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Li said total revenue across all funds as of June 30 was reported as $36,000,000, described in the meeting record as a variance of 74% compared with the adopted budget. Total expenditures across all funds were reported as $27,000,000. For the general fund Li said total revenue was $11,000,000 (about 69% of the adopted budget) and total expenditures were $9,500,000 (about 58% of the adopted budget).

Li explained revenue percentages reflect property-tax collection timing and increased building-permit revenue. She said special and proprietary funds showed varying percentages because of reclassifications and timing (for example, some environmental fees will be reclassified to the recycling fund and water accounts are still being established in the system).

Alder questions focused on whether lower-than-expected numbers for refuse/recycling and hotel-tax revenue reflected timing or a longer shortfall. Li responded the refuse and recycling amount was lower pending reclassification of funds the city holds and that hotel-tax revenue tends to peak around events such as Cobra Fest.

During the consent-agenda discussion, council members highlighted the building-permit report: staff reported issuing permits in June with an estimated $54,000,000 in building improvement value. The presenter said most of that value is associated with a single large project (noted in the meeting as the “25 10 project”). Prior months’ permit estimates were cited in the meeting transcript with smaller values.

A resident, Autumn McElhert, asked whether federal actions could require clawbacks of COVID or ARPA funds. Li and staff responded that ARPA funds for the sidewalk project had been received and spent; Li indicated the ARPA money in question had already been received and expended.

Council members had no further action related to the midyear report; the presentation was received and staff will continue to monitor revenue and expenditure activity through the fiscal year.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Common Council Meeting - June 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Glendale’s finance director reported midyear revenues and expenditures are generally in line with the budget and noted an unusually high $54 million in estimated building permit value issued in June.","taxTitle","Glendale, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin","taxId",70062,"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},6150325,"Council adopts ordinance to expand permitted uses in B-1, C-1 and B-5 zoning districts",156,500000,656000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5508255-61441845a51eda1a60c34d6029fa4adc&start=500&end=656","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5508255-61441845a51eda1a60c34d6029fa4adc/thumbnail_500000.jpg","/articles/6150325/Glendale/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Council-adopts-ordinance-to-expand-permitted-uses-in-B-1-C-1-and-B-5-zoning-districts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6150325-f4bfb5142358bed8117ccb3806bf986d/orig.mp4?Expires=1773610414&Signature=ncmefLOrvYjomHytFteMq9qAkR4b5Pj0eQFjoWiLLjxpnjFyxFywqkceyAzwhcVytgDAP-Y8WIYQnIzJoFO0oEHrtWz-lac8rGgn4MIFqNSBjtVG9YJZUo19biMk6RFkosFBpGrRJzGz0-4b5v0-oGTYWpkqYzQpIKPEMBBVPtQ-XYBho9zd0FieTfjT~wFcoNyjBqrybBm-NdFc-JiJOdU0yUFLm17RQV0u1Om7dRuLqpuBnsem5FTiFU4Q~7vO7-I-MwqbODD6eSzMIwMVI1MXucBZ4WDI8E10asw7tW8uJN9D7Zg1kft~w1EiVgzxXta5gdZbMzlpgMZ3JErt-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Glendale Common Council on Monday adopted an ordinance amending local zoning code provisions to allow general business offices with common accessory uses and light manufacturing (not exceeding 60% of gross floor area) as permitted uses in B-1 and C-1 zoning districts, and to allow a physical-activity studio as a permitted use in the B-5 district.

Mr. Warwick told the council the change originated from interest by a new business, Bernie's Book Bank, seeking to open in a B-1/C-1 district. The proposed zoning amendments had been considered by the Planning and Architecture Review Commission, which recommended approval.

By state statute the council held a public hearing; no members of the public spoke in favor or opposition. After closing the hearing, Alder Doherty moved to adopt the ordinance and Alder Bailey seconded. The council approved the ordinance by voice vote.

The ordinance also amends the zoning definitions to add a definition for \"physical activity studio\" consistent with the change to the B-5 district. Staff indicated the B-5 zoning area referenced is generally along Mill Road on the city's south side, while the Bernie's Book Bank location is in a B-1/C-1 business district.

The changes take effect as provided in municipal ordinance procedures; staff will update zoning maps and definitions in the official code and notify applicants and property owners of the updated permitted uses.","After a planning commission recommendation and a public hearing with no public comment, the Glendale Common Council adopted an ordinance amending local zoning to permit certain business-office and physical-activity studio uses in specified districts.",{"_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},6150330,"Council awards 2025 sanitary CCTV and cleaning contract to Aqualas",37,1199000,1236000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5508255-61441845a51eda1a60c34d6029fa4adc&start=1199&end=1236","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5508255-61441845a51eda1a60c34d6029fa4adc/thumbnail_1199000.jpg","/articles/6150330/Glendale/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Council-awards-2025-sanitary-CCTV-and-cleaning-contract-to-Aqualas","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6150330-e21fa109d4dffff6bfbd365f370a0530/orig.mp4?Expires=1773610414&Signature=JcDpoG9yefVYGlC~EvAtgrPc7yOMO7kTXnovp9VK6VlpRf0NnY4jDTSvB1UP4JysgGROGnpslsd6HUg5kfWYN96O3J6hE4Sju45SSOra5wATl~lUCHW8g5G6EW8IOVXG7TlXoMsigv7JQ3pAuwMbPZpVtCwRVPJu3-S~uoKaJE02FpfYPj4TPA1eIbn64uHPAC1SBf~5HxBRwQ7BDia9DJooTU~I83ng~5i-h~KgOfsTHxaB9mcCx2OmNAFmq1R15bY6Rt9gbCDL-znY86KhDU16DtjzJ~ad5tdHJzNvadSw1IOh2tllyZ53nW~z8rgV1NMzX-mh~TuxPMilkRd5hg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Glendale Common Council authorized the city to execute an agreement with Aqualas for the 2025 sanitary sewer CCTV (closed-circuit television) and cleaning projects after receiving bids from three firms.

City staff presented Aqualas as the lowest bidder and recommended awarding the contract to that firm. Warwick said the highest bid received for the project was nearly $1 million; the staff recommendation was to award to the low bidder.

Alder Elhart moved to approve the agreement; Alder Schmelsling seconded. The motion passed by voice vote.

The contract will proceed under the city’s usual procurement and contract-execution processes; staff did not provide a detailed line-item bid amount in the public audio record beyond noting Aqualas was the low bidder and that three firms submitted responses. Further contract documents will specify the final contract sum and scope of work.","Glendale authorized an agreement with Aqualas for 2025 sanitary sewer CCTV and cleaning work after Aqualas submitted the lowest bid among three respondents.",{"_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},6150335,"Glendale approves $115,500 schematic design contract for police station study",285,1263000,1548000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5508255-61441845a51eda1a60c34d6029fa4adc&start=1263&end=1548","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5508255-61441845a51eda1a60c34d6029fa4adc/thumbnail_1263000.jpg","/articles/6150335/Glendale/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Glendale-approves-115500-schematic-design-contract-for-police-station-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6150335-bbec8a28f97b0045231f132159d55df3/orig.mp4?Expires=1773610414&Signature=ABcKArbwd4qrb4eTmpNi0MqewXT9trQR7PZVenbwutDbJ0xmNuORXf7M0O4mLbGJTnPTaduNnRCnAX6Ep5eIpxTZ84kIO0c5uqj6H1rDSm5T2Bj5ksZWk0BmJMaD1a~j2cNzpiHsK5TYZeD6qUdfNSltkzLGCIlkJcrCpkstcRgeZgS4WCPG8oQZYigc8f3kpKbmnd1DcP1q5xsYAVT~Vn9c-DSrBF5TPSumfKzPdo0~J2rrVdCh7I~6gJMo1CRNWe4EsixykM9Ps-Y99m1bQfijXFWVh8JVT0HqtPvhR2Kd-~hfnP1pJkRRz8Xbe0szS7n2KR3tDkvuUtBEeriyqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Glendale Common Council on Monday authorized the city administrator to execute a professional services agreement with FGM Architects not to exceed $115,500 to produce schematic design services and an updated cost estimate for the city police facility.

Staff said the funds will pay for schematic design work to determine the true cost of addressing mechanical, electrical and plumbing deficiencies and to update older facility information before committing to full design and construction costs.

\"The project will be driven, just so everybody knows, mainly by the mechanical plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems that are oftentimes nonfunctional in the police department. The air conditioner breaks constantly. The sump pump doesn't work,\" Mr. Warwick said, describing the operational problems that have prompted the study.

Warwick said the building's structure appears sound and that the primary cost drivers are replacement or restoration of building systems. The city hopes schematic design and an updated cost estimate will tell whether a phased remodel is possible or whether more extensive work is required.

