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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Greenfield, WI public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Powerline Trail Naming
The council will discuss naming a section of the Powerline Trail.
Firefighter Charities Chili Cookoff Beer License
The Harley Owners Group–Milwaukee Chapter is seeking a one-day beer license for the November 14 chili cookoff, with a state-statute exception allowing unaccompanied minors on the premises.
Park & Recreation Board Vacancy
Zachary Marshall has resigned from the Park & Recreation Board, and the council will fill his District 4 seat.
Gold Coast Subs food truck home base
The local sub shop can base a food truck trailer at 4263 W. Layton Ave. to serve public and private events, often partnering with Greenfield's Parks and Recreation Department. A parking shortfall goes to Council, and gravel runoff near a catch basin needs fixing.
Snowplow accident claim settlements
The city settled two claims totaling about $11,180 after a snowplow damaged a Fred Usinger delivery truck in March.
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.
Bright streetlight at 90th St/Plainfield
A couple on a dead-end street at 91st Place says a new streetlight from the 90th St/Plainfield reconstruction project is too bright and shines into their front yard.
Parnau tree limb claim settlement
The city agreed to chip in $500 toward a couple's insurance deductible after a fallen tree limb damaged property — without admitting fault.
Digital Billboard Conversion on Layton Ave.
The double-sided billboard near I-43 at 10521 W. Layton Ave. is going digital and getting ten feet taller. Modern dimming controls and a 600-foot-plus buffer to the nearest homes eased concerns, though the mayor flagged light spillover toward roadways.
Greenfield Veterinary Clinic Parking Expansion
The vet clinic on S. 27th St. will combine three lots to expand parking from 23 to 37 stalls, easing parking headaches for its growing business. WisDOT must approve work along S. 27th St.
Fund closures and transfers ($245,003.32 total)
The city moved leftover bond money between projects and $163K from storm sewer to refuse/recycling, and adopted the county hazard mitigation plan to keep federal disaster grant eligibility.
DNR sanitary sewer compliance report
Routine annual state filing on the city's sewer system — Ald. Drzewiecki abstained on an otherwise routine vote.
W. St. Francis Ave. right-of-way discontinuance
The City plans to give up about 120 feet of leftover street right-of-way that was meant to extend St. Francis Avenue east. The land would be split between the two neighboring homeowners, who will pay for the survey work.
Valentin Studios permanent makeup studio at 4160 S. 108th St.
A one-person permanent makeup studio wants to open in an existing commercial suite. It needs a new special use permit and a public hearing in June.
Legal notice publication contract
The city awarded its legal-notice publishing bid to Gannett/South Now, but council members worry the paper's circulation is too poor to adequately reach residents.
Settlement of Kimberly DeChant vehicle-damage claim
A rake allegedly flew out of a city maintenance truck and hit a driver's car on I-43 near Moorland Road. The city settled for $2,989.51 without admitting fault.