Waukesha City Hall,  
201 Delafield Street  
Waukesha, WI 53188  
City of Waukesha  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
City Council  
Tuesday, May 19, 2026  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers, City Hall  
1. Roll Call  
The meeting was called to order at 6:00PM.  
14 -  
Present:  
Mike Chrisien, Jim Evert, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack  
Wells, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dale  
Matthews, Eileen Micklitz, Rick Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2. Pledge of Allegiance  
3. Public Comment  
Darryl Enriquez, 1712 Blackhawk Trail, spoke.  
Lisa Salb, 434 Madison Street, spoke.  
Barb Young, 109 E Park Avenue, spoke.  
4. Approval of Minutes  
ID#26-03649 Approval of draft minutes from May 5th, 2026  
A.  
Attachments: Ccmn Draft 5.5.2026.pdf  
A motion was made by Ald. Moltzan, seconded by Ald. Manion, to approve the  
minutes from May 5, 2026 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
14 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Jim Evert, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack  
Wells, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dale  
Matthews, Eileen Micklitz, Rick Lemke and Rico Camacho  
5. Appointment for District 11 Council Seat  
ID#26-03516  
A.  
Applicants for the open Aldermanic District 11 seat to introduce  
themselves and are interviewed by the current Council members.  
Attachments: Leonard Miller Packet_Redacted  
David Vincent Packet_Redacted  
Helgestad Erik 04.2026 - Packet_Redacted  
Aaron Spencer_Redacted  
Becky Fetters_Redacted  
Jaymz Touchstone_Redacted  
Timothy Nekich Packet_Redacted Updated.pdf  
Vote #1  
Miller - 0  
Vincent - 0  
Helgestad - 7: Manion, Micklitz, Evert, Wigderson, Wells, Moltzan, Pieper  
Spencer - 2: Matthews, Lemke  
Fetters - 3: Anderson, Camacho, Wuteska  
Touchstone - 1: Van Trieste  
Nekich - 1: Chrisien  
Vote #2  
Helgestad - 7: Manion, Micklitz, Evert, Wigderson, Wells, Moltzan, Pieper  
Spencer - 3: Matthews, Lemke, Van Trieste  
Fetters - 3: Anderson, Camacho, Wuteska  
Touchstone - 0  
Nekich - 1: Chrisien  
Vote #3  
Helgestad - 7: Manion, Micklitz, Evert, Wigderson, Wells, Moltzan, Pieper  
Spencer - 3: Matthews, Lemke, Van Trieste  
Fetters - 3: Anderson, Camacho, Wuteska  
Nekich - 1: Chrisien  
Vote #4  
Helgestad - 7: Manion, Micklitz, Evert, Wigderson, Wells, Moltzan, Pieper  
Spencer - 3: Matthews, Lemke, Van Trieste, Chrisien  
Fetters - 3: Anderson, Camacho, Wuteska  
Vote #5  
Helgestad - Pieper, Wuteska, Micklitz, Wells, Anderson, Wigderson, Moltzan, Manion,  
Camacho, Evert, Lemke  
Spencer - Van Trieste, Chrisien, Matthews  
ID#26-03658  
B.  
Act on appointment to fill the vacancy for District 11 and administration of  
Oath of Office.  
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office for Alderman of District 11 to Erik  
Helgestad.  
Consent Agenda  
ALD. Wuteska removed BB's On Main's Extension of Premises from the Consent  
Agenda. All other items on consent were passed unanimously.  
15 -  
Present:  
Mike Chrisien, Jim Evert, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack  
Wells, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Erik  
Helgestad, Dale Matthews, Eileen Micklitz, Rick Lemke and Rico Camacho  
1. Other Boards and Commissions  
A. Information and Technology Board - Ald. Manion  
ID#26-03177  
A.  
Review and approve the contract with 2NDNATURE for the stormwater  
management system.  
Attachments: ITB_Coversheet-2NFORM_.pdf  
ITB_2NForm-MSA.pdf  
ITB_2NForm-SLA.pdf  
2. Plan Commission  
3. Standing Committees  
A. Finance Committee - Ald. Pieper  
B. Building & Grounds Committee - Ald. Moltzan  
ID#26-03498  
A.  
Review and possible action on removing the street light on Windsor Place  
between Winterberry Drive and Maple Way North.  
Lemke  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: B&G_26-03498_Street light on Windsor Place  
B&G Resolution for the 5-19-26 - Consent  
ID#26-03499  
B.  
Review and possible action on installing the sign "Right Lane Must Turn  
Right Except for Metro Transit Buses" for northbound Delafield Street at  
West Moreland Boulevard.  
Transit  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: B&G_26-03499_Metro Bus sign on Delafield at Moreland  
B&G Resolution for the 5-19-26 - Consent  
C. Ordinance & License Committee - Ald. Wuteska  
ID#26-03255  
A.  
Discussion and possible recommendation on AB-105 submitted by North  
Pillar Brewing Company for Friday Night Live for June 5, 12, 19; July 10,  
24, 31; August 7, 14, and 28.  
Attachments: FNL 2026 AB105  
FNL Vendor Permission Form (2)  
FNL Letter  
Discussion and Recommendation Updates for Council 5-11-26 (2)  
1. Licenses  
ID#26-03537 Invited Bartender Applications  
A.  
B.  
C.  
Attachments: Invited Bartender Applications Coversheet  
Bartender Updates for Council 5-11-26  
ID#26-03538 Other Applications  
Attachments: Other Applications Coversheet  
Other Applicaitons Updates for Council 5-11-26  
ID#26-03539 Invited Other Applications  
Attachments: Invited Other Applications Coversheet  
Invited Other Applications Updates for Council 5-11-26  
D. Human Resources - Ald. Anderson  
E. Board of Public Works - Alex Damien  
ID#26-03527  
A.  
Review and possible action on the Architectural/Engineering Procurement,  
Management and Contract Administration Policy for Federally Funded  
Projects.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: BPW_26-03527-Cvr-Engineering Consultant Selection Policy  
ID#26-03529  
B.  
C.  
Review and possible action on the OMNIA Partners, Public Sector (U.S.  
Communities) Contract for the 2026 Municipal Garage Roofing Project.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: BPW_26-03529-Cvr-Municipal Garage Roofing Project  
ID#26-03530  
Review and possible action on the OMNIA Partners, Public Sector (U.S.  
Communities) Contract for the 2026 Cemetery Autumn Gardens Roofing  
and Masonry Project.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: BPW_26-03530-Cemetery Autumn Gardens Roofing and Masonry  
ID#26-03536  
D.  
Review and possible action on the Storm Water Management Practice  
Maintenance Agreement between City of Waukesha and St. Paul Rental  
Properties LLC., for the Hawk’s Landing Condominium development  
located east of Jill’s Dr. and south of E. Racine Ave.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: BPW_26-03536-Cvr-SWMA-Hawks Landing Condominiums  
End of Consent Agenda  
6. New Business  
ID#26-03504 Termination of Tax Incremental Finance District 13.  
A.  
Attachments: TID 13 Termination Cover sheet.pdf  
A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by Ald. Camacho, to approve the  
Termination of Tax Incremental Finance District 13. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
15 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Jim Evert, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack  
Wells, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Erik  
Helgestad, Dale Matthews, Eileen Micklitz, Rick Lemke and Rico Camacho  
ID#26-03656  
B.  
Review and possible action on a budget amendment for the shortfall from  
the TID 13 termination.  
Attachments: TID 13 related budget amendment cover sheet.pdf  
A motion was made by Ald. Wigderson, seconded by Ald. Matthews, to approve  
action on a budget amendment for the shortfall from the TID 13 termination. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
15 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Jim Evert, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack  
Wells, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Erik  
Helgestad, Dale Matthews, Eileen Micklitz, Rick Lemke and Rico Camacho  
ID#26-03668 Disallowance of Claim - Chad Stouthamer  
C.  
Attachments: Claim for Damages-Stouthamer  
A motion was made by Ald. Moltzan, seconded by Ald. Wuteska, to approve the  
Disallowance of Claim for Chad Stouthamer. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
15 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Jim Evert, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack  
Wells, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Erik  
Helgestad, Dale Matthews, Eileen Micklitz, Rick Lemke and Rico Camacho  
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  
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. Moltzan  
ID#26-03510  
A.  
Discussion and possible recommendation on AB-105 submitted by  
Raised Grain Brewing Company for Waukesha 2026 Lowell Park  
Fireworks Show on July 3rd, 2026 from 4:00pm until 10:00pm.  
Attachments: ab-105f-July3rd Waukesha Fireworks  
Map  
Discussion and Recommendation Updates for Council 5-11-26 (3)  
A motion was made by Ald. Wuteska, seconded by Ald. Matthews, to approve  
AB-105 submitted by Raised Grain Brewing Company for Waukesha 2026  
Lowell Park Fireworks Show on July 3rd, 2026 from 4:00pm until 10:00pm.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
15 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Jim Evert, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste,  
Jack Wells, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson,  
Erik Helgestad, Dale Matthews, Eileen Micklitz, Rick Lemke and Rico  
Camacho  
ID#26-03642 Salty Toad Sidewalk Cafe  
B.  
Attachments: Salty Toad Sidewalk Cafe Cover Sheet  
A motion was made by Ald. Wuteska, seconded by Ald. Camacho, to approve  
the Salty Toad Sidewalk Cafe. The motion carried by the following vote:  
15 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Jim Evert, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste,  
Jack Wells, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson,  
Erik Helgestad, Dale Matthews, Eileen Micklitz, Rick Lemke and Rico  
Camacho  
ID#26-03643 BB's On Main Sidewalk Cafe  
C.  
Attachments: BB's On Main Sidewalk Cafe Cover Sheet  
A motion was made by Ald. Wuteska, seconded by Ald. Camacho, to approve  
BB's On Main Sidewalk Cafe. The motion carried by the following vote:  
15 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Jim Evert, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste,  
Jack Wells, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson,  
Erik Helgestad, Dale Matthews, Eileen Micklitz, Rick Lemke and Rico  
Camacho  
C. Ordinance & License Committee Report - Ald. Wuteska  
A motion was made by Ald. Paul Wuteska, seconded by Ald. Rico Camacho,  
to approve the Extension of Premises for BB's. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
14 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Jim Evert, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste,  
Jack Wells, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson,  
Dale Matthews, Eileen Micklitz, Rick Lemke and Rico Camacho  
ID#26-03603  
D.  
Proposed revisions to Mun Code Chapter 9, compliance with Act 73  
and other changes.  
Attachments: Memo-Chapter 9 Revisions-Act 73  
Discussion and Recommendation Updates for Council 5-11-26  
This was the second reading for proposed revisions to Mun Code Chapter 9,  
compliance with Act 73 and other changes.  
D. Human Resources Committee Report - Ald. Anderson  
10. Board of Public Works Report - Alex Damien  
ID#26-03531 Library Revolving Door Replacement  
A.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 26-03531-Resolution - 2026 Library Revolving Door Replacement  
A motion was made by Ald. Pieper to approve the Library Revolving Door  
Replacement. The motion carried by the following vote:  
15 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Jim Evert, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack  
Wells, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Erik  
Helgestad, Dale Matthews, Eileen Micklitz, Rick Lemke and Rico Camacho  
ID#26-03477  
B.  
Bids Received: Friday, April 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.  
Deer Trails and Fox Lake Village Pump Station Improvements  
The Board of Public Works recommends that the low bid from NEXT  
Electric, LLC, in the amount of $1,277,724.50, be awarded.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 Sanitary Pump Stations-FLV and DT - BT  
A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by Ald. Wuteska, to approve the  
low bid from NEXT Electric, LLC, in the amount of $1,277,724.50 for Deer Trails  
and Fox Lake Village Pump Station Improvements. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
15 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Jim Evert, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack  
Wells, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Erik  
Helgestad, Dale Matthews, Eileen Micklitz, Rick Lemke and Rico Camacho  
11. Director of Public Works Report  
12. City Attorney’s Report  
13. City Administrator’s Report  
ID#26-03648 City Administrator's Report  
A.  
Attachments: Admin Report May 15, 2026.pdf  
14. Mayor’s Report & Referrals  
ID#26-03657  
A.  
Appointment of new District 11 alder to the Building and Grounds  
Committee, Ordinance & Licensing Committee, and Public Library Board.  
A motion was made by Ald. Matthews, seconded by Ald. Manion, to approve the  
Appointment of new District 11 alder, Erik Helgestad to the Building and Grounds  
Committee, Ordinance & Licensing Committee, and Public Library Board. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
15 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Jim Evert, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack  
Wells, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Erik  
Helgestad, Dale Matthews, Eileen Micklitz, Rick Lemke and Rico Camacho  
15. Referrals  
There were referrals from ALD. Van Trieste for Buildings & Grounds, ALD. Micklitz for  
Buildings & Grounds, and ALD. Chrisien for the Landmarks Commission.  
16. Adjournment  
The meeting adjourned at 8:31PM.  
Alicia Halvensleben, Mayor  
City of Waukesha  
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