Chief Fuegman said the department has completed some targeted improvements, including a garage and evidence room, but several areas — including bathrooms and building systems — remain in poor condition. Staff noted the previous facility inventory is seven to eight years old, and that an updated study is needed to refine the capital improvement plan.

The agreement proceeds in two phases: schematic design and cost estimating, followed by a potential additional design contract if the council chooses to proceed with full design and construction funding. Alder Doherty moved to approve the agreement; Alder Vukovich seconded. The motion passed by voice vote.

Staff will return to the council with the schematic design deliverable and a cost estimate that the council will use to determine whether to fund full design and construction.","The council authorized a professional services agreement with FGM Architects, up to $115,500, for schematic design and a cost estimate for improvements to the city police facility.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6150340,"Glendale council authorizes city attorney to pursue nuisance action at 1005 W. Riverview Drive",205,694000,899000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5508255-61441845a51eda1a60c34d6029fa4adc&start=694&end=899","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5508255-61441845a51eda1a60c34d6029fa4adc/thumbnail_694000.jpg","/articles/6150340/Glendale/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Glendale-council-authorizes-city-attorney-to-pursue-nuisance-action-at-1005-W-Riverview-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6150340-980964bd42c1eda98125179257814c95/orig.mp4?Expires=1773610414&Signature=Lb25SFOfZZdnhoWfKNwjLElFuDbyFJ1rFmTEu0~0MZoHjGHGwOn15Ov3vVlelhvMeCRihJPuE1qf3qeEX4f5h7E94nPP-loiLKwvAgSsfQmFO3H4cJGBRQ96RNdtJ~BUtkSUbz15t~wk3YGlLCP1ko9nhmx4MpqQlN-UXbk0u9k9CFnEgDx-BfvnUwkND9m50jU9WsD7-kVQSf7I24~4rTwE0M0qYBnKYUMcGRfGjCB8jgSRiryLJ2qFI0xVS70mttwQeaWEC1O-QnktzKOjVPQPhk4NdrCgW29sH-vOuJtmzuMxyiPnkCDibTjHAi2Dmo8o26vmjo67gfj6bj~E9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Glendale Common Council on Monday authorized the city attorney to pursue a nuisance action in circuit court to abate conditions at 1005 West Riverview Drive.

Council members said the property has been the subject of repeated complaints and short-term cleanups that were followed by new accumulations of materials and vehicles. The council voted to declare the parcel a chronic property-maintenance nuisance and to allow staff and legal counsel to seek court orders and other remedies to compel long-term compliance.

City Attorney: “The city has the ability to seek a court order to abate the nuisance, which would either allow the city to clean up and correct any conditions on the property that are not in compliance with the code and then charge it back as a special charge at the end of the year,” the city attorney said during the meeting. The attorney also said the city could seek a cease-and-desist order for business activities on the property and pursue contempt if violations continue.

Alder Doherty said the issue has persisted for years. “This has been going on for years, and it's at this serious stage we're at…The city's put in an inordinate amount of time on this property to get anything done. Something happens, and then it just reverts back,” Doherty said, urging legal action.

Council members described recurring problems tied to what staff and counsel said appears to be a junk-collection or sorting operation at the property. The city attorney told the council staff believe the owner operates a business that brings items to the site for sorting, which contributes to a continual cycle of material appearing on the property.

Officials outlined enforcement options that could reduce city costs or recoup them later: abatement with special charges placed on the tax roll; daily ordinance-based fines or reinspection fees; and asking the court for taxable costs if litigation proceeds. The city attorney cautioned the overall legal cost would depend on whether the owner contests the case in court.

Neighbors’ quality of life was cited as a concern. Council members said smells, unregistered vehicles, and blocked use of yards have persisted in the neighborhood. Doherty described the property as the most severe long-running case he has handled.

By motion, moved by Alder Doherty and seconded in the meeting record by Alder McGellhard, the council approved directing the city attorney to proceed. The council recorded the motion as carried; no roll-call vote tally was given in the meeting record.

The action authorizes the city to pursue court orders to abate the nuisance and to seek recovery of abatement costs and fees consistent with state statute and city ordinance.","The common council voted to direct the city attorney to initiate nuisance proceedings against the residential property at 1005 West Riverview Drive after years of code complaints and recurring property maintenance problems.","actionData","errors"]

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