Waukesha City Hall,  
201 Delafield Street  
Waukesha, WI 53188  
City of Waukesha  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
City Council  
Tuesday, March 3, 2026  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers, City Hall  
1. Roll Call  
The meeting was called to order at 6:00PM. ALD Matthews appeared via Zoom.  
14 -  
Present:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia  
Halvensleben, Dale Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
1 - Joe Pieper  
Absent:  
2. Pledge of Allegiance  
3. Announcement of Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)(c), for the  
purpose of considering employment, promotion, compensation, and other terms and  
conditions of employment or performance evaluation data of any public employee over  
which the governing body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, to-wit: City  
Administrator’s Performance Review.  
The announcement of Closed Session was read by the Mayor.  
4. Public Comment  
There were no speakers present.  
5. Approval of Minutes  
ID#26-03088 Approval of minutes from February 19th meeting  
A.  
Attachments: Ccmn Draft 2.19.2026.pdf  
A motion was made by Ald. Payne, seconded by Ald. Wuteska, to approve the  
minutes from the February 19th meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
14 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia  
Halvensleben, Dale Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
1 - Joe Pieper  
Absent:  
Consent Agenda  
The Consent Agenda was passed by unanimous consent with no items removed.  
1. Other Boards and Commissions  
2. Plan Commission  
PC26-0008  
A.  
Certified Survey Map - Prairie Song Dr (WAKC098835 & 0988136) – A  
request to approve a One Lot CSM on 4.0295 acres of land proposed for  
residential development at the southwest corner of summit Avenue and  
Prairie Song Drive in the Rm-2 PUD Multi-Family Residential Planned Unit  
Development District.  
Attachments: City of Waukesha Cover Sheet - Prairie Song Courtyards CSM  
Draft Certified Survey Map, Prairie Song Courtyards. 2-25-26  
Prairie Song Courtyards-CSM-020326_MSA Review 2-12-2026_FLAT  
Project Staff Reviews - CSM26-00001 2-17-26  
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#26-03029 Other Applications  
A.  
Attachments: Other Applications  
D. Human Resources - Ald. Wigderson  
ID#25-02562  
A.  
Review and possible action on revised HR Policy G2 Commemorative  
Awards.  
Attachments: G2 Commemorative Awards Cover Letter  
G2 Commemorative Awards_ Draft 7-28-2025  
ID#25-02564  
B.  
Review and possible action on revised HR Policy D2 Training and  
Education Reimbursement.  
Attachments: D2 Education and Training Cover Letter  
D2 Education and Training Reimbursement _11.2025 draft  
D2_Education and Training Reimbursement Request Form 2025  
ID#25-02566 Review and possible action on revised HR Policy C3 Leaves of Absences.  
C.  
Attachments: C3 Leaves of Absences Cover Letter  
C3 Leaves of Absences_DRAFT 12-3-25  
ID#26-03004  
ID#26-03005  
D.  
E.  
Review and possible action on revised HR Policy B16 Staffing Resolution  
Position List  
Attachments: B16 - Staffing Resolution Position List  
B16 Staffing Resolution Job List - 1-1-2026 FINAL  
Review and possible action on revised HR Policy C4 Benefits Election at  
Retirement or Termination  
Attachments: C4 Benefits Election at Retirement or Termination  
C4 Benefits Election at Retirement - 02-2026  
ID#26-03006 Review and possible action on revised HR Policy C7 Employment Benefits  
F.  
Attachments: C7 Employment Benefits  
C7 Employment Benefits Draft 12-2025  
ID#26-03007 Approve abolishment of HR Policy B18 Website Linking  
G.  
Attachments: B18 Website Linking  
B18 - Web Site Linking (PDF)  
E. Board of Public Works - Alex Damien  
ID#26-03021  
A.  
Review and possible action on the OMNIA Partners, Public Sector (U.S.  
Communities) Contract for the Cemetery Chapel Tuck-Pointing Project.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: BPW-26-03021-Agenda Cvr-Cemetery Chapel Tuckpointing  
ID#26-03022  
B.  
Review and possible action on the Easement between Wisconsin Electric  
Power Company, DBA We Energies and the City of Waukesha located  
along 600 Sentry Drive (Tax Key Number WAKC 1329 990) for We  
Energies to install aboveground and underground electric facilities to  
supply power to the recently built MVB Storage building located on the  
Clean Water Plant property.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: BPW-26-03022-Agenda Cvr-Easement MVB Storage Building  
ID#26-03023  
C.  
D.  
Review and possible action on Resolution to authorize the submittal of a  
WDNR Municipal Flood Control Grant for design and construction of flood  
mitigation infrastructure in the Deer Path subdivision.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: BPW-26-03023-Agenda Cvr-DNR MFC Grant  
ID#26-03024  
Review and possible action on the two-party State Municipal Agreement  
between the City of Waukesha and the Wisconsin Department of  
Transportation regarding the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)  
grant for the intersection of Sunset Drive and Guthrie Drive.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: BPW-26-03024-Cvr-Sunset and Guthrie SMA  
End of Consent Agenda  
6. New Business  
ID#26-02919 Review and approve edits to the AI Acceptable Use Policy  
A.  
