Upcoming Brookfield and Elmbrook Meetings, Deadlines, and Events: March - June

I almost forgot to post this update from my alderwomen Lisa Mellone and Renee' Lowerr! (It included meetings about Endicott Park from March 2nd -- see plan drawings and background info at Betterbrookfield -- and a March 4th neighborhood info meeting regarding the Glen of Brookfield Condominium project -formerly called Brookhollow.)

Upcoming events and meetings:

Saturday, March 14^th, 8 am – 4pm, Elmbrook School District Solo & Ensemble Music Festival. Hundred+ volunteers needed – community volunteers welcome. A great way to see firsthand how the schools engage their talented youth! Call Lisa Mellone for more information or to volunteer. 262-780-0805

Monday, March 16^th, 7 pm at the Brookfield Public Library: Step Back in Time lecture discussing the history of Brookfield.

City of Brookfield Community Survey - Complete on-line by March 23, 2009: View the 2035 plan page for more information. Please complete the following survey to help shape the Year 2035 Comprehensive Plan to guide the City's long-range development, preservation, and success. Click here for the survey.

Calhoun Road Construction has been delayed to begin Mid April thru August(?) of 2009.Please be patient with closed roads & allow extra travel time for this inconvenience. Any concerns please contact your alderladies.

April 1, 2009 is the deadline to have your dog license renewed without a $5 late fee. Forms available at city clerk’s office, front desk, at Police Department, or download from City's website at www.ci.brookfield.wi.us. The fee is $15 per dog or $10 for spayed/neutered.

Tuesday, April 7^th: Election Day for School Board – Go VOTE! (I would add that the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Supreme Court Judge races are on that ballot too.)

On April 22^nd, 7 pm, City Hall, a WISDot Public Information Meeting is tentatively scheduled regarding the Bluemound Rd. median reconstruction plans. Read more on the city response to this proposal at www.betterbrookfield.com.

On Thursday, April 30^th, please join your Alderpersons of District 7, Lisa Mellone and Renee Lowerr, at 1:30 pm or 7 pm at Gethsemane Lutheran Church on the corner of Elm Grove and Greenfield Roads for a District 7 Informational Meeting.

On May 2, 2009 from 9 am - Noon is the WEED OUT DAY at Mary Knoll Park. Volunteers are needed stop the spread of Garlic Mustard. Its Rain or Shine. Please call the Parks, Rec & Forestry Dept to register as a volunteer at 796-6675. Registration isn't necessary, but assists with planning.

On June 6, 2009, 8 am - Noon is Hazardous Waste Day at City Garage located at 19700 Riverview Drive. Save your CFL- spiral compact fluorescent bulbs, lacquers, degreasers, anti-freeze(used)... Lets Reduce Our Carbon Foot Print.

District 7 Alderpersons,

Lisa Mellone 780-0805 lisa@betterbrookfield.com

and

Renee Lowerr 853-9657 renee@district7brookfield.com

Elmbrook School District Information: See www.elmbrookschools.org for more info…

Financial Planning Public Listening & Feedback Sessions

Recommendations for Year 1 (2009-2010) and Year 2 (2010-2011)

March 11: 7 - 10 a.m.

March 11: 4 - 6 p.m.

March 12, 7 - 9 p.m.

Thanks Lisa and Renee'!

Links:
Practically Speaking, Fairly Conservative, Betterbrookfield, CNS News, Jay Weber, Mark Levin, Vicki McKenna Jay Weber, The Right View Wisconsin, The Heritage Foundation