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South Milwaukee City Council Roundup: Audit, New Bars, Lakefront Park, Dunkin’ Donuts & More
It was a full agenda at Tuesday’s South Milwaukee City Council meeting. Among the items …
- Audit. The council heard from Baker Tilly Virchow Krause on their audit of our 2012 financials. It was pretty routine, with no significant issues reported, as they continued to endorse what we’re doing and how we’re doing it when it comes to being responsible stewards of taxpayer money. If you’d like a copy of the audit, stop by City Hall.
- New Bars. The council also approved licenses for two new bars: Cafe Sport Apollonia at 1213 N. Chicago Ave. (near De Rango’s Pizzeria) and Milwaukee Lounge, 1009 Milwaukee Ave. (the former Liquid Hideout and Mitchell’s Field).
- Lakefront Park. The council approved awarding a $59,000 professional services contract to AECOM Technical Services Inc. for development of a plan for reuse of the former Northwest Barrel site property along the lakefront. Learn more about the opportunity for this land in my previous post. I look forward to seeing what AECOM comes up with as options for this site, both for its potential public use and its role in stormwater management.
- Menomonee Avenue Project. The council voted to deny planned unit development zoning necessary for construction of a proposed 16-unit apartment complex on city-owned land at 909 Menomonee Ave. I’ll keep you posted on future development proposals for the site.
- Dunkin’ Donuts. The council approved the conditional use permit for construction of the Dunkin’ Donuts planned for 3103 S. Chicago Ave. (at the corner of Drexel and South Chicago, as an outlot of the existing Aldi-anchored strip mall). Construction is expected to begin soon, and the company hopes to have the building complete yet this year. Learn more in my previous post. Welcome to South Milwaukee!
All votes were unanimous.
Filed under City Council, Development, South Milwaukee
More On The Little League Burglary And Other Headlines
WISN has more details on the recent alleged burglaries at the South Milwaukee Little League complex — including details from a search warrant that show one of the people arrested reportedly was the son of a former team manager.
And he allegedly had a key.
See the story and video here.
And check out these other South Shore headlines …
- Crimes Of The Heart In South Milwaukee (Express Milwaukee)
- DMV Adds Almost 2 Hours Per Week At Service Centers (Oak Creek Patch)
- 19-year-old Oak Creek Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash (Patch)
- Oak Creek’s Nordco Sold To New York Firm (Patch)
- Mayor’s Fitness Challenge Returns For 2nd Year (Patch)
- Charity Bike Ride To Pass Through Oak Creek (And South Milwaukee) (Patch)
Filed under Headlines
It’s Community Night Out Night!
Just a reminder to stop by City Hall tonight for the annual South Milwaukee Community Night Out celebration.
The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and ends with fireworks. In between are all sorts of terrific family-friendly activities.
Learn more in my previous post … and thanks ahead of time to the South Milwaukee Police Department and all of the volunteers who work behind the scenes to bring this celebration to life.
See you at Community Night Out!
Filed under Community, South Milwaukee
Commuting Note: You Can Now Go 50 MPH (Legally) On Lake Parkway
For those who commute to points north and west from South Milwaukee, people like me, this is big news …
You can now travel 50 mph (legally) on the Lake Parkway.
I say “legally” because few actually followed the posted 40 mph speed limit (including me, I must admit).
New signs were posted Tuesday.
Check out coverage from Fox 6 … and post your comments below!
Filed under South Milwaukee, Transportation
Return To The Playoffs? South Milwaukee Football Preview
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is out with its Woodland Conference football preview, and the newspaper has pegged South Milwaukee as slight favorites in the Woodland Conference East Division.
Here is the preview. And here is the outlook for the team …
The Rockets are slight favorites to win the division ahead of Whitnall. Defense will be the team’s strength with first-team all-division pick Honerlaw anchoring the line. Another positive is the return of Oliden, who passed for 991 yards and ran for 549 last season as a first-year starter. Top concerns? Developing the offensive line and receiving corps.
