Annual Reports and Proposed Initiatives

Overview

The Village Board adopted the Vision 2025 Plan in 2015, identifying several proposed future initiatives and priorities for the Village. The Village departments and citizen committees are submitting annual reports to the Village Board to inform them and the public on some of the recent initiatives and tasks accomplished in the past year. In addition, they are also submitting requests on high priorities and initiatives they would like to perform in the upcoming year. Village Trustees are also submitting requests for the other Village Board members to consider. This page outlines each of the reports and future initiatives sent to the Village Board. The Village Board will be considering these initiatives during their June 13, 18 and 25 meetings.

2017 Annual Reports

2018-19 Departments - Proposed Initiatives for Discussion

Clerk & Customer Service

• Relocation of Lake Bluff polling site to new Police Department building (PDF)
• E-poll books (PDF)
• Re-codify Village Code (PDF)
• Technology Update - Kiosk and Tablet (PDF)
• Create conversation corner for 1st floor (PDF)
• Re-promoting various services (i.e. ACH, online payments, manager's memo sign-up) (PDF)
• Document / Agenda Management (PDF)
• Explore Parking App / Separate parking website (PDF)
• Create and maintain list of private parking lots (PDF)
• Express Vote implementation (PDF)

Department of Public Works

• Complete planning and development of water meter replacement program, including reading system software (PDF)
• Implement 2019 Alley Replacement Program (PDF)
• Implement 2019 Sidewalk Replacement Program (PDF)
• Implement 2019 Water Main Replacement Program (PDF)
• Implement 2019 PPII Reductions Program (Lateral Rehab) (PDF)
• Implement 2019 Sewer Lining / Manhole Rehabilitation Program (PDF)
• Complete 2020 Road Reconstruction Program Engineering (PDF)
• Complete TMDL Stormwater Management Plan (PDF)
• Review Village's Lead Service Replacement Program (PDF)
• Development of CSA Downspout Disconnection Program (PDF)
• Engineer Downer Meter Pit Reconstruction (PDF)
• DPW Facilities Architectural / Engineering Study (PDF)
• Hubbard Park Parking Lot Improvements (PDF)
• LED Streetlight Conversion (PDF)

Finance

• Implement special assessment management software (PDF)
• Enhance utility infrastructure asset management records (PDF)

Library

• Replace worn, stained furniture in the children's area of the Library (PDF)
• Start planning process to replace all Library carpet (PDF)
• Establish Library employee raise program (PDF)
• Begin implementation of strategic plan completed in July 2018 (PDF)

Municipal Court

• TiPSSSDC - State debt collections - custom data modifications (PDF)
• TiPSSWeb payment - online payment (PDF)

Planning and Development

• Review and recommend revisions to Neighborhood Home Loan Program (PDF)
• Complete Streets Policy (PDF)
• Initiate annual code review and recommendation process / procedure (PDF)
• Create and consolidate documents and applications communicating frequently asked questions (PDF)
• Comprehensive Plan update (PDF)

Police

• Continue to promote positive relationships between department members and the community by treating community members with dignity and respect, engaging them in public safety strategy development and relationship building activities, and making policy and operations information available to the community in a transparent manner (PDF)
• Duncan collections and tax intercept for parking citations (PDF)
• Police Department Phase 2B of building improvements (PDF)

Senior Resource Center

• Explore shared housing project in partnership with UWM (PDF)
• Develop AARP-related Age-Friendly Plan for Shorewood which may incorporate "Complete Streets", Transportation Policy, and design approach (PDF)
• Implement online payment and registration software (PDF)

Village Manager's Office

• Revise performance evaluation and recognition pay program (PDF)
• Salary study and organizational analysis (PDF)
• Re-initiate Welcome New Neighbors Program (PDF)
• Develop community outreach captains (PDF)
• Door security for Village Center (PDF)
• Emergency management and NIMS training (PDF)
• Public monitors in key community locations (PDF)

