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COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MARCH 9, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 7:37 PM by Mayor Slocomb. Also present were Ald.
Petfalski, Buckmaster, Damaske, Madden, Patterson, and Schroeder, City Attorney
Molter, Clerk-Treasurer Marenda, Interim Plan Director Muenkel, and Deputy Clerk
Blenski. Ald. Salentine was excused. The Clerk stated the meeting was noticed in
accordance with the open meeting law on 3/5/04. The Mayor stated the Council would
not need to convene into closed session.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Petfalski moved for approval of the 2/24/2004 minutes. Madden seconded; motion
carried.
ACCEPTANCE AND REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Petfalski moved for acceptance of the 3/3/2004 and 3/9/2004 Finance Committee
minutes. Schroeder seconded; motion carried.
Patterson moved for acceptance of the 2/23/2004 Public Services Committee minutes.
Damaske seconded; motion carried. Buckmaster thanked the Mayor and Department
Heads for reports requested at a previous Committee of the Whole meeting.
Minutes of the 3/2/2004 Plan Commission and 2/9/2004 Conservation Commission
were received.
OLD BUSINESS
Ord. #1163 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map and 2010 Comprehensive Plan of
the City of Muskego (A to R-3 - Bowmil). Second Reading. Petfalski moved for
adoption. Madden seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #043-2004 - Honoring City of Muskego Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient Danielle
Laura-Ellen Reimer. Petfalski moved for adoption. Patterson seconded. Motion carried
6-0. Mayor Slocomb noted that Ms. Reimer was the first young woman to earn the Gold
Award in the Muskego area since 1984. The adopted resolution was presented to
Danielle who provided information regarding her service project.
Reso. #044-2004 - Appointment of Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
Compliance Coordinator (Sean McMullen). Petfalski moved for adoption. Damaske
seconded. Motion carried 6-0. The Mayor stated that this appointment was being done
to replace Jean Marenda who will be retiring. He acknowledged that Jean was
responsible to oversee the initial planning, training and implementation of compliance
activities since being appointed the Coordinator in 1992.
Reso. #045-2004 - Approval of Driveway Agreement Between the City of Muskego and
Prairie Meadows Estates, LLC. Damaske moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded.
Motion carried 6-0.
Ord. #1164 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map and 2010 Comprehensive Plan of
the City of Muskego (A to RCE/COPD - Schmitt/Hillendale Drive). First Reading.
Common Council Minutes Page 2
March 9, 2004
Charter Ordinance #20 - A Charter Ordinance Providing for the Appointment of the
Clerk-Treasurer for the City of Muskego. First Reading. Mayor Slocomb explained why
the ordinance was being proposed. Currently, a person appointed to the position of
Clerk-Treasurer has an indefinite term and can only be removed for cause by a 3/4 vote
of the Council. This ordinance provides that the Clerk-Treasurer would be appointed for
an indefinite term serving at the pleasure of the Council subject to removal by the
Common Council by the affirmative votes of 3/4 of all members.
LICENSES
Petfalski moved for approval of Operators’ Licenses for Matthew Wyland, Kathy Burk
and Sandra Poliak. Damaske seconded; motion carried.
Petfalski moved to approve Steven Mainus as the new agent for the Class “B” License
for Schultz Resort Rod & Gun Club. Schroeder seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Petfalski moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$2,637,990.79. Schroeder seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Schroeder moved for
approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $28,917.26. Buckmaster
seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
The Clerk-Treasurer announced the following public hearings scheduled for 3/23: 7:20
pm - to consider an amendment to Chapter 17 regarding to allow a larger variety of
uses in the BP-2 Office Park Zoning District; 7:25 pm - to consider an amendment to
Chapter 18 to implement new park and conservation dedication fees to all new
development. An amended Committee of the Whole agenda for 3/11 was presented.
ADJOURNMENT
Buckmaster moved to adjourn at 7:50 PM. Patterson seconded; motion carried.
(Minutes taken and transcribed by J. Blenski)
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer