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NOTICE OF MEETING
VILLAGE OF FOX POINT
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
SCHWEMER HALL – MUNICIPAL BUILDING
7200 N. SANTA MONICA BLVD
FOX POINT, WI 53217
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
7:00 PM
NOTE: THE VILLAGE BOARD WILL BE MEETING IN PERSON AT VILLAGE HALL, WITH A REMOTE
ATTENDANCE OPTION, PER THE HYBRID MEETING PROCEDURES FURTHER DESCRIBED IN
SECTION 19-32 D. OF THE VILLAGE CODE. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO ALL CITIZENS IN PERSON
AT VILLAGE HALL, OR THROUGH THE ZOOM PARTICIPANT INFORMATION SHOWN BELOW,
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING: NO ASSURANCE IS PROVIDED TO THOSE GOVERNING BODY
MEMBERS AND CITIZENS INTENDING TO ATTEND REMOTELY THAT THE TECHNOLOGY WILL
PERFORM SUFFICIENTLY TO ALLOW FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION AND THE MEETING WILL
PROCEDE REGARDLESS. PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND CITIZENS WISHING TO ENSURE THEY CAN
PARTICIPATE ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND IN PERSON. CITIZENS ARE ENCOURAGED TO
SUBMIT ANY COMMENTS IN WRITING IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING TO THE VILLAGE
MANAGER, HOWEVER THERE IS NO LARGER RIGHT TO COMMENT REMOTELY OR IN WRITING
THAN IN PERSON.
Revised memo-Pg. 59
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AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Persons Desiring to be Heard
At this time, individuals can address the Village Board on one or more topics for up to
three-minutes with time extensions at the Village President's discretion. Citizen comment
when agenda items are called will be heard at the discretion of the chair, subject to the
overall three-minute limit. In connection with non-agenda items, no action will be taken
except for possible referrals to individuals or committees. NOTE: No comments will be
heard during this agenda item concerning a pending application for a zoning code
amendment, as the appropriate time for such comments will be at the duly noticed public
hearing, so that all interested persons can hear the comments and due process is
preserved.
3. Committee Reports
4. Public Hearing
5. Consent Agenda
All items listed under the Consent Agenda will be approved in one motion without
discussion unless any Board member requests that the item be removed for individual
discussion and possible action. Any item(s) so removed shall be considered individually
prior to consideration of any New Business agenda items in the same order in which they
were originally listed in the Consent Agenda.
a. Approve the minutes of the August 18, 2026 Village Board meeting. (Pg. 4-10)
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b. Approve payment of the bills in the amount of $1,363,808.44 for the period August 1,
2026 through August 31, 2026 per the report submitted by the Village Manager. (Pg.
11-25)
6. Unfinished Business
7. New Business
a. Referral of Outdoor Recreational Use Request for Pickleball Play and Construction of
Courts on Existing Tennis and Basketball Courts, Located at the Porticos, 500 W
Bradley Road, Under Section 745-10 of the Fox Point Municipal Code. (Pg. 26-30)
b. Consideration of an ordinance to amend Chapter 870 of the Village of Fox Point
Municipal Code regulating the operation of All-Terrain Vehicles, Utility Terrain
Vehicles, Snowmobiles, and Off-Highway Motorcycles upon municipal streets and
highways. (Pg. 31-35)
c. Presentation of 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Plan. (Pg. 36-56)
d. Consideration and possible action on the police department's mobile video / body-
worn camera system proposal. (Pg. 57-58)
e. Consideration and possible action regarding the purchase of a police patrol vehicle to
replace an existing fleet vehicle in 2027. (Pg. 59-60)
f. Report and Possible Action on the Fox Point Pool. (Pg. 61-81)
8. Future Agenda Items
The Village Board will act on any Trustee requests to place additional matters on an
upcoming agenda, without discussion.
9. Announcements
The following individuals will be given the opportunity to make announcements at the
meeting in regard to (i) actions taken since the previous Village Board meeting on behalf of
the Village, (ii) future Village activities and (iii) communications received from citizens.
These matters will not be discussed or acted on, and Board members shall not comment
on matters announced by others. Referrals may be made to committees and/or individuals.
a. Village President Symchych
b. Trustee Ollman
c. Trustee Aelion
d. Trustee Freedman
e. Trustee Miller
f. Trustee Barry
g. Trustee McDonagh
h. Village Manager Kreklow
10. Adjournment
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NEXT VILLAGE BOARD MEETING:
PLEASE NOTE:
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through
sign language interpreters or other auxiliary aids. Also, upon reasonable notice, best efforts will be used
to ensure that members of the public lacking access to the virtual meeting platform are provided
alternative reasonable methods to attend. For additional information or to request these services, contact
the Village Clerk at (414) 351-8900. "Persons requiring an interpreter or other assistance should contact
the Village Clerk’s office 72 hours prior to the meeting. Notice is hereby given that a majority any other
board, commission or committee may be present at the meeting to gather information about a subject in
which they are interested. This constitutes a meeting of any other board, commission or committee
pursuant to State ex rel. Badke v. Greendale Village Bd., 173 Wis. 2d 553, 494 2d 408 (1993), and must
be noticed as such, although said boards, commissions or committees will not take any formal action at
this meeting."
Published and Posted: 9/3/2026
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VILLAGE OF FOX POINT
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
August 18, 2026
1. Roll Call
A meeting and public hearing of the Fox Point Village Board was held by a combination of
in-person and virtual attendance via telephonic and video conferencing on Tuesday,
August 18, 2026 in Schwemer Hall, 7200 N. Santa Monica Boulevard. Village President
Symchych called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and asked the Village Clerk to take roll
call. Roll Call of the Village Board present included:
Village President Christine Symchych
Trustee Greg Ollman
Trustee Elizabeth Aelion
Trustee Mark Freedman
Trustee David Miller
Trustee Max Barry
Trustee Mike McDonagh
Also present were Attorney Remzy Bitar, Village Manager Steve Kreklow, Village
Clerk/Treasurer Jennifer Boehm, and Assistant Village Manager Kevin Ausman.
Notice of the meeting was provided to the North Shore Now and to all others as required by
State open meetings laws and posted on the official bulletin board at 7200 N Santa Monica
Boulevard, as well as the
village website, as per 2015 Wisconsin Act 79 and as described
in Village Ordinance Chapter 116-2, 116-2(C).
2. Persons Desiring to be Heard
At this time, individuals can address the Village Board on one or more topics for up to
three-minutes with time extensions at the Village President's discretion. Citizen comment
when agenda items are called will be heard at the discretion of the chair, subject to the
overall three-minute limit. In connection with non-agenda items, no action will be taken
except for possible referrals to individuals or committees. NOTE: No comments will be
heard during this agenda item concerning a pending application for a zoning code
amendment, as the appropriate time for such comments will be at the duly noticed public
hearing, so that all interested persons can hear the comments and due process is
preserved.
