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Finance committee authorizes filling conservation coordinator/city forester position as long‑time forester retires
Summary
Muskego City approved filling the conservation coordinator/city forester role after the current forester announced upcoming retirement; staff proposed updating the job to add grant writing and marketing responsibilities to support land‑management programs covering about 28 sites and nearly 500 acres.
The Muskego City Finance Committee voted Dec. 2 to authorize filling the conservation coordinator/city forester position as the city’s long‑time forester prepares to retire.
City staff told the committee the position — held by "Tom" in the transcript — has overseen 28 conservation sites covering nearly 500 acres and handles land management, planning, urban forestry and lake management programs. "This position has been held by Mr. Zagar for the past 27 years," said a city staff speaker (S5). Staff said the job description has been updated to add administrative duties such as grant writing, marketing and other tasks intended to pursue additional funding.
Alderman Schrader asked whether the role overlaps with Waukesha County responsibilities related to wetlands. Tom (S7), who appeared and spoke during the item, said the county manages lands under its jurisdiction and would not typically manage municipal parcels: "Waukesha County has a separate entity ... they would only deal with lands that are under their jurisdiction," he said.
Committee members expressed thanks for Tom's service. After discussion, a motion to approve filling the position was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
The transcript uses two spellings for the incumbent’s surname ('Zakers' and 'Zagar'); the record does not provide a full, consistent legal name or the planned hire timeline. The revised job description and any recruitment timeline were not included in the meeting record and will be administered by city staff.
