Common Council Meeting — Agenda

Common Council Meeting Agenda May 26, 2026 - 6:25 PM (Following the Committee of the Whole Meeting) City Hall Council Chambers 3805 S. Casper Drive Published: 5/22/2026 AGENDA 1. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes. The Privilege of the Floor session shall not exceed a total of thirty (30) minutes, unless extended by the Common Council. 2. CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL; DECLARATION OF QUORUM; PUBLIC NOTICE 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 12, 2026, Common Council Meeting Minutes 5. REPORTS A. City Clerk B. Council President C. Mayor 6. COMMUNICATIONS 7. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS A. ITEM 05-26 Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve Resolution 2026-07 adopting Waukesha County Ordinance 180-56 "Amendment to Established Street and Highway Width Map of Waukesha County." Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved unanimously by the Board of Public Works on May 18, 2026.” B. ITEM 06-26 Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve work hours for the reconstruction of CTH O (Moorland Road) from CTH D (Cleveland Avenue) to STH 59 (Greenfield Avenue) during the 2027 construction season from 7 am to 7 pm, Monday through Saturday. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved unanimously by the Board of Public Works on May 18, 2026.” 8. PARKS, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMISSION A. Recommend to the Common Council to approve establishing opening and closure dates for the City of New Berlin Parks and their respective bathrooms of April 15th and October 15th, weather dependent. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved unanimously by the Parks, Buildings & Ground Commission on May 11, 2026.” B. Recommend to the Common Council approval of the 2026 and 2027 Park & Athletic Field Rental Fee Structure. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved unanimously by the Parks, Buildings & Ground Commission on May 11, 2026.” 9. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS A. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the Mayoral Appointments per the list as presented 10. DEFERRED, REFERRED & TABLED ITEMS 11. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA, if any 12. CONSENT AGENDA------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Items under the Consent Agenda have passed unanimously by the Committee of the Whole. Items not passed by a unanimous vote will be removed from consent agenda and will be considered separately. 13. MINUTES A. May 12, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes 14. UTILITY & FINANCE A. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve the May 27, 2026, Water Utility claims in the amount of $25,454.42, Sewer Utility claims in the amount of $25,699.68, and General City claims in the amount of $453,595.87, including a We Energies EFT payment of $89,230.77. Tax overpayment checks totaling $3,134.06 were also generated. 15. LICENSES & PERMITS A. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve the alcohol renewal licenses, designated agents, and premise descriptions as outlined in the list as presented, for the license year expiring June 30, 2027, contingent upon the satisfaction of all City requirements. 16. MISCELLANEOUS A. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve an agreement with the Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation, Inc. for use of the area near Fire Station No. 7 and the Streets Building parking lot in connection with the 2026 Ride to Burn Camp event scheduled for August 11, 2026, contingent upon receipt of a signed agreement and Certificate of Insurance in a form approved by the City Attorney. B. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve Ordinance No. 2721, amending the City of New Berlin Municipal Code related to ambulance billing fees to formally codify the fee schedule previously approved by the Common Council on April 14, 2026. C. Discussion and possible direction to staff regarding public awareness and community outreach efforts related to a potential Public Safety Referendum for the November 3, 2026, Election, including preliminary public safety staffing needs, operational impacts, and funding scenarios. 17. END CONSENT AGENDA----------------------------------------------------------------------- 18. ADJOURN Additional Information • The agenda packet with supplemental information related to the agenda items is available online at www.NewBerlinWi.gov. Once finalized by the governing body, approved meeting minutes are also posted online. • The governing body may consider agenda items out of order • Members, and potentially a quorum of other governmental bodies of the municipality, may be present at the meeting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental body other than the one referenced in this notice. • With reasonable notice, accommodations will be provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities through appropriate aids and services. For more information or to request assistance, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (262) 786-8610.