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COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 04/24/2007
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD APRIL 10, 2007
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Johnson. Present were Ald.
Borgman, Buckmaster, Madden, Melcher, and Schaefer, City Attorney Molter, City
Administrator Sheiffer, and Clerk-Treasurer Moyer. Ald. Salentine and Snead were
excused. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Moyer stated that the
meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law on 4/6/2007.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Mayor Johnson extended good wishes to Ald. Salentine on behalf of the Council.
Reso. #071-2007 – Recognition of Service – Richard Manchester – Parks and
Recreation Department. Buckmaster moved for adoption. Melcher seconded.
Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Johnson presented the resolution to Mr. Manchester.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Robert Roesler, W208 S6833 High Bluff Drive, spoke in favor of Ord. #1251, an
ordinance to amend the zoning map for the Basse Planned Development – PD-42.
CONSENT AGENDA
Buckmaster moved to approve the Consent Agenda items engross with the
exception of Resolution #074-2007. Madden seconded; motion carried.
The following items were approved:
Common Council Minutes of 3/27/2007
Reso. #072-2007 - Approval of Certified Survey Map – Jensen, Town of Waterford
Reso. #073-2007 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Kliest, Town of Norway
Reso. #075-2007 - Approval of Amendment to Agreement for Access and Groundwater
Monitoring Between the City of Muskego and Muskego Site Remediation Group
Reso. #076-2007 - Approval of Certified Survey Maps, Subdivider’s Agreement and
Letter of Credit for Baseler
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #074-2007 - Approval of Access Agreement Between the City of Muskego and
Lyle Fickau. Borgman moved for adoption. Melcher seconded. Melcher moved to
amend to remove “after one (1) year period” in the Terms and Renewal section of
the Agreement. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Reso. #074-2007, as
amended, adopted 5-0.
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REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORTS
Minutes of the 3/13/2007 Finance Committee, 3/20/2007 Plan Commission, 2/19/2007
Public Utilities Committee, 12/5/2006 Community Development Authority and 2/28/2007
Library Board were reviewed.
OLD BUSINESS
Reso. #027-2007 - Approval of Condominium Plat, Developer’s Agreement and Letter of
Credit for St. Andrews Phase 2. On the floor, deferred 3/27/2007. Buckmaster moved
to defer. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
Reso. #061-2007 - Granting Placement of Water Ski Jump on Bed of Little Muskego
Lakes (Water Bugs Ski Team). On the floor, deferred 3/27/2007. Borgman moved to
defer. Madden seconded; motion carried.
Reso. #062-2007 - Approval of Placement of Pier at Idle Isle (Water Bugs Ski Team).
On the floor, deferred 3/27/2007. Motion carried 5-0.
Reso. #068-2007 - Resolution to Amend the City’s Official Map Regarding Durham
Drive Realignment. On the floor, deferred 3/27/2007. Buckmaster moved to defer.
Madden seconded; motion carried.
Ord. #1250 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 9, Section 9.05 (3), of the Municipal
Code of the City of Muskego (Loud and Unnecessary Noise Prohibited). (Referred back
to Public Works Committee on 2/27/2007.) On the floor, deferred 3/27/2007.
Buckmaster moved to defer stating it will be better for the new Public Works
Committee and Council to finalize this matter. Melcher seconded; motion carried.
The Mayor reported that information regarding what other communities do is being
compiled.
Ord. #1251 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego (Basse
Planned Development - PD-42). On the floor, deferred 3/27/2007. Borgman moved to
amend Section 3, #1. to strike “A 24 unit and a 36 unit structure” and replace with
“Three 24 unit structures” and to have #2. read, “Have the heights of the 24-unit
structures be 36 feet as measured by code.” Melcher seconded. Borgman stated
that the proposed amendment came after the recommendation by the Plan
Commission. The developer brought the idea to him for three 24-unit structures. This
allows the northeast corners of the buildings to be set back 80 ft. This addresses the
concerns expressed by adjacent property owners. Buckmaster commended the
collaborative efforts of Ald. Borgman, Mr. Carity and the Basses. Schaefer requested
that a berm or other screening be utilized between the commercial development and
residential area. In response to an inquiry by Ald. Schaefer, Mr. Carity stated the
original plan allowed 96 units. The plan submitted was for 88 units, which has now
been reduced to 84; 67% of the entire parcel is green space, which does include the
wetlands. Motion carried. Ord. #1251, as amended, adopted 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Ord. #1252 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 1, Section 1.10 of the Municipal Code of
the City of Muskego (Department of Engineering). First Reading. City Administrator
Sheiffer stated the proposed ordinance would reflect the changes made to the City
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Engineer position. The position will not oversee the operation of the Building Inspection
Department.
LICENSES
Borgman moved for approval of an Operator’s license for Christopher Case,
Pietro Balistreri, Richard Bonner and Jasvinder Kour. Madden seconded. Motion
carried 5-0.
Madden moved for approval of a “Class B” Retailers License for the Sale of
Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors for LaLicata Equipment &
Leasing, LLC. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Madden moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$545,444.32. Buckmaster seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Madden moved for
approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $48,662.93. Borgman
seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Madden moved for approval of payment of Tax
Checks in the amount of $418,233.79. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
The City Administrator stated a resolution will be brought forward for the April 24
meeting to express concerns regarding MMSD’s proposed 2020 Facilities Plan.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Outgoing Aldermen Buckmaster, Madden and Salentine were acknowledged for their
years of service.
ADJOURNMENT
Madden moved to adjourn at 8:00 PM. Buckmaster seconded; motion carried.
Janice Moyer, CMC, CMTW
Clerk-Treasurer