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Village of Brown Deer · Milwaukee County · meeting of Jul 6, 2026 · Minutes
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BROWN DEER VILLAGE BOARD
JULY 6 , 202 6 MEETING MINUTES
HELD AT THE BROWN DEER VILLAGE HALL
4800 WEST GREEN BROOK DRIVE
The meeting was called to order by President Montgomery at 6:0 0 pm.
I. Roll Call
Present: President Montgomery, Trustees Edelen, Greaves , Johnson, Owens , Thompson and
Woods
Also Present : Village Attorney Nathan Bayer , Village Manager Tyler Burkart , Community Services
Director Nate Piotrowsk i, Finance Director Derrick Danner and Village Clerk Caren
Brustmann
II. Persons Desiring to be Heard
There were no persons desiring to be heard.
III. Elected Officials & Staff Reports
Trustee Johnson inquired about the meeting Mr. Burkart had with potential developers about the
Hansen Storage site. Mr. Burkart responded that any redevelopment would need to meet a high
valuation based on the $8 million acquisition price . Mr. Piotrowski added that s ingle-family homes are
challenging due to construction costs today , however there are opportunities for for-sale products like
stacked flats or townhomes .
No action was taken.
IV. Consent Agenda
A ) Consideration of Minutes – June 15, 2026
B ) Consider Service Agreement with Valbridge Property Advisors for Appraisals at 9124-9200
N. Green Bay
Rd. and 9120 N. Green Bay Rd.
It was moved by Trustee Thompson and seconded by Trustee Owens to approve the consent agenda
as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
V. New Business
A) Consider Approval of Agreement and Offer to Purchase with Donut Monster LLC at 8725
N. Deerwood Dr.
Mr. Burkart presented an agreement to purchase property from Donut Monster LLC at 8725 N .
Deerwood Dr . for $425,000 . The building will have a guaranteed assessed valuation of $750,000
including a commercial kitchen to be completed by January 1, 2028. T he closing is scheduled for
September 7, 2026 . Discussion followed with inquiries about the dollar amount that would go towards
park improvements. Mr. Burkart stated about $200,000 is expected to be available for the park
development .
It was moved by Trustee Woods and seconded by Trustee Edelen to approve an agreement and offer
to purchase with Donut Monster LLC at 8725 N. Deerwood Drive. The motion carried unanimously.
B) Consider Approval of a Certified Survey Map Land Division at 8725 N. Deerwood Drive
Mr. Piotrowski stated as part of the sale of the building at 8725 N. Deerwood Dr., it ’s necessary to divide
the building from the remainder of Community Square. Approval of the proposed CSM is
recommended which includes a pedestrian access easement on the south side of the building.
It was moved by Trustee Greaves and seconded by Trustee Owens to approve the certified survey map
land division at 8725 N. Deerwood Dr. The motion carried unanimously.
C) Presentation on Financial Status of Tax Incremental Districts
Mr. Burkart provided an update on the financial status of the four tax incremental districts (TIDs). TID 3
is performing well and will likely not need additional projects . TID 4 has plateaued, however, it is
anticipated with future developer payments it will improve. TID 5 and TID 6 were recently created, with
Village 43 and Riverside Landing helping TID 5. Atlas Assisted Living will be a help for TID 6.
No action was taken.
D) Presentation on Future Debt Obligations
Mr. Burkart highlight ed that while current debt service appears to decline, future debt issuance will
increase levies by approximately 2% annually . H igher interest rates today, 5% compared to 2% in the
past, and increased construction costs , present challenges for debt management. Discussion followed
about remaining debt amounts for the DPW and library buildings . Mr. Danner confirm ed these projects
are scheduled to be paid off around 2030 .
No action was taken.
VII. Adjournment
It was moved by President Montgomery to adjourn at 6:28 p.m.
Caren Brustmann
Village Cler k
Source: Village of Brown Deer website. First collected Oct 16, 2026.