CM042898
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO (Approved)
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD APRIL 28, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 8:14 p.m. by Mayor De Angelis. Also present were
Aldermen Slocomb, Chiaverotti, Patterson, Pionek, Salentine, Sanders, and Woodard,
City Attorney Molter, Plan Director Sadowski, Clerk-Treasurer Marenda, and Deputy
Clerk Blenski.
The Clerk-Treasurer stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law on 4/24/98.
Salentine moved for approval of minutes of 4/14/98, 4/15/98 and 4/21/98. Sanders
seconded, carried. The Clerk-Treasurer read the notice of closed session.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
The Mayor announced his 1998-1999 committee appointments. He noted that Attorney
Art Harrington of Godfrey & Kahn would represent the City in the Emerald Park
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contested case. The Mayor announced that he will not run for the 84 assembly seat.
He urged the Council members to consider at the May 7 Committee of the Whole
meeting setting aside the development of the proposed business park at this time.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Salentine moved for acceptance of the minutes of the 4/22/98 and 4/28/98 Finance
Committee meetings. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
Sanders moved for acceptance of the minutes of the 4/20/98 and 4/28/98 Public
Utilities Committee meetings. Slocomb seconded; motion carried.
Minutes of the 4/13/98 Parks and Recreation Board and 4/21/98 Plan Commission were
received and placed on file.
Ord. #959 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego B-2 to B-3
(Robert Anton and Greg Francke). Second Reading. Mayor read correspondence
received from Ron Daliege expressing concern about the long range effect the
rezoning would have on the residential area. Pionek stated he was surprised the area
residents did not appear at the public hearing. Sanders stated he had concerns about
this type of business being located at the entrance of the City. Mr. Sadowski noted that
the rezoning can be granted if conditions are met. Salentine moved to amend to state
conditions which are: 1) The construction of the development must begin on or before
November 28, 1999. For purposes of this Ordinance, construction means the
beginning of substantial excavation for foundation, footings or base for new
construction; and 2) A conditional use approving use of the property as an auto
dealership must be approved by the City of Muskego Plan Commission on or before the
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28 day of November, 1998. Slocomb seconded. Attorney Molter asked if the
petitioner accepted the conditions. A representative of the petitioner, present in the
audience, stated yes. Motion to amend carried. Ord. #959, as amended, adopted 4-3
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with Slocomb, Chiaverotti, Salentine, and Woodard voting “yes” and Patterson, Pionek
and Sanders voting “no.”
Slocomb 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. Salentine
seconded. Carried 7-0.
The Council reconvened into open session.
Reso. #69-98 - Final Resolution Authorizing Installation of Sewer Improvements and
Levying of Special Assessments Against Benefited Property (Holz Drive Sewer Project
MSS-3-97; Assessment District “SP”). Sanders moved for adoption. Slocomb
seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #70-98 - Award of Bid - Holz Drive Sewer Project. Sanders moved for adoption.
Slocomb seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #71-98 - Final Resolution Authorizing Installation of Sewer Improvements and
Levying of Special Assessments Against Benefited Property (North Cape
Road/Schaefer Sewer Project MSS-1-98; Assessment District “SQ”). Sanders moved
for adoption. Slocomb seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #72-98 - Award of Bid - North Cape Road/Schaefer Drive Sewer Project.
Sanders moved for adoption. Slocomb seconded. Carried 7-0.
Molter was dismissed at 10:24 p.m.
Reso. #46-98 - Approval of Agreement with Continuum Architects for Services for Kurth
Park. On the floor, deferred 4/14/98. Mayor noted that legal issues regarding the
agreement still needed to be addressed. Sanders moved to defer. Patterson
seconded; motion carried.
Reso. #47-98 - Resolution to Adopt Compensation and Classification Study for
Nonrepresented Employees as Performed by Commonwealth Personnel Management
Services. On the floor, deferred 4/15/98. Slocomb moved to defer. Sanders
seconded; motion carried. Mayor noted this would be discussed at the 5/7/98
Committee of the Whole meeting.
Reso. #54-98 - Authorize Wausau Insurance to Provide Additional Insurance. On the
floor, deferred 4/14/98. Mayor noted Clerk will provide the requested information at the
next meeting. Salentine moved to defer. Patterson seconded, carried.
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Ord. #957 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 1, Section 1.10, of the Municipal Code of
the City of Muskego (Department of Engineering). Second Reading. Slocomb moved
for adoption. Pionek seconded. Patterson moved to add “and Common Council” to the
end of 1.10 (2)(c). Sanders seconded, carried. Ord. #957, as amended, adopted 7-0.
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). Second Reading. Salentine moved for adoption. Woodard seconded.
Carried 7-0.
Ord. #960 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego R-2 to RSE
and R-3 to RSE (North Cape Road). Second Reading. Slocomb moved for adoption.
Woodard seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #60-98 - Appointment of Alderpersons to Various Boards (Library Board-
Chiaverotti, Parks & Recreation Board-Patterson). Slocomb moved for adoption.
Sanders seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #61-98 - Appointment of Weed Commissioner for the City of Muskego (J.
Loughney). Patterson moved for adoption. Pionek seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #62-98 - Declaring Certain Weeds to be Noxious in the City of Muskego.
Sanders moved for adoption. Salentine seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #63-98 - Appointment of Citizen Members to Board of Appeals (D. Schepp, D.
Conley). Salentine moved for adoption. Woodard seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #64-98 - Appointment of Citizen Member to Board of Review (C. Klenz).
Salentine moved for adoption. Sanders seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #65-98 - Appointment of Citizen Member to the Plan Commission (N.
Schaumberg). Salentine moved for adoption. Woodard seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #66-98 - Appointment of Citizen Member to the Police and Fire Commission.
Removed from agenda.
Reso. #67-98 - Appointment of Citizen Members to Parks and Recreation Board (H.
Schneider and D. Carlson). Slocomb moved for adoption. Patterson seconded.
Carried 7-0.
Reso. #68-98 - Appointment of Citizen Member to Future Parkland Development
Standing Committee (B. Konkel). Slocomb moved for adoption. Salentine seconded.
Carried 7-0.
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Reso. #73-98 - Approval of Agreement Between the City of Muskego and Waste
Management Southeast Wisconsin. Patterson moved for adoption. Woodard
seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #74-98 - Approval of Lease Agreement Between the City of Muskego and Water
Bugs Ski Team, Inc. Patterson moved for adoption. Chiaverotti seconded. Carried 7-
0.
Reso. #75-98 - Granting Placement of Water Ski Jump on Bed of Little Muskego Lake
and Placement of Pier at Idle Isle (Water Bugs Ski Team). Patterson moved for
adoption. Pionek seconded. Slocomb moved to increase insurance liability coverage
to $1 million. Sanders seconded; motion carried. Reso. #75-98, as amended, adopted
7-0.
Reso. #76-98 - Approval of Practice/Show Dates on Little Muskego Lake (Water Bugs
Ski Team). Patterson moved for adoption. Chiaverotti seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #77-98 - Approval of Preliminary Plat - Avion Estates. Salentine moved for
adoption. Woodard seconded. Pionek requested to abstain as he has an interest in
development. There were no objections. Carried 6 in favor and Pionek abstaining.
Reso. #74-98 - Approval of Lease Agreement Between the City of Muskego and Water
Bugs Ski Team, Inc. Slocomb moved for reconsideration. Patterson seconded; motion
carried. Slocomb moved to increase insurance liability coverage to $1 million.
Salentine seconded, carried. Reso. #74-98, as amended, adopted 7-0.
Reso. #78-98 - A Resolution to Dissolve Tax Incremental District Number 7. Patterson
moved for adoption. Sanders seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #79-98 - A Resolution to Dissolve Tax Incremental District Number 2. Salentine
moved for adoption. Woodard seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #80-98 - Resolution Indicating the City’s Present Intent to Approve the Concept
of B-3/RSM/OPD - Dreamland Investors, LLC. Removed from agenda.
Ord. #961 - An Ordinance to Amend §16.19(1)(b) and §16.19(1)(c) of Chapter 16 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Muskego (Holding Tank). First Reading.
LICENSES
Slocomb moved for approval of Operators’ Licenses for Linda Schnacke and Gene
Meyers. Sanders seconded, carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Slocomb moved for approval of General Vouchers in the amount of $643,484.36.
Sanders seconded. Carried 7-0.
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Slocomb moved for approval of Tax Checks in the amount of $440,714.91. Salentine
seconded. Carried 7-0.
Sanders moved for approval of Utility Vouchers in amount of $886,657.46. Woodard
seconded. Carried 7-0.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORT
The Clerk requested that any changes to the May calendar be submitted. The
Committee of the Whole meeting for May 7 was confirmed with the Mayor noting that
Mr. Sadowski could not attend the meeting.
Slocomb moved to adjourn at 10:55 p.m. Pionek seconded, carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by J. Blenski.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer