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Votes and outcomes (selected):
- Election of Common Council President: Alder Heather Slavin (referred to in meeting as Helvin/Hevinslaven variants) was elected council president by voice vote (no roll-call tally recorded in transcript).

- Charitable payroll-deduction eligibility: The council approved the United Way's five-year eligibility for payroll deductions (human resources policy) by voice vote; motion passed unanimously.

- Liquor/beer licenses, sidewalk-cafe permits and operator/bartender licenses: A large batch of renewals and approvals passed (motion to approve multiple renewals passed unanimously). Magellan's sidewalk cafe permit was addressed separately and approved conditioned to comply with the city ordinance (minimum clear width and no anchoring to the right-of-way); that sidewalk-cafe approval passed by roll call unanimously.

- Operator/bartender licenses: Destiny Lars's bartender/operator license was approved (committee had passed it after discussion of a 23-month-old underage-drinking charge). One application (Maureen Delgadillo) was held for lack of presence; most renewal applications were approved as a group.

- Board and commission appointments: Ed Rather was reappointed to the Cemetery Commission and Sean Hansen was reappointed to the IT Board; council also approved the proposed council seating chart and other council committee appointments as presented.

- Capital contracts and bids: The council approved multiple contractor awards and contract authorizations as recommended by the Board of Public Works and finance staff, including: 2025 Asphalt Street Utility Repair Project to Always Contractors ($203,545); Cemetery administration building HVAC replacement to Hennis ($92,410); Clean Water Plant Phase 3 improvements (dryer addition) to J.F. Ahern Co. (total bid ~$18,600,000); Prairie Home Cemetery Autumn Garden fountain improvements to 4D Exteriors Landscapes (approx. $45,000); and Gascoyne & Peters Drive utility and street improvements to Leilawn Contractors (low bid $3,246,364.78). Each contract award was approved by roll call as recommended by the Board of Public Works.

- Other routine items: The consent agenda and approval of April 3 minutes were approved unanimously; the council accepted a report that the city had completed collection of about 99.3% of waste-management carts after a contract transition.

How to interpret these actions: Many routine licenses and bid awards were handled in grouped motions; items with substantive discussion or legal implications (rezonings, special charges, and multi-million-dollar construction contracts) were brought forward individually and recorded by roll call.

For more detail on any item listed here (exact vote counts, roll-call records and ordinance text), consult the official minutes and posted agenda packet for the April 15, 2025 Common Council meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Waukesha - City Council on 2025-04-15 6:00 PM - Apr 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A roundup of formal council actions on April 15, including appointments, license renewals, sidewalk and rezoning votes, and multiple contract awards and bid approvals.","taxTitle","Waukesha City, Waukesha County, Wisconsin","taxId",9326,"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},6595862,"Council approves Winterberry Reserve RS-3 PUD rezoning for Veridian Homes after debate; vote 12-1",481,3029000,3510000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3021957-c986b849cc94a1de357f4e7504f5f1c1&start=3029&end=3510","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3021957-c986b849cc94a1de357f4e7504f5f1c1/thumbnail_3029000.jpg","/articles/6595862/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Council-approves-Winterberry-Reserve-RS-3-PUD-rezoning-for-Veridian-Homes-after-debate-vote-12-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595862-ff0c2bb268f914b3ca87cd437985a0fa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206144&Signature=iBubiwS2--pvm~Gu50EKnVnBg-TUw9VbrUNCXJhwAJjVHirOA1RBH6ZqwXECVEHGPBneOf5fmce558Lg1ax8fi7eptJQE7oPb2dV0dOoOU1YCupaHpxLpvEVAo2PiL-Y2CUd-sGxENLDhvi65A2KP12Suu3zo~Fu1G~QWCcmvcKbDJfNHn37DkG~M3fkt6OHualocYu5THt9FYKgXrCwQqav3Gx7fO0Z2blVlH5X0DxuDaqbuXu5C1ia1zGKejxktNlPxuqeOuQAdJiDN38oN~Uox-2~6wmuseQsDsMvlZ7Pn6evOrIzDArAOBif7FWQ~Aaryb9XqBQaZjplXlvzrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Common Council on April 15 approved an ordinance to rezone approximately 22.196 acres to RS-3 with a Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay for the Winterberry Reserve subdivision (developer Veridian Homes), 12 votes in favor and 1 opposed.

City planner Doug presented the plan: the site is on the west side of the city north of Summit Avenue adjacent to apartment development under construction and existing single-family neighborhoods. The PUD would preserve larger lots on the perimeter while allowing a more traditional narrow-lot neighborhood in the interior (lots roughly 40'45 feet wide), oriented to the street with rear alleys for garage access. Garages would be set back 18 feet from the alley to allow vehicle stacking without obstructing public streets. Typical new homes on the narrow lots were described as averaging about 1,800 square feet.

Alder Heather Slavin moved the rezoning to RS-3 PUD; Alder Rick Lemke seconded. Alder Eric Payne spoke in opposition, citing concerns about garage/parking dimensions for modern pickup trucks and expressing a broader opposition to the proposed lot pattern in the interior block; other council members spoke in favor and urged support as a new housing product that could provide more affordable entry-level options.

The council voted by roll call; the clerk recorded a 12'1 result in favor. The mayor asked staff to date the ordinance to the council meeting date. Staff said the developer plans to keep tree lines on perimeter lots and install a sign on Summit Avenue; architectural standards for porches and siding are included in the PUD to promote a traditional neighborhood character.

Details and implications: The PUD allows narrower lots than standard RS-3, with tighter front setbacks (15-foot front setbacks instead of 25 feet) to create a more pedestrian-scaled streetscape and create additional rear-yard space for parking. The project will require standard plat and site-plan approvals and adherence to the PUD architectural standards; staff said Veridian has used similar products successfully in other communities.

Next steps: With rezoning approved, the developer may proceed with final platting, infrastructure plans and building permits under the PUD standards.","The Common Council approved rezoning about 22.196 acres as RS-3 with a Planned Unit Development overlay for the Winterberry Reserve subdivision, allowing a mix of larger perimeter lots and smaller 40'45-foot interior lots served by alleys; the motion passed 12'1.",{"_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},6595866,"Council rezones 0.61-acre Big Bend parcel to RS-3 for two single-family lots tied to Operation Findlay project",288,2444000,2732000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3021957-c986b849cc94a1de357f4e7504f5f1c1&start=2444&end=2732","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3021957-c986b849cc94a1de357f4e7504f5f1c1/thumbnail_2444000.jpg","/articles/6595866/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Council-rezones-061-acre-Big-Bend-parcel-to-RS-3-for-two-single-family-lots-tied-to-Operation-Findlay-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595866-4055c011e08bf5c2e2f37331a3d7bd86/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206144&Signature=HHHna3pL4pishj6IIIJz-U8aMdA7IR2eZrjnYejaqWmUfNeO9RJk9VAb7YyFwjkwmIo~0oonk2Qe6ygdMQOftzpaDYwcB8KW0GjsCxEMxzC6s6Cy3547mOaK-akK9bzXa9yd3trqONkxTqLsljZrOYDQnndSygykRXFzcz7RIfGATx-vFLxoHbKBPl9-yvc0W65Jj9v8N2oeGF8HU~iZk89qF7cP4yYeMmUTNOLddS~tBeGtzpsmvyKYBjUsoXm~G6c0X8YsI0WoGXjI6r-ULxdVGQGeaB7908EyJ-vpt-DlaRt~rraJ0lneOWABnypwpNC3E-siAOMrG1S6lLfftw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Common Council unanimously approved an ordinance April 15 rezoning a 0.61-acre parcel on Big Bend Road from T1 (temporary zoning) to RS-3 (single-family residential). The zoning change, recommended by the Plan Commission, is requested in anticipation of a two-lot single-family development connected with Operation Findlay Home.

City planner Doug presented aerials showing the parcel sits between properties in the Village of Waukesha and existing city parcels, and staff said RS-3 would match surrounding single-family development and the land-use plan designation of detached residential. The Plan Commission recommended approval.

The public hearing produced no speakers. Alder Creusine moved to approve the rezoning \"as Doug read,\" and the council voted by voice roll call to adopt the rezoning ordinance.

