ccm19961008COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD OCTOBER 8, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 7:31 P.M. by Mayor De Angelis.
Also present were Aldermen D'Acquisto, Patterson, Pionek, Rasmussen,
Salentine, Sanders, and Suhr, Clerk-Treasurer Marenda, City Atty.
Molter, and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
The Clerk-Treasurer reported that the meeting was noticed in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law on 10/4/96.
D'Acquisto moved for approval of minutes of 9/24/96 and 9/26/96
meetings. Salentine seconded, carried.
The Clerk-Treasurer read the Notice of Closed Session.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE
Mayor stated that the closins for the Durchase of Parkland Mall should
take place on or about lO/Zl: The BML-fish kill was completed today
with clean up taking place the remainder of the week.
Reso. #233-96 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Radtke.
Salentine moved for adoption. Sanders seconded. Carried 7-0.
Ord. #E93 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code of
deferred 7/23/96. Matt presented amended language and stated it
the City of Muskego to Create Section 18.27 (Wetlands). On the floor,
addresses concerns expressed at the public hearing. For all wetland
areas greater than a total of 250 sq. feet, a 50' offset would be
would be required. A 50' offset may be required from any wetland
required. For wetland areas less than 250 sq. feet, a 10' offset
found to contain endangered plants or wildlife. If adopted, the
ordinance would still only apply to new land divisions. D'Acquisto
stated he does not support because it is based on the size of the
wetland and not the quality. That is not logical. Mr. Sadowski
stated the issue of wetland size was initiated at the public hearing.
building constructed within 10' of a wetland. Suhr stated he sees a
The numbers can be adjusted. Rasmussen expressed concern about a
problem with 50' and the takings issue. Pionek agreed with D'Acquisto
regarding the size of the wetland and expressed concern about
drainage. He further stated the DNR is proposing changes regarding
wetlands. Mayor stated he will check with the DNR. Mr. Sadowski
stated that the current 10' offset that the City has is a policy and
the Council should adopt it by ordinance if it is their determination
problems with the current policy and that is why this was brought
not to change anything. Mayor stated that the City has experienced
Patterson favored increasing the current 10' offset subject to
forward. Mayor polled the Council members. Rasmussen, Sanders and
reviewing changes made by DNR. Salentine, D'Acquisto, Pionek and Suhr
Sadowski submits any new information from the DNR. Pionek seconded.
favor no change. D'Acquisto moved to table until such time as Matt
Carried 4-3 with D'Acquisto, Pionek, Salentine, and Suhr voting "yes"
and Patterson, Rasmussen, and Sanders voting "no."
Ord. #873 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 17, Section 17:3.04(4)C of
Boundaries/OLS Lakeshore District). On the floor, deferred 1/23/96.
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Muskego (Determination of
better to use a distance requirement. Pionek asked if any
Further discussion took place. Rasmussen asked if it would not be
nonconforming lots would be created. Matt responded probably.
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D'Acquisto moved to defer. Pionek seconded, carried. Rasmussen
stated the intent of the OLS is for property on the lake.
Reso. #237-96 - Award of Bid - Well No. 7 Repair. Steve Schultz of
The project did not go as planned and the high capacity of water
Ruekert & Mielke presented information on the status of Well No. I.
made to increase the capacity. The two options are: to repair the
needed was not received. The well was then damaged when attempts were
existing well and continue to work on it, or to abandon the well and
redrill. The engineers recommend that the well be redrilled. Mr.
Schultz stated a different method of drilling wi.11 be used. Clerk
asked if County needed to approve new location. Utilities
Superintendent Scott Kloskowski also recommends the well be
redrilled. The Utility could expend money to repair the existing well
and still have to redrill. Abandoning the existing well should be
looked at closely. The Utility may consider leaving it as is if DNR
approves. D'Acquisto moved for adoption. Sanders seconded.
D'Acquisto moved to defer. Suhr seconded, carried.
Reso. #238-96 - Award of Bid - Well No. 7 Redrilling. D'Acquisto
moved for adoption. Sanders seconded. Rasmussen moved to amend to
add "and obtaining necessary land acquisition and DNR approval" at the
end of the last two paragraphs. Salentine seconded, carried. Reso.
#238-96, as amended, adopted 6-1 with Pionek voting "no."
Reso. #234-96 - Offer to Purchase - Thiesenhusen. Suhr moved for
adoption. Patterson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #235-96 - Rejection of Bid - Muskego Wind Lake Canal Dredging
Project. Sanders moved for adoption. D'Acquisto seconded.
D'Acquisto expressed concern about this matter. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #236-96 - Rejection of Bid - Big Muskego Lake Dredging of Canal
for Boat Access Project. D'Acquisto moved for adoption. Suhr
seconded. Rasmussen expressed concern about the process and methods to
ensure that this does not happen in the future. Carried 7-0.
