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A member of the public, Yolanda Medina, raised a concern during public comment about turf conditions at her husband’s plot in Section 14. Karen said staff would follow up, noting the tree that had previously affected the plot has been removed and that resodding work is planned in the coming weeks: “I can talk to Ken tomorrow about resodding it, because we are doing sodding now in the next few weeks,” she said.

Karen reported the autumn garden fountain replacement is scheduled to begin the next day with an expected completion around June 20. The Cemetery Chapel Building is getting a new HVAC system; work begins this week and will require relocation of office staff to City Hall for an estimated three to four weeks while ductwork and two HVAC zones are replaced. Karen said the chapel will not be available for rentals during the HVAC project.

Other items in the director’s report: work on a CIP submission for July, an RFP under preparation for tuckpointing on the administration building, security cameras on a pending list, and receipt of replacement equipment (a gator and mower) that were on the capital plan. Seasonal staff have started work for the summer.

Karen and commissioners also discussed fundraising by the Friends of Prairie Home Cemetery: a recent Taco John’s fundraiser brought in close to $500 and the Friends are planning a second annual Tombstone Trot on Sunday, Oct. 19. The Friends recently updated bylaws to operate as a membership organization and are a 501(c)(3); new brochures are at the printer.

Commissioners discussed a proposal to permit naming or sponsorship of smaller side roads within the cemetery as a fundraiser. The commission agreed to make a referral to investigate legal and administrative constraints and to return the item as an agenda item for a future meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Waukesha, WI - Cemetery Commission on 2025-06-09 5:30 PM - Jun 09, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Cemetery director Karen reported on planned sodding, fountain replacement, HVAC work requiring temporary office relocation, CIP and tuckpointing planning; staff to contact a resident who raised a concern about turf at a gravesite.","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},6547838,"Pat Krolke re‑elected cemetery commission president; Amanda Roddy wins vice president vote",167,680000,847000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3743243-f8177d6c2162084ff3950fd24abf6380&start=680&end=847","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3743243-f8177d6c2162084ff3950fd24abf6380/thumbnail_680000.jpg","/articles/6547838/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Pat-Krolke-reelected-cemetery-commission-president-Amanda-Roddy-wins-vice-president-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6547838-cea56cc07f2563725365cbc833f60127/orig.mp4?Expires=1771751604&Signature=HFOFduGPU4L9uubfp4YF1k46xU6WE0rPvkaSl~22U63MEZmbXuYdwV6fg~ti6fJMpAC5uPpOKx6vfM~xCuL-uqsZILJgsxddYSm3LvM4z1i-dpXftGUINtdyHHVRwKavmNvv7cFrGyc3dWFk0vmePjB0~HbB7ByToPcXVUcjpWcC~2kPL8Cx7jB1wtgTgi33V78jdzJ5wo-v1c~C9U5fjbVoFoLqmDtUaZ1ObUvWb2JHBG8NGcV1AZYwqWPiSOShe7-WRnnpCxYme3YntD65mfHsLNAtT~Qa0yVspc5b2WUIi0f41YDT--q9Nqa46ySBnyBqSlNShNi-UbjWaIikmg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukesha City Cemetery Commission re‑elected Pat Krolke as president and elected Amanda Roddy to a new term as vice president at its June 9 meeting.

Pat Krolke was nominated and confirmed by voice vote after nominations were opened; Mike Christine moved the nomination and Terry Tim seconded. Commissioners voiced unanimous support for Krolke as president.

For vice president, the commission opened nominations and received two candidates: incumbent Amanda Roddy and Don Brown (who was absent but nominated). A roll‑call vote produced a 4‑1 result: Amanda received four votes and Don Brown received one (Mike Christine). Amanda Roddy was declared vice president.

The commission approved the meeting minutes from April 7, 2025, earlier in the meeting. Mike Christine moved approval of the minutes and Amanda Roddy seconded; the minutes passed unanimously.

During the nominations discussion Krolke said she expects this will likely be her last year serving as president: “this should be my last year as president,” she said. Commissioners thanked volunteers and encouraged continued engagement.

The meeting concluded after a motion to adjourn moved by Amanda Roddy and Rico Camacho and seconded by Rico Camacho (recorded as moved by Amanda and Rico). The adjournment passed unanimously.","The Waukesha City Cemetery Commission re‑confirmed Pat Krolke as president and elected Amanda Roddy as vice president in a 4‑1 roll call on June 9, 2025.",{"_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},6547842,"Cemetery commission approves veterans monument and solar‑lit flagpoles at Prairie Home Cemetery",429,259000,688000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3743243-f8177d6c2162084ff3950fd24abf6380&start=259&end=688","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3743243-f8177d6c2162084ff3950fd24abf6380/thumbnail_259000.jpg","/articles/6547842/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Cemetery-commission-approves-veterans-monument-and-solarlit-flagpoles-at-Prairie-Home-Cemetery","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6547842-26992d85fb997fe40d93c4536746826d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771751604&Signature=g9eboSWeBgpxuINE82StdClPgEHSPf40C3f6YqCPrK4~WIEcYL58Af5HF1g8XgmS6qXtS~a~lm-jcHUvOFY3C52HO4bWq98vXue0CcaOahjgivsAFnRIRwEOXz0fi4nAo7-jVkzZS0IMNpa86lk2n9OyXbk8Pzjkby3lUwiwrCla6AYVAOyn8uuC1qH0NMuGzK58pdhQcnxOm6eo7TzFoXMx~YapF-5JMDC1OyGiidPpnnZGXqafUO5dUCEg6yfF67qHeg5Qv8-V8HUN0wKt-xDxXgHuZG2PBkrTLQk8ZWGeU1VHF0uym2zPR1pbECn20Ut1gn7p~y9Eh872rmZPFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukesha City Cemetery Commission on June 9 unanimously approved placement of a granite monument and solar‑lit flagpoles in two veteran areas at Prairie Home Cemetery.

The commission voted to allow a monument in a veterans portion of Section 8 and an additional solar‑lit flagpole in Section P. Amanda Roddy moved the motion and Terry Tim seconded; the measure passed unanimously.

The proposal, brought by the Friends of Prairie Home Cemetery, calls for a granite monument that stands about 4 feet tall and two flagpoles likely about 20 feet each; the commission noted a 30‑foot flagpole already stands at the chapel entrance. Cemetery staff said the group has agreed to fund the monument, the flagpoles, solar lighting and flags.

Karen, cemetery director, described the lighting technology as improved and durable: “the technology for that has, improved greatly. It should be lasting years,” she said. Karen also said staff will work with the Friends to develop a placement and design plan.

Commissioner Mike Christine, representing a volunteer group that has previously worked on cemetery improvements, told the commission his volunteers would assist where practical: “we, if willing, we would be really glad to help with what we can,” he said.

Commission members discussed siting relative to an existing arbor and areas where military honors are conducted. No city funding was requested; the Friends of Prairie Home Cemetery have already voted to provide the money for the monument, poles and lighting.

The commission directed staff to continue coordinating with the Friends on final design and placement and returned the item to regular maintenance and permitting processes.","Waukesha City Cemetery Commission unanimously approved placement of a granite monument and solar‑lit flagpoles in veteran sections of Prairie Home Cemetery; project funded by Friends of Prairie Home Cemetery.","actionData","errors"]

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