Amy Barth, 7815 N Boyd Way, spoke about using the pickleball CUP's before creating an
Ordinance. She also asked the Board to review documents from experts on noise from
pickleball and the effect it has on residents.
3. Committee Reports
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a. Plan Commission
Trustee Miller gave a Plan Commission report. The Plan Commission recommends
approval of the Conditional Use Permit for Chucho's Red Taco. A representative from
Chucho's Red Taco stated the truck would not be on site until the demolition is
complete. The truck will be kept on site. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday,
11am-9pm and garbage removal will be between 8am-10am. The food truck is
temporary, only used on site during construction, 5pm-9pm Tuesday - Sunday. The
food is take out only and there will be no alcohol. The temporary food truck operation
will expire after 1 year following approval of a CUP or completion of construction,
whichever comes first.
b. Centennial Committee (Pg. 4)
Emily Silverson was present and gave a brief report on the upcoming Centennial
Committee events.
4. Public Hearing
a. Public Hearing on a Conditional Use Permit application by Chucho's Red Tacos to
operate a restaurant with drive-through, located at 310 W Bradley Road, as required
per Village Code Section 745-18.
Motion by Village President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Miller, and carried by roll
call vote (7-0), to open the public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for Chucho's
Red Tacos at 7:12pm.
Written comments were not read aloud, but are included in the minutes.
Motion by Village President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Miller, and carried by roll
call vote (7-0), to close the public hearing for Chucho's Red Tacos at 7:13pm.
5. Consent Agenda
All items listed under the Consent Agenda will be approved in one motion without
discussion unless any Board member requests that the item be removed for individual
discussion and possible action. Any item(s) so removed shall be considered individually
prior to consideration of any New Business agenda items in the same order in which they
were originally listed in the Consent Agenda.
a. Approve the minutes of the July 14, 2026 Village Board meeting. (Pg. 5-11)
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b. Approve payment of the bills in the amount of $569,341.31 for the period July 1, 2026
through July 31, 2026 per the report submitted by the Village Manager. (Pg. 12-24)
c. Approve Change Order No. 2 from Kapur & Associates in the amount of $21,075 for
additional storm sewer design associated with the stormwater channel located east of
Lake Drive between Links Circle and Bradley Road. (Pg. 25-34)
d. Approve Change Order No. 2 from Kapur & Associates in the amount of $35,890 for
the incorporation of pedestrian paths on Bell Road and Yates Road. (Pg. 35-38)
e. Approve Change Order No. 4 from All-Ways Contractors in the amount of $66,242 for
additional storm sewer and bluff stabilization work as well as pavement striping along
Beach Drive. (Pg. 39-43)
f. Approve the construction management contract from Kapur & Associates in the
amount of $20,730 for the Fox Lane storm sewer improvement project. (Pg. 44-48)
g. Cooperation Agreement Between Milwaukee County and the Village of Fox Point
Related to the Application, Eligibility and Use of Community Development Block Grant
Funds. (Pg. 49-55)
h. Adopt the proclamation declaring September 19 through September 27 as Wisconsin
Stormwater week in Fox Point. (Pg. 56-57)
Trustee Aelion requested the removal of Consent agenda item d.
Motion by Village President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Miller, and carried by roll
call vote (7-0), to approve the consent agenda, absent consent agenda item d.
6. Unfinished Business
None
7. New Business
Consent agenda d. Approve Change Order No. 2 from Kapur & Associates in the amount
of $35,890 for the incorporation of pedestrian paths on Bell Road and Yates Road.
Trustee Aelion spoke against paths on Bell and Yates Road. The Board had discussion
regarding paths and getting resident input.
Motion by Trustee Aelion, seconded by Trustee Ollman and carried by roll call vote (4-3) to
deny the Change Order No. 2 from Kapur & Associates in the amount of $35,890 for the
incorporation of pedestrian paths on Bell road and Yates Road.
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Ayes: Trustee Ollman, Trustee Aelion, Trustee Freedman, and Trustee Barry
Nays: Village President Symchych, Trustee Miller, and Trustee McDonagh
a. Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit application by Chucho's Red Tacos to
operate a restaurant with drive-through, located at 310 W Bradley Road, as required
per Village Code Section 745-18. (Pg. 58-89)
Motion by Village President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Freedman and carried
by roll call vote (7-0), to approve a CUP for Chucho's Red Tacos located at 310 W
Bradley Road, as required per Village Code.
b. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 573 of the Village of Fox Point
Code to Impose a Tax on Residential Dwelling Short Term Rentals. (Pg. 90-94)
Assissant Village Manager Kevin Ausman spoke about the Ordinance amendment.
Sarah Gilday, 191 W Suburban Drive, spoke against the Ordinance.
Motion by Trustee Freedman, seconded by Trustee Aelion, and carried by roll call
vote (7-0), to table the item until there is more clarification.
c. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 745 of the Fox Point Municipal
Code to Clarify Regulations of Accessory Structures in Irregular Circumstances. (Pg.
95-98)
Assistant Village Manager Kevin Ausman spoke on the proposed amendment.
Motion by Village President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Miller, and carried by roll
call vote (7-0), to approve an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 745 of the Fox Point
Municipal Code to clarify regulations of accessory structures in irregular
circumstances.
d. Village Board will consider and may act upon an ordinance to regulate the play of
pickleball in the Village. (Requested by Trustee Aelion.) (Pg. 99)
Trustee Aelion spoke in favor of creating a pickleball Ordinance. The Board had a
discussion regarding the Ordinance.
Motion by Village President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Miller, and carried by roll
call vote (6-1), to table the item to a future date to be determined after we have
gathered data from our existing conditions.
Ayes: Village President Symchych, Trustee Ollman, Trustee Freedman, Trustee
Miller, Trustee Barry, Trustee McDonagh
Nays: Trustee Aelion
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e. Discussion and Possible Action Re: FY 2025 Draft Village Audit. (Pg. 100-211)
Motion by Village President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Miller, and carried by roll
call vote (7-0), to accept the Audit as presented.
8. Future Agenda Items
Upon motion made and seconded, the Village Board will act on any Trustee requests to
place additional matters on an upcoming agenda, without discussion.
9. Announcements
The following individuals will be given the opportunity to make announcements at the
meeting in regard to (i) actions taken since the previous Village Board meeting on behalf of
the Village, (ii) future Village activities and (iii) communications received from citizens.
These matters will not be discussed or acted on, and Board members shall not comment
on matters announced by others. Referrals may be made to committees and/or individuals.
a. Village President Symchych
President Symchych attended a Library meeting and is excited to meet the new
Library Director.
b. Trustee Ollman
None
c. Trustee Aelion
Trustee Aelion would like to thank Terry Rindt for his long-standing service to our
Audit Committee.
d. Trustee Freedman
Trustee Freedman would like to thank the Centennial Committee for all of their hard
work.
e. Trustee Miller
None
f. Trustee Barry
Trustee Barry has enjoyed all the Centennial Committee's events and looks forward to
more.
