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Parks, Recreation and Hello Neighbor, Forestry Department. . . 3-6 ne of my favorite quotes about summer Ogoes, “A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the Wirth Aquatic Center birds are singing, and the lawn mower is Hours and Fees ...... 5 broken.” The only thing I would add is that the perfect summer day is in Brookfield because when I’m not relaxing there is always something fun to do! Library ...... 7-8 This spring’s summer-like sunshine quickly filled our bike paths with walkers and cyclists and our parks with laughter and activity. The Saturday morning Farmer’s Market is in full swing and this newsletter is chock full of fun events you won’t want to miss and will want to mark on those Police Department ...... 9 already busy summer calendars. For the second year, the City will be holding “Brookfield in Motion Play Day” on June 14th at Wirth Park. This community-wide event is for all Fire Department . . . . 10-11 ages and promotes healthy living for our citizens. Last year, my family participated and we all had a great time! After you spend your summer days in motion, take some time to kick back Lawn Sprinkling...... 11 and relax. The Wednesday noon and 7:00 p.m. concerts in the Civic Center Plaza begin on June 13th. On Friday nights, the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center will once again feature their Starry Nights series. Nothing is more soothing than sitting in the sunshine or under the stars at one of our Community beautiful parks while listening to some good music. Development...... 12-13 Will you be in town for Brookfield’s big 4th of July Parade? If so, you won’t want to miss the return of the UW Marching Band and the South Shore Drill Team. Both groups will perform at the ice cream social Before You Mow ...... 13 following the parade. If you’ve never attended the social, I’ll guarantee your feet and hands will be “marching” to the music. To end the summer and for the third year in a row, Mitchell Park will be converted into a drive-in theater on August 11th. For just $10 a carload, For Your you’ll be able to park with your family (or special date!) and watch “Ferris Information ...... 14-15 Bueller’s Day Off.” Each year attendance has grown and I hope this year we can “pack the park” for a fun-tastic evening! My thanks to Safro Motors for once again sponsoring this event. Storm Water Yes, a Brookfield summer is full of many fun activities. But in between, Management ...... 15 make sure to take the time to soak in the sunshine, feel the breeze and listen to those birds singing — and leave that lawn-cutting for another day! Mayor Jeff Speaker Finance Department . . . . 16 City of Brookfield City Hall Council Members Phone Numbers

MAYOR Emergency 911 City Hall (262) 782-9650 Jeff R. Speaker (262) 787-3500 Assessor (262) 796-6649 Building Inspection (262) 796-6646 Code Enforcement (262) 796-6646 ALDERMAN City Clerk (262) 796-6653 District 1 District 5 Community Development Bill Carnell Scott Berg Planning (262) 796-6695 (262) 781-1058 (262) 797-8772 Economic Development (262) 796-6694 Daniel Sutton Gary Mahkorn Court (262) 796-6660 (262) 373-0173 (262) 784-0605 Engineering (262) 787-3919 District 2 District 6 Finance/Treasurer (262) 782-9650 Bob Reddin Christopher Blackburn Fire Non-Emergency (262) 782-8932 (262) 781-4029 (262) 821-5262 Rick Owen Jerry Mellone Highway/Streets (262) 782-5029 (262) 790-9888 (262) 786-6719 Human Resources (262) 796-6642 District 3 District 7 Library (262) 782-4140 Ron Balzer Mike Franz Parks, Recreation & Forestry (262) 796-6675 (262) 782-1177 (262) 786-4174 Police Non-Emergency (262) 787-3700 James Garvens Lisa Mellone Police Operations (262) 787-3702 (262) 782-8482 (262) 780-0805 Community Services Officer (262) 787-3557 District 4 Crime Prevention Lieutenant (262) 787-3623 Municipal Judge Police Social Worker (262) 796-6689 Steven Ponto Richard J. Steinberg Police Administration (262) 787-3566 (262) 789-9877 (262) 796-6660 Mark Nelson Records Request (262) 787-3701 (262) 797-8503 Business Fax (262) 782-8757 Public Works Inspection (262) 796-6673 CITY Senior Community Center (262) 796-6675 INFORMATION Veolia (Trash Contractor) (262) 367-6040 Water Pollution (262) 782-0199 2000 N. Calhoun Road Control Center Brookfield, WI 53005 Water Utility (262) 796-6717 (262) 782-9650

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Listed below is information on some of the programs, year’s festivities, please contact the Parks and special events and services offered by the Parks, Recreation Recreation Department at 796-6675. & Forestry Department. For more information you can visit our web site www.ci.brookfield.wi.us. If you have Fireworks: 9:15 p.m. @ Mitchell Park questions, please contact us at (262) 796-6675. The annual fireworks show will be sponsored by Pro Health Care Regency Senior Communities of 4th of July Activities Brookfield this year and will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. Arrive early to get a great viewing location Parade: 10:00 a.m. on Calhoun Road for this spectacular display. between Gebhardt Rd. & North Ave. Interested in getting involved with the 4th of July We are excited to welcome back some of our popular activities? Here are several options: entries from years past to this years parade. These ● Sell food or beverages at Family Fest to raise funds include a drill team from Chicago, marching bands, for an organization. community organizations and much more. Join your ● friends and neighbors after the parade in the Civic Volunteer 2-4 hours in the morning to help with Plaza for the Independence Day ceremony and free organization and line-up for the parade or to work as ice cream social. a parade official along the parade route. ● Consider a sponsorship or financial contribution to Family Fest: 6:00-9:00 p.m. further enhance the parade through the addition of @ Mitchell Park new music and performing groups. Family oriented activities will be offered including games, contests, food, and entertainment for all ages. 2007 City Of Brookfield If your civic group, youth group, business, or other Movies Series community group would like to be involved in this The 2007 Movie Series is sponsored by Jack Safro Toyota and Lexus. Civic Plaza Cinema — Free June 13 — STRANGERS ON A TRAIN (Not Rated) August 15 — SPACEBALLS (PG) The Brookfield Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department and the Brookfield Library offer a night out under the stars and in front of the big screen. Come early for a concert, stay late for the movie. Before each film, viewers will hear a brief history about each movie, its actors or its genre. Movies begin at dusk, approximately 8:45 p.m. Bring a blanket and popcorn, Civic Plaza Movies are free! The Civic Plaza is located next to City Hall 2000 N. Calhoun Road. Drive-in Movie @ Mitchell Park August 11 — FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF (PG) (Rain date August 12) Cost is $10 per carload Step back in time, and watch a movie from the comfort of your own car — or pull up your favorite lawn chair. Mitchell Park will be the site for the drive-in movie this summer on a giant 65 foot screen. Listen to the audio (continued on page 4)

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(continued from page 3) July 25 — Michael Drake on your FM car radio, or through the outdoor August 1 — Gary Cross speakers. Bring your own snacks and drinks. Restrooms August 8 — The Amigos will be available in the Mitchell Park Pavilion. August 15 — Pretty Grimm Civic Plaza Concert Series Evening Concerts: presented by Wheaton Franciscan Wednesdays 7:00-8:15 P.M. Healthcare — Elmbrook Memorial June 13 — Bobby Way & the Fabulous Wayouts All concerts will be held at the July 18 — Freistadt Alte Kameraden Civic Plaza, 2000 N. Calhoun August 15 — Mr. Lucky Rd, just north of City Hall. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy these free concerts Kids Korner with family and friends. During the after noon concerts Kids Korner provides pre-concert entertainment for the sub sandwiches and soft drinks are available for younger Civic Plaza Concert Series goers. So bring purchase. Snacks and soft drinks are available at the your family and a picnic to the Kids Korner and then evening performances. No rain dates will be scheduled. stick around for the noon concert. Music is provided by ACA Entertainment and the June 20 • Magician Mark Bond — 11:00 a.m. Brookfield Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department. Mark is the “House Magician” at the world famous Noon Concert Series: Safe House. He provides an amazing stage show and is Wednesdays 12:00 noon-1:00 P.M. a perennial favorite at Summerfest. Come out and June 13 — No Strings Attached watch as Mark makes magic happen. June 20 — Ed Franks June 27 • Youth Pom Demonstration — 11:30 a.m. June 27 — Fun in the Sun with Nick Datillo Come out and watch as the future Pom team hopefuls put on a show. These kids will take part in the Pom July 11 — Bobby Way workshop on June 25th and 26th and then perform July 18 — Screaming Pattersons during Kids Korner. Those interested in being part of the fun can enroll for the Pom workshop at the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department. July 25 • Clowning Around in Brookfield — 11:30 a.m. The Waukesha Clowns will perform and entertain your family with a variety of interactive games. August 8 • Central Lancerettes Pom Team — 11:30 a.m. Come out and watch the Brookfield Central Pom Team as they perform for us. This will be their last performance before they go to compete in the Midwest regional event. Expanded NFL Flag Football League In addition to Grades 3 & 4, Grades 5 & 6 has been added to the Flag Football League. Registration began May 1 and will continue through July 6, 2007. No registration will be accepted after that date. The

4 program is designed for boys and girls and teaches the Mosquito Control game of football while developing athletic skills. There will be separate leagues for the 3rd and 4th Program Update grades and separate leagues for the 5th and 6th grades The City’s ongoing integrated mosquito management based on registration numbers. The league play will program (8th year) is based upon the recommendations begin in September and continue into October. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Registration forms are available at the Parks, (CDC) and includes the following primary components: Recreation & Forestry office. LARVICIDING New Opportunities in 2007 The City has received a permit from the Wisconsin A variety of new activities and all the traditional Department of Natural Resources to again apply programs will be available again this summer. The biolarvicides to wetlands in the City for the control of Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department Activity disease (West Nile Virus) transmitting mosquitoes. The Guide is posted on our web site with details on all City’s program utilizes a consultant to perform services, programs and special events. New this year ongoing population monitoring and surveillance as well includes Family Trips to see the Chicago Cubs take on as the application of the biolarvicide when mosquito the San Francisco Giants, and a trip to the Chicago larvae counts warrant treatment. Children’s Theatre, and a partner yoga class. (continued on page 6) Wirth Aquatic Center Pool Hours Dates Aquatic Center Zero Depth Pool Dates Aquatic Center Zero Depth Pool Monday – Friday 6 – 8 p.m. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Monday – Friday 1 – 8 p.m. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. June 4 – June 8 1 – 4:30 p.m. August 6 – August 24 1 – 8 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m. Monday – Friday 1 – 4:30 p.m. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 1 – 8 p.m. 1 – 8 p.m. June 11 – August 3 6 – 8 p.m. 1 – 4:30 p.m. June 2 – August 26 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 4 Fees Daily Fees Season Pass City Resident Non Resident City Residents Only Adult (ages 18 & above) $3.50 $5.25 Family Pass $125.00 Youth (ages 3 – 17) $2.50 $4.00 Adult Pass $55.00 Senior (ages 60+) $2.50 $4.00 Senior Pass $40.00 Child (ages 2 & under) Free Free Youth Pass $40.00 Morning/Evening Fees City Resident Non Resident Adult (ages 18 & above) $2.25 $3.50 Youth (ages 3 – 17) $1.75 $2.75 Senior (ages 60+) $1.75 $2.75 Child (ages 2 & under) Free Free NOTE: Wirth Aquatic Center will be closed on July 8, 2007 for an Elmbrook Swim Club Meet.

