COMMUNICATOR www.cityofdelafield.com January 2011 the Library, it provides more program- ter plan and eliminate ambiguities. With District 7 ming space, better access to materials the large amount of agricultural land in City of and greatly enhances revenue potential District 7, this effort provides needed Update: as circulation increases. If you have not structure to any new development pro- “checked out” the new Library, make a posals. Delafield BY TIM AICHER, point to do so in the near future. Take a Ordinance updates: We have re- DISTRICT 7 ALDERMAN 500 Genesee St, Delafield, WI 53018 friend and invite others you know from cently passed ordinances relating to the [email protected] outside Delafield. We have an excep- permitted use of fireworks and recre- Tel: 262-646-6220 • Fax: 262-646-6223 tional staff that is here to serve you and ational fires. As both are commonly seen COMMON COUNCIL It has been an eventful 2010 for the the more the Library is used the more in District 7, fireworks are now legal with 1st and 3rd Monday at 7:00 P.M. entire City and now is a good time to we can share the benefits (and costs). a permit and recreational fires remain PLAN COMMISSION shed some perspective on what changes Development: Over the past 18 permissible within new guidelines for Last Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. have occurred, are in progress or sched- months new construction has been lim- times, location and size. All ordinances WEBSITE uled for the near future in the City and ited citywide and District 7 is no differ- updated or passed in 2010 can be found www.cityofdelafield.com how they may affect the 7th District. ent. We had a ground breaking on a new on the City web site www.cityofdelafield. IMPORTANT NUMBERS Citywide property reassessment: addition at the Nashotah House that will com under the “Government” tab. Every property in the City received a add over 8000 square feet of meeting 2011 Budget: The budget for 2011 City Hall 646-6220 new City assessment in 2010. The as- rooms and class rooms to their grounds. has passed. The net result is an ap- Fire Department sessment for 2010 brought leveled a I think this is great for District 7 since the proximate 6% levy increase. There is a (non-emergency) 646-6235 small disparity between undervalued Nashotah House is such a good steward clear discipline in place from the Admin- Library 646-6230 commercial properties and residential to the environment and their success is istrator, Mayor and all department heads properties that were already close to critical to maintaining the beauty of the Municipal Court 646-6245 that resulted in creative cost cutting and their full value. As District 7 contains Northwest side of the City. Some other near flat operational budgets for each Parks and Recreation 646-6220 almost no commercial properties, this residential development has continued department. The largest component of Police Dept. process likely resulted in a slight tax bur- at a pace that reflects the economic the levy increase in this budget is the (non-emergency) 646-6240 den shift from District 7 to other districts times while being completed at the high debt service on the new buildings that is containing more businesses. Public Works 646-6225 standards established by the developers in full effect now and appeared on your City buildings open: As you are all and their permits with the City. property tax bills in conjunction with any Sewer/Water Billing 646-6220 aware, the newly renovated City Hall Zoning: In 2009 the City passed a assessment impact. CITY OFFICIALS and new Library building are open for comprehensive Smart Growth Plan as I have enjoyed serving District 7 Administrator business. It was widely reported that required by State Law. It effectively lays over the past 20 months and I remain this project occurred on time and under out what type and how much develop- available to answer any questions, be Tim Schuenke 646-6220 budget. For City Hall, the new space ment can occur anywhere in the City. In your advocate or provide guidance on Clerk-Treasurer makes the staff more efficient and all 2010, hundreds of parcels of land had any local government issues you face. Gina Gresch, MMC 646-6220 public meetings more accessible. For their zoning updated to reflect this mas- Library Director Terry Zignego 646-6230 Police Chief $ave Money — Use Less Salt This Winter Scott Taubel 646-6240 Salt and sand contribute greatly most common and cheapest is sodium waste it on snow. Fire Chief to lake and stream pollution. Once it’s chloride (“rock salt”), but doesn’t work • You can use 30% less if you wet Jack Edwards 646-6235 spread on parking lots, streets, side- when the pavement is colder than 15°F. your salt with some water before apply- walks and driveways, it’s on its way to Magnesium chloride and calcium chlo- ing it. Public Works Director the nearest lake or stream and cannot ride cost more, but you’ll use less and it • While salt is sometimes mixed Thomas J. Hafner, P.E. 646-6225 be recovered. Fifty pounds of salt (one works in colder temps. with sand to keep the sand from freezing ELECTED OFFICIALS: large bag) can pollute 10,000 gallons • Consider getting a pavement into a solid block, it’s not a good idea to Mayor, Ed McAleer 367-5234 of water—which is equivalent to one thermometer (~$30) to help determine use both at the same time on your side- teaspoon in a five-gallon bucket of wa- pavement temperatures, which can vary walk. The salt will melt the ice, but if it Alderpersons: ter. Municipalities are working to cut widely depending on how much sun refreezes, the sand can be frozen below District 1, Jeff Krickhahn 262-510-5613 salt use while still keeping streets safe. shines on your driveway. the surface where it can’t do any good. District 2, Beth Leonard 367-2434 So, let’s all save money this winter with • Measure your sidewalk and drive- Choose one or the other. Try removing these helpful tips and help the lakes and way so you know how much you need. District 3, Erv Sadowski 646-3387 the ice by hand first before using either streams at the same time. A general guideline is to use 1-3 cups of sand or salt. District 4, Michele F. DeYoe 646-2907 • Always use a shovel first, especial- salt per 1,000 square feet. Don’t waste • If you have an area that tends to District 5, Gerald MacDougall 646-8774 ly if the pavement temperature is 32°F or money by using more than is needed. ice up, consider making it a priority to District 6, Lynn Morrison 646-2826 more—don’t waste money on deicers. • Consider applying liquid salt to the remedy next summer so you won’t need • Reserve deicers for ice, not snow. pavement before the storm and shovel a to deice in the future. District 7, Tim Aicher 414-313-6004 • All salt is not created equal. Vari- little while it’s snowing. After the storm, Caveat Emptor! (Buyer beware!) Municipal Court Judge, ous types of deicers perform differently shovel before using any salt. Often, you C. Michael Hausman 646-5900 at different temperature ranges. The won’t need any. 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