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Council approves 10‑year AXON public safety contract, zoning change to allow financial institutions in M‑3, land sale and project funding

CedarburgApr 13, 20264 min read

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At the April 13, 2026 Common Council meeting in Council Chambers, the Council approved Ordinance No. 2026-08 to add banks/credit unions as conditional uses in the M-3 Business Park, authorized a 10‑year contract with AXON for law enforcement equipment and services, granted an alcohol license to The Back Space, LLC (with Clerk notification condition), approved a Luther Group tax guarantee agreement and the sale of an 8.0773‑acre parcel to Forward Way Industrial, LLC, and funded holiday lights for the South Washington Avenue project and a Community Gym paver project using remaining ARPA and General Fund monies. The Council also agreed to pay a claim from American Family Insurance related to a 2025 DPW incident. The meeting included recognition of Finance Director Kelly Livingston’s retirement and an Arbor Day proclamation.

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Approved Ordinance No. 2026-08 adding "Banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, and similar financial institutions (with or without drive-through facilities)" as a conditional use in the M-3 Business Park Zoning District (motion carried unanimously).
Approved signing a 10‑year contract with AXON covering TASERs, body‑worn cameras, squad car cameras, drones, data storage upgrade, and software upgrades (motion carried unanimously).
Granted a Class B Beer and Class C Liquor (wine only) license to The Back Space, LLC for W61N397 Washington Avenue Unit C, conditioned on event notification to the City Clerk via email (motion carried unanimously).
Approved the Luther Group Development Tax Guarantee Agreement for HWY 60 Business Park (motion carried unanimously).
Approved Resolution 2026-01 authorizing the sale of an 8.0773‑acre vacant parcel to Forward Way Industrial, LLC and empowered the City Administrator to execute closing documents (motion carried unanimously).
Approved funding for south business district holiday lights as an addition to the South Washington Avenue road project, not to exceed $21,089 (motion carried unanimously).
Authorized use of remaining ARPA funds ($12,817.20) and General Fund ($4,662.80) to complete the Community Gym paver project (motion carried unanimously).
Approved the Consent Agenda including March 9, 2026 Common Council minutes and payment of bills/transfers/payroll for specified periods (motion carried unanimously).
Approved payment of a claim from American Family Insurance regarding a 2025 DPW incident (motion carried unanimously).

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Common Council Meeting

Apr 13, 2026, 7:00 PMCouncil Chamberscompleted

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
A. Mayor Patricia Thome, Council Members Melissa Bitter, Jim Fitzpatrick, Kristin Burkart, Amanda Didier, Robert Simpson, Kristian Lindo, Mark Mueller
Decision: Roll Call
3. Moment of Silence
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Statement of Public Notice
6. Comments and Suggestions From Citizens
Comments from citizens on a listed agenda item will be taken when the item is addressed by the Council. At this time individuals can speak on any topic not on the agenda for up to 2 minutes, time extensions at the discretion of the Mayor. No action can be taken on items not listed except as a possible referral to committees, individuals, or a future Council agenda item. Written public comment regarding agenda or non-agenda items may be submitted to cityhall@cityofcedarburg.wi.gov by noon on the day of the meeting for distribution to the Common Council.
7. Public Hearing
A. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-08 amending Section 13-1-61(d) of the City Code regarding "Banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, and other financial institutions (with or without drive-through facilities)” to the list of Conditional Uses that can be considered for approval in the M-3 Business Park Zoning District.
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Decision: Public Hearing
8. New Business
A. Discussion and possible action on signing a 10-year contract with AXON for tasers, body worn cameras, squad car cameras, drones, data storage upgrade, and software upgrades.
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Decision: New Business
B. Discussion and possible action on granting a Class “B” Beer and a “Class C” Liquor (wine only) alcohol license to The Back Space, LLC. P.O. Box 401, Cedarburg, WI, Jeanie Crawford, Agent, premises to be licensed: W61N397 Washington Avenue Unit C, known as The Back Space.
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Decision: New Business
C. Discussion and possible action on Luther Group Development Tax Guarantee Agreement for HWY 60 Business Park
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Decision: New Business
D. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2026-01, authorizing the sale of 8.0773 acre vacant parcel of land to Forward Way Industrial, LLC.
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Decision: New Business
E. Discussion and possible action on funding south business district holiday lights as an addition to the South Washington Avenue road project.
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Decision: New Business
F. Discussion and possible action on utilizing remaining ARPA funds and contingency reserve fund for community gym paver project.
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Decision: New Business
9. Consent Agenda
A. Discussion and possible action on approval of March 9, 2026 Common Council Meeting Minutes.
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Decision: Consent Agenda
B. Discussion and possible action on payment of bills dated 03/01/2026-04/03/2026, transfers from 03/07/2026-04/07/2026, and payroll from 03/01/2026-03/14/2026 and 03/15/2026-03/28/2026.
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Decision: Consent Agenda
10. Reports of City Officers and Department Heads
A. Administrator's Report
Decision: Reports of City Officers and Department Heads
2026-303 Recognition of Kelly Livingston, Finance Director, Upon Retirement
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Decision: Reports of City Officers and Department Heads
11. Communications
A. Comments and suggestions from Council Members
Decision: Communications
B. Mayor's Report
Decision: Communications
2026-261 Arbor Day Proclamation
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Decision: Communications
2026-265 Proclamation Recognizing Council Member Kristin Burkart
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Decision: Communications
12. Adjourn to Closed Session
A. It is anticipated the Common Council will adjourn to closed session pursuant to State Statute 19.85 (1)(g) to confer with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. Specifically to be discussed is item 12-A-1.
Decision: Adjourn to Closed Session
2026-254 1) Discussion on a claim received from American Family Insurance regarding a DPW incident in 2025.
Decision: Adjourn to Closed Session
2026-307 2) Discussion and possible action on approval of January 12, 2026 Closed Session Common Council Minutes.
Decision: Adjourn to Closed Session
13. Reconvene to Open Session
A. Discussion and possible action on claim from American Family Insurance regarding a DPW claim from 2025.
Decision: Reconvene to Open Session
14. Adjournment
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