Economic Development Commission — Minutes

MEETING: REGULAR MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DATE & TIME: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM LOCATION: Germantown Village Hall Board Room N112 W17001 Mequon Road MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER: This meeting has been given public notice in accordance with Section 19.83 and 19.84, Wis. Stats, in such form that will apprise the general public and news media of subject matter that is intended for consideration and action. Chairperson Trustee Scott Hefle called the Economic Development Commission meeting to order at 6:01 PM. II. ROLL CALL: Present: Trustee Scott Hefle, Trustee Patrick Kaiser, Member Jim Sedgwick, Member Melanie Smythe (via WebEx), Member Joey Carini, Member Derek Arnold Excused: Member Joletta Kerpan, Member Jeffrey Voyer Also Present: Deputy Clerk Maddy Laufenberg III. CITIZEN INPUT: (Please be advised per 19.84(2) that information and comment will be received from the public. It is the policy of this municipality that public input be limited to a four (4) minute period per person with a time extension granted at the discretion of the Chairperson. Be advised that there may be limited discussion of the information received but no action will be taken under public comments.) Comments that may be injurious to village personnel or other individuals will not be allowed. No citizen comments were submitted. IV. MEETING MINUTES: A. July 14, 2026, Meeting Minutes (ACTION) Motion: Approve as presented Motioned By: Patrick Kaiser Seconded By: Derek Arnold Page 2 Yes: Scott Hefle, Patrick Kaiser, Jim Sedgwick, Melanie Smythe, Joey Carini, Derek Arnold No: None Abstain: None Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0) V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. Final Review of EDC Business Survey Questions (DISCUSSION AND ACTION) Chairperson Trustee Hefle led discussion about possible questions to include in the Business Survey, which platform should be used to collect submissions, and how to advertise the survey to local businesses. VI. NEW BUSINESS: A. EDC Chair Report and Review (PRESENTATION) Chairperson Trustee Hefle provided a follow-up report regarding possible redevelopment of vacant strip malls, and spoke about Bottle and Barrel opening in Germantown. B. Prioritization of 2026 EDC Goals and Initiatives (DISCUSSION AND ACTION) C. Development Process Guidelines (DISCUSSION) VII. NEXT MEETING: A. Tuesday, September 15, 2026 VIII. ADJOURNMENT: Due to a tornado warning, Chairperson Trustee Hefle adjourned the Economic Development Commission meeting at 6:34 PM while presenting New Business Item A. New Business Items B and C and the next meeting date were not discussed or acted upon.