City Ocials
Steve Olson, Mayor
427-7529 / solson@franklinwi.gov
Mark Dandrea, Ald. District 1
427-3587 / [email protected]
Daniel Mayer, Ald. District 2
427-2948 / dmayer@franklinwi.gov
Kristen Wilhelm, Ald. District 3
427-7603 / kwilhelm@franklinwi.gov
Shari Hanneman, Ald. District 4
510-6522 / [email protected]
Mike Barber, Ald. District 5
427-7605 / mbarber@franklinwi.gov
John R. Nelson, Ald. District 6
427-7606 / jnelson@franklinwi.gov
City Departments
Administration ............... 858-1100
Assessor ....................... 425-1416
Building Inspection ........ 425-0084
City Clerk ...................... 425-7500
City Hall ........................ 425-7500
Engineering ................... 425-7510
Fire Department ............. 425-1420
Health Department ......... 425-9101
Human Resources .......... 427-7505
Library .......................... 425-8214
Municipal Court ............. 425-4768
Parks ............................ 425-7500
Planning Department ...... 425-4024
Police Department ......... 425-2522
Public Works ................. 425-2592
Recreation ..................... 423-4646
Sewer & Water ............... 421-2613
Treasury........................ 425-4770
EMERGENCIES-CALL 911
www.franklinwi.gov
Mayor’s Recommended 2021 Annual Budget
Mayor Steve Olson released his City of Franklin Recommended 2021 Budget at the Common
Council meeting on Tuesday, September 15th. Director of Administration, Peggy Steeno,
reiterated to the Common Council that the goal of the 2021 budget is to meet the City’s needs,
continuing to provide the high-quality services that the community has come to expect, yet
maintain a prudent, scally responsible spending plan. Although the challenges that drive the
budget process each year continue to apply scal pressure, the Mayor’s Recommended 2021
Budget once again focused on using non-tax revenues and expenditure constraints, combined
with a minimum sustainable increase in municipal property taxes, to achieve a balanced
budget that retains current service levels, while making some positive adjustments overall.
The proposed budget ultimately recommends an additional 0.81 percent increase in the
property tax levy for municipal services, which is funded solely by the City’s net new
construction, or growth, in 2020, and is the lowest levy increase in the past 4
years. Reductions in some program costs, savings from changes in the employee health
insurance plan, and reallocating some existing expenditures helped to ensure existing services
could be retained. The budget also continues to incorporate revenues paid to the City from
landll operators as a funding source used in lieu of raising taxes or borrowing funds. These
resources are being used to fund certain capital needs, as well as using a limited amount
towards ongoing services. Maintenance of City services, protecting City assets, using
resources responsibly, managing debt, and ensuring the long-term scal health of the City are
the priorities of the budget.
The Common Council referred the proposed 2021 budget to the Finance Committee, who is
holding meetings on September 22nd, 24th, 29th, and October 1st, all starting at 4 p.m., to
review the budget in detail. The Finance Committee will then present its recommendations
to the Council at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 6th, at 6:30
p.m. Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed, so please check the City calendar at
www.franklinwi.gov for further information regarding additional meetings. A public hearing
and nal action on the budget are scheduled for the Common Council Meeting on Tuesday,
November 17th, beginning at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall. All budget
related meetings provide a “citizen comment period” where citizens are encouraged to
provide input or ask questions. Questions may also be directed to Peggy Steeno, Director of
Administration, at [email protected]. The Mayor’s Recommended 2021 Annual Budget
document can be viewed at the Franklin Public Library, the Oce of the City Clerk, and online
at www.franklinwi.gov. The budget presentation is also available online.
Volume 33, Issue 4, October 2020
Halloween Trick-or-Treat observance
for the City of Franklin:
Saturday, October 31st, 4 to 7 p.m.
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Sponsored by The Franklin Noon Lions Club
Monday, October 19th,
2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Franklin Public Library,
9151 W. Loomis Road
Appointments are encouraged by calling the
Blood Center of Wisconsin at 1-877-232-4376.
Walk-ins are welcomed.
Face masks are required.
Be a HERO, Donate Blood!
