Council Member· 2017-04-17 to 2026-04-15 (start per Legistar OfficeRecord City Council; end per last Alderman committee OfficeRecord 2026-04-15; council record itself ends 2024-04-18)
Dean D. Lemke
Waukesha
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 46:29
- Avg per meeting
- 2:44
- Segments
- 618
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Top issues during term (20)
Historic district exterior repairs and grant funding
Only $3,222.50 remains of the $25,000 2026 grant fund; awards were cut to roughly a third of guideline amounts.
Zoning Code Rewrite
No direct cost to taxpayers, but the rules shape future development across the city.
2027-2028 Municipal Construction Consultant Contracts
About $1.03 million in combined contract awards plus new drop-off center fees.
AI Acceptable Use Policy
Historic Springs maintenance and proposed "Friends of the Springs"
Repeated cleanouts cost the parks department staff time every year; a permanent fix could require a city budget allocation.
Historic district home improvement grants
$25,000 in grant funds allocated for 2026, with $20,500 currently available.
Property damage claims — Montney denied, Hardy paid
$2,033.87 paid out on the Hardy claim; no payout on Montney's.
New Operations Center construction costs
The UPS adds $38,649.75, covered by the project's $1 million contingency; the WIFA borrowing continues at about $863,000 per month.
Street light removal on Windsor Place
Potential minor savings from removing an unneeded light.
$11.3M settlement of excessive-assessment lawsuit
Settlement terms were discussed in closed session and are not disclosed in the public record.
STOR-IT Right rezone at Dolphin Dr and Coral Dr
The developer, not the city, bears project costs, though required street improvements add construction scope.
Rezoning of city-owned parcel at 223 S. West Avenue
Proceeds from the sale of the surplus property go to the city.
2026 banking depositories for utility funds
Chapter 28 historic preservation ordinance update
Spring 2026 street tree planting assessment
$397 per requested tree charged to residents; the forestry budget funds replacements.
Referral: new state towing and reckless-driving authority
Impound fees go to the vehicle owner; the failed waiver amendment would have shifted costs to the city, which has no budget for it.
130 Delafield Street historic conservation easement
Razing of 137/139 E. Park Ave.
City funds committed to demolition, amount not stated in the record.
Bike lane maintenance
Solar carport at East Terrace Apartments
The owner recently spent about $50,000 on security camera upgrades as part of ongoing investment in the property.
Decisions during term (59)
Recorded while Lemke was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of minutes for February 16
Dimensional variance for side-yard solar arrays at 801 North East Avenue
Approval of March 3, 2026 meeting minutes
Consent Agenda (all items)
Vacate portion of West Ave right-of-way (223 S West Ave)
Historic Preservation Conservation Easement, 130 Delafield Street
Amendment to waive impound fees for those found not guilty
Suspension of rules to waive third reading of impound ordinance
Adoption of Wis. Stat. 349.115 — impounding vehicles used in reckless driving
Spring 2026 Street Tree Planting assessment ($397 per tree)
N. Moreland Blvd. & Michigan Ave. traffic signal improvements
Concrete pavement patching and sawing, city-wide
Approval of Minutes
Approval of minutes from February 3rd, 2026 meeting
Consent Agenda
Disallowance of claim for property damage, Tyler Montney
Allowance of claim for vehicle damage, George Hardy
Approval of settlement, 177 Kensington LLC v City of Waukesha excessive-assessment lawsuit
Bidwell Avenue and Prospect Avenue Utility and Street Improvements — bid award
Proclamations and appointments — reappointment of Ryan Corcoran
Voting record (38)
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approve the adoption of Wis Stat 349.115 into Municipal Code, regarding the impounding of vehicles used in reckless driving
Approval of March 3, 2026 meeting minutes
Vacate portion of West Ave right-of-way (223 S West Ave)
Historic Preservation Conservation Easement, 130 Delafield Street
Amendment to waive impound fees for those found not guilty
Innocent owners should not pay tens of thousands of dollars in impound fees.
Suspension of rules to waive third reading of impound ordinance
No need to wait.
Adoption of Wis. Stat. 349.115 — impounding vehicles used in reckless driving
Opposed because innocent owners could face large impound fees.
Spring 2026 Street Tree Planting assessment ($397 per tree)
Believes $397 is a fair price and values the tree program.