Details: The parcel is approximately 0.61 acres; staff said two single-family lots are proposed and that sewer and water service will be used for the new homes (properties north and south in the Village do not have city sewer/water). Under current RS-3 zoning duplexes would not be permitted, so the property will be limited to single-family homes unless a future zoning change is requested.

Next steps: The zoning change establishes the permanent zoning; site development and final platting or building permits will follow the city's normal development-review process.","Council approved rezoning approximately 0.61 acres on Big Bend Road from temporary T1 to RS-3 (single-family), clearing the way for two single-family lots tied to the Operation Findlay Home project.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6595870,"Council approves special charge to add sidewalk on portion of Silvernail Road after public comment",1464,4326000,5790000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3021957-c986b849cc94a1de357f4e7504f5f1c1&start=4326&end=5790","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3021957-c986b849cc94a1de357f4e7504f5f1c1/thumbnail_4326000.jpg","/articles/6595870/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Council-approves-special-charge-to-add-sidewalk-on-portion-of-Silvernail-Road-after-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595870-86b01681067aefb989c7012276316d5a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206144&Signature=VSPMdhqW1MFkvtkxEd~3WEbKB5xF8CCWJP9ov3zQpevhdQq7POcZIZVdic85XWsPhKND9bicH4cU3x2-28Sg7O5bhcBkX2d0wXmouVuI~4j-CEyIcFdLbtnTg7eO343tJzmXo9Q7gcur9fXuHgMsrWlkuIPZqagkD2~iJkRiCKVMIp-3L6wSsBHydwVxqDhfTfp0K8QnZxtXbukKf4zSmxq0dCUql1UHuWTil-zdkhz5zeb~meU~asFDaLFGu-xaYGdPp~D4Vz~CueATlTJxe8gyz2aOkOpclMb7SyhN1-NBkjdUDMgmuc2mlu53CPjYAufcDoWoGzI7nOjJ3nZ7Gg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Common Council voted unanimously April 15 to approve a resolution creating a special charge for property owners abutting a new sidewalk segment on Silvernail Road, extending sidewalk east from Sussex Lane to the point where an existing sidewalk ends.

The item originated at the Board of Public Works, which considered a larger proposal but recommended only the shorter section (the portion east of Sussex Lane). Several nearby residents spoke during public comment, urging the council not to require sidewalk installation on the steeper western section; they described limited pedestrian use, winter clearing burdens for older homeowners and safety concerns about maintaining a new sidewalk.

Public Works staff explained the city's normal practice: when a capital project reconstructs a roadway, new sidewalk where practical is typically constructed and costs for new sidewalk are assessed as a special charge against abutting parcels under city ordinance 6.115. Staff told the council that adding the smaller eastern section now would be less expensive than constructing it later as a standalone project; staff also provided estimated per-parcel assessment figures for the section being voted on (approximately one smaller parcel at about $1,500 and two larger segments around $4,000 each).

Alder Van Trieste said she supported excluding the steeper western stretch and wanted time to consult with affected residents; Alder Rick Lemke urged moving forward with sidewalks for long-term safety and connectivity. Following discussion, Alder Piper moved to approve the resolution as recommended by Public Works; Alder Heather Slavin seconded. The motion passed unanimously on roll call.

What passed: a resolution authorizing the city to install sidewalk along Silvernail Road from just east of Sussex Lane to the existing sidewalk and to assess abutting properties via a special charge. Staff said notices to affected owners will follow the statutory process and that construction as part of the 2025 CIP remains the lowest-cost approach.

Next steps: Staff will issue the required notices under the special-charge process and proceed with installation as part of the ongoing Silvernail Road reconstruction project unless the council later votes to extend the area under consideration.","After public comment from nearby residents and a split recommendation from Public Works, the council unanimously approved a special-charge resolution to install sidewalk on Silvernail Road from just east of Sussex Lane to the existing sidewalk.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6595876,"City assessor outlines 2025 revaluation; citywide taxable value up about $1.8 billion",803,1387000,2190000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3021957-c986b849cc94a1de357f4e7504f5f1c1&start=1387&end=2190","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3021957-c986b849cc94a1de357f4e7504f5f1c1/thumbnail_1387000.jpg","/articles/6595876/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/City-assessor-outlines-2025-revaluation-citywide-taxable-value-up-about-18-billion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595876-1e42359407aacb59644028c5243f03fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206144&Signature=enuO4QVShkzqKPNpL2OTFj~vSiSs44~o~J7ZfP~r0hFCLIWM9oR9MbaKDa1jyPQOV17mperKhoqs4yAhdho8Uje2BSqed8EAllojyJIbB5i1Q6JpQo5KDboCdpjURopYWeMT4jTS2S0mZ-ExIrXgWCxhP5CqaLa4Zmsk~VLL5E47YZ~7FUXRVRMPijI6ICD~9gcblrKzVIazCBcufT1fAKwUfga~PJzYImqMBSS7xk6OTIhehAD9sPROUS4MasJCG8SJNW3OI2TRcW8Bq0B52IpdOqm-0kSzgrjSKrklUXgfJqZ69W8vbOdc0GveuO2iFKICDWjXUCv7W5gYP9-Eig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sam Walker, the city assessor, told the Waukesha Common Council on April 15 that the 2025 citywide revaluation increased total assessed market value by about $1.8 billion, or roughly 20.63%, bringing the city's assessed value to about $10.5 billion from approximately $8.7 billion before the revaluation.

Walker said the revaluation used 2024 valid property sales and that notices of change in assessment would be mailed on April 25. The open-book review period will run April 28'May 16 and the initial Board of Review session is scheduled for June 6. Walker also said manufacturing values will not be available until later in the year, and that tax-rate impacts will not be known until budgets, net new construction and manufacturing values are finalized.

Why it matters: Walker said the city must stay within the state-required assessment ratio range (about 90% to 110% of market value). Without a 2025 revaluation, he said the city's assessment ratio would have been about 85%, out of compliance, and that delaying another two years would risk a repeat of the large adjustment seen in 2023.

Walker discussed methodology and differences by property type. Residential values increased by an average of about 14% (market-change estimate for all residential properties about 16% for the sold sample), while commercial values rose faster'about 39% on the full-population estimate and roughly 47% for the sold-sample measure. Walker said commercial property owners bear the heavier share of the increase in this cycle.

Walker described an expanded cleanup review for 2025: staff examined every residential property that changed by more than 25% to identify causes (sales, building permits, previously unrecorded improvements or neighborhood outliers) and applied neighborhood adjustments where needed to avoid major outliers. Condominiums were reviewed by complex.

Walker said 22,915 parcels were valued for the revaluation; manufacturing class values are pending and were excluded from the initial totals. He also said the assessment notice package had been expanded to four pages with contact information, QR links to revaluation materials and guidance for taxpayers who wish to appeal.

Council members asked clarifying questions. Alder Mike Anderson asked what constitutes a \"valid sale;\" Walker answered that this means an arm's-length transaction (not a sheriff sale, a sale under duress or an intra-company/family transfer). Alder Anderson also asked whether some properties decreased; Walker confirmed there were pockets with decreases and that staff adjusted values where the data indicated a decline.

Walker repeatedly cautioned that assessments are only one factor in property-tax bills and that tax-rate impacts will be determined later, after budget approvals and the state's reporting of net new construction and manufacturing values.

Looking ahead: Notices go out April 25, open-book sessions are April 28'May 16 and the initial Board of Review is June 6. Walker encouraged taxpayers with questions to contact the assessor's office and said appeals are welcome as a source of data correction.","City Assessor Sam Walker presented the city's 2025 revaluation, saying assessed market value rose roughly 20.6% citywide and explaining the timeline for notices, open-book sessions and the board of review.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: key council actions April 15, 2025

Council approves Winterberry Reserve RS-3 PUD rezoning for Veridian Homes after debate; vote 12-1

Council rezones 0.61-acre Big Bend parcel to RS-3 for two single-family lots tied to Operation Findlay project

Council approves special charge to add sidewalk on portion of Silvernail Road after public comment

City assessor outlines 2025 revaluation; citywide taxable value up about $1.8 billion