ccm19810127COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEG0
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JANUARY 27, 1981
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jerome Gottfried at 7 45 P.M.
Salentine and Dumke, City Clerk Stewart and City Attorney Molter
Ald. Dumke moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held
January 13, 1981 and place same on file Seconded by Ald Weed
Motion carried
The next order of business was to consider Resolution #10-81. entitled,
Recognizing Muskego's Distinguished Citizen, Eva Fields, on Her 105th
Birthday (February 5, 1981). Mrs Fields read Resolution #lo-81.
presented to her. She thanked everyone for extending birthday wishes
She grected all of the aldermen and the Mayor and accepted a corsage
to her
Committee Minutes
Ald. Weed presented the reports of the Finance Committee meetings
held 1/21/81 and 1/27/81 and moved that same be accepted and placed
on file. Seconded by Ald Radtke Motion carried
Ald. Salentine presented the report of the Public Works Committee
file. Seconded by Ald Weed A short discussion took place regarding
call vote the motion to accept the report carried unanimously
the loosening of asphalt on Woods Rd and Kelsey Drive Upon a roll
meeting held 1/22/81 and moved that same be accepted and placcd on
Ald. Steinberg presented the report of the Public Safety Committee
placing cages for stray dogs in the police department garage unti.1
file. Seconded by Ald Knudsen The matter of purchasine and
The motion to accept the report carried
the dog warden has an opportunity to pick them up was discussed
Plan Commission minutes of meeting held 1/20/81. Ald Knudsen
expressed concern that all signs need Plan Commission approval
be reviewed by the City Attorney. The minutes were received and
prior to being installed. He requested the city's sign ordinance
placed on file
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance #403 - An Ordinance to Amend Ch 9 of the Municipal Code
defer action on this ordinance. Seconded by Ald Knudsen Upon roll
7Re Drinking in Public Places Prohibited) Ald Dumke moved Lo
call the motion carried unanimously
Resolution #191-80 - Approval of Agreement and Fees for Inspection
moved to defer action until the next meeting. Seconded by Ald
and Zoning Services for the Village of Big Bend. Ald Salentine
Steinberg Ald Van Lanen requested the resolution adopted by the
Village of Big Bend indemifying the City of Muskego be reviewed by
the city attorney The motion to defer carried
Also present were Aldermen Steinberg, Weed, Radtke, Van Lanen, Knudsen,
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meeting held 1/22/81 and moved that same be accepted and placed on
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Resolution #7-81 - Authorizing Installation of Street Light (Westwood and St Leonards Dr. Ald Knudsen moved to defer action on same
until the next meeting Seconded by Ald Steinberg Motion carried
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE
Mayor Gottfried reviewed the activities of the Legislative Committee
of the Wisconsin League of Municipalities, of which he is a member.
0 Mayor Gottfried reviewed for those present the per capita costs of
municipalities
the various departments of the City of Muskego compared to neighboring
Common Council
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NEW - BUSINESS
Resolution #9-81 - Recognizing the Services of Muskego Volunteer Fire
Co Chief, Richard Martin. Ald. Salentine moved for adoption. Seconded by Ald Weed. Upon roll call the motion carried unanimously.
Resolution #lO-&3l - Acted on at the beginning of meeting
Resolution #11-81 - Authorizing the Reimbursement of Personal Prop-
erty Taxes to Schultz Rod & Gun Club. ($184 78) Ald. Dumke moved
for adoption. Seconded by Ald Radtke. Upon roll call the motion
carried unanimously
Resolution #12-81 - Authorizing Execution of Salary Agreement Between
Ald Weed moved for adoption Seconded by Ald. Dumke At this time
Muskego Professional Policeman's Association and the City of Muskego.
meeting to discuss with the aldermen the changes in the 1981 salary
Mr John Swain, Negotiating Attorney for the City, appeared at the
adopt carried unanimously
contract for police officers. Upon a roll call vote the motion to
Ee-and Vine Street Ald Knudsen moved for adoption Seconded by
Resolution 1\13-81 - Authorizing Installation of Street Light at Bay
Ald Van Lanen Upon roll call the motion carried unanimously.
Resolution #14-81 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Relocation Order
and Determination of Necessity (Re Kurtze Lane Reconstruction). Ald.
Dumke moved for adoption Seconded by Ald Van Lanen Upon a roll
call vote the motion carried unanimously Following a short dis-
cussion on the necessity of having Kurtze Lane become a public right-
of-way. possible assessments, who would benefit, etc , Ald Knudsen
moved to defer action on Resolution 1/14-81 until after the next Public
Works meeting Seconded by Ald. Weed Upon a roll call vote on the
motion to defer, the motion carried with Aldermen Dumke and Salentine
voting "no" The motion to defer carried.
Resolution #15-81 - Acceptance of Low Bid for Squad Cars. Ald. Radtke
moved for adoption Seconded by Ald. Dumke Considerable discussion
took place with Ald Steinberg requesting to go on record that he felt
Knudsen also spoke as being opposed to the resolution Mayor Gottfried the present squads not be traded off because of low mileage. Ald
and Ald Radtke spoke in favor Upon a roll call vote on the motion
to adopt Resolution #15-81, Aldermen Dumke, Radtke and Weed voted
aye" Aldermen Knudsen, Salentine, Steinberg and Van Lanen voted
"no" The motion to adopt did not carry
Resolution 816-81 - Resolution Honoring the 52 Former Hostages Ald.
W<XTo\redTopend the rules that would interfere with the adoption
of this resolution Seconded by Ald. Dumke. Upon a roll call vote
on the motion to suspend the rules the motion carried with Ald Knudsen
voting "no" The Clerk read the resolution Ald. Knudsen moved for
adoption Seconded by Ald Steinberg Upon a roll call vote on the
motion to adopt Resolution 816-81 the motion carried unanimously.
LICENSE APPROVAL - Ald. Weed moved for the approval of Operator's
License for Steven Udick, Gerald Stuntzner and Wanda Kay Swanson.
Seconded by Ald Radtke Motion carried.
Ald Weed moved to approve a Gathering Permit for Icetronauts Drag Race
for 2/1/81 (Woods Rd & Racine Ave.) and for transfer of Agent for Pizzz
Hut (Robert Schubert) Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL - Ald Weed moved for the approval of payment of
roll call the motion carried unanimously
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS - Mayor Gottfried advised that
if there were no obiections from alaermen he would soeak in their
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vouchers in the amount of $157,134.52. Seconded by Ald Dumke. Upon
behalf expressing opposition to the recommendation to'close New Berlin m Hospital w Mayor Gottfried advised that in the very near future he would be naming
the Citizen Ascertainment Committee for CATV in the city
ADJOURNMENT - Ald Weed moved to adjourn Seconded by Ald Knudsen.
Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 10 00 P M - ~
ie Charlotte Stewart, City ClerK