Mequon Weekly Bulletin - May 15, 2020
Upcoming Meetings
Festivals Committee: May 18 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Economic Development Board: May 19 - 8:00 A.M. (Agenda)
Emergency Management Committee: May 19 - 3:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Ethics Board: May 19 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Future of Our Fire Department Committee: May 19 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Frank L. Weyenberg Library Board of Trustees: May 20 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Milwaukee River Advisory Committee: May 21 - 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
City Issues COVID-19 Updates for the Community
The City of Mequon continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19 and share information with the public. The City is posting updates online, which can be accessed by clicking here, during this emergency as conditions warrant, and as new or updated information becomes available.
Newly Established Emergency Loan Fund Program Sees Immediate Response
Since Common Council approval of an Emergency Loan Program on April 28, the City has received 18 applications for funding and nearly twenty other inquiries. With assistance from Ozaukee County Economic Development and Finance Department staff, the Community Development Department has finalized approvals on 12 of the 18 applications. Staff is waiting on additional information from the remaining applicants. Given the Council’s action on May 12 to allocate an additional $250,000 to the program, and assuming the City can execute all current loan applications, the program’s fund balance remains at approximately $175,000. All told, this remaining balance allows for the execution of more than 11 additional loans at the maximum amount of $15,000 per loan.
Liquor License Deadline Extended
In an effort to help local businesses, the deadline for applying for an annual liquor license (starting July 1) has been extended to June 15. The original deadline of May 1 has been extended to allow businesses more time to apply, and any business that has paid a late fee will receive a refund. The Finance-Personnel Committee, at its May 12 meeting, approved the addition of a Special Meeting on June 30 at 6:00 p.m. to timely approve all licenses submitted by the new June 15 deadline.
MPD Implements New Squad Graphic Design
The Police Department’s Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles have a new graphic design. With input from officers and assistance from the graphic installer, Cary Schoessow of Letters and Signs in Mequon. The new design is clean and simple. The complete design changeover is expected to take several years as vehicles are upgraded.
Gathering on the Green Postpones Summer Events
This week, Gathering on the Green announced that the July 10 concert with headliner Trace Adkins has been moved to July 9, 2021. The July 11 concert with headliner Cheap Trick has been moved to July 10, 2021. Current ticket holders will be able to use their tickets for next year or obtain a refund. Tickets for the 2021 shows are on sale now. Please click here to view the Gathering on the Green’s website for more details.
Ozaukee County Issues Board Meeting Minutes
Please click here to view the Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors’ May 6 meeting minutes.
