Waukesha City Hall,

201 Delafield Street

Waukesha, WI 53188

City of Waukesha

Meeting Minutes - Final

Board of Public Works

Thursday, March 5, 2026

5:30 PM

Council Chambers, City Hall

1. Call to Order

Rollcall

Present

Absent

4 - Kevin Reilly, Eric E. Payne, Joe Pieper, and Steve Kassens

1 - Chad O'Donnell

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Public Comment

Frank Palm, 625 Chicago Ave., spoke in favor of item #26-03085.

Lisa Salb, 434 Madison St., spoke in favor of item #26-03085.

4. Approval of Minutes

ID#26-03074 Approve Minutes of February 19, 2026.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: BPW Meeting Minutes 02-19-26-Final

A motion was made by Ald. Eric Payne, seconded by Member Kevin Reilly, that

the Minutes of February 19, 2026, be approved. The motion carried by the

following vote:

4 - Kevin Reilly, Eric E. Payne, Joe Pieper and Steve Kassens

1 - Chad O'Donnell

Aye:

Absent:

5. Approval of Payments

ID#26-03082 Approval of Payments

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: _Payments 3-5-26

A motion was made by Ald.Joe Pieper, seconded by Ald. Eric Payne, that the

Payments be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Kevin Reilly, Eric E. Payne, Joe Pieper and Steve Kassens

Aye:

1 - Chad O'Donnell

Absent:

6. Bids Received:

ID#26-03080

Bids Received: Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

N. Moreland Blvd. and Michigan Ave. Traffic Signal Improvements

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

Alternate #1 from LaLonde Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $433,976.02,

be awarded.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: N Moreland Blvd and Michigan Ave Traffic Signal Improvements-BT

A motion was made by Ald. Joe Pieper, seconded by Member Kevin Reilly, that

the low bid from LaLonde Contractors, Inc., for the N. Moreland Blvd. and

Michigan Ave. Traffic Signal Improvement project be recommended for approval.

The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Kevin Reilly, Eric E. Payne, Joe Pieper and Steve Kassens

1 - Chad O'Donnell

Aye:

Absent:

ID#26-03081

Bids Received: Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Concrete Pavement Patching and Concrete Sawing - City Wide

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

Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $595,190.00, be awarded.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: 2026 Concrete Street Patching - BT

A motion was made by Ald. Joe Pieper, seconded by Ald. Eric Payne, that the

low bid from State Contractors, Inc., for the Concrete Pavement Patching and

Concrete Sawing - City Wide project be recommended for approval. The motion

carried by the following vote:

4 - Kevin Reilly, Eric E. Payne, Joe Pieper and Steve Kassens

1 - Chad O'Donnell

Aye:

Absent:

7. Discussion and Recommendation to Council Regarding:

Items taken out of order for guests.

ID#26-03085

Review and possible action on the installation of guardrail in front of 524

Madison Street.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: BPW_26-03085-Madison St Guardrail rev

Brandon Schwenn, City Engineer, presented this item. He stated that the Engineers

recommend not installing a guardrail at this location for the safety of the driver and could

look at other options such as adding more chevrons or concrete bollards. Ald. Payne

spoke in favor of a guardrail and is concerned of drunk drivers hitting pedestrians and

residents who aren't protected. 35 incidents at this location in 5 years. City Engineer

Schwenn stated the option of concrete bollards is less expensive or staff could go back

to the drawing board for other options. Ald. Payne brought up resident Chris

Messing-Palm, 625 Madison St., and she spoke in favor of a guardrail and that

something needed to be done.

A motion was made by Ald. Eric Payne, seconded by Ald. Joe Pieper, that the

installation of a guardrail in front of 524 Madison Street be recommended for

Council Consent. The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Kevin Reilly, Eric E. Payne, Joe Pieper and Steve Kassens

1 - Chad O'Donnell

Aye:

Absent:

ID#26-03086

Review and possible action on the Storm Water Management Practice

Maintenance Agreement between City of Waukesha and Bielinski Homes,

Inc., for the Olde Farm Subdivision.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: BPW_26-03086-SWMA-Olde Farm Subdivision

A representative of Bielinski Homes was present.

A motion was made by Ald. Joe Pieper, seconded by Member Kevin Reilly, that

the Storm Water Management Practice Maintenance Agreement between City of

Waukesha and Bielinski Homes, Inc., for the Olde Farm Subdivision, be

recommended for Council Consent. The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Kevin Reilly, Eric E. Payne, Joe Pieper and Steve Kassens

1 - Chad O'Donnell

Aye:

Absent:

ID#26-03076 Review and possible action on the 2026 Drop-Off Center fee adjustment.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: BPW_26-03076-Cvr 2026 Drop Off Center Fee Adjustments

2026 Drop Off Center Price Adjusments Fact Sheet

Drop Off Center Price Increase

Emma Hastings, Interim Solid Waste and Recycling Coordinator, presented this item.

A motion was made by Ald. Joe Pieper, seconded by Ald. Eric Payne, that the

2026 Drop-Off Center fee adjustment be recommended for Council Consent. The

motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Kevin Reilly, Eric E. Payne, Joe Pieper and Steve Kassens

1 - Chad O'Donnell

Aye:

Absent:

ID#26-03077

Review and possible action on the Contract with Compost Crusaders to

compost residential food waste in 2026.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: BPW_26-03077-Cvr Compost Crusaders

Emma Hastings, Interim Solid Waste and Recycling Manager presented this item.

Approximately 20 residents use the composting on a regular basis at the Drop Off Center

The question is should the City offer this service to the residents at no cost? Member

Reilly stated he personally composts for his garden but this isn't really a green initiative.

He suggest reaching out to Park Rec for them to do at local parks. He also thinks

promoting home composting is more effective. Ald. Pieper suggested putting out a

questionnaire with different options.

A motion was made by Ald. Joe Pieper, seconded by Member Kevin Reilly, that

the Contract with Compost Crusaders to compost residential food waste at the

Drop Off Center in 2026 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Kevin Reilly, Eric E. Payne, Joe Pieper and Steve Kassens

1 - Chad O'Donnell

Aye:

Absent:

ID#26-03079

Review and possible action on update to 13.055 Residential Solid Waste

and Recyclables Collection.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: BPW_26-03079-Cvr Ordinance 13.055 Update

13.055 Summary of Changes

BPW_26-03079-z13 track changes

A motion was made by Ald. Joe Pieper, seconded by Member Kevin Reilly, that

the update to Ordinance 13.055 Residential Solid Waste and Recyclables

Collection be Referred to the Ordinance & License Committee. The motion

carried by the following vote:

4 - Kevin Reilly, Eric E. Payne, Joe Pieper and Steve Kassens

1 - Chad O'Donnell

Aye:

Absent:

8. Matter of Report

9. Communications and Referrals:

ID#26-03095

Official Notices: Bids to Close on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

1) 2026 Alley Reconstruction

2) 2026 Asphalt Street Utility Repairs - City Wide

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: Official Notice_Alley Reconstruction

Official Notice _2026 Asphalt Street Repairs

10. Adjournment

A motion was made that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried

unanimously.

"A majority of the Council members may be in attendance"

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