We are getting the weekly digest out a bit later than normal, because the editor is also wearing his Tosa East Towne hat today. This is Run Tosa Run weekend, and planning is hitting crunch time.
The neighborhood association, TETNA, is in its 13th year hosting its annual charity 5K and kids' run. At least one Common Council member is running the 5K on Saturday, May 16. It sounds like we will have to do more to get the rest of them signed up for next year's race.
This was a big week for Common Council business, with the new council holding some of its first committee meetings of the term. Among the issues taken up were a resolution supporting the possible creation of an Amtrak stop in Wauwatosa and a measure that would eliminate the city's parks board.
The council also was presented with four options for upgrading, renovating or possibly rebuilding City Hall and the Wauwatosa Public Library, at a cost of up to $107.2 million. This would not require a referendum, because of the way it will be financed over 20 years. A vote on those options may come at the end of July, and city officials are now collecting feedback from the public.
David Paulsen
A lot of those city officials filled Hart Park's Muellner Building on Thursday, along with civic leaders, business owners and engaged citizens, for the annual State of the City event. The speeches include a sneak peek at a new "design element" that residents likely are going to see a lot more of very soon. It's not replacing the city's shield logo, but it is optimized for digital use in a way that the old shield isn't.
MMSD announced a short-term closure of part of the County Grounds trail system to fix a damaged hillside next to one of its retention ponds.
Wauwatosa police posted a video, including drone footage, of a traffic stop and arrest that ended in a foot chance at Blue Mound Golf and Country Club. (We will refrain from making any sand trap.)
Another police chase early this week involved a suspect sideswiping a Tosa fire truck, according to Fox 6. An 18-year-old and 15-year-old were arrested.
In business news, a Wauwatosa resident is planning to open a shop called Lived-In on North Avenue in East Tosa, described as a “community retail space,” where events such as baby and bridal showers, community group meetings and workshops also can be held.
The Journal Sentinel had this story about another business update in East Tosa. Lyss + Littles Children's Boutique is moving from its former North Avenue spot to a new location on 70th Street, in a commercial space behind the Wing Stop restaurant.
And if you see Katherine Riebe around town, tell her congratulations on being named this year's Wauwatosa Distinguished Citizen. She will receive the award at the annual banquet, to be held June 3 at Blue Mound Country Club.
Tosa Forward News Staff
"Katherine’s commitment to Wauwatosa is extraordinary and broadly known," the Distinguished Citizen Award Council said in its announcement. "Beyond her significant hours of volunteerism, she also is a community bridge-builder creating trust and relationships with people from all backgrounds. She exemplifies humility, looks out for others and gets things done."
