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Janet, a Town of Brookfield resident, has lived in the Elmbrook area for nearly 40 years and is an avid gardener and volunteer. Her blog focuses on the city and town of Brookfield – past, present and future.

Don't despair

By Janet Wintersberger
Wednesday, Feb 20 2008, 12:41 PM

Last week, the City of Brookfield's plan commission held a meeting about the proposed Fountain Brook Crossing development on Moorland & Greenfield Ave.  Billed as the "city's tallest building" and located at one of the many city's "gateways" this structure will generate more tax revenue for the city.  The meeting was a show and tell because the attendees were not allowed to speak.  They were, however, allowed to provide written feedback. Twenty-nine (of the 30) attendees' comments were negative.

Although the city says it listens, the plan commission apparently doesn't.  Its members are Mayor Speaker; Aldermen Mark Nelson, Rick Owen and Gary Mahkorn; Jennifer Donze, Kevin Wahlgren and Paul Wartman.

Just a week later, the Common Council approved the general plan and rezoning. The developer now has six months to provide his plans.

There are many other development plans in the works.  Be sure your voices are heard.

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Comments

My Two Cents   

It's really frustrating when you provide feedback to the city or school board and it makes no difference.  Maybe they really don't want our input.

February 20, 2008 3:34 PM

Scott Berg   

Thank you for your comments regarding the city.  If you watch the broadcast of the February 19 Council meeting (can you get the city channel where you live in the town?) you will see that both Ald. Gerry Mellone and myself specifically cited the citizen feedback, both emails and written comments, regarding the Fountain Brook project.  In addition, I attended the public information session on February 13 and watched many residents asking questions in person as well as submitting forms.  It was a crowded room - were you in the corner somewhere?

What do you think of the town's proposal for the Menard's property and surrounding area?  Multistory buildings, TIF district (I don't know how   since it's illegal for a township), high density, etc.  I should think you would have at least as much to say about your own community as you do about your neighbor, the City of Brookfield.

I look forward to your reading your analysis.

Scott A. Berg

Alderman, 5th District

City of Brookfield

February 20, 2008 5:42 PM

intewedm   

Hey Scott why don't you address the issues instead of throwing darts?

This monstrosity doesn't belong in our community inspite of what you morons on the common council think.  I know for an empirical fact that most voters don't pay attention during campaigns and when it's time to vote they vote for the name they recognize without knowing whether the candidate is actually representing their views.  That's the only reason most of you get reelected, but the voters are getting wiser, and if they see this thing go up they will wonder who approved it.  We need a good house cleaning at City Hall!

February 21, 2008 4:23 PM

Practically Speaking   

Fellow blogger Janet Wintersberger recently echoed my sentiments that the Plan Commission rarely seems

February 25, 2008 1:06 PM

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