FROM the MAYOR WHAT’S INSIDE Dear Brookfield Residents, As This Newsletter Is Delivered, We Are Close to Water Department

SPRING 2018 FROM THE MAYOR WHAT’S INSIDE Dear Brookfield Residents, As this Newsletter is delivered, we are close to Water Department...... 3 the end of another Wisconsin winter and to the beauty and renewal of spring. I look forward to Fire Department...... 3-5 spending more time outdoors and having the opportunity to talk one-on-one with many of Library...... 6-8 you and hear your thoughts about our City. The City of Brookfield is in the service business and Elmbrook Schools LINK...... 9-12 I welcome your thoughts about how your local government is doing and what might be improved. Police Department...... 13-14 For our part, the City government makes an effort to communicate with residents in a number of ways. This quarterly Newsletter is an important means of Public Works...... 14-15 communication and contains a lot of helpful information for Brookfield residents. Surveys have shown that most residents find this means of communication to be Elmbrook Humane Society...... 15 the most helpful and often save the newsletter for future reference. Another important resource for residents is the City website: www.ci.brookfield. Parks, Recreation and wi.us. The City has had a website since 1999. Like most things technological, our Forestry Department...... 16-18 website has rapidly changed and developed, with a major redesign in 2016. In 2017, there were approximately 600,000 visits to the website. Community Development...18-19 The City website is a great reference resource for information about our government and community. There are numerous facts and statistics about For Your Information...... 19 Brookfield, as well as extensive information about City services. The website contains contact information for City officials, as well as agendas and minutes Elmbrook Historical Society... 19 for City meetings. Key reference documents such as the City ordinances and Brookfield’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan are available. When there is a significant Sharon Lynne Wilson City issue, the relevant documents can be found on the website. Center for the Arts...... 20 Our website has “streaming video” of certain key City meetings. Meetings of the Common Council and the Plan Commission, as well as Budget meetings Finance Department...... 20 of the Finance Committee, are recorded and available to be watched on your computer at any time. There are also “Quick Links” to our Library’s online catalog and to the websites RECYCLING CENTER of Waukesha County, the State of Wisconsin, the Elmbrook School District, the HOURS Elmbrook Humane Society and the Brookfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. If you have questions or concerns, you are always welcome to contact me or April thru November your Aldermen. We also set aside 15 minutes at the beginning of each Council Tuesdays and Thursdays meeting where members of the public may address the Mayor and Aldermen on 1:00-7:00 p.m. any matter of concern. Year-round In short, your City government is open and accessible. We welcome and value Saturdays your input. 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Enjoy spring in our beautiful City! Mayor Steve Ponto CITY DIRECTORY CITY OF BROOKFIELD CITY HALL COUNCIL MEMBERS PHONE NUMBERS MAYOR Emergency 911 Steven V. Ponto City Hall...... (262) 782-9650 (262) 787-3525 Assessor...... (262) 796-6649 ALDERMEN Building Inspection...... (262) 796-6646 District 1 District 5 Code Enforcement...... (262) 796-6646 Bill Carnell Scott Berg City Clerk...... (262) 782-9650 (262) 781-1058 (262) 797-8772 Community Development Daniel Sutton Gary Mahkorn Planning...... (262) 796-6695 (262) 373-0173 (262) 784-0605 Economic Development...... (262) 796-6694 District 2 District 6 Court...... (262) 796-6660 Engineering...... (262) 787-3919 Rick Owen Christopher Blackburn (414) 916-2519 (262) 821-5262 Finance/Treasurer...... (262) 796-6640 Bob Reddin Jerry Mellone Fire Non-Emergency...... (262) 782-8932 (262) 781-4029 (262) 786-6719 Highway/Streets...... (262) 782-5029 Human Resources...... (262) 796-6642 District 3 District 7 Library...... (262) 782-4140 Ron Balzer Renee Lowerr Parks, Recreation & Forestry...... (262) 796-6675 (262) 782-1177 (262) 853-9657 Police Non-Emergency...... (262) 787-3700 Jeff McCarthy Lisa Mellone (414) 870-1601 (414) 573-3822 Police Operations...... (262) 787-3702 Community Services Officer...... (262) 787-3557 District 4 Municipal Judge Crime Prevention Lieutenant ...... (262) 787-3694 Buck Jurken Jeffrey J. Warchol Police Social Worker...... (262) 796-6689 (262) 789-7445 (262) 796-6660 Police Administration...... (262) 787-3566 Mark Nelson Records Request...... (262) 787-3701 (262) 797-8503 Business Fax...... (262) 782-8757 CITY INFORMATION Sanitary Sewer Utility...... (262) 782-0199 2000 N. Calhoun Road Senior Community Center...... (262) 796-6675 Brookfield, WI 53005 Water Utility...... (262) 796-6717 (262) 782-9650 Advanced Disposal Webpage (Trash Contractor)...... (262) 367-6040 www.ci.brookfield.wi.us Email [email protected] Newsletter Editor Patti Schimmel (262) 787-3525

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2 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER WATER DEPARTMENT HYDRANT FLUSHING to ensure it is safe for potable use. In accordance with the Hydrant flushing will take place April 9, 2018 to April City’s “cross connection control program” (Municipal 27, 2018 and October 1, 2018 to October 19, 2018. Please Code Chapter 13.12.030 C) as mandated by the Wisconsin see the map on the website for exact dates in your area or Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR 810.15 contact the utility at (262) 796-6717 between the hours of Chapter-Comm. 81, 82, 84), the Utility will be providing 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. periodic inspections for ‘cross connections’ of the water supply. The purpose of the inspection is to identify any WATER METER CHANGEOUT PROGRAM connections or potential connections of contaminant The Water Utility is continually changing inside water sources with the water system in your home. While meters as directed by the Public Service Commission. occurrences of this are infrequent, the inspection provides When possible, we contact customers by phone to schedule that extra step beyond monitoring the water in the public appointments. Please help us complete this process in a system for safety. timely manner by having your inside meter accessible and Inspections of residential properties are scheduled to please make sure your valves above and below your meter occur in conjunction with any water meter maintenance are in proper working order. or replacement appointments. The inspection is performed FLUORIDE by Water Utility personnel and usually takes only 5 to 10 minutes of time. The most typical example of a potential The water utility receives many inquiries as to the fluoride ‘cross connection’ is the outside hose spigot that does not content of the municipal water supply. Currently, the city’s contain a backflow prevention device on it. Newer homes water is supplied from 22 wells which all have natural will normally include backflow devices on the outside water fluoride in them. The average concentration of fluoride in spigots. Homes constructed before 1980 may need to install the water system is 0.7 mg/l. We suggest that you contact these backflow devices in order to comply with the City’s either your pediatrician or dentist if you have concerns ‘cross connection control ordinance’. about the level of fluoride your child should be receiving. Cross connection control inspections are also a DNR CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL requirement for commercial and industrial properties in the The City Water Utility routinely checks municipal water City and are scheduled to occur every two years.

FIRE DEPARTMENT 911 — AN IMPORTANT SAFETY TOOL l A car crash, especially if someone is In 1968, the United States government wanted one number injured OR it’s in traffic that people could call just for emergencies. They worked l A medical condition requiring with the telephone company to create immediate attention a “Universal Emergency Number”. What is a medical emergency They decided that 911 was easy to that requires immediate remember. They also knew people medical attention? could dial it quickly. The very first Ask these questions: 911 call was made on February l Is the condition life or limb threatening? 16, 1968 in Haleyville, Alabama. Today, 911 is used for l Could the condition worsen quickly on the way to emergencies in most parts of the United States. the hospital? In an EMERGENCY, dial 911 or your local emergency l If you move the victim, will it cause further injury? number immediately. An emergency is any situation l Does the person need skills or equipment that that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire paramedics or EMTs carry right away? department or ambulance. l Would distance or traffic cause a delay in getting the Examples include, but are not limited to: person to the hospital? l A fire If the answer is YES to any of these….call 9-1-1! l A crime, especially if in progress (continued on page 4)

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(continued from page 3) Emergency Checklist 9-1-1 Tips If someone may have been poisoned, call the toll-free When you call 911, be prepared to answer the call-taker’s Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222), which connects you to questions, which may include: your local poison center, to speak with a poison expert right l The location of the emergency, including the street address. away. This expert can give you advice on first aid and may save you from a visit to the emergency room. l The phone number in which you are calling from. Below is a checklist to help you in the event of a poisoning. l The nature of the emergency — what the emergency situation is. First steps l l Details about the emergency, such as a physical If the person is not breathing, call 911. description of a person who may have committed a l If the person inhaled poison, get him or her fresh air crime, a description of any fire that may be burning, or a right away. description of injuries or symptoms being experienced by l If the person has poison on the skin, take off any clothing a person having a medical emergency. the poison touched. Rinse skin with running water for 15 9-1-1 Important Information to 20 minutes. l Remember, the call-taker’s questions are important to get l If the person has poison in the eyes, rinse eyes with the right kind of help to you quickly. running water for 15 to 20 minutes. l It may seem like the call taker is wasting valuable time l Do not use activated charcoal when you think someone by asking a lot of questions, however it’s very important! may have been poisoned. While the call taker is taking information, another Calling Poison Help dispatcher is usually processing and sending the alert l Do not wait for signs of out; the process is seamless. poisoning before calling l Be prepared to follow any instructions the call-taker gives Poison Help (1-800-222- you. Many 911 centers can tell you exactly what to do until 1222), which connects you help arrives, such as providing step-by-step instructions to to your local poison center. aid someone who is choking or needs first aid or CPR. Do Stay calm. Not all medicines, chemicals, or household not hang up until the call-taker instructs you to. products are poisonous. Not all contact with poison results in poisoning. l If you or a family member dials 911 by mistake or when no emergency exists, do not hang up — that could make l Make sure to have the container of the product you 911 officials think that an emergency exists, and possibly think caused the poisoning nearby. The label has send responders to your location. Instead, simply explain important information. to the call-taker what happened. Be ready (if you can) to tell the expert on the phone: l If you’re still not sure whether the situation is a true l The exposed person’s age and weight. emergency, officials recommend calling 911 and letting l Known health conditions or problems. the call-taker determine whether you need emergency l The product involved. help. They may redirect your call to a non-emergency l How the product contacted the person (for example, by number, if needed. mouth, by inhaling, through the skin, or through the eyes). l Make it imperative that your children know their home l How long ago the poison contacted the person. address and post it in an easy location near the phone. l What first aid has already been given. NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK l Whether the person has vomited. 2018 NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK l Your exact location. — MARCH 18-24 https://poisonhelp.hrsa.gov/what-can-you-do/ Poisoning is the #1 cause of injury-related death in the U.S. emergency-checklist/index.html National Poison Prevention Week was established by the U.S. Congress in 1962 and it raises awareness of poison STROKE AWARENESS prevention nationwide during the third full week of March May is National Stroke Awareness Month, an observance every year. The week is an opportunity to highlight the that highlights the importance of knowing the signs and dangers of poisonings for people of all ages and promote symptoms of stroke and encourages persons to act FAST if community involvement in poisoning prevention. someone is having a stroke.

4 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER l Always swim with a buddy. l Never leave a young child unattended near water. l Have young children or inexperienced swimmers wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets around water, but do not rely on life jackets alone. l Establish water safety rules for your family and enforce them without fail. l If you go boating, wear a life jacket! Most boating fatalities occur from drowning. l Face drooping l Avoid alcohol use. Alcohol impairs judgment, balance l Arm weakness and coordination; affects swimming and diving skills; l Speech difficulty and reduces the body’s ability to stay warm. l Time to call 9–1–1 Drowning Facts: Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States l Drowning is the second-leading cause of death to and a leading cause of severe disability. In the United States, children ages 1-4 in the United States. one person dies from stroke approximately every 4 minutes. l In many cases, drowning is a silent event, without Stroke is preventable and largely treatable. splashing or a call for help. Approximately 60% of persons who die from stroke l In most areas of the country, the majority of child are women, and women tend to have worse functional drownings occur in backyard pools and spas. outcomes after experiencing a stroke. http://www.redcross.org/news/event/May-is-National- Living a healthy lifestyle (e.g., being physically active, eating Water-Safety-Month more fruits and vegetables and foods low in sodium and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding smoking) can reduce the chances of having a stroke. Properly managing certain medical conditions (e.g., high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and diabetes) also Swim in Always swim If you go boating, can lower the risk. designated with a buddy. wear a life jacket! areas CDC urges everyone to learn the warning signs of supervised stroke and take action to reduce their risk. Additional by lifeguards. information regarding stroke prevention is available at https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/ or http://www. strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/AboutStroke/ AmericanStrokeMonth/American-Stroke-Month_ UCM_459942_SubHomePage.jsp Install and use barriers around your home pool or hot tub. DROWNING PREVENTION AND WATER SAFETY As the weather warms up, pools are preparing to open and crowds are gearing up to head to the beach. May Actively supervise is National Water Safety Month and the perfect time to children whenever around the water. ensure you and your family are prepared to spend a fun, Reach or throw safe day by the water. aid to distressed Always stay within swimmers – don’t go! arm’s reach of young Swimming is the most children and avoid popular summer Keep toys not distractions. in use away activity. While the from the pool best thing you can do and out of sight. to help your family stay safe is to enroll in age-appropriate swim lessons, it is also important to follow these water safety tips whenever you are in, on or around water: Be water safe this summer. redcross.org/watersafetytips l Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards. H21309

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Brookfield Public Library Adult Internet Classes “Where to go, when you want to know!” Hands on Internet Classes for Adults. Registration required. Keyboard and Mouse skills required. Classes are offered Library Hours bi-monthly. March 22 Thursday 2-3:00 p.m. Introduction to the Internet 1 Monday-Thursday...... 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. March 29 Thursday 2-3:00 p.m. Introduction to the Internet 2 Friday and Saturday...... 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 2 Monday 2-3:00 p.m. Email Sunday (School Year)...... 1 to 4 p.m. April 9 Monday 2-3:00 p.m. Advanced Email Phone...... (262) 782-4140 May 23 Wednesday 10-11:00 a.m. Introduction to the Internet 1 www.brookfieldlibrary.com May 30 Wednesday 10-11:00 a.m. Introduction to the Internet 2

