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COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MARCH 8, 2005
The meeting was called to order at 8:37 PM by Mayor Slocomb. Also present were Ald.
Salentine, Borgman, Buckmaster, Madden, Melcher, Patterson and Schroeder, City
Attorney Trindl, Clerk-Treasurer Moyer 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 3/4/2005. The Clerk-Treasurer read the
closed session notice.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Salentine moved for approval of the 2/22/2005 minutes. Patterson seconded; motion
carried.
ACCEPTANCE AND REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Salentine moved for acceptance of the 3/2/2005 and 3/8/2005 Finance Committee
minutes. Schroeder seconded; motion carried. Buckmaster moved for acceptance of
the 2/21/2005 Public Works Committee minutes. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Schroeder requested a copy of the timeline referred to in the minutes under “Settlement
Center (Old Town Hall).”
Minutes of the 3/1/2005 Plan Commission, 2/28/2005 and 3/7/2005 Community
Development Authority, 2/17/2005 Police and Fire Commission and 1/20/2005 Teen
Advisory Board were received and placed on file.
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #049-2005 - Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $1,585,000 General
Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2005. Salentine moved for adoption. Madden
seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #050-2005 - Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Approximately
$4,315,000 Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2005. Patterson moved
for adoption. Schroeder seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #051-2005 - Resolution of the City of Muskego Common Council Amending the
Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment District No. 2 Project Area. Salentine
moved for adoption. Schroeder seconded. Melcher expressed concern that the plan
does not envision commercial development along Janesville Road because of the
proposed County road project. Schroeder said the plan is stating the existing
conditions; the road is an issue and discourages development. Buckmaster expressed
concern that the City’s Economic Development Plan identified redevelopment of the
Parkland Mall site as crucial. This was necessary prior to development of outlying
areas. The CDA has determined that it does not intend to take the site by
condemnation. Do we need to go beyond amending the redevelopment plan and
amend the Economic Development Plan and the TID? Mayor Slocomb stated the
CDA’s action does not change the importance of having the property developed. The
Parkland Mall site is a small portion of the entire redevelopment area. Schroeder noted
that the interim plan director did indicate that the Economic Development Plan should
be reviewed. He stated it is only fair to the owner of the property to remove the
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potential for condemnation so he can proceed. The Mayor agreed saying that puts a
“cloud” over the property. Mayor Slocomb stated that there are benefits to the TID. It is
not hurting the City financially. If it is closed, potential development may not occur.
Buckmaster would like to see costs spent vs. benefit received. Schroeder expressed
support for the direction the CDA has chosen. Salentine moved to amend the plan as
follows: Page 42 - change reference to “Exhibit 8” to “Exhibit 7,” strike “The vision is
articulated in Exhibit 7”; Page 46 - change reference to “Exhibit 9” to “Exhibit 8”; change
reference to “Exhibit 10” to “Exhibit 9.” Schroeder seconded; motion carried. Reso.
#051-2005, as amended, adopted 7-0.
Reso. #052-2005 - Approval of Preliminary Plat - Weatherwood Courts. Buckmaster
moved for adoption. Madden seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
The Council took a short recess at 9:37 PM and reconvened at 9:45 PM.
Reso. #053-2005 - Approval of Final Plat, Subdivider’s Agreement and Letter of Credit
Amount - Boxhorn Reserve. Buckmaster moved for adoption. Madden seconded.
Schroeder stated he supports the concept of conservation subdivisions. However, the
City’s ordinance benefits the developers more than the City. He does not agree with the
criteria that allow a developer to contribute totally unbuildable land to obtain bonus lots.
Mayor Slocomb stated any proposed changes to the ordinance could be brought
forward. Schroeder stated he would do more research, discuss the issue with the
interim plan director and then bring forward. Schroeder stated he was pleased to see
that all wetlands have been removed from private property. Buckmaster stated he could
support an amendment to the conservation ordinance in the future. However, this
developer has been guided by the City’s existing ordinance. Motion carried 6 in favor
and Schroeder voting “no.”
Reso. #054-2005 - Approval of Final Plat for Fireside Orchard Addition #1. Buckmaster
moved for adoption. Melcher seconded. Buckmaster thanked Melcher for his
involvement regarding this development. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #055-2005 - Approval of Two-Party Ownership/Maintenance Agreement between
the Waukesha County Department of Public Works and the City of Muskego (Detention
Pond). Salentine moved for adoption. Madden seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #056-2005 - Approval of Two-Party Maintenance Agreement between the
Waukesha County Department of Public Works and City of Muskego (Traffic Signal
Materials). Salentine moved for adoption. Madden seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Ord. #1189 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 1, Section 1.05 (1)(a) of the Municipal
Code of the City of Muskego (Board of Review). First. Reading. Mayor Slocomb stated
the ordinance was proposed to clarify language regarding Board of Review members.
The existing language currently states that no members can occupy any public office or
be publicly employed. The proposed amendment would clarify that the statement only
relates to City of Muskego public officials and employees. He requested the Council
consider suspension of the rules so the ordinance could be adopted sooner. Several
aldermen objected. Buckmaster was concerned that the existing language was there
for a reason. He also wanted to know how other communities handle this issue. The
Deputy Clerk stated the ordinance was brought forward as a clarification. The Clerk’s
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office does not consider anything being changed. It is believed the intent of the existing
language was only to apply to City of Muskego public officials or employees. Salentine
agreed and moved to suspend the rules. Borgman seconded. Motion failed with
Madden, Melcher, Salentine and Borgman voting “yes” and Schroeder, Buckmaster and
Patterson voting “no.” (A 2/3 vote was required.)
Ord. #1190 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map and the 2010 Comprehensive
Plan of the City of Muskego (A to RS-2/OPD - Towne Realty/Woodland Creek Addition
1). First Reading. Schroeder began asking Mr. Doering (Towne Realty) a question
about the development. Salentine called for Point of Order. Schroeder asked
permission to allow Mr. Doering privilege of the floor. Buckmaster objected.
LICENSES
Salentine moved for approval of an Operator’s License for John Papp, Monica
Shepherd, Sabrina Prentiss, Holly Van Ruden, Heather Burkhardt and Justin Hart (with
a 3, 6, 9 and 12-mo review and verification of record check). Schroeder seconded;
motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Salentine moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$455,099.24. Schroeder seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Schroeder moved for approval
of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $399,070.12. Buckmaster seconded.
Motion carried 7-0. Salentine moved for of Tax Checks in the amount $4.56.
Schroeder seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Schroeder requested information as to when the conceptual plans for the development
(Woodland Creek) were approved with second reading of Ord. #1190.
Melcher 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. Buckmaster seconded. Motion carried 7-0. The City Attorney, Clerk-Treasurer
and Deputy were dismissed.
Buckmaster moved to reconvene into open session at 10:37 PM. Patterson seconded;
motion carried. Salentine moved to adjourn at 10:38 PM. Madden seconded; motion
carried.
(Minutes taken and transcribed by J. Blenski.)
Respectfully submitted,
Janice Moyer, CMC, CMTW
Clerk-Treasurer