South Milwaukee public meetings in 2025

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will discuss a redevelopment proposal for a 32.98-acre site at 315 Marion Avenue, which includes plans for 336 homes and future commercial and high-density housing. Staff review indicates the project aligns with density goals but falls short of the city's 'Traditional Neighborhood Design' principles.

• Review of Authentix Lakeshore redevelopment proposal at 315 Marion Avenue
• Discussion of zoning amendment request to Planned Development District
• Staff review concludes project meets density goals but lacks full neighborhood connectivity
• Review of Comprehensive Plan Update 2050 alignment
• Potential for public access to Lake Michigan and top of bluff

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of the South Milwaukee Water Utility Service Area Plan. Members will also discuss a potential grocery store agreement with Piggly Wiggly Midwest and an IT services agreement with the City of Oak Creek.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of the South Milwaukee Water Utility Service Area Plan
• Approval of vouchers for November 1-30, 2025 in the amount of $2,685,103.66
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Information Technology Services with the City of Oak Creek
• Closed session regarding a potential Piggly Wiggly Midwest store at 2901 S. Chicago Avenue
• Update on 2026 Lead Service Line replacement funding

The Common Council approved the Water Utility Service Area Plan required by Wis. Stat. §281.348. It also approved the $2,685,103.66 voucher schedule, accepted the resignation of equipment operator Bob Dufault, and authorized an intergovernmental IT services agreement with Oak Creek. A closed session was opened to discuss a potential Piggly Wiggly grocery store at 2901 S. Chicago Avenue.

• Adopted Water Utility Service Area Plan (6-0)
• Approved voucher schedule $2,685,103.66 for Nov 1‑30 2025 (6-0)
• Accepted resignation of Equipment Operator Bob Dufault, effective Dec 19 2025 (6-0)
• Approved appointments of Election Inspectors for 2026‑2027 term (6-0)
• Approved 2026 Common Council meeting calendar (6-0)
• Authorized execution of IT services agreement with City of Oak Creek (6-0)
• Opened closed session to discuss potential Piggly Wiggly grocery store at 2901 S. Chicago Ave (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Claims Committee

The Claims Committee will meet to review the claims status report and outstanding open claims. The body will enter a closed session to discuss negotiations and legal strategy regarding a claim from Michael Lopez.

• Closed session discussion of claim regarding Michael Lopez
• Review of outstanding open claims
• Discussion of the claims status report

Finance Committee

The South Milwaukee Finance Committee will hear a presentation by Ehlers Financial Advisors on the City’s Financial Management Plan. The committee will discuss possible action on the Financial Management Plan and on the General Fund Balance Policy. No formal actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Presentation by Ehlers Financial Advisors on the City’s Financial Management Plan
• Discussion of possible action on the Financial Management Plan
• Discussion of possible action on the General Fund Balance Policy

Water & Wastewater Commission

The South Milwaukee Water & Wastewater Commission will discuss and potentially approve several contracts and projects, including a pump modification costing $8,824.76. Items on the agenda also cover a service contract with Hydrocorp for testing water meters, purchase of pneumatic actuators from Dorner, a biosolids engineering proposal from Donohue, and updates on litigation payments and infrastructure projects.

• Service contract with Hydrocorp to test 3", 4" and 6" water meters
• Purchase of Kinetrol pneumatic actuators from Dorner for filter skid #2
• Modification of high service pump #6 by Sabel Mechanical for $8,824.76
• Proposal from Donohue for biosolids preliminary engineering
• Discussion of AFFF 3M and Dupont litigation payment issues

Common Council

The Common Council is gathering to attend the 2025 City of South Milwaukee Commissioners’ Banquet. This is an informal gathering and no formal action will be taken.

• 2025 City of South Milwaukee Commissioners’ Banquet at Knights of Columbus – Main Hall

Common Council

The Common Council will adopt items on the consent agenda, including minutes from recent meetings and retirement letters for two police officers. Council members will discuss a Bucyrus Storefront Activation Grant for a proposed carryout food establishment at 1015 Milwaukee Avenue and receive updates on lead service line replacement funding and 3M/DuPont lawsuit settlements. A presentation on the South Milwaukee Sam campaign will be given, followed by a closed‑session motion to negotiate public‑property purchases and a potential grocery store agreement with Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly at 2901 S. Chicago Avenue in Tax Increment District No. 3.

• Approve minutes from the November 18, 2025 regular meeting and November 25, 2025 special meeting
• Accept retirement letters of Police Lt. Ed Hallett (effective Jan 7 2026) and Officer Robert Wentz (effective Mar 21 2026)
• Discuss Bucyrus Storefront Activation Grant for a carryout food establishment at 1015 Milwaukee Avenue
• Update on 2026 Lead Service Line replacement funding and 3M/DuPont lawsuit settlements
• Closed‑session motion to negotiate purchase of public property and a grocery store agreement with Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly at 2901 S. Chicago Avenue, funded by a Bucyrus Foundation grant

The council adopted the consent agenda, approving minutes from two prior meetings and accepting retirement letters for Police Lt. Ed Hallett and Officer Robert Wentz (7‑0). It approved a Bucyrus Storefront Activation grant of up to $35,000 for a carryout food business at 1015 Milwaukee Avenue, limited to 50 % of eligible hood costs (7‑0). The council entered closed session to discuss funding for the South Milwaukee Sam campaign and a possible grocery store by Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly at 2901 S. Chicago Avenue, then returned to open session and adjourned (each 7‑0).

• Adopted consent agenda items, including minutes approval and two police retirements (7-0)
• Approved Bucyrus Storefront Activation grant up to $35,000 for 1015 Milwaukee Ave (7-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss Savage Solutions Sam campaign funding and Fox Bros. grocery store deal (7-0)
• Returned to open session after closed session items (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:04 p.m. (7-0)

Police & Fire Commission

The South Milwaukee Police and Fire Commission will meet on December 2, 2025 to discuss several personnel actions. Commissioners may vote on provisional employment offers for two police officer candidates and on their appointment pending exam and background results. They will also consider a motion to promote Chief Jessup’s recommended candidate to Police Lieutenant. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Discussion/possible motion on provisional offers of employment to two police officer candidates
• Discussion/possible motion on appointment of two police officer candidates pending exams and background checks
• Discussion/possible motion to approve Chief Jessup’s recommended candidate for promotion to Police Lieutenant
• Approval of minutes from the November 11, 2025 Regular Meeting
• Call to order and roll call

Legislation & Permits Committee

The Legislation & Permits Committee will discuss the proposed 2026 Common Council meeting calendar. The item is listed for review and possible action. No other agenda items are scheduled.

• Review of the 2026 Common Council meeting calendar

Celebrations Committee

The committee will review the Trunk or Treat event and discuss the upcoming Christmas at the Commons event scheduled for December 6. The meeting includes a review of financial reports.

• Follow-up on Trunk or Treat at the Commons (10/31)
• Discussion and possible motions for Christmas at the Commons (12/6, alternate date 12/7)
• Financials Report

Common Council

The Common Council will meet to discuss the adoption of the 2026 Operating Budget and the 2025 tax levy. The body will also consider updates to salary ordinances for city employees and the 2026 Administrative Fee Schedule.

• Resolution for adoption of the 2026 Operating Budget
• Resolution levying taxes for the year 2025
• Amendments to Salary Ordinance No. 2271 (supervisory and general employees)
• Amendments to Salary Ordinance No. 2272 (Union employees)
• Resolution to adopt the 2026 Administrative Fee Schedule

The council adopted the 2026 operating budget and approved the 2025 tax levy, each by an 8‑0 vote. It suspended the rules to permit first, second and third readings of ordinances and approved amendments to Salary Ordinances 2271 and 2272 for supervisory, general and union employees. The council also adopted the 2026 Administrative Fee Schedule, setting a $244 pre‑inspection fee for public swimming pools and water attractions, and voted to stop printing signs for non‑city special events beginning in 2026.

• Adopt 2026 operating budget (8-0)
• Approve 2025 tax levy (8-0)
• Suspend rules for first, second, third readings (8-0)
• Amend Salary Ordinance No. 2271 for supervisory/general employees (8-0)
• Amend Salary Ordinance No. 2272 for union employees (8-0)
• Adopt 2026 Administrative Fee Schedule, set $244 pre‑inspection fee for public pools (8-0)
• Discontinue printing signs for non‑city special events starting 2026 (8-0)

Legislation & Permits Committee

The Legislation & Permits Committee will discuss a resolution to adopt the city's 2026 Administrative Fee Schedule. The committee may vote to approve the schedule, which sets fees for various city services in 2026. No other items are on the agenda.

• Resolution to adopt the 2026 Administrative Fee Schedule

Library Board

The South Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve operating expenditures and financial statements. The board will discuss an operating referendum, HVAC repairs, and the coordination of the Director's annual review. Members may also take action on capital requests for 2026-2029.

• Approval of operating expenditures
• Expenditures and financial statements for Library Trust/Gift Accounts for October 2025
• Discussion of operating referendum
• Discussion of HVAC repair
• Action on capital requests for 2026-2029

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing regarding the city's proposed 2026 budget. The meeting will take place at the Common Council Chambers in the City Administration Building.

• Public hearing on the 2026 Proposed Budget
• Proposed General Fund total revenues of $19,722,860
• Proposed General Fund total expenditures of $19,722,860
• Proposed 2026 City Tax Levy of $12,189,834
• Proposed 2026 General Fund property tax revenue of $7,465,184

Common Council

The South Milwaukee Common Council will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including $1,859,845.33 in vouchers. Council members will discuss several proposed actions, such as a possible 2026 referendum for the public library, an ordinance to permit Class B liquor sales, and a professional services proposal for the 9th Avenue Rehabilitation project. A closed‑session meeting will be considered to negotiate a grocery store agreement with Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly at 2901 S. Chicago Avenue and an amendment to a rent‑to‑own agreement for Skyline Catering properties on 12th Avenue.

• Approve Schedule of Vouchers for October 1‑31, 2025 totaling $1,859,845.33
• Discuss possible 2026 operational referendum for the South Milwaukee Public Library
• Discuss ordinance to allow Class B licensees to sell intoxicating liquor for off‑premises consumption
• Discuss professional services proposal for 9th Avenue Rehabilitation (Columbia Avenue to Milwaukee Avenue)
• Consider closed‑session discussion of a potential grocery store with Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly at 2901 S. Chicago Avenue and a rent‑to‑own amendment for Skyline Catering properties at 1919 and 2001 12th Avenue

The Common Council adopted several consent‑agenda items, approved funding for a library referendum question, and authorized professional services agreements for City Administrator roles. It passed an ordinance permitting Class B liquor licensees to sell off‑premises with a night‑time sales restriction. Additional approvals included engineering services for the 9th Avenue Rehabilitation and an amendment to a rent‑to‑own agreement for city‑owned properties.

• Adopted consent agenda (minutes, $1,859,845.33 vouchers, financial reports, two resignations) – 7-0
• Approved $425,000 for Ehlers Financial Advisors to draft 2026 library referendum question – 7-0
• Authorized transfer of funds for capital equipment reconciliation – 7-0
• Authorized interim City Administrator services agreement with Innovative Public Advisors – 7-0
• Authorized City Administrator recruitment agreement with Innovative Public Advisors, up to $18,000 – 6-1 (Olechowski no)
• Adopted ordinance allowing Class B licensees to sell off‑premises liquor, no sales 9 p.m.–6 a.m. – 7-0
• Approved Collins Engineers design services for 9th Avenue Rehabilitation, up to $107,763.31 – 7-0
• Approved Amendment 2 to rent‑to‑own agreement with Skyline Catering for 1919 & 2001 12th Avenue – 6-1 (Pieper no)

Public Works & Public Property Committee

The Public Works & Public Property Committee will meet on November 18, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. in the City Administration Building, 2424 15th Avenue, South Milwaukee. The committee will discuss and possibly recommend approval of a professional services proposal for the 9th Avenue Rehabilitation project, covering Columbia Avenue to Milwaukee Avenue. No other agenda items are listed.

• Discussion/Possible motion to recommend approval of professional services proposal for 9th Avenue Rehabilitation (Columbia Ave to Milwaukee Ave)

Legislation & Permits Committee

The Legislation & Permits Committee will consider three ordinances regarding municipal code updates. The body will also discuss the 2026 Common Council Meeting Calendar.

• Ordinance to allow "Class B" licensees to sell intoxicating liquor in original containers for off-premises consumption
• Ordinance regarding election official appointments, election day shifts, and municipal race primaries
• Ordinance regarding the destruction and preservation of public records
• Discussion of the 2026 Common Council Meeting Calendar

Claims Committee

The Claims Committee will meet to review the claims status report and outstanding open claims. The body will enter a closed session to discuss negotiations and legal strategy regarding a claim by Paul Noth.

• Discussion of claim by Paul Noth
• Review of outstanding open claims
• Discussion of the claims status report

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will discuss a request from Kelly Sobieski for a zoning variance. The applicant seeks to build a six-foot fence in a street side yard where the maximum allowed height is four feet.

• Variance request for a six-foot fence at 628 Lakeview Avenue (Parcel 819-0475-0000)
• Review of Municipal Zoning Code Section 15.23 regarding street side yard fence heights

Board of Appeals

The South Milwaukee Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers. The hearing will consider a variance request from property owner Kelly Sobieski to build a six‑foot tall fence in the street‑side yard of 628 Lakeview Avenue. The request seeks relief from Municipal Zoning Code Section 15.23B for a property zoned Z‑3 General Urban Zone.

• Variance request by Kelly Sobieski for a six‑foot fence at 628 Lakeview Avenue
• Appeal of denial under Municipal Zoning Code Section 15.23B
• Property zoned Z‑3 General Urban Zone
• Public hearing scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers, 2424 15th Avenue
• Contact: Zoning Administrator Ericka Lang, 414‑762‑2222 ext 135, [email protected]

The Board approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting unanimously. A variance request to build a six‑foot fence at 628 Lakeview Avenue was denied after a roll‑call vote of three‑aye to zero. No public comments were received during the hearing. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied variance for six‑foot fence at 628 Lakeview Ave (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve minutes from September and receive a quarterly public health report covering July through September. The meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2025, at 6:30 PM.

• Approval of September 11, 2025 minutes
• Quarterly Public Health Administrator Report (July-September)

The Board of Health unanimously approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes. The department budget was approved, with a decision not to fill the vacant public health nurse position. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted department budget and decided not to fill vacant public health nurse position
• Adjourned meeting at 7:08 p.m.

Police & Fire Commission

The South Milwaukee Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will meet on November 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Administration Building. The commission will approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will discuss a possible motion to certify the eligibility list for a police officer position. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Approve minutes from the October 14, 2025 regular meeting
• Discuss possible motion to certify eligibility list for police officer position

Water & Wastewater Commission

The South Milwaukee Water & Wastewater Commission will discuss and vote on several procurement and service contracts, including a new pickup truck, a raw water pump VFD, engineering design services, and a postage meter lease. It will also consider a one‑time adjustment request for two properties and discuss lead service line replacements. Additional agenda items cover facility, personnel, and operational updates, as well as routine approvals of adjustments and vouchers.

• Approve replacement of raw water pump #1 VFD by Energenecs – $22,496.31
• Approve purchase of a 2026 pickup truck from Lynch Truck Center – $51,158.00
• Approve engineering services from Collins for 9th Ave water main replacement – $33,511.27
• Enter three‑year lease with Pitney Bowes for SendPro C postage meter – $6,416.64
• Discuss one‑time adjustment request for 1645 Rawson Ave and 1001 15th Ave

Celebrations Committee

The Celebrations Committee will approve its October 8 minutes, then discuss and possibly move on two community events: a Trunk‑or‑Treat at the Commons on Oct. 31 (rain date Nov. 1) and a Christmas celebration at the Commons on Dec. 6. A financial report will be presented, and the date for the next meeting will be set.

• Approve October 8, 2025 committee minutes
• Discuss Trunk‑or‑Treat at the Commons – scheduled for 10/31, rain date 11/1
• Discuss Christmas at the Commons – scheduled for 12/6
• Financials report
• Set next meeting date

Common Council

The Common Council will consider authorizing contracts for an interim City Administrator and the recruitment of a permanent replacement. Members will also discuss a potential consolidated or contracted municipal court with the City of Cudahy.

• Resignation of City Administrator/Economic Development Director Patrick Brever effective January 30, 2026
• Proposed amendments to the Professional, Executive and Confidential Handbook and General Employee Handbook
• Lease agreement with MARM Farm Education and Conversation Center, Inc. for the City Administration building north parking lot
• Appointment of a Temporary Municipal Judge through April 30, 2026
• Beer and wine license successor appointment for China Chef at 1224 Milwaukee Avenue

The council adopted consent agenda items, including approval of the October 21, 2025 minutes, acceptance of resignations of City Administrator/Economic Development Director Patrick Brever (effective Jan 30 2026) and Water Utility Temporary Office Assistant Julie Rekowski (effective Nov 7 2025), and approval of a successor agent appointment for retail Class B beer and Class C wine licenses for Haiwang Inc., dba China Chef. The council approved updates to the Professional, Executive, Confidential, and General Employee Handbooks effective Jan 1 2026. The council directed city officials to negotiate a contract with Innovative Public Advisors for interim City Administrator services and to recommend a recruitment firm to manage hiring a permanent City Administrator, with both contracts to be presented for approval later. Additional actions approved a lease with MARM Farm Education and Conservation Center for parking area use starting Jan 1 2026, exploration of a combined municipal court with Cudahy, the election process for a Temporary Municipal Judge resulting in the appointment of Margaret (Megan) M. Zienkiewicz through Apr 30 2026, and the adjournment of the meeting. All motions carried 6‑0.

• Adopt consent agenda items (minutes, resignations, license appointment) – approved 6-0
• Update Professional, Executive, Confidential Employee Handbook – approved 6-0
• Update General Employee Handbook – approved 6-0
• Direct negotiation of interim City Administrator contract with Innovative Public Advisors and recommendation of recruitment firm – approved 6-0
• Approve lease agreement with MARM Farm Education and Conservation Center for parking area use – approved 6-0
• Direct exploration of combined municipal court with City of Cudahy – approved 6-0
• Approve election process for Temporary Municipal Judge and appoint Margaret (Megan) M. Zienkiewicz – approved 6-0
• Adjourn meeting – approved 6-0

Human Resources Committee

The South Milwaukee Human Resources Committee will discuss proposed amendments to the Professional, Executive and Confidential Handbook and to the General Employee Handbook. The committee will also consider authorizing city officials to negotiate contracts for appointing an interim City Administrator and overseeing the recruitment process. No final actions are indicated in the agenda.

• Amendments to the Professional, Executive and Confidential Handbook
• Amendments to the General Employee Handbook
• Authorize officials to negotiate contracts for appointing an interim City Administrator and managing recruitment

Housing Authority of the City of South Milwaukee

The South Milwaukee Housing Authority Board will meet on October 28, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes. The board will discuss and potentially adopt Resolution 25-02 to adjust the flat rent schedule beginning January 1, 2026. Additional reports will cover vacancies, tenant accounts receivables, monthly operations, and financial matters, and the meeting will set action items for the FY2026 operating budget.

• Approve minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting
• Report on current and future vacancies at Parkcrest Housing
• Report on Tenant Accounts Receivables (TARS) and monthly operations
• Discuss and vote on Resolution 25-02 to adjust the flat rent schedule effective Jan 1 2026
• Set action items for the FY2026 PHA operating budget

Plan Commission

The commission unanimously approved the September 23 meeting minutes. It denied the Bucyrus Storefront Activation Grant for interior improvements at 1219 Milwaukee Avenue. It unanimously approved a Bucyrus Storefront Activation Grant of up to $35,000 for a kitchen hood at 1015 Milwaukee Avenue. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied Bucyrus grant for 1219 Milwaukee Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Bucyrus grant up to $35,000 for 1015 Milwaukee Ave (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Board

The South Milwaukee Public Library Board will approve operating expenditures and update trust statements, then discuss and potentially adopt the 2026 budget. Additional items include a capital request for exterior improvements, a discussion of an operating referendum, and a review of HVAC repair needs. The meeting also includes routine reports, public comment, and calendar review.

• Operating Expenditures Approval (Action)
• Updates to Trust Statement (Action)
• 2026 Budget (Discussion/Action)
• Exterior Improvements – Capital Request for 2025 (Discussion/Action)
• HVAC Repair (Discussion)

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on a schedule of vouchers totaling over $5.2 million and discuss increasing commercial garbage collection fees. The body will also consider adopting a municipal safety action plan and a certified survey map for a campus redevelopment project.

• Approval of $5,201,072.77 in vouchers
• Discussion on increasing commercial garbage collection fees
• Discussion on adopting the Municipal Safety Action Plan
• Discussion on a certified survey map for Bucyrus Campus redevelopment
• Discussion on an amendment to the Canal Transit Lofts development agreement

The South Milwaukee Common Council adopted its consent agenda, approved a $5.2 million voucher schedule and financial reports, and authorized the 2025 Revolving Fund. It also increased the commercial garbage collection charge, promoted a technician, updated the hiring policy, adopted a municipal safety plan, and approved a survey map and a development agreement amendment.

• Approved consent agenda items: minutes, $5,201,072.77 voucher schedule, financial reports (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Revolving Fund and authorized purchases per policy (6-0)
• Increased special charge for commercial garbage collection and disposal (6-0)
• Advanced Aiden Elmore to Step 3, Pay Grade G effective Jan 1 2026 (6-0)
• Adopted recommended updates to the Hiring Policy (6-0)
• Adopted the Municipal Safety Action Plan (6-0)
• Approved Certified Survey Map for 1100 Milwaukee Avenue, pending USPS coordination (6-0)
• Approved amendment to development agreement for Canal Transit Lofts at 2318 10th Avenue (6-0)

Public Works & Public Property Committee

The Public Works & Public Property Committee will meet on October 21, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. in the City Administration Building, 2424 15th Avenue, South Milwaukee. The committee will discuss a recommendation to adopt the City of South Milwaukee Municipal Safety Action Plan. No other agenda items are listed for action. The meeting is open to the public and may be attended by Common Council members for information gathering.

• Recommendation to adopt the City of South Milwaukee Municipal Safety Action Plan

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum.

Claims Committee

The South Milwaukee Claims Committee will first approve the minutes from its October 7, 2025 meeting. It will then move into a closed session, as permitted by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) & (g), to discuss negotiations and status updates for claims involving Aydin Apaydin, Allen Wegner, and any other claims received since the last meeting. After the closed session, the committee will return to open session to take any necessary actions before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting
• Motion to enter closed session under Wis. Statute 19.85(1)(e)&(g)
• Discuss negotiations and status of claims for Aydin Apaydin, Allen Wegner, and other recent claims
• Motion to return to open session and act on closed‑session items
• Adjourn the meeting

Police & Fire Commission

The South Milwaukee Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will meet on October 14, 2025. They will approve the minutes from the September 9, 2025 regular meeting. The commission will discuss a possible motion concerning the promotional process for anticipated Police Lieutenant vacancies. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Approval of minutes from the September 9, 2025 regular meeting
• Discussion/possible motion on the promotional process for anticipated Police Lieutenant vacancies

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss and review the 2026 Executive Budget. The review covers various city departments, funds, and utilities.

• Review of 2026 Executive Budget for Police and Fire Department/Paramedics
• Review of 2026 Executive Budget for Street Department/Recycling and Engineering Department
• Review of 2026 Executive Budget for Stormwater Utility, Sewer Enterprise, and Water
• Review of 2026 Executive Budget for Public Library and Health Department
• Review of 2026 Executive Budget for Debt Service and Insurance Reserve Fund

Water & Wastewater Commission

The Water & Wastewater Commission will discuss and vote on the proposed 2025 budgets for the Water Utility and Sewer Enterprise Fund. The body will also review 2024 audits for both funds and discuss lead service line replacements for 2025/2026.

• Proposed 2025 Water Utility budget
• Proposed 2025 Sewer Enterprise Fund budget
• 2024 Water Utility and Sewer Enterprise Fund audits
• 2025/2026 lead service line replacements
• One-time adjustment request for 113 North Chicago Ave.

Celebrations Committee

The South Milwaukee Celebrations Committee will meet to approve the September 15 minutes and review three planned events: Open Doors on September 13, Trunk or Treat at the Commons on October 31 (rain date November 1), and Christmas at the Commons on December 6. The agenda also includes a financial report, setting the next meeting date, and adjournment.

• Follow‑up on Open Doors event – September 13
• Trunk or Treat at the Commons – October 31, rain date November 1
• Christmas at the Commons – December 6

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss amending the zoning map for two Missouri Avenue parcels and ordering a special election for Municipal Judge. The body is also reviewing liquor license applications and potential changes to city ordinances regarding truancy and beekeeping.

• Zoning change for 1210 and 1216 Missouri Avenue from Z-3 General Urban Zone to M-1 Manufacturing
• Proposed special election on April 7, 2026, for the Office of South Milwaukee Municipal Judge
• Proposed ordinance to remove the prohibition on beekeeping
• Proposed ordinance to establish parking restrictions between 2315 10th Avenue and 918 Marquette Avenue
• Selection of a consulting vendor for a South Milwaukee Public Library operational referendum

The Common Council approved a resolution to hold a special election on April 7, 2026 for the municipal judge. It also adopted zoning changes, parking restrictions, and several liquor license approvals. The council authorized a $61,000 communications contract for the library referendum and rejected proposals for a chicken‑fowl pilot program and beekeeping amendment.

• Special election for municipal judge ordered (6-0)
• Zoning map amended for 1210 & 1216 Missouri Ave to M-1 (6-0)
• Parking restrictions between 2315 10th Ave and 918 Marquette Ave adopted (6-0)
• Class A liquor license approved for Mari’s Flowers Wine and Gifts (7-0)
• Class A beer and liquor license approved for Parkway Floral (7-0)
• Mueller Communications contract up to $61,000 authorized (7-0)
• Chicken and fowl pilot program draft directed – motion failed (3-4)
• Beekeeping prohibition amendment rejected (3-4)

Public Works & Public Property Committee

The Public Works & Public Property Committee will discuss a recommendation to amend Section 28.03 of the Municipal Code to create a “No Parking to Corner” sign at 918 Marquette Avenue. The committee will also hear public input and set direction for the South Milwaukee Municipal Safety Action Plan. Additionally, members will review pending state traffic‑safety legislation, Senate Bill 375 and Assembly Bill 371.

• Recommendation to amend §Sec. 28.03 for a “No Parking to Corner” sign at 918 Marquette Ave
• Discussion of the South Milwaukee Municipal Safety Action Plan
• Review of pending Senate Bill 375 (traffic safety)
• Review of pending Assembly Bill 371 (municipal authority on traffic safety)

Legislation & Permits Committee

The Legislation & Permits Committee will discuss repealing Section §24.12 and amending §24.29 of the municipal code to modify the truancy ordinance. It will also consider amending Subsection §19.00 G to eliminate the quota for Retail Class A liquor licenses. The committee will review three license applications: a Class A liquor license for Mari Cucunato, Inc. (Mari’s Flowers Wine and Gifts) at 905 Milwaukee Avenue; a Class A beer and liquor license for Parkway Floral, Inc. at 1001 Milwaukee Avenue; and an appointment of successor agent for Virtue Coffee, WI LLC at 1234 Milwaukee Avenue.

• Repeal §24.12 and amend §24.29 to modify the truancy ordinance.
• Amend §19.00 G to repeal the quota for Retail Class A liquor licenses.
• Review Class A liquor license application by Mari Cucunato, Inc., dba Mari’s Flowers Wine and Gifts, 905 Milwaukee Avenue (period ending June 30 2026).
• Review Class A beer and liquor license application by Parkway Floral, Inc., dba Parkway Floral, 1001 Milwaukee Avenue (period ending June 30 2026).
• Review appointment of successor agent Alexandria Backes for Virtue Coffee, WI LLC, dba Virtue Coffee, 1234 Milwaukee Avenue.

Claims Committee

The South Milwaukee Claims Committee will consider a motion to enter a closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) & (g) to discuss negotiations for claims filed by Allen Wegner, Doris Taylor, and any other claims received since the last meeting. After the closed session, the committee will vote to return to open session and take any necessary action on those items. The agenda also includes approval of the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Motion to go into closed session to discuss negotiations for the Allen Wegner claim, Doris Taylor claim, and other recent claims
• Motion to return to open session and take action on closed‑session items
• Approval of minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting

Common Council

The Common Council has scheduled an informal gathering to attend SAMtemberfest. No formal action will be taken during this event.

• Informal gathering at Bucyrus Commons, 1028 Madison Avenue

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amending the zoning map for 1210 and 1216 Missouri Avenue from Z-3 General Urban to M-1 Manufacturing to allow motor vehicular service and sales businesses. Commissioners will also discuss possible motions to permit chickens and fowl, to permit beekeeping, to approve a certified survey map dividing 1100 Milwaukee Avenue into four parcels, and to review a multifamily development proposal at 315 Marion Avenue. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session.

• Public hearing to amend zoning for 1210 & 1216 Missouri Ave from Z-3 to M-1 Manufacturing Zone
• Discussion/possible motion to permit chickens and fowl with UW‑Madison faculty Ron Kean
• Discussion/possible motion to permit beekeeping in the city
• Discussion/possible motion to approve a Certified Survey Map dividing 1100 Milwaukee Ave into four parcels (Bucyrus Campus redevelopment)
• Presentation of multifamily development proposal at 315 Marion Ave by Continental Properties

The commission closed the public hearing on the zoning amendment request (6‑0) and approved the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It directed staff to create chicken‑keeping guidelines and remove the chicken prohibition (4‑2), recommended the zoning map be amended for 1210 and 1216 Missouri Avenue to M‑1 (unanimous), approved a certified survey map dividing 1100 Milwaukee Avenue into four parcels (unanimous), and approved beekeeping with staff guidelines (unanimous) before adjourning the meeting.

• Closed public hearing on zoning amendment (6-0)
• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop chicken guidelines and remove prohibition (4-2)
• Recommended zoning map amendment for 1210 & 1216 Missouri Ave to M-1 (unanimous)
• Approved Certified Survey Map dividing 1100 Milwaukee Ave into four parcels (unanimous)
• Permitted beekeeping with staff guidelines (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The South Milwaukee Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on an application to amend the city zoning map for properties 1210 and 1216 Missouri Avenue. The proposal seeks to change the district from Z-3 General Urban Zone to M-1 Manufacturing Zone to allow motor vehicular service and sales related businesses. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers at 2424 15th Avenue.

• Amend zoning map district for 1210 Missouri Ave (asphalt lot) from Z-3 to M-1.
• Amend zoning map district for 1216 Missouri Ave (vacant industrial building, 12,047 sq ft) from Z-3 to M-1.
• Public hearing set for Sep 23, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in Common Council Chambers, 2424 15th Ave.
• Request permits motor vehicular service and sales related businesses on the sites.
• Comments may be submitted to Ericka Lang, Economic Development Manager, 414‑762‑2222 x135 or [email protected].

Library Board

The South Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustees will adopt its agenda and review financial statements for August 2025. Trustees will discuss the Operating Referendum, the 2024 audit, and a proposal to remove fines older than six years. The board will also consider the 2026 budget and proposed operating hours. All items are slated for action or discussion at the September 22 meeting.

• Adopt agenda (Action)
• Expenditures & Financial Statement for August 2025 (Action)
• Operating Referendum (Discussion)
• 2024 Audit (Discussion/Action)
• 2026 Budget (Discussion/Action)

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss the authorization of a firm to develop a grocery market analysis report to attract a tenant to 2901 S. Chicago Avenue. The body will also review the 2024 financial audit and consider an ordinance regarding non-residential recyclable collection.

• Approval of vouchers for August 1-31, 2025, totaling $4,998,741.55
• Proposed ordinance amending §26.16 E. of the Municipal Code for non-residential recyclable collection
• Discussion on purchasing a Christmas pixel megatree for Bucyrus Commons using Bucyrus Foundation funds
• Authorization of a firm for a grocery market analysis report for 2901 S. Chicago Avenue
• Presentation on the US Bank Purchasing Card Rebate Program

The council approved the consent agenda items, including $4,998,741.55 in vouchers, and placed the 2024 financial statements on file. It adopted an ordinance raising bus stop clearance from 40 to 80 feet per transit guidelines. The council approved funding for a Christmas pixel megatree using Bucyrus Foundation funds and directed a policy amendment, while rejecting a similar proposal using revolving funds. It also authorized a firm to prepare a grocery market analysis for 2901 S. Chicago Avenue and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, vouchers $4,998,741.55, financial reports) (6-0)
• Received and placed on file 2024 Financial Statements (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance increasing bus stop clearance to 80 ft (6-0)
• Rejected Visionary Light Shows proposal to purchase megatree with revolving funds (0-6)
• Approved Visionary Light Shows proposal to purchase megatree with Bucyrus Foundation funds and direct policy amendment (6-0)
• Authorized city officials to engage a firm for grocery market analysis at 2901 S. Chicago Avenue (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Public Works & Public Property Committee

The Public Works & Public Property Committee will discuss a possible motion to adopt an ordinance amending Subsection §26.16 E of the municipal code to permit collection of recyclable materials from non‑residential facilities. The committee will also discuss the South Milwaukee Municipal Safety Action Plan and seek public input on that plan. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Proposed amendment to Subsection §26.16 E to allow recycling collection from non‑residential facilities
• Discussion of the Municipal Safety Action Plan and request for public feedback

Legislation & Permits Committee

The Legislation & Permits Committee will meet on September 16, 2025, to discuss possible changes to Section §19.00 G. of the Municipal Code. The focus is on the quota for Retail Class A liquor licenses. No formal action is scheduled for this meeting.

• Discuss possible amendments to Section §19.00 G. of the Municipal Code concerning the Retail Class A liquor license quota

Celebrations Committee

The Celebrations Committee will meet on September 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Administration Building. The agenda includes approval of the August 11, 2025 committee minutes. Members will discuss four upcoming events—Jazz in July (July 12), Open Doors (September 13), Trunk or Treat (October 31), and Christmas (December 6) at the Commons. The meeting will also include a financial report and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approve Committee Minutes from August 11, 2025
• Recap Jazz in July at the Commons (July 12)
• Follow‑up on Open Doors (September 13)
• Plan Trunk or Treat at the Commons (October 31)
• Plan Christmas at the Commons (December 6)

Police & Fire Commission

The South Milwaukee Police and Fire Commission will meet to discuss a request from the Police Chief to begin the process of establishing a police officer eligibility list. The meeting will be held at the City Administration Building on September 9, 2025.

• Approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on establishing police officer eligibility list
• Meeting location: South Milwaukee City Administration Building, 2424 15th Avenue

Common Council

The Common Council approved a range of items, including financial reports, temporary alcohol licenses, and several public‑safety measures. It amended the municipal code to increase bus stop clearance to 80 feet and adopted a new stop‑sign policy and a two‑way stop at Montana and 3rd avenues. The council also authorized staff to negotiate a sale and development agreement for 1000 Milwaukee Avenue in Tax Increment District 5. All motions listed were carried with votes of 8‑0 unless otherwise noted.

• Adopted August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (8‑0)
• Approved financial reports for period ending July 31, 2025 (8‑0)
• Approved temporary Class B beer and wine licenses for three events (8‑0 each)
• Amended bus stop clearance requirement to 80 ft, adding “where feasible” (7‑1)
• Adopted Stop Sign Policy (8‑0)
• Adopted two‑way stop control at Montana Ave and 3rd Ave (8‑0)
• Authorized staff to negotiate development agreement for 1000 Milwaukee Ave (8‑0)
• Authorized purchase of two additional downtown garbage cans (8‑0)

Water & Wastewater Commission

The South Milwaukee Water & Wastewater Commission will meet to discuss 2025/2026 lead service line replacements. The body will also consider a one-time adjustment request for 623 Milwaukee Ave and the approval of utility vouchers.

• Purchase of a Kinetrol Pneumatic Actuator from Dorner Company for $4,223
• One-time adjustment request for 623 Milwaukee Ave
• 2025/2026 lead service line replacements
• Water/Wastewater/Fire Protection adjustments
• Water Utility vouchers

Common Council

The council adopted the July 15 minutes, approved financial reports and a $1,570,944.88 voucher schedule, and authorized several contracts and resolutions, including street‑lighting replacement on Drexel Boulevard and a zoning‑code amendment. It approved a 2026‑2028 labor agreement with the South Milwaukee Firefighters Protective Association and authorized an updated development agreement for the Canal Transit Lofts project. The council also adopted a resolution opposing the I‑794 freeway‑removal alternative (4‑2) and approved a library study to pursue an operational referendum.

• Adopted July 15 minutes – all aye
• Approved financial reports and $1,570,944.88 voucher schedule – all aye
• Authorized We Energies agreement to replace street lighting on Drexel Blvd – all aye
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 15 zoning code (fences, vision triangles, signs) – all aye
• Approved resolution opposing I‑794 freeway‑removal alternative – 4 aye, 2 no
• Approved library study recommendation to pursue an operational referendum – all aye
• Authorized up to $85,000 RenewTowns Pitch Competition agreement – 5 aye, 1 no
• Approved 2026‑2028 labor agreement with South Milwaukee Firefighters Protective Association – all aye

Common Council

The Common Council approved a 2026‑2028 labor agreement with the South Milwaukee Professional Police Association. It also adopted Ordinance No. 2282 to amend the Property Maintenance Code, giving it first, second, and third readings. Additional actions included approving a $1,104,050.93 schedule of vouchers and authorizing a pedestrian crosswalk mural on 11th Avenue. All motions carried with the recorded votes.

• Approved 2026‑2028 labor agreement with Police Association (all voted aye)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2282 amending Property Maintenance Code (all voted aye)
• Approved Schedule of Vouchers totaling $1,104,050.93 (all voted aye)
• Approved pedestrian crosswalk mural on 11th Ave up to $2,500 (all voted aye)
• Accepted donation of historic American LaFrance Ladder Truck, funding up to $1,500 (all voted aye)
• Held 2025‑2026 Class B beer license application for PPCC LLC (all voted aye)
• Authorized collaboration with UW‑Whitewater Enactus on RenewTowns storefront competition (6‑1 vote)
• Approved placement of Steven Braatz at Step 8, Pay Grade L for City Clerk (all voted aye)

Plan Commission

The commission approved a Bucyrus Storefront Activation Grant of up to $27,500 for 914 Milwaukee Avenue and a grant of up to $12,500 for 910 Milwaukee Avenue, each with a 50% match requirement. The minutes of the April 22, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. Commissioners discussed fence height and temporary sign codes and agreed that business exterior temporary promotional signs should remain prohibited. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Bucyrus Grant $27,500 for 914 Milwaukee Ave (7-0)
• Approved Bucyrus Grant $12,500 for 910 Milwaukee Ave (7-0)
• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended fence height: six‑foot rear yard, four‑foot street/front yards (no vote recorded)
• Agreed business exterior temporary promotional signs should remain prohibited (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council adopted several consent‑agenda items, including minutes, financial reports, and a $3.66 million voucher schedule. It approved a Class B beer license and a junk‑truck dealer license for the 2025‑2026 year. The council authorized a $1,270,012.11 contract with Wandel Contractors and adopted an ordinance to amend the building code. A resolution to reimburse borrowing proceeds was also adopted.

• Approved minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting (all aye)
• Approved financial reports for the period ending May 31, 2025 (all aye)
• Approved Schedule of Vouchers totaling $3,659,427.24 (all aye)
• Approved Class B Beer and Alcohol license for PPCC LLC, 305 N. Chicago Ave, 2025‑2026 (all aye)
• Approved Junk Truck Dealer license for Mill Valley Recycling, 2764 S. 15th Place, 2025‑2026 (all aye)
• Authorized contract with Wandel Contractors, Inc. for $1,270,012.11 (all aye)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2281 to amend Chapter 16 Building Code (first‑third readings) (all aye)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑16 to reimburse expenditures from borrowing proceeds (all aye)

Board of Appeals

The board approved the minutes from the February 8, 2024 meeting. It denied a variance for a sunroom at 1311 Sherman Avenue by a 3‑2 vote. It also denied a variance for a roof structure at 1412 Manistique Avenue by a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Approved February 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied side‑yard setback variance for 1311 Sherman Avenue (3-2)
• Denied front‑yard setback variance for 1412 Manistique Avenue (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Common Council

The Common Council unanimously approved the issuance of Class A (off‑premise) and Class B (on‑premise) beer and alcohol licenses, as well as Amusement Device Operators and Secondhand Dealer licenses. The council also approved two bicycle repair stations and a bike rack for up to $3,250, with a 5‑aye, 2‑no vote. Additionally, a $27,500 storefront activation grant for 914 Milwaukee Avenue and a $5,000 cost‑share with the school district for a joint community center study were approved.

• Approved Class A and B beer/alcohol licenses (unanimous)
• Approved Amusement Device Operators and Secondhand Dealer licenses (unanimous)
• Approved two bicycle repair stations and one bike rack up to $3,250 (5‑aye, 2‑no)
• Approved Bucyrus Storefront Activation Grant up to $27,500 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 cost‑share with School District for joint center consultant (6‑aye, 1‑no)
• Approved minutes from May 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Confirmed Library Board appointments of Malissa Mathews and Sandy Moen (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:33 p.m. (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The commission approved two Bucyrus Storefront Activation Grants for interior improvements at 914 and 910 Milwaukee Avenue, each with a 50% match requirement. Commissioners agreed to keep business exterior temporary promotional signs prohibited and recommended fence height limits of six feet for rear yards and four feet elsewhere. The next meeting was set for June 24, 2025.

• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Bucyrus Storefront Activation Grant for 914 Milwaukee Ave up to $27,500, 50% match (7-0)
• Approved Bucyrus Storefront Activation Grant for 910 Milwaukee Ave up to $12,500, 50% match (7-0)
• Prohibited business exterior temporary promotional signs (no vote recorded)
• Recommended fence height limits: six feet for street‑side rear yards, four feet for other street‑side and front yards (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 24, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council adopted Ordinance No. 2280, updating the Comprehensive Plan to 2050, and approved three bond resolutions totaling $9.95 million. It also authorized a $15,000 agreement for a five‑year financial management plan and a $1.52 million contract with Wandel Contractors. All actions were passed unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2280 to adopt the Comprehensive Plan Update 2050 (all voted aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑13 authorizing issuance of up to $8,917,570 Water System Revenue Bonds (all voted aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑14 authorizing issuance of $592,281 Taxable Private LSL Replacement Loan Bonds Series 2025A (all voted aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑15 authorizing issuance of $440,609 Taxable Private LSL Replacement Loan Bonds Series 2025B (all voted aye)
• Authorized agreement with Ehlers Public Finance Advisors for a five‑year financial plan, not to exceed $15,000 (all voted aye)
• Authorized contract with Wandel Contractors, Inc. for $1,521,285.75 (all voted aye)
• Authorized purchase of solar‑powered radar signs and school‑zone beacons up to $21,000 (all voted aye)
• Approved disbursement of Bucyrus Civic Grant funds $53,535 (all voted aye)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the February 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the 2024 Annual Report and moved it to the Common Council. The board elected C. Kieck as Chair and C. Hadley as Vice‑Chair. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 13, 2025 minutes (all aye)
• Approved 2024 Annual Report and forwarded to Common Council (all aye)
• Elected C. Kieck as Chair (all aye)
• Elected C. Hadley as Vice‑Chair (all aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all aye)

Civic Grants Commission

The commission unanimously approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners reviewed seven grant applications totaling $74,740 and a motion was made to allocate specific amounts to six organizations. The meeting was adjourned with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Common Council

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2277, repealing Chapter 15 Zoning Code and creating Chapter 35 Flood Plains Regulations. It also approved an amendment to the development agreement with Scott Crawford, Inc. for the mixed‑use project at 1100 and 1022 Milwaukee Avenue in Tax Incremental District 5. Additional actions included approving a conditional use permit for a used‑car dealership on Missouri Avenue, granting several beer licenses, and allocating grant and ARPA funds for local projects.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2277 to replace zoning code with flood‑plain regulations (all aye)
• Approved amendment to development agreement with Scott Crawford, Inc. for mixed‑use project at 1100 & 1022 Milwaukee Ave (all aye)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for used‑car dealership at 1210‑1216 Missouri Ave (all aye)
• Granted Class B beer license to Twelve29 Lounge, LLC at 1229 Milwaukee Ave (all aye)
• Granted temporary Class B beer licenses to South Milwaukee Downtown Market at Bucyrus Commons (all aye)
• Approved Bucyrus Storefront Activation Grant up to $45,000 for 1013 Milwaukee Ave (all aye)
• Authorized ARPA interest revenue funds totaling $13,448.84, $27,000, $5,120 and up to $50,000 for water fund loans and engineering costs (all aye)
• Approved temporary pay increase to Step 6 of Pay Grade F for Clerk Services Assistant (all aye)

Common Council

The council voted to enter a closed session to discuss terms of an agreement with a former employee. After reopening, they authorized city officials to execute the agreement with Emily Szolwinski. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Entered closed session to consider employee agreement (all aye)
• Authorized execution of agreement with Emily Szolwinski (all aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (all aye)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission approved several items, all by unanimous 7‑0 votes. It granted a conditional use permit with seven conditions for a used‑car dealership on Missouri Avenue. It also approved two Bucyrus grant awards and adopted the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for used‑car dealership at 1210‑1216 Missouri Ave with seven conditions (7‑0)
• Approved Bucyrus Storefront Activation Grant for 1013 Milwaukee Ave up to $45,000 (7‑0)
• Approved Bucyrus Façade Improvement Grant for 1229 Milwaukee Ave up to $25,000 (7‑0)
• Approved rewrite of Chapter 15 Zoning and relocation of Flood Plain regulations to Chapter 35 (7‑0)
• Approved resolution adopting South Milwaukee Comprehensive Plan Update 2050 (7‑0)
• Approved revisions to the Bucyrus New Business Grant Program – $1,000 monthly payments, reporting after third payment (7‑0)
• Approved revisions to the Bucyrus Façade Improvement Grant Program (7‑0)

Common Council

The council adopted the consent agenda, including approval of the Schedule of Vouchers for $3,923,625.57, an extension of premises for Virtue Coffee LLC, and an Amusement Device Operator license for National Entertainment Network. A limited‑term committee was created to review the Wisconsin Policy Forum library services report. Temporary Class B beer and wine licenses were granted for a Rockets wrestling event and for a Spirits Bar and Grill event, and an Eagle Scout project to relocate American Legion bricks was approved.

• Approved minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting (all aye)
• Approved Schedule of Vouchers $3,923,625.57 (all aye)
• Approved extension of premises for Virtue Coffee LLC, dba Virtue Coffee and Valor Wine (all aye)
• Approved Amusement Device Operator license for National Entertainment Network (all aye)
• Created limited‑term committee to review library services report (all aye)
• Granted temporary Class B beer and wine license to South Milwaukee Rockets Wrestling Club for June 14 event (all aye)
• Granted temporary extension of Class B license to GEJ Inc., dba Spirits Bar and Grill for July 24 event (all aye)
• Approved Eagle Scout project to relocate American Legion Post 27 bricks (all aye)

Common Council

The council approved a series of items on its consent agenda, including meeting minutes, financial reports, and personnel actions. It granted a Class B beer and alcohol license to Virtue Coffee & Wine Bar and adopted a city vehicle anti‑idling policy. The council also approved a parking plan for the Canal Transit Lofts project and authorized the fire chief to purchase a new vehicle for the Mobile Integrated Health program using up to $33,000 of opioid settlement funds. No action was taken on the draft Comprehensive Plan Update 2050.

• Approved minutes from March 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Police Officer Caitlin Schmidt, effective April 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved placement of Jill Schoenecker as part‑time Police Clerk, Step 7 Pay Grade F (unanimous)
• Granted Class B beer and alcohol license to Virtue Coffee & Wine Bar, 1234 Milwaukee Ave, for 2024‑2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted City Vehicle Anti‑Idling Policy (unanimous)
• Approved parking plan for Canal Transit Lofts project at 2318 10th Ave (unanimous)
• Authorized Fire Chief to purchase new vehicle for Mobile Integrated Health program, up to $33,000 using opioid settlement funds (unanimous)
• Authorized Public Health Administrator to enter MOU for Zone E Community Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Position (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission approved the February 25, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the revised parking lot concept for the Canal Transit Lofts project at 2318 10th Avenue with a 5‑0 vote. The commission discussed revisions to the Bucyrus New Business Grant program but deferred any changes to the April meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2025.

• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved revised parking lot concept for Canal Transit Lofts at 2318 10th Ave (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)