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COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 10, 2004
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 Molter, Clerk-Treasurer Marenda, Finance Director Gunderson, and Deputy
Clerk Blenski. The Clerk stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open
meeting law on 2/6/04. The Clerk read the closed session notice.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Salentine moved for approval of the 1/27/2004 minutes. Madden seconded; motion
carried.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Mayor Slocomb noted the Polar Plunge event held on Sunday, 2/8/2004 was very
successful.
ACCEPTANCE AND REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Petfalski moved for acceptance of the 2/04/2004 and 2/10/2004 Finance Committee
minutes. Schroeder seconded; motion carried.
Salentine moved for acceptance of the 1/26/2004 Public Works Committee minutes.
Buckmaster seconded; motion carried.
Minutes of the 2/3/2004 Plan Commission, 1/15/2004 Teen Advisory Board, and
1/28/2004 Library Board were received.
OLD BUSINESS
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). On the floor, deferred
1/27/2004. Motion to adopted carried 7-0.
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. (Possible Reconsideration).
No motion was made for reconsideration.
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #026-2004 - Resolution to Fill the Position of Clerk-Treasurer. Salentine moved
for adoption. Petfalski seconded. Damaske moved to defer for sixty days. Buckmaster
seconded. Motion failed with Madden, Schroeder, Petfalski and Patterson voting “no”
and Salentine, Damaske and Buckmaster voting “yes.” Damaske stated his reason for
the deferral is that the Council is in the process of discussing the organizational
structure of the City with Britt Hall. Petfalski stated 60 days was too long. He will no
longer be in office and there could potentially be another new alderperson. Patterson
stated something has to be done. He has concerns about a 60-day delay. The process
to fill the position should be started; it could be redirected if the workshop provides a
different resolution. Petfalski stated this has to move forward. The position must be
filled one way or another. Buckmaster stated he was encouraged by what was
accomplished at the last Committee of the Whole meeting. He would like to see the
issue be given more time while that process continues. Motion carried 7-0.
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Reso. #027-2004 - Approval of a Preliminary Plat - Kenwood Place Subdivision.
Madden moved for adoption. Damaske seconded. Schroeder asked about the cul-de-
sac issue raised at the public hearing by Mr. Regner. Mayor Slocomb explained that
dedication of the 30’ cul de sac shown on the plat already exists. The City is requesting
the developer install the 45’ cul de sac across the street. It is anticipated that the entire
30’ may not be needed. In that event, the City could vacate the unused portion and that
would then revert back to the property owners. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #028-2004 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Malchine, Town of Norway.
Madden moved for adoption. Schroeder seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #029-2004 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Malchine, Town of Norway.
Madden moved for adoption. Schroeder seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #030-2004 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Broadhead/Kusch. Madden
moved for adoption. Salentine seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #031-2004 - Approval of Preliminary Plat - Northfield Green Subdivision. Madden
moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded. Buckmaster indicated that the Parks &
Recreation Board recommended the consideration of recreational trails on Janesville
from Moorland to Martin and on the west side of Sandalwood and the west side of
Moorland. The idea was that this would create a circle. The Mayor stated that the barn
and other structures would eventually be removed. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #032-2004 - Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Grant Application for Idle Isle
Boat Launch Improvements. Petfalski moved for adoption. Buckmaster seconded.
Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #033-2004 - Approval of Two-Party Construction Agreement Between the
Waukesha County Department of Public Works and the City of Muskego. Petfalski
moved for adoption. Madden seconded. The Mayor stated that revisions were made to
the agreement, which outlines the City’s costs associated with the reconstruction of
Janesville Road from Tess Corners to the eastern border. Schroeder stated he voted in
the negative at Finance Committee because of his concern with Item No. SPV.0180.01
for stamped and colored concrete pavement in the amount of $166,175. He believes
that Item No. SPV.0180.02 is also related. He does not recall any discussion in the past
regarding stamped and colored concrete pavement. Schroeder stated his issues: 1)
the dollar amount is too high for him to approve without more specific information and 2)
how will the pavement hold up during the winter with snow plowing. It was noted that
the cost would be zero if regular concrete were used. Schroeder also expressed
concern that the City only has 10 days to respond to the County if the estimated costs
exceed 10%. Atty. Molter noted that the County really has control because it is their
project. The City representative to be designated will be the contact for the day-to-day
work. The Common Council would have to review the project costs if they exceed 10%.
Schroeder moved to defer to a special Council meeting to be held on 2/12/2004 at 5:15
pm for further clarification. Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
Reso. #034-2004 - Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $935,000 General
Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2004A. Salentine moved for adoption.
Buckmaster seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
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Reso. #035-2004 - Resolution Authorizing the Sale of $2,090,000 General Obligation
Fire Department Refunding Bonds, Series 2004B. Buckmaster moved for adoption.
Salentine seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
LICENSES
Petfalski moved for approval of Operator’s License for Clair Kimmel and Jennifer
Waedekin. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Petfalski moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$944,786.17. Buckmaster seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Schroeder moved for
approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $32,196.42. Petfalski
seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Petfalski moved for approval of Tax Checks in the
amount of $4,468,462.80. Salentine seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Ms. Marenda announced the following public hearings: 2/24 at 7:25 PM to consider
rezoning property on Loomis Drive from A Agriculture District to R-3 Country Home
District and 3/9 at 7:25 PM to consider rezoning property on Hillendale Drive from A
Agriculture District to RCE/COPD Country Estate District with a Conservation Planned
Development Overlay District. She noted the Committee of the Whole meeting to be
held on 2/12 at 5:30 PM preceded by the special Council meeting at 5:15 PM. The
Clerk also reminded everyone to vote on 2/17. The Mayor acknowledged a group of
scouts in attendance at the meeting.
Buckmaster moved to convene into closed session pursuant to 19.85(1)(c) Wis. Stats.,
Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of
any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises
responsibility, more specifically the 2004 - 2005 Labor Agreements for all bargaining
units. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 7-0. The Finance Director, Clerk and Deputy
were dismissed.
Petfalski moved to reconvene into open session. Buckmaster seconded. Motion
carried 7-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Madden moved to adjourn at 8:35 PM. Damaske seconded; motion carried.
(Minutes taken and transcribed by J. Blenski.)
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer