CM041498
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO (Approved 4/28/98)
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD APRIL 14, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 7:46 p.m. by Mayor De Angelis. Also present were
Aldermen D’Acquisto, Patterson, Pionek, Salentine, Sanders, Slocomb, and Woodard,
City Attorney Molter, Clerk-Treasurer Marenda, and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
The Clerk-Treasurer stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law on 4/10/98.
D’Acquisto moved for approval of minutes of 3/24/98. Salentine seconded, carried.
The Clerk-Treasurer read the notice of closed sessions.
Reso. #57-98 - Approval of Business Park Site in the Moorland Road Corridor.
D’Acquisto moved for adoption. Salentine seconded. Pionek moved to defer.
Patterson seconded. Motion failed 4-3 with D’Acquisto, Salentine, Sanders, and
Slocomb voting “no” and Patterson, Pionek, and Woodard voting “yes.” D’Acquisto
presented a brief history of the issue. He said the Council has to consider what is in
the best interest of the City. The constituents in his district favored pursuing a
business park at the Moorland Road corridor site. A decision to move forward or end
discussion on the issue needs to be made. Salentine stated she agreed to sponsor the
resolution. The referendum was a way for the aldermen to obtain information from their
districts. The Mayor stated that if the resolution passes, many issues must be
addressed such as configuration of the land use, infrastructure improvements, the
financial viability of the development, and rezoning. Sanders stated he also sponsored
because his district voted in favor. There are ways to work with the people. He noted
that in 20 years this will make a difference. Patterson stated he just received a copy of
the resolution prior to the meeting. He does not like the wording. It indicates the site
has been chosen; yet the City needs to re-evaluate the financial issue. Salentine
stated that the referendum question was clear regarding the Moorland Road corridor as
the site. Pionek stated the vote on the referendum was for the City. He is here to help
the City. This is not the area for it. You are taking a business park and placing it
between subdivisions. Pionek also stated you don’t know what no meant - that people
did not want the park there, or they did not want it at all. Woodard stated she cannot
support the resolution. The City has spoken. She agrees with Pionek; you represent
the City. Patterson moved to amend the fourth paragraph to read, “NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Common Council of the City of Muskego,
hereby approves the continuation to pursue the viability of the Moorland Road Corridor
site due to the support for that site by the positive vote of the majority of the Aldermanic
Districts.” D’Acquisto seconded. Motion carried 6 to 1 with Pionek voting “no.”
Additional discussion took place. D’Acquisto called for the question. Reso. #57-98, as
amended, adopted 4-3 with D’Acquisto, Salentine, Sanders, and Slocomb voting “yes”
and Patterson, Pionek, and Woodard voting “no.” The Mayor noted the issue will be
placed on the next Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
The Mayor stated preliminary drawings for the library have been received and are in
the Plan Department. A special Plan Commission meeting will be held following the
4/21 Organizational meeting regarding the site plan for the library.
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April 14, 1998
Ord. #959 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego B-2 to B-3
(Robert Anton and Greg Francke). First Reading. Pionek asked if any area residents
expressed opposition at the Plan meeting. Mr. Sadowski stated no. Atty. Molter noted
that the ordinance will need to be amended to include conditions. Mr. Sadowski was
dismissed at 8:45 p.m.
Reso. #55-98 - Resolution Establishing Traffic Regulations. Pionek moved for
adoption. Patterson seconded. It was noted the resolution could only be a
recommendation to the County as Janesville Road is under their jurisdiction.
D’Acquisto moved to strike existing language and replace with “BE IT RESOLVED That
the Common Council of the City of Muskego, upon the recommendation of the Public
Services Committee, hereby requests that no parking signs located 150’ east from
Pioneer Drive to the existing no parking zone on the south side of Janesville Road be
approved by Waukesha County for public safety purposes.” Slocomb seconded,
carried. Reso. #55-98, as amended, adopted 7-0.
D’Acquisto moved to convene into closed session pursuant to §19.85(1)(c) Considering
employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public
employe over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility,
more specifically employee compensation and classification study. Patterson
seconded. Carried 7-0.
The Council reconvened into open session.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
The 4/1/98 Committee of the Whole minutes were received.
D’Acquisto moved for acceptance of the minutes of the 4/8/98 Finance Committee
meeting. Salentine seconded; motion carried. (The 4/14/98 meeting was canceled.)
D’Acquisto moved for acceptance of the minutes of the 3/23/98 Public Works
Committee meeting. Woodard seconded; motion carried.
Patterson moved for acceptance of the 4/9/98 Public Services Committee meeting.
Pionek seconded. Slocomb noted that regarding the request for holding tank on
Durham Road (page 3), Scott Kloskowski confirmed that use of a grinder pump was not
feasible. Patterson moved for separate consideration of paragraph 4, page 2 regarding
“No Parking” zone on Janesville Road to be sent back to committee for clarification.
Pionek seconded; motion carried. Motion to accept minutes without said paragraph
carried.
Minutes of the 3/25/98 Library Board and 4/7/98 Plan Commission meeting were placed
on file. D’Acquisto requested record reflect his objection to the demeanor of some of
the Plan Commission members toward Mr. Wangard and the poor treatment he
received at the 4/7/98 meeting.
Ord. #948 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego (Fosmore
R-1 to RS-1). On the floor, deferred 10/14/97. Motion to adopt carried 7-0.
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Reso. #46-98 - Approval of Agreement with Continuum Architects for Services for Kurth
Park. On the floor, deferred 3/24/98. D’Acquisto moved to defer. Sanders seconded;
motion carried.
Reso. #47-98 - Resolution to Adopt Compensation and Classification Study for
Nonrepresented Employees as Performed by Commonwealth Personnel Management
Services. Slocomb moved for adoption. Salentine seconded. Slocomb moved to
defer. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
Reso. #48-98 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Fosmore. Salentine moved for
adoption. Woodard seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #49-98 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - De Back, Town of Norway.
Salentine moved for adoption. Woodard seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #50-98 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Kiefer, Town of Norway. Salentine
moved for adoption. Woodard seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #51-98 - Resolution Approving Findings of Facts and Determination in the Matter
of Revocation or Suspension of “Class B” Retailers’ License for the Sale of Fermented
Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors of Alpine Lanes of Muskego, Inc. Salentine
moved for adoption. Woodard seconded. Patterson stated the 10-day suspension was
lenient. D’Acquisto stated he favors approval due to the particulars of the situation and
the fact that Chief Johnson, the complainant in the matter, feels measure is
appropriate. Motion carried 6 to 1 with Patterson voting “no.”
Reso. #52-98 - Approval of Change in Police Department’s Authorized Strength.
Sanders moved for adoption. Slocomb seconded. D’Acquisto stated Court Clerk
position should not be part of the Police Department strength and moved to delete.
Slocomb seconded; motion carried. Reso. #52-98, as amended, adopted 7-0.
Reso. #53-98 - Renewal of Extractive Permit and Portable Asphalt Plant for Payne &
Dolan. Salentine moved for approval. Woodard seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #54-98 - Authorize Wausau Insurance to Provide Additional Insurance. Slocomb
moved for adoption. Woodard seconded. Sanders moved to defer so the Clerk could
obtain information regarding if the coverage could be split and who is primary and
secondary. Woodard seconded, carried.
Reso. #55-98 - Approval of Holding Tank Agreement. Patterson moved for adoption.
Slocomb seconded. Patterson moved to amend to make approval subject to
verification of failure of perc test on the property. Slocomb seconded, carried. Reso.
#55-98, as amended, adopted 7-0.
Ord. #957 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 1, Section 1.10, of the Municipal Code of
the City of Muskego (Department of Engineering). First Reading.
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April 14, 1998
Ord. #958 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 17, Section 5.02(2)D. and Section 6.09(8)
(b) to Create Section 6.09(8)(b)(4) of the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego
(Signs). First Reading.
LICENSES
D’Acquisto moved for approval of Operators’ Licenses for Raymond Schmidt, Jaclyn
Mueller, Robert DeLeon, Thomas Behrs, Sandra Rahm, William Sanborn, Jerald
Oszewski, and Amy Sorenson (subject to 3, 6, 9 month review). Salentine seconded,
carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
D’Acquisto moved for approval of General Vouchers in the amount of $620,115.29.
Sanders seconded. Carried 7-0.
Sanders moved for approval of Utility Vouchers in amount of $62,988.28. Woodard
seconded. Carried 7-0.
D’Acquisto moved for approval of Tax Checks in the amount of $2,118.11. Salentine
seconded. Carried 7-0.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORT
The Clerk announced a petition has been received from Dreamland Investors, LLC to
rezone property in the SW ¼ of Section 2 and SE ¼ of Section 3 (Janesville and
Moorland Roads) from B-3 to B-3/RSM/OPD with a public hearing scheduled for
4/28/98 at 7:25 p.m. Reminder was given for the 4/15/98 Public Hearing for North
Cape/Schaeffer Sewer Project and Special Common Council meeting to follow and the
4/20/98 Public Hearing for Holz Drive Sewer Project. The Mayor also noted a Special
Public Works Committee meeting was scheduled for 4/15/98 at 6:30 p.m. The Clerk
also provided a draft of the Organizational Meeting agenda and requested any changes
be submitted by Wednesday a.m.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
The Mayor asked if there were any problems with the job description for the position of
city engineer. He wants to move forward to place ad in appropriate publications. No
one expressed any concerns.
D’Acquisto moved to adjourn at 11:14 p.m. Salentine seconded, carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by J. Blenski.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer