Commissioners

Board to consider applying for chemical aquatic plant control permit

The Big Muskego Lake District Board will discuss authorizing the chairperson to apply for a Chemical Aquatic Plant Control Permit. The meeting also includes a deputy commissioner's update on lake conditions, water levels, plant growth, fish, and wildlife. Approval of minutes from September 2024 and voucher approvals are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board authorized chemical aquatic plant control permit application

The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from September 24, 2024, unanimously (7-0). They also authorized the chairperson to apply for a chemical aquatic plant control permit, also unanimously (7-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the deputy commissioner reported on lake conditions, osprey platform repairs, and the purchase of a replacement ATV.