Muskego meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Muskego council terminates TID 10, approves land surveys and liquor licenses; Finance Committee clears $1.7M in vouchers

The Muskego Common Council unanimously terminated Tax Incremental District 10 and approved several land-use items at its July 15 meeting, while the Finance Committee earlier approved more than $1.7 million in vouchers and authorized the Police Department to exceed staffing limits for hiring.

Common Council — July 15

The council voted 7-0 on a series of resolutions. It approved a three-lot certified survey map for the Muskego-Norway School District, a two-lot certified survey map for Judy Smukowski, and a road dedication over Mystic Drive properties. The council also approved MS4 permit compliance and terminated Tax Incremental District 10, each by 7-0 votes.

The council approved a Class A liquor license for Christian Brothers of Watertown (Piggly Wiggly #277) and a full-service retail outlet for Raised Grain Brewing Co., both 7-0.

In organizational business, Alderperson Bob Hammel was elected Common Council President on a 5-1 vote. Alderperson Doug Bellows was chosen as the city's representative to the Little Muskego Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District, 6-0. Alderperson Bryce was appointed to the Plan Commission, 6-0. The council adopted Resolution #030-2026 expressing appreciation to former Alder Dennis Decker, 6-0.

Finance Committee — July 9

The committee approved temporary authorization for the Police Department to exceed staffing limits for hiring purposes, 3-0.

It approved a Class A Liquor License for Christian Brothers of Watertown LLC and a full-service retail outlet for Raised Grain Brewing Company, LLC at Veteran's Memorial Park, each 3-0.

The committee approved utility vouchers totaling $123,943.80, general fund vouchers totaling $716,742.34, and two rounds of payroll/invoice transmittals — $459,991.34 for 3/26/2026 and $441,349.22 for 4/9/2026. All passed 3-0.

Committee of the Whole — July 8

The committee approved minutes from Oct. 14, 2025 and Dec. 16, 2025 (7-0), convened in closed session for employment personnel discussion (7-0), and reconvened in open session (7-0). Attorney Nick Cerwin discussed responsibilities of elected officials and decorum at public meetings. No substantive policy, budget, or ordinance decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m. (7-0).

Big Muskego Lake District Deputy Commissioners — July 15

The board approved minutes from the Oct. 16, 2024 meeting and adopted the same budget as the previous year, eliminating an ATV purchase. Both items were carried by all members. Lake usage and future projects were discussed but no action was taken.

Meetings held July 10 — minutes not yet published

Several bodies met July 10 with agendas only; official minutes have not been published. The Committee of the Whole was scheduled to discuss an EMS and Fire Services study by Innovative Public Advisors and public safety funding options. The Common Council was set to review Ordinance #1510 (Public Waters and Beaches, second reading), Resolution #053-2026 (Apple Hills Subdivision preliminary plat), Resolution #052-2026 (Building & Engineering Administrative Support Position), Resolution #051-2026 (Historical Society agreement), and Resolution #050-2026 (disallowance of claim for Gary Boehm). The Finance Committee was scheduled to review $343,362.57 in general fund vouchers, $451,082.78 in payroll/invoice wire transfers, and $97,033.15 in utility vouchers. The Landfill Standing Committee was set to discuss Amendment 15 to the Veolia Household Hazardous Waste contract, landfill expansion, firing range usage, a June 3, 2026 fire, and the landfill balance sheet as of 06/30/2026.

Meetings held July 17 — minutes not yet published

The Public Works and Safety Committee was scheduled to discuss Golf View Estates public improvements, a request for no-parking signs on College Court, and a possible ordinance regulating e-bikes, electric scooters, and other electric vehicles. Updates on the 2026 Road Program and police chief were listed as discussion only. The Library Board was set to review the 2027 operating budget (second reading), a 2027 allowable costs worksheet, and job descriptions for a Part-Time Children's Assistant and Full-Time Circulation Supervisor.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

Muskego Committees Set Stage for TID 10 Vote, Public Safety Study, and Landfill Expansion

The Muskego Committee of the Whole met July 8 and conducted no substantive policy or budget business, while several other city bodies scheduled meetings for July 9–10 to weigh major items — including the termination of Tax Incremental District 10, an EMS and fire services study, and a landfill expansion — though no minutes from those sessions have been published yet.

Committee of the Whole — July 8 (Minutes Published)

The Committee of the Whole approved prior minutes from October 14, 2025 and December 16, 2025 by 7-0 votes. The committee voted 7-0 to convene in closed session for employment personnel discussion, then 7-0 to reconvene in open session. After returning to open session, Attorney Nick Cerwin discussed the responsibilities of elected officials and decorum at public meetings. No votes were taken on policy, budget, or ordinance matters. The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m. by a 7-0 vote.

Finance Committee — July 9 (Agenda Only)

The Finance Committee was scheduled to review a resolution to terminate Tax Incremental District 10 (TID 10), which affects how the city funds local infrastructure and services through property tax revenues. Members were also set to vote on temporary authorization for the Police Department to exceed standard staffing limits for academy hiring, which would affect future patrol availability.

Liquor license approvals were on the agenda for Piggly Wiggly #277 at W189S7847 Racine Ave and Raised Grain Brewing Co. at Veteran's Memorial Park, W182S8175 Racine Ave.

The committee was also scheduled to approve vouchers totaling more than $1.7 million: utility vouchers ($123,943.80), general fund vouchers ($716,742.34), and payroll/invoice transmittals for March and April 2026 ($459,991.34 and $441,349.22). A Finance Director's report was also listed. Minutes have not yet been published.

Committee of the Whole — July 10 (Agenda Only)

A second Committee of the Whole meeting was scheduled to discuss a comprehensive EMS and fire services study conducted by Innovative Public Advisors. The body was also set to discuss and potentially provide direction to staff on funding options for public safety. Closed sessions were listed regarding employee medical, social, or personal histories and for legal counsel regarding litigation strategy. Minutes have not yet been published.

Common Council — July 10 (Agenda Only)

The Common Council was scheduled to review the second reading of Ordinance #1510, an amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 278 regarding Public Waters and Beaches. Also on the agenda: Resolution #053-2026 for re-approval of a preliminary plat for Apple Hills Subdivision, Resolution #052-2026 authorizing a new Building & Engineering Administrative Support Position, Resolution #051-2026 for an agreement between the city and the Historical Society for 2026-2027, and Resolution #050-2026 for disallowance of a claim by Gary Boehm. Minutes have not yet been published.

Finance Committee — July 10 (Agenda Only)

A second Finance Committee meeting was scheduled to consider additional vouchers: general fund vouchers of $343,362.57, wire transfers for payroll/invoice transmittals of $451,082.78, and utility vouchers of $97,033.15. The committee was also set to discuss the Historical Society agreement and the Building & Engineering administrative support position. Minutes have not yet been published.

Landfill Standing Committee — July 10 (Agenda Only)

The Landfill Standing Committee was scheduled to review Amendment 15 to the Veolia Service Agreement for Household Hazardous Waste and discuss the upcoming landfill expansion. Members were also set to discuss firing range history and usage, the June 3, 2026 fire, and review the landfill balance sheet and detail ledger as of June 30, 2026. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Readers seeking outcomes from the July 9–10 sessions should watch for published minutes from the Finance Committee, Committee of the Whole, Common Council, and Landfill Standing Committee.