Waukesha City Hall,  
201 Delafield Street  
Waukesha, WI 53188  
City of Waukesha  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
City Council  
Thursday, February 19, 2026  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers, City Hall  
1. Roll Call  
The meeting was called to order at 6:03PM.  
13 -  
Present:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
2. Pledge of Allegiance  
3. Public Comment  
There were no speakers present.  
4. Presentation  
ID#26-03037 Revitalize Presentation  
A.  
The presentation was given at 6:18PM.  
ID#26-03033 Gallery Art Presentation - February 19th, 2026  
B.  
Attachments: Gallery Art Presentation- February 19, 2026.pptx  
The presentation was given at 6:34PM.  
5. Approval of Minutes  
ID#26-03030 Approval of minutes from February 3rd, 2026 meeting  
A.  
Attachments: Ccmn Draft 02.03.2026.pdf  
A motion was made by Ald. D. Lemke, seconded by Ald. Manion, to approve the  
minutes from the February 3, 2026 meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
Consent Agenda  
The Consent Agenda passed by unanimous consent with no items removed.  
1. Other Boards and Commissions  
A. Transit Commission  
ID#26-02893  
A.  
Waukesha County Business Item- Review and Act on Proposed 2026  
FlexRide Contract with MobilSE, Inc  
Transit  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: TC-26-02893-Waukesha County-2026 FlexRide Contract  
ID#26-02894 Review and Act on Proposed Bus Stop Changes  
B.  
Transit  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: TC-26-02894-Bus Stop Change  
B. Information Technology Board  
ID#26-02903  
A.  
Review and approve the contract with MaintStar for the new permitting,  
code enforcement, and inspection system.  
Attachments: ITB Permitting Software Cover Sheet.pdf  
ITB- MaintStar Contract.pdf  
MaintStart IT Technical Questionnaire.pdf  
ID#26-02936 Review and Approve additions to the Acceptable Use Policy  
B.  
Attachments: IT Acceptable Use Policy Coversheet.pdf  
IT Acceptable Use Policy v2.pdf  
2. Plan Commission  
PC25-0200  
A.  
Certified Survey Map - 1901 S. Prairie Avenue - A request to approve a 1  
Lot CSM which combines three parcels covering 34.817 acres of land  
owned by Weldall Manufacturing in the M-2 General Manufacturing District  
at the south end of Prairie Avenue.  
Attachments: City of Waukesha Cover Sheet- CSM, 1901 S Prairie Avenue  
Certified Survey Map Checklist  
Certified Survey Map  
Engineering Plan Checklist  
PC25-0201  
B.  
Certified Survey Map - 400 Wilmont Drive - Request to approve a 1 Lot  
CSM which combines 2 parcels covering 2.2292 acres of land at 400 and  
308 Wilmont Drive in the M-2 General Manufacturing District.  
Attachments: City of Waukesha Cover Sheet- CSM, 400 Wilmont Drive  
Certified Survey Map– CSM- Superior Crane. 400 Wilmont. December  
29, 2025  
Cover Letter- Superior Crane. 400 Wilmont. December 29, 2025  
3. Standing Committees  
A. Finance Committee - Ald. Pieper  
B. Building & Grounds Committee - Ald. E. Payne  
C. Ordinance & License Committee - Ald. P. Wuteska  
1. Licenses  
ID#26-02923 Invited Bartender Applications  
A.  
Attachments: Invited Bartenders  
ID#26-02924 Other Applications  
B.  
Attachments: Other Applications  
D. Human Resources - Ald. Wigderson  
E. Board of Public Works - Alex Damien  
ID#26-02907  
A.  
B.  
C.  
Review and possible action on Contract Change Order No. 2 with  
Edgerton Contractors, Inc., for the 2025 Area 7 Flood Mitigation Channel  
and Storage Improvements Project.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: BPW_26-02907-CO2-Edgerton-2025 Area 7 Flood Mit  
ID#26-02908  
Review and possible action on Contract Change Order No. 2 with  
Sure-Fire, Inc., for the Municipal Garage HVAC Replacement, 300 Sentry  
Drive, Project.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: BPW 26-02908-CO2-Sure-Fire-Muni Garage HVAC  
ID#26-02909  
Review and possible action on the Agreement with Strongbox Document  
Destruction for 2026 Paper Shredding events.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: BPW_26-02909-Strongbox Shredding  
ID#26-02917  
D.  
Review and possible action on the Contract renewal with Legacy  
Recycling, LLC, to host the 2026 Residential E-Waste and Appliance Drop  
Off events.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: BPW_26-02917-E-Waste and Appliance Event  
End of Consent Agenda  
6. New Business  
ID#26-02998 Disallowance of claim for property damage, Tyler Montney.  
A.  
Attachments: Cover Sheet-26-2998-Montney Claim for Damages  
Montney - Notice of Claim Property Damage  
A motion was made by Ald. Moltzan, seconded by Ald. Pieper, to approve the  
disallowance of claim for property damage for Tyler Montney. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R.  
Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Steve Van Trieste and Dale Matthews  
2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
Nay:  
Absent:  
ID#26-03002 Allowance of claim for vehicle damage, George Hardy  
B.  
Attachments: Claim - Property Damage George Hardy  
Hardy Estimate-Caliber  
Cover Sheet-26-3002-Hardy Claim for Damages  
A motion was made by Ald. Payne, seconded by Ald. Wuteska, to approve the  
allowance of claim for vehicle damage for $2,033.87 for George Hardy. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
ID#26-03060  
C.  
Approval of settlement, 177 Kensington LLC v City of Waukesha  
excessive-assessment lawsuit.  
A motion was made by Ald. Halvensleben, seconded by Ald. Pieper, to approve  
the settlement of 177 Kensington LLC v City of Waukesha excessive-assessment  
lawsuit in the amount of $11,337,200.00. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
Reports  
7. Other Boards and Commissions  
A. Transit Commission Report - Alex Damien  
B. Water Utility Commission - Ald. Matthews  
C. Information Technology Board Report - Ald. Manion  
D. Landmarks Commission Report - Ald. Chrisien  
E. Redevelopment Authority Report - Ald. R. Lemke  
F. Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board Report - Ald. Wells  
G. Library Board Report - Ald. Halvensleben  
H. Cemetery Commission Report - Ald. Chrisien  
I. Waukesha Housing Authority Report - Ald. Pieper  
J. Community Development Block Grant Committee Report - Jennifer Andrews  
K. Public Art Committee Report - Ald. Moltzan  
8. Plan Commission - Jennifer Andrews  
9. Standing Committees  
A. Finance Committee Report - Ald. Pieper  
B. Building & Grounds Committee Report - Ald. E. Payne  
C. Ordinance & License Committee Report - Ald. P. Wuteska  
D. Human Resources Committee Report - Ald. Wigderson  
10. Board of Public Works Report - Alex Damien  
ID#26-02906  
A.  
Bids Received: Friday, January 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.  
Bidwell Avenue and Prospect Avenue Utility and Street Improvements  
The Board of Public Works recommends that the low concrete bid from  
Wandel Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $1,646,591.35, be awarded.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
Bidwell Ave and Prospect Ave Utility and Street Improvement - Bid  
Tab Concrete  
A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by Ald. Payne, to approve the low  
bid from Wandel Contractors, Inc for concrete in the amount of $1,646,591.35. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
11. Director of Public Works Report  
12. City Attorney’s Report  
13. City Administrator’s Report  
ID#26-03031 City Administrator's Report  
A.  
Attachments: Admin Report February 13, 2026.pdf  
14. Mayor’s Report & Referrals  
ID#26-03032 Proclamations and appointments  
A.  
Attachments: Council Letter 02.19.2026.pdf  
Government Communicators Day 2026.pdf  
A motion was made by Ald. Manion, seconded by Ald. Van Trieste, to approve  
the reappointment of Ryan Corcoran to the Information Technology Board. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
15. Referrals  
There was a referral from ALD. Rick Lemke for Buildings & Grounds.  
There was a referral from ALD. Van Trieste for Ordinance & Licensing.  
16. Adjournment  
The meeting adjourned at 7:02PM.  
Shawn Reilly, Mayor  
City of Waukesha  
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