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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Greenfield, WI public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Park & Recreation Board Vacancy
Zachary Marshall has resigned from the Park & Recreation Board, and the council will fill his District 4 seat.
Powerline Trail Naming
The council will discuss naming a section of the Powerline Trail.
Pickleball Court Bathroom Repairs
The bathrooms near the new pickleball courts are closed because of a sinking foundation — porta-potties are on site for now. Repairs could come as soon as this year's budget or next spring.
City projects update: Cold Spring Crossing, Turf, trails and parks
90th St/Plainfield is done for the year; Layton Ave wraps in early November; the Powerline Trail Phase 3 and Root River pedestrian bridge get a ribbon cutting Oct. 5; the Howard Ave box culvert project runs into November.
Powerline Trail extension cost sharing
Greenfield will pay $25,208.98 — its proportional share, mostly grant-covered — toward extending the Powerline Trail north along the freeway with Milwaukee and West Allis.
Library East Roof replacement
The library's east roof will be replaced under a $508,562 contract with Garland Company, already budgeted.
2027 parks capital plan shifts to Dan Jansen playground
A $424,000 MMSD-funded porous pavement parking lot at Jansen Park will take pickleball parking off 74th Street, addressing safety complaints. Pickleball court construction should finish by August 1, 2026.
Beer sales expanded to all city parks
The city can now sell beer at any of its parks — including Kulwicki, Dan Jansen, the Community Center and The Turf — not just the Konkel Park amphitheater, with tournaments and traveling beer gardens in mind.
Parks Director Scott Jaquish retires
Longtime Parks & Recreation Director Scott Jaquish is retiring; the Council updated a 25-year-old job description and aims to hire a successor by the June 16 meeting.
Jansen Park pickleball court rebuild
The $562,013 contract awarded Tuesday means the pickleball courts will be rebuilt this summer, with an opening targeted for early August.
Turf Skatepark shelter construction
The council awarded a $714,246 contract to Moore Construction to build the long-planned shelter at the Turf Skatepark.
Library fine-free policy showing results
The library's 2025 report showed over 1,600 new cards issued and strong growth, with the fine-free policy drawing users in without increasing lost materials. Franklin and Oak Creek are now following Greenfield's lead.
Konkel Park 2026 concert season protections
The city bought weather insurance and signed three band contracts (Star Six Nine, Dirty Boogie, Hairbangers Ball) so summer concerts happen and taxpayers don't eat the cost when storms cancel shows.