Riley Construction told the village the current market shows 5%–7% escalation and tight availability of labor and materials (notably steel), and that the team received 3–5 bids per trade while applying "lowest qualified" selection criteria.

Designers proposed a remodeled police department footprint inside Village Hall — new vestibule, relocated desks, expanded sally port and repurposed school administration space — with value engineering options to reduce cost and alternates to be bid.

Architects and the village presented the public safety training center's program, multiple value-engineering steps and an updated budget for the training center of $17,100,000; board members discussed alternates and bid strategy before moving to market.

Village staff presented an impact-fee analysis showing roughly 46% of the training center and 74% of the Village Hall police renovation would be impact-fee eligible; the remaining costs would be deficiency requiring borrowing that pushes the 2027 debt service levy from 49¢ to about 53¢.

Police Chief Mark Waters told the Village Board the department is below authorized sworn strength, reported a quarterly increase in Group A offenses driven by thefts, and described new enforcement and technology initiatives including e-bikes, portable truck scales and a planned drone pilot tied to the Good Hope facility.

The Village Board heard staff and the developer outline a 52‑lot planned residential development on roughly 40 acres but voted unanimously to table the rezoning to the next meeting so the county can review a recently submitted traffic impact analysis and staff can refine Condition 17 about sewer extension.

The board unanimously approved a financial agreement with the Wisconsin DOT for Leon Road and Bradley Road intersection improvements under a program that funds signal and intelligent transportation systems; the grant covers 90% of eligible costs with a 10% local share and was described as part of the 2026 capital budget.

The Menomonee Falls Village Board on June 15 unanimously approved the consent agenda of licenses and event permits, two utility easements for Wisconsin Electric Power, construction contract awards for a public works facility ($3,489,350 total) and a water main project ($1,161,540), a Bonavine Avenue agreement revision adding $78,228.48 for design, appointments and a police collective bargaining agreement for 2025–2027.

Following staff’s recommendation to deny an 80-foot "stealth" wireless facility at N89 W16785 Appleton Avenue, the Plan Commission voted to recommend denial to the Village Board after applicant testimony about coverage, FirstNet obligations and legal counsel’s argument on state statute limits on denial; the item moves to the Village Board public hearing July 6 with ACB review on June 23.

The Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Village Board amend the comprehensive plan and rezone a parcel at N88W13764 Main Street to permit a roughly 115,000-square-foot light-industrial building; neighbors raised concerns about buffering, view impacts and steep site topography, and staff said detailed landscape and site plans will be reviewed later at ACB and Village Board hearings.

Village planner Tyler Zweigerman told the Village Board that Menomonee Falls saw a surge in single-family construction and more than $160 million in construction value in 2025, highlighted Ridgewood Industrial Center activity and updates to the village's comprehensive and outdoor recreation plans.

The Village of Menomonee Falls board unanimously approved a package of actions including vacating an unnamed right-of-way (Outlot 1), rezoning land for the Hilltop Grove development, updated solicitor/mobile-food vendor code and fees, water infrastructure contracts (Well No. 11 and Veil Vista booster design), and parameters for up to $28.7 million in general obligation promissory notes.

After a lengthy public hearing in which dozens of residents raised traffic, runoff and wildlife concerns, the Menomonee Falls Board of Trustees approved an ordinance rezoning about 76 acres for the 130-home Hilltop Grove planned residential development; the developer and county traffic consultant said studies and mitigation measures informed the decision.

The Menomonee Falls Village Board on Oct. 20 approved publishing a public hearing notice for the proposed 2026 operating budget, which would raise the levy 5.8% and increase the tax rate to $4.05, including a temporary $1 million allocation for street resurfacing.

Police made two arrests and recovered four stolen vehicles in the second quarter.

Business owner Dan discusses parking enhancements and safety measures with county officials.

Village Council unanimously approves development agreement and construction contract for infrastructure improvements.

Commission permits McDonald's to operate drive-thru 24 hours, dine-in hours unchanged.

Council discusses transportation goals and housing design during recent planning meeting.

Board unanimously passes consent agenda including licenses for Hopyard Ale Works and Knights of Columbus.

Menomonee Falls anticipates continued population and industrial growth with multiple new projects planned.

Construction on Menominee Avenue set to begin in April, lasting until mid-November.

Commission discusses impact of trail requirements on trees and building adjustments for development.