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Sendex Grocery Pickup Parking Reduced to Two Stalls
The village board approved an amendment to the official parking map to create two dedicated grocery pickup stalls on the south side of Bulmont, adjacent to the north entrance/exit of Sendex. This reduces the original proposal of three stalls. The loading zone will remain 24 hours. The stalls will be available for public parking after Sendex closes at 7:00 p.m. The board also discussed the balance between maximizing public parking and ensuring employee safety, and Sendex provided information on their operational adjustments to accommodate the reduced number of stalls [cite: 609-789].
Village Board Approves Retaining Wall Exception at 607 Bell Street
The village board discussed and approved a request for an exception to allow retaining walls to remain within the village right-of-way at 607 Bell Street. The property owner will execute an indemnification and hold harmless agreement, provide proof of liability insurance, and staff will review and approve a fence permit. This decision followed a discussion about the history of the encroaching walls, concerns about precedent, and the legal ramifications of such exceptions. The board also clarified the process for future similar requests, emphasizing that each case is reviewed individually and is not precedent-setting. Enforcement measures, including a six-times fee for unpermitted construction, were also discussed as a deterrent [cite: 145-398].
Police Department to Acquire New Portable Radios
The village board approved the purchase of 28 new Motorola N70 portable radios for the police department at a negotiated price of $193,452.70. The current radios, purchased between 2012-2013, are nearing end-of-life, with Motorola ending support and repair services in December 2023. This joint purchase with River Hills resulted in significant savings, over $80,000 below the original quote, and takes advantage of Motorola's special pricing ending June 30th. The new radios offer enhanced features, durability, and compatibility with the Milwaukee County radio system, ensuring continued operational effectiveness and officer safety [cite: 2124-2380].
Village Receives Clean 2025 Financial Audit Report
The village board received the 2025 financial audit report from Clifton Larson Allen. The audit resulted in an unmodified opinion, signifying the highest level of assurance regarding the fairness and accuracy of the financial statements. A segregation of duties finding was noted in the internal control letter due to the size of the village's financial department, though no instances of fraud or misrepresentation were identified. The report highlighted that no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses were found in the financial statements themselves, and no disagreements occurred between the auditors and management. The audit process was described as smooth and clean, consistent with previous years [cite: 791-1068].
World Cup Watch Party Approved for Cody Park
The village board approved a temporary Class B/Class B retailer's license and special event permit for the Civic Foundation's World Cup watch party at Cody Park on July 19th, 2026. The event is expected to draw approximately 3,000 attendees and will feature a DJ and a jumbo screen for viewing. Staff provided recommendations including lining up food trucks on the west side of Northshore Drive, implementing security measures, having a crossing guard at Lake and Bell, and prohibiting artificial noise-making devices. The Civic Foundation will be responsible for cleanup, unlike the Fourth of July event. The board acknowledged the event's potential positive impact on showcasing the parks and thanked the foundation for their efforts [cite: 399-608].
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