ELMBROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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WHAT’S INSIDE
Police Department............. 3-4
Water Department..................4
Fire Department.....................5
Bird Day Celebration 2014.....6
Parks, Recreation and
Forestry Department.......... 6-8
Real Estate Tax Information.....8
Community Development......9
Elmbrook Humane Society...10
Engineering Department.......11
Wilson Center.......................11
Library............................. 12-14
Highway Department...........15
For Your Information....... 15-16
Recycling Center
Hours
April thru November
Tuesdays and Thursdays
1:00-7:00 p.m.
Year-round
Saturdays
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
ELMBROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Elmbrook Historical Society Spring Lectures at the Brookfield Public
Library, 1900 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, 7:00 p.m., FREE
Monday, March 17, 2014: Christopher Paulson, the Executive
Director of the Racine Heritage Museum will give a presentation on
the “Underground Railroad Network, the abolitionist movement and
Wisconsin’s role”. The Museum is listed as a National Underground
Railroad Network to Freedom Facility by the National Park Service.
Monday, May 19, 2014: Jeff
Jackson, a horticulturalist and expert
on «Native Plants of Wisconsin» will
teach us how to use these plants in
backyard landscaping. Just in time
for spring planting, learn about these
hearty plants that will allow you to
relax and watch the butterflies and
bees among the blooms.
Our 20th Annual Civil War
Encampment: Saturday, May 3rd
and Sunday, May 4th (10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. both days) at the Dousman
Stagecoach Inn Museum, 1075
Pilgrim Pkwy, Brookfield. During this
two day event, Confederate and Union
soldier re-enactors camp overnight on
the grounds of the Inn. Walk through
their campsites, hear the cannons
roar, tour the 1840’s Stagecoach Inn
and learn what life was really like for
soldiers and civilians during the Civil
War. Admission: Adults $5, Children
6-12 $2, and 5 and under free. Park
at Pilgrim Park Middle School or
North Shore Bank and ride the free
shuttle to the grounds. (No parking
Some scenes from previous Civil
on the grounds.)
War Encampments.
Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum
at 1075 Pilgrim Parkway, Brookfield, will be open for tours the 1st and 3rd
Sundays of each month, May through October from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Tour
the 1840’s Inn and outbuildings and learn what life was like in Brookfield
in the mid 1800’s. Admission fee applies.
See our website for more information and photos of previous events. http://
www.elmbrookhistoricalsociety.org/
CITY DIRECTORY
CITY OF BROOKFIELD
COUNCIL MEMBERS
CITY HALL
PHONE NUMBERS
MAYOR
Emergency911
Steven V. Ponto
(262) 787-3525
City Hall.......................................... (262) 782-9650
Assessor.......................................... (262) 796-6649
Building Inspection........................ (262) 796-6646
Code Enforcement...................... (262) 796-6646
City Clerk........................................ (262) 782-9650
Community Development
Planning....................................... (262) 796-6695
Economic Development.............. (262) 796-6694
Court............................................... (262) 796-6660
Engineering.................................... (262) 787-3919
Finance/Treasurer........................... (262) 796-6640
Fire Non-Emergency...................... (262) 782-8932
Highway/Streets............................. (262) 782-5029
Human Resources........................... (262) 796-6642
Library............................................. (262) 782-4140
Parks, Recreation & Forestry......... (262) 796-6675
Police Non-Emergency.................. (262) 787-3700
Police Operations........................ (262) 787-3702
Community Services Officer........ (262) 787-3557
Crime Prevention Lieutenant ...... (262) 787-3694
Police Social Worker.................... (262) 796-6689
Police Administration.................. (262) 787-3566
Records Request.......................... (262) 787-3701
Business Fax................................ (262) 782-8757
Public Works Inspection................ (262) 796-6673
Senior Community Center............. (262) 796-6675
Advanced Disposal
(Trash Contractor).......................... (262) 367-6040
Water Pollution Control Center.... (262) 782-0199
Water Utility................................... (262) 796-6717
ALDERMEN
District 1
District 5
Bill Carnell
(262) 781-1058
Daniel Sutton
(262) 373-0173
Scott Berg
(262) 797-8772
Gary Mahkorn
(262) 784-0605
District 2
District 6
Bob Reddin
(262) 781-4029
Rick Owen
(262) 790-9888
Christopher Blackburn
(262) 821-5262
Jerry Mellone
(262) 786-6719
District 3
District 7
Ron Balzer
(262) 782-1177
Jeff McCarthy
(414) 870-1601
Renee Lowerr
(262) 853-9657
Lisa Mellone
(262) 780-0805
District 4
Municipal Judge
Mark Nelson
(262) 797-8503
Buck Jurken
(262) 789-7445
Jeffrey J. Warchol
(262) 796-6660
CITY INFORMATION
2000 N. Calhoun Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 782-9650
Webpage
www.ci.brookfield.wi.us
Email
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Laurie O'Shea
(262) 787-3500
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Brookfield’s Sixteenth
National Night Out Planned
The Brookfield Task
Force on Public Safety
Education, Inc. is busy
planning this summer’s
Sixteenth Communitywide National Night
Out event, to be held
on Wednesday, August
6, 2014, from 5:009:00 p.m., in the Brookfield Civic Plaza area. For
more information on this annual celebration of crime
prevention and safety, call (262) 787-3557.
Protecting Yourself from Fraud
The City of Brookfield Police Department’s Crime
Prevention Unit offers some tips that will help protect you
and your family against fraudulent practices or activities:
lAlways get independent advice if an offer involves
significant money, time or commitment. Do not let
anyone pressure you into making decisions about
money or investments.
lNever pay for products or services ahead of time
unless you are sure the company is reputable.
Obtain written cost estimates from several reputable
companies. Ask to see references and check them out.
lRead everything in
a contract before
you sign it. Be sure
all promises of the
salesperson are written
into the agreement.
Don’t sign anything
you feel nervous about,
do not understand, or are being pressured to sign.
lCheck out companies with the Better Business
Bureau: (800) 273-1002, and the Bureau of
Consumer Protection: (800) 422-7128, to find out if
complaints have been filed against the company prior
to signing any contracts or verbally agreeing to have
services performed.
lDon’t rush into any home repair decision and don’t
contract to have a job done immediately. Obtain a
detailed written contract and job estimate spelling
out what will be done, what materials will be used
and how much it will cost. Inspect the work as it is
being done. Never sign a completion certificate until
the work is completed to your satisfaction.
lBeware of overly friendly strangers. Con artists become
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friendly with the victim in order to sell their scam.
Don’t allow strangers inside your home for any reason.
lRemember, there are no get-rich-quick schemes; the
only people who make money are the scammers.
lDon’t pay money for a gift or offer that claims to be
“free.” If it is really free, you should not have to pay
anything nor give out financial information.
lBe wary of contests, giveaways, sweepstakes, and
free vacation offers. Take your time and research all
offers thoroughly.
lIf it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
lDo not agree to offers or deals straight away. Tell the
person that you are not interested or that you want
to get some advice before making a decision.
lNever send money
or give credit card
or online account
details to anyone
you do not know
and trust.
lCheck your bank
account and credit
card statements when you get them. If you see a
transaction you cannot explain, report it to your bank
or credit grantors.
lNever give out personal information over the phone
unless you initiated the call and know whom you are
talking to.
lStop fraud by reporting it. Notifying the police helps
prevent criminals from taking advantage of you or
someone else in the future.
Brookfield Police Reserve Unit
The City of Brookfield Police Department greatly
appreciates all of the support that the Brookfield Police
Reserve Unit has provided during their 38 years of
service to our community. Our Police Reserve Unit,
which was started in 1977, is comprised of citizen
volunteers from the local community organized to assist
our Police Department in routine matters, emergencies,
and with crime prevention and safety concerns.
The primary goal of the Brookfield Police Reserve Unit
is to promote and support the Police Department and
the Brookfield community. The Police Reserves provide
another means of communication between the Police
and the citizens of Brookfield. Although the Brookfield
Police Reserves cannot take direct police actions, they act
as additional eyes and ears for the Police Department and
call for sworn Police Officers when needed.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Police Reserve Officer Tom Ibach
The Brookfield Police Reserve Unit members are very
dedicated and donate hundreds of hours of professional
volunteer service to the City of Brookfield Police
Department and to the Brookfield community. Each
month, our Reserves participate in training, conducted
at our Police Department, designed to increase their
knowledge of law enforcement procedures. The Brookfield
Police Reserves assist with security for community activities,
charity functions, summer festivals, traffic direction, holiday
patrols, and support for the Records Section and the
Crime Prevention Unit. Our Police Reserve Unit members
provide an invaluable service to the City of Brookfield with
their time and effort, and are an excellent example of what
police/community partnerships can accomplish.
Next time that you are out for one of Brookfield’s summer
festivals or special events, and you see a Brookfield Police
Department Reserve Officer, please take the time to thank
this hard-working volunteer for their service.
WATER DEPARTMENT
Hydrant Flushing
Hydrant flushing will take place April 7, 2014 to April 25,
2014 and October 6, 2014 to October 24, 2014. Please
see the map on the website for exact dates in your area or
contact the utility at (262) 796-6717 between the hours
of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Water Meter Changeout Program
The Water Utility is continually changing inside water
meters as directed by the Public Service Commission.
When possible, we contact customers by phone to
schedule appointments. Please help us complete this
process in a timely manner by having your inside meter
accessible and please make sure your valves above and
below your meter are in proper working order.
Cross Connection Control
The City Water Utility routinely checks municipal water
to ensure it is safe for potable use. In accordance with the
City’s “cross connection control program” (Municipal
Code Chapter 13.12.030 C) as mandated by the
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR
810.15 Chapter-Comm. 81, 82, 84), the Utility will be
providing periodic inspections for ‘cross connections’
of the water supply. The purpose of the inspection is
to identify any connections or potential connections of
contaminant sources with the water system in your home.
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While occurrences of this are infrequent, the inspection
provides that extra step beyond monitoring the water in
the public system for safety.
Inspections of residential properties are scheduled to
occur in conjunction with any water meter maintenance or
replacement appointments. The inspection is performed
by Water Utility personnel and usually takes only 5 to 10
minutes of time. The most typical example of a potential
‘cross connection’ is the outside hose spigot that does not
contain a backflow prevention device on it. Newer homes
will normally include backflow devices on the outside
water spigots. Homes constructed before 1980 may need
to install these backflow devices in order to comply with
the City’s ‘cross connection control ordinance’.
Cross connection control inspections are also a DNR
requirement for commercial and industrial properties in
the City and are scheduled to occur every two years.
Fluoride
The water utility receives many inquiries as to the
fluoride content of the municipal water supply.
Currently, the city’s water is supplied from 22 wells
which all have natural fluoride in them. The average
concentration of fluoride in the water system is
0.7 mg/l. We suggest that you contact either your
pediatrician or dentist if you have concerns about the
level of fluoride your child should be receiving.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Help Us Help You
Please make sure that your home’s address can be read from the
street. If you have a Fire Hydrant on or near your property please
clear the snow around it.
In an emergency seconds count; these simple steps can help us to
get you the help you need as fast as possible.
Emergency Medical Services
The City of Brookfield Fire Department offers a single tier Advanced
Life Support response service to our residents and visitors, providing the
highest level of pre-hospital care available with two Paramedics and three
Emergency Medical Technicians to all emergency medical service calls.
We are one of the first communities in the region where all patients are
evaluated by paramedics, providing the highest level of pre-hospital care.
When we respond we send enough manpower to provide care and prepare
the patient for transport; our patients are never left alone when additional
supplies or equipment are needed.
We will transport to the patient’s hospital of choice when prudent.
Fireplace Safety
During the later part of 2013 and into the New Year we responded to
more chimney fires than usual. This has been a long and dreary winter
and many residents are using their fireplaces with more frequency.
The City of Brookfield Fire Department wishes to remind you to have
fireplaces inspected and cleaned at least once a year.
For more information on fireplace safety please visit: www.houselogic.
com or www.nfpa.org/fireplace safety
Designing a
Family Escape Plan
The chances of surviving a
home fire are greater if you are
prepared:
lMap out two escape routes
from every room.
lHave safety ladders for the
second floor.
lMake sure windows open
easily.
lHave a family meeting place
outside.
lIn a fire, crawl low in smoke.
lOnce outside never go back
in for any reason.
lCheck your smoke detectors
every month to be sure they
are working. If your smoke
detector is 10 years old or
older it is time to replace it.
Slow Down, Be Alert, Drive Carefully
The City of Brookfield Fire
Department has a limited
number of smoke and carbon
monoxide detectors for
residents in need.
Please call Susan Weiss at (262)
787-3643 for assistance.
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PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY
Important Parks and Recreation
Registration Dates
Saturday May 3rd — Summer Registration
(including Summer Camps)
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Online or in-person at the
Parks and Recreation office. Registration is ongoing until classes fill.
Monday May 19th — Flag Football Registration
8:00 a.m. Online or in-person at the Parks and
Recreation office.
Easter Egg Hunt
Unfortunately, the Easter Egg Hunt will not be held
in 2014. We extend our sincere appreciation to the
Brookfield Junior Woman’s Club for sponsoring and
coordinating the Egg Hunt for more than 25 years.
The City of Brookfield Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Department would like to explore opportunities
with other organizations to continue with a family
oriented special event during the spring of each year.
Environmental awareness and outdoor education
could be components of a new event. Mitchell Park
is a great place to hold an outdoor family oriented
event. Acres of open space, miles of boardwalks and
trails, the Fox River, and a pavilion are among the
amenities that will accommodate a wide variety of
activities. Contact Marty Will, Park Programs and
Operations Manager at (262) 796-6675 or will@
ci.brookfield.wi.us for more information.
Independence Day Celebration
Activities — July 4th
Be a part of this community special event! The
Independence Day Activities Committee has been
busy with the planning and organizing of the annual
Parade and Family Fest. The Parade will be held
on Friday, July 4th at 10:00 a.m. with the route
beginning at the west entrance to Brookfield Central
High School and traveling west on Gebhardt Road
to Calhoun Road, north on Calhoun Road to North
Avenue, west on North Avenue to Norhardt Drive,
and then south on Norhardt Drive for a short distance.
For more information please visit Brookfield’s
website or contact the Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Department at (262) 796-6675.
Community Groups Invited
to Participate in Family Fest
Your youth group, civic group, or other organization
is invited to participate in the 2014 Family Fest on
July 4th at Mitchell Park. You can sell food or other
items; offer games or any other activity you can think
of. We are open to new ideas. This can be a great
fundraiser. Please contact Marty Will at (262) 796-6675
for more information.
Arbor Day — 2014
The City of Brookfield is proud to be recognized as
a Tree City U.S.A. by the Arbor Day Foundation.
www.arborday.org/
programs/treeCityUSA.
cfm The City will partner
with staff, students, and
family members from
Swanson Elementary School
to conduct a tree planting
ceremony on Friday, April
25th. You can support and
participate in the Arbor Day movement by planting
a tree or by participating in the Memorial Tree
Program. Contributions to this program are to
Bird Day Celebration 2014
The City of Brookfield has once again been named a Bird City Wisconsin for 2014
so we will celebrate again this year at the June 7th Farmer’s Market (7:30 a.m.
to noon) at the Civic Plaza at City Hall. Come learn about birds, ask questions
about backyard habitats and plants, and pick up some helpful articles on birds in
our area. We will join with the Village of Elm Grove to host this event. As Melanie
Driscoll, one of Audubon’s directors of bird conservation stated:
“Birds are important because they keep systems in balance: They pollinate plants,
disperse seeds, scavenge carcasses, and recycle nutrients back into the earth. But they
also feed our spirits, marking for us the passage of the seasons, moving us to create art
and poetry, and inspiring us to flight, reminding us that we are not only on, but of, this
earth.” (from the Bird Protection Fund, Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin)
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honor loved ones, or in the name of your favorite
organization, or commemorate a special occasion and
a tree will be planted on public property. Read more
about the Memorial Tree Program on the City’s web
page under the “Forestry News” section.
Arbor Day Writing Contest —
Deadline — April 5, 2014
The writing contest is open to all residents of Brookfield
that are amateur writers. This year’s theme is “What Trees
Mean To Me”. More information and entry forms are
available on the City’s web site under the “Forestry News”
section or at the Parks, Recreation and Forestry office.
Sponsorships
We extend our appreciation to those who were generous
sponsorship in 2013:
lWheaton Franciscan Elmbrook Memorial
Campus — Title Sponsors for the Civic Plaza Centre
Concert Series, Title Sponsors for the Independence
Day Parade, and a Gold Level sponsor for the
German Holiday Market-Tree Lighting event.
lBrookfield Junior Woman’s Club — Arbor Day
Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt.
lBMO Harris Bank — Gold Level Sponsor —
German Holiday Market-Tree Lighting event.
lAmerican Transmission Company — Arbor Day
Celebration.
lBrookfield Convention and Visitors Bureau —
German Holiday Market-Tree Lighting event.
lRA Smith and Associates — German Holiday
Market-Tree Lighting event.
lSafro Motor Cars — Co-sponsors of the 4th of
July fireworks.
lPNC Bank — Children’s Parade on the 4th of July.
lElmbrook Rotary Club — Hay Rides at the
German Holiday Market-Tree Lighting event.
lWheaton Franciscan Elmbrook Memorial
Campus — Has the commitment to be 2014 Title
Sponsors for the Civic Plaza Centre Concert Series
and Title Sponsors for the Independence Day Parade.
Any time is a great time to express your civic pride by
becoming a sponsor and supporting one or more of
the variety of community events/activities available
for sponsorship. Funding/sponsorship opportunities
and levels range from a few hundred dollars (e.g. Civic
Plaza Concerts) up to $1,000-5,000 for sponsoring
elements of the Independence Day Parade, Family
Fest, Fireworks, Arbor Day, Family Campout or the
German Holiday Market and Tree Lighting Event.
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Greenway Trail System —
“Your Community Connection”
The ongoing development of the planned 39 mile
trail system will be continuing in 2014 with an
additional 3/4 mile of
off-road trail scheduled
for construction. To
date, approximately
11+ miles of off-road
segments have been completed along the Beverly
Hills, Civic Center, Deer Creek, Dousman, Rolling
Meadows, and Underwood Creek Trails.
