Village Hall Update

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MARCH 15, 2024

Your bi-weekly news update from the Village of Greendale including important announcements, a look back at recent events and a look forward at the upcoming events in Greendale, Wisconsin. As always, we encourage you to tell your friends and neighbors about the Village Hall Update. To sign-up for our Village Hall email list, please click here. Those on our list will receive timely communications from the Village along with a notice when the Village Hall Update has been posted.

Village Board Meeting in Review
At the March 5, 2024 Board meeting the Board approved the following items:

  • A memorandum of understanding between the Village of Greendale and Martin Luther High School regarding reimbursement towards a School Resource Officer position.
  • The purchase of police vehicles, as included in the 2024 Budget.
  • A bike lane proposal submitted by the Greendale Trail Association to add a bike lane along Grange Avenue from 76th Street to Northway to connect with the soon to be established bicycle accommodations on Grange Avenue from 84th to 76th Street.  The costs of this project will be paid for by the Greendale Trail Association.

March 19, 2024 Village Board Meeting Preview
The Board will consider approving:

  • A memorandum of understanding to participate in the 2024 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters regional grant application for self-contained breathing apparatus's and associated equipment.
  • To create a Farmer's Market intern position to assist with staffing the Market and other duties.
  • To amend the salary range for the Police Support position.
  • Replacement flooring for the Hose Tower.  This item was on the last agenda, but the Board tabled it to request additional quotes for other flooring options.
  • To amend the ordinance regarding the use and sale of electronic nicotine delivery systems and e-liquid based on changes in State Statutes.
  • Proclamations for Arbor Day and Clean and Green Day.
  • A resolution to amend the fee schedule regarding vaping licensing fees, based on State Statute limitations, as well as adding vendor fees for events  and modifying the parking permit fees to incorporate the sales tax.
  • Special event permit requests for the Step Up to Better Health Run/Walk/Roll (October 20th), Perennial Plant Exchange (June 1st), Bicycle Safety and Explore a Truck Day (June 1st), Movies in the Park (June 8, July 12 and August 2), Village Nites on the Green (Sunday nights June 16th - August 18th, excluding July 7th and August 11th), Kites over Greendale (August 31st), Garden Walk (July 13th) and Petpalooza (May 18th).

Prior to the Regular Board meeting the Board will hold a Special Meeting in closed session to discuss the lease at the Welcome Center and Fire Union contract negotiations.

To view the full agenda and packet (NEW! The full Village Board packet can now be accessed from the Village website)http://greendale.org/government/agendas_and_minutes/board_of_trustees.php#revize_document_center_rz53  

Announcements:

Spring General Election- The Spring Primary Election is Tuesday April 2nd, the polls are open from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm. In person absentee balloting will begin Tuesday March 19th and end Friday March 29th from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at Village Hall.  For more information on the election please click here.

Stepping On Program - The “Stepping On” program is a 7-week fall prevention program offered by the Greendale Health Department.   The next class will be held on Thursdays, March 21 – May 2nd from 1:30 – 3:30 pm.  Strengthen muscles, improve balance, and gain confidence when walking.  This 7-week class will be held at the Greendale Health Department in the lower-level meeting room.  For additional information or to register, call the Greendale Health Department at 414-423-2110.  A donation of $10 is suggested to help defray costs.

Upcoming Road Construction Projects:
Ramsey Avenue - The week of March 25th - March 29th various segments of Ramsey will be closed for repairs (weather dependent).  You can see the map of the closures here.

Grange Avenue - Beginning March 27th Grange Avenue between 76th Street - 84th Street will be closed through August for the road rehabilitation project.  You can find more information on the project here.

68th Street (City of Greenfield Project) - Beginning Monday March 25th the City of Greenfield will be closing 68th Street from W. Edgerton Avenue to Layton Avenue as part of their 2024 Road Projects.  There will be detour signs at the intersection of 68th Street/Edgerton Avenue guiding traffic east and west.

Events:
Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday March 23rd at 10:00 am at Gazebo Park.  For ages 0-8, come for light refreshments and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

GEA Resale - Saturday April 20th and Sunday April 21st at Greendale High School, For more information please click here.

2024 Event Calendar magnets are available at Village Hall, the Library, the Welcome Center (reopening soon!) and at the Downtown businesses.

For upcoming event information please visit the Greendale Community Event calendar.