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Shorewood public meetings in 2022

54 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 19, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board to vote on police grant process, parking rules, fire station budget

The Village Board will consider allowing the police department to apply for grants without prior board approval, amend parking ordinances, and approve resolutions related to the North Shore Fire Department budget and Fire Station 82 project. The board will also discuss a dog waste station pilot program and consider a contract for SEACSI Phase I construction.

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✓ Decided: Board awards $7.8M sewer construction contract

The Village Board approved a contract for Southeast Area Combined Sewer Improvements Phase I and authorized funding for Fire Station 82. The Board also amended the lead service line replacement policy and moved polling locations for Wards 5-8.

Thu Dec 15, 2022

Design Review Board

✓ Decided: Design Review Board approves circular driveway at 4136 N. Lake Dr.

The Board approved plans for a concrete circular driveway at 4136 N. Lake Dr. Approval was granted with a requirement to use four Green Mountain Boxwoods instead of Karl Forester grasses for screening.

Wed Dec 14, 2022

Joint Review Board

✓ Decided: Joint Review Board approves annual reports and compliance resolution

The Joint Review Board appointed its Chairperson and public member. The board reviewed annual PE-300 reports for four Tax Incremental Districts and adopted a resolution acknowledging the filing of these reports.

Wed Dec 14, 2022

Library Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Library Board approves 2023 budget and staff pay ranges

The Board approved the 2023 library budget with a tax levy of $947,455 and adopted staff pay ranges reflecting a 2.5% cost of living adjustment. The 2023 Human Resources Manual was adopted as written. Decisions regarding architectural firm selection and service hours during renovation were tabled.

Tue Dec 13, 2022

Parks and Public Spaces Committee

✓ Decided: Committee requests Village Board reconsider Lake Drive roadway configuration

The committee voted to ask the Village Board to reconsider its decision regarding Lake Drive roadway configurations to prioritize bike lanes. The committee also approved support for No Mow May demonstration plots and appointed a Vice-Chair.

Wed Dec 7, 2022

Public Art Committee

✓ Decided: Public Art Committee discusses arts festival and Ghost Train maintenance

The committee scheduled a site visit to the St. Kate Arts Hotel and discussed planning steps for an arts festival. Members also reviewed technical maintenance needs for the Ghost Train light show. No formal policy or funding decisions were made.

Wed Dec 7, 2022

Library Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Library Board authorizes up to $1,000 for mediation services

The Board of Trustees met to discuss a personnel issue in closed session. Upon returning to open session, the Board authorized the Board President to hire mediation services.

Tue Dec 6, 2022

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Plan Commission reviews Commercial Zoning Update and building height standards

The Plan Commission discussed a public review draft for a Commercial Zoning Update, including new form-based codes and building height limits. Commissioners reached a consensus on ground-floor use restrictions and bird-friendly design thresholds. The commission also supported staff recommendations to update the Comprehensive Plan 2040 narrative for consistency with the new zoning scheme.

Mon Dec 5, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board and School Board hold informal candidacy gathering

This is a notice of a possible quorum for an informal candidacy gathering, not a regular business meeting. No official business will be conducted. The event is for community members interested in running for elected office to ask questions.

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Mon Dec 5, 2022

Village Board Standing Committee Meeting Notes

✓ Decided: Committee approves HR manual updates and Metro Market liquor license amendment

The Judiciary, Personnel & Licensing Committee approved amendments to the 2023 Human Resources Manual and a premise amendment for a Metro Market liquor license. The committee also recommended two candidates for the Board of Appeals. Members discussed the legality of reprimanding elected officials for unethical behavior.

Mon Dec 5, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board to consider new street festival rules and green infrastructure plan

The Shorewood Village Board will hold a regular meeting on December 5, 2022, preceded by committee meetings. The Board will consider a new ordinance replacing Chapter 462 on street festivals with rules for special events and block parties, and a resolution setting hourly rates for special event permits. They will also review findings from winter 2020 and spring 2022 walk audits and consider a 2024 Phase II green infrastructure recommendation. The Judiciary Committee will screen applicants for the Board of Appeals and review proposed 2023 HR manual amendments.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves new special events ordinance and sewer project enhancements

The Board approved Ordinance #3049 to rename and replace the street festivals chapter of the municipal code. It also approved green infrastructure enhancements for the 2024 Phase II SEACSI project. A resolution regarding hourly rates for special event permits was deferred.

