2009 Summer City Newsletter

SUMMER 2009
FROM THE MAYOR
WHAT’S INSIDE
Those Lazy Hazy
Crazy Days of Summer
Civic Plaza
Summer Calendar...................3
Dear Neighbors,
Parks, Recreation and
Forestry Department.......... 4-6
Community Development.... 7-8
The Spirit of
Elmbrook Schools............. 9-12
Fire Department...................13
Department of
Public Works................... 14-15
Library............................. 16-17
Police Department...............18
For Your Information.............19
Finance Department..............20
Recycling Center
Hours
April thru November
Tuesdays and Thursdays
1 p.m.-7 p.m.
Year-round
Saturdays
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
In the lyrics of Nat King Cole, it’s time to
“roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer
— those days of soda and pretzels and beer!” In
Wisconsin, many of us live for summer. The
bright summer days and breezy, warm summer
nights invite you to relax but also provide an opportunity to spend time
with friends and explore all the fun activities that Brookfield has to offer…
. . .“Just fill your basket full of sandwiches and weenies . . . now you’re set”
What’s a summer day or night without music?!! Pack a basket and enjoy
the Civic Plaza noontime and evening concerts. And, if you’ve never had
a chance to attend the “Starry Nights” concert series at the Sharon Lynne
Wilson Center, you’re in for a treat! They have some great acts booked and
the setting is beautiful!
. . . “Don’t hafta tell a girl and fella about a drive-in” . . .
Brookfield’s “Drive In Theater” at Mitchell Park will feature Gremlins.
The drive in brings back great memories and, at $10 a carload, you can’t
beat that price for a family night out! Or ditch the car and grab a blanket
for the Civic Plaza “Cinema” — this year’s feature films include Finding
Nemo and one of my James Bond favorites, Goldfinger.
. . .“Dust off the sun and moon and sing a song of cheer”
Of course, it wouldn’t be a Brookfield summer without our awesome 4th
of July celebration — the daytime parade and ice cream social, followed
by an evening of fun at Family Fest and the spectacular fireworks! Details
about all these events — plus information on the Family Campout,
National Night Out, the weekly Farmer’s Market and more — can be
found inside or on the City website (www.ci.brookfield.wi.us). I hope to
see you and your family at some of these activities. I’d love to join you for
some “soda and pretzels and (maybe even a) beer!”
Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer
You’ll wish that summer could always be here
Have a good one!
Mayor Jeff Speaker
CITY DIRECTORY
City of brookfield
council members
City Hall
Phone Numbers
MAYOR
Emergency
Jeff R. Speaker
(262) 787-3500
City Hall.......................................... (262) 782-9650
911
Assessor.......................................... (262) 796-6649
Building Inspection........................ (262) 796-6646
ALDERMAN
Code Enforcement...................... (262) 796-6646
District 1
District 5
Bill Carnell
(262) 781-1058
Scott Berg
(262) 797-8772
Daniel Sutton
(262) 373-0173
Gary Mahkorn
(262) 784-0605
Planning....................................... (262) 796-6695
District 2
District 6
Court............................................... (262) 796-6660
Bob Reddin
(262) 781-4029
Christopher Blackburn
(262) 821-5262
Engineering.................................... (262) 787-3919
Rick Owen
(262) 790-9888
Jerry Mellone
(262) 786-6719
Fire Non-Emergency...................... (262) 782-8932
District 3
District 7
Human Resources........................... (262) 796-6642
Ron Balzer
(262) 782-1177
Renee Lowerr
(262) 853-9657
Library............................................. (262) 782-4140
James Garvens
(262) 782-8482
Lisa Mellone
(262) 780-0805
Police Non-Emergency.................. (262) 787-3700
District 4
Municipal Judge
Steven Ponto
(262) 789-9877
Jeffrey J. Warchol
(262) 796-6660
Mark Nelson
(262) 797-8503
CITY INFORMATION
2000 N. Calhoun Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 782-9650
City Clerk........................................ (262) 796-6653
Community Development
Economic Development.............. (262) 796-6694
Finance/Treasurer........................... (262) 782-9650
Highway/Streets............................. (262) 782-5029
Parks, Recreation & Forestry......... (262) 796-6675
Police Operations........................ (262) 787-3702
Community Services Officer........ (262) 787-3557
Crime Prevention Lieutenant ...... (262) 787-3623
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
Webpage
www.ci.brookfield.wi.us
Veolia (Trash Contractor)............... (262) 367-6040
Email
[email protected]
Water Utility................................... (262) 796-6717
Water Pollution Control Center.... (262) 782-0199
WATCH CABLE CHANNEL 25 FOR ADDITIONAL BROOKFIELD INFORMATION.
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CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER
June
August
6
Farmer’s Market
7:30 a.m.-noon
1
Farmer’s Market/Book Sale
13
Farmer’s Market
7:30 a.m.-noon
5
Civic Plaza Concert
Noon-1:00 p.m.
17
Civic Plaza Concert
Noon-1:00 p.m.
National Night Out
5:00-9:00 p.m.
Civic Plaza Evening Concert
7:00-8:15 p.m.
8
Farmer’s Market/Book Sale
7:30 a.m.-noon
20
Farmer’s Market
7:30 a.m.-noon
12
Civic Plaza Concert
24
Civic Plaza Concert
Noon-1:00 p.m.
15
Farmer’s Market/Book Sale
27
Farmer’s Market
7:30 a.m.-noon
19
Civic Plaza Concert
Civic Plaza Evening Concert
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Civic Plaza Cinema
10:00 a.m.
22
Farmer’s Market/Book Sale
7:30 a.m.-noon
29
Farmer’s Market/Book Sale
7:30 a.m.-noon
July
1
Civic Plaza Concert
4Fourth of July Parade/
Ice Cream Social
8
Civic Plaza Concert
11
Farmer’s Market
15
Civic Plaza Concert
Civic Plaza Evening Concert
17
Civic Plaza Cinema
18
Farmer’s Market
22
Civic Plaza Concert
25
Farmer’s Market
29
Civic Plaza Concert
Noon-1:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.-noon
Noon-1:00 p.m.
7:00-8:15 p.m.
dusk
7:30 a.m.-noon
Noon-1:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.-noon
Noon-1:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.-noon
Noon-1:00 p.m.
7:00-8:15 p.m.
dusk
September
5
Farmer’s Market
7:30 a.m.-noon
12
Farmer’s Market
7:30 a.m.-noon
19
Farmer’s Market
7:30 a.m.-noon
26
Farmer’s Market
7:30 a.m.-noon
(Farmer’s Market continues on
Saturdays through October)
7:30 a.m.-noon
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Calling All Cooks
The City of Brookfield is creating a community cookbook. We want
to collect a variety of your very best recipes from the residents
and employees of Brookfield — we know you’re out there!
Please accept this chance to pass on those old family favorites,
your most special company dish, the cookies or bars everyone
asks you to bring.
Recipe forms can be found at the clerk’s office in city hall, the
library, the senior center and on our city website www.ci.brookfield.
wi.us. We will be collecting recipes through July 31, 2009. Cookbooks
will be available in November. You can reserve a cookbook by
preordering. Just call 262-787-3525 or place an order on the city
website. All proceeds go to United Way.
SUMMER 2009
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PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY
Listed below is information on some of the programs,
special events and services offered by the Parks,
Recreation & Forestry Department. For more
information you can visit the City’s website at www.
ci.brookfield.wi.us. If you have questions, please
contact the Department at (262)796-6675.
9:15 p.m. Arrive early to get a great viewing location for
this spectacular display.
4th of July Activities
lVolunteer 2-4 hours in the morning to help with
organization and line-up for the parade or to work as
a parade official along the parade route.
Parade: 10:00 a.m. on Calhoun Road between
Gebhardt Rd. & North Ave.
We are excited to welcome back some of our popular
entries from years past to this years parade. These
include the UW Badger Band, local marching bands,
community organizations and much more. Join your
friends and neighbors after the parade in the Civic Plaza
for the Independence Day ceremony and free ice cream
social. This year the Mainstreet Song and Dance
Troupe will perform during the ice cream social.
Interested in getting involved with the 4th of July
activities? Here are several options:
lSell food or beverages at Family Fest to raise funds
for an organization.
lConsider a sponsorship or financial contribution to
further enhance the parade through the addition of
new music and performing groups.
2009 City of Brookfield Movies Series
Civic Plaza Cinema — Free
June 17 — GOLDFINGER (PG)
August 19 — FINDING NEMO (G)
The Brookfield Parks, Recreation & Forestry
Department and the Brookfield Library offer a night
out under the stars and in front of the big screen.
Come early for a concert, stay late for the movie. Before
each film, viewers will hear a brief history about each
movie, its actors or its genre. Movies begin at dusk,
approximately 8:45 p.m. Bring a blanket and popcorn,
Civic Plaza Movies are free! The Civic Plaza is located
next to City Hall 2000 N. Calhoun Road.
Drive-in Movie @ Mitchell Park
Notice to Parade Spectators:
For the safety of the spectators NORTH BOUND
TRAFFIC ON CALHOUN ROAD WILL CLOSE
PROMPTLY AT 9:30 a.m. Please plan accordingly
for this closure.
Notice to Parade Units and Participants:
Please read your forthcoming line up information
carefully as our procedures and traffic pattern has
changed due to construction at Brookfield Central.
Family Fest: 6:00-9:00 p.m. @ Mitchell Park
Family oriented activities will be offered including games,
contests, food, and entertainment for all ages. If your civic
group, youth group, business, or other community group
would like to be involved in this year’s festivities, please
contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 796-6675.
Fireworks: 9:15 p.m. @ Mitchell Park
The annual fireworks show will be sponsored by Safro
Motorcars this year and will begin at approximately
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September 25 — GREMLINS (PG)
(Rain date October 2)
Cost is $10 per carload
Step back in time, and watch a movie from the comfort
of your own car — or pull up your favorite lawn chair.
Mitchell Park will be the site for the drive-in movie this
summer on a giant 65 foot screen. Listen to the audio
on your FM car radio, or through the outdoor speakers.
Bring your own snacks and drinks. Restrooms will be
available in the Mitchell Park Pavilion.
NFL Flag Football League
Open for boys and girls currently in grades 3-6. Flag
Football registration is from May 18th through July
10th, 2009. No registration will be accepted after that
date. The program is designed for boys and girls and
teaches the game of football while developing athletic
skills. There will be separate leagues for the 3rd and
4th grades and separate leagues for the 5th and 6th
grades based on registration numbers. The league play
will begin in September and continue into October.
Registration forms are available at the Parks, Recreation
CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER
& Forestry office. Please register by mail or drop off, no
online registration for this program.
Reserving Park Facilities
Park facilities, tennis courts, ball fields, picnic areas,
Wirth Aquatic Center, Mitchell Park Pavilion, Senior
Center and picnic kits may be reserved for use by
Brookfield residents and/or groups for meetings,
gatherings or picnics. More information (i.e. facility
details/descriptions, eligibility requirements, rates, etc.)
is available on the City’s website (www.ci.brookfield.
wi.us) or call the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Office
for availability at 262-796-6675.
The Value of Parks and
Recreation in Brookfield
In these tough economic times one hundred dollars
doesn’t seem to go as far as it use to. One place where
you can still find value for your money is enrollment
in the summer programming with the Parks and
Recreation Department. A typical family of four could
spend $100 on the following activities:
Mom — Tone and Trim class
Dad — Adult golf lessons
Youth — Arts and Crafts class
Teenager — T4T-Tennis lessons
Civic Plaza Concert Series
presented by Wheaton Franciscan
Healthcare — Elmbrook Memorial
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 afternoon
concerts 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. Music is provided
by ACA Entertainment and the Brookfield Parks,
Recreation & Forestry Department.
Noon Concert Series:
Wednesdays 12:00 noon-1:00 P.M.
June 17
Bobby Way
June 24
Ed Franks
$ 15.00
$ 22.00
$ 15.00
$ 18.00
July 1
Fun in the Sun with Nick Datillo
July 8
Mike Drake
July 15
Marcell, Keyboard Extraordinaire
$ 70.00
July 22 Dusk
Entire Family — Family Campout
$ 30.00
(4 family members + 2 friends @ $5.00 ea)
July 29
Gary Cross
August 12The Mary Del Rae Show —
Featuring Elvis & Patsy Cline
Total: $100.00
Not to mention there are plenty of free alternatives
within the community. Remember you don’t always
need a scheduled program to enjoy Brookfield’s Park
System. Did you know:
lThere are (2) canoe/kayak launches along the Fox
River located in Brookfield’s Mitchell Park. One
located across from the Little League fields and
one located across from the pavilion area. Water
enthusiasts can paddle from Mitchell Park to Frame
Park in Waukesha.
lThere are over (4) miles of walking trails and
almost (50) miles of bike paths in and around
Brookfield’s parks.
lThe Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department
maintains and manages over 1,000 acres of land in
24 park areas.
lThe Wirth Park facilities are utilized by the
community on a daily basis with well over 100,000
visitations annually.
August 5 The Amigos
August 19 Downtown Harrison
Evening Concerts:
Wednesdays 7:00-8:15 P.M.
June 17
Bobby Way & the Fabulous Wayouts
July 15
Freistadt Alte Kameraden
August 19 Mr. Lucky
Mosquito Control Program Update
The City’s ongoing integrated mosquito
management program (10th year) is based upon the
recommendations of the Center for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) and includes the following
primary components:
Larviciding
The city has received a permit from the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources to again apply
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SUMMER 2009
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PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY
WIRTH AQUATIC CENTER
POOL HOURS
Please note changes from previous years.
Dates
Main Pool
Zero Depth Pool
Monday-Friday
1-4:30 p.m.
June 8-August 7
6:45-8:30 p.m.
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
1-4:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday
1-8 p.m.
August 10-August 21
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
1-8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
June 6-August 23
Saturday, July 4
1-8 p.m.
1-8 p.m.
City Resident
Non Resident
FEES
Daily Fees
Adult (ages 18 & above)
Youth (ages 3-17)
Senior (ages 55+)
Child (ages 2 & under)
$3.75
$2.75
$2.75
Free
$5.50
$4.25
$4.25
Free
Morning Zero Depth Only Fees
City Resident
Adult (ages 18 & above)
Youth (ages 3-17)
Senior (ages 55+)
Child (ages 2 & under)
Non Resident
$2.50
$2.00
$2.00
Free
$3.75
$3.00
$3.00
Free
City Resident
Non Resident
Evening Fees
Adult (ages 18 & above)
Youth (ages 3-17)
Senior (ages 55+)
Child (ages 2 & under)
$2.00
$1.50
$1.50
Free
$3.25
$2.50
$2.50
Free
Season Pass
Family Pass Adult Pass Senior Pass Youth Pass
City Residents Only
$ 125.00
$ 55.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
NOTE: Wirth Aquatic Center will be closed on July 12, 2009
for an Elmbrook Swim Club Meet.
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biolarvicides to wetlands in the City for the control of
disease (West Nile Virus) transmitting mosquitoes. The
City’s program utilizes a consultant to perform ongoing
population monitoring and surveillance as well as the
application of the biolarvicide when mosquito larvae
counts warrant treatment.
Adulticiding
The adulticiding program includes regular treatments of
community-wide parks and large group public gathering
places as necessary and surveillance program indicates.
A summary of the City’s Mosquito Control
Management Program and maps of the treatment areas
are available at the Parks and Recreation Office. Watch
for additional updates on the website or through the
news media. Treatment dates and ongoing information
may also be obtained by calling the Mosquito Program
Information Line at 262-796-6711.
Mosquito Control and West Nile Virus:
What Property Owners Can Do to Help
Reduce the Risk
A critical element of an effective integrated mosquito
management program includes community outreach
and public education and the practice of source
reduction. Source reduction is a community effort
to alter or eliminate mosquito larval habitat to
prevent breeding wherever practicable. Residents
and businesses are encouraged to engage in habitat
alteration or elimination activities such as the proper
disposal of used tires and the cleaning of rain gutters,
bird baths, and unused swimming pools or any other
types of vessels/containers/areas that will hold water
and serve as potential breeding areas. In addition,
other habitat alteration or elimination activities
performed by the City include ongoing streambank
clearing and restoration, catch basin and/or storm
inlet cleaning, and container removal.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and
Consumer Protection (DATCP) has prepared a Fact
Sheet on “Mosquito Information for Homeowners”
regarding West Nile Virus. Copies are available at
the Parks, Recreation & Forestry office or can be
obtained through the DATCP website at http://
datcp.state.wi.us. A variety of pamphlets, fact sheets,
brochures and other materials are available at the
Parks, Recreation and Forestry office that will provide
information related to mosquito biology, personal
protection, appropriate source reduction around
the home, and the overall City integrated mosquito
management program.
CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Public Participation Will Shape Plan
The City is relying on community input to help shape
its Comprehensive Plan — a guide for long
range growth that will be adopted by the
end of this year. The Plan will add detail
to and prioritize the City’s 2035 Vision,
established through
a public process
last year.
Summer Outreach to Review
Draft Plan Policies — Open House
at Farmer’s Market July 18
Based on the 2035 Vision, survey and small group
meeting results, and feedback from the Citizen Task
Force, Plan Commission, and City staff, the City’s
consultant will begin to prepare draft policies and
recommendations that will form the Comprehensive Plan.
This will include detailed implementation approaches
for carrying out the 2035 Vision, suggested priorities
for achieving certain vision components versus others,
and recommendations focused on selected topics (e.g.
transportation, historic preservation, etc.).
This summer, the public will have a variety of
opportunities to provide feedback on these. First, the
City will host a major public input event on July 18
at the Farmers Market from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. This will be an informal “drop in” opportunity
allowing residents to spend as little or as much time as
they have to review displays and provide input. Look for
event details on the City’s website and at displays at the
Farmers Market, Brookfield Square, and the Library
starting in July. In the two weeks following, there
will be additional opportunities to provide input at
the Farmers Market, National Night Out on August
5th, Brookfield Square, and the City’s website.
safety, supportive of major new development paying
for improvements related to increased traffic, and
supported continued analysis of an additional
I-94 interchange.
lSupportive of redeveloping older commercial, office,
and industrial areas and attracting more businesses
and jobs focused on emerging technology sectors.
lSupportive of approaches to achieve greater
community sustainability, including further efforts
to reduce, reuse, and recycle waste and to promote
more energy-efficient buildings.
lGenerally supportive of establishing and expanding
community events and gathering places, particularly a
botanical garden or similar place.
lConcerned about maintaining reasonable property
taxes, regardless of other initiatives that are pursued
in the City.
Complete survey results are available online at
www.ci.brookfield.wi.us. See link under “News
and Announcements.”
For More Information
For additional information about the Comprehensive
Plan and how you can participate, please contact
the Community Development Department at (262)
796-6695 or [email protected].
Information about the Comprehensive Plan is also
available online at www.ci.brookfield.wi.us. Look for
2035 Comprehensive Plan link on the homepage.
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Community Survey Results
As part of its comprehensive planning process,
the City conducted an internet-based community
survey in February to gather public input on how
the community wants to carry out and prioritize
elements of its 2035 Vision established last year. In
general, respondents were:
lIn favor of attracting more young families to
existing housing and assisting residents with
modernization of older housing.
lIn favor of expanding options for bicycling and
walking in Brookfield, focused particularly on
extending the trail network.
lConcerned about traffic congestion and
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for the area. The task force recommended study
area boundaries and preliminary future land uses
for the study area to the Plan Commission. A public
open house was held to obtain input regarding these
preliminary recommendations. Later this summer, the
task force and Plan Commission will recommend a final
plan for the area for adoption by the Common Council.
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South Gateway Neighborhood Plan
The South Gateway Neighborhood Plan is one of
ten Targeted Investment Areas (TIAs) established in
the Brookfield Year
2020 Master Plan that
was identified as an
area that will likely
incur relatively high
development pressure
while simultaneously requiring special attention to the
residential areas to the east and west. A planning process
is now underway by Brookfield to create a community
vision and strategy to insure this area develops and
redevelops in an appropriate manner.
The 2020 Plan states that the South Gateway node is
located as “the southern entrance to the City and should be
developed as a primary gateway to the City”. The current
planning process will examine and plan for market demand
of commercial, hospitality and multifamily uses identify
options for the reuse of a city fire station site, balance
future growth with preservation of existing residential
neighborhoods and take into consideration Waukesha
County’s plans for reconstructing Moorland Road.
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Watch for updates in future newsletters or visit the city’s
website @ www.ci.brookfield.wi.us.
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CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER
June 2009
These four pages of information are from the School District of Elmbrook. They are written and produced by the district, which
is solely responsible for their content. The school district and the City of Brookfield and the Village of Elm Grove are separate
and distinct local governmental entities. The supplemental pages are produced at no cost to the municipalities. The school
district pays for the cost of the additional paper and printing, and for any additional postage cost for the four additional pages.
A Letter from the Superintendent
Another school
year has gone
by quickly, and
the School
District of
Elmbrook has
much to
celebrate.
Most notable, we are proud to be
releasing 700 graduates from Brookfield
Central and Brookfield East out into a
world of opportunity. Watching those
students cross the graduation stage
inspires me. I’m inspired for their individual futures, for their parents, and for
our community and society to reap the
benefits of the productive citizens our
graduates will become.
In this issue of Spirit you’ll learn
about some great opportunities our
schools offer that allow for students to
explore their passions and work
productively with others.
I wish to thank all the parents, staff
and community partners that help
shape the future of Elmbrook students.
Together we strive to provide the education, environment, and nurturing
that leads to their success as adults.
Have a great summer!
Respectfully,
Dr. Matt Gibson
Superintendent of Schools
Program Introduces Engineering
to Students
High school teachers and administrators across the country are working
harder than ever to prepare students for
college. While many graduate from
high school still undecided on a future
path, Elmbrook Schools continues to
add courses to educate students on
future career opportunities.
One program designed to introduce
the career of engineering to students at
Brookfield Central and Brookfield East
High Schools is Project Lead the Way
(PLTW).
PLTW is a nationally-acclaimed,
interdisciplinary pre-engineering program that provides courses for high
school students focused in the areas of
science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics. With a critical shortage
of engineers and engineering technologists at a time when technology is reinventing itself every few years, PLTW’s
goals are to increase the number of
young people who pursue engineering
and engineering technology programs
in college, and reduce attrition rates
within these four- and two-year college
programs.
Dr. John Farrow, adjunct professor at
Milwaukee School of Engineering and
former affiliate director of PLTW, said
the program is based on the idea of
rigor so students really learn about
engineering and its relevance. Three
attributes of the program make this
possible: working in teams, problem
solving, and making class presentations.
“Project Lead the Way helps students
discover where they want to go, and if
they want to proceed in engineering,”
Dr. Farrow said. Fifty percent of students in PLTW classes decide to continue studying engineering in college.
Beginning in the 2008-2009 school
year, Brookfield Central and East
students were offered the class
Introduction to Engineering Design
(IED) as part of PLTW. Next year,
these students will be able to take
Principals of Engineering. These two
courses have been made possible by
PLTW funding from the Kern Family
Foundation in Waukesha. Elmbrook
Schools received a $40,000 grant from
the foundation to use over the next
three years, for continued implementation of these two PLTW courses.
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Project Lead the
Way continued
“To keep our economy globally competitive and maintain our standard of
living, it is critical to have students
consider engineering and technical
fields as career choices,” said Bob Kern
of the Kern Family Foundation. “In
our research, we learned Project Lead
the Way has a proven, easy-to-implement program that provides students,
parents, teachers and schools with the
tools needed to make this happen.
We’re happy to help schools
with initial funding and
expect that other
business leaders,
foundations and
state resources
will come
forward to
maintain and
sustain successful
Project Lead the
Way programs at
schools in the
future.”
Wisconsin currently
ranks fourth in the nation in
the number of active PLTW schools,
with 38% of Wisconsin students
having access to the program.
Brookfield East IED teacher Nick
Havlik has about 45 students in his
class this year, and indicated that any
high school student with a good understanding of math and science is eligible
to take the class.
PLTW teachers like Havlik are
required to attend a two-week, intense
summer training to learn how to teach
program courses. “Some kids go to college and want to be an engineer but
have never had an engineering class,”
Havlik said. “Project Lead the Way is
changing that.”
The program’s curriculum includes
hands-on applications. In one lesson,
students are given 27 cubes to make a
3 x 3 x 3 block. First, they create the
block by hand. Then they draw it on
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the computer and end up with a video
showing how it was put together.
Another application requires students
to design a desktop organizer.
Women are currently in high
demand in the engineering and technical fields. Being able to explore the
subject in high school helps them
decide if it could be the right fit for
them.
Brookfield East freshman Kristy
Stevlingson became interested in engineering after attending a camp in
Madison in 7th grade. “It
sparked my interest,” she
said. She says her
IED class is “fun
but not overwhelming.”
Brookfield
East senior
Lane
Konkel is
planning
to study
biomedical or
mechanical
engineering in
college. “Taking
this class in high school
helped me learn the basics and
will give me an edge on others in college,” she said.
Dr. Bill Farrow, assistant professor
and mechanical engineering director at
MSOE (and Brookfield Central alum),
said he has freshman students coming
into his classes who have taken PLTW
courses. “They are fired up and have
more enthusiasm for their engineering
classes than students who are taking an
engineering class for the first time, who
are not sure if it is a good career path
for them.”
Students at Brookfield Central and
East currently take IED as an elective
course. However, the University of
Wisconsin system recently announced
it would accept two PLTW courses,
Principals of Engineering and
Biotechnical Engineering, as high
school science units for admission pur-
poses. Universities require new students
to have three years of science at the
high school level and have varying policies for crediting PLTW classes. The
Milwaukee School of Engineering honors PLTW courses for credit as well as
the Wisconsin Technical College
System.
Following next year’s introduction of
Principles of Engineering, an additional
class will be added to the PLTW curriculum at Brookfield Central and East
each year.
“The program is outstanding,” said
Brookfield Central IED teacher
Anthony Christian. “Students get an
understanding of engineering and the
amount of work involved. The courses
involve the students in problem solving
and team building, giving them a taste
of what a career in engineering might
be like.”
Are you interested in Project Lead the
Way? The Elmbrook PLTW Advisory
Committee is looking for business leaders
and community members to serve. The
committee is the force behind the PLTW
program at Elmbrook Schools, assisting in
future decision-making for curriculum
and funding opportunities. There is also a
need for student job shadowing and
internship opportunities, as well as professional speakers for PLTW classes. If you
are interested in becoming involved,
please contact Nick Havlik at Brookfield
East ([email protected]) or
Anthony Christian at Brookfield Central
([email protected]).
Elmbrook
Students Ear n
College Credits
Early
Before moving on to a college campus, many Elmbrook students have
already earned college credits through a
variety of opportunities at Brookfield
Central and Brookfield East. Programs
that allow for this include Advanced
Placement (AP) courses, the
Cooperative Academic Partnership
Program, and the College in the
Schools Program.
Brookfield Central and East currently offer 21 AP courses. They are taught
at the college level and require students
to commit nine to ten hours of out-ofclass time per week, and may include
summer work. After taking a course,
many students take the AP exam
offered in the spring. Based on their AP
test score, students may earn college
credit or qualify for course advancement at their college. There is no cost
to the student to take an AP course,
except for an $87 fee to take the exam.
Elmbrook AP course offerings include:
Art History AP
2D Design Studio Art AP
2D Drawing Studio Art AP
3D Design Studio Art AP
Computer Science AP
English Language and Composition AP
English Lit and Composition AP
AB Calculus AP
BC Calculus AP
Statistics AP
Environmental Science AP
Biology AP
Chemistry AP
Physics B AP
Physics C AP
European History AP
Psychology AP
United States History AP
Micro Economics AP
Macro Economics AP
United States Government & Politics AP
Because of the district’s effort to
increase academic rigor, grow AP offerings, and increase AP course enrollment
in both high schools, the number of
students taking AP exams and the total
number of exams administered at
Elmbrook has increased dramatically
over the past ten years. In 2008,
Elmbrook led Waukesha County school
districts in the number of AP exams
administered. Last month, Brookfield
Central and Brookfield East administered a total of 1,435 AP exams.
Because of the AP courses Elmbrook
offers, students are getting ahead in
their college careers and saving money
on college tuition. For example, last
year the 68 students from Brookfield
Central and East who attended UWMadison submitted 266 AP exam
scores, earning a total of 797 credit
hours toward their degrees. At approximately $317 per undergraduate credit
at UW-Madison, this equates to a total
savings of $252,650 for Elmbrook
students.
In addition to AP course offerings,
the Cooperative Academic Partnership
Program at the University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh allows Elmbrook
students to take Spanish 5, German 5,
or French 5 for college credit.
Through Elmbrook’s partnership
with the University of Minnesota’s
College in the Schools program, Latin
4 and Latin 5 are offered for college
credit.
High school students and their parents are urged to consult with guidance
staff when selecting college-level
courses.
