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Waukesha council declares five water-utility parcels surplus, approves CDBG allocations, contracts and licenses
Summary
At its June 2 meeting the Waukesha Common Council unanimously declared five water-utility properties surplus, approved the draft 2027 CDBG allocation (roughly $233,000) including $65,000 for an ADA crosswalk on Grandview Boulevard, awarded two construction contracts and approved liquor licenses and appointments.
The Waukesha Common Council on June 2 unanimously approved a package of administrative moves ranging from property disposition to federal block-grant spending and contract awards.
Jennifer, a city staff member overseeing the water utility matter, told the council that declaring the five identified parcels surplus is the statutory first step before the city decides whether to lease or sell the land once the utility fully vacates the sites. "This is the very first step," she said, describing the usual process of plan commission review followed by council action on disposal options.
Alderperson Lemke moved to list all five parcels as surplus and Alderperson Camacho seconded; the motion passed, 15–0.
On community development funding, Jeff summarized the city’s HUD entitlement status and recommended priorities for the roughly $233,000 expected to be available in 2027. "We’re expected that the allocation for next year is gonna be around $233,000," Jeff said, and noted that up to 85% must be used for facilities, housing and economic development while the remaining 15% can fund programs. The council approved the allocation as presented, including a recommended $65,000 toward a new ADA crosswalk on Grandview Boulevard to improve pedestrian safety near Grandview Park.
The council also approved two Board of Public Works bid awards: a $398,821 contract for the 2026 sanitary sewer lining and relay project on Burr Oak Drive and a $713,574.40 contract for Prairie Park and Banting Park court resurfacing, fencing and lighting bases. Alex said the park contract covers court pavement and lighting installations; "if anybody wants to look at the plan set, I can show you that after the meeting," he added.
Paul moved to approve liquor licenses for Cobblestone Hotel and Suites and for Soda Chop House; the motion was seconded and approved, 15–0. The council also approved board and commission appointments as listed on the agenda.
Most formal items passed without dissent. Several council members asked clarifying questions during discussion — for example about parcel addresses and whether CDBG funds pose a city budget impact — and staff clarified that the CDBG funds are federal allocations administered through Waukesha County. The meeting closed after committee referrals and routine reports.
