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Common Council Meeting - Media
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
House of Harley-Davidson Labor Day Event Approved Despite Construction Concerns
The council considered and approved an outdoor special event application for the House of Harley-Davidson Labor Day weekend event, to be held from Friday, September 4th to Monday, September 7th. Concerns were raised about potential conflicts with ongoing road construction on Layton Avenue and the start of the school year impacting traffic and parking. It was noted that road construction would be mostly complete, and no construction activities would occur during the event dates. The first day of school is September 1st, but the event's primary activities would conclude by 7-8 p.m. The road would not be closed for the event. The motion to approve passed 4-1, with Alderperson Akers voting no.
Council Approves Cooperation Agreement with Milwaukee County for Community Development Funds
The council approved a cooperation agreement with Milwaukee County for housing and community development activities, which is a requirement for receiving community block grants. There was a brief discussion about which districts would benefit from these funds, with some acknowledgment that funds might not directly go to certain districts but could be close by.
Poignant Dandelion Massage Approved for West Loomis Road
The council approved a special use permit and site review for Poignant Dandelion Massage, a proposed massage parlor. The business will occupy approximately 500 square feet in the basement of the building at 5005 West Loomis Road, Suite 101, which is zoned C1. This is a new use in newly created basement spaces. The business will have two full-time employees and operate daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The site is in good condition, with prior lighting issues already addressed by the property owner. Parking is adequate with 54 spaces provided and 53 required for the building. The Planning Commission recommended approval on April 14th, and no objections or support letters were received. A question was raised about the egress and fire safety of the basement location, which was confirmed to be satisfactory by fire department personnel.
New Mercy Adult Day Service Approved for West Forest Home Avenue
The council heard a public hearing and approved a special use permit and site review for New Mercy Adult Day Service, a proposed service for the elderly and disabled. The service will occupy the entirety of a commercial building zoned C2 at 4745 West Forest Home Avenue. The business will offer daytime activities, meals, and personal care with three full-time and three part-time employees, operating daily from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. A parking shortage of 6 spaces (12 required, 6 provided) was noted and can be waived by the council. No issues or proposed changes arose during the site review, and no letters of support or objection were received.
Salvation Army Events Approved: Rummage Sale and Health Fair
The council approved two outdoor special event applications for the Salvation Army: one for an outdoor rummage sale on July 11th and another for a back-to-school health fair on August 29th. Both applications were approved unanimously.
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