Trail segment construction details and updates, as
well as the trail system map and user’s guide, are
available on the City’s website (www.ci.brookfield.
wi.us) under “Parks and Recreation — Parks, Trails
and Forestry — Greenway Trail System”.
Planned 2014 Trail Segment Construction
Underwood Creek Trail
Approximately 2,100 feet of off road asphalt
and boardwalk trail within the Brookfield East
High School property connecting Lilly Road to
Westwood Drive.
Lilly Heights Trail
Approximately 1,900 feet of off-road asphalt and
boardwalk trail extending west from the existing
trail at the west end of Lilly Heights Park, through
the environmental corridor located south of
Dublin Court, and connecting to Shamrock Lane
near Sara Street.
Your civic-minded contributions will be recognized
in many different ways. Contact Marty Will, Park
Programs and Operations Manager at (262) 796-6675
or [email protected] for more information.
Civic Band and Chorus Spring
Concert — May 18, 2014
The Brookfield Civic Band and Chorus will conduct
their annual spring concert at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday,
May 18, 2014 in the auditorium of the Sharon Lynne
Wilson Center for the Arts, located in Mitchell Park at
19085 W. Capitol Drive.
General admission tickets will be sold to adults for
$5.00, seniors 60 and over are $3.00 and children 12
and under are free. Tickets are available one month
prior to the event date at the Wilson Center (262) 7819470 or online at www.wilson-center.com.
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Senior Bus Tours
Seniors are invited to join the Senior Community
Center on one of our many fun day tours. Catch a
show, visit a new museum, and spend the day with some
friends and enjoy stress-free travel on a luxury motor
coach. Below are just a few of the fun trips we have
planned for 2014.
April 25
UW Badger Band Spring Concert, Madison, WI
May 9
Food Tour of Bucktown and Wicker Park, Chicago, IL
June 25
Godspell, Lincolnshire, IL
July 9Packers Heritage Trail and Lambeau Field Tour,
Green Bay, WI
July 24
Phantom of the Opera, Milwaukee, WI
August 27 Smokey Joe’s Café, Ft. Atkinson, WI
Garlic Mustard —
A Harmful Weed Invader
Garlic Mustard (Alliara petiolata) is easy to identify
using an excellent brochure that is available free
from the Brookfield Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Department or at the UW Extension Waukesha County
office. This brochure also outlines various control
options. Excellent information can also be found on
the internet at http://hort.uwex.edu. Type “Garlic
mustard” in the search box on the upper right of the
page and click on search, or at http://dnr.wi.gov/
topic/Invasives/fact/GarlicMustard.html. Garlic
mustard questions or general horticulture questions can
be answered Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-noon by calling
the UW Extension Waukesha County Horticulture
helpline at (262) 548-7779.
The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has
implemented control efforts in some of Brookfield’s
parks, but due to the increasingly wide scope of the
problem, citizen volunteers are needed. We will be having
a “WEED OUT” on May 17th, 2014 at Mary Knoll
Park from 9:00 a.m.-noon. Please call the office at (262)
796-6675 if you can help us keep our parks beautiful.
Registration is not mandatory but it helps give us an idea
on the number of volunteers to expect. It’s beneficial
work in beautiful surroundings that has a great impact!
Wiberg Aquatic Center
at Wirth Park
On December 17, 2013, the Common Council of
the City of Brookfield officially approved naming the
aquatic center at Wirth Park the “Wiberg Aquatic
Center” as recommended by the Parks and Recreation
Commission. Donald V. Wiberg (1924-2010) was a
resident of the City for over 50 years and served as a
member of the Commission for 40 years (1963-2003)
and was the Chairman for 24 years (1979-2003).
During that time, Don provided vision, leadership,
and advocacy in the development of philosophy and
objectives for the provision of park and recreation
services for the community. He was principally
responsible for the creation of the initial Master Plan
for park and open space acquisition and development
for the City and provided consistent oversight for the
ongoing implementation and updates of the plan. His
effort and leadership in park planning contributed to
the development of a premier municipal park and open
space system consisting of 25 parks and over 1,800
acres which has substantially enhanced the quality of
life for all City residents.
An event/ceremony is being planned for Saturday, June
7, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. at Wirth Park to officially name
the aquatic center in recognition of Don Wiberg’s 40
years of dedicated service and contributions to the City.
Real Estate Taxes
If you would like a receipt, tax bill information, or
make a payment for real estate taxes, please go to
the City of Brookfield website at www.ci.brookfield.
wi.us, and follow these easy instructions.
1.On the Home Page, click on the Quick Links
Button on the left side of the screen, and under
Finance click the “Pay/Search Property Tax” link.
2.Follow the on screen Search Instructions on
how to enter the search. If the instructions are
not displayed, click on the Search Instructions
heading and it will display them.
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3.You can then locate your property and click on
“Listing” or “Bill.”
4.When clicking on “Bill,” the bottom of the
screen will display any outstanding balance,
and if you click on “Show all transactions,” it
will show the “Effective” date when a payment
was made and how much the payment was.
Assessments and prior year payments going back
to the year 2000 are available to view by selecting
the year you would like to see from the drop down
at the top of the screen.
CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
New Businesses Chose
Brookfield in 2013
In 2013, Brookfield again saw a significant number of
new businesses choose locations in the City.
Capitol Drive Corridor — The City of Brookfield
began the process of updating the Capitol Corridor
Study to plan for development and redevelopment along
this strategic artery. Even as the Advisory Committee
met, businesses chose sites along Capitol Drive:
Waukesha State Bank began construction of a new
branch bank at 18300 W. Capitol Drive. The 5,500
square foot facility will feature drive through lanes, a
drive-up ATM, and a community room available for use.
Chick-fil-A announced its first locations in the Milwaukee
area, including one at 12575 W. Capitol Drive. The 5,000
square foot building will include outdoor seating and a
drive-through window. It will be just east of the Guaranty
Bank in the Shopper’s World retail center.
Xperience Fitness also completed the build out of
its 51,000 square foot facility at the Shopper’s World
center at 124th and Capitol, and opened for business.
Sendik’s Towne Centre — leased space to several new
(or relocated) tenants: Absolute Pilates opened in 1,600
square feet of space; Georgie for Her and Her Home
moved to a 4,000 square foot space, Polished Nail
Bar leased a 3,300 square foot space, and Somerstone
Properties leased 1,150 square feet of space.
Mandel Group, one of Milwaukee’s premier developers
of apartments and condominiums, received approvals
to develop two luxury apartment buildings at Sendik’s
Towne Centre. A site at the corner of Thomson Drive
and Richland Parkway will be developed with 36 units
in a three story building, while the site at Thomson
Drive and Brookfield Road will see construction of a 20
unit two story building.
124th Commerce District — Exhibit Systems, Inc.
completed renovations of its new headquarters at 12600
W. Burleigh, and opened the 46,000 square foot facility
in May. Immediately west of Exhibit Systems, Wisconsin
Firearms Training received approval to remodel a
13,000 square foot building at 12730 W. Burleigh
for use as an indoor target range. Wisconsin Firearm
Training will be re-cladding the exterior of the building.
Village Area — The historic Village Area of Brookfield is
located along Brookfield Road, south of Burleigh to just
south of the railroad crossing. This area was the origin
of settlement in 1836, and retains a number of historic
buildings. In 2013, the City of Brookfield worked with
the Brookfield Village, Ltd., a new business association,
to host a number of events including a Thursday
SPRING 2014
Farmer’s Market, a Kid’s Fest held in June at McCoy
Park, and an Art & Spirit Crawl, held in the fall.
Several businesses chose Village locations in 2013.
Goody Two Shooz, a retailer of upscale women’s
footwear, opened its Brookfield store in the historic Plank
Hotel building at 2835 N. Brookfield Road in April.
Olive Promotions, a promotional products and apparel
firm, completed improvements to its headquarters at
2965 N. Brookfield Road, and opened for business.
Biloba Brewing leased space at 18720 W. Pleasant
Street, and began remodeling to accommodate
Brookfield’s first micro-brewery. Plans call for a tasting
room that will be open to the public, and Biloba hopes
to open early in 2014.
Hoffman Ave parking lot — to accommodate existing
businesses, and encourage additional investment in the
Village area, the City purchased two lots at 18725 W.
Hoffman, just east of Brookfield Road. The home on
the site will be demolished this year, and a municipal
parking lot with 39 spaces will be developed. This will
add to the existing inventory of on street parking and
the municipal lot on Pleasant St.
FedEx SmartPost — FedEx announced in October
that it is moving the headquarters of its fast-growing
SmartPost operations to 17950 W. Corporate Drive in
the Brookfield Lakes Corporate Center. The 89,000
square foot building, owned by Hammes Company, was
the largest available office building in Brookfield. The
building is fully leased to FedEx, which will be moving
its SmartPost operations in early 2014.
The City worked with a number of other firms on
office expansions, including Adserts, Inc., QPS
Employment Group and Superior Support
Resources, Inc., as Brookfield’s office market
continued to see positive absorption and a decline in
vacancy rates.
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ELMBROOK HUMANE SOCIETY
Spring is just around the corner — the smell of Spring
in the air will replace the cold, dry days and nights
of Winter, the days will warm up, the trees will bud,
the flowers will bloom, and the grass will soon turn
green. As beautiful as Spring is, it also is an incredibly
dangerous time of year for wild baby animals. One of
the factors that make our community so lovely, is the
various species of wildlife we are able to co-exist with.
Co-exist being a very important word.
Do you welcome wildlife in your yard? Would you
prefer they live elsewhere? With either situation, there
are several ways in which you can be a good neighbor
to our wild friends allowing everyone to live a safe
and happy life.
Wild animals need three very basic items to survive
— food, shelter, and water. If you prefer they do not
share your living space, make sure you do not provide
these three items to them. Some things are out of
your control as you may have structures in place that
provide shelter such as decks or storage sheds. Indeed
this makes it a bit more challenging, but there are
efforts you can take to reduce the chances of them
taking up shelter such as mowing tall grass, removing
brush, log, firewood, and rock piles, debris and trash,
and abandoned cars, unused toys, and tires. Keeping
bushes cut back around entrances, maintaining your
chimney cap and screen, and keeping your garage
or shed door closed when not in use are also efforts
that can be taken that are sure to reduce or eliminate
unwanted wildlife
in your home,
garage, or shed. If
you welcome birds
into your yard,
make sure to clean
around and under
feeders.
Whether welcome
or not, we have a
responsibility to
be kind to wild
animals. In the Spring and early Summer months, there
is an added factor that must be considered — babies!
Most of us have had the nest of bunnies found by our
children or pets or the nest of baby birds that have
fallen from a tree or are thought to be abandoned.
Again, whether we desire them to be living with us
or not, once there, it is our responsibility to let them
develop and move on safely. Moving their nest is not
in their best interest, and when they are migratory
birds, it is actually against federal law to move the nest
or destroy eggs (once they are fledged — typically 2-3
10
weeks, nests can be removed to discourage future
use). What is in their best interest is for us to leave
well enough alone and to make sure we take steps to
ensure their protection. Please also remember that a
baby wild animal by itself does not necessarily mean
it is an orphan. Often, wildlife parents leave their
young during the day and return. It is best to leave
them alone. If indeed you feel wildlife parents have
not returned to take care of their young, if possible,
place a light layer of grass or very small twigs on the
nest and check the next day to see if they have been
moved. If they have, mom and dad are likely still
caring for their babies; if not, it is possible they have
been orphaned. However, it is quite possible the
babies will flourish on their own. How can you tell if
wildlife is in need of assistance? If any of the following
exist, please contact Elmbrook Humane Society at
(262) 782-9261 or the Wildlife In Need Center at
(262) 965-3090:
lBleeding
lAn apparent or obvious broken limb
lA featherless or nearly featherless bird (nestling) on
the ground
lShivering
lEvidence of an injured or deceased parent nearby
Remember, many animals who appear to be orphaned
are not. Unless one or more of the signs mentioned
above is present, do not attempt to rescue animals in
any of the following circumstances:
lA fawn (baby deer) who is curled up in the grass and
appears approachable. His mother is most likely out
of sight but nearby and watching you.
lA bird who is fully feathered on his body with
evidence of tail feathers, hopping on the ground, but
unable to fly. This is a fledgling (adolescent bird) and
his parents are probably nearby.
lA rabbit that is four inches long with open eyes and
erect ears. It is independent from the mother and
able to fend for itself.
lAn opossum who is nine to ten inches or longer, not
including the tail. He is independent.
lA squirrel that is nearly full sized, has a full and
fluffy tail, and is able to run, jump, and climb. She is
independent.
