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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Greenfield, WI public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Woodlawn Place neighborhood traffic calming
Residents near Woodlawn Place have been dealing with speeding and cut-through traffic. The council approved all-way stops at two intersections, new signage, and a 20 mph zone on the Forest Home service drive to slow things down.
Neighborhood traffic petition (87th/88th/90th St area)
Residents near Woodlawn Place have been dealing with speeding and cut-through traffic. The council approved all-way stops at two intersections, new signage, and a 20 mph zone on the Forest Home service drive to slow things down.
Layton Avenue reconstruction closure
Layton Avenue will be under construction during the July House of Harley event and could close completely. The council still approved applying for the county event permit 3-2, with plans to stage construction around Harley Fest.
Forest Home Avenue (STH 24) reconstruction agreements
The council approved financial and maintenance agreements with WisDOT for the Forest Home Avenue project from USH 45 to 45th Street. The mayor objected to the state imposing costs not grounded in statute — the alternative could have been no-parking signs hurting businesses and residents — and the city says it won't aggressively enforce parking or install meters.
Major road reconstruction contracts awarded
Two big street projects are moving: S. 90th Street at Plainfield ($1.88 million) and W. Layton Avenue from 60th to 68th ($4.269 million). Layton Avenue is funded through the Meijer TIF, and the county covers costs above the city's $3 million share.
Holmes Avenue resurfacing contract
After a test closure that 52% of surveyed residents opposed, the council chose to keep Holmes Avenue open between 27th and 28th Streets and add two speed tables instead, as part of a $1.1 million resurfacing project. A resident raised concerns about speed table ride quality and children walking to the middle school.