Mequon Weekly Bulletin - April 16, 2021

UPCOMING MEETINGS
Common Council Organizational Meeting: April 20 - 7:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Library Board of Trustees: April 21 - 6:00 P.M.
Park & Open Space Board: April 21 - 6:30 P.M.
Future of Our Fire Department Committee: April 22 - 6:00 P.M.
Planning Commission: April 26 - 6:00 P.M.
Economic Development Board: April 27 - 8:00 A.M.
Board of Review: April 27 - 8:00 A.M. (Agenda)

COVID-19 Update for the Week Ending Friday, April 16
The City of Mequon, in coordination with the Washington/Ozaukee Public Health Department (WOPHD) and other state and federal agencies, continues to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

• As of this afternoon, the State has reported that 3,693,199 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered and 1,504,167 Wisconsin residents have completed the vaccination series.

• According to the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department’s dashboard, over 46% of Ozaukee County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination, and nearly 30% have completed the vaccination series.

• The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. Those interested in the benefit can call FEMA’s dedicated phone number at 844-684-6333 to get a COVID-19 Funeral Assistance application completed with help from FEMA's representatives.

Please help to continue limiting the spread of COVID-19 in the community by, maintaining a safe social distance, avoiding large gatherings, following proper hygiene practices, and staying home when sick.

Cedarburg Road Sanitary Rehabilitation Work Scheduled for April
As part of the Sewer Utility Capital Program’s budget and in coordination with the Village of Thiensville, a third phase to rehabilitate the Mequon-Thiensville sanitary lines along Cedarburg Road is scheduled to begin this month. The rehabilitation work includes installation of a cured-in-place-pipe lining system that extends the life of the pipe and limits major excavation.  Letters were sent to property owners in February with notification that a contract to complete this work is being executed by the City.  A second notification letter was sent to property owners in March upon receipt of a signed contract and schedule from the contractor to begin prep work in March and installation in April. This sewer rehabilitation effort along Cedarburg Road extends from County Line Road to Donges Bay Road.  The current project is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2021, in advance of the road work on Cedarburg Road (STH 57), a State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) project. The first phase of this sanitary sewer work was completed in 2017, and a second phase was completed in 2020. For more details on the upcoming DOT paving project scheduled for 2022, please click here to visit WisDOT’s website.

Common Council to Conduct Town Center Workshop on May 4
The Mequon Common Council will convene a Committee of the Whole workshop meeting on Tuesday, May 4, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to review public and private improvements that have been initiated in the City’s Town Center Zoning District (Tax Increment District [TID] #3) since its inception in 2008. Additionally, the Committee will consider other potential public improvements or expenditures contained in the TID’s original Project Plan, prior to the 2023 deadline for making such investments. workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, May 4 at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be conducted virtually, and packet materials are available on the City of Mequon website by clicking here.

Arbor Day Drive-Thru Tree Give-Away Scheduled for April 27
The City’s Forestry Division will host an Arbor Day drive-thru tree give-away on Tuesday, April 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Department of Public Works Facility located at 10800 N. Industrial Drive.  Attendees are asked to enter the facility on the north side of the building and follow the signs around the building to the tree pickup lines. Attendees will be able to drive up to receive their tree package and instructions from stationed staff without exiting their vehicle. All attendees must be present to receive trees. The trees will be pre-packaged with two to three pre-determined tree/shrub varieties along withplanting and watering instructions. Special activity packages will be available for kids upon request. The event will be first-come/first-serve, with each vehicle receiving no more than two packages. Descriptions and pictures of the trees and shrubs to be distributed are available on the Parks-Forestry Division page of the City of Mequon website, with growth rates and other characteristics. To comply with Washington/Ozaukee Health Department restrictions, please sign up for one timeslot per person. To sign up, please click here. For questions regarding the event, please contact Mike Gies, Parks and Forestry Superintendent at (262) 512-1297/ mgies@ci.mequon.wi.us.

Mequon Receives Bird City High-Flyer Status
The City has received High-Flyer status by the Bird City Wisconsin program. To be recognized as a Bird City, a community must meet criteria spread across six categories: habitat creation and protection, community forest management, limiting threats to birds, education, energy, and sustainability, and the official recognition and celebration of World Migratory Bird Day. To receive High-Flyer status, a community must meet additional criteria that demonstrates its commitment to urban bird conservation such as: provide material assistance to property owners interested in removing invasive shrubs, offer a program to support the establishment of natural lawns and native landscaping. The City has been recognized as a Bird City since 2010 and has met the criteria for High-Flyer status since 2013.

“Zevi Gives Back” Blood Drive on Sunday, May 2
The Mequon Chabad Jewish congregation will host its annual “Zevi Gives Back” Blood Drive on Sunday, May 2, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Peltz Center for Jewish Life Chabad, 2233 W. Mequon Road. To make an appointment, please click here.

Ozaukee County to Host Clean Sweep Event on Saturday, May 8
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. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, at the Ozaukee County Highway Shop located at 1221 Hilltop Drive in the Town of Cedarburg. Fees may apply for the disposal of certain items. Click here to learn more about the event and registration requirements.