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COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO (Approved - 3/14/00)
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 22, 2000
The meeting was called to order at 7:39 p.m. by Mayor De Angelis. Also present were
Ald. Slocomb, Chiaverotti, Le Doux, Patterson, Pionek, and Sanders, City Attorney
Molter, Clerk-Treasurer Marenda, Director of Planning Turk, Finance Director
Gunderson, and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Alderman Salentine was absent.
The Clerk-Treasurer stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open
meeting law on 2/18/2000.
Slocomb moved for approval of minutes of the 2/8/2000 meeting. Sanders seconded;
motion carried.
The Clerk-Treasurer read the closed session notice.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
The Mayor stated that a new bill has been introduced which would prohibit local
governments from providing cable service and Internet access which municipalities
oppose. He also noted that he is waiting for confirmation regarding delivery of furniture
for the new Library which could affect the facility’s opening. There will be a contractor
walk-through on 2/23/2000 for the City Hall remodeling project.
PERSONAL APPERANCES
Mr. Don Vilione of Virchow Krause was present to discuss the status of the City’s tax
incremental districts. He stated that all of the districts were doing well and expected to
meet their obligations prior to closure of the districts.
Reso. #44-2000 - Recognition of 30 Years of Service - John R. Johnson. Slocomb
moved for adoption. Patterson seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Chief Johnson was
present to receive the resolution and thanked the Council and the community for the
cooperation he has received during the years of his service.
Ord. #1006 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego (College
Avenue/Milwaukee SMSA Ltd. Partnership - I-1 to I-1/OIP), on the floor, deferred
2/8/2000. Slocomb moved to defer. Le Doux seconded; motion carried.
Don Vilione and Chief Johnson left the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
Ord. #1016 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 18, Section 18.42(4), of the Municipal
Code of the City of Muskego (Area and Dimensions - OLS and OED Zoning Districts).
Second Reading. Chiaverotti moved for adoption. Pionek seconded. Plan Director
Turk stated he met with the individuals who spoke at the public hearing except for the
Van Brunts. Numerous attempts were made to contact the property owner. He noted
that particular property could not be divided under the existing or proposed ordinance.
Mr. Turk stated that both the Amann and Ludwig properties are six acres in size. Under
the proposed ordinance, the same number of lots would be able to be created;
however, the lot width would be increased by 13 feet. Both property owners are
skeptical about the ordinance change because specific plans are not in place to divide
their properties. The Mayor also stated that he met with Mr. Ludwig. The property
owner is requesting to be exempt from the ordinance provisions because he is
concerned that flexibility will be lost when he does divide his property. Sanders moved
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to amend “Ch ILHR 83” to “COMM 83.” Chiaverotti seconded; motion carried. Ord.
#1016, as amended, adopted 6-0.
Ord. #1017 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego (Muirfield
Village of Country Club Villages - A to RSA/OPD). Second Reading. Slocomb moved
for adoption. Pionek seconded. The Mayor noted the rezoning did not go into effect
until approval of the final plat, Subdivider’s Agreement, and Letter of Credit. Motion
carried 6-0.
Reso. #45-2000 - Award of Bid - North Shore Drive Lift Station Generator
Replacement. Sanders moved for adoption. Le Doux seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #46-2000 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Muskego Centre/Overlook Bay.
Slocomb moved for adoption. Chiaverotti seconded. Plan Director Turk noted that
access to the parcel did not have to be shown on the map because it is labeled as an
outlot. Motion to adopt carried 6-0.
Reso. #47-2000 - Authorizing Street Name Change (Loomis Road). Patterson moved
for adoption. Pionek seconded. The Clerk-Treasurer was directed to send a copy of
the resolution to the City of Franklin. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #48-2000 - Establishing a Moratorium on Wireless Communications Facilities
Pending the Revision of Siting Guidelines and Municipal Zoning Ordinances. Sanders
moved for adoption. Patterson seconded. Plan Director Turk stated he received
support from potential providers. It is anticipated that the new standards will streamline
the process and reduce the overall time frame for approval. Mr. Turk stated a
committee will be formed to establish the guidelines. Some experts in the field from the
community have volunteered their services. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #49-2000 - Approval of City of Muskego and Muskego Police Association Retiree
Health Trust. Slocomb moved for adoption. Sanders seconded. Finance Director
Gunderson stated the recommended changes have been made. It has been requested
that this issue be deferred as several employees who would have a vested interest in
the trust do not have trustee representation. Slocomb moved to defer. Sanders
seconded; motion carried. The Finance Director was dismissed.
Ord. #1018 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code to Repeal
Section 12.01(8)(f) Dealing with Nude Dancing in Licensed Establishments Prohibited
and to Repeal and Recreate Section 12.20 Dealing with Adult-Oriented Establishment
License and Regulations. First Reading.
Ord. #1019 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 17 to Repeal Section 2.02(5) and
Section 6.03(1)(D) and Create Section 6.14 of the Municipal Code of the City of
Muskego (Adult-Oriented Establishments). First Reading.
Plan Director Turk was dismissed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Sanders moved for acceptance of the 2/16/2000 and 2/22/2000 Finance Committee
minutes. Slocomb seconded; motion carried. Discussion took place regarding the
clothing reimbursement issue which was on the 2/22 agenda. Chiaverotti asked if an
equity issue with the City as a whole was perceived when reviewed. Slocomb provided
the rationale of the Committee to approve the reimbursement. Patterson expressed
concern about other requests being submitted by other employees. Slocomb
responded that the circumstances are not the same; the Committee will have to
address. Patterson moved to remove paragraphs from the 2/22/00 minutes to be sent
back to Committee. Le Doux seconded. Patterson stated this could set a precedent.
Sanders noted that the reimbursement amount had been budgeted with Patterson
stating the dollar amount was not the issue. It is the principle. Motion carried. Minutes
accepted without said paragraphs.
Patterson moved for acceptance of the 2/7/2000 and 2/22/2000 Public Services
Committee minutes. Chiaverotti seconded; motion carried.
Le Doux moved for acceptance of the 2/21/2000 Public Utilities Committee minutes.
Slocomb seconded; motion carried.
Minutes of the 2/14/2000 Parks & Recreation Board and 2/15/2000 Plan Commission
were received and placed on file.
Reso. #37-2000 - Approval of Amendment to Weekly Refuse Collection and Bi-weekly
Recycling Collection and Disposal Contract Dated October 26, 1993 (Possible
Reconsideration). Slocomb moved to reconsider. Patterson seconded; motion carried.
Patterson moved to amend language of Amendment as provided by City Attorney on
2/22/00 with the base rate to be $19.77 for the calendar year 2000 and increased by
the Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumer Others (CPI-AUCO) in each year after
2000. Slocomb seconded; motion carried. Reso. #37-2000, as amended, adopted 6-0.
Charter Ord. #18 - A Charter Ordinance Providing for a Spring Primary Election.
Second Reading. Patterson moved for adoption. Chiaverotti seconded. Motion
carried 6-0.
LICENSES
Slocomb moved for approval of Class “B” Retailers’ License for the Sale of Fermented
Malt Beverages for PH Green Bay LLC d/b/a Pizza Hut, Matthew Schmecht agent.
Sanders seconded; motion carried unanimously.
Slocomb moved for approval of Class “A” Retailers’ License for the Sale of Fermented
Malt Beverages for Cygnet III LLC d/b/a Durham Hill Convenience Center, William
Pucillo agent. Sanders seconded; motion carried unanimously.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Slocomb moved for approval of payment of general vouchers in the amount of
$1,137,602.40. Sanders seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Slocomb moved for approval
of payment of tax checks in the amount of $5,893,057.93. Sanders seconded. Motion
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carried 6-0. Sanders moved for approval of payment of utility vouchers in amount of
$292,627.65. Le Doux seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
The Clerk-Treasurer reminded the Council of the joint meeting with City of New Berlin
scheduled for 3/15/2000 and Committee of the Whole scheduled for 3/2/2000 with the
agenda for that meeting to go out later in the week.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
None
The Mayor stated that there was no reason to go into closed session.
Reso. #215-99 - Approval of Fire Protection Contract with Muskego Volunteer Fire
Company for 2000, on the floor, deferred 2/8/2000. Slocomb moved to defer. Le Doux
seconded; motion carried.
Pionek moved to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer
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