We have a moral obligation to co-exist with wildlife.
Thank you for taking steps to make sure they can
flourish. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to
contact Elmbrook Humane Society or the Wildlife in
Need Center at the numbers above.
CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Brookfield and North
Closed for the Summer
Waukesha County will be reconstructing the intersection
of Brookfield Road and North Avenue this summer. The
intersection will be converted to a single lane roundabout.
This link to the Waukesha County website provides
more information about the roundabout: http://www.
waukeshacounty.gov/defaultwc.aspx?id=44665
Work is scheduled to begin after school ends in June and
should be complete before school starts in September.
To accommodate this short time construction, the
intersection will be closed to through traffic. Detour
routes will be provided and signed accordingly. Please
obey the signs and keep yourself and the workers safe.
Before You Dig
Many people find reasons to dig holes in the yard
during summer. Whether you are digging because
you are planting a tree, constructing a fence, resetting
your mailbox or for whatever reason, call DIGGERS
HOTLINE at 1-800-242-8511 before you dig. State
Law requires, for your protection, that you make
this call. Accidentally cutting underground gas lines,
power lines, or telecommunications cables can be both
dangerous and expensive. Call before you dig.
Keep the Lights On
The City of Brookfield leases thousands of street lights
on wooden poles from WE Energies. The City does
not have staff to check if they are all on at night. If you
see one that is out, you can report it directly to WE
Energies via their Streetlight Outage application online.
It’s easy to use and they will email you when the light
is repaired. Here is the link: http://www.we-energies.
com/slo/streetlight outage.htm
WILSON CENTER
Join us this spring as the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center
for the Arts presents an incredible selection of groundbreaking and
culturally diverse
programming by the
world’s finest artists
and ensembles.
Eileen Ivers’s
imaginative, bold
style is guaranteed
to change the way
you think about the
violin. Everyone becomes just a little bit Irish on March
14 and 15 when Eileen Ivers takes the stage with her
acclaimed band Immigrant Soul! Tickets $37-$67.
Singer/songwriter Carey Ott has created an intelligent,
evocative pop/rock style that is a perfect fit for today’s
creative and human landscape. Experience this oneof-a-kind artist’s intrinsic sense of melody, and gift for
writing lyrics — March 21. Tickets $30.
Now celebrating its 60th Anniversary season with a
world-wide tour, the Newport Jazz Festival remains
as vibrant as ever. Israeli clarinetist, saxophonist,
and prolific bandleader Anat Cohen leads this allstar touring ensemble, which also features renowned
vocalist Karrin Allyson; five-time GRAMMY®-winning
trumpeter Randy Brecker; and versatile guitarist Mark
Whitfield, accompanied by the A-list rhythm section
SPRING 2014
of pianist Peter Martin, drummer Clarence Penn
and bassist Larry Grenadier. This handpicked multigenerational ensemble represents the festival’s rich
heritage March 29 in a performance that will span the
ages. Tickets $37-$67.
With choreography rooted in physics and engineering,
visionary dance troupe Pilobolous has defied gravity,
dazzling audiences with superhuman flexibility and
fascinating forms that challenge the limits of the
human body. See this company of acrobats and athletes
perform stunning physical feats on April 11 and 12.
Tickets $37-$67.
Experience accomplished songwriter, singer, pianist, and
composer, Gabriel Kahane as he teams up with violinist
and arranger Rob Moose from the GRAMMY-winning
band Bon Iver creating a duo that defies musical
boundaries. See them live April 25. Tickets $30.
Spend an evening with three of Broadway’s most
legendary performers as they take you on a musical
journey through their award-winning careers on the
Great White Way! Donna McKechnie, Ken Page
and Pamela share their stories and reprise the showstopping songs that made them stars May 17 in
Broadway’s Elite! Tickets $37-$67.
Get your tickets today at Wilson-Center.com, by calling
(262) 781-9520 or in person at the Wilson Center Box
Office. Don’t delay — Say Goodnight, Gracie and
That’s Life! A Toast to Sinatra are already sold out!
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LIBRARY
Brookfield Public Library
“Where to go, when you want to know!”
Library Hours
Monday-Thursday.......................... 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday....................... 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday (October-May)........................... 1 to 4 p.m.
Phone.............................................. (262) 782-4140
www.brookfieldlibrary.com
NEW! Internet Resources
You Need to Know!
Twice a month, our librarians will teach you something
about Internet resources or online databases on a particular
topic. We will meet the first Saturday of the month at 2:00
p.m. and then in the evening during the week later in the
month. Pick up a full schedule at the Library.
Zinio — Current issues of magazines available for
download
Saturday, March 1, 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 11, 7:00 p.m.
Adult Internet Classes
Hands on Internet Classes for Adults. Registration
required. Keyboard and Mouse skills required.
Classes are offered bi-monthly. Contact the
Library for additional sessions.
March 14
March 21
Friday
Friday
10-11:00 a.m.Introduction to the Internet 1
10-11:00 a.m.Introduction to the Internet 2
April 4
April 11
Friday
Friday
10-11:00 a.m.Email
10-11:00 a.m.Advanced Email
May 15
May 22
Thursday
Thursday
10-11:00 a.m.Introduction to the Internet 1
10-11:00 a.m.Introduction to the Internet 2
Offered bi-monthly. Keyboard and Mouse skills
required. Please register for a Part 1 and Part 2.
Tuesday
Tuesday
2-3:00 p.m.
2-3:00 p.m.
Part 1
Part 2
Basic Computer Class
Offered bi-monthly. No computer skills
required. Learn what computers are all about.
Registration required.
March 7
Friday
May 7
Wednesday 10-11:00 a.m. Basic Computer
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Are you “At Knits End”?
