CCM20030812
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 8/26/03
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AUGUST 12, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 7:34 pm by Mayor Slocomb. Also present were Ald.
Petfalski, Buckmaster, Damaske, Madden, Patterson, Salentine and Schroeder, City
Attorney Trindl, Clerk-Treasurer Marenda, and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Those present
recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk stated the meeting was noticed in
accordance with the open meeting law on 8/8/2003.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Salentine moved for approval of the 7/22/2003 and 7/24/2003 minutes. Petfalski
seconded; motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Mayor Slocomb proclaimed the month of August to be a citywide celebration of special
events presented by the Muskego Public Library called “Muskego Celebrates the Family
Farm.” Discussion continues in Madison regarding the tax freeze. This Council has
already stated that it intends to keep the tax rate the same.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
The Mayor noted that because of the hearings in Madison, State Senator Mary Lazich
and Representative Scott Gunderson were not able to be present.
ACCEPTANCE AND REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Salentine moved for acceptance of the 8/6/2003 and 8/12/2003 Finance Committee
minutes. Patterson seconded; motion carried.
Petfalski moved for acceptance of the 7/21/2003 Public Utilities Committee minutes.
Patterson seconded; motion carried.
Patterson moved for acceptance of the 7/28/2003 Public Services Committee minutes.
Damaske seconded; motion carried.
Minutes of the 7/17/2003 Teen Advisory Board, 7/17/2003 Police and Fire Commission,
8/5/2003 Joint Plan Commission/Committee of the Whole, 8/5/2003 Plan Commission
and 7/23/2003 Library Board were received and placed on file.
OLD BUSINESS
Reso. #179-2003 - Approval of City of Muskego/Muskego-Norway School District
Maintenance Agreement for Muskego High School Athletic Fields. On the floor,
deferred 7/22/2003. Petfalski moved to amend the Agreement to include the revisions
approved by the Finance Committee on 7/22 and the parking lot language on Page 2
and Exhibits A-1 and B-1. Madden seconded. Patterson asked about feedback from
the School Board. The Mayor responded that the School Board has to approve; school
administration has accepted the provisions of the Agreement. Motion carried. Reso.
#179-2003, as amended, adopted 7-0.
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NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #181-2003 - Approval of Preliminary Plat - Candlewood Creek Addition No. 1.
Madden moved for adoption. Salentine seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor and
Petfalski abstaining because of his business relationship with Towne Realty.
Reso. #182-2003 - Resolution for Geographic Information System Mobility Grant
Application 2003 - 2004. Petfalski moved for adoption. Damaske seconded. Motion
carried 7-0.
Reso. #183-2003 - Establishing Traffic Regulations. Patterson moved for adoption.
Madden seconded. Petfalski expressed concern regarding the no parking restrictions,
especially when there are events at Mill Valley School during the day. For safety
reasons, the playground parking lot is not open during the day. Damaske said residents
in the area have safety concerns about parents dropping children off who then have to
cross the street. In addition, several people have experienced damage to the shoulder
area in front of their property. The school does not have a problem with the no parking
restrictions that are being proposed. Petfalski stated adequate parking space is not
available on school property for special events; people must park on the street. He
requested the issue be referred back to the Committee for review. It was suggested
that the no parking restrictions could be waived during the special events. Damaske
stated the road is too narrow to allow parking on both sides of the street. Petfalski
agreed. Schroeder stated the Police Chief should be consulted because there are state
laws regarding parking in front of a school. Patterson supported the action taken by the
Committee. The Police Chief did provide input at the meeting. Patterson recommends
that the need for additional parking be addressed for those special events that happen a
few times during the year. Petfalski moved to amend the resolution to remove the “No
Parking” signage and send it back to Committee for review. He suggested the School
Principal or other representative be invited to attend. Madden seconded. Motion
carried 4-3 with Madden, Schroeder, Salentine and Petfalski voting “yes” and Damaske,
Buckmaster and Patterson voting “no.” Reso. #183-2003, as amended, adopted 7-0.
Reso. #184-2003 - Resolution Authorizing the Community Development Authority to
Perform the Duties Otherwise Performed by the Plan Commission Pursuant to 66.1105
Wisconsin Statutes. Petfalski moved for adoption. Salentine seconded. Petfalski
moved to defer to allow input from the Plan Commission. Patterson seconded; motion
carried.
Reso. #185-2003 - Appointment of Citizen Members to Board of Appeals. Damaske
moved for adoption. Schroeder seconded. The Mayor stated he needs to find an
appointment to the second alternate position. Motion carried 7-0.
Ord. #1147 - An Ordinance to Repeal and Recreate Chapter 34 of the Municipal Code
of the City of Muskego (Storm Water Management). First Reading. The Mayor noted
that prior to adoption, a public hearing is required. Second reading of the ordinance
could be on the same Council agenda with the public hearing. Salentine stated that
MMSD and the DNR have approved. In addition, the Mayor stated we have been
enforcing the MMSD rules. Buckmaster expressed concern that the second reading of
the ordinance would be held on the same night as the public hearing. The Mayor noted
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the ordinance does not have to be adopted that night; it could be deferred. Patterson
suggested not having the ordinance on for second reading the same night as the public
hearing.
LICENSES
Petfalski moved for approval of an Operator’s License for Jill Maciosek, Timothy
Fluegge, April Kennedy, Jacob Brown, and Candy Jentsch. Madden seconded; motion
carried.
Petfalski moved for approval of Outside Dance Permit and an amendment to the
licensed premise for Vera Pires (Spitfires) for 9/5, 9/6 and 9/7 subject to the conditions
of the Finance Committee. These dates replace the previously approved dates of 9/19,
9/20 and 9/21/2003. Schroeder seconded; motion carried.
Petfalski moved for approval of Outside Dance Permit for Schmidt’s Refuge for 8/23 and
8/24/2003 subject to the conditions of the Finance Committee. Schroeder seconded;
motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Petfalski moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$1,364,984.90. Schroeder seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Schroeder moved for
approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $201,185.27. Madden
seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Petfalski moved for approval of payment of Tax Checks
in the amount of $3,295,749.80. Schroeder seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
An invitation to the Employee Appreciation Picnic to be held on Monday, 8/18 from
11:00 am to 1:00 pm. was extended to the Aldermen. Clerk-Treasurer Marenda noted
the Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for 8/21 at 7:00 pm would begin the
budget review process.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Petfalski requested the Aldermen respond to the Chamber’s inquiry regarding
attendance at the parade.
ADJOURNMENT
Buckmaster moved to adjourn at 8:17 pm. Madden seconded; motion carried.
(Minutes taken and transcribed by Deputy Clerk Blenski.)
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer