City of Mequon Weekly Bulletin - May 10, 2019
Upcoming Meetings
Planning Commission: May 13 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Festivals Committee: May 13 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Architectural Board: May 13 – 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Public Welfare Committee: May 14 – 5:45 P.M. (Agenda)
Public Works Committee: May 14 – 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Finance-Personnel Committee: May 14 – 6:45 P.M. (Agenda)
Sewer Utility District Commission Meeting: May 14 – 7:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Common Council: May 14 – 7:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Library Board of Trustees: May 15 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Park and Open Space Board: May 15 – 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Board of Police and Fire Commissioners: May 21 – 8:30 A.M.
City Hall Parking Lot Project Remains on Track
Construction is continuing with the City Hall parking lot. The rain has impacted the mass grading operations, but the completion date remains the same. All work is anticipated to be completed by Labor Day. Thanks to everyone for their patience through the construction process.
Community-Wide Survey Coming to all Households by Mail
A postcard was sent to households in Mequon announcing the pending delivery of City of Mequon’s 2019 community-wide survey by early next week. This survey will help officials make decisions that better reflect the residents’ views and priorities on important topics such as development, quality of life, City facilities, and satisfaction with City services. For this survey, the City has partnered with Neighborhood Analytics and Strategic Research Institute (SRI) at St. Norbert College to complete the survey. The City urges residents to complete the survey and use the prepaid envelope to send their survey back to SRI by June 14. This is each household’s opportunity to weigh in on the future of the community and help ensure the survey results reflect the opinion of the entire community.
Four New City Staff Members on the Job
There are four new staff members that have or are about to join the City’s team. Deputy Chief Kurt Zellmann was Sworn In on Monday to his position with the Fire Department. Dan Wellskoph joined the Public Works Department as their newest Highway/Parks Worker. Additionally, the Community Development Department welcomed Kristine Hoeft to their team as an Administrative Secretary and Mike Hadley will be joining the Inspections Division as the newest full-time Building Inspector. All three employees come to the City with directly applicable experience and a wealth of knowledge. Welcome to the City of Mequon team!
In memory of Two Long-Term Bike and Pedestrian Way Committee Members
The Joint Mequon-Thiensville Bike and Pedestrian Way Committee would like to recognize the recent passing of two of our long-time members, John Ward and Terence Mooney. John and Terry were instrumental in the creation of the Joint Mequon-Thiensville Bike & Pedestrian Way Commission 2010 to 2030 recommendations and were instrumental in the creation of the Ozaukee Interurban Trail. Their contributions continue to have a long-lasting impact on the quality of life for citizens in our communities. John passed away on March and Terry in April of this year.
Building Improvements Made at Reuter Pavilion
The City of Mequon Parks Division is excited to share the news about some improvements to the Reuter Pavilion that were completed this last winter! The improvements included: new paint, floor covering, countertop, appliances, and the installation of two new sliding windows that took the place of a large roll door that had been leaking. Thanks to some handy staff members, the City was able to complete most of the work in house. The improvements will provide a much improved experience for the residents and user groups that frequent the building for everything from weddings, meeting, and tournaments. If anyone is interested in renting the Pavilion from now through October, please contact the Parks Division at 262-236-2913.
Ozaukee County to Host Clean Sweep Event on Saturday, May 11
Clean Sweep is an opportunity for residents, agricultural producers, and some businesses to properly dispose of hazardous waste, used tires, electronics, and appliances. The event will be held from 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 11, at the Ozaukee County Highway Shop located on 1221 Hilltop Drive, Cedarburg. Fees may apply for the disposal of certain items. Click here to learn more about the event and registration requirements.
Ranger Relay to Run Through Mequon
The Ragnar Relay Great Midwest running event will be running through the City during the overnight evening hours on May 17 and into May 18. The relay is a 200-mile running relay consisting of 36 running legs stretching from Waukegan to Madison. Within the City of Mequon, runners will start on the trail at W. County Line Road and continue north to W. Freistadt Road. The course will travel west on Freistadt Road and then south on Granville Road. There will be no street closures for the event and runners are directed to stay on the sidewalk or trails and to follow all traffic signals and directions. The Mequon Police Department will be assisting with traffic control if needed. If you should have any questions or concerns, please contact the Mequon Police Department or reference the relay’s website by clicking here.
Ozaukee County Issues Meeting Minutes
Please click here view the Ozaukee County Board’s meeting minutes from May 1.