Basic Word Classes REGULAR PROGRAMS AND CLASSES Offered bi-monthly. Keyboard and Mouse skills required. Are you “At Knits End”? Please register for a Part 1 and Part 2. Then join fellow knitters, both novices and experts at our knitting group. April 23 Monday 2-3:00 p.m. Part 1 1:00-3:00 p.m. Tuesdays: March 6 and 20; April 3 and 17; May 1, April 30 Monday 2-3:00 p.m. Part 2 15 and 29 BOOK CLUBS AT THE LIBRARY Basic Computer Class Offered bi-monthly. No computer skills required. Learn what Anyone interested in reading and discussing these titles is welcome. Books computers are all about. Registration required. are available at the Circulation Desk about one month before the discussion. Armchair Travel March 5 Monday 2-3:00 p.m. May 16 Wednesday 10-11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 10:00 a.m. Underground Girls of Kabul: In Search of a Hidden Resistance in Afghanistan by Jenny Nordberg Monday, April 23, 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 10:00 a.m. Alfred Hitchcock: a Brief Life by Peter Ackroyd The Bad-ass Librarians of Timbuktu: And Their Race to Save the World’s Monday, June 4, 1:00 p.m. Most Precious Manuscripts by Joshua Hammer ***Date change because of Memorial Day*** Tuesday, May 15, 10:00 a.m. Grant: a Biography by William S. McFeely Lost in the Wild: Danger and Survival in the North Woods by Cary J. Griffith Great Lives Biography Book Group Talking About Books Monday, March 26, 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 7:00 p.m. His Excellency George Washington by Joseph J. Ellis In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin by Erik Larson Tuesday, April 10, 7:00 p.m. The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore Tuesday, May 8, 7:00 p.m. Paradox Bound by Peter Clines Short and Sweet Thursday, March 8, 1:00 p.m. Dubliners by James Joyce Thursday, April 12, 1:00 p.m. What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky by Lesley N. Arimah Thursday, May 10, 1:00 p.m. Nine Stories by J.D. Salinger It’s All Elementary Monday, March 12, 7:00 p.m. The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel by Anthony Horowitz Monday, April 9, 7:00 p.m. A Study in Scarlet Women (The Lady Sherlock Series) by Sherry Thomas Monday, May 14, 7:00 p.m. Full Dark House by Christopher Fowler Back in Time — Historical Fiction Book Club Thursday, March 15, 2:00 p.m. Last Days of Night by Graham Moore Thursday, April 19, 2:00 p.m. Belgravia by Julian Fellowes

6 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER Need Internet access on the go? Check out one of the library’s Wi-Fi Hotspots!

Thursday, May 17, 2:00 p.m. and 70’s when women folk musicians were coming to the forefront of Girl in Disguise by Greer Macallister American culture. We’re Not Kidding Around Book Club — NEW! Best Ways to Grow Tomatoes Join us for this limited run book club for adults featuring Children’s Tuesday, April 3, 7:00 p.m. books. Revisit a classic or enjoy something you may have missed. There is Joey and Holly Baird from the Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener will more to these books than meets the eye. reveal their secrets and provide valuable tips for growing plump and Friday, April 6, 2:00 p.m. flavorful tomatoes. Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Essential Oils for Personal Use Friday, May 4, 2:00 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Holes by Louis Sachar Monday, April 9 ,7:00 p.m. Worlds of Speculative Fiction: Kari Roehl, an essential oils educator, will give a mini-lecture on essential Philosophy, Fantasy, and Science Fiction oils and will bring everything needed for you to create your make and Thursday, March 15, 7:00 p.m. take. Attendance is limited. Robert Heinlein’s Novels of the Future Les Paul Thursday, April 12, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 7:00 p.m. L. Sprague de Camp’s Complete Enchanter Multiverse Learn the inside stories about Les Thursday, May 10, 7:00 p.m. Paul from his friend Sue Baker, Andre Nortorn’s Witch World Program Director of the Les Paul Foundation. Learn how the boy Hitchcock’s Flicks from Waukesha changed the Enjoy a screening of a classic Alfred Hitchcock film followed by a discussion. music industry and it was much Refreshments will be served during the discussion. Registration is not required. more than his guitar. Hear stories Wednesday, March 7, 2:00 p.m. about and see images of his (1954) Homebound James Stewart thinks he witnesses a murder. Can he childhood and his career. and Grace Kelly uncover the truth? Growing Potatoes in Container and Ground Wednesday, April 4, 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 17,7:00 p.m. (1951) Two strangers on a train agree to a deadly tit for tat. Based on a Joey Baird and Holly Baird, co-founders of The Wisconsin Vegetable classic Patricia Highsmith novel. Gardener, explain how to successfully grow potatoes. Wednesday, May 2, 2:00 p.m. (1976) A macabre comedy about a phony psychic/con man, a taxi George Washington Portrayed driver/P.I. and a pair of serial kidnappers. by Historian David Wiedenkeller Thursday, April 19, 7:00 p.m. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Most people know he was our country’s first president and commanding Adult Coloring Club general of the Continental Army, but his early life is of equal interest as well. Listen as he tells about the struggles that he faced growing up in Not just for kids any more, coloring reduces stress and helps adults relax. the colony of Virginia. He will share his experiences as a military officer, Enjoy our coloring pages and supplies or bring your favorites (Adults land surveyor, and farmer to name a few. Some of the popular myths that only, please). Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m.: March 14; April 11; May 9 surround him will also be discussed and you may be surprised by some of the truths that he will reveal! iPad and iPhone Tips, Tricks, and Techniques Read It and Eat Tuesday, March 6, 6:30 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Digital educator C.T. Kruger will cover useful tips, tricks and techniques Wednesday, April 25, 6:00 p.m. to navigate, organize, backup, and add useful apps to your iPhone, iPad, Enjoy scrumptious local eats and revisit late 1950’s Milwaukee — or iPad Mini. including Samson of Milwaukee County Zoo fame — as we discuss A Celtic Concert Whistling in the Dark by Lesley Kagen. Registration begins March 20. Wednesday, March 14 ,7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, renowned Celtic harp musician Jeff Pockat Wellness: It Isn’t that Complicated will play songs and share tales of Ireland. All ages are welcome! Monday, April 30,7:00 p.m. Boogie Woogie Boy Dr. Richard Hansen presents this program which will focus on what Saturday, March 17, 2:00 p.m. individuals can do proactively to optimize their health, both physical and Matthew Ball is the Boogie Woogie Boy in this high energy program emotional. The discussion ends with a list of nine scientifically proven of piano and song from the Swing Era, with arrangements of American ways to increase your happiness and well-being. standards like Ain’t Misbehavin, In the Mood, When the Saints Go Marchin’ Ten Problems You’ll Face in the Garden In, Glory of Love, Swanee River, The Entertainer, Bumble Boogie, and more. and How to Solve Them Both Sides Now: Women of Song Thursday, May 3, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 21,7:00 p.m. Joey and Holly Baird, founders of The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener will March is Women’s History Month! Celebrate with us as musicians Pat discuss how to solve common problems we encounter in our gardens. Gaughan and Nancy Maio take us on a musical journey to the 60’s (continued on page 8)