Then join fellow knitters, both novices and experts at
our knitting group. 1:00-3:00 p.m. Tuesdays: March 4
and 18; April 1 and 15; May 6 and 20.
Book Clubs at the Library
Anyone interested in reading and discussing these titles
is welcome. Books are available at the Circulation Desk
about one month before the discussion.
Armchair Travel
Tuesday, March 18, 10:00 a.m.
Castles in the Air by Judy Corbett
Tuesday, April 15, 10:00 a.m.
Ines of My Soul by Isabel Allende
Tuesday, May 20, 10:00 a.m.
A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush by Eric Newby
Talking About Books
Thursday, March 6, 7:00 p.m.
Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Fowler
Thursday, May 1, 7:00 p.m.
American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin
It’s All Elementary — Mystery Book Club
Basic Word Classes
April 22
April 29
National Geographic Virtual Library — A new look
at this Classic!
Saturday, April 5, 2:00 p.m.
Monday, April 14, 7:00 p.m.
Morningstar — Learn how to check on your Mutual
Funds online
Saturday, May 3, 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13, 7:00 p.m.
10-11:00 a.m. Basic Computer
Monday, March 10, 7:00 p.m.
Medicus by Ruth Downie
Monday, April 14, 7:00 p.m.
Oscar Wilde and a Death of No Importance
by Gyles Brandreth
Monday, May 12, 7:00 p.m.
A Duty to the Dead by Charles Todd
“Great Lives” Biography Book Group
Monday, March 24, 1:00 p.m.
Serving Victoria: Life in the Royal Household
by Kate Hubbard
Monday, April 28, 1:00 p.m.
The Spy Who Loved: The Secrets and Lives of Christine
Granville by Clare Mulley
Monday, June 2*, 1:00 p.m.
Duel with the Devil by Paul Collins
*date change because of Memorial Day
CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER
Short and Sweet Book Club
Thursday, March 13, 1:00 p.m.
“The Happy Prince”, “Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime” and
“The Canterville Ghost” in The Complete Works of Oscar
Wilde by Oscar Wilde
Thursday, April 10, 1:00 p.m.
“A Blunder”, “Gooseberries”, and “An Anonymous Story”
in Essential Tales of Chekhov by Anton Chekhov
Thursday, May 8, 1:00 p.m.
Choose any three stories in News from Heaven
by Jennifer Haigh
Have an e-Reader?
Learn how to use Overdrive and Wisconsin’s Digital
Library for eBooks. This demonstration will provide
a general introduction to accessing e-books from the
Library. Wednesday, March 19, 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday,
April 9, 2:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 10, 2:00 p.m.
Game Night
Thursday, March 20, 6:30 p.m.
Get out of the house and enjoy a night of board games
with family and/or friends. Play one of the board games
provided by the Library or bring your own to share.
Snacks will be provided. Open to ages 12 and up.
History of
Milwaukee
Breweries
Thursday, March 27, 7:00 p.m.
Discover the rich history
Milwaukee’s breweries and
saloons, presented by Jim
Kupferschmidt, President of
the Milwaukee Beer Museum.
(Sorry no free samples!)
To Be! Shakespeare Here and Now
Thursday, April 10, 7:00 p.m.
The most famous playwright in the English language is
brought to life by actor Ron Scot Fry of Milwaukee’s
Optimist Theatre.
How to Relieve Stress
with Aromatherapy
Wednesday, April 23, 6:30 p.m.
Uma Bagadia, a certified clinical Aromatherapist with
more than 23 years of healthcare experience and
founder of Aroma Wellness in Brookfield, will give an
introduction to aromatherapy and share how it can relax
and rejuvenate you!
SPRING 2014
Remembering Vietnam
Thursday, May 22, 7:00 p.m.
Join us as, George F. Banda, a veteran of the Vietnam
War, shares his experiences.
Estate and Financial
Planning for All Ages
Tuesday, April 8, 2:00 p.m.
This free and
educational program
will address financial
and estate planning
relevant to people
age 55 and over.
Topics to be covered
include Social
Security, retirement
distribution strategies,
and probate basics.
This program will
be presented by Jaclynn Miller Lephardt and Kyle
Breitzman. Registration is requested by not required.
Local Author Larry Watson
Thursday, May 15, 7:00 p.m.
This award winning author of Montana 1948 returns
to writing about the American West in his new release,
Let Him Go, a tale of familial love and unexpected
consequences. Come meet the author and hear him
discuss his latest release. This free program is cosponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Polynesian Cultural Entertainment
Saturday, March 22, 2:30 p.m.
Traditional and contemporary acoustic Hawaiian and
Polynesian music and dancing. Appropriate for all ages.
Read It and Eat
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Wednesday, April 30, 6-8:00 p.m.
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the start of World
War I we will be reading and discussing Johnny Got His
Gun by Dalton Trumbo. Enrollment is limited and
will begin on Monday, March 24. Sponsored by the
Friends of the Library.
Watch it and Eat
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Wednesday, May 28, 5:30 p.m.
We will watch a movie, enjoy a casual meal and engage
in a critical discussion immediately following the feature
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film. For this event, we will be viewing a 1957 film
starring Kirk Douglas in which superior officers decide
to make examples of soldiers in World War I who refuse
to continue with an impossible attack. Enrollment is
limited and will begin Monday, April 21.
Finding The Middle Way:
Hmong in Wisconsin
Saturday, April 12, Time TBA.
Screening of a 2013 documentary about the history,
cultural traditions, working life, and Hmong and nonHmong relationships in Portage County, Wisconsin.
Screening followed by Q and A with filmmaker and
others involved in the project.
Playgroup — For infants-23 months
Alternate Tuesdays 10:00-11:30 a.m.
March 11, 25; April 8, 22
A chance to meet new friends, chat and play. We
provide the toys!
Wisconsin Medicinal Herbs
Family Fun Nights
Monday, May 12, 7:00 p.m.
Master Herbalist Phyllis Heitkamp will provide an
introductory overview of Wisconsin’s medicinal herbs so
that you can locate and use local plants to stay healthy.
First Tuesdays, 7:00-7:30 p.m.
April 1 and May 6
Activities and themes will vary.