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g. Trustee McDonagh
None
h. Village Manager Kreklow
Village Manager Kreklow would like to thank the Board for their patience and
understanding for the lack of air conditioning. All of the pickleball materials have been
ordered. We are waiting for the portable nets, and we are in the queue to get lines
painted.
10. Adjournment
Motion by Village President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Freedman, and carried by roll
call vote (7-0), to adjourn the meeting at 8:45p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jennifer Boehm
Village Clerk/Treasurer
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Dear Village Staff and Board,
We are writing regarding the proposed Chuchos Restaurant because we are not able to
make tonight's meeting. Our comments and questions about the proposed restaurant are:
* Nice idea to have another restaurant choice in Fox Point
* Appreciate that it is locally owned
* Wondering why the drive-thru is proposed. A sit-down, carry-out restaurant at this
location, within a few hundred feet of a residential neighborhood seems like a better
option. The only drive-thru restaurant we've seen in Fox Point was the McDonald's. A drive-
thru restaurant seems better suited to the Riverpoint area and a sit-down/carry-out
restaurant seems better suited for this location.
* Will there be a speaker associated with the drive-thru and, if so, how loud will it be
* Please require that the applicants provide a full, completed professional landscape plan
before approving. It is important for residents to know how the property will be landscaped,
especially on the Mohawk Road/residential side of the property
* Please require properly sized trash dumpsters for a restaurant of this size and type.
Wauwatosa, for instance, has a large rat problem because of the number of restaurants
they have. We do not want a rat problem in Fox Point!
* Please consider requiring that the restaurant be open no more than 5 or 6 days per week.
None of the other commercial businesses in this immediate area are open 7 days/week.
We think being open 7 days per week is quite extensive and disruptive for a property so
close to a residential neighborhood.
Thank you for your consideration of our comments.
Best,
Therese Gripentrog
Scott Mittelstadt
8145 N. Navajo Rd
Fox Point
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VILLAGE OF FOX POINT
MILWAUKEE COUNTY
WISCONSIN
Village Hall
7200 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Fox Point, WI 53217-3505
414-351-8900
To: Village Board
From: Kevin Ausman, Assistant Village Manager
CC: Steve Kreklow, Village Manager
Date: September 8, 2026
Re: Referral of Outdoor Recreational Use Request for Pickleball Play and
Construction of Courts on Existing Tennis and Basketball Courts, Located at the
Porticos, 500 W Bradley Road, Under Section 745-10 of the Fox Point Municipal
Code. (Pg. 26-30)
Overview
Munson Inc, on behalf of the Porticos, is requesting Outdoor Recreational Use Approval for the
property located at 500 W Bradley Road, to reconstruct and allow pickleball courts on the
existing tennis and basketball courts.
The Village Attorney has determined that the addition and operation of pickleball courts
constitutes a public outdoor recreational use requiring formal approval under Section 745-10
(Outdoor Recreational Areas and Facilities) of the Municipal Code (LINK).
Background
The Porticos is a multifamily development located at 500 W Bradley Road, which was
constructed in the 1970s. The subject property is bound by Interstate 43 on the west, the
Willows apartments and Congregation Sinae on the east, open space owned by Mapledale
School to the north, and Bradley Road to the south. The Fox Point Village Board designated
the subject property with PDO Planned Development Overlay zoning district in 1971 via
ordinance No. 394.
Request
The applicant is requesting to alter the existing sport courts; five tennis courts and one
basketball court. If approved, the proposal indicates that the rough area of one tennis court and
the basketball court would be removed, leaving less total paved area. Four pickleball courts
towards the west of the existing area (nearest to the interstate) would be constructed, and 2
existing tennis courts would remain.
Under Section 745-10F(4), the Plan Commission must consider:
• Appropriateness in location;
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• Compatibility with the neighborhood;
• Protection of surrounding property values;
• Consistency with the residential character of the Village.
Process
Under Section 745-10E, private noncommercial group facilities may be permitted subject to the
procedure set forth in Section 745-10F. The required process includes:
1. Referral by the Village Board to the Plan Commission for study and recommendation.
2. Plan Commission recommendation back to the Village Board.
3. Village Board shall hold a public hearing and may take action.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Village Board refer the request to the Plan Commission for study
and recommendation per Section 745-10 of the Fox Point Municipal Code.
Attachments
1. Aerial
2. Existing Courts
3. Proposed Courts
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VILLAGE OF FOX POINT
MILWAUKEE COUNTY
WISCONSIN
Village Hall
7200 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Fox Point, WI 53217-3505
414-351-8900
To: Village Board
From: Christopher Freedy, Police Chief
CC:
Date: September 8, 2026
Re: Consideration of an ordinance to amend Chapter 870 of the Village of Fox Point
Municipal Code regulating the operation of All-Terrain Vehicles, Utility Terrain
Vehicles, Snowmobiles, and Off-Highway Motorcycles upon municipal streets
and highways. (Pg. 31-35)
Overview
As we prepared for the July Village Board meeting and the discussion related to the bicycle
ordinance update, staff noted an enforcement issue with the village code and state statute. We
have adopted language to address the use of electric bicycles in the community. However,
manufacturers have begun producing, and consumers are purchasing, a large number of
“electric bicycles” that are classified by state statute as an Off-Highway Motorcycle.
Background
The Wisconsin statute defines an Off-Highway Motorcycle (OHM) under Chapter 23 as a 2-
wheeled motor vehicle that is straddled by the operator, that is equipped with handlebars and
that is designed for use off a highway, regardless of whether or not it is also designed for use
on a highway. Currently, the only enforcement option for off-highway vehicles identified in
Chapter 23 is to issue a citation for the circuit court for adults; however, juveniles would require
a referral to the juvenile justice system.
During the review of local ordinances and the state statute, staff identified other off-highway
vehicles that they felt would best fit into this ordinance, and, while not an immediate problem,
may be an issue in the future. Staff drafted an ordinance based on their research and submitted
the document to the Village Attorney for review.
Request
Staff have reviewed the state statutes, as well as other jurisdictions ordinances, and the best
solution we have identified to provide officers with enforcement authority for off-highway
vehicles is to adopt a local ordinance within our traffic code.
I am attaching language that was reviewed by the Village Attorney and I am asking for adoption
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by the board.
Recommendation
Attachments
1. Ordinance Regulating Off-Road Vehicles
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STATE OF WISCONSIN VILLAGE OF FOX POINT MILWAUKEE COUNTY
ORDINANCE NO. ____
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES, UTILITY
TERRAIN VEHICLES, SNOWMOBILES, AND OFF-HIGHWAY MOTORCYCLES UPON
MUNICIPAL STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
WHEREAS, the purpose of this ordinance is to promote the public health, safety, and
welfare by prohibiting the operation of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility terrain vehicles (UTVs),
snowmobiles, and off -highway motorcycles (OHMs) upon streets and highways under the
jurisdiction of the Village. The Village has determined that there are no designated ATV routes
or trail connections within the municipality and that permitting operation upon municipal
roadways would not serve a transportation or recreational purpose and would create
unnecessary risks to motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and other lawful users of the public right-
of-way;
WHEREAS, the Village Board further finds that the Village contains no designated ATV,
UTV, Snowmobile, or Off -Highway Motorcycle trails or connecting routes; that adjacent
municipalities do not require the use of Village streets to access authorized routes; and that
prohibiting roadway operation minimizes conflicts with pedestrian, bicycle, school, residential,
and vehicular traffic while preserving the safe and efficient use of the public streets;
WHEREAS, this ordinance is adopted pursuant to the authority granted under Wis. Stat.
