On Monday, June 13, our Pewaukee branch opened its parking lot to the public to help address parking needs downtown. The new metered parking system lets members of the wider public pay for spots by using their smartphones to scan a QR code, while bank customers can enter a code to continue to park for free.

Profits from the 29 parking spots will go to Pewaukee-area nonprofits.

“Many beachgoers are scanning the QR code and making charitable contributions while they go and enjoy the lake,” branch manager Anne Kagerah said, adding that a few bank customers have asked for assistance with the code to park for free. “I’ve noticed that we seem to have more room for our own customers to park now, as this is a highly visited area of Pewaukee, and parking can be limited.”

The Pewaukee Planning Commission approved plans to open the lot, which is adjacent to the branch, for public parking in November.