DME Elevators & Lifts, 9675 S. 54th St., Suite 400
(Sales/Installation/Service of Elevators)
Franklin Auto Sales, 10061 S. 54th Street
(Auto Dealer—New/Used)
JMP Commercial dba IMX Pilates,
5032/5034 W. Ashland Way
(Fitness Center)
KSR Performance Physical Therapy,
5070 W. Rawson Avenue
(Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic)
Mega Media Exchange, 6544 S. Lovers Lane Road
(Movies/Video Games/Electronics
Buy/Sell/Rental Store with Gaming Lounge)
Noor Beauty Studio, 5112 W. Ryan Road
(Beauty Studio Offering Makeup/Skin Care/Waxing)
Republican Party of WI, 7158 S. 76th Street
(Campaign Field Oce)
The Franklin Lioness Club
A nonprot organization dedicated to
serving the beautiful City of Franklin.
We are pleased to announce the 2020 recipients of the
Franklin Lioness Scholarship Program. These Franklin
residents demonstrate exceptional service to the
community while pursuing higher education.
Angela Carchesi, UW-Whitewater, Communication
Ashlynn Carmony, Arizona State University, Chemistry
Nathan Henkel, Carthage College, Accounting & Finance
Maya Bienzen, UW-Madison, Business Administration in
International Business & Marketing, Spanish
Congratulations to these extraordinary individuals!
We applaud your outstanding dedication to volunteerism.
Join us on Facebook for upcoming events
and the latest club news and information:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/
2052034038361951 — or Email
FranklinLioness@yahoo.com.
PLEASE LET US KNOW HOW WE CAN HELP!
Serving together in kindness—We are the
Franklin Lioness and we are here for you.
Seeking Volunteers to Fill Vacancies
on the Architectural Review Board
The City of Franklin is seeking volunteers to ll vacancies on
the Architectural Review Board (ARB). The ARB is responsible
for reviewing applications for new homes and additions, signs,
larger accessory buildings, and occasional commercial
buildings. The ARB exists for the purpose of promoting
compatible development, aesthetics, stability, or property
values, and to prevent impairment or depreciation of existing
developments.
Volunteers should have some knowledge or experience in
building design or construction. The ARB meets twice per
month on the second and fourth Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.
Meetings generally last no more than one hour.
Vacancies also exist on other various City Boards/
Commissions/Committees including the Finance Committee,
Technology Commission, and Board of Zoning & Building
Appeals. For a complete list of vacancies and how to apply for
the Architectural Review Board or other Boards/Commissions/
Committees via the Volunteer Fact Sheet Form, please visit:
https://www.franklinwi.gov/Departments/
Elected-Ocials/Boards-Commissions.htm
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NOVEMBER 3, 2020 GENERAL ELECTION
Now is the time to prepare for the November 3, 2020 General Election. Polling locations will be open on
Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and voters must go to the polling location specic to the address
of their residence. Photo identication is required for all elections. (For more information on photo IDs,
obtaining a free State ID card, and exceptions to the law, visit bringit.wi.gov.)
Voter Registration
Voter Registration can be completed by mail, online at myvote.wi.gov, in-person at the City Clerk’s oce, or
on Election Day at your polling location. Valid proof of residency is required, and residency must be established at least 28 days prior
to Election Day.
Voter Registration Deadlines
• October 14, 2020 – The deadline to register online at myvote.wi.gov (by 11:59 p.m.) or by mail (postmarked). After this date, voter
registration can occur in the City Clerk’s oce.
• October 30, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. – The deadline to register to vote at the City Clerk’s oce.
Absentee Ballots
You can request an absentee ballot at myvote.wi.gov, request an absentee ballot application from the City Clerk’s oce, or print and
complete the application on the City’s website at franklinwi.gov and return it to the City Clerk’s oce. Regular voters must provide a
valid photo ID along with their request if one is not on le with your voter registration.
Absentee By-Mail Deadlines
• October 29, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. – The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail for regular (not military and not indenitely
conned) and overseas voters.
• October 30, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. – The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail for indenitely conned voters and military
voters (not on active duty).
Absentee ballots by mail have already begun to be sent out to those registered voters with a completed application on le. You will
receive your ballot in the mail with a self-addressed stamped envelope for return, along with instructions. Vote your ballot, sign and
date your certicate envelope, have a witness sign your certicate envelope including their complete address, and return it to the City
Clerk’s oce by mail, deliver directly to the Clerk’s oce, or place in the secure drop box outside of the main entrance to Franklin City
Hall, 9229 West Loomis Road. Currently, State law requires that absentee ballots must be returned to the City Clerk’s oce prior to
8:00 p.m. on Election Day. The US Postal Service recommends allowing at least one week for your completed absentee ballot to be
delivered to the City Clerk’s oce. After October 27, 2020, voters are strongly encouraged to deliver their completed absentee ballot to
the City Clerk’s oce or place it in the secure drop box at Franklin City Hall.
In-Person Absentee Voting
October 20 through October 30, 2020, weekdays only, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Franklin City Hall.
Contact the City Clerk’s oce at (414) 425-7500 if you have any election-related questions, check out the
Election Information section on the City’s website at franklinwi.gov, or visit myvote.wi.gov to register to
vote, request an absentee ballot, nd your polling location, or view a sample ballot.
Medication Collection
Bring your expired and unused medications!
Wednesday, September 30, 2020—9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Franklin Public Library, 9151 W. Loomis Road
Volition Franklin will have a table with information about medication safety.
Franklin Police Ocers will collect your unused or expired medications. .
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Fall Brush & Leaves Pickups
Three (3) Fall brush and leaves pickups will take
place beginning Monday, October 19th, Monday,
November 2nd, and Monday, November 30th. The
City’s waste hauler will move through the City
starting at 7 a.m. on these designated Mondays and work
through the week until they are nished. All brush piles and
leaves are required to be curbside and next to the driveway by 7
a.m. on the above listed dates. Brush and leaves that are not
out when the hauler goes by will not be picked up at a later date.
Your regular garbage will be picked up on your normal garbage
pickup day. Please call 425-2592 with any questions.
Pick-up will include:
▪ Brush (tree limbs, bush cuttings, and similar) cut to no longer
than 4 feet in length and no larger than 6 inches in diameter
and must be tied/bundled and placed curbside next to your
driveway. Each household is limited to one tied/bundled pile
not more than 4 feet long by 4 feet high by 5 feet deep and be
50 pounds or less. NOTE: Larger piles, multiple piles, and
brush thrown in the ditch will not be picked up.
▪ LEAVES MUST be in paper compostable yard waste bags or
up to a 32-gallon trash container weighing 50 pounds or less
that can be emptied into the collection truck (no limit on
number of bags or containers). Plastic bags of any kind are
NOT allowed and will not be picked up, which includes no
“compostable green” or biodegradable plastic bags.
Compostable paper bags are available at Harry’s Ace
Hardware, Lowes, Menards, Target, and Wal-Mart. Please
place bagged leaves away from your regular trash so they will
not be missed. Leaves are not to be raked into the street.
▪ No grass clippings, owers, stumps, fruit, roots, or other
garden debris will be accepted. These items, as well as brush
and leaves, may be disposed of at the Waste Management
Metro Landll, 12200 W. South County Line Road (414-529-
6180).
Open Burning—Permit Required
The Fall open burning of leaves,
brush, and garden refuse is allowed
in the City of Franklin from October
15 to November 30 with a permit. An
Open Burning Permit allows a
residential owner to burn in
accordance with Chapter 133-17.D.
of the Franklin Municipal Code and can be obtained at the City
Clerk’s Oce, Franklin City Hall, 9229 W. Loomis Road, between
8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Below outlines
the regulations of an Open Burning Permit.
▪ Valid for residential use only; permits will not be issued to
companies, businesses, or organizations.
▪ A misrepresentation of the facts to obtain a permit will void
the permit and subject the property owner and the person
receiving the permit to penalties of law.
▪ Permits must be renewed annually. The owners of the
property and/or the person receiving the permit are
responsible for ensuring the outdoor burning regulations
below are adhered to.
Please be mindful of the following outdoor burning
regulations in order to keep you and your neighbors safe:
▪ No person shall start or maintain an open re without
obtaining a permit.
▪ Wind velocity cannot exceed 9 miles per hour.
▪ Burning of building or packaging materials is prohibited.
▪ The size of the pile shall not exceed 4 feet in width or 3 feet in
height.
▪ A competent person, at least 16 years old, shall constantly
supervise open burning until the re is extinguished.
