Common Council Meeting — Agenda

Common Council Meeting Agenda May 12, 2026 - 6:20 PM (Following the Committee of the Whole Meeting) City Hall Council Chambers Published: 5/8/2026 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. April 28, 2026, Common Council Meeting Minutes 5. REPORTS A. City Clerk B. Council President C. Mayor 6. PLAN COMMISSION A. Discussion and possible action to recommend to Common Council approval of RZ- 2600594 John Spitz with Western Contractors Inc. - 2445 S. 179th Street (Tax Key #: 1185.990), 2345 S. 179th Street (Tax Key #: 1185.994) & Tax Key #: 1185.991 - Rezone from M-1/SPO, C-1 & C-2 to M-1/SPO & C-2 to remove the C-1 Zoning. (Public Hearing 6:01 PM) Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item as outlined in the agenda packet and approved unanimously by the Plan Commission on May 4, 2026. B. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve LD- 2600547 Allan Ryan Bassett - 19540 W. Highland Drive (Tax Key #: 1277.001.001) - 1- Lot Certified Survey Map. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item as outlined in the agenda packet and approved unanimously by the Plan Commission on May 4, 2026.” C. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve LD- 2600333 Ken Kroeger with NBG LLC - 19470 W. Lincoln Avenue (Tax Key #: 1172.997.001 & 19400 W. Lincoln Avenue (Tax Key # 1172.997.002) - 1-Lot Certified Survey Map. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item as outlined in the agenda packet and approved unanimously by the Plan Commission on May 4, 2026.” 7. UTILITY COMMITTEE A. UT 11-26 Recommend to the Common Council to award the construction contract for 2026 Private Property I/I Dye Water Testing Project to the lowest responsive bidder, Visu-Sewer, LLC, in the amount of $167,807.20. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item as outlined in the agenda packet and approved unanimously by the Utility Committee on April 28, 2026." B. UT 12-26 Recommend to the Common Council to award the maintenance contract for the Sanitary Sewer Lining Project to the lowest responsive bidder, Visu-Sewer, LLC, in the amount of $488,154.40. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item as outlined in the agenda packet and approved unanimously by the Utility Committee on April 28, 2026." 8. DEFERRED, REFERRED & TABLED ITEMS 9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA, if any 10. 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. 11. MINUTES A. April 28, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes 12. UTILITY & FINANCE A. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve the May 13, 2026, Water Utility claims in the amount of $130,756.54, Sewer Utility claims in the amount of $87,714.40, and General City claims in the amount of $612,605.53, including a US Bank EFT payment of $22,012.56 and a City Water/Sewer/Storm bills EFT of $17,947.60 13. LICENSES & PERMITS A. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve the Extension of Premise for Mary's Caddyshack, located at 1959 S. 124th Street, for the Shackfest event to be held on June 27, 2026, contingent upon the satisfaction of all City requirements B. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve the alcohol 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 14. MISCELLANEOUS A. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve the School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding Agreement between the City of New Berlin and the School District of New Berlin for the term of July 1st, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with an automatic renewal for one-year terms thereafter commencing July 1 of each year for two consecutive years (July 1st, 2027, and July 1st, 2028) with the last renewal term expiring June 30th of 2029. B. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve Resolution No. 2026-04 amending the 2026 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Budget to reallocate remaining Fire Department Engine project funds for the purchase of an ambulance and tanker. C. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve Resolution No. 2026-05 amending the 2026 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Budget to increase funding for the Citywide Radio Replacement Project by $371,600. D. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary contracts and related documents with Motorola for the Citywide Radio Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $1,371,600, contingent upon review and approval as to form by the City Attorney. E. Discussion regarding goals and directives for the development of the 2027 budget, including a potential tax levy target. F. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to authorize staff to proceed with the process for a public safety levy limit referendum question on the November 3, 2026, ballot. 15. END CONSENT AGENDA----------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. 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.