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Consent agenda
Village Clerk Amy Dishinger read a set of consent items that the board approved unanimously. The items included bill approval for February 2025 in the amount of $27,689,917.35 and multiple liquor and unenclosed premise permit applications for community events and businesses; trustees approved the consent agenda on a motion by Trustee Sewell.

Grant application authorization (Pershing Avenue to Bugline Recreational Trail)
Trustee Kress moved and the board authorized staff to submit a state outdoor recreation grant application for the Pershing Avenue/Veil connection to the Bugline Recreational Trail. The proposed project estimate in the presentation was approximately $177,233.75; the grant program requires a 50/50 match, meaning the village would be responsible for half of the final project cost if awarded.

Paving contract award
Trustee Katie Cross moved to award the 2025 asphalt paving program (Project No. 41259-3) to Stark Pavement Corporation. The board approved the award. The base bid in the packet was $1,369,447.72 and Alternate No. 1 was $127,753.48, for a combined amount of $1,497,201.20 (sum of base bid and alternate as presented).

Seal coating and flux patching contract award
Trustee Cross also moved to award the 2025 seal coating and flux patching program (Project No. 41250-92) to Struck Erwin Paving Inc., with a base bid of $443,684.50 and Alternate No. 1 of $169,509.28 for a combined award of $613,193.78.

Adoption of Comprehensive Outdoor Recreational Plan (2025'2030)
Trustee Tada moved to adopt the village's 2025'2030 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreational Plan; the board approved the resolution unanimously. Trustees said the plan incorporates public input and will allow the village to pursue grant opportunities, including the 50/50 matching grants referenced earlier for trail projects.

Closed session for collective bargaining strategy
Trustee Tager moved and the board convened in closed session under Wisconsin Statutes '9.85(1)(e) to discuss negotiation strategy related to collective bargaining with the Menomonee Falls Police Association, Local 313, and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 3879. The motion carried and the board went into closed session.

All of the items above passed by voice vote with no recorded roll-call tallies disclosed in the meeting transcript; meeting minutes or official resolutions should be consulted for formal vote counts and to obtain contract documents.

Votes at a glance (motions and outcomes)
- Approve consent agenda (includes bill approval $27,689,917.35 and multiple licenses/permits). Mover: Trustee Sewell. Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Authorize submittal of outdoor recreation grant for Pershing Ave connection to Bugline Recreational Trail (estimated project cost $177,233.75; 50/50 match). Mover: Trustee Kress. Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Award 2025 asphalt paving program (Project 41259-3) to Stark Pavement Corporation. Base: $1,369,447.72; Alternate No. 1: $127,753.48; combined $1,497,201.20. Mover: Trustee Katie Cross. Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Award 2025 seal coating and flux patching program (Project 41250-92) to Struck Erwin Paving Inc. Base: $443,684.50; Alternate No. 1: $169,509.28; combined $613,193.78. Mover: Trustee Katie Cross. Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Adopt resolution: 2025'2030 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreational Plan. Mover: Trustee Tada. Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Convene closed session under Wis. Stat. '9.85(1)(e) to discuss collective bargaining strategy with police and fire unions. Mover: Trustee Tager. Outcome: motion passed; board entered closed session.

Trustees and staff said additional contract documents, project scopes and formal vote tallies are part of the record and available in the village's official minutes and procurement files.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Menomonee Falls - Village Board - Regular - Mar 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Menomonee Falls Village Board on March 17 approved routine consent items and several construction contracts, authorized a 50/50 state grant submittal for a trail connection, adopted the 2025'2030 recreation plan and convened to closed session on collective bargaining.","taxTitle","Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County, Wisconsin","taxId",52818,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6633274,"Resident urges village to include mountain bike trails at Tower Hill Park",409,1864710,2274025,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2665827-09149622083d06d79f67493a4f752671&start=1864&end=2274","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2665827-09149622083d06d79f67493a4f752671/thumbnail_1864710.jpg","/articles/6633274/Menomonee-Falls/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Resident-urges-village-to-include-mountain-bike-trails-at-Tower-Hill-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6633274-4698e23458be9cc9ef15c5a516301b37/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136867&Signature=VsJgWY7x0-5Tbb5tjrImwP1BjGRuoPHR7KZ1~QmEAnqSrW2gzeue36MmsJAVmEgnA~6rUgFy4X5uwfUfqZ6VgeEKZKyzmAbkT1~GrpKtYdTg-S8IZO2Q8t9vpqLJpPhRyGvW09IjbUXT3UH4MDGV~8xGPdk43ruC64VflPWGVOfrVR5VJrg2RnzkkqqdYlEOgQu0dZ7d-jKjGaS1~yrxai2cmplT1q2ZFciiYzcDGgw96dEaha8wQAg8i9Ab5xU8G7L1rk8Dl~7Vw0zp4OSouGcDt2AdgQ77d4vfN~R8UOCq6HUv48kFcPgxrDtwqRQPhxUm3DbfWvFKS5uSvi5XEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Paul Schmidt, a Menomonee Falls resident, used the public comment period on March 17 to urge the Village Board to support mountain bike trails at Tower Hill Park and to note benefits for youth and community recreation. \"Mountain biking is a non motorized sport,\" Schmidt said, adding that it is low-impact and quiet.

Schmidt said the local high school and middle school field mountain bike teams and that the competitive league connected to those teams—he identified it as the National Interscholastic Cycling Association—includes a \"teen trail corps\" that teaches students to build and maintain trails. \"Youth development through the sport of mountain biking,\" Schmidt said, describing the league as a youth development program rather than a pure racing circuit.

Schmidt told the board the village's current practice locations (Rotary Park and other nearby trails) are less suitable than a dedicated facility and that proximity would benefit student athletes who now travel to other systems that are 30 to 45 minutes away. He also said the Metro Mountain Bikers had previously investigated Menomonee Falls as a potential trail location and suggested local volunteer and club support could be available if the village pursued trail development.

Village officials did not make commitments during the public comment period; board members thanked Schmidt and said the idea is \"on the radar.\" During discussion later in the meeting—while adopting the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreational Plan—trustees noted the village is considering a range of park amenities and that mountain biking had been raised in public input.

The public comment period rules read by the Village President limited remarks to three minutes and said trustees would not debate matters during the public comment period. Schmidt exceeded the allotted time but remained after his remarks to answer questions informally from attendees in the room.

The recreation plan adopted the same evening provides the framework for applying for state grants and identifying park improvements; if the village prioritizes mountain biking as an element of park planning it could be eligible to pursue matching grant funding under future applications.","A Menomonee Falls resident urged the Village Board to support mountain bike trails at Tower Hill Park and highlighted the presence of a local interscholastic mountain bike program and teen trail corps opportunities.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6633279,"Menomonee Falls reports busiest year for housing permits and steady economic growth in 2024",1456,67170,1523830,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2665827-09149622083d06d79f67493a4f752671&start=67&end=1523","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2665827-09149622083d06d79f67493a4f752671/thumbnail_67170.jpg","/articles/6633279/Menomonee-Falls/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Menomonee-Falls-reports-busiest-year-for-housing-permits-and-steady-economic-growth-in-2024","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6633279-d0ece2fadffcfea49155cedafe22a758/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136867&Signature=PQOTpMN5aQ-8-OIq-isUJNbXmpuoU4njGEz4Bbw3XFJ3szWK6R4lnqbxPOKohZmiM2zBi~bZhfkaE52ctjEaNatwnUZYSw7LLNsTNZ8x3-7BFclz3jAXplCPMAnsW3YkmKduciCl57dk-a~yPa5JQMmYR50KE7uh03u8mAlIRzz10YpfZeR0MoWLcZaqOWd7XqmjokQ-zSd7UcFN6z2oM-7Ngf0I-6k-uY3kbLGHEe2RKhXQNVW1GSt~qCzwtxW3XY0xoIANMAmQG~Wy77HWVaI~JX2WhMAV05eBUdihdaUO~g3U0-AjEEKiro6qXU4l3x7UoDTB4rxZEA1abECO6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tyler, a planning staff member for the Village of Menomonee Falls, presented the village's 2024 Development and Community Status Report on March 17, saying the community issued more than 1,000 building permits last year and that the village's population is \"over 40,000.\"

The report, Tyler said, showed a record year for residential construction with 43 single-family homes approved (the highest since 2004) and 80 duplex units approved; overall construction value from new construction and remodels exceeded $116 million. \"We had over a thousand building permits issued this past year, which is our greatest on record going back 25 years,\" Tyler said.

That building activity accompanied increases in assessed property values. Tyler said Menomonee Falls' real estate equalized value is about $8 billion and ranks 12th in the state despite a smaller population than other communities on that list. He also noted growth in industrial and commercial investment, including expansions by Alto-Shaam and Wacker Neuysen and new construction in the Falls Business Park.

Why it matters: the volume of permits and new lots approved affect near-term housing supply, municipal infrastructure needs and the village's ability to seek grant funding tied to plans for parks, trails and transportation. Tyler said the village approved preliminary plats and plan commission actions in 2024 that created roughly 166 new single-family lots and that the village currently has more than 250 undeveloped single-family lots available to support future homebuilding.

Key details from the report include:
- Population: \"It's over 40,000,\" Tyler said, citing Wisconsin Department of Administration estimates.
- Housing and permits: 1,000+ building permits in 2024; 43 single-family homes approved (largest since 2004); 80 duplex units approved; single-family + duplex construction in the region exceeded most Southeast Wisconsin communities except Madison in the year cited.
- Construction value: more than $116,000,000 in new construction and remodels in 2024.
- Employment and economy: the village hosts more than 30,000 jobs, with manufacturing, education and health care among the largest sectors; Kohl's and the Medical College of Wisconsin remain among top employers.
- Industrial activity: 33 industrial projects approved in 2024 totaling about $29,000,000 in estimated construction value; notable expansions included Alto-Shaam (11,000 sq ft infill addition) and other industrial buildings in the Falls Business Park.

Board members who spoke after the presentation praised the report. Trustee Paul Tanna told staff he had seen the material at the Planning Commission and called the presentation informative. Village President Jeremy Wallace and other trustees also thanked Tyler for the overview.

The village staff said the report is available on the village website and that the community survey that informed long-range planning drew more than 2,700 responses. Tyler said the village is updating two long-range plans: the comprehensive outdoor recreation plan (five-year) and the 10-year comprehensive plan required by state statute; those planning processes will continue into 2025.

Looking ahead, Tyler said the village was off to another strong start in 2025, with 38 single-family permits issued in the first two months and additional industrial and retail projects in the pipeline. \"We're on pace to have another big year for single-family housing for sure,\" he said.

The presentation and report provide the village board and the public with the metrics staff will use when considering infrastructure and policy decisions tied to growth, such as road projects, park improvements and developer review.","Village staff presented the 2024 Development and Community Status Report, highlighting a record number of residential permits, rising equalized property value, industrial expansions and a forthcoming update to the comprehensive plan.","actionData","errors"]

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