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Engineering staff described the bill as a Milwaukee-only pilot that would allow traffic-safety cameras at signals in Milwaukee to issue notices and, after a notice period, civil citations to drivers detected speeding 15 miles per hour or more over the limit and to drivers running red lights. Mike May said the committee’s interest is to encourage a pilot in Milwaukee that could reduce problematic driving behavior that spills into Wauwatosa, given the city is bounded on three sides by Milwaukee.

Wauwatosa Police Chief McGillis told the committee he conducted a three-year analysis showing that 89% of traffic citations in Wauwatosa were issued to nonresidents, suggesting cross-border driving behavior contributes to local traffic enforcement problems. Several aldermen expressed support for the resolution with the caveat that operational questions would need to be worked out (for example, administration of violations, whether humans review violations before tickets are issued, and prosecution processes). Committee members also noted that in other jurisdictions automated enforcement typically issues monetary fines without driver-point penalties.

Alder Brandon moved approval; Alder Foley seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Staff will prepare a resolution for council consideration to formally express Wauwatosa’s support for Milwaukee’s pilot request to state legislators.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wauwatosa - TAC 9.23.25","oneSentenceSummary","The Wauwatosa Transportation Affairs Committee unanimously approved a motion directing staff to prepare a council resolution supporting the proposed Safe Roads, Save Lives Act (SB375/AB371) that would permit the City of Milwaukee to run a traffic safety camera pilot targeting drivers exceeding posted speeds by 15 mph and red-light violations.","taxTitle","Wauwatosa City, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin","taxId",77269,"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},6481228,"Civic Celebration Commission report prompts debate over drone show, fireworks and parade safety",784,2132000,2916000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5823289-6b41031aa483b5f4aebbfa51fc70c76e&start=2132&end=2916","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5823289-6b41031aa483b5f4aebbfa51fc70c76e/thumbnail_2132000.jpg","/articles/6481228/Wauwatosa-City/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Civic-Celebration-Commission-report-prompts-debate-over-drone-show-fireworks-and-parade-safety","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481228-e764d25e8b540b6b70b843a6f668f92d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771104713&Signature=dlVXAv7aN~DcClJtXUheRJhxzkRm8~9nUIV3Gg9FfGBsrHpMGStjmbwnQGcwvenAXTL~WTIxI~UZZSy3qQ6ralMqAGG5ShfjwMmC6BANCycwJwe277fCmPCMkAo9UPp1i2tJO0cP5vdaWEzdPp916npvdC8sKn63~uoASmPQvGTpCTkir5J3WzPuY78mrmqoGEoXwQggXNSIIm0xvsTJmnc4H5~DkEozRMLZ26hcRwtBhY4kur8g8I5TIOmEHXZPb~V1uJGQ4-KYZbc1Wv18T1gXsS4~TAUWNEZUo0FP4wHIArFRsLp6r3iI1bp9OCMr9cRWnonba8aM5ZNygujJ7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Robert Brunow, chair of the Civic Celebration Commission, presented the commission’s annual report to the Wauwatosa Transportation Affairs Committee and answered questions about recent events, fundraising and public feedback.

Brunow said the commission followed the mayor and administrator’s recommendation in holding a drone show this year and acknowledged “countless emails” expressing displeasure about the 14-minute drone program. Several council members and commissioners urged a return to fireworks for July 4, 2026 — the nation’s 250th anniversary — saying the community expects traditional fireworks and that fireworks support local tradition and attendance. Brunow said the commission is short on time to decide, is meeting this Thursday, and must raise funds and secure contracts quickly if fireworks are to be scheduled.

Committee members also raised safety concerns about the parade. Multiple members and volunteers reported children leaving sidewalks to collect thrown candy and coming close to parade vehicles. Commissioners said they have asked candy distributors to hand out candy closer to the curb and discussed possible measures ranging from volunteer enforcement to limiting candy distribution; no formal policy change was decided at the committee meeting. Chief McGillis commented that traffic and crowd control ultimately require parental supervision and that officers can ask parents to move children away from the street.

On budget transparency for the drone show, council members questioned whether the commission had documentation for the event’s costs. Brunow said the commission was authorized to use up to $30,000 and that the commission spent approximately $30,000; councilors asked for documented receipts and journal entries. Brunow said the commission has a treasurer and budget and that those records should exist.

The commission reported around 135 people attended its Memorial Day event and said the parade had about 89 units. Commissioners discussed focusing on the 2026 celebration and improving musical/marching band participation. The committee did not adopt any binding direction on fireworks versus drones at the meeting; the commission is scheduled to meet again imminently and will continue fundraising and discussion.","The Civic Celebration Commission presented its annual report, drawing debate from council members and volunteers over a recent drone show, whether to restore fireworks for 2026’s semiquincentennial, parade safety concerns (candy toss and children near vehicles) and budget transparency for the drone event.",{"_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},6481232,"Committee denies request to remove parking restrictions on Elm Spring Avenue after residents oppose change",1615,308000,1923000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5823289-6b41031aa483b5f4aebbfa51fc70c76e&start=308&end=1923","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5823289-6b41031aa483b5f4aebbfa51fc70c76e/thumbnail_308000.jpg","/articles/6481232/Wauwatosa-City/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Committee-denies-request-to-remove-parking-restrictions-on-Elm-Spring-Avenue-after-residents-oppose-change","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481232-3a3f1e6e9ce8a9c7314e9dfe5977f575/orig.mp4?Expires=1771104713&Signature=VhbCbtx-T6YgvtugQ3VBjm12v8LR0EyPPpKO6flTKABPjc2G5xUj0Oh8ykaEqW7eqYjzpWOIPVTAgySuv6BiBDE5GKYh8gdGYXt4g0WxJ-EoU9vZAoNjYV23B3A4S48uFCBnP3FZT8lOufD~q-ozpdm3pKhbpi84qEKq38hSgGO4Rh9QrwMGhsZU3tZw0wQ8wb8~tbAL41P3xLc5Rs9xDYMO9EqJ~Hbez1e2QfTfp8JPX3bIE8FZQSwkwCyfrmF5PWVisQcNK1pzkNi7yFU2HfL2-oKmAkg4rqiQFr5c~RcHlQIIgES2aYxZT2XJJtrcwTAJoI5670p6~T93aEMn5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wauwatosa Transportation Affairs Committee voted 6-0 to deny a request from city engineering to start a 90-day trial removing existing one-hour parking restrictions on Elm Spring Avenue between Bluemound Road and Wisconsin Avenue.

Engineering staff proposed lifting the one-hour restriction because expanded parking structures at the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) have increased off-street capacity and a resident requested the change. Mike May of the engineering division told the committee the street is roughly 30 feet wide and could physically accommodate parking on both sides.

Residents who live on Elm Spring and adjacent streets made lengthy on-record objections at the committee meeting. Tom Jenak of 509 Elm Spring cited concerns that Wisconsin Lutheran College students and other nonresidents would use Elm Spring for long-term parking, narrowing the travel lane and increasing collision risk when drivers back out of driveways. Joan Hannigan, who said she has lived on Elm Spring for 30 years, and Linda Pulula, who lives at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Elm Spring, said they value the street’s quiet character and worried about overnight and all-day parking. Bill Smith and Jim Waples said past experience showed unlimited parking had allowed hospital and college employees to fill the street and that municipal services (snow plows, sanitation, leaf collection) could be impeded if both sides of the street were parked.

Committee members heard that the city had received several letters: staff reported 6–7 written contacts on the topic, with two explicitly in favor of expanded parking, two who favored a longer but still limited limit (for example two to four hours), and the remainder opposed. Several aldermen said they had heard from multiple constituents opposing the change. Alders noted the surrounding streets (Pleasant View, Robertson, Wisconsin Avenue) already have restrictions and raised fairness concerns about shifting parking pressure onto Elm Spring.

After public comment and internal discussion, the committee voted on a motion to deny the engineering request to lift the one-hour restriction. Alder Brandon moved to deny and Alder Champine seconded; the motion passed unanimously 6–0. Committee members also asked staff to return with a broader review of Elm Spring plus Pleasant View Street and Robertson — including options such as two-, three- or four-hour limits — rather than unilaterally removing the one-hour restriction.

Minutes and staff materials attached to the packet include letters and communications received by engineering, and engineering staff said they will pursue a larger-area study and return to the committee with alternatives in the coming months.","Wauwatosa Transportation Affairs Committee voted 6-0 to deny an engineering request for a 90-day trial removing 1-hour parking limits on Elm Spring Avenue after multiple residents expressed safety, noise and service-access concerns; committee asked staff to study Elm Spring along with two adjacent streets for alternative compromises.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":92,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6481219,"Votes at a glance: Wauwatosa Transportation Affairs Committee actions and outcomes",1880,43000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5823289-6b41031aa483b5f4aebbfa51fc70c76e&start=43&end=1923","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5823289-6b41031aa483b5f4aebbfa51fc70c76e/thumbnail_43000.jpg","/articles/6481219/Wauwatosa-City/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Votes-at-a-glance-Wauwatosa-Transportation-Affairs-Committee-actions-and-outcomes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481219-e29c78f2d9573ef180dae80f097f7d3d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771104713&Signature=EcQKVVweJ7BiSRaVQ53OfqO19wTgbkO9bVQWytnntHfDSol6eZ~a0hJZD8SpAnT5hnru9xaomitMQsM1GsM-5s9jWvWgg29yUzv9Gh7Vm0ZE0zVUPzRUZ05eG7zgryuE8oOrxBOWzjMcnqjZ9GnGEbBsVFYTy95WNkVpF9xqEAP7xGAv5DjjnhuzYjkMc~~5iNpNjcXat5TYPlmRIYSXWbRAp23wpbUzULcn0RgI2jQfaRDFyY89Y3ioXkgv954OI~zQlRvzPPSxTT67Qpb8xrv~lO3RMZHjL3blJdoOY-9tGW06vfsHKLoP5pXaCXvz5dVkEqfsoDJ1EXzymupPfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wauwatosa Transportation Affairs Committee considered multiple items and recorded the following formal outcomes during the meeting.

Votes at a glance

- Parking prohibitions — Fourth Street (near Joy’s Ice Cream): Committee approved changes following a 90-day trial. Recommendation: make one specific spot a no-parking anytime (hydrant location) and convert two other passing-zone locations to no parking from 05:30–09:00 only. Motion carried unanimously (6–0).

- Hillcrest Drive (south side): Committee approved making the south side of Hillcrest Drive a no-parking area after a 90-day trial; motion passed unanimously (6–0). Engineering noted the street’s narrow, curvilinear profile narrows to roughly a six-foot drive lane when cars park on both sides, limiting emergency access.

- Elm Spring Avenue (Bluemound Road to Wisconsin Avenue): Committee denied the engineering request to remove one-hour parking restrictions (motion to deny passed 6–0). Committee directed staff to study Elm Spring together with Pleasant View and Robertson and return with alternatives (examples discussed: 2–4 hour limits).

- 15-minute parking — 2154 70th Street (residential accessibility): Committee approved a 90-day trial and adoption of a 15-minute parking restriction in front of the address cited to accommodate accessibility needs; motion passed unanimously (6–0).

- 15-minute parking — East side of 70th Street from North Avenue to the alley south of North Avenue: Committee approved retaining a 15-minute restriction following a 90-day trial, citing turnover needs at nearby businesses (motion passed unanimously, 6–0).

- Stop-sign installation — intersection of 70th, Fourth and Hennessy: Committee approved adding a stop sign to make the intersection a four-way stop (motion passed unanimously, 6–0).

- Additional stop sign (similar corridor locations): Committee approved other recommended stop-sign changes at confusing multi-leg intersections; motions passed unanimously.

- No turn on red / signal signing updates: Committee approved adding several “No Turn on Red when pedestrians present” signs at designated approaches tied to upcoming trail crossings and new signals; motion passed unanimously.

- Support for Milwaukee traffic-safety camera pilot (SB375/AB371): Committee voted unanimously to ask that the Common Council consider a resolution supporting Milwaukee’s pilot request; motion passed 6–0.

Motion and vote details (selected)

- Fourth Street parking ordinance change: motion to approve sent to council; mover: Alder Lewis; seconder: Alder Brandon; vote: 6–0 (aye).

- Hillcrest Drive no-parking (south side): mover: Alder Champagne/Champine; seconder: Alder Brandon; vote: 6–0 (aye).

- Elm Spring Avenue parking removal (denial): mover to deny: Alder Brandon; seconder: Alder Champine; vote: 6–0 (aye to deny).

- 15-minute parking (2154 70th): mover: Alder Brandon; seconder: Alder Champine; vote: 6–0 (aye).

- 15-minute parking (70th & North Ave area): mover: Alder Foley; seconder: Alder Lewis; vote: 6–0 (aye).

- Stop signs and no-turn-on-red additions: motions moved and seconded by committee members; all passed unanimously.

What happens next

Approved changes that require ordinance amendments or new signage will be forwarded to the Common Council or implemented by the Engineering Division as appropriate. For the Elm Spring item, staff will conduct broader outreach and return with options for the three-street area. The proposed resolution supporting Milwaukee’s traffic-camera pilot will be drafted by staff for council consideration.","The committee voted on a suite of parking, traffic control and signage measures. Key outcomes: several parking changes approved, a denial on Elm Spring parking removal, support for Milwaukee camera pilot resolution, and signal/stop-sign and signage updates passed unanimously or unanimously by those present.","actionData","errors"]

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