Franklin Today

Common Council refuses to make report accurate

Last night on a 3-2 vote, the Council rejected Alderwoman Wilhelm's motion to correct portions of the Planning Department's Crossroads Area report that was before the Council for review. Wilhelm noted discrepancies in the report and made a strong case as to the importance of accuracy in public documents. "When it comes to Boards and Commissions' actions, you just can't make this stuff up. There should be motions and actions that support your facts before putting them in a document for the public," said Wilhelm.

Council tables 230-foot sidewalk connecting subdivisions to FHS

Last night after a spirited debate over a variety of matters, the Common Council voted 6-0 to table a bid acceptance to construct a 230-foot sidewalk connecting subdivisions south and southeast of FHS to the school. This proposal came before the Council after months of earlier discussion that started when a homeowner wanted to build a path along the border of his property for students rather than the alternative of nothing.

Alderwoman Wilhelm sends out August e-Newsletter

Please see below for items of interest in the city. Note that several items have already passed due to delays in getting this e-Newsletter posted to the blog. My apologies for this.

Additional city updates from Alderwoman Wilhelm

The entire context of Alderwoman Kristen Wilhelm's e-newsletter to constituents and Franklin residents is available if you wish. Please continue reading below:

For those who couldn't make it to the AVA Walk...

Videos and events like this remind me how important my contribution to the Franklin Trails Committee and Safe Routes to School Task Force really is.

 

For more information and discussion relative to the AVA Walk and the tragedy that occurred just over a year ago in Greendale, check out the Facebook page set-up in remembrance.

For more information relative to the joint effort between the City of Franklin and Franklin Public Schools on creating Safe Routes to School for Pleasant View Elementary School, check out its Facebook page and meeting agendas (scroll down below Plan Commission meeting dates).

Pleasant View Parents: There's a Safe Routes to School event tomorrow

A quick update from Alderwoman Kristen Wilhelm (emphasis mine):

Dear Neighbors,

Thanks for the many congratulatory emails! I was very gratified by the overwhelming support on April 5th. I ran a clean, non-partisan campaign based on my record and accomplishments. The 3rd District’s victory vote showed people responded positively across party lines for solid representation and hard work. Thank you to each and every supporter! I will continue to represent Franklin residents to the best of my ability.

District #3 Final Election Results:

Kristen Wilhelm     1,068 votes   or  71.39 percent 
Opponent                   423 votes   or  28.28 percent

REMINDER: Don't forget to attend the TUESDAY, April 12th meeting at Pleasant View School starting at 6:30 p.m (open-house style). 

Your input is being requested on trails/walkways around the school and may include (but not limited to) the area between P.V. school and Victory Creek, 51st Street- both N & S of Rawson, and safe crossing of Rawson between neighborhoods. This is a School & City joint effort made possible by a Safe Routes to School Planning Grant (SRTS).

-- Kristen Wilhelm

Email: wilhelm4district3@gmail.com 

Authorized by Kristen Wilhelm, Delene Hanson, Treasurer

Some updates from Alderwoman Kristen Wilhelm

KW March Updates

February City Updates from Alderwoman Wilhelm

KW e-Newsletter 2/2011

January 24, 6-8pm: Make your voice heard on Franklin's Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan

ABOVE: From a previous post on SPRAWLED OUT: An example of a trail that is certainly "recreational," but A) does not connect any destinations (it merely loops through a park), and B) empties into a blind curve on a suburban speedway, further shielded by trees and shrubs (indicated with green boxes).

The City of Franklin has been working for some time on a new Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, and is now inviting public input.

I encourage people to come to the open house and make their concerns about CONNECTIVITY in the city of Franklin heard. As a member of the city's Trails Committee, I am sorry to report that there is precious little interaction between us and the city's Parks Commission. In fact, there has been considerable tension in Trails Committee meetings when I or any other member made requests for information on the ongoing Recreation plan.

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View and opine about the Outdoor Rec Plan

If you can squeeze a few minutes to attend this open house, it would make a big impact. This is our community, and your opinions are needed. Right now, the Parks Commission is about to publish their Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, which in part sets into motion a gameplan for the city in terms of which parks and trails to develop, where, when and how. Before the commission approves it, a public open house as been scheduled for your input into the future of this very important aspect of our community. The press release highlighting the date and time is below.

Parks Plan Open House