Elmbrook
Schools
Capturing Kids
Hearts
Smiles, handshakes and mutual
respect come with “Capturing Kids
Hearts” in Elmbrook Schools. It’s based
on the belief that teachers must capture
kids’ hearts before they capture their
minds.
The “Capturing Kids Hearts”
methodology, designed by education
training leader The Flippen Group, is
used in several of the district’s middle
and elementary schools. It creates a
learning environment of trust and
motivation in the classroom, decreases
risky behaviors, increases emotional
intelligence, and develops empathy
among students for cultural diversity.
Part of “Capturing Kids Hearts” is
creating a social contract in which
classroom teachers and children decide
together how they should treat each
other and learn together. It builds
accountability for work in the classroom, leading to success in adulthood.
“The program has truly changed the
lives of students and teachers,” said
Wisconsin Hills Middle School
Principal Robyn Martino. “It has
changed the way students interact as
they learn. It allows them to feel comfortable and maximize learning opportunities.”
In keeping with the “Capturing Kids
Heart” model, Martino sets an example
for her staff as she often welcomes students to school with a smile and handshake. She encourages teachers to create
a personal connection with every
student in their classrooms.
The model also defines expectations
for social behaviors. Students take
responsibility for their own behaviors
and if needed, redirect their energy in a
more productive way. For example, if a
student disrupts the classroom learning
environment, the teacher positions
him/herself next to the student and
asks what he/she should be doing
instead at that moment. Redirecting
students increases productivity in the
classroom.
Because of the “Capturing Kids
Hearts” approach, kids are better prepared to treat others at school and in
the community with respect. Teachers
and students both feel a commitment.
“My hope is that it empowers kids to
be leaders,” said Mrs. Martino. “It’s a
tool for children to use as they grow
into adults and prepare for their future
careers.”
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Area
Professionals
Join in Preparing
Students for the
Future
The chatter of a crowd rumbled
through Brookfield East’s gym on April
22, as students networked with 40 area
professionals at the school’s second
annual career fair, “Passport to Your
Future.”
Organized by the
Brookfield
Chamber of
Commerce and
Brookfield
East faculty
and staff, the
fair was a
huge success.
Healthcare professionals, small
business owners,
firefighters, public
relations and advertising managers,
restaurateurs,
union representatives and architects were among
those represented. Even a United
States federal prosecutor and City of
Brookfield Mayor Jeff
Speaker were on hand to
provide a look into federal
and municipal government systems.
Career Fair Chair Debi Patz said,
“Bringing area professionals in helps
students build real life connections
between high school and where they
can go in the future.” Patz, career and
employment opportunity coordinator
at Brookfield East, strives to prepare
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every student for post-secondary
options. “The possibilities that lie
ahead for students are endless,” she
added.
Students in grades 9-12 attended
interview sessions with professionals
during the fair. Some chose to attend
resume critiques and mock interviews
with Brookfield Chamber of
Commerce members in the school’s
academic and career resource center.
“I’m really impressed,” said Chamber
member Bill Bulloch. “Students have
been very well prepared and can balance school with extra-curricular
activities and work.”
Brookfield East seniors Laura
Hanson, Bobby Budnick and Jackie
Juul learned from one small
business owner that success is
possible with the right
attitude. “It was really
great to see that one
small business owner
started with just $500,
and has been strong
for 25 years,” said
Budnick.
ProHealthcare’s
radiology educator
Philippe Moh
told a group of
seniors,
“As long as
you are
driven and
have a
vision, you
can go
wherever
you want.”
Like
Brookfield East,
Brookfield Central
also helped students engage
in future endeavors with its “Bring
Your Community to School” event,
held Feb. 26.
The school welcomed 60 professionals representing finance, health science,
technology, public service, business,
communications, and construction.
Visitors with unique occupations
including a funeral director and probation officer captivated students,
describing paths they took that led
them to success. Sessions were held in
classrooms throughout the day where
professionals presented real-life applications to students, sharing about personal challenges and recent changes in
their fields.
“The community professionals
showed students how they achieved
success, and how Brookfield Central
experiences can help them in the
future,” said Sabrina Hintz, the event’s
lead organizer and 11 year veteran of
the English/Communications department.
One session featured a live, interactive Web cast with the Department of
Natural Resources. “They used cuttingedge technology to bring the workplace
right into the classroom. It opened eyes
to a whole new world; an occupation
that isn’t typical, and the kids loved it,”
said Hintz.
Elmbrook Schools extends sincere
thanks to the community members and
professionals that make events like
“Passport to Your Future” and “Bring
Your Community to School” possible. If
you are interested in participating in
either event in the future, please contact
Brookfield East at 262.781.3500 or
Brookfield Central at 262.785.3910.
13780 Hope Street
P.O. Box 1830
Brookfield, WI 53008
262.781.3030
Matt Gibson, Ph.D., Superintendent
Meg Wartman, Board President
Melinda Mueller, Editor
Cindy Frey, Contributor
Josette Ott, Contributor
Jill Kokta, Design
www.elmbrookschools.org
These four pages of information are from the School
District of Elmbrook. They are written and produced by
the district, which is solely responsible for their content.
The school district and the City of Brookfield and the
Village of Elm Grove are separate and distinct local
governmental entities. The supplemental pages are
produced at no cost to the municipalities. The school
district pays for the cost of the additional paper and
printing, and for any additional postage cost for the four
additional pages.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Ground Broken for New and Improved Fire Stations
Station 2 on May 1st, 2009
On March 14th the official ground breaking for the new
fire stations was conducted. We would like to thank the
Aldermen and the Mayor who took time out of their
busy schedules to attend this event. The construction
of the fire stations will allow the fire and emergency
medical service department to provide improved response
times to a larger number of residents. Response times,
staffing and training are the key elements that allow this
department to provide our core services of saving lives
and protecting property. The new facilities meet both
today’s and future space needs for personnel, apparatus
and equipment. When the existing stations were built the
fire department was not providing emergency medical
response service. The new stations provide improved
capabilities for cleaning and decontamination of
equipment to meet the new standards.
Mayor Speaker, Alderman Bob Reddin, Alderman Scott
Berg, E.O. Joe Washcoviak, Lieutenant Bob Baird and
Firefighter Paramedic John Schwartz break ground at the
new location for fire station 2 on March 14th.
Spring Safety Reminder
As the warm weather returns remember to share
the roads with cyclists. If on a
bike or motorcycle please
remember to wear your
helmets and always ride with
traffic! Enjoy a wonderful
and safe summer!
Designing a
Family Escape Plan
The chances of surviving a home fire are
greater if you are prepared:
lMap out 2 escape routes from
every room.
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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.
SUMMER 2009
Fire Dept. Emergency Number:
SA
Smoke Alarm
Meeting Place
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PUBLIC WORKS
Work zone safety
Each year in Wisconsin, both highway workers
and motorists are killed and injured in crashes that
happen in highway construction zones. Please
slow down and obey the signs when entering a
work zone.
Recycling Center
The City’s Recycling Center is located at 19700
Riverview Drive. Please note our hours of operation:
Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All year
(except holidays)
Tuesdays & 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 1-November 30
Thursdays
(except holidays)
Be sure to bring proof of residence when you visit the
Center. Residents may also hire licensed contractors with
a valid yard waste haulers permit and signed point of
origin of the yard waste material. A current list of licensed
contractors is available from the City Clerk’s office or on
the City’s website at www.ci.brookfield.wi.us.
