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Shorewood trustees back Atwater concept plan and review multiple 2027 initiatives; Capitol Drive safety design and EV charging LOIs noted
Summary
At a May 16 Committee of the Whole trustees gave general support to several 2027 initiatives, recommended moving the Atwater concept plan into the 2027 budget process, discussed a $360,000 local-match Capitol Drive safety proposal, and noted letters of intent for EV charging stations and a lead service line outreach grant.
Trustees convened the Committee of the Whole at 6:35 p.m. on May 16 to review proposed initiatives for 2027, offering a series of thumbs-up/thumbs-down temperature reads rather than final votes. Staff walked the board through packets and slides and asked trustees to indicate whether to pursue, defer or seek more information on each initiative.
Among budget-impact items, staff recommended moving the Atwater concept implementation plan forward for possible inclusion in the 2027 budget. Trustees emphasized the need to prioritize engineering and core repairs; parks committee and community input would shape the scope and phasing. The village manager said design and budgeting steps would be included in the next budget cycle, and that some items recommended for 2028 should be deferred from 2027.
Trustees discussed a countywide Safe Streets application for Capitol Drive that lists a $360,000 local match for Shorewood; staff explained the initial design request would likely be capped at $60,000 and that the full match could be phased over multiple years. The board indicated general support to pursue design funding and to continue coordinating with Milwaukee County on the grant application.
On electrification and conservation items, trustees heard that a Shorewood Foundation rebate program (originally $100 for turning in gas-powered leaf blowers and now expanded to include lawnmowers) has aided residents switching to electric equipment but that the donated funds are nearing depletion. Some trustees said they would not recommend a village ordinance banning leaf blowers because enforcement would be impractical.
Trustees asked for more information about installing traffic-enforcement cameras at crosswalks. Police and staff advised that stationary intersection cameras for enforcement are not currently permitted under Wisconsin law; the chief recommended further study and a memo to clarify legal parameters and enforcement options. The board tabled the item pending more information.
Two business-meeting actions followed the initiatives discussion: the village board approved a three-year contract with ACMS for crossing-guard services through June 30, 2029, and approved a memorandum of understanding with the Shorewood School District to share costs for those guards. During the manager’s report, staff said the village had signed letters of intent to host electric-vehicle charging stations at two municipal sites (village hall parking and River Park) as the county pursues a broader grant, and that the village had been awarded a lead service line community outreach grant.
What happens next: items that require budget funding (for example, Atwater concept design or Capitol Drive work) will be carried into the 2027 budget process; staff will prepare memos or design proposals where trustees requested additional information.
