ccm19960709COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JULY 9, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 7:38 P.M. by Mayor De
Angelis. Also present were Aldermen D'Acquisto, Patterson,
Pionek, Rasmussen, Salentine, Sanders and Suhr, City Atty.
Molter and Clerk-Treasurer Marenda.
The Clerk-Treas. reported the meeting was noticed on 7/5/96 in
accordance with the Open Meeting law.
D'Acquisto moved for approval of minutes of meeting held
6/25/96. Suhr seconded, motion carried.
The Clerk-Treas. read the Notice of Closed Session.
COlvlMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE
Discussion of possible alternative library location. Mr.
Stewart Wangard of S.M.Wangard, Inc. and David Dell'Agnese of
Eppstein-Uhen appeared and reported S. M. Wangard has
One is the expansion of the Post Office and to offer a site for
contracted to purchase Parkland Mall and study alternatives.
expansion of the Library. A concept diagram was presented.
They are interested in leasing, but might consider selling a
portion of building to City. Major renovations will take
place. Preliminary lease costs could be $3.50-$4.50 per sq.
ft. on an annual basis, plus common area charges. If Post
Office does not stay and Library does not locate there,
considering partial demolition of rear of mall. All
development plans must be submitted to seller within 45 days.
The post office is interested in City's reaction. Patterson
stated Library staff and Board need to be involved. Council
discussed retaining retail space in entire mall. Mr. Wangard
stated most large retail users prefer new construction, and
small retailers want exposure to front and not interior mall
space. Mayor stated the question is, does it make sense for
the City to put a library at this location? Rasmussen stated
we need a cost analysis and expressed concern with the 45 day
time limit. Mr. Dell'Agnese said a proposal can be made within
two weeks if the program already completed. Library Board Vice
Pres. and Chair of Building Committee Don Carter given
privilege of floor. Parkland Mall site has been looked at and
other communities who have tried this haven't been successful.
not chosen for a number of reasons. Investigations have shown
He didn't think the City should lose the tax base and pay
rent. Board prefers centralized location at City Hall site.
Suhr requested more refined costs to make an informed decision,
and agreed with D'Acquisto this is a strong retail area.
Salentine questioned the possibility of a referendum on the
issue. Mayor stated more defined costs on leasing or purchase
are required. They could meet with Task Force, Library Board
and Building Committee to see if concerns raised tonight can be
addressed. Should be able to do in next 20 days. D'Acquisto
offered to help the developer explore making this a pure retail
site. Mayor asked Mr. Wangard to work on additional costs and
address concerns on access and site location issues. He stated
he had not been a proponent of putting the library at this
location in the past, but it merits looking at to see if it's
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@ the City.
financially feasible. However, this is prime retail space in
OLD BUSINESS
Reso. #129-96 - Establishing Launch Fees at Lake Accesses. On
the floor, deferred 6/25/96. Patterson reported Parks Board
has proposed establishing the fee at access points to deter
will hold a special meeting 7/11/96 at 6:45 P.M. to review no
people from using these accesses. Public Services Committee
parking trailers or no parking one side of street. Mayor
advised from discussion with DNR that fees for Lake District
members must be same as for general public, and reviewed
criteria. Regarding parking/launching at Idle Isle, DNR is
reviewing their requirements. D'Acquisto moved to defer until
such time as we have definitive input from the DNR. Suhr
meeting. Pionek reiterated the Parks Board wanted to try the
seconded. DNR to be invited to attend Parks and Rec Board
fee as a test to deter use of these accesses. He recommended
charging now, working out details later. D'Acquisto was
troubled with charging people to launch at a site where they
donated the land. Motion to defer carried 6-1 with Pionek
voting "no". Resolution deferred until the DNR clarifies its
position first to the Parks Board and then to the Council.
Ord. #893 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 18 of the Municipal
Code of the City of Muskego to Create Section 18.27
(Wetlands). On floor, deferred 6/25/96. Suhr moved to defer.
D'Acquisto seconded, carried.
Ord. #873 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 17, Section
17:3.04(4)C of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Muskego
(Determination of Boundaries/OLS Lakeshore District). On
floor, deferred 6/25/96. Rasmussen moved to defer. Sanders
seconded, carried.
Reso. #152-96 - Approval of Preliminary Plat - Candlewood
Creek. On floor, deferred 6/25/96. Salentine moved to amend
per copy presented. Suhr seconded, carried. Resolution
#152-96 As Amended was defeated 4-3, with D'Acquisto,
Patterson, Rasmussen and Suhr voting "no" and Pionek, Salentine
and Sanders voting "yes". Reasons for denial and rejection of
the Preliminary Plat included concerns expressed about the
development throughout the floodplain discussions and not
enough done to look at the issues; the impact on the community;
Candlewood Creek Plat to avoid the issue of Moorland Road and
concern about amount of development; the reduction of the
get around the concerns of the Council; concerns about the DNR
route of Moorland extended; residents of Guernsey Meadows
concerns; concerns about the one area that is not included in
expressed concern about park area at Vine and drainage
this plat that if approved now would cause problems later.
Atty. Molter expressed concern about actions Council has taken.
NEW BUSINESS
City of Muskego for the Licensing Period July 10 to June 30,
Reso.#154-96 - Approval of Various License Applications for the
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1997. Suhr moved for adoption. Salentine seconded. It was
noted there are additional conditions on the Class A Dance Hall
license of J. C. Hammers per Finance Committee minutes of
7/3/96. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso.#155-96 - Approval of Agreement between the City of
Muskego and HAWS for July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997.
Patterson moved for adoption. Pionek seconded, carried 7-0.
Reso. #156-96 - Approval of Holding Tank Agreement -
Buth/Geiss. Patterson moved for adoption. Suhr seconded,
carried 7-0.
Reso. #157-96 - Approval of Cooperation Agreement between the
City of Muskego and Waukesha County for Participation in the
Community Development Block Grant Program. D'Acquisto moved
for adoption. Rasmussen seconded. D'Acquisto explained
benefits. Patterson expressed concern about WDF uses as a
result of siting a new industrial park. Mayor advised there
are other means available through the Dept. of Commerce for
complexity of application process, monitoring of projects and
funding. Patterson and Sanders reviewed concerns about
tough qualification requirements. D'Acquisto stated some of
the procedures have changed, and felt this program would allow
Motion carried 5-2 with Patterson and Sanders voting "no".
both funds for economic development and social programs.
Reso.#158-96 - Resolution Accepting the Town of Norway as an
Additional Party to be Represented in the Emerald Park Landfill
Expansion Siting Committee. Patterson moved for approval.
Rasmussen seconded. Discussion. D'Acquisto called for the
question. No objection. Motion to adopt #158-96 defeated with
0 "yes" and 7 "no".
Ord.#895 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of
Muskego from EA to A (Campbell). First Reading.
Ord.#896 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of
Muskego from RS-1 and EA to RS-1; and, RS-1 and EA to EA
(Habermeyer). First Reading.
LICENSES
D'Acquisto moved for aDDrova1 of ODerators' Licenses for Beth
Eskra, Michelle Medrow'and Ron Erickson(renewa1). Suhr
seconded, carried.
D'Acquisto moved for approval of Temporary Class "B"/"Class B"
Retailer's License for Muskego Corvette Club-8/24/96 and St.
Paul's Church-8/4/96. Suhr seconded, carried 7-0.
D'Acquisto moved for approval of Outside Dance Permits for
Bonnie Acker, R L B's Stage Coach Inn-8/17/96. Suhr seconded,
Sharon Kollenbroich, The Lake Chance-7/20/96 and 7/27/96; and,
carried 7-0.
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D'Acquisto moved for approval of Salvage & Recycling Permits
seconded, carried 7-0.
('96-'97) for John Glockner and James Kohne. Patterson
COMMITTEE REPORTS
D'Acauisto moved for acceDtance of minutes of 7/3/96 and 7/9/96
Finance Committee meetings. Suhr seconded. D'Acquisto noted
on Page 1 of 7/3/96 minutes that the Class A Dance Hall license
for Impact Consulting (J.C.Hammers) included the conditions of
adequate parking from across the street; indoor and outdoor
security, all subject to a 30-60-90 day review. Motion carried.
Patterson moved for acceptance of minutes of 6/24/96 Public
Services Committee meeting. Pionek seconded, carried.
Plan Commission minutes of meeting held 7/2/96 were received
and placed on file.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
D'Acquisto moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in
amount of $376,695.02. Salentine seconded, carried 7-0.
D'Acquisto moved for approval of payment of Tax Checks in
moved for approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in amount of
amount of $348.30. Rasmussen seconded, carried 7-0. Sanders
$194,767.58. Rasmussen seconded, carried 7-0.
D'Acquisto moved to convene in Closed Session pursuant to s/s
performance evaluation data of any public employe over which
the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises
responsibility, more specifically 1996 labor negotiation
strategies, and s/s 19.85(1)(e) Deliberating or negotiating the
purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds,
or conducting other specified public business, whenever
more specifically acquisition of Industrial Park property.
competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session,
Patterson seconded, carried 7-0.
The Clerk-Treasurer was dismissed at 1O:lO P.M. and not present
for Closed Session.
Suhr moved to adjourn at 11:51 P.M. Patterson seconded,
carried.
Respectfully submitted,
19.85( 1) (c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer
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