South Milwaukee (5-4 overall and 5-3 in the league last year) opens its season Friday at Shorewood/Messmer. The Rockets’ home opener is Friday, August 30, against Westosha Central. See the full schedule here.
Filed under Schools, South Milwaukee, Sports
Police Blotter: Burglary At South Milwaukee Little League Complex
NOW has published a new police blotter, and it includes this disturbing item …
A safe, several microphones and an extension cord were taken from inside of the South Milwaukee Little League office building, 701 Mackinac Ave., during the night of Aug. 8 or morning of Aug. 9. According to security footage, three men gained entry to the building with a key. The stolen items were collectively worth $615. An 18-year-old Cudahy man was arrested for the incident. During a search of that man’s house, police also found marijuana plants, and he was additionally arrested for manufacturing THC and bail jumping.
And this item …
A 51-year-old South Milwaukee man was arrested for disorderly conduct at 2 p.m. Aug. 10, after he pulled a knife on another man at the bar Powers on 10th, 1815 10th Ave., and stuck the knife in a wooden barrel near him. The man was found on the same block with a folding knife and admitted being at the bar, but denied brandishing the knife. He was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia after police found a marijuana pipe on him.
Filed under Crime, Police, South Milwaukee
Headlines: Lions Stuff The Bus, Jursik Newsletter And More
The South Milwaukee Lions do such great work to help others across the community — and that was certainly the case Saturday, as dozens of local Lions Clubs teamed up to lead a “Stuff the Bus” effort to obtain school supplies for needy kids.
WISN and Fox 6 and stopped by.
Also, check out these South Shore headlines …
- South Milwaukee Residents Set To Appear In The Milwaukee Premier Of “Spamalot” (NOW)
- Couple Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary (NOW)
- South Side Residents Seek Oak Creek Water Service (Patch)
- Homicide Reported In Milwaukee’s Bay View Neighborhood (WISN)
- Last Day For Milwaukee County Pools (TMJ4)
South Shore Supervisor Pat Jursik has published her August newsletter, including updates on the courthouse fire, the War Memorial/Art Museum agreement, Innovation Park and details from the July County Board meeting.
And State Sen. Chris Larson has published his newsletter, too.
South Shore Crime Update
Update: The South Milwaukee man accused of making the threats in Cudahy is identified in this story.
Rounding up some crime items from around the South Shore …
First, this item from NOW about a South Milwaukee man allegedly threatening Sikh shooting-type violence to police officers.
And NOW has published a new police blotter, including this …
About $500 worth of ice cream was stolen from a delivery truck while it was parked in the 3400 block of South Chicago Avenue between Aug. 7 and 1 p.m. Aug 9.
And this …
A 36-year-old South Milwaukee man was arrested for resisting an officer, possession of a controlled substance and possession with the intent to deliver in the 1200 block of Milwaukee Avenue about 6 p.m. Aug. 9. The man threw away two bottles of prescription pain pills, tried to run multiple times while police were taking him into custody, and was shocked with a stun gun during one escape attempt. In addition, he was arrested on a Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department warrant.
And this …
A row of bushes caught fire in front of Rawson School, 1410 Rawson Ave., about 10 a.m. Aug. 5. The fire caused a lot of smoke but was out before the South Milwaukee Fire Department arrived. The school was not damaged.
Also, County Supervisor Pat Jursik sent this to her constituents on Thursday …
I have two alerts I want to make you aware of: first, St. Francis Police Chief Brian Kaebisch has asked citizens to be aware of car break-ins along Lake Drive. The Police Department asks when you park along Lake Drive in St. Francis not to have any items left in your car that are visible such as a purse, cell phone, laptop, etc. I think it is a good rule for any car parked in public areas.
In addition, there is an alert from the Milwaukee Police Department regarding Bay View. Several women have been assaulted over the last several months in Bay View. The most recent assault happened last week. The Milwaukee Police Department is working to apprehend anyone who is responsible for the assaults.
And, in Oak Creek, there was this scary road rage incident and a couple car thefts.
Filed under Crime, Cudahy, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee
Reports: Milwaukee Motorcyclist Dies In College Avenue Crash
A 27-year-old Milwaukee motorcyclist died in a crash late Tuesday afternoon at College and Robert Avenues in Cudahy, various media outlets are reporting.
The driver of the car involved in the accident was reportedly a 55-year-old South Milwaukee man, who police said did not yield the right of way.
Filed under Cudahy, Fire, Police, South Milwaukee
2014 South Milwaukee Budget: Key Dates Announced
It’s the most important thing we do as the South Milwaukee City Council — and here are some important dates to keep in mind as we prepare the 2014 South Milwaukee budget …
- Wednesday, October 16: Executive budget review
- Wednesday, October 23: Additional budget review, if necessary
- Thursday, October 31: Proposed budget published
- Monday, November 25: Public hearing on proposed budget
- Tuesday, November 26: City Council meets to adopt budget
All of these meetings are public.
Here is the official notice. Of course, I’ll keep you posted throughout the process on South Milwaukee Blog.
Filed under 2014 Budget, City Council, City Services, South Milwaukee
Back To Blogging With Headlines
Back to blogging after a relaxing weekend Up North …
Here are some stories I missed …
- Man Injured After Fawn Crashes Into His Motorcycle (Caledonia Patch)
- 12 Questions For Company B’s Brigette Breitenbach (OnMilwaukee.com)
- Oak Creek Purchases Ads On Packers Radio Network (Oak Creek Patch)
- Developer Looks To Expand Forest Hill Ave. Subdivision (Patch)
- Caterpillar CEO Pushes For Immigration Reform (Peoria Journal Star)
Also, the management of Sunrise Plaza has shared a response to the recent Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story of which it was the focus.
Filed under Headlines
Open Thread: Would You Recommend South Milwaukee To A Friend?
I’ll be taking a few days off from blogging, returning early next week.
In the meantime, let’s keep the debate going with comments on the following question …
Would you recommend South Milwaukee to a friend looking for a new home, or to a businessperson looking to start up or relocate? If so, why? If not, why not?
Post your comments below … and vote in my new poll.
Thanks again for reading. I hope you like what you see here.
Filed under Community, South Milwaukee
School Back In Session Soon
Summer does go by quickly, doesn’t it? Being married to a teacher and as the proud father of two Rawson Elementary School students, for me, the answer to that question is a resounding “yes.”
Elementary school registration is next Tuesday and Wednesday, and middle and high school registration is Tuesday and on August 21. Learn more here. Additional high school registration information is here.
The first day of school is Tuesday, Sept. 3. Here is the full school calendar.
As always, I’ll do my best to keep you informed on school issues on South Milwaukee Blog. Stay tuned.
Filed under Schools, South Milwaukee
More Headlines (And A Couple Events)
Check out these South Shore headlines …
- Caterpillar CEO, Directors Sued Over Handling Of China Acquisition (Business Journal)
- 2 Major Oak Creek Real Estate Projects To Start Construction This Fall (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
- Drexel Town Square At “Significant Point” After Council Votes (Oak Creek Patch)
- Soldier Who Lost Hand Wins Discrimination Suit Against FBI (Journal Sentinel)
- Golden Domes Added To Oak Creek Sikh Temple (Patch)
- Oak Creek Man Stole From Family For Drug Money: Police (Patch)
- Halo Soap Coming To Bay View (Bay View Compass)
- Bay View BID’s Streetscape Plan Draws Veterans’ Attention (Compass)
Also, the South Milwaukee High School marching band is holding a brat fry on Friday and car wash on Sunday at the Piggly Wiggly at 2201 E. Rawson Ave. in Oak Creek.
And the Cudahy Kennel Club is holding its Conformation dog show Friday and Saturday at Grant Park, picnic areas five and six. Details here.
Filed under Headlines
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