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Hundreds of Hartland residents urge board not to build police station, village hall on Hartbrook Park
Summary
Dozens of residents spoke at the July 28 Village Board meeting to oppose locating a proposed combined village hall and police station on Hartbrook Park, citing loss of green space, traffic and impacts to youth sports; board members scheduled public informational sessions and acknowledged communication gaps.
Dozens of Hartland residents urged the Village Board on July 28 not to place a proposed new police station and village hall on Hartbrook Park, saying the plan would remove valued green space, increase traffic in nearby neighborhoods and displace youth athletics.
The comments followed an earlier presentation and came during the meeting’s public-comment period, when speakers from across the village described daily use of the park, frequent youth baseball and lacrosse activity, and the park’s role on the Ice Age Trail. “We just don’t wanna give up green space,” said Bill Truchill of 634 Hawthorne Lane, one of many residents who asked the board to seek alternative parcels such as the vacant bowling-alley lot or property next to Waukesha State Bank.
The upheaval prompted board members to schedule two informational sessions so residents can review site plans, ask questions and tour facilities. The board set tentative sessions for Aug. 13 and Aug. 20 from 6:05…
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