For a complete list of recycling options please visit our
web site at: www.ci.brookfield.wi.us or stop in at City
Hall for a printed list.
Garlic Mustard cannot be recycled — do not bring it to
the Recycling Center. Garlic mustard should be placed
in a clear bag and noticeably marked “Garlic Mustard”
on the bag and set out with your trash. Do not put any
other vegetation in the bag with the garlic mustard.
Mailbox and Landscaping Woes
After multiple bad snow seasons in a row,
many of you know that snow plowing can
take a toll on mailboxes and other
items located within the City
right-of-way! When making
improvements to your
yard, please keep these
suggestions in mind:
lKeep your mailbox
simple! If a City
snow plow damages a
mailbox, the City will only
repair it with a standard black
metal mailbox and post. If you have a
custom made or expensive mailbox the
City will only pay up to $50.00 with a
paid receipt of repairs.
lDo not plant trees or shrubbery or place
any type of permanent structure within
City right-of-way. Lamp posts, sprinkler
systems, decorative fencing, landscaping
or other lawn items are not normally
repaired or replaced if damaged by snow
plowing. The City owned right-of-way
width varies but typically goes back 18
feet from the road edge. If you want to
know specifically where the right-of-way line is please
contact the City’s Engineering Department. Other
than mailboxes, a 3 foot clear path beyond the edge
of the road is strictly enforced.
No construction is allowed within City right-of-way
without a permit.
Lawn Sprinkling
To preserve our precious drinking water supply
(groundwater in Brookfield) the City of Brookfield
has regulations regarding lawn sprinkling. (This
includes properties with private wells). Even
numbered houses may water only on even numbered
days. Odd numbered houses may only water on odd
numbered days. When watering, you will need to
water before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m. In case of excessive
heat or drought, the Water Utility may put sprinkling
bans in effect. Also, consider adding a rain sensor to
your automatic sprinkler system to save water by not
watering while it’s raining.
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CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER
Stop the Leaks
If your water bill seems high, it may be a result of leaks
in your plumbing. Many people do not realize that
a dripping faucet, leaking hose
or toilet can waste thousands of
gallons. Did you know that a
1/8-inch diameter leak wastes
2,500 gallons of water in just
24 hours? This type of leak
left unattended can lead to a
significantly higher water bill for
the quarter. Water softeners that regenerate too often
can also waste lots of water. Leaking water is not only
wasted, but also needs to be treated. Please conserve
and check your plumbing for leaks. It could save you
money on your water and sewer bill.
Chloride Source Reduction
The City of Brookfield provides treatment of
wastewater from your home. Because some pollutants
such as chloride are not removed in the wastewater
treatment process and pass through into the
environment, the DNR requires us to reduce chloride
discharges at their source. Consequently, the City of
Brookfield is seeking voluntary chloride use reduction
activities from all properties.
What is chloride and
where does it come from?
A major origin of chloride discharge is from residential
water softeners. The cumulative effects of each
homeowner’s excess use of salt and resulting brine
discharge can have negative impacts on the environment
including changing the desirability of our drinking water.
Incredibly, 22 tons of salt pass through the City of
Brookfield Wastewater Plant to the Fox River each
day. Technology such as microfiltration and reverse
osmosis is available to treatment plants for chloride
removal, but is very expensive. To avoid the need for
this costly treatment, chloride discharges must be
reduced at their source of pollution.
What can you do to help?
lSoften only the water that needs to be softened. Cold
tap drinking water lines and the outside water spigots
should bypass the water softener. By softening less,
you will decrease the cost of salt purchased and used
and less salt will enter the environment.
lVerify how your softener is calibrated. Some
manufacturers preset their softeners at a very high
hardness level. This level is represented in grains per
gallon. Brookfield’s water supply is around 23 grains
and your softener should be set no higher than this.
lUse the minimum salt dosage needed for
regeneration. Regeneration is most efficient at the
beginning of the brining cycle. By setting your water
softener to regenerate more frequently and using less
salt for each regeneration can increase efficiency and
result in significant savings for you.
lIf you have a timer based regeneration system, check
the timer; you may be able to increase the interval
between regeneration cycles without affecting water
quality. Increase the time by one day and see if there
is any noticeable affect with laundry or dishwashing
for one month. Continue doing this until you notice
hardness in the water or you have to add more soap
to produce suds. When this time period is determined
then set the timer back one day.
lSwitch from a timer to a demand initiated
regeneration (DIR) control, which is much more
efficient in the regeneration process because they
use either a flow meter or sensor to determine when
to begin the cycle. This type of control is more
expensive, but it will pay for itself in as little as 3 years
from reduced salt and water use.
Starting in April 2009, families from some Brookfield neighborhoods
have had the opportunity to improve children’s health by participating
in the National Children’s Study. The National Children’s Study will
examine the effects of environmental influences on the health and
development of 100,000 children across the United States, following
them from before birth until age 21. The goal of the Study is to
improve the health and well-being of children.
To learn more about the National Children’s Study in Waukesha
County contact Katie Miller at [email protected] or by phone at
(414) 955-2368 or Maggie Tate at [email protected] or by phone at
(414) 955-2229 or visit www.nationalchildrensstudy.gov
SUMMER 2009
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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
Writing Clinics
Wednesday mornings 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Local author
Kathy Winkler will edit your manuscript and discuss the
publishing process for $30.00/half hour or $55.00/hour.
All money will be donated to the Brookfield Library.
Appointments are required. Call the Adult Reference
Desk at 262-782-4140, option 1 to sign up.
Buzzzzzzzzzzzz
You are invited to BUG, the Brookfield Users’ Group,
a drop-in, hands-on session designed to provide you
an opportunity to ask questions about computers, the
Internet and email. We meet the first Friday of every
month at 10:00 a.m. June 5; August 7
Basic Computer Class
Adult Internet Classes
All classes are taught hands-on. Registration is required.
June 4
June 11
June 16
June 23
Thursday
Thursday
Tuesday
Tuesday
7-8:00 p.m.
7-8:00 p.m.
7-8:00 p.m.
7-8:00 p.m.
Introduction to the Internet 1
Introduction to the Internet 2
Email
Advanced Email
July 7
July 14
July 24
July 31
Tuesday
Tuesday
Friday
Friday
10-11:00 a.m.
10-11:00 a.m.
2-3:00 p.m.
2-3:00 p.m.
Introduction to the Internet 1
Introduction to the Internet 2
Email
Advanced Email
August 6
August 13
August 20
August 27
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
7-8:00 p.m.
7-8:00 p.m.
10-11:00 a.m.
10-11:00 a.m.
Introduction to the Internet 1
Introduction to the Internet 2
Email
Advanced Email
Open Wii
Want to practice your Wii moves or play a new Wii
game? The Library’s Wii will be available for use by
adults on the fourth Wednesday of every month from
2:00-3:00 p.m. June 24; July 22; August 26
Are you “At Knits End”?
Then join fellow knitters, both novices and experts at our
monthly knitting group. The group meets from 1:00-3:00
p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month. Shirley Grade
from the Yarn House volunteers her time and expertise at
this free program. June 16; July 21; August 18
This hands-on class is for beginners and will cover many
topics including: choosing the best computer for you;
starting your computer; opening files; using a mouse;
and saving your work. Space is limited. All sessions
will be held from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Please call
the library to register. Tuesday, June 23. Additional
summer sessions may be available.
