RecordWell Data

_06152026-1086

Village of Brown Deer · Milwaukee County · meeting of Jun 15, 2026 · Minutes

Open the original document More from Village of Brown Deer

Text

Extracted automatically from the original. Tables and formatting may not survive; the original document is authoritative.

BROWN DEER VILLAGE BOARD JUNE 1 5 , 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, Director of Public Works Matthew Maederer, and Village Clerk Caren Brustmann II. Persons Desiring to be Heard Jim Farmer of 8041 N. Cedarburg Road expressed expressing disapproval of taxpayer-funded project s such as the Village 43 apartments and the proposed commercial development at 4200 W. Brown Deer Road. Mr. Farmer suggested presenting a strategic development plan that includes details of proposed businesses and timelines. III. Elected Officials & Staff Reports No action was taken. IV. Special Presentation Ms. Brustmann swore in Village Trustee Tashanda Edelen. She was welcomed by the Village Board! V. Consent Agenda A ) Consideration of Minutes – June 1, 2026 B ) Accept May 2026 Voucher Statement C ) Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Liquor License and Fermented Malt Beverage Renewals D ) Consider Appointment of Trustee Edelen to the Finance & Personnel Committee E ) Consider Approval of Sick Leave Donation Program Update F) Consider Approval of the Purchase of New Kubota Extended Bed Equipment & Re- allocation of Remaining 2026 CIP Funds for Village Hall A/C Chiller G ) Consider Shared Employee Agreement with City Water for Human Resources and Benefits Administration Services H ) Consider Janitorial Cleaning Service Agreement with Gibb Building Maintenance Company, Inc. Item H was removed from the consent agenda to further clarify language included in the agreement. It was moved by Trustee Owens and seconded by Trustee Woods to approve the consent agenda as amended with the removal of item H . The motion was carried unanimousl y . Item H from the consent agenda was then heard. Mr. Burkart stated the original agreement included language that if terminated, the Village would owe 5% of costs. This language was later removed from the agreement. Trustee Woods inquired about the service frequencies for each building. Mr. Burkart stated the agreement will need to be modified by Gibb to include the frequency language. It was moved by Trustee Thompson and seconded by Trustee Greaves to approve the janitorial cleaning service agreement with Gibb Building Maintenance Company, Inc. subject to service frequencies being included. The motion was carried unanimously. VI. New Business A) Consider Approval of the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR) and Adoption of Resolution No. 26-06: Authorizing Submittal to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Mr. Maederer provided an update on the Village ’s sanitary sewer system, reporting two sanitary sewer overflows in 2025. These overflows occurred during significant storms. Upcoming projects were also outlined including lateral pipe replacement and lift station replacement. It was moved by Trustee Owens and seconded by Trustee Thompson to approve the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report and adopt Resolution No. 26-06 authorizing submittal to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The motion carried unanimously by a roll call vote. B) Discuss Conceptual Review of Commercial Development Concepts for 4200 W. Brown Deer Road Mr. Piotrowski reviewed three concept plans for the former US Bank site, with all plans including a 1.7- acre car wash with an enclosed vacuum bay. The three concepts presented show possible retail, fast food, or sit-down restaurant uses for the site. Mitch Hohlen, Director of Development for Woodsonia Real Estate, was present via zoom, and emphasized that Jilly ’s Car Wash was the preferred user for the car wash due to their local presence and willingness to invest in an enclosed vacuum bay. Mr. Hohlen presented other examples of successful car wash locations in the Milwaukee area. He emphasized that Jilly's Car Wash would serve as a complementary business to attract customers from other areas, particularly those visiting Target and other retail businesses in the development. Jon Zimmerman, owner of Jilly ’s Car Wash, emphasized the importance of creating a high-quality site plan for the development, as it ’s the first impression for the community. Mr. Zimmerman highlighted the enclosed vacuum area and consideration of premium amenities within the enclosed area. It was described as enclosed vacuums, mat cleaners, and restrooms for a year-round experience. Mr. Zimmerman emphasized their willingness to invest $6 million in the project, noting their business model works well with recurring customers who learn the access pattern. Discussion followed by the board with focus on providing feedback on the conceptual plan, with no formal motion required. Concerns about traffic flow impact and the suitability of a car wash location in Brown Deer was discussed. The board agreed to support the general concept of Jilly's Car Wash with Plan 1, contingent on bringing a sit-down restaurant to the east side of the property . Trustees Greaves, Thompson, Owens, and President Montgomery expressed support of the concept, allowing Jilly ’s Car Wash to proceed with future development at 4200 W. Brown Deer Road. No action was taken. C) Consider Approval of a Development Agreement with Woodsonia Real Estate for a Mixed Use Commercial and Residential Building at Riverside Landing, 9044 N. Green Bay Road Mr. Piotrowski expressed this development agreement includes apartment units featuring studios, one bedroom, two bedrooms, and three bedrooms. A parking lot would divide commercial use from residential use. The proposed plan does not include garages, and residents would not need to pay extra for parking in the lot. It was moved by Trustee Greaves and seconded by Trustee Thompson to approve the development agreement with Woodsonia Real Estate for a mixed use commercial and residential building at Riverside Landing, 9044 N. Green Bay Road. The motion was carried unanimously. D) Consider Approval of a Development Agreement with Woodsonia Real Estate for the Acquisition and Redevelopment of 4000 W. Brown Deer Road Mr. Piotrowski expressed the Village previously issued an RFP for the acquisition and redevelopment of 4000 W. Brown Deer Road and after review propose the selected plan from Woodsonia Real Estate. The agreement includes 6,000 square feet of commercial space, a community plaza, and 150 residential units. The guaranteed values begin at $26.6 million once construction is complete by the end of 2030. Discussion followed with a public art allocation being included in the proposed development. It was moved by Trustee Johnson and seconded by Trustee Thompson to approve the development agreement with Woodsonia Real Estate for the acquisition and redevelopment of 4000 W. Brown Deer Road with the addition of $100,000 invested into public art. The motion was carried unanimously. E) Discuss July 6 Village Board Meeting Mr. Burkart confirmed a Village Board meeting on July 6 will be held and confirmed members ’ attendance. VII. Adjournment It was moved by President Montgomery to adjourn at 8:1 3 p.m. Caren Brustmann Village Cler k

Source: Village of Brown Deer website. First collected Oct 16, 2026.