Thu Dec 1, 2022

Conservation Committee

✓ Decided: Conservation Committee approves funding for bird and pollinator initiatives

The committee approved funding for a Migratory Bird Day renewal application and No Mow May demonstration plots. Members also discussed bird-friendly design requirements for new construction and planned a Pollinator Palooza event for May 20.

Thu Dec 1, 2022

Design Review Board

✓ Decided: Design Review Board approves new home and commercial sign

The Board approved plans for a new single-unit dwelling and a commercial wall sign. A residential window modification was also approved, while a circular driveway application was deferred.

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Thu Dec 1, 2022

Elder Services Advisory Board

Shorewood Elder Services Board to discuss Age-Friendly Community initiatives and Senior Resource Center updates

The Elder Services Advisory Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, receive reports from the chairperson and Senior Resource Center director, and discuss Age-Friendly Community subcommittee updates and Shorewood Connects initiatives. No votes on specific projects or funding are listed.

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✓ Decided: Elder Services Advisory Board approves November meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting. Members discussed strategies to increase attendance at Senior Resource Center programs and reviewed updates on Age-Friendly Community initiatives.

Mon Nov 21, 2022

Village Board Standing Committee Meeting Notes

✓ Decided: Committee advances proposal to require Board approval for Plan Commission appointments

The Judiciary, Personnel & Licensing Committee voted to move a proposal to the full Village Board regarding a charter ordinance for Plan Commission appointments. The committee also discussed the potential creation of a code of ethics for public officials, but no action was taken on that item.

Mon Nov 21, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Board to consider 2023 budget, tax levy, and Plan Commission appointment rules

The Village Board will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2023 proposed budget and related resolutions, including the general property tax levy. Committees will also discuss reinstating Village Board approval for Plan Commission appointments, a code of ethics, green infrastructure, special event permit fees, and the Q3 financial report.

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✓ Decided: Village Board adopts 2023 budget and property tax levy

The Board approved the 2023 budget and associated property tax levy. Other key actions included approving real estate services for STH 32 and recommending a parking-at-the-curb model for Lake Drive road sections.

Thu Nov 17, 2022

Design Review Board

✓ Decided: Design Review Board approves four property modification plans

The Board approved plans for a residential garage conversion, a commercial dumpster enclosure, and two sets of window alterations. One request to approve previous meeting minutes was deferred.

Tue Nov 15, 2022

Parks and Public Spaces Committee

✓ Decided: Committee supports specific bike lane configuration for Lake Dr.

The committee reached a consensus of support for Lake Dr. bike lane option 4, with option 3 as a fallback. A proposal for a Residential Shared Street was deferred pending a meeting between the proposer and village department heads.

Tue Nov 15, 2022

Library Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Library Board approves 2023 holiday closures and updated lending policy

The Board adopted the 2023 holiday closure schedule and the 2023 meeting calendar. It also approved a revision to the Library Lending Policy to include the circulation of vinyl records.

Mon Nov 7, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board to decide on Lake Drive design, including bump-outs and crosswalks

The Village Board will consider four design components for the Lake Drive (STH 32) reconstruction project, including curb extensions and crosswalk markings at five intersections. The board is also set to discuss a Native American land acknowledgement, approve several consent agenda items, and consider contracts for a Public Works facility assessment and a clerk services needs assessment.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves design components and 2025 schedule for Lake Drive project

The Board approved curb extensions, high-visibility crosswalks, and flashing beacons for the Lake Drive (STH 32) project and set the construction schedule for 2025. The Board deferred the decision on the typical cross section and bike lane design to a later meeting. Several professional service contracts for village facilities and sewer improvements were also approved.

Fri Nov 4, 2022

Community Development Authority

✓ Decided: CDA approves August 24 meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the August 24, 2022 meeting. Members discussed rental offense strategies, housing voucher payment standards, and potential affordable housing projects involving Milwaukee County and Three Leaf Partners.

Thu Nov 3, 2022

Conservation Committee

✓ Decided: Conservation Committee approves October minutes and plans new sustainability scorecard

The committee approved the October 6, 2022, meeting minutes. Members discussed creating a separate sustainability scorecard to show performance at a glance and reviewed updates for No Mow May and Pollinator Palooza. A working group to ban leaf blowers will be tabled due to inactivity.

Thu Nov 3, 2022

Design Review Board

✓ Decided: Design Review Board approves several exterior property modifications

The Board approved plans for a commercial dumpster enclosure and three residential alterations. One residential approval was conditioned on the restoration of a dormer window and siding repairs.

Thu Nov 3, 2022

Elder Services Advisory Board

Elder Services Advisory Board meets for routine updates and reports

This is a procedural meeting with no major decisions or public hearings. The board will review minutes, hear reports from the chairperson and subcommittees, and receive updates on the Senior Resource Center and Shorewood Connects initiatives.

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✓ Decided: Elder Services Advisory Board approves October meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the October 6, 2022, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of reports on senior outreach, pedestrian safety, and upcoming community events.

Wed Nov 2, 2022

Public Art Committee

✓ Decided: Public Art Committee discusses arts festival and Ghost Train maintenance

The committee discussed planning for a proposed arts festival featuring Shorewood artists. Members received updates on power supply repairs for the Ghost Train and discussed potential murals and art classes. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made.

Tue Oct 25, 2022

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Plan Commission recommends Public Participation Plan for Comprehensive Plan update

The commission approved a recommendation for a Public Participation Plan to update the Village's Comprehensive Plan 2040. This step is required to align the Comprehensive Plan with a proposed Commercial Zoning Update. A public review draft of the Commercial Zoning Update was presented, but no action was taken on it.

Mon Oct 17, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Board to consider reinstating approval of president's plan commission picks

The Village Board will consider a charter ordinance to require Village Board approval of the Village President's appointments to the Plan Commission, reversing a 2021 ordinance that gave the president sole appointment authority. Committees will also discuss removing two Parks and Public Spaces Committee members for chronic absences, refining traffic and parking policies, and reviewing the 2023 BID operating plan. The board will vote on a BID proposal for winter streetlamp decorations and receive updates on an equity and inclusion study and a multi-unit development on Capitol Drive.

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Mon Oct 10, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Special Budget & Finance Committee meets to review the 2023 budget

The Special Budget & Finance Committee is reviewing the 2023 proposed budget and departmental fund updates. Trustees are discussing several items for potential deferral or modification before the budget is posted for public hearing in November.

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Thu Oct 6, 2022

Elder Services Advisory Board

Elder Services Advisory Board to meet October 6

The Elder Services Advisory Board will meet to review reports and updates. The agenda consists of procedural items and subcommittee reports.

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Wed Oct 5, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board members may attend a tour of Public Works Facilities

The Village Board may meet for a tour of Public Works Facilities in the Village of Fox Point. No official action will be taken or considered during this gathering.

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Mon Oct 3, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board considers pausing grass-height enforcement for 'No Mow May'

The Village Board is considering a resolution to temporarily halt enforcement of the grass-height ordinance in May 2023 to support pollinator survival. Additionally, the Budget & Finance Committee will review the 2023 budget, including operating, capital, and utility funds.

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Mon Sep 19, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board discusses 2023 budget and election contribution disclosures

The Village Board will review the 2023 budget overview and consider policies regarding election contribution disclosures and group transparency. Additionally, the board will address special event permits for Rocktober Fest and resolutions related to fire department fees and historical covenants.

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Thu Sep 8, 2022

Elder Services Advisory Board

Elder Services Advisory Board to review funding and 2023 budget request

The Elder Services Advisory Board will consider funding approvals for senior services and a reimbursement request. The board will also review the 2023 budget request for the Senior Resource Center.

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Tue Sep 6, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board to consider new special events and block party ordinance

The Village Board and its committees are discussing the repeal and replacement of the street festivals ordinance to create a unified process for special events and residential block parties. The board is also reviewing several infrastructure projects and public works hiring needs.

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Mon Aug 1, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board discusses infrastructure, public safety, and financial reports

The Village Board and several committees will meet to review the Q2 financial report and discuss various municipal updates. Key topics include police leadership transitions, street reconstruction designs, and potential new village fees.

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Mon Jul 25, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board to tour Public Works Facilities

The Village Board of Trustees will conduct a tour of the Shorewood Public Works Facilities at 3801 Morris. No matters will be considered and no actions will be taken during this gathering.

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Tue Jul 5, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board reviews $2.3 million facility condition assessments

The Village Board is reviewing assessments for Village Hall and the Public Works complex. Recommendations include an 8-year maintenance plan for Village Hall and identifying a site for a new Public Works facility.

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Mon Jun 27, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Public Works Committee reviews N. Oakland Avenue roadway design

The committee will review a presentation from Clark Dietz regarding pedestrian, traffic safety, and green infrastructure improvements for N. Oakland Avenue. The discussion includes a block-by-block application of approved design concepts intended for the 2025 pavement replacement project.

