Waukesha City Hall,  
201 Delafield Street  
Waukesha, WI 53188  
City of Waukesha  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
City Council  
Tuesday, December 16, 2025  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers, City Hall  
1. Roll Call  
The meeting was called to order at 6:00P.M.  
12 -  
Present:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth  
Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick  
R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
3 - Doreen Wigderson, Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
2. Pledge of Allegiance  
3. Announcement of Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)(e) to  
discuss side letter of agreement with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 407,  
AFL-CIO.  
The Mayor announced that there would be a closed session pursuant the Wisconsin  
State Statute.  
4. Public Comment  
5. Approval of Minutes  
ID#25-02688 Approval of Minutes from December 2nd Meeting  
A.  
Attachments: Ccmn 12.02.2025 Draft.pdf  
A motion was made by Ald. R. Lemke, seconded by Ald. Matthews, to approve  
the Minutes from the December 2nd Meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
12 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth  
Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick  
R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
3 - Doreen Wigderson, Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
Consent Agenda  
The Consent Agenda passed by unanimous consent with no items removed.  
1. Other Boards and Commissions  
A. Information Technology Board  
ID#25-02442 Review and act on the agreement with Peregrine  
A.  
Attachments: ITB - Acceptance of Service Agreement with Peregrine.pdf  
Peregrine Standard Order Form - Waukesha PD - 202507025JA3  
(clean copy) (1) (002).pdf  
B. Transit Commission  
ID#25-02592 Review and Act on Shop Uniform and Towel Bid from Vestis  
A.  
Transit  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: TC-25-02592-Shop Uniform and Towel Bid  
Pricing2025  
ID#25-02593  
B.  
Review and Act on Proposed Amendment 1 to Intergovernmental  
Cooperation Agreement Waukesha County Transit Administration  
Services  
Transit  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: TC-25-02593-Amendment No 1 to County Admin Agreement  
Transit Admin Amendment 1  
2. Plan Commission  
3. Standing Committees  
A. Finance Committee - Ald. Pieper  
B. Building & Grounds Committee - Ald. E. Payne  
ID#25-02584  
A.  
Review and possible action on the removal of the “No Turn on Red” sign at  
the intersection of E. Broadway and Hartwell Avenue.  
Moltzan  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
B&G_25-02584 - Remove the No Turn On Red at Broadway and  
Hartwell  
BG Resolution for the 12-16-25 - Consent  
ID#25-02585  
B.  
C.  
Review and possible action on placing a “Cross Traffic Does Not Stop” on  
Racine Avenue at the intersection of Racine Avenue and E. Broadway.  
Moltzan  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: B&G_25-02585 - Cross Traffic Does Not Stop Broadway and Racine  
BG Resolution for the 12-16-25 - Consent  
ID#25-02587  
Review and possible action on installing 2-hour parking except Sat, Sun,  
Hol along Maple Avenue between 223 Maple Avenue and 121 Maple  
Avenue.  
Halvensleben  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: B&G_25-02587 - Maple 2 hr Parking  
BG Resolution for the 12-16-25 - Consent  
C. Ordinance & License Committee - Ald. P. Wuteska  
1. Licenses  
ID#25-02675 Invited Bartenders  
A.  
Attachments: Invited Bartender Applications  
ID#25-02676 Other Applications  
B.  
Attachments: Other Applications  
D. Human Resources - Ald. Wigderson  
ID#25-02368 Review and approve amendment to HR Policy C1 Holidays  
A.  
Attachments: #25-02183 C1 Holidays 2025 Revisions for Council 12-5-2025  
C1 Holidays 2025 revisions_Fire updates_10.1.2025  
E. Board of Public Works - Alex Damien  
ID#25-02599  
A.  
B.  
Review and possible action on Contract Change Order No. 1 with Short  
Pour Delivery Services, LLC., for the Drop-Off Center Used Oil Collection  
Improvements Project.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: BPW 25-02599-Change Order Short Pour-DOC Oil Collection  
ID#25-02600  
Review and possible action on Contract Change Order No. 1 with  
Garland/DBS, Inc., for the Schuetze Building Roof Rehabilitation Project.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: BPW 25-02600-Change Order Garland-Schuetze Rec Roofing  
End of Consent Agenda  
6. New Business  
7. Public Hearing  
8. Action on Public Hearing  
Reports  
9. 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  
10. Plan Commission - Jennifer Andrews  
11. Standing Committees  
A. Finance Committee Report - Ald. Pieper  
C. Ordinance & License Committee Report - Ald. P. Wuteska  
B. Building & Grounds Committee Report - Ald. E. Payne  
ID#25-02586 Review and possible action on a speed study on Silvernail Road.  
