SUMMER 2011 FROM THE MAYOR WHAT’S INSIDE Dear Brookfield Residents, As you read through this Newsletter and visit Civic Plaza the City’s website, you will find a wide variety Summer Calendar...... 3 of activities to help you fully enjoy summer in Brookfield. At the top of my list are the Department of Independence Day festivities which will be held Public Works...... 3, 18 on Monday, July 4th. We are particularly fortunate to again have the University of Wisconsin Badger Community Development...... 4 Band which will participate in our Parade and also play at the Ice Cream Social in the Civic Plaza immediately following the Parade. Parks, Recreation and There will be fun activities at Family Fest which will be held at Mitchell Park Forestry Department...... 5-7 beginning at 6:00 p.m. on July 4th and culminating in the fireworks at 9:15 p.m. The Civic Plaza (the area between City Hall and the Safety Building) will be a busy Fire Department...... 7 place throughout the summer. Brookfield’s very popular Farmer’s Market will be held each Saturday from 7:30 a.m. until noon. This is its twenty-first season! There Police Department...... 8 will be a concert series in the Civic Plaza with performances on Wednesdays from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. There will also be three Wednesday evening concerts Elmbrook Schools LINK.... 9-12 from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. Look inside this Newsletter for details. Visiting from Japan will be the Hane Daiko, “Jumping Drum,” group which Highway Department...... 13 will give a special performance of their traditional high energy drumming in the Civic Plaza on Sunday, July 17th, from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. This performance, Wilson Center arranged through Concordia University, will also feature the female dancing group for the Arts...... 13-15 “Hanagasa” in traditional Japanese clothing. Please come enjoy the performance and welcome our Japanese guests to Brookfield. Elmbrook Historical Society...15 The Civic Plaza will also be the site of the Brookfield Maximized Living “Tour Library...... 16-17 de Brookfield” International Cycle Event. Amateur and professional cyclists, including many international racers, will participate in bicycle races throughout Humane Society...... 18 the day on Friday, July 15th. Musical entertainment as well as food and beverages will also be part of this event. For Your Information...... 19 Brookfield’s 13th National Night Out will be held in the Civic Plaza on August 3, 2011. Communities nationwide join together in August every year to support this Finance Department...... 20 crime prevention and safety event. There are a wide range of recreational activities available at Brookfield’s many parks. Remember also to enjoy the great entertainment available at the Wilson Center in Mitchell Park. A particular favorite is the free outdoor Starry Nights Recycling Center concert series on Friday evenings. Hours Have a wonderful summer and I hope to see you enjoying all that there is to do in our City! April thru November Mayor Steve Ponto Tuesdays and Thursdays 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Year-round Hazardous Waste Day Saturdays June 4th, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon 8 a.m.-5 p.m. City Public Works Yard, 19700 Riverview Drive 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) 796-6653 (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 Bob Reddin Christopher Blackburn (262) 781-4029 (262) 821-5262 Finance/Treasurer...... (262) 782-9650 Rick Owen Jerry Mellone Fire Non-Emergency...... (262) 782-8932 (262) 790-9888 (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 James Garvens Lisa Mellone (262) 782-8482 (262) 780-0805 Police Operations...... (262) 787-3702 Community Services Officer...... (262) 787-3557 District 4 Municipal Judge Crime Prevention Lieutenant ...... (262) 787-3623 Mark Nelson Jeffrey J. Warchol Police Social Worker...... (262) 796-6689 (262) 797-8503 (262) 796-6660 Police Administration...... (262) 787-3566 Buck Jurken Records Request...... (262) 787-3701 (262) 789-7445 Business Fax...... (262) 782-8757 CITY INFORMATION Public Works Inspection...... (262) 796-6673 2000 N. Calhoun Road Senior Community Center...... (262) 796-6675 Brookfield, WI 53005 Veolia (Trash Contractor)...... (262) 367-6040 (262) 782-9650 Water Pollution Control Center....(262) 782-0199 Webpage Water Utility...... (262) 796-6717 www.ci.brookfield.wi.us Email [email protected] Newsletter Editor Laurie O'Shea (262) 787-3500

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2 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER June 27 Civic Plaza Concert Noon-1:00 p.m. 4 Farmer’s Market 7:30 a.m.-noon 30 Farmer’s Market 7:30 a.m.-noon 11 Farmer’s Market 7:30 a.m.-noon August 15 Civic Plaza Concert Noon-1:00 p.m. 3 Civic Plaza Concert Noon-1:00 p.m. Civic Plaza Evening Concert 7:00-8:15 p.m. National Night Out 5:00-9:00 p.m. 18 Farmer’s Market 7:30 a.m.-noon 6 Farmer’s Market 7:30 a.m.-noon 22 Civic Plaza Concert Noon-1:00 p.m. 10 Civic Plaza Concert Noon-1:00 p.m. 25 Farmer’s Market 7:30 a.m.-noon 12 Friends of Library Book Sale 6:00-8:00 p.m. 29 Civic Plaza Concert Noon-1:00 p.m. 13 Farmer’s Market 7:30 a.m.-noon Friends of Library Book Sale 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. July 14 Friends of Library Book Sale 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 2 Farmer’s Market 7:30 a.m.-noon 17 Civic Plaza Concert Noon-1:00 p.m. 4 Fourth of July Parade/ 10:00 a.m. Civic Plaza Evening Concert 7:00-8:15 p.m. Ice Cream Social following parade 19 Friends of Library Book Sale 6:00-8:00 p.m. 6 Civic Plaza Concert Noon-1:00 p.m. 20 Farmer’s Market 7:30 a.m.-noon 9 Farmer’s Market 7:30 a.m.-noon Friends of Library Book Sale 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 13 Civic Plaza Concert Noon-1:00 p.m. 21 Friends of Library Book Sale 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Civic Plaza Evening Concert 7:00-8:15 p.m. 27 Farmer’s Market 7:30 a.m.-noon 15 International Cycling Classic 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. September 16 Farmer’s Market 7:30 a.m.-noon 3 Farmer’s Market 7:30 a.m.-noon 17 Japanese Drumming 2:00-4:30 p.m. 10 Farmer’s Market 7:30 a.m.-noon 20 Civic Plaza Concert Noon-1:00 p.m. 17 Farmer’s Market 7:30 a.m.-noon 23 Farmer’s Market 7:30 a.m.-noon 24 Farmer’s Market 7:30 a.m.-noon

