Common Council Meeting — Minutes

Minutes are not official until formally approved by the Common Council at the next scheduled meeting. Page 1 of 5 CC 10-6-2026 MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT THE GREENFIELD CITY HALL ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026 A. Call to Order & Roll Call The meeting was called to order by Mayor Neitzke at 7:00 PM. Present: Alderpersons Andrew Drzewiecki, Bruce Bailey, Karl Kastner, Pamela Akers, Shirley Saryan Also present: Jeff Katz, Director, Neighborhood Services; Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk B. Opening Prayer An opening prayer was given by Pastor Tim Vik. C. Pledge of Allegiance D. Approval of the September 15, 2026 Common Council minutes Motion by Alderperson Bailey, seconded by Alderperson Drzewiecki to approve. Motion carried unanimously. E. Mayor’s Report Mayor Neitzke reported on the Chamber of Commerce meeting. He went to agenda item F. Mayor Neitzke spoke about leaf pick-up. To participate, leaves must be out to the curb as soon as possible. We will continue to pick them up until the leaf collection trucks are converted to snowplows. He went to agenda item G. F. Aldermanic Reports Alderperson Bailey reported on the Tree Commission plans for 2027. Mayor Neitzke circled back to agenda item E. G. Announcements H. Citizen Commentary Mayor Neitzke stated that Laura Bartz, 8700 W. Forest Home Avenue, and Mr. and Mrs. Janczak, 8737 W. Melody Lane, are here for agenda items J14-J17. He introduced Keith Olson, 6284 W. Van Norman Avenue. Mr. Olson turned in a signed petition for a property clean-up and code enforcement for the property at 6025 W. Armour Avenue to City Clerk Jennifer Goergen. He spoke about the related ordinances, property owner communications, code enforcement instances, the state of the outside of the home, safety hazards, and the dry shrubs. Mayor Neitzke introduced Ian Nivala, 4921 S. Woodlawn Place. Mr. Nivala had concerns regarding the Flock cameras. He presented the email he sent on Monday, October 5, 2026. He spoke about his conversations with Police Chief Captain Borchardt, the transparency portal, immigration enforcement, data sharing, the Senate hearing, and security concerns. He requested it to be on the agenda for a public conversation with residents. I. Old Business 1. Appointments to various committees and commissions: a. Mayor appointments, confirmed by Council: i. Two members to the Civil Service Commission for terms to expire 5/1/27 (formerly David Podeszwa and Paul Leu) Place on the next agenda. J. New Business Minutes are not official until formally approved by the Common Council at the next scheduled meeting. Page 2 of 5 CC 10-6-2026 1. Petition for Writ of Mandamus and Claim received from Fox & Fox, S.C., on behalf of Jay Johnson re: violation of public records law, Wis. Stat. 19.31. (Goergen) Referred to counsel. 2. Claim received from Edith Perez Neri. (Goergen) Referred to the city attorney. 3. Discussion and possible adoption of a resolution disallowing the claim of Allen Paul Winston regarding alleged liability relating to a motor vehicle accident on March 4, 2026. (Geary) Motion by Alderperson Saryan, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to approve to disallow. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 4. Discussion and possible adoption of An Ordinance to Create Subsection 12.11(20) of the Greenfield Code of Ordinances, Prohibiting the Outdoor Feeding of Cats (Geary) Motion by Alderperson Kastner, seconded by Alderperson Drzewiecki to approve. Under discussion, Mayor Neitzke gave an example of a situation in the city where 100 feral cats were surrendered to MADACC. Mayor Neitzke and an audience member discussed garages that were cracked open a foot to allow stray animals to enter and exit. He spoke about enforcement, ordinances, and that Milwaukee County doesn't allow free-roaming cats. Alderperson Saryan and Mayor Neitzke conversed that our ordinance is just for cats and not other wild animals, and we're trying to be reasonable. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 5. Discussion and possible adoption of An Ordinance to Amend Section 8.29 of the Greenfield Code of Ordinances, Pertaining to Electric Scooters, Dockless Mobility Systems, Electric Bicycles and Powered Mobility Devices (Geary) Motion by Alderperson Akers, seconded by Alderperson Kastner to approve. Under discussion, Alderperson Kastner said that it may need to be reviewed and updated annually for who is driving, what's available, and who's allowed to drive them. There was a discussion about why it didn't go to the Legislative Committee. Mayor Neitzke explained that we worked with the police department and the city attorney to clean up the ordinances. They are trying to be pragmatic and create reasonable rules. The police department and city attorney tried to be thorough to make it practical and enforceable. Alderperson Saryan recommended adding it to the Recreator. Mayor Neitzke spoke about New Berlin's informational signs and graphics on their website and Facebook page. Our informational graphic has already been designed and will be posted once the ordinance is finalized. An audience member commented that there will be videos on the website that will clarify vehicle classes and what rules they need to abide by. There will be signs at parks and trails. Mayor Neitzke confirmed that there will be information in the Recreator. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 6. Discussion and possible adoption of An Ordinance to Amend Section 12.12 of the Greenfield Code of Ordinances, Pertaining to Recycling (Geary) Mayor Neitzke clarified that these changes are administrative to update the code. Motion by Alderperson Akers, seconded by Alderperson Drzewiecki to approve. Minutes are not official until formally approved by the Common Council at the next scheduled meeting. Page 3 of 5 CC 10-6-2026 Jeff Katz, Neighborhood Services Director, stated that the Department of Natural Resources updated their rules, so the city had to match. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 7. Discussion and possible adoption of An Ordinance to Amend Section 25.04(4)(c)(1) of the Greenfield Code of Ordinances, Pertaining to Investigation Specialist Citation Authority (Geary) Mayor Neitzke commented that ideally, it would be a retired detective to perform services at the police department to do background checks and issue citations. It's not as expensive as getting an on- duty police officer to do those tasks. Motion by Alderperson Akers, seconded by Alderperson Kastner to approve. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 8. Adopt a resolution appointing additional election inspectors for 2026-2027. (Goergen) Motion by Alderperson Akers, seconded by Alderperson Saryan to approve. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Approve applications for 2026-2027 operator licenses (Goergen) Motion by Alderperson Kastner, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to approve. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Approve an application for a Temporary Class "B" Retailer's License received from Harley Owners Group - Milwaukee Chapter to sell fermented malt beverages indoors at the Service Drop Off Day event on October 14, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 6221 W. Layton Ave. Requesting Council approval to allow unaccompanied underage individuals on the licensed beer premises pursuant to Wis. Stat. 125.07(3)(a)12. (Goergen) Motion by Alderperson Kastner, seconded by Alderperson Drzewiecki to approve. Motion carried unanimously. 11. Approve an application for a Temporary Class "B" Retailer's License received from St. John the Evangelist to sell fermented malt beverages indoors at the Fall Fish Fry event on October 16, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 8500 W. Cold Spring Rd. Requesting Council approval to allow unaccompanied underage individuals on the licensed beer premises pursuant to Wis. Stat. 125.07(3)(a)12. (Goergen) Motion by Alderperson Bailey, seconded by Alderperson Kastner to approve. Motion carried unanimously. 12. Approve an application for a Temporary Class "B" Fermented Beverage & "Class B" Wine Retailer's License and a request to waive the license fee, received from Greenfield Professional Firefighters Benevolence and Charities, 5330 W. Layton Ave., for Toasting for Charity event on November 14, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at 7215 W. Cold Spring Rd. (Goergen) Motion by Alderperson Kastner, seconded by Alderperson Akers to approve. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 13. Approve an Outdoor Special Event application for the Corner Club Chicken Roast, to be located at the Corner Club, 4309 W. Grange Ave., on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Application includes the following combination of licenses/permits: Outdoor Special Event and Temporary Extension of Premises. (Vlach) Mayor Neitzke said that this is to retroactively approve the OSE. Motion by Alderperson Saryan, seconded by Alderperson Drzewiecki to approve. Motion carried unanimously. There was a discussion about cars illegally parked at the event. Minutes are not official until formally approved by the Common Council at the next scheduled meeting. Page 4 of 5 CC 10-6-2026 14. Discussion and decision to modify traffic signage to address traffic concerns in the neighborhood adjacent to Woodlawn Place.with an amendment to temporarily exclude one sign that would have been located northbound on 87th Street, "No Left Turn." Motion carried unanimously. (BPW, 9/22/26, Ald. Bailey) Motion by Alderperson Akers, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to approve agenda items J14-J17. Mayor Neitzke stated that there were Citizen Commentary people present that wanted to speak. Mrs. Bartz thanked Mr. Katz for his hard work. Her concerns were adding new signs and whether the pedestrian signs could be consolidated. Mr. Katz said that it's possible. Mrs. Janczak said that she supports the project. She spoke about her experience with reckless drivers, no-thru traffic signs, and increased Woodlawn traffic and speeding. She is in favor of the stop signs. Mr. Janczak shared his concerns about speeding and safety. Mr. Nivala spoke about the speeding through the neighborhood and requested police enforcement. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Alderperson Bailey stated that residents could always call the police department and let them know the time and type of vehicle and license plate number. Mayor Neitzke added that they will follow up or stop over. 15. Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code regarding stop signs at the intersection of South Woodlawn Place and West Dosie Avenue. (Katz) Approved under agenda item J14. 16. Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code regarding stop signs at the intersection of South Woodlawn Place and West Melody Lane. (Katz) Approved under agenda item J14. 17. Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance to reduce the speed limit to 20 mph on the W. Forest Home Avenue Service Drive from S. Woodlawn Place to S. 87th Street. (Katz) Approved under agenda item J14. 18. Discussion / decision to approve the transfer of $5,600.80 from Capital Equipment project #CE2520 to Capital Equipment project #CE2521. (9/30/26 F&HR S. Saryan) Motion by Alderperson Saryan, seconded by Alderperson Kastner to approve agenda items J18-J22. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 19. Approval of mileage reimbursement in the amount of $210.52. (9/30/26 F&HR S. Saryan) Approved under agenda item J18. 20. Approval of schedules of disbursements in the amount of $3,022,597.36. (9/30/26 F&HR S. Saryan) Approved under agenda item J18. 21. Accept investments and reinvestments for August 2026. (9/30/26 F&HR S. Saryan) Approved under agenda item J18. 22. Accept August 2026 financial statements. (9/30/26 F&HR S. Saryan) Approved under agenda item J18. 23. Common Council to go into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85 (1)(b) & (f), considering licensure, social or personal history, or medical information, for purposes of issuing a 2026-2027 operator license to the following: Minutes are not official until formally approved by the Common Council at the next scheduled meeting. Page 5 of 5 CC 10-6-2026 a. Aaron Nathaniel Schmude b. Uziel Cruz Motion by Alderperson Akers, seconded by Alderperson Drzewiecki to go into closed session at 7:46 PM. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 24. Adjourn closed session and reconvene into open session. Motion by Alderperson Akers, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to adjourn closed session and reconvene into open session at 8:07 PM. Motion carried unanimously. 25. Decision re: 2026-2027 Operator's License for Aaron Nathaniel Schmude (Goergen) Motion by Alderperson Bailey, seconded by Alderperson Kastner to approve. Motion carried unanimously. 26. Decision re: 2026-2027 Operator's License for Uziel Cruz (Goergen) Motion by Alderperson Bailey, seconded by Alderperson Akers to approve. Motion carried unanimously. K. Items for future agenda L. Adjourn Motion by Alderperson Akers, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to adjourn at 8:08 PM. Motion carried unanimously. Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk Minutes transcribed by Trina Kaminski, Administrative Assistant Distributed: 10/12/2026 ORDINANCE NO. 4031 AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE SUBSECTION 12.11(20) OF THE GREENFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, PROHIBITING THE OUTDOOR FEEDING OF CATS WHEREAS, the City has received numerous complaints regarding the harmful secondary effects that the outdoor feeding of cats can and does have on the surrounding neighborhood, including causing a cat population explosion, a concentration of cat feces, which could lead to the spread of related diseases, harms to local wildlife, the attraction of nuisance animals, and the creation of neighborhood conflict; NOW, THEREFORE, the Common Council of the City of Greenfield do ordain as follows: PART I. Subsection 12.11(20) of the Greenfield Code of Ordinance be, and hereby is, created to read as follows: “12.11 – Animal health. (20) Feeding cats outdoors. It shall be unlawful to feed any cat outdoors, whether such cat is stray, feral, or domesticated. For purposes of this subsection, “feed outdoors” means the offering, spreading, or leaving of cat food or any food item intended to be consumed by a cat in a location that is outdoors or partially outdoors, such as by leaving food in a garage or accessory structure that is left open or readily accessible to a cat. The presence of food outdoors or readily accessible to a cat at a property after the property owner and/or resident has been previously warned by a police officer, by a Health Officer, by MADACC or an animal control officer, or by any other public official, that cats are consuming food at the property is rebuttably presumed to be a violation of this subsection.” PART II. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Greenfield on the 6th day of October, 2026. APPROVED: __________________________ ATTEST: Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor _____________________________ Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 4032 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 8.29 OF THE GREENFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, PERTAINING TO ELECTRIC SCOOTERS, DOCKLESS MOBILITY SYSTEMS, ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND POWERED MOBILITY DEVICES WHEREAS, the City has recently experienced an increase in complaints regarding the unsafe operation of higher-speed, mechanically-powered bicycles and other, similar wheeled conveyances on City sidewalks and in City parks; and, WHEREAS, the Common Council desires to enact reasonable restrictions to address the dangers posed by the unregulated operation of such vehicles, within and consistent with the requirements of state law; and, WHEREAS, the Common Council also desires to consolidate and coordinate the new restrictions with the City’s current regulations on electric scooters. NOW, THEREFORE, the Common Council of the City of Greenfield do ordain as follows: PART I. Section 8.29 of the Greenfield Code of Ordinance be, and hereby is, amended to read as follows: “8.29 – Regulation of electric scooters and other dockless mobility systems, and of electric bicycles and powered mobility devices. A. Regulation of electric scooters and other dockless mobility systems. (1) Intent. Pursuant to § 349.237, Wis. Stats., the City of Greenfield exercises its authority to regulate the rental and operation of electric scooters and other dockless mobility systems. (2) Definitions. (a) "Dockless mobility system" means a system of self-service mobility devices, made available for shared use to individuals on a short-term basis by agents who place self-service mobility devices in the city for use, which may be rented through a smart-phone app, vendor website, vendor customer service number, or a pre- paid PIN and which do not require structures at permanent, fixed locations where rides must begin and end. (b) "Electric scooter" means a device weighing less than 100 pounds that has handlebars and an electric motor, is powered solely by the electric motor and human power, and has a maximum speed of not more than 20 miles per hour on a paved level surface when powered solely by the electric motor. "Electric scooter" does not include an electric personal assistive mobility device, motorcycle, motor bicycle, electric bicycle, or moped as those terms are defined in § 340.01, Wis. Stats. (c) A party "operates" a dockless mobility system in the city if it is placing its self-service dockless mobility devices in the city for use or rental, through its employees or agents, in order to make such devices available for rent. (d) "Self-service mobility device" means a motorized vehicle, including a bicycle, an electric scooter, a skateboard, or any other micro-mobility vehicle which is exempt from state registration under Chapter 341 of the Wisconsin Statutes. 2 (e) "System operator" means any person or company who owns, leases, offers to rent, collects, distributes, repairs, services, charges, or otherwise controls a dockless mobility system. (3) Electric Scooters regulated. (a) No person shall operate an electric scooter within the city on any road having a speed limit of more than 25 miles per hour. All electric scooter operators shall adhere to the rules of the road Chapter 346 as defined in the Wisconsin State Statutes, including but not limited to yielding, signaling, stopping, speeds and right-of-way rules applicable to bicycles. (b) Electric scooters may not be operated on public sidewalks or upon any pedestrian path in a city park. Electric scooters may be operated on designated bicycle trails or recreational trails, provided however, that such operation (1) may not exceed 10 miles per hour when any pedestrians are present, and may not substantially exceed the speed of any non-powered bicycle or scooter when approaching or overtaking them; and (2) the electric scooter operator must yield the right of way to approaching pedestrians and, (3) when overtaking pedestrians or slower non-powered bicycles or scooters, the electric scooter operator must give an audible signal (such as a bell, horn, or verbal warning) and must pass in a safe manner. Electric scooters may not be operated on the greenspace of any public park or the greenspace of any public right-of-way. (4) Operation of Dockless Mobility Systems Prohibited. (a) The operation of a dockless mobility system within the city is prohibited. No system operator shall operate a dockless mobility system with the city. (b) If any device of a dockless mobility system operated outside of the city is brought into the city by users or others, but the system operator actively redistributes the device to another location outside the city within 24 hours, the system operator would not be deemed to be operating the system in the city. (c) Impoundment of dockless mobility devices. 1. If the Chief of Police or Director of Neighborhood Services finds any dockless mobility device parked within the city for more than 24 hours, the Chief, Director, or other authorized agent of the city may have the dockless mobility device immediately removed to a suitable place of impoundment. If the system operator or owner of the device can be informed, a notice informing the system operator or owner of the location of the dockless mobility device and the procedure for reclaiming the dockless mobility device shall be sent to the system operator or owner within 24 hours after removal. 2. The fee for redemption of an impounded dockless mobility device shall be $100.00 or as otherwise set in the city's fee schedule. 3. Upon impoundment, a dockless mobility device shall be held a minimum of 30 days unless earlier redeemed by a system operator, owner or owner's representative upon payment of the redemption fee provided. The city department responsible for the impoundment may dispose of impounded dockless mobility devices that are not redeemed within 30 days in any of the following ways: 3 a. Public auction or sale. b. Donation to a suitable nonprofit. c. Scrapping a dockless mobility device if it cannot be disposed of within reasonable means. 4. The owner of any dockless mobility device removed under this provision shall be responsible for all costs of impounding and disposing of the dockless mobility device. Costs not recovered may be recovered with civil action by the city against the system operator. The city assumes no responsibility for damage to dockless mobility devices impounded under this section. B. Regulation of electric bicycles and powered mobility devices. (1) Definitions (a) “Electric bicycle” has the meaning as defined in Wis. Stat. § 340.01(15ph) and shall be classified as follows: 1. Class 1 Electric Bicycle – A bicycle equipped with an electric motor of 750 watts or less that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. 2. Class 2 Electric Bicycle – A bicycle equipped with an electric motor of 750 watts or less that may be used to propel the bicycle without pedaling but does not assist when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. 3. Class 3 Electric Bicycle – A bicycle equipped with an electric motor of 750 watts or less that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour. (b) “Powered mobility device” means a bicycle, scooter, skateboard, unicycle, and any other micro- mobility device that is propelled in whole or in part by a gas engine or by an electric motor and battery, whether as manufactured or by the addition of after-market equipment, and that is too powerful or not powerful enough to fall within the definition of an electric bicycle, an electric scooter, a motorcycle, or a moped, and/or which is not otherwise regulated by state law or city ordinance. (c) “Scooter” means an unpowered vehicle with a handlebar, and without any pedals, that is designed to be stood or sat upon by the operator. (2) Unlawful operation of electric bicycles. (a) Operators of electric bicycles must comply with all applicable provisions of Wis. Stat. §§ 340-351, including but not limited to Wis. Stat. § 346.806. No person under the age of 16 may operate a Class 3 electric bicycle, though a person under 16 may ride as a passenger if such bicycle is designed to accommodate passengers. (b) All electric bicycle and electric scooter operators shall adhere to the rules of the road Chapter 346 4 as defined in the Wisconsin State Statutes, including but not limited to yielding, signaling, stopping, speeds and right-of-way rules applicable to bicycles. (c) Electric bicycles may not be operated on public sidewalks or upon any pedestrian path in a city park. Electric bicycles may be operated on designated bicycle trails or recreational trails, provided however, that such operation (1) may not exceed 10 miles per hour when any pedestrians are present, and may not substantially exceed the speed of any non-powered bicycles or scooters when approaching or overtaking them; and (2) the electric bicycle operator must yield the right of way to approaching pedestrians and, (3) when overtaking pedestrians or slower non-powered bicycles or scooters, the electric bicycle operator must give an audible signal (such as a bell, horn, or verbal warning) and must pass in a safe manner. Electric bicycles may not be operated on the greenspace of any public park or the greenspace of any public right-of-way. (3) Unlawful operation of powered mobility devices. (a) Powered mobility devices may not be operated on any public sidewalk, in any public bicycle lane, or in any public park. (b) Powered mobility devices may not be operated any public street unless such operation is expressly permitted by state law, in which case such operation must be comply with all applicable requirements, including, without limitation, requirements as to vehicle equipment and operator licensure.” PART II. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Greenfield on the 6th day of October, 2026. APPROVED: __________________________ Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 4033 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 12.12 OF THE GREENFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, PERTAINING TO RECYCLING The Common Council of the City of Greenfield do hereby ordain as follows: PART I. Subsection 12.12(19)(a)(1) of the Greenfield Code of Ordinance be, and hereby is, amended to read as follows: “(1) Provide adequate, separate containers for the recyclable materials. The total volume of recycling containers shall be sufficient to avoid overflow during the time period between collection of materials and delivery to a recycling facility.” PART II. The cross-references to “subsection (10)” and “subsections (10)(f) through (p)” in subsections 12.12(13), 12.12(14), 12.12(18), 12.12(19), and 12.12(20) of the Greenfield Code of Ordinance be, and hereby are, amended to instead reference “subsection (12)” and “subsections (12)(f) through (p),” respectively. PART III. Subsection 12.12(17)(d) of the Greenfield Code of Ordinance be, and hereby is, amended to read as follows: “(d) Foam polystyrene packaging shall be disposed of as directed by the hauler.” PART IV. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Greenfield on the 6th day of October, 2026. APPROVED: __________________________ Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 4034 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 25.04(4)(c)(1) OF THE GREENFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, PERTAINING TO INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST CITATION AUTHORITY The Common Council of the City of Greenfield do hereby ordain as follows: PART I. Subsection 25.04(4)(c)(1) of the Greenfield Code of Ordinance be, and hereby is, amended to read as follows: “1. Law Enforcement Officers. Any law enforcement officer may issue citations authorized under this subsection, including the Police Department’s Investigation Specialist(s) and any other non-sworn law enforcement officers operating under the supervision and at the direction of the City Police Department.” PART II. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Greenfield on the 6th day of October, 2026. APPROVED: __________________________ Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO 40 35 . AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.04 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD The Common Council of the City of Greenfield do ordain as follows: PART I. Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows: At the intersection of South Woodlawn Place and West Dosie Avenue traffic , in all directions must stop before entering the intersection. City staff is hereby directed to modify the City’s official traffic map accordingly and add or modify signage as necessary to effectuate this ordinance. PART II. The terms and provisions of this ordinance are severable. Should any term or provision of this ordinance be found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms and provisions shall remain in full force and effect. PART III. All ordinances or parts of ordinances contravening the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. PART IV. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Greenfield on the 6th day of October 2026 , . APPROVED: Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor ATTEST: Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO 40 36 . AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.04 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD The Common Council of the City of Greenfield do ordain as follows: PART I. Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows: At the intersection of South Woodlawn Place and West Melody Lane, traffic in all directions must stop before entering the intersection. City staff is hereby directed to modify the City’s official traffic map accordingly and add or modify signage as necessary to effectuate this ordinance. PART II. The terms and provisions of this ordinance are severable. Should any term or provision of this ordinance be found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms and provisions shall remain in full force and effect. PART III. All ordinances or parts of ordinances contravening the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. PART IV. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Greenfield on the 6th day of October 2026 , . APPROVED: Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor ATTEST: Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO 403 7 . AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.04 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD The Common Council of the City of Greenfield do ordain as follows: PART I. Secti o n 8. 0 3 of the Greenfield Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding the following : (4) The following street shall have a 20 mph speed limit: W . Forest Home Avenue Service Drive from S. Woodlawn Place to S. 87th Street. City staff is hereby directed to modify the City’s official traffic map accordingly and add or modify signage as necessary to effectuate this ordinance. PART II. The terms and provisions of this ordinance are severable. Should any term or provision of this ordinance be found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms and provisions shall remain in full force and effect. PART I II . All ordinances or parts of ordinances contravening the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. PART IV . This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Greenfield on the 6 th day of October , 20 2 6 . APPROVED: Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor ATTEST: Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD RESOLUTION NO. 5069 A RESOLUTION DISALLOWING THE CLAIM OF ALLEN PAUL WINSTON REGARDING ALLEGED LIABILITY RELATING TO A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON MARCH 24, 2026 WHEREAS, Allen Paul Winston (“Claimant”), by his attorney Louis Edward Elder, submitted a Notice of Injury/Notice of Claim to the City on or about July 15, 2026, relating to injuries and damages the Claimant alleges to have received in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on or about March 24, 2026 (“Claim”); and, WHEREAS, the motor vehicle accident allegedly resulted from a high -speed chase involving a fleeing offender and a City of Greenfield Police Department officer, and the Claimant alleges $400,000 in resulting damages; and, WHEREAS, the City’s Attorney’s Office has reviewed the facts, circumstances, and law relating to the Claim and recommends that the Common Council disallow the Claim. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , by the Common Council of the City of Greenfield, that the claim of Allen Paul Winston, filed with the City on or about July 15, 2026, and relating to damages allegedly incurred on or about March 24, 2026, is hereby disallowed; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this disallowance to the Claimant via the procedure required by state law, namely certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, and with a courtesy copy also sent to the Claimant ’s attorney, and the Claimant is further hereby notified that legal action to collect on this Claim must be commenced within six (6) months of the date of service of this notice of disallowance or be forever barred. Approved: Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor Date Approved : _________________________ This is to certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Common Council of the City of Greenfield, Wisconsin, at a meeting held on the 6th day of October, 2026. Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 5070 RESOLUTION APPOINTING ADDITIONAL ELECTION INSPECTORS FOR 2026-2027 WHEREAS, Wis. Stats. 7.30(4)(a) requires the governing body to appoint election officials no later than the last regular meeting in December of each odd numbered year for the 2026-2027 election cycle; and WHEREAS, appointments were made, but in addition to the appointments already made, the Common Council desires to add Lori Kleszczynski, Diane Lindberg; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Greenfield confirms the appointments of the following individuals and adds them to the list of Election Inspectors for the 2026-2027 election cycle: Lori Kleszczynski, 6035 W. Bottsford Ave., Greenfield, WI 53220 Diane Lindberg, 3576 S. 33rd St., Greenfield, WI 53221 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Greenfield on the 6th day of October, 2026. APPROVED: ATTEST: Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk