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Waukesha City Council — April 21, 2026: Council president elected; zoning, utilities, TID amendment, and solid-waste update approved

WaukeshaApr 21, 20264 min read

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The council administered oaths of office, elected Ald. Daniel Manion as Council President, set a process to fill the District 11 alder vacancy, approved a TID #27 amendment, rezoned Smart Trust property, authorized multiple water-utility contracts (including well abandonments and a Prairie Ave. water main replacement), updated the residential solid-waste ordinance, and approved several public-works bids and consent items.

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Administered Oath of Office for Mayor, specified aldermanic districts, City Attorney, and Municipal Judge.
Elected Ald. Daniel Manion as Council President.
Established process to fill Alder District 11 by appointment: applications due May 14, 2026; selection at Council meeting on May 19, 2026.
Approved amendment to Tax Incremental Finance District (TID) #27 Development Agreement.
Approved sale/conveyance of surplus city land WAKC1308361001 to Tyler Stetson (417 Dunbar Avenue).
Authorized abandonment of Wells No. 11, 12, and 13 (contract total $62,320.00) with Midwest Well Services (dba Municipal Well & Pump).
Authorized abandonment of Wells No. 5 and 6 (contract total $175,071.50) with Midwest Well Services (dba Municipal Well & Pump).
Awarded Prairie Ave. water main replacement to UPI Construction LLC ($199,820.00) and approved purchase of 20-inch pipe and fittings from Ferguson Waterworks (not to exceed $125,000.00).
Approved Rezoning Petition (PC26-0011) for Smart Trust: ~9.78 acres rezoned from T-1 to a mix of I-1 Institutional (7.76 acres) and Rs-3 Single Family Residential (2.02 acres).
Approved update to Ordinance 13.055 Residential Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection.
Approved consent-agenda items including the Smart Trust Certified Survey Map, proposed street-opening prices for 2026, and purchase of sewer castings for 2026 sewer/roadway projects.
Approved Board of Public Works resolutions and low bids including demolition/utility improvements (137-139 E Park Ave), 2026 alley reconstruction (Milwaukee General Construction, $391,150.50), and 2026 asphalt street utility repairs (All-Ways Contractors, $192,690.00).
Approved Common Council committee assignments for 2026–2027.

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