3 Important Steps for Gas Stations in MKE

There are many ways for gas stations to do a better job in the City of Milwaukee. Although many will not make change unless they are in front of a license committee, I hope small yet significant changes are not overlooked by concerned station owners and residents. Step #1: Increase Trash Cans Gas stations are selling an increasing volume of soda, beer, liquor and chips however do not increase the number of trash cans on their lot. The number of trash cans should be directly related to sells volume and/or space dedicated to the sell of food and snacks. Step #2: Install Professional Signage Many gas stations are open passed 12:00 a.m. and when taverns and clubs close, music can be heard throughout many resident neighborhoods. There is also loitering, panhandling and littering. Gas stations should have signs posted for these major offenses if they are a problem. Step #3: Maintain Landscaping All throughout Milwaukee are once beautiful gas stations that installed a beautiful landscaped lawn that has not been appropriately maintained. Broken fencing on masonry and faux iron metal fences, uncut grass, weeds in cracks are just some of the problems. I have yet to see a gas station in the city maintain their once beautiful landscaping beyond the ribbon cutting ceremony.