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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.
2019 Annual Reports
2021 Departments - Proposed Initiatives for Discussion
Clerk & Customer Service
- Replace Automark marking machines with Express Vote voting machines
- Continued Transition Planning for Deputy Clerk
Department of Public Works
- Implement 2021 Alley Reconstruction Program
- Implement 2021 Sidewalk Replacement Program
- Implement 2021 Watermain Relay Program
- Provide support and assistance to MMSD Edgewood NSC construction
- Provide support and assistance to WisDOT Lake Drive STH 32 engineering and design
- Engineer Southeast Area Combined Sewer Improvement Programs
- (Tentative) Implement Hubbard Park Canoe and Kayak Launch
- Implement CSA Downspout Disconnection Program
- Automated Meter Infrastructure Implementation
- AWIA Risk Resilience Plan
- Hubbard Park Parking Lot Reconstruction
- Sewer Lining and Manhole Rehabilitation Programs
- TMDL SWMP Recommendation Evaluation
Finance
- Enhance utility infrastructure asset management records
- Prepare water utility infrastructure replacement analysis
- Implement CAFR reporting software program
Library
- Prioritize and begin implementation of renovation plan
- Develop process to select new meeting room software and implement
- Redesign website using up-to-date user experience and accessibility best practices
- Seek opportunities for sustainability initiatives
- Develop public art initiatives
Municipal Court
- None at this time.
Planning and Development
- Transportation and Parking Analysis Implementation
- Strategic Planning Implementation
- Preparation for Document Management
- Occupancy Permit Requirements Ordinance Update
- Special Privilege Policy and Ordinance Update
Police
- Incident Command Training with Staff and Elected Officials
- Update Emergency Management Ordinances
- Pedestrian Safety Initiative
- Police Department South Parking Lot Replacement
- Emergency Building Reviews and Training
- CEMP Training with North Shore Agencies
Senior Resource Center
- Create and Implement Marketing Plan for SRC
- In partnership with Shorewood Library, explore implementation of new Village Center room scheduling and program registration software
- Explore opportunities for virtual programming
- Virtual Technical Support and explore increasing Internet connectedness at River Park Apartments
- In partnership with Shorewood Connects, compile information for age-friendly housing options and links to resources
Village Manager’s Office
- Work with departments and Village officials on implementation of recommendations from the organization study
- Work with the Parks Commission on proposing a 2020-2021 Comprehensive Park Plan for the Village Board’s consideration
- Conduct an internal organization review with the Clerk and Customer Service Department, the Court Clerk and the Administrative Payroll Specialist to improve the space at the customer service desk, the lobby, and office spaces as well as a review of the overall job positions
- Work with a third party to review the Police Department organization structure, compensation and benefits of command officers, and communication strategies of daily enforcement activities
- Work with departments and Village officials on implementation of recommendations from the transportation/parking study
- Work with departments and Village officials on implementation of recommendations from the housing study
- Implement records retention program for social media pages
- Education on Diversity and Inclusion
- Education on Historic Designation Process and Options
2021 Citizen Committees & Community Groups - Proposed Initiatives for Discussion
Community Development Authority (CDA)
- To be determined after strategic planning
Conservation Committee
- Initiate and continue a conversation with Village staff/Trustees about Vision 2025 goal of achieving 25% renewable energy by 2025, what it means, and how it will be accomplished/measured, progress/failure communicated; pursue related proposals
- Initiate and continue a conversation with Village staff/Trustees about Vision 2025 goal of 25% waste reduction by 2025, what it means, and how it will be accomplished/measured, progress/failure communicated; pursue related proposals
- Continue to collect sustainability metrics from Village departments and study related recommendations / policy changes
- Continue to disseminate Shorewood Yard Survey, begin analysis of responses, and study related recommendations / policy changes
- Propose a Climate Action Resolution
Design Review Board (DRB)
- Formulate standards for plan submission and staff review
- Adopt Residential Design Guidelines
- Review/expand scope of residential review
- Review and consider updates to Commercial Design Guidelines
- Review demolition approval process
Elder Services Advisory Board (ESAB)
- Support, advocate & promote implementation of Age-Friendly initiatives via Shorewood Connects
- Support, advocate & promote programs, resources and services for older adults via the Senior Resource Center
Human Relations Commission (HRC)
- Host more educational programming and community outreach events
- Coordinate a training for committee members on implicit bias
- Provide recommendations for public building accessibility and inclusive architecture
- Review policies and programs to assist renters and landlords
- Propose Demographic Language Policy for Village Supported Surveys
- Collaborate with Police to review data related to traffic stops and citations
Library Board
- Prioritize and begin implementation of renovation plan
- Develop process to select new meeting room software and implement
- Redesign website using up-to-date user experience and accessibility best practices
- Seek opportunities for sustainability initiatives
- Develop public art initiatives
Marketing and Communications Advisory (& Leadership) Committee (all future initiatives summarized (PDF))
- Talk with Shorewood Today Editorial Team on marketing and advertising efforts 2021 and beyond
- Provide general guidance and ideas to Welcome New Neighbors program – if approved by the Village Board
- Produce a webpage on the Village website for realtors, prospective residents, and other community members to learn general information about the Village
- Marketing consulting sessions - Reach out to volunteer committees and community groups to see if they need guidance and assistance on marketing / communication efforts
- Continue to update and add to the Shorewood Short Video Series
Parks Commission
- Work with Village staff on proposing a 2020-2021 Comprehensive Park Plan for the Village Board’s consideration
- Continue implementation of the Shorewood Loves Dogs campaign
- Collaborate with the Friends of Atwater Beach to execute improvements
- Continue to conduct meetings with park user groups
Plan Commission
- Revise Off-Street Parking Requirements
- Review Zoning Map
- Update Special Privilege Policy and Ordinance
- Review/Update Home Occupation Regulations
- Increase housing opportunities in the Zoning Code (e.g. Accessory Dwelling Units)
- Review/Update Conditional/Permitted/Prohibited Uses
- Update Zoning Code relative to site design standards
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee
- Collaborate with SIS and SHS on bike curriculum
- Collaborate with Police Department to enforce rules about bikes on sidewalks
- Develop a community forum with partners to discuss bicycle/pedestrian safety
- Implement Transportation/Parking Analysis recommendations assigned to PBSC
- Promote educational campaigns to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety
Public Art Committee
Shorewood Connects
- Develop snow removal initiative to enhance community walk-ability throughout the year
- Explore, advocate and promote a variety of housing options to address and support needs of a diverse population of older adults
- Promote Shorewood as an Age-Friendly Community
- Explore funding opportunities through AARP for age-friendly community features
- Explore meaningful volunteer opportunities for retirees and residents of all ages through the Shorewood School District and its Recreation Department
Shorewood Historical Society
- Finish the Digitization of the newspaper archive
- Digitize the high school Copperdome yearbook collection
- Begin the conversion of archival records from manual to digital
- Install the information signs about Cementville
- Digitize picture and map collections