Development News for Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin

Village Board Explores Options for Enhanced Elected Board Engagement Program

The village board discussed options for developing an elected board event program, stemming from a strategic plan outcome. Options presented included a community event engagement table, a community conversation series, trustee office hours, and integrated engagement with existing village events. The board favored the community event engagement table, particularly at events like the farmers market and Sounds of Summer, and directed staff to develop a program based on this feedback, while also exploring integration with existing events and addressing legal considerations.

Village Board Directs Staff to Initiate Land Swap Discussions with School District

The village board convened in a closed session to discuss the White Fishbay School District's use of parkland. Upon reconvening, the board directed staff to begin working with the school district on a memorandum of understanding regarding a land swap. This item will be brought back to a future public meeting for further discussion and potential action, moving the matter from a closed session to the public realm.

Village Board Debates and Amends Official Parking Map

The village board discussed and debated amendments to the official parking map, focusing on new metered parking spaces, grocery pickup stalls, handicap accessibility, and unrestricted parking zones. Several specific locations and types of parking were debated, including changes on Council Street, Silver Spring, Lake Drive, and Bowmont. The board ultimately approved most changes with direction to staff to finalize details with the village engineer and address concerns regarding specific locations like the three grocery pickup stalls near Sendex and the loading zone.