Summer 2005 www.ci.brookfield.wi.us

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Hello Neighbor, Police Department ...... 3 t seems like yesterday that I wrote the Iletter for the Spring Newsletter. While I had an enjoyable spring, I wish the temperatures could have been a bit warmer. Fire Department...... 4 Perhaps a chilly spring means that our summer will be warm and sunny. With the warmth and sunshine, the city seems to come alive after a long cold winter. People biking on our bike paths, children swimming at Wirth Park Engineering ...... 5 Aquatic Center, and all kinds of games in our beautiful parks make for a great Brookfield summer. My girls tell me that summer is their well- deserved break after the hard work they did in school this year — I hope you all have the opportunity to take time off and enjoy one of Wisconsin’s Parks, Recreation and most pleasant seasons. Forestry Department. . . 6-9 With summer here, I find myself ever grateful that we have not had flooding in my first three years as Mayor. My thanks go to the Aldermen, Public Works and Engineering Departments (and Mother Nature!) for their commitment to help keep flooding from happening. The money the city puts into infrastructure is paying off. Let’s all keep our fingers crossed Community and hope this streak continues. Development...... 10-11 Make sure to check out the Summer Activity Guide from our Parks and Recreation Department. Especially interesting this summer will be our trip back in time. When I was growing up, summertime always meant a trip to the Drive-in. Do you remember packing the car full of your family and Library ...... 12-13 friends for one low price? On Saturday, August 13th Mitchell Park will be transformed into a Drive-In Theatre when we show “Back to the Future” (an appropriate film, don’t you think?!!). I wonder if they’ll show those same cartoon commercials with the dancing hot dogs, sodas and popcorns Finance ...... 14 — you’ll just have to meet me there to see! As always, if you see me someplace else this summer, please stop and say hello. It is important for me to know what you’re thinking. Your input truly does make a difference. Have a great summer and see you at the Drive-in! For Your Mayor Jeff Speaker Information ...... 15

Wirth Aquatic Center Hours and Fees ...... 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 ALDERMAN Code Enforcement (262) 796-6646 City Clerk (262) 796-6653 District 1 District 5 Community Development Richard Brunner Scott Berg Planning (262) 796-6695 (262) 782-4099 (262) 797-8772 Economic Development (262) 796-6694 Daniel Sutton Gary Mahkorn (262) 373-0173 (262) 784-0605 Court (262) 796-6660 Engineering (262) 787-3919 District 2 District 6 Finance/Treasurer (262) 782-9650 Cindy Kilkenny Christopher Blackburn (262) 783-9824 (262) 821-5262 Fire Non-Emergency (262) 782-8932 Rick Owen Jim Heinrich Highway/Streets (262) 782-5029 (262) 790-9888 (262) 796-1814 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 Thomas Schellinger Police Operations (262) 787-3702 (262) 782-8482 (262) 782-4496 Community Services Officer (262) 787-3557 Municipal Judge District 4 Richard J. Steinberg Crime Prevention Lieutenant (262) 787-3623 Steven Ponto (262) 796-6660 Police Social Worker (262) 796-6689 (262) 789-9877 Police Administration (262) 787-3566 Mark Nelson Records Request (262) 787-3701 (262) 797-8503 Business Fax (262) 782-8757 Public Works Inspection (262) 796-6673 Senior Community Center (262) 796-6675 CITY Superior/Onyx (262) 367-6040 INFORMATION (Trash Contractor)

2000 N. Calhoun Road Water Pollution (262) 782-0199 Brookfield, WI 53005 Control Center (262) 782-9650 Water Utility (262) 796-6717

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City of Brookfield’s Seventh Community-wide National Night Out Event — August 3, 2005, from 5 to 9 p.m. The City of Brookfield will hold its seventh National Prevention, Fire Prevention, Child Car Seats, and Child Night Out event on Wednesday, August 3, 2005, from Fingerprinting. There will be Airbag Safety, Self- 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the Protection, and Canine Obedience Demonstrations. Civic Plaza, south of the Tours of the Police and Fire Department, volleyball Safety Building (2110 N. games, C.P. Rail Rides, a dunk tank, bake sale, food Calhoun Road). and refreshments and free National Night Out T-shirts Communities nationwide join will be available. This year, we plan to feature a Civic together in August every year Plaza Stage performance from the winning band from to support this crime Brookfield Central and Brookfield East High Schools. prevention and safety event. A Flashlight Walk Against Crime, from 8:30 – 9:00 National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and p.m. brings everyone together for a great ending to drug prevention awareness; generate support for and this important community event. participation in local anticrime efforts; strengthen The Brookfield Task Force neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; on Public Safety and to send a message to criminals letting them know Education, Inc. is seeking that Brookfield is “on-watch” against crime. volunteers for National There will be many activities for all ages at National Night Out. For more Night Out. Information booths will be set up in the information on the event or Fire Department Apparatus Bay to provide tips on on volunteering, please call Neighborhood Watch, Home and Vehicle Security, the City of Brookfield Police Identity Theft, Internet Safety, Bicycle Safety, Traffic Department’s Crime Prevention Safety, Crime Prevention for Seniors, Drug Abuse Unit at (262) 787-3557 or (262) 787-3623.

Summer Safety Tips ✔ When leaving to go on vacation, notify a trusted neighbor, relative or friend of your absence and how The City of Brookfield Police Department’s Crime you can be reached in case of an emergency. Arrange Prevention Unit provides the following tips for a for someone to inspect your property regularly. safe summer: ✔ ✔ Make sure your home looks lived in. Lock all Don’t mix alcohol with swimming, windows and doors. Put an automatic timer on boating, or driving. several lights. Stop mail and cancel all deliveries or ✔ Do not handle or possess illegal fireworks ask a neighbor to make daily collections. Have a in Brookfield. neighbor keep your property maintained. Ask a ✔ Children should always check first with their parents neighbor to occasionally park in your driveway. or the person in charge before going anywhere with Vehicles parked outside should be anyone. Be sure to discuss with your children where moved occasionally to appear they they can and can’t go in the neighborhood. If you are being used. Have a neighbor allow your children to play outside after dark, make place garbage containers at you sure they have reflective clothing on and that they curb on your normal pick-up day stay close to home. and return them after garbage pick- ✔ Wear a helmet when biking, skating, skateboarding, up is made. Don’t leave your absence or when riding scooters, and all-terrain vehicles. on answering machine messages. Children should never ride skateboards or scooters in or near traffic.

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Play Safe This Summer! The City of Brookfield Fire This summer kids will spent a large portion of their Department is offering new summer time on home or public playground equipment. Unfortunately, many of these children will also receive programs for families. injuries as a result of unsafe playground equipment or • Emergency Planning for Families practices. Stay safe this summer with this checklist: • Safety Starts at Home ■ Check playgrounds where your children play. Look • Preschool Riskwatch for hazards such as rusted or broken equipment and • Install Your Infant’s Carseat dangerous surfaces. Report any hazards to the school or municipality if a public playground. For more information please contact ■ Shock absorbing material, like wood chips, mulch, or Deena Liska, Public Education pea gravel should be installed around all playground Coordinator at (262) 787-3643. equipment to a depth of at least 9 inches. Surfacing should extend at least six feet beyond the equipment, ■ Always supervise your children at playgrounds or in and more for swings. the backyard. ■ Spaces between openings in guard rails Check the Consumer Product Safety Commission at and ladder rungs should be less than www.cpsc.gov frequently for recalls on playground 3.5 inches or greater than 9 inches to equipment and children’s toys. prevent entrapment. ■ If your child is involved in a day Fireworks Regulated care, school, or recreational program, Residents frequently ask what fireworks are authorized talk to the coordinator to make sure for use in the City. Municipal code 8.20.030 restricts there is a safe play space, adequate the use of any other fireworks to caps and sparklers in adult supervision, enforcement of the City. The code states that no person shall possess or safety rules, and an emergency use fireworks, except for caps and sparklers, without a medical plan. permit issued for festivals and celebrations. A permit ■ Children should wear closed-toe shoes may be obtained by applying at the City Clerk’s office. with a good tread — not sandals — when using Violations of the ordinance may result in fines of at playground equipment. least $162.00. ■ Remove hood and neck drawstrings from all Even though caps and sparklers are allowed under City children’s clothing to avoid strangulation hazards ordinance, they are still extremely dangerous, and the on playgrounds. CBFD does not recommend their use. In 2002, ■ Make sure children remove bike helmets before using sparklers and fountains alone accounted for 40% of the any playground equipment, as they can be fireworks emergency room visits. a strangulation or entrapment hazard. Staying Cool This Summer ■ Never allow children to attach ropes, As the temperature rises, so does the incidence of heat- jump ropes, clothes line, or pet leashes related illness. When the weather gets hot follow these to play equipment. These can become steps to keeping cool: a strangulation hazard. ■ Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. ■ Teach children proper playground ■ behavior: no pushing, shoving or Check with your doctor about the side-effects of crowding. Tell them what equipment medications you take. Some medications can reduce is appropriate for their age levels. your ability to tolerate and adjust to extreme heat. ■ ■ Carry an emergency kit that includes any Plan changes in your daily routine to avoid strenuous special medications that your child may activities during the warmest part of the day. need and basic first aid supplies. ■ Drink water. Everyone needs 6-8 glasses of water a

4 day in normal weather. In warm weather ■ If you experience dizziness, nausea, muscle plan to drink more. cramps, a rapid heartbeat, or difficulty ■ Eat small, light meals. Avoid salt and breathing call 9-1-1 immediately. alcoholic beverages. ■ If you are able, check in on neighbors ■ If your home does not have air and relatives who might need additional conditioning, plan an activity like a assistance during very hot weather. trip to the mall, library, or a movie ■ Remember to ask for help if you need during warmest part of the day. it. Many agencies offer seniors help ■ Use fans to draw heat out of the house, with cutting the grass, making meals, but not to blow directly onto you. and other chores that become especially difficult in this type of weather. If you need ■ Water cools the body 25 times faster than assistance contact the Waukesha County air, so try a cool shower or bath, or wiping Department of Senior Services at (262) 548-7828. with a wet cloth.

Engineering

Calhoun Road Closed anticipated to result during the road closure. Unfortunately, this project requires diverting this Summer over 21,000 vehicles per day off The major project scheduled for 2005 is Calhoun road during this construction the reconstruction of Calhoun Road from period. Adjacent arterial streets Gebhardt Road to Wisconsin Avenue. This are not designed to handle project includes widening of the road to four lanes this additional volume of with a median and sidewalks similar to the section traffic as they are already in front of City Hall. The project also approaching their design includes water main to serve this area. capacity as well. The road will be closed to through traffic To mitigate the during the road construction scheduled to congestion from the begin in late June. The road will be closed diverted traffic during construction, for four months while the City lowers the the City has made improvements steep hill between Oak Park Row and Sanctuary to adjacent roadways. However, Trail and constructs the northbound lanes. even with these improvements, Watch for advance notice signs prior to the start alternative routes will be heavily of construction. The road will be open to local congested. Expect delays. The traffic only. Local traffic is defined as trips to best option is to find driveways in the closure zone with no other alternative routes to your access to them. All other traffic must use an destination or travel at off- alternative route. In order to ensure the peak hours. safety of the traveling public and The City will make every effort to construction crews, as well as the timely minimize the duration of the completion of this phase of the project, Calhoun Road closure and return it to the road closure will be strictly enforced. traffic as soon as possible. We appreciate Significant congestion and heavy your patience as we work to improve the delays on adjacent arterial streets are safety and capacity of this roadway.

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Elmbrook Memorial Hospital Presents: Civic Plaza Concerts Series — 2005 All concerts will be held at the Civic Plaza, 2000 N. Calhoun Rd, just north of City Hall. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy these free concerts with family and friends. During the after noon concerts Cousins sub sandwiches and soft drinks are available for purchase. Snacks and soft drinks are available at the evening performances. No rain dates will be scheduled. All music is provided by Les Artistes Agency. For more information, call the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department: (262) 796-6675. New! Kids Korner 2005 New this summer, the Kids Korner will provide pre- concert entertainment for our younger concert goers. All of these activities will begin at 11:30 AM. So bring your family and a picnic to the Kids Korner and then stick around for the noon concert. violin, just goes on and on. They’ll most likely play June 22 • C. M. Dragon of the Puppet News Network some of your favorites, with great energy and verve Come out and visit with C.M. Dragon. This is your June 29 • Adekola Adedapo chance to say hi and have your picture made with a One of Milwaukee’s Grand Dames of jazz lets loose very friendly 7' tall dragon. with plenty of scat and sass. Journey through some July 20 • Youth Pom Demonstration standards, some blues and some surprises with the Come out and watch as our future Pom team hopefuls elegant Adekola. put on a show. These kids will take part in our Pom July 6 • Michael Drake workshop on July 19 and then perform for us on July Our “resident master of island vacation music” will save 20th. See page 14 of the Parks & Recreation Activity you the cost of plane tickets. Just stay home and take in Guide for information on the Pom workshop. the tropical breezes with Michael’s special calypso blend! August 17 • Central Lancerettes Pom Team July 13 • Lil’ Rev Come out and watch our own Brookfield Central Pom Relax to some original porch music as this minstrel Team as they perform for us. This will be their last brings you musical treasures from America’s past, on performance before they go to compete in the Midwest harmonica, mandolin, or guitar. regional event. So come out and cheer them on. July 20 • Frogwater NOON CONCERTS: Milwaukee’s favorite Celtic good-time band comes to Wednesdays 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. Brookfield just in time for Irish Fest! The land o’ the June 15 • Above the Town green meets the melting-pot in Frogwater’s mix of acoustic strings, fiddle and harmonica. They’ll play you Whichever way you want your bluegrass, this quartet a jig or a reel or pull something unexpected out of their can swing it, twang it, or jazz it up! crazy-quilt bag of tunes. Be prepared for anything. June 22 • Joe Ketchum & Chris Hanson July 27 • Jim Liban Chris and Joe make fiddling look easy, with a touch of World-class harp man Jim Liban brings his classic blues jazz and a hint of swing. Their song list, for guitar and harmonica to the Plaza.

6 August 3 • Pangaea Nouveau, the big band hep cats that are spreading the Their name refers to a unified world, and Pangaea new gospel of cool with some of the hottest swing makes people want to unify on the dance floor! The sounds around. Milwaukee’s premiere big band will Caribbean music of Calypso, Soca, Latin and Reggae swing your socks off with our aggressive jumpin’ style. are staples of the steel pan, or drum, repertoire, and Pangaea offers it up HOT. Independence Day Parade August 10 • The Amigos Planning — July 4th, 2005 The Amigos are back again with their Now is the time to get involved with the City’s spicy Latin rhythms. Spontaneous human Independence Day Celebration. The Parade will be conga lines form when the Amigos get held on Monday, July 4th at 10:00am. The route will fired up! be on Calhoun Road between Gebhardt Road and August 17 • Ellie Quint Cabaret North Avenue. Veteran performer and vocalist Ellie Quint brings her”A We are excited about several new entries in our parade. Fond Farewell” cabaret to Brookfield. Ellie’s club dates These include a drill team from Chicago (this group is and performances include appearances with the Skylight being sponsored), we also have several new bands so do Opera, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and not miss the parade. Summerfest. She has charmed us with leading roles in There are several ways a group can be involved: countless Broadway productions, and now offers up ● Sell food or beverages at Family Fest to raise funds such gems as “the Last Rose of Summer” and “Indian for an organization. Summer” to help ease us into Autumn. ● Volunteer two-four hours in the morning to help with EVENING CONCERTS: the parade. We are also looking for people who are Wednesdays 7:00-8:15 p.m. interested in assisting along the parade route and to assist the committee with the line-up of parade entries. June 15 • Accompany of Kids ● Sponsor a band or other performing groups in our Accompany of Kids represents the finest in family parade. This is how we can continue to improve our entertainment elaborate costumes, excellent vocal and parade. Through sponsorships and gifts to the choreographic presentations untie to deliver a parade committee. performance that you will remember for years to come. For more information contact the Parks, Recreation July 20 • Freistadt Alte Kameraden and Forestry Department at 262-796-6675. Old World musicians transport you back to the biergartens of old, with a summer’s evening of polkas, drinking songs, and gemütlichkeit. August 17 • Swing Nouveau You know swing is THE THING! So get in the groove, and make the scene. Slap on your two-tones, hike up your skirt, take your twirl and boogie with the best of them as you steam up the dance floor to Swing (continued on next page)

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(continued from previous page) 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, the movie is free! June 15 – THE BIRDS (Not Rated) August 17 – WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (G) Check Out What’s New For You in 2005! New! NFL Flag Football — Fall of 2005: Grades 3 & 4 This new program is designed for boys and girls in 3rd and 4th grades. The league play will begin in September and conclude in mid October. Registration began May 10 and will continue through July 22, 2005. No registration will be accepted after that date. For more information or a registration form contact our office at 262-796-6675. New! Adult Kickball — Open Play July 29th @ Wirth Park This is a new program we are working on starting in the fall. There will be an informal come out and play Family Fest & Fireworks — night on July 29, 2005 starting at 6:00 PM through 8:30 PM. The evening will include open play organized July 4th by Parks and Recreation department staff. Fall league Mitchell Park will again host Family Fest, the annual information will also be available. So come out and give pre-fireworks event sponsored by US Bank in Adult Kickball a try with us at Wirth Park on Friday cooperation with the City, with activities taking place July 29, 2005. There is no sign-up required. All players from 6:00-9:00 PM. Family oriented activities will be must be 18 years old or older to play. offered including games, contests, food, and entertainment for all ages. If your civic group, youth New! Drive-In Movie — Saturday, group, business, or other community group would like August 13, 2005 @ Mitchell Park to be involved in this year’s festivities, please contact Showing — BACK TO THE FUTURE — rated PG the Parks and Recreation Department at 796-6675. $10 per carload — movie begins at dusk — The annual fireworks show sponsored by North Shore approximately 8:30 p.m. Bank will also be held at Mitchell Park beginning at approximately 9:15 p.m. Arrive early to get a great Step back in time, and watch a movie from the comfort viewing location for this spectacular display. of your own car — or pull up your favorite lawn chair. Mitchell Park will be the site for our first-ever drive-in 2005 Civic Plaza Cinema movie this summer on a giant 65 foot screen. View a classic movie and listen to the audio over your FM car — FREE radio, or on our outdoor speakers. Some concessions The Brookfield Parks, Recreation & Forestry will be available for purchase, but you are welcome to Department and the Brookfield Library offer a night bring your own. Restrooms will be available in the out under the stars and in front of the big screen. Mitchell pavilion.

8 Mosquito Control Adulticiding The adulticiding program includes regular Program Update treatments of community-wide parks and large group The City’s ongoing integrated mosquito management public gathering places as necessary and surveillance program (6th year) is based upon the recommendations program indicates. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention A summary of the City’s Mosquito Control (CDC) and includes the following primary components: Management Program and maps of the treatment areas Larviciding are available at the Parks and Recreation Office. Watch The City has received a permit from the Wisconsin for additional updates on the website or through the Department of Natural Resources to again apply news media. Treatment dates and ongoing information biolarvicides to wetlands in the City for the control of may also be obtained by calling the Mosquito Program disease (West Nile Virus) transmitting mosquitoes. The Information Line at 262-796-6711. City’s program utilizes a consultant to perform ongoing population monitoring and surveillance as well Mosquito Control and as the application of the biolarvicide when mosquito West Nile Virus larvae counts warrant treatment. What Property Owners Can Do to The treatment areas are comprised of approximately 1,100± acres of public and/or private (with Help Reduce the Risk permission) major wetland/floodland tracts. The A critical element of an effective integrated mosquito specific areas that are to be treated include: the management program includes community outreach welands adjacent to the Fox River between Springdale and public education and the practice of source Road, running east and then north to Capitol Drive reduction. Source reduction is a community effort to (including Mitchell Park and wetlands south of Voigt alter or eliminate mosquito larval habitat to prevent Soccer Park); Rolling Meadows Park and adjoining breeding wherever practicable. Residents and wetlands east to Pilgrim Road and north of businesses are encouraged to engage in habitat Bluemound Road; Wirth Park wetlands (north and alteration or elimination activities such as the proper west of the park) and the wooded area of Wirth Park disposal of used tires and the cleaning of rain gutters, South; and the Butler Ditch wetlands corridor east of bird baths, and unused swimming pools or any other Pilgrim Road, running north and east of Capitol types of vessels/containers/areas that will hold water Drive to Hampton Avenue. Treatments will occur as and serve as potential breeding areas. In addition, conditions warrant and funding permits (i.e. 2 – 3 other habitat alteration or elimination activities treatments per season). performed by the City include ongoing streambank clearing and restoration, catch basin and/or storm The biolarvicide that is utilized, VectoLex CG, is a inlet cleaning, and container removal. natural occurring soil bacterium that is granular in form (i.e. not a liquid or spray) and will be applied by The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade helicopter utilizing GPS navigational technology to and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has prepared a assure accuracy in identifying treatment locations. Fact Sheet on “Mosquito Information for There are no restrictions for public use of the treated Homeowners” regarding West Nile Virus. Copies are areas. However, park users are cautioned to avoid available at the Parks, Recreation & Forestry office utilizing the areas of the park while treatment or can be obtained through the DATCP web site at operations are being conducted. http://datcp.state.wi.us. The program will have the flexibility to be expanded to A variety of pamphlets, fact sheets, brochures and other include surveillance/monitoring and possible treatment materials are available at the Parks, Recreation and of stormwater facilities (i.e. catch basins, inlets, etc.) Forestry office that will provide information related to and/or wastewater treatment facilities as identified and mosquito biology, personal protection, appropriate practical throughout the City in collaboration with the source reduction around the home, and the overall City Department of Public Works. integrated mosquito management program.

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Village Area Neighborhood The final neighborhood plan will identify City policies and preferences, informed through public input, that Plan: Citizen, Business Owner will guide long-term future investments in the Village. and Task Force Participation For additional information, please visit the City’s In its 2004-2006 Strategic Plan, the website at www.ci.brookfield.wi.us/plan.htm or Common Council identified the contact Carrie Johnson at [email protected] “preparation of redevelopment plans, or 262-787-3583. including implementation strategies and justifiable funding to promote high Business Survey Results quality redevelopment of key commercial Indicate Optimism areas, improve the City’s tax base, and In December 2004, the City of Brookfield and retain Brookfield’s competitiveness” as Economic Development Committee (EDC) distributed the City’s top initiative. the Third Annual Business Survey to approximately On January 24, 2005, the City of 2,000 companies in order to determine issues facing Brookfield Plan Commission the business community, identify business community officially kicked off the needs, and provide businesses with a means of neighborhood planning communicating with the EDC, City officials, and other process for the Village Area organizations located within the City of Brookfield. A Neighborhood Plan (along total of three hundred thirty (330) businesses returned Brookfield Road). The study completed surveys, representing a 16.5% response rate. area includes properties north of Burleigh Road, As direct mail programs typically result in a 1% or 2% north of Milwaukee Avenue, west of McCoy Lane response rate, this response from local businesses was and the east end of Hoffman Avenue. outstanding. Local businesses reported the following: ● The top three reasons companies have located their businesses in Brookfield are: Available Building/ Property (53%), Location in Metropolitan Area (48%), and Proximity to Customers (39%). This reinforces the long-held belief that Brookfield has a strategic locational advantage within the Metropolitan Milwaukee Area, and remains a desirable location in which to establish or expand a business. ● Local companies indicated they are ‘very satisfied’ or ‘somewhat satisfied’ with City Hall (30%) and Individual City Departments (33%). Meanwhile, 60% and 54% reported they have had ‘no contact’ with City Hall or Individual City Departments, respectively. ● Approximately 84% reported satisfaction with their business’ outlook in 2005. Well-attended Public Open Houses were held in February ● and April. A Public Comment Session before the City of Over three-quarters of respondents reported they Brookfield Plan Commission will be held at 7:00 p.m. on were either ‘very satisfied’ or ‘somewhat satisfied’ Monday, June 27, 2005, in the Council Chambers of City with the City of Brookfield as a place in which to Hall, located at 2000 North Calhoun Road. do business. ● In addition to the general public participation Over 10% indicated they are planning expansion opportunities, a Village Area Task Force was appointed projects in 2005. by Mayor Jeff Speaker to provide extra input in ● Only 4.5% indicated they had plans to move their creating a vision for the future of the Village Area. business out of Brookfield.

10 ● 80% of those respondents who had contact with the An electronic copy of the report and detailed appendices Economic Development Committee reported being can be located at http://www.cityofbrookfield.com/ ‘very satisfied’ or ‘somewhat satisfied’ with the EDC. 2_25_05/2004surveyresults.pdf. If you have any ● Some concerns indicated by businesses include questions regarding the business survey, please contact suggestions to: revise municipal codes, Economic Development Coordinator Patrick Drinan development requirements, and sign regulations (262) 796-6694 or [email protected]. stabilize or lower taxes; reduce traffic congestion For additional information, please contact Daniel Ertl, along Bluemound Road; and improve Director of Community Development, at (262) 796-6695, communications between the City and the or visit the Department of Community Development business community. Other business concerns online at http://www.cityofbrookfield.com/ included the declining availability, skill level, and development.htm. job readiness of new employees.

What do Brookfield Public Works Services cost? Ever stop to wonder what it really costs you for the may not reflect your specific circumstances. Many governmental services you get? Compared to other things can affect your specific costs including the services you pay for, Public Works services compare value of your property, the amount of water used, the favorably. We have assembled a list of common cost of electricity and natural gas, the type of service services received by Brookfield homeowners in 2004 provided (e.g. internet or phone service), etc. But the including those from the City and those from other comparison is illustrative of the relative value received companies. These costs are based on averages and for your public works services dollar.

Average Cost per Type of Service provided in 2004 Household per Month** Natural gas service* $73.00 Electric service* $60.00 Cellular phone $35.00 to $60.00 Cable TV or Satellite TV $35.00 to $60.00 Internet Service (broadband) $35.00 to $45.00 Telephone service (land line) $35.00 to $45.00 Street construction and maintenance*** $40.00 Sewer service $34.00 Water service $21.50 Internet service (dial-up) $10.00 to $22.00 Garbage and recycling collection service $8.25 up the drive and Recycling Center at the Public Works site

* Source: WE Energies ** Costs based on the average household in Brookfield *** Street maintenance includes snowplowing, pothole patching, annual street resurfacing, street sweeping, lighting, traffic signals, signs, storm drainage, ditching, median mowing, tree trimming, and debt service, including major stormwater improvements to address flooding, arterial road projects and the Public Works Building.

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invited to enter monthly drawings for great prizes. Brookfield Public Library Remember, the more you read, the more chances you “Where to go when you want to know!” have to win! Library Hours No time to read? Test your knowledge of medieval Monday-Thursday ...... 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. times by entering the medieval trivia contest. Answer Friday and Saturday...... 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. correctly and you become eligible for a prize. Sunday (October-May) ...... 1 to 4 p.m. Brookfield Reads Phone ...... (262) 782-4140 As part of the Summer Reading Program, the Library www.brookfieldlibrary.com will be sponsoring “Brookfield Reads.” Register for discussions at the Adult Reference Desk. Buzzzzzzzzzzzz Pope Joan by Donna Woolfolk Cross You are invited to BUG, the Brookfield Users’ Group, Wednesday, July 13, 10:00 a.m., Harnischfeger Room a drop-in, hands-on session designed to provide you an Tuesday, July 19, 7:00 p.m., Harnischfeger Room opportunity to ask questions about computers, the Internet and email. We meet the first Friday of every Author Marion Youngquist month at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us Join us Tuesday, June 21 at 7:00 p.m. when 81 year old as frequently as you can!! June 3, July 1, August 5 first time novelist and local author Marion Youngquist, discusses her novel Procula. Procula is about the wife of Basic Computer Class Pontius Pilate and moves through Rome, Judea and Egypt. We are offering a Basic Computer Class in the Library’s It ends with a historical twist, and allows this woman who Community Room. This hands-on class is for beginners almost changed history to live under an assumed name. and will cover many topics including: choosing the best Mrs. Youngquist, a former reporter and feature writer, will computer for you; starting your computer; opening discuss her writing and the reason why being in New York files; using a mouse; and saving your work. Space is on 9/11 motivated her to write Procula. limited. Please register for ONE of the following Teens Joust Read sessions. Tuesday, June 7, 10:00 a.m.,-12:00 p.m.; The Teen Summer Reading Club for ages 13-18, Joust Tuesday, July 19, 2:00-4:00 p.m.; or Tuesday, Read, runs June 6-August 8. Get rewards for doing August 9, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. what you love anyway — READING! Book Clubs at the Library June 16* • Tie-Dye “It’s All Elementary” Mystery Book Club Summer is here and it’s time to spruce up those boring old t-shirts, pillow cases or even socks! Open to ages June 14, 7:00 p.m. East Wing Room 13-18. 1:00-2:30 p.m., Library Courtyard. To the Bone by Neil McMahon Registration required Adult Summer Reading Program — *Rain date June 23 Joust Read July 21 • Harry and the Prince Summer reading fun is for adults, too! All adults are Did you correctly guess the identity of the half-blood

