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Greg, staff, reported the crosswalk signs were installed temporarily when city hall was under construction, are no longer needed and currently are not working. “They’re currently not working either,” Greg said; staff recommended removing them and placing them in inventory for future use. Rick Lemke moved to remove the signs and return them to stock; Dale seconded, and the motion passed.

On the Blair School signage, committee members noted the building is now a district headquarters and not an elementary school. A motion to remove the school-zone speed-limit signs was moved and seconded and passed.

At the start of the meeting the committee also approved the May meeting minutes by motion (Rick moved; Mike seconded). No further conditions or follow-up obligations were attached to these approvals in the meeting record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Waukesha, WI - Building and Grounds on 2025-06-02 5:30 PM - Jun 02, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Building & Grounds Committee voted to remove two solar-powered crosswalk signs from Delafield Street and to remove school zone speed-limit signs around Blair School; minutes from the prior meeting were also approved.","taxTitle","Waukesha City, Waukesha County, Wisconsin","taxId",9326,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6544591,"Committee reviews safety options for Sunset Drive and Guthrie Road after series of serious crashes; no funding approved",1349,1181000,2530000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3627319-b10e5b1e9c6d72aab82d08a9943b1a93&start=1181&end=2530","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3627319-b10e5b1e9c6d72aab82d08a9943b1a93/thumbnail_1181000.jpg","/articles/6544591/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Committee-reviews-safety-options-for-Sunset-Drive-and-Guthrie-Road-after-series-of-serious-crashes-no-funding-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544591-0b78874c8ad328ff3872eb3f2be3cb5a/orig.mp4?Expires=1777166869&Signature=H6s93sJ5-zc-UZIeT1wJUrHHR6dH9VaxMGuoIRgeWzJdMimqzTkmy60AIERC17cKlvPdmFCV5zM24~Flv~eAgcB7oJTcdQPPRNW0x8Ifafb0boQP30-W1-KOuu81zTRs7eu7Jw9eTiuAf8z4Fxw-zR1w4pcKv6M6PBfLrQP4wNw1wowA85ygaALYMWaKzoaj1G3tmkGCTbk3iKpUtVaPlcia0zAXqQLXkWADVpYuPke0m2qMjlfYeEd5cKR0gXABdFyZAwQMPuq07GbUSN2FjQTuUgaFh9EEXHq3u8XEVvIwER6B5MnTboOJMlLl6WG8nFTWTvKVlCRQI986j3CgXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukesha City Building & Grounds Committee reviewed engineering recommendations on June 2 for safety improvements at the intersection of Sunset Drive and Guthrie Road after staff reported 13 crashes there from 2020 through April 2025, including one fatality and multiple injury crashes.

Alex, city engineering staff, told the committee that of the 13 crashes, 11 were right-angle collisions and at least seven involved injuries; one December crash was fatal and flagged as alcohol related. “It appears to just be people that aren't yielding, that aren't stopping their driving through the intersection eastbound and colliding with north and southbound vehicles,” Alex said.

Staff presented tiered short-term options that focus on visibility and driver awareness: overhead-mounted flashing LED stop signs ($5,000–$7,000 per mast-arm assembly with LED signs) and pavement-marking and striping changes to narrow the feel of the roadway. A longer-term option would be a compact roundabout; staff estimated a compact roundabout would typically cost about $750,000, depending on right-of-way and storm-sewer impacts.

Committee members said the intersection is near a county park in the city and suggested asking Waukesha County to contribute to funding. Alder Wautesca said she has lived nearby and recounted that the December crash killed a 17-year-old girl and her dog; she urged more permanent fixes. “It is a terrible intersection,” she said.

No formal motion to fund improvements was taken. Committee Chair and members agreed staff should first check whether internal project savings or special-project dollars exist and inquire with the county about cost-sharing; staff also were asked to secure or shore up temporary signs already in place until a decision is made. Greg, staff, said the committee could refer a funding request to the Finance Committee if an internal source is not available.

The committee did not authorize construction work or budget amendments at the meeting. Members asked staff to return to the next Building & Grounds meeting with funding options and a recommended short-term package if money can be located.","Engineering presented a tiered plan of short- and long-term safety improvements after staff found 13 crashes (including one fatality) at Sunset Drive and Guthrie Road over five years. The committee directed staff to seek funding and return with options; no action was taken tonight.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6544600,"Committee approves 4-way stop at West Town Avenue and Brad Street over staff recommendation",462,677000,1139000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3627319-b10e5b1e9c6d72aab82d08a9943b1a93&start=677&end=1139","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3627319-b10e5b1e9c6d72aab82d08a9943b1a93/thumbnail_677000.jpg","/articles/6544600/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Committee-approves-4-way-stop-at-West-Town-Avenue-and-Brad-Street-over-staff-recommendation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544600-43624ea5c007c54ec1563286bdbec358/orig.mp4?Expires=1777166869&Signature=ULF8o-mBfaxu0tpv6D6bwwe~HP0gNEdqlhHE967dLpJJ6MMkTua-au2k8xtvpdVdLEWIE6P5l-JNSMbOXPftA~CuXJ4DJ6q3NG5l~pwZPt~CqKeWANYQ4VaimedTmusQ8sqzKXFYVEJlS-4mMpCgSlPgA7n0g613HQMgz4cmfzowrbINcz5iHGysp~k9~LC1naMXKJdabfWnTzaB14ngKySk478Z9v04KUCXdLQuLM9HlrOKAQ7p6~cAwmyRQQzg2A5yAzjweLnUe4ioEmx0ZZiqx3S0QWkbrHvFsH7FPHyTxqVDZnZu05Dad0ptPw2~l6tVpUNvh1gD7uTqMTGF1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukesha City Building & Grounds Committee voted 4–1 on June 2 to convert the intersection of West Town Avenue and Brad Street to a four-way stop, overriding staff’s recommendation to keep a two-way stop but reorient the control.

Alex, an engineering staff member, said the city follows the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, which uses traffic volume and crash history to justify all-way stop control. “On the traffic volume front, the warrant analysis says that you need 300 vehicles on the major road per hour for 8 hours of the day... In our case, we've got around 400 vehicles per day,” Alex said, noting the measured volume is far below typical MUTCD thresholds. Staff also found one crash in five years and recommended maintaining a two-way stop but rotating the control so West Town, not Brad Street, would be controlled.

Joe Piper, Alderman for the Fourth District, told the committee he had discussed the request with neighbors and observed speeds and sight concerns firsthand. “My hope, my ask, is that we can convert this to a 4 way stop and slow people down coming down the hill,” Piper said, citing neighborhood support.

Committee members debated reliance on engineering warrants versus neighborhood reports. Rick Lemke said he deferred to Piper’s experience and outreach to neighbors. A motion to install a four-way stop passed 4–1.

The record does not show a full roll-call of votes by name beyond an “aye” from Rick Lemke; the committee chair recorded the outcome as 4–1. Staff had recommended against a four-way stop, citing MUTCD criteria, but the committee took the action based on local judgment and resident complaints about speed and visibility.

The committee did not attach further engineering conditions in the meeting record; staff will follow standard procedures for sign installation and placement.","Despite staff recommending retaining a two-way stop (rotated 90 degrees), the Building & Grounds Committee voted 4–1 to convert the intersection of West Town Avenue and Brad Street to a four-way stop, citing neighborhood concerns about speed and sight lines.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6544605,"Committee OKs partial closure of Municipal Lot 3 for Wurmburner golf outing to benefit Waukesha K-9 unit",114,275000,389000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3627319-b10e5b1e9c6d72aab82d08a9943b1a93&start=275&end=389","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3627319-b10e5b1e9c6d72aab82d08a9943b1a93/thumbnail_275000.jpg","/articles/6544605/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Committee-OKs-partial-closure-of-Municipal-Lot-3-for-Wurmburner-golf-outing-to-benefit-Waukesha-K-9-unit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544605-2e49dc0ff4ab4e2cea43e88970580342/orig.mp4?Expires=1777166869&Signature=EFMFCop6sWLeTx3ScGV2iqTAVvB684E8UhIki1WGxgtvb5yZtqFeCpOIrN6xCJb0sSozdkG0W3VNsjM9XtqPa0zcyQl7FullmQT3NlSkVZrRDkEY2GeHvSZZAvaDsVH6KjkCxV3uzR0P4TPVTzvU4eE2yIJSMlB~Cu3wUy4iK6WO~NhUGfFw7VkruJhHulileLMlB~b7tV2TqC1UwzNW8uzwQuFF0ATb5fav2CuCwxNQaZlT4s2fXJqJ7afcwj~hQhztcuDf5i~ZQzzvQY3r52KDT3QyTGoEjW5L2W7SApNtghdJUcW42QBY7jG~RP9AXgVxz1GobQQRhg-DwAfIFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukesha City Building & Grounds Committee on June 2 approved a special event permit to close part of Municipal Lot 3 on Saturday, June 28, for the Wurmburner golf outing, a fundraiser benefiting the Waukesha K-9 unit.

Brooke Petty, owner of BB's on Main at 362 W. Main St., told the committee the outing will run during the day and that participants will return to the restaurant’s back lot for an award ceremony, band and raffles. “Officer Daley has been my contact over at the police, and he's gonna bring some canine dogs to show,” Petty said. Organizers said Magellan's will cater the post-event gathering.

Petty and her father, John Petty, said the Wurmburner has been held by their family for decades at various bars and golf clubs and that the move to Waukesha will direct proceeds to local charities. John Petty estimated the golf portion could draw about 120 to 140 golfers. Petty said the other bars on the block support the event and that the city’s Department of Public Works will handle delivery and pick-up of barricades.

Committee member Dale moved to approve the permit; Dean seconded. The record shows Rick Lemke voting “aye” during the roll call; the motion passed.

No conditions beyond standard barricade handling and police coordination were listed in the record.

The event is scheduled for June 28 with a daytime golf outing followed by a post-event ceremony and fundraising at BB's on Main.","The Waukesha City Building & Grounds Committee approved a special event permit to close part of Municipal Lot 3 on June 28 for a fundraiser benefiting the Waukesha K-9 unit. Organizers expect 120–140 golfers and a post-event gathering behind BB's on Main.","actionData","errors"]

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