Saturday, June 23, 2012
We began the week hot, and ended on a frosty note; here's what folks were talking about in the past week.
If it felt like a long hot week, it was: temps in the 90s for much of it, and a lot more news than first thought happened. Let's catch up! June 18 We recapped the Parks meeting, and included the list of items on the parks' maintenance list: 2013 Wish List For Parks is a Long One Developments in the case against a Waukesha man accused of sexually assaulting a Muskego teen could keep the man in prison for the rest of his life: $225K Bail Set For Skout Sexual Assault Suspect June 19 The hirings at Muskego-Norway continue, as internal promotions keep the school board busy: O'Bryan to be New Principal at Lake Denoon; Tess Corners, Mill Valley Will Have Slots to Fill June 20 The dry weather is starting to impact burning ordinances, but not in …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
There are no immediate plans for development, but a belief that the area will see commercial and retail demand has the city looking to get public comment now.
There will be a public hearing on June 19 at the Community Development Authority's next meeting to gather input on the details of the Mill Valley Redevelopment District. The area lies on Muskego's northwestern corner, just south of I-43 and along the New Berlin border on Racine Avenue. The area has not officially been deemed a redevelopment district, but planners have noted that New Berlin's plans to develop the quarry just across Racine Avenue make this a good time to finalize the details. A redevelopment district is allowable by state law so that cities and counties can provide incentives for property owners and developers to clean up blighted or unused parts of the community. While plans aren't immediate, City Planner Jeff Muenkel told …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Plans made by New Berlin just across Racine Avenue are prompting the Muskego Community Development Authority to take a look at its current plans for the area's future.
The Mill Valley redevelopment district along Muskego's north side is going to get more attention by the Community Development Authority, as plans in New Berlin to develop the quarry as a business park just across the street could spark commerce on the Muskego side, if the city is prepared. Previously, Executive Director Jeff Muenkel provided a draft for the implementation of the redevelopment district asking CDA members to review and to put forth any new ideas they would have for the district. However, as looming elections meant that members would change on the board, it was deferred to Tuesday night. A public hearing process would be required to establish the district, which extends just south of I-43 along Racine Avenue and east from …
Amy Oechsner
8:47 am on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
How Exciting!!! more ›