Attachments: AI Acceptable Use Policy Coversheet.pdf  
AI Acceptable Use Policy Final_redline.pdf  
A motion was made by Ald. Manion, seconded by Ald. Van Trieste, to approve  
the edits to the AI Acceptable Use Policy. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
Aye: 14 - Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Steve Van Trieste, Jack  
Wells, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia  
Halvensleben, Dale Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
Absent: 1 - Joe Pieper  
ID#26-03089 Communications and Engagement Team Year-End Review  
B.  
Attachments: 2025 COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT REPORT.pdf  
This item was held for the March 17th meeting.  
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  
PC26-0006  
A.  
Final Site Plan & Architectural Review, 400 Wilmont Drive, Superior Crane  
Corporation – A request to approve final plans for a new 31,234 sq. ft.  
industrial building to replace the current building at 400 Wilmont Drive, a  
122 foot wide driveway opening is also proposed to safely accommodate  
the oversized product moving in and out of the facility located in the M-2  
General Manufacturing District.  
Attachments: City of Waukesha Cover Sheet- Final SPAR, 400 Wilmont Drive  
Superior Crane_Civil Plan Set_02-12-26  
Photometrics -Superior Crane- 400 Wilmont- 012626  
Plan App Cover LetterSuperior Crane- 400 Wilmont- 012626  
Plans-Superior Crane - 400 Wilmont dr - 012626  
Project Reviews- Superior Crane, 400 Wilmont Drive  
SPAR26-00003_400 Wilmont Dr Superior Crane_MSA Review  
Comments  
A motion was made by Ald. Payne, seconded by Ald. Moltzan, to approve the  
Final Site Plan & Architectural Review for 400 Wilmont Drive, Superior Crane  
Corporation, a request to approve final plans for a new 31,234 sq. ft. industrial  
building to replace the current building at 400 Wilmont Drive. A 122 foot wide  
driveway opening is also proposed to safely accommodate the oversized product  
moving in and out of the facility located in the M-2 General Manufacturing  
District. The motion carried by the following vote:  
14 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia  
Halvensleben, Dale Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
1 - Joe Pieper  
Absent:  
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#26-03018  
A.  
Bids Received: Friday, February 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.  
Davidson Road Utility and Street Improvements  
The Board of Public Works recommends that the low bid from Musson  
Bros., Inc., for the Asphalt Base Bid in the amount of $1,064,017.25, be  
awarded.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Davidson Road Utility and Street Improvements-BT Asphalt Base  
Davidson Road Utility and Street Improvements-BT Concrete Alternate  
A motion was made by Ald. Payne, seconded by Ald. Wuteska, to approve the  
base bid from Musson Bros., Inc., in the amount of $1,064,017.25 for asphalt. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
14 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia  
Halvensleben, Dale Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
1 - Joe Pieper  
Absent:  
ID#26-03019  
B.  
Bids Received: Friday, February 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.  
2026 Concrete Sidewalk Replacement - City Wide  
The Board of Public Works recommends that the low bid from State  
Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $535,345.00, be awarded.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Concrete Sidewalk Replacement-BT  
A motion was made by Ald. Payne, seconded by Ald. Wuteska, to approve the  
bid from State Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $535,345.00, for concrete  
sidewalk replacement. The motion carried by the following vote:  
14 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia  
Halvensleben, Dale Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
1 - Joe Pieper  
Absent:  
11. Director of Public Works Report  
12. City Attorney’s Report  
13. City Administrator’s Report  
ID#26-03087 City Administrator's Report  
A.  
Attachments: Admin Report February 27, 2026.pdf  
14. Mayor’s Report & Referrals  
ID#26-03091 Board and Committee Appointments  
Attachments: Council Letter 03.03.2026.pdf  
A motion was made by Ald. Chrisien, seconded by Ald. Halvensleben, to approve  
the reappointment of Jennifer Wallner and Eric Huemmer to the Parks,  
Recreation and Forestry Board, and the reappointment of Don Paul Browne to  
the Cemetery Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:  
14 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia  
Halvensleben, Dale Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
1 - Joe Pieper  
Absent:  
15. Referrals  
There were no referrals.  
16. Closed Session  
ID#26-03008  
A.  
Discussion and Possible Action on the City Administrator’s Performance  
Review  
Meeting went into Closed Session at 6:20PM.  
A motion was made by Ald. Halvensleben, seconded by Ald. Wigderson, to  
approve moving into Closed Session for discussion and possible action on the  
City Administrator's Performance. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia  
Halvensleben, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Joe Pieper and Dale Matthews  
Absent:  
17. Reconvene in open session  
Meeting reconvened at 7:23PM.  
ID#26-03090 Possible discussion and/or action on matters discussed in closed session.  
A.  
A motion was made by Ald. Wigderson, seconded by Ald. Wuteska, to approve a  
4% raise retroactive to January 1, 2026 and 4% one time bonus based on 2025  
base salary. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Jack Wells, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska,  
Mike Anderson and Rico Camacho  
6 -  
Eric Payne, Steve Van Trieste, Daniel Manion, Alicia Halvensleben, Dean D. Lemke  
and Rick R. Lemke  
2 - Joe Pieper and Dale Matthews  
Absent:  
18. Adjournment  
The meeting adjourned at 7:26PM.  
Shawn Reilly, Mayor  
City of Waukesha  
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