Mequon Weekly Bulletin - June 26, 2020
Upcoming Meetings
Festivals Committee: June 29 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Ethics Board: June 29 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Economic Development Board: June 30 - 8:00 A.M. (Agenda)
Special Finance-Personnel Committee: June 30 - 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Board of Appeals: July 2 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Board of Police & Fire Commissioners: July 7 - 8:00 A.M.
Bike & Pedestrian Way Commission: July 9 - 8:00 A.M.
COVID-19 Update for the Week Ending Friday, June 26
The City of Mequon, in coordination with the Washington/Ozaukee Public Health Department and other state and federal agencies, continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19.
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As of this afternoon, there are now 26,747 reported cases of COVID-19 and 766 associated deaths in Wisconsin, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Of the cases in Wisconsin, 214 reported cases of COVID-19 and 15 related deaths are in Ozaukee County, based on information from the Washington/Ozaukee Public Health Department (WOPHD).
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The CDC has published updated guidance for households on the handling of food and food packaging, specifically noting that the risk of infection from food and packaging is low.
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As people return to work, health experts recommend that individuals using elevators wear masks and use a knuckle or object to press buttons to lower the risk of transmission.
The City continues to offer a number of its services online, as well as in-person at City facilities. City Hall is open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, and the Public Safety and Public Works Buildings are also open during normal hours of operation.
Common Council Eliminates First False Alarm Charge
On June 9, the Common Council voted to amend the City’s False Alarm Fee Schedule related to Police and Fire alarm responses. The Council decided to remove the fee for any first alarm response incurred during the calendar year and approved additional revisions to the sliding fee scale that is followed for 2nd, 3rd and 4th false alarms. Accordingly, the new false alarm fee schedule has been changed to: First False Alarm = No Fee (Warning), Second False Alarm = $200, Third False Alarm = $300, Fourth and Subsequent False Alarms = $400. As noted, these fees are calculated on a calendar year basis. All alarms determined to be “true” alarms are not counted in this calculation and alarms related to tornadoes (severe weather) are also not included. Officers will be furnishing updated fee information when responding to false alarm calls, and more details are available by clicking here.
Season Pool Passes Now Available; Daily Session Fees Also Reduced
The Mequon Community Pool has been open for two weeks and based on feedback received from patrons and other members of the community, the Mequon Common Council this week approved some minor modifications to the operational procedures that will govern the 2020 season. Specifically, the Council unanimously voted to reduce daily fees to a “per session” fee, and to offer season passes after initially declining to do so in 2020. Effective immediately, admission for each session is $3 for Mequon residents and $4 for Thiensville residents. Additionally, Mequon residents may purchase individual season passes for $55 and family passes for $100, while Thiensville residents can purchase individual season passes for $70 and family passes for $125. Due to this year’s capacity limitations and weather conditions, purchase of a season pass does not guarantee entry. Staff also clarified with the Council that re-entry is allowed within a purchased session, while maintaining that a separate re-entry fee is required for each day’s second session. Season passes are valid for either or both sessions. Updated guidelines for 2020 can be found on the pool webpage at: https://www.ci.mequon.wi.us/parks/page/mequon-community-pool.
Phase I Joint Fire & EMS Feasibility Analysis to Begin Next Week
After a number of years of informal discussion regarding the area-wide provision of Fire & Emergency Medical Services, the City of Mequon has agreed to participate in a Phase I Shared Services Feasibility Analysis with the Cities of Cedarburg and Port Washington, the Town of Cedarburg and the Villages of Grafton, Saukville and Thiensville. The intent of the study is to develop options for consideration to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and cost saving methods through voluntary and cooperative service sharing. Over the last few weeks, each community’s governing body has voted to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between participating communities and a Letter of Agreement with the Wisconsin Policy Forum (WPF). Under the Agreement, WPF will perform the research study, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2020. Last week, the Villages of Belgium and Fredonia, and unincorporated Waubeka also decided to partner in the study. With the addition of these three entities, the overall cost of the study has increased to $23,500, and thereby reduced the City’s share from $3,143 to $2,350. A kick-off meeting with area administrators, fire chiefs and WPF staff is scheduled for next week, and Mequon City Administrator Will Jones has been selected to chair the working group overseeing the project.
Third March Planned for Saturday
The Police Department has learned that a peaceful protest is planned for tomorrow, beginning at approximately 1:00 p.m. According to information obtained by the Department, the march is scheduled to originate along Port Washington Road south of Mequon Road, and proceed east to Mequon Town Center. The Police Department met earlier this week with the event organizer, and Department personnel will be on hand Saturday to ensure the safety of all concerned.
Family Fun Before the Fourth Activities Scheduled for Saturday, June 27
Family Fun Before the Fourth festivities will take place tomorrow starting at 10:30 A.M. The parade will start at the Weyenberg Library on Cedarburg Road, travel north into Thiensville along Main Street, continue east on Friestadt Road, south on Green Bay Road, east on Riverview Drive and south on Elm Street to Thiensville Village Park. An Evening in the Park Celebration starts at 5:00 p.m. in Thiensville Village Park. Click here to see a full schedule of planned activities.
