Germantown meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Germantown agenda roundup: 256-unit Heyday plan, $702,386.60 road contract, water and sewer rates

Germantown officials were scheduled this month to act on a 256-unit housing development, a $702,386.60 street and pedestrian improvement contract, and water and sewer rate increases, among other items. Minutes for all eight meetings below had not been published as of October 19, so this roundup reports what appeared on each agenda, not what was decided. No vote tallies were available.

Heyday Germantown: 256 units on about 71 acres

The Village Board's October 5 agenda listed a request from CR Devco, LLC to amend the 2050 Future Land Use Plan for 40 acres, create a new "Heyday Germantown" Planned Development District, and rezone about 71 acres from A-1/A-2 Agricultural for a 256-unit residential community on Lilac Lane, east of Schoen Laufen Park and west of Division Road. All three were listed as action items.

$702,386.60 contract for County Line and Appleton

The Public Works & Highways Committee on October 7 was scheduled to vote on an award to LaLonde Contractors for $702,386.60 plus a 10% contingency of $70,238.66, not to exceed $772,625.26, for signal, street light, and pedestrian crossing improvements at County Line and Appleton Avenue. The Village Board's October 19 agenda lists the $772,625.26 maximum.

Other Public Works items included a change order with Foth for continuing property records not to exceed $35,000.00; a contract with Lee Mechanical for $26,175.00, contingency up to $28,200.00, for the 2026 Library HVAC Control Project; a MACORP quote not to exceed $24,069.00 to paint the Outdoor Picnic Shelter at Firemens Park; a drainage complaint at W214N10288 Beech Dr.; and acceptance of CIPP improvements by Visu-Sewer on the Hickory Dr. storm sewer.

Water and sewer rates

The Utility Advisory Committee on October 6 was scheduled to consider water and sewer rate increases. The Public Works committee's October 7 agenda also listed both as action items. The Village Board's October 19 agenda lists a 3% water rate increase and a 3% sewer rate increase, each with a 10-year cash flow update.

2027 Operating Budget

The Committee of the Whole met October 13, 14, and 15, each time with the 2027 Operating Budget as an action item and the 2027 Operating Budget Schedule as an informational item.

Other business on the agendas

• A request from DAHM NO 74 LLC (d.b.a. Crew Carwash) at N96 W17500 County Line Road to extend approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 05-2025 for a 4,500 sqft automated car wash, listed as Proposed CUP#09-2026.
• A Second Hand Article and Jewelry Dealer License for Premier Gold Silver and Coin, with an event at Best Western, W190N10862 Commerce Cir, 10/20/26-10/24/26. It appeared before both the Public Safety Committee and the Village Board.
• A resolution disallowing the claim of Mason Tait.
• Appointment of a Village Engineer, with a possible closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c), and a request to reschedule the November 2, 2026 Board meeting because of the General Election.
• Public Safety Committee items on police department budget amendments for insurance proceeds, sale of an old squad, grant revenues, and sale of handguns, and purchase of a replacement Ford Police Interceptor AWD involved in a crash.
• Plan Commission site plans for a 5,000 sqft building addition at N118W19137 Bunsen Drive and a 1,373 sqft addition at N120W21350 Freistadt Road; a consultation for a 17,500 sqft Jilly's Carwash & Indoor Vacuum Center at Mequon Rd & Hwy 167; a variance for exterior materials at N132W15121 Rockfield Road; and a zoning permit for an accessory storage building at W198N10217 Appleton Avenue.

Coming up

• **October 19, Village Board:** 3% water rate increase and 3% sewer rate increase with 10-year cash flow updates; $772,625.26 maximum for County Line and Appleton Avenue improvements; $28,200.00 maximum for the 2026 Library HVAC Control Project; $24,069.00 maximum for painting the Outdoor Picnic Shelter at Firemens Park.
• **October 19, General Government & Finance Committee:** updates to the Germantown Municipal Code related to the Building and Construction Oversight Committee and the Senior Center Advisory Committee, plus approval of September 21, 2026 minutes.
• **October 21, Park & Recreation Commission:** Recreation Department Winter/Spring price increases, a lease agreement for youth athletics, a Farmer's Market fee increase, a community garden deposit, and a rental at Dheinsville Park for the 2027 Renaissance Faire and War Reenactments.

Germantown boards weigh $702,386.60 road contract, water and sewer rate increases, 256-unit housing plan

Germantown's Village Board, its committees and the Plan Commission were scheduled to act on a $702,386.60 road contract, water and sewer rate increases, a 256-unit housing development and several permits in the first two weeks of October. Minutes for those meetings had not been published as of October 13, so the record supplied here shows what was listed on the agendas, not the outcomes.

Public Works: road contract and utility rates

The Public Works & Highways Committee met October 7 at 5:30 PM at Village Hall with a $702,386.60 award to LaLonde Contractors on its agenda, plus a 10% contingency of $70,238.66, for a total not to exceed $772,625.26. The work covers signal, street light and pedestrian crossing improvements at County Line and Appleton avenues (SISP).

The same agenda listed water and sewer rate increases as action items, a change order with Foth for continuing property records not to exceed $35,000.00, a $26,175.00 contract with Lee Mechanical with contingency up to $28,200.00 for the 2026 Library HVAC Control Project, and a MACORP quote to paint the outdoor picnic shelter at Firemens Park not to exceed $24,069.00. Also listed: a drainage complaint at W214N10288 Beech Dr. and acceptance of CIPP improvements by Visu-Sewer on the Hickory Dr. storm sewer. Solid waste and recycling collection and fiber installation status were discussion-only items.

The Utility Advisory Committee met October 6 to consider water and sewer rate increases.

256-unit Heyday Germantown proposal

The Village Board met October 5 at 7:00 PM. Its agenda included a request from CR Devco, LLC to amend the 2050 Future Land Use Plan for 40 acres, create a "Heyday Germantown" Planned Development District and rezone about 71 acres from A-1/A-2 Agricultural for a 256-unit residential community on Lilac Lane, east of Schoen Laufen Park and west of Division Road.

Also on the Board agenda: a request from DAHM NO 74 LLC (d.b.a. Crew Carwash) at N96 W17500 County Line Road to extend approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 05-2025 for a 4,500 sqft automated car wash (Proposed CUP#09-2026); a second hand article and jewelry dealer license for Premier Gold Silver and Coin, with an event at Best Western, W190N10862 Commerce Cir, 10/20/26-10/24/26; a resolution disallowing the claim of Mason Tait; appointment of a Village Engineer, with a possible closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c); and a request to reschedule the November 2, 2026 Board meeting because of the General Election.

Public safety and fire building needs

The Public Safety Committee met October 5 at 6:00 PM to vote on the Premier Gold Silver and Coin license, police department budget amendments tied to insurance proceeds, sale of an old squad, grant revenues and sale of handguns, and purchase of a replacement Ford Police Interceptor AWD that was involved in a crash. Members were also to receive police, fire and overtime reports.

The Building Construction Oversight Committee met September 30 at 5:45 PM with a Fire Department building needs update listed as an action item.

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission met October 12 to review a 5,000 sqft building addition at N118W19137 Bunsen Drive, a 1,373 sqft addition at N120W21350 Freistadt Road, and a site plan consultation for a 17,500 sqft Jilly's Carwash & Indoor Vacuum Center at Mequon Rd & Hwy 167. Also listed: a variance request for exterior materials at N132W15121 Rockfield Road, a zoning permit for an accessory storage building at W198N10217 Appleton Avenue, and discussion of rock blasting regulations.

Coming up

The Committee of the Whole meets three consecutive days — October 13, 14 and 15 — with the 2027 Operating Budget listed as an action item each day and the 2027 Operating Budget Schedule listed as an informational item.

Village Board agenda includes $1.1M culvert contract; several committees meet

The Germantown Village Board's Aug. 17 agenda included a $1,099,936.48 contract award for the Pleasant View culvert replacement and reconstruction, along with a tree pruning contract and a resolution on EMS participation. Minutes for that meeting and others held in the past two weeks have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

Village Board (Aug. 17)

The board was scheduled to consider:

• Awarding a contract to C.W. Purpero, Inc. for $1,099,936.48 (including a 10% contingency) for the Pleasant View culvert replacement and reconstruction from Lovers Lane south to Freistadt Road.
• Awarding a contract to M&M Tree Care not to exceed $44,175.00 for tree pruning in the Hawthorne Meadows and Cedar Hills subdivisions.
• A resolution conditionally supporting participation in the Washington County Countywide EMS System.
• An amendment to Section 11.08 of the Municipal Code on garbage and recyclable items.
• A presentation of the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and audit results by Baker Tilly.

Other recent meetings

Plan Commission (Aug. 10) — Agenda items included a site plan for WAGO parking lot additions at N120W19129 Freistadt Road, a zoning permit for driveway replacement at Phoenix Metals Corp (N115W18945 Edison Drive), sign permits for ID Logistics on Donges Bay Road and Capstone 41 Business Park on Holy Hill Road, and updates on storm water flooding and sewer backup events.

Senior Advisory Committee (Aug. 13) — The committee discussed the 2027 budget, internet service and TV connections, and getting an estimate from Sight and Sound for relocating a TV in the poolroom. Approval of March 5, 2026 minutes was the only scheduled vote.

Tree Advisory Board (Aug. 13) — Items included revitalizing the Memorial Tree & Bench Program, reviewing the 2026 budget for tree maintenance and replacement, and reviewing proposed 2027 budgets for both. Public comments were accepted by email until 4 p.m. that day.

General Government & Finance Committee (Aug. 17) — The committee was to consider a professional services agreement with Washington County for police IT services, a lease of the former recycling center site, and receive the 2025 annual financial report and audit results from Baker Tilly.

Economic Development Commission (Aug. 18) — The commission reviewed and potentially approved final business survey questions, prioritized 2026 goals and initiatives, and discussed development process guidelines.

Park & Recreation Commission (Aug. 19) — The regular meeting was cancelled; the agenda contained only standard procedural items.

Coming up

Tourism Commission (Aug. 24) — The commission will review a business showcase application for the Discover Germantown program, a financial update and budget review, a definition of “tourism-related business,” and a funding request from Kettle Moraine Kubb/Kubb Clubs America for the US Kubb Club Championship (Sept. 11-13) at Buzdum’s Pub & Grill, W188N10515 Maple Rd.

Board of Zoning Appeals (Aug. 26) — A public hearing will consider an appeal and variance request by Claudia M. and Harry A. Hoyen III for a property at W173N10722 Willow Wood Drive. The appeal concerns yard classification for a corner lot under Section 17.08(58); the variance seeks to reduce the rear yard setback from 35 to 15 feet for an addition in the Rs-5 District under Section 17.18(3). The board may take action after the hearing.

Germantown Roundup: Boards Eye Police Funding, Land Deals, and $1.1M Road Project

Germantown officials have a full slate of recent and upcoming meetings covering infrastructure spending, land acquisition, and public safety. A note on sourcing: all recent meetings listed below are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so items reflect what was scheduled for action, not confirmed outcomes. Readers should treat vote tallies and final decisions as pending until minutes are available.

Village Board — July 20

The Village Board agenda included several financial actions tied to development and infrastructure projects:

• Reduction of a letter of credit by $164,375.25 to Home Path Financial for Heritage Park North.
• Amendment #1 to the agreement with MSA for Maple Road bridge repair, adding a 10% contingency of $31,130.00.
• A change order to the agreement with Vinton Construction for the High Point Pass Project in the amount of $34,909.96.
• Approval of funding for a construction manager at risk for the new police department, with Moore Construction Services named.
• Adoption of 2026 wage and equipment rates.

Because minutes are unpublished, it is not confirmed which items passed or how board members voted.

General Government & Finance Committee — July 20

This committee was scheduled to consider a public grant program application from the Germantown Historical Society Inc. for the 2026 Christ Church Restoration and Addition Project. Other agenda items included leasing the former recycling center site, updating master signers on the village's US Bank account, approving June 5, 2026 meeting minutes, and reviewing routine reports on accounts payable, budget versus actual, payroll, contracts, and investments.

Library Board — July 22

The Germantown Community Library Board agenda listed a study room policy update, a 2027 budget update, and standard financial reports including the treasurer's report, accounts payable, and budget reports. No dollar figures or proposed policy specifics were included in the agenda materials provided.

Plan Commission — July 27

The Plan Commission held a project kick-off meeting for the Holy Hill Gateway District Master Plan, featuring a presentation by consultant MSA Professional Services Inc. and Community Development Department staff. This was a discussion item; no votes or dollar amounts were listed.

Park & Recreation Commission — July 29

Agenda items for this commission included:

• The proposed 2026 Fees & Charges Report, listed for discussion and possible action.
• A Hayday presentation on an accessible Green Way trail connecting to Schoen Laufen Park.
• A request from Friends of Old Falls Village Park to hold war re-enactments at Firemen's Park and Dheinsville Park.
• An update on e-bike motorized riding in village parks and trails.
• Introduction of new Senior Center Coordinator Jennie Schimp.

No fee amounts or vote tallies were included in the provided agenda summary.

Coming Up

Public Safety Committee — Monday, Aug. 3: Scheduled votes include a 2026-2027 Retail Alcohol Beverage License for County 1 Inc, a one-time temporary outdoor entertainment permit for Ellsworth Corporation at W129N10825 Washington Dr, review of a Producer Full-Service Retail Sales Application for Raised Grain Brewing Company at W206N12865 Gateway Ct, approval of a Fire Department multi-purpose pick-up truck purchase, and discussion of an ordinance on bicycles, electric scooters, and skateboards. The meeting is open to public input and available via WebEx.