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(continued from page 5) ADULTICIDING The treatment areas are comprised of approximately The adulticiding program includes regular treatments of 1,100± acres of public and/or private (with community-wide parks and large group public permission) major wetland/floodland tracts. gathering places as necessary and surveillance The specific areas that are to be treated program indicates. include: the welands adjacent to the Fox A summary of the City’s Mosquito River between Springdale Road, running Control Management Program and maps east and then north to Capitol Drive of the treatment areas are available at the (including Mitchell Park and wetlands Parks and Recreation Office. Watch for south of Voigt Soccer Park); Rolling additional updates on the website or Meadows Park and adjoining wetlands through the news media. Treatment dates east to Pilgrim Road and north of and ongoing information may also be Bluemound Road; Wirth Park wetlands obtained by calling the Mosquito Program (north and west of the park) and the wooded Information Line at 262-796-6711. area of Wirth Park South; and the Butler Ditch wetlands corridor east of Pilgrim Road, running MOSQUITO CONTROL AND WEST north and east of Capitol Drive to Hampton Avenue. NILE VIRUS: What Property Owners Treatments will occur as conditions warrant and Can Do to Help Reduce the Risk funding permits (i.e. 2-3 treatments per season). A critical element of an effective integrated mosquito The biolarvicide that is utilized, VectoLex CG, is a management program includes community outreach natural occurring soil bacterium that is granular in and public education and the practice of source form (i.e. not a liquid or spray) and will be applied by reduction. Source reduction is a community effort to helicopter utilizing GPS navigational technology to alter or eliminate mosquito larval habitat to prevent assure accuracy in identifying treatment locations. breeding wherever practicable. Residents and There are no restrictions for public use of the treated businesses are encouraged to engage in habitat areas. However, park users are cautioned to avoid alteration or elimination activities such as the proper utilizing the areas of the park while treatment disposal of used tires and the cleaning of rain gutters, operations are being conducted. bird baths, and unused swimming pools or any other The program will have the flexibility to be expanded to types of vessels/containers/areas that will hold water include surveillance/monitoring and possible treatment and serve as potential breeding areas. In addition, of stormwater facilities (i.e. catch basins, inlets, etc.) other habitat alteration or elimination activities and/or wastewater treatment facilities as identified and performed by the City include ongoing streambank practical throughout the City in collaboration with the clearing and restoration, catch basin and/or storm Department of Public Works. inlet cleaning, and container removal. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has prepared a Fact Reserving Park Facilities Sheet on “Mosquito Information for Homeowners” Park facilities, tennis courts, ball fields, picnic areas, regarding West Nile Virus. Copies are available at the Wirth Aquatic Center, Mitchell Park Pavilion, Parks, Recreation & Forestry office or can be Senior Center and picnic kits may be reserved for obtained through the DATCP web site at use by Brookfield residents and/or groups for http://datcp.state.wi.us. meetings, gatherings or picnics. More information A variety of pamphlets, fact sheets, brochures and other (i.e. facility details/descriptions, eligibility materials are available at the Parks, Recreation and requirements, rates, etc.) is available on the City’s Forestry office that will provide information related to website (www.ci.brookfield.wi.us) or call the mosquito biology, personal protection, appropriate Parks, Recreation & Forestry Office for availability source reduction around the home, and the overall City at 262-796-6675. integrated mosquito management program.

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Brookfield Public Library Read it and Eat “Where to go when you want to know!” Join us for an evening of fine food and lively conversation on Tuesday, June 26 at 6:00 p.m. We will Library Hours be reading The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett and Monday-Thursday ...... 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. enjoying a meal of American food. Please register at the Friday and Saturday...... 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adult Reference Desk. 262-782-4140, option 1 Sunday (October-May) ...... 1 to 4 p.m. Wonders of Physics Phone ...... (262) 782-4140 Saturday, August 25, 10:00 a.m., Community Room www.brookfieldlibrary.com Sudden explosions and shocking stunts! Explore physical phenomena in your daily life. Book Clubs at the This program is geared towards adults and teens, but Brookfield Library all ages are welcome. Anyone interested in reading and discussing these titles Thin Man — The Movie is welcome. Books are available at the Circulation Desk Thursday, July 19, 6:30 p.m., Community Room about one month before the discussion. You’ve discussed the book with Read It and Eat, now see It’s All Elementary—Mystery Book Club the movie! Dale Kuntz hosts a showing of the classic film starring William Powell and Myrna Loy as the mystery June 12, 7:00 p.m., Harnischfeger Room solving couple Nick and Nora. No registration required. Cimarron Rose by James Lee Burke July 10, 7:00 p.m., Harnischfeger Room You Never Know @ the Library Grime and Punishment by Jill Churchill Summer Reading for Teens August 14, 7:00 p.m., Harnischfeger Room Teens get prizes for reading! Details at the Adult Defend and Betray by Anne Perry Reference Desk. “Great Lives” Biography Book Club Teen Programs Monday, July 23, 1:00 p.m., Rotary Room Bring a Biography that you’d like to share! J.K. Rowling for a Day Monday, August 27, 1:00 p.m., Rotary Room Teens write your own ending to the Harry Potter Series To be Announced! Call the library for details. and win a deluxe copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Stop by the Library for complete contest details. Now through July 6. Winner will be Internet Classes announced Friday, July 20. Open to ages 12-18. All classes are taught hands on in the Community Teen Chat and Snack Room of the Brookfield Public Library. Please call Thursday, June 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Rotary Room. 262-782-4140 to register. Join your friends old and new for a fun discussion and June 7 Thursday 10-11 a.m. Introduction to the Internet 1 tasty snacks. We will be reading Down the Rabbit Hole June 12 Tuesday 2-3 p.m. Introduction to the Internet 2 by Peter Abrahams. Open to ages 12-18. June 22 Friday 2-3 p.m. Email June 29 Friday 2-3 p.m. Advanced Email DDR at the Library July 13 Friday 2-3 p.m. Introduction to the Internet 1 Thursday, June 28, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Community Room. July 16 Monday 7-8 p.m. Introduction to the Internet 2 Registration required. Get on your feet and dance! July 24 Tuesday 2-3 p.m. Email Dance Dance Revolution is here. Open to ages 12-18. July 31 Tuesday 2-3 p.m. Advanced Email August 8 Wednesday 10-11 a.m. Introduction to the Internet 1 T-Shirt Palooza August 13 Monday 10-11 a.m. Introduction to the Internet 2 Thursday, July 12*, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Courtyard. August 23 Thursday 2-3 p.m. Email Bleach a design or tie-dye a T-shirt., the choice is August 30 Thursday 2-3 p.m. Advanced Email (continued on page 8)

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(continued from page 7) WORD Class yours. We’ll provide the shirt *Rain date is July 19. In this hands-on class you will learn what word Open to ages 12-18. Registration required. processing is, how WORD works, and basic WORD Live Clue skills by creating a letter. Mouse and keyboard skills are required. Space is limited. Please call the Adult Reference Thursday, August 2, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Community Room. Desk of the Brookfield Public Library at 262-782-4140, Become your favorite literary detective and solve the option 1 to register. Wednesday, July 11, 2:00 p.m. crime. Be sure to bring your family and friends! Open to ages 12 and up. Registration required. Are you “At Knits End”? Get A Clue @ Your Library — Then join fellow knitters, both novices and experts, at the Brookfield Public Library’s monthly knitting group. Adult Summer Reading Program The group meets in the Library’s Community Room on Summer is back, and so is summer reading! All adults are the third Tuesday of every month from 1:00-3:00 p.m. encouraged to participate in the Adult Summer Reading Shirley Grade from the Yarn House volunteers her time Program which runs from June 4 to August 4. Reader and expertise at this free program. No registration is drawings will be held every 3 weeks. The more you read necessary. June 19, July 17, August 21. the better your chances are of winning. Read select mysteries and receive bonus entries! No time to read? Automated Phone Notification Enter the weekly Mystery Trivia contest to become New automated phone notification for holds and overdues eligible for more great prizes. No registration required. has been added to our services. Please take a moment to Ice Cream Social verify that your current phone number is on file. Monday, August 20, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Children’s Summer Celebrate the end of summer reading with a cool treat! All adults and teens who participated in the Summer Reading Program Reading Program are invited to the Library courtyard Sign-up for “Get a Clue at Your Library,” our (weather permitting) for the Ice Cream Social. Summer Reading Program, beginning Saturday, June 2. Children 12 years old and younger (including Buzzzzzzzzzzzz babies) can register. It’s important to keep children You are invited to BUG, the Brookfield Users’ Group, a reading all summer and at the Library they can earn drop-in, hands-on session designed to provide you an prizes for reading. We also have lots of special programs opportunity to ask questions about computers, the planned, including book clubs for kindergarteners Internet and email. We meet the first Friday of every through sixth graders, storytimes and singalongs, craft month at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room of the days and Family Fun Nights. Come and join the fun Brookfield Public Library. Join us as frequently as you with magicians, wild animals, theater, storytellers, can!! Our upcoming sessions: June 1; July 6; August 3. music, a mystery party and a carnival! Contact the Basic Computer Class Children’s Department for more information. We are offering a Basic Computer Class in the Library’s Bike Decorating Community Room. This hands-on class is for beginners and will cover many topics including: choosing the best for the 4th of July computer for you; starting your computer; opening The Brookfield Public Library Children’s Department files; using a mouse; and saving your work. Space is and the Brookfield Fire Department are teaming up limited. Please register for ONE of the following again this year to promote a safe and fun Fourth. Meet sessions. Tuesday, June 5, Tuesday, July 17, Tuesday, us on Tuesday, July 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the repair August 7. All sessions will be held from 10:00 a.m.- bay of the Brookfield Fire Department. Just bring your 12:00 p.m. Additional sessions may be available. Please bikes and trikes and strollers and we’ll supply the stars call the library for more information. and stripes! You’ll be all ready for the Brookfield Independence Day Parade on Wednesday, July 4th.

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City of Brookfield’s Ninth National Night Out Event August 1, 2007, from 5 to 9 p.m. The City of Brookfield will hold its ninth National Night a DNR Interactive Hunter Safety Trailer, a National Out event on Wednesday, August 1, 2007, from 5:00 to Fire Sprinkler Association Demonstration, Helicopter 9:00 p.m., at the Civic Plaza, south of the Safety Rides, Civil Air Patrol, WE Building (2100 N. Calhoun Road). Energies Interactive Display, a Communities nationwide join together in August every Dunk Tank, Volleyball Games, year to support this crime prevention and safety event. Children’s C.P. Rail Rides and National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and Children’s Games. In the Civic drug prevention awareness, generate support for and Plaza area, there will be Airbag participation in local anticrime efforts, strengthen Safety, Self-Defense, and Police neighborhood spirit and police community Dog Demonstrations. The partnerships, and send a message to criminals letting musical entertainment this year will be provided by them know that Brookfield is “on-watch” against crime. “Crossfire.” Food and refreshments, and free National Night Out T-shirts will also be available. A There will be many activities for all ages at National Community Walk Against Crime, from 8:30-9:00 p.m., Night Out. Information booths will be set up in the brings everyone together for a great ending to this Fire Department Apparatus Bay to provide tips on important community event. Neighborhood Watch, Homeland Security, Identity Theft, Internet Safety, Personal Safety, Crime The Brookfield Task Force on Public Safety Education, Prevention for Seniors, 9-1-1 Emergency Phone Call Inc. is seeking volunteers for National Night Out. For Information, Drug Abuse Prevention, Fire Prevention, more information on the event or on volunteering, please Bicycle Safety, Traffic Safety, Child Safety, Child call the City of Brookfield Police Department’s Crime Fingerprinting, and Sportsmen’s Safety. There will be Prevention Unit at (262) 787-3557 or (262) 787-3623.

Burglary Prevention Tips When You’re on Vacation or Away from Home The City of Brookfield Police Department’s Crime ࠜ Never leave a note on the door which may indicate Prevention Unit offers these tips to residents to keep your absence. your home from being an easy target. ࠜ Arrange to have the lawn cut and the yard work done. ࠜ Notify a trusted neighbor, friend, or relative of ࠜ Arrange for a neighbor, friend, or relative to inspect your absence. the property regularly. ࠜ Lock all doors, windows, and the garage door ࠜ Remove ladders, tools, etc. from sight and secure before you leave. them in locked places. ࠜ Secure items such as jewelry, furs, cameras, credit ࠜ Do not hide keys under doormats, flowerpots, or cards, checkbooks, cash, coin collections, laptop similar places. computers, electronic equipment, etc. ࠜ Ask your neighbor to park their car in your ࠜ Cancel all deliveries such as newspapers, etc. driveway to give your home the appearance that someone is there. ࠜ Have mail held at the Post Office, forwarded, or picked up. The neighbor, friend, or relative checking your home should notify the police immediately if they find any signs ࠜ Place a light or two on automatic timers to give the of entry while you are away. Upon returning, if there are appearance that someone is home. ࠜ any signs of burglary, such as a broken windowpane or a Adjust blinds or draperies to make the house appear forced door, call the police before entering. Do not take to be occupied. the chance of confronting a burglar inside.

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Take Time to Practice acknowledge our Emergency Medical Service Team. In addition to being firefighters, 27 members of our Exit Drills in the Home department are also paramedics trained in Advance Life Smoke detectors provide early warning of fire in your Support. We are fortunate to have a Paramedic home, but do you know what to do if they sound? Our Training Center at Station One. The training center grade school children do! Every school year the third and operates under the guidance of Judy Larsen, R.N. The fifth grade students visit our Fire Department Survive center provides the best possible Advanced Life Alive House to learn fire safety. The students work with Support and Basic Life Support training; it also firefighters to practice an exit drill and with instructors to provides regional ALS training independently and in develop a home exit plan. Here are some tips: partnership with WCTC, Flight for Life and others. ● Install and check smoke detectors at least one on Prior to joining our department in 1999, Judy had a 25 every level and more near sleeping areas. year distinguished career with Milwaukee County. Judy’s tireless efforts are greatly appreciated. ● Sleep with bedroom doors closed to keep smoke and fire out. Distinguished Service Award ● Know two ways out of every room Firefighter Glenn Carriveau was the recipient of the ● If you sleep on the second floor have a safety ladder Brookfield Jaycees and know how to use it. Distinguished Service ● Have a family meeting place outside. Award. Glenn is a ● Get Out and Stay Out! Never go back inside a veteran member of burning building. our department ● having served for 20 Call 911 from a neighbor’s house or cell phone. years. Glenn, who is Practice is the key to a great exit plan! To learn more also a trained about home exit plans join us on National Night Out paramedic, is known August 1st , 2007 or contact: Susan Weiss at 787-3643 for his positive or [email protected] attitude and his willingness to always EMS WEEK: May 20th go the extra mile. through May 27th Glenn Carriveau and Congratulations The CBFD joined the national celebration to Chief Dahms Glenn!

