Common Council Meeting — Agenda

Common Council Meeting Agenda July 28, 2026 - 6:15 PM (Following the Committee of the Whole Meeting) New Berlin City Hall Council Chambers 3805 S. Casper Drive Amended & Published: 7/27/2026 @ 2:50 PM Published: 7/27/2026 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. June 23, 2026, Common Council Meeting Minutes 5. REPORTS A. City Clerk B. Council President C. Mayor 6. COMMUNICATIONS 7. PLAN COMMISSION A. Discussion and possible action to approve CP-2600596 Patrick Theodossiou with SunCap Property Group on behalf of Rockwell Automation, Inc. -14811 W. Grange Avenue (Tax Key #: 1290.999), 14655 W. Grange Avenue (Tax Key #: 1289.995) - Amend the Future Land Use Map within the City’s Comprehensive Plan (Chapter 17 - Neighborhood “G” Sections 26 and 35 – South Moorland Road Corridor, Chapter 18 – Neighborhood “H” Westridge & Moorland Road, and Chapter 10 - Land Use) from Business Park/Industrial & Urban Residential to Business Park/Industrial, 2030 Comprehensive Plan Updates (PUBLIC HEARING HELD 6/1/2026) Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Plan Commission on July 15, 2026. B. Discussion and possible action to approve adoption of a Planned Unit Development Oridance # 2720 (Rockwell PUD) that approve RZ-2600597 Patrick Theodossiou with SunCap Property Group on behalf of Rockwell Automation, Inc. - 15393 W. Grange Avenue (Tax Key #: 1290.998), Tax Key #: 1290.998.002, Tax Key #: 1290.998.003, 15301 W. Grange Avenue (Tax Key #: 1290.998.001), 14811 W. Grange Avenue (Tax Key #: 1290.999), 14655 W. Grange Avenue (Tax Key #: 1289.995), Tax Key #: 1291.997, Tax Key #: 1291.986.001, Tax Key #: 1291.994, 15920 W College Avenue (Tax Key #: 1288.997), 5900 S Moorland Road (Tax Key #: 1288.999) - Rezone from A-1, A-2, R-4, M-1, P-1, C-1 & C-2 to A-1, M-3/PUD, P-1, C-1, & C-2 (PUBLIC HEARING HELD 6/1/2026) Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Plan Commission on July 15, 2026.” C. Discussion and possible action to approve LD-2600598 Patrick Theodossiou with SunCap Property Group on behalf of Rockwell Automation, Inc. - 15393 W. Grange Avenue (Tax Key #: 1290.998), Tax Key #: 1290.998.002, Tax Key #: 1290.998.003, 15301 W. Grange Avenue (Tax Key #: 1290.998.001), 14811 W. Grange Avenue (Tax Key #: 1290.999), 14655 W. Grange Avenue (Tax Key #: 1289.995) - 1-Lot Certified Survey Map. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Plan Commission on July 15, 2026. D. Discussion and possible action to approve LD-2601026 Patrick Theodossiou with SunCap Property Group on behalf of Rockwell Automation, Inc. - Tax Key #: 1291.997 & Tax Key #: 1291.986.001 (Bass Farm) - 3-Lot Certified Survey Map. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Plan Commission on July 15, 2026. E. Discussion and possible action to approve LD-2601027 Patrick Theodossiou with SunCap Property Group on behalf of Rockwell Automation, Inc. - Tax Key #: 1291.994 - 2-Lot Certified Survey Map. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Plan Commission on July 15, 2026. F. Discussion and possible action to approve LD-2601028 Patrick Theodossiou with SunCap Property Group on behalf of Rockwell Automation, Inc. - Tax Key #'s: 1288.999 & 1288.997 - 3-Lot Certified Survey Map. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Plan Commission on July 15, 2026. 8. UTILITY COMMITTEE A. Discussion and possible action to reject the bid of the presumptive low bidder for the construction of Jacob's Ridge Lift Station project. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve the rejection of the bid submitted by the presumptive low bidder, Western Contractors, Inc., as recommended by the Utility Committee on June 23, 2026." B. Discussion and possible action to award the contract for the Jacob's Ridge Lift Station Project to August Winter & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $1,297,000.00. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve awarding the contract for the Jacob's Ridge Lift Station Project to August Winter & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $1,297,000.00 as recommended by the Utility Committee on June 23, 2026.” 9. RECREATION COMMISSION A. Requested Action Statement for the recommendation of approval to the Common Council of the Room Rental Rates, Policies, and Procedures for the New Berlin Activity & Recreation Center (ARC) and Community Center at Hickory Grove. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Recreation Commission on July 20, 2026.” B. Requested Action Statement for the recommendation of approval to the Common Council of the Court Rental Rates, Policies, and Procedures for the New Berlin Activity & Recreation Center (ARC). Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Recreation Commission on July 20, 2026.” C. Requested Action Statement for the recommendation of approval to the Common Council of the vendor agreements with Hooper Hands to provide Instructional basketball programs. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Recreation Commission on July 20, 2026.” D. Requested Action Statement for the recommendation of approval to the Common Council of the vendor agreements with Amanda Doerr Dance to provide Ballroom Dance. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Recreation Commission on July 20, 2026. E. Requested Action Statement for the recommendation of approval to the Common Council of the vendor agreement with Robert W. Baird & Co. to provide adult education and enrichment programs. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Recreation Commission on July 20, 2026. 10. PARKS, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMISSION A. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to transfer $15,000 to account 15140000-56080 from Contingency for the purchase of a replacement OmniSpin Merry-go-round and Poured in Place surface at Biwer Park. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Parks, Building & Grounds Commission on July 13, 2026. B. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council for approval to transfer $115,000 in residual funds from the former Community Center demolition project to the New Berlin Ball Field Rehabilitation capital account. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Parks, Building & Grounds Commission on July 13, 2026. C. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council for approval to amend and increase the 2026 CIP budget in the amount of $160,000 for the rehabilitation of Pro Health Care Park Diamond #1. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Parks, Building & Grounds Commission on July 13, 2026. D. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve an agreement with Kujawa Enterprises, Inc. for the 2026 Athletic Field Renovation Project. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve the agreement with Kujawa Enterprises, Inc. for the 2026 Athletic Field Renovation Project for the base bid amount of $450,000, reject Alternates A and B, and approve a total project budget not to exceed $690,000, as approved by the Parks, Building & Grounds Commission on July 13, 2026. E. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve a donation agreement between the Boy Scouts of America and the City of New Berlin for an Eagle Scout Project by Noah R Seifert to build and provide two little free libraries with one bench and a concrete pad at the location specified in the project document. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Parks, Building & Grounds Commission on July 13, 2026. 11. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS A. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the Mayoral Appointments per the list as presented 12. DEFERRED, REFERRED & TABLED ITEMS 13. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA, if any 14. 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. 15. MINUTES A. June 23, 2026, Commitee of the Whole Meeting Minutes 16. UTILITY & FINANCE A. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve the July 15, 2026, Water Utility claims in the amount of $287,513.85, Sewer Utility claims in the amount of $797,810.05, and General City claims in the amount of $1,140,826.43, including a We Energies EFT payment of $71,001.85, a US Bank VISA EFT payment of $27,100.63, and a General City check dated June 26, 2026, in the amount of $4,250.00. 17. LICENSES & PERMITS A. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve a Change of Agent for Kwik Trip #977, located at 15075 W. National Ave, from Mario F. Baregi to Justin R. Perez for the licensing period ending June 30, 2027, per the application on file. B. Discussion and possible action to recommend to the Common Council approval of Kowalske Brewing, doing business as Component Brewing, to sell beer at the New Berlin Historical Society on September 13, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the New Berlin Public Library on September 18, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and at the New Berlin Historical Society on October 11, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., as outlined in Form AB-105. The applications, along with the Council's recommendation, will be forwarded to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Division of Alcohol Beverages, for final approval and issuance. 18. MISCELLANEOUS A. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to formally approve the appointment of Matthew Uselding as Finance Director for the City of New Berlin. B. Human Resources Department Update C. Finance Department Update D. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve Resolution No. 2026-13, a Resolution Providing for the Sale of Approximately $10,130,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A E. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve Resolution No. 2026-12, a Resolution Amending the 2026 Capital Projects Budget, to transfer $48,491 from the Lions Park Pickleball Court Design project to the Gatewood Park Master Plan project. F. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve a part- time Recreation Event Support staff position to fulfill the contractual obligations of events scheduled at Hickory Grove and the ARC as outlined in the New Berlin Recreation Court Rental Rates, Policies and Procedures. 19. END CONSENT AGENDA----------------------------------------------------------------------- 20. CLOSED SESSION A. The Common Council may convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e) to deliberate or negotiate the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, specifically regarding: B. Discussion regarding Tax Incremental District No. 6 development negotiations C. Discussion regarding the Badura Land Donation 21. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION A. Discussion and possible action regarding Tax Incremental District No. 6 development negotiations B. Discussion and possible action regarding the Badura Land Donation 22. ADJOURN Additional Information • The agenda packet with supplemental information related to the agenda items is available online at www.NewBerlinWi.gov. 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