▪ The pile to be burned shall be a minimum of 50 feet from
buildings and 25 feet from any public roadways.
▪ Smoke shall be limited and shall not become a nuisance to
neighbors or public roads. If smoke travels in such a manner
to obscure any public roadway, the re shall be extinguished.
▪ Open burning is only permitted from 7 a.m. to ½ hour after
sunset.
▪ Flammable or combustible liquids shall not be used to ignite
or accelerate the re at any point.
▪ All res must have the proper means of extinguishment
available at all times.
The Fire Chief or his designee reserves the right to:
▪ Revoke permits and/or impose monetary penalties on any
party violating the above regulations.
▪ Order any open burning to be extinguished.
▪ Temporarily disallow open burning due to local
circumstances, such as extremely dry conditions or any other
unforeseen conditions.
Please contact the Franklin
Fire Department at 425-1420
425-7500 with any questions.
**IMPORTANT REMINDERS**
All Night Parking Regulations:
December 1st thru April 1st
All night parking regulations are in effect from December 1 to
April 1 where no person is to park any vehicle on any street in
the City between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m., Mondays thru Saturdays,
and between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Sundays, except physicians
on emergency calls. Permission to park contrary to these
provisions may be granted by the Police Department upon
request for reason of emergency and unforeseen conditions,
provided that such parking will not interfere with snow removal
operations.
Sump Pump Discharge
Franklin Municipal Code Chapter 222-9 prohibits the discharge
of water from sump pumps directly or indirectly upon any public
street or highway from November 15 to April 15 of each year, as
this leads to ice build-up on City streets. During this time,
property owners shall discharge water from their sumps onto
their lawn at a point not more than 10 feet from their building.
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Franklin Health Department, 425-9101, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Program for Seniors
How to do a Telemedicine Visit
With Your Doctor
Tuesday, October 6, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Franklin Public Library, 9151 W. Loomis Road
In the era of COVID 19, we have all had to deal with changes
in how we can access health care and reach our medical
providers. Telemedicine and virtual visits have provided the
opportunity to reach our health team, make appointments,
and seek treatments. This program will provide information
for those who have experience with reaching their providers
via their computer as well as those who may need assistance
or have no internet access. Dr. Wells will dene what is
telemedicine and discuss the role of telemedicine during
COVID-19 and the role of telemedicine for the future of health
care.
Presented by Alvin F. Wells, MD, PhD, FACR
Director, Aurora Rheumatology & Immunotherapy Ctr., Franklin
Clinic Assistant Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Duke University Medical Center
Registration is required as seating is
limited—Call 414-425-9101.
Please wear a face mask; seating will be
arranged to assure social distancing.
Flu Vaccination Clinics
The Franklin Health Department will be
conducting u vaccination clinics. Everyone 6
months of age and older should get a u
vaccine every season. Vaccination is
particularly important for people who are at high risk of serious
complications from u.
ALL CLINICS ARE BY APPOINTMENT—
CALL 414-425-9101
COVID and Clinics
• A mask is required to enter the clinic.
• Hand sanitizer will be offered to cleanse hands.
• Temperature check will be done.
• Anyone having symptoms of COVID: Fever, cough, sore
throat, shortness of breath, headache, chills, muscle aches,
fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of
taste and/or smell, will be asked to reschedule.
• If you develop these symptoms before the clinic, please call
the Health Department to reschedule your appointment.
CHILDREN: 6 months through 18 years
• Thimerosal-free formulation available.
• All formulations are quadrivalent.
• Vaccination fee is $10.00 per dose.
ADULTS: 19 years and older
• There is a fee for adults receiving quadrivalent formulation.
SENIORS: 65 years and older
• High-dose formulation is given. It is a quadrivalent vaccine.
• Medicare covers the cost of this vaccine.
• Those with the HMO United Healthcare/AARP/Secure
Horizons, the cost of the vaccine is covered. All other HMO
members should receive their vaccine through their provider
or they can receive the vaccine at the Franklin Health
Department for a fee.
• For any claims rejected by Medicare, clients will be billed.
• Seniors must bring their Medicare card, their insurance
card, and a photo ID such as a driver’s license.
Adult Flu Clinic Dates:
Wednesday, Sept. 30 9-11:45 am & 1-2:45 pm Library
Thursday, October 8 1 pm to 4:45 pm City Hall
Tuesday, October 13 9 am to 11:30 am City Hall
Parent/Child Flu Clinic Dates:
*Wednesday, October 21 2:30 pm to 4:45 pm City Hall
Wednesday, November 4 2:30 pm to 4:45 pm City Hall
Wednesday, November 18 2:30 pm to 4:45 pm City Hall
*Please enter via the north (Inspection/Community Room) entrance.
ALL CLINICS ARE BY APPOINTMENT—
CALL 414-425-9101
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9151 W. Loomis Road, Franklin, WI 53132 ◊ 414-425-8214
www.franklinpubliclibrary.org / Jennifer Loeffel, Director
Hours:
M-Th: 10 am to 8:30 pm
(Curbside: Tu 5:30-6:30 pm & Th 10-11 am)
Fri: 10 am to 6 pm
Sat: 10 am to 5 pm (Curbside 2-3 pm)
Sun: 1 pm to 4 pm
Children Programs
Follow https://www.Facebook.com/FPLChildrensDept
Small Fry Drive-Up (Ages 5 & Under)
Turn movie night at home into a Drive-In Movie Theater! Pick up a
cardboard box and craft supplies from the Library to turn your box
into a car! Boxes available Monday, Sept. 28, while supplies last.
Construction Destruction Bags (Grades K5-5)
Fridays, Oct. 9 & Nov. 13. Join Miss Briony virtually as you construct
and destruct a S.T.E.A.M project. Bags (while they last) will be
available beginning on the dates listed and will contain an activity,
instructions, and a YouTube link.
Crafty Kits (Grades K5-5)
Fridays, Sept. 25 & Oct. 23. Pick up a fun craft or activity to make at
home! Kits (while they last) will be available beginning on the dates
listed and will contain an activity, instructions, and a YouTube link.
The Great Pumpkin Contest (All Ages)
Show off your pumpkin skills! Decorate or carve a pumpkin and enter
it to win a prize in one of two categories. The decorated category is
for any decoration that isn’t carving: painting, drawing, etc. The
carving category is carving only. You can enter ONE pumpkin. Take
a picture of your submission and email it to
Franklin.Children@mcs.org with name, age/grade/adult, and phone
number. Submissions will be accepted from October 1—22 with
online voting from October 23—29! Winners will be announced on
October 30!
Enchanted Halloween Party (All Ages)
Monday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m., Presented by Fairytale Birthday
Company. Halloween is almost here! The fairytale Royals and some
villainous friends invite you for a virtual adventure full of treats and
maybe a few tricks. Storytime, sing-alongs, and a wickedly cute craft
await you on this spooktacular day! Craft supplies (while they last)
will be available in the Library the week before the program. Video
will be posted on the Library’s website and Facebook page.
Teen Programs (Grades 6-12)
Teen Patio Crafts
-Make Your Own Pins & Buttons: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 4-5 p.m. Make
your own pins and buttons using the Library’s button maker! Feel
free to bring your own photos or magazine cut-outs.
-Pumpkin Painting: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 4-5 p.m. Get ready for
Halloween and paint your own small pumpkin!
These free programs will take place outside on the Library’s back
patio. Masks are required inside and strongly encouraged outside.
Social distancing will be enforced. Touch points on the button maker
will be sanitized between users and the librarian will handle the paint
bottles; gloves will also be available. Call 425-8214 for more details.
Teen Take-Out Crafts
-Sharpie Mugs—Craft kits available for pickup beginning Monday,
Oct. 5, at the Library Information Desk. Use colorful Sharpie markers
to design your own mug!
-Halloween Edition—Craft kits available for pickup beginning
Monday, Oct. 26, at the Library Information Desk. Celebrate
Halloween with a cool take-home craft! Description will be available
at www.franklinpubliclibrary.org at the beginning of October.
Limited number of kits available while supplies last for each take-out
craft. One kit per teen. Call 425-8214 for more information.
Adult Programs
Virtual DIY Crafternoons (FPL Facebook Page)
Wednesdays at Noon. Go to https://www.facebook.com/
FranklinPublicLibraryWI for a live class. Craft kits (while supplies
last) will contain all supplies needed and be available for pickup at the
Information Desk one week prior to the program. No registration
required. Oct. 14: Halloween & Fall Votives / Nov. 18: Soy Candles /
Dec. 9: Tin Can Winter Luminaries.
FPL Community Library Card Scavenger Hunt
October 1—31. Get out and explore the City of Franklin! Discover new
places and enjoy the many great things Franklin has to offer. How
does it work? There will be Franklin Public Library “library card” signs
at spots around Franklin. A scavenger hunt sheet with clues for each
sign’s whereabouts is included inside this City newsletter (also
available on Library website and Facebook page beginning October 1).
Follow the clues to locate all of the “library signs” around the City.
Once you have located all the “cards” and lled out your scavenger
hunt sheet, come to the Library to submit your sheet for a chance to
win prizes. Forms must be submitted by November 1 for a chance to
win a prize.
What Can the Milwaukee County Department on Aging
Do For You? (Virtual Presentation)
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1 p.m. Join Andrew Bethke for a virtual
presentation on the resources and services MCDA provides including
the Aging Resource Center, Transportation, Wellness Programs,
Senior Dining, Long-Term Care Options, Senior Centers, Dementia
Care, Meals on Wheels, and Elder Abuse. Join Zoom Meeting Link:
https://zoom.us/j/99802896812.
Tech Tip Tuesdays
Tuesdays, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. Have a question about
technology? Librarian Sam will answer your questions about library
apps, ebooks, and audiobooks; the CountyCat app and online catalog;
and other digital library services! Email your questions to
sam.molzahn@mcs.org and then tune into https://
www.facebook.com/FranklinPublicLibraryWI on the dates listed above
to hear the answers to your questions!
Virtual Technology Programming
Tuesdays at 2 p.m. All programs will be live-streamed on the Franklin
Public Library Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/
FranklinPublicLibraryWI. After the live program, recorded programs
can be found on the Library YouTube Channel at https://
www.youtube.com/user/FranklinPubliLibrary/videos.
-Libby & The Wisconsin Digital Library: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m.
Learn about the Libby app and the Wisconsin Digital Library—how to
log into the Libby app, search for items, place holds, check items out
and download them, and more!
-Hoopla Digital: Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2 p.m. Learn the ins and outs of
Hoopla Digital—how to create an account, search for items, check out
and download items, and more!
-RB Digital Magazines: Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2 p.m. RB Digital has
thousands of popular magazines that you can read for free! Learn
how to create an account, search for magazines, download
magazines, and more!
Book Clubs for Adults (Zoom Meeting)
All book discussion groups are currently meeting via the Zoom
Teleconferencing app. Copies of the books are available at the
Library. For more information or a Zoom invitation to the meeting,
contact Andy Scott at 414-425-8214 or Andy.Scott@mcs.org.
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Franklin Senior Travel Program
Join the Franklin Senior Travelers for a day of fun, entertainment, and the opportunity to make new friends. Franklin
seniors choose and pay for their destination and the City of Franklin pays for the bus transportation. You can’t go wrong!
CONTACT: Basil or Karen Ryan, 414-423-5481, or visit www.FranklinSeniorTravelers.com
Franklin Senior Citizens, Inc. & Seniors Walking Club
Open to Franklin Residents 55 Years of Age & Older
**Due to COVID-19, and the need to be extra cautious with our Seniors’ health, the Franklin Senior Citizens,
Inc. and Franklin Seniors Walking Club will not meet again until the State and local health ocials give the
all-clear that it is safe to do so again.
For questions related to the Franklin Senior Citizens, Inc., contact Bev Key at 414-421-2226. For questions
related to the Franklin Seniors Walking Club, contact David & Judy Beine at 414-421-3490 or visit
www.FranklinSeniorTravelers.com (click on the “Franklin Sr. Walking Club” box).
Franklin Senior Dining—Curbside Pickup or Delivery: The Milwaukee County Department on
Aging is committed to meeting the food needs of older adults during the COVID-19 crisis. Curbside pickup or
delivery of meals is available at the Franklin City Hall Senior Dining location, 9229 W. Loomis Road, Monday—Friday
from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. to those 60 years and older. Diners are encouraged to contribute $3 per meal. Call 427-
7696 between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. to reserve lunch (24-hour notice needed). For curbside pickup, arrive to site
parking lot pick-up location, join the vehicle line-up, open window, exchange meal contribution and next registration, and
receive meal. Enjoy lunch safer at home!