The City of Brookfield Fire Department proudly acknowledges our Firefighters who are have served our city for 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 Years. 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service Anthony Gonzalez 5/05/97 Guy Shavlik 3/02/92 Ken Blaedow 5/01/87 Marcia Rosecky 5/05/97 Rick Tazcala 3/23/92 Glenn Carriveau 5/01/87 Blake Klingle 7/14/97 Kasey Blaedow 7/13/92 Mark Giese 8/03/87 Darrin Kuwitzky 7/14/97 John Schwartz 7/13/92 Brian Peterson 8/03/87 Steve Leger 7/14/97 Marty Sickenberger 7/13/92 Rick Weber 8/03/87 Rich Rudd 10/06/97 Jim Anderson 10/07/97 25 Years of Service 30 Years of Service Robert Baird 7/11/82 Kim McDonald 10/01/77 Dennis Hibbard 11/14/77 Thank you for your years of dedicated service to the City of Brookfield.

10 Prepare for Summer Storms with a Disaster Kit Summer in Wisconsin can bring severe weather; take Protective clothing, bedding or sleeping bags a few minutes to ensure that your family will have the Weather radio or battery operated radio, basic supplies essential in case of power outages and flashlights and extra batteries. inclement weather. Important family documents, contact numbers First Aid kit with daily medications and cash. At least three gallons of water per person For a complete disaster kit checklist log on to the American Red Cross Web Site @ www.redcross.org.

Fire Station Stats for 2006 ● 66 were calls that we provided mutual aid to surrounding communities; Of the 3,267 calls that the City of Brookfield Fire ● Department responded to: 8.95 was the average number of calls per day. ● 1,906 were EMS calls (non-accident); ● 434 were car accidents; Summer is a great time to enjoy outdoor activities. Please remember to always ● 927 were calls for fires, hazardous conditions, alarms wear your helmets when and other services; on a bike, a skateboard, ● 650 were incidents when there were two or more roller blades or scooters! simultaneous calls; Play safe and have a ● 111 were calls that we received mutual aid from wonderful summer! surrounding communities;

Lawn Sprinkling Stop The Leaks Weather forecasters are predicting another dry summer. If your water bill seems high, it may be a result of leaks in To preserve our precious drinking water supply your plumbing. Many people do not realize that a (groundwater in Brookfield), the City of Brookfield has dripping faucet, leaking hose or toilet can waste thousands 1 regulations regarding lawn sprinkling. Even numbered of gallons. Did you know that a ⁄ 8-inch diameter leak houses may water only on even numbered days. Odd wastes 2,500 gallons of water in just 24 hours? This type numbered houses may water only on odd numbered of leak left unattended can lead to a significantly higher days. When watering, it is advisable to do so early in water bill for the quarter. Water softeners that regenerate the day or late at night. In case of excessive heat or too often can also waste lots of water. Leaking water is drought, the Water Utility may put sprinkling bans in not only wasted, but also needs to be treated. Please effect. Your cooperation is appreciated. Watch local conserve and check your plumbing for leaks. It could save newspapers for updates. you money on your water and sewer bill.

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124th & Lisbon meeting on May 15, 2007. When adopted by the Common Council, the plan document will become an Neighborhood Plan element of the Brookfield 2020 Master Plan. The 124th Street and Lisbon Road Neighborhood Plan Electronic copies of the neighborhood plan document process was initiated in 2006 primarily to establish a can be found on the City of Brookfield web site, at: framework upon which the City http://www.ci.brookfield.wi.us/index.asp?NID=252. would design and construct the If you have questions regarding the neighborhood street improvements for Lisbon plan, please contact Project Manager Patrick Drinan at Road, and the streets north of (262) 796-6695. Lisbon Road including 126th Street, 127th Street, Congress City Businesses Express Avenue, and the future construction of a new 128th Street. These public improvements are Opinions in 2006 Survey anticipated to be designed in 2007 and 2008, and In December 2006, the City of Brookfield Economic installed in 2009 or 2010. The neighborhood plan also Development Committee (EDC) distributed its fifth- identifies opportunities for the City to encourage annual business surveys to all companies investment and reinvestment in commercial and within the City of Brookfield, in an effort industrial properties through introducing more to identify business community needs, flexibility in zoning and site development standards. and provide the business community with The City has pledged to work closely with property a means of communicating with the owners to mitigate the impacts of street improvements EDC, City officials, and other economic and site accessibility during the design process and at development organizations located within the time of installation. the City of Brookfield. The City-Wide Business Survey is listed as a business At its meeting on April 23, 2007, the City of Brookfield retention activity of the EDC, in the Plan Commission accepted the draft 124th Street and City of Brookfield’s Overall Economic Development Lisbon Road Neighborhood Plan report. The plan was Program Plan. forwarded to the Common Council for approval at its A total of two hundred fifteen (215) businesses Neighborhood Street Plan Layout returned completed surveys, representing a 10.9% response rate from the original mailing distribution list. Local businesses reported the following: ● Over 85% reported Brookfield Business’ satisfaction with Opinion of the City as a their business’ Place to Do Business, 2006 outlook in 2006. Somewhat No Somewhat ● Over 81% Satisfied Answer Dissatisfied 39% 2% 9% reported they were either ‘very satisfied’ or ‘somewhat satisfied’ with the City of Brookfield as a No Ver y Ver y place in which to Opinion Dissatisfied Satisfied 6% 1% 43% do business. ● The top four reasons companies have located their businesses in Brookfield are: Available Building/

12 Property (54%), ● Over 12% of respondents indicated plans for an Brookfield Business’ Location in expansion project or purchase of equipment or Satisfaction with Metropolitan machinery. City Hall, 2006 Area (53%), ● Responses from companies in the Services, Retail Somewhat Somewhat Proximity to Satisfied Dissatisfied Trade, and Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate Customers (45%), 36% 4% sectors comprised 81.4% of all survey responses. and Interstate ● When asked to submit ideas or suggestions, Access (34%). companies indicated concerns with municipal codes ● When contacting and development requirements, suggested offering City officials, open forums for business owners to discuss business leaders economic issues with local and state officials, and indicated they are recommended improving communications between Ver y either ‘very Satisfied the City and business community. satisfied’ or 60% A copy of the final 2006 City-Wide Business Survey ‘somewhat Report is available on the City of Brookfield web site, at satisfied’ with City Hall (96%) and Individual City http://www.ci.brookfield.wi.us/index.asp?nid=126. Departments (87%). If you have any questions regarding the Economic ● Fully 91% of those respondents who had contact Development Committee or the business survey, please with the Economic Development Committee contact Economic Development Coordinator Patrick reported being ‘very satisfied’ or ‘somewhat satisfied’ Drinan, at (262) 796-6695. with the EDC.

Before You Mow — Did You Know ● That mulching your grass is actually better for it than removing the grass clippings? Many residents still bring grass clippings to the Recycle Center. Why not consider mulching your grass instead. It has the following benefits: ➤ Improves the fertility and health of your soil, ➤ Reduces the need for watering your lawn by helping the soil hold moisture and also reduces water runoff, ➤ Benefits the environment by recycling valuable organic resources, ➤ Saves you money by eliminating expensive bags and reducing the need for fertilizing your lawn, ➤ Gives you more free time since you don’t need to bag the clippings or haul them to the Recycle Center. ● That blowing your grass clippings onto the road is a violation of City ordinance, section 12.08.010? This section states that, “No person shall deposit, or permit the deposit, of any material on any street alley or pedestrian way in the city without the permission of the city engineer.” Deposits include grass clippings, yard waste, soil, stones, snow (typically enforced on private plowing of driveways) and other matter. These materials can make it dangerous to motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians and can cause plugging of storm water inlets and storm sewers. Keep clippings on your lawn. Plus, if you mulch they will serve as a fertilizer for your grass.

13 For Your Information

dangling strips of Mylar® tape from the top of the glass Trash Delay outside the window. Trash collection will not occur on July 4th in Siding. Check for small gaps where animals might enter observance of Independence Day and September your house, such as behind appliances or anywhere pipes 1 1 3rd in observance of Labor Day. Pick-ups will be enter the building. Even a ⁄ 2" x ⁄ 4" hole or crack is big delayed one day following the holiday and Veolia enough for an animal like a snake, rat, or mouse to will be working on Saturday to finish the squeeze through. Again, plug holes loosely with collection. Regular pick-up schedule will resume insulation, paper, or cloth and wait a few days to make the following week. sure that no animals are inside before sealing any gaps. Lawns. Always walk over lawns before mowing to Wildlife Friendly Home check for wildlife, especially turtles and nests of baby rabbits. Turtles may be gently moved, but nests of Maintenance from the baby rabbits should be left alone so that the mother Elmbrook Humane Society rabbits can find their babies when they come back to feed them. They’ll be weaned and on their own in Spring-cleaning time for your home and yard is fast about three weeks. approaching and Elmbrook Humane Society has some tips to help you begin with an eye out for the health Trees. Trimming branches around your house will limit and safety of your wild neighbors, of course. Wild access for climbing wildlife. Check all limbs for bird animals can be accidentally injured or orphaned when and squirrel nests before trimming trees. If you people trim trees, mow lawns, clean chimneys, or find accidentally knock a nest out of a tree, retrieve the them trapped or nesting indoors. Here are some tips babies and their nest and renest them in a nearby limb. on wildlife-friendly maintenance for homeowners, If the nest is broken, rebuild it if possible or make a inside and out: replacement nest of the same shape. You can use a common household container, such as a margarine tub, Chimneys and Vents. From a wild animal’s perspective, but don’t use cleaning product containers. Poke holes open chimneys and accessible dryer or stove vents are in the bottom for drainage and line the container with cozy, attractive accommodations for raising young. If natural materials like those of the original nest. Then you discover such guests, tolerating their presence is watch for the mother to return — it’s a myth that birds always the best option. Delay cleaning chimneys until will reject babies touched by humans. the babies have left if at all possible. Once you’re absolutely sure the animals are gone for good, cap the By following these simple steps, you’ll ensure that chimney with an approved chimney cap or cover vents cleaning time is relatively hassle free for you and your with screening to prevent further problems. wild neighbors. Contact Elmbrook Humane Society should you have any questions or concerns regarding Home and Attic. Check for animals in the attic before wildlife at 262-782-9261. Our Humane Officer can cleaning, and don’t evict any animals without checking be reached outside of regular shelter hours at for young first. Again, if babies are present, waiting 262-893-8189. things out might be the best and most humane option. But since wild animals can cause damage in attics, Brookfield Farmers’ Market eviction may be the more appropriate course. Professional help may be needed to identify the species The 17th season of the Brookfield Farmers’ Market is involved and ensure that mothers are humanely well under way! Located in the City Hall parking lot, encouraged to relocate their families — and that the Market is open Saturday mornings from 7:30 a.m. animals are evicted at appropriate times of the year. to 12:00 noon through October 27th. You’ll find Wisconsin grown farm fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, Windows. Keep birds from hitting clean windows by and cheeses as well as beautiful annuals, hardy placing plants and other visual obstructions inside or perennials, and garden art. Enjoy a cup of coffee or

