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COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MAY 28, 2002
The meeting was called to order at 7:38 PM by Mayor Slocomb. Also present were Ald.
Damaske, Le Doux, Madden, Patterson, Petfalski, Salentine, and Sanders, City
Attorney Molter, Clerk-Treasurer Marenda, Parks and Recreation Director Anderson
and department staff, and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Those present recited the Pledge of
Allegiance. The Clerk-Treasurer stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the
open meeting law on 5/24/02.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Sanders moved for approval of minutes of the 5/14/2002 and 5/15/2002 meetings.
Damaske seconded; motion carried.
The Mayor stated there was no reason for the Council to go into closed session.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Mayor Slocomb stated there was nothing new to report regarding the power plant issue.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
Dr. Russell Kashian was present to review his report of the census results. The report
entitled City of Muskego Census of Households - Proposed Community Center is not in
final form. He indicated the response rate was 38.83% and credited the citizens for
their interest. A total of 3,579 were received by the due date and tallied. There were
three goals of the census: to determine the level of support/nonsupport for the
proposed center, to determine the static level of financial commitment, to look at the
multivariate relationships between the demographic statistics and level of
support/nonsupport. Patterson asked if there was a key issue that was reflected in the
comment section of the census. Dr. Kashian responded taxes. Damaske questioned
the number of responses because the Council had been informed that 3,800 were
received. He asked if some were not counted for a reason. Dr. Kashian confirmed that
3,579 responses were received by the deadline (May 7). Every census received by that
date was counted even if only one item was completed. In addition, there were
approximately 200 received after the deadline. Petfalski noted the number initially
reported was an estimate. The Mayor stated that the responses were received at City
Hall and not opened or viewed here. They were turned over to the research group
regularly. Dr. Kashian does not believe counting the additional responses received after
the deadline would change the results. Petfalski requested that the NW and NE
quadrants of the City be broken down for the final report. Patterson asked what the
degree of confidence regarding the results was with Dr. Kashian responding 5%. As
there were no further questions, Dr. Kashian was dismissed.
Mr. Anderson reviewed how the results of the census compared to the figures projected
by the feasibility study. He noted that adult participation was projected at 9.3% in the
study and increases to 21.4% with the results of the census. Nonresident participation
is still needed to support the facility. The level of nonresident participation and cost has
yet to be determined. Damaske questioned where this was going. The survey indicates
45% of the people do not support. It appears we are continuing to move through the
process. The Mayor stated tonight provided an opportunity to obtain the data needed to
make a decision. At the next Council meeting, the issue will probably be on the agenda.
Petfalski noted that the Council is still reviewing the feasibility and not making a
determination about the facility itself. Mayor Slocomb stated the purpose of the survey
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was done to gauge public participation to determine financial viability. Sanders would
like to see the numbers with the 5% margin for error taken out. He believes it is better
to use conservative numbers. The Mayor requested confidence limits on the projected
financial results. Salentine requested a breakdown of the proposed nonresident rates.
The timeframe for the project was also discussed with Mr. Anderson noting that the
proposals submitted for the architectural services and construction management will
hold until the end of June. Mr. Anderson and staff were dismissed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Salentine moved for acceptance of 5/22/2002 and 5/28/2002 Finance Committee
minutes. Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
Petfalski moved for acceptance of 5/20/2002 and 5/28/2002 Public Utilities Committee
minutes. Le Doux seconded; motion carried.
Salentine moved for acceptance of 5/23/2002 Public Works Committee minutes. Le
Doux seconded; motion carried.
Minutes of the 5/13/2002 Parks and Recreation Board and 5/21/2002 Plan Commission
were received and placed on file.
OLD BUSINESS
Reso. #80-2002 – Offer to Purchase – Martin. On the floor, deferred 5/14/2002.
Salentine moved to defer. Patterson seconded; motion carried.
Reso. #88-2002 - Appointment of Citizen Members to Board of Appeals. On the floor,
deferred 5/14/2002. The Mayor stated he has not finalized the appointments. Petfalski
moved to defer. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
Reso. #89-2002 - Appointment of Citizen Member to Board of Review. On the floor,
deferred 5/14/2002. Sanders moved to defer. Damaske seconded; motion carried.
Reso. #90-2002 - Appointment of Citizen Members to Library Board. On the floor,
deferred 5/14/2002. Damaske moved to defer. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
Reso. #103-2002 - Appointment of Citizen Member to Plan Commission. On the floor,
deferred 5/14/2002. Sanders moved to defer. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
Reso. #112-2002 - Approval of Flexible Spending Cafeteria Plan. On the floor, deferred
5/14/200. Sanders moved to amend to include new language as presented and to add
“pending review of the Mayor in consultation with the City Attorney.” Le Doux
seconded; motion carried. Reso. #112-2002, as amended, adopted 7-0.
Reso. #113-2002 - Acceptance of Proposal Submitted by AFLAC to Administer Flexible
Spending Cafeteria Plan. Petfalski moved to reconsider. Le Doux seconded; motion
carried. Salentine moved to amend to strike the word “administer” and replace with
“perform the reimbursement services of.” Damaske seconded; motion carried. Reso.
#113-2002, as amended, adopted 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #118-2002 - Appointment to Superior Emerald Park Landfill Standing Committee
(Slocomb). Le Doux moved to approve. Salentine seconded. The Mayor explained the
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makeup of the standing committee and that he was previously appointed as an
alderman. He will serve as one of the City’s appointed representatives to the
committee; appointments do not have term expirations. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #119-2002 - Approval of Subdivider’s Agreements, Letter of Credit and Final Plat
for Riverview Court. Sanders moved for adoption. Le Doux seconded. Motion carried
7-0.
Reso. #120-2002 - Resolution for Outdoor Recreation Aids. The Mayor noted that the
Finance Committee recommended approval. The DNR requested a new resolution be
adopted authorizing Mayor Slocomb to act on behalf of the City. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #121-2002 - Approval of Legal Lot Status - Smart. Le Doux moved for adoption.
Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #122-2002 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Wong, Town of Waterford. Le
Doux moved for adoption. Damaske seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
LICENSES
Petfalski moved for approval of Operators Licenses for Ingrid Johnson, Nicole
Adamczyk and Matthew Tenges. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
Petfalski moved for approval of Temporary Class “B” License to Sell Beer for Water
Bugs Ski Team for July 3, 2002. Damaske seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Petfalski moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$991,132.77. Sanders seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Sanders moved for approval of
payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $83,328.96. Petfalski seconded. Motion
carried 7-0. Petfalski moved for approval of payment of Tax Checks in the amount of
$579.16. Le Doux seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
A draft of the June calendar was reviewed. Petfalski noted that for June, July and
August, the Teen Advisory Board would meet at 7:00 pm.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Petfalski encouraged everyone to participate in Safety Day to be held on Saturday,
June 1 at Veterans Park.
ADJOURNMENT
Le Doux moved to adjourn at 9:06 pm. Damaske seconded; motion carried.
(Minutes taken and transcribed by J. Blenski.)
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer