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City Council approves street‑tree assessment, transportation contracts, impound ordinance; authorizes historic easement and vacates West Ave right‑of‑way

WaukeshaMar 17, 20263 min read

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At the March 17, 2026 City of Waukesha Council meeting (14 present, 1 absent), the Council passed the consent agenda and approved: a $397 per‑tree assessment for the Spring 2026 Public Street Tree Planting Program; award of N. Moreland Blvd./Michigan Ave. traffic signal improvements to LaLonde Contractors ($433,976.02) and citywide concrete pavement patching to State Contractors ($595,190); adoption of Wis. Stat. 349.115 into the municipal code on impounding vehicles used in reckless driving; authorization to record a Historic Preservation Conservation Easement for 130 Delafield Street (9–4); and a resolution vacating a portion of West Ave right‑of‑way related to 223 S West Ave. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.

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Consent agenda passed by unanimous consent, including technical rescue services contract with the Village of Lisbon, funding to raze 137/139 E. Park Ave, Compost Crusaders contract, drop‑off center fee adjustments, and other items listed on consent.
Approved resolution to vacate a portion of the West Ave right‑of‑way in connection with sale of surplus property at 223 S West Ave (Aye 12, Nay 1).
Authorized recording of a Historic Preservation Conservation Easement against 130 Delafield Street as required by statute (Aye 9, Nay 4).
Adopted Wis. Stat. 349.115 into the municipal code regarding impounding of vehicles used in reckless driving (motion to waive third reading approved; final adoption carried).
Approved proposed assessment for Spring 2026 Public Street Tree Planting Program at $397.00 per tree (Aye 9, Nay 4).
Awarded N. Moreland Blvd. and Michigan Ave. traffic signal improvements to LaLonde Contractors, Inc., $433,976.02.
Awarded citywide Concrete Pavement Patching and Concrete Sawing contract to State Contractors, Inc., $595,190.00.

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