Mequon Weekly Bulletin - February 12, 2021
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Library Board of Trustees: February 17 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Park & Open Space Board: February 17 - 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Planning Commission Policy Subcommittee: February 22 - 6:00 P.M.
Economic Development Board: February 23 - 8:00 A.M.
Future of Our Fire Department Committee: February 23 - 6:00 P.M.
COVID-19 Update for the Week Ending Friday, February 12
The City of Mequon, in coordination with the Washington/Ozaukee Public Health Department (WOPHD) and other state and federal agencies, continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19.
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As of this afternoon, the State has reported that 901,333 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered and 213,571 Wisconsin residents have completed the vaccination series.
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Wisconsin is administering more vaccine doses per capita than any other state with a rolling 7-day average of 6,170 shots per million residents per day. The next closest state is Hawaii with 5,830 doses.
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Vaccine Distribution is being facilitated by the Department of Health Services through its COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. In turn, the State has charged Ozaukee County and all other counties with distributing vaccinations through each County’s Public Health Department.
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The State of Wisconsin and Vault Medical Services have teamed up to offer an at-home COVID-19 testing option for all residents in Wisconsin, with or without symptoms, at no cost.
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The Centers for Disease Control now requires masks on all public transportation and within all transportation hubs nationwide.
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The Department of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published updated guidance on preventing and mitigating COVID in the workplace.
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.
February 16 Primary Election Voting Takes Place at City Hall
Next Tuesday, February 16, is the Primary Election for Superintendent of Public Instruction. All Mequon voters will report to City Hall to vote in person from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Voters will return to normal polling sites for all future elections. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office 262-236-2911 for assistance or with any election questions.
Real Estate Taxes No Longer Payable at City Hall
Friday, February 5, marked the end of the tax collection season for paying current real estate taxes at City Hall. Any taxpayers still needing to make real estate property tax payments should contact the Ozaukee County Treasurer’s Office in Port Washington. The City will continue to collect all personal property taxes in perpetuity.
New Commercial Tenants Move into Foxtown Buildings
The two multi-story Foxtown buildings located on Weston Drive have recently added several new commercial tenants. Northshore Boulangerie opened for business on January 22 in the Foxtown Center North Building at 11120 N. Weston Drive. In the same building, Foxtown Meats received temporary occupancy on January 22 for a butcher shop. According to an article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Foxtown Meats plans to open to the public sometime this spring. In the Foxtown Center South building located at 11090 N. Weston Drive, Trailside Recreation Bike Shop has started work on their tenant space, with occupancy expected sometime in late spring/early summer. Please click here to view the January 15 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article.
LionFest to Remain in Thiensville for 2021
At the January 12 Common Council meeting, a Special Event Agreement was approved allowing for the Thiensville-Mequon Lion’s Club to hold its 2021 LionFest in Mequon’s Rotary Park. Since the January meeting, the T-M Lion’s Club has had numerous discussions and meetings to determine if it was in the Club’s best interest to hold LionFest at Rotary in 2021, or to keep the event in its traditional location at Thiensville’s Village Park.
At the T-M Lion’s Club meeting held on February 2, the group officially voted and approved holding the 2021 event at Thiensville’s Village Park. The following were listed as the two primary reasons for the decision: 1) Loss of revenues due to rental costs and change of venue; 2) Uncertainty of COVID-19 impact on this year’s fest and potential revenue loss due to CDC or Health Department restrictions.
While the T-M Lion’s Club still has a strong interest in moving to Rotary Park in the future, it was decided that this is not the year to make the move. Following the vote to stay in Village Park for 2021, a committee was established within the Lion’s Club to explore opportunities to overcome the negative financial impacts of moving to Rotary Park. Lion’s Club wishes to continue efforts to hold LionFest at Rotary Park in 2022 and shared appreciation of the time and effort put forth to date.
Water Utility Encourages ‘Adopt-a-Hydrant’ Program
In the event of a fire emergency during the winter, firefighters need to have access to a fire hydrant. Delays in locating and hooking-up to a fire hydrant can seriously hamper fire suppression operations, raise the risk of injury and may cause additional property damage. Consider adopting a fire hydrant by uncovering it and clearing a path approximately three feet around the hydrant. It is not necessary to advise the Water Utility or Fire Department about which hydrant in your neighborhood will be kept clear of snow.
MNP Winter Playdate Rescheduled to February 20
Due to frigid temperatures on February 6, the staff at Mequon Nature Preserve decided to postpone its Winter Playdate to February 20. The event and times will remain the same; 10:00 a.m. – noon and 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Please contact the Mequon Nature Preserve at 262-242-8055 with any questions regarding the event.
