Muskego Planner Downplays Possible Sewer Snag

Milwaukee County Supervisor's request for a referendum likely too late to stop Muskego-Franklin pipeline to hook up with MMSD, and even if successful, would impact Franklin more than Muskego, according to city engineer.

Meeting Preview: COW Continues Budget Review; Full Plate for Council

Budget discussions and a flurry of approvals for everything from water rate increases to Jammin' on Janesville funding are featured on the Tuesday night agendas.

Muskego Planners Recap Current Redevelopment Projects

Jeff Muenkel updates CDA on future projects, on the road and on line

Loan Request Approved, Muskego Auto Body Shop Can Move Forward

The CDA okays its first request for a low-interest loan tied to the Janesville Road reconstruction, with Young's Auto Body set to rebuild a shop right behind the one that will be leveled during the project.

Meeting Preview: Muskego CDA to Discuss Loan Approval for New Auto Body Facility

Young's Auto is asking for $25,000 from the city's commercial loan program to rebuild shop that will be razed as part of Janesville Road reconstruction.

Muskego Public Works Recommends Design Firm for Tess Corners Drive Reconstruction

Same firm that has been in charge of Durham Drive selected unanimously by committee

Muskego Parks & Rec Progress Report on Park Arthur, Water Bugs and Movies

Topography of park is taking shape, and the news is good as the season closes on the Water Bugs and Movies in the Park.

Woods Road Trail To Be Extended Earlier, Thanks To Muskego Youth

Safety issues and a petition help move trail project up to 2012 date, as 17-year-old states his case to Parks Board and Committee of Whole Agrees

Muskego Continues Discussion on Pioneer Drive Spending

Aldermen Harenda and Soltysiak express interest in the possibility of a TIF District during Committee of the Whole meeting.

City of Muskego to Transition from Time Cards to Electronic Time Records

Change expected to eliminate over 15 hours of duplicate tasks by city employees per month.

Muskego Common Council Approves Changes to City's Purchasing Policy

Aldermen Dan Soltysiak and Kert Harenda oppose the changes, expressing concerns that the Council's oversight would be diminished, government transparency reduced.

Meeting Preview: Muskego Finance Committee, Common Council to Review Spending Policy

Proposed changes to who can approve spending, and what limits are to spending above budget have been revised, with Finance Committee and Common Council to discuss.

Muskego Parks Board Approves Pursuing Lake Development

Public input included a majority of favorable responses, but all parties are told that 'this is just the first step in a long journey.'

Meeting Preview: Parks and Recreation Will Discuss Lake Property Purchase

Committee of the Whole had recommended purchase of the Dillworth/Cherek properties be sent to Parks to review the proposal, so a recommendation will be discussed Monday night

Committee of the Whole Continues Talks on Capital Budget Projects

Discussion on funding Pioneer Drive reconstruction reveals a divide among aldermen.

Much Work Still To Be Done

A guest column from 83rd Assembly District Representative David Craig

Minutes or Seconds?

That is the question that arose at Wednesday's meeting of the city's Public Safety Committee, as the Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department's way of logging emergency response times comes under scrutiny.

Fireworks Complaints Down Drastically in Muskego

Public Safety Committee hears a report from MPD on fewer issues during the Fourth of July, and continues its work on shoring up the burning ordinance.

Muskego Residents Submit Petition to Public Safety Committee Concerning ATV Usage

Concerns about excessive ATV use in one of the city's more compact neighborhoods prompts Committee to research the matter further to balance rights for neighbors and riders.

Meeting Preview: Committee of the Whole to Complete 2012 Budget Discussions

Janesville Road and Pioneer Drive are major capital expenses to be reviewed during special meeting of COW.

Meeting Preview: Muskego Public Safety Reviews Fireworks Permit Numbers

How the numbers compared this year to last year for fireworks permits and a review of the city's burn ordinance are among topics to be covered at Public Safety Committee

Veolia Gets Nod From Muskego Plan Commission

New structure will house equipment to process and transport methane to MMSD

Frey Automotive Gets Muskego Site Approved by Plan Commission

Previous issues with space won't be a problem if used car dealer gets to build new lot on Highway 36.

'Regular Rotary Luncheon' Featuring Paul Ryan Draws Protestors, Police

Weekly meeting is punctuated by protestors, but police from four different cities keep things on schedule.

Meeting Preview: Planning Commission

Veolia plans new building at south side site.

Idle Isle Beach Closed Through the Weekend

Swimming will not be allowed due to high E.coli levels found in the waters off the Muskego park's beach.I

Little Muskego Lake Weed Treatment Yields Good Results

Chemical treatments along targeted areas of the lake show great improvement in fostering beneficial plants, while helping to eradicate invasive species.

Muskego Road Project Part of County Budget

County Executive Dan Vrakas reaffirms Janesville Road costs as part of capital expenditures.

Road Crews Will Take a Break Labor Day Weekend

Highway construction over most highways will cease over the weekend, with heavy traffic expected, especially as Thursday will feature home games for the Brewers, Packers and Badgers

Durham Drive Overflow Lot Will be Paved, with Concerns About Spending

Aldermen raise questions about budget practices, costs of project

Big Muskego Lake Efforts Proving Successful, But Homeowners Have Felt the Pain

Drawdown this past spring has shown DNR and Lake Officials promising results, but homeowners complain that their use of the lake has diminished

Spending on City Signage Raises Questions on Procedures

Aldermen debate on appropriate course of approving over-budget spending, with some suggesting the city's actions are 'troubling.'

Financial Audit of City Reveals Good News Overall

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause presents 2010 results, with the bottom line being 'very financially healthy'

City of Muskego Approves Offer to Purchase Borst Property

Conservation area that has been deemed as significant is bid on by the city for $1.2 million.

Committee of the Whole Takes a Look at Lake Development Options

Although questions raised over plan details, committee comes to conclude that the best course is to send the matter to Parks Board to determine, with public hearings to take place in the future.

What's New for Fall at Muskego Parks & Rec

New fall guide has many favorites, but also a great selection of new programs, especially for adults and seniors.

Muskego Proud Emerges in Support of Land Purchase

Community group plans to attend Tuesday night's Committee of the Whole meeting to hear proposals for lake property.

Meeting Preview: Finance Committee, Committee of the Whole, Common Council

Upcoming projects will be discussed, including Janesville Road and Durham Drive road construction; COW will tackle question of lake property along with budget requests.

COW to Review Proposal for Purchase of Lake Property

City of Muskego is going back to the lake for possible development

Library Board to Present Long-Range Plan to Public on August 25

Faced with ever-increasing obstacles posed by technology and consumer behaviors, 2012-14 plan is meant to ensure the Library remains a relevant, driving force in the community.