ccm19950808COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AUGUST 8, 1995
Angelis. Also present were Aldermen Misko, Patterson,
The meeting was called to order at 7:41 P.M. by Mayor De
0 Attorney Molter, and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Alderman D'Acquisto
Rasmussen, Salentine, Sanders, Suhr, City Clerk Marenda, City
was absent.
with the Open Meetings Law.
The Clerk reported that the meeting was noticed in accordance
meeting. Salentine seconded. Motion carried.
Suhr moved for approval of minutes of the 7/25/95 Common Council
Clerk read the Notice of Closed Session
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE
Mayor qave a brief update on the status of the state budget
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PERSONAL APPEARANCES
Mr. Jim Bachhuber of Rust qave a presentation of the Stormwater - Management Plan.
Reso. #158-95 - Approval of Agreement to Pay for Municipal
Patterson moved to amend to include agreement with revised
Services. Sanders moved for adoption. Salentine seconded.
amended, adopted 6-0.
language. Salentine seconded. Carried 6-0. Reso. #158-95, as
Ord. #012 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of
National Regency of New Berlin, Inc.). Second Reading.
Patterson moved for adoption. Sanders seconded. Sanders moved
to amend to include new ordinance language as provided by City
Attorney in his letter of 8/3/95 and insert dates. Rasmussen
seconded. Carried 6-0. Ord. #872, as amended, adopted 6-0.
Muskego from RS-3 to RSM/OPD/OIP (Woods Road and Racine Avenue -
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Sanders presented minutes of 8/2/95 and 8/8/95 Finance Committee
Meetings' and moved for acceptance. Patterson seconded, carried.
Suhr presented minutes of 7/31/95 Public Works Committee Meeting
and moved for acceptance. Misko seconded, carried.
Minutes of the 8/1/95 Plan Commission Meeting were received and
placed on file.
Reso. #117-95 - Award of Bid - Well No. 7 (Muskego County Park).
On the floor, deferred 6/27/95, 7/11/95, 7/25/95. Suhr moved to
defer. Salentine seconded, carried.
Water Improvements and Levying of Special Assessments Against
Reso. #146-95 - Final Resolution Authorizing Installation of
Benefited Property (Racine Avenue and City Hall Watermain,
Project MW-19-95, Assessment District "WO"). On the floor,
service the City's municipal buildings with water and provide a
loop in the system. However, some members again expressed
concern about assessments and establishing a policy for
deferred 7/11/95, 7/25/95. The Council recognized the need to
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hardships and/or deferrals. Molter stated that a hardship
policy can be pursued but it may be legally impossible to
implement. There was discussion about alternatives. Molter
stated that the City's present assessment policy is referred to
in this resolution; it does not have a provision for deferrals.
The policy was created to establish guidelines which should be
followed for all projects until changed. Molter told the
Council that properties are assessed for improvements;
individual people are not. Reso. defeated 4-2 with Misko,
Patterson, Rasmussen, and Suhr voting "no" and Salentine and
Sanders voting "yes. 'I
Watermain Project. On the floor, deferred 7/11/95, 1/25/95.
Reso. #147-95 - Award of Bid - Racine Avenue and City Hall
Discussion took place on completing the project and not
assessing the properties involved. Some members expressed
concern for the financial implications this would have on the
utility and the precedent that would be set for future projects.
Reso. #147-95 defeated 4 to 2 with Misko, Rasmussen, Sanders and
Suhr voting "no" and Patterson and Salentine voting "yes."
with the Office of Comptroller and Treasurer and Relating to the
Charter Ord. #14 - A Charter Ordinance Relating to Dispensing
Term of the Office of the Clerk and Assessor for the City of
Muskego. Mayor stated that the Council needs to decide by a 3/4
vote of the members if there will be a special election. Suhr
moved to take the issue to special election to be held October
be on the ballot and how it would be worded. Motion defeated
3. Salentine seconded. Discussion took place as to what would
determined that this item could be brought back to the 8/22
5-1 with Patterson casting the only "no" vote. It was
Council meeting for reconsideration with there being time for
the referendum language to be created for a special election
which would be held on 10/3 if voted on by the Council at its
next meeting.
Reso. #159-95 - Relocation Order of the City of Muskego,
Waukesha County, Wisconsin (Watercourse Improvement - Bellview
Storm Sewer and Detention Pond). Misko moved for adoption.
Salentine seconded. Carried 6-0.