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14 cold beverage with fresh bakery items as you stroll the the display is open to the public, especially at the 4th of Market. Enjoy live music, free Frequent Shopper July fireworks display. rewards program, and chef demonstrations Violations of this ordinance may result in a citation as throughout the season. Every 3rd Saturday of the well as confiscation of any unused, illegal fireworks. In month we’ll feature Arts & Crafts on the adjacent addition to citing juveniles, parents may also be cited for plaza. For more information, visit our website at allowing their children to violate the fireworks ordinance. www.brookfieldfarmersmarket.com Recycling Center Fireworks Regulated The City’s Recycling Center is located at 19700 Brookfield Municipal Code 8.20.030 prohibits the use Riverview Drive. Remember the summer hours: of any fireworks other than caps and sparklers. Firecrackers, bottle rockets, cherry Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. all year bombs, M-80s, etc. are illegal to possess (except holidays) within the City of Brookfield. Tuesdays and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 1-Nov. 30 Only organizations may apply for Thursdays (except holidays) a users permit normally issued for Be sure to bring proof of residence when you visit the festivals or celebrations. A permit Center. Residents may also hire licensed contractors with may be applied for though the City a valid yard waste hauler’s permit and signed point of Clerk’s office. No unauthorized person origin of the yard waste material. A current list of licensed may use fireworks, caps, or sparklers at a contractors is available from the City Clerk’s office or at fireworks display for which a permit has been issued if www.ci.brookfield.wi.us.

New Storm Water Management Requirements Throughout history, the goal of storm water management has been to transport excess water to prevent flooding. The quicker the water was drained away, the better. However, now we know better. Storm water is now regarded as both a drainage issue and an environmental issue. Urban run-off from impermeable areas such as roads, parking lots, driveways, and rooftops contain pollutants that may be toxic to the environment. Cadmium, chromium, copper, zinc, and lead are examples of chemicals that are found in urban storm water run-off. The City of Brookfield, along with all of our neighboring communities, has been required to implement and administer storm water management under the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Code NR 216. Some provisions of that regulation require the City to: ● Update the City’s Storm Water Management Ordinance. ● Inspect and eliminate illicit connections to the storm water system. ● Undertake more frequent street sweeping in critical areas. ● Continue to effectively administer construction site erosion control measures and inspections. ● Continue to enforce the City’s pet waste ordinance. ● Provide information and education to the City residents (such as this newsletter). ● Encourage residents to minimize fertilizer usage since excess usage often runs off into waterways, creating algae blooms, etc. ● Prepare annual reports of storm water program activities. This summary is intended to provide an update on the City’s progress on Storm Water Management. For an interesting “photo essay” of new storm water management practices visit the DNR website: www.dnr.wi.gov/org/water/wm/nps/stormwater/bmp.htm

15 Finance Department

Make your utility payment on Treasurer? Your bill from the Waukesha County Treasurer should be arriving in mid-June, but you can the City website with credit cards log on to: www.waukeshacounty.gov and search by The City now offers citizens the option of paying your property address or tax key number to find the amount sewer and water utility bill using credit cards on the that is due and the payment options that are available. City website. This option is in Follow these easy instructions: addition to the existing 1. Go to www.waukeshacounty.gov payment methods of mail, in- 2. Click on “Tax Listing” (on right side of screen). person, and our automatic payment plan. The Automatic 3. Click on “Search By Tax Key” — if you know that Payment Plan offers an easy number. and no-cost way to have your It appears on an old tax bill. payments automatically It is the number with the BR C prefix. deducted from your checking Enter BR (space) C and the 7-digit number with no account. Please call the Finance space … or Department at (262) 782-9650 or visit the Payments 4. Click on “Search By Property Address” link on the city home page www.ci.brookfield.wi.us for an enrollment form. Enter the Property Address (i.e., 2865 James) If you choose to pay your utility bill using a credit card, Note: Type the property address without the street go to the City website at www.ci.brookfield.wi.us and suffix — St, Av or Ln. click on the Payments link on the left hand menu. 5. Click “Submit Query”. Please note that a nominal convenience fee will be 6. Click on the Tax Key Number which will be in the charged by the credit card service provider to cover the blue text. card processing fees. Credit card payments are online 7. Under Tax Listing Details, click on “View Tax only and cannot be accepted at City Hall. Bill”. You will be able to view taxes, payments Second Half Property Tax Amounts and balances. Second half payments are payable to the Waukesha on Waukesha County Web Page County Treasurer and should be mailed to the Are you ready to make your second-half tax payment Waukesha County Courthouse at 1320 Pewaukee that is due to Waukesha County by July 31st and you Road, Waukesha, WI 53188-3873. Payments are NOT can’t find the original bill with the listed amount or accepted at the City of Brookfield. you haven’t received the new bill from the County

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