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The Municipality Official Monthly Publication of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Volume 120, No 10, October 2025 Editorial Offices 316 W. Washington Ave., Suite 600
Technology | October 2025
Madison, WI 53703 Dial (608) 267-2380 Fax: (608) 267-0645
BTMs and ARC-GIS and MPIC, Oh My!......................................................................................... 3
Email: league@lwm-info.org Website: www.lwm-info.org
Wisconsin Water Utilities Adding Value With Advanced Metering Infrastructure........... 4
The Municipality serves as the medium of exchange of ideas and information on municipal affairs for the officials of Wisconsin cities and villages. Nothing included herein is to be construed as having the endorsement of the League unless so specifically stated. The Municipality (ISSN 0027- 3597) is published monthly at $25 per year ($5.00 per copy, back issues $5.00 each) by the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, 316 W. Washington Ave., Suite 600, Madison, WI 53703. Periodical postage paid at Madison & additional offices, WI. POSTMASTER: Send address change to: The Municipality, 316 W. Washington Ave., Suite 600, Madison, WI 53703 OFFICERS President, Randy Meyer, Mayor, Sheboygan Falls First Vice President, Mary Motiff, Mayor, Washburn Second Vice President, Rebecca Houseman, City Manager, Fort Atkinson Immediate Past President, Danny Helgerson, Mayor, Westby
Deploying Artificial Intelligence to Advance Wisconsin Cities and Villages....................... 6
A New Twist on An Old Scam......................................................................................................... 9
Smart Planning in Action.............................................................................................................. 11
Dash Cameras as Data Tools: West Allis Leads With Smarter Fleet Technology........... 12
Putting Data to Work for Green Bay ........................................................................................ 14
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s Data at Your Fingertips ................................... 15
Cybersecurity Checklist For Municipalities............................................................................. 16
Amid Inflation Wave, Municipal Spending in Wisconsin Increased Sharply in 2023.......................................................................................................... 17
On League Street.......................................................................................................................... 18
DIRECTORS Julia Arata-Fratta, Mayor, Fitchburg
Managing Municipal AI Risks..................................................................................................... 20
Becky Beissel, Village President, Ellsworth Tony Bibeau, Village President, Hammond Travis Coenen, Village Administrator, Wrightstown Matt Murphy, City Administrator, Algoma Rick Petfalski, Mayor, Muskego Shawn Reilly, Mayor, Waukesha Tara Tervort, Mayor, Park Falls Jenny Van Sickle, Superior Jake Woodford, Mayor, Appleton JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman, Milwaukee STAFF Executive Director: Jerry Deschane Chief Operating Officer: Zach Vruwink Government Affairs Director: Toni Herkert Government Affairs Specialist: Evan Miller General Counsel: Maria Davis Assistant General Counsel: Ryan Sendelbach Assistant General Counsel: Nick Zavos Communications Specialist: Kristin Mickelson
Background Checks Done Right................................................................................................ 22
Legal Captions.............................................................................................................................. 23
Understanding Wisconsin’s Spills Law and the Exemptions for Municipalities and Utilities................................................................................................... 24
Legal FAQs..................................................................................................................................... 26
A Message From the League President.................................................................................. 28
ON THE COVER: In this issue, we explore technology in local government — highlighting how building smarter systems, harnessing data, strengthening security, and advancing innovation drive stronger communities. From planning and managing infrastructure to supporting development and services, these elements show how thoughtful investment in technology enables municipalities to protect information, optimize operations, and guide advancement for the future.
Director of Training: Emily Eagon Systems and Project Coordinator: Andrea Middleton Event Manager: Carrie Jensen Comptroller: Tracy Kern Administrative Assistant: Sandy Scott
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