Mequon Weekly Bulletin - January 31, 2020
Upcoming Meetings
Tree Board: February 5 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Bike and Pedestrian Way Commission: February 6 – 8:00 A.M. (Agenda)
Board of Appeals: February 6 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Planning Commission: February 10 – 6:00 P.M.
Architectural Board: February 10 – 6:30 P.M.
Public Safety Committee: February 11 – 6:00 P.M.
Public Welfare Committee: February 11 – 5:30 P.M.
Finance – Personnel Committee: February 11 – 6:45 P.M.
Public Works Committee: February 11 – 6:45 P.M.
Common Council: February 11 – 7:30 P.M.
Absentee Voting Commences Next Week
In-person absentee voting begins in the City Clerk’s Office on Monday, February 3, for the February 18 Primary Election. The only race on the ballot is for the Justice of the Supreme Court. Absentee voting hours will be Monday through Friday, February 3 – February 13, 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., and Friday, February 14, from 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. If voters choose to vote on election day, they may do so during the hours of 7:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. at assigned polling location.
Private Property Infiltration and Inflow Program Launches Next Steps
This January over 300 outreach letters were sent to invite eligible property owners to participate in the City’s upcoming sewer lateral work. This work is an effort to reduce inflow and infiltration in the sanitary sewer system. This project includes priority areas of Riverdale Park and Riverland Drive areas near the Milwaukee River. So far, nearly 40 have volunteered to participate in the program.
There will be two public information meetings for this project. The first meeting is on Wednesday, March 4, at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall. The second meeting is on Wednesday, April 8, at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall. These meetings will be an open house style format for property owners to ask questions and include a brief presentation at the beginning of the meeting. In general, this program includes three main parts: a clear water compliance inspection to verify roof downspouts and sump pumps are not connected to the building sewer; an examination of the building sewer to identify defects such as roots and broken pipes; and a consultation with property owners prior to implementing any proposed lateral rehabilitation methods. This work is important to reduce risk of residential sewer back-ups, to repair structural issues and maintain a reliable sanitary sewer system. Please click here to view more information about the program on the City’s website.
Winter Frolic Taking Place on February 1
The Mequon Nature Preserve’s annual Winter Frolic will take place from 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 1 at 8200 W. County Line Road. Join fellow community members for Alaskan Malamute dog sled demonstrations, tractor rides, a winter marketplace, campfires, crafts, and much more! This event is great for all ages. Please visit the Mequon Nature Preserve’s website for more details.
School District to Host The Wake Up Call Event on February 11
Community members are invited to attend The Wake Up Call presentation taking place on Tuesday, February 11 from 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. at the Homestead High School James Barr Performing Arts Center. The free presentation is about the rise in anxiety, depression, self-harm and the use of vaping devices and other substances among youth which is a growing concern nationwide. The event provides practical information on current drug trends, a walk-through of a teens' bedroom with more than 50 red flags that could indicate substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and self-harm as well as proactive parenting strategies to keep your child substance-free. This event is for adults only of 21 years of age and older. Please click here to register for the free event.
