On the agenda: Shorewood meeting — FLOCK camera (Aug 3)

NOTICE
Please take notice that meetings of the STANDING COMMITTEES and the REGULAR
VILLAGE BOARD will be held in hybrid meeting format (in-person and videoconference)
on Monday August 3, 2026 in the Village Hall, 3930 N Murray Ave., at the times listed
below.
COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS RELATIONS COMMITTEE, Committee Room, 6:45pm
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1. Consider donation from Shorewood Foundation and Shorewood Men's Club for
speed trailer
JUDICIARY, PERSONNEL AND LICENSING COMMITTEE, Board Room, 6:30pm
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Meeting ID: 963 744 8179
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1. Consider Committee Appointment
2. Consider an ordinance amendment to be drafted to repeal the Parks and Public
Spaces Committee and create a Parks Committee and Bicycle and Pedestrian
Safety Committee
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE, Board Room, 6:45pm
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1. Q2 Financial Report

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, Board Room, 7:00pm
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1. Updated Long Range Plan estimates.
2. Presentation of the 2026 Community Survey results
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Call to Order
Roll Call
Statement of Public Notice
Special Order of Business
Consent Agenda Items - items under the consent agenda may be acted upon by
one motion. If in the judgement of any Village Board Members, a consent agenda
item needs discussion, the item can be placed in the items removed from the
consent agenda.
a. Presentation of Accounts - August 3, 2026
b. Consider regular Village Board minutes – July 6, 2026
c. Consider Class "B" and "Class B" license renewals for Baumkuchen, LLC
dba Old Form, 2518, Shorewood WI 53211
d. Consider disallowance of claim for Cynthia Schweitzer
e. Consider disallowance of claim for Kimberly Howard
f. Consider committee appointment
g. Consider secondhand article dealer license renewal for ecoATM, LLC,

4075 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood, WI 53211
h. Consider donation from Shorewood Foundation and Shorewood Men's Club
for speed trailer
6. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
7. Public Hearing
8. Citizens to be Heard – this item is for matters not on the agenda. Discussion may
follow comments on non-agenda items or discussion, and action may come at
future meetings.
9. New Business
a. Consider Ordinance 3089, authorizing the Village Clerk to issue provisional
alcohol license and repealing the economic development grant for reserve
“Class B” alcohol licenses
b. Consider Ordinance 3091 for traffic control at intersection of N. Farwell
Avenue and E. Beverly Road
c. Consider Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of
Glendale and Village of Shorewood for the Redevelopment of 4100-4182
N. Hubbard Street
d. Consider Atwater Beach Lifeguard Coverage Expansion
10. Report of village Officials
a. Village President
i. Milwaukee Intergovernmental Cooperation Council (ICC) - July 13,
2026
b. Village Trustees- Provide Committee updates as either a committee liaison
or member.
c. Village Manager
i. Payment software transition
11. Future items of Consideration
12. Closed Session
a. The Village Board may consider moving into closed session pursuant to
Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85 (1)(e) to deliberate or negotiate the purchasing of
public properties, where competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed
session to discuss prospective properties for a new DPW site.
13. Adjournment
Dated this 30th day of July at Shorewood, 2026.

Toya Harrell, MMC, WCPC, Village Clerk
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414- 847-2608. It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental
bodies of the municipality may attend the above stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken
by any governmental body at the above stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred
to above in this notice. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of all
individual abilities.
The Village Board of Shorewood currently holds meetings in person at Village Hall, or an alternative physical
location as allowed by the Village Code. As a courtesy to citizens, Board meetings will also be made available
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the meeting will continue as scheduled.

VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD
JUDICIARY, PERSONNEL AND LICENSING COMMITTEE
Agenda Item: Consider Committee Appointments and Reappointments.
Date: August 3, 2026
Presenter: Toya Harrell, MMC, WCPC, Village Clerk
Department: Clerk
History – Please include a timeline of historical relevant events related to this agenda item. This may include

previous Village Board action, policies, planning documents, etc. If able, hyperlink to previous agenda packets
(include page number) to reference information. If there is no relevant history, N/A should be entered in this
space.

Current members with terms expiring were contacted by staff liaisons to ensure they wished to be
reappointed. Committee nominations were consistent with the guidelines in Policy 30: Village
Committee and Commission Appointments.

Agenda Item Discussion – Please provide a summary of the agenda item along with bullet points highlighting
the main items and key issues to be discussed.
Reappointments

Committee
Board of Appeals
Park and Public Spaces

Remaining
seats to fill
1
2

New Applicant(s)
Christopher Schorse
Jessica Sprague-Jones
Dane Nelson

Community and Business Outreach – If applicable, did you notify the community groups and businesses
that are directly impacted by this agenda item. Please specify in the attached communication plan how
community groups and businesses will be informed of action after Village Board consideration.
____ Yes

__X__ No

Fiscal Note – Please include comments on the fiscal impact of this action.
No fiscal impact.
Action Required / Recommended – Please include the recommended motion or possible actions for
this agenda item.
Recommend motion: “I move to recommend the names slated to the full board for approval
consideration to serve on the Board of Appeals committee.”
Attachments – Please list the following attachments and supporting documents for this agenda item.
Some attachments may be hyperlinked. Include Fiscal notes, if applicable, as the first attachment
following this memorandum. Attachments may include: agreements/contracts, presentation materials,
letters, service proposals, etc.
1, Redacted volunteer committee applications

VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS TO VILLAGE BOARD
Agenda Item: Consider an ordinance amendment to be drafted to repeal the Parks
and Public Spaces Committee and create a Parks Committee and Bicycle and
Pedestrian Safety Committee, each consisting of seven members that will meet
alternating in months, opposite the other committee.
Date: August 3, 2026
Presenter: Rebecca Ewald, Village Manager
Department: VMO
History– Please include a timeline of historical relevant events related to this agenda item.
This may include previous Village Board action, policies, planning documents, etc. If able,
hyperlink to previous agenda packets (include page number) to reference information. If
there is no relevant history, N/A should be entered in this space.
Prior to 2020 the Village had a Parks Commission and Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
Committee. Neither volunteer committee had items to work on that necessitated monthly
meetings and at times were challenged to maintain quorum for purposes of conducting a
meeting. There were also parallel efforts between the two volunteer committees where
they could work together. Some examples include the Comprehensive Park Plan, Ped
and Bike Master Plan, Lake Drive restriping and improving pedestrian/bicycle access to
Atwater Park, and the Shorewood Loves Dogs campaign.
On November 16, 2020, the Parks Commission and Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
Committee were combined to form the Parks and Public Spaces Committee. The
Committee was designed initially to be comprised of 13 members to include members
from each committee as the new formation transitioned. It was further discussed that at
a future point in time the required number of members would decrease to reflect 7
members. If the Committee needed to utilize subcommittees, they could but are not
required to per ordinance.
Agenda Item Discussion – Please provide a summary of the agenda item along with
bullet points highlighting the main items and key issues to be discussed.
While parallel efforts between the parks, bicycle and pedestrian safety continue to exist,
the current group of members believes two separate committees would be more
beneficial for the Village. Staff are available to support one meeting a month. Should the
Village Board elect to create two separate committees, it is recommended that they meet
in alternate months on the same evening. Seven members are advised for each newly
created committee to maintain an odd number for voting purposes.
The Committee and Village Board are requested to consider placement of the current
Parks and Public Spaces Committee members on the following committees moving
forward, maintaining current years of service and terms:
Parks Committee
Heather Mansfield
Natalie Avallone

Roger Mason
Ian Berry
Paige Hammond
Dan Simmons
Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee
Sandie Pendleton
Raynie Pero
Mary Jorgensen
Andrew Kaczmarek
Kristin Greenman
Joseph Santeler
Recruitment of one additional member for each group would begin following consideration
of this item by the Village Board.
Financial Impact:

No fiscal impact on this item if implemented as proposed above.
Possible motion:
I move to recommend that an ordinance amendment be drafted to repeal the Parks and Public
Spaces Committee and create a Parks Commission and Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
Committee each consisting of seven members that will meet alternating in months, opposite the
other committee.
Attachments:

August 3, 2026

FINANCE DIRECTOR’S MEMO

TO:
Village Board/Finance Committee
FROM: Krisztina Dommer, CPA
David Hickey
Contracted Finance Director
RE:
Second Quarter Financial Report
Financial Summary Overview
Second Quarter Financial Update
At the midpoint of the fiscal year, the Village's financial position remains stable.
Overall revenues and expenditures are generally tracking within budget
expectations, although several notable trends have emerged during the first six
months that warrant continued monitoring. Investment earnings continue to
significantly outperform the budget, while several expenditure variances are
primarily attributable to the timing of annual contractual payments, insurance
premiums, and seasonal operations rather than structural budget concerns.
Revenue Overview
Overall revenues are tracking generally in line with budget through the second
quarter. While several revenue sources are below 50% of the annual budget,
these variances are primarily attributable to the timing of receipts, as many
intergovernmental revenues and other significant funding sources are received
later in the fiscal year.
Investment income continues to exceed budget expectations due to favorable
interest rates and investment balances. The Village intentionally budgets
investment earnings conservatively because future interest rates and market
conditions cannot be predicted with certainty during budget development.
At this time, staff does not anticipate any significant revenue shortfalls. Revenue
trends will continue to be monitored throughout the remainder of the year,
including parking revenues as the North Oakland reconstruction project
progresses and utility revenues as additional quarterly billing cycles occur.

Expenditure Update
Expenditures continue to track generally in line with the 2026 adopted budget.

While certain departments have expenditures that exceed 50% of their budgets,
these variances are primarily attributable to the timing of annual expenditures,
including software subscriptions, contractual services, seasonal operations, and
capital project activity, rather than to budget overruns.
Staff continues to monitor personnel-related expenditures. Health insurance
costs are expected to exceed budget assumptions within the Department of
Public Works; however, this variance is anticipated to be largely offset by
favorable variances in other personnel-related accounts, resulting in minimal net
impact to the Department's overall operating budget.
At this time, staff does not anticipate any significant expenditure issues requiring
budget amendments and will continue to monitor expenditures through the
remainder of the fiscal year.
Significant Variances
For any items with significant variances, detailed notes are included in the
financial statements to provide further context and explanation.
Looking Ahead
During the second half of the year, staff will continue to monitor personnel costs,
health insurance expenditures, investment earnings, parking revenues during the
North Oakland reconstruction project, utility operating results, and the timing of
major contractual and capital expenditures. At this time, staff does not
recommend any significant budget amendments based on second quarter
results.

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General Fund Revenues
General Fund revenues continue to perform in line with expectations through the
second quarter. While several revenue sources remain below 50% of the annual
budget, these variances are primarily attributable to the timing of receipts, as
significant revenues such as State Shared Revenue, Expenditure Restraint
Program payments, and other intergovernmental revenues are received later in
the fiscal year. Investment earnings continue to exceed budget expectations due
to favorable market conditions. Because interest rates and investment returns
are inherently uncertain, investment income is intentionally budgeted
conservatively. Currently, staff does not anticipate any material General Fund
revenue shortfalls.
General Fund Expenditures
General Fund expenditures remain generally consistent with budget
expectations. While several departments have individual accounts that exceed
50% of their budgets, these variances are largely attributable to the timing of
annual expenditures, seasonal operations, and contractual obligations rather
than budget overruns. Staff is monitoring personnel-related expenditures within
the Department of Public Works, where health insurance costs are expected to
exceed budget assumptions. However, these additional costs are anticipated to
be largely offset by favorable variances in other personnel-related accounts. At
this time, staff does not anticipate any significant expenditure issues that would
impact the budget at year end
Department-Level Observations
Department of Public Works
• Operations continue to track generally in line with budget expectations.
• Winter maintenance expenditures were front-loaded due to seasonal
operations but remain within budget.
• Health insurance costs are projected to exceed budget assumptions by
approximately $40,000 by year-end; however, this variance is expected to
be largely offset by favorable variances in other personnel-related
accounts.
• Staff will continue to monitor streetlight charge and vehicle registration fee
revenues throughout the remainder of the year.
Planning & Development
• Permit and inspection revenues continue to track within expectations but
remain dependent on development activity during the construction season.
•
Expenditures remain consistent with budget expectations.
General Government / Administration
• Expenditures remain generally in line with budget.

3

•

Variances in legal services, information technology, elections, and other
contractual expenditures are primarily attributable to the timing of annual
payments rather than increased operating costs.

Water Utility
Revenues
Water Utility revenues are trending below budget year-to-date, driven by a
combination of timing and regulatory factors:
• Billing cycle timing (February, May, August, November), with only one
billing cycle reflected in Q1
• Delay in approval of updated water rates by the Wisconsin Public
Service Commission, resulting in revenues being collected at existing
(lower) rates instead of the budgeted levels
• Investment income continues to exceed budget expectations due to
favorable interest rates and investment balances.
Expenditures
• Operating expenses are tracking in line with expectations.
• Health insurance expenditures are expected to exceed budget
assumptions but are not anticipated to have a significant impact on the
Utility's overall financial position.
Sewer Utility
Revenues
• Sewer revenues continue to reflect the timing of quarterly billing cycles
and seasonal water consumption.
Expenditure
• Operating expenditure remains in line with budget expectations.
• The Sewer Utility continues to maintain a strong financial position
throughout the second quarter.

4

Supporting Details and Quarterly Financial Reports
Attached are the following quarterly financial reports:
1. Revenues and Expenditures
o Overview of notable budgetary items (1)
o General Fund overview (3)
o Utilities Overview (4)
o General Fund departments (6-24)
2. Library Fund (25-27)
3. Senior Services Fund (28–29)
4. Shorewood Today (30)
5. Debt Service Fund Revenues and Expenditures (31)
6. Capital Projects Fund Revenues and Expenditures (32–33)
7. TIDs No. 1–5 (34–36)
8. Parking Utility (37-38)
9. Water Utility (39-43)
10. Sewer Utility (44-47)

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Village of Shorewood
Q2 Budget Report
6/30/2026
General Fund Summary Report

Approved Budget

Actual vs Budget
Favorable /
(Unfavorable)

% Change vs
Budget
Favorable /
(Unfavorable)

9,400,289
499,977
557,017
504,743
229,262
39,512
263,442
11,494,241

9,400,289
260,000
1,226,281
1,983,754
987,058
590,000
344,000
143,150
345,263
15,279,795

0
(260,000)
(726,304)
(1,426,737)
(482,315)
(360,738)
(304,488)
120,292
(345,263)
(3,785,554)

0%
(100%)
(59%)
(72%)
(49%)
(61%)
(89%)
84%
(100%)
(25%)

Expenditures
Salaries and Wages
Health Insurance Benefit
Program/Operations
Administrative Expenses
Contractual
Intergovernmental Payments
Other Benefits
Professional Fees
Insurance
Software
Utilities
Exp Charged To Others
Other Financing Soures/ Uses
Total Expenditures

2,247,827
509,881
757,441
32,317
231,890
1,748,317
480,070
243,812
205,200
110,985
141,232
(18,394)
6,690,577

5,075,939
961,867
1,876,545
71,192
324,848
3,533,710
1,150,411
657,710
382,840
125,736
349,446
(164,450)
934,000
15,279,795

2,828,112.14
451,986.79
1,119,103.95
38,874.93
92,957.89
1,785,393.18
670,341.05
413,898.30
177,640.08
14,751.38
208,214.07
(146,055.81)
934,000.00
8,589,218

56%
47%
60%
55%
29%
51%
58%
63%
46%
12%
60%
89%
100%
44%

Net Change in Fund Balance

4,803,664

0

Revenue
Property Taxes
PILOT Revenues
Charges For Services
Intergovernmental
Licenses and Permits
Fines
Interest Income
Other Revenue
Other Financing Source/Use
Total Revenues

6/30/2026

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2026 Q2 Budget Report
General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Village Board - 1100

Account Number

Account Name

Revenues
100-1100-41110
Property Taxes
100-1100-41300
PILOT - Water
100-1100-41310
PILOT - Parking
100-1100-43430
State Aids - EC / PPT / VSP
100-1100-48550
Donations - 4th of July event
Total Village Board Revenues

$

2024

2025

YTD

2026

2026
Adopted

6/30/2026

2023
Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/2026

Projected

Budget

Budget

8,684,249 $ 8,609,900 $ 9,126,494 $ 9,400,289
189,520
207,000
235,623
20,213
20,938
19,000
41,090
41,090
84,536
49,411
9,600
13,800
11,050
14,300
#N/A $ 8,892,728 $ 9,476,703 $ 9,464,000

$

$

- $ 9,400,289
240,000
20,000
30,000
- $ 9,690,289

YTD % of

100.0%
0.0%

PILOT calculated at year end

0.0%

PILOT calculated at year end

164.7%
0.0%
97.7%

Note: Streetlight and Vehicle Registration Fees have been moved to Dept of Public Works Financial Report

Expenditures
100-1100-51100
100-1100-51310
100-1100-51900
100-1100-53100
100-1100-53140
100-1100-53200
100-1100-53900
100-1100-53990
100-1100-54110

Salaries and Wages
Social Security and Medicare
Professional Education *
Office Supplies
Legal Notices & Publications *
Memberships & Subscriptions *
Miscellaneous Expenses
Contingency / Other activities
4th of July Festivities

Total Village Board Expenditures

$

$

7,320 $
560
1,012
54
3,694
7,239
(60)
15,530

7,339
561
3,339
24
1,358
8,401
2,345
18,922

$

35,349

42,289

$

$

7

7,321
560
5,221
31
2,496
8,864
11,060
18,329

$

53,882

$

3,429
262
50
345
9,432
35
1,044
-

$

14,597

$

-

$

7,622
617
7,210
258
1,648
8,240
258
10,712
4,120

-

$ 190,684

Notes

45.0%
42.5%
0.7%
0.0%
20.9%
114.5%
13.6%
9.7%
0.0%
7.7%

2026 Q2 Budget Report
General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Municipal Court - 1200

Account Number

Account Name

2024

2025

YTD

2026

2026
Adopted

6/30/2026

2023
Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/26

Projected

Budget

Budget

-

$ 32,000

48.6%

Paid when issued

-

60,000
$ 92,000

32.9%
38.3%

Collections

YTD % of

Notes

Revenues
100-1200-45120

Court Fines - current
Court Fines - SDC
100-1200-45190
Total Municipal Court Revenues

$

38,989 $

31,738 $

28,962 $

15,549

$

$

35,451
74,439 $

58,668
90,405 $

37,779
66,741 $

19,729
35,277 $

$

40,628 $

41,756 $

45,122 $

21,606 $

-

$ 47,248

45.7%

2,250

2,250

2,250

1,125

-

3,600

31.3%

744

744

799

421

-

859

49.0%

Expenditures
100-1200-51100

Salaries and Wages

100-1200-51300

Health Insurance

100-1200-51305

Dental & other benefits

100-1200-51310

Social Security and Medicare

3,322

3,408

3,665

1,760

-

3,614

48.7%

100-1200-51315

Wisconsin Retirement System

2,423

2,535

2,790

1,387

-

3,032

45.7%

100-1200-51900

Professional Education *

1,787

2,517

2,548

1,100

-

2,650

41.5%

100-1200-52910

Software Purch/Maint *

8,188

7,833

8,951

8,575

-

8,036

106.7%

100-1200-52990

Other Service Contracts & Fees *

105

149

231

200

-

650

30.7%

100-1200-53100

Office Supplies

370

688

790

131

-

520

25.2%

100-1200-53130

Postage

801

771

607

247

-

900

27.5%

100-1200-53200

Memberships & Subscriptions *

145

155

215

205

-

205

100.0%

100-1200-55110
100-1200-57450

Workers Comp
Police / Baliff services

85
10,582

92
16,236

83
10,205

41
-

-

107
7,800

37.9%
0.0%

71,430 $

79,134 $

78,255 $

36,797 $

-

$ 79,221

46.4%

Total Municipal Court Expenditures

$

8

TiPSS annual fees pd in Jan

YE JE

2026 Q2 Budget Report
General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Village Manager - 1410

Account Number

Account Name

2024

2025

YTD

2026

2026
Adopted

6/30/2026

2023
Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/2026

Projected

Budget

Budget

YTD % of

Notes

Revenues
100-1410-43410

State Shared Revenue

100-1410-43411

Expenditure Restraint

$

265,167

604,902

614,657

259,452

206,058

206,058

$

-

-

$

- $

633,336

0.0% Received in November

-

196,554

0.0%

100-1410-44140

Cable Fees - Time Warner

71,814

66,754

57,764

13,066

-

65,000

20.1%

100-1410-44141

Cable Fees - AT&T

22,420

20,208

17,717

4,094

-

20,208

20.3%

100-1410-48150
100-1410-48900

Insurance Dividend
Miscellaneous Revenue

19,703
(7,880)

14,131
-

7,687
4,384

5,936
8,004

-

10,000
-

59.4%
0.0%
3%

Total Village Manager Revenues
Expenditures
100-1410-51100
100-1410-51140
100-1410-51300
100-1410-51305
100-1410-51310
100-1410-51315
100-1410-51900
100-1410-52990
100-1410-53100
100-1410-53140
100-1410-53200
100-1410-54100
100-1410-54130
100-1410-55100
100-1410-55110
100-1410-56110
100-1410-56130
100-1410-57900

Salaries and Wages
Auto / Phone allowance
Health Insurance
Dental & other benefits
Social Security and Medicare
Wisconsin Retirement System
Professional Education *
Other Service Contracts & Fees *
Office Supplies
Marketing & Communications *
Memberships & Subscriptions *
Volunteer Committees
Awards / Recognitions
Liability & Property Insurance
Workers Comp
Computers / Printers
Equipment / Furniture
Expenditure Charged to Others

Total Village Manager Expenditures

$

630,676

$

$

263,986 $
2,700
63,306
1,527
19,570
17,947
2,866
13,456
703
14,704
1,594
4,771
3,069
52,240
522
19,039
1,017
(840)

$

482,177

$

912,053

$

908,266

$

31,100

$

- $

925,098

273,405 $
2,700
66,474
1,575
20,199
18,858
413
1,895
879
15,595
3,008
989
4,802
53,637
588
10,257
2,020
(7,375)

284,315 $
2,700
38,290
1,471
21,051
19,470
1,398
19,955
391
13,360
1,570
175
2,930
54,309
529
13,492
712
(7,664)

149,359
1,350
20,459
803
11,175
10,651
2,919
722
415
12,068
1,890
175
822
28,606
259
9,221
123
-

$

- $
-

301,139
2,781
62,713
2,731
23,037
21,684
4,200
500
500
17,750
2,700
2,000
5,500
56,784
680
10,000
5,000
(7,000)

49.6%
48.5%
32.6%
29.4%
48.5%
49.1%
69.5%
144.3%
82.9%
68.0% Full Yr Chrg for Shorewood Today
70.0%
8.8%
15.0%
50.4% Public Officials insurance
38.1%
92.2%
2.5%
0.0% Reclasses to TID @EOY

469,920

468,454

251,018

$

- $

512,699

49.0%

$

9

$

2026 Q2 Budget Report
General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Clerk Services - 1420

Account Number

Account Name

2024

2025

YTD

2026

2026
Adopted

6/30/2026

2023
Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/2026

Projected

Budget

Budget

$

$

YTD % of

Revenues
100-1420-44110

Liquor Licenses (Class)

- $ 16,500

68.8%

100-1420-44111

Operators Licenses

2,540

3,480

2,480

2,040

-

3,250

62.8%

100-1420-44120

Village Licenses

5,883

4,521

4,200

4,430

-

5,000

88.6%

100-1420-44130

Weights and Measures

2,438

2,775

2,450

-

-

1,600

0.0%

100-1420-44200

Pet Licenses

4,751

3,894

3,388

1,779

-

4,500

39.5%

100-1420-44900

Security Alarm Permits

1,680

1,980

1,980

600

-

1,600

37.5%

100-1420-46351

RCA daytime

2,995

3,126

7,687

6,223

-

-

0.0%

100-1420-46401
100-1420-48900

Convenience Fee (CC Chg)
Miscellaneous Revenue

10,526

12,407

10,567

5,656

-

9,000

62.8%

Total Clerk Services Revenues

$ 17,790 $ 14,160

$

12,499

11,346

$ 48,602 $ 46,343

$

45,251

$

32,073

$

- $ 41,450

77.4%

$

191,815
8,455

$

93,867
5,207

$

-

$ 186,080
12,000

50.4%
43.4%

Notes

Expenditures
100-1420-51100
100-1420-51120

Salaries and Wages
Poll Worker Stipends

$ 160,951
10,475

$ 169,392
32,097

100-1420-51300
100-1420-51305

Health Insurance
Dental & other benefits

14,132
1,581

33,121
1,753

45,145
2,394

26,365
1,201

-

65,123
2,324

40.5%
51.7%

100-1420-51310

Social Security and Medicare

12,192

12,705

14,327

6,850

-

14,234

48.1%

100-1420-51315
100-1420-51900

Wisconsin Retirement System
Professional Education *

10,368
3,671

11,284
1,866

13,320
5,449

6,745
3,761

-

13,399
4,600

50.3%
81.8% Frontloaded & Some Reimbursed

100-1420-52300

Other Intergov'tal pymts

1,600

3,000

3,000

3,000

-

3,120

96.2%

100-1420-52910

Software Purch/Maint *

16,298

13,448

9,688

5,497

-

5,000

109.9%

100-1420-52930

Credit Card Fees

5,341

5,157

5,694

1,432

-

3,744

38.2%

100-1420-53100
100-1420-53130

Office Supplies
Postage/mailings *

2,591
7,800

2,463
17,986

2,933
7,730

1,458
5,994

-

4,881
12,500

29.9%
47.9% Postage to go up in June

100-1420-53200

Memberships & Subscriptions *

365

949

1,670

617

-

600

100-1420-53300

Voting Equipment Costs *

1,648

1,616

3,020

550

-

5,495

10.0%

100-1420-53500

Voting Supplies *

3,173

23,528

3,567

2,407

-

5,450

44.2%

100-1420-53900

Miscellaneous Expenses

(100)

20

-

-

-

270

0.0%

100-1420-54000

Programming (MADAC)

13,623

15,008

14,668

5,230

-

13,520

38.7%

100-1420-55110
100-1420-57900

Workers Comp
Expenditures Charged to Others

294
(4,316)

331
(5,653)

297
(4,901)

146
-

-

421
-

34.6%
0.0%

$ 261,686

$ 340,070

-

$ 352,762

48.3%

Total Clerk Services Expenditures

$

328,272
10

$

170,326

$

102.9% Frontloaded. No More in 2026

2026 Q2 Budget Report
General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Finance Department - 1510

Account Number
Revenues
100-1510-48100
100-1510-48101
100-1510-48110
100-1510-48120
100-1510-48900

2023
Actual

Account Name

Interest Income
Market to Market adjustments
Interest on Loans/Advances
Interest on Taxes
Miscellaneous Revenue

Total Finance Revenues
Expenditures
100-1510-51100
100-1510-51300
100-1510-51305
100-1510-51310
100-1510-51315
100-1510-51900
100-1510-52130
100-1510-52910
100-1510-52990
100-1510-53100
100-1510-53130
100-1510-53200
100-1510-53900
100-1510-55110
100-1510-57900

$

Salaries and Wages
Health Insurance
Dental & other benefits
Social Security and Medicare
Wisconsin Retirement System
Professional Education
Professional Fees Financial
Software Purch/Maint
Other Service Contracts & Fees
Office Supplies
Postage/mailings
Memberships & Subscriptions
Misc Exp/Uncollectible Debt
Workers Comp
Expenditures Charged to Others

Total Finance Expenditures

$

2024
Actual

2025
Actual

746,202

YTD
6/30/2026

2025
Adopted
Budget

2025
Projected

823,674 $
83,766
4,052
43,296
5,102

789,331 $
105,380
2,739
42,965
30,552

696,896 $
62,050
1,398
31,172
2,099

373,101 $
(2,049)
39,512
2,426

-

$

$

959,890 $

970,967 $

793,615 $

412,991 $

-

$

120,969 $
29,151
1,581
8,977
8,228
3,793
42,404
14,499
7,180
1,099
7,057
50
261
(14,939)

54,606 $
25,526
996
3,934
3,681
300
185,628
15,238
4,353
2,629
5,397
25
10
294
(12,195)

44,906 $
25,315
969
3,190
3,125
195
201,533
15,712
4,471
1,858
5,964
25
3,794
264
(12,502)

21,438 $
11,982
487
1,517
1,544
117,777
16,137
4,899
1,013
1,848
25
10
130
-

230,309 $

290,422 $

298,818 $

178,806 $

$

11

6/30/2026
YTD % of

300,000
4,000
40,000
10,000

124.4%
0.0%
0.0%
98.8%
24.3%

$

354,000

116.7%

- $

45,487
20,964
3,180
3,480
3,275
1,500
211,000
16,000
6,500
1,508
6,760
375
2,000
303
(10,000)

47.1%
57.2%
15.3%
43.6%
47.1%
0.0%
55.8%
100.9%
75.4%
67.2%
27.3%
6.7%
0.5%
42.7%
0.0%

312,333

57.2%

-

$

Notes

Budget

Unrealized Gains

Front Loaded Contracts

2026 Q2 Budget Report
General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Other General Administration - 1900

Account Number

Account Name

2024

2025

YTD

2026

2026
Adopted

6/30/2026

2023
Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/26

Projected

Budget

Budget

YTD % of

Notes

Expenditures
100-1900-52120

Professional Fees - General Legal

8,801 $

85,120

104,246

33,737

- $

85,000

39.7%

100-1900-52125

Professional Fees - Court Legal

$

36,260

29,677

$

38,876

22,662

$

-

30,000

75.5%

100-1900-52140

Professional Fees - IT services

85,050

86,132

100,491

42,750

-

105,000

40.7%

100-1900-52150

Professional Fees - Assessor

55,120

55,200

55,200

25,800

-

57,000

45.3%

100-1900-52190

Professional Fees - Insurance

26,775

28,988

28,578

14,689

-

33,000

44.5%

100-1900-51325

Flex Administrative Fees

3,092

2,759

2,176

1,222

-

4,110

29.7%

100-1900-51340

Retiree Health Insurance

100-1900-51355

Employee Assistance Program

-

486

501

-

-

400

0.0%

1,950

1,950

3,900

-

-

2,000

0.0%

100-1900-52200.55-00

Electric - Village Hall

11,356

11,506

10,836

5,758

-

12,854

44.8%

100-1900-52200.77-00

Electric - Village Center

10,724

11,578

10,709

5,626

-

13,390

42.0%

100-1900-52210.55-00

Gas - Village Hall

7,065

6,430

7,375

4,684

-

10,176

46.0%

100-1900-52210.77-00

Gas - Village Center

3,450

3,057

3,709

2,329

-

5,356

43.5%

100-1900-52220.55-00

Water - Village Hall

6,455

8,208

3,638

1,266

-

3,120

40.6%

100-1900-52220.77-00

Water - Village Center

879

985

1,063

627

-

1,071

58.6%

100-1900-52230.55-00

Phone / Internet - Village Hall

10,927

12,226

11,623

5,743

-

12,987

44.2%

100-1900-52230.77-00

Phone / Internet - Village Center

1,785

2,924

2,613

1,025

-

2,957

34.7%

2,400

2,400

2,400

1,000

-

2,571

38.9%

-

12,929

6,812

-

17,240

100-1900-52330

Health Dept. - Abatement

100-1900-52240

Streetlight Charges

100-1900-52900.55-00

Cleaning and Pest Control - VH

15,258

16,053

14,991

7,799

-

14,997

52.0%

100-1900-52900.77-00

Cleaning and Pest Control - VC

6,489

10,233

7,321

3,598

-

11,355

31.7%

100-1900-52990

Network Service Contract fees *

29,581

32,449

29,614

30,006

-

42,400

70.8%

100-1900-53100.55-00

Bldg. maint. / supplies - VH

1,319

1,463

1,091

734

-

3,090

23.7%
35.9%

-

100-1900-53100.77-00

Bldg. maint. / supplies - VC

1,140

1,009

998

925

-

2,575

100-1900-53120

Copier costs - Village Hall

9,214

10,922

8,705

5,028

-

12,482

40.3%

100-1900-53130

Postage meter costs - VH

5,202

4,868

5,458

3,572

-

8,034

44.5%

100-1900-53150
100-1900-55100

Job Posting/Testing/Hiring
General liab. & prop. insurance

24,544
50,609

1,246
28,499

4,649
29,029

1,323
23,547

-

3,090
51,425

42.8%
45.8%

100-1900-57900

Expenditure Charged to Others

(8,184)

(8,211)

(8,128)

-

-

-

0.0%

547,680

46.1%

Total Other Gen Admin Expenditures

$

407,263

$

448,157

$

494,591

12

$

252,262

$

-

$

Expect to end unfavorable

Early Payment Timing

2026 Q2 Budget Report
General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Police Department - 2100

Account Number

Account Name

2023

2024

2025

YTD

2026

2026
Adopted

Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/26

Projected

Budget

6/30/2026
YTD % of
Budget Notes

Revenues
100-2100-45200

Parking Fines - current

100-2100-45290

Parking Fines - TRIP/Collection

100-2100-46200

$

502,093

490,000

39.0%

Watch for N Oakland Impact

(80)

$

543,084
3,086

$

445,997
3,890

$

191,123
2,552

$

-

$

4,000

63.8%

Rename Collection

False Alarm Fees

3,752

5,000

3,727

1,600

-

4,000

40.0%
62.0%

100-2100-46336

On-Street Parking

319,311

273,820

361,332

186,071

-

300,000

100-2100-43550

Enforcement Grants

22,861

26,285

13,327

3,827

-

-

0.0%

100-2100-43560

Training Grants

3,680

5,520

6,720

-

-

-

0.0%

100-2100-43590

Other Grants

-

(3,109)

3,904

-

-

-

0.0%

100-2100-46900

Community Event Fees

-

-

-

-

-

-

0.0%

100-2100-46401
100-2100-48900
Total Police Revenues

Convenience Fee (CC Chg)
Miscellaneous Revenue

15,084
866,700

7,882
861,568

12,946
851,844

-

40,000
838,000

-0.8%
45.9%

2,529,775
234,079
92,111
101,190
476,609
35,184
226,223
419,887
22,690
2,496
61,600
3,000
27,000

41.5%
46.9%
27.1%
47.6%
53.4%
38.5%
40.5%
42.6%
62.0%
42.1%
53.1%
0.0%
0.0%
38.3%

Expenditures
100-2100-51100
100-2100-51110
100-2100-51130
100-2100-51300
100-2100-51305
100-2100-51310
100-2100-51315
100-2100-51330
100-2100-51335
100-2100-51340
100-2100-51350
100-2100-51355
100-2100-51900

$

Salaries and Wages
Civilian Salaries
Holiday Pay
Overtime Wages
Health Insurance
Dental & other benefits
Social Security and Medicare
Wisconsin Retirement System
Uniform Expense *
Union Insurance Trust
Retiree Health Contribution
Education Reimb
Other Benefits (retiree's)
Professional Education *

$

2,184,117
199,709
93,865
105,345
452,856
25,160
193,027
323,940
21,501
2,172
66,937
25,968

$

$

2,199,285
210,373
75,741
117,049
476,541
26,087
197,998
362,674
8,353
2,244
72,334
19,971

$

$

2,237,168
229,853
96,785
118,205
505,142
26,875
201,092
390,644
20,870
2,196
76,896
18,765

13

$

$

(308)
384,865 $

1,050,749
109,832
24,949
48,189
254,449
13,540
91,578
179,032
14,070
1,050
32,685
10,350

$

-

$

$

Close watch in Q3/ Budget Risk

Mostly Paid in January

2026 Q2 Budget Report
General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Police Department - 2100

Account Number
100-2100-52200
100-2100-52210
100-2100-52220
100-2100-52230
100-2100-52300
100-2100-52900
100-2100-52910
100-2100-52930
100-2100-52990
100-2100-53100
100-2100-53120
100-2100-53130
100-2100-53200
100-2100-53300
100-2100-53400
100-2100-53410
100-2100-53420
100-2100-53500
100-2100-55100
100-2100-55110
100-2100-56130
100-2100-56140
100-2100-57900

Account Name
Electric
Gas
Water
Phone and Internet *
Other Intergov'tal pymts
Cleaning and Pest Control *
Software Purch/Maint *
Credit Card Fees
Other service contracts / fees *
Bldg. / Office Supplies
Copy & Print Costs
Postage Costs
Memberships & Subscriptions *
Repairs and Maintenance
Vehicle Maintenance
Fuel *
Radio Expense *
Dept/Program Supplies *
Liability & Property Insurance
Workers Comp
Furniture / Office equipment
Officer Equipment / repair *
Expenditures Charged to Others

Total Police Department Expenditures

2023

2024

2025

YTD

2026

2026
Adopted

Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/26

Projected

Budget

26,420
15,503
2,271
17,327
3,540
17,653
50,651
30,021
49,170
6,990
4,756
3,253
1,885
31,109
33,149
10,123
23,310
52,145
72,534
2,189
20,146
(24,271)
$

4,144,471

25,414
10,134
2,908
17,979
2,748
17,488
58,539
37,278
49,239
4,469
4,131
3,853
1,265
18,246
25,601
10,100
20,012
58,250
81,814
2,417
9,494
(16,236)
$

4,213,793

26,736
12,439
2,633
19,433
2,478
18,420
60,851
43,446
56,382
4,749
3,785
3,147
1,855
21,148
23,593
11,033
24,711
59,277
73,531
3,313
6,159
(10,205)
$

4,393,405

14

13,835
12,977
1,486
9,216
969
9,744
69,641
17,325
37,637
2,149
1,656
1,096
1,945
8,026
11,356
12,434
36,763
38,781
132
3,422
$

2,121,062

$

-

$

6/30/2026
YTD % of
Budget Notes

29,994
19,282
2,994
19,500
8,320
21,300
81,700
37,948
54,500
10,000
5,200
4,680
1,895
2,080
25,000
41,250
15,000
25,000
55,167
90,622
2,600
9,600
(20,000)

46.1%
67.3%
49.6%
47.3%
11.6%
45.7%
85.2%
45.7%
69.1%
21.5%
31.8%
23.4%
102.7%
0.0%
32.1%
27.5%
0.0%
49.7%
66.6%
42.8%
5.1%
35.6%
0.0%

4,775,474

44.4%

Front Loaded

Front Loaded

2026 Q2 Budget Report
General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Planning and Development Department - 2400

Account Number

2024

2025

YTD

2026

2026
Adopted

6/30/2026

2023
Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/2026

Projected

Budget

Budget

163,939 $
43,580
32,350
26,625
38,805
2,240
18,714
629
15,145

153,243 $
37,384
23,155
21,545
45,182
1,460
25,524
250
19,819

195,169 $
45,062
39,584
25,760
35,660
2,160
32,257
1,895
12,554

76,417 $
23,399
27,615
8,285
23,295
1,030
6,450
525
6,081

- $
-

165,000
42,500
40,000
25,000
40,400
2,000
20,000
500
19,150

105.0%
31.8%

$

342,027 $

327,563 $

390,102

173,096 $

- $

354,550

48.8%

$

274,267 $
2,530
51,930
3,541
20,925
18,697
3,237
1,342
3,903
4,433
1,073
528
48
2,310
1,346
1,799
621
8,041
(2,550)

286,405 $
3,540
59,088
3,347
21,639
19,808
2,057
1,560
9,987
4,425
150
592
28
2,715
1,044
88
519
9,078
(3,400)

329,905 $
2,495
52,035
3,502
25,248
22,998
2,005
726
4,410
5,468
2,128
500
2,327
1,009
3,690
416
8,158
(990)

159,532
1,175
38,074
1,795
12,066
11,508
2,615
300
7,036
1,433
916
217
848
1,433
250
4,001
-

- $
-

339,515
5,462
75,010
4,863
25,974
24,448
3,500
1,648
10,000
5,040
540
1,190
541
3,005
1,875
1,285
750
8,307
-

47.0%
21.5%
50.8%
36.9%
46.5%
47.1%
74.7%
18.2%
70.4%
28.4%
169.7%
18.3%
0.0%
28.2%
76.4%
0.0%
33.3%
48.2%
0.0%

398,020 $

422,669 $

466,030

243,198 $

- $

512,953

47.4%

Account Name

YTD % of

Notes

Revenues
100-2400-44310
100-2400-44320
100-2400-44330
100-2400-44340
100-2400-44350
100-2400-44370
100-2400-44400
100-2400-46401
100-2400-46435
100-2400-48900

Building Permits
Electrical Permits
Plumbing Permits
HVAC Permits
Other various permits
Reinspection Fees
Code Enforcement - PE
Convenience Fee (CC Charges)
Delq Prop (grass/weeds)
Miscellaneous Revenue

Total Planning and Development Revenues
Expenditures
100-2400-51100
100-2400-51120
100-2400-51300
100-2400-51305
100-2400-51310
100-2400-51315
100-2400-51900
100-2400-52230
100-2400-52910
100-2400-52930
100-2400-52990
100-2400-53100
100-2400-53120
100-2400-53130
100-2400-53200
100-2400-53400
100-2400-53410
100-2400-55110
100-2400-57900

Salaries and Wages
Contracted Inspectors
Health Insurance
Dental & other benefits
Social Security and Medicare
Wisconsin Retirement System
Professional Education *
Phone and Internet *
Software Purch/Maint *
Credit Card Fees
Other service contract fees
Office Supplies
Copy & Print Costs
Postage / Mailing Costs
Memberships & Subscriptions *
Vehicle Maintenance
Fuel *
Workers Comp
Expenditures Charged to Others

Total Planning and Dev. Expenditures

$

$

15

$

$

46.3%
55.1%
69.0%
33.1%
57.7%
51.5%
32.3%

Front Loaded

Front Loaded Charges

2026 Q2 Budget Report
General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Department of Public Works - 3000's

Account Number
Revenues
100-3100-43530
100-3100-43540
100-3100-46430
100-3100-46431
100-3100-46433
100-3100-46434
100-3100-46436
100-3100-47300
100-3100-47310
100-3100-48200
100-3100-44800
100-3430-44700
100-3100-48900

State Transportation Aids
Recycling Grant
Special Collection Fees
Disposal Fee
Kart / Recycling Bin Sales
Snow Removal Charges
Damages To Property
Charges for Service - School fuel
Charges for Service - Whitefish Bay
Rental Income
Vehicle Registration Fees
Streetlight Charge
Miscellaneous Revenue

Total Public Works Revenues
Expenditures
Administration
100-3100-51100
100-3100-51140
100-3100-51300
100-3100-51305
100-3100-51310
100-3100-51315
100-3100-51330
100-3100-51340
100-3100-51900
100-3100-52110
100-3100-52230
100-3100-52910
100-3100-53100
100-3100-53120
100-3100-53130
100-3100-53200
100-3100-54150

2023
Actual

Account Name

Salaries and Wages
Auto Allowance
Health Insurance
Dental & other benefits
Social Security and Medicare
Wisconsin Retirement System
Uniform Expense *
Retiree Health Contribution
Professional Education *
Professional Fees - Eng. Misc.
Phone and Internet *
Software Purch/Maint
Office / Bldg Supplies
Copy & Print Costs
Postage / Mailing Costs
Memberships & Subscriptions *
Safety Expenses *

$

869,698
52,785
18,121
17,698
911
347
55,579
22,140
250,838
46,769
34,059

2024
Actual
$

863,541
52,862
18,628
20,079
1,771
133
63,496
23,322
250,526
46,769
9,777

$ 1,368,945

$ 1,350,905

$

$

132,603
1,800
26,300
1,879
10,445
9,118
5,092
15,671
1,390
5,369
9,843
2,053
2,097
1,032
385
924
6,770

2025
Actual

YTD
06/30/2026

$ 157,839
1,800
41,315
1,488

10,179
9,289
5,614
7,528
1,884
3,165
10,479
10,834
1,675
704
380
988
5,214

11,926
11,108
6,606
501
2,658
11,895
9,642
2,300
2,563
762
831
440
7,062

16

2026 Adopted
Budget

6/30/26 YTD
to Budget

397,785
52,824
8,275
11,539
853
502
2,297
9,762
124,110
25,750
113,586
461,343
2,919

