Waukesha City Hall,

201 Delafield Street

Waukesha, WI 53188

City of Waukesha

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:00 PM

Council Chambers, City Hall

1. Roll Call

The meeting was called to order at 6:00PM.

12 -

Present:

Mike Chrisien, Jim Evert, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Daniel

Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Dale Matthews, Eileen Micklitz, Rick

Lemke and Rico Camacho

2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson

Absent:

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Public Comment

Lisa Salb, 434 Madison Street, spoke.

4. Presentations

ID#26-03566 Presentation of the graduates of the 2026 Leading Waukesha Class

City Administrator Anthony Brown presented this item.

ID#26-03517 Presentation of the 2026 Landmarks Commission Awards

Carmen De La Paz presented this item.

ID#26-03522

Presentation by Waukesha County Center for Growth Executive Director

Therese Thill.

5. Approval of Minutes

ID#26-03520 Approval of minutes from April 21st, 2026 meeting

Attachments: Ccmn Draft 4.21.2026.pdf

A motion was made by Ald. Moltzan, seconded by Ald. Manion, to approve the

Minutes from the April 21, 2026 Meeting. The motion carried by the following

vote:

12 -

Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Jim Evert, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Daniel

Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Dale Matthews, Eileen Micklitz, Rick

Lemke and Rico Camacho

2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson

Absent:

Consent Agenda

The Consent Agenda was passed by unanimous consent with no items removed.

1. Other Boards and Commissions

2. Plan Commission

PC26-0042

Certified Survey Map - 1625 Coldwater Creek Drive, ProHealth Care – A

request to approve a 1 Lot CSM including 18.3954 acres of land located

west of Meadowbrook Road and south of Coldwater Creek in the I-1

Institutional District.

Attachments:

City of Waukesha Cover Sheet- CSM, Meadowbrook Road Coldwater

Creek Dr PHC

City Department Review Comments 1625 Coldwater Creek CSM

Checklist - CSM

Checklist - A

Overview Letter

CSM02_MEADOWBROOK_032726

CSM02_MEADOWBROOK_032726_MSA Review_4-10-2026

3. Standing Committees

A. Finance Committee - Ald. Pieper

ID#26-03417

Review and possible action for the use of library impact fees on hand to

fund a $30,965 change order related to the Library HVAC project

Attachments: Cover Sheet - Library HVAC

B. Building & Grounds Committee - Ald. Moltzan

C. Ordinance & License Committee - Ald. Wuteska

1. Licenses

ID#26-03486 Invited Bartender Applications

Attachments: Invited Bartender Applications Coversheet 4-27-26

ID#26-03487 Invited Other Applications

Attachments: Invited Other Applications Coversheet

ID#26-03489 Other Applications

Attachments: Other Applications Coversheet

ID#26-03444

Discussion and possible recommendation on AB-105 submitted by

North

Pillar Brewing Company for 2026 Jazz at Cutler Park.

Attachments: Jazz in the Park 2026

D. Human Resources - Ald. Anderson

ID#25-02679

Review and possible action on adding a ROTH investment option with the

City’s Mass Mutual deferred compensation plan.

Attachments: Mass Mutal Deferred Comp ROTH Option

E. Board of Public Works - Alex Damien

ID#26-03490

Review and possible action on Contract Change Order No. 1 with Lee

Mechanical, Inc., for the Library HVAC Replacement project.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments:

BPW_26-03490-Agenda Cvr-Library HVAC Replacement Change

Order 1

End of Consent Agenda

6. New Business

ID#26-03571

Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Urging the Governor of

Wisconsin and the State Legislature of Wisconsin to Enact a

Comprehensive and Sustainable Transportation Funding Solution

Attachments: Resolution_Transportation Funding_2026-05-05.pdf

A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by Ald. Camacho, to approve

Resolution Urging the Governor of Wisconsin and the State Legislature of

Wisconsin to Enact a Comprehensive and Sustainable Transportation Funding

Solution The motion carried by the following vote:

11 -

Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Jim Evert, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth

Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Dale Matthews, Eileen Micklitz, Rick Lemke and Rico

Camacho

1 - Steve Van Trieste

Nay:

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. Lemke

F. Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board Report - Ald. Wells

G. Library Board Report - VACANT

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

ID#26-03204 Zoning Code Update – Review and possible action on a proposal to

replace City Ordinance Chapter 22 Zoning and Chapter 27 Signs and

Outdoor Advertising, with a new, fully rewritten zoning ordinance.

Attachments:

Waukesha_PreAdoption_Open House Brochure 03-02-2026

01- General Provisions_CC Draft

02 - Zoning District Standards_CC Draft

03 - Use Standards_CC Draft

04 - General Development Standards_CC Draft

05 - Building Design Standards_CC Draft

06 - Parking and Access Standards_CC Draft

07 - Landscape and Natural Resources Standards_CC Draft

09 - Sign Standards_CC Draft

10 - Nonconformities_CC Draft

11- Review and Decision-Making Procedures_CC Draft

12 - Definitions_CC Draft

City of Waukesha Cover Sheet - Zoning Code Final Draft

Proposed Zoning Map 04-17-2026.pdf

This item was presented for the second reading.

9. Standing Committees

A. Finance Committee Report - Ald. Pieper

ID#26-03418

Review and possible action to approve a budget amendment to

increase capital expenses by $50,000 for a door replacement at the

Library

Attachments: Cover Sheet - Library Revolving Door

A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by Ald. Moltzan, to approve a

budget amendment to increase capital expenses by $50,000 for a door

replacement at the Library. The motion carried by the following vote:

12 -

Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Jim Evert, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste,

Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Dale Matthews, Eileen

Micklitz, Rick Lemke and Rico Camacho

2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson

Absent:

ID#26-03419

Review and possible action on a recommendation to carryover

$119,454.00 from 2025 to 2026 in the General Fund

Attachments:

Cover Sheet and Attachment - General Fund Carryovers - 2025 to

2026

A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by Ald. Matthews, to approve

carryover of $119,454.00 from 2025 to 2026 in the General Fund. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 12 - Mike Chrisien, Jim Evert, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van

Trieste, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Dale Matthews,

Eileen Micklitz, Rick Lemke and Rico Camacho

Absent: 2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson

B. Building & Grounds Committee Report - Ald. Moltzan

C. Ordinance & License Committee Report - Ald. Wuteska

ID#26-03223

Revisions to Mun Code Chapter 11, regarding adopting certain crimes

into the Municipal Code, setting penalties, illegal dumping, adding

vaping to the definition of smoking, and unlawful use of 911 calls.

Attachments: Ch. 11 Ordinance Draft (002)

A motion was made by Ald. Wuteska, seconded by Ald. Micklitz, to approve

Revisions to Mun Code Chapter 11, regarding adopting certain crimes into the

Municipal Code, setting penalties, illegal dumping, adding vaping to the

definition of smoking, and unlawful use of 911 calls. The motion carried by

the following vote:

12 -

Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Jim Evert, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste,

Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Dale Matthews, Eileen

Micklitz, Rick Lemke and Rico Camacho

2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson

Absent:

D. Human Resources Committee Report - Ald. Anderson

10. Board of Public Works Report - Alex Damien

ID#26-03475

Bids Received: Friday, April 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Fire Station #5 HVAC Improvements - Rebid

The Board of Public Works recommends that the low bid from Helm

Mechanical in the amount of $42,107.00, be awarded.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: Fire Station #5 HVAC Improvements - Rebid

A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by Ald. Wuteska, to approve the

low bid from Helm Mechanical in the amount of $42,107.00 for Fire Station #5

HVAC improvements. The motion carried by the following vote:

12 -

Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Jim Evert, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Daniel

Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Dale Matthews, Eileen Micklitz, Rick

Lemke and Rico Camacho

2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson

Absent:

ID#26-03476

Bids Received: Friday, April 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

W. Sunset Dr. and Barstow S. Bridge Sealing and Rehabilitation

The Board of Public Works recommends that the low Base Bid and

Alternate #1 and #2 bids from Norcon Corporation in the amount of

$255,585.50, be awarded.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: W Sunset Dr and Barstow St Bridge Sealing and Rehab-BT

A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by Ald. Wuteska, to approve the

low Base Bid and Alternate Bids #1 and #2 from Norcon Corporation in the

amount of $255,585.50 for W. Sunset Dr. and Barstow S. Bridge Sealing and

Rehabilitation. The motion carried by the following vote:

12 -

Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Jim Evert, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Daniel

Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Dale Matthews, Eileen Micklitz, Rick

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#26-03521 City Administrator's Report

Attachments: Admin Report May 1, 2026

14. Mayor’s Report & Referrals

ID#26-03518 Proclamations

Attachments: Clerks Week - 2026 Proclamation.pdf

EMS Week - 2026 Proclamation.pdf

National Police Week - 2026 Proclamation.pdf

Public Works Week - 2026 Proclamation.pdf

ID#26-03533 Board and Committee Appointments

Attachments: Council Letter 05.05.2026

Ally_Miller_2026_Redacted.pdf

A motion was made by Ald. Moltzan, seconded by Ald. Manion, to approve the

appointment of Ally Miller to the Board of Review, the reappointment of Sandra

Ammerman and Dr. Kevin Guilfoy to the Library Board, Carmen De La Paz and

Andrea Dorantes to the Landmarks Commission and Robert Ford to the Board of

Building Appeals. The motion carried by the following vote:

12 -

Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Jim Evert, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Daniel

Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Dale Matthews, Eileen Micklitz, Rick

Lemke and Rico Camacho

2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson

Absent:

15. Referrals

There was a referral from ALD. Wigderson for the Ordinance & Licensing Committee.

There was a referral from ALD. Manion for the Buildings & Grounds Committee.

16. Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 6:57PM.

Alicia Halvensleben, Mayor

City of Waukesha

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