Mequon Weekly Bulletin - September 11, 2020

Upcoming Meetings
Planning Commission Policy Subcommittee: September 14 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Architectural Board: September 14 - 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Appropriations Committee Workshop: September 15 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Library Board of Trustees: September 16 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Park & Open Space Board: September 16 - 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Festivals Committee: September 17 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Planning Commission: September 21 - 6:00 P.M.
Economic Development Board: September 22 - 7:30 A.M.
Appropriations Committee Workshop: September 23 - 7:00 P.M.

COVID-19 Update for the Week Ending Friday, September 11
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.

  • As of this afternoon, the State has had 86,250 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 1,197  associated deaths.  Of the cases in Wisconsin, 1,059 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 19 related deaths have been in Ozaukee County, based on information from the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department (WOPHD).

  • WOPHD has updated its data dashboard to include recovered cases, positivity rate, school district-specific data, and ongoing public health investigations in schools. 

  • The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is urging Wisconsinites to get the flu vaccine by Halloween as “reducing illness and hospitalization from flu is critical this year to protect our frontline health care workers and hospital systems who will continue to care for people with COVID-19.”

Police Department Participates in Drive Sober Mobilization
Drunk driving is a deadly epidemic that takes an average of more than 10,000 lives each year. Recently, the Mequon Police Department participated in the state-wide 2020 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign from August 21 - September 7.  Although the Department was not able to dedicate special patrols this year, officers participated during assigned shifts as time permitted.  The Department conducted a total of 81 traffic stops during this campaign with the following results:

  • 2 Operating While Under the Influence Arrests
  • 19 Speeding Citations
  • 6 Operating with Revoked/Suspended Driver’s License Citations
  • 6 Illegal Drug Arrests resulting from the traffic stops
  • 1 Warrant Arrest
  • 14 Miscellaneous Traffic Citations
  • 53 Traffic Warnings

Last Appliance & Electronics Recycling Event Scheduled for October 24
The City’s last Appliance, Electronic & Lawn Equipment Recycling event for 2020 will be held on Saturday, October 24.  The event will be held from 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. in the parking lot of the Public Works Facility located at 10800 N. Industrial Drive.  Please click here to view the event flyer for more information.  Questions about recycling or the event can be answered by Refrigerant Depot LLC at 414-627-1152.

Mequon Nature Preserve Has Plenty of "Play Space"
The Mequon Nature Preserve (MNP) has been hard at work creating a new “Play Space” for children of all ages to enjoy.  The Play Space has been made possible by a long-time supporter of MNP.  An official ribbon cutting event to celebrate the new Play Space will be held at a later date that is yet to be announced.

While the education center remains closed, there are many new attractions to enjoy on and off the trails, such as the ever-changing Kiosk located just outside the main building.  The Kiosk has maps, color sheets, scavenger hunt materials, stickers, buttons and even dog leashes. The Preserve provides something for everyone!

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