A.  
Van Trieste  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: B&G_25-02586 - Speed Study on Silvernail Road  
B&G Resolution for the 12-16-25 - Report  
A motion was made by Ald. Steve Van Trieste, seconded by Ald. Dale  
Matthews, to approve the reduction of the current speed of 45MPH, about 100  
feet west of Sussex Lane, speed limit to 35MPH from Meadowbrook to the  
RedCross Building in both directions. The motion failed by the following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Mike Chrisien, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste and Dale Matthews  
Nay: 8 - Eric Payne, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia  
Halvensleben, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
Absent: 3 - Doreen Wigderson, Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
A motion was made by Ald. Eric Payne, seconded by Ald. Rick Lemke, to  
approve the installation of a hidden drive way sign on west bound Silvernail  
Dr., as set forth in the resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 12 - Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Daniel  
Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho.  
Absent: 3 - Doreen Wigderson, Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
ID#25-02678  
A.  
Proposed revisions to Mun Code 8.04, the Amusement Arcade  
ordinance.  
Attachments: 8.04 Amusement Arcades - O&L Memo  
A motion was made by Ald. Chrisien, seconded by Ald. Camacho, to approve  
waiving the third reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
10 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Daniel Manion, Paul  
Wuteska, Dale Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
10 -  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Daniel Manion, Paul  
Wuteska, Dale Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Elizabeth Moltzan and Alicia Halvensleben  
2 - Elizabeth Moltzan and Alicia Halvensleben  
Nay:  
3 - Doreen Wigderson, Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
3 - Doreen Wigderson, Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
A motion was made by Ald. Chrisien, seconded by Ald. Halvensleben, to  
approve the proposed revisions to Mun Code 8.04, the Amusement Arcade  
ordinance as stated. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel  
Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Doreen Wigderson and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
D. Human Resources Committee Report - Ald. Wigderson  
12. Board of Public Works Report - Alex Damien  
ID#25-02603 2026 CIP Projects (Department of Public Works Program)  
A.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Resolution - 2026 BPW CIP Projects  
A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by Ald. Payne, to approve the 2026  
CIP Projects (Department of Public Works Program). The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel  
Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale Matthews,  
Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Doreen Wigderson and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
13. Director of Public Works Report  
14. City Attorney’s Report  
15. City Administrator’s Report  
ID#25-02689 City Administrator's Report  
A.  
Attachments: Admin Report December 12, 2025.pdf  
16. Mayor’s Report & Referrals  
ID#25-02691 Board and Commission Appointments  
A.  
A motion was made by Ald. Manion, seconded by Ald. Van Trieste, to approve  
the Board and Commission Appointments as presented. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel  
Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale Matthews,  
Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Doreen Wigderson and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
17. Referrals  
There was a referral from Ald. Payne for the Buildings & Grounds Committee.  
18. Closed Session  
A motion was made by Ald. Alicia Halvensleben, seconded by Ald. Elizabeth  
Moltzan, to approve the motion to move the meeting into Closed Session to  
discuss and take possible action on a Side Letter of Agreement between the City  
of Waukesha and the International Association of Firefighters. The motion carried  
by the following vote: The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel  
Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale Matthews,  
Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Doreen Wigderson and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
ID#25-02705  
A.  
Consideration and possible action on a Side Letter of Agreement between  
the City of Waukesha and the International Association of Firefighters,  
Local 407, AFL-CIO  
19. Reconvene in Open Session  
ID#25-02706  
B.  
Consideration and possible action on a Side Letter of Agreement between  
the City of Waukesha and the International Association of Firefighters,  
Local 407, AFL-CIO  
A motion was made by Ald. Wuteska, seconded by Ald. Matthews, to approve the  
direction of the City Administrator to Execute the Side Letter of Agreement  
between the City of Waukesha and the International Association of Firefighters,  
Local 407, AFL-CIO as discussed in Closed Session. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel  
Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale Matthews,  
Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Doreen Wigderson and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
20. Adjournment  
The meeting adjourned at 7:14P.M.  
Shawn Reilly, Mayor  
City of Waukesha  
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