Board of Public Works
Regular MeetingBrookfield, WI · June 11, 2024
Minutes
MINUTES OF AN OFFICIAL MEETING
Regular Meeting of: Board of Public Works
Date and Time: Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 7:00 pm
Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 2000 North Calhoun Road, Brookfield WI
Members Present: Alderman Rick Owen (Chairman), Alderman Christopher Blackburn (Mayor Alternate),
Alderman Mike Hallquist, Alderman Dean Marquardt, Alderman Kris Seals
Others Present: Director of Public Works Tom Grisa, City Engineer Dan Erickson
Members Absent/Excused: Mayor Steven Ponto, Alderman Tom Szews (Alternate)
6/11/2024 - Minutes
1. Roll Call
Alderman Rick Owen noted a quorum present and called the Board of Public Works meeting to order at
7:29pm.
2. Announcements
a. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, July 9, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
3. Approval of Minutes
a. Minutes of the May 14, 2024 meeting
Motion by Alderman Chris Blackburn, second by Alderman Kris Seals to approve the minutes of the
May 14, 2024, Board of Public Works meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Unfinished Business
a. None
5. New Business
a. First revision to the State Municipal Agreement for storm sewer and other utility improvements related
to the reconstruction of Capitol Drive from Brookfield Road to N. 124th Street
Alderman Blackburn inquired about the municipal fund money in the agreement. Mr. Grisa replied those
are for local storm sewer improvements and sewer and water adjustments.
Mr. Grisa also mentioned that the current language in the agreement includes acceptance of a State
Municipal Maintenance Agreement that he is working with the DOT on revisions thereto to make it more
palatable to the City. He believes the DOT will acquiesce to the revised conditions, so the Board should
approve the agreement subject to that.
Motion by Alderman Chris Blackburn, second by Alderman Kris Seals to approve the first revision to the
Mr. Grisa also mentioned that the current language in the agreement includes acceptance of a State
Municipal Maintenance Agreement that he is working with the DOT on revisions thereto to make it more
palatable to the City. He believes the DOT will acquiesce to the revised conditions, so the Board should
approve the agreement subject to that.
Motion by Alderman Chris Blackburn, second by Alderman Kris Seals to approve the first revision to the
State Municipal Agreement for storm sewer and other utility improvements related to the reconstruction
of Capitol Drive from Brookfield Road to N. 124th Street subject to modified language in the State
Municipal Maintenance Agreement. Motion carried 5-0.
b. Dedication of Roads, Streets and Pathway improvements, Storm Sewer and Surface Drainage
improvements for Northern Oaks subdivision.
Alderman Hallquist asked about the properties on Lisbon serviced with sewer and water by the City that
are in Menomonee Falls. Mr. Grisa responded the property has detached from Menomonee Falls to the
City of Brookfield.
Motion by Alderman Kris Seals, second by Alderman Mike Hallquist to approve the dedication of
Roads, Streets and Pathway improvement, Storm Sewer and Surface Drainage improvements for
Northern Oaks subdivision. Motion carried 5-0.
c. Underwood Creek Streambank Stabilization Project
Alderman Blackburn inquired if the credits for reducing total suspended solids and phosphorous have a
monetary value. Mr. Grisa responded the credits do not specifically equate to a monetary value, but
obviously there is a cost for performing the work to obtain the credits. The City also completes projects
for a reduction in pollution to the waterways. This project would provide credit toward compliance with
the City’s TMDL.
Motion by Alderman Kris Seals, second by Alderman Dean Marquardt to approve the Underwood Creek
Streambank Stabilization Project. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Adjournment
Motion by Alderman Mike Hallquist, second by Alderman Kris Seals to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 pm.
Motion carried 5-0.
Respectfully Submitted: Tom Grisa - Director of Public Works
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