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Mon Jun 20, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board to consider parking ordinances and liquor license renewals

The Village Board of Trustees will review parking limit changes for N. Murray Ave. and N. Larkin St. and consider various business license renewals. The meeting also includes a transition update from the Police Chief regarding the Weiss organizational study.

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Mon Jun 13, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board to consider streetlight system replacement plan

The Village Board will consider a proposal from Strand Associates to develop a plan for replacing the aging streetlight infrastructure. The current system, installed in the early 1970s, uses direct-bury wiring without a ground and is reaching the end of its useful life. The proposed plan would include transitioning to a grounded system and LED lighting.

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Mon Jun 6, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board to consider new policy on signs and objects on public property

The Village Board and committees will discuss regulations for third-party signs and holiday decorations on public land. The board is also reviewing zoning changes for green space and lead service line replacements.

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Thu Jun 2, 2022

Elder Services Advisory Board

Elder Services Advisory Board to consider funding for Round Table purchase

The Elder Services Advisory Board will meet to discuss updates on Age-Friendly Community and Shorewood Connects initiatives. The board will also consider a funding request from the Senior Resource Center for a Round Table purchase.

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Mon May 16, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Shorewood considers mandatory lead water service line replacement program

The Village Board and committees are discussing a proactive 20-year plan to replace lead water service lines. The proposal includes mandatory replacements during water main projects and potential financial assistance covering up to 75% of costs for property owners.

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Thu May 5, 2022

Elder Services Advisory Board

Elder Services Advisory Board to consider SRC staffing restructure

The Elder Services Advisory Board will meet to discuss updates on the Age-Friendly Community Subcommittee and Shorewood Connects initiatives. The board is scheduled to consider a proposal regarding the restructuring of SRC staffing.

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Mon Apr 18, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board to review Lead and Copper Rule compliance roadmap

The Village Board and Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation on the Lead and Copper Rule Revision to ensure water system compliance by December 2024. The board will also consider several special privilege applications for retaining walls, outdoor seating, and loading zones.

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Mon Apr 4, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board to consider lead service line replacement and EDI strategic plan

The Village Board of Trustees will discuss the 2022 WDNR Safe Drinking Water Loan Program for private lead service line replacement. The board is also considering a vendor for an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) environmental scan and strategic plan.

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Mon Mar 21, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board to consider revoking COVID-19 public health emergency declaration

The Village Board will discuss legal strategies regarding a Board of Appeals lawsuit and consider several infrastructure contracts. The body is also deciding on the revocation of the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration and an employment agreement for the police chief.

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Mon Mar 14, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Public Works Committee reviews N. Oakland Avenue pavement project

The Public Works Committee is reviewing the scope of the 2025 N. Oakland Avenue pavement replacement project. The body is considering engineering recommendations for pedestrian safety, traffic improvements, and green infrastructure.

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Mon Mar 7, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Shorewood Village Board to consider outdoor seating and parklet applications

The Village Board will review special privilege applications for outdoor seating and parklets for 13 businesses on N. Oakland Ave. The board will also discuss contracts for the Police Department parking lot and a canoe and kayak launch at Hubbard Park.

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Thu Mar 3, 2022

Elder Services Advisory Board

Elder Services Advisory Board to consider William Benjamin Fund reimbursement

The Elder Services Advisory Board will meet via teleconference to review subcommittee reports and coordinator updates. The board is scheduled to consider a reimbursement request for the William Benjamin Fund regarding SRC 2021 final eligible expenses.

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Mon Feb 21, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board discusses affordable housing assistance and infrastructure projects

The Village Board will discuss using TIF funds to assist with affordable housing development. The agenda also includes contract awards for park reconstruction and reviews of green infrastructure.

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Mon Feb 7, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board discusses Lake Drive infrastructure and zoning updates

The Village Board will review a green infrastructure evaluation for the Lake Drive reconstruction project. Other business includes discussions on commercial zoning updates, streetscaping permits, and municipal ordinances.

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Thu Jan 20, 2022

Elder Services Advisory Board

Elder Services Advisory Board to meet January 20

The Elder Services Advisory Board will meet via teleconference to review reports and updates. The agenda includes reports from the Age-Friendly Community Subcommittee and the Senior Resource Center Coordinator.

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Tue Jan 18, 2022

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board to consider police early intervention system and parking ordinances

The Village Board and Public Safety Committee are discussing whether the Police Department should acquire an early intervention system to track officer performance. The Board is also considering several ordinances to amend parking permits, night parking, and winter parking rules.

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