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(continued from page 7) Toddler Tales for ages 2-3 Cream City Swing Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.: March 7-May 9 Wednesday, May 9 ,7:00 p.m. (no class April 4) Learn about the history of swing dance and enjoy demonstrations by the Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.: March 1-May 10 Cream City Swing dancers! (no class April 5) DNA Testing for Beginning Genealogists Babytime Buddies for birth to 24 months Wednesday, May 23,7:00 p.m. Fridays, March 2-May 11 (no class April 6) DNA testing has become a popular way to find family origins. Dorothy Storytime: 11:00-11:20 a.m.; Playtime: 11:20 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Boxhorn of the Waukesha County Genealogical Society will share her Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party experiences and what she learned from taking DNA tests from four of the for grades 3-5 REGISTRATION REQUIRED major DNA testing companies. Tuesday, March 6, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Test your knowledge of this series. The Wisconsin Capitol: Stories of a Monument and Its People Activity Zone for ages 3-6 Thursday, May 31, 7:00 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Supporting the framework of this architectural history are colorful Wednesday, March 14, 1:30-2:15 p.m. stories about the people who shaped Wisconsin from within the Thursday, April 12, 1:30-2:15 p.m. Capitol — attorneys, senators, and governors (from Henry Dodge to Group games and a craft. Scott Walker), as well as protesters, reformers, secretaries, tour guides, Jr. Adventure Club for ages 5-8 custodians, and even Old Abe, the Capitol’s resident eagle. Presented by REGISTRATION REQUIRED author Michael Edmonds. Tuesdays, 4:30-5:15 p.m.: March 20 and April 17 POSTPARTUM SERIES Explore a different theme each month through activities, games, and a craft. 3-2-1-0 Naps! Lego Club for all ages REGISTRATION REQUIRED Saturdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m.: March 10, April 14, May 12 Tuesday, March 6, 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m.: March 27, April 24, May 22 Joan Friedman of Pea Pod Sleep Consultants, LLC, will discuss when We supply the legos, you supply the creativity! regular naps develop and transitions occur, the signs your little one is Family Game Nights for all ages ready for fewer or no naps, and when to make the move from crib to bed. Tuesday, March 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Please call the Adult Reference Desk to register. Thursday, April 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Play our board games or bring your own. Saturday, April 7, 2:00 p.m. Craft Saturday for all ages Bethany Lo Presti, PhD, of Northshore Medical Group, will discuss the Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.: March 17, April 21, May 19 signs of postpartum depression and anxiety, provide resources for getting Make a seasonal craft that you can take home. help, and answer your questions. You are not alone. Postpartum Nutrition and Fitness Craftastrophe! for all ages Wednesday, May 16, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Lots of supplies to create Molly Powell of BIRTHFIT Milwaukee will provide tips on how to eat your own masterpiece. healthy and exercise before and after baby. Spring Break Activities Monday, April 2, Lego Club for all ages, 10:00-11:30 a.m. FOR TEENS Wednesday, April 4, Movie for Kids! for all ages, 10:00 a.m. Young Adult Poetry Contest Thursday, April 5, Read ‘n Paint for ages 3-8, 10:00 a.m. Entries accepted through Friday, April 13 REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This year’s entries will be reviewed by Drew Blanchard, Ph.D. Assistant Thursday, April 5, Karate America Class for ages 4-11, 1:30-2:00 Professor of English, UW-Waukesha. Students ages 12-18 who are enrolled p.m. class for 4-6 year olds; 2:10-2:40 p.m. class for 7-11 year olds. in a Waukesha County school may submit entries. Winners will be invited REGISTRATION REQUIRED. to the Awards Dinner held at the Library on Thursday, May 10. Complete Friday, April 6, Spring Break Craft, for all ages. Stop in between 10:00 guidelines available at the library or www.brookfieldlibrary.com a.m. and 12:00 p.m. 4-H Nature and Ecology Organization Saturday, March 17, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Join a representative from the 4-H Nature and Ecology Organization for a variety of activities that will be both fun and informative! For ages 5-18. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 Mondays, 10:30 a.m.: March 5-May 7 (no class April 2) Playgroup for children birth to 24 months Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m.: March 13-May 8 (no class March 6 or April 3) Saturdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m.: March 24, April 28, May 26

8 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER Inside this edition: • Board of Education Candidate Profiles March 2018 • Friends of Fairview South Awarded $15,000 Grant • Brookfield Jaycees Honor Burleigh Elementary Teacher • Elmbrook Education Foundation Circle of Friends Event • Alumni Spotlight - Chris Vosters, BEHS Class of 2009 • LAUNCH Celebrates Successful First Semester • Middle School Musicals • Preschool Accepting Applications • Kindergarten Enrollment in Progress • Summer School Registration

First ‘Family University’ Event Focuses on Message from the Families of Teens Superintendent On Saturday, January 13th, nearly 200 community professionals and district family members participated Recently, our in the first-ever Family University event at Brookfield District presented Central. The event began with a keynote address by to over 200 school Dr. Richard L. Holloway, Professor of Family Medicine at the administrators and Medical College of Wisconsin, and was followed by several board members from sessions presented by community professionals on relevant across the state about topics for families with teenagers. Topics ranged from Mark Hansen, Superintendent mindful parenting, to building resilience in kids at a young ways to engage one’s age, to social media awareness for families. community on issues that matter. Each “It was great to see families learn, share and connect with one another,” said Amie Farley, year we have over 40,000 interactions Brookfield Central Associate Principal and one of the with families, students, staff, and commu- event organizers. “When it comes to parenting, it is “It was great to see nity members through surveys, listening important for families to know they are not alone and families learn, share sessions, annual updates, weekly emails that there are many resources; community providers, and connect with one and hosted events. More important than school staff, and other parents ready to help them navigate the challenges of parenting a teenager. another.” the volume of interactions, is the quality of Thank you to all of our facilitators and attendees.” feedback we receive and the relationships we develop through open dialogue and transparent reporting. We will continue Two Brookfield Central Students Achieve to find ways to share information and Perfect ACT Scores connect people to the critical work of the Seniors Gene Lee and Sophia Sun both achieved District. a perfect 36 score on the ACT last February. Each Thank you for your active engagement year over 2 million students take the standardized exam, with only 2,760 students achieving a and support of the Elmbrook Schools! composite score of 36. In order to achieve a 36, students must answer all questions in the four subject areas of English, Math, Reading and Science without any errors. Congratulations Gene and Sophia on your L to R: Gene Lee and Sophia Sun fantastic achievement! 9 Board of Education Candidate Profiles Two candidates are running unopposed for two seats on the School District of Elmbrook Board of Education. Each Board member represents the entire school district; therefore residents should select one candidate for each seat. The general election is Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Each candidate was asked to provide responses to the following two questions: Question 1: Why have you chosen to seek election to the Elmbrook Board of Education? Question 2: What personal philosophies and experience do you have that will help you best represent the Elmbrook electorate?

JEAN LAMBERT (INCUMBENT) – AREA IV 15150 Tulane Ct., Brookfield, WI 53005 [email protected] Question 1: During my first three Board terms, I actively participated in processes that resulted in a balanced budget without significant staff reductions and class size increases. Further, I provided leadership to the Community and Legislative Engagement committee to foster relationships with elected officials so the needs of the district and impact to the district of policy and financial decisions are clearly understood. I bring the perspective of private-sector business to the table for all personnel matters: employee relations, compensation, personnel policies, etc. There’s more work to be done: • Improve K-3 literacy • Proactively address enrollment/capacity issues • Re-locate the Central Administrative Offices Question 2: Education is the foundation of success. The challenges are to seek continuous improvement, cut waste and lead via reliable metrics while maintaining fiscal control. My board experience, education and extensive business/leadership experience have prepared me well to serve our students and families. Family: Spouse: Roger Lambert; Seven children – 4 graduated from Brookfield Central. Five have graduated from college and one is currently enrolled at Whitewater and another at UW Madison District Resident: 43 years Education: MBA from Marquette University 1991; Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Nursing 1987; RN Diploma from the Milwaukee County General Hospital School of Nursing 1977 Recent awards/recognition: Elmbrook School Board Member since 2009; Project Management Certification (PMP) from the Project Management Institute; Girl Scouts of America 17 Years of Service; Boy Scouts of America 12 Years of Service Profession: Senior Financial Analyst – Froedtert Health

SCOTT WHEELER (INCUMBENT) – AT-LARGE 4745 N 158th St., Brookfield 53005 • [email protected] Question 1: Education is critical to the future of our children and leads to a strong community and society. With five children who are attending Elmbrook schools, I want to keep this district one of the best in Wisconsin. In the last three years, I have seen firsthand the quality education provided in Elmbrook, and I want to maintain great schools while being fiscally responsible to the taxpayers. Question 2: I want to ensure every student has the chance to succeed in school by providing the best curriculum, technol- ogies, and extracurricular activities to help them learn and grow. I am proud of our work adopting new math, science, and social studies curriculums. I am committed to resolving our long term capital needs without going to referendum. I will continue to work on the best uses of technology in the classroom and hope to reduce the time our students spend taking standardized assessments. I would be honored to have your vote. Family: Spouse: Andrea Wheeler; Five children – 9th grade daughter at East, 8th grade son at Pilgrim Park, 5th & 2rd grade sons at Burleigh, and a son who will begin kindergarten at Burleigh next year District Resident: 7 years Education: 2002 – BA Biochemistry from Brigham Young University; 2006 – Masters of Education in Instructional Technology from Utah State University Profession: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints- where I provide training and supervision for volunteer religion teachers in Eastern Wisconsin

Friends of Fairview South Awarded $15,000 Grant Last Fall, the Friends of Fairview South parent organization received a $15,000 grant on behalf of Fairview South’s students. The grant was provided by the Eppstein Uhen Foundation and provides funding over three years for student experiences in the community. “We are thrilled to have this ongoing fiscal support to continue to meet the unique needs of our students,” said Dr. Tanya Fredrich, Elmbrook Schools Director of Student Services. “Exposing our students to learning opportunities in our community is an important part of our curriculum and their development. We are grateful to the Eppstein Uhen Foundation for the award, and to Kathy and Lauren Davis for their pursuit of this grant.”

10 Alumni Spotlight: Chris Vosters – Brookfield Jaycees Honor Brookfield East Class of 2009 Burleigh’s Marlo Dentice-Johnson Chris Vosters path to broadcasting this The Brookfield Jaycees honored year’s Olympic Figure Skating event can be Burleigh Elementary Third Grade traced back to his success in Forensics at Teacher, Marlo Dentice-Johnson, as Brookfield East. an Outstanding Educator at the Vosters began his education at an area Distinguished Service Awards parochial school before transferring to the Banquet on February 23 for her newly-remodeled Dixon Elementary in 2002 involvement and impact on her for fifth grade, and then advancing to Pilgrim school and our community. Park and Brookfield East. “Having come from Marlo’s work with Burleigh’s a parochial school,” said Vosters, “Elmbrook 100-member Student Council has put me in a bigger environment with fantastic engaged students in a variety of facilities, teachers, and resources that allowed me to thrive and be chal- leadership and community service lenged. The experiences helped me to think critically and molded me into opportunities. One such example, who I am today.” the Community Outreach Committee, connects students with volunteer Vosters’ high school highlights included a State Team Championship in projects at organizations such as Children’s Hospital, Make-a-Wish, and the Forensics and an individual state championship in Radio Announcing. He Hunger Task Force. In addition to her work with student council, Marlo is a was quick to recognize his Forensics coach, Mary Wacker, who served as an leader in the classroom and also serves on the District’s Math Leadership incredible role model in his life. Team. Following graduation in Each year the Brookfield Jaycees honors an educator, a firefighter, and 2009, Chris continued his “I love what I do and my a police officer for their leadership in the Brookfield community. education at the University education in Elmbrook has Congratulations Marlo for receiving this recognition! of Wisconsin - Madison, and worked at the student radio allowed me to launch a station as the Sports Director career that gives me great and play-by-play announcer fulfillment in life.” Circle of Friends Lunch Event for various UW sporting events. He graduated in 2013 with a Celebrates Innovation in Education degree in Arts and Journalism. The Elmbrook Education Foundation (EEF) will After college, Vosters broadcasting career began in the Northwoods host the third annual Circle of Friends Luncheon on Baseball League and quickly advanced to a full-time position with the Tuesday, May 15th, at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center to Great Lakes Loons in Midland, Michigan. Additionally, Chris began broad- celebrate our community’s commitment to excellence in casting events for the Big Ten Network, Fox Sports, and NBC. This year, he public school education. has been covering figure skating for NBC and has been brought on to help The event showcases an “Innovation Station” experience, with several announce the Olympic Figure Skating event on NBC’s 4K feed. “It’s really examples of innovative projects and practices from across the district. cool to be a part of the NBC network, where they are using technology to New this year will be a ‘School A La Carte’ lunch featuring small plate provide innovative content for sports fans around the world,” Chris noted. stations from eight fabulous restaurants in the Elmbrook area. The lunch He will return to NBC in March to also cover the Paralympics. event will also feature keynote speaker, Peggy Coakley, President and CEO “ I love what I do and my education in Elmbrook has allowed me to of Coakley Brothers, and a 1981 Brookfield Central graduate. Peggy has launch a career that gives me great fulfillment in life,” said Vosters. been recognized as a leader in business innovation. For more alumni stories and district updates, follow Elmbrook Schools The Circle of Friends event will raise funds to support Elmbrook’s 7,000 on LinkedIn or join the new Elmbrook Alumni Network to engage with plus students and the teachers who impact them. The focus of this year’s fellow alums at alumni.elmbrookschools.org! fundraising efforts continues to be the District’s Nature Center, located on the campus of Brookfield East High School. To secure your tickets or for more information, visit http://COF18.gesture.com.

11 LAUNCH Celebrates Successful First Semester LAUNCH, the District’s innovative program connecting rigorous coursework with profession-based learning, celebrated a successful first semester by hosting a Community Night showcase in December. Students presented their company projects and recommendations, answered questions about the LAUNCH program, and demonstrated their business-minded professionalism to corporate sponsors, family and community members, and educators. Said LAUNCH Director, Robert Hall, “In just one semester we have seen the impact of a new approach to teaching and learning on students, teachers and area businesses. Our students are applying their learning to real-life business challenges, and continue to impress our project sponsors L to R: Tyler Wallen, Catherine Botchek, Emma Jester with their desire to learn and their quality of work.” L to R: Cameron Quinn, Emily Smyczek LAUNCH currently offers courses in Global Business, Data Analytics and Future Teachers, and will double its course offerings in the 2018-19 school year. To learn more about LAUNCH, visit www.elmbrookschools.org/launch.

Enrollment Opportunities Preschool Accepting Applications Elmbrook offers 4-year old students an amazing opportunity to jumpstart their learning through our preschool program at Burleigh Elementary. We wecome you to visit www.elmbrookschools.org/preschool for details or to setup your school tour. Kindergarten Enrollment in Progress Students who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2018 can join Elmbrook’s Class of 2031 by enrolling online today! We wecome you to visit www.elmbrookschools.org/enroll for details or to setup your school tour. Summer School Registration Opens March 7 We have an amazing summer school program that offers over 85 courses each year. Course seats are limited, and online registration opens for all Elmbrook families on March 7 at 5:30 pm for Elementary & Middle School students, and March 8 at 5:30 pm for High School students. Please visit www.elmbrookschools.org/summerschool.

