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24-1102
| 1 | 1. | | Action Item | Nomination and Election of Officers | | |
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24-1103
| 1 | 1. | | Report | Memorial Day report
The 2024 Wauwatosa Memorial Day Observance was successfully held at the outdoor venue, planned to be the future Wauwatosa Veterans Memorial. The event benefited from favorable weather conditions, which contributed to its overall success
· The outdoor venue at the Site of the Future Wauwatosa Veterans Memorial was well-received. The City and DPI provided necessary chairs and a podium, which were instrumental in facilitating the event
· The event commenced promptly at 9:00 AM and concluded after approximately one hour. This schedule was adhered to, ensuring a smooth and timely program. The observance was well attended, reflecting community interest and participation in honoring Memorial Day. The bagpiper who performed at the event received positive feedback, contributing to the solemnity and respect of the occasion
· Given the success of the new outdoor venue, no changes to the location or format are anticipated for future observances
· Efforts will continue to focus on enhancing outreach and communication about the event. Strategies to broaden community involvement | informational only | |
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24-1104
| 1 | 2. | | Report | Fourth of July parade report
· Dan reported that the online application was satisfactory. Total of 75 units (3 did not show). Dan will secure cones for set up. Some complaints from people between 81st and 83rd streets that no bands were playing in that area. Boy Scouts should start 15 minutes earlier next year. Set up and parade route will follow police recommendations | informational only | |
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24-1105
| 1 | 3. | | Report | Afternoon program report
· City Hall was not set up as discussed. There were only 8 decorated bikes. Need more events as most were in attendance for dancers. Matt Wicker suggested a community survey to see what events they would like | informational only | |
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24-1106
| 1 | 4. | | Report | Other services report
All went well | informational only | |
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24-1107
| 1 | 5. | | Report | Police Department report
· Bob Brunow submitted a debrief report from the Police Department | informational only | |
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24-1108
| 1 | 6. | | Report | Financial report
· No report | informational only | |
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24-1111
| 1 | 7. | | Report | Special Drone report for Wauwatosa in 2025 and beyond
· No report | informational only | |
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24-1109
| 1 | 8. | | Discussion Item | Finalize yearly theme for 2025
· Held to September meeting | informational only | |
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24-1110
| 1 | 9. | | Discussion Item | Discuss the future of fireworks in Wauwatosa
· Held to September meeting | informational only | |
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24-1112
| 1 | 10. | | Discussion Item | Purchase of 20,000 American flags for distribution in future parades
· Will be delivered to City Hall | informational only | |
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24-1113
| 1 | 11. | | Discussion Item | Purchase of 9 inch plastic cones used in staging area - total count 110
· These have been ordered | informational only | |
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24-1114
| 1 | 12. | | Discussion Item | Future agenda items for August 22, 2024, meeting
· Discussion of 2025 items that need to be done
· Discussion of 2025 job assignments
· Discussion of steps needed to generate and maintain new Commission members | informational only | |
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