CM092402
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 24, 2002
The meeting was called to order at 7:33 pm by Mayor Slocomb. Also present were Ald.
Petfalski, Damaske, Le Doux, Madden, Patterson, Salentine, City Attorney Molter,
Clerk-Treasurer Marenda and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Ald. Sanders was absent. Those
present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk stated the meeting was noticed in
accordance with the open meeting law on 9/20/2002.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Salentine moved for approval of minutes of the 9/10/2002 meeting. Le Doux seconded;
motion carried.
Mayor Slocomb stated it would not be necessary for the Council to convene into closed
session for either issue noted on the agenda.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Mayor Slocomb noted he forwarded e-mail correspondence regarding problems El Paso
Corp. is experiencing. It is unknown if this will affect their proposal here. Recipients on
the distribution list include the PSC and state representatives. Regarding consolidated
dispatch, the Mayor stated the project is moving forward with towns interested in
participating. The cities of Waukesha and Brookfield are key and have not made a
determination regarding participation yet. The issue will be at the 10/8 Council meeting
regarding borrowing. The Mayor also stated Moorland Road will be closed from 6:30
PM to 6:00 AM for the next few days to complete paving at intersection. In addition
Durham Drive at McShane is scheduled to be relocated on Monday, 9/30.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Salentine moved for acceptance of 9/18/2002 and 9/24/2002 Finance Committee
minutes. Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
Patterson moved for acceptance of 9/11/2002 Public Services Committee minutes.
Damaske seconded; motion carried.
Petfalski moved for acceptance of 9/16/2002 Public Utilities Committee minutes.
Madden seconded; motion carried.
Minutes of the 9/9/2002 Parks & Recreation Board, 9/11/2002 Community Development
Authority and 9/17/2002 Plan Commission were received and placed on file.
OLD BUSINESS
Reso. #80-2002 – Offer to Purchase – Martin. On the floor, deferred 9/10/2002. The
Mayor stated the appraisal information has not been received yet. Salentine moved to
defer. Damaske seconded; motion carried.
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Reso. #181-2002 - Resolution to Amend Agreement Between the City of Muskego and
Ruekert & Mielke for Engineering Services. On the floor, deferred 9/10/2002. Motion to
adopt carried 6-0.
Ord. #1117 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code of the City of
Muskego (Vicious and Dangerous Animals). Second Reading. Salentine moved for
adoption. Patterson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #183-2002 - Recognition of 25 Years of Service - Matt Bennett - Parks and
Recreation Department. Petfalski moved for adoption. Salentine seconded. Motion
carried 6-0.
Reso. #184-2002 - Resolution to Establish Fees (Apprehension and Impound Fees). Le
Doux moved for adoption. Madden seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #185-2002 - Amendment to Deposit and Forfeiture Schedule. Le Doux moved for
adoption. Salentine seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #186-2002 - Resolution Authorizing File, Serving and Taking All Necessary
Actions to File a Notice of Circumstances of Claim and Notice of Claim by the City of
Muskego Against the Village of Big Bend. Damaske moved for adoption. Le Doux
seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #187-2002 - Disallowance of Claim - Roach. Le Doux moved for adoption.
Salentine seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #188-2002 - Approval of Agreement with Waukesha County for Data Processing
Services - Property Tax Assessment and Billing. Salentine moved for adoption.
Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Ord. #1118 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 18, Section 18.31(3), 18.32(3)(i), and
18.33(3)(g) of the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego. (Digital File Submission
Required). The Mayor stated that a resolution to adopt the standards would be at the
next Council meeting. Petfalski requested information be provided regarding when a
certified survey map is required.
LICENSES
Petfalski moved for approval of an Operator’s License for Denise Hrupcin. Salentine
seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Petfalski moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$870,145.05. Salentine seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Petfalski moved for approval of
payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $565,027.50. Damaske seconded. Motion
carried 6-0. There were no tax checks.
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CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
The Clerk announced that three public hearings were scheduled for 10/22 beginning at
7:15 PM to consider termination of Conditional Use Grants for a gasoline service station
at the O’Malley Investments, Inc. parcel and for a car wash and gasoline service station
at the Loomis-Martins LLC parcel. The Clerk also noted that a public hearing would be
held on 10/8 at 7:20 PM to consider an amendment to the WCA District.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Review Commercial Repaving and Code Requirements
The Mayor stated the issue was rectified at staff level.
Discuss High School Athletic Fields
Petfalski requested privilege of the floor for School Board President Ray Schrank (or
Dan Kinnick who was also present) and Parks & Recreation Board President Toby
Whipple to allow discussion. There was no objection. He stated that Craig Anderson
prepared an estimate to indicate the percentage of City use regarding the various
aspects of the project. Mr. Anderson has indicated some of the fields may not require
irrigation or underdrain. Mr. Whipple stated irrigation can provide expanded use but the
field Mr. Anderson indicates may not need an irrigation/underdrain system would be
used for practices and would not receive as much use as the others. Patterson asked if
a 1,000-seat facility was overkill. Mr. Whipple responded soccer in the community has
grown. He said it could be on the high end and he would propose a minimum seating
capacity of 500 with the ability to expand in the future. Mr. Whipple also commented
that the suggestion to play soccer games on a football field does not work because it is
not wide enough. Petfalski stated the discussion is about the cost sharing aspect and
not the project itself. The City needs to expand its soccer fields to meet the demand.
Soccer fields are proposed for Park Arthur but will not be available for 4 to 5 years. Mr.
Whipple stated we need fields sooner than that and this may be a means to obtain.
Petfalski asked what portion of the project was covered by the referendum. Mr.
Schrank indicated the bulk of the costs are not covered. He also noted that irrigation
and underdrains might not be needed if the City built a soccer field for just its programs.
However, because the fields are proposed to be used regularly by the school district
and the city, irrigation and underdrains are required to keep them properly maintained.
Mr. Schrank asked the City to prioritize its interest in the various aspects of the project.
The project will probably be done in phases. He also indicated while not speaking for
the entire Board, something should be able to be worked out regarding a payment
schedule for the City. Petfalski asked why an existing soccer field would eventually be
converted to a parking lot. Mr. Schrank responded more parking is required with the
school expansion and the administrators thought the parking should be located closer to
the school and auditorium. If the field remained as such, it would be disjointed from the
others. The Mayor indicated that feedback from the Parks and Recreation Board is
needed. Mr. Schrank noted that Item No. 10 (X-Factor Costs), which involve grading,
infrastructure, parking lot, design is crucial at this time because the work will cost less if
done now during the school’s expansion project. The other items would build on that.
Mr. Schrank clarified that the infrastructure cost does not include irrigation and
underdrains for the fields. Salentine and Petfalski support the concept of the complex.
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Petfalski believes the City could participate in the X-Factor Costs (infrastructure) now
and then go back and review participation regarding the specific fields. Le Doux also
stated he supports the cost-sharing concept but had concerns about equity regarding
the City’s use in conjunction with its contribution. The Mayor also stated that the idea
made sense and this type of consolidation would save taxpayer money. Mr. Schrank
stated the School Board was very interested in working with the City. A contribution
from the City as proposed would be favorably looked on by the Board. Mr. Schrank
stated the School Board would discuss this issue at its next meeting on 10/7; he agreed
to come to the 10/8 Council meeting to further discuss with the Council. The consensus
of the Council was that the City would be willing to participate in a cost sharing effort
regarding the following as shown: Item 10 (X-Factor Costs), Item 9.
(Concession/Pressbox, etc.), Item 1. (Northwest Soccer Field), Item 2. (North Central
Soccer Field), Item 3. (North East Soccer Field), Item 7 (Northeast Baseball/Softball
Diamond) and Item 8 (Southwest Baseball/Softball Diamond). Le Doux noted any
changes would need to be looked at. The Mayor requested that the Board discuss
phasing in the payments that would be made by the City.
A draft of the October calendar was reviewed. The Public Services Committee meeting
was rescheduled to Tuesday, 10/15 at 7:00 PM.
Salentine stated the Little Muskego Lake Annual Meeting would be held at 7:00 PM at
9/25. She also noted that the drawdown of Little Muskego Lake was scheduled to begin
the third Monday in October.
ADJOURNMENT
Petfalski moved to adjourn at 9:18 pm. Damaske seconded; motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by J. Blenski.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer