Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Greenfield, WI public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
13 issues in public safety with medium priority
Police Emergency Notification Contract (Everbridge)
The police department wants to renew its Everbridge mass notification contract for three years at about $12,141 a year — the system that sends emergency alerts to residents.
Flock license plate reader cameras
Two residents asked the city to put the Flock camera contract termination on a future agenda, citing invasiveness and outbound data sharing.
Outdoor cat feeding ban
After complaints about feral cat colonies, it's now illegal to feed any cat outdoors in Greenfield — including leaving food in open garages. The city cited cat population growth, feces, disease risk and neighbor conflicts.
Property code enforcement at 6025 W. Armour Avenue
A resident delivered a signed petition asking the city to force cleanup of a neglected property, citing safety hazards and dry shrubs. No action was taken at this meeting.
Electric scooter and e-bike regulations
New rules ban fast e-bikes and scooters from sidewalks and park paths, restrict dockless rental fleets, and set age limits on Class 3 e-bikes. City information will go into the Recreator and online graphics.
Police Department Oversight
Greenfield’s police chief reportedly has a history of misconduct, and the city’s oversight of its police department is now the question. If leaders don’t hold the department accountable, residents are the ones who pay in trust and possibly dollars.
Rat problem near Forest Home Avenue
Mayor Neitzke raised concern about a serious rat problem and recommended the affected party contact the Southwest Suburban Health Department.
E-bikes and scooters on sidewalks and the Powerline Trail
Complaints about fast e-bikes and scooters — especially on the Powerline Trail — could lead to new local rules, with a Legislative Committee meeting possible.
Milwaukee County EMS agreement
The city renewed its EMS deal with the county for five more years. Greenfield gets a bigger subsidy than neighboring cities because all its firefighters are paramedics, and the county handles EMS training and medical direction.
Fire Station 92 HVAC replacement
The fire station's aging rooftop HVAC unit will be replaced by Dillett Mechanical, paid from the fire department's existing budget.
EMS billing through WEMSA/Paralign network
The fire department will bill insurers and health plans for community paramedic services — new money that doesn't come from taxpayers.
Coyote concerns on Layton Avenue
A resident says she's seeing six coyotes in her yard and fears for pets and kids. Mayor Neitzke says he's working with police on live trapping or other options, but it's not easy — the DNR warns removed coyotes rebound.
Crowdstrike cybersecurity contract
The city is adding a managed cyber-defense layer through Crowdstrike. IT Director Tim Lemmers says it will sharply improve the city's security profile, with the final price still under negotiation — up to $50,000.