CCM20040113
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JANUARY 13, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 9:01 PM by Mayor Slocomb. Also present were Ald.
Petfalski, Buckmaster, Damaske, Madden, Patterson, and Salentine, City Attorney
Molter, Clerk-Treasurer Marenda, Finance Director Gunderson, Associate Planning
Director Muenkel, Dave Anderson of Ehlers & Associates, and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
Ald. Schroeder was absent. The Clerk stated the meeting was noticed in accordance
with the open meeting law on 1/9/2004 and as amended on 1/12/2004. The Clerk read
the notice for the first closed session. The Mayor noted that the second closed session
was not necessary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Petfalski moved for approval of the 12/09/2003 minutes with the following correction
under Reso. #258-2003, “However, he has to weigh the fact that over a five-year period,
the average nonrepresented employee received a 5.7% - 6.2% raise a nonrepresented
employee could received a 5.7% - 6.2% raise on an annual basis.” Salentine seconded.
Motion to approve minutes as corrected carried unanimously.
ACCEPTANCE AND REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Petfalski moved for acceptance of the 1/7/2004 and 1/13/2004 Finance Committee
minutes. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
Minutes of the 11/19/2003 Library Board, 12/8/2003 Parks and Recreation Board,
11/20/2003 Teen Advisory Board and 12/16/2003 and 1/6/2004 Plan Commission were
received and placed on file.
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #015-2004 - Resolution Authorizing Ehlers and Associates, Inc. to Solicit
Competitive Proposals for Not to Exceed $935,000 General Obligation Promissory
Notes of the City of Muskego, Wisconsin. Petfalski moved for adoption. Patterson
seconded. Finance Director Gunderson stated this provides a refinancing opportunity
for outstanding debt at a lower interest rate. The funds needed for the Police
Department software ($100,243), which is a capital expense, will also be included.
Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #016-2004 - Resolution Authorizing Ehlers and Associates, Inc. to Solicit
Competitive Proposals for Approximately $4,070,000 Sewer System Revenue
Refunding Bonds of the City of Muskego, Wisconsin. Buckmaster moved for adoption.
Salentine seconded. Ms. Gunderson stated that this was also an opportunity to
refinance outstanding debt with a savings of approximately $100,000 to the sewer utility.
Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #017-2004 - Initial Resolution Authorizing $2,090,000 General Obligation Bonds
to Refund Obligations which Financed Construction of Fire Stations. Patterson moved
for adoption. Buckmaster seconded. Finance Director Gunderson stated during review
of the operating and capital budgets, it was agreed to refund debt issues for the Tess
Corners Volunteer Fire Department, which relate to construction of the fire stations.
Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #018-2004 - Resolution Directing Publication of Notice to Electors. Salentine
moved for adoption. Madden seconded. Ms. Gunderson stated a notice in conjunction
with the general obligation bonds for the fire department is required to be published.
Motion carried 6-0.
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Reso. #019-2004 - Resolution Providing for the Sale of $2,090,000 General Obligation
Fire Department Refunding Bonds. Damaske moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded.
The Finance Director stated this directs Ehlers to solicit proposals for the bonds. Motion
carried 6-0.
Reso. #013-2004 - A Resolution to Amend Debt Service Repayment Schedule to the
Sewer Utility of the City of Muskego. Petfalski moved for adoption. Madden seconded.
The Finance Director stated the issue was reviewed during the budget process. It is
proposed that the schedule be amended to keep the City’s debt levy constant. The
interest rate would be lowered from 5% to 2% with the payment schedule of 15 years to
remain. Motion carried 6-0. Ms. Gunderson and Mr. Anderson were excused.
Ord. #1159 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego (B-2 to
HC-1 and RSA-OIP to HC-1 - Janesville Road and Durham Drive). Second Reading.
Petfalski moved for adoption. Madden seconded. Buckmaster stated the petitioner has
been very receptive to addressing the City’s concerns. He supports because it is the
best use for the property now and for the future. Motion carried 6-0.
Buckmaster 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 Ewald-Engel
property for conservation purposes. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 6-0. The Clerk
and Deputy were not present for closed session. Mr. Muenkel was excused for the
evening.
Petfalski moved to reconvene into open session. Salentine seconded. Motion carried
6-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Charter Ordinance #19 - A Charter Ordinance Providing that the Office of the City Clerk-
Treasurer be Separated to Become the Office of the City Clerk and the Office of the City
Treasurer and that Each Position be Filled by Appointment. On the floor, deferred
12/9/2003. Buckmaster moved to defer. Madden seconded; motion carried.
Reso. #199-2003 - Approval of City of Muskego Retiree Health/Dental Insurance Plan
for Nonrepresented Employees. On the floor, deferred 9/23/2003. The Mayor stated
Ald. Schroeder did not have any outstanding issues with the plan. Motion to adopt
carried 6-0.
Reso. #249-2003 - Award of Bid - Well #9 - Big Muskego Estates. On the floor,
deferred 12/9/2003. Motion to adopt carried 6-0.
Reso. #276-2003 - Resolution Authorizing Special Quarterly Charges for Garbage and
Refuse Disposal and Recycling Service. Possible Reconsideration. Petfalski moved for
reconsideration. Patterson seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Petfalski moved to amend
the 1/1/2004 rate for residential units containing six units and over from $17.50/unit to
$20.60/unit. It was noted that all residential units will be charged the same rate of
$20.60 under the terms of the new contract. Patterson seconded; motion carried.
Reso. #276-2003, as reconsidered and amended, adopted 6-0.
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NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
Reso. #001-2004 - Approval of Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption (EVP) System
Agreement. Petfalski moved for adoption. Madden seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #002-2004 - Approval of Preliminary Plat - Golden Meadows Addition 3 in the
Town of Waterford. Madden moved for adoption. Buckmaster seconded. Motion
carried 6-0.
Reso. #003-2004 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Peterson, Town of Waterford.
Madden moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #004-2004 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Rozeski. Madden moved for
adoption. Buckmaster seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #005-2004 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Heinrich. Madden moved for
adoption. Damaske seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #006-2004 - Approval of Cooperative Agreement Between the City of Muskego
and Waukesha County Department of Senior Services. Petfalski moved for adoption.
Damaske seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #007-2004 - Designating Public Depositories and Authorizing Withdrawal of City
of Muskego Monies. Salentine moved for adoption. Damaske seconded. Motion
carried 6-0.
Reso. #008-2004 - Approval of Preliminary Plat - Boxhorn Reserve. Madden moved for
adoption. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #009-2004 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Switala. Madden moved for
adoption. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #010-2004 - Approval of Preliminary Plat - Sommerset Subdivision, Town of
Waterford. Madden moved for adoption. Salentine seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #011-2004 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - De Back, Town of Norway.
Madden moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #012-2004 - Assignment of Lease Agreement for Public Access to Navigable
Waters (Big Muskego Lake). Petfalski moved for adoption. Madden seconded.
Petfalski requested an extension of the lease be investigated. Motion carried 6-0.
Ord. 1160 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego (RS-2 and
RS-3/OED to RS-3/OPD - Kenwood Place Subdivision). First Reading.
Ord. #1161 - An Ordinance Extending a Moratorium on Land Divisions, Rezoning
Petitions and the Approval of Building, Site and Operation (BSO) Plans (Moorland Road
Corridor North of Janesville Road - Tax Key Nos. 2166.997, 2169.990, 2169.996,
2166.999, 2169.992, 2169.998, 2169.986, 2169.993, 2169.999, 2169.987, 2169.994,
2172.998, 2169.988, 2169.995, 2172.998.002, 2169.989, 2169.995.001, 2172.999,
2169.991, 2169.997 and 2166.998). First Reading. Buckmaster requested tax key
number for Paula Johnson’s parcel. Atty. Molter encouraged the City to resolve the
outstanding issues as timely as possible.
Ord. #1162 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego and 2010
Comprehensive Plan (RS-2 to RSA and B-2 - Northfield Green Subdivision). First
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Reading. Buckmaster requested a map that shows the RSA and B-2 rezoning of the
affected parcel.
LICENSES
Petfalski moved for approval of Operator’s License for Amanda Zielinski, Marissa
Kramer, John Rath, Angela Michals, Heather Karpinski, Glenda Claussen, Thomas
O’Connor, Thomas Gorenc, and Donna Hanson (subject to required course
completion). Salentine seconded; motion carried.
Petfalski moved for approval of a “Class A” Liquor and Beer Retailers’ License for
Muskego Lakes Enterprises (Robert White, agent). Damaske seconded; motion
carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Reduction in Letter of Credit for Big Muskego Estates - $879,000.00
Reduction in Letter of Credit for Redmond Residential - $298,000.00
Buckmaster moved to approve Letter of Credit reductions for Big Muskego Estates in
the amount of $879,000 and Redmond Residential in the amount of $298,000 pursuant
to a recommendation of Engineering/Building Inspection Director Sean McMullen.
Salentine seconded. Motion carried 5 in favor and Petfalski abstaining.
Petfalski moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$1,062,965.36. Salentine seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Petfalski moved for approval
of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $270,991.15. Damaske seconded.
Motion carried 6-0. Petfalski moved for approval of Tax Checks in the amount of
$16,922,245.05. Salentine seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
It was determined that the 1/22/2004 Committee of the Whole meeting and special
Council meeting to follow would be canceled. The next Committee of the Whole
meeting is scheduled for 2/12/2004.
ADJOURNMENT
Petfalski moved to adjourn at 10:27 PM. Madden seconded; motion carried.
(Minutes taken and transcribed by J. Blenski.)
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer