COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes - 4/11/2017
Unapproved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
April 11, 2017
6:30 PM
City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Alderman Wolfe, Hammel, Engelhardt, Kubacki, Madden, and Mayor Chiaverotti.
Absent: Alderman Kapusta
Also present: Director Mueller and City Attorney Warchol.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Director Mueller stated that the meeting was properly noticed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 14, 2017
Alderman Kubacki motioned to approve March 14, 2017 minutes. Alderman Borgman
seconded motion, minutes approved.
NEW BUSINESS
1.) Discuss possible code change for goats.
2.) Discuss agricultural buildings for commercial gatherings.
1.) Alderman Kubacki suggested that the City amend the Ordinance in regards to goats. Goats
are now classifieds with pigs as nuisance animals, there is interest in amending the current
Ordinance to include goats with no conditional use grant. After initial discussion, it was
unanimously agreed that further research should be done and brought back to another
meeting to consider amending the Ordinance.
2.) Alderman Kubacki introduced discussion regarding Grandma's Cottage Bed and Breakfast,
they were renting a barn for wedding receptions and are not properly zoned for that. Last
summer Alderman Kubacki received complaints regarding parking during these events,
sanitary issues, alcohol and traffic. Conditional Use Grant would not be possible for this type of
event, it would require an ordinance change. Does the City want to allow for private owners to
rent barns/agricultural buildings to hold these type of events on small acreage properties?After
initial discussion, it was unanimously agreed that further research should be done and brought
back to another meeting to consider amending the Ordinance.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Alderman Wolfe requested discussion on long-term planning for infrastructure, "Road
Improvement Budget". Mayor Chiaverotti stated this would be part of budget goals discussion,
which is very soon.
ADJOURNMENT
Possible reconvening of the Committee of the Whole immediately following Common Council
Meeting of the same date to continue work on agenda items
Alderman Engelhardt motioned to adjourn. Alderman Madden seconded motion, meeting
adjourned at 6:53 pm.