Mequon Weekly Bulletin - September 17, 2021
U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S
Public Welfare Special Meeting: September 21 – 5:15 P.M. (Agenda)
Appropriations Committee: September 21 – 6:00 P.M.
Park & Open Space Board: September 22 – 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Library Board of Trustees: September 23 – 6:00 P.M.
Ad Hoc Sex Offender Residency Review Board: September 23 – 1:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Planning Commission: September 27 – 6:00 P.M.
Economic Development Board: September 28 – 8:00 A.M. (Agenda)
Recap of September 14 Common Council Meeting
The Mequon Common Council held its regular monthly meeting on the evening of Tuesday, September 14 at City Hall. At the meeting, the Council heard a presentation from representatives of Avero Advisors on their review of the City’s information technology resources that will ultimately culminate in a strategic plan to help guide the City’s technology investments moving forward. The Council heard another presentation from representatives of Management Partners on the results of their operational analysis of the City’s planning and community development functions. During the business portion of the meeting, the Common Council acted to:
- Amend the roles, duties, and functions of the Mayor and Common Council.
- Increase the mayoral salary to $21,600 annually, effective upon the election of a new individual to the office.
- Approve funding the installation of a traffic signal at County Line Road and Port Washington Road.
- Convert the part-time Human Resources Assistant position to a Full-time Human Resources Coordinator position.
- Authorize Staff to exceed $25,000 for the purchase of culverts during 2021.
- Adopt an updated Mid-Moraine Municipal Court Bond Schedule for City Ordinance Citations.
A summary of all action taken by the Common Council on September 14 is available in a condensed version of the meeting minutes available here. Interested parties may also view a broadcast of the September 14 meeting on the City website. The Common Council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 12.
Taste of Mequon 2021 a Resounding Success
Great temperatures brought out a wonderful crowd last Saturday to celebrate the Taste of Mequon. Children enjoyed the games, inflatables, Gypsy Geoff circus performances, art area, and balloon artist throughout the day. The bands, LO/ST, Sawdust Symphony, and Stray Voltage, had the crowd dancing the night away. The Mequon Community Foundation raised $3,209 for the Fire Department and five lucky children will be getting a ride to school in a fire truck in the near future. It could not have happened without all the vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and City staff. Thank you to the Festivals Committee for hosting such a wonderful community event for the City!
Residential Green Infrastructure Workshops on 9/20 & 9/22
Fresh Coast Guardians, with the help of their partners at Clean Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Public library, are offering two free residential green infrastructure workshops online on Monday, September 20, from 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. and Wednesday, September 22, from 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. In these online trainings, participants will learn about the benefits of green infrastructure that manages stormwater where it falls and helps reduce the risk of flooding and water pollution impacting area rivers and Lake Michigan. Eligible homeowners living within the District’s service territory who participate in either of the workshops in their entirety will be able to collect a free rain barrel from the District this fall. To find details and eligibility, and to register for the events, please RSVP to this link for the September 20 workshop or this link for the September 22 workshop.
Pop-up Beer Garden Next Friday, 9/24, at Rotary Park
1840 Brewing will be hosting one more pop-up beer garden event at Mequon’s Rotary Park in the South Pavilion on Friday, September 24 from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. The beer gardens have been a great success this summer and this one will feature live music from the Milbillies and food from Braise on the Blvd. Come out and enjoy the night with neighbors, family, and friends!
Tour the Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility on 9/25
Ever wonder where that water goes after it flows down the shower drain or is flushed down the toilet? Residents can find these answers, better understand where their tax dollars go, and how to get involved on Saturday, September 25 at Historic Milwaukee’s Doors Open Event. This single-day event allows anyone to tour the Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility, one of two water reclamation facilities in Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s (MMSD) regional sewer system. At this event, residents will learn about how Milorganite Fertilizer is made, the water reclamation process, and tips for managing water on one’s own property. To keep everyone safe, in-person tours will be limited this year, and registration is required. Join MMSD on this special day and learn how everyone can help to protect our water.
