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COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MAY 22, 2001
Approved: June 12, 2001
The meeting was called to order at 7:44 PM by Mayor De Angelis. Also present were
Ald. Slocomb, Le Doux, Patterson, Petfalski, Salentine, Sanders, and Wichgers, City
Attorney Molter, Lakes Project Coordinator Zagar, and Deputy Clerk Blenski. The
Deputy Clerk stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law
on 5/18/2001 and 5/21/2001.
Le Doux moved for approval of the 5/8/01 and 5/10/01 minutes. Salentine seconded;
motion carried.
The Deputy Clerk read the closed session notices.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Mayor De Angelis stated there was nothing new to report regarding the power plant
issue. The City Hall Open House is scheduled for Saturday, June 2, 2001. The
outdoor siren warning system has been installed and should be in operation by the end
of the week. The Mayor also reminded everyone that Monday was Memorial Day.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
State Senator Mary Lazich and State Representative Scott Gunderson were present to
address concerns of City officials regarding issues at the state level that could impact
the municipality.
Ord. #1070 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 1 to Repeal Section 1.05(6)(g), and to
Amend Chapter 10 to Repeal Section 10.05 and to Amend Section 10.06(5), and to
Amend Chapter 18 to Repeal Section 18.60(3) and to Create Chapter 37 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Muskego (Trees). First Reading. Mr. Zagar was present
to review the proposed ordinance with the Council. Slocomb stated he supported the
permit referred to in Section 37.07 but objected to the accompanying fee. Discussion
also took place regarding entering private property and obtaining permission. Slocomb
recommended that the words, “disobeys, omits, neglects, refuses to comply with, or
who resists the enforcement of” referred to in Section 37.12 be stricken. Mr. Zagar will
prepare proposed changes for second reading. He was dismissed.
Wichgers moved to convene into closed session pursuant to §19.85(1)(e) Deliberating
or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or
conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining
reasons require a closed session; more specifically Carity land purchase for community
center site. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Atty. Feeley, who is representing
the City on this issue, was present for closed session. The Deputy and Atty. Molter
were not present. Following closed session Atty. Feeley was dismissed.
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Salentine moved to convene into closed session pursuant to §19.85(1)(e) Deliberating
or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or
conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining
reasons require a closed session; more specifically purchase of property at W179
S7726 Pioneer Drive (Tax Key #2196.988). Slocomb seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Atty. Molter was present for closed session.
Petfalski moved to reconvene into open session with the Deputy present. Le Doux
seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #107-2001 - Amendment to Offer to Purchase - Pioneer Drive Property. Le Doux
moved for adoption. Salentine seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Ord. #1069 - An Ordinance to Create Chapter 38 of the Municipal Code of the City of
Muskego (Non-Metallic Mining Reclamation). Second Reading. Slocomb moved for
adoption. Salentine seconded. Petfalski moved to amend to add that the ordinance
would be in effect as of 6/1/2001 and to replace “the date of the adoption of this
Ordinance“ with “August 1, 2001” referred to in Section 38.03 (3)(b) Existing Mines.
Sanders seconded; motion carried. Ord. #1069, as amended, adopted 7-0. Atty.
Molter was dismissed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Slocomb moved for acceptance of the 5/16/2001 and 5/22/2001 Finance Committee
minutes. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
Patterson moved for acceptance of the 5/7/2001 Public Services Committee minutes.
Le Doux seconded; motion carried.
Minutes of the 5/15/2001 Plan Commission and 5/14/2001 Parks and Recreation Board
were received and placed on file.
Reso. #45-2001 - Approval of Cash Deposit Agreement - Verizon Wireless, on the
floor, deferred 5/8/2001. Slocomb moved to defer. Salentine seconded; motion
carried.
Reso. #89-2001 - Appointment of Citizen Member to Future Parkland Development
Standing Committee (B. Konkel), on the floor, deferred 5/8/2001. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #95-2001 - Resolution to Adopt the 2001 - 2005 Park and Open Space Plan, on
the floor, deferred 5/8/01. The revisions to the Plan have not been completed.
Slocomb moved to defer. Le Doux seconded; motion carried.
Ord. #1066 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map and 2010 Comprehensive Plan
of the City of Muskego (Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department - RSE and A to
RSE/A/OIP), on the floor, deferred 5/8/2001. The Mayor stated the fire department is
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continuing to review options for the site. Le Doux moved to defer. Petfalski seconded;
motion carried.
Ord. #1068 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 1, Section 1.09(1) of the Municipal Code
of the City of Muskego (Location of Polling Places). Second Reading. Sanders moved
for adoption. Salentine seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #102-2001 - Resolution to Establish Fees (Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation).
Slocomb moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #103-2001 - Establishing Traffic Regulations. Patterson moved for adoption.
Wichgers seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #104-2001 - Disallowance of Claim - Petershack. Salentine moved for adoption.
Slocomb seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #105-2001 - Resolution to Appoint Special Prosecutor. Salentine moved for
adoption. Le Doux seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #106-2001 - Approval of Various License Applications for the City of Muskego for
the Period July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002. Le Doux moved for adoption. Slocomb
seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #108-2001 - Reapproval of Developer’s Agreement and Letter of Credit for Sarah
Estates. Salentine moved for adoption. Slocomb seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #109-2001 - Amendment to Deposit and Forfeiture Schedule. Petfalski moved
for adoption. Sanders seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #110-2001 - Resolution in Support of Assembly Bill 399. Petfalski moved for
adoption. Patterson seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #111-2001 - Offer to Purchase - Carity - Community Center. This item was
removed.
Ord. #1071 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego (W180
S7677 Pioneer Drive - B-3 to B-3/OIP). First Reading.
LICENSES
Slocomb moved to approve Operators’ Licenses for John Belot, Andrea Scheffler,
Donna Tipton, Amy Haefner and Gretchen Seeker. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
Slocomb moved to approve Salvage and Recycling Permit for Kohne Salvage.
Sanders seconded; motion carried.
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Slocomb moved to approve Outside Dance permits for Loreen Klauser (Hunter’s Nest)
for 6/16/2001 and VP Entertainment (Pioneer Inn) for 6/23/2001. Petfalski seconded;
motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Slocomb moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$883,671.92. Wichgers seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Slocomb moved for approval
of tax checks in the amount of $26.89. Le Doux seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Sanders moved for approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$267,190.66. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
The City Hall Landscape Plan was reviewed. Signage will be completed as a separate
project. It is anticipated that bids will be open prior to the Council’s next meeting.
Discussion took place regarding the selection process to replace the municipal judge
who is resigning as of 6/15/2001. Petfalski stated one option was to have another
judge fill in temporarily until the Spring 2002 election. The consensus of the Council
was to request applications to fill the position. Ald. Slocomb will gather interview
questions. He and the Mayor will meet with Judge Lentz. The deadline for application
submittal will be Friday, 6/8/2001. A special Council meeting was tentatively scheduled
for 6/12/2001 at 6:00 PM.
Sanders moved to adjourn at 11:53 PM. Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by J. Blenski.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk