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City Council appoints District 11 alder and approves budget amendment

WaukeshaMay 19, 20263 min read

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Council appointed Erik Helgestad as District 11 alder, terminated Tax Incremental Finance District 13 and approved a budget amendment to cover the resulting shortfall. The council also approved multiple business permits, public event permissions, infrastructure contracts, and a claim disallowance.

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What this means

A new alderperson, Erik Helgestad, was appointed and sworn in to represent District 11 and was assigned to several city committees. The council ended TID 13 (a development financing district) and approved a city budget change to cover the shortfall that results from closing it. Residents can expect approved local events and business sidewalk cafes to proceed, and the city will move forward with public works projects including pump station upgrades and a library door replacement.

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Appointed Erik Helgestad as Alderman for District 11 and administered the oath of office; appointed him to Building & Grounds, Ordinance & Licensing, and Public Library Board.
Approved termination of Tax Incremental Finance District 13.
Approved a budget amendment to address the shortfall from the TID 13 termination.
Disallowed the claim submitted by Chad Stouthamer.
Approved Raised Grain Brewing Company's permit for the Lowell Park fireworks show (July 3, 2026) and other event/vendor permissions.
Approved sidewalk cafe permits for Salty Toad and BB's On Main and granted an extension of premises for BB's.
Approved contract/award for Deer Trails and Fox Lake Village Pump Station Improvements to NEXT Electric, LLC for $1,277,724.50.
Approved Library revolving door replacement and various Board of Public Works contract items.
Reviewed and approved stormwater-related agreements, including the contract with 2NDNATURE and a Storm Water Management Practice Maintenance Agreement for Hawk’s Landing Condominiums.

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May 19, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambers, City Hallscheduled

Agenda

Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment
Approval of Minutes
Approval of draft minutes from May 5th, 2026
Appointment for District 11 Council Seat
Applicants for the open Aldermanic District 11 seat to introduce themselves and are interviewed by the current Council members.
Act on appointment to fill the vacancy for District 11 and administration of Oath of Office.
Consent Agenda
Other Boards and Commissions
Information and Technology Board - Ald. Manion
Review and approve the contract with 2NDNATURE for the stormwater management system.
Plan Commission
Standing Committees
Finance Committee - Ald. Pieper
Building & Grounds Committee - Ald. Moltzan
Review and possible action on removing the street light on Windsor Place between Winterberry Drive and Maple Way North.
Review and possible action on installing the sign "Right Lane Must Turn Right Except for Metro Transit Buses" for northbound Delafield Street at West Moreland Boulevard.
Ordinance & License Committee - Ald. Wuteska
Discussion and possible recommendation on AB-105 submitted by North Pillar Brewing Company for Friday Night Live for June 5, 12, 19; July 10, 24, 31; August 7, 14, and 28.
Licenses
Invited Bartender Applications
Other Applications
Invited Other Applications
Human Resources - Ald. Anderson
Board of Public Works - Alex Damien
Review and possible action on the Architectural/Engineering Procurement, Management and Contract Administration Policy for Federally Funded Projects.
Review and possible action on the OMNIA Partners, Public Sector (U.S. Communities) Contract for the 2026 Municipal Garage Roofing Project.
Review and possible action on the OMNIA Partners, Public Sector (U.S. Communities) Contract for the 2026 Cemetery Autumn Gardens Roofing and Masonry Project.
Review and possible action on the Storm Water Management Practice Maintenance Agreement between City of Waukesha and St. Paul Rental Properties LLC., for the Hawk’s Landing Condominium development located east of Jill’s Dr. and south of E. Racine Ave.
End of Consent Agenda
New Business
Termination of Tax Incremental Finance District 13.
Review and possible action on a budget amendment for the shortfall from the TID 13 termination.
Disallowance of Claim - Chad Stouthamer
Reports
Other Boards and Commissions
Transit Commission Report - Alex Damien
Water Utility Commission - Ald. Matthews
Information Technology Board Report - Ald. Manion
Landmarks Commission Report - Ald. Chrisien
Redevelopment Authority Report - Ald. Lemke
Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board Report - Ald. Wells
Library Board Report
Cemetery Commission Report - Ald. Chrisien
Waukesha Housing Authority Report - Ald. Pieper
Community Development Block Grant Committee Report - Jennifer Andrews
Public Art Committee Report - Ald. Moltzan
Plan Commission - Jennifer Andrews
Standing Committees
Finance Committee Report - Ald. Pieper
Building & Grounds Committee Report - Ald. Moltzan
Ordinance & License Committee Report - Ald. Wuteska
Discussion and possible recommendation on AB-105 submitted by Raised Grain Brewing Company for Waukesha 2026 Lowell Park Fireworks Show on July 3rd, 2026 from 4:00pm until 10:00pm.
Salty Toad Sidewalk Cafe
BB's On Main Sidewalk Cafe
Proposed revisions to Mun Code Chapter 9, compliance with Act 73 and other changes.
Human Resources Committee Report - Ald. Anderson
Board of Public Works Report - Alex Damien
Library Revolving Door Replacement
Bids Received: Friday, April 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Deer Trails and Fox Lake Village Pump Station Improvements The Board of Public Works recommends that the low bid from NEXT Electric, LLC, in the amount of $1,277,724.50, be awarded.
Director of Public Works Report
City Attorney’s Report
City Administrator’s Report
City Administrator's Report
Mayor’s Report & Referrals
Appointment of new District 11 alder to the Building and Grounds Committee, Ordinance & Licensing Committee, and Public Library Board.
Referrals
Adjournment
Alicia Halvensleben, Mayor City of Waukesha
NOTICE: Any person who has a qualifying disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires that the meeting be accessible or that materials at the meeting be in an accessible format, please contact the Public Works department, 48 hours prior to the meeting at 524-3600 or by the Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay System so that arrangements may be made to accommodate the request. Attend this meeting in person or watch live at https://waukesha.legistar.com/calendar.aspx (due to technical circumstances, the live stream may not always be available).
Approval of draft minutes from May 5th, 2026

City Council appoints District 11 alder and approves budget amendment

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