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Architectural Board: May 8 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Public Safety Committee: May 9 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Public Welfare Committee: May 9 – 6:15 P.M. (Agenda)
Finance-Personnel Committee: May 9 – 7:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Public Works Committee: May 9 – 7:15 P.M. (Agenda)
Water Utility Commission: May 9 – 7:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Common Council: May 9 – 7:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Board of Review: May 10 – 8:15 A.M.
Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board: May 11 – 5:30 P.M.
Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Commission: May 11 – 5:30 P.M.
Joint M-T Bike & Pedestrian Way Commission: May 11 – 9:00 A.M.
Library Board of Trustees: May 17 – 6:00 P.M.
Festivals Committee: May 17 – 6:30 P.M.
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Preview of May 9 Common Council Meeting
Starting at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, May 9, the Common Council will hold its monthly meeting for May. The meeting will begin with a public hearing to consider rezoning properties located at 14097, 14137, and 14207 N. Birchwood Lane from R-1 (Rural 5-Acre) and C-2 (General Conservation) to R-1 (Rural 1-Acre) with an Agricultural Overlay (OA). Following the public hearing, and consideration of the requested rezoning, the Common Council will consider a number of other items, including:
1. Amending Chapter 10 of the Municipal Code relating to residential swimming pool standards
2. Updating the Family Medical Leave Act Policy and the City Sponsored Cell Phone Usage Policy within the City of Mequon’s Polices & Procedures Manual
3. Approving an agreement for commercial building fire alarm and fire suppression system plan reviews
4. Authorizing execution of a right-of-way agreement with MT Trails Foundation for construction of a bike path on Highland Road from the Ozaukee Interurban Trail to Rotary Park
5. Authorizing staff to exceed $25,000 for the purchase of culverts from Western Culvert and aggregate fill from Lannon Stone Products to complete projects as needed for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2023
Agenda materials for the Common Council meeting, as well as for all other Committee and Board Meetings are available at: http://mequoncitywi.iqm2.com/Citizens/default.aspx.
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2023 Road Program Starts Mid-July | | |
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The City’s 2023 Road Improvements Contract has been awarded to Payne & Dolan of Jackson, and is tentatively scheduled to begin in mid-July. Signs will be placed one week prior to the start of work in each area. If residents would like additional information regarding a project, please visit the City’s website. A new interactive page allows residents to determine what projects are in their neighborhood, while providing information on what will be happening in each project area. There is also an option to sign up for project updates by e-mail at this link. | |
2023 Annual Budget Book Now Available on City’s Website | |
Following the adoption of the 2023 annual budget by the Common Council last November, Finance Department employees worked to compile the finalized 2023 budget book. The completed book can now be found on the City’s website by clicking here. The 2023 budget book has been submitted to the Government Finance Officers Association for consideration under the organization’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Program. | |
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Police Department Issues Awareness Bulletin
Homestead High School seniors have entered into a squirt gun battle with each other called “Senior Assassin”. The game follows a popular social media trend that has quickly spread across the country. The Mequon-Thiensville School District has no affiliation with this game. The rules of the game can be found on Instagram (@stead_senior_assassin). There is no official timeline as to when the game will conclude.
The Mequon Police Department has received calls related to the game. Officers that responded were quickly able to ascertain that there was no threat, and the juveniles were sent on their way. The concern is that some of the water guns have a striking resemblance to a real firearm. The Mequon Police Department would like to caution students who think this game is intended to be innocent and fun, that issues could arise if the game is observed by an unknowing citizen. If any residents notice any concerning behavior, please do not hesitate to contact the Mequon Police Department at (262) 242-3500.
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City Accepting Applications for Planner Position | |
The City is currently seeking a full-time Planner in the Community Development Department. Applications are being accepted through May 24. For more details about the position and how to apply, click here. | |
Police Department’s Drug Take-Back Day a Success | |
The Police Department and Concordia University participated in the Prescription Drug Take-Back Day initiative on Saturday, April 22. The Prescription Drug Take-Back Day’s goal is to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means for the disposal of prescription medications, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of these medications. The Police Department collected 511 pounds of medication at the event, as well as from the drop box located in the Safety Building Lobby. Thank you to all those that participated! | |
Arbor Day Festival Draws a Crowd | |
Despite the rainy weather and cold temperatures this past weekend, the City’s Annual Arbor Day Festival had the best attendance ever with more than 500 residents showing up to take home and plant over 1,500 trees. The trees and shrubs given out were Balsam Fir, White Cedar, White Pine, Bur Oak, Quaking Aspen, Sugar Maple, Tamarack, Elderberry, Hazelnut, and Serviceberry. Mequon Nature Preserve, Wild One’s Natural Landscape, the Mequon-Thiensville Historical Society, Riveredge Nature Center, Ozaukee County Land & Water Management, Ozaukee Master Gardeners, MT Trails Foundation and Sunrise Rotary were all exhibitors at the event. | |
WisDOT and City Staff Give Construction Update to Chamber
Tom Erdmann and Toni Keegan from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, along with Kim Tollefson and Kristen Lundeen from the City, were the presenters at the May Chamber of Commerce Luncheon that took place on Wednesday, May 3. They provided an overview of upcoming major construction projects as well as planned public improvements that will be taking place in the City. More specifically, they talked about the scope and timeline of construction projects that just began along Mequon Road within the Town Center and that will continue through October. Weekly updates for this project can be accessed on the City’s website here.
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WisDOT Seeking Input About Proposed Resurfacing Project
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is proposing to mill and overlay Mequon Road from the railroad crossing near the Ozaukee Interurban Trail to Port Washington Road with construction anticipated to take place in 2028. Some highlights of the project include replacing four inches of asphalt, updating the railroad crossing, completing bridge repairs, and replacing three traffic signals. A postcard was recently mailed to homeowners in the project area. More information about the project can be found here and any feedback can be directed to Gary Metzer or Dan Sellers.
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Beer Garden Tomorrow at Rotary Park – Note Time Change | |
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The City of Mequon is excited to welcome back 1840 Brewing this summer to host monthly beer gardens that will take place across four of Mequon’s Community Parks! The events will be held from May-September. The first beer garden will be held this Saturday, May 6, from 2:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at Rotary Park. Tots on the Street will be selling food and music will be provided by Jon Hintz. All other events will take place from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Dates and locations for upcoming beer gardens are as follows:
- Friday, June 2 – River Barn Park
- Friday, July 7 – Community Park
- Thursday, July 27 – Community Park
- Friday, August 11 – Lemke Park
- Friday, September 1 – Community Park
Keep an eye on the City of Mequon’s Facebook page for additional information about these upcoming events!
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“Coffee With a Cop” Taking Place on Thursday, May 11
Join neighbors, officers from Mequon and Bayside Police Departments, and deputies from the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office for coffee and conversation on Thursday, May 11 from 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. This year’s “Coffee With a Cop” event will take place at the Fiddleheads in Mequon, located at 10530 N. Port Washington Road.
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City of Mequon
11333 N. Cedarburg Road
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 242-3100
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