Shorewood public meetings in 2025

Design Review Board

The Shorewood Design Review Board will review several applications for residential building modifications. Items include an enclosed front entryway, window changes, and a two‑story rear addition at specific addresses. The board will approve the minutes from the December 4, 2025 meeting and may defer any item if the applicant is absent.

• Application for an enclosed front entryway at 4154-56 N. Stowell Avenue
• Window modifications (north elevation) at 2535 E. Lake Bluff Blvd.
• Window modifications (east and west elevations) at 2020 E. Kenmore Place
• Two‑story rear addition at 4419 N. Wildwood Avenue
• Window modifications (north and west elevations) at 3937 N. Lake Drive

The board approved the minutes from the December 4 meeting (4‑0). It then approved six residential construction plans unanimously and one two‑story rear addition with a 3‑2 vote. All approvals were for the plans as submitted, with minor material matching requirements noted in the motions.

• Approved December 4, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved enclosed front entryway at 4154-56 N. Stowell Ave (5-0)
• Approved window modifications (north elevation) at 2535 E. Lake Bluff Blvd (5-0)
• Approved window modifications (east and west elevations) at 2020 E. Kenmore Place (5-0)
• Approved two‑story rear addition at 4419 N. Wildwood Ave (3-2)
• Approved window modifications (north and west elevations) at 3937 N. Lake Drive (5-0)
• Approved one‑story front addition at 2521 E. Lake Bluff Blvd (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (5-0)

Shorewood Municipal Water Utility Public Hearing

The Utility is seeking approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to increase water rates to fund the replacement of 80 percent of its service lines and water mains. The proposal includes a two-step increase to address aging infrastructure and lead service line replacement. A public hearing is scheduled for December 16, 2025.

• Proposed total increase in water revenues of $432,856
• Step I total rate increase of $636,423 (28.36%)
• Step II total rate increase of $816,565 (36.39%)
• Estimated average residential bill increase from $109.67 to $164.79 after Step II
• Funding for North Oakland reconstruction, South Oakland meter vault replacement, and Southwest Area LSL replacement

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board approved a line‑item contract with Zignego Company, Inc. for $5,045,347.90 to rebuild N. Oakland Avenue. It also unanimously cancelled the January 5, 2026 board meeting and approved the consent agenda. A vote on replacing the Lake Drive street‑light fixtures failed 3‑4, so the current fixtures remain.

• Award $5,045,347.90 N. Oakland Ave reconstruction contract (7‑0)
• Cancel Jan 5, 2026 Village Board meeting (7‑0)
• Approve consent agenda (7‑0)
• Replace Lake Dr street‑light fixtures – motion failed (3‑4)
• Withdraw earlier line‑item contract motion for N. Oakland Ave (7‑0)

Board of Appeals

The Shoreshore Village Board of Appeals reviewed its procedural standards, heard an appeal regarding a pool built at 2511 E. Menlo Blvd, and voted to deny the appeal because the board lacks jurisdiction. The denial was adopted unanimously (5‑0). The meeting also approved the May 13, 2025 minutes and considered a separate commercial occupancy permit appeal for George Washington 1776 Lodge 337.

• Attorney Nathan Bayer reviewed the standards the Board must follow
• Appeal of George Washington 1776 Lodge 337’s commercial occupancy permit was considered
• Appeal concerning a pool at 2511 E. Menlo Blvd was denied on jurisdictional grounds (5‑0 vote)
• Minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously
• The board adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m.

Library Board of Trustees

The Shorewood Public Library Board of Trustees will consider and vote on the 2026 budget and associated tax levy request. The agenda also includes actions on 2026 staff pay ranges and holiday closing dates. Additional items are informational, such as library statistics, a Greater Milwaukee Foundation grant letter, and a liability handbook chapter. Standard procedural items include approval of minutes and a consent agenda.

• Action – 2026 Budget and Tax Levy Request
• Action – 2026 Pay Ranges
• Action – 2026 Holiday Closings
• Information – 2025 Q3 Greater Milwaukee Foundation Grant Letter
• Information – Trustee Essentials Handbook Chapter 25: Liability Issues

The Shorewood Library Board approved the 2026 budget, including a $1,014,193 tax levy, by a 4‑0 vote. It also adopted a 3 % cost‑of‑living pay increase for staff (excluding aides and shelvers) and approved the 2026 holiday closure schedule with additional floating holidays. A $500 donation from the Sally J. Lewis and Kathleen M. Rivera Fund was received and deposited.

• Adopted 2026 budget and $1,014,193 tax levy request (4-0)
• Adopted 3% COLA pay ranges for 2026 library staff (4-0)
• Adopted 2026 holiday closures and extra floating holidays (4-0)
• Recorded $500 donation from Sally J. Lewis and Kathleen M. Rivera Fund

Parks and Public Spaces Committee

The committee will discuss progress on the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, the Oak Leaf Trail signage project, and efforts to discourage reckless driving. Members will also review proposed 2026 initiatives and identify potential topics for 2027.

• Finalizing the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan update
• Updates to Village Code Chapter 207
• Oak Leaf Trail signage project progress
• Review of Vision triangle regulations
• Rational Recreational Rules (Village Code Ch. 466-30)

Elder Services Advisory Board

The Elder Services Advisory Board will receive reports from the chairperson, the Age‑Friendly Community Subcommittee, the Senior Resource Center director, and the Shorewood Connects initiatives. The board will also hear updates from the health department and hold a discussion on long‑term planning for senior services. No formal actions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Chairperson Report
• Age‑Friendly Community Subcommittee Reports
• Senior Resource Center Director Report
• Shorewood Connects Initiatives Updates
• Senior Services Long‑Term Planning Discussion

Police Commission

The Shorewood Police Commission will meet in hybrid format to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss police officer candidates in closed session. The body may take action on personnel matters following the closed session.

• Approval of January 27, April 15, and September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Closed session to interview and discuss police officer candidates
• Potential action on personnel matters following closed session
• Meeting held at 3930 N Murray Avenue in hybrid format
• Contact Manager's office at 847-2700 for agenda questions

Design Review Board

The Shorewood Design Review Board will consider a special exception for installing two wall signs at the commercial property at 4185 N. Oakland Avenue. It will also review an application to modify a window to a door on the north elevation of the residential property at 1650 E. Newton Avenue. The board will approve the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting and discuss future agenda items.

• Approval of the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Further consideration of a special exception for two wall signs at 4185 N. Oakland Avenue
• Consideration of a window‑to‑door modification (north elevation) at 1650 E. Newton Avenue
• Discussion of future agenda items

The board approved the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). It also approved the special‑exception request for two wall signs at 4185 N. Oakland Avenue (5‑0) and approved the conversion of a window to a door at 1650 E. Newton Avenue (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 5:08 p.m.

• Approved November 20, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved two wall signs at 4185 N. Oakland Ave via Special Exception (5-0)
• Approved conversion of window to door at 1650 E. Newton Ave (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Public Art Committee

The committee will review progress on several 2025 initiatives, including a Village-wide Arts Festival and a lobby art installation. Members will also discuss the 2025 annual report and proposed initiatives for the 2027 fiscal year.

• Review of business forms and next steps for the Village-wide Arts Festival
• Consideration of a $1,927.00 invoice from Clearwing Systems Integration for Ghost Train programming repairs
• Progress report on the "Signaling History" artist acknowledgement program
• Discussion on promoting local artists' work in the Village Hall lobby
• Review of Policy 49 Workplans and annual report deadlines

The committee approved several action items, assigning members to prepare forms and outreach for the Village-wide Arts Festival. It also set tasks to promote artist installations in the Village Hall lobby and to monitor maintenance of existing public art. Additional workplan deadlines and article submission dates were confirmed.

