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Board of Public Works Agenda - July 28, 2026 - Page 1
Common Council Chambers – City Hall Room 100
7325 W. Forest Home Ave, Greenfield, Wisconsin
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEETING Agenda
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 6:30 PM
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the May 26, 2026, meeting minutes.
4. Citizen Commentary
5. Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield
Municipal Code regarding a parking restriction on West Loomis Road, north of West Howard
Avenue.
6. Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield
Municipal Code by repealing Ordinance 0573 regarding stop signs at S. 45th St, and W. Ohio
Ave.
7. Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield
Municipal Code regarding stop signs at the intersection of West Midland Avenue and South
46th Street.
8. Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield
Municipal Code regarding stop signs at the intersection of West Midland Avenue and South
47th Street.
9. Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield
Municipal Code regarding stop signs at the intersection of West Armour Avenue and South
69th Street.
10. Discussion and decision to approve updated DPW City equipment billing rates.
11. Discussion and decision regarding a petition received requesting that the city address various
neighborhood traffic concerns.
12. Superintendent of Public Works report
13. Engineering Report
14. Other topics for future agendas
15. Adjournment
PLEASE NOTE: Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals
through sign language interpreters or other auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service,
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contact the Department of Human Resources at 329-5208, (FAX) 543-6158, TDD 1-800-947-6644 (Wisconsin
Telecommunications Relay System), or by writing to the Director of Human Resources/ADA Coordinator at
Greenfield City Hall, 7325 West Forest Home Avenue, Room 101, Greenfield, WI 53220. Greenfield City Hall is
wheelchair accessible from the west and south entrances.
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEETING HELD AT THE GREENFIELD CITY HALL
ON TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
1. Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Bruce Bailey at 6:36pm.
2. Roll Call
Present: Alderperson Bruce Bailey, Alderperson Pam Akers, Denise Collins, John
Graber
Also present: Jeff Katz, Director, Neighborhood Services; Randy Esch, Superintendent
of Public Works; Bryan Haas, City Engineer: Kent Perleberg, Buildings & Facilities
Manager
Excused: Alderperson Andrew Drzewiecki
3. Approval of the March 24, 2026, meeting minutes.
Motion by John Graber, seconded by Denise Collins to approve the March 24, 2026
meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Citizen Commentary
None
5. Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the
Greenfield Municipal Code regarding a parking restriction on the west side of S. 84th
Street, south of W. Forest Home Avenue.
Mr. Katz said a citizen reported that it is difficult to exit the business on 84th and
Forest Home because there are multiple cars parked on the street. The new ordinance
would be no parking, at any time, on the west side of S. 84th Street, from West Forest
Home Ave, southerly to a point 615 feet north of West Holmes Avenue. Motion by
Denise Collins, seconded by Alderperson Pamela Akers to adopt an ordinance
amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code regarding a parking
restriction . Motion carried unanimously.
6. Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the
Greenfield Municipal Code regarding stop signs on Midland Avenue and 47th Street
and on Ohio Avenue and 45th Street.
Mr. Katz said that at the intersection of W. Midland Avenue and 47th Street, all
eastbound and westbound traffic must stop before entering the intersection. At the
intersection of W. Ohio Avenue and S. 45th Street, all traffic in all directions must stop
before entering the intersection. Motion by Denise Collins, seconded by John Graber
to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code
regarding stop signs on Midland Avenue and 47th Street and on Ohio Avenue and
45th Street. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the
Greenfield Municipal Code by repealing Ordinance 647 regarding parking restrictions
on South 68th Street.
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Mr. Haas stated that this is an old Ordinance that Engineering came across that
created a no parking zone in front of the properties at 4136 S. 68th Street and 4140 S.
68th Street. The no parking zone is no longer needed. Motion by Alderperson Pamela
Akers, seconded by John Graber to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the
Greenfield Municipal Code by repealing Ordinance 647 regarding parking restrictions
on South 68th Street. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the
Greenfield Municipal Code by repealing Ordinance 1084 regarding U-turns on South
68th Street.
Mr. Katz said a few years ago the road was reconstructed, and the U-turn sign was
removed. There are no U-turn issues at this location and, therefore, the Ordinance no
longer applies. The original Ordinance 1084 restricts U-turns on S. 68th Street at the
north end of the median in the 4100 block of S. 68th Street. Motion by Alderperson
Pamela Akers, seconded by John Graber to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.05
of the Greenfield Municipal Code by repealing Ordinance 1084 regarding U-turns on
South 68th Street. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the
Greenfield Municipal Code by repealing Ordinance 1104 regarding U-turns on South
68th Street.
Mr. Katz said a few years ago the road was reconstructed, and the U-turn sign was
removed. There are no U-turn issues at this location and, therefore, the Ordinance
1104 restricting U-turns on S. 68th Street at the south end of the median in the 4100
block of S. 68th Street no longer applies. Motion by John Graber, seconded by
Alderperson Pamela Akers to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the
Greenfield Municipal Code by repealing Ordinance 1104 regarding U-turns on South
68th Street. Motion carried unanimously.
10. Superintendent of Public Works report
Mr. Esch said the lighting projects on Grange Ave and Edgerton Ave are now
complete. Public Works is working to install lights at 68th St. They have also repaired
underground wiring issues that impact the lighting. There are 5 new benches at
Konkel Park and 15 display posts for another Storybook walk along the pond. Public
Works will add benches and display posts at Pondview Park in the future for another
Storybook Walk. Crews have cleaned 740 catch basins and jetted 35,000 feet of
sanitary main lines. Since the last meeting, there have been 589 Diggers Hotline
tickets and 315 service requests.
11. Engineering Report
Mr. Perleberg provided an update on each of the facilities. Mr. Perleberg consolidated
the HVAC maintenance contractors and the Spring maintenance checks are complete.
Also, fire alarm testing, fire extinguisher service, RPZ valve testing, elevator
inspections, and boiler inspections have all been completed for all buildings.
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Library
In 2025, the west roof at the library was replaced and the east roof replacement of
the library will be completed in Fall 2026. The drinking fountain in the lobby was
replaced in the fall of 2025.
Department of Public Works (DPW)
The cold storage file sprinkler system was repaired in May 2026. Preventative
maintenance on all overhead doors at DPW was completed in April 2026. The four
garage unit heaters were replaced in March 2026.
Law Enforcement Center (LEC)
The RFP Emergency Generator is in the process of being replaced for the fall of 2026.
The flat roof replacement was completed in November 2025. Preventative
maintenance was completed in December 2025 for the garage doors at the Police
station.
City Hall
Update City Hals Signage. Stucco repairs and painting this fall, refurbish/renew both
elevators (2027–2029), replace the soundproofing wall in the Council Chambers
(2026). The sump pump replacement is 9*8% complete, the skylight replacement is
98% complete, the HVAC controls upgrade in the final phase, and the hot water
supply pump replacement was completed in 2025.
Fire Station #1
The fire extinguisher service is due in June 2026, the kitchen skylight replacement is in
progress (Fall 2026), the staff entry door ID badge upgrade is in progress (July 2026),
the roof drain repair is in progress (June 2026), and the admin area LED lighting
upgrade completed in May 2025.
Fire Station #2
The fire extinguisher service is due in June 2026, the boiler supply pump replacement
has been completed (January 2026), The rooftop HVAC replacement unit is in
progress (July 2026), and the apparatus floor track drain repair was completed in
February 2026.
Amp Haus
AMP Haus air conditioning installation completed in May 2026
Park & Recreation projects
• Jansen ADA Hardcourt project is in progress, July 2026
• The Turf Shelter Project in progress July 2026
• Pondview Park Electrical conduit and street light placement in placement for
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2026
Mr. Perleberg and Mr. Esch showed photos of the current projects and the set up for
the Dan Jansen Festival.
12. Other topics for future agendas
13. Adjournment
Motion by John Graber, seconded by Denise Collins to adjourn at 7:09PM. Motion
carried unanimously.
Minutes transcribed by Stefanie Richter, Administrative Assistant, Engineering,
Distributed: 6/15/26
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Board of Public Works Meeting Item Number:
Introduced By: Department of Neighborhood Services (Katz)
Date Introduced: July 28, 2026
RELATING TO:
Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield
Municipal Code regarding a parking restriction on West Loomis Road, north of West Howard
Avenue.
SUMMARY:
“No parking, at any time, on the east side of West Loomis Road, from West Howard Avenue,
northerly to a point 325 feet north of West Howard Avenue.”
FINANCIAL:
None
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code regarding a
parking restriction on West Loomis Road, north of West Howard Avenue.
ATTACHMENTS: KEY ISSUES ___ BACKGROUND ___ RESOLUTION X FISCAL NOTE ___
MOTION ___ OTHER ___
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ORDINANCE NO. ####
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:
“No parking, at any time, on the east side of West Loomis Road, from West Howard
Avenue, northerly to a point 325 feet north of West Howard Avenue.”
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 18th day of
August, 2026.
APPROVED:
Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk
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Board of Public Works Meeting Item Number:
Introduced By: Department of Neighborhood Services (Katz)
Date Introduced: July 28, 2026
RELATING TO:
Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield
Municipal Code by repealing Ordinance 0573 regarding stop signs at S. 45th St, and W. Ohio
Ave.
SUMMARY:
Ordinance 0573 added a stop condition for eastbound and westbound Ohio Avenue at 45th
Street. It is being repealed because ordinance 4020 subsequently changed the intersection to a
four-way stop.
FINANCIAL:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code by repealing
Ordinance 0573 regarding stop signs at S. 45th St, and W. Ohio Ave.
ATTACHMENTS: KEY ISSUES ___ BACKGROUND ___ RESOLUTION ___ FISCAL NOTE ___
MOTION ___ OTHER ___
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ORDINANCE NO. ####
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 by repealing
Ordinance 0573 which reads as follows:
“An ordinance to provide an arterial stop sign at the northeast and southwest
corners of 45th Street and West Ohio Avenue.”
City staff is hereby directed to modify the City’s official traffic map accordingly and remove 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 18th day of
August, 2026.
APPROVED:
Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO
4020
.
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 W.
Midland
Avenue and S.
47
th
Street, all
eastbound
and
westbound traffic must stop before entering the intersection.
At the intersection of W.
Ohio
Avenue and S. 45th Street, all 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
16th
day of
June
2026
,
.
APPROVED:
Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. ####
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 West Midland Avenue and South 46th Street, 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 18th day of
August, 2026.
APPROVED:
Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk
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Board of Public Works Meeting Item Number:
Introduced By: Department of Neighborhood Services (Katz)
Date Introduced: July 28, 2026
RELATING TO:
Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield
Municipal Code regarding stop signs at the intersection of West Midland Avenue and South 46th
Street.
SUMMARY:
At the intersection of West Midland Avenue and South 46th Street, traffic in all directions must
stop before entering the intersection.
FINANCIAL:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code regarding stop
signs at the intersection of West Midland Avenue and South 46th Street.
ATTACHMENTS: KEY ISSUES ___ BACKGROUND ___ RESOLUTION ___ FISCAL NOTE ___
MOTION ___ OTHER ___
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Print Date: 7/6/2026
DISCLAIMER: The City of Greenfield does not guarantee the accuracy of the material contained here in and
is not responsible for any misuse or misrepresentation of this information or its derivatives. Greenfield GIS
map data is for tax and real property listing purposes and does not represent a plat of survey.
City of Greenfield GIS
2,607.03
City of Greenfield
7325 West Forest Home Ave.
Greenfield, WI 53220
'217SCALE: 1" =
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Board of Public Works Meeting Item Number:
Introduced By: Department of Neighborhood Services (Katz)
Date Introduced: July 28, 2026
RELATING TO:
Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield
Municipal Code regarding stop signs at the intersection of West Midland Avenue and South 47th
Street.
SUMMARY:
At the intersection of West Midland Avenue and South 47th Street, traffic in all directions must
stop before entering the intersection.
FINANCIAL:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code regarding stop
signs at the intersection of West Midland Avenue and South 47th Street.
ATTACHMENTS: KEY ISSUES ___ BACKGROUND ___ RESOLUTION ___ FISCAL NOTE ___
MOTION ___ OTHER ___
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ORDINANCE NO. ####
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 West Midland Avenue and South 47th Street, 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 18th day of
August, 2026.
APPROVED:
Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk
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Print Date: 7/6/2026
DISCLAIMER: The City of Greenfield does not guarantee the accuracy of the material contained here in and
is not responsible for any misuse or misrepresentation of this information or its derivatives. Greenfield GIS
map data is for tax and real property listing purposes and does not represent a plat of survey.
City of Greenfield GIS
2,607.03
City of Greenfield
7325 West Forest Home Ave.
Greenfield, WI 53220
'217SCALE: 1" =
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Board of Public Works Meeting Item Number:
Introduced By: Department of Neighborhood Services (Katz)
Date Introduced: July 28, 2026
RELATING TO:
Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield
Municipal Code regarding stop signs at the intersection of West Armour Avenue and South 69th
Street.
SUMMARY:
At the intersection of West Armour Avenue and South 69th Street, traffic in all directions must
stop before entering the intersection.
FINANCIAL:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code regarding stop
signs at the intersection of West Armour Avenue and South 69th Street.
ATTACHMENTS: KEY ISSUES ___ BACKGROUND ___ RESOLUTION ___ FISCAL NOTE ___
MOTION ___ OTHER ___
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ORDINANCE NO. ####
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 West Armour Avenue and South 69th Street, 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 18th day of
August, 2026.
APPROVED:
Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk
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Board of Public Works Meeting Item Number:
Introduced By: Department of Neighborhood Services (Katz)
Date Introduced: July 28, 2026
RELATING TO:
Discussion and decision regarding a petition received requesting that the city address various
neighborhood traffic concerns.
SUMMARY:
A petition was received requesting that the city address various neighborhood traffic concerns on
87th St., 88th St., 90th St., Dosie Ave., Green Leaf Ct., Melody La., Woodlawn Pl., and the Forest
Home Frontage Rd.
The primary concerns are excessive through traffic on residential streets, and speeding.
The petition requests specific actions such as lowering speed limits, posting signage, and
enhanced enforcement.
FINANCIAL:
RECOMMENDATION:
Direct city engineering staff to study the issues and make recommendations at a future Board
of Public Works meeting.
ATTACHMENTS: KEY ISSUES ___ BACKGROUND ___ RESOLUTION X FISCAL NOTE ___
MOTION ___ OTHER ___
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Source: City of Greenfield website. First collected Oct 16, 2026.