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Whitefish Bay board approves tree‑pruning contract, park turf project and multiple traffic‑safety measures
Summary
Trustees awarded a 2025 winter tree‑pruning contract, approved turf and drainage improvements at Craig Council Park funded by Little League, and approved several traffic‑safety actions including a three‑way stop near the high school, a two‑way stop at Courtland/Elkart and purchase of a rectangular rapid flashing beacon for a school crossing.
At its Nov. 18 meeting the Whitefish Bay Village Board approved multiple public‑works and safety measures intended to improve parks and neighborhood streets.
The board awarded the 2025 winter tree‑pruning contract to Crawford Tree & Landscape Services, with a project cap of $62,000. The village manager said the contract covers about 350 trees the contractor will prune while village crews perform the rest of the program.
Trustees also accepted a proposal from the Little League organization to convert the minors field at Craig Council Park to turf and upgrade drainage, with the league funding the capital work. Public Works committee had recommended unanimous approval.
On traffic and pedestrian safety, the board approved adding a three‑way stop at North Ardmore Avenue and East Lancaster Avenue to address high pedestrian activity near the high school, and approved a two‑way stop at the Courtland/Elkart intersection after resident requests and data collection. Staff said the Ardmore/Lancaster signs should be installed within about a month after ordering.
The board also authorized the purchase and installation of a rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) for North Marbor Drive and East Cfax Place and additional school‑zone signage paid from roadway‑safety/ARPA funds; DPW staff will install the equipment. The board discussed broader pedestrian and bicycle safety work and asked Public Works to evaluate other uncontrolled intersections in the first quarter.
All motions on these items carried. Staff said the road‑safety measures are part of a larger, upcoming bike‑pedestrian safety study and that additional actions will follow as that analysis is completed.