• Rabinowitz to draft artist interest form for the Arts Festival (to be presented Jan 7, 2025)
• Henning to draft business interest form for the Arts Festival (to be presented Jan 7, 2025)
• Vonderberg to contact Kate Mikkelsen of the Shorewood Artist Guild (by Jan 7, 2025)
• Vonderberg to contact his alumni board about lobby artwork installation
• Rabinowitz to post lobby artwork promotion in her Facebook group
• Huebner to include lobby artwork promotion in the Manager's Memo (12/4/25)
• Huebner to submit volunteer board accomplishments to Ewald (deadline Dec 23)
• Ewald to send Huebner the prior‑year workplan template

Conservation Committee

The Conservation Committee will discuss a draft ordinance that would make land‑management plan requirements and turf‑grass standards more flexible under Chapter 220. The committee plans to provide an updated version to Village staff for review before recommending it to the Village Board. Other agenda items include updates on waste‑reduction programs, film‑screening events, and a report on Dark Sky street‑light fixtures.

• Review and update draft native‑garden and invasive‑species ordinance (Chapter 220) for staff review and Board recommendation
• Waste Reduction subcommittee reports recycling hot coffee cups and eco‑friendly business program updates
• Film‑screening series: request for volunteers to find panelists for "Saving the Dark" on Feb 12
• Completion of participation in the Fish and Feather Festival
• Staff Liaison report on Dark Sky street‑light fixture decision by the Village Board

The Conservation Committee approved the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote, one member abstaining. Members were assigned several follow‑up tasks, including inquiries about recycling website updates and outreach to Waste Management, checking costs for a newspaper insert on invasive plants, and coordinating promotion for upcoming film screenings. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved November 6, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0, Meyer abstained)
• VM Ewald to inquire with DPW on timing to update website for recycling standards
• Chair Povak to contact Waste Management about educational materials for recycling standards
• AVM Berzin to check cost of Shorewood Today insert on invasive plants
• Sprague to email Director Butschlick with garden ideas and arrange meeting
• AVM Berzin to apply to high school for electronic billboard advertisement of film screenings
• Price to write article for the Ripples about the film screenings
• Motion to adjourn carried

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board will discuss a new ordinance regarding vehicle impoundment for reckless driving and review an audit presentation. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss prospective properties for a new DPW site.

• Ordinance #3077: allowing police to impound vehicles used in reckless driving
• Agreement for coastal assessment of Atwater Park
• Audit presentation by Sikich
• Closed session to discuss prospective properties for the new DPW site
• Water Rate Case Public Hearing scheduled for December 16, 2025

The board approved its consent agenda unanimously and deferred the Atwater Park coastal assessment agreement by a 4-2 vote. It recommended approval of Ordinance 3077, allowing police to impound vehicles used in reckless driving, with a 6-0 roll‑call vote. The board also approved a Lake Dr. lighting and shield item for Public Works review (5-1) and entered a closed session to discuss purchasing property for a new DPW site (6-0).

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Deferred Atwater Park coastal assessment agreement (4-2)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 3077 (6-0)
• Approved Lake Dr. lighting and shield item for Public Works review (5-1)
• Entered closed session to discuss DPW site property purchase (6-0)
• No action on Northshore Chamber of Commerce special order
• Audit presentation to be available at next board meeting (no action taken)
• Water rate case public hearing scheduled for Dec 16, 2025

Design Review Board

The Shorewood Design Review Board will review applications for an accessory garage at 1410 E. Capitol Drive, a special exception for two wall signs at 4185 N. Oakland Avenue, a monument sign at 1111 E. Capitol Drive, and a window modification at 3701 N. Morris Boulevard. The board will also approve the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. Public comments may be submitted in writing before the deadline or spoken during the meeting.

• Accessory structure (garage) at 1410 E. Capitol Drive
• Special exception for two wall signs at 4185 N. Oakland Avenue
• Monument sign at 1111 E. Capitol Drive
• Window modification (south elevation) at 3701 N. Morris Blvd
• Approval of November 6, 2025 meeting minutes

The Design Review Board approved the minutes from the November 6 meeting. It approved the accessory garage at 1410 E. Capitol Drive, the monument sign at 1111 E. Capitol Drive, and a window modification at 3701 N. Morris Blvd with conditions. The board deferred the two wall‑sign proposal at 4185 N. Oakland Avenue.

• Approved November 6, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 4-0)
• Approved accessory garage plans at 1410 E. Capitol Drive (vote 4-0)
• Deferred wall sign plans at 4185 N. Oakland Avenue (vote 4-0)
• Approved monument sign plans at 1111 E. Capitol Drive (vote 4-0)
• Approved window modification plans at 3701 N. Morris Blvd with conditions (vote 4-0)

Village Board Standing Committee Meeting Notes

The Strategic Initiatives Committee reviewed the existing public works studies and discussed potential future service levels, staffing, and facility needs. No formal actions or approvals were taken regarding the service delivery study. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board will conduct a public hearing on the 2026 proposed budget and consider resolutions to adopt the budget and set the general property tax levy. The board will also review requests for a parking management system and owners representative services.

• Public hearing on 2026 Proposed Budget
• Resolution 2025-16 to adopt 2026 Budget and authorize general property tax levy
• Consideration of RFP for Parking and Citation Management System
• Consideration of RFP for owners representative services
• Ordinance 3076 to amend annual streetlight charge for corner lots

The board approved Resolution 2025-16, adopting the 2026 budget and authorizing the 2025 general property tax levy. It also approved several related resolutions and ordinances, including special assessments, the Business Improvement District plan, and a change to the streetlight charge. The board voted to release an RFP for a parking and citation management system and for owners‑representative services.

• Approved Resolution 2025-16 adopting the 2026 budget and authorizing the 2025 General Property Tax Levy (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-17 to carry forward allowable prior‑year unused levy capacity (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-18 special assessment for delinquent municipal charges (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-19 special assessment for replacement of private lead service laterals (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-20 Shorewood Business Improvement District 2026 operating plan and 2025 special assessment levy (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3076 amending the annual streetlight charge for corner lots (7-0)
• Approved RFP for Parking and Citation Management System (6-1)
• Approved RFP for owners representative services (7-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Shorewood Public Library Board will consider and approve the consent agenda, which includes approval of the meeting agenda, minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting, and accounts payable reports. The meeting will also present library statistics, the Director of Library Services report, a materials vendor update, and financial information for Q3 2025 and a Greater Milwaukee Foundation withdrawal. Additional items include a review of Trustee Essentials Handbook Chapter 24 and items for future consideration.

• Consent agenda: approve agenda, October 8, 2025 minutes, and accounts payable reports
• Q3 2025 budget and actuals presentation
• Q3 Greater Milwaukee Foundation withdrawal update
• Trustee Essentials Handbook – Chapter 24: Library Friends and Library Foundations
• Items for future consideration

The Shorewood Public Library Board of Trustees met on November 12, 2025. The board approved the consent agenda—including the meeting agenda, September 10, 2025 minutes, and accounts payable reports—by a 6‑0 vote. The remainder of the meeting consisted of informational updates on library statistics, programming, outreach events, vendor changes, and building maintenance, with no additional decisions made.

• Approved agenda, September 10, 2025 minutes, and accounts payable reports (6-0)

Elder Services Advisory Board

The Elder Services Advisory Board will meet to review reports from the Senior Resource Center and the Age-Friendly Community Subcommittee. The board will also hold a discussion regarding long-term planning for senior services.

• Senior Services Long-Term Planning Discussion
• Age-Friendly Community Subcommittee Reports
• Senior Resource Center Director Report
• Shorewood Connects Initiatives Updates
• Health Department Updates

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting (3‑0). Chairperson Ruffalo submitted an immediate resignation, which the board accepted. The Shorewood Foundation provided $20,000 in Pick‑and‑Save gift cards for senior food assistance, as reported by the board.

• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (3‑0 vote)
• Accepted Chairperson Ruffalo’s immediate resignation
• Reported Shorewood Foundation funding of $20,000 in gift cards for senior food assistance

Conservation Committee

The Conservation Committee will discuss possible ordinance actions under the 2025 Electrify Shorewood initiative. It will also review progress on native garden and invasive species education, including a flexible land‑management ordinance (Chapter 220). Additional reports will cover planned environment‑themed film screenings, participation in the Fish and Feather Festival, and an update on Dark Sky streetlight fixtures.

• Consider possible ordinance actions for Electrify Shorewood (2025 Initiative)
• Discuss flexible ordinance for land‑management plan and turf‑grass standards, Chapter 220 (2025 Initiative)
• Report progress on three environment‑themed film screenings (2025 Initiative)
• Plan participation in the Fish and Feather Festival on Oct 11 (2025 Initiative)
• Update on Dark Sky streetlight fixtures and brightness (Staff Liaison Report)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will approve the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting. It will consider applications and plans for a circle driveway at 4068 N. Lake Drive and a wall sign at 3948 N. Maryland Avenue. The board will also discuss possible updates to the Village’s Sign Code (Chapter 445).

• Approval of the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of a circle driveway installation at 4068 N. Lake Drive
• Consideration of a wall sign installation at 3948 N. Maryland Avenue
• Further discussion of updating the Village’s Sign Code (Chapter 445)

The board unanimously approved the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the wall sign plans for 3948 N. Maryland Avenue and the circular driveway plans for 4068 N. Lake Drive, including added boxwoods. No other actions were decided; the sign code update was only discussed.

• Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved wall sign plans at 3948 N. Maryland Avenue (5-0)
• Approved circular driveway plans at 4068 N. Lake Drive with 3‑5 boxwoods (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Public Art Committee

The committee will review progress on a village-wide arts festival and an acknowledgement program for 'Signaling History' artists. Members will also consider a Shorewood Foundation application for Ghost Train maintenance and an aerial show at that location.

• Village-wide Arts Festival progress report
• Acknowledgement program for 'Signaling History' artists
• Installation of local artists' work in Village Hall lobby
• Shorewood Foundation application for Ghost Train maintenance
• Proposed aerial show at the Ghost Train

Village Board Standing Committee Meeting Notes

The Shorewood Public Works Committee reviewed the streetlight charge ordinance amendment and confirmed that all corner properties will be charged based on a minimum lineal distance of 40 feet. The committee also noted two appeals that were granted, adjusting the lineal feet for 4203 N. Morris and 1555 E. Olive to the 40‑foot standard. No further actions were taken at this meeting.

• Set minimum 40‑foot lineal distance for streetlight charges on all corner properties
• Granted appeals for 4203 N. Morris (20 ft) and 1555 E. Olive (25 ft) to 40 ft
• Reviewed 26 corner parcels; identified five parcels under 40 ft with shorter neighbor distances

Village Board Standing Committee Meeting Notes

The Strategic Initiatives Committee discussed a request for proposals (RFP) to fund a Service Delivery Study with an estimated cost of $150,000. Trustees expressed interest in reviewing the Public Works Department’s current and future needs to guide future facility investments. The Village Manager was asked to provide the 2020 Public Works Analysis and the 2023 Future Facility Needs & Analysis for further review. The committee will develop a recommendation on the RFP for the Village Board’s final decision.

• Review of RFP for Service Delivery Study estimated at $150,000
• Request for 2020 Public Works Analysis and 2023 Future Facility Needs & Analysis
• Discussion of reviewing Public Works Department to plan future facilities
• Development of specific list of DPW items for a future proposal
• Committee to recommend RFP outcome to Village Board

The Shorewood Strategic Initiatives Committee met on November 17, 2025 to discuss a service delivery study and future facility needs. After extensive discussion, the only formal action taken was a motion to adjourn, which carried unanimously 3‑0. No substantive approvals, denials, or recommendations were decided at this meeting. The committee will later submit its recommendation to the Village Board.

• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board and various committees will meet to discuss several requests for proposals, including a new parking and citation management system. The board will also address a lead service line replacement grant and pending litigation involving the East Capitol Neighborhood Association.

• RFP for Parking and Citation Management System including mobile meter capabilities
• RFP for owners representative services
• RFP for Service Delivery Study
• 2026 BID Operational Plan
• WDNR Lead Service Line Replacement Community Outreach Grant

The board approved the consent agenda and the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes, each by a 7‑0 vote. It deferred the request for proposals for an owner's representative to the November 17 meeting, also 7‑0. The board then moved to a closed session for legal counsel discussion and later adjourned the meeting, both votes 7‑0.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Deferred RFP for owner's representative services to Nov 17, 2025 (7-0)
• Adjourned to closed session for legal counsel discussion (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 p.m. (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will continue discussions on an initiative to increase housing opportunities in the village. The body will also introduce possible Zoning Code amendments regarding administrative appeals and office use restrictions in MX Districts.

• Discussion of initiative to increase housing opportunities
• Proposed Zoning Code amendment regarding appeals to administrative or Village decisions
• Proposed Zoning Code amendment regarding office use location restrictions in MX Districts

The commission approved the September 23, 2025 Plan Commission meeting minutes with two amendments, voting 6‑0. The commission then introduced a proposed amendment to the Village Zoning Code to align appeal standing with recent changes to Wisconsin Statute 781.10, and discussed its potential impacts. No vote or formal decision was taken on the amendment.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes with two amendments (6-0)
• Discussed proposed Zoning Code amendment on appeal standing; no decision taken

Design Review Board

The Shorewood Design Review Board will review an application to modify a door at 4323 N. Stowell Avenue. It will also consider two separate applications to install wall signs at 4230 N. Oakland Avenue and 1926 E. Capitol Drive. The board will discuss possible updates to the Village’s Sign Code (Chapter 445). The meeting includes routine approval of the October 9, 2025 minutes.

• Door modification request for residential property 4323 N. Stowell Avenue
• Wall sign installation request for commercial property 4230 N. Oakland Avenue
• Wall sign installation request for commercial property 1926 E. Capitol Drive
• Discussion of updating Village Sign Code (Chapter 445)
• Approval of October 9, 2025 meeting minutes

The board approved the October 9 meeting minutes (7‑0). It then approved the garage door and interior wall modifications at 4323 N. Stowell Avenue (8‑0). The board also approved wall sign plans for 1926 E. Capitol Drive (8‑0) and 4230 N. Oakland Avenue (8‑0). No formal decision was made on the sign code update, and the meeting was adjourned (8‑0).

• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (vote 7-0)
• Approved garage door and interior wall modifications at 4323 N. Stowell Ave (vote 8-0)
• Approved wall sign installation at 1926 E. Capitol Drive (vote 8-0)
• Approved wall sign installation at 4230 N. Oakland Ave (vote 8-0)
• Discussed updates to Village Sign Code (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:13 p.m. (vote 8-0)

Village Board Standing Committee Meeting Notes

The Shorewood Public Works Committee reviewed the standards for streetlight operation special charge appeals and considered six appeals. Motions were carried to amend the charge distances for parcels at 1219‑1221 E. Congress, 2519 E. Wood Place, 2520 E. Wood Place, and 3805 N. Bartlett Avenue. The committee denied the appeals for 4378 N. Alpine Avenue and 4485‑87 N. Frederick Avenue. All votes were 3‑0.

• Amended streetlight charge for 1219‑1221 E. Congress to a shorter distance (estimated 47')
• Amended streetlight charge for 2519 E. Wood Place to a shorter distance (estimated 60')
• Amended streetlight charge for 2520 E. Wood Place to a shorter distance (estimated 44')
• Amended streetlight charge for 3805 N. Bartlett Avenue to a shorter distance (estimated 48')
• Denied appeal for 4378 N. Alpine Avenue, confirming a 58' lineal foot charge

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board will discuss revisions to the Human Resource Manual and streetlight fixture and charge options. The Public Works Committee will hear appeals regarding streetlight operations special charges for six specific properties. The Board will also consider a lead service line and watermain evaluation and replacement plan.

• Appeals for streetlight operations special charges at 1219-1221 E Congress, 2519 E. Wood Place, 2520 E. Wood Place, 3805 N. Bartlett Avenue, 4378 N. Alpine Avenue, and 4485-4487 N. Frederick Avenue
• Agreement for lead service line and watermain evaluation, replacement schedule, and financing plan
• Special privilege approvals for landscape edging at 2201 E. Jarvis St. and signage on N. Oakland Ave.
• Consideration of Dark Sky Streetlight Fixture Options
• Closed session to discuss prospective properties for a new DPW site

The Village Board unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-15 affirming support for the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law. Trustees also approved a revision to the Human Resource Manual (7‑0) and directed staff to draft an amendment to the streetlight operations special charge ordinance (6‑1). The board selected Dark Sky streetlight option A, adjusting fixture brightness and creating an inventory of lighting shields (5‑2).

• Adopted Resolution 2025-15 supporting the U.S. Constitution (7-0 roll call)
• Approved revision to the Human Resource Manual (7-0)
• Approved Dark Sky streetlight option A, adjusting brightness and inventory (5-2)
• Directed staff to draft amendment to streetlight operations special charge ordinance (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda items (7-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss DPW site purchase (7-0)
• Reopened session at 9:45 pm (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:45 pm (7-0)

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to wrap up the budget process and discuss the proposed 2026 capital projects, including a $4.1 million street project on North Oakland Avenue.

• Review of proposed 2026 budget with a net favorable impact of $47,000
• Capital projects totaling $9.16 million including North Oakland Ave improvements
• Police equipment purchases including a $90,000 parking jeep
• Village Hall HVAC controls project budgeted at $350,000
• Discussion of 2027 initiatives such as website updates and parade barricades

Parks and Public Spaces Committee

The Parks and Public Spaces Committee will discuss progress on finalizing the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. The body will also review Policy 49 regarding workplans and initiatives and receive reports on pedestrian safety measures.

• Finalization of the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
• TAPCO enhanced crosswalk equipment demonstration at Wilson/Olive and Capitol/Newhall
• Review of Policy 49 Workplans, Village Initiatives and Task Assignments
• Safe Roads Save Lives Act Resolution of the Village Board

The Parks and Public Spaces Committee approved the minutes from the July 8 meeting with an 8‑0 vote. No substantive policy or project decisions were made. The committee then adjourned the meeting with an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved July 8 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will consider three residential property applications and discuss updates to the Village’s Sign Code. The board is reviewing plans for additions, a patio, and a window modification.

• Second-story and rear addition at 4482 N. Farwell Avenue
• Front yard patio installation at 4367 N. Marlborough Drive
• Window modification at 4106 N. Maryland Avenue
• Discussion of updating the Village’s Sign Code (Chapter 445)

The board approved the revised plans for a second‑story and rear addition at 4482 N. Farwell Avenue, a front‑yard patio at 4367 N. Marlborough Drive, and a window modification at 4106 N. Maryland Avenue. All three motions passed with a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0) and adjourned the meeting (5‑0).

• Approved second‑story and rear addition at 4482 N. Farwell Avenue (5-0)
• Approved front‑yard patio at 4367 N. Marlborough Drive (5-0)
• Approved window modification at 4106 N. Maryland Avenue (5-0)
• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Deferred further updates to the Village Sign Code (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:18 p.m. (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Shorewood Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to take action on a staff development closing date for 2025 and a 2026 grant from the Friends of the Shorewood Public Library. The board will also review library statistics and the Director of Library Services report.

• Action on 2025 Library Closing for Staff Development Day
• Action on 2026 Friends of the Shorewood Public Library Grant
• Review of Trustee Essentials Handbook Chapter 23: Material Challenges
• National Friends of Libraries Week Proclamation

The board accepted a $40,250 grant from the Friends of the Shorewood Public Library for the 2026 budget, including $10,000 for Shorewood Reads. It also voted to close the library on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 for staff professional‑development. The consent agenda, including the Sep. 10 minutes and accounts payable, was approved unanimously. No other substantive motions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, Sep 10 minutes, accounts payable) – vote 5-0
• Accepted Friends of the Shorewood Public Library grant of $40,250 for 2026 – vote 5-0
• Approved library closure on Dec 12, 2025, 9:30 AM‑6:30 PM for staff development – vote 5-0

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board will review the proposed 2026 budget, including a General Capital Projects Fund budget of $9,174,600. The board will also hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning a property on N. Oakland Ave. and discuss lead service line replacement plans.

• Public hearing and vote to rezone 4449-53 N. Oakland Ave. from MX-1 Mixed-Use Storefront to GX-1 General Residential Office Mix
• Review of proposed 2026 General Capital Projects Fund budget totaling $9,174,600
• Consideration of North Shore Fire Department (NSFD) 2026-2030 Capital Budget and 2025 Fee Schedule
• Consideration of vendor for lead service line and water main evaluation and replacement
• Consideration of Shorewood Connects Facilitator Contract 2026-28

The board approved a contract with Arcadis to handle lead service line replacement, water main evaluation, scheduling, and financing plans. It also adopted a single‑ or multi‑year capital budget for 2026‑2027 and updated the North Shore Fire Department fee schedule. Several resolutions on levy limits, hazard mitigation, and road safety were approved, while the rezoning ordinance for 4449‑53 N. Oakland Ave. was deferred.

• Approved Arcadis contract for lead service line and water main evaluation (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12 recommending a single or multi‑year capital budget for 2026‑2027 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-13 recommending the 2026 North Shore Fire Department fee schedule (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-14 authorizing an exception to the levy limit for NSFD charges (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-09 adopting the Milwaukee County Hazard Mitigation Plan (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-10 supporting the Safe Roads Save Lives Act (7-0)
• Deferred consideration of Ordinance 3076 to rezone 4449‑53 N. Oakland Ave. (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Policy 44 Lead Service Line Program and Resolution 2025-11 fee schedule amendment (7-0)

Elder Services Advisory Board

The Elder Services Advisory Board will meet on October 2, 2025 at 10 a.m. in the Shorewood Village Hall Committee Room. The board will receive reports from the chairperson, the Age‑Friendly Community Subcommittee, the Senior Resource Center director, and updates on Shorewood Connects initiatives and the health department. Members will discuss long‑term planning for senior services. No formal actions are scheduled beyond the reports and discussion.

• Chairperson Report
• Age‑Friendly Community Subcommittee Reports
• Senior Resource Center Director Report
• Shorewood Connects Initiatives Updates
• Senior Services Long‑Term Planning Discussion

Conservation Committee

The Conservation Committee will review progress reports from its Waste Reduction, Biodiversity, and Energy Efficiency subcommittees. It will discuss possible ordinance actions under the 2025 Initiative to electrify Shorewood, as well as a more flexible land‑management ordinance and turf‑grass standards. The committee will also consider plans for three environment‑themed film screenings, participation in the Fish and Feather Festival, and updates on Dark Sky streetlight fixtures. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Consider possible ordinance actions to electrify Shorewood (2025 Initiative)
• Discuss flexible ordinance language for land‑management plan requirement and turf‑grass standard, Chapter 220 Brush, Grass and Weeds
• Plan three environment‑themed film screenings at Village Center and SHS auditorium
• Participate in the Fish and Feather Festival
• Staff Liaison report on Dark Sky streetlight fixture brightness (see p. 119)

Public Art Committee

The Shorewood Public Art Committee approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted seasonal art themes for fall, winter, spring, and summer. Members discussed maintenance needs for the Ghost Train, including a lighting request and a foundation application, and explored a possible aerial performance off the structure. The committee also considered a recognition ceremony for “Signaling History” artists and ideas for a village-wide arts festival gallery walk.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed 6‑0).
• Adopted seasonal art themes: togetherness (fall), resilience (winter), diversity (spring), empathy (summer).
• Considered Chasing Rainbows request to light the Ghost Train bridge on Oct 15 and application to Shorewood Foundation for Ghost Train maintenance.
• Discussed possible aerial performance off the Ghost Train with an aerial repelling group.
• Discussed recognition ceremony for “Signaling History” artists (8 of 11 artists interested; Bob Dean may speak).

The Shorewood Public Art Committee approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to add artist Kai Marquardt to the Village Hall lobby program from October 25 to January 26. The committee also approved lighting the bridge on October 15 and authorized up to $2,000 for Ghost Train maintenance work. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved artist Kai Marquardt for Oct 25–Jan 26 display (6-0)
• Approved Chasing Rainbows bridge‑lighting request for Oct 15 (6-0)
• Approved $1,927 invoice for second Ghost Train amp (6-0)
• Approved up to $2,000 for Piper Power work on Ghost Train (6-0)
• Approved adjournment at 9:37 a.m. (6-0)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review several residential property modification applications. The board will also continue discussions regarding updates to the Village’s Sign Code (Chapter 445).

• Second-story and rear addition at 4482 N. Farwell Avenue
• Window removal at 2810 E. Menlo Blvd.
• Door removal at 2617 E. Capitol Drive
• Review of approved front yard patio plans at 3815 N. Morris Blvd.
• Updating the Village’s Sign Code (Chapter 445)

The board approved the removal of a window at 2810 E. Menlo Blvd by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved the removal of a door at 2617 E. Capitol Drive, with brick work to the stoop and an optional milk‑chute removal, by a 7‑0 vote. Plans for screening at the front‑yard patio on 3815 N. Morris Blvd were approved after discussion. The board discussed updates to the Village sign code but made no final decision.

• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved window removal at 2810 E. Menlo Blvd (7‑0)
• Approved door removal at 2617 E. Capitol Drive with brick to stoop and optional milk‑chute removal (7‑0)
• Approved screening plans for front‑yard patio at 3815 N. Morris Blvd (vote not recorded)
• Discussed sign‑code updates; no decision made
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Board of Review

The Shorewood Board of Review will reconvene to review and potentially rule on objections to property assessments for 17 specific addresses. The meeting will also confirm that proper notices were posted. If the review is complete, the board will adjourn for the year.

• Review objections for 3605-607 N Murray Ave
• Review objections for 2225 E Menlo Blvd
• Review objections for 4443 N Frederick Ave
• Review objections for 4012-4014 N Prospect
• Review objections for 4106-4108 N Ardmore Ave

Plan Commission

The Shorewood Plan Commission will vote on a recommendation to rezone 4449‑53 N. Oakland Avenue from MX1 Mixed‑Use Storefront to GX1 General Residential‑Office Mix. The commission will also discuss proposals to increase housing options, including accessory dwelling units and duplex regulations in the R‑6 district. The meeting includes approval of the August 26, 2025 minutes and setting future agenda items.

• Recommendation to rezone 4449‑53 N. Oakland Ave. (236‑9993‑000) from MX1 to GX1
• Discussion of accessory dwelling unit (ADU) initiative to expand housing
• Discussion of duplex regulations within R‑6 One‑ and Two‑Household Residence District No. 1
• Approval of August 26, 2025 Plan Commission meeting minutes
• Consideration of future agenda items

The Commission unanimously approved the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0). A motion to recommend the Village Board approve rezoning of 4449‑53 N. Oakland Avenue to GX‑1 failed with a 3‑3 tie vote. The commission also discussed a proposed accessory dwelling unit (ADU) housing initiative, but no vote was taken.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Motion to recommend rezoning 4449-53 N. Oakland Ave failed (vote 3-3)
• Discussed ADU housing initiative – no decision made

Bi-Board Committee

The Shorewood Bi-Board meeting will provide updates from the school district and the village, including a presentation on the Roffers Group Study, a financial sustainability task force report, and the impact of state budget legislation. The village will present updates on its budget, housing initiatives, the Department of Public Works, and a traffic‑calming demonstration program. The meeting is a voluntary, non‑decision‑making forum; no actions will be taken, and public comments may be submitted in writing. All discussions will be reported to the respective boards.

• School District: Roffers Group Study presentation (scheduled for 9/24)
• School District: Financial Sustainability Task Force update
• School District: Impact of State Budget Legislation on schools
• Village: Budget update
• Village: Traffic calming demonstration program

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board will consider a special order to ratify the purchase of 4448 and 4450 N. Oakland Ave from Spoerl Commercial LLC for affordable housing. The meeting also includes a budget overview, a consent agenda, and discussion of Ordinance No. 3075 and a pilot block‑closure program. Additional items include a public hearing and updates from village officials.

• Ratify purchase of 4448 and 4450 N. Oakland Ave from Spoerl Commercial LLC for affordable housing
• Consent agenda: presentation of accounts, September 3 minutes, and driveway pavers application at 3575 N. Lake Dr.
• Consider Ordinance No. 3075 to replace yield signs with stop signs on N. Larkin and E. Olive Streets
• Consider pilot program for multiple‑block closure of N. Morris Blvd for trick‑or‑treat
• Discuss 2026 budget deficit of approximately $410,241 and financing options

The Village Board ratified the previously approved offer to purchase 4448 and 4450 N. Oakland Avenue from Spoerl Commercial LLC to build affordable housing, passing the motion 4-1. The board also approved Ordinance No. 3075 to replace yield signs with stop signs at N. Larkin and E. Olive Street (4-0). A pilot program for a multiple‑block closure on N. Morris Boulevard for a trick‑or‑treat event was approved unanimously (4-0). The consent agenda and a modification to streetlight operations special charge were each approved unanimously.

• Ratified purchase of 4448 & 4450 N. Oakland Ave for affordable housing (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3075 replacing yield signs with stop signs (4-0)
• Approved pilot program for multiple block closure on N. Morris Blvd (4-0)
• Approved modification to streetlight operations special charge (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved future consideration motion on streetlight operations (4-0)

Conservation Committee

The Conservation Committee will consider approving the August 7 meeting minutes and hear community concerns and subcommittee reports. It will also discuss upcoming events, including planning for the 2026 Film Fest and recruiting volunteers for the Fish and Feather Festival.

• Approve minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting
• Discuss Film Fest planning, dates and film selection for 2026
• Recruit volunteers for the Fish and Feather Festival at Hubbard Park on Oct 11
• Subcommittee sign‑ups and planning
• Upcoming river cleanup on Oct 18 and DIY workshop on Oct 15

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review applications for exterior changes to four residential properties. The board is deciding on plans for a rear addition, a front yard patio, a new window, and a new exterior door.

• Single-story rear addition at 1514 E. Marion Street
• Front yard patio at 3926 N. Stowell Avenue
• New window (south elevation) at 4455 N. Woodburn Street
• New exterior door (rear elevation) at 4605 N. Sheffield Avenue

The board approved the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved plans for a new exterior door at 4605 N. Sheffield Avenue, a new window at 4455 N. Woodburn Street (with a decorative raised panel condition), a single‑story rear addition at 1514 E. Marion Street (with a condition that it not intersect the existing second‑floor porch and that doors and windows match existing trim), and a front‑yard patio replacement at 3926 N. Stowell Avenue. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved exterior door plan at 4605 N. Sheffield Ave (4-0)
• Approved window plan at 4455 N. Woodburn St with decorative panel condition (4-0)
• Approved rear addition plan at 1514 E. Marion St with deck‑intersection and matching‑trim condition (4-0)
• Approved front yard patio plan at 3926 N. Stowell Ave (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Shorewood Public Library Board of Trustees will approve the agenda and minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting. It will discuss the proposed 2026 library budget and associated tax levy request. The board will also review proposals from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation and the Lange Bequest, as well as a cost‑of‑living adjustment for 2026.

• Consent agenda: approval of agenda, July 9, 2025 minutes, and accounts payable reports
• Action: 2026 Shorewood Public Library proposed budgets and tax levy request
• Action: 2026 Greater Milwaukee Foundation / Lange Bequest proposals
• Action: 2026 cost of living adjustment
• Information: 2nd quarter 2025 GMF grant letter

The trustees approved the 2026 Shorewood Public Library budget, including a $1,014,193 tax levy request, with a 6‑0 vote. They also approved the Greater Milwaukee Foundation/Lange Bequest Permanent Endowment Fund request by a 6‑0 vote. The board agreed to contribute $100,000 to the OverDrive Advantage Lucky Day Collection using the Board Directed Reserve Fund. The consent agenda, covering the July 9 minutes and accounts payable, passed unanimously.

• Approved 2026 library budget and $1,014,193 tax levy request (6-0)
• Approved 2026 GMF/Lange Bequest Permanent Endowment Fund request (6-0)
• Agreed to contribute $100,000 to OverDrive Advantage Lucky Day Collection via Board Directed Reserve Fund
• Approved consent agenda, including July 9 minutes and accounts payable (5-0)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider a request to appeal a Village Manager's August 13, 2025 decision. The appeal concerns the non-enforcement of Village Code 225-9 at a specific property.

• Appeal of Village Manager decision regarding Village Code 225-9 for 2511 E Menlo Blvd

Parks and Public Spaces Committee

The Parks and Public Spaces Committee will consider approval of the July 8 meeting minutes and receive staff liaison updates. It will discuss final recommendations and updates to Chapter 207 of the Village Code as presented by Police Chief Wurth. Additional topics include subcommittee structure, the status of the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, and updates on parks, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and other public spaces.

• Approve July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss final recommendations/updates to Chapter 207 of the Village Code for Police Chief Wurth
• Discuss subcommittee structure
• Status update on the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
• Pedestrian and bicycle safety updates, including neighborhood greenway on Murray and Complete Streets Policy

Village Board Standing Committee Meeting Notes

The Community and Business Relations Committee discussed safety concerns regarding vehicle traffic on Morris Boulevard during trick-or-treating. The committee voted to recommend that the Village Board close a portion of the street for the event.

• Recommendation to close a portion of Morris Boulevard for trick-or-treat (approved 2-1)

Police Commission

The commission elected Sarah McKnight as Secretary and re‑elected Rick Cole as President, each by unanimous vote. The body moved into a closed session to discuss employment matters, then reconvened in open session. A motion to place officer candidate Kiev Garcia Lopez on the department’s eligibility list was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Elected Sarah McKnight as Secretary (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Rick Cole as President (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session to consider employment issues (unanimous)
• Re‑convened into open session (unanimous)
• Placed officer candidate Kiev Garcia Lopez on eligibility list (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board approved Resolution 2025-09 authorizing up to $1,891,374 in taxable general obligation notes (7‑0). It also adopted Ordinance 3074 banning parking at N. Prospect Ave and E. Shorewood Blvd (6‑1) and approved a $413,832.23 contract for 2026 Oakland Avenue reconstruction inspection services (7‑0). The board rejected a motion to review non‑permitted uses in the Village Center lower level (4‑3) and denied a request to study the Village Manager’s office service levels (4‑3).

• Approved Resolution 2025-09 for $1,891,374 tax‑exempt bond issuance (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 3074 prohibiting parking at N. Prospect Ave & E. Shorewood Blvd (6‑1)
• Approved $413,832.23 contract for 2026 Oakland Ave reconstruction inspection services (7‑0)
• Rejected motion to allow review of non‑permitted uses in Village Center lower level (4‑3)
• Approved motion to reject proposals for non‑permitted uses in Village Center lower level (4‑3)
• Approved Organizational Study request for village operations (6‑1)
• Rejected request to review Village Manager’s office service levels (4‑3)
• Authorized closed session to discuss prospective DPW site (7‑0)

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee will meet to determine the fall theme for the Village Hall Gallery Art Program. The body will also discuss the Ghost Train, including a possible recommendation to the Village Board regarding an aerial show.

• Fall theme for the Village Hall Gallery Art Program
• Possible recommendation to Village Board on aerial show at the Ghost Train
• Recognition ceremony for Signaling History artists
• Arts Festival discussion

Plan Commission

The commission voted 5‑0 to approve the minutes from the June 22, 2025 Plan Commission meeting. A rezoning petition for 4449‑53 N. Oakland Avenue was introduced but no recommendation or vote was taken. The commission also discussed a possible accessory dwelling unit (ADU) program, but no action was decided.

• Approved June 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0 vote)

Library Board of Trustees

The Finance Committee will meet to review the proposed 2026 budget and a grant request from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. No official action is scheduled.

• Information: 2026 Shorewood Public Library Budget
• Information: 2026 Greater Milwaukee Foundation Grant Request

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting by a 6‑0 vote. It then approved the plans for a wall sign at 1712 E. Capitol Dr. with a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved wall sign plans for 1712 E. Capitol Dr. (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Shorewood Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet to review financial reports and budget planning. The session is designated for information gathering regarding quarterly reports and the upcoming budget.

• Q2 Report
• Greater Milwaukee Foundation Withdrawal
• 2026 Shorewood Public Library Budget Draft

Elder Services Advisory Board

The Elder Services Advisory Board approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. The board heard reports about a grant for motion‑activated crosswalk beacons, an upcoming Welcome New Neighbors picnic, the Fall newsletter and a $500 donation. It was noted that the Village Board Strategic Initiatives Committee voted 2‑1 against a zoning change for the former North Shore Health Department space, with a full board vote scheduled for Sept. 3.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous 4‑0)

Village Board of Trustees

The board approved an Offer to Purchase 4448 and 4450 N. Oakland Avenue to develop affordable housing (5-1). It also approved a crosswalk equipment demonstration with TAPCO, LLC (6-0), adopted a stop‑sign ordinance on N. Stowell Avenue (6-0), and authorized a Wisconsin DNR urban‑forestry grant application (6-0). Additionally, the board rejected all mobile‑parking proposals and adopted credit‑card and Complete Streets policies.

• Approved Offer to Purchase 4448 & 4450 N. Oakland Ave for affordable housing (5-1)
• Approved TAPCO, LLC crosswalk equipment demonstration agreement (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3073 replacing yield signs with stop signs on N. Stowell Ave (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-08 authorizing urban‑forestry grant submission (6-0)
• Rejected all mobile parking payment proposals and set a 2027 implementation timeline (6-0)
• Adopted Policy 50 Village Credit Card Fee Policy (6-0)
• Adopted Policy 52 Complete Streets policy (6-0)
• Deferred reduction of services in the 2026 budget (5-1)

Design Review Board

The Board approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved the wall sign plans for 2221 E. Capitol Drive and the window modification plans for 4473 N. Frederick Avenue, each by a 5‑0 vote. The Board also discussed updates to the Village’s Sign Code but took no action.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved wall sign plan at 2221 E. Capitol Drive (5-0)
• Approved window modification plan at 4473 N. Frederick Avenue (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:44 p.m. (5-0)

Plan Commission

The commission approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. It then voted 6‑1 to recommend changing the village household definition to permit up to four unrelated adults. A separate 7‑0 vote recommended removing the prohibition on basement bedrooms. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Recommended modifying household definition to allow up to 4 unrelated adults (6-1)
• Recommended removing prohibition on basement bedrooms (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board approved the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved option 2 for the property at 3564-66 N. Frederick Avenue, which replaces the temporary brick infill with Juliet‑style balconies and fixed doors. The board also approved the dormer plans for 2821 E. Menlo Blvd and a wall and blade sign for 3524 N. Oakland Avenue. All approvals passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved option 2 for 3564-66 N. Frederick Ave (5-0)
• Approved dormer plans for 2821 E. Menlo Blvd (5-0)
• Approved wall and blade sign for 3524 N. Oakland Ave (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (5-0)

Village Board of Trustees

The board unanimously approved Ordinance 3072, amending the P‑1 district zoning code to permit commercial kitchens and requiring a five‑year review. It also approved a streetlight replacement task order with KL Engineering for up to $357,020. The board directed the Village Attorney and Manager to review an offer to purchase 4450 N. Oakland Avenue and approved using several funds to offset streetlight costs. A closed‑session was held to discuss public‑property acquisition for a new DPW site.

• Approved Ordinance 3072 to permit commercial kitchens in P‑1 district (7‑0)
• Approved Task Order #3 with KL Engineering for streetlight replacement, up to $357,020 (7‑0)
• Directed Village Attorney and Manager to review purchase offer for 4450 N. Oakland Ave and report by Aug 4 (7‑0)
• Motion to provide appraisal of 4450 N. Oakland Ave lot failed (3‑4)
• Approved use of TID 1 extension funds to offset streetlight charge (6‑1)
• Approved use of parking utility fund balance to offset streetlight charge (7‑0)
• Approved use of vehicle registration fee to offset streetlight charge (6‑1)
• Closed session to discuss public‑property purchase for new DPW site approved (7‑0)

Public Art Committee

The committee unanimously approved the June 4 meeting minutes. It approved two artists and four pieces for the Village Hall Gallery program. It approved the illumination request for Metastatic Breast Cancer awareness on the Ghost Train. The meeting was adjourned with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved June 4 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved two artists and four pieces for Village Hall Gallery program (5-0)
• Approved illumination request for Metastatic Breast Cancer awareness on Ghost Train (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Design Review Board

The board approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting by a 4-0 vote. It then approved the deck plans for the residential property at 1911 E. Jarvis Street, also by a 4-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 5:11 p.m. with a unanimous 4-0 vote.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved deck plans for 1911 E. Jarvis Street (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:11 p.m. (4-0)

Village Board of Trustees

The board approved the consent agenda unanimously and deferred Ordinance 3072 to the July 7 meeting. It directed staff to keep the Safe Streets and Roads for All demonstration through the summer, to be removed by the end of September. The board approved an $8,400 amendment to the Lake Drive private lead service line agreement and voted to move the affordable‑housing project to a Phase II application. Mitchell Gottschallk was appointed to the Police Commission.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Deferred Ordinance 3072 to July 7 meeting (6-0)
• Directed staff to keep Safe Streets demo through summer, remove by end Sept (4-2)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Lake Drive lead service line agreement for $8,400 (6-0)
• Approved further exploration of affordable housing and request Phase II application (5-1)
• Appointed Mitchell Gottschallk to Police Commission

Design Review Board

The board approved the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0). It approved window modifications at 4234 N. Morris Blvd with specific siding and trim conditions (6‑0). It also approved window installations at 1515 E. Lake Bluff Blvd, a new door at 2635 E. Capitol Drive, and window modifications at 3533 N. Shepard Ave, each by a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved window and door plans at 4234 N. Morris Blvd, subject to matching aluminum siding and window sill conditions (6-0)
• Approved window installation plans at 1515 E. Lake Bluff Blvd as submitted (6-0)
• Approved new door plan at 2635 E. Capitol Drive as submitted (6-0)
• Approved window modification plans at 3533 N. Shepard Ave as submitted (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:05 p.m. (6-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The trustees approved the meeting agenda, minutes, and accounts payable reports by a 4‑0 vote. Jonathan Smucker was re‑elected President and Kara Espera re‑elected Vice President, each by a 6‑0 vote. The board allocated $10,000 from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation Board Directed Reserve Fund for the 2026 Shorewood Reads program, also by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda, May 14 minutes, and accounts payable (4-0)
• Re‑elected Jonathan Smucker as President (6-0)
• Re‑elected Kara Espera as Vice President (6-0)
• Allocated $10,000 for Shorewood Reads 2026 from reserve fund (6-0)

Elder Services Advisory Board

The Elder Services Advisory Board approved the May 1, 2025 minutes unanimously (4‑0). The board announced that new member Dan Sweetland will join at the August meeting and that there will be no meeting in July. It confirmed that future meetings will continue on Thursdays at 10 am.

• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Cancelled July meeting
• Confirmed Thursday 10 am meeting schedule

Public Art Committee

The committee voted to approve the May 7 meeting minutes, with the motion carried 5‑0 and one member abstaining. Later, the committee moved to adjourn, and the motion passed 4‑0. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved May 7 meeting minutes (5-0, one abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board approved the consent agenda unanimously (7-0). It also approved Resolution #2025-06 concerning the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources NR 208 2024 compliance report, with a 7-0 roll‑call vote. The board then moved to adjourn into a closed session to discuss prospective properties for a new DPW site, also passing 7-0.

• Approved consent agenda (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-06 on WDNR NR 208 2024 compliance report (7‑0)
• Adjourned into closed session to discuss prospective DPW site properties (7‑0)

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority voted 5-0 to approve the March 7, 2025 meeting minutes. The board reviewed the Phase I application from Spoerl Commercial LLC for a 19‑unit affordable housing project at 4450 N. Oakland Avenue and heard a financial analysis from Baker Tilly. Members asked questions about financing, parking, design, and land appraisal, but no recommendation or vote on the application was recorded, leaving further review to the Village Board.

• Approved March 7, 2025 minutes (5-0)

Plan Commission

The commission voted 3‑2 to recommend that the Village Board add Consumer Services, limited Eating and Drinking Places, Funeral and Mortuary Services, Lodging, Artisan Manufacturing and Production, Medical‑Dental Clinic‑Offices, Offices and limited General Retail Sales as permitted uses in the P‑1 Public and Semipublic District. President McKaig and Commissioner Klein voted no; Trustee McGovern voted yes and seconded the motion. Earlier, the commission approved the April 22 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Withdrew motion to recommend limited set of uses (motion withdrawn)
• Approved recommendation to add broad list of permitted uses in P-1 district (3-2)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board approved the April 24 minutes (5‑0). It approved a dormer addition at 1518 E. Beverly Road (5‑0), a window modification at 2500 E. Shorewood Blvd (5‑0), and a front yard patio at 4154 N. Lake Drive (4‑0, with a recusal). The board then adjourned the meeting (4‑0).

• Approved April 24 minutes (5-0)
• Approved dormer addition at 1518 E. Beverly Rd (5-0)
• Approved window modification at 2500 E. Shorewood Blvd (5-0)
• Approved front yard patio at 4154 N. Lake Dr (4-0, recused)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Village Board of Trustees

The board approved a one‑year crossing‑guard services contract for $143,708.46 and a related memorandum of understanding, both unanimously. It also approved a loading‑zone privilege at Metro Market (4‑1), the 2025 Trick‑or‑Treat schedule (5‑0), and intergovernmental agreements with Whitefish Bay for water improvements and a transfer‑station extension (both 5‑0). A proposal to keep the parade route unchanged failed due to lack of a second.

• Approved 1‑year crossing‑guard services contract $143,708.46 (5‑0)
• Approved memorandum of understanding for crossing‑guard services (5‑0)
• Approved loading‑zone privilege at 4075 N. Oakland Ave (4‑1)
• Approved Trick‑or‑Treat date Oct 26, 2025, 1‑4 pm (5‑0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with Whitefish Bay for Oakland Ave water improvements (5‑0)
• Approved extension letter to Whitefish Bay for transfer station (5‑0)
• Failed motion to use same parade route for 2025‑2026 (no second)
• No motion taken on Capitol Drive pedestrian safety report

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda, the minutes from the April 9 2025 meeting, and the accounts payable reports. The motion was moved by Vice President Kara Espera, seconded by Trustee Patrick Linnane, and carried unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. No other motions or decisions were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved agenda, April 9 minutes, and accounts payable (4-0)

Parks and Public Spaces Committee

The Parks and Public Spaces Committee approved the April 8 meeting minutes with a 7‑0 vote. The committee also deferred discussion of commercial scooters until 2026. The meeting was adjourned with an 8‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 8 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Deferred commercial scooters discussion to 2026 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Conservation Committee

The Conservation Committee approved the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote and two abstentions. The committee then adjourned the May 8, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 3 meeting minutes (5-0, two abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Public Art Committee

The committee unanimously approved the April 2 meeting minutes. It also approved payment of the Ghost Train amplifier repair invoice using the Shorewood Foundation fund. The July World Fragile X display was approved. No other actions were decided; other items were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved April 2 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Ghost Train amp repair invoice (6-0)
• Approved July World Fragile X display (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Village Board of Trustees

The Shorewood Village Board approved several contract awards, a curb‑extension design, and a new streetlight operations special charge. It also remanded a multi‑block party permit request to a committee and recommended approval of an RFP for Village Center space. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (vote 7-0)
• Awarded $2,174,514 contract to Five Star Energy Services for Southwest Area Lead Service Line Replacement (vote 7-0)
• Awarded contract up to $60,000 to Visu‑Sewer for large pipe televising (vote 7-0)
• Approved design of green‑infrastructure curb extension at NE corner of E. Capitol Drive & N. Morris Blvd (vote 7-0)
• Remanded multiple block‑party permit request for N. Morris roadway closure to Community & Business Relations committee (vote 7-0)
• Recommended approval of RFP occupant for Village Center lower‑level space (vote 7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑06 creating an annual streetlight operations special charge (vote 7-0)

Elder Services Advisory Board

The board approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved minutes of April 3, 2025 (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Nominating Committee reviewed applications for the Library Board vacancy and unanimously recommended one applicant, noting the candidate's budget experience. The recommendation will be sent to Village Clerk Toya Harrell for forwarding to the JP&L committee. The committee also outlined its role in preparing a slate of officers for the Board's June annual meeting.

• Unanimously recommended one applicant for Library Board vacancy (unanimous)
• Will forward recommendation to Village Clerk Toya Harrell for JP&L committee review
• Committee will prepare and present a slate of officers for the June meeting

Design Review Board

The board approved the February 27, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. Members discussed possible updates to the Village Sign Code but took no formal action, leaving further work for future meetings. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m. by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved February 27, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Plan Commission

The commission voted 5‑0 to approve the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting. Commissioners discussed a request to amend the zoning code to allow commercial kitchens in the P‑1 district, but no vote or decision was recorded. They also introduced a housing‑supply initiative, which remains under discussion with no formal action taken.

• Approved January 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Discussed commercial‑kitchen zoning amendment – no decision
• Discussed housing‑opportunity initiative – no decision

Village Board of Trustees

The board approved the consent agenda unanimously (5‑0). It sent the July 4th parade route back to the Committee and Business Relations (3‑2). The board awarded the 2025 crack seal maintenance contract to Thunder Road for $21,654 (5‑0) and approved Marek Landscaping to manage the Atwater Bluff native vegetation restoration, estimated at $93,400‑$103,000 (5‑0). The board also moved to a closed session to discuss prospective DPW site purchases (5‑0).

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Remanded July 4th parade route to Committee and Business Relations (3-2)
• Awarded 2025 crack seal contract to Thunder Road for $21,654 (5-0)
• Approved Marek Landscaping for Atwater Bluff native vegetation restoration, estimated $93,400‑$103,000 (5-0)
• Moved to closed session to discuss DPW site purchase (5-0)

Police Commission

The commission voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss employment matters. After the closed session, they reconvened in open session and unanimously approved placing Nydia Navarro on the police department eligibility list. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Closed session approved unanimously (motion by Lipo‑Zovic, seconded by McKnight)
• Reopened session approved unanimously (motion by Lipo‑Zovic, seconded by McKnight)
• Candidate Nydia Navarro placed on eligibility list approved unanimously (motion by President Cole, seconded by Moore)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously (motion by Lipo‑Zovic, seconded by McKnight)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved the agenda, the March 12, 2025 minutes, and accounts payable reports by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also voted unanimously (5‑0) to close the library on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, correcting an earlier clerical omission. The Nominating Committee reported it will not forward any trustee applications at this time. The Board noted it will examine future closures for other religious holidays and reminded trustees of the upcoming June officer election.

• Approved agenda, March 12 minutes, and accounts payable (5-0)
• Approved library closure on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 (5-0)
• Nominating Committee chose not to forward any trustee applications (no recommendation)

Board of Appeals

The Board approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It then granted a variance of Village Code 535‑19 F(4) to allow an air‑conditioning condenser in the side‑yard setback of 4225 N. Morris Blvd., with a 4‑1 roll‑call vote. The motion was moved by Chair Wendy Smith and seconded by Scott Waligora.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Granted variance for air‑conditioning condenser at 4225 N. Morris Blvd. (4‑1 roll‑call vote)

Parks and Public Spaces Committee

The Parks and Public Spaces Committee approved the March 11 meeting minutes with an 8‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken; the committee discussed updates and future agenda items. The meeting was adjourned with an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved March 11 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Village Board of Trustees

The board unanimously approved the request for proposals to develop a lead service line plan, evaluate water mains, schedule replacements, and secure financing. It also approved an online permit fee of $3 and adopted a mobile parking payment system, while deferring scooter‑related ordinance and pilot program to April 2026. All motions passed with either unanimous or recorded roll‑call votes.

• Approved RFP for Lead Service Line Plan, Water Main Evaluation, Replacement Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved utility superintendent job description updates (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for mobile parking payment system (unanimous)
• Deferred Ordinance 3072 on electric scooters and short‑term rentals to April 2026 (4‑1)
• Deferred Resolution 2025‑04 pilot program for commercial electric scooters to April 2026 (4‑1)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑05 adding $3 online permit fee (5‑0)
• Approved proclamation honoring Trustee Jerry Lynn (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session to discuss village manager performance evaluation (5‑0)

Elder Services Advisory Board

The Elder Services Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes from February 9, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 9, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Conservation Committee

The committee voted 7‑0 to approve the February 6 meeting minutes. A second 7‑0 vote adjourned the April 3 meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved February 6 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Public Art Committee

The committee unanimously approved the March 5 meeting minutes. It also approved all six pieces submitted for the Spring Village Hall Gallery program. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 5 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved six Spring art pieces for Village Hall Gallery (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)