November 2020 Trip
Thursday, November 5: Holiday Inn, Fireside Theatre, Fort Atkinson
Based on the classic lm starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn is a celebration of all the holidays of the year.
Jim, a song and dance man and his new love, Linda, turn a Connecticut farmhouse into a fabulous inn that’s only open on holidays. All is
well until Jim’s best friend, Ted, comes along with his own ideas about Linda and the inn. This joyous musical features thrilling dance
numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a parade of hit Irving Berlin songs including, “Blue Skies,” “Easter Parade,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “White
Christmas,” and many more. It’s a year-round classic to make any holiday sparkle! Lunch includes cream of watercress soup, freshly baked
breads, Chicken Piccata (skinless breast of chicken dipped in egg, lightly breaded, sautéed to a golden brown, resting on a Velouté Lemon
Cream Sauce and garnished with tiny caper buds and french-fried parsley), served with scalloped potatoes, fresh asparagus and baby
carrots. Featured dessert is carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and Fireside’s homemade butter pecan frozen custard.
CALL US TO PLACE YOUR NAME ON THE RESERVATION LIST. DO NOT SEND MONEY AT THIS TIME.
Reservations: Open to all Franklin residents who are 55 years or older. Full payment guarantees your reservation. Refunds: No refunds are given
after the deadline date unless your ticket can be resold. Insurance: The City of Franklin and the Franklin Senior Travel Program does not provide
medical insurance or hospitalization coverage for those participating in tours or activities. Cancellations: Tours may be cancelled due to weather.
We sure have missed seeing everyone this year and are looking forward to being with you again when it is safe.
Would you like to join us on our bus trips? We always have room for new Franklin senior residents. We are a
fun bunch and always have a great time! The only thing stopping us is the pandemic. It has taken its toll on one
of our favorite theaters. We always enjoy visiting the White Pines Resort in Illinois. You may remember that’s
where Basil made his acting debut and received a standing ovation. We are sad to announce they have
permanently closed their doors and were forced to sell their gift shop inventory just to pay back deposits for
other events. We hope we can get together for the winter holiday, but for sure keep your fingers crossed for 2021.
We will start announcing our 2021 trips in the next newsletter and posting them on our website. As always, be
healthy and safe. If you need anything, feel free to call. We like hearing from you.
**IMPORTANT: Trips may be subject to change or cancellation due to COVID-19
restrictions and unknown orders in place at the time of printing. Please check the
website or call Basil at 414-423-5481 for updates and questions. Stay safe.**
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City of Franklin
9229 W. Loomis Road
Franklin, WI 53132
PRSRT STD
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
FRANKLIN, WI
PERMIT NO. 36
CAR-RT PRESORT
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER
FRANKLIN, WI 53132
Fair Housing
As part of the requirement for the Milwaukee County Community Development Block Grant Program, the City is required to inform
residents about its Fair Housing Ordinance, Chapter 125 of the City’s Municipal Code. The intent of the Fair Housing Chapter is to
prohibit discrimination in housing – that all persons have an equal opportunity for housing regardless of sex, race, color, religion,
national origin, sexual orientation, handicap, sex, or marital status of the person maintaining a household, lawful source of income, age
or ancestry. It is the duty of the City of Franklin to assist in the orderly prevention or removal of all discrimination in housing through
the powers granted under the Wisconsin Statutes.
Through this ordinance, no person shall discriminate by:
1) Refusing to sell, lease, nance or contract to construct housing or by refusing to discuss the terms thereof;
2) Refusing to permit inspection or exacting different or more stringent price, terms of conditions for the sale, lease or rental of
housing;
3) Refusing to nance or sell an unimproved residential lot or to construct a home or residence upon such lot; or
4) Publishing, circulating, issuing or displaying or causing to be published, circulated, issued or displayed any communication,
notice, advertisement or sign in connection with the sale, nancing, lease or rental of housing which states or indicates any
discrimination in connection with housing.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of the Fair Housing Ordinance is subject to a penalty. Additional information or
assistance can be obtained through the following agencies:
Metro Milwaukee Fair Housing Council—414-278-1240
OR
Housing & Urban Development (HUD)—414-297-3214