$

-

$

899,190
52,826
17,000
19,000
900
25,317
264,064
45,000
234,000
900,000
10,000

44.2%
100.0%
48.7%
60.7%
94.8%
100.0%
0.0%
38.6%
47.0%
57.2%
48.5%
51.3%
29.2%

$ 1,211,547

$

-

$

2,467,297

49.1%

$

$

-

$

138,853
1,800
10,704
3,619

55.0%
50.0%
194.2%
20.7%

10,622
9,998
5,575
36,600
3,000
15,600
9,400
5,000
3,120
1,040
1,040
500
6,500

54.3%
55.8%
51.6%
0.0%
74.9%
7.5%
54.0%
83.7%
18.2%
40.3%
63.2%
163.0%
35.3%

$ 877,060 $
52,826
19,437
20,441
817
524
57,699
24,521
252,499
46,769
208,232
906,196
4,384

132,935
1,800
35,258
1,650

2026
Projected

76,373
900
20,790
749
5,772
5,580
2,876
5
2,247
1,173
5,075
4,183
566
420
657
815
2,292

-

Notes

BUDGET

GIS Costs

2026 Q2 Budget Report
General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Department of Public Works - 3000's

Account Number
100-3100-54450
100-3100-55100
100-3100-55110
100-3100-56130

Total Administration Expenditures
Building Maintenance
100-3230-51100
100-3230-51200
100-3230-51300
100-3230-51305
100-3230-51310
100-3230-51315
100-3230-53350
100-3230-53500
100-3230-54160
100-3230-57900

Salaries and Wages
Overtime Wages
Health Insurance
Dental & other benefits
Social Security and Medicare
Wisconsin Retirement System
Outsourced repairs/services
Dept/Program Supplies *
Hubbard Lodge/ River Club *
Expenditures Charged to Others *

Total Building Maintenance Expenditures
Municipal Garage
100-3300-51100
100-3300-51170
100-3300-51200
100-3300-51300
100-3300-51305
100-3300-51310
100-3300-51315
100-3300-52200
100-3300-52210
100-3300-52220
100-3300-53350
100-3300-53400
100-3300-53410
100-3300-57900
100-3300-57910
100-3300-57920

2023
Actual
33,360
38,936
51,602
2,098

Account Name
Property Damages - reimbursable
Liability & Property Insurance
Workers Comp / Unemployment
Tools / equipment

Salaries and Wages
Tool Allowance
Overtime Wages
Health Insurance
Dental & other benefits
Social Security and Medicare
Wisconsin Retirement System
Electric
Gas
Water
Outsourced repairs
Vehicle Maintenance parts *
Fuel and Oil *
Exp. Charged To Others - Fuel *
Exp. Charged To Others - Parts *
Exp. Charged To Others - Utilities *

$

2024
Actual
63,288
31,703
63,585
7,053

2025
Actual
67,384
32,336
56,417
2,113

YTD
06/30/2026
5,082
21,335
36,903
-

2026
Projected

405,205

$ 428,985 $

193,793

$

-

$

358,767

$

111,578 $
5,083
36,397
1,001
8,287
7,926
83,812
26,281
2,457
(17,381)

132,679 $ 126,921 $
4,754
3,634
42,057
43,593
1,197
1,121
9,804
9,244
9,477
9,086
62,562
54,643
41,777
39,512
5,986
4,937
(18,007)
(17,676)

60,982
3,035
25,626
790
4,592
4,605
41,190
15,810
1,814
-

$

$

265,441

292,616

158,443

$

-

$

102,246 $
900
25,193
1,011
7,563
6,956
25,815
9,179
2,445
82,683
82,574
135,056
(50,280)
(46,849)
(9,360)

71,570 $
450
16,418
663
5,310
5,120
13,338
7,812
1,463
26,589
46,001
68,127
(16,302)
(9,564)
-

-

$

$

113,020 $ 147,491 $
525
750
24,739
24,009
1,243
1,287
8,365
11,030
7,633
10,252
24,108
25,113
8,890
13,646
3,329
2,753
65,760
84,606
99,255
75,154
121,898
111,803
(43,662)
(35,920)
(31,897)
(27,693)
(9,360)
(10,378)

17

2026 Adopted
Budget

-

42,640
43,383
15,600

0.0%
50.0%
85.1%
0.0%

$

364,595

53.2%

$

154,638
6,961
59,809
2,146
12,362
11,636
74,880
51,000
4,820
(16,500)

39.4%
43.6%
42.8%
36.8%
37.1%
39.6%
55.0%
31.0%
37.6%
0.0%

$

361,753

43.8%

$

107,849
900
800
14,933
1,565
8,312
7,608
26,780
13,390
3,090
61,270
90,000
160,640
(66,250)
(25,000)
(20,000)

33.6%
50.0%
0.0%
109.9%
42.4%
63.9%
67.3%
49.8%
58.3%
47.4%
43.4%
51.1%
42.4%
-24.6%
-38.3%
0.0%

-

-

6/30/26 YTD
to Budget

Notes

Inter Department Allocation Allocated

2026 Q2 Budget Report
General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Department of Public Works - 3000's
2023
Actual
375,132

Account Number
Account Name
Total Municipal Garage Expenditures
Street & Alley
100-3410-51100
100-3410-51120
100-3410-51200
100-3410-51300
100-3410-51305
100-3410-51310
100-3410-51315
100-3410-53500
100-3410-53510

Salaries and Wages
Community Event Wages
Overtime Wages
Health Insurance
Dental & other benefits
Social Security and Medicare
Wisconsin Retirement System
Supplies - Street / Alley *
Supplies - Signage *

100-3410-53540
Contracted Street Maintenance
100-3410-53550
Contracted Street Marking
Total Street & Alley Expenditures
Street Lighting / Traffic Devices
100-3430-51100
Salaries and Wages
100-3430-51120
Contracted Electrician Services
100-3430-51200
Overtime Wages
100-3430-51300
Health Insurance
100-3430-51305
Dental & other benefits
100-3430-51310
Social Security and Medicare
100-3430-51315
Wisconsin Retirement System
100-3430-52200.01-0 Electric -street lighting (01-00)
100-3430-52200.02-0 Electric - traffic devices (02-00)
100-3430-53500
Supplies - street lighting *
100-3430-53510
Supplies - traffic devices *
Total Street Lighting Expenditures
Winter Maintenance
100-3460-51100
100-3460-51200
100-3460-51300
100-3460-51305

Salaries and Wages
Overtime Wages
Health Insurance
Dental & other benefits

$

$

$

2024
Actual
393,848

2025
Actual

YTD
06/30/2026
236,996

50,701 $
6,760
166
18,371
644
4,226
3,844
5,775
4,101

37,761 $ 37,225
11,165
7,270
206
283
18,697
16,649
603
686
3,562
3,367
3,254
3,240
6,381
5,490
4,874
3,284

18,225
51,123
163,935

50,568
24,237
161,294

$

$

30,256
19,786
$

19,054
647
8,664
656
1,609
1,416
1,828
972
34,846

2026
Projected

$

$

-

46,602
28
9,401
401
3,459
3,357
39,689
5,106
11,644
2,055

$

-

$

$

228,139

229,945

$

121,742

$

-

$

43,980 $
8,720
14,334
550

43,820 $ 48,696
7,312
18,544
14,768
20,124
530
689

$

27,727
4,080
11,097
377

$

-

50,000
25,750
182,022

0.0%
0.0%
19.1%

$

71,230
2,376
17,299
1,405
5,631
4,661
91,100
17,675
26,000
6,500

65.4%
0.0%
1.2%
54.3%
28.6%
61.4%
72.0%
43.6%
28.9%
44.8%
31.6%

$

243,877

49.9%

$

46,982
1,567
11,410
927

59.0%
260.4%
97.3%
40.7%

$

-

-

61.4%

34.0%
6.5%
0.0%
63.6%
59.3%
36.3%
38.6%
18.3%
17.7%

$

6/30/26 YTD
to Budget

56,075
10,000
1,870
13,618
1,106
4,433
3,670
10,000
5,500

-

76,825 $ 85,627
262
657
12,931
15,983
625
749
5,698
6,419
5,321
6,002
85,554
74,438
14,402
9,933
24,195
29,127
4,132
5,255

18

-

-

55,144 $
171
8,842
461
4,077
3,763
97,948
16,255
28,363
13,116
$

2026 Adopted
Budget
385,889

Notes

2026 Q2 Budget Report
General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Department of Public Works - 3000's

Account Number
100-3460-51310
100-3460-51315

2023
Actual
3,876
3,581

Account Name
Social Security and Medicare
Wisconsin Retirement System

100-3460-52990
Other Service contracts / fees *
100-3460-53500
Dept/Program Supplies *
100-3460-53520
Salt Contract *
100-3460-57900
Expenditures Charged To Others *
Total Winter Maintenance Expenditures

$

Refuse / Recycling Disposal
100-3510-51100
Salaries and Wages
$
Special Collections & Sat Recycle
100-3510-51120
100-3510-51200
Overtime Wages
100-3510-51300
Health Insurance
100-3510-51305
Dental & other benefits
100-3510-51310
Social Security and Medicare
100-3510-51315
Wisconsin Retirement System
100-3510-52950.03-0 Disposal Contracts - refuse (03-00) *
100-3510-52950.04-0 Disposal Contracts - recycling (04-00) *
100-3510-53500
Supplies - Refuse *
100-3510-53510
Supplies - Recycling *
100-3510-57900
Expenditures Charged To Others *
Total Refuse / Recycling Disposal Expenditures

$

2024
Actual
3,668
3,529

2025
Actual
4,900
4,656

YTD
06/30/2026
2,351
2,290

4,169
25,372
(5,182)
99,400 $

10,807
31,459
(5,230)
110,663

12,306
20,751
(6,249)
$

2,011
19,396
69,328

134,044
16,904
1,706
62,324
2,364
10,716
10,268
348,974
181,205
43,367
3,447
-

$

154,736 $ 176,818 $
12,942
3,089
608
4,358
75,449
68,719
2,569
2,512
11,795
13,547
11,397
12,829
380,785
385,474
214,296
215,477
10,124
20,152
4,899
3,589
(19,864)
(5,400)

815,320

$

859,738

$

19

2026
Projected
-

2026 Adopted
Budget
3,714
3,075

$

-

75,680
1,618
26,972
1,047
5,500
5,547
186,775
112,644
4,070
3,233
-

$

-

423,085

$

63.3%
74.5%

7,500
34,968
(7,500)
102,642

100.0%
26.8%
55.5%
0.0%
67.5%

$

177,444
5,919
43,093
3,501
14,027
11,612
414,287
220,748
14,541
14,000
-

42.6%
0.0%
27.3%
62.6%
29.9%
39.2%
47.8%
45.1%
51.0%
28.0%
23.1%
0.0%

$

919,172

46.0%

$

-

6/30/26 YTD
to Budget

Notes

2026 Q2 Budget Report
General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Department of Public Works - 3000's
2023
2024
2025
YTD
Actual
Actual
Actual
06/30/2026
Account Number
Account Name
Yard Waste
100-3530-51100
Salaries and Wages
$
55,812 $
56,997 $ 58,742 $
23,421
100-3530-51120
Contracted Labor (leaf)
100-3530-51200
Overtime Wages
47
50
22
100-3530-51300
Health Insurance
22,597
24,746
21,501
5,884
100-3530-51305
Dental & other benefits
838
852
798
231
100-3530-51310
Social Security and Medicare
3,866
3,987
4,186
1,685
100-3530-51315
Wisconsin Retirement System
3,689
3,858
3,949
1,654
100-3530-52950.05-0 Disposal Contracts - Yard Waste (05-00)
42,320
38,910
43,258
22,417
100-3530-53500
Dept/Program Supplies
2,929
3,607
1,397
1,546
(9,129)
100-3530-57900
Expenditures Charged To Others *
(7,742)
Total Yard Waste/Leaf Collection Expenditures
$ 132,098 $ 125,266
$
56,838
Forestry
100-3610-51100
Salaries and Wages
100-3610-51200
Overtime Wages
100-3610-51300
Health Insurance
100-3610-51305
Dental & other benefits
100-3610-51310
Social Security and Medicare
100-3610-51315
Wisconsin Retirement System
Landscaping Contracts (Medians)
100-3610-52940
100-3610-53500
Dept/Program Supplies *
100-3610-53510
EAB Treatment Supplies
100-3610-53515
Forestry Plantings (Trees) *
Total Forestry Expenditures
Parks & Beautification
100-3620-51100
100-3620-51200
100-3620-51300
100-3620-51305
100-3620-51310
100-3620-51315
100-3620-52200
100-3620-52210
100-3620-52220

Salaries and Wages
Overtime Wages
Health Insurance
Dental & other benefits
Social Security and Medicare
Wisconsin Retirement System
Electric
Gas
Water

$

$

$

155,238
180
50,320
1,727
11,202
9,770
20,865
9,387
11,731
14,213
284,633

$

90,496
1,169
7,121
352
6,902
3,535
7,897
211
29,267

$

$

184,175
1,811
81,053
2,407
13,207
12,310
24,048
15,989
12,693
12,430
360,124

$ 184,296 $
929
64,685
2,144
13,491
12,056
25,039
8,016
11,852
10,352
$

100,884 $ 92,166
112
256
7,696
6,506
368
310
7,601
6,964
3,747
3,570
7,987
8,061
171
677
28,380
28,236
20

$

2026
Projected
$

2026 Adopted
Budget

-

$

68,325
2,279
16,593
1,348
5,401
4,471
53,997
5,616
-

$

158,031

34.3%
0.0%
0.0%
35.5%
17.1%
31.2%
37.0%
41.5%
27.5%
0.0%
36.0%

$

212,427
7,085
51,589
4,191
16,793
13,902
25,039
14,000
11,500
14,000
370,526

48.0%
0.0%
55.9%
29.8%
45.2%
50.3%
37.5%
64.8%
83.3%
90.9%
50.6%

93,487
2,582
18,801
1,537
7,349
5,066
9,360
375
25,709

42.2%
1.3%
19.8%
11.5%
40.3%
35.8%
37.0%
15.9%
30.5%

$

-

101,897
28,849
1,250
7,593
6,991
9,390
9,071
9,579
12,732
187,352

$

-

$

-

39,405
33
3,725
177
2,964
1,814
3,467
60
7,853

$

-

$

$
-

6/30/26 YTD
to Budget

Notes

2026 Q2 Budget Report
General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Department of Public Works - 3000's

Account Number
Account Name
100-3620-52940
Landscaping Contracts (Turf)
100-3620-53300
Repairs and Maintenance
100-3620-53500
Dept/Program Supplies *
100-3620-53510
Landscaping / Plantings *
Total Parks & Beautification Expenditures
Total Public Works Expenditures

2023
Actual
31,929
849
10,738
16,687
$ 207,153

2024
Actual
32,968
258
10,670
13,669
$ 214,512

$ 2,930,019

2023
Actual

2025
Actual
20,022
773
17,215
6,655

YTD
06/30/2026
4,430
633
6,590
3,655
$
74,806

2026
Projected

$

$ 3,153,210

$ 1,557,230

$

2024
Actual

2025 Actual YTD 03/31/2026 2026 Projected

-

2026 Adopted
Budget
63,700
800
20,864
18,500
$
268,131
$

3,356,637

6/30/26 YTD
to Budget

7.0%
79.2%
31.6%
19.8%
27.9%
46.4%

Payroll/Benefits Analytics
2026 Adopted
Budget
1,127,310

6/30/26 YTD
to Budget

Salaries and Wages

931,844

1,033,834

1,115,820

542,712

-

Special Collections & Sat Recycle

16,904

12,942

3,089

-

-

-

48.1%
0.0%

Overtime Wages

17,243

15,116

28,683

8,793

-

31,440

28.0%
61.1%

Health Insurance

271,799

337,395

323,085

157,426

-

257,849

Social Security and Medicare

71,159

77,865

85,074

40,834

-

88,644

46.1%

Dental & other benefits

10,827

12,043

11,785

6,342

-

21,346

29.7%

Wisconsin Retirement System

62,449

69,802

76,762

38,375

-

75,700

50.7%

1,602,290.09

49.6%

794,482.39

21

Notes

2026 Q2 Budget Report
General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Other Public Safety - 2900

Account Number
Revenues
100-2900-43420
100-2900-47300
100-2900-48200

Account Name

Fire Insurance
School - Crossing Guards
Facilities charges - NSHD

Total Other Public Safety Revenues
Expenditures
100-2900-51355
100-2900-52300
100-2900-52310

Other Benefits (retiree's)
Dispatch Services *
North Shore Fire *

100-2900-52330
100-2900-52990
100-2900-52995

Health Department *
Crossing Guards*
Atwater Beach Lifeguards

Total Other Public Safety Expenditures

$

2024

2025

YTD

2026

2026
Adopted

6/30/2026

2023
Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/2026

Projected

Budget

Budget

100,451
64,653
-

$

102,110
38,870
-

$

165,103

$

140,980

$

259,826
1,425,674

92,348
61,837
11,617

$

$

165,802

$

$

21,024
455,394
2,666,684

83,393
49,717
17,085

$

$

150,195

$

21,024
450,361
2,607,334
121,283
99,433
23,719

108,212
123,672
26,546

58,048
77,740
2,566

$ 3,323,154 $ 3,401,532

$ 1,823,854

22

100,000
71,848
-

102.1%
54.1%
0.0%

$

171,848

82.0%

- $
-

21,024
488,700
2,905,027

0.0%
53.2%
49.1%

125,972
140,906
31,200

46.1%
55.2%
8.2%

3,712,829

49.1%

-

$

$

-

$

$

YTD % of

- $

Notes

pass-through payment
HD moved out of Village Center

2026 Q2 Budget Report
General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Other Financing Sources and Uses - 9000

Account Number

Account Name

Other Financing Sources
100-9000-49200
Transfers from Special Rev.
100-9000-49600
Transfers from Parking Utility
100-9000-49800
Proceeds of Long-Term Debt
100-9000-49900
Surplus Applied
Total Other Financing Sources

$

2024

2025

YTD

2026

2026
Adopted

6/30/2026

2023
Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/2026

Projected

Budget

Budget

69,502
-

$

-

170,000
-

$

37,000
-

-

YTD % of

$

- $
-

-

$

345,263

0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%

- $

-

$

345,263

0.0%

$

-

$

69,502

$

170,000

$

37,000

$

$

197,117

$

396,130

$

700,000

$

Other Financing Uses
100-9000-59300

Transfers to Debt Service

100-9000-59400
100-9000-59500

Transfers to Capital Projects
Transfers to Utilities

Total Other Financing Uses Expenditures

$

197,117

$

396,130

234,000
$

934,000

23

$

- $

-

-

-

- $

-

$

700,000

0.0%

234,000
-

0.0%
-

934,000

0.0%

Notes

2026 Q2 Budget Report

Library Fund - 200

Dept/Account No.

Account Name

2024

2025

YTD

2026

2026
Adopted

6/30/2026

2023
Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/2026

Projected

Budget

Budget

YTD % of
Notes

General Operations
Revenues
200-5110-41110

Property Taxes

$ 947,455

$ 963,366

-

$ 1,014,193

100.0%

200-5110-43720
200-5110-46710

Local Library Aids
Library Fines

73,611
26,237

89,329
12,775

98,693
38,158

4,682

-

78,409
28,000

0.0%
16.7%

200-5110-46720

Printing Fees

11,135

13,552

16,189

8,880

-

15,000

59.2%

200-9000-49900

Surplus Applied

-

-

-

-

-

-

0.0%

1,058,438

1,079,022

1,136,884

1,027,755

-

1,135,602

90.5%

$ 592,994

$ 537,630

$ 654,305 $ 319,119

85,618

54,125

Total Operating Revenue

$ 983,845 $ 1,014,193

$

Expenditures
200-5110-51100

Salaries and Wages

200-5110-51300

Health Insurance

200-5110-51305

Dental and Other Benefits

4,974

3,809

200-5110-51310

Social Security and Medicare

44,581

41,028

200-5110-51315

Wisconsin Retirement System

29,028

28,996

200-5110-51340

Retiree Health Contribution

10,577

10,542

200-5110-51900

Professional Education *

2,784

3,715

81,129

$

-

681,022

46.9%

102,976

39.9%

-

7,980

40.1%

-

52,060

47.0%

18,280

-

36,538

50.0%

250

-

2,000

12.5%

-

-

-

0.0%

41,043

-

5,402

3,197

49,851

24,488

36,653
501
3,622

$

200-5110-52100

Legal Fees

84,432

4,211

19

-

-

-

0.0%

200-5110-52200

Electric

32,173

34,734

32,128

16,877

-

35,900

47.0%

200-5110-52210

Gas

10,351

9,170

11,127

6,986

-

14,600

47.8%

200-5110-52220

Water

2,638

2,955

3,188

1,882

-

3,300

57.0%

200-5110-52230

Phone

4,436

5,389

6,103

3,738

-

5,000

74.8%

200-5110-52300

Intergovernmental Payments *

30,338

24,013

12,370

11,285

-

17,742

63.6%

200-5110-52900

Cleaning and Pest Control *

25,160

24,293

26,538

13,345

-

24,400

54.7%

200-5110-52910

Software and Technology*

10,426

16,989

11,942

9,034

-

14,007

64.5%

200-5110-52930

Credit Card Fees

997

834

1,183

613

-

1,200

51.1%

200-5110-52990

Other Service Contracts & Fees *

5,445

4,023

-

-

-

-

0.0%

200-5110-53100

Office Supplies

3,018

3,221

2,964

1,432

-

3,100

46.2%

200-5110-53101

Building Supplies

3,570

3,028

3,412

1,546

-

3,100

49.9%

200-5110-53120

Copy and Print Costs *

671

648

6,593

3,498

-

7,500

46.6%

200-5110-53130

Postage and Mailings

501

359

324

8

-

200

4.2%

24

2026 Q2 Budget Report

Library Fund - 200

Dept/Account No.

Account Name

200-5110-53200

Memberships and Subscriptions *

200-5110-53300

Repairs and Maintenance

200-5110-53500

2024

2025

YTD

2026

2026
Adopted

6/30/2026

2023
Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/2026

Projected

Budget

Budget

YTD % of
Notes

931

2,155

1,526

541

-

-

-

3,990

-

-

-

-

0.0%

Processing Supplies *

5,284

6,700

6,715

4,527

-

6,000

200-5110-53710

Reference Continuations

643

64

-

-

-

-

0.0%

200-5110-53720

Periodicals *

8,457

7,998

10,323

9,412

-

8,720

107.9%

200-5110-53760

Ebooks and Digital Materials *

13,022

7,366

7,463

7,416

-

8,033

92.3%

200-5110-54000

Programming *

2,792

4,772

5,200

3,898

-

3,750

103.9%

200-5110-55100
200-5110-55110

Liability and Property Insurance
Workers Comp/Unemployment

15,376
1,235

5,820
1,397

5,928
1,255

4,801
616

-

16,224
1,500

29.6%
41.0%

Adult Materials
200-5111-53730

Materials

26,879

23,682

44,927

20,508

-

40,500

50.6%

200-5111-53740

DVDs

6,213

7,052

4,884

3,007

-

7,500

40.1%

200-5111-53750

Audiobooks

1,934

1,291

1,363

569

-

2,000

28.5%

200-5111-53770

Music

3,515

2,550

4,327

2,036

-

4,000

50.9%

200-5112-53730

Materials

19,657

17,578

19,303

9,120

-

17,500

52.1%

200-5112-53740

DVDs

1,750

1,073

971

359

-

1,000

35.9%

200-5112-53750

Audiobooks and Music

1,018

56

-

197

-

250

79.0%

200-5112-53780

Early Learning Center

-

-

-

-

-

-

0.0%

5,773
1,099,189

5,492
912,747

6,159
1,069,700

3,588
547,219

-

6,000
1,135,601

59.8%
48.2%

69,502

170,000

37,000

-

-

-

0.0%

69,502

170,000

37,000

-

-

-

0.0%

Total General Operations Expenditures

1,168,691

1,082,747

1,106,700

547,219

-

1,135,601

48.2%

Net Change in General Operations

(110,253)

(3,725)

30,185

480,536

-

1

0.0%
75.5% Watch in Q3

Children's Materials

Teen Materials
200-5113-53730
Materials
Total Operating Expenditures
Non-Operating Expenditures
Non-Operating Expenditures
200-9000-59100

Transfers to General Fund

Total Non-Operating Expenditures

25

2026 Q2 Budget Report

Library Fund - 200

Dept/Account No.

Account Name

2024

2025

YTD

2026

2026
Adopted

6/30/2026

2023
Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/2026

Projected

Budget

Budget

$

$

YTD % of
Notes

Enhanced Operations/Capital
Revenues
200-5120-48250

Lange Bequest (GMF) Funding

-

$ 81,939

169,492

0.0%

200-5120-48510

Friends Donations

24,200

26,251

43,085

38,476

-

41,500

92.7%

200-5120-48515

Miscellaneous Donations

5,978

917

2,765

173

-

-

0.0%

200-9000-49900

Surplus Applied

200-5120-48610
Book Sales
Total Enhanced Revenues

$

-

$

-

-

$

-

-

-

-

-

-

0.0%

101
30,279

(110)
27,058

(25)
127,764

(52)
38,596

-

210,992

0.0%
18.3%

34.3%

Expenditures
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
200-5121-52180

Professional Education

1,580

-

7,187

6,129

-

17,880

200-5121-53700

Collection Enhancements

32,735

40,747

47,241

50,062

-

61,710

81.1%

200-5121-54010

Program Enhancements

3,194

4,589

7,702

11,936

-

12,500

95.5% S/B 22,250 Per Haley

200-5121-56120

Technology Enhancements

8,281

8,948

2,714

479

-

32,892

1.5%

200-5121-56130

Furniture

-

356

-

3,120

-

3,200

97.5%

200-5121-56140

Miscellaneous

-

-

1,489

1,462

-

2,975

49.1%

200-5121-56200

Building Improvements (VC)

-

-

-

-

-

-

0.0%

200-5121-56900

Library Facility Improvements

-

-

-

-

-

-

0.0%

200-5121-54015

Patron Access Enhancements

-

-

28,000

-

-

28,000

Reclass to Fines

Friends of Shorewood Library
200-5122-53700

Collection Enhancements

6,547

5,587

9,938

4,960

-

10,500

47.2%

200-5122-53760

Lucky Day

4,292

5,435

5,308

3,116

-

6,000

51.9%

200-5122-53780

Special Intiatives

2,611

2,137

12,019

1,718

-

3,250

52.9%

200-5122-54010

Program Enhancements

4,525

5,992

11,926

11,386

-

21,250

53.6%

15,038

-

-

-

-

0.0%

Other Donations Activities
200-5123-53700

Collection Enhancements

13,144

200-5123-54010

Program Enhancements

4,920

62

933

390

-

-

0.0%

200-5123-54120

Other items

859

509

195

179

-

-

0.0%

26

S/B 22250 Per Haley

2026 Q2 Budget Report

Library Fund - 200

2024

2025

YTD

2026

2026
Adopted

6/30/2026

2023
Actual
82,689

Actual
89,400

Actual
134,651

6/30/2026
94,937

Projected
-

Budget
200,157

Budget
47.4%

(52,410)

(62,342)

(6,888)

(56,340)

-

10,835

Total Revenue

1,088,717

1,106,080

1,264,648

1,066,352

-

1,346,594

79.2%

Total Expenditures

1,251,380

1,172,148

1,241,351

642,156

-

1,335,758

48.1%

Net Change in Fund Balance

(162,663)

(66,068)

23,297

424,196

-

10,836

303,799

141,137

75,069

98,366

98,366

98,366

-

-

-

-

-

$ 141,137

$ 75,069

$ 98,366 $ 522,562

$ 98,366

162,644

100,302

Dept/Account No.
Account Name
Total Enhanced Expenditures
Net Change in Enhanced Operations

Beginning Fund Balance
Less: Budgeted Surplus Applied
Ending Fund Balance

$

YTD % of

109,202

Fund Balance Consists of:
RESTRICTED - Enhanced Operations
UNRESTRICTED - General Library
Total Fund Balance

37,074

37,074

(21,508)
(25,233)
4,952
485,488
$ 141,137 $ 75,069 $ 98,366 $ 522,562

93,414

61,292
$ 98,366

27

104,249
$

4,953
109,202

Notes

2026 Q2 Budget Report

Senior Services Fund - 210

Account Number

Account Name

2024

2025

YTD

2025

2025
Adopted

6/30/2026

2023
Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/2026

Projected

Budget

Budget

$ 119,235

$ 121,584

$ 128,879

$ 128,879

$

-

$ 128,879

100.0%

500
-

1,425
39,075

160
20,462

-

-

1,100
22,483

0.0%

119,735

162,084

149,501

128,879

-

152,462

85%

YTD % of

Notes

Administration Activities
Revenues
210-4600-41110

Property Taxes

210-4600-48515
210-9000-49900

Programming Grants
Benjamin Fund Grant

Total Administration Revenues
Expenditures
210-4600-51100

Salaries and Wages

84,363

82,228

89,811

43,510

-

87,654

49.6%

210-4600-51300

Health Insurance

30,566

30,669

31,049

15,731

-

32,905

47.8%

210-4600-51305

Dental & other benefits

1,524

1,677

1,514

850

-

1,341

63.4%

210-4600-51310

Social Security and Medicare

5,709

5,705

6,183

2,988

-

6,706

44.6%

210-4600-51315

Wisconsin Retirement System

5,739

5,675

6,262

3,133

-

6,312

49.6%

210-4600-54140

Shorewood Connects *

6,122

5,705

5,775

3,000

-

5,775

51.9%

210-4600-54900

Other Programming

210-4600-55100

Liability & Property Insurance

210-4600-55110
Workers Comp / Unemp.
Total Administration Expenditures
Net Change Administration

Account Number

Account Name

457

1,648

500

-

-

1,025

0.0%

2,996

973

991

802

-

2,704

29.6%

180
137,657

202
134,482

182
142,266

89
70,103

-

219
144,641

40.7%
48%

(17,922)

27,602

7,235

58,776

-

7,821

2024

2025

YTD

2025

2025
Adopted

6/30/2026

2023
Projected

Actual

Actual

6/30/26

Projected

Budget

Budget

YTD % of

Programming Activities
Revenues
210-4650-46600

Senior Programming Fees

9,250

16,771

15,088

9,232

-

13,000

71.0%

210-4650-48500
210-4650-48520

Participant Donations
Benjamin Fund Contributions

606
54,479

250
12,864

1,584
46,047

90
-

-

500
63,510

18.0%
0.0%

64,335

29,885

62,719

9,322

-

77,010

12.1%

Total Programming Revenues

28

Notes

2026 Q2 Budget Report

Senior Services Fund - 210
Expenditures
210-4650-51900

Professional Education *

210-4650-52100

Professional Fees *

210-4650-52180

Consultants *

8,122

6,755

210-4650-52990

Food & Beverages

16,363

19,649

210-4650-53100

Office Supplies

209

568

192

413

210-4650-53120

Printing Costs *

919

1,281

1,540

790

210-4650-53130

Postage Costs

735

801

776

408

210-4650-53200

Memberships & Subscriptions *

435

420

490

465

210-4650-53500

Dept/Program Supplies *

3,186

4,627

4,600

1,125

210-4650-54000

SRC Programming *

3,143

4,648

2,742

888

210-4650-54010
210-4650-56130

Programming Support *
Equipment / Furniture *

2,500
296

5,000
-

5,000
203

1,388

Total Programming Expenditures

48,300

59,015

62,715

27,928

Net Change Programming

16,036

(29,130)

4

Total Revenue
Total Expenditures

184,070
185,957

191,969
193,497

(1,886)
54,494
-

Net Change in Fund Balance
Beginning Fund Balance
Less: Surplus Applied
Ending Fund Balance

$

504

981

233

129

-

2,000

6.5%

11,888

14,285

17,805

8,510

-

20,130

42.3%

7,375

3,000

-

10,775

27.8%

21,760

10,812

-

23,960

45.1%

-

420

98.3%

-

2,180

36.2%

-

1,000

40.8%

-

565

82.3%

-

4,460

25.2%

-

5,320

16.7%

-

5,000
1,200

0.0%
115.7%

-

77,010

36.3%

(18,606)

-

-

(0)

212,220
204,981

138,201
98,031

-

229,472
221,651

60.2%
44.2%

(1,529)

7,239

40,170

-

7,821

52,608
-

51,079

58,318
-

58,318
-

58,318
-

52,608

$

51,079

$

58,318

29

$

98,488

$

58,318

$

66,140

2026 Q2 Budget Report
Shorewood Today Fund - 230

Account Number

2023
Actual

Account Name

2024
Actual

2025
Actual

YTD
6/30/26

2026
Adopted
Budget

2026
Projected

6/30/2026
YTD % of
Budget

Revenues
230-1910-46120

Advertising Fees

62,400

77,975

70,310

66,610

-

79,000

84.3%

230-1910-47300

Charges for Service - School

5,000

5,690

6,006

6,330

-

6,140

103.1%

230-1910-47320

Charges for Service - BID

5,000

5,690

6,006

6,330

-

6,140

103.1%

230-1910-47340

Charges for Service - SHWD Foundation

5,000

5,690

6,006

6,330

-

6,140

103.1%

230-1910-47350
230-1910-47360

Charges for Service - CDA
Charges for Service - Village

5,000
5,000

5,690
5,500

6,006
6,006

6,330
6,330

-

6,140
6,140

103.1%
103.1%

87,400

106,235

100,340

98,260

-

109,700

89.6%

Total Revenue
Expenditures
230-1910-52100

Professional Fees

56,500

56,500

58,105

29,855

-

59,500

50.2%

230-1910-53120
230-1910-53130

Copy & Print Costs
Postage/Mailings

32,074
11,943

33,275
11,978

33,357
12,060

17,725
6,433

-

38,200
12,000

46.4%
53.6%

100,517

101,753

103,523

54,012

-

109,700

49.2%

(13,117)

4,482

(3,183)

44,248

-

-

16,922

3,805

8,287

5,104

5,104

5,104

-

-

-

-

-

3,805 $

8,287 $

49,352 $

5,104 $

Total Expenditures
Net Change in Fund Balance
Beginning Fund Balance
Less: Surplus Applied
Ending Fund Balance

$

5,104 $

30

5,104

Notes

2026 Q2 Budget Report
Debt Service Fund - 300

Account Number

Account Name

2023
Actual

2024
Actual

2025
Actual

YTD
6/30/26

2026
Adopted
Budget

2026
Projected

6/30/2026
YTD % of
Budget

Notes

Revenues
Property Taxes

2,547,845

$ 2,620,762

300-9000-49401

Transfers from TID No. 1

-

-

-

-

-

-

0.0%

300-9000-49403

Transfers from TID No. 3

343,946

45,478

-

-

-

-

0.0%

300-9000-49404
300-9000-49405

Transfers from TID No. 4
Transfers from TID No. 5

543,338
444,145

543,713
442,125

553,838
459,425

70,825
75,288

-

556,650
500,575

12.7%
15.0%

300-9000-49100

General Fund Transfers

Total Revenue

$ 2,069,525

$ 2,276,478 $

$

-

$

2,620,762

100.0% All taxes recorded in Jan

300-8000-41110

197,117

396,130

700,000

-

-

-

0.0%

3,598,071

3,703,924

4,261,108

2,766,875

-

3,677,987

75.2%

Expenditures
300-8000-58100

Principal

300-8000-58200
300-8000-58900

Interest
Other Finance Charges

Total Expenditures
Net Change in Fund Balance
Beginning Fund Balance
Additional Transfer of Resources for Deficit
Ending Fund Balance

2,704,067

2,661,223

2,780,250

1,317,728

-

3,041,219

43.3%

927,078
1,950

1,111,623
1,950

1,145,399
32,861

569,999
4,950

-

1,276,768
60,000

44.6%
8.3%

3,633,095

3,774,796

3,958,510

1,892,677

-

4,377,987

43.2%

(35,024)

(70,872)

302,598

874,197

-

(700,000)

35,024

(0)

(70,872)

(70,872)

(70,872)

(70,872)

-

-

-

803,325 $

(70,872) $

(770,872)

(0)

(70,872)

231,726

31

Village of Shorewood
Q2 Budget Report
General Capital Projects Fund - 400

Dept

Account Number

2023
Actual

Account Name

2024
Actual

2025
Actual

YTD
6/30/26

2026
Adopted
Budget

2026
Projected

6/30/2026
YTD % of

Notes

Budget

Revenues
Capital Related
Capital Related

400-5700-41110
400-5700-42000

Property Taxes
Special Assmts

$

530,500
-

$

627,000
-

$

664,620
-

Capital Related

400-5700-43530

State Transportation Aids

-

-

-

Capital Related

400-5700-43590

Other Grants / Contributions

359,314

126,840

174,881

Capital Related

400-5700-43730

Local Sanitation Aids

92,267

190,897

-

Capital Related

400-5700-43735

Lead Services Grant

54,900

-

Capital Related

400-5700-48515.26-04

Program Grant - Benjamin Project

-

-

Capital Related

400-5700-48900

$

665,000
-

$
-

-

$

665,000
-

100%
0%

-

-

-

0%

5,837

-

-

0%

-

-

-

0%

-

-

-

-

0%

-

35,285

-

-

Misc. / One-Time Revenues

163,339

2,095

-

-

-

-

0%

Other Financing Sourc 400-9000-49700

Property Sales

46,202

58,585

16,307

1,503

-

-

0%

Other Financing Sourc 400-9000-49800

Proceeds of Long-Term Debt

1,915,000

3,005,000

5,020,936

-

-

4,290,000

Other Financing Sourc 400-9000-49810

Premiums on Long-Term Debt

56,980

153,353

375,824

-

-

-

0%

Other Financing Sourc 400-9000-49100

Trans from GF (Vehicle Registration Fee)

-

-

234,000

-

-

234,000

0%

Other Financing Sourc 400-9000-49401

Transfers from TIF #5

-

-

-

-

-

4,099,000

Other Financing Sourc 400-9000-49900

Surplus Applied

-

-

Long Term Debt Delayed/Depends on

-

Total Revenue

-

3,218,502

-

4,163,769

6,486,568

707,625

-

0% DPW Building

No Transfer Oakland Recorded in
0% TIF 5

-

0%

9,288,000

8%

65,000
59,000

51%
108%

Expenditures
General Government
Board
Manager

400-1100-56360
400-1410-56120

Village Wide Initiatives
Technology / IT systems

Manager

400-1410-56130

VH Equipment / Furniture

SRC

400-4600-56200.26-04

SRC Benjamin Project

$

33,677
41,560

$

23,981
17,525

-

$

55,186
-

-

$

33,455
63,584

-

$

-

$
-

-

0%

3,529

Total General Government

75,237

41,505

55,186

100,567

-

124,000

81%

8,900

0%

Public Safety
Police

400-2100-56130

Police Equipment / Furniture

Police

400-2100-56200

Building Improvements

Police

400-2100-56400

Vehicles

Other Public Safety 400-2900-52300

Other Intergov'tal pymts

Other Public Safety 400-2900-52310
Total Public Safety

North Shore Fire

$

18,709

$

-

$

9,799

$

-

$

-

$

0%
11,057

171,581

-

50,232

-

90,000

56%

-

-

-

-

-

-

0%

29,766

171,581

9,799

50,232

98,900

0%
51%

Public Works

32

-

Q2 Budget Report
General Capital Projects Fund - 400

Dept

Account Number

Account Name

2023
Actual

2024
Actual

2025
Actual

YTD
6/30/26

2026
Adopted
Budget

2026
Projected

6/30/2026
YTD % of

Notes

Budget

Public Works Admin400-3100-56130

DPW Equipment / Furniture

51,200

-

-

17,236

-

13,000

0%

Public Works Admin400-3100-56400

Vehicles

426,908

414,428

-

240,403

-

360,000

67%

Bldg Maint - Village 400-3210-56200

Building Improvements

29,168

-

-

48,082

-

350,000

14%

Bldg Maint - Police 400-3220-56200

Building Improvements

16,515

5,044

-

4,415

-

-

0%

Bldg Maint - Public W
400-3230-56200
Bldg Maint - Village C400-3240-56200

Building Improvements
Building Improvements

33,365
-

-

298,284

-

-

32,000
-

0%
0%

Street and Alley
DPW

400-3410-56310
400-3100-56320.25-07

Regular Maintenance
DPW BUILDING

28,350
-

-

1,246
57,495

96,761

-

1,000,000

0%
10%

Street and Alley

Subtotal

Large Construction Projects

1,978,038

2,995,747

3,134,594

489,492

-

15,429,733

3%

Sidewalks
Parks / Forestry

400-3470-56310
400-3620-56500

Regular Maintenance
Land Improvements / EAB/ Sidwalks

190,120

74,764

40,950

-

-

40,000
40,000

0%
0%

Parks / Forestry

400-3620-56320.26-01

Atwater Bluff Vegetation Restoration

-

-

39,386

10,872

-

-

0%

Parks / Forestry

400-3620-56140

Equipment

-

-

-

-

-

-

2,753,664

3,489,983

3,571,955

907,262

-

8,834,000

359,314
63,053

126,839
55,452

97,238
80
87,777

(20)
11,193
-

-

-

0%
0%
0%

-

-

-

-

-

100,000

0%

422,366

182,291

185,095

11,173

-

100,000

11%

3,281,033

3,885,359

3,822,035

1,069,234

-

9,156,900

12%

Total Public Works
Other Capital Related
Other Capital Related

Debt Service

400-3650-56370
400-5700-56900
400-8000-58300

CONTINGENCY/RESE 400-1510-56900

Other - ARPA funding
Other - Affordable Housing
Debt Issuance Costs
Capital project savings and emergency

Total Other Captial Expenditures
Total Expenditures

(62,531)

278,410

2,664,533

(361,609)

-

131,100

Beginning Fund Balance
Surplus Applied

Net Change in Fund Balance

3,497,863
-

3,435,332
-

3,713,742

6,378,276
-

3,713,742

3,713,742
-

Ending Fund Balance

$ 3,435,332

3,713,742

$ 6,378,276

$ 6,016,667

$ 3,713,742

$ 3,844,842

$

33

10%

2026 Q2 Budget Report
TID No. 3 Fund - 430

Account Number

Account Name

2024

2025

YTD

2026

2026
Adopted

6/30/2026

2023
Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/26

Projected

Budget

Budget

YTD % of

Notes

Revenues
430-6600-41120

TID Increment

430-6600-41125

Shortfall Payments

430-6600-43430
430-6600-46900
430-6600-48100
Total Revenue

$

1,176,492 $

1,191,031 $

1,036,464

$

-

$

965,000

107.4%

-

-

-

-

-

-

0.0%

Exempt Computer / PPT Aid

2,943

2,943

34,565

33,533

-

2,000

1676.6%

Other Charges for Service
Interest Income

21,200
54,136
829,818

21,600
81,953
1,282,987

20,058
91,128
1,336,783

62,595
1,132,591

-

21,000
30,000
1,018,000

0.0%
208.7%
111.3%

1,200
4,785

1,158
3,671

624
150

-

1,350
3,100

311,960
10,100

639,209
12,751

-

-

#N/A
690,000
10,300

Expenditures
TID Administration
430-6600-52130
Professional Fees Financial
430-6600-53900
Admin. / Misc.
430-6600-52100
Professional Fees
430-6600-52920
Surveys/Studies & Plans
430-6650-52120
Professional Fees Legal
430-6650-52160
Professional Fees (HRA / Sherman)
430-6650-54610
Developer Subsidies
430-6650-56360
Streetscape (Lights,Signs,Benches
430-6650-56500
Land Improvements
Other Financing Sources/Uses
430-8000-58300
Debt Issuance Costs
430-8000-58900
Other Finance Charges
430-9000-59300
Transfers to Debt Service
Total Expenditures
Net Change in Fund Balance
Beginning Fund Balance
Ending Fund Balance

751,539 $

$

343,946
671,991

45,478
702,267

774

-

#N/A

157,826

580,720

1,131,817

-

#N/A

1,077,854

1,235,680

1,816,400

1,235,680

1,816,400

1,235,680 $

1,816,400

2,948,218 $

1,235,680

#N/A

$

34

46.2%
4.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
#N/A
0.0% Sherman Paygo
0.0%
0.0% Bluff
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
#N/A