§§ 23.33, 23.335, Chapter 349, and other applicable provisions of Wisconsin law; and
WHEREAS, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Ordinance, the statutory
provisions of Wis. Stats. § 23.33, Wis. Stats. § 340, Wis. Admin. Code NR § 64, describing and
defining regulations with respect to all-terrain vehicles are adopted and by reference made a part
of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein. Any act required to be performed or prohibited by
any statute or administrative code incorporated herein by reference is required or prohibited by
this Ordinance. Any future amendments, revisions, or modifications of the statutes of
administrative code incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this Code in order to
secure uniform statewide regulation of all-terrain vehicles.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Village Board of the Village of Fox Point, Milwaukee County,
Wisconsin, does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 590 of the Village of Fox Point Municipal Code is hereby created
as follows:
Chapter 590 ATV, UTV, Snowmobile, and Off-Highway Motorcycles
§ 590-1 Definitions
Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms "All-Terrain Vehicle," "Utility Terrain Vehicle," "Off-
Highway Motorcycle," "Snowmobile," "Highway," "Roadway," and "Street" shall have the
meanings assigned by Wis. Stat. §§ 23.33, 23.335, and Chapter 340, Wisconsin Statutes.
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§ 590-2 Prohibitions
Except as otherwise specifically provided in Wisconsin Stats. Section 23.33, and subject to the
conditions and limitations hereinafter set forth:
A. No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), utility terrain vehicle
(UTV), snowmobile, or off-highway motorcycle (OHM) upon any street,
highway, alley, roadway, public park, or public right-of-way under the
jurisdiction of the Village.
B. The Village designates no municipal streets or highways as ATV, UTV,
Snowmobile, or OHM routes.
C. No person may use any Village street or highway for travel between private
property, trails, parking areas, residences, businesses, or other destinations.
§ 590-3 Exceptions
This ordinance shall not prohibit:
A. The lawful crossing of a street or highway when expressly authorized by
Wisconsin Statutes and accomplished in the manner prescribed by state law.
B. Operation by law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, public
works personnel, or governmental agencies while engaged in official duties.
C. Operation authorized by a special event permit approved by the Village Board
or its designee.
D. Operation otherwise expressly required or authorized by Wisconsin law.
§ 590-4 Private Property
Nothing in this ordinance regulates the lawful operation of ATVs, UTVs, Snowmobiles, or OHMs
upon private property by the owner or with the owner's permission, except as otherwise
provided by state law or other Village ordinances relating to nuisance, nois e, zoning, or land
use.
§ 590-5 Penalties
A. Any person who violates this ordinance shall be subject to a forfeiture per
Section 1-4 of this Code, together with the applicable statutory costs, fees,
and assessments. This Ordinance shall be enforced by any law enforcement
officer authorized to enforce the laws of the State of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
County, and the Village of Fox Point.
B. Each separate occurrence and each day a violation continues shall constitute
a separate offense.
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C. Nothing in this section limits any other remedy or enforcement authority
provided by Wisconsin law.
SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY. The several sections of this ordinance are declared to be
severable. If any section or portion thereof shall be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction
to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, such decision shall apply only to the specific section or
portion thereof directly specified in the decision and shall not affect the validity of any other
provisions, sections or portions thereof of the ordinance. The remainder of the ordinance shall
remain in full force and effect. Any other ordinances whose terms are in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed as to those terms that conflict.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon
passage and posting or publication as provided by law.
This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and posting or
publication as provided by law.
Dated this _____ day of _________________, 2026.
Village of Fox Point
Christine Symchych, Village President
ATTEST:
Jennifer Boehm, Village Clerk/Treasurer
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VILLAGE OF FOX POINT
MILWAUKEE COUNTY
WISCONSIN
Village Hall
7200 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Fox Point, WI 53217-3505
414-351-8900
To: Village Board
From:
CC:
Date: September 8, 2026
Re: Presentation of 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Plan. (Pg. 36-56)
Overview
Each year, staff presents a five-year capital improvements plan to the Village Board to assist
with the fall budget deliberations.
Background
Staff will present the 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Plan. The presentation will include the
following information:
1. Purpose of Capital Planning
2. Baseline 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Plan
3. Alternate 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Plan
4. Impact of 2027-2031 CIP on Village Debt
5. Conclusions and Recommendations
Request
The 2027-2031 CIP is being presented for planning purposes only. Feedback and direction
from the Board is very helpful to staff, but action on the plan is not necessary.
Recommendation
No recommendation.
Attachments
1. 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Plan VB Presentation 260908
2. History of Road Reconstruction REV 2_ Sept 2026
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2027-2031 Capital
Improvements Plan
Presented to the Village Board on September 8, 2026
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Overview of Presentation
1. Purpose of Capital Planning
2. Baseline 2027-2031 CIP
3. Alternate 2027-2031 CIP
4. Impact of 2027-2031 CIP on Village Debt
5. Conclusions and Recommendations
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Purpose of Capital Planning
• 30,000-foot review of long-term capital needs
• Compare long-term needs with long-term availability of funds
• Coordination of projects
• Communication with residents
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Baseline 2027-2031 CIP
• Total of $80.4 million in projects.
• Includes $25.2 million for facilities, including $20 million for a new
Village Hall/DPW Facility and $4 million for the Village contribution
for a new pool.
• Includes $23.1 million for Road Reconstruction/Repaving.
• Includes $9.9 million for Sanitary Sewer work.
• Includes $7.1 million for Stormwater management projects.
• Projects would be funded by tax levy, water, sewer, and storm sewer
revenues.
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2027-2031 Capital Improvements Program
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2027-2031 Capital Improvements Plan
(without Village Hall or Pool)
• Total of $61.4 million in projects
• Includes $5 million for improvements to existing Village Hall/Public
Works Facility.
• No funding is included for pool or other improvements to vacated
pool space.
• Other numbers remain the same.
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2027-2031 Capital Improvements Plan
(without Village Hall or Pool)
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Impact of 2027-2031 CIP on Village Debt
Capacity
• Statutory Debt Limit is 5% of equalized value.
• As of 12/31/2025, the Village had $25.3 million in outstanding debt.
• As of 12/31/2025, the Village is at 30.2% of statutory debt limit.
• Only General Obligation Debt is subject to statutory limit. The Village
could issue Revenue Debt in some cases to manage numbers.
