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Committee of the Whole Meeting - Media
Published: Jun 23, 2026
New Berlin Public Library Reports Strong Performance, New Services, and Facility Upgrades
The Director of the New Berlin Public Library presented an update highlighting strong mid-year performance comparable to 2025, with approximately 20,000 visitors per month and 30,000 items checked out. Children's and adult materials are each split at 15,000 checkouts. Digital collection usage is at roughly 18% and increasing, supported by the Libby app. New services include access to the Journal Sentinel online via the NewsBank database and a new print-from-device system, funded by grants. The library's RFID system has been upgraded, and the youth program room has been transformed into a 'Dinosaur Discovery Den' for the summer reading program, 'Unearth a Story.' Facility upgrades, including gutters, railing, and an elevator repair (using a refurbished unit at a lower cost), have been completed. The library is adapting to changes in the Waukesha County library system plan, which will result in reductions to the library materials budget and the number of required computers, deemed fair by the director. The priority remains making the library a vibrant, welcoming community space.
Public Communications Manager Outlines Public Safety Outreach and Referendum Timeline
Stephen Lynn, the City of New Berlin Public Communications Manager, provided an update on his first few weeks. A key focus has been public safety communications, building on strategic plans initiated in 2025 and recent presentations to the council. Two public safety information meetings are scheduled for July 13th and July 21st, both from 6 to 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. These meetings will highlight the strategic plan and public safety needs, with recordings available online via a dedicated webpage (newberlandwi.gov/slashreferendum). Lynn clarified that no referendum question has been approved yet, and the council will consider a potential referendum question on August 13th.
Alcohol License Renewals Approved for Upcoming Year
The Common Council considered and unanimously approved the renewal of alcohol licenses, designated agents, and premise descriptions for the license year expiring June 30, 2027. This approval is contingent upon the satisfaction of all city requirements.
Council Approves Water, Sewer, and General City Claims
The City Clerk presented several financial claims for approval. These included water utility claims totaling \$13,075.07, sewer utility claims totaling \$21,044.62, and general city claims amounting to \$905,352.01, which included a prepaid badge amount of \$80,632.12 dated June 11, 2026. All claims were approved unanimously by the Common Council.
Lone Park Audio Project Approved with Fearings Audio and Security
The council approved a contract with Fearings Audio and Security for the Lone Park Audio Project in the amount of \$46,550.92. The approval was subject to review by the mayor and city attorney. It was confirmed that the project will include speakers at the new restroom pavilion and the concession area, with no additional cost incurred at this time as no borrowing is necessary.
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