Plugged and Clogged Inlet Grates Don’t Drain With the heavy rains Brookfield has experienced clippings and trash away from areas where they can over the past few years, we are all extremely float and be carried away towards these drains. This sensitive to how our systems work (or don’t) preventative and proactive approach is one of the during major rain events. One component of this best methods in protecting our properties. system is inlets and the grates that allow water If you do see a clogged grate and can safely into the piping system. remove the debris from a dry area in the grass Catch basin and inlet grates work well when they are (not from the road), please use extreme caution not plugged or clogged with debris. But when they as water is very powerful and can sweep people are plugged or clogged, stormwater from a heavy off their feet. Or report the clogged inlet to our rainfall might not be able to find its way into a sewer Highway division and a crew will be dispatched and can cause flooding. By keeping storm grates to clear it as soon as possible, subject to other clear of debris (e.g. mulch, leaves, grass clippings priorities during a flooding emergency. Since and trash), you will help to reduce flooding in your city staff cannot be everywhere at all times, your neighborhood. Please keep mulch, leaves, grass attention to these issues helps everyone.

SUMMER 2011 3 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Brookfield Maximized Living “Tour de Brookfield” to be Daylong Event Including Civic Center Concerts

International Cycling Class Super Week open to traffic. The race course features a number of Event to be held Friday, July 15, 2011 tight turns, and fast paced action. The course is a new After a successful inaugural event in 2010, the favorite among racers of the series. Brookfield Maximized Living “Tour de Brookfield” A wide variety of food and beverages will be available International Cycle Event: Superweek racing will return throughout the day, giving spectators an opportunity to Brookfield’s Civic Center area on July 15. This day to experience some of Brookfield’s dining scene. In long series of races is part of International Cycling addition to great food, there will be live entertainment Classic Super Week Event series. The Superweek featuring local and regional favorites. Brookfield’s Series is held in a number of communities throughout very own Nora Collins will perform from 3:30-5 southeastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Amateur p.m. Nora is a local Brookfield East student, who and Professional cyclists, including many international specializes in vocals and songwriting. In addition racers, will again participate in the Super Week Series, to her performance, she will also lead the National including the Tour de Brookfield. Anthem prior to the professional races. Following The Brookfield Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, the Nora, immediately after the professional race kick off, City of Brookfield and Brookfield Maximized Living CIA-Caught in the Act will take to the stage. This will again be sponsors of the event. Racing will be held seven piece variety band will delight the crowds with throughout the day, beginning at approximately 9 a.m., outstanding singing and entertainment. and will culminate with Women’s and Men’s Pro Races The Tour de Brookfield is an exciting day filled with World in the late afternoon and early evening. The Men’s Pro Class Cycling, food, beverages, and live entertainment Race is tentatively scheduled for 6 p.m. in the Civic Center area. More information is available The Races will take place on an approximate .8 mile on the City’s website and at www.visitbrookfield.com. course, utilizing the northbound lanes of Calhoun Road All programs scheduled for the between the Brookfield Public Library and the Public Senior Community Center located at Safety Building. Southbound Calhoun Road will remain City Hall will be canceled for July 15.

4 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY

Listed below is information on some of the programs, their lively form of traditional Japanese drumming special events and services offered by the Parks, to Brookfield for a special performance. The group Recreation and Forestry Department. For more recently provided their high energy drumming to the information you can visit the City’s website at www. opening ceremony of the Japan National Handicapped ci.brookfield.wi.us. If you have questions, please Games. The performance, arranged through Concordia contact the Department at (262) 796-6675. University of Mequon, will also feature the female dancing group “Hanagasa” in traditional Japanese Independence Day Activities — clothing and will include workshops and public July 4, 2011 participation. The 40 members of the two groups are Parade: 10:00 a.m. on Calhoun Road from Tomisato City and will be staying at Concordia between Gebhardt Rd. & North Ave. while visiting and performing in Wisconsin. (continued on page 6) We are excited to welcome back some of our popular entries from years past to this year’s parade. These include the UW Badger Band, local Civic Plaza Concert Series Notice to Parade marching bands, community organizations and much Presented by Wheaton Franciscan Spectators: Healthcare — Elmbrook Memorial For the safety of the more. Join your friends and All concerts will be held at the Civic Plaza, 2000 spectators NORTH neighbors after the parade N. Calhoun Rd, just north of City Hall. Bring your BOUND TRAFFIC in the Civic Plaza for the lawn chairs and ON CALHOUN Independence Day ceremony enjoy these free ROAD WILL CLOSE and free ice cream social. concerts with family PROMPTLY AT 9:30 In the interest of public and friends. During a.m. Please plan safety and fairness, the afternoon accordingly for this the Independence Day concerts sub sandwiches and soft drinks are closure. Activities Committee is requesting that parade available for purchase. Snacks and soft drinks spectators refrain from obstructing or attempting to are available at the evening performances. No reserve any public right of way area (e.g. sidewalks, rain dates will be scheduled. Music is provided curb areas, medians) by placing chairs, blankets, by ACA Entertainment and the Brookfield Parks, tape, rope, tents or any other item along the parade Recreation & Forestry Department. route before 7:00 p.m. the night before the parade. NOON CONCERT SERIES: In addition, the placement of large and over sized Wednesdays 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. items that could potentially obstruct the view of other June 15 Bobby Way parade spectators is strongly discouraged. June 22 Ernest Collins The committee thanks you for your cooperation! June 29 Gary Cross Family Fest: 6:00-9:00 p.m. @ Mitchell Park July 6 Vintage Vegas Family oriented activities will be offered including July 13 Marcell, Keyboard Extraordinaire games, contests, food, and entertainment for all ages. July 20 Dusk July 27 Al White Fireworks: 9:15 p.m. @ Mitchell Park — presented by Safro Motorcars August 3 Jenny Thiel Trio August 10 The Happy Dutchmen Trio The annual fireworks show August 17 Downtown Harrison will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. Arrive early to EVENING CONCERTS: get a great viewing Wednesdays 7:00-8:15 p.m. location for this spectacular display. June 15 Bobby Way and the Fabulous Special Performance Wayouts July 13 Piles of Rhythm featuring Channel Civic Plaza, Sunday, July 17 — 2:00-4:30 p.m. 12’s Mike Miller Hane Daiko (Japanese Drumming) August 17 North Coast Orchestra The Hane Daiko, “Jumping Drum”, group will bring

SUMMER 2011 5 PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY

(continued from page 5) WIRTH AQUATIC CENTER Mosquito Control Program Update The City’s ongoing integrated POOL HOURS mosquito management program Dates Main Pool Zero Depth Pool (12th year) is based upon Monday-Friday 1-4:30 p.m. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the recommendations of the June 6-August 5 6-8 p.m. 1-4:30 p.m. Center for Disease Control 6-8 p.m. and Prevention (CDC) and Monday-Friday 1-8 p.m. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. August 8-August 19 1-8 p.m. includes the following primary components. Saturday & Sunday 1-8 p.m. 1-8 p.m. June 4-August 21 Larviciding Monday, July 4 The City has received a permit from the Wisconsin FEES Department of Natural Resources to again apply Daily Fees biolarvicides to wetlands in the City for the control of disease (West Nile Virus) transmitting mosquitoes. The City Resident Non Resident City’s program utilizes a consultant to perform ongoing Adult (ages 18 & above) $3.75 $5.50 population monitoring and surveillance as well as the Youth (ages 3-17) $2.75 $4.25 Senior (ages 55+) $2.75 $4.25 application of the biolarvicide when mosquito larvae Child (ages 2 & under) Free Free counts warrant treatment. Morning Zero Depth Only Fees Adulticiding City Resident Non Resident The adulticiding program includes regular treatments of Adult (ages 18 & above) $2.50 $3.75 community-wide parks and large group public gathering Youth (ages 3-17) $2.00 $3.00 places as necessary and surveillance program indicates. Senior (ages 55+) $2.00 $3.00 Child (ages 2 & under) Free Free A summary of the City’s Mosquito Control Evening Fees Management Program and maps of the treatment areas are available at the Parks and Recreation Office. Watch City Resident Non Resident for additional updates on the website or through the Adult (ages 18 & above) $2.00 $3.25 news media. Treatment dates and ongoing information Youth (ages 3-17) $1.50 $2.50 Senior (ages 55+) $1.50 $2.50 may also be obtained by calling the Mosquito Program Child (ages 2 & under) Free Free Information Line at 262-796-6711. Season Pass Mosquito Control And West Nile Virus City Residents Only Family Pass $ 125.00 What Property Owners Can Do Adult Pass $ 55.00 to Help Reduce the Risk Senior Pass $ 40.00 A critical element of an effective integrated mosquito Youth Pass $ 40.00 management program includes community outreach NOTE: Wirth Aquatic Center will be closed on July 10, 2011 and public education and the practice of source for an Elmbrook Swim Club Meet. reduction. Source reduction is a community effort to alter or eliminate mosquito larval habitat to prevent breeding wherever practicable. Residents and businesses are encouraged to engage in habitat alteration or elimination activities such as the proper disposal of used tires and the cleaning of rain gutters, bird baths, and unused swimming pools or any other types of vessels/containers/areas that will hold water and serve as potential breeding areas. In addition, other habitat alteration or elimination activities performed by the City include ongoing streambank clearing and restoration, catch basin and/or storm inlet cleaning, and container removal.

6 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and A variety of pamphlets, fact sheets, brochures and other Consumer Protection (DATCP) has prepared a Fact materials are available at the Parks, Recreation and Sheet on “Mosquito Information for Homeowners” Forestry office that will provide information related regarding West Nile Virus. Copies are available at the to mosquito biology, personal protection, appropriate Parks, Recreation & Forestry office or can be obtained source reduction around the home, and the overall City through the DATCP website at http://datcp.state.wi.us. integrated mosquito management program.

FIRE DEPARTMENT EMS Week is May 15th to May 21st l Never burn garbage. l Never burn materials liberating a toxic substance or combustion, or producing a noxious odor or creating a health hazard. l Never leave an open burning site unsupervised. Be Prepared for Summer Storms The spring of 2011 has been very dangerous so far with a record number of tornadoes and severe weather. Prepare for summer storms with a disaster kit. A little bit of preparation can ensure your family’s comfort. Consider buying a Weather Radio to provide you with up to the minute storm information. They are The City of Brookfield Fire Department offers a single available locally at Best Buy and Radio Shack starting tiered Advance Life Support Response service to our at around $40.00. You can also find them online at residents and visitors, providing the highest level of weatherradiostore.com. pre-hospital care available with two Paramedics and three Emergency Medical Technicians to all emergency Other emergency essentials: medical service calls. l First Aid Kit with daily medications We are one of the few communities in the region where l At least three gallons of water per person all patients are evaluated by paramedics, providing the l Protective clothing, bedding or sleeping bags highest level of pre-hospital care. l Important family documents, contact numbers and cash. When we respond we send enough manpower to provide For additional information or to purchase a kit, log on to care and package the patient for transport. Because we the American Red Cross website at www.redcross.org. have enough manpower, our patients are never left alone when additional supplies or equipment are needed. We will transport to the hospital of choice when prudent. Burning Regulations in Brookfield Burning is permitted in the City of Brookfield on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays when wind velocity is lower than 15 miles per hour. No burning between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Grills and outdoor fireplaces are an exception. l Do not burn in open areas of standing grass, woods, or brush. l The fire ring must not exceed 5 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height. l Never burn flammable liquids or other materials which create a fire hazard.

SUMMER 2011 7 POLICE DEPARTMENT City of Brookfield’s Thirteenth l With the extra highway congestion due to summer travel, and highway resurfacing, speeding becomes National Night Out Event even more dangerous. Allow plenty of space and The City of Brookfield will hold its thirteenth National reduce your speed. Night Out event on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, l Never let your emotions get the best of you while from 5:00-9:00 p.m., in the driving. Be patient. Don’t change lanes unsafely or Brookfield Civic Plaza and at improperly, or weave in and out of traffic. If you the Safety Building (2100 N. encounter an aggressive driver, stay out of the way. Calhoun Road). Do not challenge them by speeding up or preventing Communities nationwide him or her from getting by. Do not make eye join together in August every contact. Ignore gestures and refuse to return them. year to support this crime Report any aggressive driving incidents to the police prevention and safety event. as soon as possible. If someone follows you after an National Night Out is designed to heighten crime on-the-road encounter, drive to a public place or to and drug prevention awareness, generate support for the nearest police station. and participation in local anticrime efforts, strengthen l Don’t drive if you’ve neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships, been drinking alcohol and and send a message to criminals letting them know that don’t ride with a driver Brookfield is “on-watch” against crime. under the influence. Even There will be many activities for all ages at National one alcoholic drink affects Night Out. Information Booths will be set up in your coordination and the Fire Department’s Apparatus Bay to provide reaction time. If you see tips on Neighborhood Watch, Homeland Security, an impaired driver, stay a Identity Theft, Internet Safety, Personal Safety, safe distance away, get the Crime Prevention for Seniors, 9-1-1 Emergency license number, pull over, and call the police. Phone Call information, Drug Abuse Prevention, l Wait until parked to use your cell phone. Refuse to Fire Prevention, Bicycle and Traffic Safety, Child answer your cell phone when driving. Turn off your Fingerprinting and Child Safety Programs including phone or put it in the silent mode and put it aside the “Yell and Tell” Program, Hunter and Boater when you’re the driver. Driver inattentiveness is a Safety, and the Civil Air Patrol. major cause of traffic accidents. Never text while In the Civic Plaza area, there will be the Waukesha driving. If you need to send a text message, pull off County Canine Unit, Self-Defense Educational the road first. Texting is one of the most dangerous Demonstrations, Airbag Safety and Child Car Seat distractions because it takes your eyes, hands, and Safety Check Demonstrations, Children’s C.P. Rail mind off the task of driving. Texting is also illegal in Rides, Children’s Games, Volleyball Games and a Dunk Wisconsin. If you have a passenger, let him or her Tank. The musical entertainment will be provided by handle phone calls and text messages. “Crossfire.” Food, refreshments, and free T-shirts will l Drive slowly in areas frequented by pedestrians. also be available at the event. A Flashlight Walk Against Look for children walking or bicycling in the street, Crime, from 8:30-9:00 p.m., brings everyone together especially where there are no sidewalks. Be alert for for a great ending to this important community event. children playing and those who may dart into the The Brookfield Task Force on Public Safety Education, street without looking for traffic. Watch for children Inc. is seeking volunteers for National Night Out. For when backing out of a driveway or leaving a garage. more information on the event or on volunteering, l Wear your seat belt and make sure that your child is please call the City of Brookfield Police Department’s properly buckled up in the appropriate child safety Crime Prevention Unit at (262) 787-3557. seat and in the back seat. All children under age 12 Summer Traffic Safety Reminders should ride in the back seat. The City of Brookfield’s Crime Prevention Unit l Never leave children alone in a vehicle, even for a provides you with some traffic safety tips to help keep minute. If you see a child alone in a vehicle, call 9-1-1. you and your family safe when driving this summer: l Always lock your vehicle and keep the keys out of l Slow down and obey all traffic laws and speed limits. sight and out of the reach of children. Teach your The posted speed limit in the subdivisions is 25 MPH. children to never play in or around a vehicle.

8 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

in a clear bag and noticeably marked “Garlic Mustard” on Work Zone Safety the bag and set out with your trash. Do not put any other Each year in Wisconsin, both highway workers vegetation in the bag with the garlic mustard. and motorists are killed and injured in crashes that happen in highway construction zones. Mailbox and Landscaping Woes Please slow down and obey the signs when As many of you know, snow plowing can take a toll on entering a work zone. mailboxes and other items located within City right-of- way! When making improvements to your yard, please Recycling Center keep these suggestions in mind: The City’s Recycling Center is located at 19700 Keep your mailbox simple! If a City snow plow damages Riverview Drive. Please note our hours of operation: a mailbox, the City will only repair it with a standard black metal mailbox and post. If you have a custom Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All year made or expensive mailbox the City will only pay up to (except holidays) $50.00 with a paid receipt of repairs. Tuesdays & 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 1-November 30 Do not plant trees or shrubbery or place any type Thursdays (except holidays) of permanent structure within City right-of-way. Be sure to bring proof of residence when you visit the Lamp posts, sprinkler systems, decorative fencing, Center. Residents may also hire licensed contractors with landscaping or other lawn items are not normally a valid yard waste haulers permit and signed point of repaired or replaced if damaged by snow plowing. The origin of the yard waste material. A current list of licensed City owned right-of-way width varies but typically contractors is available from the City Clerk’s office or on goes back 18 feet from the road edge. If you want to the City’s website at www.ci.brookfield.wi.us. know specifically where the right-of-way line is please For a complete list of recycling options please visit our contact the City’s Engineering Department. Other web site at: www.ci.brookfield.wi.us or stop in at our than mailboxes, a 3 foot clear path beyond the edge of office for a printed list. the road is strictly enforced. Garlic Mustard cannot be recycled — do not bring it No construction is allowed within City right-of-way to the Recycling Center. Garlic mustard should be placed without a permit.

WILSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS Wheel Thrown Pottery The Wilson Center Create your own pots, cups, and bowls using a potter’s offers studio arts wheel. Glazing and other ceramics skills will also be covered. classes for adults and Open to all levels of experience. Please register early, space children. For more is limited! Supplies Included. Instructor: Brock Rumohr information or to Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 7-June 30, 6:00-8:30 register, call (262) 373- p.m., 8 sessions • $134/$122 Wilson Center Donors 5023 or visit wilson-center.com. Classical Drawing Develop your drawing ability using classical techniques Adult Classes (ages 14-adult) and tools. Open to all levels of ability. Supplies not Figure Painting included. Instructor: Steve Ohlrich Thursdays, July (ages 18+ or with parent permission) 7-28, 6:00-8:30 p.m., 4 weeks • $48/$44 Wilson Working from a live nude model, students will develop Center Donors their skills in traditional and contemporary painting Painting En Plein Air practices. Acrylics or oils may be used. Supplies not Students will paint landscape “en plein air” while included. Instructor: Eriks Johnson Wednesdays, June working in Mitchell Park, just outside the Wilson 1–July 20, 6:00-8:30 p.m., (no class 6/15, 7/6) 6 Center’s back door. Supplies not included. Instructor: weeks • $120/$108 Wilson Center Donors (continued on page 14)

SUMMER 2011 13 WILSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS (continued from page 13) Four Books for Beginners Steve Ohlrich Mondays, July 11-Aug 29, 6:00-8:30 This workshop is created for students who want to learn p.m., 8 weeks • $94/$84 Wilson Center Donors how to make their own books and journals. The projects Painting with Watercolor Crayons will start off simple and we will build our techniques to This class is ideal for those who have never painted or master the hard cover journal. Students will take home four have been away from painting for a time, as well as for finished hand made books. Supplies included. Instructor: seasoned painters who want to learn a new approach. Tiffany Knopow Thursdays, Aug 11-Sept 1, 6:00-8-30 Supplies included. Instructor: Thea Kovac Tuesdays, p.m., 4 weeks • $68/$62 Wilson Center Donors July 12 & 19, 6:00-8:30 p.m., 2 weeks • $65/$58 Youth Classes Wilson Center Donors Learn to Draw what you See (ages 7-10) Open Studio The most important part of making a realistic drawing Come play in our art studio! This is an independent work is observation. This class teaches the art of looking. opportunity to utilize the Wilson Center facilities with Supplies included. Wednesdays, June 1-June 29, no formal instruction. Students are welcome to sample 4:00-5:30 p.m., (no class 6/15) 4 weeks • $34/$30 studio materials and tools, such as paints, brushes, and Wilson Center Donors clay. Pottery wheels and clay are available for students to come and create a ceramics piece (limitations and extra Happy Father’s Day! Gifts for Dad (ages 9-12) costs may apply). Please contact us for more details or Create a handy gift for your very special dad. Each student to RSVP. Fridays, July 15-Sept 2, 4:00-6:30 p.m. will make a lanyard, perfect for keeping track of dad’s keys, Excludes holidays and special events • $10 each out of paracord. Students will have fun learning how to tie week/Free for Wilson Center Donors different knots and making a useful gift for dad. Supplies Printing with the Sun included. Saturday, June 11, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. • $16/$14 Wilson Center Donors Use the sun to make beautiful photograms (sun prints) of three dimensional objects on paper and on Action Painting (ages 5-8) a scarf. Supplies included. Instructor: Tiffany Knopow Work on making paintings large and small by throwing, Saturday, July 23, 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • $34/$30 tossing, stamping, and rolling the paint onto your paper. Wilson Center Donors *Caution: This will be a messy class so make sure to bring an The Art of Sketchbook art smock*. Supplies are included. Saturday, July 9, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. • $22/$20 Wilson Center Donors This drawing class is for those with an inquisitive mind who want to expand their creative potential. Art Safari (ages 9- 12) Supplies not included. Instructor: Richard Knight Students will learn a variety of techniques in sculpture, Tuesdays, July 26-Aug 30, 6:00-8:30 p.m., 6 painting, drawing, and mixed media. Projects both indoors weeks • $75/$68 Wilson Center Donors and outdoors will spark creativity and expression. Supplies Introduction to Digital Photography included Monday-Friday, July 11-15, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 5 sessions • $54/$48 Wilson Center Donors This course will provide an overview of the digital photography process including composition, image Jewelry and Beads with Clay (ages 6-9) organization, and simple image manipulation. Supplies Learn how to make beads and pendants using clay. not included. Students must bring a digital camera to Explore how to decorate your beads and pendants class each week. Instructor: Robb Quinn Wednesdays, using painting and glazing techniques to make July 27-Aug 31, 6:00-8:30 p.m., 6 weeks • necklaces, bracelets, anklets, and more! Supplies are $72/$64 Wilson Center Donors included. Mondays, July 18-Aug 15, 1:00-3:00 Intro to Ceramics: Creating with Clay p.m., 5 weeks • $50/$46 Wilson Center Donors Bring your own design and imagination to make Drawing Circle (ages 5-8) functional and decorative ceramics works. Learn the Join the circle! Students in the drawing circle work on basics of sculptural techniques in clay. Glazes and other a series of group and individual drawing projects that surface treatments will be used to finish pieces. Supplies will emphasize creativity. New students are welcome to Included. Instructor: Vijay Paniker Saturdays, July join and past students are welcome to return. Supplies 30-Aug 20, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 4 weeks • $68/$62 Included. Thursdays, July 21-Aug 11, 1:30-3:00 Wilson Center Donors p.m., 4 weeks • $34/$30 Wilson Center Donors

14 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER Painting Outdoors (ages 10-13) fun, usable items. Students will learn about how to Paint in the beautiful outdoor surroundings of the reuse and recycle material while learning about relief Wilson Center. Painting procedure will be explored, as printmaking and screen printing. Students will print well as color mixing, and various techniques to create a stationery, t-shirts and reusable totes. Supplies are “life-like” landscape painting. Learn to paint “en plein included. Thursdays, Aug 4-Sept 1, 4:00-5:30 p.m., air” the way the masters did! Supplies are not included. 5 weeks • $48/$43 Wilson Center Donors Mondays, July 25-Aug 29, 3:30-5:30 p.m., 6 weeks Additional classes in dance, music, and theater are • $55/$50 Wilson Center Donors available through our education partners. The Wilson Pots, Jugs, & Mugs (ages 6-9) Center works with Danceworks, The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, and First Stage Theater Company. Explore how to make pottery using hand-building The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts is a techniques such as coiling, pinching, and slab construction. non-profit, multi-disciplinary cultural arts center that Learn how to decorate the surface of your vessels using offers performances by regional and touring groups, carving, texture, and glazing techniques. Students will and arts education. Wisconsin artists are showcased make both decorative and useful ceramic items. Supplies at the Hidden River Art Festival in September and in included. Wednesdays, July 27-Aug 31, 1:00-3:00 the Ploch Art Gallery with five exhibitions each year. p.m., 6 weeks • $68/$62 Wilson Center Donors The Wilson Center for the Arts is just minutes west of Eco Art Making (ages 7-10) Milwaukee, nestled in Brookfield’s Mitchell Park south Explore environmentally-friendly printmaking of 198th & Capitol Drive. For information about the techniques through a variety of methods while creating Wilson Center call (262) 781-9470.

ELMBROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2011 Upcoming Events for the Ingalls Wilder. Noon-4 p.m. on the grounds of the Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum, Brookfield. Elmbrook Historical Society Admission $5. per person, children under 3 free. The Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum, at 1075 Learn what Laura’s daily life was like: do chores, Pilgrim Pkwy, Brookfield, is now open the 1st and 3rd make ice cream, butter, make a craft, play historic Sundays of each month, 1-4 p.m., May thru Oct. Tour games; refreshments; Laura Ingalls best costume the 1840’s Inn and learn what life was like in Brookfield contest for girls 12 and under. Have a family photo in the mid 1800’s. View a display of Halfway House taken in our costumes or yours, additional fee applies. photos of Merton, North Lake and Waukesha, in the Raffle drawing. ballroom. Tours: $4. adults, $3. seniors, $1. children. Mon. Oct 3rd: Lecture at Brookfield Public Library, Mon. May 16th: Author, publisher and motivational 7 p.m., free. Speaker TBA. speaker, Karen Hartman will tell us about the Native Sun. Oct. 30th: Halloween at the Inn: 4:30-7:00 American legend of the Dream Catcher and early Native p.m. at the Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum, American Life. Brookfield Public Library, 7 p.m., Free. Brookfield. Admission is $5. per person, children Sun. May 29th: Memorial Day Service at Oak Hill under 3 free. Tour the haunted Inn, play games, Cemetery, Brookfield, 10 a.m. Members of EHS make a craft, fortune telling, refreshments (included). will remember the Civil War veterans buried there to Come in costume. (Groups of 10+ please call for a commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. reservation: 262-782-4057) Also, EHS members will participate in Elm Grove’s Sat. Dec 3rd and Sun Dec. 4th: Christmas at the Inn: Memorial Day parade. Celtic Christmas. Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun noon- Mon. July 4th: Look for the EHS float in Brookfield’s 4 p.m. Admission. Learn about Christmas traditions 4th of July parade. from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Bake sale, Sun. June 19th: Father’s Day at the Inn: Bring Dad to auction baskets, make a craft, refreshments, music. tour the Inn and he is admitted free. For more information about the Society, please visit www. Sun. Oct. 2nd: Days Gone By: Remembering Laura elmbrookhistoricalsociety.org or call 262-782-4057.

SUMMER 2011 15 LIBRARY

Brookfield Public Library Basic WORD Classes “Where to go, when you want to know!” Keyboard and Mouse skills required. Please register for a Part 1 and Part 2. Library Hours June 2 Thursday 10-11:00 a.m. Part 1 Monday-Thursday...... 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 9 Thursday 10-11:00 a.m. Part 2 Friday and Saturday...... 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 13 Wednesday 7-8:00 p.m. Part 1 Sunday (October-May)...... 1 to 4 p.m. July 20 Wednesday 7-8:00 p.m. Part 2 Phone...... (262) 782-4140 August 17 Wednesday 10-11:00 a.m. Part 1 August 24 Wednesday 10-11:00 a.m. Part 2 www.brookfieldlibrary.com Bzzzzzz Reads-to-Reel You are invited to BUG, the Brookfield Users’ Group, Our film club meets on the fourth Thursday of the a drop-in, hands-on session designed to provide you month at 7:00 p.m. Registration is not required and an opportunity to ask questions about computers, the new members are always welcome. Call the library for Internet and email. We meet the first Friday of every the movie selections. Movies are available for checkout month at 10:00 a.m. June 3; August 5. at the Circulation Desk. June 23; July 28; August 25 Basic Computer Class Book Clubs at the Library This hands-on class is for beginners and will cover Anyone interested in reading and discussing these titles many topics including: choosing the best computer is welcome. Books are available at the Circulation Desk for you; starting your computer; opening files; using a about one month before the discussion. mouse; and saving your work. Registration required. All Armchair Travel sessions held from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Friday, June Tuesday, June 21, 10:00 a.m. 24; Tuesday, July 19; Tuesday, August 23. Selection meeting for 2011-2012 season. Are you “At Knits End”? Talking About Books Then join fellow knitters, both novices and experts at 2011-2012 season begins on September 1 at 7:30 p.m. our monthly knitting group. 1:00-3:00 p.m. Tuesdays: June 21; July 19; August 16 It’s All Elementary-Mystery Book Club Monday, June 13, 7:00 p.m. Wii Bowling for the Seasoned Bowler The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley All the fun without having to rent shoes or throw a Monday, July 11, 7:00 p.m. heavy ball! We bowl on the second Friday of the month Mystery Book Club’s 4th Annual Movie Night! at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. June 10; July Murder by Death 8; August 12 Monday, August 8, 7:00 p.m. Roman Blood by Steven Saylor Adult Internet Classes Great Lives Biography Book Group Hands on Internet Classes for Adults. Registration Monday, June 27, 1:00 p.m. is required. Keyboard and Mouse skills required The Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 1 by Mark Twain June 7 Tuesday 10-11:00 a.m. Introduction to the Internet 1 June 14 Tuesday 10-11:00 a.m. Introduction to the Internet 2 Monday, July 26, 1:00 p.m. June 20 Monday 7-8:00 p.m. Email Selection Meeting for the 2011-2012 season. Bring June 27 Monday 7-8:00 p.m. Advanced Email your suggestions and cast your votes! July 5 Tuesday 2-3:00 p.m. Introduction to the Internet 1 Monday, August 22, 1:00 p.m. July 12 Tuesday 2-3:00 p.m. Introduction to the Internet 2 July 22 Friday 2-3:00 p.m. Email News and Views Book Club July 29 Friday 2-3:00 p.m. Advanced Email The News and Views Book Club welcomes everyone August 3 Wednesday 7-8:00 p.m. Introduction to the Internet 1 interested in reading books on current events and hot August 10 Wednesday 7-8:00 p.m. Introduction to the Internet 2 topics. Call the Library for the current selection. August 18 Thursday 10-11:00 a.m. Email August 25 Thursday 10-11:00 a.m. Advanced Email Wednesday, June 22, 7:00 p.m.

16 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER Wednesday, July 27, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 24, 7:00 p.m. Library Friends August Book Sale Our annual book sale will be held August 12, Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a 13, 14 and August 19, 20 and 21 at the Senior Land Ethic for Our Time Center adjacent to the Farmers Market. Hours Wednesday, June 15, 6:30 p.m. are: Fridays, 6-8:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.- Celebrate a legendary Wisconsinite! Join us for a premiere 4:00 p.m. and Sundays, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. We screening of Green Fire, a documentary film that highlights are accepting donations of used books, DVDs, Aldo Leopold’s extraordinary career, tracing how he shaped VHS tapes, and CDs. Items may be dropped off and influenced the modern environmental movement. at the circulation desk of the Brookfield Public Library. To volunteer for the sale or for book pick Carson Main, of the Aldo Leopold Foundation in Baraboo, up contact friendsbrookfieldlibrary@yahoo. will be on hand to introduce the film and answer questions. com. Look for us on Facebook at Friends of the Explore Your World Brookfield Public Library. Without Leaving Brookfield! our open gaming sessions, get out of the heat at our Adults are invited to visit Novel Destinations by teen movie event, share your thoughts on favorite books participating in our summer reading program between with fellow book lovers and tie-dye a tee. The Teen Monday, June 13 and Saturday, August 20. Enter for Summer Reading Program is open to people ages 12- your chance to win a fantastic prize bundle! More 18. Visit the Library for more information. details are available on the display unit across from the Adult Reference Desk. Author Visit by Ann Angel Thursday, July 14, 7:00 p.m. Computer Maintenance Local author Ann Angel will discuss her book Janis Tuesday, June 14, 7:00 p.m. Joplin: Rise up Singing. Experts from WI PC Wizardry will cover how to stay safe on the web, best practices to maintain your In the Children’s Department computer, and how to keep your computer running in Sign-up for “One World…Many Stories” our Children’s tiptop shape. If you have questions about computers, Summer Reading Program, beginning Saturday, June 4. but were afraid to ask, this free program is for you! Children 12 years old and younger (including babies) can register. It’s important to keep children reading all Civil War Sesquicentennial Events summer, and at the Library children can earn weekly Read it and Eat prizes as incentives. We also have lots of special programs Thursday, June 30, 6:00 p.m. planned, including book bashes, story times and sing- We will be discussing Gone with the Wind and/or alongs, craft days and Family Fun Nights. Come and join March. Space is limited and registration IS required for the summer fun with a magician, live animals, musicians, this program which is sponsored by the Friends of the storytellers, a carnival and more! New this year — Passport Brookfield Public Library. to the World, Lego City, and StoryArt Adventure. Contact the Children’s Department for all the details. Civil War Presentation Thursday, July 21, 7:00 p.m. STAR WARS characters A Wisconsin Veterans Museum staff member will present Saturday, June 4, 10:30 a.m.-Noon this free program. Contact the Library for more details. Cows in the Courtyard Last Mission Saturday, June 11, 10:30 a.m.-Noon Thursday, June 16, 7:00 p.m. Bike Decorating for the 4th of July Lt. Colonel Henry T. Ratewski will speak about his Friday, July 1, 10:30-11:30, Fire Department experiences on a B-29 bomber during the last combat The Brookfield Public Library Children’s Department missions of World War II. and the Brookfield Fire Department are teaming up Teen Summer Read Program again this year to promote a safe and fun Fourth. Just bring your bikes and trikes and strollers and we’ll supply Visit Novel Destinations from June 13-August 20. Earn the stars and stripes! You’ll be all ready for the Brookfield prizes for reading! Keep up with your gaming skills at Independence Day Parade on Monday, July 4.

SUMMER 2011 17 PUBLIC WORKS Sewer Rates to Increase — Consumer Price Index — First Time Since 2003 Average Price Data for U.S. Cities Remember the good old days, when gasoline % hovered around $1.50 per gallon and gold was Item 2003 2011 Increase selling for less than $400 per ounce? That was back Milk, fresh, whole, fortified, $2.69 $3.30 22.9% in 2003, and the last time the City raised the rates per gal. for sewer service. Chicken, fresh, whole, per lb. $1.00 $1.24 23.6% For the past eight years, the City has kept the sewer BROOKFIELD SEWER SERVICE $98.44 $121.80 23.7% service charge the same, with an average residential — 18,000 gallons/quarter customer bill for sewer at $98.44 per quarter for Natural gas — 40 therms $40.23 $50.78 26.2% 18,000 gallons used. Effective with the third quarter Bread, white, pan, per lb. $1.04 $1.40 34.5% of 2011 the City will need to raise sewer rates to Electricity per 500 KWH $47.66 $65.38 37.2% keep up with expenses over the past eight years. Ground chuck, 100% beef, $2.13 $2.99 40.4% The increase in rates will be just over one dollar per per lb. thousand gallons used and $5 for the quarterly service Coffee, 100%, ground roast, $3.00 $4.42 47.3% charge, or just over $23 for sewer service for the all sizes, per lb. average residential customer. Oranges, Navel, per lb. $0.71 $1.05 47.5% Compared to sewer rates from 8 years ago, this Eggs, grade A, large, per doz. $1.18 $1.81 53.7% calculates to an increase of less than 3% per year. To Gasoline, unleaded regular, $1.47 $3.09 109.8% put this increase into perspective, the table to the right per gallon* shows prices of typical products and their increases over Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics website the same time period. * Gasoline price for 2011 was in January.

HUMANE SOCIETY Mother Nature’s Nursery Baby rabbits are often scared out of the safety of their One of the most common phone calls we receive during nest by family pets, or curious children. Their natural the spring are from residents who have found a baby instinct is not to escape wild animal, and want to know what to do with the little from immediate danger, creature. For the most part, if the animal is not acting sick or but to stay perfectly still is not visibly injured the best course of action is to LEAVE after making them easy IT ALONE, which is very hard to do for most animal lovers. to pick up and handle. Rabbits are another species Many residents will find a fawn in the front garden, that will leave the babies or in the backyard, sitting there all alone and become alone during the day and worried that it has been abandoned by its mother. Does return to feed during the night. Most rabbit holes are will typically leave their shallow, and out in the open, and can easily be disturbed. fawns during the first few If you do find baby rabbits scattered around their nest, weeks after they are born it is perfectly fine to place them back into the nest. The to forage during the day mother will not abandon them because of a human and will return at dusk to smell. If you are afraid the mother is not going to come nurse and care for the fawn. back, you can place a strand of yarn over the hole and They will usually move see if it has been disturbed over the next 24-48 hours. If it to a new hiding place your dog is bothering the nest, an upside down tomato the following day. It is best to just leave the fawn right cage can be placed over the hole to give the babies some where it is and make sure dogs and children stay away protection, and allow the mother access. from the fawn. Deer are especially dangerous to humans and dogs when protecting their babies so we strongly Residents often find wild baby birds on their property. advise all residents not to approach a fawn at all. Sometimes they find babies that fell out of a nest.

18 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER Other times, they see baby birds running around on the a fledgling that the mother is still feeding while it learns ground. If you find a baby bird that is not completely to fly on its own. You should leave these birds alone. covered in feathers and Wild animals are fascinating, and encountering a unable to walk, it most helpless baby animal brings out the “mother” in us all. certainly came out of a Attempts to help wild babies more often than not end nest. Sometimes they have up in their premature death. It is illegal to keep wild simply fallen, and you can animals for pets, or try to rehabilitate or raise them on place them back into the your own. For truly abandoned or injured wild animals nest. If there is no nest the best thing to do is call EBHS at 262-782-9261 around, you should call so we can pick up the animal and prepare it to go to Elmbrook Humane Society, or bring the animal into the best licensed rehabilitator for that species. Please the shelter. Do not attempt to feed the bird, but keep it call Elmbrook Humane Society for more information warm and dry. If you see a baby bird running around on of the local wild animal species, and how to live in the ground, looking up for mom to come, that is often harmony with them. for your information

Trash Delay allow to dry. For larger paint quantities, put into a Trash pickup will be delayed one day following the 4th of shallow cardboard box lined with a plastic bag and July and Labor Day, September 5th. Veolia will work on add some kitty litter to speed up the process. Saturday of that week to finish up the routes for the week. 3) A product called “Waste Paint Hardener” is available Remember to have garbage and recyclables out by 7:00 a.m. at hardware stores. It hardens latex paint in minutes rather than days. Remember to keep the lid off so Dispose of your your garbage man knows he can accept it. Hazardous Waste Responsibly Veolia will not accept oil-based paints. In addition, the Fireworks Regulated following items should be brought to the locations Brookfield Municipal Code listed below: acids, antifreeze (used), bug spray/ 8.20.030 prohibits the insecticides, carburetor cleaning, solvents, chemicals use of any fireworks other (hobby/photo), concrete cleaner, degreasers, fertilizer than caps and sparklers. with weed killer, furniture stripper, gasoline/lighter Firecrackers, bottle fluid/kerosene, fluorescent bulbs, lacquers, lead paint, rockets, cherry bombs, mercury thermometers, motor oil, oil-based paint, M-80’s, etc. are illegal to paint thinners, pool chemicals, poisons, polish with sell, possess, or use within solvent, spot remover, weed killer, wood preservatives. the City of Brookfield. For maps and hours go to the Household Hazardous Only organizations may apply for a fireworks Waste site at www.waukeshacounty.gov/. permit normally issued for festivals or Brookfield — See newsletter front page. celebrations. A permit may be applied for Menomonee Falls — Veolia Environmental Services, through the City Clerk’s office. No unauthorized W124 N9451 Boundary Rd. (124th St.) person may use caps, or sparklers at a fireworks Waukesha — City Incinerator Bldg., 900 Sentry Dr. display for which a permit has been issued if the Muskego — Jensen Environmental Mgt., W144 S6347 display is open to the public, especially at the 4th College Ct. of July fireworks display. Franklin — 10518 S. 124th St. Violations of this ordinance may result in a citation as well as confiscation of any unused illegal Disposal of Latex Paint fireworks. In addition to citing juveniles, parents 1) Use it all up. may also be cited for allowing their children to 2) Dry out the paint outside by removing the lid and violate the fireworks ordinance.

SUMMER 2011 19 FINANCE DEPARTMENT Property Tax Amounts • Click on the tax key number appearing in blue text. Available Online • After the Tax Listing Details appears, click on “View Tax Bill” at the top. The new screen allows you to Are you ready to make view the tax amount, previous payments, and the the second installment current balance. of your property tax payment that is due to A pre-addressed envelope is enclosed with your bill Waukesha County by from Waukesha County. The second installment of your July 31st? Bills from tax payment should be made payable to and mailed to: the Waukesha County Waukesha County Treasurer Treasurer should arrive Attn: Pamela Reeves in mid-June, but you 515 W. Moreland Boulevard Rm 148 can view your tax Waukesha, WI 53188 bill online at www. You can also make your payment via the Waukesha waukeshacounty.gov. County website by clicking on “Pay/Find my Tax Bill” Searches can be done on the County homepage. by tax key number or Please note second installment tax payments are NOT property address to find accepted at the City of Brookfield. the tax amount, previous payments, current balance and various payment options. Utility Bill Payment Options Follow these easy instructions: The City of Brookfield offers citizens the option of • Log on to www.waukeshacounty.gov paying sewer and water utility bills using credit cards via • Click on “Pay/Find my Tax Bill” from the right- the City website, www.ci.brookfield.wi.us. Click on hand menu. the Payments link on the left-hand menu. Please note • If you know your tax key, click on “Search By Tax Key”. that a nominal convenience fee will be charged by the credit card service provider to cover card processing u Enter BR C and the 7 or 10 digit number (i.e. BR fees. Credit card payments are only available online and C1234567). cannot be accepted at City Hall. u Note: The tax key is listed on the tax bill. The credit card option is in addition to the other If you do not know your tax key, click on “Search By methods of payment via mail, in-person, and the Property Address”. Automatic Payment Plan (APP). The APP offers u Enter the property address (i.e. 2000 N Calhoun). an easy, convenient way to have your payments u Note: Type the property address without the street automatically deducted from your checking account at suffix (i.e. Av., St., Ct.). no cost. Please call the Finance Department at (262) 782-9650 or visit the Payments link on the City website • Click “Submit Query”. for an APP enrollment form.

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