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Muskego mayor declares local state of emergency after flooding; council approves consent agenda
Summary
At an Aug. 12 Muskego City Common Council meeting, the mayor declared a local state of emergency after storm-related flooding, announced lake closures and cleanup plans, and the council approved a multi-item consent agenda including several dedication and cash-deposit reduction resolutions.
The mayor of Muskego declared a local state of emergency during the Muskego City Common Council meeting on Aug. 12, 2025, after recent storm-related flooding and shoreline damage, and the council approved a multi-item consent agenda that included several dedication and cash-deposit reduction resolutions.
The declaration, made at the start of the meeting, follows Waukesha County’s own declaration of a state of emergency. The mayor said the city declaration is intended to ensure Muskego is eligible for any state or federal emergency funding that might become available. “I’m incredibly proud of their dedication,” the mayor said, thanking city staff, the volunteer fire department, public works, public utilities, dispatchers and police for responding while many had storm-damaged homes.
The mayor said all boat launches on Little Muskego Lake are closed for launching until further notice; launches may still be used to remove boats. Idle Isle Park is closed to the public except for use of the launch to retrieve boats, and a no-wake order remains in effect. The city will conduct inspections of the lake to locate and remove debris and submerged hazards before reopening launches for general use, the mayor said.
City officials advised residents affected by the storm to document damage with photos and detailed notes and to contact their insurance companies promptly. The mayor warned residents to vet contractors and “try using local when possible to help avoid the out of town scam artists.” Residents were directed to report storm damage via 211 or 211.org to improve prospects for state and federal disaster relief, and reminded that city and county do not maintain local disaster relief funds; any aid would require state or federal approval.
The mayor said the city has been coordinating with Waukesha County emergency management and has been in contact with Representative Chuck Wicker, Senator Julian Bradley and County Executive Paul Farrow, and that the mayor’s office has requested additional manpower and financial aid from the governor’s office.
On a unanimous voice vote, the Common Council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, voucher approval and six resolutions: approval of an extraterritorial certified survey map for Oswald (Resolution 0482025); dedication of public improvements for Mallard Reserve (Resolution 0492025); dedication of public improvements for Basler Court (Resolution 0502025); approval of a letter of credit reduction for MK/SEPE LLC (Resolution 0512025); approval of a reduction of cash deposit for James Basler for Basler Court (Resolution 0522025); and approval of reduction of cash deposit for Peach Lanes LLC, Twin Silos Subdivision (Resolution 0532025). The motion to approve the consent agenda passed without discussion.
The mayor also reminded residents that National Night Out was scheduled for the next evening and encouraged attendance; proceeds support public-safety efforts.
No members of the public registered to speak during the meeting’s public-comment period, and no new business was discussed before the council adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