2026 Q2 Budget Report
TID No. 4 Fund - 440

Account Number

Account Name

Revenues
440-6600-41120

TID Increment

440-6600-43430

Exempt Computer / PPT Aid

440-6600-48100
440-6600-48110
440-6600-48120
Total Revenue
Expenditures
TID Administration
440-6600-52130
440-6600-53900
440-6600-52920
440-6600-53140
TID Projects
440-6650-52120
440-6650-52160
440-6650-54610
440-9000-59300
Total Expenditures

Ending Fund Balance

$

2024
Actual

2025
Actual

2026
Adopted
Budget

2026
Projected

99%
2868%

47,176

-

10,000

472%

37,925

-

86,000

44%

105,000
1,887,927

569,935

-

581,200

98%

1,158
3,062

201,533

623
150

-

1,200
1,550

-

-

2,496

-

-

-

52%
10%
0%
0%

543,338
547,043

543,713
547,933

104,246
578,127
700,000
1,586,402

70,825
71,598

-

566,650
569,400

0%
0%
0%
12%
13%

181,430

102,951

301,525

498,337

-

11,800

1,422,386

1,603,816

1,706,767

1,603,816

1,603,816

2,102,153

1,603,816 $

2,113,953

Interest Income

63,371

94,885

Interest on Loans/Advances

85,188

82,188

Loan Principle Payment

105,000
728,473

105,000
650,884

Professional Fees Financial
Admin. / Misc.
Surveys/Studies & Plans
Communications/Publications

1,200
2,506

Professional Fees Legal
Professional Fees Specific Dev.
Developer Subsidies
Transfers to Debt Service

696,896

$ 1,603,816 $ 1,706,767 $ 2,008,292 $ 2,102,153 $

35

- $

Budget

200

198

$

YTD % of

485,000

473,613

479,098

6/30/2026

-

$

$ 1,191,031 $

YTD
6/30/2026

5,736

474,717
198

Net Change in Fund Balance
Beginning Fund Balance

2023
Actual

Notes

2026 Q2 Budget Report
TID No. 5 Fund - 450

Account Number
Revenues
450-6600-41120
450-6600-43430
450-6600-48100
450-6600-48900
Total Revenue

Account Name

TID Increment
Exempt Computer / PPT Aid
Interest Income
Miscellanous Revenue

2023

2024

2025

YTD

2026

2026
Adopted

6/30/2026
YTD % of

Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/26

Projected

Budget

Budget

$ 1,492,644
1,893
224,622
1,719,159

$ 1,563,317
1,893
361,281
1,926,491

$ 1,249,651
68,741
429,501
1,747,892

1,200
4,785
-

1,158
7,971
-

1,200
6,911
-

66,290
444,145
516,420

8,332
442,125
459,586

1,202,739
5,216,431

$

1,266,850
66,916
196,657
1,530,424

$

-

$ 1,475,000
2,000
30,000
1,507,000

85.9%
3345.8%
655.5%
0.0%
101.6%

623
150
-

-

1,150
1,600
-

54.2%
9.4%
0.0%
0.0%

27,264
459,425
494,800

472,313
1,285,432
75,288
1,833,805

-

30,000
50,000
27,000
510,575
620,325

1574.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
14.7%
295.6%

1,466,905

1,253,092

(303,381)

-

886,675

6,419,170

7,886,075

9,139,167

6,419,170

5,216,431

Expenditures
TID Administration
450-6600-52130
Professional Fees Financial
450-6600-53900
Admin. / Misc.
450-6600-52920
Surveys/Studies & Plans
450-6600-53140
Communications/Publications
TID Projects
450-6650-52110
Professional Fees - Engineering
450-6650-52120
Professional Fees Legal
450-6650-56360
Streetscape (Lights,Signs,Benches)
450-6650-56320.26- Oakland North
450-9000-59300
Transfers to Debt Service
Total Expenditures
Net Change in Fund Balance
Beginning Fund Balance
Ending Fund Balance

$ 6,419,170 $ 7,886,075 $ 9,139,167 $

36

8,835,786 $ 6,419,170 $ 6,103,106

Notes

2026 Q2 Budget Report
Parking Utility - 600

Account Number

Account Name

Revenues
600-3900-46300
600-3900-46301
600-3900-46302
600-3900-46303
600-3900-46304
600-3900-46321
600-3900-46339
600-3900-48100
600-3900-48110
600-3900-48900
600-3900-46401
600-3900-49900
Total Revenue

Village Hall Lot
Oakland - North Lot (24hr)
River Park Lot (24hr)
Menlo Blvd Lot (24hr)
Hubbard Park Lot
Metro Market Lot
Lighthorse Lot (24hr)
Interest Income
Loan Interest Income
Miscellanous Revenue
Convenience Fee (CC Charges)
Surplus Applied

$

Salaries and Wages
Health Insurance
Dental & Other benefits
Social Security and Medicare
Wisconsin Retirement System
Professional Fees Financial
Professional Fees Technology
Credit Card Fees
Other Service Contract Fees
Metro Market Lot
Lighthorse Lot
Payments In Lieu Of Taxes
Depreciation
Liability & Property Insurance
Workers Comp
Parking Lot maint / repairs
Administrative Charges
Plowing/Salting

$

Expenditures
600-3900-51100
600-3900-51300
600-3900-51305
600-3900-51310
600-3900-51315
600-3900-52130
600-3900-52140
600-3900-52930
600-3900-52990
600-3900-54321
600-3900-54339
600-3900-54700
600-3900-54710
600-3900-55100
600-3900-55110
600-3900-56310
600-3900-57410
600-3900-57440

2023

2024

Actual

Actual

19,617
29,407
13,827
11,932
2,179
616
7,534
16,177
2,026
57
103,373

$

10,209
1,023
110
741
623
3,000
4,775
252
3,900
20,213
5,500
201
19
4,204
5,182

$

2025

18,503
28,276
17,085
11,003
1,739
840
7,273
22,574
1,370
76
108,737

$

4,995
456
33
365
295
3,797
4,775
444
3,825
20,938
5,500
495
18
4,880
5,230

$

16,034
27,007
18,933
7,809
1,728
1,360
6,941
25,782
690
52
106,336

$

4,679 $
1,120
51
345
325
4,462
4,775
612
3,875
19,000
5,500
504
17
5,151
6,249
37

YTD

2026

2026
Adopted

6/30/2026
YTD % of

6/30/2026

Projected

Budget

Budget

7,913
14,571
8,460
4,131
567
765
2,701
12,177
61
51,346

$

2,255 $
560
25
166
162
1,789
4,917
84
800
405
8
-

-

$

- $
-

16,204
27,501
15,000
8,688
1,643
1,030
7,271
13,106
2,060
50
92,553

48.8%
53.0%
56.4%
47.6%
34.5%
74.3%
37.1%
92.9%
0.0%
122.7%

9,000
1,200
129
842
759
4,441
5,000
500
3,600
19,000
5,500
400
60
30,000
3,900
7,480

25.1%
46.7%
19.7%
19.7%
21.4%
0.0%
0.0%
40.3%
98.3%
16.8%
22.2%
0.0%
0.0%
101.3%
13.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%

0.0%
55.5%

Notes

2026 Q2 Budget Report
Parking Utility - 600

Account Number

Account Name

600-3900-57450
600-8000-58200
600-9000-59100

Police Administration
Interest
Transfers to General Fund

2023

2024

Actual

Actual

2025

YTD

2026

6/30/2026

Projected

2026
Adopted

6/30/2026
YTD % of

Budget

Budget

10,582
1,693
-

610
-

(1,754)
-

-

-

10,000
2,300
47,000

0.0%
0.0%
0.0%

72,226

56,656

54,910

11,172

-

151,111

7.4%

31,147

52,081

51,426

40,173

-

(58,558)

Beginning Net Position

696,499

727,646

779,727

779,727

727,646

727,646

Less: Surplus Applied

-

-

-

-

Total Expenses
Net Change in Equity

Ending Net Position

$

727,646 $

779,727 $

831,153

38

$

819,900 $

727,646

$

669,088

Notes

2026 Q2 Budget Report
Water Utility - 610

Dept/Account No
Revenues
610-3710-46450
610-3710-46451
610-3710-46452
610-3710-46453
610-3710-46456
610-3710-46457
610-3710-47425
610-3710-48100
610-3710-48300
610-3710-48900
Total Revenue
Expenditures
Water Administration
610-3710-51100
610-3710-51200
610-3710-51300
610-3710-51305
610-3710-51310
610-3710-51315
610-3710-51330
610-3710-51340
610-3710-51355
610-3710-51900
610-3710-52100
610-3710-52130
610-3710-52140
610-3710-52230
610-3710-52300
610-3710-52910
610-3710-52930
610-3710-53100
610-3710-53120

Account Name

Charges - Residential
Charges - Commercial
Charges - Public Authority
Charges - Multi Family
Public Fire Protection
Private Fire Protection
Joint Meter Charges to Sewer
Interest Income
Late Payment Penalty
Miscellanous Revenue

$

$

Salaries and Wages
Overtime Wages
Health Insurance
Dental & Other benefits
Social Security and Medicare
Wisconsin Retirement System
Uniform Expense
Retiree Health Contribution
Other Benefits
Professional Education
Professional Fees
Professional Fees Financial
Professional Fees Technology
Phone and Internet
Other Intergov'tal pymts
Software Purch/Maint
Credit Card Fees
Office Supplies
Copy / Printing Costs

2024

2025

YTD

2026

2026
Adopted

6/30/2026

2023
Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/2026

Projected

Budget

Budget

1,171,684
120,629
52,763
463,584
424,755
40,493
33,000
69,186
21,336
33,618
2,431,046

$

$

95,841 $
768
23,020
946
8,085
33,499
1,232
23,517
(5,494)
2,928
4,965
4,738
9,975
3,808
586,873
3,647
23,073
1,407
1,032

1,160,424
131,976
47,680
454,730
425,139
40,493
99,330
158,918
25,349
1,365
2,545,404

$

1,124,150
123,947
43,836
432,909
425,362
40,493
104,839
191,408
21,612
1,079

$

$

2,509,635

122,780 $
674
32,310
1,193
8,876
(179)
1,275
10,675
(9,321)
2,834
28,616
2,089
10,101
4,562
563,685
19,902
25,795
1,056
704

$

$

393,321
45,549
9,424
159,990
159,958
15,246
43,307
6,438
830
920,982

164,102 $
882
36,288
1,402
12,477
231,908
989
10,355
(923)
3,196
29,930
1,510
5,580
4,379
638,256
14,233
29,543
1,447
762

68,818
3,840
20,755
959
6,508
7,815
321
167
2,393
82,911
1,082
2,549
2,145
302,736
6,618
14,496
834
420

$

39

$

-

YTD % of

$

1,443,060
158,024
58,070
650,000
587,600
40,898
33,330
10,000
20,000
1,000

27%
29%
16%
25%
27%
37%
0%
433%
32%
83%

$

3,001,981

31%

- $
-

125,182
20,961
2,793
9,576
9,013
1,379
1,149
4,000
34,500
3,004
5,803
4,967
728,725
14,982
23,813
2,470
3,245

55%
99%
34%
68%
87%
23%
0%
0%
60%
240%
36%
44%
43%
42%
44%
61%
34%
13%

Notes

City Water, Strand, Arcadis

2026 Q2 Budget Report
Water Utility - 610

Dept/Account No

Account Name

610-3710-53200
Memberships & Subscriptions
610-3710-54150
Safety Expenses
610-3710-54700
Payments In Lieu Of Taxes
610-3710-54710
Depreciation
610-3710-54711
PSC Depreciation on CIAC
610-3710-54720
PSC assessment
610-3710-54721
PSC regulatory costs
610-3710-55100
Liability & Property Insurance
610-3710-55110
Workers Comp / Unemp.
610-3710-57410
Administrative Charges
610-3710-57430
Building Usage
Total Administration Expenditures
Maint Mains
610-3730-51100
Salaries and Wages
610-3730-51200
Overtime Wages
610-3730-51300
Health Insurance
610-3730-51305
Dental & Other benefits
610-3730-51310
Social Security and Medicare
610-3730-51315
Wisconsin Retirement System
610-3730-53500
Dept/Program Supplies
610-3730-57420
Equipment Usage
Total Maintenance Mains Expenditures

$

$

$

2024

2025

YTD

2026

2026
Adopted

6/30/2026

2023
Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/2026

Projected

Budget

Budget

1,033
4,134
178,640
219,433
12,474
1,940
24
10,249
15,649
6,337
13,370
1,287,143

1,045
4,048
195,000
305,057
12,474
2,979
15,009
17,660
7,150
13,518
1,401,564

1,100
5,331
230,423
308,347
12,474
2,782
21,512
15,282
15,873
6,603
14,192
1,820,233

93,831
3,980
24,503
1,797
7,187
6,401
16,348
154,047

$

$

$

107,565
8,195
37,895
2,255
9,734
8,934
18,909
193,486

$

$

$

157,919
14,552
56,154
2,540
12,700
11,991
100,035
355,891

40

$

$

$

1,306
2,721
342,000
12,474
10,906
11,184
7,783
913,742

79,050
5,203
28,785
1,007
4,942
5,003
27,558
151,548

$

$

$

-

YTD % of

$

1,325
4,250
240,336
278,000
12,500
25,292
600
23,355
19,101
7,139
14,602
1,622,062

99%
64%
0%
123%
100%
0%
1818%
48%
41%
0%
0%
56%

- $
- $

150,290
5,013
36,499
2,965
11,881
9,835
75,973
4,543
296,999

53%
104%
79%
34%
42%
51%
36%
0%
51%

Notes

Water Main Breaks - Contracted

2026 Q2 Budget Report
Water Utility - 610

Dept/Account No

Account Name

Maint Services
610-3740-51100
Salaries and Wages
610-3740-51200
Overtime Wages
610-3740-51300
Health Insurance
610-3740-51305
Dental & Other benefits
610-3740-51310
Social Security and Medicare
610-3740-51315
Wisconsin Retirement System
610-3740-53500
Dept/Program Supplies
610-3740-57420
Equipment Usage
Total Maintenance Serivces Expenditures
Maint Meters
610-3750-51100
Salaries and Wages
610-3750-51200
Overtime Wages
610-3750-51300
Health Insurance
610-3750-51305
Dental & Other benefits
610-3750-51310
Social Security and Medicare
610-3750-51315
Wisconsin Retirement System
610-3750-52910
Software Purch/Maint
610-3750-53500
Dept/Program Supplies
Total Maintenance Meters Expenditures
Maint Hydrants
610-3760-51100
Salaries and Wages
610-3760-51200
Overtime Wages
610-3760-51300
Health Insurance
610-3760-51305
Dental & Other benefits
610-3760-51310
Social Security and Medicare
610-3760-51315
Wisconsin Retirement System
610-3760-53500
Dept/Program Supplies
Total Maintenance of Hydrants
Maint Misc Plant
610-3770-51100

Salaries and Wages

2024

2025

YTD

2026

2026
Adopted

6/30/2026

2023
Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/2026

Projected

Budget

Budget

$

15,639
435
3,605
143
993
934
2,124
23,874

$

8,913
76
2,115
97
662
611
8,778
1,019
22,270

$

4,500
1,050
46
331
306
696
6,927

6,660

$

39,486
1,549
11,713
465
3,672
3,447
(10)
60,322 $

34,261
2,683
11,690
444
2,642
2,568
42,004
96,292

$

13,145
2,424
4,350
146
1,111
1,121
8,898
31,196

$

14,574
5,824
234
1,276
1,213
8,778
1,598
33,497

13,707
87
4,007
164
1,006
959
17,611
6,423
43,963

$

17,775
1,423
4,811
172
1,414
1,382
18,500
15,307
60,785

4,764
1,247
57
402
381
5,112
11,963 $

7,763
53
1,451
59
573
543
(3,623)
6,819 $

5,830
965
25
413
420
1,714
9,367

$

4,014

5,226

2,721

$

41

YTD % of

$

- $

54,180
1,807
13,158
1,069
4,283
3,546
77,951
2,704
158,698

24%
134%
33%
14%
26%
32%
11%
0%
20%

$

- $

58,222
1,942
14,139
1,149
4,603
3,810
20,800
10,344
115,009

31%
73%
34%
15%
31%
36%
89%
148%
53%

$

-

12,629
421
3,067
249
998
565
11,752
29,683

46%
0%
31%
10%
41%
74%
15%
32%

9,472

29%

-

$

Notes

Aclara Frontloaded

2026 Q2 Budget Report
Water Utility - 610

Dept/Account No

Account Name

610-3770-51200
Overtime Wages
610-3770-51300
Health Insurance
610-3770-51305
Dental & Other benefits
610-3770-51310
Social Security and Medicare
610-3770-51315
Wisconsin Retirement System
610-3770-53400
Vehicle Maintenance
610-3770-53410
Fuel
610-3770-53500
Dept/Program Supplies
Total Maintenance Misc Plant Expenditures
Customer Accounts
610-3780-51100
Salaries and Wages
610-3780-51200
Overtime Wages
610-3780-51300
Health Insurance
610-3780-51305
Dental & Other benefits
610-3780-51310
Social Security and Medicare
610-3780-51315
Wisconsin Retirement System
610-3780-53130
Postage/Mailings
Total Customer Accounts Expenditures

2024

2025

YTD

2026

2026
Adopted

6/30/2026

2023
Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/2026

Projected

Budget

Budget

$

28
1,014
50
490
455
3,168
4,245
1,442
17,553

$

10,250
3,038
172
736
661
3,201
18,058

$

1,534
54
284
277
8,831
3,847
3,175
22,017

$

7,819
2,979
136
560
514
7,569
19,577

$

785
38
383
363
3,612
3,323
7,068
20,799

$

189
10
205
196
1,185
1,765
5,716
11,985

$

7,952
3,387
147
571
553
11,163
23,774 $

3,807
1,693
74
273
274
1,332
7,453

$

-

$

-

$

316
2,300
187
749
565
15,693
5,408
10,816
45,506

0%
8%
5%
27%
35%
8%
33%
53%
26%

$

25,036
451
7,916
725
1,937
1,410
10,816
48,291

15%
0%
21%
10%
14%
19%
12%
15%

Lead Service Line Replacement
610-3775-52110.25-61
610-3775-54750
610-3775-54750.25-60
610-3775-54750.25-61
610-3775-54750.25-62
610-3775-54755
610-3775-54755.25-60
610-3775-54755.25-61
610-3775-54755.25-62
610-3775-57410

Private LSLR Engineering Lake Driv
Private Lateral Grant Expense
Downer Private Lateral Grant
Private Lateral Grant Expense
SW Area Private Lateral Grant
Homeowner Account
Downer-Homeowner Account
Lake Dr-Homeowner Account
SW AREA-Homeowner Account
Administrative Charges

Lead Service Line Replacement Expenditures

165,252
10,000
$

175,252

60,623
60,623
$

121,246

28,010
322,025
28,426
5,809
$

384,270

Other Water

42

3,840
147
251,343
1,840
$

257,169

-

$

YTD % of

- $

200,000
200,000

Notes

2026 Q2 Budget Report
Water Utility - 610

Dept/Account No
610-3790-52920
610-3790-54740
610-3790-56120
610-3790-56130
610-3790-56600

Account Name
Surveys/Studies & Plans
Water Testing
Lead testing / supplies
Vehicles/Equipment
Utility Infastructure

2024

2025

YTD

2026

2026
Adopted

6/30/2026

2023
Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/2026

Projected

Budget

Budget

YTD % of

8,357
4,659
-

9,599
-

9,698
8,667
-

4,685
(1,156,570)

1,150,000

16,224
21,632
114,000
4,041,600

134,487
18,966
166,470

1,149,022
4,275
3,273
1,156,570
191,683
196,368

-

$

18,461
24,804
2,076,462
(2,136,423)
313,931
49,226
364,826 $

1,150,000

$

831
241,157
46,394
297,982

$

$

1,871,595

$

2,161,655

$

3,116,866

1,639,612

$

-

$

559,452

$

(718,630) $

Beginning Net Position
Less: Surplus Applied

$

3,864,630
-

$

4,424,082

$

4,807,831

$

4,200,600
-

Ending Net Position

$

4,424,082

$

4,807,831

$

4,200,600

$

3,481,969

610-3790-56600.25-03
Lead Service Line Proj SW Quad
610-3790-56600.20-04
Meter replacement / AMI
Oakland Ave(South) Meter Vault(D
610-3790-56600.25-04
610-3790-56600.25-05
Lake Drive 2025
610-3790-56699
Capitalized Expenditures
610-8000-58200
Interest
610-8000-58300
Debt Issuance Costs
610-8000-58900
Other Finance Charges
Total Other Water Expenditures
$
Total Expenditures
Net Change in Equity

383,749 $

$

(607,232) $

43

0%
22%
0%
-29%

(4,155,600)
370,000
60,000
467,856

-28%
52%
0%
0%
42%

$

2,984,105

54.9%

-

$

17,877

$

4,200,600
-

$

4,200,600
-

$

4,200,600

$

4,218,476

(1,150,000)
- $

Notes

2026 Q2 Budget Report
Sewer Utility - 620

Account Number
Revenues
620-3810-46450
620-3810-46451
620-3810-46452
620-3810-46453
620-3810-48100
620-3810-48300
620-3810-48900
Total Revenue
Expenditures
Sewer Administration
620-3810-51100
620-3810-51200
620-3810-51300
620-3810-51305
620-3810-51310
620-3810-51315
620-3810-51330
620-3810-51340
620-3810-51355
620-3810-51900
620-3810-52100
620-3810-52130
620-3810-52140
620-3810-52230
620-3810-52300
620-3810-52320
620-3810-52910
620-3810-52930
620-3810-53100
620-3810-53120
620-3810-53200

2023

2024

2025

YTD

2026
Adopted

YTD % of

Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/26

Budget

Budget

$ 1,508,825
185,075
53,435
734,014
55,116
29,129
18,693
$ 2,584,287

$ 2,097,116
295,698
68,938
1,021,647
61,608
36,114
3,512
$ 3,584,633

$ 2,050,074
277,742
45,751
973,696
32,885
20,125
3,489
$ 3,403,761

Account Name

Charges - Residential
Charges - Commercial
Charges - Public Authority
Charges - Multi-Family
Interest Income
Late Payment Penalty
Miscellanous Revenue

Salaries and Wages
Overtime Wages
Health Insurance
Dental & Other benefits
Social Security and Medicare
Wisconsin Retirement System
Uniform Expense
Retiree Health Contribution
Other Benefits
Professional Education
Professional Fees Engineering
Professional Fees Financial
Professional Fees Technology
Phone and Internet
Other Intergov'tal pymts
MMSD Sewer
Software Purch/Maint
Credit Card Fees
Office Supplies
Copy / Printing Costs
Memberships & Subscriptions

$

107,484 $
284
20,940
1,667
8,338
7,309
1,245
33,869
(5,494)
100
104,501
4,738
9,975
3,532
19,479
917,226
4,592
23,073
1,783
1,032
244

$

$

95,492 $ 100,063 $
287
36
26,345
25,869
976
924
7,230
7,654
(1,656)
228,688
1,275
1,209
4,904
(8,977)
(579)
567
999
20,024
12,339
2,089
1,510
10,101
5,580
4,163
4,314
18,014
19,344
978,170
1,006,871
17,180
5,060
25,795
29,543
1,149
1,192
704
762
428
440
44

911,111
131,440
19,222
477,960
18,912
10,760
1,569,406

$ 2,850,964
349,555
97,918
1,336,158
10,300
20,000
1,000
$ 4,665,895

63,212 $ 103,119
56
11,361
19,106
580
2,366
4,822
7,889
4,558
7,425
424
1,000
(245)
16,282
135
2,500
3,892
42,800
1,082
2,758
3,245
5,803
2,188
4,339
25,340
44,928
448,399
1,039,217
6,037
5,949
14,496
28,814
571
2,544
420
1,112
404
914

6/30/2026

Notes

32%
38%
20%
36%
184%
54%
0%
34%

61%
0%
59%
25%
61%
61%
42%
0%
0%
5%
9%
39%
56%

Misc engineering / consulting
Audit
IT services

50%
56%

MMSD Hazardous waste surcharge

43%
101%
50%
22%
38%
44%

Front Loaded

2026 Q2 Budget Report
Sewer Utility - 620

Account Number

2023

2024

2025

YTD

2026
Adopted

YTD % of

Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/26

Budget

Budget

4,025
10,880
447,723
33,730
12,843
6,337
13,370
$ 1,794,824

3,437
12,000
510,042
39,467
14,481
7,150
13,518
$ 1,804,351

4,692
5,200
655,279
40,158
13,015
6,603
14,192
$ 2,190,956

Account Name

620-3810-54150
Safety Expenses
620-3810-54700
Payments In Lieu Of Taxes
620-3810-54710
Depreciation
620-3810-55100
Liability & Property Insurance
620-3810-55110
Workers Comp / Unemp.
620-3810-57410
Administrative Charges
620-3810-57430
Building Usage
Total Sewer Administation Expenditures

Sewer Maintenance
620-3820-51100
Salaries and Wages
620-3820-51200
Overtime Wages
620-3820-51300
Health Insurance
620-3820-51305
Dental & Other benefits
620-3820-51310
Social Security and Medicare
620-3820-51315
Wisconsin Retirement System
620-3820-52990
Other Service contracts/fees
620-3820-53400
Vehicle Maintenance
620-3820-53410
Fuel
620-3820-53500
Dept/Program Supplies
620-3820-57420
Equipment Usage
Total Sewer Maintenance Expenditures

$

$

120,572 $
1,025
24,832
880
8,938
8,165
15,974
12,308
84,518
55,136
332,349 $

91,672 $
81
27,714
1,006
6,767
6,374
2,438
38,378
13,695
21,118
99,330
308,573 $

45

6/30/2026

Notes

4,250
5,408
515,788
49,171
13,536
7,498
14,997
$ 1,949,511

65%

$

2,747
23,970
6,382
624,076

80,680 $
158
23,792
1,108
6,052
5,350
46,760
25,481
8,618
43,661
104,839
346,500 $

17,951
110
5,995
579
1,478
1,271
12,171
2,952
12,269
54,777

$

143,218
4,777
34,781
2,826
11,322
9,373
27,500
45,435
16,072
34,278
65,343
394,925

13%

$

0%
0%
49%
47%
0%
0%
32%

2%
17%
20%
13%
14%
0%
27%
18%
36%
0%
14%

JE at YE*
JE at YE*

2026 Q2 Budget Report
Sewer Utility - 620

Account Number

Account Name

Storm Maintenance
620-3830-51100
Salaries and Wages
620-3830-51200
Overtime Wages
620-3830-51300
Health Insurance
620-3830-51305
Dental & Other benefits
620-3830-51310
Social Security and Medicare
620-3830-51315
Wisconsin Retirement System
620-3830-53500
Dept/Program Supplies
620-3830-57420
Equipment Usage
620-3830-57460
Waste Disposal Charges
Total Storm Maintenance Expenditures

Customer Accounts
620-3880-51100
Salaries and Wages
620-3880-51200
Overtime Wages
620-3880-51300
Health Insurance
620-3880-51305
Dental & Other benefits
620-3880-51310
Social Security and Medicare
620-3880-51315
Wisconsin Retirement System
620-3880-53130
Postage/Mailing
Total Customer Accounts Expenditures

$

$

$

$

2023

2024

2025

YTD

2026
Adopted

YTD % of

Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/26

Budget

Budget

74,489 $
1,126
18,067
661
5,557
5,122
39,488
144,509 $

65,212 $
2,304
18,078
619
4,999
4,645
37,528
27,606
160,991 $

43,734 $
1,637
10,391
356
3,338
3,146
22,739
14,529
99,871 $

20,740 $
385
6,164
194
1,523
1,503
14,221
44,730 $

87,522
2,919
21,255
1,727
6,919
5,728
53,835
2,704
23,097
205,705

24%

10,250 $
3,038
172
736
26,784
3,201
44,181 $

7,819 $
2,979
136
560
515
3,071
15,081 $

7,953
3,387
147
571
553
3,120
15,731

3,807 $
1,693
74
273
274
1,332
7,453 $

11,350
4,635
459
868
817
5,410
23,540

34%

46

$

$

6/30/2026

Notes

13%
29%
11%
22%
26%
26%
0%
0%
22%

0%
37%
16%
31%
34%
25%
32%

2026 Q2 Budget Report
Sewer Utility - 620

Account Number

Account Name

Other Sewer
620-3890-52920
Surveys/Studies & Plans
620-3890-56130
Equipment
620-3890-56600
Utility Infrastructure (Budget)
620-3890-56699
Capitalized Expenditures
620-8000-58200
Interest
620-8000-58300
Debt Issuance Costs
620-8000-58900
Other Finance Charges
620-9000-59500
Transfer To Utilities
Total Other Sewer Expenditures

$

2023

2024

2025

YTD

2026
Adopted

YTD % of

Actual

Actual

Actual

6/30/26

Budget

Budget

2,249 $
3,250 $
6,509
5,391
(378,282)
(399,568)
(6,899,152)
(1,097,952)
284,775
504,223
525,198
69,583
73,935
19,462

- $
2,978
(2,978)
290,801
-

6/30/2026

25,000
28,500
350,000
(350,000)
565,510
118,976

Notes
0%
0%
1%
1%
51%
0%
0%

$

(36,453) $

581,409

$

550,052

$

290,801

$

737,986

Total Expenditures

$ 2,279,410

$ 2,870,404

$ 3,203,110

$

1,021,837

$ 3,311,666

Net Change in Equity

$

$

$

200,651

$

547,568

$ 1,354,229

$ 12,178,533

$

12,379,184

$ 12,379,184

-

-

12,926,752

$ 13,733,413

304,878

Beginning Net Position

$ 11,159,426

Less: Surplus Applied

-

Ending Net Position

$ 11,464,304

714,229

$ 11,464,304

$ 12,178,533

$ 12,379,184

47

$

0%
39%

VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS TO VILLAGE BOARD
Agenda Item: Consider donations from the Shorewood Men’s Club and
Shorewood Foundation for a speed trailer.
Date: August 3, 2026
Presenter: Rebecca, Village Manager
Department: Village Manager’s Office
Agenda Item Discussion – Please provide a summary of the agenda item along with
bullet points highlighting the main items and key issues to be discussed.
Pursuant to Policy 45 Donations the Shorewood Foundation ($5,000) and Shorewood
Men’s Club ($4,500) have collectively contributed funds for a new speed trailer,
replacing a speed trailer that is beyond repair.
The Police Department has received quotes and is ready to purchase the trailer.
Community and Business Outreach – If applicable, did you notify the community
groups and businesses that are directly impacted by this agenda item. Please specify
in attached communication plan how community groups and businesses will be
informed of action after Village Board consideration.
____ Yes
__X__ No
Fiscal Note – Please include comments on the fiscal impact of this action.
No monetary contribution is requested from the Village. If the donations were not
received, this item would have been included as a capital request in the 2027 budget.
Action Required / Recommended – Please include the recommended motion or
possible actions for this agenda item.
Recommend motion: I move to approve the donation for the purpose of purchasing a
speed trailer and recommend approval of the donation to the Village Board.
Attachments – Please list the following attachments and supporting documents for this
agenda item. Some attachments may be hyperlinked. Include Fiscal notes, if
applicable, as the first attachment following this memorandum. Attachments may
include agreements/contracts, presentation materials, letters, service proposals, etc.
1. Shorewood Foundation donation form – note the form was after submission
2.
3.
4.
5.

corrected to provide a $5,000 donation, not $5,500
Shorewood Men’s Club donation form
Kustom Signal Radar Speed Trailer quote (the one we would like to purchase)
Kustom Signal Radar Speed Trailer info sheet
Stalker Radar Speed Trailer quote

From:
To:
Subject:
Date:

[email protected]
Rebecca Ewald; Leeann Butschlick
Online Form Submittal: #HeartShorewood Donation Form
Thursday, July 16, 2026 10:38:40 AM

#HeartShorewood Donation Form
Name
#HeartShorewood Donation Form
Description
Thank you for offering to discuss your donation with the Village of Shorewood. If
your donation is a Village pre-identified item, this form is not required. If a
donation is not pre-approved by the Village submission on this form is required.
After the form is received, the Village Manager will contact you to schedule a
meeting to discuss the donation in conjunction with Policy 45 Donations.
If you have questions regarding a donation or completion of the form, please
contact the Village Manager’s Office at 414-847-2701 or email
[email protected]. We welcome the opportunity to review your donation
with you!
Contact Information
All fields below required

Applicant/Donor Name

Shorewood Mens Club

Email Address

[email protected]

Address

1705 East Beverly Road

Primary Phone Number

(414)975-1133

City

Shorewood

Alternate Phone
Number

(414)943-7524

State

WI

Donor Organization, if
applicable:

Shorewood Mens Club

Zip

53211

Donation Description:

Radar Speed Detection Trailer

Does the donation
create a new service,
program, or have
maintenance
requirements?

No

If yes, please identify
the revenue stream to
sustain or maintain the
asset.

Field not completed.

Donation monetary
value:

$4500

Donation anticipated
useful life (before
repairs or replacement
is needed):

7 years

Acknowledgement of
Terms

Click here for the form.

I have reviewed and
agree to the Donor
Acknowledgements.

Yes

Your application is considered complete when payment is made via our website,
postal mail, gray mail box located in the east parking lot of Village Hall or provided
in person in Village Hall, 3930 N Murray Avenue, Shorewood, WI 53211.

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From:
To:
Subject:
Date:

[email protected]
Rebecca Ewald; Leeann Butschlick
Online Form Submittal: #HeartShorewood Donation Form
Monday, July 13, 2026 5:49:48 PM

#HeartShorewood Donation Form
Name
#HeartShorewood Donation Form
Description
Thank you for offering to discuss your donation with the Village of Shorewood. If
your donation is a Village pre-identified item, this form is not required. If a
donation is not pre-approved by the Village submission on this form is required.
After the form is received, the Village Manager will contact you to schedule a
meeting to discuss the donation in conjunction with Policy 45 Donations.
If you have questions regarding a donation or completion of the form, please
contact the Village Manager’s Office at 414-847-2701 or email
[email protected]. We welcome the opportunity to review your donation
with you!
Contact Information
All fields below required

Applicant/Donor Name

The Shorewood Foundation

Email Address

[email protected]

Address

4230 N. Oakland Ave #307

Primary Phone Number

414-559-9322

City

Shorewood

Alternate Phone
Number

717-490-1103

State

WI

Donor Organization, if
applicable:

The Shorewood Foundation

Zip

53211

Donation Description:

Radar Speed Detection Trailer

Does the donation
create a new service,
program, or have
maintenance
requirements?

No

If yes, please identify
the revenue stream to
sustain or maintain the
asset.

Field not completed.

Donation monetary
value:

$5500

Donation anticipated
useful life (before
repairs or replacement
is needed):

7 years

Acknowledgement of
Terms

Click here for the form.

I have reviewed and
agree to the Donor
Acknowledgements.

Yes

Your application is considered complete when payment is made via our website,
postal mail, gray mail box located in the east parking lot of Village Hall or provided
in person in Village Hall, 3930 N Murray Avenue, Shorewood, WI 53211.

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Quote Number

00020585

Prepared By

Daniel Greenwood

Created Date

7/13/2026

Phone

(913) 428-3297

Expiration Date

8/13/2026

Email

[email protected]

Quote To:
Name

Captain Mark Wroblewski

Ship To Name

SHOREWOOD POLICE DEPT

Bill To Name

SHOREWOOD POLICE DEPT

Ship To

Bill To

4057 N WILSON DR
SHOREWOOD, WI 53211-2303
USA

3801 N. Morris.
SHOREWOOD, WI 53211-2303
USA

Product
Quantity Product Description
Code

Sales
Price

5002

1.00

SMART 12 RADAR trailer with 12" fixed amber LED display, fold down posted speed limit sign, red
LED "SLOW DOWN" alert, white photo strobe alert, and 5-year warranty.

1813

1.00

Traffic Data Recording System with wireless download. Includes SMARTstat analysis and
configuration software for Windows.

1815

Total
Price

USD
USD
5,920.00 5,920.00
USD
895.00

USD
895.00

1.00 50W Solar panel upgrade (SMART 18/18HP)

USD
900.00

USD
900.00

5005

1.00 SMART 12 violator alert strobes with red/blue, blue/blue, white/white, red/red or red/white pairs.

USD
350.00

USD
350.00

5070

1.00

SMART 12 2nd 80 amp-hour group 24 marine battery (limit 2). Includes 20 Amp battery charger
upgrade.

USD
180.00

USD
180.00

Totals
Subtotal
Shipping and Handling

USD 783.00

Total Amount

USD 9,028.00

* Applicable Sales Tax Not Included. Seller may charge Buyer a 25% restocking fee.
Options to consider; not included in total:
Flashing violator alert strobes with red/blue, blue/blue, white/white, red/red or red/white pairs $350.00
“SLOW DOWN" Red violator alert $350.00
Traffic Statistics Package, USB and wireless download with SMARTstat software $895.00
Android tablet with SMARTstate lite wireless configuration and traffic statistics analysis $275.00
** No subscription service needed for survey software**

Quote Acceptance

Signature
Name
Title
Date
Email Invoice To

USD 8,245.00

Quote Number

00020585

Prepared By

Daniel Greenwood

Created Date

7/13/2026

Phone

(913) 428-3297

Expiration Date

8/13/2026

Email

[email protected]

LED trailer lighting package $65.00
Spare tire with frame mounting bracket $85.00
Galvanized wheel upgrade $50.00
50 Watt solar panel $900.00
Trailer cover $45.00
Cable lock $50.00
2” Ball coupler lock $50.00
Additional 80 amp-hour marine battery (limit two per trailer) $180.00
Timer – 7 day/24 hour programming with 17 on/off programs per day $45.00
** NOTE: Customer will need a loading dock or forklift to unload the trailer. If a lift gate is required for
delivery, an additional $75 handling charge will be applied to the order. Part # 888-8888-50

Quote Acceptance

Signature
Name
Title
Date
Email Invoice To

Quote Number

00020585

Prepared By

Daniel Greenwood

Created Date

7/13/2026

Phone

(913) 428-3297

Expiration Date

8/13/2026

Email

[email protected]

Quote Acceptance

Signature
Name
Title
Date
Email Invoice To

Quote Number

00020585

Prepared By

Daniel Greenwood

Created Date

7/13/2026

Phone

(913) 428-3297

Expiration Date

8/13/2026

Email

[email protected]

Quote Acceptance

Signature
Name
Title
Date
Email Invoice To

SMART® 12
RADAR Speed Trailer
SMART 12 Trailer comes with 5-year warranty!

Highly Visible

• RADAR speed feedback
• Great visibility up to 600 feet
• 12” (30.5 cm) high intensity LED digits
• Flashing overspeed violator alert
• Red-blue, blue-blue or white-white
violator alert (optional)
• MUTCD compliant post speed sign limit with
interchangeable numbers from 5 to 75
• High/low speed display blanking

45

Rugged and Trouble Free

• Kustom Signals K-Band directional RADAR
• Lightweight and easily deployed
• 5-year warranty for all trailer electronics
including display, RADAR, optional solar and
statistics package

Operational Efficiency

• Up to 7 days continuous operation with
1 battery (solar panel option and/or 2nd
battery for extended operation)
• Optional Traffic Data Recorder
provides statistical analysis enabling targeted
enforcement

Community Benefits
• Respond to community complaints
• Proven to reduce traffic speeds permanently
• Neighborhood roads become quieter and safer

Easy
deployment

Speed
awareness

Low power
wireless
compatible

RADAR
accuracy

Theft
deterrent

Durable

Highly
visible

data

Best warranty in the industry
MUTCD posted speed sign
Improve community relations

Kustom Signals Inc. 10901 W 84th Terrace, Suite 100, Lenexa, KS, 66214, USA.

www.KustomSignals.com

Low power
consumption

Tel. 800-4-KUSTOM
913-492-1400

SMART® 12
RADAR Speed Trailer
Features
• Kustom Signals K band directional RADAR
• 12” (30.5 cm) amber LED display
• 2½ digits, display speeds up to 199
• High and low speed blanking
• Violator alert: flashing speed
• MUTCD compliant speed sign (18” x 24”) with
interchangeable numbers
• Defaults to last settings on power-up
• Push button on/off switch
• Locking lugs
• Removable tongue
• 12 VDC 80 amp/hour deep marine cycle battery
• Battery level indicator and self-diagnostics
• Low power wireless download

Construction
• Material: 11 gauge, 2” square steel tubing
• 52” W x 90”L x 48”H (posted sign down for transport)
• 52” W x 48”L x 72” H (posted sign deployed, tongue
removed)
• Weight: 400 lbs.
• Finish: rust resistance undercoat with graffiti resistant
powder coat finish
• 8” wheels with 4.8-8 tires
• Locking lugs included
• Leaf spring suspension
• Electrical wiring concealed in frame
• 2” ball hitch with removable tongue
• Battery box: 13.0” x 14.3” x 37.5”
• 4 stabilizer jacks

Options

Battery box

• 50W solar panel
• LED trailer lighting
• Traffic statistics recording with
SMARTstat™ data analysis software
• 24-hour single cycle on/off timer
• Android tablet with SMARTstat Lite app
• Violator alert: red-blue, blue-blue or
white-white strobes
• Spare tire
• Coupler lock
• Cable wheel lock
• 2nd 12 VDC 80 amp/hour deep cycle
battery
• Galvanized wheel upgrade
• Trailer cover
• White LED “photo” strobe alert
• Red LED “SLOW DOWN” alert
• AGM battery upgrade

SMARTstatTM
Kustom
9652Suite
Loiret100,
Boulevard,
KS,USA.
66219, USA. Tel. + Tel.1800-4-KUSTOM
(913) 492-1400
Kustom Signals Inc.
10901Signals
W 84thInc.
Terrace,
Lenexa,Lenexa,
KS, 66214,

www.KustomSignals.com

913-492-1400

Quote

# 2126422
855 E. Collins Blvd.
Richardson, TX75081
Phone: 972-398-3780
Fax: 972-398-3781

National Toll Free: 1-800- STALKER
Inside Sales Partner:John Paul
+1-972-801-4874
[email protected]

Effective From:07/14/2026
Bill To:

Qty

1
Ln

1
Qty

Reg Sales Mgr:

Valid Through: 10/12/2026
Customer ID: 532111

Shorewood Police Dept
4057 N. Wilson Dr.
Shorewood, WI 53211-2303

Grp

Page 1 of 1
Date: 07/14/2026

Accounts Payable

Peter Bauer
+1-972-398-3780
[email protected]

Lead Time: 60 working days
FedEx Ground

Ship To:
Shorewood Police Dept
4057 N. Wilson Dr.
Shorewood, WI 53211-2303

Package

Description

Wrnty/Mo

821-0321-00

SAM 3 Trailer - Vertical w/ Solar Panel, Stats, Red-Blue
Strobes, NO 4G

24

Part Number

Description

Captain Mark
Wroblewski

Price

Ext Price

$12,495.00

$12,495.00

Price

Ext Price

1

1

015-4152-95

Sam 3 Trailer, Vertical Signs

$0.00

2

1

015-4153-81

YOUR SPEED - Yellow - SAM 3 / SAM / SAM-R

$0.00

3

1

155-2130-03

CABLE, 9-POS M/F RS-232 SERIAL, 3 ft

$0.00

4

1

200-1651-00*

{415846} SAM-3 Trailer Sensor Kit, USB-C (SAB)

$0.00

5

1

200-0773-00

40 MPH K-Band Tuning Fork

$0.00

6

1

200-1670-00

{415864} INSTALL MEDIA, STREET DYNAMICS DEVICE
MANAGER W/EASY ANALYST

$0.00

7

1

200-1448-04

ASSY, TRAILER USER MANUAL KIT WITH USB-C
COMM CABLE, SAM 3

$0.00

8

1

015-2328-62

Red LED Light Bar, SAM 3/SAM/SAM-R

$0.00

9

1

015-2354-40

Blue LED Light Bar, SAM 3/SAM/SAM-R

$0.00

10

1

015-5603-00

[275565] Trailer Wheel Lock

$0.00

11

1

006-0569-00

Certificate of Accuracy, Speed Sensor II

$0.00

12

1

060-1000-24

24-Month Warranty

$0.00
Group Total

Product
Discount

$12,495.00 Sub-Total:
$0.00 Sales Tax 0%
Shipping & Handling:

Payment Terms: Net 30 days

Total: USD

$12,495.00
$12,495.00
$0.00
$0.00

$12,495.00

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This Quote or Purchase Order is subject in all respects to the Terms and Conditions detailed at the back of this document.
These Terms and Conditions contain limitations of liability, waivers of liability even for our own negligence, and indemnification provisions,
all of which may affect your rights. Please review these terms and Conditions carefully before proceeding.

VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD

REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS TO VILLAGE BOARD
Agenda Item: Long Range Infrastructure Plan Document Update
Date: August 3, 2026
Presenter: David Hickey
Krisztina Dommer
History

Department: Finance Office

Each spring, staff presents the Long-Range Infrastructure Plan to the Board as the first
step in developing the Village’s Long-Range Plan. This document establishes a
preliminary roadmap for future capital investments and serves as a key input into the
annual budget process. On May 4, 2026 a version of the plan was presented. Since
that presentation, staff have updated the plan based on a request made by the board to
view various options for consideration to assist with future decision-making.
Overview

Page 26 of the 2027-2036 Long-Range Infrastructure Plan was updated to show the two
Scenarios presented previously on pages 9-10 as Scenario A and Scenario B. This
presentation shows a summary of what results could look like in total for either option.
As indicated as part of the previous review of the Long-Range Plan, and during the
2026 Budget process, the board should consider the forecast conceptually in making
decisions with a focus on the 2027 budgetary period for planning purposes.

Financial Impact: $129M over 10 years, impacting all Funds
Possible motion: None
Attachments: 2027-2036 Infrastructure Projects Schedule

Long Range Financial Plan 2027 - 2036
Estimated Average Residential Property Owner Payments
UPDATED JULY 6, 2026

The table below shows the combined impact on a taxpayer and utility ratepayer for the forecasted period.

26

VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD

REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS TO VILLAGE BOARD

Agenda Item: Presentation of the 2026 Community Survey results.
Date: August 3, 2026
Presenter: Nicole Berzin, Assistant Village Manager Department: Village Manager’s Office
History – Please include a timeline of historical relevant events related to this agenda item. This may

include previous Village Board action, policies, planning documents, etc. If able, hyperlink to previous
agenda packets (include page number) to reference information. If there is no relevant history, N/A should
be entered in this space.
1.
2.

April 20, 2026 – Village Board discussed content and potential edits at the Committee of the
Whole meeting (link).
May 4, 2026 – Village Board approved the 2026 Community Survey and Communication and
Project Plan (link).

Agenda Item Discussion – Please provide a summary of the agenda item along with bullet points
highlighting the main items and key issues to be discussed.

Every three years, the Village conducts a Community Survey through the Village Managers Office.
Following the Committee of the Whole meeting on April 20, 2026, and approval of the Community Survey
content by the Village Board on May 4, 2026, the 2026 survey was open for community feedback from
May 18 to June 26. Supplementing this memo are the survey results report (updated with the 2026 survey
data), a PowerPoint to the Village Board, and the communication and project plan.

Community and Business Outreach – If applicable, did you notify the community groups and
businesses that are directly impacted by this agenda item. Please specify in attached
communication plan how community groups and businesses will be informed of action after
Village Board consideration.
____ Yes

__X__ No

If Yes, identify how and what community groups and businesses were notified.
Action Required / Recommended – Please include the recommended motion or possible actions for

this agenda item.

No motion required- update only

Attachments – Please list the following attachments and supporting documents for this agenda item.
Some attachments may be hyperlinked. Include Fiscal notes, if applicable, as the first attachment
following this memorandum. Attachments may include: agreements/contracts, presentation materials,
letters, service proposals, etc.
1. Community Survey PowerPoint
2. Community Survey Report
3. Communication and project plan

2026 Community Survey Results

Nicole Berzin
Assistant Village Manager
Village Manager’s Office
August 3, 2026

Communication of Survey Availability

#1 Consistent Perception Ratings

• All perception/satisfaction ratings scored within 0.2 of 2023
ratings
• Sense of Community (3.2)
• Reputation (3.3)
• Ease of Walking (3.6)
• Schools (3.3)
• Opportunities to Participate in Community Matters (3.1)

#2 Traffic & Road Maintenance
• Traffic flow on Major Streets (2.6)
• Traffic Issues (2.5)
• Alley Conditions (2.5)
• Road Conditions (2.4)
• Alley Maintenance (3.0)
• Street Maintenance (2.9)
• Pedestrian Safety (2.7)

#3 Strong Village Service Rankings
• EMS and Fire Services (3.5)
• Front Desk Customer Service (3.5)
• Garbage Collection (3.4)
• Library Services (3.7)
• Parks (3.4)
• Police Services (3.3)
• Senior Services (3.3)

#4 Taxes and Affordability

• Affordability (2.0) *lowest perception rating
• Variety of Housing Options (2.7)
• Affordability and Lower Property Taxes was the
Top response to “What Shorewood really needs is
________.”
• 40.5% support “maintain services”

#5 Parking Trends and Observations
• Parking on your street during the day (81%)
• Parking on your street at night (81.1%)
• Parking in Business District (42.3%)
• Parking in structures/lots (75.1%)
• Metered Parking in Business District (new for 2026)
– 23% Support
– 47% Oppose
– 18.9% Neutral

#6 Business District Perceptions

• Quality of Businesses (2.7) - down .2pts
• Business selection/choice was top response for
“What Shorewood really needs is ________.”
– Better grocery store, fill empty businesses, and more
vibrancy in business district

#7 Infrastructure & Public Spaces

• 63.3% of respondents were familiar with the
DPW facility needs and site evaluation
• 51.5% opted in to receive project emails and
61.6% followed up with an email address.

#8 Top Communication Methods
Top Very Valuable Ratings
• Village Manager’s Memo (55.2%)
• Shorewood Today Magazine (53.1%)
• Village Website (43.8%)
Top Awareness Ratings
• Shorewood Today Magazine (92.9%)
• Mailed Postcards (91.2%)
• Village Website (88.7%)

#9 Demographic Observations
• 4.7% response rate (of all Shorewood residents)
• Survey responses relative to Census:
– Improved response rate from nonwhite groups
Renters

Responses

Census data

17.2%

52%

Younger generations 0.0% under 18, 4% 19-29

19.1% under 19, 57.4% under 65

• Proportionate representation of all sections in
Shorewood

2026 COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS
VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD

Introduction

The Village of Shorewood values civic engagement
and actively seeks the perspectives of community
members. Information gathered through community
surveys like this, allows a community to provide
input on important municipal matters and
benchmark service delivery in a variety of areas.
Local officials can then utilize this data to make
more well-informed decisions related to the annual
budget, policies, and other civic matters.
Since 2003, the Village of Shorewood performed
periodic community surveys (2003, 2008, 2013,
2016, 2019, 2023). The survey is now completed
once every three years – the same time span as a
Village Trustee or majority of the committee
appointment terms – in order to allow all Village
officials to assess new data once during their
elected or appointed term. Starting with the 2019 survey, the Assistant Village Manager
committed to administering the survey internally in an effort to save expenses in the 2019
budget, and in budgets going forward. To allow for transition time with previous Assistant Village
Manager Tyler Burkart’s departure, the Community Survey was deferred from 2022 to 2023.
The 2026 survey consisted of 14 questions related to Village services, policies, and operations.
There were 12 demographic questions which provided for the opportunity to analyze and
identify trends. This year’s survey continued with the inclusion of a comment field at the end of
each section, rather than only one at the very end. Responses were collected from May 18 to
June 26, 2026. All residential households in the Village of Shorewood were eligible and invited
to participate via mailed postcard with the QR Code inviting them to review the questions and
provide feedback. Those who were unable to take the survey online were given the option to
complete a hard copy, available at Village Hall and the Shorewood Public Library. The survey
was advertised through the Shorewood Today magazine, the weekly Village Manager’s Memo,
social media posts, and the Village website.
A total of 624 surveys were returned, four of those being hard copies. All ages were welcome to
take the survey. Assuming a U.S. Census Shorewood population of 13,474 as of July 1, 2025,
we can estimate a response rate of 4.7%. This is equivalent to the 2023 survey response rate of
4.7% when the Village received 621 survey responses.

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SECTION 1 - General Perception & Satisfaction

Shorewood Characteristics

Respondents were presented with a series of questions which focused on perceptions and
satisfaction with life in the Village. The purpose of these questions is to benchmark the Village’s
progress and to identify areas in which to allocate additional time or resources. Characteristic
ratings were on a four point scale ranging from poor (1), fair (2), good (3), and excellent (4). The
following charts illustrate 2019, 2023, and 2026 ratings.
Sense of Community
4.0
3.0

3.1

Overall Appearance
3.2

3.2

3.2

3.2

3.1

2019

2023

2026

3.0

2.0
1.0

4.0

2.0
2019

2023

2026

1.0

Reputation

Reputation
4.0

3.2

Affordability
3.3

3.3

4.0

3.0

3.0

2.0

2.0

1.0

2019

2023

2026

1.0

2.0

2.2

2019

2023

2.0

2026

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Variety of Housing Options

Quality of Businesses
4.0

4.0
3.0

2.7

2.7

2.7

2019

2023

2026

Recreation Opportunities
4.0

3.2

3.3

1.0

2.9

2.7

2019

2023

2026

Access to Health & Wellness
3.2

4.0

3.0

3.0

2.0

2.0

1.0

2.8

2.0

2.0
1.0

3.0

2019

2023

2026

1.0

3.2

3.2

3.2

2019

2023

2026

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Opportunities to Participate in Community Matters
4.0

3.2

3.2

3.0

3.1

2019

2023

2026

3.3

1.0

3.6

3.6

2019

2023

2026

Traffic Flow on Major Streets
3.3

3.2

4.0

3.0

3.0

2.0

2.0

1.0

3.6

2.0

Ease of Biking
4.0

4.0
3.0

2.0
1.0

Ease of Walking

1.0
2019

2023

2026

2.6

2.7

2.6

2019

2023

2026

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Schools
4.0
3.5

Adult Learning Opportunities
3.4

3.4

3.3

4.0
3.5

3.0

3.0

2.5

2.5

2.0

2.0

1.5

1.5

1.0

2019

2023

2026

Inclusion of Diverse Populations

3.0

2019

2023

2026

3.0

3.1

3.1

2019

2023

2026

4.0
2.5

2.6

2.7

2.0
1.0

3.1

Senior-Friendly

4.0
3.0

1.0

3.0

3.0
2.0

2019

2023

2026

1.0

Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
4.0
3.0

2.7

2.9

2019

2023

2.4

2.0
1.0

2026

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Most computed responses fall within 0.2 points of the 2023 ratings. Ease of walking, reputation,
and schools were the highest rated characteristics, which mirrors a trend from previous surveys.
Characteristics scoring below a 3.0 that may require more attention or further community
discussion include affordability, inclusion of diverse populations, variety of housing options,
traffic flow on major streets, quality of businesses, and accessibility for persons with disabilities.
All five of these categories also received lower than a 3.0 rating in 2023. While inclusion of
diverse populations and variety of housing options scored higher in the 2026 survey than 2023,
accessibility for persons with disabilities, traffic flow on major streets, quality of businesses, and
affordability went down in score. Scoring less than a 3.0 typically means more than 30% of the
respondents gave a remark of “fair” or “poor.” Overall, in all five categories, more respondents
rated these characteristics as “excellent” or “good” rather than “fair” or “poor”.
Categories which had over 100 respondents state “no opinion” or skip answering entirely
include Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (166) and Adult Learning Opportunities (123).
It is presumed that some respondents may have skipped these questions because they felt it
didn’t apply to them. This may serve as an opportunity for the Village to provide more education
on the services available in these areas.

Perceptions of Neighborhood Conditions

Respondents were asked about their perceptions in a number of areas related to neighborhood
conditions including parking, housing maintenance, public safety, noise, traffic, road/alley
conditions, and pedestrian safety. Note that parking was divided between day-time and nighttime categories in order to assess whether there are more significant issues with parking
between the day-time and night-time users. Responses to these questions will identify the
neighborhood conditions which residents find attractive about Shorewood and those areas
which may require additional attention. An additional question asked respondents to identify the
neighborhood condition that requires the most attention. Characteristic ratings were on a four
point scale ranging from poor (1), fair (2), good (3), and excellent (4). The following charts
illustrate ratings from the 2019, 2023, and 2026 surveys.
Availability of Day-Time Parking
4.0
3.0

2.9

2.9

4.0
2.7

2.0
1.0

Availability of Night-Time Parking
3.0

2.5

2.7

2.5

2019

2023

2026

2.0
2019

2023

2026

1.0

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Housing Maintenance

Public Safety / Crime

4.0
3.0

4.0
2.9

3.0

2.8

2.0
1.0

3.0

2019

2023

2026

2.8

2019

2023

3.0

3.1

1.0

2026

Traffic Issues
4.0

2.9

2.9

2.0
1.0

2.9

2.0

Noise / Nuisance Issues
4.0

3.0

3.0

2.7

2.7

2019

2023

2.5

2.0
2019

2023

2026

1.0

2026

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Road Conditions

Alley Conditions

4.0

4.0

3.5
3.0
2.5

2.4

3.5

2.7

2.4

2.5

2.0

2.0

1.5

1.5

1.0

2019

2023

2026

Pedestrian Safety

2019

2023

2.5

2026

4
2.7

2.7

2.7

2.0
1.0

1.0

2.1

Business District - NEW

4.0
3.0

2.7

3.0

2.8

3
2

2019

2023

2026

1

2019

2023

2026

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Neighborhood conditions needing most attention

7%

9%

Pedestrian Safety

5%

Road Conditions
10%

Public Safety / Crime

16%

Day Time Parking
Night Time Parking

5%
4%

Traffic Issues
Housing Maintenance

13%

8%

Alley Conditions
Noise / Nuisance Issues

23%

Business District

Most categories performed within 0.2 of the rating received in 2023, with the exception of Road
Conditions (which saw an decrease of 0.3). By separating the parking question, it can be
observed that night-time parking availability is a larger concern to residents compared to daytime parking. The majority of these neighborhood conditions rated less than a 3.0 average
rating. However, the only categories where more than 30% of respondents rated the conditions
“fair” or “poor” include: Availability of Night-time Parking, Availability of Day-time Parking, Traffic
Issues, Road Conditions, Alley Conditions, and noise/nuisance issues.
Night-time Parking was rated as the neighborhood condition requiring the most attention. This is
a change from 2023 when Public Safety/Crim was rated number one among neighborhood
conditions. Road Conditions is the second highest category followed by Traffic Issues.

Perceptions of Community Improvement Programs and Initiatives

Respondents were asked to rate their perceptions of community improvement programs and
initiatives, including Community Events (Feast, Farmer’s Market, other events resulting in street
closures), Business District Redevelopment (i.e. use and development of vacant buildings,
attraction of new or retention of existing businesses, programs supporting beautification),
Conservation and Green Initiatives (i.e. Environmental Film Festival, Fish & Feather Festival,
Solar Shorewood, etc.), Improvements of Parks and Public Spaces (i.e. parks and open spaces
amenities, benches, trees, green space maintenance, etc.), Marketing of Shorewood,
Shorewood Connects Initiatives (i.e. Spring/Fall Yard Clean-up, Shorewood Memory Café, etc.),
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Initiatives (i.e. rapid flash beacons, Lake Drive sidewalks and
shared lanes, bike lanes on Oakland, etc.), Streetscaping on Main Streets, and Streetlight
Replacement Program. Responses to this will provide useful information to Village officials in
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the evaluation of public spaces and the business corridor in the Village. Characteristic ratings
were on a four point scale ranging from very negative (1), negative (2), positive (3), and very
positive (4). The following charts illustrate ratings from the 2019, 2023, and 2026 surveys.
Community Events
4.0

Conservation & Green Initiatives
3.4

3.4

4.0

3.0

3.0

2.0

2.0

1.0

1.0
2019

2023

2026

Improvements of Parks & Public Spaces
4.0

3.2

3.2

3.3

4.0
3.0

2.0

2.0
2019

2023

2026

3.2

3.3

2019

2023

2026

Marketing of Shorewood

3.0

1.0

3.3

1.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

2019

2023

2026

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Shorewood Connects Initiatives
4.0

3.2

3.2

Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Initiatives
3.2

4.0

3.0

3.0

2.0

2.0

1.0

2019

2023

2026

Streetscaping on Main Streets
4.0
3.0

3.1

3.1

3.0

3.1

2019

2023

2026

Streetlight Replacement Project – NEW
3.1

4
2.8

3
2

2.0
1.0

1.0

3.1

1
2019

2023

2026

2019

2023

2026

All ratings have either stayed the same or improved since the 2023 survey. Community Events
(Feast, Farmer’s Market, other events resulting in street closures) received the highest ratings
of the community improvement programs and initiatives listed. The Streetlight Replacement
Program was the only category to receive a rating of less than 3.0. Respondents selected
“unaware” most often for Conservation and Green Initiatives (58), Marketing of Shorewood (51),
and Shorewood Connects (51) which is consistent with the 2023 survey.
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Perception & Satisfaction with Village Services

The Village of Shorewood continually assesses its performance and services provided to
community members. While measuring community members’ perceptions and satisfaction isn’t
a direct gauge of performance, it still informs the Village about residents’ satisfaction related to
core service delivery. Following the completion of each community survey, Village staff review
the perception ratings, specifically in this section, and draw conclusions based on past trends
and data. Village officials make policy decisions based on the opinions shared related to these
core services in this section. While there is a variety of reasons perception and satisfaction
ratings may change, the survey information documents the perception change and triggers
further investigation. A total of 23 core services were included in the survey, which community
members provided their satisfaction ratings for each.
Perception and satisfaction ratings were on a four point scale ranging from very dissatisfied (1),
dissatisfied (2), satisfied (3), and very satisfied (4). Community members also had the option of
selecting “not used” or “no opinion” when responding to the question. The following charts
illustrate ratings from the 2019, 2023, and 2026 surveys.

Alley Maintenance
4.0
3.0

2.6

Assessor Customer Service
3.0

2.8

2.0
1.0

4.0
3.0

2.9

3.1

2.9

2019

2023

2026

2.0
2019

2023

2026

1.0

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Building Inspection
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0

2.9

2019

Code Enforcement
3.1

2023

2026

Communications of Village News
4.0

3.2

3.2

4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0

3.1

3.2

4.0
3.0

2.0

2.0
2019

2023

2.7

2.6

2019

2023

2026

DPW Recycling Center & Compactor

3.0

1.0

2.6

2026

1.0

3.2

3.2

3.2

2019

2023

2026

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Emergency Medical Services
4.0

3.5

3.5

Fire Services
3.5

4.0

3.0

3.0

2.0

2.0

1.0

1.0
2019

2023

2026

Front Desk Customer Service at Village Hall
4.0

3.6

3.6

3.5

4.0
3.0

2.0

2.0
2019

2023

2026

3.5

3.6

2019

2023

2026

3.4

3.4

3.4

2019

2023

2026

Garbage Collection

3.0

1.0

3.5

1.0

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Health Services
4.0

3.3

Library Services
3.2

3.2

4.0

3.0

3.0

2.0

2.0

1.0

2019

2023

2026

Parking Permissions & Permits

4.0
2.9

2.9

2.9

3.7

2019

2023

2026

3.4

3.4

3.4

2019

2023

2026

3.0
2.0

2.0
1.0

3.7

Parks

4.0
3.0

1.0

3.7

1.0
2019

2023

2026

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Beach

Plowing & Salting

4.0

3.4

3.4

4.0

3.0

3.0

2.0

2.0

1.0

2019

2023

2026

Police Services
4.0

3.3

1.0

3.2

3.3

4.0
3.0

2.0

2.0
2019

3.2

3.2

2019

2023

2026

Public Building Maintenance

3.0

1.0

3.1

2023

2026

1.0

3.2

3.3

3.3

2019

2023

2026

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Recycling Collection
4.0

3.3

Senior Services
3.2

3.3

4.0

3.0

3.0

2.0

2.0

1.0

2019

2023

2026

Street Maintenance
4.0
3.0

2.7

3.3

3.3

2019

2023

2026

Yard Waste & Leaf Collection
2.9

2.9

2.0
1.0

1.0

3.3

4.0

3.3

3.3

3.1

2019

2023

2026

3.0
2.0

2019

2023

2026

1.0

Streetlights - NEW
4
2.8

3
2
1

2019

2023

2026

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All perception and satisfaction ratings of Village Services remained within 0.2 points of the 2023
ratings. The top five ratings in 2026 include library services (3.7), fire services (3.6), front desk
customer service at Village Hall (3.5), emergency medical services (3.5), and garbage
collection, beach, and parks all at 3.4. The lowest ratings in 2026 include code enforcement
(2.6), alley maintenance (2.8), streetlights (2.8). Overall, most Village Services rated the same
or better in the 2026 survey compared to the 2023.
The top five services that prompted a response of usage include plowing and salting (93.6%),
parks (92.1%), street maintenance (90%), garbage collection (89.6%), and recycling collection
(89.3%). These are the same top five services as the 2023 survey.
The community survey also included an open ended question asking residents the following:
“What Shorewood really needs is _______________.” The Village received a number of
responses to this open ended question. The following categories were some of the most popular
responses. These categories are listed order of occurrence:
• Business selection (options for grocery, restaurants/ice cream, hardware stores)
• Pedestrian safety (traffic control, driver alertness, monitoring/enforcement, and flashing
light infrastructure)
• Affordability
• Community amenities (teen/youth center, splash pad/pool, addition of sports courts)
• Lower property taxes (some mentions of a more equitable tax structure)
• Environmental (composting, climate future, pesticide use/pollinators)
• Road and other infrastructure improvements
CLICK HERE to review comments received regarding General Perceptions and Satisfaction.

SECTION 2 - Parking
Convenience of Parking

This section is the beginning of section 2 that focuses on parking. The Village asked community
members to rate the convenience of four different parking situations: on street during the day,
on street at night, in the business district, and in the parking lots and structures. The purpose of
the question is to provide information for Village officials in making policy decisions related to
parking. Respondents were able to select the following options: very easy (4), somewhat easy
(3), somewhat difficult (2), and very difficult (1). The following charts illustrate ratings from the
2019, 2023, and 2026 surveys.

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PARKING CONVENIENCE
ON YOUR STREET AT NIGHT

PARKING CONVENIENCE
ON YOUR STREET DURING THE
DAY

100%
80%

Very Easy

Somewhat Easy

Somewhat Difficult

Very Difficult

5.7%
7.4%

6.6%
11.2%

21.3%

17.9%

60%
40%

100.0%
80.0%

65.5%

64.3%

2019

2023

Very Difficult

100.0%
7%
12%

80.0%

25%

60.0%

56%

6.6%
11.2%

4.7%
13.2%

8.0%
10.9%

17.9%

20.9%

22.5%

64.3%

61.2%

58.6%

2019

2023

2026

20.0%

2026

PARKING CONVENIENCE
IN THE BUSINESS DISTRICT

PARKING CONVENIENCE
IN STRUCTURES AND LOTS

Very Easy

Somewhat Easy

Very Easy

Somewhat Easy

Somewhat Difficult

Very Difficult

Somewhat Difficult

Very Difficult

10.1%
36.7%

6.1%

21.1%

32.5%
36.7%

41.8%

43.9%

100.0%
80.0%
60.0%

2.8%
15.8%

43.4%

1.8%
11.9%

7.0%
18.0%

44.7%
45.5%

40.0%
31.6%

20.0%
0.0%

Somewhat Difficult

0.0%

60.0%
40.0%

Somewhat Easy

40.0%

20%
0%

Very Easy

11.5%

17.5%

10.7%

2019

2023

2026

20.0%
0.0%

37.9%

41.6%

2019

2023

29.6%
2026

This year’s survey found respondents reported it is slightly more difficult to find parking overall
than in 2023; however, it is still relatively easy to find parking on street during the day, on the
street at night, and in parking structures and lots. The ease of locating parking in the Business
District decreased from 61.4% to 41.3% - this is likely due to construction on Oakland Avenue.
When it comes to the convenience of parking during the day versus night, the Village continues
to see the trend of day-time and night-time parking becoming more challenging compared to
previous years.

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Opinions on Metered Parking

A question was added to the 2026 Community Survey to gather attitudes based on the potential
of adding metered parking in the business district.

8%

22.70%
15.10%

Strongly Support
Support
Nuetral
Oppose
Strongly Oppose

24.30%

18.90%

Almost half of the respondents either opposed (24.3%) or strongly opposed (22.7%) the idea of
adding metered parking to the Business District. While 18.9% of respondents were neutral on
the question. About a quarter of respondents were either in support (15.1%) or strongly support
(8%) the implementation of metered parking.
CLICK HERE to review comments received regarding Parking in the Village.

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SECTION 3 – Taxes and Fees
Taxes

There was only one question this year related to Taxes and Fees in the Village. The question
response options were slightly altered to provide more context/options than with previous years.
As costs continue to rise with inflation, this question inquires how the Village should manage the
annual budget and continue providing services. The charts below illustrates the responses
compared to the 2019 and 2023 survey.
The Village Board is continually challenged with increased service costs to the Village.
Increasing taxes and fees are necessary to maintain services. Considering the level of
services you currently receive, which possible option would you prefer moving forward?
No opinion
100.0%

3.2%
11.4%

5.7%
4.4%
13.2%

16.7%

50.0%

62.9%

56.9%

0.0%

11.7%

13.8%

2019

2023

Reduce services - as many as possible to
try and reduce user fees and/or
property taxes
Reduce services - to try and maintain
current user fees and/or property taxes
Maintain Services - which may increase
user fees and/or property taxes near the
rate of inflation
Expand Services - which may require an
increase in user fees and/or property
taxes more than the rate of inflation

The Village is experiencing increasing costs to maintain infrastructure and provide services.
Given these pressures, which approach would you prefer moving forward?
100.0%

4.1%
7.3%
19.6%

Reduce services significantly to minimize or
reduce taxes and/or fees

18.9%

Reduce some services to limit increases in
taxes and/or fees

50.0%

Implement metered parking in the Business
District

40.5%

0.0%

No opinion

9.7%
2026

Prioritize maintaining infrastructure and
essential services, even if it requires
targeted fee increases.
Expand services, which may require an
increase in user fees and/or property taxes
more than the rate of inflation

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Similar to years prior, The largest share of residents identified “maintain services” as the
preferred action when it comes to managing the annual budget. There was an increase in
reducing services by 2.9% compared to 2023. The next most frequent responses were very
close: “Reduce some services to limit increases in taxes and/or fees ” and “implement metered
parking in the Business District” received 19.6% and 18.9%.
CLICK HERE to review comments received regarding Taxes and Fees.

SECTION 4 – Environmental
Environmental

The Environmental Section of the community survey asked nine questions in 2026 to gather
how the community perceived the Village’s approach to sustainability initiatives. This is different
from the 2023 survey which asked about all of these topics, combined into only one question.
The responses are depicted in the graphs below.
Natural Lawn Care Practices
4.0

Less Ordinance restrictions on Native Lawns
3.2

4.0

3.0

3.0

2.0

2.0

1.0

2019

2023

2026

Atwater Park & Lake Bluff Restoration
3.5

4.0

1.0

2.0

2.0
2023

2026

Streetlight Replacement Program

2023

4.0
3.0

2019

2019

2026

Green Infrastructure

3.0

1.0

3.0

1.0

3.2

2019

2023

2026

Policy 44 – LSL Replacement Program
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4.0

4.0

2.8

3.0
2.0
1.0

2.0
2019

2023

1.0

2026

Shorewood Waters Project
4.0

3.0

2.0

2.0
2023

2023

4.0

3.2

2019

2019

2026

Conservation Committee Initiatives

3.0

1.0

3.0

3.0

1.0

2026

3.2

2019

2023

2026

Organics Collection Program through Compost Crusaders
4.0

3.1

3.0
2.0
1.0

2019

2023

2026

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Aside from the streetlight replacement program, all categories received a 3.0+ rating, which is
favorable.
CLICK HERE to review comments received regarding the Environmental section.

SECTION 5 – Shared Services
Shared Services

Every year the community survey investigates the public’s interest in potential shared services.
Currently, the Village of Shorewood shares some services with other North Shore communities.
These shared services include fire protection, emergency medical services, health services, and
dispatch services. Advantages of sharing services are to reduce overhead and administrative
costs and improve efficiency by sharing resources and equipment. Some services don’t
necessarily work under a shared approach, though, for a variety of reasons. Below are
responses from 2019, 2023, and 2026. Residents were able to express the following responses
to each potential shared service: strongly favor, favor, oppose, strongly oppose, or no opinion.

Building Inspection

Garbage, Recycling, & Leaf Collection

Strongly Favor

Favor

Strongly Oppose

No Opinion

100.00%
90.00%
80.00%

13.00%
3.50%
11.50%

70.00%

Oppose

19.60%
4.00%
9.90%

0.00%

No Opinion

100.00%

3.10%
10.20%

90.00%

38.30%

40.10%

42.40%

80.00%

9.80%
5.00%
17.60%

Oppose

10.90%
6.30%

11.30%

21.50%

20.40%

40.30%

36.70%

21.10%

24.40%

2023

2026

7.20%

60.00%
50.00%
40.00%

30.00%
10.00%

Strongly Oppose

70.00%

40.00%
20.00%

Favor

16.80%

60.00%
50.00%

Strongly Favor

39.10%

30.00%
33.70%

2019

26.40%

27.50%

2023

2026

20.00%
10.00%
0.00%

28.40%
2019

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Library – not asked in 2023
Strongly Favor

Favor

Strongly Oppose

No Opinion

100.00%

Police – not asked in 2023
Oppose

8.00%

9.10%

80.00%

18.00%

17.00%

60.00%

29.32%

31.70%

24.58%

24.70%

20.10%

17.50%

40.00%
20.00%
0.00%

0.00%

2019

2023

Favor

Strongly Oppose

No Opinion

80.00%
60.00%
40.00%
20.00%
0.00%

36.20%

28.20%
2019

Oppose

No Opinion

80.00%

9.00%
12.42%

17.60%

60.00%

34.78%

29.30%

25.10%

27.10%

40.00%
20.00%
0.00%

23.00%

20.90%

3.10%
12.10%

5.00%
10.50%

39.30%

38.90%

22.50%

24.70%

2023

2026

2023

No Opinion

80.00%

16.30%
2026

Oppose

11.60%
5.30%
16.20%

12.50%
5.30%
17.00%

11.80%
4.80%
14.10%

39.80%

42.90%

44.60%

27.10%

22.40%

24.70%

2019

2023

2026

60.00%
40.00%
20.00%
0.00%

Strongly Favor
Oppose
No Opinion

Favor
Strongly Oppose

100.00%

23.10%
4.60%
16.30%

4.30%
13.10%

80.00%

60.00%

5.70%
14.20%

40.00%

32.90%

35.30%

38.70%

40.00%

23.80%

20.60%

22.50%

2023

2026

2019

2019

Strongly Oppose

23.50%

0.00%

0.00%

Favor

21.50%

20.00%

18.70%

Snow Removal Operations

100.00%
80.00%

9.80%

Strongly Favor

100.00%

Senior Services
Strongly Favor
Oppose
No Opinion

Strongly Oppose

100.00%

Oppose

Road Maintenance

Strongly Favor

21.60%
2.50%
11.60%

Favor

2026

Municipal Court

100.00%

Strongly Favor

8.10%
7.30%

11.30%
7.50%

11.90%
7.40%

24.40%

20.70%

37.60%

39.20%

25.70%

19.20%

20.80%

2019

2023

2026

22.80%

60.00%

20.00%
0.00%

Favor
Strongly Oppose

36.00%

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Responses in this section remain relatively consistent with the results from 2023. Some areas
that continue to have over 60% support to explore sharing services include senior services
(61.2%), road maintenance (69.3%), municipal court (63.6%), garbage, recycling, and leaf
collection (61.1%), and building inspections (69.9%). Snow removal operations was not among
this list to share services last year but has shown improvement and now is at 60%.
CLICK HERE to review comments received regarding Shared Services.

SECTION 6 – Infrastructure & Public Spaces
Awareness of Replacing and/or Relocating the DPW Facility

The 2026 Infrastructure and public spaces question for the Community Survey described the
current limitations of the Public Works facility and polled the community to understand if they
were aware of the Village Board’s involvement to explore options to replace or relocate the
DPW facility. The following charts summarize the results for this section.
Awareness of DPW replacement/relocation project

36.70%

Opt-in to receive information

48.50%

51.50%

63.30%

Yes

No

Yes

No

Nearly 65% of respondents were familiar with the DPW study and replacement/relocation
project. Of the 51.5% reporting they’d like to opt-in for receiving more information moving
forward, only 61.6% followed up with providing an email address.
CLICK HERE to review comments received regarding Infrastructure and Public Spaces.

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SECTION 7 – Communication
Communication Options

The Village utilizes a number of communication avenues to get the word out about Village news,
events, and policies. Considering generational shifts and technological advances, the Village
must continually reevaluate its communication channels so that community members are
receiving information in ways that are suitable and easy for them. A frequent question in every
community survey is asking respondents the value of each communication method.
Respondents can select from very valuable, somewhat valuable, not at all valuable, unaware of
the method, or no opinion. Village staff and officials will review the responses to adjust their
communication strategies accordingly. Below is a summary of the 2026 responses compared to
the 2019 and 2023 responses.
Official Public Meeting Notices & Minutes
100.0%
90.0%
80.0%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%

58.0%

56.0%
35.6%

30.2%
11.8%

2019

Very Valuable

50%
28%

8.4%

2023
Somewhat Valuable

8%

2026
Not at all Valuable

Mailed Postcards
100.0%
90.0%
80.0%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%

46.8%44.5%

42.6%45.6%

11.8%

2019

Very Valuable

41.2%40.4%

9.6%

8.7%

2023
Somewhat Valuable

2026
Not at all Valuable

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Shorewood Today Magazine

Village Manager’s Memo

100.0%

100.0%

80.0%

80.0%

60.0%
40.0%

38.6%

20.0%
0.0%

58.5%

51.8%

53.1%

33.2%

9.6%

60.0%

32.1%

7.9%

2019

7.7%

2023

Very Valuable

2026

40.0%

0.0%

Somewhat Valuable

80.0%

80.0%

60.0%

60.0%
23.8%

24.0% 24.6%

10.9%

8.8%

40.0%

Very Valuable
Not at all Valuable

6.1%

2019

2023

2026

Somewhat Valuable

49.2%
40.3%

20.0%
0.0%

2019

6.8%

26.1%
5.9%

2023

2026

Somewhat Valuable

Shorewood Public Library E-Newsletter
100.0%

0.0%

30.5%

Very Valuable

100.0%

20.0%

55.2%

Not at all Valuable

Senior Resource Center Newsletter

28.4%

32.5%

20.0%

Not at all Valuable

40.0%

63.4%

60.7%

48.9%
43.0%

10.5%

2019
Very Valuable

8.1%

2023

39.8%

33.3%
7.4%

2026

Somewhat Valuable

Not at all Valuable

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Village Facebook
100.0%
90.0%
80.0%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%

39.4%

Village Twitter

36.1% 37.7%

35.8%

24.7%

26.2%

2019

Very Valuable

2023
Somewhat Valuable

26.5%
19.4% 22.5%

2026
Not at all Valuable

Village YouTube Channel
65.4%

37.9%
22.8%

19.4%

9.8%
3.3%

9.6%

6.2%
2019

Very Valuable

2023
Somewhat Valuable

2026
Not at all Valuable

80.0%

61.3%

60.0%

0.0%

67.6%

100.0%

80.0%

20.0%

74.4%

Village Website

100.0%

40.0%

100.0%
90.0%
80.0%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%

60.0%
27.6%

26.6%
8.0%

11.1%

2019
Very Valuable
Not at all Valuable

2023

31.6%
16.3%
4.6%
2026

Somewhat Valuable

51.4%
43.0%

55.9%

40.0%
20.0%
0.0%

38.0%
6.1%

5.6%
2019
Very Valuable

43.8%38.9%

2023

5.9%
2026

Somewhat Valuable

Not at all Valuable

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Village Notify Me

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

100.0%

100.0%

80.0%

80.0%

60.0%
40.0%

51.4%
43.0%

20.0%
0.0%

55.9%
38.0%

Very Valuable
Not at all Valuable

38.9%

6.1%

5.6%
2019

43.8%

2023

5.9%
2026

Somewhat Valuable

60.0%
40.0%
20.0%
0.0%

46.1%
39.3%
14.6%

40.4%
39.0%

28.2%
24.2%
14.8%

20.6%

2019
Very Valuable

2023

2026

Somewhat Valuable

Not at all Valuable

The Village Manager’s Memo maintained its spot as the top rated communication method with
55.2% identifying it as “very valuable.” The other top “very valuable” ratings include the
Shorewood Today magazine (53.1%), the Village website (43.8%), and the Mailed Postcards
(41.2%). The communication methods that received the lowest “very valuable” ratings include
Village Twitter (3.3%), Village YouTube Channel (4.6%), and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
articles (14.8%). These communication methods were also rated lowest in 2019 and 2023, they
all lost percentage points in their “very valuable” score. The Village will continue to evaluate
these methods to determine if there are ways to make them more effective or allocate their time
elsewhere to methods rated as more valuable.
This question also inquired about respondents’ awareness of each communication method.
Similar to the 2019 and 2023 survey, the three highest “aware” ratings include the Shorewood
Today magazine (92.9%), mailed postcards (91.2%), and the Village website (88.7%). The three
lowest “aware” ratings include the Village Twitter (51%), the Village YouTube Channel (52.5%),
and the Senior Resource Center Newsletter (57.5%).
CLICK HERE to review comments received regarding Infrastructure and Public Spaces.

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SECTION 8 – Demographics
Demographics

The Village included a number of demographic questions to allow more statistical analysis to be
performed on the community survey questions. Other volunteer committees and consultants
will also utilize the demographic information to formulate some conclusions based on location
and other characteristics. The Village will compare the demographic data to the U.S. Census
data to also generate a better understanding for which demographic groups are
underrepresented in the survey results and how to better reach out to those groups.
How long have you been a resident of Shorewood?
Less than a year

1-5 years

6-15 years

16 or more years

What age bracket do you fall in?
Under 18

19-29

30-39

50-59

60-69

70 and older

3%

0%

40-49

4%
27%

28%

13%

52%

17%

18%

21%

17%

Identify your race and ethnicity. Please check all that apply.
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

0%

Prefer to self describe

0.70%

Other Race or Origin

0.70%

American Indian or Alaskan Native

0.50%

Asian or Asian American

1.70%

Black or African American

0.90%

Hispanic

1.40%

Prefer not to say

9.40%

White
0.00%

85.30%
10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

How many adult members are employed?
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90.00%

0
250
143

150

50

2

3+

215

200

100

1

130

53

118

46

30

0

112

99
11

Employed

Not Employed

Do you rent or own your home?

Retired

In what kind of housing do you live in?
7.50%

17.20%

9.70%

14.10%
68.70%

82.80%

Own

Single Family

Rent

Total annual household income before taxes?
1.50%

Duplex

17.70%

6.80%

8.20% 2.40%

12.30%
16.80%

38.60%
50.80%

Less than $25,000

$25,000 - $49,999

$50,000 - $74,999

$75,000 - $99,999

$100,000 - $149,999

$150,000 - $199,999

$200,000 and over

Apartment

How many cars are in your household?

9.80%
35.20%

Condominium

0

1

2

3 or more

How frequently do you commute via the following transportation options?
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600

494

500
400

350

300
200
100
0

331
243

232

140

119

103 101
68
42

102

10 23 32

40 31

Bus

Walking

Biking
Everyday

366

At least once a week

3 18

121
54

Ride Share

At least once a month

155
16 8 31
Automobile
A few times a year

1 9 5 20
Electric Scooter
Never

Which section of the Village do you reside?
1

4.50%

2
3

13.40%

14.40%

4
5

15.20%

6

5.70%

12.30%

16.80%
17.80%

7
8 (Oakland Ave. and E
Capitol Dr. )

Additional Comments

Residents were asked if they had any final comments or suggestions they would like to add at
the conclusion of the community survey. Included below are all comments collected from the
2026 Community Survey.
CLICK HERE to review comments received at the end of the survey.

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Comments for SECTION 1 - General Perception & Satisfaction

CLICK HERE to return to Sec. 1

24/7 parking in front of our home. Raise the price to $100 and maybe they will park in their garage.
50+ year resident. Very satisfied with directions taken
A very nice place to live. Great sense of community. Very expensive though.
Again, seniors are fed up and are not going to take this much longer. I personally know of three households who are planning to move because of
the expense. Taking people out of homes they’ve paid for and maintained is criminal
Again, we rarely see police east of Oakland Ave.
All are above average generally speaking
All services are dwindling or we just get charged more for them.
all village employees that I've come in contact with have been great, notably the Village hall, the library, and the Fitness Center. It makes a big
difference to have good people!
Allowing residents to plant in the parkways is a mistake. It will restrict passengers’ ability to safely exit from parked cars. It will also encourage
residents to neglect caring for that space and encourage invasive weeds that are already a problem in many Shorewood yards. How would the
village manage replacement of plantings when utilities need to excavate in the parkway?
Also, the summer help last year and this year is doing a poor job removing weeds from the flower beds at the village hall and Library. There is non
ornamental grass growing in the middle of many of the plants. Last year I witnessed two young men on their cell phones daintily picking at the
weed grass. They were not even trying to do the job for which they were paid. There is a six foot “weed” tree growing on the north side of the
Frederick library entrance that will soon cause issues to the foundation. Maybe the Shorewood Garden Club could help supervise.
appreciate the village route collector - always consistent
Architectural review requirements should be flexible based on the proportion and scope of work and encourage homeowners to make small
improvements and maintenance to their properties easily.
As a resident of the past 71 yrs in my childhood home, I have watched many BAD architectural decisions. I do not mind height of apartment
buildings so they might include affordable housing and underground parking. The Atwater should have been able to add a story & have
underground parking. Same goes for any new apartments. We are 10 min from the MKE Art Museum. We are dense & yet still suburban. I LOVE
Shorewood. Kudos to St Robert School!
As I mentioned before, it is a terrible attitude towards seniors and people who should provide services in the best-case scenario are indifferent
or/and unqualified ot in the worst-case scenario are borderline hostile and clearly are not willing to help. Property taxes!!!!! I have a question for
County and/or Village assessors: "What have you been smoking???" Let the people know and maybe we'll be happier.
Average service
Better communication around leaf removal - when it will stop
Better communication by mail to renters regarding parking, street construction, water flushing, etc.
Careful of what we are spending money on. It is easy to continually add services, events, festivals, etc. that really don't matter. Many of the social
and community services really matter, but I feel that there is often too much of a compulsion to add things.
Completely appalled at the way the current board dismisses real feedback and comments of the community on all these expensive decisions. "We
hear you" and discard you right away attitude. Board meetings hearing the public are tossed into the bin while you stampede and steamroll over

us.The corporate attitude against the actual residents trying to live here is abhorrent. Wake up and work for the people, not the developers and
big pockets, and stop telling us under the guise of "for the future" that we should go bankrupt and forced out of our homes now. You are out of
touch.
Completing surveys provides limited opportunities for meaningful responses and no opportunity for conversation which people need to clearly
understand each other.
Concerned about crime, concerned about opportunities for youth outside of schools, concerned about DEI biased hiring
Consolidate the library with Whitefish Bay. Right now it’s 10% of Shorewood operating budget. Not sure what the return on investment is now that
everything is available digitally.
Did not have a clue about most of what you asked about
Dpw does a great job
DPW is great. Police and Fire are great.
Compliance with housing maintenance and upkeep is poor. Painting and lawn upkeep of parkways in front of homes bad
Dogs on a leash not enforced.
Rats are a huge problem with no public heath initiative!!!
DPW provides great services, but we don't need a giant new yard.
Driving on Lake Dr in Whitefish Bay or Fox Point is quiet at a pleasant speed. Lake Dr in Shorewood is reckless. Cars speed through Milwaukee
into Shorewood with radios way above the legal limit. Our noise restrictions should be posted and enforced.
Enforce the pets ban at Hubbard Park, and announce, publicly, enforcement.
Every service that I’ve needed has been excellent. They go above and beyond.
Everyone is so kind, and helpful! Thank you!
Excellent
Failure, rats displaced from Oakland Avenue construction not addressed.
Illegally putting property tax lines on the water bill. I hope when this is litigated you loose and remove all costs not relating to incoming water and
outgoing sewerage off these bills. If you cannot raise property taxes, the either the state laws need to be changed or now additional spending.
For our taxes we should be getting more--we used to get more for our money-Garbage/Recycling collection is a bit "lazy". Collectors won't go above and beyond the can
Generally good, though I find the website to be clunky and not particularly user friendly particularly from a phone.
generally satisfied
Generally things are good, but a lot of village policy doesn’t have any teeth for enforcement around nuisances on neighboring properties that
affect my property. What’s the point of having ordinances if no one is willing to do anything about them?
Generally, very pleased with Shorewood’s efforts. MUST MAINTAIN SCHOOLS!!!
Giving away the parking lot on Oakland to a developer was a poor choice.
Have requirements and Give warnings to businesses and landlords on Oakland and Capitol for upkeep of exterior, trash, weeds. It should be
required to maintain those properties to a certain standard.
Housing costs seem to be prohibiting economic diversity

I am appalled at all the new fees being added to the utility bill and the lack of planning for long range maintenance so that residents are being
asked all of a sudden to pay for lots of items all at once.
I am deeply concerned about the construction impact on our already dwindling small businesses. I also feel like there was a need for a more
affordable housing option but the way the project was conducted lost public trust and that is not a good thing in such a small community.
Transparency and clear communication about that project did not happen.
I am dissatisfied with the village board. I am glad they are doing this survey but it is a little too late. Surveys should be done like this on a regular
basis, not every 3 years. The perception I have about the village board is that the board members don’t actually care what the opinions are from
the community. Our input is not sought in a productive way. Social media should not be the forum to discuss and gather opinions.
I am generally satisfied with our village services but absolutely oppose moving the DPW. Consolidating services with other municipalities and
reducing costs.
I am largely satisfied with services overall. What I have seen a concerning change in are the actions of the Village Board and the Chief of Police
who have figuratively turned their backs on the residents of the community.
I am pleased with all the services that are provided by the Village.
I am really impressed with the habitat management and maintenance along the switchbacks at Atwater
I am very pleased with the Shorewood Senior Resource Center. It’s a two woman operation (Elizabeth and Elena). What they manage to do on
what is probably not an extravagant budget is absolutely amazing.
I am very satisfiede with Village services and I appreciate that I am able to live here!
I feel like the village works really hard to improve. We very much appreciate that and feel like it’s a excellent use of our tax dollars.
I feel like we are so focused on our liberalism that we are failing our institutions. The schools are struggling, the roads are an issue, and there’s
literally no where to park anymore. Parking here is insanely expensive if you rent.
I feel preyed upon financially by the village. Baseline property taxes are one of the highest in the nation. I can’t improve my home without
expecting an increase in assessment of value to be exorbitant. Our property taxes don’t cover streetlights?? …Now we have a very expensive fee
for this added to our utilities? There’s a sewer pipe crisis for the majority of homeowners hanging over our heads, and the information about
timelines, assistance, guidance from the village is inconsistent, and ambiguous. This makes me feel anxious and abandoned by the village. I live
in a humble home and have a humble career in nursing, but it’s becoming increasingly clear that Shorewood is not a place that the middle class
can thrive.
I have a problem with the sale of a parking lot on Oakland Ave. It appears that businesses and residents rely on this parking lot.
I have lived in Shorewood for over 40 years and it just seems that changes often make life more complicated. I am a renter park on the street and
fear that sale and development of the surface lot will only make thigs more difficult for those of us who are here and ultimately adversely effect
current renters which is very unfair and businesses in the area.
I have understand the need for new streetlights, I am not happy there will be a permanent tax on my water/sewer bill. Also, why are the old lights
turning on during the day. I should not be paying for that. Timers need to be recalibrated.
I know you're working on it, but street lighting is nearing embarrassment
I love early voting and how accessible it is!
I love living in Shorewood!
I love Shorewood and I’m really glad that we live here. No plans to leave.
I love Shorewood but lately, so many things are disappointing, infighting, divisiveness, lack of transparency and sloppiness have overshadowed
the truly great things about Shorewood.

I love the Village of Shorewood and feel so lucky to live here
I really enjoy living in the village and have a mostly positive experience.
I think (tax paying) home owners without off street parking should get free street parking!
I think an audit needs to happen regarding spending, sale of property owned by the city and payments out to board members.
I think Shorewood Village Staff are trying to do a good job. There is a lot to do for a small Village.
I think the services are very good.
I think the village is doing a good job overall. However, there are things that are not going well and, in cases, it appears little to no thought to
resident experience was put into decisions. The streetlight replacement program, particularly the decision to put the cost on water bills, creates a
really high cost for residents that is not deductible like property taxes would be.
Though it has now been corrected, the high cost burden on corner lots was completely avoidable and should have been reconsidered the moment
it was brought to the attention of Village management and the Board. Requiring corner lot residents to contest this mid workweek was inexcusable
and added insult to injury.
I think the village services have actually improved over the last 5 years.
i think we have an opportunity to enhance the beach - would love to see a beach pass considered. included in residence, purchase required for
non - use funds to add port-a-johns lower on the beach - consider a snack shack. Oakland Ave + Lake Drive construction adds to a lot of the
negativity right now but hopefully we can maintain and recover after.
I was disappointed with prioritizing street lights in the residential neighborhoods. Otherwise, lots of construction but seems necessary.
I went to the village at 3:58 on day and it was all locked up. Supposed to be open until 4.
I wish Shorewood government had a Facebook group like WFB’s - the village president there runs it and it’s super helpful. And it would help with
Shorewood’s transparency problem. I moved here from WFB last year and I was really disappointed as there is marked difference.
I wish there were ways to deal with dogs barking constantly and the loud lawn service equipment.

I would like to first say that, overall, I love living in Shorewood. The Village staff work incredibly hard and I know that you cannot make everyone
happy. That being said, it's essential to get a pulse on the community and I commend you in sending this survey out. There is always room for
improvement and I'd like to add my own suggestions here. 1) hold landlords responsible for not removing snow properly and for not managing
their rental properties to the level of quality that is often expected of house owners. The same rentals, every year, don't clear their sidewalks or
snow at the corners. This is a solvable problem. For landlords, they should have a pay a higher rate when they don't clear the sidewalks. For
seniors who can't clear their sidewalk or corner lot, offer a service so they can pay for someone to help them. Having the village facilitate this
would be helpful as neighbors don't have that power. 2) The parking situation is getting worse every year. People outside of our community don't
come here because of parking and that will continue to hurt businesses. This has to be considered when adding new buildings. A more robust
public parking option would be a start. 3) The businesses in Shorewood need a lot more support. If there is a vision for the BID, I rarely hear
about it. I grew up in Wauwatosa and the east village was nothing for a very long time. They eventually created a stronger vision for the village
and worked incredibly hard to bring some key restaurants and parking to the area. Years later, you don't even recognize it. That is the gold
standard for how to attract businesses the community will use and how to use incentive to get businesses into the area. I have watch the same
landlords take tax breaks for leaving buildings empty. Can't they be fined by the village for doing this past 5 years? There has to be some sort of
incentive, that matters, to encourage businesses to fill their spaces. Kensington Liquor is a great example of an empty building and parking space
(did anyone consider negotiating with them to use the construction project?). Also, the assortment of businesses are not strong. Some businesses
thrive and others do not. The community members I talk to have been asking for an ice cream/Popsicle and/or dessert business for a long time. A
gift store so we have a quick place to go to for a last minute gift - we used to have Wax Wing and it was perfect for that. We have so many
families in the area who would happily walk to a business for either. A more supportive business environment might allow for more innovative and
creative solution. 4) Survey the community more often - even quarterly. The village memo is a great start but it is often incomplete, meaning that it
is hard to follow the agenda items and know what they mean. Most community members care a lot but have very little time to attend meetings
regularly, even when they are digital. I would love the opportunity to offer feedback, just as I am now, but more often. And within that survey, you
could offer some detailed updates and then ask people to weigh in on things. I would also love for you to ask for ideas, solutions, etc, that can be
considered by anyone in the community. 5) The schools are the true grounding point for the community. Keeping strong and innovative schools
will only continue to drive house prices up, which, can be viewed as positive or negative depending on your stance. Either way, I want a strong
school district and I think any major changes to the middle school MUST have a community vote. To ask the community to come to meetings as
the only way to participate is wrong. This is a HUGE decision. And right now, only the people who have time (thank you to all of them!) get to form
ideas, offer suggestions and weight in on the best choices. How are you going to offer a community wide update and vote? If you don't, it will be a
huge stain on the community and create a lot of discord. Please slow down and offer more inclusive ways to get feedback. Overall, I'd like to see
a stronger process/procedure for offering community wide surveys, quarterly, on any and all topics. This is how you use the talents and wisdom of
your community. 6) Shorewood would greatly benefit from a Community Center. Our youth need places to hang out And a community center, that
also has a coffee shop (get funding from Starbucks, etc), would help land kids in a safe place to spend their time. It would allow for club level
sports teams to have a space to practice (gyms in Shorewood are notoriously not available). Would you be able to reduce costs in the summer for
schools custodial upkeep when the classrooms are used for the recreation departments too? A community center would also allow adult
community members to have a place to meet for classes, meetings, or even a co-working work space. It's a big ask and it would take a strong
committee of community members to seek advice, funding, etc. But I know a lot of community members who have been talking about this for a
while now, so I know there is an interest in this.
I would like to see better enforcement of traffic violations, especially vehicles running red lights.
I'd like to see more diligent enforcement of the maintenence and snow removal responsibilities that are neglected by those that own vacant
buildings and storefronts.

I’m not happy with the town selling off property and missing parking for the many residents who need it. Stop the sale and building and send out a
survey to find out how many people really care or not about this building.
I’ve been living in Shorewood for almost 20 years and the community is great and continues to get better! My only negative comment was the
yard waste, particularly leaf collection last fall. The poor weather was not a surprise. If the village knows bad weather is forecasted, the village
should adjust its schedule to prioritize leaf pick up.
I've lived in Shorewood for over 40 years and I wouldn't live anywhere else. I think the Shorewood Services are excellent. I especially appreciate
the great job the DPW does.
If Village Services includes the schools, then we are alarmed at the Politically Correct slant of the Curricula(especially the High School)
Im proud of our village and the community it creates
Improve communication in coordination with state road projects.
In general village services have been very good to us
In my experience I have had both positive and negative services from the Village.
Infinite village service price increases are going to squeeze everyone but the most affluent out of living in this area.
It appears for a village our size we have an extremely large staff
It has gotten worse over time that I have lived in the village. My taxes go up and the services that should be provided seemed to be getting worse
or non-existent.
It is becoming more and more obvious there is little to no leadership to supervise the services of the Village
It is becoming more difficult to safely walk in Shorewood due to poor driving. I have lost count of how many time I have almost been hit by a car,
especially at the intersection of Capitol and Morris.
It is unbelievable that this village would disrupt the main street in the business district to perform construction of the entire strip at once. For all the
overreaction to reckless drivers, that behavior hasn't been effectively stopped, for all the bike lanes that have been created, there are still very few
bicyclists using them anywhere in the region... (Ever heard of weather?). For all the street improvements, the number of parking spaces is
reduced.
It seems very positive and I’m proud to live here
It's a great place to live but has become very expensive
it's an old lady's perspective
It’s good but we should be able to throw fall clean up in the street and stop all the bagging. Do what Whitefish Bay and Fox Point do. More
economical.
Leaf collection has to be completed before the snow falls
Leaf pickup and branch pickup is variable. It would be nice to have a bin that we can use for yard waste instead of bags.
Leann and the DPW staff are doing an outstanding job. As a neighbor of both SHS and SIS I have had MANY issues w/ the school maintenance
staff (under TS's direction)over the years but since Samantha Bowers has assumed the position things are vastly improving. Credit also to Dr.
Burgos for her guidance and direction to help keep the school district on course.
Let us comment in Shorewood social media posts again
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Lived here 30 years. In retirement, glad we staid here, but downsizing was difficult. Rentals too expensive and price gauging owners. Condo
availability is very limited.

Management and trustees communicate well, often and effectively. Appreciate the detail available in board packets and generally online. Have
always had prompt, unimpeded and reasonable communication from staff and management.
Maybe need to get used to them, but the brightness of the new streetlights on the main roads seems excessive. Hope adjustments will be made
for fully residential streets. light is important for safety, but hoping for a better balance.
Metro Market and Walgreens are both horrible places to shop. Not staffed well, very dirty. A poor reflection on the community.
Miss when village would plow public sidewalks
Most of the personnel are great!
Most services are great, although not sure what happened to leaf collection this year. When Whitefish Bay and Milwaukee had time in between
the early snow, they worked on clearing more leaves. Shorewood did not, causing clogged storm drains when we received substantial rain.
Most village services are great. Recycling contract is hit or miss.
My only real issue with Village services is the piles of snow at intersections for pedestrians.
Need better pedestrian walkways to make it safer for walkers
Need clear communication and friendly
Need to issue more tickets for reckless driving and use FLOCK cameras to arrest known violators
No issues other than the planning of projects like lead line replacement could be better (such as doing BOTH sides of a street at the same time so
we don't have to be impacted TWICE by the MAJOR NOISE).
Not doing enough with collecting taxes, not from the residents but from businesses
not enough yard waste pick up - bags sat for weeks
Not happy that we are apparently paying for the new street lights in perpetuity.
Not thrilled with the asthetics of the new streetlights. They lost the charm that Shorewood prides itself on
Not village services per se, but the duration of the Oakland Ave reconstruction is embarrassing and an absolute travesty for business owners.
Work should be performed every day to get the project done ASAP before we lose any more businesses.
Now that I'm signed up to receive the newsletter from the village board, I'll be better informed of what's going on. Perhaps Shorewood should
consider advertising this publication more? As I said above, we need more communication in the form of a written notice when big projects
affecting street parking are going to take place. Also, I feel that when people moving out throw furniture out (in my case, it's by the dumpster next
to my apartment building), it stays there much too long. I also think that people who do this should be penalized, but I know it's impossible to catch
them doing it.
Oakland Av construction has too few workers working too few hours to get the job done
Oakland avenue reconstruction a disaster. A solution in search of a problem. Oakland busin sees deserve compensation for income lost. Take it
out of Board members salaries.
Offering of Special Collections by the Village DPW is a great value.
Operations seem to occur in vacuums. Verry poor communications with residents!
Our alleyway was repaved, which was good, because it was cracked and ice pooled in areas where I, who have limited mobility, had to traverse.
But because it wasn't carefully graded, now the entire last 20 feet of the alleyway turn into a sheet of ice, and for me, going to throw out the trash
is now more dangerous in winter than it was before the repaving.
Our property taxes are way too high.

Overall I am pleased with the Village's services. I was unhappy to learn day parking permit in front of my home increased to $30 this year (per
vehicle), considering the amount my taxes increased. Also, I have heard from some of my senior citizen neighbors that services for that
population have really declined in recent years, which I was sorry to hear, as I know how much my mother (who passed away a few years ago)
enjoyed and relied on these services for social and community connections.
Overall I'd say services are "ok." That applies to snow removal, trash removal (the driver sometimes gets careless with the bins) and brush
removal.
Overall my experience with yard waste pick up has been good for the 5 years we have lived here but this past fall when the weather turned cold
earlier than usually, the final leaf pick up never happened. It caused problems with flooding on shorewood at stowell when drains were blocked by
leaf matter flowing out of people's yards. And our leaves sat on the edge of our yard through the winter causing our front lawn to die by the curb.
We have re-seeded but would like to avoid this in the future.
Overall people do an excellent job
Overall satisfied, but the price of on street parking is outrageous.
Overall services are good. The new street lights are too bright.
Overall, I appreciate many Village services, but I believe there is room for improvement in how taxpayer dollars are prioritized. I would like to see
greater emphasis on cost-effective delivery of essential services, environmental stewardship, and careful evaluation of major capital projects.
Overall, I have a very positive perception of and satisfaction with Shorewood’s services
Overall, I think the village services are excellent. We are fortunate to have great people working for the village.
Overall, services are good
Overall, Shorewood is a great community with strong services. We appreciate the streetlights being replaced, but LED bulbs are not desirable for
the environment. KEEP Shorewood Today in the print edition please. Generally trash and recycling pickup is well done, but sometimes trash falls
to the ground during load into the truck, and the workers leave the trash there, including broken glass. Continue to appropriately fund the library. I
don't know how this could be done, but I would like to see the village board being more accountable to constituents. I would also like the board
members to behave more professionally online and in the community. Their behavior discourages villagers from engaging with the board.
Overall, we're satisfied with Village services, and there's much that we love about living here. Though property taxes do seem high, especially in
comparison to neighboring communities and relative to services here.
Overnight parking must be the biggest crime in Shorewood based on the fees it cost.
Parking enforcement is nonexistent as far as I can tell. Business district patrons and employees can park in front of my house all day (2 hr)
without fear of being ticketed.
Parking is extremely expensive for what it is.
City Hall and the library are great!
Parking. My neighbor has a car parked in front of my house for a week and no ticket. They have room for at least 5 cars between garage and
parking spaces. What gives?
Parks & Beaches could be improved to make them more useful and inviting.
Perception of race-based policing and too frequent traffic stops (52 in one recent week!)
please contain costs, don't expand. Focus on maintaining if possible. Or make cuts.
Poor maintenance of streets/alleys, landscaping and pedestrian safety ie more crossing lights on Wilson into eastabrook park on the West side of
Shorewood
Poor street quality, potholes

pretty satisfied.
property taxes are too high
Recycling collection needs to happen weekly.
Recycling should be collected every week. Residents should be provided with a yard waste bin.
Recycling should come every week. It is very difficult for a family to only have pick up once a week
Regarding code enforcement: we live near a house that has sat empty for years and almost never removes snow, cuts grass, etc. It is such an
eyesore and I wish the village could do more to improve exterior maintenance enforcement.
Satisfied
Satisfied.
See #6
See #6. Also it seems like the lead pipe replacement project on Oakland might be putting some businesses out of business. I think as part of the
budget, they should be compensated for some losses. It’s not really fair that they bear the cost
Serious is usual
Services very good. No complaints from me
Services and employees are generally quite good
Shorewood is a desirable neighborhood. Rental cost are too high
Shorewood is not enforcing traffic laws and the streets have become extremely unsafe.
Shorewood tries
Shorewood was a nicer community 20 years ago when I moved here. Codes and restrictions on housing maintenance were stronger, tree care
was better, we had better shops, etc. I still love Shorewood, I'm just worried about what it will become.
Shout out to the library and the librarians who provide excellent community programming :)
Snow removal was necessary but by late March/April leaves should have been removed and residents not required to bag them. Lead pipe
replacement sorely in need of more village oversight. Much work was left undone by 5star i.e. incomplete seeding of disrupted parkway/lawns
Stop adding all of these extra charges to the utility bills.
Street lights have overall increased the amount of light in my neighborhood, such that it has affected my sleep.
Taxes are too high
Taxes are too high
Thank you for improving street lights, expanding the sewer, replacing lead pipes, picking up yard waste at our curbs, and composting what goes
down our drains
The additional cost of lights, lead line removal, etc. is making Shorewood unaffordable for homeowners. Stop focusing on extreme projects,
including affordable housing and cover the basic village services: garbage, streets, sewers and police/fire.
The combination of flagging schools and road construction that goes on forever has me bummed out. I used to love living here.
The departments I have worked with have been very responsive. Thank you
The employees at the village center are excellent
The garbage and recycling are stupendous. The leaf collection was tough this year due to the weird weather.
the garbage/recycle machines have torn up the gutters in our alley

The green initiatives are a joke. Climate change is a hoax. Look into the 100+ patents on climate manipulation
The length of time taken for road work is unimaginable in other communities.
The library is the best. Great materials and the staff are always helpful.
the new street lights are way too glaring and bright
The new streetlights are super harsh, wish there would have been more consideration given to frosting, adjustability, etc.
The on street overnight street parking is criminally high, and in my opinion a poor tax. The same permit in Milwaukee is $55 a year, more than 8
times cheaper than Shorewood. More than half of residents are renters, and renters are disproportionately likely to require on street night parking,
potentially adding $480/year to the cost of renting in Shorewood. It's an unnecessarily expensive permit and inadvertently targets lower income
residents. I would very much like to see a reduction in this permit fee.
The recycling service missing my alley once a quarter. We reach out and nothing happens.
The services I have used have been helpful.
The street light design were too conservative. Dark Sky efforts were good and the LED quality is good.
The street light replacement is very slow. Some residents will be prepaying for nearly 5 years before their neighborhood gets replacements. It
doesn't seem fair to pay over such a long time before you see the new lights. Is it possible to speed up this process?
Regarding trimming of mature trees, last year a neighbors tree was removed because it had lost some smaller limbs in storms, but the trimming
schedule is too long an interval so the new lights are sometimes blocked by overhanging limbs and the trunks do not have regular maintenance
so trees are subject to greater damage in extreme winds. I asked my private service to trim our street tree but I was told that they were not
allowed to that because it is not our tree, yet no trimming took place tbis winter in spite of being told lsst fall that routi e trimming would happen
this winter
The trash compactor being open the first weekend of the month, should be moved to the second weekend when it’s a holiday. It’s frustrating
because there will be 60-90 day windows with no trash compactor services (especially in the winter) and it comes at the worst time (after
Christmas, Labor Day weekend, Easter). Communication in general could be better. And in general, Shorewood needs to be a lot more financially
conservative. The taxes are so out of control while not being excellent in many areas.
The Village Board is really turning into a MAGA like association. You turn off comments online so no one can see any issues anyone is having
with what’s going on. You cut people off during meetings that have anything that you perceive as against what you want and tell people to move if
you don’t like it
The village board needs to listen to the community. They keep putting their politics above the needs of the community. The low income housing is
just another example of not listening to the community. Also removing comments on the FB pages is just silly. Let the community engage don't
block communication.
The village does a fair job meeting the needs of the population, but pays too much attention to bitchy nimbys who complain about everything.
People who move here and then realize they don’t want to be in a diverse population dense urban community should move along to WOW lands
instead trying to force their desires on the rest of us.
The village is in desperate need of more parking and yet we are in the process of selling the public parking lot o N Oakland Avenue. Seriously?
No wonder why renters and businesses are leaving Shorewood. The Business District will be a ghost town soon. Why shop here if you can't find a
place to park. The stores and restaurants are dying a slow death because of the failure of the Board of Trustees approving matters that affect
residents and taxpayers.

The village needs to be much more transparent about the infrastructure projects, I see very little related to the projects status e.g., on schedule,
on budget, on quality. You can use the street lights, and water service line replacement as examples (little to no communication on the project
status and just as importantly how they are being run.
The Village of Shorewood needs to enforce all ordinances. The Village of Shorewood needs to deploy police drones immediately. There should
be ZERO litter or graffiti or solicitors in Shorewood. Resolve these issues immediately. Turning vehicles need to YIELD to pedestrians, not act like
they are on a freeway ramp.
The Village performs services in excellent fashion. Our neighborhoods and business district are generally clean and tidy looking, the streets are
good enough, and the village is "safer" than most municipalities. It's important to keep perspective before nitpicking about one thing or another
and/or tax bills. Services cost money and costs always go up. That said, the Village should always be open to creative little ways to save money
that don't negatively impact quality of services.
The village's employees are always friendly and helpful.
The woman who answers the phone when you call with an issue can be unhelpful
There needs to be greater policing of Atwater beach in the summertime, especially after sundown
They are polite and follow up quickly
They have declined while taxes continue to increase due to foolish spending by the village board
Too many streets are now basically 1 lane roads, not accessable.
Too much emphasis on buildings and not enough on trees and parks space. Not enough public spaces for relaxation. Bad maintenance of
existing trees and continuos cutting down of trees, why?
Too secretive. No info was provided about low income property being built. Not enough info on current construction. Construction workers are
disrespectful and no respect for renters, the MAJORITY, in Shorewood.
Trash collection doesn't seem to care one way or the other if people are trying to navigate the streets; Recycling worker (not recently) but for a
long time seemed so unfriendly, I think the streetlights are a huge improvement and are beautiful but what a mess that the village got us in with
that. Beaches: need a bit of cleaning and maybe even a regular patrol, Atwater has a great amount of riff raff and I love for everyone to have a
place to go but it's a bit unsettling at times
Trustee decision to sell parking lot on Oakland ave is not in best interests of business & res
Trying to do too much at once. Financial giveaways to developers.
Unhappy that the DPW is not more flexible. Weather happens and they need to adjust their services accordingly
Unhappy with forestry department. Run roughshod over homeowners with respect to trees etc in boulevards
Upon relocating here, am disappointed about frequency of recycling pickup (used to weekly) and that the recycling center offers limited services
Utilize money better to lower taxes
Very positive
Very satisfied
Very unhappy with current street lighting. Aware that this is changing, but will take time. Extremely poor enforcement of snow shoveling rules,
both in residential and commercial areas, making walking extremely difficult and dangerous.
Village building codes allow residents to use their property in a way that harms their neighbors and damages neighbors' enjoyment of the
neighborhood. Neighbors should have a say in large projects. The current code not only doesn't give neighbors a say, it doesn't even provide for
notice.
Village Hall is very good, moving taxes to 'fees' is not good at all

Village is very responsive to good governance processes and staff works proactively
Village leaders don't listen to residents and/or business owners
Village services are great
Village services have declined over the 35 years I've lived in Shorewood due to the loss of focus by the Village Board. Stop with foolish ADU's,
affordable housing, conservation committee efforts, chickens and traffic calming boondoggles and stick to basic municipal services.
Village use of Compost Crusader for composting services is a great first step!
Ways to slow traffic to make it safer for pedestrians and bikes.
We are satisfied with all services at this time.
We are so grateful to have moved to this community! Overall, we have been very pleased with the available services and built community quicker
than any other place we have lived.
We are using way too much road salt during the winter months, particularly businesses with snow services
We are very satisfied!
We have a quality senior center with a good variety of programs
We have excellent village services - but could spend more money on police since we live close to a higher crime area, spend more money on
snow removal - they do a good job when they’re around, but could devote more resources to that. Please stop adding “affordable” housing and
taking away more parking and enriching developers. It feels like you’re taking away money from existing residents to provide more affordable
housing for non-residents. We’re one square mile, Milwaukee is a big city - with LOTS of affordable housing. We have many wonderful services in
Shorewood - I don’t quite get why we need a new dump - I like the existing one. We should be doing more to support Oakland businesses during
the construction. Shuttles? Other special events - I’m afraid they will all be out of business by the time the street is done. Our taxes are so high - I
want to make Shorewood to continue to be SORT OF affordable for me. We almost look like the east side already, no where to park, mostly
impassable streets - summer and winter, and too many tall apt. Buildings
We have great village services! I brag about them all the time. But I do wish the Village Manager would allow citizen committees to control their
own agendas.
We love Shorewood!
We need more yard waste pickup . With all the tree limbs that have come down this year once a month is not enough.
We pay a lot in rent and or taxes and need to live in a safer community. One with lights that work and one with police presence. We also need to
stop funding developments that get sold and we lose the money. Soon Shorewood will lack diversity. It will only have white, high income residents
if costs keep rising.
We recently moved here from out of state and love it. The schools are great, the community is wonderful. Lots of people complain about parking
but it's extremely easy to park here, I don't understand what they are talking about -- we don't need to do more to accomodate cars here.
We still have not had our street light replaced. There should have been a leaf pickup last year prior to the snow because it caused big issues for
the drains and that was bad for the runoff for the river. There needs to be a higher expectation for the school district to adhere to community
compliance with environmental initiatives like recycling and composting. There should be ordinance enforcement with shoveling, dog leashes, and
other safety based ordinances to protect runners, walkers, bikers and people in wheelchairs.
Website is dense and difficult to navigate
Weekly recycling pickup. Nowadays we have more recycle content than trash.
where is the street sweeper and flower planter?
Whitefish Bay has it better for cheaper

Why are we adding another apartment building on Oakland Avenue?
Why is Village Hall closed on Friday afternoon?
Why can’t I speak at a meeting on a topic related to an agenda item?
Why do we have a Board president who doe#not pay taxes in Shorewood but directs how our taxes are spent? And don’t bother with the
argument that r3nters pay too. Yes they do, but the commitmentv@nd investment is far below that of a property owner.
Will the new LED street lights have glass installed? I do not like the fixtures that are open at the top that have been installed in some areas. They
look cheap, and do not fit the overall charm of the village.
would like more info about dpw recycling and compacting for public use
Would like more transparency around details on major services (comparisons for cost of police, fire, libraries, street maintenance etc va other
communities based on population density and geographic footprint.
Would love large item pick up days
Ya - the receptionist is bad ass , for like the permit stuff. Accurate Assessment company is a scam ! They are the worst. Can we extend leaf
collection longer in the fall ? Trees are dropping later and later !

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$40 a month to park your car on the street overnight is overpriced. This is higher than any area in Milwaukee. There should be a discount for
residents at least.
$40 per month for overnight parking is criminal! This is way too expensive!
$40/mo for street night parking is excessively expensive, and now are having an extra almost 10% added to that payment for a service charge.
Also, unnecessarily restrictive daytime limits along Capitol Drive.
1. I sometimes have trouble finding daytime street parking nearby in the winter as half the road is parking prohibited and many other areas are 2
hr parking. Night time parking is not an issue, since I can park in the 2 hr zones. It would be amazing if having the overnight parking permit
allowed me to park in the 2 hr zones whenever I need. The overnight street parking does seem a bit overpriced, especially when it doesn't waive
the 2 hr zone rules during the daytime. 2. The vacation parking system is confusing to me.
100%, full-throated opposition to meters. We are not downtown, and we are not WFB. meters will push cars to the side streets, generate
frustration of patrons and of business owners. Metro Market will be immune because of its garage, but small businesses will be impacted. Don't
do this. Particularly after the Oakland construction, this is a bad idea.
A parking meter checker would generate a lot of revenue by monitoring 2 hour parking and winter one side parking
Add more parking lots and better lots
Adding metered parking to the business district would simply be another layer making it less accessible to the lower income side of Shorewood.
This has been a problem in Shorewood forever, don't make it worse.
Additional bike lanes should not come at the expense of on street parking spaces.
Adequate parking for apartment people should be a top priority
Allowing new apartments/condos to be built without adding appropriate parking is ridiculous.
Although I am not against affordable housing, I am very opposed to taking away the small surface lot on the east side of the 4400 block of
Oakland Avenue. Businesses on that end of town will surely suffer if that parking is not available.
Am struggling through Oakland upgrade.
Another fee, Shorewood? We’re now shamelessly considering more ways to extract money from our residents? Our police could be ticketing
speeders if you want an easy (and fair) way to bring in more money! I witness multiple drivers speeding down Morris Blvd every single day, and
have never seen a single driver get pulled over and ticketed.
apartment buildings should be required to have 2-Two- parking spots in the building for each unit in the building
Aren't our taxes high enough that you're considering metered parking? Free hourly parking near businesses is one of the benefits of living in this
village. Also, do not make it any harder on senior citizens by having them figure out how to use metered parking.
As a community that is perceived as bike and ped friendly, we need less focus on parking. I don't care about parking. I want safe streets for my
sons to walk and bike on.
As a resident with off street parking, it is easier for me, but the Oakland construction has caused some challenges. Easy parking on Oakland is
important and I’m concerned about the potential loss of the parking lot
As long as employees arent' taking up the street parking spots but tough to police...
Can't believe the parking lot on Oakland is going away for apartments. Unbelievable.
Cars that don't move for days

Challenging don't see much that could be done about it.
Changing to No Parking from December to March on Morris north of Lake Bluff is causes unnecessary congestion.
Could use more parking at the north end of Oakland- overflow affects my street at night
Could use more parking at the north end of Oakland- overflow affects my street at night
Current parking structures suffice for the current state of the business district. Enforcing metered parking would most likely affect village residents
and taxes are already far too high.
Daytime Parking limits of 2 hours is a problem for residents and businesses
Disagree with building on the last remaining public surface lot on Oakland
Dislike having to pay for parking and will go other places to avoid paying parking
Do not charge fee! We want people to come from everywhere to support our businesses!
Do not charge for parking within business district. Businesses need to have easy free parking for their customers.
do not like metered parking in Shorewood.
Do not meter!
Don't be New York City. The Village of Shorewood OWNS the CURBS. Collect parking revenues.
Don't build "affordable housing" complexes without allowing for adequate resident parking or crowding out street parking options in the business
district.
Don’t build on the only public parking lot, please.
Don't cater to car culture. Increase parking costs. Make oakland a pedestrian only/car free street. We have bike trails, bus system, and pedestrian
friendly signage for pedestrians on our busy roads.
Don't get rid of the Oakland parking lot! If anything, build a parking structure there.
don't get rid of the parking lot on Oakland. bulid a parking garage there! we need more parking!
Don’t give away or sell the Oakland lot for redevelopment. Should be kept for parking.
Don’t give away our village assets to developers, it’s criminally unfair to the residents and businesses affected.
Don't incentivize people to drive if you want a vibrant business district. Parking ruins communities
Don't know enough about night parking
Don’t know enough to have a meaningful opinion
Don't remove the public parking lot for affordable housing.
Don't takeaway the surface lot on Oakland.
Don't use the public parking lot on Oakland for affordable housing.
Easy and free parking enhances a welcoming atmosphere.
Eliminate on street nightly parking permits in neighborhoods
Encourage residents to leave their cars at home. Walk!
Enforce parking laws too close to driveways. More “no parking” on clogged streets around schools
Enough! I cannot believe you'd ask us for more money.
Extending parking hours or selling permits on side streets near the high school would help with student parking
First, meters will keep outside communities from visiting shorewoood and locals from being able to easily access the business district. Second,
removing the lot on Oakland will increase street parking in nearby areas. Horrible ideas

Focus meters by the beach first!
For tax paying residents, we need to be able to park in front of our property any day (except for snow or street sweeping) at no cost.
For the business district to grow and thrive parking must be accessible and free
Free parking encourages people to use our businesses.
Free parking on the street. Not every single inch of public space need be monetized. We already pay high taxes to live here, that should be
enough. FREE PARKING.
Get rid of metro market. The parking garage is disgusting. People using drugs, homeless people sitting in it. The place is a dump.
Get rid of the BID and the funds that are paid to the BID. Set up a volunteer group of business owners to represent the businesses.
Give people the space to park but don't keep open lots. Put housing over the parking similar to the structure next to Walgreens or something
Given the parking structure collapses in Glendale and Milwaukee, it might be prudent to regularly inspect the two-level parking structure on
Oakland just north of and across the street from the new doughnut franchise. The existence of this parking structure is not obvious to motorists
who travel past it. A near-future collapse might be avoided via routine inspection. Obviously, a collapse would create parking problems for
motorists who use the upper & lower levels. It should be noted that both the Glendale (shopping complex) and Milwaukee (building near the
prestigious art museum) failures involved, at the time, somewhat recently-built structures.
Giving away a parking lot in the central business district was a terrible decision.
Haven't had a car in 4 years. Seems pretty congested as it is and removing the parking lot on Oakland for a small apartment building (great that
it's low income, however!) seems... odd. Meters are an obvious addition
Hope the library lot remains a lot, not a building site.
How can you take away the only parking lot in the 4400 chk Oakland thats crazy
I am disabled and would like to see more accessible parking for people with disabilities
I am disappointed regarding the removal of the parking lot on Oakland Ave. Parking in that area is very difficult!
I am disappointed that there were not more creative parking plans made during the Oakland construction for the businesses there. I wish there
had been some designated parking available during construction or that parking was allowable on unused closed parts of the streets.
I also wish with the Lake Drive reconfiguring that there was still more parking available on the east and west side of Lake Drive near Atwater Park.
I am open to a hybrid option for parking. SOME metered parking makes sense, as long as the cost is low. But you also need to have free parking
in some "public parking" areas. Whitefish Bay does this well, offering enough public parking for the local community while also charging for
parking for people outside of the community.
I am torn on the idea of meters - I think this would result in more parking and issues on residential streets
I can’t believe you’re giving up the parking lot on Oakland for more apartments
I completely agree with metered parking along Shorewoods Business district. It is an excellent way to build extra revenue for the village. It would
also help with opening up parking spaces for the villagers in those areas. There is a lot of literature and research that backs those claims. I would
encourage the villagers to really work on how they are going to sell this to the public. There will be a lot of pushback, but this is a great step
forward on the path to a better Shorewood.
I do not have a car
I don’t like that we have to call in license plates for guests on weeknights in front of our house.

I don't really think the meters will pay out. It will push more parked cars to side streets, disturbing/angering neighbors and making it harder for
them to park. The cost of running and maintaining the meters could easily exceed initial expectations. Meters are generally annoying, which I feel
sets a bad tone for encouraging traffic is the business distric. I'd rather see the village fins the additional revenue in other ways.
I find structures like metro market and Walgreens hard to navigate and very unsafe
I find the night parking annual fee permit to be insanely high, particularly in comparison to Milwaukee. I understand it’s to keep non-residents from
parking overnight, but to own a house in Shorewood and still pay $480 annually really stings. Does it truly need to be $430 more expensive than
the annual night parking permit in Milwaukee?
I have never had difficulty in parking, but I know others have
I hear your getting rid of a parking lot on Oakland Avenue. Why would you do that? That's dumb.
I know parking a big issue in the community. I live on a pretty quiet street and parking in front of my home generally not an issue. I am somewhat
close to UWM, however, so when classes are in session sometimes there are more cars in front of my house than I'd prefer. I was dismayed that
parking permit for in front of my own home had increased to $30 per vehicle which I think was a pretty significant jump in one year.
I live just off Oakland and apartment parking fills my street (Cramer) and it's especially bad in winter as it's almost never plowed in front of my
house
I mean I chafe at paying for parking personally but I understand government needs money to do things--as long as the metered parking is
painless and I can pay with card I'm cool with it, please don't make me carry quarters around.
I own my home and have a garage so street parking isn't a concern for me though I know it is for other residents. If I'm shopping on Oakland, I
have no problem parking in the lot on Bartlet and walking a couple blocks or parking on a side street and walking a couple blocks. I know this isn't
possible for everyone but I think the fuss over parking is blown out of proportion. I live in an area with a lot of UWM parking as still have no
problem.
I strongly oppose metered parking in Shorewood’s business district. Charging for parking makes the Village less welcoming to residents and
visitors and may discourage people from shopping or dining locally. Rather than creating new fees, I would prefer the Village focus on controlling
spending and prioritizing essential services. Parking should remain convenient and accessible to support local businesses and maintain
Shorewood’s character.
I think complaints about parking on Oakland closer to Capitol are way overblown -- there is always easy parking in the structure behind
Walgreens. But parking can be tighter further north. I disagree with those who say parking is in general a problem in Shorewood. But I also don't
think the village should be deliberately removing parking, that is going to harm local businesses.
I think meter parking in the business district would discourage people from coming to our small businesses. They have been hit hard by the
Oakland Avenue construction and I think we need to support them right now. Personally, I would rather pay a fee once through my taxes, than
feel nickel and dimed every time I go to draft and vessel or Colectivo.
I think people are used to very easy parking options but will adjust if they have to walk a block or 2
I understand overnight parking can be an issue, but do not take my car in front of my home during daylight hours!
I wish the police would enforce street parking regulations.
I wish the village had not allowed overnight parking in areas where off-street parking is relatively abundant, especially quiet neighborhoods distant
from the business district.
I wish we could live car free but given current public transportation options, if we want to make Shorewood affordable, we need to support
residents who can't get to their jobs without a car.

I would only support metered parking on Oakland and Capitol (no side streets), but would like to know how the businesses feel about this. Cost
effectiveness seems marginal at best given that many people won't pay (and will have moved their car before enforcement). Enforcement
resources are better spent elsewhere (i.e. traffic enforcement).
I’d like to know what the other options are for #2 for raising revenue
I’ve never driven before and I hope I never have to. I walk or bus to support the businesses I wish to…which is a privilege, I wouldn’t want to deter
people from exploring what Shorewood has to offer just because they need to pay for parking.
I’ve never had to walk more than a block or two after parking.
If in Oakland avenue only then that’s fine
If metered parking would help offset taxes, then I support
If meters are installed please make rates reasonable. And DO NOT utilize meters that require you to download an app or use a pay station.
If people learned to parallel park properly we would have more spots available for everyone. I constantly see so much space left between cars
which only allows for a few cars to park in a row on a given block. People park in a rush and don’t stop to see if they took up more space than
they need with their car. Maybe some signaling on the ground could help people parallel park better. It’s very inconsiderate to others.
If the metered parking were seamless I wouldn't mind, but these kinds of things are always a pain in the neck, and drive people to park on
residential streets bc its quicker to walk than to deal with the meter.
If the roads weren't narrowed over the past decades it would be easier to park and allow traffic to pass through. Poor decisions of past Village
Boards have made parking more difficult today. Stupid traffic calming efforts will make this worse and should be abandoned.
If you start metering parking on the business district even more people will park on side street surrounding the business district which is already
tight on blocks with multiple apartment buildings and duplexes.
If you want people to shop in Shorewood they shouldn’t have to pay to park. They finally figured that out at Bayshore Mall.
I left a long comment in #6 of the last section regarding parking which is especially bad for apartment residents. I strongly oppose the new
apartment complex because it takes away parking and the businesses will pay the price. You’re driving people out of Shorewood so one man can
profit. Make that make sense.
In certain areas, parking is very difficult, and there are limited spaces for the disabled.
In my area, there are 2 hour parking signs for weekdays, but there is virtually no enforcement. Why bother with such signs if the parking checker
never comes around?
In the metromarket parking structure able bodied people are frequently parking in the disabled parking spots unlawfully.
Install parking meters along Lake Drive in front of the Atwater Beach Park
Is aggressive parking meter enforcement what the village wants? Tow-aways too?
It can be very hard to find a spot on Oakland near the business you want to visit. Construction has made it nearly impossible
It is already challenging and village leadership is only making it worse
it is not an issue for our family
It makes sense to offer metered parking in business district as long as it's clearly communicated to residents and businesses as to how those
funds will be used to benefit residents and businesses and not adversely impact people's willingness to visit the business district
It's a mess and the village is making it worse
It's a bit of a mess...I would love to encourage more walking/biking, but the reality is there are more cars than the village can handle safely. This
needs to be addresses particularly around the schools.
It's fine today but the village keeps making decisions that seem to lose spaces in the future. Could get quite bad

It’s fine, as long as you stop allowing developers to build big apartment buildings.
It’s fine. You bring this up every year and it’s a non issue. If there were more businesses maybe but right now with all the empty buildings it’s not
an issue and don’t put it on the tax bill. Us tax payers can’t afford it!
It's hard to answer this when the whole business district is unaccessible to cars and parking.
It’s horrific
It's not great and with the low-ball sale of the public lot to a developer right on Oakland. The residents that live in the older apartments on Oakland
are being completely ignored. There are families, there are seniors, that need that parking, yet the board completely disregarded them. I really
question what the heck the Board is thinking. Especially when there was a proposal from a different developer that would have preserved public
parking and paid more for the land and still built the development. Unacceptable, especially when the village continually tells us they have to raise
our taxes and add some expensive fees because there are budget shortfalls. Make it make sense!
It's too expensive for the lack of parking and disproportionately affects the large rental population of Shorewood.
It’s very difficult to find nighttime parking. Don’t build any more apartments until the parking issue is resolved
it's very easy to park here. I have never circled the block to find parking ever. the Metro Market lot is annoying, but I've never actually had a
problem using it. it's all very easy. we don't need to worry about where people will park: there is parking everywhere. an abundance of parking. it's
easy to park here!!
its difficult to exit driveways safely when cars park too close. Call police? Less expensive to paint curb yellow to denote acceptable parking area?
Keep the public parking lot on Oakland Ave. New apartment buildings should be forced to have the appropriate number of parking spaces
provided/available to tenants
keep the surface lots rather than selling the land for pennies on the dollar to developers for THEIR profit
lack of handicap parking
Leave the parking lot on 4400 block Oakland alone.
Leave the parking lot on Oakland a parking lot. It is needed and the housing is not.
Leave the public lots alone
Less affordable housing and more public parking lots
less cars on streets overnight is better
Let's not make this Whitefish Bay
lets make Shorewood less car friendly!
Lots of folks live in houses and apartments nearby that will be impacted by metered parking. It’s already expensive to park here, let alone being
pushed blocks away to avoid paying even more.
Make it easier for businesses to thrive, paid parking will make it harder
Make parking time available up to 4 hours
Making residents pay for expensive night parking is ridiculous. Especially for tenants that have no other option
many streets are too narrow for both sides parking
Many streets cannot accommodate parking on both sides and allow for free flow of traffic. A good example, is the west side of the intersection at
Kensington and Oakland. Parking is allowed on both sides while the street narrows. Cars always have to wait to pass through. This is true on
many of the interior residential streets. Traffic should not be impeded in my opinion. Perhaps, during odd months, parking is allowed on one side
and even months the other.

Maybe don’t get rid of the parking lot where people park in north Oakland and you won’t have to meter park. The resident and businesses are
suffering for a poorly researched virtual signal.
Metered on Oakland Ave and parts of Capital Dr. only. Meters in structures like Metro Mart or behind walgreens it would really make a lot of
people mad.
Metered parking are you kidding me
Metered parking is very unfriendly and the parking apps are hard to use. The ones downtown don't work with my phone. Don't do it.
Metering parking would likely help with availability of short-term parking, and I would support this
Meters are fine as long as they are easy to use and pay.
Meters are fine, if they don’t impact pickup and dropoff from schools - enforcement then would be a slap in the face. Also, we don’t want to hurt
the businesses by discouraging parking.
meters are not friendly to customers of Shorewood businesses---they are a hassle and may deter shoppers; I dislike them in Milwaukee and WFB
and like that Shorewood doesn't have them
Meters in the business district might just push people to park on residential streets.
Meters will simply drive parking to residential streets.
Meters would add more expense than revenue.
Meters would simply drive people to side streets. Residential properties in the BID area are treated as lower-class conveniences when it comes to
parking. How about some relief for them? Shorewood's more expensive homes rarely have parking problems, do they?
More accessible parking spots on north end of Oakland. There’s nothing public available especially with the removal of the lot
More active enforcement (at least warnings) of vehicles blocking fire hydrants
More clear on street parking and out of state vehicles
More emphasis on public transit would reduce the need for individual cars to access the business district
More enforcement of time-limited spaces and closeness to the corners.
More surface parking, less ugly low income apartments!
Murray by library and apartments should only have parking on one side. Much too difficult to drive that block with cars parked on both sides
Need more aesthetically pleasing Parking structures
Night parking is very expensive, we should have a space or two for every house.
No apartments or condos without underground parking
No comment. Shorewood is extremely walkable
No increased parking at night on residential streets
No metered parking, we'll all leave! What a hassle and not good for business. Get the money somewhere else.
No. I mostly walk in the business district
not enough
Not enough for renters who need street parking, especially when construction is occurring.
Not enough parking in business district. New apartment will make that even worse.
Not enough public parking to promote businesses to come or grow.
Not friendly to Parker’s.
not in favor of losing public lot on Oakland

Not sure about parking, we can walk to most places.
Oakland Ave is a complete mess. Currently there is no available parking on Oakland and it is hurting business.
Oakland avenue construction poorly thought out.
Often hard to find a spot in the business district. I’m disabled and can’t walk far.
Once the construction is over and we get back to normal, I think the parking is fine
One or two additional structures (like the one behind Walgreens) and/or commercial buildings with a ground floor level of parking would, in my
opinion, provide additional parking opportunities while maintaining density and the character of the village.
Only if it is managed by the village itself not a third party. I doubt we would make any money that would actually help offset taxes
Ou businesses benefit from easy parking. We must do everything we can to make parking free and easy for those living outside Shorewood that
patronize our businesses
Over the last 30 plus years that I've lived in Shorewood parking has become very difficult for businesses and apartment buildings. New buildings
go up with not enough spaces for the units. As a landlord in Shorewood its become more difficult to rent because of the lack of nearby parking.
Overnight parking fees are exceptionally high. Why is there a limit and why is a pass so expensive?
Overnight street parking permits are wayyyy too expensive, especially considering how high property taxes are in our area.
Parking all around the village is fairly easy and available. Not an issue. Adding unnecessary traffic calming measures (traffic is already calm in the
village) has the potential to make parking more difficult.
Parking answers are based upon current conditions on Oakland. Without construction, no issues
Parking fees may discourage use of businesses
Parking for residents should be the priority versus parking for business district.
Parking is a tricky one; I have a permit for a specific lot that I sometimes can't use.
Parking is difficult but hate the idea of metered parking. Homes with only a slab should get free monthly nighttime parking - we pay enough in
taxes it’s silly that home owners have to pay for street parking outside of their homes.
Parking is easy and it would be fine if it was harder. Our priority should be making the village for people and not for cars.
Parking is extremely limited in some areas. Meters will make it less attractive for people to use the business district which already has several
vacant buildings. I would rather see the vacant spaces filled with businesses
Parking is really hard. Removing the parking lot on Oakland means I will use those businesses less if parking is tough. There are soo many times
I tried to go to Collectivo or Cloud Red and just gave up because I am not dragging my 3 kids 2+ blocks to go to those restaurants. I have no idea
why the board thinks it's a good idea to remove more parking when parking is soo tough there. Also if you add metered parking I will just no
longer go to these restaurants unless we walk there which is very tough with 3 young children.
Parking meters in the business district is a terrible idea
Parking should not be a focus, biking and walking should.
Parking violations are BARELY enforced now. I doubt spending money to put in meters that will not be enforced is ridiculous.
Parking would be less of an issue if more focus and attention was put toward making walking, biking, bus routes, and other simple modes of
transport friendlier and safer (like real separated bike paths on roads and not a bike lane squeezed between traffic and parking).
People adapt. Let’s not prioritize cars over people. Instead, let’s keep making Shorewood more walkable and bring in more housing.
People might need to walk a bit more and complain less
Plan to sacrifice the lot on Oakland for another apartment building is insane - how about the empty lot across from the UPS Store for apartment?

Please allow tax paying home owners, if no off street parking option to park for free on their street!
Please do NOT add parking meters!! People park for a few minutes, pop into a business and drive away. So easy! Businesses, residents and
visitors all benefit. Shorewood has astronomically high taxes already. This is another tax and one that will negatively impact our community in
many ways.
Please do not allow overnight parking and continue to monitor parking arou d streets close to UWM
Please don’t install meters. WFB has a bunch of free parking behind that school on Silver Spring. It would be nice if Shorewood could do
something similar.
please don't make it more of a pain to park on Oakland. stay friendly.
PLEASE lower the cost of on-street parking.
Please make it easier for businesses! Provide parking for patrons and do not charge customers to park.
please take apt parking seriously especially in evaluation new construction
Police need to enforce new parking regulations, on Lake Drive, more consistently.
Read any decent book on urban planning and you'll understand that we should prioritize storing people over storing cars. Choosing to operate a
car comes with many costs. Communities as a whole tend to subsidize much of the cost when it comes to parking, which drivers tend to demand
be always free and plentiful. That's pretty unreasonable.
Really? More taxes and fees? What for? To hire people to go around harassing us if the grass is kept growing during May? Who gets to decide
what is grass and what are weeds?
Removing parking for affordable housing is not good for the village and will only result in less affordable housing for the residents already here
who will have to make up the loss in tax revenue due to the TIFF negotiations. Instead of prioritizing housing for a small number of new
apartments, the board would be much better suited to determine ways to make Shorewood more affordable for current residents, especially
seniors on a fixed income and renters who already find it difficult to afford to be here. You will end up creating a small number of affordable
housing units but displacing a vast majority of the people currently living here struggling to stay. All of this on top of removing a significant amount
of parking that renters currently rely on.
Require new buildings to provide parking facilities on their property.
Requirement to move vehicle every 24 hours on public surface is restrictive for residents who don't work traditional jobs.
Sad that you keep building and taking away parking for the residents of Shorewood. Parking is hard for people that used to have a place to park,
taking over by apartments, that aren't even fully occupied. I always loved that there was no parking on streets at night. Made snow removal so
much better, now during winter our streets look terrible.
See previous comment about neighbor that parks gray Audi in front of my house for a week or more at a time and never seems to move or get a
parking ticket. They have at least 5 parking spaces available at their own property and could park in front of their own house.
Shorewood does NOT have a parking problem. Parking lots are a waste of space and resource.
Shorewood is a densely populated area and I have no problem parking a block or 2 from my destination. Most times I walk to wherever I'm going.
I grew up on the East Side of MKE and visit often and I expect to walk a little bit to get to my destination. We have a vital business district which is
great news and people need to understand if they want to drive to their destination(s) they may not be able to park right in front of a business. My
sense that this question is partly because of the affordable housing project going in a Village owned parking lot and I will always favor people over
cars. I also remember when there was no overnight parking allowed in Shorewood and that was a real issue. Parking and perception in a village
this size will always be a contentious issue.

Shorewood parking can be very difficult. I find it a pain to be a resident for over 30 and I can't park in front of my house ... only for 2 hours. And
when I have guests over I have to monitor stay . A village tag or sticker would be a good idea.
Shorewood should not be like a city
So help me God if you add metered parking I will be very angry, so angry I will swallow a banana WHOLE.. NO CHEWING
So many apartments and most don’t have a parking lot. Not enough spaces
Sometimes I avoid the Kensington/Oakland area, for example for takeout dinner, because it's difficult to find a reasonable parking spot to run in
for a few minutes. I'd prefer to put a small diameter coin in a meter. This is unrelated to 2026 construction on Oakland. Otherwise I see zero
issues.
Stop enriching developers with more tall apartments/condos, making the parking situation worse. And stop adding overnight parking permits - it
makes snow removal more difficult and Atwater beach situation is so out of control - and is a newer phenomenon in the last few years. There is
great access to Bradford beach. There will be more accidents near Capitol and Lake, and there have been more break ins close to the park. We
should go back to processes a few years ago with charging a nominal fee to non-residents
Stop gouging us with the Shorewood wheel tax.
Stop selling off the lots
Streets are relatively clear overnight. Why is one ticketed for overnight parking without a permit?
Taking away parking to build low income housing makes no common sense
Taking away the parking lot for the affordable housing project on Oakland will have a meaningful parking impact on those businesses around
there.
Tami g away parking for the Noryh End of Shorewood is so wrong g to the businesses, honestly owners and renters. Givi Giving away necessary
space for “affordable housing g” riski g kiss of businesses and patrons yo co d yo Shoreeood- so sad that this was not looked at objectively
Taxes are already high in Shorewood. The least the village can do is provide free parking.
Taxes are high enough why continue to increases costs for residents?
Thanks for updates on long-term projects (Lake Drive, Oakland). Keep them coming 🙂🙂
That whole parking lot situation on Oakland of sucks. It seems like it’s been a mess from the start and the village board has been less than
transparent.
The arrangements for overnight parking for renters continues to be a FIASCO. Cars belong on the street. Parking cars on the street is common
sense. There's NO reason to charge people fees to park their cars on the streets overnight when they should be able to do it for free ($40 per
month is an OUTRAGE and is insulting). This is a regressive tax the village is levying on a certain segment of the population, and it's unfair.
People who already pay property taxes that fund the maintenance of our streets should not be charged AGAIN to park on them (remember,
renters pay property taxes too, indirectly through their rent). I'm a homeowner so I'm not personally affected by this, and I still think it's awful. Let
people park on the street for free. If you want a measure of control, issue yearly vehicle permits that confirm residency (for the cost of creating
and maintaining the permit program only). Worried about snow? Put snow emergency rules in place and communicate them effectively, then
enforce them. Village trustees are cowardly when it comes to truly addressing this issue, as it's been raised several times over the course of the
past 20 years. They've mostly been silent, and all have been afraid to take real action. The reason is because this scheme brings in a lot of
revenue that the village trustees don't want to give up. This is no reason to continue this insulting policy. Worse, the municipal lots are a joke.
Monthly parking fees ($30-$50? Really?) collected from them are FAR less than the property taxes that would be collected if the village sold the
lots and they were developed for commercial or residential use. Even worse, this policy contradicts itself in how it's administered, because when
weekends and holidays are added up, non-permit street parking is allowed for nearly 1/3 of the year, anyway. This whole thing needs to change,

and soon. It's sad and embarrassing for this village. Many residents have addressed the board, done their own research, proposed plans, all to no
avail. Solutions exist and they're easily implemented, but the village board doesn't seem to care, which is pathetic and is counter to how good
government is supposed to operate. No trustee or other official has ever offered a cogent, logical counter-argument for changing this policy, which
confirms that it's really only all about money. What a terrible way to treat our residents. Everyone who is involved with perpetuating this scheme
should be ashamed of themselves. We as a community are better than this.
The board made a decision to sell the parking lot for below market, which was not the wish of many community members. To eliminate those
spots, and then install metered parking seems like a money grab and also creates even more issues for the Oakland businesses who will already
be harmed by construction and then the lack of the parking lot spots. It seems like it would encourage businesses to move from Shorewood when
their leases expire.
The board shouldn't have given the public lot on Oakland to a developer.
The cost to collect fees is high. Non meters encourge people to park and shop.
The existing parking structures help alleviate traffic on Oakland Ave, but the long term maintenance will be a problem.
The loss of parking lot on Oakland for housing will deter me from going to that area
The Metro Market parking structure is an abomination.
The MetroMarket parking lot was suppose to serve more than the grocery store. Also, we have restaurant seating taking up space on Oakland
avenue, which is nuts. A focus on parking doesn't address and sustain us as a walkable community. How about remote parking and walking into
the village.
The northern part of Oakland is sometimes hard to find parking
The Oakland Avenue construction is a fiasco
The parking lot near Shorewood little league has unsafe activity there.
The parking lots we have should be maintained
The reason we need more revenue is because you are needlessly spending too much, not because we need more ways to squeeze residents
with fees. Night parking fees on roads we already pay taxes for? Parking meters will result in more parking tickets for already struggling people,
not just raise money for your ridiculous spending appetite. Not once do we hear about ways to reduce the budget, only ways to squeeze residents
- increased taxes, additional street light fees, additional wheel tax on car registration, add parking meters, increase the water fees, increase the
electrical fees - THIS IS INSANE. Do you even hear yourselves?? Take a step back and look at what you're doing to people!
The SPD parking checker needs to work harder to provide consistent (read "almost daily") enforcement of the parking zones near the high school.
She seems to only do this very randomly during the school year and I have placed countless calls to her over the years to enforce the 2-hour
zone on the 3800 block of N. Newhall. I realize police staffing is stretched thin but do wish this could be addressed somehow.
The Village does not have any answer to the decades long parking crisis in the Village. Homeowners, renter, and businesses have voiced their
opinions in this regard and the Village trustees refuse to listen and understand the problem. It is clear they do not have the best interests of the
community at heart. Rather, they want to cram in more renters under the guise of affordable housing. What a shame!
The village has a critical shortage of parking in the north end of the business district. The proposed elimination of the 40+ space lot on the east
side of Oakland Avenue will only exacerbate this situation and drive away businesses.
The village has placed parking lots nowhere near the bulk of businesses. Charging for parking is going to deter people from coming to the
business district.
The Village might make MORE MONEY charging $5 per hour for parking on Lake Drive at Atwater Park. Often, people are at the Park ALL day.
The village needs more overnight parking options.

The village needs more parking lots, not more condo buildings on Oakland Ave.
There is not enough parking, including when families and friends visit longer than overnight. Now, it would be good to have an official line single
people could call if they have to walk blocks in the dark.
There is not enough spaces on streets for the residents. Very few parking lots.
There is plenty of parking supply so no need to charge for parking.
There is so much parking availability around Oakland Ave. Concerns about removal of the Oakland lot are overblown.
There isn't enough marked handicapped spots
This is a walkable community and parking shouldn’t be an issue for residents- people should walk. I am concerned about non residents coming to
the community for our businesses. There is already a serious issue with parking and if we charge a meter fee I wonder how this will impact
businesses. I would be interested to see studies in communities that have gone to this- like Whitefish Bay.
This needs to actually be addressed and fixed. It’s been like this for decades.
Tired of people parking in front of our house so that people can go to the business district.
too limited
Too many complaints from villagers; parking is available on side streets with a short walk to one's destination
Too many renter vehicles far away from where the live, do the trustees see this.
Too many short term parking spots on Olive St at Oakland Ave. Residents should have more parking spots.
Trying to attract people to Village businesses. Installing meters won’t raise much revenue and will only irritate patrons
Use the large amount of money you already have, not adding in more charges. Spend less!
very, very dissatisfied
We already pay too much in property taxes so why would I want to be taxed again?
We are a walkable community. I think people need to rely less on their cars when they are village residents and stop complaining about parking
so much! (outside of those with disabilities who need access, of course)
We are concerned that more parking in the street is unsafe for pedestrians and bikers
We could use a deck on the north end
We do not need public parking lots. Continue to educate people out of their suburban parking lot mentality in an urban area.
We have an extreme parking issue that is well known, but continue to make decisions that we know will exacerbate the issue. Beyond all of the
obvious problems we have with parking, we have extremely concerning pedestrian safety issues as a result. I have a dog so am out walking three
times a day. I have lived in this specific location for three years, and have not had a single day where we have not almost been hit either because
of people illegally parking and obstructing views, or because people drive like maniacs with no oversite or intervention from the police. I know the
police can only do so much, and understand they have a lot on their plates, but it is by the grace of God that we have not had deaths, especially
in areas with a lot of children walking from school.
On my block one side of the street is supposed to be No Parking between December and March. Again I have lived in this spot for three years
and every single day the street is lined with cars, and i have never once seen a ticket or even police monitoring it. It is a busy street so even on a
good day the flow of traffic is tight, but when you add snow banks, etc, it again causes an extreme pedestrian safety issue that could be prevented
We have enough places to park cars.
We have lived in the Village for over 25 years. Parking has dominated the Village Board discussion the entire time. It has led to one terrible
decision after another. Parking will always be a "problem" and set asides and parking ramps etc. just layer new problems on top of the parking
problem. Move parking down the priority list and you won't make so many damaging decisions.

We have never used a lot; I think paying for parking is irritating and would detract me from wanting to park along Oakland; our streets are narrow
and sometimes I wish it was every other side to park on because it's almost hazardous at times driving down streets.
We need more accessible parking in business district for people with disabilities and for families
we need more parking lots over affordable housing that will take away the lot on oakland avenue
We need more parking. W do not need to sell the N Oakland Avenue parking lot for a 19 unit apartment building.
We need more public parking lots.
We need to stop building apartments in parking lots that take up quality parking for people who already live in the village. I’m very disappointed in
what the village has done in taking away parking. We have one square mile and that’s all we have. stop taking up parking spaces to build more
space with more people that need more parking It’s ridiculous. We don’t need a bigger population. We have no more room.
We should continue to promote more walking, biking and public transportation.
We won’t raise enough in fees to pay for the costs of having the meters. Has anyone studied how meter fees impact the businesses so we don’t
lose businesses.
What an utter disaster. There is no where to park.
What concerns me about metered parking is that it will negatively affect the businesses, and independent businesses are already struggling right
now. I'm sure they are all losing revenue during the major construction project on North Oakland, so if you do decide to switch to metered parking,
I would wait at least a couple of years after the construction ends so businesses have some time to recover. However, I would prefer a small
increase in taxes over metered parking. I really enjoy the ease of parking in the Shorewood business district. It's one of the things that I
appreciate here.
What would be profit vs. inconvenience?
When visiting businesses on Oakland, parking is a forever issue unless walking or biking.
Why does this village hate people with cars?
Why is the village taking parking away to build affordable housing. That is a losing proposition to the tenants and the businesses on Oakland Ave
Why would someone need to move their car every day and night if they are paying for a spot. It is ridiculous. I think the sale of the parking lot for
affordable housing is bs. If you want affordable housing cap the amount of rent landlords can charge, based on sq ft and amenities.
With our tax rates and structure we shouldnt have to pay for parking
With the construction going on in Oakland Avenue, this, of course, is an issue
Would like east lake bluff to be only south side parking YEARS round —it is not safe backing out of my driveway when both sides street has
parking . One side only year round is a good solution please consider this request
Ya - walk !
Yeah... you remove parking before finding alternative parking? Duh.... Come on! That's like telling a young person it's OK to quit their job before
trying to find another. Fundamental!
Yes it atrocious on Oakland avr
Yes, discourage parking. Incentivize biking and walking.
Yes. I have gotten parking tickets parking in front of my own home at night. Your officers never seem to be around during the day, but park in front
and forget to call and I get a ticket. I am on a side street away from Oakland, Capitol and Lake.
Yes. Supply some.
You only made the parking situation worse with the decision to lose a village parking lot. Common sense!

Comments for SECTION 3 – Taxes and Fees

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$9,340 on a little bungalow is a little steep
Affordable housing will only make our taxes increase. Of course the wealthy in Shorewood will be able to pay the increased taxes, but a good
portion of this community are seniors, disabled individuals and renters who have fixed income and little savings to rely upon for these increases.
This board should be prioritizing its current constituents, not a small number of future residents who will occupy the limited number of new
affordable housing units. This board should be prioritizing making Shorewood affordable for its current residents. The tax increases we have
experienced the last 5 years is not sustainable. You should be focusing on ways to lower our taxes, not increasing them. We need to keep the tax
revenue from businesses operating in Shorewood, not cutting businesses taxes through TIF deals. Shorewood does not want 19 units causing
increased taxes for thousands of residents already struggling to pay the current taxes.
Again you pose this as "the village is experiencing" - It is not a symptom the "village" is experiencing as if by chance, it is a direct side effect of
your poor fiscal planning and decision making to prioritize massively expensive projects and developers instead of the reality of there being
alternatives. You ignore alternatives in a "we know better than you" attitude which is obvious when attending and watching the board meetings.
You are pricing single parent families and retirees out of their homes.
Allow more Night Street parking however, require a fee parking increase fees for overnight Parking
Am feeling nickel and dimed on my utility bill
Anything but additional taxes. It is already so high.
Approach to moving forward: quit contracting the first numbskull you find willing to take on the work for high prices, then walk away. Shorewood,
you have created your reputation for this. Do better.
As a retired person, I may be soon priced out of living here. I love it, but taxes are rising quickly.
As already commented, taxes and fees feel high to us already, so we'd rather not see increases. That's why I'd favor implementing metered
parking instead. But in full disclosure, I'm also aware that would land far less heavily on us, since we walk (or bike or bus) most places we go in
Shorewood and so rarely need to use public parking here.
At this rate the taxes and fees are not sustainable for people on fixed incomes. I feel that proper long range planning for maintenance and
charging the large corporations more should help to alleviate these increases rather than make us choose to lose some services.
Audit which services are being utilized the most and least to then potentially cut services. Costs are going up for residents but that doesn’t me
income is trending in the same direction.
bad timing for increasing prop taxes
Be fiscally responsible, and manage the budget well. I strongly oppose metered parking in Shorewood. Don’t be greedy.
Better village leadership would do a better job utilizing the available funds. None of the proposed suggestions in this questionnaire actually tackle
this important root of the problem.
Building permit fees could easily be increased. They have not at all maintained a remotely proportional cost increase in comparison with the cost
of construction overall. Especially since COVID. Therefore, the village could easily raise permit fees, without significantly affecting the proportional
cost of construction to resident, as a way to raise additional revenue.
Can Vill do another full-expense cost comparison with other NS communities like Pete Petrie did 15 or so years ago? Very powerful
Can’t kill goose
Charge Atwater beach fees to non-residents as a way to add revenue. Police and Snow removal need more resources. Don’t suggest selling
parking lots to developers for $1, and consolidate schools (decrease by 1) since enrollment is down.

Combined school and village taxes are way out of line with similar communities.
Completely unfair to people living on fixed incomes. No help or consideration to senior issues with an unbalanced and unfair focus on only young
people, schools.
Control costs much better. I don’t trust accurate assessors work on how they tax people. They’ve been sued by other municipalities for their
incompetence. What we really need to do is increase tax base in the business district. Our BID does a bad job of attracting, supporting, and
retaining businesses. That’s the only viable way to grow our tax base
Create a budget and stay within it. Prioritize deferred maintenance and ask for residents input on priorities.
Cut back on your payroll
Cut the library’s budget.
Do not implement meters. Consider a tiered property tax increase on properties worth more than $1MM - $2MM.
Do not raise them
Do not raise them you get enough money from us
Do not reduce services. That’s why we moved here.
Do not want meter parking!
Do serious study before enacting meters. Will they truly bring in enough revenue to offset initial costs and maintenance. Look at other similar
sized villages.
Don't allow any more apartment buildings
Don’t do too many capital projects at the same time. Our debt is getting too high.
Don't raise taxes. Reduce spending
Encourage disgruntled and unhappy village employees to leave. Pay the ones who work hard a good wage. Hire new leadership at the top. Stop
turning Shorewood into "just another Milwaukee slum area."
End the TIF stuff. I'm sick of the millions diverted from village income.
Explore implementing Atwater Beach membership pass.
Explore reducing staff and reducing some services. Our Utility bills and taxes are rising and the only way to reduce or at least maintain our taxes
and fees is to cut staff and services.
Far too high and has been increasing above the rate of inflation for many years now.
Fees are less fair than the property tax. People should contribute based on their wealth
Fire, Police and EMS services need to be prioritized over buildings and other social services
Forget fees! put increases in the tax tab so as to be deductible; that goes for that infernal street light fee as well as sewer and water fees.
Giving away a prime piece of real estate to a developer, and then telling residents fees need to go up to maintain services is beyond dense.
Hard to agree to pay when we don't know what we are supposed to receive.
HArd to answer this in a vacuum. our tax rates per 1,000 are significantly higher than other neighboring communities( WFB Glendale,etc) Our
goal should be to be same rate as WFB--figure it out--What services would you cut--I think many are not used or needed or can be fee based. For
example--dont cut leaf removal, etc that everyone uses-Has a thorough cost benefit analysis of the TIF program been done? Same with affordable housing initiatives -- what do these programs cost
current village taxpayers?
High taxes are ok if they result in quality services and infrastructure

high, but a high level of services as well
Highly support prioritizing progressive/ maintenance of village services.
How about being better stewards of our taxes dollars! Raising taxes and increasing fees is no way to correct abysmal fiscal management over the
past 5 years.
How were new street light fees spread across residents? By units for buildings. We all enjoy lighting equally but the burden is placed on home
owners with larger yards than appartment dwellers
huge increase in propety taxes; sys difficult to navigate
I am tired of increases which have been deferred for years to the benefit of older generations. Even the wording of this question in the survey is
defensive, can we be more creative or intentional about these changes? Why are we paying so many consultants, or leaving empty storefronts
and lots in the village?
I appreciate your thoughtfulness as you approach needed projects and improvements. Please communicate with the school district.
I believe that we get what we pay for. I'm ok with new or higher costs to maintain the village, but then maintenance vs quick fixes should be the
key.
I believe the issue is school costs. I would like to see the seniors have a break on the ever increasing costs of the school system
I can understand people not wanting to pay more taxes, but I really appreciate the services we have. If fees are the only way to manage them, it
should be done in a frictionless way - ie don't charge for admission to the beach, charge more for parking permits. I don't know what costs a lot
that can be handled this way. There could be a trash fee, but everyone uses it to pretty much the same extent. It should be either a mandatory
charge like water/sewer or folded into property taxes.
I don’t expect my taxes to go down.
I don’t have enough information to answer the above question.
I don't like the above choices. Think outside of the box for a change. Property taxes are really unconstitutional. Why should we continue to pay
them when the property tax on my house for example was paid in 1932 by the original owners.
I don’t understand why we are burdened with 100 years delayed costs. Re-do the budget and stop gouging your residents on taxes and fees.
I don't want to see services decreased, but our tax rate is already high, so go for the low-hanging fruit of metered parking first.
I like that property taxes have not increase too much but my utilities bill is getting out of hand. Isn't that what property taxes are meant for? Why
are there separate fees for street lighting etc.?
I live in an apartment building so I am not directly affected by all the taxes that residents have to pay. I’m sure rent will go up to account for an
increase you make. I do think raising taxes always seems to be the answer rather than looking for new solutions because it’s the easiest solution.
I paid for my lead line to be replaced, now my water bill goes up to provide lead line replacement to others? How should I be compensated for
that? I paid my replacement off over 5 years, why should I pay again?!
I really don't like any of the choices provided.
I really don’t like parking meters
I think I’ve made my views about taxes and fees very clear. I’m concerned that our local government is seriously mismanaging the village’s
money.
I think we live in an old village and our homes are old; are some of these updates necessary? I think it would be nice if everyone worked in
beautiful places but honestly, I don't spend on my house in the way I'd like because of costs so when these municipal buildings are going up for
redeisgn I find myself scratching my head. I would not defer any payments though, I'd like to pay for what we use when we are accesing.

i would love more transparency around the funding taxpayers provide to support infrastructure - what are the services and what is the funding
allocation.
I would obviously like to keep the taxes down. But I don’t mind paying for living in Shotewoodand having the services.
I would prefer a tax increase than a fee that I gain no tax benefit from
I would prefer improvements be done via taxation, rather than assessment. The streetlight project should have been funded by general property
taxes.
I'd honestly rather move than pay more for taxes. This is getting absurd. It's your "go to" every year.
I’d like more garbage pickup!
I’d like to rank prioritize where to spend money
I’m confused how our high property taxes isn’t enough for our tiny community. We have quite a few impressive properties and a bunch of people
tightly packed in this tiny space yet the services cost too much?
I'm fine with higher taxes, but we need to ensure that there are thorough and adequate explanations and transparency on why we are doing what
we are doing.
I’m moving. The current board doesn’t know how to manage funds.
I’m ok with slowing down garbage pick up to every two weeks in winter when there is overtime for plowing.
if metered parking is a viable option to raise money, that seems great. property taxes seem high compared to WFB but I don't have smart
solutions for that
If people want to pay lower taxes they can move elsewhere. When I originally moved to Shorewood it seemed like everyone was on the same
page of supporting our community and it’s wonderful resources, now idk. I currently rent so I can one day dream of owning a home here and I
would gladly pay whatever taxes to keep this community quint. Shorewood has a lot of people constantly moving back because it’s their home or
has treated them nicely at one point, there's alway’s going to be someone willing to pay more in taxes.
If the metered parking truly could help with the above, I’d be willing to be open to it.
Infrastructure in the village is perfectly fine. Focus the Shorewood economy on our essentials like the fire service and library - have these places
host events to raise money for the city and give back to the community. Milwaukee County’s parking situation has been the bane of folks who live
here as well as visitors.
Internal audit on spending is needed.
it costs money to maintain and run the village - we can share some of the increases in our home value
It is Milwaukee County taxes that are too steep. Suburbs need to pay more to use the services.
It would be nice to tax visitors to shorewood not property owners. If you add parking meters people will just congest the neighborhoods which is
annoying to tax payers. Targeted parking meters on oakland and capital west of Murray may make sense. I would avoid putting parking meters
anywhere else.
It’s expensive enough to make me consider a move
just don't cut the library budget, I use the library a lot and I'd be very sad to see a reduction in library services
Keep taxes & fees increases no greater than inflation
keep trying to manage a difficult situation (it's appreciated) and keep Shorewood as affordable as possible.
Keep up the balancing act. We all want lower taxes but love our services.
Keep village staff to minimum. Stop spending on diversity or feel good but not effective policies/programs and only cover bare minimum
necessities.

Lake drive houses on the lake need to have a massive tax increase. Why are their taxes only 2x mine when their houses cost 4x mine? And make
the whole damn beach public access. End the private beaches and low taxes for those houses.
Leadership can raise taxes all they want if they can demonstrate that the money is well spent. Section 3, #1 does not reflect this option.
Lerss use of TIF and TID. Let private business foot the total cost ofthere businesses.
Look into sharing services with surrounding communities or reducing some services, if possible. We can't keep increasing taxes.
maybe collect garbage bi-weekly like we do for the recyling
Maybe parking meters will increase revenue???
Metered parking is not going to solve budgetary issues. It will only result in reduced traffic for local businesses which need to be improved in
terms of quality and number.
Metered parking isn’t going to make up for increased village costs…
Metered parking will push people to park on side streets and have less access to the BID. It’s counterintuitive to add metered parking, which
requires enforcement.
Meters isn't the answer. Wise fiscal decisions need to be made in addition to meters.
Modest increases in fees would be acceptable
More community events that could generate revenue from businesses that want to participate (food truck nights, maker’s marts, etc.)
Other more extreme ideas: Heavier taxes on non-local businesses? Toll both for vehicles coming into Shorewood?
More time to challenge home assessments to insure accuracy. Our home's assessment was not accurate. It was skewed high because of the
value of the homes around us. Need more transparency in the process.
Most heavily taxed municipality in the state, it’s shameful to continue coming back to residents for more.
Moving items from taxes to fees does not mean you have saved us money because taxes are reduced. You aren’t fooling anybody. And charging
corner lots more is unfair.
My property taxes could be higher with no impact on my financial situation
My taxes didn’t change a lot over the last few years but this year went up significantly. If there continue to be large annual increases, it will quickly
become unsustainable for many families.
My water bill is over $300 now. Go for $500?
Need to find a way to maintain or lower
No one moves to Shorewood for the low taxes, as a property owner if you can’t afford a few hundred extra dollars a year to pay for needed
services then unfortunately you can’t afford to live here.
Obviously I did not appreciate the significant increase in property taxes this past year. I hope we can find a way to limit such significant increases,
year over year. Special user fees might be a better option to help curb these increases. (In earlier question I indicated I would not be in favor of
parking meters in the business district, but would be open to reconsideration of this topic (or other ideas) if monies collected would be used in
such a way to offset or reduce future property tax inxreases.
Obviously, we pay a goodly amount in taxes. Our village infrastructure is old and in need of fixing or replacing. Putting it off just makes the
situation worse. So my husband and I bite the bullet and feel we are fortunate that we can afford the taxes and fees we pay that keep Shorewood
as a really nice place to live. Not everyone can do this, I understand. But the alternatives (moving to a less desirable though cheaper area or not
taking care of the village) aren't to our liking.
Okay with increased fees, taxes and metered parking in business district (and probably in front of Atwater too?)

Other suburbs have considered imposing fees on churches. I am in favor of initiating fees on churches, given the little-discussed yet obvious
burdens they impose on Shorewood.
Our property taxes continue rising and are making it increasingly challenging to remain a homeowner in Shorewood
Our taxes and fees are completely out of control. The cost of property taxes and fees have increased so much over the past 5 years that they are
now double my mortgage payment. This is not sustainable and I’m very upset at the mismanagement that led to this.
Our taxes are already some of the highest in the area. We shouldn't be raising them.
Our taxes are high. We should embrace every good option to increase our tax base if it helps slow the inevitable increase in taxes.
Our taxes do seem out of control relative to our peers. I know that we are a smaller village and we have been punching above our financial weight
with our education support for some time, and I am in favor of continuing to prioritize education, but this means we need to take a hard look at
many other things.
Our taxes for our services is higher than neighboring communities, especially for our schools.
Our taxes keep going up , but we have less police protection, apartment building owners don’t keep their properties maintained.
Our village looks increasingly disheveled and trashy due to (for instance) fancy brick work that breaks down, then is repaired with asphalt. Then
don't do anything fancy, just maintain everything with basic infrastructure materials that can be repaired over time with basic materials that will
match and don't take a million dollars and a million years to fix.
Outrageously high- why aren’t the Big property owners fined for not keeping g business eases in their locations. Empty store fronts are
overwhelming- yet you take away more parking limiting those businesses that are trying to g to survive!
Overnight parking fee should be income based.
Overnight parking fees for permitted parking is insulting and needs to change. See prior comment.
Please - no parking meters!
Please do not add services or employees. We have so much available to us.
Please stop. 3 assesments in 5 years (property taxes)
Prefer tax increases to fee increases.
Prioritize tax paying citizens and essential needs not handouts
Progressive tax based on property value not fee per. There will be no problem selling lakeshore properties for those who disagree. Adios.
Property taxes and general fees have risen to being almost unaffordable.
Property taxes are outrageous and likely need to go up due to the states inability to adequately fund our public schools. The village should be
doing everything it can to offset the school burden by both finding other sources of income (parking), limiting money given to businesses for
coming to shorewood, and reducing our least used services.
Property taxes are outrageous and makes the village unaffordable for many people
Property taxes are too high.
Property taxes are very high
Provide opportunities for people to sort their own trash and recyclable waste to reduce costs. Centralized recycling locations and higher fees for
those generating waste.
Raising taxes might prevent more people from moving into the village. I see many for sale signs which I find alarming,a decrease in the population
may eventually also affect the school systems.

Recent utility fees have become frustratingly expensive within the last year, and multiple projects so close together (lead pipe laterals, water
meters and streetlight fees) have caused such a drastic sudden increase it is very hard to budget for a middle income family household.
Especially because families are also facing increased homeowners insurance rates, higher WE Energies, etc.
reduce spendingg
Reduce the salary of the hire ups fat cats
Reigning in the School Board when it comes to their handling and oversight of excessively-costly expenditures (the SHS softball field comes to
mind) would be a good first step.
See comments from first section
Seriously need to look at our taxes compared to local municipalities. Why are we so much higher?
Shorewood needs to look for ways to be creative with our community to save money. Combining health plans with the school district and or other
services with WFB would be a great way to save costs.
Since it no longer makes financial sense to deduct mortgage interest and property taxes when filing tax returns, I'd prefer more equitable fees
paid by all, including tax exempt entities. Village should check whether it would make sense to change trash collection to a fee basis and return to
serving multihousing, small business, and any others who currently must contract with private haulers.
Some - not all (e.g., lead pipe removal) - of these infrastructure projects don't come as a surprise in an aging community, and should have been
budgeted for already. Homeowners in this community pay significantly higher property taxes than most other communities, yet every time a new
infrastructure project comes along, we are assessed additional fees. That just seems like poor planning.
Stay focused on infrastructure stop wasteful spending on pet projects like affordable housing subsidies
Stop adding all new fees/updating expenses to the utility bill as these are taxable services that belong on the tax bill.
Stop charging additional fees for things previously covered by taxes. Stop spending huge amounts of money on projects that aren't needed.
Stop looking for new fees
Stop wasting money on traffic calming measures and curbed bike lanes
Stop with the TIFs for developers. There is no blight in Shorewood
Tax corporate business more ie Kroger, Ascension, starbucks
Taxes and fees are already too high. The preceding question does not offer fair and proportionate choices.
Taxes and fees are not well contained. The quarterly water bill is untenable. The streetlight fee should probably be challenged in court. It's terrible
that homeowners' are being charged for lights based on the shape of their lots (e.g., someone with a shallow, wide lot pays a lot more than
someone with a narrow, deep one). Everyone uses the lights. People with wide lots don't use more light. In fact, the lights in front of one's house
are primarily used by passers by, and not the homeowner.
Taxes are already high, so the village needs to take a hard look at what is necessary. That said, inviting more businesses to locate in Shorewood
increases the tax base. The village needs to be more biz friendly. How to get more services without increasing property tax? Get more taxpayers.
Taxes are becoming unmanageable! They keep rising, yet new user fees and assessments are also added!
Taxes are high and a barrier to potential home buyers. Instead of wasting money on unnecessary traffic calming (we don't need bumpouts, lane
barriers, etc.), this money should be used on more important services paid for by taxes. Fancy brick sidewalks and streets are also a wastethey're less visible than planters, benches, etc. which do enrich village life.
Taxes are high, but services are great.
Taxes are higher here than in whitefish bay. And look what you get for more taxes…worse schools, rundown business fronts, empty stores. If I
were looking to move to an area around, why would anyone choose Shorewood over whitefish bay?

Taxes are horrible! Honestly?! It should be decreased dramatically.
Taxes are relatively high in Shorewood but they match the quality of services provided and all of the long term required infrastructure updates.
Taxes are so high with limited plowing, leaf service, and schools not as strong as they should be. We both work full time professional jobs and
own a modest home and Shorewood taxes are pricing us out
taxes are too high
Taxes are too high, infrastructure maintenance is necessary, however, not all at once after being neglected for many years.
Taxes are very high relative to other suburbs
Taxes are way too high.
Taxes are wildly out of control and are causing people to leave the village. A transparent overview and conversation about what should be done
should be held with the public, well ahead of time. Surprise, covert decisions anger people.
Taxes have always been too high. Now it's partially from the lack of shared revenue and RIF districts. I hope to outlive the TIFs. It's the price of
living in a place I love.
Taxes high compared to WFB.
taxes in shorewood are extremely high to pay for new reconstruction, we don't need to raise taxes higher
Taxes will eventually push us out of the village but the necessity of them is understood
Taxes/fees are too high, especially for seniors on fixed income making it harder to stay in your home. There are other communities that offer at
least a small discount on garbage fees, property tax exemptions.
Taxes/fees should not be raised.
That prior question was poorly worded.
the method of taxing homeowners for new street lights. i am paying taxes on a service i won’t receive for another year or two
The new charges on the utility bills are outta sight. $10/mo to read my water meter from the curb? The remote water meters were supposed to
save money. It would be cheaper if the old walk-by system were still used. $25/mo for streetlights? The Village has been sold a bill of goods by
somebody. Also the water-related charges do not incentivize less use. Fixed fees for Connect and Meters is a bad idea.
The property taxes and fees for street lighting are outrageously high. The Village is not forthright with the increases. In the media, just under 7%
was reported, yet some home experiences over 15% sudden increase.the street lighting is unfairly assessed according to frontage of property.
The new lights save electricity but don’t work any better than the previous ones.
The property taxes are insane. I know that is the cost of living here but man
The question above has inherent bias.
The selected choices in this question are incomplete. The Village should stop spending money on foolish initiatives coming out of the
conservation committee and stop spending on affordable housing efforts and put the money towards basic municipal services. Extending the TIF
district for an additional year to collect $1M for affordable housing is an example of poor Village management. Funds should be prioritized for
basic municipal services.
The tax burden is a significant limiting factor in the desirability of Shorewood
The taxes are too high. Many of our friends are considering moving out of Shorewood due to high taxes.
The taxes are too much for too little police protection . Apartment owners should pay more.
The taxes go up and everything still seems problematic? Is someone swindling our money?

The taxes/fees in the Village are outrageously high. If the trustees think that metered parking in the Business District is the answer, they should
think again. Metered parking will dramatically reduce the number of people who shop or eat at restaurants along N Oakland Avenue/ Capitol Ave.
The ratings of the School District are declining. Residents will leave the area if they do not improve. There is so much fat in the administration and
closing the Intermediate School is not the answer, nor is increasing taxes and fees.
the vilage is not affordable and provides nice services, but they are not necessary and not needed and not worth the cost.
The Village Board/Mgr is making Shorewood less affordable and increasing the barrier to entry
The village is already increasing real state taxes almost every year. We pay fees for every infrastructure project. Where is the money going
exactly? The Oakland area has no public space to speak of because we “needed” the money from the taxes paid by businesses, yet the village
has no money. The services and maintenance of the village are not in sink with the money we pay.
The Village Manager's Office is not responsive to property owners. For the amount we pay in property taxes it should be expected that the Village
manager will at least respond to residents. It should also be expected that the Village manager will supervise staff. The Village Board should
provide oversight. This isn't happening. For the first time in our 25 years living here it appears that Shorewood Village government is mostly
unresponsive and disfunctional. Hard to justify taxes for bad governance
The village seems to Tax and overspend on large equipment purchases, how about utilizing and maintaining what we currently have. Tax and
spend is not healthy for community.
The Village should look to out sourcing some services to less the costs of living here
There are solutions other than building new apartment for increasing the tax base, adding new user fees and parking meters (can you really be
serious on this one).
They are already astronomically high. Increasing them will only drive out more residents.
They are currently fair
They are high.
They are incredibly high and I'm not confident that the village board is spending them responsibly. Where is the accountability?
They are too high
They are very high and are a barrier for younger people to purchase homes. I value what Shorewood provides so I am willing to pay for them and
I am fortunate to be able to afford them.
They without fail increase without correlating increased service levels.
They’re too high already
This section has been biased. Annual increases are far more than CPI, with no significant improvements, but you are phrasing it in a way the
implies that either you keep increases or things will get much worse.
This village has the highest taxes and fees of any surrounding neighborhood- it’s time the village work on bringing businesses and developments
to help support the tax base and not rely on residents. Along with this the village needs to take additional steps to reign in bloated spending in our
schools - we aren’t ranked #1 but have the highest fees and largest support staff in the area
This year our taxes increased tremendously. It was more than a $2000 increase. This has put a lot of financial pressure on our family. Although
we love Shorewood we are not sure we can continue to afford living here due to the extreme taxes we pay.
To reduce taxes and fees Shorewood should be ticketing reckless drivers and illegal parkers.
Too high

traditionally property tax covered what other places put in fees because of income tax law benefits (deducting prop tax is better than unrecouped
fees). that always made me happy that we were making smart choices. i dislike fees on top of high prop tax. also, I think shorewood businesses
have been hit hard and meter parking is just annoying and the businesses will hear about it the most.
Transparency is a problem. Hard to know what services taxes are covering. And perception is services offered don’t warrant high taxes.
Try to keep residents to live and stay in Shorewood. People are sick of rising taxes and fees especially the older residents who have lived in
Shorewood for a number of years and are on a limited income and are forced to move to a different community because of the high property
taxes and fees.
User fees are more fair than regressive property tax increases
Village property taxes are too high and have been for a long time (Shorewood homeowner for 31 years). Need to seriously consider ways to
cap/lower rate of increase of taxes.
Want to fully fund schools. Happy to pay increased taxes for it
Water and sewer fees are almost $200 per quarter. This has gone up a lot!
Way too high
We already pay high taxes how is there not enough money to cover what is needed
We already pay too much. Reduce administrative personnel costs/redundant roles.
We are already over taxed and to stay living here for a lifetime seems nearly impossible. Other communities with lower tax rates are drawing good
residents away.
We are long-time residents. It seems like the taxes have gone up, but the services have been reduced. Why is this happening?
We are one of the highest taxed suburbs but I don’t think our services are any better than anyone else. Please don’t increase our property taxes.
We are residents dating to 1981, and find that taxes and fees have risen inordinately.
We are so heavily taxed. We need to stop some programs. Publish and make clear what we're spending money on largest to least and lets start
to cut.
We are taxed enough and pay enough fees i. e. Water meter fee, street light, etc.
We currently get a lot of services and/or high-quality services for our tax dollars.
We have a LOT of old infrastructure and I think we’re managing that as well as can be expected.
We have funds that could help address things, but we have different priorities.
We have recently retired and no longer have school-age children. We sometimes think about leaving Shorewood for Ozaukee County because of
the dramatically lower taxes. So far we have decided to stay in Shorewood because of its walk ability, great small business community on
Oakland Avenue, and friendly neighborhoods. But the difference in taxes may grind us down overtime. So it is important not to raise taxes too
much on older residents who may otherwise decide to leave.
We must go after cost saving before raising revenue. Schools and public buildings is the first place we should look. We have more school
buildings than are needed for Shorewood children, we have too many non-teaching roles in the school. Close a school building, cut unnecessary
roles, and balance our budget without raising taxes.
We need to focus on making the village more affordable for everyone. Scrap any handouts for low income housing. Focus on the schools and
even there please reduce the schools to a manageable size. We don't need 4 schools for our reducing population. We also don't need a diversity
coordinator that none of the neighboring schools have for $200K. Reduce administrators and focus on good teachers.

We pay more property taxes per square foot than almost any community in Wisconsin yet never hear the end of how cash strapped we are.
Someone needs to get creative and start thinking of ways to expand the tax base.
We should not be paying a wheel in the village when we are already paying a wheel tax in Milwaukee County. We are paying double.
What exactly needs to be fixed that they’d have to raise taxes or install meters? Can they do it project by project each year instead to keep costs
down?
What services would you reduce? We have a few, but it's not out of the oridinary
When adding infrastructure consider parking.
When has any municipality ever not had to deal with increasing costs. Details of above alternatives are really needed to make informed choice of
preferred approach.
When I bought my home over 30 years ago my friends and I referred to our property taxes as salaries for the teachers. Our schools are major
draw for people moving to Shorewood. I could've lived other places for less but I've always been willing to pay a premium to live in Shorewood.
Yes they are high and I knew that when I moved here. I also understand we have older housing stock and infrastructure that needs to be maintain
and is costly. I also know that I am privileged to live here. Am I concerned about the future and the answer is yes. There are no simple answers
but I trust the Village of Shorewood and trustees to continue to be good stewards and mindful of the impact of raising property taxes.
When it comes to problem solving, ideas are often couched as "either or." We need a more innovative approach to problem solving. There is
rarely one golden option but instead a mix of multiple ideas that can reach the same end goal. This survey is a great example of that. The above
question only allows me to choose 1 option. When you could offer a mix of ALL of those solutions. Some services may be able to be aged out,
while others need to increase. Some paid parking, mixed with public parking could be more widely accepted. While a reduction in tax increases
every other year, paired with slight increases for the other years, may be more easily considered. When a community this large is forced to
'choose 1' you create a natural divide and more conflict or push back. While I realize it is easier math, to offer 1 solution, I'd like to see you take
the time to put together something that requires "everyone to give a little and lose a little" - this is how you create stronger buy in and willingness
to accept harder choice. This is called the Diplomatic Approach because it requires a little something from every area, etc.
where is the revenue from walgreens and metro market - huge corporations, not well maintained and we don't get anything in return for having
them in shorewood
Whitefish Bay does it better for less money
Y'all need to explain more that taxes go up because inflation goes up. Y'all listen to the cheapskates too much on this because they still think gas
is a dollar a gallon and rent is only $50 a month.
Yep - they keep going up ! WTF
Yes. I pay close to 1,000 a month for taxes, and my children never went to the elementary schools or middle school. I used emergency services 1
time.
You get what you pay for. If you’re fortunate enough to own a home in Shorewood, expect a hefty tax bill. Keep fees reasonable so those renting
can enjoy living in the village.
You get what you pay for. Of course I would like to not pay high taxes but the beauty and services of Shorewood are what make it special
You need to slow down on tax increases. People are moving out because they cant afford the the high taxes.
You will be further driving older home owners on smaller pensions away if you raise our taxes. Would you like to see us go?
Your fees for the new streetlights seem unfair since many residents start to pay fees years before their lights are changed.
Your utility tax for streetlights and sewer line replacement is very regressive

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Adding more focus to sustainable native plant spaces similar to the one outside the library. And expansion of community gardens to give land
access to those in apartments, with guidelines and requirements for natural regenerative growing practices. Beautification initiatives should have
a focus on native plants.
air quality
All environmental issues should be voluntary and never required by the village
All in all, I am really not familiar with most of the Village's environmental initiatives mentioned above. I would like to see the Village better
promote/publicize these initiatives.
All of these efforts should be abandoned and focus on basic municipal services. The increased costs due to the lead service lines need to be
revisited as the federal grants that were promised during the passing of this policy are not materializing for the majority of the Village resulting in
significantly increased costs to the residents to replace a system that has been safely operating for decades. The streetlights have been a fiasco,
spending millions to install a degraded system that does not provide adequate lighting due to complaints of a few, not to mention the favorable
treatment that corner properties have received after complaining about a fair assessment system. The streetlights need to be brighter, stop
catering to the complaints of a few and stand up and represent the majority of residents. The conservation committee should be disbanded, all the
initiatives coming out of this committee are a waste of money and take away from the services that a Village should be providing. Letting residents
lawns go to weeds is not the way to make this Village a desirable place to live.
All of these things should be deprioritized if it means the village doesn’t need to do restructure the schools. These are “nice to have”. People
move here for the schools, not the organic collection.
Any time we want to enjoy the Beach, it is crowded with non-residents.
At least a couple of the film festival choices were filled with misinformation and not scientific. The village should not be sponsoring them.
Ban pesticide use on lawns. Natural lawn care or none only. Stop planting Kentucky coffee trees, because insides of pods can be toxic to some
dogs.
Be smart with the money, if all of these are going to cost a lot to the village are they actually helping?
Better communication surrounding existing initiatives so that more people know they exist. More encouragment to use trash cans around the
village. Something that involves incentives for doing village cleanups.
Can we get controls on what people use on their lawns? Smells and is toxic
Charging residents enormous fees for streetlight replacement, something the village should have been maintaining, while shoveling money to
developers is a perfect encapsulation of this boards priorities. Terrible.
Compost collection should be free and provided to all households
Compost Crusader is too expensive
Conservation is important. Litter, garbage, concrete pieces, stones and rocks, move from private property, on to public property. Enforce the
village ordinances, every minute of every day.
Continue and increase environmental initiatives.
Costs for the streetlight program are high. We need more initiatives for a pestfree/chemical free Shorewood
Dog waste in Hubbard Park and other Shorewood-based parks is at best unpleasant-Why should I be forced to step in urine and feces from a
dog?-and an example of needless environmental degradation.
Don't use crusader as too expensive

Dont put taxpayer money towards unnecessary programs
Electrify Shorewood is great program
Electrify Shorewood is great program!
Environment in Shorewood is fine. Streetlights upgrade not needed.
Environment is great. No need to spend extra money
Every effort to relocate the public works yard should continue, in the meantime the loud beeping alarms on garbage hauling equipment should be
muted, the volume is unnecessary in an enclosed workspace.
Excellent. It is one of the things Shorewood does best.
Finish the street light project
For those in apartments, you should share this option for composting: www.wastenotcompost.org
Free growing village spaces (Menlo blvd) have made residents’ lawns unbelievably weedy by allowing all of it to blow onto us and pass that along
to the residents. Streetlights have also been expensive and inconsistently working, which impacts Safety for walkers in the mornings.
Going in the right direction. Concern with lawns is effect on others, directly or indirectly, such as habitat for vermin and invasive plants on
neglected properties that aren't bad enough for enforcement action. When conformity is reduced, difficulty of enforcement increases, so
sometimes it just does not happen.
Good
Half of this we know nothing about. Upgrade communication systems and style
how does one learn abt new programs offered?
How much do these cost us? Which ones are actually necessary? I would re-think some of these programs.
I am disappointed with the streetlight replacement program. The new fixtures do not preserve the character of Shorewood’s historic
neighborhoods. Compared with the previous lights, the LED lighting is much harsher and creates excessive glare, making nighttime walking less
comfortable. If LED fixtures were going to be installed, I would have preferred a much warmer color temperature that more closely resembled the
original lighting. I also believe the fixtures should have included frosted diffuser panels to soften the light and conceal the individual LEDs rather
than leaving them directly visible. The new poles appear less substantial than the original poles, and I have noticed some that are not installed
perfectly straight. In addition, the open fixture design appears likely to allow spiders, insects, and debris to accumulate. Given these concerns, I
question whether this project was a good use of taxpayer dollars.
I would like to raise a concern regarding winter road maintenance, specifically the use of road salt and liquid brine in the Village. My observation is
that salt is sometimes applied when conditions may not require its use for maintaining safe travel.
There is substantial evidence, including monitoring work by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD), showing that chloride levels
in local waterways rise significantly during winter precipitation and thaw events. Elevated chloride concentrations are harmful to aquatic
ecosystems and represent a long-term environmental stressor.
In addition to environmental impacts, road salt contributes to corrosion and damage to vehicles and public infrastructure. I would also note that
some communities rely primarily on plowing and natural melting cycles, with minimal or no routine use of road salt, particularly where
environmental priorities are emphasized.

For these reasons, I would encourage the Village to consider reducing or eliminating road salt use where possible, with greater emphasis on
plowing.
I am in favor of protecting the environment
I am not a fan of native lawns as I don’t think it encourages general appearance upkeep
I appreciate the lead line removal project and the deal the village was able to give us to finance it. Thank you. I look forward to dark sky-friendly
street lighting and would love the village to explore going even further in that direction. The other conservation projects are wonderful, forward
thinking and help make the village a great place to live.
I called Water Services in Shorewood several years ago. Asked about lead problems and water in general. I was told there was no real problem
with lead And the water was good. I feel I was lied to
I commend Shorewood for their green initiatives.
I didn’t know what some of these were so there should be an NA button
I had no idea there was a compost program, but I am glad there is one
I have a problem with lawns looking messy and unkept
I have two neighbors whose front yards seem to be mostly weeds. One is a rental property. This is affecting my yard. How much is too much? I
know that Oak Creek had a Weed Commissioner at one time. Maybe Shorewood needs to hire somebody?
I honestly love it when I see dandelions on the high school lawn. I also love living in a community where green lawns and no weeds are not a
priority.
I know your trying hard.
I pay for the compost services. The village barely provides any money for it. I cannot believe it is included as a service by the village.
I personally like the new street lights, I like the brightness on Lake Drive near our house. The way the cost was rolled out was unfortunate, feels
like it should have just been part of the property taxes instead of having a strangely huge water bill (I am on a corner)
I think these street lights are a miss, but I do appreciate the steps taken to arrive a the end result and know options to have aesthetically pleasing
lights are limited.
I think y'all should bring back the ropeway on the beach
I tried to do the right thing and compost, but again it's just another expense for m-so I cancelled. We pay for all of this!!!
I wish the compost program was expanded and not separate from other garbage collection
I wish there was more promotion of the conservation committee so that we knew of the initiatives.
i wish we could ban pesticide use on residential lawns
I wonder if some of these might be vanity projects more than impactful initiatives, and so could be cut to save costs for residents who are feeling
very pinched. I don't know enough about them to definitively conclude that, but it's worth considering.
I would like to see food waste composting offered as a free service to residents, as is done in Greendale.
I'd love to have access to mulch from tree/brush chipping. I'd like to see more residents re-use yard waste including leaves on their own property
as I do. I'd like the village to encourage replacement of grass with more sustainable plantings in the right-of-way.
I'm thrilled to find out that residents of houses in Shorewood can have their compost picked up for free! I wish this service were available to
apartment residents. Would it be possible to offer a compost drop-off site for us?
If one pays to subscribe to the compost program, one should be entitled to a minimum compost redemption annually without charge.

If people want their properties to look like a farm field , then MOVE to a farm field. Please respect the urban character and continuity of our
community.
if we can do anything with less consulting/contracts, please pursue. Volunteers are great resource here.
If we need fees, charge non residents using the beach.
Im in favor of new lighting for improved ped safety but I'm not sure the fixtures chosen match the historic aesthetic of the village (bright white light
as opposed to current amber color)
In my opinion, although these services are great, this is an area we could reduce spending to reduce taxes. Could we have similar success by
promoting citizen green practices, such as purchasing your own backyard composter? Do we need green festivals?
In my opinion, application of chemicals to lawns ought to be prohibited in the village. These chemicals endanger pets and song birds.
It is hard to dispose of sharps in Shorewood.
it is perplexing how many homeowners still choose to use pesticides on their property when it is clearly known to be a health detriment to humans
and pets/wildlife. Using toxins on lawns affects the walkers and exercisers utilizing the sidewalks. Maybe more education is needed to really
inform/discourage continued use by those residents, especially when being located so near to the river and lake.
It would be nice to limit some of the residential use of lawn care companies, Every 2-3 week applications are too many.
It'd be nice to cut the fees for composting
It's good, but it would be nice if the city would give incentives to stop people using toxic chemicals on their home loans. Like require an expensive
permit to spray those poisons - wouldn't stop people on Lake Drive but maybe some others and add income to the village accounts.
Keep em coming!
Keep it in moderation.
Keep up the good work
Less focus on the environment - save resources for critical services like police and snow removal. You can tell the “natural lawn care” by all the
weeds. I wish you’d enforce raking in fall. I hate doing my leaves 20 times b/c some neighbors don’t all season
Less time and attention should be devoted to most of these, more focus on primary safety issues is needed
Littering is a major problem on Lake drive and litterers should be ticketed aggressively to lower taxes.
Love no mow May and the concern for birds with low lighting.
Mandate organics collection
More outreach & education on plastic reduction and composting to reduce landfill waste & carbon emissions
More weed and feed. More chemicals please. Stop the natural crap. Clean up the beach more
Keep it really nice
Most are not worth spending taxpayer collections on. Can be handled privately if regulations allow.
My hatred for LED streetlights rivals my prejudice for the nation of North Macedonia
Natural lawn should not mean weed lawns.
Need more green space and protest the state's ban on banning single use plastics.
Need to have coordination for lead and water projects to not prolong chaos.
No notice was given when ongoing work blocked driveways. Dates provided for the work were incorrect and not updated.
Not aware of these activities

Oakland Ave. is usually trash-laden; businesses and apartment managers should be encouraged to clean in front of their properties. Really, it's a
disgrace. Village must do better at curb-area maintenance, specially in winter.
Offer Compost Crusader services as a default collection method for everyone - not an extra fee (which is higher than in Milwaukee for the exact
same service)
Only a little confusion on lead pipe replacement
Option to recycle textiles, as Bayside has
Penalties for excessive salt usage during winter.
Please ban pesticide use on easements/public strips of land between the sidewalk and the street. When you see 4 or 5 yards on a block with
white pesticide flags from treatments it makes our village unsafe for children, pets, and wildlife. Can’t stop people from poisoning the environment
but maybe we can make safer, publicly owned spaces along all of our streets.
Please consider banning Roundup and the use of glyphosate.
please continue to invest in these initiatives
Please preserve and do what you can to increase our green space. I worry about the impact of ADU's and other development on the little patches
of green we have.
Poor planning by the Village on the lead pipe and Street light replacement has driven up the cost to residents. By making it an additional fee we
are unable to recoup the cost in our taxes.
Push for and incentivize solar panels. Add EV chargers to municipal lots/parking structures.
Quit the waters program and electrify. Cut the organics program . People can do this own their own. We have bigger needs right now
Recycle pick up should be weekly.
Residential stormwater management is terrible or nonexistent. MMSD has very good resources yet Shorewood residents and homeowner do not
seem to implement the recommended practices on a more widespread scale.
Residents should be urged to remove massive lawns and replace them with native plants.
restrict autos and become a golf cart village
Shorewood does a great job on environmental issues.
Shorewood Guidebook for Green Infrastructure link is the same as the one for Atwater Beach. What is the "Guidebook" and will it get my
neighbors to clear invasive plants out of their yards and away from the utility lines? I cannot answer the question without clear information.
Shorewood is doing a great job with environmental efforts and no additional programs or enhancements are needed at this time
State law needs to change so pesticides will be banned. Shorewood needs to lead this initiative and educate homeowners about the danger to
our health.
Stop making policies that come from this committee but aren't reflective of the general population.
Street light fees should be on our tax bill not utility. At least it could be deducted on my taxes.
street lights are not on at night a lot of time
Street lights are terrible!
Streetlight replacement should have been included in our taxes, not a separate fee.
Streetlights too bright
Take care of the basics and get out of the trendy micro-management activities.
Tell people not to rake leaves into the street. There is no communication about this.

The "natural lawns" have been very poorly supervised. I live across from a yard of weeds and overgrown dogwood. Its terrible. Natural should not
mean lack of care or attention. We've called and complained, but the neighbor defends the yard as "native" (which I suppose weeds are), and the
village does not push for the state of the yard to be improved.
The compost crusader only uses large bins that is too large requiring 4 carts. I use curby compost with buckets of multiple sizes much more
appropriate for our family. In Ohio, my chilren's suburb started a recycling program at the schools. You deliver your bucket to bins at the school
where soft organics are collected at the school. You buy a bucket and bring the contents to the school. This program was started by the students.
The crew who replaced our water line was great. Hate the tree situation, breaks my heart! I didn’t know that was going to be part of this.
The green initiatives are scare tactics to get people closer and closer to 15 minute cities
The lead pipe replacement program lacks communication and coordination of all the moving part necessary. Traveling to get home is always a
challenge.
The lead replacement program is taking way too long to complete.
The new LED streetlights are way too bright. I'm concerned about them being installed on my street. The native lawn idea is nice but some people
use it to not take care of their property and it is unsightly. More Code enforcement and oversight would be helpful.
The new street lights are ugly and have a cheap, unfinished look to them
The new streetlights are hideous. They are way too bright. Can they be turned down to fewer lumens?
The next initiative that is needed is a focus on reducing the impact of microplastics. It cuold begin with a reduction of take away containers or
upgraded carry out containers. I would recommend working with the schools on this - kids are incredibly resourceful and often have better ideas
than adults.
The only initiative that I am well aware of, and have been directly impacted by is streetlights. It makes zero sense that we say we value the
environment, and the streetlights are not utilizing solar energy??? Also, my neighbors use chemicals in their yard. What initiative? Is there an
incentive for not using chemicals? Do we have a free community composting program? (Not that I’ve ever heard of.)
The pipes and the streetlight projects are being handled less than efficiently and are harming local businesses. Sloppy is probably the best word
for the work being down and the process being used.
The plastic bags at Metro are an embarrassment. They should ban plastic bags completely! Also need more marketing presence on sustainable /
environmental initiatives. Maybe there is an incentive for Shorewood restaurants to use compostable To-Go containers.
The recent decision by the school district's maintenance department to NOT have the SIS tennis court lights on at all this year is an excellent
decision both for utility cost savings to the village and as it relates to reducing nighttime "light pollution". Let's keep this going.....
The school district does not comply with these goals. It is frustrating.
The Shorewood "green" initiatives are great and we applaud them. They are of limited value when Shorewood's antiquated building codes permit
homeowners to engage in almost any sort of environmental destruction on their property.
The streetlight replacement and lead pipe replacement programs were handed very poorly. These are major expenses to hit homeowners at the
same time, and many of us would have chosen to have them spaced apart.
The village needs to make the school district comply with the environmental goals such as composting and not using dangerous chemicals for
cleaning. There needs to be restrictions placed upon home owners for using dangerous chemical fertilizers and for planting non native species.
The yards in Shorewood look like trash, the invasive weeds are everywhere. We look dirty and unkept.
There are many people who want to avoid chemical lawn care and also don't want weeds, especially invasive, non-native species, invading their
properties. Many of these weeds are going to seed on properties that neither dig NOR more their lawns in time to reduce the seeding. This is a
huge disappointment and certainly tempts to chemical lawncare.

There remain several empty lots. And let’s plant a few more trees.
there should be an alternative to compost crusader
These are great initiatives!
These are lower priority for me
These new streetlights lights look terrible.
They installed the stormwater maintenance near Edgewood Avenue. They didn’t clean the drain grades this spring, which caused flooding in that
area. Be bitter planners and use more common sense
This is the first I’ve heard of half of these. Communication from Village Hall is abysmal. The manager’s newsletter is a joke. We need open,
transparent communication that is open to fee$back.
This seems like a “nice to have” given we are already talking about increasing taxes for all the services and also a referendum which will increase
taxes too. Maybe it’s time to cut the fluffy feel good stuff and focus on the critical needs of the village.
Too many people with lawns that are just weeds and washed our dirt. They need maintained lawns to help with flooding and use native plants.
Too many careless people.
Too much ‘green’ that causes taxes to increase and doesn’t help the Village.
very supportive
Village flower pots have been looking worse and worse ever year:( I miss the trees and plants by the bus stop near Oleg’s
Village should lead by example - add solar to Library, Vill Hall, DPW, and Police bldgs. Also,
Was not aware of these programs.
waters project and fish and feather reach the same five ppl every year and i’m not sure why but could use some rethinking
We have more important issues facing our community than these “feel good” issues. It’s seems like the board doesn’t like to tackle the real issues
facing the village
We need better communication regarding green initiatives. The village website needs improvement.
We need public car chargers.
What about Hubbard Park? I was shocked when I visited there. It’s falling down, it looks terrible. It was such a beautiful park when I lived here 12
years ago. The use of dangerous and poisonous lawn care should be banned for all property in Shorewood. Every spring, the smell and tearing
eyes, while trying to spot tiny notices that pesticides have been used. These people put pesticides on Shorewood property around their homes.
It’s just ignorant that this is allowed.
What is total paid by village versus total paid by residents for compost Crusader service?
When I moved out of Shorewood in 2005, we had to disconnect our downspouts from the sewer in order to sell our house - that was the
regulation. Now that I’m back, I see downspouts connected to the sewer all over. Why is that still allowed when our sewers are getting
overwhelmed?
Why isn't Compost Crusader provided to all residents at no extra cost? It would shift garbage to compost and it would be a net positive
experience.
Wish there was a village-wide push for No Mow May and education provided regarding native plants and the ways landscaping choices can
encourage pollinators. Not a fan of LED lights. Would like it if residents were made aware of light pollution including how bright outdoor lights
impact neighbors and wildlife. Many pesticide signs in the village, even on conservation committee members' lawns, wonder if maybe the
committee would benefit from more education related to pesticides and the environment including wildlife and then the information could be
deseminated more broadly to the village.

Wish we could restrict pesticide use on private lawns, but understand it's not possible.
Would be nice to have more clarity on the use of the street side grass strip next to sidewalks. Seems like it can be planted and also people are
getting fined for doing so. Would seem to be good to promote clover or other grass replacement options for this.
Would like a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise pollution
You are way too radical with environmental issues
Your compost program should teach composting, not hand it over to a monster diesel-burning truck that picks up minuscule amounts of mixed
trash at the bottom of "subscription-paid" bins made out of many pounds of plastic. This service is counter intuitive, and outright wasteful. It takes
zero money, zero diesel, and zero plastic to throw compost and a couple of red-wiggler worms into a heap in the backyard.
Your organics program is not well suited to small households. I do not need another card to store organic foo scaps. I use a private service with
weekly pick up a small bucket.

Comments for SECTION 5 – Shared Services

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Again, public conversation is needed about these things. It is very hard to pin it down to a multiple choice answer.
Any non emergency services can be shared but I strongly opposed sharing our police department
Any shared service that will reduce our taxes is fibe with me.
Becoming another entities' little brother does not bode well for good service.
Consolidation is the future.
Consolidation of DPW services would be my priority. Our Police already work with our North Shore neighbors - Whitefish Bay - Glendale.
Cut these costs except library. It’s exceptional
Depends
Depends on partner municipalities.
Do not diminish the quality of services but encourage shared services when possible.
Do not share Police services with Milwaukee or Whitefish Bay
Don’t close our library
Economies of scale are good
For the sake of closing the current public works location, shared recycling/ garbage disposal should be explored
great idea
Having dedicated Village services make it more desireable to live here
I am in favor of most of these, under the assumption that there will still be enough resources allocated to accommodate needs
I am not in favor of any outside services if what is in place is working. I feel it's very important to maintain our own police department. Again, that's
one of the benefits of living in this village. Having a police department that is familiar with the citizens it serves and protect is paramount.
I am not opposed, but I know some of these have been looked into previously and either there is no cost savings or there is no willing partner.
The merger of the northshore health departments is a faliure.
I am very pleased with the services that we have and concerned that sharing them might make them less efficient.
I assume shared services would not reduce the service in Shorewood. I hope this is a correct assumption.
I can get behind the concept of shared services while maintaining great service to Shorewood residents.
I don’t have enough information to adequately answer. I am in favor of sharing services if it doesn’t reduce the services provided.
I don't know enough about the pros/cons of this choice, but overall I think its a great idea. I'd like to learn more though, as I realize it may sound
great on paper but not work out day-to-day.
I hate to lose local control. The dispatcher service can be deplorable, but North Shore Fire works well.
I have no opinion on Garbage, recycling, ect. Because I have a condo and we don’t use community facilities.
I hope that shared DPW svcs are part of your DPW facility discussions
I like the idea of shared services, but do not like the idea of shared police force. We have a wonderful force in Shorewood that seems to reflect
the values of the community. I don't think the other village forces are as good.
I like the proiximity of the police services in their new home.
I love how well the North Shore Fire Department operates so let's duplicate it in other areas
I love that our roads are plowed earlier than anywhere else, that our garbage pickup is consistent, and we control our own police force that we
can push to do community policing instead of military style arming.

I need to understand the pros and cons more but in general would likely support shared services for most of these
I simply don't know enough about what sharing services would imply (re: service quality, accessibility, costs) to have an opinion on this. I'd be
interested in learning more.
I support any consolidation of services with nearby communities if it maintains and improves the quality of services, and especially if it saves
residents money.
I think if it mages sense to combine without compromising our experience, then that makes sense
I think it depends on how these services will be shared and what oversight the Village would retain to ensure those services aren't lessened.
Villagers would need transparency on partnerships.
I think Shorewood does a good job for most services.
I think these were hard to answer since I'm not really sure what it will entail.
I think whatever fiscally makes sense is good. But please don’t take away the library
I would hope sharing services would reduce cost somewhat.
I would need to know the pros and cons of sharing services to answer these questions.
I’m assuming if we are sharing services we are experiencing those services at the same level
I'm glad you're considering this...should have been done a long time ago.
I'm only in favor of library sharing as long as the Shorewood Library remains open.
If it reduces cost, share it.
if shared services make things more efficient, that is the way to go
If shared services means reducing quality of services, then I would oppose all.
If the choice is between quality and cost savings, I'd always prefer to pay more and maintain the quality of the above services that Shorewood has
always delivered on.
If there are cost savings to be had we should strongly consider sharing services.
If this helps with cost due to economies of scale, I think it's worth pursuing. I think the library is an important community asset and would like it to
stay open in Shorewood.
In general, and assuming quality can be maintained, I am for sharing services with other small municipalities if it means the cost can be reduced
or the quality can be further increased. I am however against contracting public services out to private companies.
It is a slippery slope once you forfeit control of these operations to other neighboring villages. I know it says partnerships, but it feels like we will
end up with the short end of the stick as the smaller municipality.
It makes economical sense
It's a good idea if good right!
It's easy to say I favor these but realistically the cost is high because service is good. Any cost reduction would probably result in worse service,
despite talk about efficiencies improving. If service levels are used as the benchmark (emergency response time, enforcement consistency,
elapsed time until snow is plowed, promptness of court dates, library hours) and efficiencies can be gained at similar cost, that's attractive.
However reducing costs through consolidation and then reducing service is not attractive.
It’s hard to know favorability without further exploring impact on services
Leaf, garbage and recycling are all very good. Why change those? People should be fined for raking leaves into the street and clogging sewers,
especially Colonial Court!

Leave the Police and DPW as is.
My only concern would be that as a smaller partner, our needs might take second place to our larger neighbors.
Not all services are equally shareable. We need police who know our community. We need libraries people can walk to. What is the
environmental impact of having big garbage trucks drive larger routes?
Only if it makes sense financially to Shorewood without disturbing quality of our services that we pay a lot for
Our family loves the Shorewood library. It’s a wonderful anchor in our community
Our library is great - could explore changes in the future but I like having the library located where it is.
Our police live on easy street. May as well combine them for a north shore shared service.
Our senior center and library are special places to Shorewood residents. Keeping this building and its services help create and maintain much of
the culture of our village. Combining other services that don't really affect the "people" is fine... but don't change the library and senior services.
Our village is small - some facets should be shared. Others not because of what residents pay in taxes.
Overall snow removal and waste collection are two of the few bright spots here.
please consolidate, cooperate and collaborate as much as possible.
Please make the cost impact (hopefully benefit of doign so) of sharing available to be better informed
Please try to do mire
Police and court should remain local to reflect and abide by Shorewood residents' values
Save money. If you can
seems like a really good idea to do this
Senior services should be eliminated, it’s duplicative. Assessment & building services should be shared with Whitefish bay along with municipal
court
Senior Services should be independent of shared services
Services should only be shared if there is no reduction in the service. I highly doubt police protection and road maintenance would be maintained
at acceptable levels if they were shared services.
Share if improves or maintains present level is service and reduces costs
Shared services are a good idea if service levels stay the same or improve and costs do not increase.
Shared services make a lot of sense in many applications, but not police.
Shared services make sense economically, but must factor time delays with emergent situations. Community issues will likely benefit from
consolidated efforts & funding.
Shared services should not lose a sense of what makes Shorewood unique.
Shared services will thrive, if GLENDALE and the OTHER VILLAGES DO THEIR JOBS. Glendale needs new leadership. It is still the worst part
of the "shared governance" regime.
Sharing builds community !
sharing could make things more efficient (and lower taxes??)
Sharing makes sense if service levels can be preserved and costs can be reduced.
Sharing meaning sharing the cost with neighboring towns? If it keeps the cost down for residents, I’m fine with that.

Sharing police services would allow a shared police department to have detectives/officers able to investigate sexual assaults/child
abuse/domestic violence matters. Shorewood's Police Department's lack of ability in these areas has caused lost cases in these areas for
decades. The same is true for other North Shore police departments.
Sharing services for law enforcement similar to North Shore Fire & Rescue, North Shore Health Department, Milwaukee County Federated
Library is highly desirable, given the increasing costs of salaries, pensions and equipment needed by law enforcement.
Sharing services is a great idea- along with employee insurance coverage to lower fees and have favorable rates when done jointly
Sharing services should be explored where management can be consolidated without loss of local services.
Sharing services will reduce costs and I am in favor of that
Sharing services with neighboring communities like Whitefish Bay and Glendale and City of Milwaukee makes sense but has to be evaluated
case by case.
sharing with who exactly
shorewood feels that there is more crime and unsafe! Having homeless veggi g outside businesses and groups trolling around- seems we need
the police to focus on tge safety of their residents.
Shorewood isn't very large so sharing with other communities would make sense.
Some combining makes sense - but look to WFB for inadequate leaf removal - I think last fall’s leaves are finally gone. I think we have better
garbage services and road maintenance. It made sense for medical services, but I think other services are better kept right in our village
Some services are time sensitive like police and fire responding and snow removal. If these areas are answered in a timely manner, than sharing
is fine
Something has to give! I’d be more than happy to n happy to share services if it would allow me to stay in Shorewood, in my home.
That makes sense as a way to reduce costs and not raise taxes
The "sharing" of services decreases the service and response time of those services as seen with the decrease in health initiatives since
Northshore Health Dept assumed care of our citizens.
The library is a very special place and I would hate it if it got messed up
The more the village can leverage other communities to share services and reduce costs benefits everyone
The questions don't identify the parties sharing services. How could I have an opinion?
The reason I answered "oppose" to most of these options is that I feel these services are quite good in Shorewood, relative to other communities
and if Shorewood moves to shared services, I believe quality will decrease.
The same level of service would need to be maintained.
The Shorewood operations have declined over the year and we could benefit from working with Whitefish Bay which has consistently better
services. DO NOT take these ratings to mean we should be working more with the City of Milwaukee. The current Village Board seems to think
that Milwaukee is a city to emulate, citing Milwaukee as an example for several poor initiatives in this Village (such as chickens, ADU's, etc.). Stop
trying to be more like Milwaukee. If residents want to be more like Milwaukee there are ample opportunities for them to relocate there.
These are fine only if they decrease costs to residents without decreasing quality of service
This section feels like rage bait. We need more information/education and fiscal info.
To remain available and responsive to Shorewood residents it would be terrible to combine our police resources with other surrounding areas
Understand the thinking on options, but relinquishing control of these resources will directly impact the quality of life and unique nature of the
shorewood experience. I am particularly opposed to considering combining municipal court services and police as these roles have to remain
directly accountable to Shorewood concerns and Shorewood voters (as to Municipal court).

Utilizing the police dispatch has been difficult as those who answer are not familiar with Shorewood streets and therefore when an immediate
response is necessary (reckless driving in the village, theft in progress, issues on the bike path etc.) more time is wasted describing WHERE
violations are occurring and therefore not violators not apprehended.
We are a small community and should be sharing services with other small local communities.
We are small. We act like local control is paramount, but at some point we need to find economies of scale. We did this years ago with our fire
department, and our fire/emergency services are outstanding!
We are too small to require our own departments for a lot of these services if they can be accomplished cheaper on a shared basis.
We could likely save money if court services and road services and building inspections mergered with whitefish bay
We should already be doing this as much as possible. We can make everything better and more cost effective if we work together and share our
resources.
We should be consolidating more services
WE should be looking at shared services everywhere--but we must still be viable--ie snow must be removed and garbage collected etc. but
everything should be explored
We would favor most of these if the present level of service is maintained.
WFB and Shorewood have different snow and leaf removal practices. How would best practices be determined. I like Shorewood leaf removal
suction truck best when it is done. Best for the sewers. Less material going into the storm drains.
what do you mean sharing services? with whom? needs clarification
What senior services?! Give me details, please. Nothing ever.
While I realize sharing services can reduce costs, I think we need to take a judicious approach to what services we choose to share. I would not
want to reach a point where we share so many services that the Village loses its small community feel and the responsiveness and quality of
services (which today is generally very good). With regard to senior services, while I think our offerings for this population has declined in recent
years, and it therefore might be a popular area for which to consider combining services, I think it is difficult if you are asking seniors to transport
themselves further for such services/activities. Speaking from experience, my Mom (when she was living) was comfortable driving herself or
relying on a neighbor to get to activities at the library/senior center. I know she would not have been comfortable getting herself even the relatively
shorter distance to say WFB, for example.
Why are we paying a premium to live here if we have to pivot to shared services?
Why hasn’t this been a priority. It would help save costs/lower taxes for all communities involved
Would only want to share if they offer a similar level of service to shorewood.
Yeah...Don't.
You do a great job with leaf and snow removal.

Comments for SECTION 6 – Infrastructure and Public Spaces

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As property taxes have increased substantially, I believe the Village should exercise great caution before undertaking major capital projects.
Necessary improvements should certainly be made where required for safety or regulatory compliance, but projects should be carefully evaluated
for cost-effectiveness and long-term value. I would like to see the Village place a greater emphasis on maintaining existing infrastructure,
controlling costs, and prioritizing essential services before investing in discretionary projects.
Because the current building is unique and historical, I'd hate to see it get demolished. We are losing so much of our original architecture.
Before spending additional taxpayer money, we need to seriously look at other options to optimize.
Can there be the possibly of keeping the current space and adding a smaller new facility to handle expansion as an alternative to one large
space.
Combine services before developing more
Consolidate
Continue traffic & bicycle safety initiatives
Cost vs cost upgrading vs relocation
Despise all the condos and apartments (new) that have taken place. Changed the character. Also there is no excuse for it taking so long to
rebuild Oakland Ave.
Do not give away or sell that property. Should be made into a bigger community and recreation center that can house many initiatives and
community.
Do not put high density housing in place of current DPW location. It will create higher traffic on Morris Blvd.
DO NOT relocate the DPW. Make improvements to the existing location. Keep high value equipment in the village (DPW current site). Cost would
be added to insurance and travel time if equipment was relocated. Low value, low theft items could be relocated or shared with other
communities. Join with other communities for compactor and recycling.
Selling the DPW land to a developer is a BAD idea. Once it is sold it can never be replaced. Don't get greedy.
Do not sell the public parking lot on N Oakland Avenue
Dogs must be limited and on leash. Control rats.
Don’t give away any more of our assets while saddling residents with more bills.
Don't know about the financial feasibility, but if/when the DPW is moved, the village should pursue development there -- a little neighborhood of
townhomes would be a fantastic addition in that spot.
Don’t move the DPW.
Don't understand why the DPW needs to move.
DPW does a great job. Let's support them.
DPW should remain at current site
DPW site definitely needs improvement.
Elected officials should be held accountable for gouging Shorewood residents with fees and taxes.

Empty public spaces are essential. One more kitsch or non-kitsch art installation will rob Village citizens of a clear view of the natural
environment. Each new so-called development (example: a new building or baseball diamond) necessarily means a loss of free, empty space.
Humans can only take so much urban density. Beyond a certain point, negative health effects materialize. Let's stop this one-way ratchet.
Finding suitable tax-exempt property outside of the village limits for the DPW would be important. If there's any reasonable way to keep the
facilities within the village limits, for example by leveling the DPW land and starting from scratch, that would be ideal, but I am sure this has been
examined. My main concern with DPW being in Milwaukee is lack of convenience for non-drivers as well as dependence on the Capitol Drive
bridge as the link. Not that the bridge is unreliable, but any necessary detour to Hampton or Locust would drastically reduce accessibility and
friendliness to pedestrians and bicyclists. Side comment: The village needs a ped-bike bridge across the river.
Fine with relocating, but preserve the historic building
Giving away the parking lot on Oakland was a terrible decision.
Growth is not a good thing when you're strapped for money and space - think of other ways
Having attended a presentation about the current DPW services/infrastructure and this study, I was curious what ever became of this project. My
concern is that even if DPW services need to be relocated for safety, ADA and modernization reasons, I would want us to retain the current
buildings, for their historic value, even if this means repurposing them (e.g., community space, restaurants, music venue (like the Hubbard Lodge
Park, etc.) through private developers/investors.
I am 100% opposed to the DPW site being moved and am certain a design solution could be achieved to continue to make that a viable location
for an updated facility. I'd love to read Barrientos's reasoning as to why they feel it is not. The proposal to eventually convert that land to more
residential space is absolutely asinine given the traffic ramifications of that and adding more density to the already densest community in the
state.
I am for finding a bigger/better space for DPW
I am opposed to relocating the DPW.
Consolidating services with NS communities like we already do with Fire and Health Dept.
I am spoiled, because of the close proximity of my home to the services. Selfishly, slightly opposed. However, it appears the reality is, it is
needed.
I believe something should be done
I do not think the DPW facility should be relocated.
I don’t understand why we need a new dump - I like our existing dump. There hasn’t been an adequate explanation on why it’s needed
i fear terrible service and lack of efficiencies if it is relocated
I hope that certain DPW services like drop-off could remain in the current space since it is convenient for residents.
I hope you can preserve the existing historical DPW buildings and find a good use for them.
I like where the DPW is located and I think we could explore putting yard waste elsewhere - and if WFB still uses our space we should discontinue
that.
I love the convenience of having the DPW close by but understand that may not be possible in the future. Just don't lose the beautiful buildings. :)
I support updating the DPW.
I think it’s imperative that the people living near the public spaces weigh in on ideas of change and have their voices heard and heeded
I think Shorewood should join forces with Whitefish Bay regarding DPW. That would save purchasing land outside of Shorewood and bring overall
cost savings for both villages. Also, do not want the current DPW location to be converted into housing. It should be used for retail or some other
activity that benefits the people of Shorewood

I think that some village Departments are short on space
I think the biggest issues are federal compliance issues, I think I stated this before but I'm not looking to support the cost of state of the art or even
modern facilities. I live in an old house and we work in old buildings and to a certain extent, I think what we haves serves its purpose but I heavily
like having these facilities in the town.
I think the Director and our DPW are absolutely amazing, and are a critical lifeline of our village. I appreciate the time and attention being spent to
make sure we have the right accommodations for them.
I think this could become a shared service rather than rebuilding the site.
I think this is a bad idea, we will end up paying more for it and wasting time and money paying people to drive back and forth daily. I know there
isn’t room to continue operations in the current location but moving out of the village feels again like a slippery slope where the village loses
control and also has to pay taxes to another municipality.
I want to be informed, but this is an anonymous survey and I’m not providing my email through this survey. You should disseminate information to
the entire public and solicit a task force.
I would favor relocating Shorewood’s DPW facility. And revitalize the current space as for additional tax revenue.
I would save the money and make do with the current location.
I wouldn't not want to see any LESS public spaces. We need to preserve what we have.
I'd like the current DPW to move/merge with another suburb & develop that land for affordable housing.
I’m skeptical of the assertion that the current facility is inadequate. Share DPW services, rather than replace it, if necessary. Taxpayers are
overcommitted on other projects now. Or, simply delay the project until other bonds and TIFs are done.
if a new location makes it more accessible for shorewood residents, that is a good idea
If the DPW is moved, what would the current site be used for? Could it be to create a new park?
If the village relocates the DPW strongly consider the land to build low Income housing.
Is this a high priority given other priorities in a challenging financial environment?
It doesn’t make sense to move our village services to another community. Surely we can find spaces within this village
It is true that the space is inadequate. In the meantime, could at least one parking space next to the recycling bins be reserved for drop offs of
under 15 minutes?
It was a big mistake the village board did not listen to the overwhelming majority of village residents who opposed the low income housing project
on Oakland. The board acted on their own politics/beliefs vs listening to the village residents.
Keep providing info in village manager email
Keep services central to the heart of Shorewood rather than moving them out. Walk-ablity to even these services should be considered.
keep what we have
Keeping our own DPW will go a long way to maintaining the vibrancy and preventing the slow decline of maintenance
kind of tired of seeing shopping carts all over town, abandoned
Knowing how this Board operates, it really doesn't matter how much information I or anyone else will received. The Board will do whatever it
wants, regardless of taxpayer input.
Kroger needs to be held responsible for the maintenence of its languishing "public" infrastructure. I'd also like to see more benches and bubblers.
Lease the space you need from Whitefish Bay
Leave the DPW buildings alone!