YA Poetry Contest Returns
Monday, March 3 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Party with the Cat in the Hat! Stories, games and crafts.
Entries accepted through April 14
This year’s entries will be reviewed by Drew Blanchard,
Ph.D.Assistant Professor of English, UW-Waukesha.
Students aged 12-18 who are enrolled in a Waukesha
County school may submit entries. For the complete
contest guidelines stop in the Library or visit our website.
Organic Gardening
Thursday, April 3,
7:00 p.m.
Bob Barthel of Barthel
Farms in Mequon will
speak about organic
gardening. Sponsored
by the Friends of the
Library as part of their
continuing “Garden
Talk” series.
Children’s News
Storytimes and Sing-Alongs
Many sessions for infants to 5 year-olds! Contact the
Children’s Department.
Story Adventures
Registration Required
Alternate Thursdays 1:30-2:00 p.m.
March 6, 20; April 3, 17; May 1, 15
For ages 3-6 with caregiver participation
Stories and theme-based activities.
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Dr. Seuss’s Birthday
Craft Saturdays
March 8, April 12, May 10
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Stop in and make a seasonal craft.
Lego Club
Saturdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
March 15, April 19, May 17
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
March 25, April 29, May 27
Read To Rover
March 3-April 5
Register your child to read to a certified therapy dog at
the Library — 15 minutes per session for 5 weeks.
Culver’s Coloring Contest
April 1-30
Get entry blanks in the Children’s Department and
return them by April 30 for a custard coupon. All
children’s art will be displayed!
Spring Break and National Library Week
April 14-20 — I Spy all week
Monday April 14 — Drop–in Craft Day: 10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 15 — Movie Day: 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 16 — Spring Fling Party: 2:00-3:00 p.m.
CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Adopt an Inlet
During extreme rain events, inlets can become plugged
with debris. These plugged inlets restrict water flow
and can create or exacerbate flooding. During heavy
rains, City crews are often dispatched to clear these
obstructions when they become aware of them, but
cannot clear all inlets at the same time (there are several
thousand inlets in the City).
To protect your property against flooding, consider
adopting an inlet near your house and keep it clear of
debris if you can do so safely from your property. It is
imperative that you do not venture into the road to
clear an inlet, or wade through deep or murky water;
contact the Highway Department instead at (262)
782-5029. But if you can clear the debris with a rake or
shovel safely this will help you and your neighbors from
a potential flooded roadway or property.
Recycle Center Hours
Beginning April 1st the Recycle Center hours are:
Tuesday and Thursday — 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday — 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sod Damage Repairs
City crews will go through all the snow routes and
repair damaged turf caused by City plows with topsoil,
seed and straw as soon as weather permits. Please feel
free to call us if you think city plows damaged grass
adjacent to your property and have not repaired it.
(262) 782-5029
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Trash Delay
Trash pick-up will be delayed one day following
Memorial Day (May 26th). Routes will be finished for
the week on Saturday. Remember to have garbage and
recyclables out by 7:00 a.m.
Recycling Center
The recycling center is located at 19700 Riverview
Drive and is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Saturdays
all year (except
on holidays).
The Recycling
Center expands
its hours from
April 1st to
November
30th (except
holidays) when
it is also open
on Tuesdays
and Thursdays
from 1:00 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m.
SPRING 2014
District 7 Meetings
District 7 Information Meetings with Alderpersons
Lisa Mellone and Renee Lowerr on Monday,
March 10th, 1:00-2:00 p.m. and Tuesday, March
25th, 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers
at City Hall.
Residents must show proof of residence with their
name and Brookfield address. Residents may also hire
licensed contractors with a valid waste haulers permit
and signed proof of origin of yard waste materials. A
current list of contractors is available on the City’s web
page (link below).
Recycling Center attendants are instructed to reject
any materials that fail to conform to Recycling Center
regulations. For a detailed listing of acceptable
materials, visit the Brookfield website page: http://
www.ci.brookfield.wi.us/
From the home page click the following menu
tabs: [DEPARTMENTS] - [PUBLIC WORKS] [RECYCLING].
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PRESORTED
STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
BROOKFIELD, WI
PERMIT NO. 99
2000 N. Calhoun Rd.
Brookfield, WI 53005
www.ci.brookfield.wi.us
RESIDENT/BUSINESS
BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY
Saturday, June 7, 2014 • 8:00 a.m.-Noon
City Public Works Yard, 19700 Riverview Drive
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Spring Election — April 1st
An election will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 for
the following offices: Court of Appeals Judge, Circuit
Court Judges, Mayor, Alderman (Districts 1-7), and
School Board. Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Search your voter registration record online at https://
myvote.wi.gov/ View a sample ballot or find your
assigned polling site location. Any discrepancies in your
voter registration record should be reported to the City
Clerk. See you at the polls!
Bartender/Operator Licenses
If you are a licensed bartender / operator working in
the City of Brookfield, your current license may expire
on June 30, 2014. If so, and you plan on renewing,
please do so at the Brookfield Police Department, 2100
North Calhoun Road.
You will need:
lDriver’s License or Photo ID Card
lResponsible Beverage Server’s Course Completion
Certificate from State of Wisconsin approved course
or a bartender/operator’s license valid within the
past two years
lPayment (cash, check debit/credit card). Renewal
fee is $60
All licensed alcohol businesses in the City should
City of Brookfield Polling Places
Polling places of the City of Brookfield will open
at 7:00 a.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m.
ALD.
DIST. WARDS
LOCATION
1 1, 2, 3Immanuel Baptist Church
4250 N. 137th St.
2 4, 5, 6, 7Burleigh Elementary School
16185 Burleigh Place
3 8, 9, 10Dixon Elementary School
2400 Pilgrim Square Dr.
4 11, 12, 13Hillside Elementary School
2250 Lynette Ln.
5 14, 15, 16, 17Public Safety Building,
Court Room
2100 N. Calhoun Rd.
6 18, 19, 20, 21Swanson Elementary School
305 N. Calhoun Rd.
7 22, 23, 24St. Luke Catholic Church
18000 W. Greenfield Ave.
remind their employees to keep their bartending/
operator licenses current.
Apply before June 1, 2014 to avoid a lapse in
your licensing.