• Model assumes 10% cash financing, based on current cash flows.
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Debt Limit Indicators
% of
Debt
Limit
>60%
>50%
<40%
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% of Statutory Debt Limit Used
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
Baseline w/o Village Hall/Pool
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Conclusions & Recommendations: 1
• 5-year CIP raises important policy and financial issues.
• These issues are not unique to Fox Point.
• Issues can’t all be resolved tonight.
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Conclusions & Recommendations: 2
• Completion of storm water infrastructure analysis and continued
review of street, sanitary and water infrastructure is critical to make
effective decisions.
• Condition assessments will help prioritize and schedule projects, and
financing.
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Conclusions & Recommendations: 3
• Village Facilities are a lynchpin to balancing long-term capital needs
and long-term financing.
• Facilities master plan would be useful to decision making process.
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Conclusions & Recommendations: 4
• Increased cash flow will be needed for utility funds.
• Need to develop 5-year financial plans for each utility.
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Conclusions & Recommendations: 5
• This level of capital spending will impact property tax bills and
quarterly utility bills.
• We need to design and implement a communications plan to explain
these needs to the public.
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Presentation By DPW Director
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Fox Point Paving Program
Worksheet prepared August 23, 2012
Updated: Oct 2013 Nov 2015 March 2019 Nov 2019 Sept 2020 April 2021 Jan 2022 Oct 2023 Oct
2024 Feb 2025 Aug 2025 Sept 2026
F:\Public Works\DPW BUDGETS\Strategic Planning_2027\History of Road Reconstruction REV 2 Sept 2026
Year Roads Paved LF Paved
1988 Barnett (Lake - Green Tree) (Repaved in 2020) 7,022
Poplar (Repaved in 2018)
Santa Monica (Yates - Green Tree)
1989 Blackhawk 7,342
Fairchild (Seneca-Blackhawk)
Regent (Bradley-Dean) (Will be repaving in 2021)
Whitney (Repaved 2013)
1990 Crossway 8,235
Good Hope (Repaved in 2017)
Regent (Calumet-Bradley)
Santa Monica bridge approaches (Repaved 2004)
1991 Bradley (Poplar-Port Washington) (Repaved Lake to Portin 2024) 4,437
Calumet (Santa Monica-Lake) (Repaved in 2019)
Foxcroft Court
1992 Calumet (Port Washington-Santa Monica) (2019) 5,967
Fairchild (Calument-Seneca)
Green Tree (W. limits - Lake) (Repaved in 2012)
Santa Monica (S. limits - Daphne) (Repaved in 2021)
Seneca (Calumet-Fairchild)
1993 Cherokee 7,870
Club Circle (Repaved in 2018)
Coleman
Dean (Regent - Lake)
Indian Creek (Manor - Dean)
1994 Clair Ct. 5,596
Longacre (Santa Monica-Yates)
Spooner (Indian Creek-Regent)
Yates
1995 Beach Hill 3,115
Links Circle
1996 Beach (south end) 6,917
Bell (Calumet - Lake)
Fairchild (Blackhawk-Santa Monica)
Longacre (Yates - Santa Monica (N))
School (Paved with WFB in 2017)
1997 Mohawk (Dunwood-Bradley) 6,415
Santa Monica (Green Tree-MacArthur)
1998 Acacia (Repaved in 2020 and 2021) 10,931
Apple Tree
Bywater
Lake Drive
Clovernook
Daisy
Daphne
Hyde
Links (Portage-Hyde)
Point
1999 Birch Hill Court 16,422
Fox Lane (Dean to Gray Log)
Goodrich Court
Goodrich Lane (paved from Lake to Ct. 2018)
Gray Log Lane
Green Tree Road (east of Lake)
Lilac Lane (Paved in 2018)
Portage Road
Santa Monica (MacArthur-Bradley)
View Place (Paved in 2020)
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Winkler Lane
2000 Bayfield Road 19,430
Bell Road (Calumet to MacArthur)
Boyd Way
Dean (Port Washington-Regent)
Fox Lane (Gray Log to Bywater)
MacArthur
Navajo (Bradley to Cherokee)
Regent (Dean-N. Village limits)
Regent Court (8600 block)
Santa Monica (Bradley-Dean)
Seneca (Bradley-Cherokee)
Van Dyke
Willow Road (Mohawk-Santa Monica - Regent to Santa Monic repaved in 2013)
2001 Allen Lane 19,612
Bradley (Poplar to Lake)
Churchill Place
Dean (Lake to Fox)
Dunwood Road
Fox Lane (Bywater to Poplar)
Links Way (Bradley to Spooner)
Lombardy Court
Lombardy Road
Mohawk (Mall to Calumet)
Port Washington Court
Quarles Place
Spooner (Regent to Santa Monica)
Suburban Court
Suburban Drive
2002 Barnett Lane (Green Tree to termini) 20,064
Belmont Lane
Bergen Drive (Port Washington west to termini)
Berkeley Blvd.
Bradley Road (Port Washington west to termini)
Bridge Lane
Dean Court
Dean Road (Port Washington to Dean Court)
Fairchild Circle
Fox Croft Lane
Foxdale Road (Village limits to Yates)
Indian Creek Court
Indian Creek Parkway (Port Washington to Manor)
Nokomis Court
Regent Road (horseshoes) (Paved in 2021)
Seneca Court
Seneca Road (Indian Creek north to Village limits)
2003 Beach Court 11,487
Beach Drive (7106-N. Cul de sac)
Greenvale Road
Links (Churchill-N. Village limits)
Private road off Barnett
Spooner (Lake-Poplar)
Thorn Lane
2004 Bergen Drive (Port Washington to Seneca) 6,494
Holly Court
Iroquois Road
Lake Drive Service Road
Santa Monica (Daphne to Yates) (Paved in 2021)
Santa Monica (horseshoes)
Wye Lane
2005 No roads paved
Fox Point Paving Program
Worksheet prepared August 23, 2012
Updated: Oct 2013 Nov 2015 March 2019 Nov 2019 Sept 2020 April 2021 Jan 2022 Oct 2023 Oct
2024 Feb 2025 Aug 2025 Sept 2026
F:\Public Works\DPW BUDGETS\Strategic Planning_2027\History of Road Reconstruction REV 2 Sept 2026
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2006 Mohawk (Willow-Indian Creek) 950
2007 Beach Drive (from 7120 south to termini) 1,236
Mohawk (Willow-Bradley)
2008 Mall Road 2,745
Manor Court
Manor Lane
2009 Fairchild (Calumet-Crossway) 1,267
Juniper Lane
2010 Fox Dale Court 2,481
Fox Dale Road
Reynard Road
2011 No roads paved
2012 Green Tree Road (Village limits-Lake) 2,059
2013 Regent Road (Regent Ct #3 to Willow) 476
Santa Monica Blvd (S.M. Ct #1 to Willow)
- Northbound 497
- Southbound 293
Whitney Road (Dean to Bradley) 2,641
Willow Road (Regent to Santa Monica) 951
Beach Drive (Willets Road) 300
Total 2013 Paving 5,158
2014 Barnett Lane (termini toward Belmont 175 feet) 175
Bridge Lane (from 135 feet west of Daisy to termini) 260
Daisy Lane (from Bridge Lane toward Lake) 110
Total 2014 Paving 545
2015 Bergen Court 581
2016 Dean Road (intersection of Dean and Santa Monica) 325
Santa Monica (intesection of Dean Road) 300
Lake Dr. (patching around manholes)
Total 2016 Paving 625
2017 Good Hope Road 422
Crossway (Good Hope Road intersection) 115
Navajo (Glendale limits to Calumet) 1,800
Seneca (Glendale limits to Calumet) 1,850
School Road (WFB coordinated the work) 690
Lake Dr. (patching around manholes)
Quarles (patch - from path to 1015 E. Quarles) 130
Total 2017 Paving 5,007
2018 Poplar (Bradley to Dean) 2,640
Club Circle 3,330
Lilac (Lake to Club) 1,160
Gray Log Lane (Winkler - Goodrich - patch/pave) 300
Goodrich Lane (Gray Log to Goodrich Ct.) 450
Lake Dr. (patching around manholes)
Bell Road (patch west of Longacre)
Total 2018 Paving 7,880
2019 Goodrich (Gray Log to Lake) 650
Calumet Road (Port Washington to Lake Drive) 4,100
Bergen (Port Washington to 360 West Bergen) 300
Total 2019 Paving 5,050
2020 Barnett Lane (Lake Drive to Green Tree) 1,953
View Place 370
Acacia (Lake Drive to 150 feet +/- east of S.M.) 700
Green Tree Road (Barnett west 140 feet +/-) 140
Total 2020 Paving 3,163
Fox Point Paving Program
Worksheet prepared August 23, 2012
Updated: Oct 2013 Nov 2015 March 2019 Nov 2019 Sept 2020 April 2021 Jan 2022 Oct 2023 Oct
2024 Feb 2025 Aug 2025 Sept 2026
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2021 Santa Monica (School to Yates) 1,848
Acacia (Santa Monica to 150 feet +/- east of S.M.) 150
Regent horseshoes (all three) 2,270
Regent (Bradley to Dean) 2,642
Total 2020 Paving 6,910
2022 Wye Lane (Lake Drive to termini) 950
2023 Beach Drive (8003 to 8050) 1,460
Beach Drive (7328 to 7600) 2,450
2024 Bradley (Lake Dr to Port Washington) 5,176
Nokomis Ct 686
2025 Beach Dr (7328 south to termini) 2,044
Lake Dr (School to Dean - DOT) 14,000
2026 Beach Dr -Hill (road and storm) 1,531
Construction Plans Length (ft) estimated cost
2027 Santa Monica Boulevard (Green Tree to Bradley) 6600 $ 5,610,000.00
6600 $ 5,610,000.00
2028 Bell (Lake to Calumet) 2429 $ 2,064,700.00
Thorne Lane 1213 $ 1,031,100.00
Yates (Santa Monica north to Green Tree) + path 2165 $ 2,056,800.00
Green Tree Road RR west to Village line (road only) 1900 $ 415,000.00
4594 $ 5,567,600.00
2029 Daisy 800 $ 680,000.00
Bridge 850 $ 722,500.00
Dean (Lake to Fox) 2640 $ 2,244,000.00
Allen 898 $ 763,300.00
5188 $ 4,409,800.00
2030 Yates (Green Tree north to Santa Monica) + Clair Ct 1795 $ 1,525,750.00
Santa Monica (Yates north to Green Tree) 2429 $ 2,064,700.00
4224 $ 3,590,450.00
2031 Regent (Calumet to Bradley) 2903 $ 2,467,500.00
2903 $ 2,467,500.00
2032 Crossway (Calumet to Yates) 3590 $ 3,051,500.00
3590 $ 3,051,500.00
2033 Santa Monica (Bradley to Dean) 2693 $ 2,289,000.00
Santa Monica Horseshoes 1, 2 & 3 1162 $ 987,700.00
3855 $ 3,276,700.00
2034 Community Place from 2022, 2030 475 $ 403,750.00
Longacre from 2033, 2030 2794 $ 2,378,500.00
3269 $ 2,782,250.00
2035 Mall Rd (Seneca to Lombardy) 581 $ 493,850.00
Blackhawk 792 $ 673,200.00
1373 $ 1,167,050.00
2036 Goodrich Ct 422 $ 358,700.00
Goodrich Ln 2006 $ 1,705,100.00
2428 $ 2,063,800.00
NOTES:
1. Between 1988 and 1997, the Village paved an average of approximately 6,300 feet of roadway each year.
2. Between 1998 and 2003, the Village paved an average of approximately 16,300 feet of roadway each year with the
largest amount (4 to 5 miles worth of road) occurring in 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002.
3. In 2004, the Village paved 6,494 feet of roadway.
4. Between 2005 and 2015, the Village paved an average of 1,550 feet of roadway each year, with two years (2005 and
2011) not having any paving work performed.
5. Between 2017 and 2021, the Village began a more aggressive paving and road reconstruction schedule and have
paved between 2/3 and 1-1/2 miles of roadway each year.
Fox Point Paving Program
Worksheet prepared August 23, 2012
Updated: Oct 2013 Nov 2015 March 2019 Nov 2019 Sept 2020 April 2021 Jan 2022 Oct 2023 Oct
2024 Feb 2025 Aug 2025 Sept 2026
F:\Public Works\DPW BUDGETS\Strategic Planning_2027\History of Road Reconstruction REV 2 Sept 2026
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MEMORANDUM
_________________________________________________________
POLICE DEPARTMENT
VILLAGE OF FOX POINT
TO: BOARD OF TRUSTEES
STEVE KREKLOW; VILLAGE MANAGER
FROM: CHIEF CHRISTOPHER FREEDY
DATE: AUGUST 31, 2026
REGARDING: BODY WORN CAMERAS / VEHICLE CAMERAS
Background
The police department has had a mobile video recording system in the squad cars for more than 20 years,
with the addition of body worn cameras in 2021. With the addition of body worn cameras, the department
entered into a five -year agreement with AXON for the hardware, software, and support services. This
agreement is coming due and the Village needs to decide on whether the program continues to provide
value to the community and officers.
Information
Mobile video systems with body-worn cameras have become an essential tool in modern law enforcement
and are now widely recognized as a best practice for enhancing transparency, accountability, officer
safety, evidence collection, and community trust. Since the implementation of the AXON mobile video
system / body -worn camera system, our officers have documented thousands of citizen contacts, traffic
stops, investigations, arrests, and critical incidents. These recordings have provided an objective record of
events that benefits both community members and police personnel.
