Mukwonago public meetings in 2024
47 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Joint Village & Town Board
The Village and Town of Mukwonago boards will meet to discuss updates to the Fire Department's organizational structure. The body will also consider modifications to residency requirements and medical expense reimbursement plans for fire personnel.
- Update to the Fire Department Organizational Chart
- Modification to residency requirement language in Union Contract 4585 2020-2025
- Memorandum of Understanding for the International Association of Fire Fighters Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (IAFF MERP)
The joint Village and Town boards unanimously adopted the November 27, 2024 Fire Department Organizational Chart. They also approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a residency waiver in the union contract, with the Town voting unanimously and the Village tabling a related motion to remove the residency requirement until January. The boards approved participation in the IAFF Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan, with the Town voting 2-1 and the Village 4-2.
- Adopted Fire Department Organizational Chart dated November 27, 2024 (Town unanimous, Village unanimous)
- Approved MOU for residency waiver in Union Contract 4585 (Town unanimous)
- Tabled motion to remove residency requirement until January for Labor Attorney review (Village unanimous)
- Approved IAFF Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan participation (Town 2-1, Village 4-2)
Village Board
The Mukwonago Village Board will consider adopting the 2025 budgets for water and sewer utilities, the tax increment finance district, and general operations, along with the 2025 fee schedules and impact fees. The board will also approve street lighting for Cardinal Ridge Phase I and the Atkinson Pump Station Improvements.
- Adopt 2025 Water and Sewer Utility Budgets
- Adopt 2025 Tax Increment Finance District (TID) Budgets
- Approve 2025 Fee Schedule
- Approve street Lighting for Cardinal Ridge Phase I
- Approve Atkinson Pump Station Improvements
The Village Board approved the 2025 budgets for water/sewer utilities and TID, along with the 2025 fee schedules, impact fees, and salary/wage schedules. It also appointed Lana Kropf as Village Clerk-Treasurer and approved a 6-1 motion to extend an offer to purchase for Outlot 3 with Briohn Land Development LLC. The board entered closed session for litigation and property negotiations, then approved drafting an offer to purchase for 210 Shore Drive.
- Appointed Lana Kropf as Village Clerk-Treasurer (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including 2025 budgets, fee schedules, and resolutions (unanimous)
- Approved extension to Offer to Purchase Outlot 3 with Briohn Land Development LLC (6-1)
- Approved Accounts Payable Vouchers of $239,932.67 (unanimous)
- Approved Dam Ownership Transfer Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved change of agent for Ultra Mart Foods LLC d/b/a Metro Market #384 (unanimous)
- Approved drafting offer to purchase for 210 Shore Drive (unanimous)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss and possibly recommend approval of $1,492,409.24 in accounts payable vouchers, several 2025 budget resolutions (impact fees, water/sewer utilities, TID, and fee schedule), and a presentation from Trilology on a water/sewer rate increase case. Other items include an ordinance prohibiting student use of personal communication devices on school grounds, educational incentive pay for a police officer, and updates on public works projects. The meeting will also enter closed session for litigation strategy and property negotiations.
- Discussion and possible recommendation to approve Accounts Payable Vouchers of $1,492,409.24
- Presentation from Trilology regarding Water and Sewer Rate Increase Case
- Possible adoption of Resolution 2024-70 adopting the 2025 Impact Fee Schedule and Sewer Connection Fee
- Discussion of Ordinance 1032 prohibiting student use of personal communication devices on school grounds
- Discussion and possible recommendation to approve final pay request and project acceptance for Atkinson Pump Station Improvements
The Committee of the Whole voted unanimously to indefinitely table Ordinance 1032, which would have prohibited student use of personal communication devices on school grounds. The committee also recommended approval of several financial items, including accounts payable vouchers, 2025 budgets, and fee schedules. A contract extension with Briohn Builders was recommended by a 5-2 vote.
- Tabled Ordinance 1032 on student personal communication devices (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of accounts payable vouchers totaling $1,492,409.24 (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-70 adopting 2025 Impact Fee Schedule and Sewer Connection Fee (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-69 adopting Water and Sewer Utilities 2025 Budgets (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-71 adopting 2025 TID Budgets (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-72 adopting 2025 Fee Schedule (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-66 establishing Liquor License Quota (unanimous)
- Recommended extension of Briohn Builders contract for 6 months (5-2)
Village Board
The Village Board will hold a public hearing on the 2025 annual budget, then vote on resolutions to adopt the budget, set the 2024 property tax levy, adopt the stormwater utility budget, and approve the 2025 capital improvement plan. Other major actions include a change of ownership for a liquor license at 411 Main St, an ordinance amending weapon discharge regulations, and a consent agenda with speed limit reduction on Edgewood Avenue, pedestrian crossing improvements, and multiple subdivision approvals.
- Adopt 2025 budget and set 2024 property tax levy (Resolution 2024-63)
- Approve Original Combination Class A liquor license for Navojot 159 LLC d/b/a Town Liquor & Food at 411 Main St
- Ordinance 1033 amending regulations on discharge of rifles, shotguns, and like weapons within Village boundaries
- Ordinance 1032 prohibiting student use of personal communication devices on school grounds
- Approve repair of Veterans Way East railroad crossing
The Village Board voted 3-2 to return Ordinance 1032, which would have prohibited student use of personal communication devices on school grounds, to the Committee of the Whole for further review on December 4, 2024. A motion to approve the ordinance failed for lack of a second. The board also approved the 2025 budget and tax levy, along with several other resolutions and purchases.
- Returned Ordinance 1032 (school cell phone ban) to Committee of the Whole (3-2)
- Motion to approve Ordinance 1032 failed (no second)
- Approved 2025 Annual Budget and 2024 tax levy (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 Stormwater Utility #1 Budget (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
- Approved $554,175.02 in accounts payable vouchers (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 33 portable radios for AFG Grant (unanimous)
- Approved Final Plat for Cardinal Ridge Subdivision Phase 1 (unanimous)
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission will discuss and possibly approve four new business items: an extraterritorial review for a certified survey map on Sandy Beach Road, the final plat for Phase 1 of Cardinal Ridge Subdivision, a site plan for Milwaukee Tool's parking lot expansion, and revised architectural drawings for Tsunami Car Wash. The meeting also includes public comments and approval of minutes from the previous meeting.
- Extraterritorial review for certified survey map at W303S10521 Sandy Beach Road (Resolution 2024-61)
- Final plat for Phase 1 of Cardinal Ridge Subdivision by Neumann Developments (Resolution 2024-62)
- Site plan and architectural review for Milwaukee Tool parking lot expansion at 929 Milwaukee Tool Way (PC Resolution 2024-14)
- Revised architectural drawings for Tsunami Car Wash
The Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of Resolution 2024-62 for the final plat of Phase 1 of Cardinal Ridge Subdivision, contingent on Waukesha County approval. They also unanimously recommended approval of Resolution 2024-61 for an extraterritorial certified survey map at W303S10521 Sandy Beach Road, contingent on Town and County approval. The commission approved a site plan and architectural review for Milwaukee Tool's parking lot expansion at 929 Milwaukee Tool Way, and approved a new grey color palette for Tsunami Car Wash by a 3-2 vote.
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-61 for extraterritorial certified survey map at W303S10521 Sandy Beach Road (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-62 for final plat of Phase 1, Cardinal Ridge Subdivision (unanimous)
- Approved PC-Resolution 2024-14 for Milwaukee Tool parking lot expansion at 929 Milwaukee Tool Way (unanimous)
- Approved new grey color palette for Tsunami Car Wash building (3-2)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review financial reports, including a 2025 budget update and accounts payable. The body will also consider recommendations for speed limit changes, school device prohibitions, and various public works resolutions.
- Recommendation for accounts payable vouchers totaling $554,175.02
- Resolution 2024-54 to reduce the speed limit on Edgewood Avenue to 35 MPH
- Ordinance 1032 prohibiting student use of personal communication devices on school grounds
- Purchase requisitions for a loader scale system ($13,250) and fire hydrants ($26,348)
- Public hearing for the 2025 Budget set for November 20, 2024
The Committee of the Whole recommended several public works approvals, including road and sewer acceptances for Minor's Estates 4. They also recommended reducing the speed limit on Edgewood Avenue to 35 mph for safety and approved various purchase requisitions.
- Recommended reducing Edgewood Avenue speed limit to 35 mph (Unanimous)
- Approved $554,175.02 in accounts payable vouchers (Unanimous)
- Recommended $13,250 purchase for Loadrite loader scale system (Unanimous)
- Recommended $26,348 purchase for fire hydrants (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of liquor licenses for St. James Catholic Parish fish fries (Unanimous)
- Recommended prohibiting student use of personal communication devices on school grounds (Unanimous)
- Recommended installation of flashing pedestrian crosswalk at St. James/Linden Grove (Unanimous)
- Recommended acceptance of roadways and storm sewers for Minor's Estates 4 Phase 1 and 2 (Unanimous)
Joint Village & Town Board
The joint Village and Town Board will consider approving the Fire Department’s proposed budget for 2025, including a five‑year capital plan. The Town Board will also address payment for roadway improvement projects scheduled for 2024. No other items are on the agenda.
- Discussion and possible action to approve the Fire Department 2025 budget (see 2025 Fire Dept Proposed Budget.pdf)
- Review of Fire Department five‑year capital plan 2025‑2029 (see Fire Dept 5 year capital 2025-2029.pdf)
- Town‑only payment for 2024 roadway improvement projects
The Village and Town Boards each unanimously approved the Fire Department's 2025 budget, which increases by 2% or $4,054 per community. The budget includes an $81,644 overall increase, driven largely by health insurance costs and pending union contract obligations. The Town's approval is subject to overall budget approval. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 5:15 pm.
- Village approved 2025 Fire Department budget (unanimous)
- Town approved 2025 Fire Department budget, subject to overall budget approval (unanimous)
Village Board
The Village Board will review a conditional use permit for a Tsunami Car Wash and site plans for several businesses. The board is also scheduled to discuss a contract with the Mukwonago Police Association and set a public hearing date for the 2025 budget.
- Conditional use permit for Tsunami Car Wash at Maple Avenue and W. Wolf Run
- Police Association contract approval
- Accounts payable vouchers totaling $470,300.04 and $457,203.21
- Purchase of a 2025 1500 Tradesman Crew Cab for $58,145
- Concrete curb extension at Veterans Way East RR crossing not to exceed $37,000
The Village Board approved the 2024-2027 contract with the Mukwonago Police Association, a conditional use permit for a Tsunami Car Wash, and several other routine items. A liquor license application was tabled for one month at the applicant's request. The board also set a public hearing date for the 2025 budget.
- Approved 2024-2027 Mukwonago Police Association contract (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permit for Tsunami Car Wash at Maple Ave & W. Wolf Run, contingent on driveway access agreement (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including $470,300.04 in accounts payable and budget amendments (unanimous)
- Approved $457,203.21 in accounts payable vouchers (unanimous)
- Tabled liquor license application for Town Liquor & Food at 411 Main St for one month (unanimous)
- Approved design and installation of concrete curb at Veterans Way East RR crossing, not to exceed $37,000 (unanimous)
- Approved appointments to Mukwonago Community Library Board (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for 2025 budget for November 20, 2024
Village Board
The Village Board is meeting for a special session to conduct a 2025 Budget Workshop. No other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.
- 2025 Budget Workshop
The Village Board held a budget workshop for the 2025 operating general fund, reviewing raises, department increases, and capital project adjustments. A public hearing on the budget was set for November 20, 2024, with approved budgets to be posted online beforehand. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational.
- Set public hearing for 2025 budget on November 20, 2024
- Reviewed 2025 operating general fund, including $2,200 flat raises (3-4% hourly, 1-1.5% for department heads)
- Noted Police Contract settlement increase of about 3.8%
- Noted Fire Department increase of 3.12%
- Noted recycling cost increase of $11,039 due to new homes
- Noted Library increase of 5.6% (1.95% village portion)
- Adjusted 5-year capital project projections
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for a Tsunami Car Wash. The body will also review site and architectural plans for several local businesses.
- Public hearing and conditional use permit for Tsunami Car Wash at Maple Avenue and W. Wolf Run
- Site Plan and Architectural Review for Tsunami Car Wash (PC-Resolution 2024-10)
- Amended Site Plan and Architectural Review for Dunkin Donuts (PC-Resolution 2024-11)
- Site Plan and Architectural Review for Semper-Fi Roofing & Exteriors at 820 Swan Dr (PC-Resolution 2024-09)
- Site Plan and Architectural Review for L'Bri Pure N' Natural at 909 Perkins Drive and Porch Bar at 204 S. Rochester Street
The Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a free-standing Tsunami Car Wash at Maple Avenue and W. Wolf Run, and approved its site plan and architectural review with a condition to return building samples. The commission also approved site plan and architectural reviews for Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins, L'Bri Pure N' Natural, and The Porch Bar. A review for Semper-Fi Roofing & Exteriors was removed from the agenda at the applicant's request.
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-53 for Tsunami Car Wash conditional use permit (unanimous)
- Approved PC-Resolution 2024-10 for Tsunami Car Wash site plan/architectural review, conditioned on returning building samples (unanimous)
- Approved PC-Resolution 2024-11 for Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins site plan/architectural review (unanimous)
- Approved PC-Resolution 2024-12 for L'Bri Pure N' Natural site plan/architectural review (unanimous)
- Approved PC-Resolution 2024-13 for The Porch Bar site plan/architectural review (unanimous)
- Removed Semper-Fi Roofing & Exteriors site plan review from agenda at applicant's request
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss recommendations for the Village Board regarding budget amendments and various departmental expenditures. The body will also consider a new liquor license application and an ordinance regarding communication devices on school grounds.
- Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $470,300.04
- Resolution 2024-52 to amend 2024 budgets for General, Fire, and Capital funds
- Purchase of a 2025 1500 Tradesman Crew Cab 4X4 for $58,145
- Liquor license application for Perseverance Corp (The Studio Martini Lounge) at 204B S. Rochester St.
- Water quality testing proposal with Water Quality Investigations not to exceed $12,875
The Committee of the Whole unanimously recommended approval of accounts payable vouchers totaling $470,300.04, a resolution amending the 2024 budgets for multiple funds, a $58,145 utility truck purchase, a WEDC Vibrant Spaces Grant application, a liquor license for The Studio Martini Lounge, and several other items. All recommendations will go to the Village Board for final action.
- Recommended approval of $470,300.04 in accounts payable vouchers (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-52 amending 2024 budgets for multiple funds (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of $58,145 purchase of 2025 Dodge Tradesman Crew Cab 4X4 (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-51 authorizing WEDC Vibrant Spaces Grant application (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Class B liquor license for Perseverance Corp d/b/a The Studio Martini Lounge (unanimous)
- Recommended approval to draft ordinance on personal communication devices on school grounds (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of $12,875 water quality testing contract with Water Quality Investigations (unanimous)
- Recommended approval to authorize Police Chief to request native 9-1-1 call routing (unanimous)
Village Board
The Village Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on a liquor license application. The request is for an Original Class B Reserve and Class B Fermented Malt Beverage license.
- Liquor license application for Perseverance Corp d/b/a The Studio Martini Lounge at 204B S. Rochester St.
The Mukwonago Village Board unanimously approved an Original Class 'B' Reserve Liquor and Class 'B' Fermented Malt Beverage License for Perseverance Corp d/b/a The Studio Martini Lounge at 204B S. Rochester St., with Mark Weiss as agent. The motion was made by Porter and Meiners and carried unanimously. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned at 6:03 PM.
- Approved Original Class 'B' Reserve Liquor and Class 'B' Fermented Malt Beverage License for Perseverance Corp d/b/a The Studio Martini Lounge (unanimous)
Village Board
The Village Board will consider several resolutions, including a proposal to cease fluoridation of the drinking water supply. The board will also discuss 2025 budget options regarding cost of living increases and health care.
- Resolution 2024-50 to cease fluoridation of Mukwonago Water Works drinking water
- Approval of accounts payable vouchers totaling $2,227,659.21 and $297,660.68
- Purchase of EMS training equipment for $15,562.52 using ACT102 funds
- Resolution 2024-48 approving Storm Water Management Plan Agreement with Azura Senior Living
- Resolution 2024-49 regarding Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map for 7651, 7724, and 7708 State Road 83
The Village Board approved an offer to purchase 7 acres of land for $1,000,000. The Board also voted to stop the fluoridation of the drinking water supply and approved over $2.5 million in vouchers.
- Approved Offer to Purchase 7 acres to St. James for $1,000,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-50 to cease fluoridation of drinking water supply (Unanimous)
- Approved Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $2,227,659.21 and $297,660.68 (Unanimous)
- Approved $15,562.52 for EMS training equipment from ACT102 funds (Unanimous)
- Disallowed water main collapse claim from Fork in the Road Restaurant (Unanimous)
- Approved Storm Water Management Plan Agreement with Azura Senior Living (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-49 for Extraterritorial CSM review for Sheila Klawitter (Unanimous)
- Approved 2025 Budget Option #3 for cost of living increases and a Health Care Task Force (Unanimous)
Village Board
The Mukwonago Village Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the Village Administrator's contract in a closed session under Wisconsin law. The board may reconvene in open session afterward, but no formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Closed session to discuss Village Administrator contract under Wis. Stats. § 19.85(1)(c)
The Village Board met in a special session to discuss and approve an employment agreement for the position of Village Administrator. Following a closed session, the board voted to hire Diana Dykstra and authorized the Personnel Chair to sign the contract.
- Appointed Darlene Johnson as Chair Pro Tem (Unanimous)
- Approved employment agreement for Village Administrator Diana Dykstra (Unanimous)
- Authorized Personnel Chair K. Johnson to execute the employment agreement (Unanimous)
Plan Commission
The Mukwonago Plan Commission will discuss a request to approve a survey map for three parcels on State Road 83. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and hear public comments.
- Approval of August 12, 2024 minutes
- Review of Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map request for 7651, 7724, and 7708 State Road 83
- Public comment session limited to 15 minutes
The Plan Commission unanimously recommended that the Village Board approve Resolution 2024-49, an extraterritorial certified survey map review request for three parcels on State Road 83 in the Town of Waterford. The meeting also included appointment of a chair pro tem and approval of prior minutes. No public comments were made.
- Appointed Eric Brill as Chair Pro Tem (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from August 12, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-49 for extraterritorial certified survey map review (unanimous)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review the July Treasury and Revenue reports (information only) and consider approving accounts payable vouchers totaling $2,227,659.21. It will also acknowledge a $2,500 grant for the Economic Development Internship Program and discuss a resolution to maintain library funding at the prior county rate. Public Works items include a resolution to adopt a Storm Water Management Plan agreement with Azura Senior Living, discussion of water‑treatment chemical usage, and a pavement preservation treatment scheduled for the week of September 16, 2024. A closed session will address legal strategy for the GFLP v. Village of Mukwonago litigation.
- Approve Accounts Payable vouchers in the amount of $2,227,659.21 (Finance Committee)
- Acknowledge $2,500 grant from the Wisconsin City County Managers Association (Economic Development Internship Program)
- Approve Resolution 2024-48 for the Storm Water Management Plan Agreement with Azura Senior Living (Public Works)
- Discuss water treatment chemical usage (Public Works memo)
- Announce pavement preservation treatment scheduled for the week of September 16, 2024 (Public Works)
The Committee of the Whole voted unanimously to keep the current health plan for one year and provide a flat cost-of-living increase for employees, rather than switching to a high-deductible plan. They also recommended approving $2,227,659.21 in accounts payable, a library funding resolution, and disallowed a claim from Fork in the Road Restaurant. A resolution for a storm water management agreement with Azura Senior Living was recommended for approval, and consensus was reached to discontinue a water treatment chemical and enlarge the Indian Head Park message center sign.
- Approved motion to stay with current health plan for one year and provide flat COLA increase (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of accounts payable vouchers totaling $2,227,659.21 (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-47 for library appropriation (unanimous)
- Disallowed claim from Fork in the Road Restaurant for water main collapse (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-48 for Storm Water Management Plan Agreement with Azura Senior Living (unanimous)
- Consensus to discontinue water treatment chemical use and draft resolution
- Consensus to enlarge message portion of Indian Head Park sign, keeping branding
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss financial reports, budget funding challenges, and public works projects. The body is reviewing accounts payable and specific resolutions regarding library appropriations and stormwater management.
- Recommendation to approve accounts payable vouchers totaling $2,227,659.21
- Resolution 2024-48 approving the Storm Water Management Plan Agreement with Azura Senior Living
- Resolution 2024-47 regarding the Library appropriation rate
- Acknowledgement of a $2,500 grant from the Wisconsin City County Managers Association
- Disallowance of a claim from Fork in the Road Restaurant regarding a May 17, 2024 water main collapse
The Committee of the Whole voted unanimously to keep the current health plan for one year and provide a flat cost-of-living increase, rather than switching to a high-deductible plan. They also recommended approval of accounts payable, a library funding resolution, and a storm water agreement, and disallowed a claim from a restaurant. The committee reached consensus to discontinue a water treatment chemical and to enlarge the Indian Head Park message sign.
- Approved minutes of August 7, 2024 (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of accounts payable vouchers totaling $2,227,659.21 (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-47 for library appropriation (unanimous)
- Recommended disallowance of claim from Fork in the Road Restaurant (unanimous)
- Moved to option #3: remain with current health plan for one year with flat COLA (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-48 for Storm Water Management Plan Agreement with Azura Senior Living (unanimous)
- Consensus to discontinue water treatment chemical usage and draft resolution
- Consensus to enlarge message portion of Indian Head Park sign, keeping branding
Village Board
The Village Board will review development plans and agreements for the Cardinal Ridge subdivision. The meeting includes approvals for various event permits, a sewer cleaning truck purchase, and preliminary 2025 budget discussions.
- Approval of accounts payable vouchers totaling $1,041,615.00 and $82,869.71
- Development Agreement and Phase 1 Final Development Plan for Cardinal Ridge subdivision at Edgewood Avenue
- Conditional Use Permit for Mama Bear Catering at 225 Bay View Road, Suite 100
- Purchase requisition for the 2024 Mill & Fill Paving Project
- Resolution 2024-44 to support reducing the speed limit from 45 mph to 35 mph on CTH ES East
The Village Board approved a conditional use permit for Mama Bear Catering, a Planned Unit Development for Phase 1 of Cardinal Ridge Subdivision, and a special event permit for Fall Fest. They also approved a $30,724.40 mill and fill paving contract, a school resource officer MOU, and a resolution supporting a speed limit reduction on CTH ES. In closed session, they appointed Diana Dykstra as Village Administrator, contingent on contract negotiations.
- Approved Resolution 2024-41 for Mama Bear Catering conditional use permit (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-42 for Cardinal Ridge Subdivision PUD Phase 1 (unanimous)
- Approved Fall Fest special event permit (unanimous)
- Approved $30,724.40 mill and fill paving contract with Johnson and Sons (unanimous)
- Approved MASD School Resource Officer MOU (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-44 supporting speed limit reduction on CTH ES (6-1, D. Johnson abstained)
- Appointed Diana Dykstra as Village Administrator contingent on contract (unanimous)
Village Board
The Mukwonago Village Board will hold a special meeting to enter closed session for the purpose of discussing compensation and evaluation data related to interviewing candidates for the Village Administrator position. No final decisions are scheduled; the board may reconvene in open session afterward.
The Village Board held a special meeting on August 15, 2024, and went into closed session to interview candidates for the Village Administrator position. The board reconvened into open session at 10:15pm, but no formal action was taken. Further discussion on the administrative position is scheduled for August 21 in closed session.
- Motion to enter closed session for Village Administrator interviews approved (unanimous)
- Motion to reconvene into open session approved (unanimous)
- No formal action taken on Village Administrator position; further discussion set for August 21
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission will hold public hearings and discuss recommendations for two conditional use permits. The body will also consider a site plan for a new canopy structure.
- Public hearing and recommendation for Mama Bear Catering conditional use permit at 225 Bay View Road, Suite 100
- Public hearing and recommendation for Cardinal Ridge Subdivision Phase 1 Final Development Plan at S92W27720 Edgewood Avenue
- Action on PC Resolution 2024-08 for a Tractor Supply canopy structure Site Plan and Architectural Review (SPAR)
The Plan Commission unanimously recommended Village Board approval of a conditional use permit for Mama Bear Catering and a Planned Unit Development overlay/final development plan for Phase 1 of the Cardinal Ridge Subdivision. It also unanimously approved a site plan and architectural review for a new canopy structure at Tractor Supply. All three items were approved as recommended or approved directly.
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-41 (CUP for Mama Bear Catering) - unanimous
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-42 (PUD overlay/final plan for Cardinal Ridge Phase 1) - unanimous
- Approved PC Resolution 2024-08 (SPAR for Tractor Supply canopy) - unanimous
- Approved minutes from June 11, 2024 regular meeting - unanimous
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review finance items, including a recommendation to approve accounts payable vouchers totaling $1,041,615 and a letter of intent to purchase a Van‑Con sewer cleaning truck. It will also consider temporary Class B licenses for two Chamber of Commerce events and discuss the Cardinal Ridge Subdivision development agreement. A closed session will address negotiations on the Kiwanis Barn, a traffic study, and the Village Administrator compensation.
- Recommendation to approve Accounts Payable Vouchers for $1,041,615.00
- Letter of Intent to purchase a Van‑Con combination sewer cleaning truck (budgeted in 2025 CIP)
- Temporary Class B Retailer's License for Son's of the American Legion Fall Fest on Sep 21, 2024
- Temporary Class B wine and beer permit for Mukwonago Area Chamber of Commerce Wine Walk on Oct 12, 2024
- Discussion of Development Agreement for Cardinal Ridge Subdivision, pending legal and planning approvals
The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of $1,041,615 in accounts payable vouchers and a letter of intent to purchase a Van-Con combination sewer cleaning truck. It also recommended approval of temporary alcohol licenses for Fall Fest and a Wine Walk, and a development agreement for Cardinal Ridge Subdivision. The mill and fill asphalt patching item was deferred to the August Board meeting. The committee entered closed session for negotiations on the Kiwanis Barn and traffic study and for Village Administrator search discussions.
- Recommended approval of $1,041,615 in accounts payable vouchers (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of letter of intent to purchase Van-Con sewer cleaning truck (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of temporary Class B retailer's license for Fall Fest (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of temporary wine/beer license for Wine Walk (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Cardinal Ridge Subdivision development agreement (unanimous)
- Deferred mill and fill asphalt patching purchase requisition to August Board meeting
- Entered closed session for Kiwanis Barn negotiations and Village Administrator search
Village Board
The Village Board unanimously approved a consent agenda including road work, roofing, and liquor licenses. The Board also authorized additional accounts payable vouchers and agreed to incorporate branding into Indianhead message center signage.
- Approved $639,562.06 and $930,730.93 in accounts payable vouchers
- Awarded 2024 Crack Sealing Project to Thunder Road for $122,305
- Approved $23,961 contract to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers for GSB 88
- Approved $14,878 for exterior painting of Fire Station #1 via Merit Painting
- Approved Village Hall reroof and siding contract with Midwest Roofing
- Approved liquor license for Perseverance Corp d/b/a The Porch Bar
- Approved temporary liquor license for Mukwonago Lions Club
- Approved renaming Empire Drive to Milwaukee Tool Way
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review several financial recommendations, including accounts payable and maintenance contracts. Discussion items also include liquor licenses, public works resolutions, and a potential street renaming.
- Accounts Payable Vouchers in the amount of $639,562.06
- $14,878 for exterior painting of Fire Station #1 by Merit Painting
- $23,961 for GSB 88 and installation by Fahrner Asphalt Sealers
- Liquor license application for The Porch Bar at 204 S. Rochester Street
- Temporary Class B Retailer's License for Mukwonago Lions Club at Indianhead Park
The Committee of the Whole recommended approval for various financial expenditures, including accounts payable and road maintenance. It also recommended approving two liquor license applications and several land-use agreements. A recommendation was made to rename Empire Drive to Milwaukee Tool Way.
- Recommended approval of $639,562.06 in Accounts Payable Vouchers (Unanimous)
- Recommended $14,878 for Fire Station #1 exterior painting by Merit Painting (Unanimous)
- Recommended $23,961 for asphalt treatment by Fahrner Asphalt Sealers (Unanimous)
- Recommended liquor license for Perseverance Corp d/b/a The Porch Bar (Unanimous)
- Recommended temporary liquor license for Mukwonago Lions Club (Unanimous)
- Recommended $122,305 crack sealing project award to Thunder Road (Unanimous)
- Recommended Village Hall reroof and siding contract to Midwest Roofing (Unanimous)
- Recommended renaming Empire Drive to Milwaukee Tool Way (Unanimous)
Joint Village & Town Board
The Joint Village and Town Board will discuss a capital expenditure for an engine replacement including prepayment options. The board will also consider the use of annual settlement excess revenues and a residency variance request from Barkow.
- Capital expenditure discussion for engine replacement and prepayment terms
- Discussion regarding MOU of Joint Amended Joint Agreement Section V Part E
- Barkow Residency Variance Request
The Village and Town boards each approved buying a Pierce fire truck, subject to working out contract details and borrowing from their auditor. The Town vote carried with Peter Topczewski opposed; the Village vote was unanimous. Both boards also unanimously agreed to remove the last sentence of Section V Part E of the joint agreement, which concerned annual settlement excess revenues. No action was taken on the Barkow residency variance request; it will be scheduled for a special joint meeting.
- Approved purchase of a Pierce Fire Truck subject to contract details and borrowing from auditor (Town motion carried; Peter Topczewski opposed)
- Approved same Pierce Fire Truck purchase subject to the same contingencies (Village motion unanimously carried)
- Removed the last sentence in Section V Part E of the joint agreement regarding annual settlement excess revenues (Town motion unanimously carried)
- Village agreed to remove the last sentence in Section V Part E (motion carried)
- No action on Barkow residency variance request; to be scheduled for a special Town & Village meeting
Village Board
The Village Board will review a Public Works Facility Needs Assessment and the 2023 Audited Financial Report. The agenda includes several license applications, budget amendments, and a conditional use permit for a Dunkin Donuts drive-through.
- Public Works Facility and Needs Assessment presentation by Barrientos Design
- 2023 Audited Financial Report presentation and motion to accept
- Approval of accounts payable vouchers totaling $584,727.93
- Conditional Use Permit for a Dunkin Donuts drive-through on Bay View Road
- $76,000 DOT grant award for Multi Use Trail Planning with East Troy
The Village Board unanimously accepted the 2023 Audited Financial Report, which showed a $589,000 increase in net position. The board approved a Conditional Use Permit for a Dunkin Donuts drive-through facility and passed a large consent agenda including numerous liquor licenses and a task order for a water and sewer master plan. A special event application for the Gold Coast Festival was withdrawn by the applicant, and a crosswalk installation project remained tabled.
- Accepted 2023 Audited Financial Report (unanimous)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for Dunkin Donuts drive-through
- Approved 2024 budget amendments for Fire Department funds (unanimous)
- Approved task order for Water and Sewer System Master Plan
- Approved intergovernmental agreement for RNC law enforcement services
- Approved purchase of 2024 Chevy Tahoe squad car
- Approved numerous Class A, B, and C liquor licenses
- Gold Coast Festival special event application withdrawn
Plan Commission
The Mukwonago Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss potential action on a conditional use permit and site plan review for a new Dunkin Donuts drive-through facility at Bay View Road, west of Sth 83. The applicant is Kardo Group, LLC. A decision would determine whether the developer can proceed with construction and operation at Parcel MUKV 2014-987, which establishes the permitted use for that commercial property. The commission may also approve minutes from its May 14 meeting.
- Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit (Resolution 2024-35) for a Dunkin Donuts drive-through at Bay View Road, west of Sth 83
- Discussion and possible action on Site Plan and Architectural Review (PC Resolution 2024-07) for the same parcel
- Approval of minutes from the May 14, 2024 meeting
The Plan Commission recommended that the Village Board approve Resolution 2024-35, a conditional use permit for a drive-through facility for a new Dunkin Donuts on the north side of Bay View Road, west of STH 83, at MUKV2014987, applicant Kardo Group, LLC. The recommendation carried unanimously. The Commission also approved PC-Resolution 2024-07, the site plan and architectural review for the same project, by a 4-1 vote with Commissioner Meiners opposed. Meiners objected to the driveway entrance/exit location as too close to the intersection of STH 83 and Bay View Road, citing traffic and accident concerns; Village Planner Gesch said the DOT confirmed the driveway location, an entrance closer to the STH 83 intersection had already been removed from the site plan, access through the Brooklife Church access road behind the site was a possibility, and the Fire Department raised no issue with the small lot size.
- Recommended Village Board approval of Resolution 2024-35, conditional use permit for a Dunkin Donuts drive-through at MUKV2014987 on Bay View Road west of STH 83 (unanimous)
- Approved PC-Resolution 2024-07, site plan and architectural review for the Dunkin Donuts drive-through MUKV2014-987 (4-1, Meiners opposed)
- Approved minutes of the May 14, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review various municipal items including financial reports, event rentals, and several liquor license applications. Discussions also include water system planning, law enforcement agreements for the Republican National Convention, and a potential squad car purchase.
- Approval of $584,727.93 in Accounts Payable Vouchers
- Funding sources for a Fire Truck 1
- Gold Coast Festival stage application at Indian Head Park on August 24, 2024
- Multiple Class A and Class B liquor and beer license applications
- Intergovernmental Agreement for Law Enforcement Services for the 2024 Republican National Convention
The Committee of the Whole recommended several administrative updates, including a new Code of Conduct for officials and an updated Village Administrator position description. The body also recommended approval for numerous liquor license applications and a task order for a Water and Sewer System Master Plan.
- Recommended approval of $584,727.93 in accounts payable vouchers (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-32 updating Village Administrator position description (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-33 Code of Conduct Policy for officials (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Water and Sewer System Master Plan task order (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of 2023 Compliance Maintenance Report (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of 2024 Chevy Tahoe squad car purchase (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of law enforcement agreement with City of Milwaukee for 2024 RNC (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of various Class A, B, and C liquor license applications (Mixed/Unanimous)
Village Board
The Mukwonago Village Board will discuss and possibly act on Resolution 2024-30, which establishes conditions for a new senior care facility proposed by Azura Living LLC on parcel MUKV1962996009. The board will also hold closed sessions to consult legal counsel about litigation strategy for Poblocki Signs and GFLP v Village of Mukwonago and to negotiate with the Kiwanis Club and St. James Parish over property or public business matters. Members may reconvene in open session to discuss or vote on any items addressed during the closed sessions.
- Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2024-30 for a Conditional Use Permit for an Azura Living LLC senior care facility on parcel MUKV1962996009
- Closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding litigation strategy for Poblocki Signs and GFLP v Village of Mukwonago
- Closed session to negotiate property purchases or public business with the Kiwanis Club and St. James Parish
- Possible discussion or action in open session on matters addressed during closed session
The Village Board approved Resolution 2024-30, a conditional use permit for Azura Living, LLC to build a senior care facility on Parcel MUKV1962996009. The board also met in closed session to discuss litigation involving Poblocki Signs and GFLP v. Village of Mukwonago, and negotiations with the Kiwanis Club and St. James Parish. No decisions from the closed session were reported in open session.
- Approved Resolution 2024-30, conditional use for senior care facility by Azura Living, LLC (unanimous)
- Removed the senior care facility item from the table (unanimous)
- Convened closed session on litigation and property negotiations (unanimous)
- Reconvened into open session (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:16pm
Village Board
The Village Board will discuss a conditional use request for a new senior care facility and a strategic planning proposal from CP2 Consulting. The agenda also includes discussions on storm water management agreements and police mutual aid. Routine items such as event permits and accounts payable are scheduled for approval.
- Conditional Use Resolution for Azura Living, LLC senior care facility
- Storm Water Management Agreement for GS Global expansion
- Strategic Planning proposal from CP2 Consulting
- Interim financing for Wells 3 & 4 water main revisions
- Accounts Payable Vouchers in the amount of $916,317.22
The Village Board voted 5-1 to table a conditional use permit for a new Azura Living senior care facility until the June Committee of the Whole, with a special meeting to follow. The board also approved a $291,957.88 accounts payable voucher, a strategic planning proposal from CP2 Consulting (5-1), and a storm water management agreement for 929 Properties LLC. A motion to deny an EMS transport bill failed 3-3. Most consent agenda items, including $916,317.22 in vouchers, were approved unanimously.
- Tabled Azura Living senior care facility conditional use permit to June COW with special meeting (5-1)
- Approved Accounts Payable Vouchers of $291,957.88 (unanimous)
- Approved Strategic Planning proposal for CP2 Consulting (5-1)
- Approved Resolution 2024-31 Storm Water Management Agreement for 929 Properties LLC (unanimous)
- Denied EMS transport bill request (motion failed 3-3)
- Approved consent agenda items 7.1-7.9 except 7.6, including $916,317.22 vouchers (unanimous)
- Approved temporary Class B license for Mukwonago Food Pantry adding beer, wine, and June 13 date (unanimous)
- Approved appointments of Brock Anderson to Downtown Development Committee and Penny Grant to Joint Fire Commission (unanimous)
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission will consider a conditional use request for Azura Senior Living on Chapman Farm Boulevard. The meeting also includes reviews for a building addition at 823 Swan Drive and a concept review for L'Bri at 909 Perkins Drive.
- Public hearing for Azura Senior Living conditional use on Chapman Farm Boulevard
- Conditional use and site plan review for Azura Senior Living, LLC (Parcel MUKV 1962-996-009)
- Site plan and architectural review for a building addition at 823 Swan Drive
- Concept review for future site expansion of L'Bri at 909 Perkins Drive
The Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit and approved a site plan for the Azura senior living facility on Chapman Farm Boulevard. Commissioners also approved a site plan and architectural review with a parking reduction for a 9,600-square-foot addition at 823 Swan Drive for Performance Water Products, Inc. Additionally, the commission reviewed a concept plan for L'Bri at 909 Perkins Drive.
- Approved minutes from the April 9, 2024 regular meeting (Unanimous)
- Recommended Village Board approve Resolution 2024-30 for a conditional use permit for Azura Senior Living on parcel MUKV 1962-996-009 (Unanimous)
- Approved PC Resolution 2024-06 for site plan and architectural review for Azura Senior Living (Unanimous)
- Approved PC Resolution 2024-05 for site plan, architectural review, and parking reduction for an addition at 823 Swan Drive for Performance Water Products, Inc. (Unanimous)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss various municipal matters including strategic planning, financial reports, and special event permits. The agenda includes potential recommendations for liquor licenses, public works financing, and a mutual aid agreement for police tactical incidents.
- Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $916,317.22
- Special event permit for Memorial Day Parade on May 27, 2024
- Temporary Class B Retailer's Licenses for Mukwonago Food Pantry and Rotary Club
- Resolution 2024-28 regarding interim financing for Wells 3 & 4 HMO Treatment and Supply System
- Suburban Critical Incident Team Mutual Aid Agreement for police tactical incidents
The Committee of the Whole unanimously recommended approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $916,317.22 and interim financing for water system revisions. Several special event permits and temporary alcohol licenses were also recommended for approval. The Village Administrator job description was discussed but no action was taken, and a closed session was held to negotiate with St. James Parish.
- Recommended approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers ($916,317.22)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-26 (Public Depositories)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-27 (Notice Publications)
- Recommended approval of Memorial Day Parade permit
- Recommended approval of Library Summer Program permit
- Recommended approval of Temporary Class B licenses for Food Pantry and Rotary Club
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-28 (Interim Financing for Wells 3 & 4)
- Recommended approval of SCIT Mutual Aid Agreement
Village Board
The Village Board will swear in new trustees and review several special event permits. The agenda includes discussions on a planned unit development, fire department engine replacement options, and village hall roof replacement.
- Presentation on Village Hall roofing options by the Garland Company
- Approval of accounts payable vouchers totaling $491,270.66
- Award of Indianhead Park Pathway Lighting bid to Pieper Electric, Inc for $92,000
- Resolution 2024-24 regarding Cardinal Ridge Subdivision planned unit development
- Discussion on Fire Department engine replacement options
The Village Board accepted a counteroffer from WE Energies for property at 119 Front Street. The Board also approved several special event permits, liquor licenses, and a $92,000 lighting contract for Indianhead Park Pathway.
- Accepted counteroffer from WE Energies for property at 119 Front Street (Unanimous)
- Approved $92,000 Indianhead Park Pathway Lighting bid to Pieper Electric, Inc (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-19 supporting 'No Mow May' initiative (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-24 for Cardinal Ridge Subdivision PUD Overlay (Approved)
- Approved Resolution 2024-25 for PLMD harvester storage on Wahl Ave property (Unanimous)
- Approved $491,270.66 and $282,882.24 in accounts payable vouchers (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-22 for Intelligent Transportation Systems installation (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-23 for Adjusted Urban Area Boundary (Unanimous)
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the General Development Plan for the Cardinal Ridge Subdivision. The commission will also discuss concept plans for a water treatment facility at 525 Robert Dr and review the zoning code.
- Public hearing for Cardinal Ridge Subdivision at S92W27720 Edgewood Avenue
- Recommendation for RESOLUTION 2024-24 regarding Cardinal Ridge PUD
- Discussion of concept plans for Water Treatment Facility at 525 Robert Dr
- Review of Zoning Code
The Plan Commission unanimously recommended that the Village Board approve Resolution 2024-24 for the Cardinal Ridge Subdivision Planned Unit Development. The Commission also unanimously approved concept plans for a new Water Treatment Facility at 525 Roberts Dr. The meeting included a review of the Zoning Code and Sign Code updates, with further discussion scheduled for a future meeting.
- Recommended Village Board approval of Resolution 2024-24 for Cardinal Ridge Subdivision (unanimous)
- Approved concept plans for Water Treatment Facility at 525 Roberts Dr (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from March 12 regular meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from March 8 special meeting (unanimous)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review several items including financial reports, special event applications, and public works projects. Discussion includes potential recommendations for liquor licenses, street lighting, and park pathway improvements.
- Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $491,270.66
- Special Event applications for Croatian Festival, National Night Out, Maxwell Street Days, and St James Festival
- Temporary Class 'B' Retailer's Licenses for various community events
- Award of Indianhead Park Pathway Lighting Bid to Pieper Electric, Inc in the amount of $92,000
- Resolution 2024-22 regarding Intelligent Transportation Systems installation
The Committee of the Whole recommended approval for nearly $500,000 in accounts payable and multiple special event permits for local festivals. It also recommended advancing an intelligent transportation systems project funded by ARPA funds and approved a modified lease agreement for the Phantom Lakes Management District.
- Recommended approval of $491,270.66 in Accounts Payable Vouchers (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of special event permits for Croatian Festival, National Night Out, Maxwell Street Days, and St James Festival (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of five temporary liquor licenses for local events and one ownership change for Andy Liquor Store (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-22 for Intelligent Transportation Systems using ARPA funds (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of $92,000 bid to Pieper Electric, Inc for Indianhead Park Pathway Lighting (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of 'No Mow May' initiative and WDOT Urban Area Boundary adjustment (Unanimous)
- Approved modified Wahl Avenue lease for PLMD, removing the fence and modifying the storage shed (Unanimous)
- Tabled decision on Holz Parkway Street Lighting Project until June or July
Village Board
The Village Board will review several land use requests including a rezoning for E Wolf Run and Maple Ave. The agenda also includes various special event applications, liquor license approvals, and the distribution of 2023 Fire Department settlement amounts.
- Rezoning request for E Wolf Run and Maple Ave (Ordinance 1031)
- Purchase of Anti-Ice/Pre-Wet System from Burke Truck & Equipment for $23,000
- Fire Department settlement distribution including $150,000 for Joint Agreement Section V
- Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $3,208,939.67
- Special event application for Mukwonago Area Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market at Field Park
The Village Board unanimously approved a rezoning request for a parcel at E Wolf Run and Maple Ave, changing it from B-4 to B-3 Commercial Business District. The board also approved two liquor license applications for The Elegant Cork and Bee Well Cafe, along with a preliminary plat review for a subdivision on Edgewood Ave that requires a park instead of a fee. Additionally, the board authorized $3.2 million in accounts payable vouchers and a $23,000 purchase for an anti-ice system.
- Approved rezoning of parcel at E Wolf Run and Maple Ave from B-4 to B-3 (Unanimous)
- Approved liquor license for The Elegant Cork at 1541 Main Street (Unanimous)
- Approved liquor license for Bee Well Cafe at 100 Main Street (Unanimous)
- Approved preliminary plat review for S92W27720 Edgewood Ave requiring a park (Unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $3,208,939.67 (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Anti-Ice/Pre-Wet System for $23,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved lease agreement with Historical Society and Red Brick Museum (Unanimous)
- Approved tuition reimbursement forgiveness for promoted officers (Unanimous)
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission will review several land use requests including a rezoning for DC Properties LLC and site plan reviews for various properties. The agenda also includes discussions on certified survey maps and a preliminary plat review for the Hein Development.
- Rezoning request for E Wolf Run and Maple Ave (Ordinance 1031)
- Site Plan and Architectural Review for 110 Main St. (PC-Resolution 2024-02)
- Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map Review for W833 CTY TK L (Resolution 2024-16)
- Certified Survey Map to combine parcels at 621 and 639 Baxter Dr (Resolution 2024-17)
- Site Plan and Architectural Review for an addition at 621 and 639 Baxter Dr (PC-Resolution 2024-04)
The Plan Commission approved site plans for 110 Main St. and an addition at 621 and 639 Baxter Dr. It recommended several rezoning, survey map, and platting requests to the Village Board. A request for an accessory structure at 909 Perkins Dr was tabled.
- Recommended approval of ORDINANCE 1031 to rezone E Wolf Run and Maple Ave from B-4 to B-3 (unanimous)
- Approved PC-RESOLUTION 2024-02 Site Plan and Architectural Review for 110 Main St. (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of RESOLUTION 2024-16 Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map Review for W833 CTY TK L (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of RESOLUTION 2024-17 to combine parcels at 621 and 639 Baxter Dr (unanimous)
- Approved PC-RESOLUTION 2024-04 Site Plan and Architectural Review for addition at 621 and 639 Baxter Dr (unanimous)
- Tabled PC-RESOLUTION 2024-03 for accessory structure at 909 Perkins Dr until April 9, 2024
- Recommended approval of RESOLUTION 2024-18 Preliminary Plat Review for Hein Development at S92W27720 Edgewood Ave (unanimous)
Village Board
The Village Board will discuss and potentially act on Resolution 2024-13. This resolution proposes amending the current conditional use permit for Freedom Flamingo, LLC to add a theater use to the existing hall at 560 Bay View Rd.
- Resolution 2024-13: Amendment to Conditional Use Permit for 560 Bay View Rd
- Proposed addition of Theater use to current Hall use by Freedom Flamingo, LLC
The Village Board unanimously approved Resolution 2024-13. This action amends a Conditional Use Permit for 560 Bay View Rd to allow for a theater in addition to the current hall use.
- Approved Resolution 2024-13 to amend Conditional Use Permit for Freedom Flamingo, LLC (Unanimous)
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit amendment for Freedom Flamingo, LLC. The commission will discuss and consider a recommendation to the Village Board for Resolution 2024-13 to allow a theater as an additional use alongside the current hall use at 560 Bay View Rd.
- Public hearing and discussion of Conditional Use Amendment for a Hall and Theater at 560 Bay View Rd (Freedom Flamingo, LLC)
- Possible recommendation to the Village Board for Resolution 2024-13 regarding 560 Bay View Rd
The Plan Commission held a special meeting to consider a conditional use amendment for 560 Bay View Rd. The commission unanimously recommended that the Village Board approve the addition of a theater to the existing hall use at the property.
- Recommended approval of RESOLUTION 2024-13 for conditional use amendment at 560 Bay View Rd (unanimous)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review a presentation on annual water and sewer rates. Members will also discuss several financial recommendations, including equipment purchases, budget amendments, and special event applications.
- Presentation of 2023 Annual Water & Sewer Rates
- Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $3,208,939.67
- Purchase of Anti-Ice/Pre-Wet System from Burke Truck & Equipment for $23,000
- Resolution 2024-14 amending the 2023 Adopted Budgets for various funds
- Special Event application for Mukwonago Area Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market at Field Park
The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $3,208,939.67, which a trustee noted included tax settlements. It also recommended the 2023 Fire Department Settlement and the Fire Chief's proposed uses of those funds, both pending approval by the Town of Mukwonago Board. Several other items were recommended for approval, including a liquor license for The Elegant Cork (5-1, Trustee D. Johnson voting no), a $23,200 anti-ice/pre-wet system, and a PFAS litigation settlement addendum contingent on attorney review. The committee discussed but took no formal action on the STH 83/Rochester Street utility relay options, reaching consensus to continue research and funding options.
- Recommended approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers of $3,208,939.67 (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of 2023 Fire Department Settlement, subject to Town of Mukwonago approval (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Fire Chief's proposed uses of 2023 settlement funds, pending Town of Mukwonago Board approval (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-14 amending 2023 adopted budgets across multiple funds (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Class B liquor license for The Elegant Cork, 1541 Main Street (5-1, D. Johnson no)
- Recommended approval of $23,200 anti-ice/pre-wet system from Burke Truck & Equipment (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of PFAS litigation damages addendum, contingent on attorney review (unanimous)
- Consensus to continue research and funding options for STH83/Rochester Street utility relay project (no formal vote)
Village Board
The Village Board will discuss and consider action on amending several 2023 budgets, including funds for the Fire Department, Library, and Utilities. The board will also consider approving the 2023 Fire Department Settlement.
- Resolution 2024-14: Amending 2023 budgets for various funds including Fire Dept, Library, and Water/Sewer Utilities
- Approval of the 2023 Fire Department Settlement
At a special meeting on March 6, 2024, the Mukwonago Village Board approved Resolution 2024-14, which amends the 2023 adopted budgets for several funds including the Fire Dept., Community Development, TID #4, Fire/Ambulance Designated, Village Designated, American Rescue Plan Act, Capital Equipment, Library, Parkland, Water Utility and Sewer Utility Funds. The board also approved the 2023 Fire Department Settlement. Both items passed unanimously. No other substantive business was recorded.
- Approved Resolution 2024-14 amending 2023 adopted budgets for multiple funds (unanimous)
- Approved the 2023 Fire Department Settlement (unanimous)
Village Board
The Village Board will review several land use requests, including rezoning for a school at 917-919 Main St. The meeting also covers the attachment of territory from the Village of Vernon and various infrastructure contracts.
- Rezoning and plan amendments for a school at 917-919 Main St
- $761,761.00 bid award to Stark Pavement Corporation for Two Rivers Phase 1 Rehabilitation
- Ordinance for attaching territory from the Village of Vernon to Mukwonago
- $19,870.00 purchase requisition for blower building floor repairs
- Proposed EMS fee for blood product administration
The Village Board approved an ordinance to annex territory from the Village of Vernon, a vote that passed 6-1. The Board also approved multiple zoning changes for the Mukwonago Area School District at 917-919 Main St, including a comprehensive plan amendment and a conditional use permit for a school. Additionally, the Board approved a new EMS fee for field blood product administration and awarded a $761,761 road rehabilitation contract.
- Approved annexation of territory from Village of Vernon (6-1)
- Approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 917-919 Main St (5-1-1)
- Approved rezoning 917-919 Main St to Public/Semipublic District (4-2-1)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for school at 917-919 Main St (5-1-1)
- Approved EMS fee for Field Blood Product Administration
- Awarded Two Rivers Phase 1 Rehabilitation bid to Stark Pavement Corp ($761,761)
- Approved cold storage building construction at Miniwaukan Park
- Approved Accounts Payable Vouchers ($6,059,389.72)
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission will hold public hearings regarding property located at 917-919 Main St. The commission will discuss potential recommendations to the Village Board for a comprehensive plan amendment, a rezoning request, and a conditional use request submitted by the Mukwonago Area School District.
- Comprehensive Plan amendment for 917-919 Main St (Ordinance 1028)
- Rezoning of 917-919 Main St from B-2 General Business to P-1 Public and Semipublic (Ordinance 1029)
- Conditional use request for a school at 917-919 Main St (Resolution 2024-06)
The Mukwonago Plan Commission recommended three approvals to the Village Board for 917-919 Main St (parcel MUKV 2009-964), all submitted by the Mukwonago Area School District as future owner: a Comprehensive Plan 2035 amendment, a rezoning, and a conditional use for a school. All three motions by Meiners/Brill carried unanimously. The conditional use recommendation includes an amendment setting a maximum of 30 students. The minutes record no public comments at the three public hearings.
- Recommended approval of ORDINANCE 1028 amending the 2035 Comprehensive Plan for 917-919 Main St from Low Intensity Commercial/Business with Business Mixed Use Overlay to Government and Institutional (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of rezoning 917-919 Main St (MUKV 2009-964) from B-2 General Business District to P-1 Public and Semipublic District (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of conditional use for a school at 917-919 Main St (MUKV 2009-964) with an amendment stating 30 students maximum (unanimous)
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission will consider several land use items, including a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for the Hein property on Edgewood Ave. They will also review a conditional use permit and site plan for a structure at 360 McKenzie Rd. Additionally, the commission will discuss an extraterritorial review for a survey map in the Town of East Troy.
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Hein Property (S92W27720 Edgewood Dr) from Low Density Multi-Family to Small Lot Single Family
- Rezoning of Hein Development (Edgewood Ave) from A-1 Agricultural District to R-3 Single-Family Lot Residential District
- Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for a structure at 360 McKenzie Rd (Miniwaukan Park)
- Extraterritorial Review for a three-lot Certified Survey Map at N8952 E Mirimar Dr, Town of East Troy
- Withdrawal of Planned Unit Development application for 1271 Honeywell Road
The Commission recommended the Village Board approve a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for the Hein property to allow single-family residential use. It also approved a site plan for a village park garage and recommended a conditional use permit for the same location.
- Recommended approval of Ordinance 1026 for Hein property Comprehensive Plan Amendment (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Ordinance 1027 for Hein property rezoning from A-1 to R-3 (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-04 for conditional use permit at 360 McKenzie Rd (unanimous)
- Approved PC-Resolution 2024-01 for site plan and architectural review of park garage at 360 McKenzie Rd (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-05 for extraterritorial review of three-lot CSM at N8952 E Mirimar Dr (unanimous)
- Approved changing August Plan Commission meeting date to August 12, 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved December 12, 2023 meeting minutes (carried)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review several financial resolutions, including updates to budget and revenue policies. The meeting includes discussions on special event applications for Field Park, street parking restrictions, and a road rehabilitation project.
- Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $6,059,389.72
- Purchase Requisition for blower building floor repair: $19,870.00
- Bid award for Two Rivers Phase 1 Rehabilitation to Stark Pavement Corporation: $761,761.00
- Resolution 2024-07 regarding Budget Policy revision
- Resolution 2024-08 regarding a new Revenue Policy
The Committee of the Whole recommended several financial approvals, including over $6M in vouchers and a $761,761 rehabilitation project. The board also recommended updating parking restrictions on Gibson and West Side Avenue and approved the attachment of territory from the Village of Vernon.
- Recommended approval of $6,059,389.72 in Accounts Payable Vouchers (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of $761,761.00 bid for Two Rivers Phase 1 Rehabilitation to Stark Pavement Corporation (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of $19,870.00 for blower building floor coating (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of updated parking restrictions on Gibson and West Side Avenue (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of territory attachment from Village of Vernon to Village of Mukwonago (6-1)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-07 revising Budget Policy (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-08 adopting Revenue Policy (Unanimous)
- Authorized drafting a resolution for PLMD harvester placement at Wahl Avenue (Unanimous)
Village Board
The Mukwonago Village Board will hold a special meeting on February 7, 2024. The board is scheduled to discuss and potentially take action on a resolution to appoint an interim administrator.
- Resolution to appoint an Interim Administrator
The Village Board met for a special session to appoint an interim administrator. The board unanimously approved a resolution to fill the position.
- Approved Resolution 2024-09 to appoint Diana Dykstra as Interim Village Administrator (Unanimous)
Village Board
The Village Board will discuss an ordinance regarding the detachment of village land to attach to the Village of Vernon. The agenda also includes reviews of fire department capital requests and various infrastructure projects.
- Ordinance 1025 for land detachment to the Village of Vernon
- Capital purchase request for a Fire Department rescue boat
- $15,183 purchase of picnic tables from RJ Manufacturing
- Construction of a 576 SQF cold storage building at Minwaukwan Park
- Purchase order for a 2024 WT Pickup Truck from Lynch Chevrolet
The Village Board approved a consent agenda covering minutes, $534,816.04 in accounts payable vouchers, park purchases and donations, a crossing guard job description, a dispatcher residency waiver, and several contracts, but pulled and tabled a cold storage building at Minwaukwan Park pending Plan Commission approval. It approved an updated Debt Management Policy (6-1) and an ordinance detaching part of the village for attachment to the Village of Vernon (6-1). It also approved an all-way stop requested by the Orchards II homeowners association at their expense (5-2) and approved the resignation of the Village Administrator pursuant to an agreement discussed in closed session.
- Approved consent agenda items 5.1-5.11 except item 5.5 (unanimous)
- Tabled 576 sq ft cold storage building at Minwaukwan Park pending Plan Commission approval (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-03 updating the Debt Management Policy (6-1, Porter opposed)
- Approved Ordinance 1025 detaching village land for attachment to Village of Vernon (6-1, Brill opposed)
- Approved all-way stop requested by Orchards II homeowners association at their expense (5-2, Meiners and Winchowky opposed)
- Approved 2024 capital purchase of a Rescue Boat, contingent on town approval (unanimous)
- Approved police policy revisions 01, 09, 25, 35, 44, 45 (unanimous)
- Approved resignation of the Village Administrator per closed-session agreement (unanimous)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss various municipal items including financial reports, park upgrades, and public works projects. The agenda includes potential recommendations to the Village Board regarding several ordinances, resolutions, and service agreements.
- Approval of $534,816.04 in Accounts Payable Vouchers
- Purchase request for picnic tables from RJ Manufacturing for $15,183
- Donation of a Sport Court and upgrades for Washington Ave Park basketball court
- Construction of a 576 SQF cold storage building at Minwaukwan Park
- Ordinance 1025 regarding land detachment from the Village of Mukwonago to the Village of Vernon
The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of an updated Debt Management Policy (Resolution 2024-03) on a 6-1 vote, with Trustee Porter opposed. It also recommended accepting a donated sport court at Washington Ave Park, a cold storage building at Miniwaukan Park, and an all-way stop requested by the Orchards II homeowners association (5-2, with Meiners and Winchowky opposed). Other recommendations included accounts payable vouchers, a crossing guard job description, a dispatcher residency waiver, and several public works items. All recommendations now go to the Village Board for final action.
- Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-03 updating the Debt Management Policy, adding reference to State Statute Chapters (6-1, Porter no)
- Recommended approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $534,816.04 (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of picnic table purchase from RJ Manufacturing for $15,183 (unanimous)
- Recommended accepting donation of a Sport Court and upgrades for Washington Ave Park basketball court (unanimous)
- Recommended permitting a 576 SQF cold storage building at Miniwaukan Park (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Ordinance 1025 detaching a portion of the Village of Mukwonago for attachment to the Village of Vernon (6-1, Brill no)
- Recommended approval of an all-way stop requested by the Orchards II homeowners association (5-2, Meiners and Winchowky no)
- Recommended approval of Resolution 24-01 establishing a Crossing Guard Job Description (unanimous)