Waukesha · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Waukesha public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Library security improvements
The library's security push — cameras, staff training, walkie-talkies — cut police calls by 33% compared to pre-2020. It's asking for $15,000 more to add badge locks on staff doors that currently can't be secured.
Endowment Fund Update
The board reviewed how the library's endowment fund is managed under Policy F-8. The endowment supports library programs beyond what tax dollars cover.
Veterans Tribute Garden and Eagle Scout project
The tribute garden missed its Memorial Day deadline because the landscaper couldn't finish in time, but a grant secured with the Friends group covered much of the cost. Installation is now expected by Waukesha Unlocked in October.
Fiesta Del Rio festival at Frame Park
North Pillar Brewing Company got the alcohol license it needs to hold Fiesta Del Rio on September 6 from noon to 9 p.m. at the Frame Park Amphitheater.
Transit center murals and sculpture rethinking
The committee plans an RFP for murals at the transit center for its 50th anniversary, and will talk with sculptor Richard Taylor about the weathering sculpture and failed fountain there.
Frame Park Formal Gardens ADA pathways and historic pillars
Staff recommended zero CDBG funding for replacing the uneven 1928-era flagstone pathway under the pergola and restoring the historic stone pillars, prioritizing Buchner Park instead because it borders a low-to-moderate-income neighborhood.