The use of mobile video systems / body -worn cameras promotes transparency by capturing interactions
as they occur. Video evidence frequently assists supervisors in reviewing complaints, evaluating officer
performance, and ensuring department policies and professional standards are consistently followed. In
many instances, the availability of video evidence has allowed complaints to be resolved quickly and fairly
by providing an unbiased account of the interaction.
The technology also serves as a valuable evidentiary tool. Body -worn camera recordings capture
statements, observations, and circumstances that may otherwise be difficult to accurately document
through written reports alone. Prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, and juries increasingly rely upon
video evidence to understand the facts of a case. The availability of high -quality recordings strengthens
criminal prosecutions, supports victim and witness testimony, and contributes to the fair administration of
justice.
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Officer safety is another significant benefit of the program. Research and practical experience have
demonstrated that individuals are often more cooperative when they know their actions are being recorded.
The presence of body -worn cameras can help de -escalate confrontations, reduce false allegations, and
provide officers with confidence that their actions are being accurately documented during stressful and
rapidly evolving incidents.
The AXON platform provides additional operational advantages through secure digital evidence
management, automated retention schedules, evidence sharing capabilities with prosecutors, and
compliance tools that help ensure recordings are maintained in accor dance with applicable laws and
policies. These features reduce administrative burdens on department personnel and improve the overall
efficiency of evidence management.
Analysis
While mobile video systems require a significant financial commitment, the costs associated with
maintaining the program are justified by the substantial benefits provided to the community and the
organization. The annual expenses support camera replacemen t and maintenance, cloud -based evidence
storage, software licensing, cybersecurity protections, system updates, and technical support. These
services ensure that the department can securely manage digital evidence while meeting legal obligations
related to records retention, discovery, and public records requests.
Discontinuing the program would represent a significant step backward in transparency, accountability,
and evidence collection capabilities. It would also create operational challenges and increase risk when
investigating complaints, defending against litigation, or prosecuting criminal cases. The community has
come to expect professional law enforcement services supported by modern technology, and mobile video
systems / body-worn cameras have become a fundamental component of those expectations.
Request
I respectfully request that the Village Board continue to support the AXON Mobile Video System (Fleet)
/ Body-Worn Camera Program and approve the inclusion of necessary funding within the Police
Department capital budget to ensure uninterrupted operation of this public safety resource. Continued
investment in mobile video systems and body-worn camera technology demonstrates the Village's
commitment to transparency, accountability, effective policing, and maintaining the trust and confidence
of the community we serve.
The police department staff have obtained a product quote from AXON for the continued service and the
vendor is offering the village a price break if the agreement is signed prior to the end of quarter 3 2026.
Entering into the agreement in September will provide a savings of $10,985.55 over the duration of the
contract.
The staff have reviewed the agreement and in cooperation with the village manager, have identified the
benefit of the 10-year agreement providing a price lock and warranty for the durat ion of the contract as
beneficial over the 5-year option.
I am requesting the board authorize the Village Manager to sign AXON quote Q-913144-46262JT in the
amount of $407,710.07 prior to September 30, 2026 for delivery of product beginning 02/01/2027. This
product/service will appear in the capital improvement plan as a 2027 expenditure.
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MEMORANDUM
_________________________________________________________
POLICE DEPARTMENT
VILLAGE OF FOX POINT
TO: BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FROM: CHIEF CHRISTOPHER FREEDY
DATE: AUGUST 31, 2026
REGARDING: BUDGET REQUEST – FLEET VEHICLE PURCHASE
Background / History
The Police Department developed a vehicle replacement plan for all police vehicles based on maintenance
costs, product wear / failure rate, resale value and lifespan as an emergency vehicle (economic life
expectancy). The costs of unpredictable performanc e associated with high -mileage vehicles are greater
than the cost of purchasing vehicles more frequently. The police fleet in Fox Point has a lifespan of
approximately 4 years and 90,000 – 100,000 miles; however, the administration will balance officer safety
with fiscal responsibility and the service life of the vehicle may be extended for an additional year when
appropriate.
Given the demands put on a marked patrol vehicle, they are removed from police service at the end of
their lifecycle. Administrative vehicles however have a longer lifecycle and as the mileage increases are
rotated to a duty area that does not include regular emergency response.
Current Situation / Information
The availability of vehicle components and production schedules has impacted the automotive sector in a
manner that is not friendly to traditional municipal budgeting and procurement. Most car manufacturers
are requiring customers place orders for vehicle s with a future delivery date of anywhere between 3 and
10 months from the time of order, and specialty vehicle upfitters are then delaying the deployment of the
finished vehicle by several more months.
Our 2026 fleet vehicle was delivered 6 months after order and was placed in service almost 10 months
after order request.
Request to Board
Based on the information being provided, limited resources for police fleet vehicles, and best pricing
through Wisconsin State Bid, I am requesting board approval for vehicle ordering prior to the submission
and approval of the annual capital budget. The order window is currently open without allocation limits
and the manufacturer has not set the closing date. As noted in previous years, this has become the normal
procedure from the vehicle manufacturer.
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I am asking the Village Board to authorize the Village Manager to submit a purchase order to Napleton
Chevrolet of Columbus in the amount of $56,265.00 for a police fleet vehicle based on the quote
provided. The vehicle will be ordered for delivery in 2027 as a capital expense.
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VILLAGE OF FOX POINT
MILWAUKEE COUNTY
WISCONSIN
Village Hall
7200 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Fox Point, WI 53217-3505
414-351-8900
To: Village Board
From: Steve Kreklow, Village Manager
CC:
Date: September 8, 2026
Re: Report and Possible Action on the Fox Point Pool. (Pg. 61-81)
Overview
At the June meeting, the Village Board directed me to research several areas related to the
potential construction of a new pool in Fox Point.
Background
As requested, I have attached a Power Point document that I will present to the Board on
September 8th. The presentation covers the following topics:
•Introduction and Timeline of Events
•Analysis of Revenues and Expenses
•Analysis of Construction Project Estimates
•Potential Partnerships
•Trends in Local Government Pools
•Potential Grant Funding
•Referendum Options
•Alternatives
Request
Staff is not requesting any action at this time.
Recommendation
Staff is not recommending any action at this time.