Attorney Molter and Deputy Clerk were dismissed at 9:25 P.M.
Suhr moved for acceptance of minutes of the 9/19, 9/26 and 10/3/96
Committee of the Whole Meetings. Sanders seconded, carried.
D'Acquisto moved for acceptance of the minutes of the 9/23/96 Public
Works Committee Meeting. Suhr seconded, carried.
D'Acquisto moved for acceptance of the minutes of the 10/2/96 and
10/8/96 Finance Committee Meetings. Suhr seconded, carried.
Minutes of the 10/1/96 Plan Commission Meeting were received and
placed on file.
Ord. #906 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 9, Section 9.001(1) of the
Municipal Code of the City of Muskego (State Laws Prohibiting Certain
Offenses Adopted). Second Reading. Suhr moved for adoption.
Rasmussen seconded. Carried 7-0.
D'Acquisto moved to convene into Closed Session pursuant to
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§19.85(l)(c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or
performance evaluation data of any public employe over which the
governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, more
Carried 7-0.
specifically 1996 labor negotiation strategies. Salentine seconded.
The Council then reconvened into Open Session.
Reso. #227-96 - Authorize Execution of the 1996 - 1998 Labor Agreement
Between Local 2414 AFSCME and the City of Muskego City Hall/Library
Unit, with date of 12/31/97 inserted in Section 15. D'Acquisto moved
for adoption. Patterson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #228-96 - Authorize Execution of the 1996 - 1998 Labor Agreement
Between Local 2414 AFSCME and the City of Muskego Telecommunicators
Unit with date of 12/31/97 inserted in Section 15. D'Acquisto moved
for adoption. Patterson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #229-96 - Resolution to Establish Regulatory Markers Requiring
Slow, No-Wake Speed (Little Muskego Lake). Patterson moved for
adoption. Pionek seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #230-96 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Hade. Salentine
moved for adoption. Suhr seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #231-96 - Authorizing Cancellation of Certain Uncollectible
Accounts Receivable (Rescue). Suhr moved for adoption, with
collection efforts to continue. Salentine seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #232-96 - Resolution to Set Public Hearing Date for 1997 Budget
(11/11/96 - 7:OO PM). Salentine moved for adoption. Sanders
seconded. Carried 7-0.
LICENSES
D'Acquisto moved for approval of Operators' Licenses for Peter
Zangerle, Amy Haefner, and Christopher Marks. Suhr seconded, carried.
D'Acquisto moved for approval of Outside Dance license for Dan Hewitt
(D. J.'s Pub & Grill) to be held 10/13/96 from 2:OO PM - 6:OO PM.
Sanders seconded, carried.
D'Acquisto moved for approval of "Class B" Alcohol Beverage License
for Linda M. Moore (Linda's Place). Sanders seconded. Carried 7-0.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
D'Acquisto moved for approval of General Vouchers in the amount of
$497,940.08. Sanders seconded. Carried 7-0.
Sanders moved for approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$332,462.83 subject to conditions as outlined in 10/8 Finance
Committee minutes prior to release of $27,740 check for Mainline
Sewer. Rasmussen seconded. Carried 7-0.
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CITY OFFICIALS' REPORTS
The Clerk stated Committee of the Whole will meet on 10/10. The
Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business Fair on 10/12 and the City
will have a booth.
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COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Mavor is writinq a letter for the Newsletter for review of the
that the Committee Requested Action form is required for Public Works
Aldermen regarding the November referendum question. It was clarified
Committee and Public Services Committee action. Patterson stated that
the annual tour of the parks will be held Saturday, 10/12.
D'Acquisto moved to adjourn at 10:14 P.M. Salentine seconded, carried.
(Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski.)
Respectfully submitted,
K n K. Marenda, CMC
&rk-Treasurer
VOUCHER TOTALS
GENERAL FUND:
BOARD CHECKS (regular)
VOIDED CHECKS
END OF MONTH
WIRE TRANSFER
TOTALS :
TAX CHECKS: -0-
UTILITIES:
SEWER:
VOIDED CHECKS
BOARD CHECKS (regular)
0
END OF MONTH
WIRE TRANSFER
SINKING FUND
COUNCIL DATE 4 /fl f
87 433. 5 9
CK# - AMOUNT
WATER:
BOARD CHECKS (reqular)
VOIDED CHECKS ..
END OF MONTH
WIRE TRANSFER
TOTAL UTILITY VOUCHERS:
OF OCTOBER 8, 1996
NOTE FOR COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES
When initially typed and published, minutes did not reflect the
vote for Reso. #235-96 and Reso. #236-96. The vote for both
resolutions was 7-0. The vote has now been typed in the minutes
so that the minutes accurately reflect what action was taken.