Mequon Weekly Bulletin - November 12, 2021
U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S
Economic Development Board: November 16 – 8:00 A.M. (Agenda)
Library Board of Trustees: November 17 – 6:00 P.M.
Park & Open Space Board: November 17 – 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Planning Commission: November 22 – 6:00 P.M.
Recap of November 9 Common Council Meeting
The Mequon Common Council held its monthly meeting on the evening of Tuesday, November 9 at City Hall. During the business portion of the meeting, the Common Council acted to:
- Authorize the creation of neighborhood commercial, mixed-use commercial, senior housing and residential cluster zoning districts in the Ulao Creek Neighborhood and incorporate such into the City’s Zoning and Land Use Plan Maps.
- Approve a planned unit residential development in Town Center for the properties located at 11040 and 11110 Buntrock Avenue, consisting of approximately 44 row house-style apartments.
- Implement new City of Mequon aldermanic districts based on results from the 2020 Census.
- Approve the City of Mequon’s Annual Operating Budget and Sanitary Sewer Utility Budget for Calendar Year 2022, and Adopt the Corresponding Tax Levies for such.
- Approve the allocation of $37,217 in American Rescue Plan Act Funds to reimburse the Frank L. Weyenberg for eligible expenses and revenue loss incurred by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Approve various transfers within the City’s Capital Projects Fund in the aggregate amount of $512,923.
A summary of all action taken by the Common Council on November 9 is available in a condensed version of the meeting minutes available here. Interested parties may also view a broadcast of the November 9 meeting on the City website. The Common Council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, December 14.
Pre-Holiday Vaccination Clinics to be Held at City Hall
Midland Health will be giving COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, and flu vaccinations at City Hall from Monday, November 15 through Friday, November 19 between the hours of 3:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. The vaccine will be available for all eligible age groups, age 5 and older. Appointments are recommended and can be made at https://onsitehealthtesting.com/signup/mch. A second series of clinics will be offered Monday, December 6 through Friday, December 10 and can be scheduled after any first dose. Non-Mequon residents are welcome to participate. There is no charge for COVID-19 vaccinations, but please bring your insurance card for the administrative fee and/or for the flu shot. If getting the booster, remember to bring your vaccine card. For inquiries about the clinics or questions about the vaccine, please contact Midland Health at (262) 754-3130. For other questions, please contact Carrie Enea at the City of Mequon by telephone at (262) 236-2941 or email at cenea@ci.mequon.wi.us.
Port Washington Rd. Water Main Relocation Near Completion
The water main relocation project in Port Washington Road is 85% complete and all work is anticipated to be finalized by Thanksgiving. In response to traffic complaints, staff met with WisDOT and Milwaukee County staff this week, as Port Washington Road south of County Line Road is the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Traffic cones replaced some barrels and temporary pavement markings will be installed. In addition, intermittent temporary flagging operations are anticipated that may slow traffic further at times, as construction crews complete final connections. The City appreciates drivers being extra safe in the work zone and for everyone’s patience due to this traffic pattern adjustment while the water main work is completed. Gas line work by WE Energies will take place thereafter.
Wisconsin Policy Forum Publishes Follow-up Fire/EMS Report
The Wisconsin Public Policy Forum has released a follow-up document to “First Response – Addressing the Fire and EMS Challenges in Ozaukee County”. The Public Policy Forum has conducted over 30 evaluations of fire and EMS providers throughout the state. The new report “In Need of Resuscitation?” summarizes the findings by the Public Policy Forum from all of their reports on the subject and outlines the challenges faced by most communities. Additionally, the new report suggests some considerations for both local and state officials to address the identified issues. The newest report references the challenges faced by Ozaukee County departments frequently, and offers some additional comparisons and data not previously available.
Mequon Ranked the #12 Safest College Town in America
Hopeful students are starting to receive early decisions from colleges they applied to, and parents have one thing on their mind as they prepare to send their kids to school: safety. The safety and home security site SafeWise decided to look at which college towns are the safest to put parents’ minds at ease. Mequon, WI was found to be the #12 safest college town in the U.S. The full report can be read here.
Weyenberg Library Happenings
Several activities will be taking place at the Frank L. Weyenberg Library next week for Mequon and Thiensville residents to take part in. Cultural Conversations returns Sunday, November 14, at 1:30 P.M. with Susan Angel Miller, author of Permission to Thrive: My Journey from Grief to Growth. The Millers tragically lost their teenage daughter to a brain tumor, then chose to donate her organs. This intensely personal story addresses the universal topics of death, illness, and trauma while conveying a hopeful message. On Tuesday, November 16, stop by the Adult Info Desk to pick up an adult grab & go whimsical paper bead craft kit. Kits are first come, first serve and available first thing in the morning. On Thursday, November 18 at 2:00 P.M., join fellow genealogists in the Tolzman Community Room for an hour of sharing stories, celebrating successes, brainstorming solutions, and dismantling roadblocks when researching family trees. Finish the week on Friday, November 19 by viewing the movie matinee, Tenet, at 3:00 P.M. If planning to visit the library, a reminder that face masks are required for everyone ages 2 & up.
Save the Date for Winter Wonderland on December 12
The members of the Festivals Committee will host a Click ‘N Go Holiday Photo Op for the Community on Sunday, December 12 from 3:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. The event will take place in front of Mequon City Hall. Families will have the choice to have their picture taken with Santa or in front of a lit Menorah by Visual Image Photography, Inc. There will also be a children’s craft area and hot chocolate & cookies to enjoy! Preregistration will be required and sign-up will be available starting next week.
Ozaukee County Board Minutes
Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors' November 1 and November 3 meeting minutes are now available.