June 10 Friday 10-11am Introduction to the Internet 1 Internet Classes June 14 Tuesday 7-8pm Introduction to the Internet 2 Hands on Internet Classes. June 22 Wednesday 2-3pm Email Sessions are free, but July 11 Monday 7-8pm Introduction to the Internet 1 registration is required. July 20 Wednesday 10-11am Introduction to the Internet 2 Register at the Adult July 29 Friday 2-3pm Email Reference Desk, 262-782- August 16 Tuesday 10-11am Introduction to the Internet 1 4140, option 1 August 25 Thursday 7-8pm Introduction to the Internet 2 August 29 Monday 2-3pm Email

12 prince? Even if you didn’t, come for the fun of a party celebrating the release of Harry Potter and the Half- blood Prince. This party is for wizards and muggles alike, but you must between the ages of 13-18. 2:30- 4:00 p.m., Community Room. August 4 • Bead all about it! No self-respecting lord or lady should be with out their jewels and at this event you’ll learn how to make your very own! We’ll supply the beads you supply the creativity. For ages 13-18 only! 1:00 –2:00 p.m., Harnischfeger Room. Registration is required and space is limited. SPECIAL PROGRAMS, storytimes, crafts and family Teen Book Club events are planned throughout the summer: Actors, Jugglers, Magicians, Puppets, Storytellers, Wild (always the second Thursday of the month) Animals, Music, Bubbles and a Carnival! Come in 2:00-3:00 p.m., Rotary Room costume to a Harry Potter Party Thursday, July 21! July 14 • Dealing with Dragons by Patricia Wrede Design your own Coat of Arms on June 16! Don’t August 11 • Dragon’s Blood by Jane Yolen miss out on any of the fun! Contact the Children’s September 8 • Blue Sword by Robin McKinley Department for more information. Children’s Summer Bike Decorating Reading Program for the 4th of July “Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds!” Come all ye It’s a tradition! The Brookfield Public Library Children’s lads and lasses, from 0-12 years old to REGISTER Department and the Brookfield Fire Department team FOR THE LIBRARY SUMMER READING up to promote a safe and fun Fourth. Meet us on Friday, PROGRAM BETWEEN JUNE 6 AND AUGUST July 1, at 10:00 a.m. in the repair bay of the Brookfield 1, 2005. “Pages” are 0-3 years old. (It’s never too Fire Department. Just bring your bikes and trikes and soon to read to your baby!), “Squires” are 4-6 years strollers and we’ll supply the streamers and stars! Stay for old and “Knights” are 7-12 years old. Read and Win a short bike parade around Civic Plaza at 12:15 p.m. Wonderful Prizes! Sign up for SUMMER BOOK You’ll be all ready for the Brookfield Independence Day CLUBS for kindergarteners through fifth graders. Parade on Monday, July 4th.

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

13 Finance

Water and Sewer Bill 2. Click on “Tax Listing” (on right side of screen). 3. Click on “Search By Tax Key” — if you know that Payments — the Easy Way! number. Avoid Lines, Pay after hours • It appears on an old tax bill. and/or Pay Automatically • It is the number with the BR C prefix. Enter BR (space) C and the 7-digit number with no There are two ways to pay your City utility bills that are space … or much easier than standing in line or paying postage; you can even pay your bill “after hours”! 4. Click on “Search By Property Address” Enter the Property Address (i.e. 2865 James Street) Sign up for automatic bill payments — Use our Note: Type the property address without the street form (found online, or at the Treasurer’s desk) to have suffix — St Av or Ln. City utility payments automatically deducted from your bank account on a quarterly basis. You will receive a 5. Click “Submit Query”. statement which shows how much money is due and 6. Click on the Tax Key Number which will be in the the date it will be withdrawn. blue text. The form for automatic City utility bill payments can be 7. Under Tax Listing Details, click on “View Tax Bill”. found online at: http://www.cityofbrookfield.com/. You will be able to view taxes, payments and balances. Go to the City Departments – Finance page, click on Second half payments are payable to Pamela Reeves, “Water/Sewer Utility Billing” then find and click on the Waukesha County Treasurer and should be mailed to link to the actual form, “automatic bill payment for the Waukesha County Courthouse at 1320 Pewaukee water/sewer bills”. Road, Waukesha, WI 53188-3873. Payments are NOT ** Instructions: Print and complete the form, remember accepted at the City of Brookfield. to enclose a voided check from the account you wish * Due to the July due date falling on a Sunday, to use and then drop into our “Drop-Box” (see payments will be accepted on the next business day. below) or mail to the address on the form. Use the “Drop-Box” — enclose your bill and check for payment in an envelope and place in our “Drop- Box”. This “Drop-Box” box is immediately across the New Paper Recycling driveway from the clock tower entrance at the northwest Guidelines — “MORE PAPER” corner of City Hall and is available 24 hours every day. Brookfield residents will ** Remember to pay on time — our staff empties the now be able to recycle their box every day up to the due date and then again AT chipboard or paperboard in 5 p.m. on the due date. with other paper recyclables. Residents are asked to Second Half Property Tax Amounts recycle paper by placing it in a paper grocery bag or on Waukesha County Web Page bundling it with string and putting it in their blue bin. Are you ready to make your second-half tax payment The following types of papers are accepted in our that is due to Waukesha County by July 31st* and you recycling program: can’t find the original bill with the listed amount or Cereal & Snack Boxes Paper Egg Cartons you haven’t received the new bill from the County Corrugated Cardboard Paper Towel Rolls Treasurer? Your bill from the Waukesha County Junk Mail Paperback Books Treasurer should be arriving in mid-June, but you can Magazines & Catalogs Phone Books log on to: www.waukeshacounty.gov and search by Newspaper Shredded Paper property address or tax key number to find the amount Office Paper Tissue Boxes that is due and the payment options that are available. (Please put office paper and junk mail in a Follow these easy instructions: separate paper bag.) 1. Go to www.waukeshacounty.gov

14 For Your Information

Brookfield Farmers’ Market The 15th season of the Brookfield Farmers’ Market opened FIREWORKS REGULATED Saturday, May 7th. Located on the north parking lot of Brookfield Municipal Code 8.20.030 prohibits the City Hall, 2000 N. Calhoun use of any fireworks other than caps and sparklers. Road, the market is open Firecrackers, bottle rockets, cherry bombs, M-80’s, Saturday mornings 7:30 a.m. to etc. are illegal to possess within the city of Brookfield. noon, through October 29th. No person may possess or use fireworks, except for With farmers and merchants caps and sparklers, without a users permit issued for from throughout the state festivals or celebrations. A permit may be applied selling their Wisconsin grown for through the City Clerk’s office for such use. No or produced items, the farmers’ unauthorized person may use fireworks, caps, or market is the perfect place to sparklers at a fireworks display for which a permit buy annuals, perennials, flowers, meats, cheese, bakery and has been issued if the display is open to the public, fresh produce in season. Live music and demonstrations especially at the 4th of July fireworks display. can be enjoyed throughout the season. Reap the benefits of Violations of this ordinance may result in a citation the Free Frequent Shopper Rewards Program. Get your for $716.50 as well as the confiscation of any punch card & details at the market information table. Call unused, illegal fireworks. In addition to juveniles, Bobbie at 262-784-7804 for information or visit parents may also be cited for allowing their children www.brookfieldfarmersmarket.com. to violate the fireworks ordinance.

District 2 Information Meeting related to District 7. The information meeting will be June 20, 2005 held in the Council Chambers. There will be an information meeting on organizing District 7 Brown Bag Lunch neighborhoods in the 2nd District especially Imperial Estates on Monday, June 20, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 June 23 and August 4 p.m. at City Hall. Alderman Cindy Kilkenny will host Alderman Thomas Schellinger will hold two “brown the meeting to answer any questions. The information bag” lunches June 23 and August 4 in the Council meeting will be held in the Council Chambers. Chambers from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. For more information on the lunch, at which residents can speak District 6 Information Meeting informally with Alderman Schellinger about city issues August 9, 2005 and concerns call (262)782-4496. There will be an information and listening session for Garbage Pickup Delayed One District 6 on Tuesday, August 9, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Alderman Jim Heinrich and Alderman Day the Week of July 4th Christopher Blackburn will host the meeting to answer any Garbage pickup will be delayed one day the week of resident questions related to District 6. The information July 4th. Tuesday, July 5, pickups will occur on meeting will be held in the Council Chambers. Wednesday, July 6th. Normal Friday pickups will be on Saturday, July 9th. District 7 Information Meeting August 2, 2005 Recycling Center Hours There will be an information and listening session for Tuesday and Thursday: May through District 7 on Tuesday, August 2, from 7:00 to 7:45 November, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: All year p.m. at City Hall. Alderman Thomas Schellinger will (except holidays) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. host the meeting to answer any resident questions

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15 Wirth Aquatic Center Pool Hours Dates Aquatic Center Zero Depth Pool Dates Aquatic Center Zero Depth Pool Monday – Thursday 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 6 – June 9 1 – 4:30 p.m. August 8 – August 19 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 10 – August 5 6 – 8 p.m. 1 – 4:30 p.m. June 4 – August 21 6 – 8 p.m. Fees Daily Fees Season Pass City Resident Non Resident City Residents Only Adult (ages 18 & above) $3.25 $5.00 Family Pass $155.00 Youth (ages 3 – 17) $2.25 $3.75 Adult Pass $65.00 Child (ages 2 & under) Free Free Youth Pass $45.00 Morning / Evening Fees City Resident Non Resident Adult (ages 18 & above) $2.00 $3.25 Youth (ages 3 – 17) $1.50 $2.50 Child (ages 2 & under) Free Free

NOTE: Wirth Aquatic Center will be closed on July 10, 2004 for an Elmbrook Swim Club Meet.

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