ccm19750225COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 25, 1975
The meeting was called to order at 7~34 P.M. by Mayor Gottfried. Also
present were Aldermen Colburn, Dumke, Foldy, Knudsen, Schaumberg, Ford
and Wallner. Also present were City Clerk Bette Bowyer and City Attorney
John P. Buckley.
Ald. Schaumberg moved for the approval of the minutes of the meeting
held on February 11, 1975, and that-they be accepted and placed on file.
Seconded by Ald. Foldy, motion carried.
Ald. Schaumberg presented the report of the Finance Committee meeting
held on 2119175 and moved that it be accepted and placed on file.
Seconded by Ald. Foldy, motion carried.
Ald. Dumke presented the report of the Public Works Connnittee meeting
held on February 20, 1975, and moved that it be accepted and placed
on file. Seconded by Ald. Schaumberg. Following a lengthy discussion
Ald. Foldy requested that the paragraph of the minutes relating to
Silver Drive be deleted. Upon a voice vote the motion to accept the
balance of the minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting carried.
Following further discussion, Ald. Colburn moved to call for the
question. Seconded by Ald. Ford. Upon a roll call vote to call for
the question, Aldermen Foldy, Knudsen and Wallner voted "no". Alder-
men Colbum, Dumke, Ford and Schaumberg voted "aye". Since a two-thirds
vote is necessary to call for the question, the motion failed. On the
motion to approve that section of the minutes regarding Silver Drive,
Aldermen Colbum, Dumke, Ford and Schaumberg voted "aye". Aldermen
Foldy, Knudsen and Wallner voted "no". The motion to accept that
portion of the minutes carried.
Ald. Knudsen presented the report of the Public Safety Connnittee
meeting held on 213175 and moved that it be accepted and placed on
file. Seconded by Ald. Wallner, motion carried.
Ald. Colbum presented the report of the Public Sewer Committee meeting
held 216175 and moved that it be accepted and placed on file. Seconded
by Ald. Schaumberg, motion carried. The minutes of Plan Cormnission meeting held 2118175 were rec'd and ZcEpa.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #34-75 - Establishing Salary Range for Park Superintendent
(This resolution is on the floor and had been deferred from the previous
meeting). Ald. Colbum moved to amend Resolution $134-75 by adding the
following to the third paragraph, "9% raise retroactive to January lst,
1975, and to have the last paragraph read as follows: "BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the above salary become effective as of July lst, 1975."
Seconded by Ald. Foldy. Upon a roll call vote to amend Resolution
$134-75 Aldermen Colbum, Dumke, Foldy, Knudsen and Wallner voted "aye".
Aldermen Ford and Schaumberg voted "no". The motion to amend carried.
Upon a roll call vote to adopt Resolution j/34-75, As amended, Aldermen
Colbum, Foldy, Knudsen and Wallner voted "aye". Aldermen Dumke, Ford
and Schaumberg,voted "no". The motion to adopt carried.
Resolution $126-75 - Requesting Permission for all Aldermen to Attend
Negotiating Sessions (This resolution was on the floor and had been
deferred from the meeting held l/28/75) Following discussion, Ald.
Knudsen moved to defer action on Resolution #26-75 to give the Finance
Committee an opportunity to develop different guidelines to the entire
resolution. Seconded by Ald. Colbum. Upon a roll call vote to defer
Aldermen Colburn, Foldy, Knudsen and Wallner voted "aye". Aldermen
Dumke, Ford and Schaumberg voted "no". The motion to defer carried.
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE
The Clerk read a proclamation proclaiming the month of March, 1975, to
be YOUTH ART MONTH.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution #40-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Re-establishing Guide:
lines for Developments Planned for City of Muskego. Ald. Dumke moved for
adoption, seconded by Ald. Colbum. Ald. Knudsen moved to amend the
resolution by having No. 6 (2nd last paragraph) to read as follows: "Prior
commitments such as vacant lots, developments, existing residences, etc.
shall be given priority to use existing sewer mains or interceptors."
Seconded by Ald. Foldy. Upon a roll call vote to amend Resolution #4O-75,
Aldermen Colbum, Dumke, Foldy, Ford, Knudsen and Schaumberg voted "aye".
Ald. Wallner voted "no". The motion to amend carried. Ald. Ford moved
to further amend Resolution $140-75 by rewording No. 1 (last sentence) as
follows: "Redivision of lands for the purpose of circumventing the above
guidelines would be prohibited by the Common Council." Seconded by Ald.
Knudsen. Upon a voice vote the motion to further amend Resolution $140-75
carried. Upon a roll call vote to adopt Resolution $140-75 the motion
carried with Ald. Wallner casting a dissenting vote.
Resolution f/41-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Authorizing the Purchase
of 1,000 Citizens Governmental Research Bulletins. Ald. Foldy moved for
adoption, seconded by Ald. Schaumberg. Following a short discussion, upon
a roll call vote the motion to adopt Resolution i/41-75 was unanimously
defeated.
Resolution #42-7&i - The Clerk read same, entitled, Appointment of Citizen
Member to Library Board (Jane Mutter). Ald. Schaumberg moved for adoption,
seconded by Ald. Colburn. Upon roll call the motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 7143-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Approval of Certified
Survey Map (Tinti-Daeda). Ald. Ford moved for adoption, seconded by Ald.
Schaumberg. At this time, 9:30 P.M. Mayor Gottfried declared a recess
and the meeting reconvened at 9:40 P.M. Upon a roll call vote on the
motion to adopt Resolution j/43-75, Aldermen Colburn, Dumke, Knudsen and
Wallner voted "no". Aldermen Foldy, Ford and Schaumberg voted "aye".
The motion to adopt did not carry. Upon the advice of the city attorney
Ald. Knudsen moved to reconsider Resolution #43-75, seconded by Ald.
Dumke. Upon a roll call vote to reconsider the motion carried unanimously.
Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt Resolution $143-75 carried
unanimously.
Resolution j/44-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Directing Building
Inspection Department to Prepare Plans for Forced Hookup (Romanski).
Ald. Dumke moved for adoption, seconded by Ald. Ford. Upon roll call
the motion carried unanimously.
Resolution #45-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Acceptance of Bid for
Sewer Cleaner and Truck. Ald. Schaumberg moved for adoption, seconded by
Ald. Dumke. Ald. Foldy moved to defer action on Resolution i/45-75 for
two weeks. Seconded by Ald. Knudsen. Upon a voice vote the motion to
defer carried.
Resolution j/46-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Authorizing the Adver-
tising of Bids for the Sale of City Land (Approximately five acres on
Durham Drive) Ald. Schaumberg moved for adoption, seconded by Ald. Foldy.
Upon a voice vote the motion carried.
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New business - cont'd.
Resolution $147-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Authorizing Transfer of
0 Funds (Police Aid) Ald. Foldy moved for adoption, seconded by Ald. Schaum-
berg. Upon a roll call vote the motion carried unanimously.
Resolution $148-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Acceptance of Low Bid for Radio Maintenance (Ken Com, Inc.) Ald. Foldy moved for adoption, seconded
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by Ald. Schaumberg. Upon roll call the motion carried unanimously.
Resolution #49-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Requesting Aids Under Community Development Block Grant Program. Ald. Schaumberg moved for
adoption, seconded by Ald. Wallner. Upon roll call the motion carried unanimously.
Resolution $150-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Accepting Report of
Board of Canvassers for Primary Election Held on 2118175. Ald. Colbum
moved for adoption, seconded by Ald. Dumke. Upon a voice vote the motion
carried.
Resolution 1152-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Approval of Lease Agree-
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ment Between Muskego Norway School District and City of Muskego (Mill Valley
and Bay Lane). Ald. Ford moved for adoption, seconded by Ald. Schaumberg.
Ald. Dumke again requested that consideration be given to his ward in regard
to park planning. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt Resolution
j/52-75 carried unanimously.
Resolution #53-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Authorizing Transfer of Funds. Ald. Schaumberg moved for adoption, seconded by Ald. Foldy. Upon
roll call the motion carried unanimously.
Resolution i/54-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Authorizing the Public
Works Committee to Advertise for Bids for Necessary Road Materials for
1975. Ald. Schaumberg moved for adoption, seconded by Ald. Ford. Upon
roll call the motion carried unanimously.
Resolution f/55-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Authorizing Refund for
Personal Property Assessment Reported in Error by Owner. Ald. Foldy moved
for adoption, seconded by Ald. Schaumberg. Upon roll call the motion to
adopt carried unanimously.
Resolution j/56-75 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Directing City Attorney to Prepare Necessary Documents for Assessment Proceedings (W. Tower Drive).
Ald. Schaumberg moved for adoption, seconded by Ald. Ford. siderable discussion, Following con- Ald. Schaumberg 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. Wallner casting a dissenting vote. Upon a roll call vote to adopt Resolution f/56-75 the motion carried with Ald. Wallner
casting a dissenting vote.
VOUCHER APPROVAL - Ald. Knudsen moved for the payment of general vouchers in
the amount of $188,954.91 payable 2/25/75. Seconded by Ald. Foldy. Upon
roll call the motion carried with Ald. Wallner casting a dissenting vote.
Ald. Schaumberg moved for the payment of sewer utility vouchers in the
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amount of $6,215.60 payable 2125175. Seconded by Ald. Dumke. Upon a roll
call vote the motion carried unanimously.
LICENSE APPROVAL - Ald. Schaumberg moved for the approval of Operator License
l for Gayle Ouellette. Seconded by Ald. Colburn, motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS - Mayor Gottfried asked that the aldermen continue to suggest names of persons they think are qualified to
serve on the proposed Citizens Growth Study Committee.
ADJOURNMENT - Aid. Schaumberg moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. Knudsen, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at lo:53 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
Bette T Rnwv~- ritxr PlnrL