Waukesha City Hall,

201 Delafield Street

Waukesha, WI 53188

City of Waukesha

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

6:00 PM

Council Chambers, City Hall

1. Police and Fire Honor Guard Presentation

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Administration of the Oath of Office - Aldermanic Districts 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 13, City

Attorney, Municipal Judge, and Mayor

The Oath of Office for Mayor, Aldermanic Districts 2, 3, 6, 7, 10 & 13, and City Attorney

were administered by the City Clerk. The Oath of Office for Municipal Judge, Lori Fabian,

was administered by Waukesha County Court Commissioner Dan Rieck.

4. Council Group Photo

5. Roll Call

14 -

Present:

Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells,

Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dale Matthews,

Rick Lemke, Rico Camacho, Eileen Micklitz and Jim Evert

6. Public Comment

Tyler Stetson, 1217 Dunbar Ave, spoke on surplus property.

Lisa Salb, 434 Madison Street, spoke on Zoning Code changes.

7. Presentations

ID#26-03467

Presentation on the Cleared for Construction report by the Wisconsin

Policy Forum.

Attachments: ClearedForConstruction_Full.pdf

ClearedForConstruction_Summary.pdf

Director of Community Development, Jennifer Andrews, presented this item.

8. Approval of Minutes

ID#26-03478 Approval of draft minutes from April 9th, 2026 meeting

Attachments: Ccmn Draft 4.9.2026.pdf

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

the minutes from the April 9th, 2026 meeting. The motion carried by the following

vote:

14 -

Aye:

Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion,

Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dale Matthews, Rick Lemke,

Rico Camacho, Eileen Micklitz, Jim Evert and Mike Chrisien

Consent Agenda

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

1. Other Boards and Commissions

2. Plan Commission

PC26-0010

Certified Survey Map - Smart Trust, west of Meadowbrook Road and north

of Summit Avenue – A request to approve a CSM including 1 Lot, 2 Outlots

and Public Street ROW dedication for Country Crest Lane and Red Maple

Way providing access on to Summit Avenue.

Attachments:

City of Waukesha Cover Sheet- CSM, Meadowbrook Road Summit

Avenue - Smart property

City Department Review Comments - CSM Summit Meadowbrook

Smart

2026-01-30 Smart - PHC Overview Letter

CSM02_MEADOWBROOK_022326

CSM_MEADOWBROOK_022026

3. Standing Committees

A. Finance Committee - Ald. Pieper

B. Building & Grounds Committee - Ald. E. Payne

C. Ordinance & License Committee - Ald. P. Wuteska

ID#26-03277

Discussion and possible recommendation on AB-105 submitted by North

Pillar Brewing Company for Waukesha Farmer's Market for May 2, 16, 30;

June 13, 27; July 18; August 1, 15, 29; September 12, 26; October 10 and

24.

Attachments: Waukesha Farmers Market 2026 AB-105 Permit Form

Sellers permit (1) (2)

1. Licenses

ID#26-03286 Other Invited Applications

Attachments: Other Invited Applications Cover Sheet

ID#26-03421 Other Bartender Applications

Attachments: Other Bartender Applications Cover Sheet

ID#26-03287 Other Applications

Attachments: Other Applications Cover Sheet

D. Human Resources - Ald. Wigderson

E. Board of Public Works - Alex Damien

ID#26-03236

Review and possible action on the proposed Street Opening Prices for

2026.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: BPW_26-03236-Agenda Cvr-Street Opening Prices for 2026

ID#26-03278

Review and possible action on the purchase of sewer castings for

manholes and inlets for the various 2026 sewer and roadway projects.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: BPW_26-03278-Agenda Cvr-Sewer Castings 2026

End of Consent Agenda

9. New Business

ID#26-03479 Election of Council President

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

appointment of Ald. Manion as Council President. The motion carried by the

following vote:

14 -

Aye:

Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion,

Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dale Matthews, Rick Lemke,

Rico Camacho, Eileen Micklitz, Jim Evert and Mike Chrisien

ID#26-03481 Determination of process for replacing Alder for District 11

Attachments: Memo-Council Vacancy_2026-04.pdf

11-DistrictMap.pdf

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

the replacement of Alder for District 11 by appointing Aaron Spencer for

remainder of term. The motion failed by the following vote:

4 - Steve Van Trieste, Dale Matthews, Rick Lemke and Mike Chrisien

Aye:

Nay:

10 -

Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul

Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Rico Camacho, Eileen Micklitz and Jim Evert

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

replacement of Alder for District 11 by appointment for remainder of term with

candidates to submit applications by Thursday, May 14th. Selection to be made

at the Council meeting on Tuesday, May 19th. The motion carried by the

following vote:

14 -

Aye:

Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion,

Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dale Matthews, Rick Lemke,

Rico Camacho, Eileen Micklitz, Jim Evert and Mike Chrisien

ID#26-03398

Review and possible action on a proposed amendment to the Tax

Incremental Finance District (TID) #27 Development Agreement

Attachments:

Cover sheet- 26-03398 -TID 27 Development Agreement

Amendment.pdf

Fox Run 3 Amended Development Agmt v2.pdf

Fox Run 3 Amended Development Agmt v2-Clean.pdf

What is TIF 2.pdf

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

proposed amendment to the Tax Incremental Finance District (TID) #27

Development Agreement. The motion carried by the following vote:

13 -

Aye:

Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul

Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dale Matthews, Rick Lemke, Rico Camacho, Eileen

Micklitz, Jim Evert and Mike Chrisien

1 - Steve Van Trieste

Nay:

ID#26-03466

Surplus City Land, WAKC1308361001 - A request from Tyler Stetson,

owner of 417 Dunbar Avenue, to acquire the surplus city owned land

adjacent and directly south of his property north of the Railroad right-of-way

and west of Maple Avenue in the Rm-3 Multi Family Residential District.

Attachments:

City Council ID#26-03204 Surplus City Land, WAKC1308361001

disposition.pdf

Conveyance of Surplus Municpal Land Request

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

request from Tyler Stetson, owner of 417 Dunbar Avenue, to acquire the surplus

city owned land, WAKC1308361001, adjacent and directly south of his property,

north of the Railroad right-of-way and west of Maple Avenue in the Rm-3 Multi

Family Residential District. The motion carried by the following vote:

14 -

Aye:

Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion,

Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dale Matthews, Rick Lemke,

Rico Camacho, Eileen Micklitz, Jim Evert and Mike Chrisien

ID#26-03408

Approve the abandonment of Wells No. 11, 12, and 13 unit price contract

totaling $62,320.00 with Midwest Well Services, dba Municipal Well &

Pump.

Attachments: Post Bid Memo_11 12 13

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

abandonment of Wells No. 11, 12, and 13 unit price contract with Midwest Well

Services, dba Municipal Well & Pump totaling $62,320.00. The motion carried by

the following vote:

14 -

Aye:

Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion,

Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dale Matthews, Rick Lemke,

Rico Camacho, Eileen Micklitz, Jim Evert and Mike Chrisien

ID#26-03410

Approve the abandonment of Wells No. 5 and 6 unit price contract totaling

$175,071.50 with Midwest Well Services, dba Municipal Well & Pump.

Attachments: Post Bid Memo_5 and 6

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

abandonment of Wells No. 5 and 6 unit price contract with Midwest Well

Services, dba Municipal Well & Pump totaling $175,071.50. The motion carried by

the following vote:

14 -

Aye:

Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion,

Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dale Matthews, Rick Lemke,

Rico Camacho, Eileen Micklitz, Jim Evert and Mike Chrisien

ID#26-03405

Approve the Prairie Ave. water main replacement to UPI Construction LLC

in the amount of $199,820.00, and to Ferguson Waterworks for the

purchase of the 20-inch pipe and fittings not to exceed $125,000.00.

Attachments: Post Bid Memo Praire ave

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

Prairie Ave. water main replacement from UPI Construction LLC in the amount of

$199,820.00, and the purchase of the 20-inch pipe and fittings from Ferguson

Waterworks not to exceed $125,000.00. The motion carried by the following vote:

14 -

Aye:

Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion,

Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dale Matthews, Rick Lemke,

Rico Camacho, Eileen Micklitz, Jim Evert and Mike Chrisien

10. Public Hearing

PC26-0011

Rezoning Petition – Smart Trust, west of Meadowbrook Road and north of

Summit Avenue - A request to rezone approximately 9.78 acres of vacant

land from T-1 to a mix of I-1 Institutional District (7.76 acres), and Rs-3

Single Family Residential District (2.02 acres).

Attachments:

City of Waukesha Cover Sheet- Rezoning, Meadowbrook Road

Summit Avenue - Smart property

City Department Review Comments - Rezoning Summit Meadowbrook

Smart

2026-01-30 Smart - PHC Overview Letter

Rezoning petition Smart outlot 2

Exhibit.REZONING Lot 1

Exhibit.REZONING Outlot 1

Exhibit.REZONING Outlot 2

Rezoning petition Smart lot 1

Rezoning petition Smart outlot 1

The Public Hearing was opened at 7:11PM.

There were no speakers present.

The Public Hearing was closed at 7:11PM.

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

The Public Hearing was opened at 7:47PM.

There were no speakers present.

The Public Hearing was opened at 7:47PM.

11. Action on Public Hearing

PC26-0011

Rezoning Petition – Smart Trust, west of Meadowbrook Road and north of

Summit Avenue - A request to rezone approximately 9.78 acres of vacant

land from T-1 to a mix of I-1 Institutional District (7.76 acres), and Rs-3

Single Family Residential District (2.02 acres).

Attachments:

City of Waukesha Cover Sheet- Rezoning, Meadowbrook Road

Summit Avenue - Smart property

City Department Review Comments - Rezoning Summit Meadowbrook

Smart

2026-01-30 Smart - PHC Overview Letter

Rezoning petition Smart outlot 2

Exhibit.REZONING Lot 1

Exhibit.REZONING Outlot 1

Exhibit.REZONING Outlot 2

Rezoning petition Smart lot 1

Rezoning petition Smart outlot 1

A motion was made by Ald. R. Lemke, seconded by Ald. Wells, to approve the

Rezoning Petition for Smart Trust, west of Meadowbrook Road and north of

Summit Avenue. A request to rezone approximately 9.78 acres of vacant land

from T-1 to a mix of I-1 Institutional District (7.76 acres), and Rs-3 Single Family

Residential District (2.02 acres). The motion carried by the following vote:

14 -

Aye:

Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion,

Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dale Matthews, Rick Lemke,

Rico Camacho, Eileen Micklitz, Jim Evert and Mike Chrisien

Reports

12. 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

13. Plan Commission - Jennifer Andrews

14. Standing Committees

A. Finance Committee Report - Ald. Pieper

B. Building & Grounds Committee Report - R. Lemke

C. Ordinance & License Committee Report - Ald. P. 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)

Ald. Moltzan left at 8:01PM.

Ald. Moltzan returned at 8:04PM.

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- NEW

13.055 Tracked Changes New

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

update to 13.055 Residential Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection. The

motion carried by the following vote:

14 -

Aye:

Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion,

Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dale Matthews, Rick

Lemke, Rico Camacho, Eileen Micklitz, Jim Evert and Mike Chrisien

D. Human Resources Committee Report - Ald. Wigderson

15. Board of Public Works Report - Alex Damien

ID#26-03280

Demolition of 137-139 East Park Avenue, Utility Improvements on Luke

Avenue, Walton Avenue, and Born Place, and Parade Memorial Irrigation

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments:

26-03280-Resolution Demo 137-139 E Park Ave-Utility Improvements

Luke Walton Born-Parade Memorial Irrigation

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

Resolution for Demolition of 137-139 East Park Avenue, Utility Improvements on

Luke Avenue, Walton Avenue, and Born Place, and Parade Memorial Irrigation.

The motion carried by the following vote:

14 -

Aye:

Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion,

Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dale Matthews, Rick Lemke,

Rico Camacho, Eileen Micklitz, Jim Evert and Mike Chrisien

ID#26-03234

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

2026 Alley Reconstruction

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

General Construction in the amount of $391,150.50, be awarded.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: 2026 Alley Reconstruction-BT

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

low bid from Milwaukee General Construction for alley reconstruction in the

amount of $391,150.50. The motion carried by the following vote:

14 -

Aye:

Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion,

Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dale Matthews, Rick Lemke,

Rico Camacho, Eileen Micklitz, Jim Evert and Mike Chrisien

ID#26-03235

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

2026 Asphalt Street Utility Repairs - City Wide

The Board of Public Works recommends that the low bid from All-Ways

Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $192,690.00 be awarded.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: 2026 Asphalt Street Utility Repairs-BT

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

low bid from All-Ways Contractors, Inc.for asphalt street utility repair in the

amount of $192,690.00. The motion carried by the following vote:

14 -

Aye:

Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion,

Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dale Matthews, Rick Lemke,

Rico Camacho, Eileen Micklitz, Jim Evert and Mike Chrisien

16. Director of Public Works Report

17. City Attorney’s Report

18. City Administrator’s Report

ID#26-03468 City Administrator's Report

Attachments: Admin Report April 17, 2026.pdf

19. Mayor’s Report & Referrals

ID#26-03470 Common Council Committee Assignments

Attachments: 2026- 2027 Council Appointments FINAL.pdf

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

Common Council Committee Assignments. The motion carried by the following

vote:

11 -

Aye:

Nay:

Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul

Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dale Matthews, Rico Camacho, Eileen Micklitz and Jim

Evert

3 - Steve Van Trieste, Rick Lemke and Mike Chrisien

ID#26-03471 Council Seating Chart

Attachments: Council Seating Chart 2026-2027.jpg

ID#26-03472 Proclamations

Attachments: National Library Week - 2026 Proclamation.pdf

20. Referrals

There was a referral from Ald. Lemke.

The meeting adjourned at 8:15PM.

21. Adjournment

Alicia Halvensleben, Mayor

City of Waukesha

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