Showstopping Musical Performances Over 175 middle school students performed to packed houses as Elmbrook’s renowned fine arts program showcased two musicals at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center this winter. 13780 Hope Street After several months of rehearsals, Wisconsin Hills students performed Shrek Jr., while Pilgrim P.O. Box 1830 Brookfield, WI 53008 Park’s students presented Bye Bye Birdie Jr. 262-781-3030 Mark Hansen, Superintendent Kathryn Wilson, Board President Chris Thompson, Chief Strategy Officer Jill Kokta, Communications Coordinator Eric Hagen, Communications Assistant www.elmbrookschools.org LINK is written and produced by the School District of Elmbrook. The district is solely responsible for content. The school district and City of Brookfield are separate local government entities. All costs associated with LINK are covered by the School District of WHMS presents Shrek Jr. – Photo Credit: Selkey Design & Photography PPMS presents Bye Bye Birdie Jr. – Photo Credit: Dave Schwarz Elmbrook. 12 POLICE DEPARTMENT BROOKFIELD’S TWENTIETH a trunk, fill it with valuables, close it, and then just walk NATIONAL NIGHT OUT PLANNED away. Selecting another parking spot may break a thief’s observation of your car. The Brookfield Task Force on Public Safety Education, Inc. is busy planning this summer’s National Night Out 20th l Very few auto break-ins are random. The thieves usually Anniversary Celebration of see something out in the open or hints of possible Crime Prevention and Safety. This hidden valuables. event will be held on Wednesday, l If your vehicle is stolen or property is taken from the August 1, 2018, from 5:00-9:00 vehicle, call the Police immediately. p.m., in the Brookfield Civic Plaza area. For more information on SAFETY TIPS FOR BIKE RIDING our National Night Out event, call The City of Brookfield Police Department offers these tips (262) 787-3557. to provide children and adults with the information they need to prevent bicycle/motor vehicle accidents: KEEPING YOUR VEHICLE SAFE l Ride a safe bike. Have it safety inspected. The City of Brookfield Police Department’s Crime l Always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle. Prevention Unit provides these tips for protecting your l vehicle and your valuables: Obey all traffic signs and signals. l l The safest location for your vehicle is parked inside When riding in traffic, keep right. Ride single file in the your locked garage. Make sure the garage door is down same direction as the traffic flow. before exiting. l Signal your moves with hand signals. Look behind you l Never leave your car running unattended in your before changing lanes or turning and proceed carefully. driveway or on the street, even if you lock your car door. l Drive defensively, looking for road hazards and being l Whenever possible, park in well lighted and busy areas. alert for other driver’s mistakes. Auto thieves prefer breaking into cars in isolated areas. l Keep control of your bicycle. Don’t carry passengers or Park as close as possible to an open business. Leave your packages that interfere with vision or control. Use baskets doors locked until you have observed your surroundings or carriers for packages and books. and are ready to exit your vehicle. l Watch for pedestrians. Be especially alert for children l Lock your vehicle, take your keys, and have them ready who may dart out into the roadway without first in your hand. Never leave the keys inside your vehicle checking for traffic. when you go inside to pay your bill at a gas station or l Use a bell or horn when passing pedestrians or other convenience store. bicyclists, or call out a warning to let them know you l When returning to your vehicle, have your keys ready. are passing. Look for anyone near your car or near you. Use your auto l Protect yourself at night with reflectors and headlights. alarm as a personal safety device. Wear light-colored or reflective clothing. l Alarms or anti-theft devices work. Thieves are looking DOGS IN CITY PARKS for the “easiest” target. If your car has an alarm, it could act as a deterrent, but it doesn’t mean thieves won’t break City ordinances require that dogs and cats be restrained in if you leave valuable items in plain sight. on leashes or under voice “command control” whenever on public streets, sidewalks, alleys, public grounds, and l Don’t leave identification or other important papers in school grounds. In City parks, dogs must at all times be your vehicle. on a leash not more than ten (10) feet in length. Dogs l Don’t leave keys in your vehicle overnight. Remove are permitted only on parking lots and paved walkways garage door openers from vehicle parked outside. and are not allowed on any grassy areas or trails unless l Don’t leave packages or valuables in sight. Take valuables specifically designated. with you, or lock them in the trunk. If you leave items However, in order to provide an opportunity for City in your vehicle and they’re visible, the chances that your residents to walk/exercise their dogs as part of an outdoor vehicle will get broken into increase greatly. recreational experience, the Parks and Recreation l Place items out of sight before reaching your destination. Commission has designated special areas within two City Someone may be watching you when you put your parks where dogs are allowed off paved areas: Mitchell Park, valuables under a seat or in the trunk, and the moment 19900 River Road (between Brookfield Road and Barker you’re gone, a thief could break into your car. Never open (continued on page 14)

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(continued from page 13) to its collar, including within City parks. A dog without Road) where dogs are permitted on or off leash (if under a collar is deemed to be unlicensed by ordinance. Dog voice control) within the licenses may be obtained at the City Clerk’s office. It is designated pet exercise illegal to permit a dog or cat to be “at large”, off its owner’s area; and Mary Knoll Park, property. City ordinance 6.08.080 also requires owners of at 615 S. Sunnyslope Road dogs and cats to “immediately” remove their pet’s fecal (just south of I-94 near the matter from public or private property not belonging to water tower) where dogs the pet owner, including all City parks. Hence, always must be on leashes when carry equipment sufficient to clean up your pet’s feces walked on grassy areas when off your own property. and trails. Failure to comply with the City’s animal ordinances may All dogs more than five result in the issuance of a municipal citation and subsequent months old kept within monetary civil fine. the City must have a (Source: “Dogs in City Parks” pamphlet of Parks, Recreation current dog license affixed and Forestry and City Ord. Chapter 6.08)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ADOPT AN INLET ROAD CLOSURES AFFECTING TRAFFIC During extreme rain events, inlets can become plugged IN BROOKFIELD SUMMER 2018 with debris. These plugged inlets restrict water flow and Brookfield Road from can create or exacerbate flooding. During heavy rains, City 1 North Avenue to Riverview Drive crews are often dispatched to clear these obstructions when The City will be reconstructing Brookfield Road from they become aware of them, but cannot clear all inlets at the just north of North Avenue to approximately Riverview same time (there are several thousand inlets in the City). Drive (just south of the railroad tracks) this summer when To protect your property against flooding, consider school is out for the summer. There may be periods of time adopting an inlet near your house and keep it clear of when the road is closed to through traffic. Watch for signs debris if you can do so safely from your property. It is imperative that you do not venture into the road to clear

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14 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER posted in the area and find alternative routes when this will be closed to through traffic from Bluemound Road to occurs. Residential driveways will remain accessible during Greenfield Avenue through the end of August 2018. construction for those living on Brookfield Road. The road will be open to local traffic, which is defined as For questions related to this project, please contact the City residents who live on the road or are visiting someone Engineering division at (262) 787-3919. who lives on that roadway. Do NOT use this roadway as a cut-through or if your destination is not on this section 2 Sunnyslope Road of Sunnyslope Road. Alternative detour routes have been bridge out — 2018 established by the DOT to direct through traffic to Moorland The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) has Road and Highway 100 (Mayfair Road). Unfortunately, there already closed Sunnyslope Road at the bridge over I-94 for are few crossings of the freeway and the roads are crowded replacement. The DOT is replacing this bridge as part of the and will continue to be until this construction is completed. Zoo Interchange project. While the bridge is out, the road We appreciate your patience throughout this difficult time.

ELMBROOK HUMANE SOCIETY TOP 3 TIPS FOR LIVING WITH WILDLIFE IN BROOKFIELD “There is a coyote hanging around in my neighborhood.” “I found a nest of bunnies in my yard/garden/flower bed.” “A woodchuck has taken up residence under my deck.” We hear the above and many more wildlife concerns from Brookfield residents throughout the year. We are certainly here to help with any wildlife questions that are had though we do want to encourage you to remember that ultimately the goal is to live harmoniously with wild animals as they were here long before us and the great outdoors is their home. animals are not orphaned at all and removing them can What can you do to achieve happily co-existing with wild greatly reduce their chance of survival. Taking the time to animals? Here are a few tips: research some common habits of native wildlife in the area 1. Prevention. While many people enjoy having the can provide essential information regarding many wildlife company of birds at their feeder or an occasional deer concerns. For many situations, it may be discovered that grazing in the yard, they often do not want a family of the problem is not so bad and a little patience is all it takes. raccoons nesting under their porch or the sound of a 3. Removal. At times when wildlife gets a little too close, mysterious creature running in the walls of their home. perhaps even inside our home, removing them becomes Taking steps to prevent problems from the start is usually necessary. Ammonia soaked rags placed at the entry and the easiest solution. exit points of a nesting site are quite effective. Animals a. Do not provide a food source. Most animals hang around enjoy quiet, dark places. Playing music and turning on homes because there is something tasty for them to be lights will create an uncomfortable environment for around for. Bird feeders, unsecure garbage cans, dog many species of wildlife and they will often leave on their food containers, and even a tasty vegetable garden can own as a result. Occasionally, after all efforts have been all be open invitations to wildlife. Making sure there are exhausted to get these critters to vacate on their own, not food sources will often solve the problem. physical removal may be necessary. Before doing this, be sure to contact EBHS at (262) 782-9261 to find out how b. “Wildlife-Proof” the home. Patch holes, block any to do so properly. possible entry-way (including the chimney), and put up a fence around the garden. This should only be For a more comprehensive guide to living with wildlife and done once it is determined there are no mothers and/ the laws pertaining to them, visit the links below: or their young so they do not become trapped inside. http://www.helpingwildlife.org/living-with-wildlife/ 2. Education. Some of the most frequent calls received http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/documents/ regarding wildlife involve “orphaned” young. Often these nuswlguide.pdf

SPRING 2018 15 PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY ARBOR DAY WRITING CONTEST — IMPORTANT PARKS AND DEADLINE APRIL 2, 2018 RECREATION REGISTRATION DATES The writing contest is open to all residents of Brookfield that Saturday May 5th — Summer Registration are amateur writers. This year’s theme is “If I could I would (including Summer Camps) plant a tree…….?” More information and entry forms are 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Online or in-person at the available on the City’s web site under the “Forestry News” Parks and Recreation office. Registration is on- section or at the Parks, Recreation and Forestry office. The going until classes fill. deadline for entries is April 2, 2018. Monday May 21st — Flag Football Registration 8:00 a.m. Online or in-person at the Parks and 2017 Arbor Day Writing Contest Winners Recreation office. Winner Category Mary Buchel “Reflective Prose” Catherine M. Newbauer “Reflective Illustration” ARBOR DAY — 2018 (5 time winner) The City of Brookfield is proud to be recognized as a Tree City Vivion Smith “Family Memoir” U.S.A. by the Arbor Day Foundation. www.arborday.org/ Danielle Wucker “Poetry” (3 time winner) programs/treeCityUSA.cfm. The City will partner with our sponsors from WaterStone Bank, staff, students, and family members from Swanson Elementary School to conduct a tree COMMUNITY GROUPS INVITED planting ceremony on Friday, April 27th. You can support TO PARTICIPATE IN FAMILY FEST and participate in the Arbor Day movement by planting a Come join us at Mitchell Park and enjoy food, music by tree and/or by participating in the Memorial Tree Program. “Our House” band, big inflatables for the kids to bounce around. Enjoy the Machtel Brothers create balloon magic, watch the Truly Remarkable Loon perform his comedic juggle act, and Magic Productions by Glen Gerard, and sit back and enjoy the fireworks extravaganza. You can have your youth group, civic group, or other organization participate in the 2018 Family Fest on July 4th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Mitchell Park. Please contact Marty Will at (262) 796-6675 for more information. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS Any time is a great time to express your civic pride by Contributions to this program are to honor loved ones, or in becoming a sponsor and supporting one or more of the name of your favorite organization, or commemorate a the variety of community events/activities available for special occasion and a tree will be planted on public property. sponsorship. Funding/sponsorship opportunities and levels Read more about the Memorial Tree Program on the City’s range from a few hundred dollars up to $1,000-5,000 for web page under the “Forestry News” section. sponsoring elements of the Independence Day Parade, Family Fest, Fireworks, Arbor Day, Family Campout or the German Holiday Market and Tree Lighting Event. Your civic minded contributions will be recognized in many different ways. Contact Marty Will, Park Programs and Operations Manager at (262) 796-6675 or will@ ci.brookfield.wi.us for more information. VOLUNTEERS The City of Brookfield is eager to work with individuals, groups, agencies, and other organizations from Brookfield that wish to provide labor and other resources to complete civic minded projects. Certain projects may qualify as an Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project. Scouts should refer

16 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION ACTIVITIES — WEDNESDAY, JULY 4TH Be a part of this community special event! The Independence Day Activities Committee has been busy with the planning and organizing of the annual Parade and Family Fest. The Parade will be held on Wednesday, July 4th at 10:00 a.m. with the route beginning at the southwest entrance to Brookfield Central High School and traveling west on Gebhardt Road to Calhoun Road, north on Calhoun Road to North Avenue, west on North Avenue to Norhardt Drive, and then south on Norhardt Drive for a short distance. Application deadline is coming soon. For more information please visit Brookfield’s website under the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department, Independence Day Activities or contact us at (262) 796-6675.

to the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook (No. 512-927) or its online equivalent. Scouts should be COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES advised that before a project can begin it must be approved Saturday, April 28th — Safety Town Registration by the City of Brookfield, your unit leader, unit committee, 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. and by the council or district advancement committee. Multi-purpose Room in Senior Community Center Thanks go out to various community groups and to the www.brookfieldsafety.com for more information Eagle Scouts that completed major projects in our parks in Saturday, May 12th — Rummage Daze 2017. Feel free to contact Marty Will, Park Programs and 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Operations Manager at [email protected] or at (262) (Rain date: May 26th) 796-6675 for more information. CIVIC BAND AND CHORUS SPRING paid training, incentives and competitive pay. Lifeguarding CONCERT — MAY 20, 2018 certification/skills not required for swim instructors. For more information, please contact Brookfield Parks, The Brookfield Civic Band and Chorus will conduct their Recreation and Forestry, and (262) 796-6675 or print an annual spring concert at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, 2018 application at www.ci.brookfield.wi.us. (Click on the Parks in the auditorium of the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for and Recreation Department, and then General Information the Arts, located in Mitchell Park at 19085 W. Capitol Drive. tab). Or email Lisa Glenn — [email protected]. General admission tickets will be sold to adults for $5.00, seniors 60 and over are $3.00, and children 12 and under GARLIC MUSTARD — are free. Tickets are available one month prior to the event A HARMFUL WEED INVADER date at the Wilson Center (262) 782-9470 or online at www. Garlic Mustard (Alliara petiolata) is easy to identify wilson-center.com. using an excellent brochure that is available free from the Brookfield Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department or at WE NEED YOU! ARE YOU INTERESTED the UW Extension Waukesha County office. This brochure IN A PART TIME JOB IN AQUATICS? also outlines various control options. Excellent information The Brookfield Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is can also be found on the internet at http://hort.uwex.edu. seeking individuals of all ages (minimum 16) who have interest Type “Garlic mustard” in the search box on the upper right in becoming swim instructors and/or lifeguards. We offer (continued on page 18)

SPRING 2018 17 PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY (continued from page 17) PARK PLAN UPDATE of the page and click on search or at http://dnr.wi.gov/ Over the next several months, the Parks and Recreation topic/Invasives/fact/GarlicMustard.html. Garlic mustard Commission will conduct a process to review and update questions or general questions can be answered Monday- the City’s “2035 Park and Open Space Plan” which was last Friday 9:00 a.m.-noon by calling the UW Extension updated/adopted in 2011. Waukesha County Horticulture helpline at (262) 548-7779. Public involvement will be incorporated into the process to The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has assure that the resulting plans meet the needs and expectations implemented control efforts in some of Brookfield’s parks, of the community. The planning process, meetings calendar, but due to the increasingly wide scope of the problem, and opportunities for involvement and providing input/ citizen volunteers are needed. Spring is one of the best times feedback will be publicized and promoted through the City’s of the year for control efforts. There are opportunities for website (www.ci.brookfield.wi.us) and future issues of the individuals, businesses, civic groups, and other non-profit newsletter. The plan updates and corresponding public process agencies. Please call the office at (262) 796-6675 if you can will play a critically important role in guiding the growth, help us keep our parks beautiful. It’s beneficial work in development, redevelopment, and preservation of the City’s beautiful surroundings that has a great impact! parks, trails, and open spaces for the next 20 to 25 years.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MILWAUKEE TOOL LOOKING AT FURTHER EXPANSION ON THEIR CAMPUS Milwaukee Tool has proposed an additional expansion to their campus at their 13135 W. Lisbon Road in the City of Brookfield. The expansion would add 114,500 square feet of Class A office space for Milwaukee Tool to expand their Research and Development operations. The expansion of this office space would bring Milwaukee Tool’s headquarters

Sears and its Tire and Auto Center. The Sears portion of the mall will be demolished in order to allow for a Marcus Bistro Plex theater and a Whirlyball’s first Wisconsin location. Sears would still be located at the mall in an 18,000 square foot space to sell some of its more top to an approximately 550,000 square feet. In addition to the performing products. expansion of the office space, Milwaukee Tool will be adding a total of 350 new family supporting jobs, which would bring The Marcus Bistro Plex would be a 600 seat theatre, which the Brookfield headquarters total employment to 1,650 total would offer a number of amenities. Marcus’ website states, jobs. On average, the 350 new jobs would have an annual “BistroPlex is a new entertainment destination. This is not salary around $75,000 and would be created over the next your typical theatre — Here, food is the star of every movie. 5 years. Milwaukee Tool has approximately 4,800 visitors The menu has something for everyone to enjoy, featuring from all over the world that come to their headquarters in a wide array of selections including Gourmet Burgers, fun Brookfield, and believe with the expansion this number will appetizers, unique desserts, and healthy alternatives. Select continue to increase, having a direct economic impact on the ingredients from suppliers’ right in Wisconsin make the hotel, restaurant, and stores within the City of Brookfield. whole experience taste and feel closer to home — including an extensive selection of local craft beers.” The Whirlyball BROOKFIELD SQUARE REDEVELOPMENT portion will have an 800 seat restaurant, with areas that Brookfield Square Mall in the City of Brookfield is looking include 8 full bowling lanes, and 2 whirlyball courts. to redevelop the south end parcel that currently houses Whirlyball combines lacrosse, hockey, basketball, and

18 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER bumper cars in a game of skill coupled with a touch of which includes Sears Tire and Auto Center. Once chance. There are also plans to have 3 out lot restaurants demolished, the City has plans to design and build a 48,000 that have yet to be named. square foot Conference Center and North Central Group The City has plans to purchase 9.5 acres from the mall, would build an attached 174 room Hilton Garden Inn.

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HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY DISTRICT 7 MEETING Saturday, June 2, 2018 • 8:00 a.m.-Noon There will be a District 7 Informational Meeting on City Public Works Yard, 19700 Riverview Drive Thursday, April 12 at 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Aldermen Renee Lowerr and your newly elected alderman will address any ELECTION DAY — APRIL 3, 2018 questions about the City of Brookfield and District 7. The Spring General Election will be April 3rd. Polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Search your voter registration record online at https://myvote.wi.gov. View a DOG LICENSES — DUE BY MARCH 30TH sample ballot, register to vote, or find your assigned polling Licenses must be purchased by March 30th to avoid a $5.00 site location. See you at the polls! late fee. New residents or newly acquired dogs will not be charged a late fee. Forms are available on the City’s website TRASH DELAY at www.ci.brookfield.wi.us. Trash pick-up will be delayed one day following Memorial There are ordinances in the City of Brookfield that do not Day, Monday, May 28. Routes will be finished by Advanced permit dogs and cats to be at large. Animals must always Disposal during the same week. Remember to have garbage be under the control of the owner or leashed. Owners are and recyclables out by 7:00 a.m. reminded that they must pick up after their pets.

ELMBROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY ELMBROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY/ MARCH FREE LECTURE DOUSMAN STAGECOACH INN MUSEUM Monday, March 19th, 7:00 p.m. at the Brookfield Public Library 1075 Pilgrim Pkwy., Brookfield Metty Fredricks, a docent from the Waukesha County Historical The Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum will open for the Society, will talk about the early Fur Trade in Wisconsin. season on Sunday, May 6th. (Please note: we will not be MAY FREE LECTURE doing our Civil War event this year.) Monday, May 21st, 7:00 p.m. at the Brookfield Public Library The Inn will be open for guided tours the 1st and 3rd Sundays, May through October (closed Labor Day John Schoenknecht will talk about the historic springs of weekend), from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Admission required. Waukesha County and the water wars of the 1890’s. 1860’S TEA IN THE AFTERNOON 175TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF Join us for an 1800’s Tea served in the historic dining room THE BUILDING OF THE STAGECOACH INN of the Inn. Our first Tea is Sunday, May 6th at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 28th from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., join us at or 2:30 p.m. The cost is $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for the Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum and help celebrate children 2-12. Tea includes sandwiches, fresh fruit, tea this historic landmark. The Inn was built in 1843 by Talbot breads, dessert and beverages served by costumed docents. Dousman as a stagecoach inn for Brookfield. Food, tours of A guided tour of the Inn is also included. Reservations and the Inn, games, scavenger hunt, make a craft, antique sale advance payment are required. We accept cash, check or and more. Admission required. credit card by phone or by mail (Visa and MasterCard). elmbrookhistoricalsociety.org Make your reservations early as space is already filling up. [email protected]

SPRING 2018 19 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID BROOKFIELD, WI PERMIT NO. 99 2000 N. Calhoun Rd. Brookfield, WI 53005 www.ci.brookfield.wi.us

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SHARON LYNNE WILSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Spring into the arts this March-May artists Robin Jebavy on May 18 at 5:30 p.m. Located in the with world-class performances! upper level of the Wilson Center’s Kuttemperoor Grand Hall, Celebrate a modern dance superstar on the rise on March the Ploch Art Gallery is free and open to the public, and all 24 with Jessica Lang Dance. Be captivated by Steinway exhibit openings include complimentary beverages, treats, artists Christina and Michelle Naughton on April 15. On and artist dialogue. For more information, visit wilson- May 2-3, delight in the sounds of the silver screen with two center.com/ploch-art-gallery or call (262) 373-5022. matinee performances of HOLLYWOODLAND, a show Explore your creative side with our spring classes! that the New York Times calls “all-singing, all-dancing show Connect with other artists and cultures, expand your business heaven.” On May 19, celebrate 25 years of making perspective, and tap into your creative side with the Wilson music that’s a fusion of Delta Blues, Gypsy Jazz, and Swing Center’s year-round visual art class offerings for all ages Revival with the Squirrel Nut Zippers. For a complete list and levels of artistic ability. Our complete class schedule is of upcoming performances and ticket information, visit available online at wilson-center.com/art-classes; for more wilson-center.com or call (262) 781-9520. information, please call (262) 373-5023. Join us for two artist receptions! Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts Celebrate the opening of two exhibits in our Ploch Art 19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield, WI 53045 Gallery this spring: Water Sheds by Milwaukee lithographer Located just south of 198th and Capitol Drive in Cynthia Brinich-Langlois on April 13 at 5:30 p.m.; and Glass Brookfield’s Mitchell Park Utopias by 2016 Mary L. Nohl Fellowship Emerging Artist (262) 781-9520 or wilson-center.com

FINANCE DEPARTMENT REAL ESTATE TAXES balance, and show the “Effective” date when a If you would like a receipt, tax bill information, or to make payment was made and how much the payment was. a payment for real estate taxes, please go to the City of Assessments and prior year payments going back to the year Brookfield website at www.ci.brookfield.wi.us, and follow 2000 are available to view by selecting the year you would these easy instructions. like to see from the drop down at the top of the screen. 1. On the Home Page, click on “Quick Links,” then click Please note: After January 31st, any Real Estate tax on “Pay/Search Property Tax” and follow the onscreen payments must be made payable and mailed to: instructions. Waukesha County Treasurer 2. Locate the property and click on “Bill.” Near the 515 W. Moreland Boulevard Rm 148 bottom of the screen it will display any outstanding Waukesha, WI 53188