Richard Paul Jr.

This document outlines the Public Participation Strategy and Procedures for the Village of Elm Grove's Comprehensive Plan Update. The strategy aims to foster public participation at every stage of the comprehensive plan preparation or update process, ensuring that the resulting plan accurately reflects the vision, goals, and values of the community. Key components include providing opportunities for participation, wide distribution of draft plan materials, mechanisms for public comments, and a process for responding to those comments, all while balancing timely completion with robust engagement.

The Board of Review discussed the verification of Open Book changes in the assessment roll and held a hearing regarding a property assessment objection for 800 Wall Street. The Board reviewed evidence presented by the Assessor based on a sales comparison approach and arguments provided by the property owner's counsel regarding income approach methodology. Following deliberations, the Board determined that the Assessor's valuation was correct, sustained the assessment, and formally closed the hearing.

The meeting focused on the kickoff of the Integrated Comprehensive and Downtown Master Plan. Key agenda items included a project overview, the review and action on Public Participation Plan resolutions, and a presentation and question-and-answer session with Vandewalle and Associates regarding existing conditions, the 2007 Comprehensive Plan review, community character, market-based development, the downtown plan vision, and next steps in the planning process.

The board meeting addressed a range of municipal topics, including a public hearing on rezoning an institutional site for multi-family residential use, approval of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge Day Proclamation, and an update on upcoming elections. The board discussed and approved a special event permit for a community run, an intergovernmental agreement for tree planting with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, and revisions to water control ordinances. Additionally, the board authorized the award of a contract for the Underwood Creek Daylighting construction project, approved a grant for a boardwalk connection, and established a new job description and compensation range for an EMS Service Director. A closed session was held to deliberate on litigation strategies and the potential purchase of a fire truck.

The committee reviewed plans to modify crosswalks at Highland Drive and Juneau Boulevard for improved safety and ADA compliance, noting that current traffic data does not support additional control measures like stop signs. The committee also discussed park pathway signage, concluding that current conditions should be maintained while continuing to focus on public education. Additionally, the committee reviewed the unreasonable noise ordinance and determined that no changes are required as current staff training and application remain effective. Finally, the committee addressed miscellaneous traffic-related concerns arising from local construction projects.