Sidewalk Astronomy
Wii Bowling for the Seasoned Bowler
Anyone interested in reading and discussing these titles
is welcome. Books are available at the Circulation Desk
about one month before the discussion.
Join the Library’s Wii bowling league! All the fun
without having to rent shoes or throw a heavy ball. We
bowl on the second Friday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in
the Community Room. June 12; July 10; August 14
Basic WORD Class
Keyboard and Mouse Skills required. Please register
for a Part 1 and Part 2.
June 18
June 25
Thursday
Thursday
7-8:00 p.m.
7-8:00 p.m.
Part 1
Part 2
July 10
July 17
Friday
Friday
2-3:00 p.m.
2-3:00 p.m.
Part 1
Part 2
August 11
August 19
Tuesday
Wednesday
10-11:00 a.m.
10-11:00 a.m.
Part 1
Part 2
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Brookfield Resident and amateur astronomer Ted
Schaar will set up a telescope near the Library entrance.
View the sun the day after the summer solstice. June
22, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Watch for more dates this summer.
Book Clubs at the Library
It’s All Elementary — Mystery Book Club, 2nd
Monday of the month, 7:00 p.m.
June 8, In the Lake of the Woods by Tim O’Brien
July 13, Annual Movie Night — Alfred Hitchcock’s
Dial M for Murder
August 10, The Suspect by John Lescroart
Great Lives Biography Book Group, 4th Monday of
the month, 1:00 p.m.
June 22, Escape by Carolyn Jessop
July 27, Book Selection Meeting for 2009-2010.
Armchair Travel, 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:00 a.m.
June 16, Book Selection Meeting for 2009-2010
CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER
Talking About Books, bi-monthly on the first
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Returning in September
Classics Book Club
June 6, Scarlet Pimpernel by Emmuska Orczy
Just for Teens —
Master the Art of Reading
Enter for the chance to win great prizes for reading
and participate in gaming events, free movies, a Harry
Potter and Twilight trivia battle and a brand new Manga
club. The Teen Summer Reading Program runs June 14
through August 22. Stop by the Teen Scene and pick up a
brochure for a list of dates and times of all our events just
for teens. Ask any questions at the Adult Reference Desk.
For Those In Between
Too young for the teen programs but too grown-up for
the Children’s? We’re offering special events for tweens,
ages 10-12, this summer including gaming programs
and a craft day. Flyers listing tween events will be
available in both the Children’s area and Teen Scene.
Summer Reading for Adults
Who says the kids get to have all the fun? June 14
through August 22, everyone 18 and over is invited to
“Master the Art of Reading” at the Brookfield Public
Library. Read or listen to books and enter the drawings
for great prizes. Up for a little challenge? Play our
ongoing Masterpiece game throughout the summer.
Attention Movie Lovers
Join us Thursday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m. for the first
meeting of our Film Club as we discuss Citizen Kane
and decide on future films to discuss. Call or stop by the
Adult Reference Desk for more details.
Introduction to ATCs
(Artist Trading Cards)
Wednesday, July 29, 7:00 p.m.
Artist Trading Cards, aka ATCs, are baseball card-sized
creations traded between artists. Workshop presented
by Carolyn Brady, locally well-known ATC artist. Listen
to a presentation on ATCs and try your hand at making
one. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.
Ace Your Space
Saturday, August 8, 2:00 p.m.
Organize your home and keep it that way. Presented
by Amanda Haugen from Ace Of Space Cleaning and
Organization. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.
SUMMER 2009
Imagination is Funny!
Tuesday, June 30, 7:00 p.m.
Donald Nedobeck, a well-known Milwaukee artist and
jazz musician, is best known for his fanciful pen and
ink, watercolor, and acrylic paintings of cats and other
animals. Three of his pieces hang in the Harnischfeger
Room of the Library. His artistic and musical program
will appeal to all ages. (Prints and CDs will be available
for purchase after the program.)
Let the FORCE be with you!
STAR WARS characters will be at the Library for
our third annual Summer Reading Kick-off event on
Saturday, June 6, 10:30 a.m.-Noon. For adults,
teens and children.
Chidren’s Summer Reading Program
Sign-up for “Be Creative @ Your Library!,” our
Summer Reading Program, beginning Monday, June
8. Children 12 years old and younger (including
babies) can register. It’s so important to keep children
reading all summer, and, at the Library, children will
earn prizes just for reading (or listening to someone
read). We also have lots of special programs for all
ages, including book parties, story times and singalongs, craft days and Family Fun Nights. Enjoy
magicians, live animals, theater, storytellers, musicians,
and a carnival! We’ll challenge kids to stretch their
imaginations as they read and grow. Contact the
Children’s Department for more information.
Bike Decorating for the 4th of July
The Brookfield Public Library Children’s Department
and the Brookfield Fire Department are teaming up again
to promote a safe and fun Fourth. Meet us on Friday,
July 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Fire Department.
Bring your bikes, trikes and strollers and we’ll supply the
stars and stripes! You’ll be all ready for the Brookfield
Independence Day Parade on Saturday, July 4th.
2009 Used Book Sale
The Friends of the Brookfield Public Library will once
again be holding a used book sale to benefit the Library.
The sale will be held on Saturdays August 8, 15, 22,
and 29 from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the City Hall
Senior Center rooms. The Senior Center is adjacent
to the Farmer’s Market. The Friends are currently
accepting donations of slightly used books, DVDs, CDs,
audiobooks and VHS tapes. They are also looking for
volunteers to help with set-up on Friday afternoon/
evening and to work the sale on Saturdays. Items can be
dropped off at the Library Circulation Desk. To volunteer
or to request book pick up, call Dave at 262-786-6059.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Brookfield’s Eleventh
National Night Out Planned
The City of Brookfield will hold its eleventh National
Night Out event on August 5, 2009, from 5:00-9:00
p.m., at the Civic Plaza, south of the Safety Building, at
2100 N. Calhoun Road.
Communities nationwide
gather together in August
every year to support this
crime prevention and safety
event. National Night Out
is designed to heighten
crime and drug prevention
awareness, generate support for and participation in
local anticrime efforts, strengthen neighborhood spirit
and police community partnerships, and send a message
to criminals letting them know that Brookfield is “onwatch” against crime.
There will be many activities for all ages at National
Night Out. Information booths will be set up in
the Fire Department’s Apparatus Bay to provide
tips on Neighborhood Watch, Homeland Security,
Identity Theft, Internet Safety, Personal Safety, Crime
Prevention for Seniors, 9-1-1 Emergency Phone Call
Information, Drug Abuse Prevention, Fire Prevention,
Bicycle Safety, Traffic Safety, Boater Safety, Child
Safety, and Child Fingerprinting. In the Civic Plaza
area, there will be volleyball, children’s games, C.P.
Rail Rides, Airbag Safety, Self-defense, and Police Dog
demonstrations. The musical entertainment this year
will be provided by “Crossfire.” Food, refreshments,
and free T-shirts will also be available at the event. A
Flashlight Walk Against Crime, from 8:30-9:00 p.m.,
brings everyone together for a great ending to this
community event.
The Brookfield Task Force on Public Safety
Education, Inc. is seeking volunteers for National
Night Out. For more information on this event or on
volunteering, please call the City of Brookfield Police
Department’s Crime Prevention Unit, at (262) 7873557, or (262) 787-3623.
Identity Theft:
How to Protect Yourself
Outdoor Bicycle Safety Event
An outdoor Bicycle Safety Program, co-sponsored
by the City of Brookfield Police Department,
is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2009, from
10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., at the Community United
Methodist parking lot, 14700 Watertown Plank
Road. This educational event is open to children
and is designed to promote bicycle safety
awareness. Children who are participating will
need to bring their bike and wear their helmet.
Teen volunteers (ages 14 and older) are needed
between 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. to help run the
activity stations. Please call 262-787-3557,
or (262) 787-3623 to volunteer or for more
information.
lMinimize the number of credit cards and
identification cards you carry.
lDo not carry your Social Security card or write your
Social Security number on a check. Give it out only if
absolutely necessary or ask to use another identifier.
lShred financial documents and paperwork with
personal information before you discard them.
lGuard your personal information. Before you reveal
any personal identifying information, find out how it
will be used and whether it will be shared with others.
Request that your personal identifying information be
kept confidential.
lIdentifying information should
not be given over the phone
or the Internet to someone
you have not initiated contact
with. Do not put your credit
card number on the Internet
unless it is encrypted on a secure
site. Don’t use cordless or cell
phones when giving identifying information.
lReview financial accounts and billing statements
regularly, looking for changes you did not make. Keep
your financial records out of sight in a safe place.
lTo obtain a credit report, contact the 3 credit
reporting agencies:
Theft of identity is fast becoming the most prevalent
and costly financial crime in the nation. The City of
Brookfield Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit
offers these tips to help guard against identity theft.
Equifax: 1-800-525-6285
www.equifax.com
lNever leave your purse or wallet unattended at work,
at restaurants, in your shopping cart, etc.
Trans Union: 1-800-680-7289
www.transunion.com
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Experian: 1-888-397-3742
www.experian.com
CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER
for your information
Trash Delay
Trash pickup will be delayed one day following Labor
Day. Veolia will work on Saturday on that week to finish
up the routes for the week. (The 4th of July falls on a
Saturday so there will not be a delay.) Remember to
have garbage and recyclables out by 7:00 a.m.
Census Workers
Just a reminder that census workers will soon be
collecting data for the 2010 census. These census
workers carry identification badges — feel free to ask to
see the badges before information is given.
Fireworks Regulated
Brookfield Municipal Code 8.20.030 prohibits the use
of any fireworks other than caps and
sparklers. Firecrackers, bottle
rockets, cherry bombs, M-80’s,
etc. are illegal to sell, possess,
or use within the City of
Brookfield.
Only organizations may
apply for a fireworks permit
normally issued for festivals
or celebrations. A permit
Important Recycling Reminder:
Two Separations Are Required
1 — Glass Bottles, Cans, and Plastics
(Nos. 1 & 2) — placed loose in the blue
bins — no plastic bags
2 — Paper — all paper and cardboard must be
tied with string or bagged in paper bags
WAUKESHA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
PARKS & LAND USE — RECYCLING
www.waukeshacounty.gov/recycling
262-896-8300
may be applied for through the City Clerk’s office.
No unauthorized person may use caps or sparklers at a
fireworks display for which a permit has been issued if
the display is open to the public, especially at the 4th of
July fireworks display.
Violations of this ordinance may result in a citation
as well as confiscation of any unused illegal fireworks.
In addition to citing juveniles, parents may also
be cited for allowing their children to violate the
fireworks ordinance.
Dispose of Your Hazardous Waste Responsibly
Veolia will not accept oil-based paints. In addition,
the following items should be brought to the
locations listed below: acids, antifreeze (used), bug
spray/insecticides, carburetor cleaning, solvents,
chemicals (hobby/photo), concrete cleaner,
degreasers, fertilizer with weed killer, furniture
stripper, gasoline/lighter fluid/kerosene, fluorescent
bulbs, lacquers, lead paint, mercury thermometers,
motor oil, oil-based paint, paint thinners, pool
chemicals, poisons, polish with solvent, spot
remover, weed killer, wood preservatives.
Muskego
Jensen Environmental Mgt.
W144 S6347 College Ct. (south of W. College Ave.,
just west of Sunnyslope)
Hours: Every Saturday, 8 a.m.-Noon (No Holidays)
Menomonee Falls
W124 N9451 Boundary Rd. (124th St.)
(262) 255-6655
Hours: M
ondays & Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m.-2 p.m. (No Holidays)
2) D
ry out the paint outside by coating a flat
surface of cardboard and recoating. For larger
paint quantities, put into a shallow cardboard
box lined with a plastic bag and add some
kitty litter to speed up the process. Once dry,
you can put out at the curb for the garbage
man to pick up.
Waukesha
City of Waukesha Incinerator Building
900 Sentry Dr. (north of Sunset Dr., 1 block east of
Fox River)
Hours: 2
nd and 4th Saturdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (No
Holidays) and 3rd Wednesday each month,
May thru October from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
SUMMER 2009
Franklin
10518 S. 124th St.
Hours: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-2p.m.
Disposal of Latex Paint
1) Use it all up.
3) A
product called “Waste Paint Hardener” is
available at hardware stores. It hardens latex
paint in minutes rather than days. Remember
to keep the lid open so your garbage man
knows he can accept it.
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Property Tax Amounts
Available Online
Are you ready to make the second installment of
your property tax payment that is due to Waukesha
County by July 31st? Bills from the Waukesha County
Treasurer should arrive in mid-June, but you can view
your tax bill online at www.waukeshacounty.gov.
Searches can be done by tax key number or property
address to find the tax amount, previous payments,
current balance, and various payment options. Follow
these easy instructions:
1.Log on to www.waukeshacounty.gov
2.Click on “Tax Listing” from the right-hand menu.
3.If you know your tax key, click on “Search By Tax Key”.
• Enter BRC and the 7-digit number (i.e. BRC
1234567).
• Note: The tax key is listed on the tax bill.
If you do not know your tax key, click on “Search By
Property Address”.
• Enter the property address (i.e. 2000 N Calhoun).
• Note: Type the property address without the street
suffix (i.e. Av., St., Ct.).
4.Click “Submit Query”.
5.Click on the tax key number appearing in blue text.
6.After the Tax Listing Details appears, click on
“View Tax Bill” at the top. The new screen allows
you to view the tax amount, previous payments,
and the current balance.
A pre-addressed envelope is enclosed with your bill
from Waukesha County. The second installment of
your tax payment should be made payable to
and mailed to:
Pamela Reeves, Waukesha County Treasurer
Waukesha County Courthouse
515 W. Moreland Boulevard
Waukesha, WI 53188-3873
You can also make your payment via the Waukesha
County website by clicking on “Pay Your Taxes Online”
on the County homepage.
Please note second installment tax payments are NOT
accepted at the City of Brookfield.
Utility Bill Payment Options
The City of Brookfield offers citizens the option of
paying sewer and water utility bills using credit cards on
the City website, www.ci.brookfield.wi.us. Click on
the Payments link on the left-hand menu. Please note
that a nominal convenience fee will be charged by the
credit card service provider to cover card processing
fees. Credit card payments are only available online and
cannot be accepted at City Hall.
The credit card option is in addition to the other methods
of payment via mail, in-person, and the Automatic
Payment Plan (APP). The APP
offers an easy, convenient
way to have your
payments automatically
deducted from your
checking account at
no cost. Please call
the Finance
Department at
(262) 782-9650 or
visit the Payments
link on the City
website for an APP
enrollment form.
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