2018-19 Citizen Committees & Community Groups - Proposed Initiatives for Discussion

Community Development Authority (CDA)

• Determine under what circumstances Tax Incremental Districts (TID) may be considered (PDF)
• Review and amend the CDA's toolkit (PDF)

Conservation Committee

• Expand organics collection program towards permanent adoption (PDF)
• Update Neighborhood Loan program to include renewable energy and energy efficiency projects (PDF)
• Establish data baselines and regular reporting mechanisms on Village-wide landfill refuse, recycling, fleet fuel consumption, salt usage, Village-wide water usage, and electricity/natural gas usage (PDF)
• Develop waste reduction pilot to test the use of smaller trash carts with households volunteering to participate (PDF)
• Explore energy efficiency and renewable energy options for Village properties and facilities to achieve goal of 25 percent renewable energy consumption by 2025 (PDF)

Design Review Board (DRB)

• Revise sign code (PDF)
• Adopt residential design guidelines (PDF)
• Review and consider revision to commercial design guidelines (PDF)
• Formulate standards for plan submission and staff review (PDF)
• Expand scope of residential review (PDF)

Elder Services Advisory Board (ESAB)

• Explore shared housing project in partnership with UWM (PDF)
• Develop AARP-related Age-Friendly Plan for Shorewood which may incorporate "Complete Streets", Transportation Policy, and design approach (PDF)

Library Board

• Replace worn, stained furniture in the children's area of the Library (PDF)
• Start planning process to replace all Library carpet (PDF)
• Establish Library employee raise program (PDF)
• Begin implementation of strategic plan completed in July 2018 (PDF)

Marketing and Communications Advisory (& Leadership) Committee (all future initiatives summarized (PDF))

• Shorewood brand positioning statement
• Tagline development
• Social video campaign development
• Brand tracker (survey)
• Explore walking tour (podcast / audio)
• Realtor open house reconsideration
• Marketing plan framework & process development for community events and other initiatives (i.e. Ghost Train)

Parks Commission

• Construct canoe launch along Milwaukee River Greenway in Hubbard Park (PDF)
• Install more signs directing residents to Shorewood's portion of the Milwaukee River Greenway (PDF)
• Assess the uses, amenities, and signage in the green space along Wilson Drive with other citizen committees and community groups (PDF)
• Explore natural playscape and layout at Triangle Park (PDF)
• Develop recommendation for a permanent permit process for vendors to be present in parks including Atwater Beach (PDF)

Plan Commission

• Finalize decision on porches in front yard setback (PDF)
• Plan Commission increase communication (PDF)
• Research and revise off-street parking requirements (PDF)
• Research and revise conditional, permitted and prohibited uses (PDF)
• Research and revise zoning code relative to site design standards (PDF)
• Zoning map review (PDF)
• Historic properties and districts (PDF)
• Revise sign code (PDF)
• Comprehensive Plan update (PDF)

Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee

• Explore with the Village Planner and Bike Federation to develop a plan for expansion of bike lanes and sharrow lanes throughout the Village (PDF)
• Develop a mutually beneficial relationship with the Police Department to discuss strategies for "Share the Walk" and enforcement of yielding to pedestrians at crosswalks / intersections (PDF)
• Create routes and inform students about Safe Routes to School (PDF)
• Formalize bike education program in the schools (PDF)
• Explore with the Village Planner and traffic consultant to create a study to identify ways throughout the Village to slow down traffic (i.e. speed bumps, roundabouts, bumpouts, etc.) (PDF)
• Explore the concept of a quiet street and bike boulevards and put together an implementation plan in coordination with the Village Planner (PDF)

Public Art Committee

• Continue to plan and implement programs that will expand the community's appreciation of the arts; select and place quality public art throughout the community to promote education and enhance the quality of life in Shorewood (Celebrate Shorewood) (PDF)
• Submit, review and request adoption and implementation of a formal Village of Shorewood Public Art Maintenance Policy by the Village Board (PDF)
• Repair and replace the existing damaged light fixtures installed in the Patel Sculpture reflecting pool located between Village Hall and the Village Center (PDF)
• Replace the existing light fixture located in the pedestal of the Jaume' Plensa Sculpture located in Atwater Park (PDF)
• Submit updated Shorewood Public Art Program document dated May 2018 (with revisions) to Village Administration and Village Board for review and acceptance (PDF)
• Continue to monitor the operation of the Ghost Train lighting and audio system placed on the Oak Leaf Trail pedestrian and bicycle bridge (PDF)
• Continue to seek new Village-appointed and non-appointed volunteer committee members to replace existing members (PDF)
• Define the next Public Art Committee project as related to goals, type, scope, cost and location (PDF)

Shorewood Historical Society (all future initiatives summarized (PDF))

• Implement phase II of the "Birthday Stone Marker" initiative
• Digitization of the Shorewood Hearld collection (1926-2002)
• Installation of permanent signs displaying the history of Southwest Shorewood
• Identify and begin research on the next historical site for educational signs
• Initiate a Historical Society scholarship award
• Consider collaboration with the Library for a media digitization lab

Village Board of Trustees

• Draft an ordinance on Village Board standing and resident committees that will replace existing Village regulations on committees (PDF)
• Draft an ordinance for Village Board process, procedure, and protocol that would replace existing Village regulations on this topic (PDF)
• Develop an introduction guide for new Village Board members outlining key information for carrying out elected official responsibilities (PDF)
• Initiate a Fireside Chat / Town Hall program for each Trustee (and police officer if available) to conduct 2 sessions per year on varying topics (PDF)
• Modernize the Village's document management system, including a public web interface (PDF)
• Conduct next steps to our recently adopted Purchasing Policy (PDF)
• Review Village regulations; recommend ways to enhance respect and dignity; draft a Justice and Dignity ordinance with the HRC (PDF)
• Hire a consultant to conduct a local housing and commercial market analysis before starting any new development program (PDF)
• End Neighborhood Attic / Duplex program and replace with a program to fund age in place and conservation home improvements (PDF)
• Repeal and replace the Village's overnight parking regulations to allow on-street night parking with purchase of a monthly permit (PDF)
• Hire a consultant to conduct a comprehensive traffic circulation study and make recommendations (PDF)
• Space Planning:  Research Teen Living Room spaces and possible location - Convert Village Center lobby space to SRC program space (PDF)
• Conservation Committee study Village service delivery; recommend ways to decrease the environmental impacts of each service (PDF)
• Appoint members to ad hoc Budget Committee to study and recommend increased revenues, decreased expenditures and service sharing (PDF)
• Capital Facilities Planning and Budgeting (PDF)
• Enhance recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce (PDF)
• Hubbard Park sidewalk repair and / or replace (PDF)
• Limit levy increase to 0% excluding debt services (PDF)
• Adopt Tax Incremental Financing policies (PDF)
• Ongoing maintenance of Milwaukee River Bluff and Trail (PDF)
• Open records request review (PDF)
• Continuing education focused on justice and dignity (PDF)
• River Park bocce court (PDF)
• Conduct staffing per capita expense comparisons (PDF)
• Town Hall on debt / taxes with School District (PDF)
• Develop and implement a resource management plan for Milwaukee River trail and bluff (PDF)
• Review of Wilson Drive when completed (PDF)
• Parking (PDF)
• Liquor Licenses (PDF)
• Legislative Committee to assist with Lobbying Efforts (PDF)
• Ordinance language on keeping of chickens (PDF)
• Decriminalization of Marijuana (PDF)
• Environmental initiatives and resolutions (PDF)
• Pursue grant money for water initiatives (PDF)
• Other proposed initiatives from Trustee Bockhorst (PDF)