ccm19750211COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OFMUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 11, 1975
l The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. by Mayor Gottfried. Also
present were Aldermen Colbum, Dumke, Foldy, Knudsen, Schaumberg and
Wallner. Ald. Ford arrived at 8:lO P.M. Also present at the meeting
were City Clerk Bette Bowyer and City Attorney John P. Buckley.
l Ald. Schaumberg moved for the approval of the minutes of the meeting held
on January 28, 1975, and that they be accepted and placed on file.
Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
Ald. Schaumberg presented the reports of the Finance Connnittee meetings
held on 215175 and 2111175 and moved that they be accepted and placed on
file. Seconded by Ald. Foldy, motion carried.
Ald. Dumke presented the report of the Public Works Committee meeting
held on February 6, 1975, and moved that it be accepted and placed on
file. Seconded by Ald. Wallner, motion carried.
Aid. Knudsen presented the report of the Public Safety Committee meeting
held on l/27/75 and moved that it be accepted and placed on file. Seconded
l by Ald. Colbum, motion carried.
The minutes of the Plan Commission meeting held on 214175 were received.
Ald. Ford answered several questions regarding the Plan Commission's
action on the request for expansion of conditional use by G & W Pattern
Works. The minutes were placed on file.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance $1296 - The Clerk gave the second reading of same, entitled
An Ordinance to Amend Ch. 18, Sec. 2.4 of the Municipal Code by Adding
Thereto (3) (Re: Existing substandard lots). Ald. Foldy moved for
adoption, seconded by Ald. Schaumberg. Upon a roll call vote the motion
carried with Ald. Wallner casting a dissenting vote.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE
Mayor Gottfried advised that because Mr. Ed Subel resigned his position
l as Chairman of Muskego's bicentennial celebration to be held in 1976 he
would appreciate any suggestions that the aldermen might have for this
appointment.
Mayor Gottfried advised that the city has applied for technical assistance
for a feasibility study for state aids to restore Little Muskego Lake.
Mayor Gottfried discussed the results of his review of the suspension
of rules for the past three years.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution #27-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Authorizing Execution
of Contract Between Teamsters Union Local W695 and City of Muskego (Police
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Department). Ald. Schaumberg moved for adoption, seconded by Ald. Dumke.
Upon a roll call vote the motion carried unanimously.
Resolution j/28-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Initiating Petition to
Amend Zoning District Map (NE% of Sec. 12 - RS3 to RS2 (Undeveloped
l portions of Agenten, Katsfey & Koeferl properties) Public hearing to be
March 11, 1975. Ald. Ford moved for adoption, seconded by Ald. Schaumberg.
Upon roll call the motion carried with Ald. Wallner casting a dissenting
vote.
Common Council
z/11/75 - P. 2
New business - cont'd.
Resolution $129-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Approval of Preliminary
Plat (Oleinik Property - Town of Vernon). Ald. Ford moved for adoption,
seconded by Ald. Colbum. Upon roll call the motion to adopt carried
unanimously.
Resolution 830-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Authorizing Expenditure
of $650.00 to Obtain Moody Rating. Ald. Schaumberg moved for adoption,
seconded by Ald. Ford. Upon roll call the motion carried unanimously.
Resolution #31-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Directing the City
Attorney to Prepare an Amendment to the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego
(Basse property). Ald. Schaumberg moved for adoption, seconded by Ald.
Colbum. Upon roll call the motion carried unanimously. (Proposed
rezoning to be from RS2 and RS3 to RS2 with an OPD).
Resolution $132-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Declaring the City's
Intent to Approve the Use of Assessment "B" Bonds for Private Developers
(Basse property - Guernsey Meadows). Ald. Foldy moved for adoption,
seconded by Ald. Wallner. Ald. Ford requested permission of his fellow
aldermen to have Attorney Stephan Surridge, Bond Counsel, explain the
various aspects of Assessment "B" Bonds. Ald. Knudsen objected to -,
having Mr. Surridge speak. Mayor Gotffried-declared a recess at 8:50 P.M.
and the meeting reconvened at 9:00 P.M. Ald. Knudsen then rescinded his
objection to have Attorney Surridge speak. Mr. Surridge then explained
the benefits derived by the issuance of Assessment "B" Bonds for private
developers. Following further discussion Ald. Ford moved to call for
the question. Seconded by Ald. Colbum. Upon a roll call vote to call
for the question the motion carried with Ald. Knudsen casting a dissenting
vote. Upon a roll call vote to adopt Resolution i/32-75 the motion carried
with Ald. Dumke casting a dissenting vote.
Resolution 833-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Creation of Position
of Bookkeeper I. Ald. Foldy moved for adoption, seconded by Ald. Schaum-
berg. .Upbn a roll call vote the motion-toy-adopt-carried unanimously.
Resolution #34-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Establishing Salary
Range for Park Superintendent. Ald. Foldy moved for adoption, seconded
by Ald. Dumke. Ald. Knudsen moved to defer action on this resolution for
two weeks. Seconded by Ald. Colbum. Ald. Ford spoke in opposition to
the deferral and upon a roll call vote the motion to defer carried with
Ald. Ford casting a dissenting vote.
Resolution j/35-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Authorizing a Sewer
Utility Rate Study. Ald. Dumke moved for adoption, seconded by Ald.
Schaumberg. Following a lengthy discussion Ald. Knudsen moved to defer
action on Resolution #35-75 until Ehlers and Associates (Financial Con-
sultants) could provide the city with an outline of their utility rate
proposal. Seconded by Ald. Wallner. Upon a roll call vote to defer
action, Aldermen Colbum, Dumke, Foldy, Ford and Schaumberg voted "no".
Aldermen Knudsen and Wallner voted "aye". The motion to defer did not
carry. Upon a roll call vote to adopt Resolution 835-75 the motion
carried unanimously.
Resolution #36-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Authorizing Expenditure
for Improvement of City Hall Speaker System. Ald. Foldy moved for
adoption, seconded by Ald. Schaumberg. Upon roll call the motion carried
unanimously.
Common Council
2/11/75 - P. 2
New business - cont'd.
Resolution j/37-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Authorizing Application
for ORAP and LAWCON Funds to Acquire Land for Access on Little Muskego
Lake (Tinti-Daeda property or Schwefel property) Ald. Colbum moved
for adoption, seconded by Ald. Ford. Ald. Knudsen moved to amend the
resolution by deleting the Tinti-Daeda property on the east end of Little
Muskego Lake. Seconded by Ald. Foldy. Ald. Colbum spoke as being
opposed to the amendment and Ald. Foldy spoke in favor of the amendment.
Upon a roll call vote on the motion to amend, Aldermen Colbum, Ford,
Schaumberg and Wallner voted "no". Aldermen Dumke, Foldy and Knudsen
voted "aye". The motion to amend did not carry. Upon a roll call vote
to adopt Resolution j/37-75, the motion carried with Ald. Foldy casting
a dissenting vote.
Resolution $138-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Approval of Holding
Tank for Bass Bay Sportsmen's Club. Ald. Ford moved for adoption,
seconded by Ald. Dumke. Upon roll call the motion to adopt carried
unanimously.
l Resolution i/39-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Establishing Salary
for Sewer Inspector. Ald. Dumke moved for adoption, seconded by Ald.
Schaumberg. Upon a roll call vote the motion carried unanimously.
LICENSE APPROVAL - Ald. Schaumberg moved for the approval of a Class "A"
Malt Beverage Wholesaler's License for Robert A. Gumieny. Seconded by
Ald. Knudsen, motion carried.
Ald. Schaumberg moved for the approval of Operators License for Richard
Van Scoy. Seconded by Ald. Knudsen, motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL - Ald. Schaumberg moved for the approval of payment of
general vouchers in the amount of $13,891.04. Seconded by Ald. Dumke.
Upon a roll call vote the motion carried unanimously.
CITY OFFICIAL'S REPORTS - The Clerk gave the Building Report for the
month of January, 1975, indicating 13 new dwelling units and total
construction costs for that month in the amount of $350.700.00. Report
l placed on file.
-~ ADJOURNMENT - Ald. Schaumberg moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. Ford.
Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at lo:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Bette J. Bowyer, City Clerk
City of Muskego
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