This is the story of a very driven six-year-old (at the time) that loves Halloween and wants more candy. Seraphine's idea was to find all the places that had Halloween decorations and hopefully the more decorations meant that there was more Halloween loot to be had. She asked Dad how that could be done. Dad showed some basics, but got told quickly, "I got this" by Seraphine. It rapidly became a family favorite activity as it exposed the kids to different places in and around Marshfield. All data collected was collected by the kids during the Month of October of 2025, with the Story Map being designed and told by Seraphine. Parents were as hands off as we could be. There were tears and frustrations but she: pushed past it, created work arounds, and was happier and wiser for it. It was so talked about at school by Seraphine that other kids at school want to do it next year. This project encouraged more kids to explore their world by asking questions and making observations.
This presentation will explore Esri’s Capital Project Planning Solution, designed to kickstart and streamline your organization's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Learn how this solution deploys maps, apps, and feature layers within minutes, empowering local governments to efficiently manage infrastructure projects, including roads, utilities, and public buildings. We will demonstrate how the solution facilitates collaboration among departments and the public, ensuring better planning and execution of capital investments. Through a detailed breakdown of the solution’s features, including editable feature layers and intuitive dashboards, attendees will gain insights into how to transform their planning process and enhance public engagement.
In March 2025, the City of Waukesha’s 10-year garbage and recycling contract was coming to a close. With the selection of a new contractor, the City decided to purchase more than 37,000 new garbage and recycling carts for properties eligible for automated truck pickup. This raised an important question: What size carts do residents want?
To provide residents with a choice, a Survey123 form was made available to eligible customers. The results fed into an application called “Cart Central,” which allowed staff to view, edit, update, and analyze the submitted forms. This data helped the City order the correct cart sizes and quantities from its vendor, facilitated resident billing for large cart selections, and became the foundation for the City’s new garbage and recycling datasets.
This presentation will demonstrate how the survey form worked and how staff utilized Cart Central to track carts from order to delivery.
Wisconsin's Judicial Privacy Law (2023 Act 235), which intends to protect the personal information of judges and their families, took effect on April 1st. This presentation will provide updates on the law's implementation, focusing on practical challenges faced by local governments and state agencies. We'll explore real-world examples of how organizations are processing shielding requests and examine the current status of proposed amendments seeking to address concerns with the law. Gain valuable insights into navigating these changes and learn strategies to address your concerns effectively. This is your chance to share experiences and get answers to your questions. Come and discuss specific implementation issues and learn how to best prepare for the upcoming changes.
This presentation highlights how GIS software can support Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) efforts for MS4 communities, with flexible solutions based on each community’s needs and capacity. We’ll explore three levels of implementation: starting with Ruekert-Mielke staff performing inspections and data collection using Field Maps and Survey123, moving to a client-managed option where we provide the tools and training for in-house use, and finally, a fully integrated solution featuring advanced reporting, dashboards, and API connections. Whether a community needs full support or is ready to manage IDDE tracking on its own, our scalable approach ensures effective and efficient compliance.