Reso. t160-95 - Petition for Rezoning (Boxhorn/Ryan/Groveway
Area). Rasmussen moved for adoption. Salentine seconded.
Misko requested deferral to have time to review the material
supplied tonight. Matt Sadowski explained the information
provided to the Council. Mayor clarified that this action is to
allow petition for rezoning to go forward. The public hearing
have to be amended. Carried 6-0.
still has to take place. Comprehensive Plan would eventually
Misko moved for adoption. Suhr seconded. Misko opposes because
Reso. #161-95 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Evans.
of the 1% rule. The Board of Appeals granted a variance to the
Mr. Sadowski stated that in granting the 1.7% variance, the
1% rule and cannot be used as a reason for denial.
Board of Appeals required the removal of an existing shed and a
proposed garage previously approved not be built. Carried 4-2
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with Patterson, Rasmussen, Sanders, and Suhr voting "yes" and
Misko and Salentine voting "no."
Reso. #162-95 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Johnson, Town
Carried 6-0.
of Waterford. Misko moved for adoption. Salentine seconded.
Reso. #163-95 - Amendments to 1995 Budget. Sanders moved for
adoption. Salentine seconded. Carried 6-0.
Reso. 8164-95 - Acceptance of Stormwater Management Plan.
Suhr moved for adoption. Misko seconded. Carried 6-0.
Reso. #165-95 - Authorize Expenditure of Park Dedication Funds.
Sanders moved for adoption. Rasmussen seconded. Carried 6-0.
Reso. #166-95 - Approval of Amendment to Contract of Sale.
Sanders moved for adoption. Misko seconded. Carried 6-0.
Reso. #167-95 - Appointment of Members to Capital Budget
Committee. Salentine moved for adoption. Suhr seconded.
Carried 6-0.
LICENSE APPROVAL
Sanders moved for approval of Operator's License for Camila
Brazgel and Temporary Operators' Licenses for Norman Chaput,
Joanne Chaput, and Carrie Williams. Misko seconded, carried.
Community Festival (8/25 - 8/27), St. Leonard Congregation
Sanders moved for approval of Gathering Permits for Muskego
(9/29 - 9/30) and Muskego Corvette Club (8/26). Patterson
seconded. Carried 6-0.
Sanders moved for approval of "Class A" Liquor/Beer License
Muskego Market Place (Sentry) and James Semrad, Agent.
Salentine seconded. Carried 6-0.
Sanders moved for approval of Outside Dance Permit and Amendment
to Premise Description for Bonnie Acker (R & B's Stagecoach)
for 8/19/95. Misko seconded. Carried 6-0.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Sanders moved for amroval of General Vouchers in the amount of
$353,305.50. Suhr seconded. Carried 6-0.
Sanders moved for approval of Tax Vouchers in the amount of
$3,000.99. Salentine seconded. Carried 6-0.
Sanders moved for approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$381,741.92. Rasmussen seconded. Carried 6-0.
CITY OFFICIALS' REPORTS
The Committee of the Whole will meet on Auaust 21, 1995 at 7:OO
P.M. Rasmussen is putting agenda topics together;
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Mayor gave an update on the sale of Parkland Mall.
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Misko requested that items to be acted on at Tuesday's Council
meeting be in the packets on Friday to allow sufficient time for
review.
Salentine moved to convene into Closed Session, pursuant to
§19.85(l)(e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of
public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting
other specified public business, whenever competitive or
bargaining reasons require a closed session, more specifically
acquisition of Industrial Park Property and pursuant to
performance evaluation data of any public employe over which the
$19.85(1)(c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or
more specifically 1996 labor negotiation strategies. Action may
governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility,
be taken in Closed Session. Rasmussen seconded. Carried 6-0.
(The Clerk and Deputy Clerk were not present for Closed
Session).
Rasmussen moved to adjourn at 12:23 A.M. Salentine seconded,
carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski.
Respectfully submitted,
ty Clerk
VOUCHER TOTALS
0 GENERAL FUND:
BOARD CHECKS (reqular)
VOIDED CHECKS .-
END OF MONTH
WIRE TRANSFER
TOTALS :
TAX CHECKS:
UTILITIES:
SEWER:
BOARD CHECKS
VOIDED CHECKS
(regul
END OF MONTH
WIRE TRANSFER
SINKING FUND
WATER :
BOARD CHECKS (regular)
VOIDED CHECKS
END OF MONTH
WIRE TRANSFER
0 TOTAL UTILITY VOUCHERS:
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