Marketing Plan and Ice Cream Shop Could Move Forward

The results of a on Muskego have been in, and the recommendations could be implemented if the common council votes to approve them.

Among the ideas are to implement a referral program in the city for businesses and residents who successfully bring in new business to the city. Others include projects already underway, like the redesign and upgrades to the city's website to make each more interactive and user friendly. The council voted to defer a decision on the plan at its May 8 meeting in order to digest the 70-plus page report, and further recommendations are expected Tuesday night along with a vote on its approval.

In addition, the council could hear a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation board and the Finance Committee on a new ice cream shop that would operate out of the Idle Isle pavilion this summer.

"Beaches and Cream" would occupy a small portion of the park's pavilion, but would require installation of sinks, per health codes with Waukesha County. The , but noted that they could not cover the expense for the sinks and plumbing required to install them, which will cost $7,000. The Finance Committee will meet just prior to Council, and should they approve the costs, a final decision at council could bring the plan to fruition.

In addition, a public hearing to consider a rezoning for property at the end of Crystal Drive to facilitate the development of a future subdivision will take place during the Council meeting. The rezoning would be from A-1 – Agricultural District to RS-2 – Suburban Residence District to allow for the development of the Crystal Cove subdivision. The property is owned by resident Harold DeBack and Carity Land Corporation.

Recommendation for paving of the will also be reviewed. Wolf construction was the low bidder for the 1.8-mile stretch of pathway at $384,628, and is being recommended for the project, which is hoped to begin in June.