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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Waukesha public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Street closure permit approval process
Municipal Lot No. 3 will be closed for a BB's on Main special event. Downtown drivers and parkers should plan around the closure.
North Street/St. Paul two-way conversion, phase two
The council signed on to a WisDOT two-party agreement funding reconstruction/resurfacing of E. North Street, St. Paul Avenue and W. Moreland Boulevard under the LRIP Discretionary Program.
Growing MetroLift paratransit demand
Transit manager Brian Engelkin said MetroLift ridership is back to 2012 levels and the four-bus fleet can't keep up, risking ADA violations. The CIP adds a fifth bus, fully paid for with federal funds.
Street Resurfacing Progress (Michigan and Moreland)
Director Damien reported the Michigan and Moreland resurfacing project hit a minor setback because more old asphalt than expected had to be removed.
Davidson Road project intermunicipal agreement
Waukesha is rebuilding its section of Davidson Road this year, and a new agreement with the Town of Brookfield and City of Brookfield spells out each municipality's responsibilities for the corridor. Waukesha moved a year early to avoid utility conflicts; the neighbors' work follows in 2027.
Bridge Rehabilitation on W. Sunset Dr. and Barstow St.
Council awarded contracts for bridge sealing on W. Sunset Drive/Barstow Street and HVAC work at Fire Station #5.
2026 Street and Alley Construction Bids
Bid awards were recommended for citywide alley reconstruction ($391,150.50) and asphalt street utility repairs ($192,690.00), plus demolition and utility work on East Park Avenue and several other streets.
Bidwell and Prospect Avenue street and utility improvements
The council awarded the $1.65 million concrete contract for street and utility upgrades on Bidwell and Prospect Avenues to the low bidder, Wandel Contractors.