BROWN DEER VILLAGE BOARD
HELD AT THE BROWN DEER VILLAGE HALL
The
meeting was called to order by President Jaberg at
I. Roll
Call
Present: Village
President Jaberg; Trustees: Askew, Baker, Krueger, Schilz
Excused: Trustees
Kundinger, Nealy
Also Present: Russell Van Gompel, Village
Manager;
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Persons
Desiring to be Heard
None.
IV. Unfinished
Business
None.
V. New
Business
A) Resolution No. 03-18, “A
Resolution Commending Roe Parker-Brown Deer Citizen of the Year”
President
Jaberg reviewed the selection process and Resolution for consideration.
It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Krueger to approve Resolution No. 03-, “Commending
Roe Parker-Brown Deer Citizen of the Year”.
The motion carried unanimously.
B) Report and Presentation from the
Visioning Committee
The
Visioning Committee reviewed its report with the Village Board. Ms. Fleming reviewed the visioning process,
the composition of the committee, and the basic principles that were concluded
by the process. Ms. Fleming also reviewed
the Brown Deer Vision Statement, which states:
Our village
will be scenic, well tended, and green.
Our urban forest, parks, and public property will be well
maintained. We will take pride in our
homes and yards and strive to maintain the green, open, suburban atmosphere of
our community.
We will
provide a full range of quality services in a professional and cost-effective
manner through successful collaborations within our community. While maintaining our independent Village
identity, we will cultivate successful collaborations with our neighbors. We will provide an atmosphere that is
conducive to entrepreneurial development.
Our village will be a desirable place to live, learn,
work, visit, shop, dine, and enjoy recreational opportunities. Our village will have a range of housing
choices available for people of all ages and stages of life. Our Brown Deer school system will continue to
graduate students who adapt, thrive and excel in a changing world. Our location will provide easy access to
regional employment opportunities and a variety of urban amenities in the
larger metro-Milwaukee area including professional sports, music, theatre,
nightlife, and museums.
Mr.
Ganzer provided an overview of the vision implementation plan. Mr. Ganzer’s overview provided findings and
recommendations by subject matter and department, including: public safety, property maintenance, finance,
public relations, economic redevelopment, transportation, and recreation.
Ms.
Weddle provided an overview of community workshop strategies, village schools,
as well as future planning. Ms. Weddle
stated that Committee members were available and willing to answer any
questions that Village Board may have regarding their report and its findings
and recommendations.
Trustee
Askew inquired about the value of homes versus median incomes and the relative
affordability of living in the Village.
Ms. Grant and Mr. Vaclavik provided data and reviewed census and
demographic data as it pertains to the Village and surrounding, comparable
communities. Trustee Kruger stated the
quality of schools was a priority over the appreciation of housing in families
making a decision to locate in a community.
Trustee
Baker inquired about parking lot crime, and its definition. The Committee stated that the question refers
to crimes such as shoplifting and not more serious or violent crime such as
assault or murder.
Trustee
Schilz expressed concern for the lack of youth participation and response to
the survey, specifically with regard to the 18 to 24 year demographic. The Committee stated while the survey
response was very low, the Committee felt comfortable with the focus group
discussions as well as other sources of information that were received. The Board and Committee discussed several
issues pertaining to the young adult population in the community.
Trustee
Askew inquired about diversity in the community as it relates to the
survey. The Committee stated that the
community’s diversity is something that should be celebrated.
President
Jaberg thanked the committee members for their efforts and time in serving the
community. President Jaberg requested
that the report be distributed to the School District Superintendent as well as
that the mission statement be enlarged and placed for display in the Village
Board room.
It was moved by Trustee Krueger and seconded by President Jaberg to accept the report of the Visioning
Committee. The motion carried unanimously.
VI. Adjournment
It was moved by
Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Schilz to adjourn at
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Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager
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