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Brookfield Common Council approves $15.725 million in promissory notes
Summary
At a June 9 special meeting, the Brookfield Common Council unanimously approved two resolutions authorizing the sale of $9,125,000 in general obligation promissory notes and $6,600,000 in taxable general obligation promissory notes (resolution numbers 11600-26 and 11601-26).
Acting Mayor Gary Mahkorn called the Brookfield Common Council to order at 6:30 p.m. on June 9, 2026, and the Council unanimously approved two resolutions to sell general obligation promissory notes totaling $15,725,000.
Alderperson Jason Anderson moved to approve a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $9,125,000 in general obligation promissory notes; Alderperson Mike Hallquist seconded. The motion carried 12-0. The minutes record this as Resolution No. 11600-26. The minutes do not specify the intended uses or project allocations for the proceeds.
Anderson also moved approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of taxable general obligation promissory notes, with Alderperson Chuck Bloom III seconding. The motion as recorded approves $6,600,000; the minutes note a bracketed correction indicating the item was originally listed as $6,640,000. The motion carried 12-0 and is recorded as Resolution No. 11601-26.
No public comment was received during the meeting. City Clerk Sara Bruckman recorded 12 members present (the minutes list Sara Monty; Rick Owen; Bob Reddin; Thomas Szews; Jason Anderson; Mike Hallquist; Chuck Bloom III; Gary Mahkorn; Dean Marquardt; Christopher Blackburn; Catherine Kahler; and Eric Fugleberg) and one excused member, Peter Stoll. Staff present included Director of Finance and Administration Robert Scott, Finance Director Sarah Kitsembel, Police Chief Chris Garcia, Director of Public Works Matt Mortwedt and Carol Wirth, president of Wisconsin Public Finance Professionals.
The meeting also included an announcement recognizing the recent passing of former Police Chief and Alderman Jerry Wolff. The Council adjourned at 6:48 p.m.; the minutes note both resolutions and state they may be viewed in the City Clerk’s Office.
