CM092501
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 25, 2001
Approved: October 9, 2001
The meeting was called to order at 8:10 PM by Mayor De Angelis. Also present were
Ald. Slocomb, Le Doux, Patterson, Salentine, Sanders, and Wichgers, City Attorney
Molter, Plan Director Turk, Clerk-Treasurer Marenda and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
Attorney Feeley was also present to represent the City regarding the Quietwood Creek
issue. Ald. Petfalski was absent. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The
Clerk-Treasurer stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting
law on 9/21/01.
Slocomb moved for approval of the 9/11/01 minutes. Le Doux seconded; motion
carried.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Regarding the power plant update, Mayor De Angelis stated the City has not received
any correspondence to date from El Paso. Negotiations are proceeding with the various
bargaining units. Ald. Patterson and Slocomb are members of the negotiating team.
The proposed completion date for Woods Road is 10/7/2001.
Reso. #184-2001 - Resolution as to Substantial Change to the Quietwood Creek
Planned Development District. Le Doux moved for adoption. Salentine seconded.
Slocomb supported denial based on petitioner’s withdrawal request. Since the Council
has not reviewed the supporting documentation (9/4/2001 Staff Supplement)
represented in the Resolution, he suggested that some of that language be stricken.
Salentine and Patterson expressed that leaving the detail in the Resolution sent a
stronger message. The Council took a brief recess so the information could be
reviewed. The Council reconvened at 8:48 PM and Mr. Turk was dismissed to obtain
traffic impact information. It was determined that the meeting would continue with the
other agenda items during his absence.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Slocomb moved for acceptance of the 9/19/01 and 9/25/01 Finance Committee minutes.
Sanders seconded; motion carried.
Sanders moved for acceptance of the 9/12/2001 and 9/17/2001 Public Utilities
Committee minutes. Le Doux seconded; motion carried.
Minutes of the 9/18/2001 Plan Commission and 9/10/2001 Parks and Recreation Board
were received and placed on file. Slocomb requested the Parks Board clarify its
minutes to reflect that the funding source to reimburse the Park Dedication account for
the outlot in The Settlement on Woods Road has not been determined.
Ord. #1077 - An Ordinance to Establish Aldermanic District Boundaries in the City of
Muskego. On the floor, deferred 9/11/2001. Salentine moved to amend the map,
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Exhibit “A” to correct ward reference “7-15” to “7-16.” Slocomb seconded; motion
carried. Wichgers stated the County Board adopted the map with no amendments
made for the City of Muskego. Ord. #1077, as amended, adopted 6-0.
Reso. #184-2001 - Resolution as to Substantial Change to the Quietwood Creek
Planned Development District, on the floor. Plan Director Turk stated the traffic
information requested was not available. Slocomb moved to amend the Resolution to
strike “approve/approve with conditions” in the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
and to strike “additional services including refuse, recycling, biohazardous waste
removal and” in Item No. 4 and to strike Item No. 5 completely. Patterson seconded.
Discussion continued about leaving Item No. 5 in with some Council members noting
that the information is supported by staff research. Salentine called for the question;
there were no objections. Motion to amend defeated 4-3 with Sanders, Slocomb and Le
Doux voting “yes,” Salentine, Wichgers and Patterson voting “no” and the Mayor voting
“no” to break the tie. Salentine moved to amend to strike “approve/approve with
conditions” and to add Item No. 6 “Pursuant to request to withdraw the petition
submitted in writing by JoAnne Gorenc through correspondence dated September 21,
2001.” Wichgers seconded. He noted that the facts contained in the Resolution were
supported by the Plan Commission and staff, which is sufficient for him. Motion to
amend carried 5-1 with Slocomb voting “no.” Reso. #184-2001, as amended, adopted
6-0. Wichgers stated the Council action to deny will set a precedent and send a
message. Attorney Feeley and Mr. Turk were dismissed.
Reso. #178-2001 - Relocation Order of the City of Muskego, Waukesha County,
Wisconsin (Bay Lane Intersection Project - Maurice Property). Salentine moved for
adoption. Sanders seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #179-2001 - Authorizing the Hiring of an Appraiser and Relocation Expert to
Carry Out Relocation Order Known as Resolution #178-2001. Sanders moved for
adoption. Wichgers seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #180-2001 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Counter. Slocomb moved for
adoption. Le Doux seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #181-2001 - Second Amended Relocation Order of the City of Muskego,
Waukesha County, Wisconsin (Martin Drive). Le Doux moved for adoption. Salentine
seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #182-2001 - Reapproval of Certified Survey Map, Amendment No. 1 to
Developer’s Agreement and Letter of Credit - Dreamland Development. Sanders
moved for adoption. Slocomb seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #183-2001 - Intergovernmental Agreement Per 66.0301 as it Relates to the
Preparation of Storm Water Management Plan in the Tess Corners Creek North
Drainage Basin Between the City of Muskego and the City of New Berlin. Patterson
moved for adoption. Le Doux seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
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Ord. #1082 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code of the City of
Muskego Pertaining to Accessory Structures. First Reading. Sanders requested
summary of existing structure specifications and what is being proposed. He also
requested the proposed amendments referred to by Slocomb at the public hearing be
provided prior to second reading.
LICENSES
Slocomb moved for approval of Temporary Operator’s license for Angela Koenings for
10/27/2001. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
Slocomb moved for approval of Class “B” License to Sell Fermented Malt Beverages for
the St. Leonard’s Class of 1981 Reunion for 9/27/2001. Sanders seconded; motion
carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Slocomb moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$432,036.48. Sanders seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Sanders moved for approval of
payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $125,316.70. Le Doux seconded. Motion
carried 6-0.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
The Clerk-Treasurer stated a public hearing was scheduled for 10/23/2001 at 7:25 PM
to consider an amendment to Chapter 17 regarding signs and zoning code definitions.
A draft of the October calendar was reviewed. It was determined that a Committee of
the Whole meeting would be scheduled for 10/4/2001 in the Muskego Room.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Nominations are still needed for the Teen Advisory Board. The Clerk-Treasurer has
contacted the School Board and will also contact the high school guidance office.
Slocomb moved to adjourn at 9:33 PM. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
(Minutes taken and transcribed by J. Blenski.)
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer