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Whitefish Bay board adopts 2024–2027 strategic plan; approves library roof design direction and Public Works cold‑storage remodel
Summary
On Aug. 26 the Village Board adopted a 2024–2027 strategic plan, directed staff to design the library roof to accommodate future solar panels and approved remodeling the 5111 N. Lydell cold storage building as part of multi‑phase site planning.
The Whitefish Bay Village Board on Aug. 26 voted to adopt its 2024–2027 strategic plan and approved several near‑term design directions for capital projects.
Strategic plan adoption: After staff presented the final strategic plan packet with a small number of edits, a trustee moved to adopt the 2024–2027 strategic plan and summary report produced with CP2 Consulting 'as directed.' The motion was seconded and carried by voice vote. Trustees finalized wording changes including substituting 'connectedness' in at least one place to avoid a technology implication for 'connectivity.'
Library roof and solar: The board heard Public Works committee recommendations to design the library roof replacement so the structure can accommodate future solar panels. The committee proposed planning for the larger structural option while initially installing a smaller array; staff estimated the incremental material/design cost at about $8,000. The board voted to direct staff to pursue design work to allow future solar installation; purchase of panels would be a separate future vote.
Public Works cold storage: On the 5111 N. Lydell Public Works site, Sigma presented a phased master plan. After a cost‑benefit review, the Public Works committee recommended rehabilitating the existing cold storage building rather than demolishing and rebuilding. The board approved staff direction to design the remodel and site restoration work; the total multi‑phase project budget estimate shown in the packet (across years and phases) approximates $2.1 million, but board members noted phases can be staged as separate procurements and that most funding decisions will come later.
Consent agenda and other motions: The board also approved a routine consent agenda (minutes, claims, a Barons Brewing Cooperative retail/event application and a long‑term maintenance agreement for Cumber Elementary). The meeting adjourned by voice vote.
What's next: Staff will complete design documents and return to committees and the board with project bids and specific construction authorization requests in future meetings.