Leave the DPW where it is! What a waste of money for relocating it!!!
let's try to get more dense housing that would actually be appealing to seniors or to early families. apartment buildings / condo buildings don't
seem to be that. maybe some townhouses or a similar format that is more dense than SFHs but also appealing to folks who want their own front
door
Limited options regarding relocation of DPW. Try to keep any future development screened & scaled to the needs & character of our community.
We don't need a 50,000 of warehouse or maintenance building which would overwhelm the neighborhoods surrounding it.
Major concerns that project should require voting to move forward
Make sure to build that ferris wheel
Makes sense
More of a European Main Street atmosphere on oakland
More services offered at the DPW facility for entry fee would be great. I'm having to search other places to recycle a larger variety of items.
More traffic calming initiatives for infrastructure. More inviting parks for public spaces.
Moving DPW out of town would be a catastrophe. You really think most Shorewoodians are going to drive deep into MKE or beyond to drop off a
jug of dirty oil from an oil change? Worse, think of the out-of-town contractors who will simply dump waste into our rain sewers because a 20+
minute drive would be unaffordable to them.
My refuse and yard waste collection is top notch! Happens when it is supposed to, without fail, and workers are friendly. Whatever space and
facility deficiencies might exist have not yet worked their way down to my visibility.
Need to invest more in public spaces
Need traffic detection, better timing plans
Oakland Ave lacks a public space to draw people into businesses.
Once again, our taxes and fees have risen to emergency levels for many. We need to be considering cutting Every. Single. Thing.
Our alley is filled with potholes. It is as bad as many streets in the City of Milwaukee. This is very poor performance by Shorewood.
Our community's current policy effectively prohibits the installation of loud or noise-making features, and I strongly support maintaining these
restrictions to preserve our peaceful environment.
Out source our waste pick up and renovate the existing location to meet our needs
Parking is terrible here. I can't imagine living in an apartment in Shorewood.
Please just keep the location and make it work.
Please keep DPW where it is at.
please reduce services as much as possible through cooperation, collaboration and consolidation
public spaces in village with high density settlement especially needs well cared for public spaces
Pull the trigger on that DPW relocation already. The long-term benefits I think would be essential on moving forward on any initiatives to increase
service efficiency and be able to explore 'share' services options. Having a little more DPW operating room may position Shorewood DPW as
being a lead/hub on North Shore DPW shared services. We already have the compactor WFB uses.
Renovate the existing yard. We don't need a yard in Milwaukee.
Save and preserve all current historic DPW buildings and consider them for other use, such as retrofitting for senior community/apartments
(please see my prior comments), or an open community space off of the bike path such as a coffee house/restaurant/event space, similar to what
was accomplished in Madison with the Garver Feed Mill, an iconic piece of Madison's agricultural history, adapted into a modern community

gathering space. These Hengel-designed buildings are unique to the Village and irreplaceable and should not be lost. Move the DPW facility to
another more functional site nearby with adequate space, such as the options west of the river that were previously being explored in the study.
Save the historic municipal buildings
See my comments about Oakland Avenue construction
Seems that DPW may have to be located outside of the Village. I am okay with that.
Seems to be doing fine. Who says it is not viable to stay? The department head? We have no space to move it. Combine with another
municipality.
select least expensive option
Sharing services may mitigate the need to replace the facilities all at once.
Shorewood has limited land available. This new facility would need a space that is a complement to the community rather than pushing someone
out.
Shorewood is a high population density community. We all make sacrifices accordingly. Our DPW must as well.
Shorewood is a mature and confined community. You have limited space and options.
Shorewood would benefit from more lively public spaces that encourage folks to gather. In the parlance of urban planning the efforts to create
such spaces are often called "placemaking" and there is a whole literature dedicated to how to create them. When they succeed the business
community benefits because people are drawn to such places, they want to spend time in them and they often also spend money. Along Oakland
we see some of that at restaurants, cafes and bars, especially in the summer when there is outdoor seating. The empty lot where the dryclean
business used to be on Oakland would be an incredible place to create such a space.
Should keep Shorewood municipalities in Shorewood
Stop thinking we need low income housing. You crazy ? WTF
Tax and spend
That "square" next to Metro Mart is a joke--much more land should have been preserved for a gathering spot. All of the "parks" in Shorewood are
on our borders. We would benefit from a centrally located green space large enough for many of us to gather in. Turn Oakland into a pedestrian
mall with just bus and bike lanes?
The buildings proposed to be vacated are historical and should be preserved in their new function
The current DPW buildings are architectally valued and shouldn't be destroyed
The current DPW buildings are very special and should be repurposed, not destroyed.
The current old building is part of our history. Do not be foolish and destroy it! Our history and older buildings are the foundation of shorewood’s
charm and what helps distinguish us from any other dull suburb in the Milwaukee area. Repurpose, adapt, or reassign. Please do not knock it
down.
The DPW needs to improve. Litter, graffiti, illegal postings, and the absolute failure to repair and restore village fixtures to LIKE NEW condition, is
a HUGE problem. SOLVE IT NOW.
The DPW should continue to be in Shorewood proper. Any location outside of Shorewood must be temporary while the current site is modernized.
If the current site is inadequate to maintain service levels, why are the service levels being maintained?
The dump has.been working fine for over 50-years.
The existing yard is located right off the Oak Leaf Trail, and would be a great location for affordable housing.

the farther away from the village the poorer the service will be - wasted travel time
The focus of the new DPW building should be meeting the current and future needs of the village while be responsible with our money
The practice of having so many closed door sessions on village property decisions (parking lot and DPW included) make it hard to gauge whether
or not the board is acting in the best interest of people or business associates. More transparency would be better, we do not trust you anymore.
There is a better answer to this leading question than proposing to solve the DPW site by paying 10 million dollars to create a new one. The
assumption that the current site is inadequate is another example of the Village wanting to pursue an agenda without fiscal responsibility. If the
site is as bad as the question wants the reader to assume, then it should have been shut down a long time ago. Yet, it is still in operation and
people have jobs.
These are vital resources and should be improved as needed.
This is another opportunity for sharing services/expenses with other communities
This move has to make financial sense for the taxpayers
This needs to be looked at with how DPW services can be provided in the most cost effective ways and not on how the current DPW property can
be repurposed for affordable housing.
This shouldn’t increase property taxes
This small community is very densely populated; housing and facilities for the residents are very old. This is a crisis, and I agree it must be
addressed. The village, absolutely MUST exercise fiscal restraint, and reallocate our money to implement changes, though . You cannot continue
expecting residents to pay MORE fees and substantially more taxes to make our community better! We have a fair and realistic expectation that
current and past tax collections were properly being budgeted and designated for big projects.
Turn that place into a market along the bike path. Fresh smoothies, juices, ice cream, protein snacks.
Was not aware of any of this!
We don´t have enough public spaces.
We need dog friendly areas or perhaps dog days or hours at the beach. It'd be nice to share the beach with our dogs in the morning say up until
10am or on odd days of the month. This is done in other municipalities and since over half of Shorewood residents own a dog, it'd be a nice
option.
We need to do a better job of making Atwater accessible. That ramp is so dangerous for people that are in a wheelchair.
We should consolidate services wherever able with WFB or other north shore communities. I am not in favor of relocating the current DPW site.
We should not sell our village property and move DPW operations out of the village.
What happens next with land Dpw is on now is a big opportunity for the villiage to create something special for the whole community…. No just
housing
When are you going to fix the stairs at the police department?
When redoing roads and walkways don’t use bricks for asthetiics they are a ridiculous option in our climate and require needless maintenance
where are the benches located throughout the village that were onced a creative project to connect, a map of them would be nice if they exist,
needs to be one near cornerstone bakery and Oaks apartments
Why hasn’t the village explored outsourcing our waste and lawn collection services. By eliminating that we should be able to remain in our current
DPW site.
Would a consulting firm ever come back and say the facility is adequate, or could just be tweaked slightly without significant cost to meet needs?
You should do that. I don't really need to know...
Your information systems and style are out of date.

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Be more honest and forthcoming with Board meeting agenda items as listed in the Manager's memo. Currently, it's often very vague as to the real
agenda item. Most villagers don't know that an important topic was discussed because it's labeled obscurely.
Bland and boring not inspiring but informative
Board Members need to proactively PERSONALLY interact with the community. Not just village social media with no comments allowed. Where
there are community events, the board should be in attendance and interacting with the community. They should be promoting the businesses of
the community outside the community
Can't get MKE Journal/Sentinel without paying up the nose. The best news I've found for village happenings, sadly, is the SHS newspaper.
Hmmm!
Communication to the community is sufficient.
Could not select somewhat valuable for village website.
Don't have time to read it all
DPW should return calls left as voicemail as they don’t answer their phone.
Drop Twitter and Facebook and switch to Blue Sky
Electronic communication: I am unaware of any specific policies intended to preserve the privacy of any minor or adult imaged by the Villagecontrolled surveillance cameras. Perhaps the specific policies should be made public. The fact is that these surveillance cameras may be, as it
were, harmless, until they are not. Citizens who are not concerned about the gradual pervasiveness of cameras and attached recording devices
may change their thoughts and feelings after inspecting the inside of the new public library in Fox Point, Wisconsin. Are book titles carried by
patrons imaged? Are there simply too many cameras? Who controls recording and deletion? Does anyone in government have the so-called right
to store multiple images of your facial features, gait, and weight?
Emailed newsletters would be helpful. We need to know how to sign up for them. Also, surveys should be done yearly. When the village is facing
an important decision, a survey about that topic should go out in addition to the general yearly surveys. For big decisions, a task force should be
formed to gather community input. It’s each board members job to represent the community members. You cannot represent us if you don’t know
our input.
For elections, we need a better way to learn about the candidates. Perhaps the Village could offer that anyone who runs can post a profile on the
Village website, each candidate gets 1000 words to say whatever they want about their bio, positions, experience, etc.
for online meeting notes it would be nice if resident names and street addresses were not uploaded to the website. Google indexes them, so you
can find my address very easily on the internet by searching for my name. that's not good for residents. you can host the notes in a way that
excludes Google from indexing them -- that would be better -- or you could anonymize the names/addresses before uploading.
generally very efficient
Have village minutes be more specific
Having signed up for the village mangers memo we were dropped.
I could do more to be more informed
I don’t get most of them
I don't use any social media. There should be regular notices so that residents could opt into other way to get updates. The village memo doesn't
always give enough details especially educational news.
I feel like there is good communication available on the whole. If I want to find out about something, the information is available.

I get some of the newsletters - but they are kind of a pain to read (the minutes), but I like some of the highlighted topics in the newsletters. I think
ALL surveys should have a postcard mailed and not rely on social media
I like the varied approach you have that suggests you know that not all of us have converted to living life mostly on social media platforms. I
appreciate the mailings and email newsletters.
I like the weekly email
I never use social media but they could be valuable to others.
I realize I rely on the Village Newsletter for my info, but that also validates my observations of excessive studies & efforts for consensus with my
sense the striven goals reflect more an ideal village than a practical solution to parking, housing & taxes.
I still like notes left on the garbage cans to make sure everyone gets them
I t is often very difficult to find out which department and/or person I need to speak with when I have questions or concerns.
I think most of the communication methods we have for information going to the residents are wonderful, however I feel like the actions of the
Village Board lately have sent a very specific message illustrating a lack of regard for feedback or communication from residents which is
disheartening and inconsistent with the Shorewood we have known for years.
I think you're doing a great job communicating with residents and I use all forms except Twitter or X. I applaud taking the comment option off the
facebook page.
I understand why the village removed Facebook comments, but it seems like a bad look, especially with so many conspiratorial thinkers that are
active in that space
I used to read the managers memo, but it became a weekly chore so I quit.
I would love to see emails go out weekly to keep everybody updated. I’ve lived in Shorewood for several years now and still end up missing a lot
of important local decisions and ongoing things.
I'm not on social media.
If you can’t comment on social media, why have it?
Information seems to be shared mostly decently, though some of the projects feel sneaked in i.e. street light program, the give away of the
parking lot on Oakland.
Is the Village of Shorewood on the Nextdoor app?
It would be nice if Shorewood magazine included St Robert in any school related things since many of the students there are from taxpaying
families in Shorewood, and we also do a lot in the community
Keep up the good work, perhaps highlight diversity efforts in schools
Kudos to the village team for sharing detailed updated on a regular basis. This is hard to come by in many other places!
Let us comment again
Love the newsletter
Mail from the village is the most effective way to communicate. An equally effective vehicle would be a period e-mailed newsletter. If there is one,
I am not aware. Social media is effective, but no one is managing these outlets appropriately at the current time. I find the village website to be
unnecessarily difficult to navigate.
Make everything electronic if anything remains on paper.
Mediocre at best.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is leftist propaganda. I've given up on trusting Shorewood politics. The people in charge also do what they want
anyway.

More is always better. Also, how do you handle communication for blind or disabled villagers?
More people would show up to the Village Trustee meetings if the importance of substantive issues would be communicated better to all residents
by a consistent method with advance notice. The Trustees will not answer questions posed by the public attending the meetings. Attendees are
limited to three minutes of talking and sometimes have to wait hours before the key topics are addressed by the Board. This is another example of
a lack of listening to the residents, renters, and business owners.
More transparency regarding village board actions.
Opting out of FB comments was a horrible decision. Too often the village board is acting on their own behalf and not what the village wants. The
fact that one of the village board members looked up a village member political affiliation then shamed him and didn't step down or wasn't forced
to step down by rest of the board is pitiful.
Our Village could benefit from a local newsletter with an editor that is not under the control of the Village Manager. It should use software that can
allow for headlines that are linked to stories, the way most modern e-newsletters are.
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Overall we are delighted with the level of communication and candor from the Village!
Overall, I had no idea the Village had this variety (listed above) of communication channels/mediums. I think focusing on better communications
of what is occurring and upcoming in the Village would be helpful. I don't think more communication mediums are needed but perhaps just better
promotion of the ones we already have, providing info on how to access, what information can be found on various sites, etc.
Please do so. Hard to know who to contact. No advocate for renters to talk to.
please find a better way to communicate. scrolling through manager memo and seeking specific information about a meeting/issue is inadequate.
Information seems buried.
Please provide avenues for residents to provide feedback if not on social media.
Please schedule important meetings for the public to appear and voice input, not late at night during the work week.
Postal village communications sometimes do not reach the residents that rent in apartment buildings.
Removing comments from Shorewood FB/Youtube is really stupid move. Please reverse this. Again the village board members embarrassed at
their actions and having to revive feedback put themselves above the village needs. Also how is Matt McGovern not removed after he attacked a
village member on the FB page for donating to republicans? How is this allowed. Apparently negative comments or attacks are not allowed unless
on republicans? Absolutely disgraceful, in addition his wife has attacked multiple people on social media as well. Please vote him out or force him
to step down.
School district did a very poor job of communicating a school may need to be shut down
Shorewood does a terrible job of communicating with residents. Building permits are approved but remain listed as pending on the Shorewood
webpage. Meeting minutes are posted well after meetings are held. Minutes are so vague its difficult to determine what happened.
shorewood provides excellent communication for residents
Shorewood Today and manager's memo are excellent
Shorewood Today is so focused on the businesses that it is not helpful.
Shorewood Today magazine is biased and paid advertising
Social media isn't always helpful as the algorithm doesn't always keep new information/posts at the top of my feed. Although I do like it when I see
it as it offers more 'real time' updates. I also appreciate reading the comments so I can get a sense of what people may be feeling. The village
website isn't that informative or in real time, so I only go there for specific reasons. I appreciate the mailing notices as it cues me to look for

information in another area. I wish we had a community email update, that included information in a way that allowed us to stay current on all that
is happening in Shorewood.
Sunshine disinfects. More accessibility rather than less. If comments must be disabled, that is understandable.
Thank you for providing a complete list here of all the communication resources the village offers. I think it's good to offer a variety. I don't use
Facebook or Twitter, but I'll check out the ones that interest me. I checked "No opinion" for the ones I wasn't familiar with.
The emails I receive for the above things keep me informed at the level I want.
The magazine is not sent to our address.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has paywalls and as such are not available to non-subscribers. I also find the Shorewood Community Facebook
page an incredibly helpful place to learn about the Village happenings and a great place to connect with community in a positive way.
The Milwaukee JS is paywalled, so any communication you make to residents may be blocked from access.
The Newsletter fails often to put ‘bad’ news about rate hikes, assessments.
The notify me is useless since it only tells you there is something to click to go see. Why can t you just tell it in the email?
The Shorewood Today magazine and the Village Manager's Memo are excellent and particularly valuable to us for village information.
The village board doesn’t listen to the people. There are certain members that just can’t change their mind.
The Village Manager newsletter often glosses over the meat of the issues and you need to actually read the full agenda packets to understand
the crazy things that the Village Board is acting on.
The Village NEEDS TO RECOGNIZE that the United States postal employees are NOT delivering Shorewood's expensive "advertising mail" to
apartment buildings. The bundles are ending up in white post office tote containers... and are not being put inside apartment mail boxes. The
Village of Shorewood is wasting its tax dollars 100%, every single day. It has been going on for YEARS AND YEARS.
The village relies too heavily on social media which is really difficult to navigate information if you don’t have accounts on those sites.
The village website is old and difficult to navigate
The village website is terrible.
The village website needs to improved/create more value
The weekly email from the village clerk is the most valuable resource for Shorewood info/ news
This is probably overkill. Pick a few methods and cut the rest.
This survey should've been professionally created and mailed to every resident.
To save money, all printed materials should be on recycled paper and only in B&W. Use email as often as possible.
Turning off Facebook comments was cowardly.
Unfortunately the Village Manager's weekly newsletter posts events after they are done.
Very poor communication of property taxes increases. It’s a guessing game that makes it difficult for homeowners to plan and hurt’s affordability. I
raised rents considerably and despite the increases, it will take three years to break even. This makes it difficult to maintain properties in good
condition.
Village website could be more user friendly.
Website can be clunky.
Website is dense and has a lot of outdated information on it.
Website seems outdated sometimes

While I appreciate all the options, I - like most - can get FOMO overload following everything. The most important to me are, in order of
importance: 1) Village Mgr Memo 2) Shorewood Today Magazine 3) Village Facebook (includes Shorewood Community Network & BNS).
Getting postcards/mailings are super great on the 'real' important issues. The Village Hall seems to have pretty good judicious use of it.
I also like seeing Shorewood in MJS and TMJ4 news. TMJ4 is right across the river too. I'm sure Brandon Johnson would love our Fiddleheads or
Collectivo. We could get Kid O'shea to spot light one of the new shops on Oakland, and Cassadra McSheppard could come visit Camp Bar's
Campground. I'm just saying.
Ya - magazine is nice
You should increase ways for residents to comment on village activities and plans. Communication is a two-way street.
Your communication is terrible.

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A free electronics drop off for recycling would be great and would keep electronics and cords out of the trash.
About the absurdities of bike lanes, there is one on the West side of Wilson Drive that runs parallel to the Oak Leaf trail within 30 feet of it.
Cyclists use the Oak Leaf trail almost exclusively, and the Wilson Drive lane remains empty. The rush to transform the SE Wisconsin region
streets has been a useless, and expensive boondoggle driven by the promise of federal money creating temporary jobs.The resulting destruction
of Oakland Ave is a kneejerk, 'me too'.
Adopt One side street parking on Lakebluff year round!!!! It is not safe to have both sides parking
As a American born person who has worked in Europe 25 years i think Shorewood with its wooded streets and cozy atmosphere should try to
have Oakland keep and strive for a very European feel in shopping dining thats what we got going even just shortly bit but we’ve got to keep that
feel a goal. Thank you
As senior citizens who walk dogs 2x daily, we would like to see the village do a better job of enforcing the sidewalk snow and ice removal
regulations.
Best suburb in the county
Bring back the bubbler bikes and scooters!
Bring back the village feel! No more condos, big developers, we’ve lost the sense of community.
By far the biggest pedestrian/biking safety issues are on Oakland and Capitol. The impact of changes almost anywhere else in the village will be
limited.
Charge a minimal fee for access to Atwater beach for non-residents
Charge less for overnight parking!
Concentrate on making it more affordable for people who currently live here and own homes here. It is not necessary or appropriate to be pushing
a needless affordable housing project on Oakland Avenue. That project should not go forward
day time parking of students
do not get rid of 4400 block parking lot.... parking is soo terrible!!! where will these cars park??
Don’t rely on social media to determine how the public feels. You will only get the minority of opinions. The majority of rational, even tempered
people do not use social media to engage in civic discourse.
Enjoy living in Shorewood since moving from Whitefish Bay. Attended the Memorial day event, use Brathouse shuttle for Brewers games, love the
library and education programs thru the Senior Resource Center. Appreciate the diversity we encounter at Metro market, Benji's and walking
along Oakland or Capitol Drive.
Ferris wheel
Find ways to keep the schools as they are, including charging families outside the district to send their kids here. Make the crosswalks on Capitol
safer. Stop allowing developers to build new apartments. Focus on improving the lives of CURRENT residents of Shorewood, not hypothetical
future residents.
Give DPW and the library as much money as they want
Heavier policing near Atwater. Strong odors of marijuana, illegal parking, high speeds, makes it difficult to enjoy for families that actually live there
and want to enjoy in peace. I do not want my neighborhood to smell of weed.

Highly disappointed with the village not removing leaves nor keeping sewers clear. The downspout disconnection program was a joke. Just take a
walk around the village. Most if not all disconnections run down hills, sidewalks, etc. during a storm and into the streets and eventually into the
sewers. So how does that help? Clear and foreseeable thinking is definitely lacking in the village governing body.
Honestly, I need to restrain myself before I go any further and start to be really rude.
I am deeply concerned about safety and quality of life in Shorewood, especially around the Metro Market area. Many longtime residents no longer
feel comfortable shopping there, and it has become common for people to go to Whitefish Bay or Mequon instead for groceries and everyday
errands. That should concern all of us.
Residents who pay high taxes and choose to live in Shorewood expect a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained community. Right now, many
people feel the village is not prioritizing those basic expectations. The village board needs to listen more carefully to residents who are asking for
stronger public safety measures, better enforcement, and a renewed focus on maintaining Shorewood as a safe and beautiful place to live.
I want to feel proud of being a Shorewood resident again. I urge village leadership to focus less on political agendas and more on practical
solutions that improve safety, support local businesses, and restore residents’ confidence in our community.
I am not sure that community PERCEPTION should be a measure we are looking for here.
I am worried for the business district. WFB's business district feels more lively. Shorewood's restaurants feel empty often (except one of them -you know the one!). hoping the new restaurants coming in will be good enough to stay busy but I'm worried our community is not interested
enough in dining out to support them...
I appreciate having the opportunity to share my thoughts and I am so glad I saw the Facebook post that included the link for feedback. If you
asked in previous years, I did not see it.
I completed the survey. All of these questions under Demographics are not relevant to the purpose of a survey. Feedback has been provided and
I hope my answers are taken into consideration.
I enjoy biking and like some of the new bike lanes but don't go overboard. We still need street parking for cars (e.g. Oakland Ave.) The new street
lights on Lake Drive are way too bright. Almost need sunglasses to walk by at night. Please do not add these kind of street lights to Oakland Ave.
Why does it take so long to repair Oakland Ave? I only see very few people working on it on any given day. Incentive should have been given to
get the job done in 6 months. Looks like it will take 2 years at this pace.
I enjoy living in Shorewood, it's a great community to be apart of! I love that it's so walkable, has a fitness center with pool access, and has a
focus on sustainability. My only constructive feedback is that the street parking restrictions and online system are overcomplicated to use.
I feel that the Board is not listening to residents anymore. The Affordable housing issue and parking lot are an example of that. It seems that
decisions were made prior to gathering any input or other views. Also taxes are rising at a rapid pace. Soon it will be unaffordable for the current
residents to live here.
I feel the traffic on Beverly is insane! Even with all the construction barrels, people fly down this road in both directions. They do not take into
account. There are children and pets on the street, parked cars on the street etc. It has been this way since I’ve moved onto the street, six years
ago. The construction on Oakland and Capitol obviously increased that. That’s understandable, but it definitely is a trigger for me and several of
my neighbors. Not sure what can be done about it but it’s nerve-racking sometimes .
Thank you.
I absolutely adore living in Shorewood and I appreciate the services we have. I truly appreciate the village hall and it’s people you guys are so
wonderful, thank you.
Lastly, I have heard about this push to take the two parking lots on Oakland between two apartment buildings across from Shorewood family
chiropractic. I’ve heard that there’s going to be houses or apartments built on those two lots. That’s such a bad idea! It has nothing to do with low

income housing. It has to do with parking. Personally , I think it’s a bad idea..
thank you for doing the survey and allow allowing us to express our opinions.
I have enjoyed living in Shorewood for over 35 years. Long term residents have seen village initiatives circle back around from years past. Don’t
make the same mistakes twice. Money and resources have been wasted in the past on beautification that failed. Consider maintenance and the
climate when planning. Consider what materials will last in a freeze/thaw environment.
Bike friendly is not the same as pedestrian, disabled or senior friendly. Bikes need to follow the same rules as automobiles and yield to
pedestrians. Parkway plantings and curbs need to allow passengers to safely get out of vehicles.
I have seen an increase in crime, traffic, and vandalism in shorewood in the past few years. Really wish this issue would be addressed
I hope it’s not too late to get out of that building project on 4400 Oakland! I feel a lot of problems with all the re term, condo owners, homeowners
& businesses will be affected!
I love living in Shorewood but I don’t like the high property taxes.
I think Shorewood is doing a good job for a small community
I think squeezing another apartment building onto the former parking lot space on Oakland Ave. is a poor idea. It displaces current resident
parking and crowds an already congested space. How many units will it really provide or gain benefit from? I wonder why wasn't the open corner
lot that has been for sale for years on Oakland Ave. considered instead? (It would have been a real disaster to build in the library parking
lot...Thanks for not doing that!) Maybe convert the "hi-rise" office building on the corner of Oakland & Capitol into apartments. I don't believe
demolishing single family homes and replacing them with multi-units or oversized McMansions should be allowed either. We should retain the
elements and scale of the Village that make it a desireable place to live.
I think the Board needs to be far more responsive to input from the taxpayer. Time and time again the public makes its needs/wants/desires
known and the Board just does what it wants to do. I'm not the only one in the village with this opinion.
I think there have been wonderful attempts to promote pedestrian safety from a logistical perspective with pedestrian crossings, etc, but until there
is enforcement being done, these are essentially useless. I would encourage any one reading this to sit at collectivo on the corner of Kensington
and oakland and watch how many people don't stop, or start driving at pedestrians while they are walking across the street.
I tried to fill out the latest survey about pedestrian safety on our streets but could not get it to work properly (user error I am sure) - I live on the
one block of Shepard in Shorewood where cars race through to Edgewood...I would love to make our street one-way and/or to put in a speed
bump. The speeds on Lake Drive, Edgewood, and Shepard are excessive. Delivery trucks on Lake heading south stop in the bike lane to deliver
on the west side of the street blocking traffic. Also, Oakland is a mess, and I feel very badly for those businesses (not Metro Market - that can go
away - what a dump).
I was walking on the bike path the other day and there were several individuals on motorized e-bikes going 30 mph.. Also fast e-scooter riders
too. Very dangerous.
I wish the village did not allow chimes and noisemaking features on private properties
I wish there was a more acti e street tree trimming to both maintain health of trees and mini.ize fallen branches in severe storms. Now that we
have the new street lights so.e fixtures are obstructed because the trees are not tri.ed.
I would appreciate it if the sidewalks were less bumpy for my electric Scooter.
I would like to see more police presence on foot and bike along Oakland and Capitol. Just driving though isn’t enough. Particularly in weekends,
having routes in high traffic’s areas to help keep our community safe and reduce opportunistic crimes and negative experiences near Metro, the
school, Colectivo, the high school.

It appears that coming to a complete stop at a stop sign in Shorewood has become optional. Would love to see attention paid to this by police and
deterrent beyond “warning” issued.
It is impressive that the Village is willing to take surveys as a part of its governance process
It may be that a significant number of low-level problems in Shorewood are caused by Shorewood residents. In other words, it is often too easy to
blame Village government and businesses. It may also be the case that a significant number of low-level problems are caused by adults from City
of Milwaukee and other County residents. Aggressive panhandling, litter, discarded lit cigarettes, refusal to recycle, very loud music from motor
vehicles, adults who use cellphones in the silent work areas of the Shorewood public library are some examples. My point is that there is a
cumulative effect of these deviant behaviors. The result is an erosion of the quality of life in the Village of Shorewood. There's been an increase in
some of these deviant behaviors since the late 1980s.
Just provide essential services and keep them on the property tax roll. Stop with the extra fees tucked into other billing avenues. Street lights
have nothing to do with water and sewer. And, how about a sinking fund rather than debt financing? The cost of borrowing is going up and isn’t
coming back down for a long long time. And, stop any thought of developing green space we might have left. Retail is dead or dying. Stop
promoting it with taxpayer money.
Keep the Oakland parking lot!
Keep the street lights orange and not white
Kill the new apartment building on Oakland Avenue. Village is too densely populated. I would rather see some smaller family homes on Wilson
Drive,
Love the Greenways plan. You might want to track if people work from home as we don't commute. Keep up the good work. It's become very
expensive for people on fixed incomes to stay in Shorewood because of increases in property taxes and utilities. Keep supporting Solar. Love the
many conservation programs. And trees and sidewalks. Shorewood is a visual delight.
Make walking safer; NO BIKES/SCOOTERS on sidewalks!! Enforce this rule!!!
Matt McGovern should step down or be forced to step down. What he did to a village member by shaming him for his political affiliation was the
worst thing I have seen a board member do in any place I have lived.
More parking on Oakland ave
more parking, not less
My advice is to get ready. Seniors trying to get by in Shorewood are angry, tired and have had enough!
My street should have 2 hour parking. Jarvis between Oakland and Murray. The construction has caused increased use of Murray and it is
dangerous, especially in the morning/afternoon when kids are going to/coming home from school. You've seen that I think Metro Market and
Walgreens should be reconsidered. And! Why doesn't Shorewood prohibit single use plastic - getting rid of the plastic walgreens and metro
market shopping bags would make a statement and a positive difference.
Please address the speed of electric bikes on the Oak Leaf Trail. Folks are going way too fast and often drive dangerously
Please implement a rat abatement program as is necessary with any large scale construction project like that on Oakland Ave. My neighbors
have complained to DPW about the current rat infestation, and were told separate sewer systems on the west side of Oakland render the usual
sewer catch basin baiting untenable. This is unacceptable, and the village MUST do something even if it means placing one of those black boxes
on every corner.
Please make overnight parking less money

Please preserve, protect, and market our WALKABILITY in ALL the decisions being made. This allows us to remain a community where our
elderly neighbors can age in place and were families can teach children by their actions and lifestyle what healthy and environmentally conscious
living looks like. Also, please do all you can to preserve our historic architecture. I'd love the village to have a list of contractors who are familiar
with Shorewood/older homes and engaged in preserving Shorewood. Please also think about what types of shops grow and support the vision for
our village...rather than just going with the lowest hanging fruit for filling retail space. We need to limit nail polishing shops, tatoo parlors, etc, in
favor of art and design stores, small goods stores, bookstores, gift stores, etc... At the moment, we have a nice blend of restaurants...whoever is
making these choices is doing well...they are places for eating that are also building community. Love this! [Note, I complained a bit in my
comments, but I really do appreciate all the village does and I love being a Shorewood resident. I just want to assure we are a village for all ages
from singles starting out to new families to established families to retirees and the elderly. Please no more apartments...maybe some condos that
would allow our elderly to move from their homes that architecturally do not support aging in place to a home that would. Most do not want to rent.
I have heard several of my neighbors wish aloud for condos to move to...these could even be a 60yrs+ community to show our value of these
individuals as members of our community.]
Please reverse course on the low income housing. The community feedback is against, the business feedback is against, listen to the community.
Stop putting your personal politics above the village needs.
Please start listening to your residents instead of casting their comments aside. Difficulty is part of the job. You are working for your residents, not
the developers and companies who want our tax money.
Please take care of our pedestrians… especially since there are so many kids / people that bike
please try to reduce taxes. So many friends are leaving. We have discussed, too.
Please, please, please install two speed bumps on Menlo Blvd. between Hubbard Park and Oakland. Cars use this route to avoid the intersection
of Oakland & Capitol Dr. and have been observed traveling at extremely dangerous speeds.
Quit adding more overnight parking. And keep the lots we have. And quit building all the apartments/condos and enforce the required parking
capacity to keep the streets more accessible
Rats are seen frequently seen in our neighborhood. It is a public health issue.
Dogs need to be on a leash.It is a safety issue
Traffic needs to be controlled on side streets as it is a safety issue.
Village housing codes needs to be enforced it as a safety issue with rats and deplorable up keeep affects all of us.
We have a house near us that has not been occupied for at least 6 years yet you want seniors out of here!
Please look at the use of short term rentals.
Regarding communication of public works - please remember that work in the right of way affects everyone. For example, my lead water line is
not being replaced this year but I have had to detour many times due to water line replacement work. I support this project AND I want to be
informed when work may, or is expected to, cause closures of rights of way. I am not aware of any such notification this year and it should be
added in future plans. Even if it's just "Murray Avenue between Edgewood and Capitol will be subject to closures beginning 15 April due to
underground work for water line replacement. Short-term detours may be necessary. We apologize for the inconvenience."
Remember we are a village of 1 sq mile and should play to our strengths rather than try to fix MKE’s problems.
Renters need to have a bigger voice in the village, considering our wages paid through rent are used to pay village taxes. Our block is a majority
duplexes and apartment buildings, so life over here looks a lot different from the sprawling properties closer to the lake whose voices seem to be
the loudest.
Save Atwater beach jetties!

Seeing a note about electric scooters reminded me of a safety concern. When children are riding the electric bikes that look and sound like little
motorcycles, should they be on the sidewalk or in the street? Both options seem dangerous and are these things even allowed in the village?
Seriously: your constituents should be listened to. Board members who demand "respect" from constituents trying to be heard at board meetings
are simply disrespectful.
Shorewood is a beautiful place to live. Unfortunately, the cost of living in such an ideal setting is outweighing all the perks.
Shorewood is a great place to live, and to keep it that way, don’t be afraid to raise enough revenue for our needs
Shorewood is awesome! You all do a great job!
Shorewood needs to aggresively ticket and arrest every code and law violator. Shorewood has decayed miserably over the past 20 years
because it is deliberately ignoring code violations and criminal offenses. Shorewood used to be a very nice neighborhood, but it is not anymore,
because of the foolishness and laxity of its managers and police department.
Shorewood schools receive a lot of money particularly from our taxes every year. Please consider cut down giving money to schools; instead
spending the money to improve road conditions and needed services.
Shorewood's Village government is functioning as poorly as we have ever seen it. It is unresponsive to residents and seems unwilling to address
problems that concern the average homeowner. Big projects may be more exciting for the Village Managers office and the Village Board but the
mundane issues of the average residential homeowner are what has sustained Shorewood as a great place to live and raise a family. Time for the
Village to get back to basics.
Stop allowing low income housing.
Stop cutting down trees!
Stop giving away public spaces to developers.
Stop increasing Fees and Taxes. Hold yourself accountable vs just charging residents more for lackluster services
Stop touting taxation limits when fees continue to rise
Stop wasting, start policing! And the village will be a better place to live
Strongly favor biking
take possession of the building Wicks liquor used to be for new development, not affordable housing.
Thank you for allowing us to express our views.
Thank you for asking, I like living here.
Thank you for offering the survey.
Thanks for requesting our feedback via this survey! I learned some new things about the Village through the process of completing it.
Thanks for the survey
Thanks for the survey and thanks for the great work you're doing. You don't get enough credit for keeping this village a wonderful place to live.
Thanks to all who work so smartly with the resources that are limited etc...the schools,quality of life, mix of people and incomes in an urban area
are all current challenges we have to work together to solve
The above map was difficulty to read; I think I am in zone 6 but possibly 7. I reside on Newton Avenue, just east of Maryland Avenue.
The Brat House Shuttle is great
The car and motorcycle racing noise from the UWM Park & Ride is loud! There must be something Shorewood can do to help UWM enforce a
crackdown on the reckless behavior. The noise at night is awful, especially in the summer.
The community should support high quality restaurants to open in Shorewood.
The farmer’s market needs a more central location in the summer.

the map doesn't show shorewood blvd?
The owners of vacant storefronts and properties need to be held responsible for hoarding valuable resources that should be benefiting the
community. For example, the former Riley's dog sandwich store.
The village is less focused on persons with fixed incomes.
The Village needs new blood. Bart & Rebecca need to find employment elsewhere. The current CDA members, the Village President and
Trustees need to go. Get people that know what they're talking about and will do the job they are supposed to do.
The village needs significantly more enforcement of traffic laws to ensure Shorewood is safe for children to walk.
The Village of Shorewood needs new leadership. Shorewood is in a declining trend and needs to turn things around, immediately. YOU CAN
NOT KICK THE CANS DOWN THE ROAD.
There are questions in this survey that can only be answered with a single viewpoint (for example asking us to rate the variety of housing options
does not allow for an answer consistent with there being too many options). Several other questions are subject to this same bias.
This can be a nice place to live if we can align on inclusive values and responsibility in spending to ensure that families and people of many SES
can live here.
This Village has declined over the 35 years I have lived here. Return to focus on providing basic municipal services and stop all the initiatives
coming out of the conservation committee. The streetlights have been a fiasco spending millions on dimly lit fixtures, these need to be returned to
higher brightness levels and corner properties need to pay their fair share based on street frontage. Lead service line replacement is costing
millions to replace a system that has been safely operated for decades and residents shouldn't be forced to participate in this. The water/sewer
utility rates are increasing significantly and the Village Board should be more active in ensuring low rates. Driving a vehicle in this Village is getting
harder and harder even though a majority of residents drive cars. Stop with all traffic calming measures and when repaving roads restore them to
their historical widths. Finally, stop with all the affordable housing efforts. Shorewood has enough rental properties and housing stock and doesn't
need more. Restore the incentive program to convert duplexes into single family homes.
To maintain a peaceful environment, I suggest adding wind chimes to our community's noise policy, as they create persistent background sound
close to neighboring windows.
Too many good things get bottled up in bureaucracy. Example: We don't need to spend 5-6 figures on "studies" of traffic calming; the literature
and studies are already there and the science is settled. You can just do things!
Too much trafic on Capital drive that is unsafe. People speeding and reckless driving . Too few spaces to park. Too much crime at Atwater beach
and park Not enough police surveliance
Very disappointed in the direction Shorewood has taken. A murder was commited a block away from me last year. Why is there so much crime
that security guards are necessary at a grocery store? Why is there grafitti and boarded over door on the grocery store? Why are people afraid to
use Metro Market's parking lot? Why are items locked up at Walgreen's?
Village needs to ACT on adding pickleball courts in Estabrook or cooperatively with school district rec department at Lake Bluff. Private funding is
available when Shorewood commits to supporting the initiative. No more resources needed for biking in the Village.
Waste collection has sometimes left garbage behind on the ground. Street light replacement is scheduled to take too long. Homes that are multifamily duplexes, where owners don’t occupy - often seem to be notably worse kept and not invested in / kept up than owner occupied homes.
Would be nice if owners invested in those homes to keep those neighborhoods looking nice.
We all love living in Shorewood and both our kids were thankful for going to school there
We are 2 working adults with 1 car. It’s doable!
We can’t all vote at the library, the lines for th April primary were too long!

We consider our neighborhood to be quite beautiful. The village staff and workers are generally affable.
We live on Morris Blvd and Lake Bluff. We experience constant high volume of traffic and even more alarming is the speed at which some drivers
drive on our block even during school times. We frequently see drivers not stopping at the 4-way stop sign on the intersection of Morris and Lake
Bluff. This is extremely dangerous for our kids specially when they are crossing the street to go to school. From time to time there will be a police
car present but we have had some very close calls with reckless drivers.
We love Shorewood and are extremely lucky to live here, thank you
we need an elder space, more fire prevention checks especially in apartment buildings, more buildings that are creatively designed/more village
like, must address capital drive once you enter shorewood for noise, speed of traffic and pedistrian safety, bring back small unique business
shops, have more emphasis on clean indoor air quality, so many places are filled with chemical scents, need more signs that say "fragrance free"
this is a growing movement. Put out literature to encourage people to eliminate chemical fragrances, such as ones that go out dryer vents and
pollute the air, some establishments have now "fragrant free" posters we need more and the fire department should check apartments for meeting
fire code, and air quality recommendations. No plug in! we need more emphasis like we do on outdoor air about indoor air.
We want to purchase a home in shorewood again, but likely will need to move elsewhere due to the rising taxes. So unfortunate as we have
owned a home here previously, and have could again if the taxes weren’t so high. It seems there is no end in sight to the increases.Some
services could be merged like building inspection, garbage, recycling, police. The village board doesn’t have resident’s best interests
unfortunately. Soon shorewood will only be for the very wealthy. Additionally shorewood feels less safe with all of the reckless driving that is not
being addressed to the degree that it needs to be.
while we don't commute via walking, almost all of our travel outside of commuting is done by walking or bus
With the addition of the NorthShore Bank, and proximity to Camp and Brat House, E. Kenmore Pl is a traffic nightmare. Consider it becoming a
one-way street like Elmdale.
Would like to see a consistent police presence at Capitol and Wilson. We are regulars at Corner Bakery and have seen some wild behavior there
from drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and scooter users.
Would like to see a pedestrian traffic signal for the crosswalk between the high school and the BP gas station
Yes, think about keeping people living in Shorewood instead of raising increasing taxes and service fee
Yes. I want to stay, but because my late husband was laid off frequently during our nearly 5 decades in Shorewood I still have a mortgage. With
all my home payments I have had to decide what I can and cannot afford. Boo
Your work is appreciated!

2026 Community Survey Communication and Project Plan
Activity
Department Heads review survey content
Shorewood Today content meeting to discuss inclusion of
community survey in Summer issue
Presentation of survey at Committee of the Whole

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Online survey is created
Village Manager's webpage updated to include new Community
Survey language
Staff drafts a postcard that will incorporate instructions on how to
fill out community survey
Staff contacts Shorewood Press to finalize logistics to print and
mail community survey postcard
Village Board considers community survey questions
Survey opens
Hard copies of the community survey available at Village Hall
and the Village Center
Postcards go out in the mail to all households
Link available on the Village website
Reminder of availability of survey in Summer issue of
Shorewood Today
Article in the Village Manager's Memo
Information posted on the Village Center information board
Social media posts
Send hard copies of survey to residents based on requests
Close survey; begin putting together survey results report
Finalize survey results; send out to department heads and
Trustees for review
Survey results presented at the Village Board meeting
Results posted on the Village website
Results presented in Village Manager's Memo
Social media posts with community survey results
Report of community survey results available at the information
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7/24/2026

VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD

REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS TO VILLAGE BOARD
Agenda Item: Voucher Report
Presenter: Paul Eilbes

Department: Finance

Overview – Consistent with the Village’s Policy #21, Purchasing and Accounts Payable, the attached
reports have been prepared by the Finance Department for presentation to the Village Board.
In addition to providing the information required for the Village Board to maintain the general oversight of
expenditures, these reports also serve to enhance the transparency of the Village’s expenditures of public
funds by making these reports part of the public record.
Please feel free to contact me if there are any questions on specific items.

Vision 2025 Plan – Financial Responsibility
Sustainability – N/A
Recommended motion – Move to accept the attached presentation of accounts reports.

Fiscal Note / Budget Impact – To the best of our knowledge, these items have been processed in
accordance with the Village’s purchasing policies as administered by the applicable department heads.

Attachments: - Accounts Payable and Payroll Vouchers Summary
Detailed Presentation of Accounts

Meeting Date 08/03/2026

VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD, WISCONSIN
FINANCE OFFICE
MEMO
DATE:

August 3, 2026

TO:

Budget and Finance Committee

FROM:

Finance Office

COPY TO:

Village Board

RE:

Accounts Payable and Payroll Vouchers for Presentation and Approval

Presented for your approval are the following accounts payable vouchers: 07/01/2026 - 07/31/2026
100 - General Fund

1,050,208.36

200 - Library

31,176.00

210 - Senior Services

6,306.90

230 - Shorewood Today Magazine

14,917.36

300 - Debt Service Fund

963,974.75

400 - Capital Projects Fund

595,078.04

430 - TIF #3

5,719.20

440 - TIF #4

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450 - TIF #5

285,032.65

600 - Parking Utility Fund

523.94

610 - Water