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Village Approves Agreement to Participate in Urban Counties CDBG Program
The Village Board considered a resolution approving a cooperation agreement for participation in the Urban Counties CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) program with Milwaukee County. This is described as an administrative action to allow the village to participate in the program, without requiring immediate knowledge of how funds might be applied for or utilized. The board approved the resolution.
Glendale, Shorewood, and Whitefish Bay Finalize Joint Salt Storage Facility Agreement
The Village Board considered an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the City of Glendale, Village of Shorewood, and Village of Whitefish Bay for the construction and operation of a joint salt storage facility. The agreement comes after several points of discussion and provides a framework for cooperation. A question was raised regarding brine supply, which was clarified as not being covered within the scope of this particular IGA, with separate arrangements for brine acquisition. The board approved the IGA.
Committee Recommends Keeping Key Intersections Open During Oakland Ave Construction Phase 2
The Public Works Committee discussed parking and pedestrian accommodations related to North Oakland Avenue cross-street traffic, stemming from ongoing construction project Phase 2. The proposal aimed to keep intersections like East Kenmore Place and East Lake Bluff Boulevard open for as long as possible during Phase 2 to alleviate traffic congestion, particularly for residents in the northeast quadrant of Shorewood and those needing to access Whitefish Bay. The potential cost was estimated between $6,000 and $60,000, with a potential delay of 2-3 days to the project timeline. Concerns were raised about potential confusion, increased risk, and the overall project timeline. Despite some reservations about added complexity and cost, the committee ultimately voted to recommend to the Village Board that staff coordinate with the contractor to maintain intersection access at Kenmore Place and Lake Bluff Boulevard to the extent possible during Phase 2. This recommendation passed with a vote of 4-2-1.
Committee Recommends Stop Sign at Dangerous Intersection After Resident Plea
The Public Works Committee considered a TARP (Traffic Accident Reduction Program) request for traffic control at the intersection of East Beverly Road and North Farwell Avenue. A resident cited the intersection as "extremely dangerous" with multiple witnessed accidents and near-misses, children playing in the area, and speeding cars. The resident requested a two-way stop sign on either Beverly or North Farwell. Staff noted that while Beverly Road is the primary street, Farwell south of Beverly is a stub, and that other nearby intersections (Maryland and Prospect) already have stop signs. Police records indicated only one accident at the intersection since 2020. Some committee members expressed a preference for a more holistic approach through ongoing greenway and complete streets projects before adding new signs. Ultimately, the committee voted to recommend to the Village Board that a stop sign be placed on southbound Farwell Avenue at the intersection with Beverly Road, acknowledging it would require an ordinance change.
Village Committee Debates Banning Right Turns on Red to Enhance Pedestrian Safety
The Public Works Committee discussed the "safer walk to school" initiative, specifically considering a modification to village code 500-36 to prohibit right turns on red. Trustee McGovern introduced the item, citing concerns about modern vehicle designs making them less safe for pedestrians and cyclists, and noting a national increase in pedestrian and cyclist fatalities in the US. The committee debated whether this change was necessary given current observations and accident statistics, with some trustees expressing a need for more data and input from the bike and pedestrian safety committee and the police department. The committee ultimately voted to refer the item to the bike and pedestrian safety subcommittee and to gather feedback from the police department before further consideration.
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PW, COW and VB Meetings - June 15, 2026
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Judiciary, Personnel and Licensing Committee and Village Board Meetings - June 1, 2026
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