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BROWN DEER VILLAGE BOARD MARCH 16 , 202 6 MEETING MINUTES HELD AT THE BROWN DEER VILLAGE HALL 4800 WEST GREEN BROOK DRIVE The meeting was called to order by Trustee Booker at 6:00pm. I. Roll Call Present: Trustees Booker, Johnson, Owens , Thompson and Woods Also Present : Village Attorney Kathleen Kruze , Village Manager Tyler Burkart , Public Works Director Matthew Maederer, Police Chief Peter Nimmer, Community Services Director Nate Piotrowski and Village Clerk Caren Brustmann Excused: President Montgomery and Trustee Greaves II. Persons Desiring to be Heard Jim Farmer of 8041 N. Cedarburg Road addressed the board regarding two proposals related to the Village 43 apartment complex. The first concern expressed was in relation to the parking proposal and potential issues plowing the elevated area. The second concern was in relation to vehicle headlights beaming into the complex or traffic and increased noise from the drive-thru of 7 Brew. III. Elected Officials & Staff Reports No action was taken. IV. Consent Agenda A ) Consideration of Minutes – March 2, 2026 B ) Accept February 2026 Voucher Statement C ) Consider Approval of Temporary Class “B ” License to Sell Fermented Malt Beverages and Wine at 2026 Hoops in the Garden D ) Consider Approval of Temporary Class “B ” License to Sell Fermented Malt Beverages and Wine at the 2026 Community Vibes, 2026 Fourth of July Celebration, and 2026 Harvest Fest E ) Consider Approval of the Contract Award for the Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining Project to Visu-Sewer F) Consider Approval of the Contract Award for the Village Hall Parking Lot Reconstruction & Green Infrastructure Project to Wolf Paving G ) Consider Approval of Armed Forces Lease Agreement It was moved by Trustee Thompson and seconded by Trustee Owens to approve the consent agenda as presented . The motion was carried unanimousl y . V. New Business A) Consider Approval of a Development Agreement with 4380 Brown Deer, LLC. d/b/a 7 Brew Coffee for a Drive-Thru Retail Building at 4380 W. Brown Deer Road Mr. Piotrowski introduced the retail building proposal which would be located on the commercial outlot of N. Deerbrook Trail and N. Brown Deer Road. The model presented would primarily be a drive-thru or walk-up ordering for coffee and other beverages. The proposed hours of operation are 5:30am to 11:00pm. The Plan Commission meeting was held prior to this meeting, with three recommended amendments to the proposed development agreement. The amendments include removing the one-year review provision, limiting outdoor speaker decibels to 77, and allowing two sandwich board-style signs . Kevin Schmoldt, owner, was available to address any questions or concerns from the board. Discussion continued explaining plans for landscaping, fencing, and vegetation barriers to address the lighting and privacy issues. 7 Brew is slated to open by the end of summer if approved. It was moved by Trustee Thompson and seconded by Trustee Woods to approve the development agreement with 4380 Brown Deer, LLC d/b/a 7 Brew Coffee for a drive-thru retail building at 4380 W. Brown Deer Road with the amendments to limit outdoor speaker decibels to 77, removing the one-year provision, and allowing two sandwich board-style signs. Trustee Johnson made a motion to amend the original motion and keep the one-year provision in the development agreement. Trustee Owens seconded this motion to amend the original motion. This motion was approved unanimously. The new motion on the table to approve the development agreement with 4380 Brown Deer, LLC d/b/a 7 Brew Coffee for a drive-thru retail building at 4380 W. Brown Deer Road with the amendments to limit outdoor speaker decibels to 77 and allowing two sandwich board-style signs was carried unanimously. B) Consider Approval of Village 43 Apartment Conceptual Parking Presentation Mr. Piotrowski introduced the proposed parking presentation to include elevated parallel parking spots along the west side of Deerwood Drive. The leasing arrangement for this proposal would be long-term and would include provisions for maintenance, snow removal, and proper enforcement to prevent unauthorized parking. Discussion followed regarding multiple alternatives F Street made to lease space to avoid the proposed alternative. Approval of the presentation would allow F Street to proceed with engineering work and development. Nick Jung with F Street was available to address any questions or concerns from the board. It was moved by Trustee Woods and seconded by Trustee Thompson, to approve the Village 43 apartment conceptual parking presentation. The motion was carried 3-2 by a roll call vote with Trustee Johnson and Trustee Owens opposed. C) Consider Approval of Ordinance No. 26-02: An Ordinance to Authorize the Village of Brown Deer Police Department to Tow Illegally Parked Vehicles Chief Nimmer introduced the ordinance which would allow the police department to tow vehicles on public streets with expired/suspended licenses, altered VIN numbers, abandoned vehicles, or multiple unpaid parking tickets . A notice would be placed on the vehicle advising the owner the vehicle would be towed if the violation was not corrected within three days. If not corrected, the vehicle would be towed leaving the owner responsible for all towing and storage costs associated with the removal. It was moved by Trustee Owens and seconded by Trustee Woods to approve ordinance no. 26-02 to authorize the Village of Brown Deer Police Department to tow illegally parked vehicles. The motion was carried unanimously by a roll call vote. D) Present 2025 Police Department Annual Report Chief Nimmer presented the police department ’s annual report, highlighting significant crime reductions in 2025, a 57% decrease in burglaries and 40% decrease in assaults. The department handled 19,000 calls for service and issued over 5,000 citations and warnings. F uture discussions about police staffing w ill be needed given the increasing call volume and upcoming commercial development. The full annual report is included in the board packet . No action was taken. VI. Adjournment It was moved by Trustee Booker to adjourn at 7:41 p.m. Caren Brustmann Village Cler k