Attachments
1. VB Presentation 260908
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• Presented to the Village Board on
September 8, 2026
Fox Point Pool
Review, Analysis and Options
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Overview of Presentation
• Introduction and Timeline of Events
• Analysis of Revenues and Expenses
• Analysis of Construction Project Estimates
• Potential Partnerships
• Trends in Local Government Pools
• Potential Grant Funding
• Referendum Options
• Alternatives
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Timeline
Pool Opens
in 1968
2007
Barrientos
Study
2017 UWM
Study
2019
Aquatic
Facility
Study
2020 Pool
Citizen
Advsory
Committee
2023 Pool
Closed
2023
Municipal
Pool
Citizens
Committee
Created
2023
Resolution
Setting 50%
Match
Passed
2024
Village
Board
Approves
Concept
Plan
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Analysis of Revenues and Expenses
Revenues and Expenses
Year* 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022
Revenues
Camps/Classes $ 37,405 $ 30,915 $ 32,065 $ 23,580 $ 22,100 $ 15,918 $ 12,375 $ 7,875
Memberships $ 96,230 $ 76,690 $ 75,770 $ 70,570 $ 62,430 $ 55,845 $ 72,990 $ 65,617
Point of Sale $ 15,108 $ 17,715 $ 24,408 $ 20,177 $ 22,142 $ 25,324 $ 23,956 $ 24,143
Miscellaneous $ 1,414
$
311 $ -
$
921 $ 4,460
$
738 $ 651 $ 1,500
Total Revenues $ 150,157 $ 125,631 $ 132,243 $ 115,248 $ 111,132 $ 97,825 $ 109,972 $ 99,135
Expenditures
General $ 175,063 $ 171,060 $ 187,159 $ 203,861 $ 191,325 $ 206,106 $ 189,422 $ 185,605
Capital $ 5,082 $ 46,481 $ 23,784 $ 9,150 $ 5,344 $ 42,450 $ - $ -
Debt Service $ 15,800 $ 20,300 $ 19,700 $ 17,300 $ 16,500 $ 16,088 $ 15,638 $ 20,150
Total Expenses $ 195,945 $ 237,841 $ 230,643 $ 230,311 $ 213,169 $ 264,644 $ 205,060 $ 205,755
Net Overall $ (45,788) $ (112,210) $ (98,400) $ (115,063) $ (102,037) $ (166,819) $ (95,088) $ (106,620)
Net (Excluding Debt Service) $ (29,988) $ (91,910) $ (78,700) $ (97,763) $ (85,537) $ (150,731) $ (79,450) $ (86,470)
Net Operating $ (24,906) $ (45,429) $ (54,916) $ (88,613) $ (80,193) $ (108,281) $ (79,450) $ (86,470)
* Fox Point Pool was closed for all of 2020.
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Revenue Trends
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022
$ -
$ 20,000
$ 40,000
$ 60,000
$ 80,000
$ 100,000
$ 120,000
$ 140,000
$ 160,000
Revenues 2014-2022
Camps/Classes Memberships Point of Sale Miscellaneous
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Expense Trends
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022
$ -
$ 50,000
$ 100,000
$ 150,000
$ 200,000
$ 250,000
$ 300,000
Expenditures 2014-2022
General Capital Debt Service
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Analysis of Net Losses
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022
$ -
$ (20,000)
$ (40,000)
$ (60,000)
$ (80,000)
$ (100,000)
$ (120,000)
$ (140,000)
$ (160,000)
$ (180,000)
Net Losses 2014-2022
Net Overall Net (Excluding Debt Service) Net Operating
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Membership Trends
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
Memberships 2014-2022
Resident Family Non-Resident Family Resident Single Non-Resident Single
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Financial Analysis Conclusions
• Revenues declined by 34% from 2014 to 2022
• Decline was mostly due to reduction in revenue from camps/classes and
reduction in non-resident memberships.
• Pool expenses remained relatively flat, increasing by only 5% from 2014
to 2022.
• Total net overall losses from 2014 to 2022 were $842,025. Net operating
losses for that period $568,258.
• Overall membership went down 15% from 2014 to 2022. This was driven
by a 50% decrease in non-resident membership partially offset by at 19%
increase in resident membership.
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Analysis of Construction Cost Estimates
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Conclusions from Construction Cost Estimate Analysis
• Removal of demolition costs reduces estimate by $180,000.
•Allocation of costs to separate out community center reduces the “pool
cost” by $1,052,360.
•NOTE: Estimates were prepared by Parkitecture approximately 2 and ½
years ago. Parkitecture believes the ranges presented in the report are
still valid for conceptual discussions.
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Trends in Local Government Pools
Pools Opened
Community Year Opened
Blair 2019
Richland Center 2020
Wisconsin Rapids 2020
DePere 2021
Marshfield 2023
Evansville 2024
Kaukauna 2024
Clintonville 2024
Platteville 2026
Mequon 2027 (expected)
Pools Closed
Community (Pool) Year Closed
Milwaukee (Washington
Park)
2019
Hales Corners 2019
Milwaukee (Holler Park) 2020
Milwaukee (Jackson Park) 2020
South Milwaukee
(Grobschmidt Park)
2025
McCarty Park Pool 2026
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Trends in Local Government Pools
• Most of the new pools listed are replacement pools. These communities
have generally replaced their pools with larger aquatic centers in hopes
of increasing revenue.
• Milwaukee County has completed a strategic plan for their pool system
that focuses on closing smaller neighborhood pools with larger regional
aquatic centers.
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Potential Partnerships
• Village Manager held discussions with the following
people/organizations:
• North Shore Village Managers
• Jewish Community Center
• Nicolet High School Rec Program
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Potential Capital and Operating Partnerships
• No North Shore communities were interested in capital or operating
partnerships. Several reasons were cited:
• Competing needs for capital funding.
• Lack of operating budget funds.
• No significant demand from their communities.
• Jewish Community Center interested in a potential partnership for pool
operation.
• Nicolet High School Rec program is interested in a potential partnership
for pool operation.
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Potential Grant Funding
• Land and Water Conservation Fund (State/Federal)
• Eligible for up to 50% of outdoor recreation project costs
• Competitive grant program
• Availability of other recreational options is a key criteria
• Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (Federal)
• Competitive program that provides up to $15 million with a 50% local match for
projects for recreation facilities in urban areas.
• Likely competing against city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County and area
communities.
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Conclusions Regarding Partnerships and alternative
Funding
• The Village could likely identify partners for the operation of the pool
which might reduce the levy support necessary for operations.
• The Village is unlikely to find municipal partners to fund a portion of the
construction of the pool.
• There are grant programs the Village could apply for. However, these
grants are competitive and the Village does not appear to have a
compelling case for grant funds. Applications for a “shovel ready” project
are more likely to be successful.
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Referendum Options
• The Village is not required to hold a referendum to issue debt to
construct a pool or other facilities.
• The Village could hold a non-binding referendum asking residents if the
Village should build a pool.
• The Village could hold a binding referendum to increase the levy to pay
the debt service for debt related to a pool.
• If the Village decides to build a pool, the Board may wish to hold a
binding referendum to increase the annual property tax levy to fund the
difference between revenues and expenses.
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Alternatives for the Village Board to Consider
1. No Change.
2. Direct Staff to include on the October Village Board agenda an item to:
a) Rescind the resolution and include a new pool in the 2027 Capital
Improvements Budget.
b) Rescind the resolution to decide not to pursue construction of a pool at this
time.
c) Rescind the resolution and adopt a new resolution to reduce the fundraising
target to 50% of pool costs only and establish a deadline for fundraising efforts.
d) Rescind the resolution and consider a resolution to hold a binding or non-
binding referendum on the construction of a new pool.
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Questions/Discussion
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Source: Village of Fox Point website. First collected Oct 16, 2026.