Village Board — Monday, Aug. 3: The board will consider a conditional use permit for a 10,540 sqft liquor store and tasting bar at N96W18768 County Line Road, acquisition of N96 W18058 County Line Road for Wastewater Utility Lift Station 6 relocation, a conditional use permit for a daycare center/preschool ownership change at W164N11310 Squire Drive, a temporary outdoor entertainment permit for Ellsworth Corporation, and a retail alcohol beverage license application for County 1 Inc.

Public Works & Highways Committee — Wednesday, Aug. 5: The committee will consider a contract with C.W. Purpero, Inc. for $1,099,936.48 for Pleasant View culvert replacement and reconstruction from Lovers Lane south to Freistadt Road, a contract with M&M Tree Care not to exceed $44,175.00 for tree pruning in Hawthorne Meadows and Cedar Hills subdivisions, an amendment to Section 11.08 of the Germantown Municipal Code regarding garbage and recyclable items, acceptance of the Well 2 generator replacement, and a discussion on April storm updates with MMSD and Washington County representatives.

Germantown Village Board to vote on police department construction manager, project funding adjustments

Germantown's Village Board is set to act on funding for a construction manager for the new police department and several project-related financial adjustments at its July 20 meeting. The board will also consider a $164,375.25 letter-of-credit reduction for the Heritage Park North development.

All recent committee and commission meetings from the past two weeks were agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes from those sessions are not yet confirmed in the public record.

Village Board — July 20

The board's agenda includes five action items:

• **Police department construction manager:** Approval of funding for a Construction Manager at Risk for the new police department project, with the contract to be awarded to Moore Construction Services.
• **Heritage Park North:** Reduction of the letter of credit by $164,375.25 to Home Path Financial.
• **Maple Road bridge repair:** Amendment #1 to the agreement with MSA, adding a 10% contingency of $31,130.00.
• **High Point Pass Project:** Change order to the agreement with Vinton Construction in the amount of $34,909.96.
• **Wage and equipment rates:** Adoption of 2026 rates.

The General Government & Finance Committee previously considered the police department construction manager item at its July 16 meeting, but minutes from that meeting are not yet published.

General Government & Finance Committee — July 20

Also meeting July 20, this committee will consider a public grant program application from the Germantown Historical Society Inc. for the 2026 Christ Church Restoration and Addition Project. The committee will also act on leasing the former recycling center site and updating master signers on the village's US Bank account. Routine financial reports — accounts payable, budget to actual, payroll, contracts, and investments — are on the agenda, along with approval of June 5, 2026 meeting minutes.

Recent meetings: agendas set, outcomes pending

Several boards and commissions met between July 6 and July 16, but minutes have not been published for any of them. Based on the agendas:

• **Public Safety Committee (July 6):** Considered permit applications for Oktoberfest and an entertainment event, a police budget amendment, and discussions on ATV/UTV and e-bike usage and a new Flock PTZ camera at Kinderberg Park.
• **Village Board (July 6):** Was scheduled to act on rezoning 2.1 acres at W212 N11206 Meeker Hill Lane from single-family residential (R-2) to general business (B-3), with a conditional use permit for a tree-removal contractor shop. Also on the agenda: election inspector appointments for the 2026–2027 term.
• **Public Works & Highways Committee (July 8):** Was set to vote on the Heritage Park North letter-of-credit reduction, the Maple Road bridge contingency, and the High Point Pass change order — items now appearing on the July 20 Village Board agenda.
• **Plan Commission (July 13):** Held public hearings on a conditional use permit for a 10,540 sqft liquor store with tasting bar at N96W18768 County Line Road, a daycare center ownership change at W164N11310 Squire Drive, and a site plan for a 142,295 sqft multi-tenant light industrial building at N104 W12631 Donges Bay Road.
• **Tourism Commission (July 13):** Was scheduled to act on a funding request from the Germantown Historical Society for the 2026 Oktoberfest (September 26–27).
• **Economic Development Commission (July 14):** Discussed the Germantown Business Survey results, a draft Development Process Guide, and the economic potential of village-owned properties including Flowersource, Ascension, Grosenick, and the Main Street Recycling Center.
• **Ethics Board (July 15):** Was set to determine probable cause on an ethics complaint and potentially schedule a follow-up meeting.

Coming up

• **July 20 — General Government & Finance Committee:** Christ Church restoration grant, former recycling center lease, and US Bank account signers.
• **July 20 — Village Board:** Police department construction manager funding, Heritage Park North letter-of-credit reduction, Maple Road bridge contingency, High Point Pass change order, and 2026 wage and equipment rates.
• **July 22 — Library Board:** Study room policy update and 2027 budget discussion.