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COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 06/10/08
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MAY 27, 2008
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Present were Ald. Fiedler,
Schaefer, Schneider, Werner, Borgman, Pavelko, and Snead, City Administrator
Sheiffer, Clerk-Treasurer Moyer, Plan Director Muenkel and City Attorneys Molter and
Riffle. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk stated that the
meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law on 5/23/2008.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Muskego-Norway School District Superintendent Dr. Joe Schroeder appeared before
the Council to discuss the formation of a community-based Facilities Study Team.
Reso. #103-2008 - Resolution Recognizing Eagle Scout Kenneth Kroken. Borgman
moved for adoption. Schaefer seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Mayor Johnson
presented the resolution to Kenneth who expressed his gratitude for the recognition.
Reso. #104-2008 - Resolution Recognizing Eagle Scout Brandon G. Koster. Borgman
moved for adoption. Schneider seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Mayor Johnson
presented the resolution to Brandon who also thanked the Council for the recognition.
Reso. #105-2008 - Resolution Recognizing Eagle Scout Erik J. Ulfeng. Borgman
moved for adoption. Snead seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Mayor Johnson
presented the resolution to Erik.
No one registered to speak under Public Comment.
Fiedler moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Snead seconded. Motion carried
7-0. The following items were approved:
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Reso. #106-2008 Authorization to Enter into Agreement between the City of Muskego
and R.A. Smith National, Inc. for Municipal Engineering and Construction Inspection
Services. The Mayor noted that the agreement was for two years as recommended by
the Finance Committee.
Reso. #107-2008 Award of Bid - Moorland Road Improvements
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #109-2008 - Resolution Authorizing Agreement to Waive Renegotiation of
Existing Agreements Affecting the Veolia Emerald Park Landfill and the Veolia Emerald
Park Landfill Western Horizontal Expansion. Atty. Riffle was present and gave the
Council a brief update. In 2006, the Council adopted a resolution to waive renegotiation
of the existing agreements affecting the landfill and western horizontal expansion. Atty.
Riffle reviewed the terms of two proposed agreements. One would again waive
renegotiation of the Veolia Emerald Park Landfill Western Horizontal Expansion. The
other resolves the overpayment and payment of state fees issue by granting Veolia a
one-time exemption of 61,031 tons of shredder fluff from the direct payments. The
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other affected municipalities will be considering the same agreements in the near future.
Fiedler moved for adoption. Werner seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Atty. Riffle left
the meeting.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Minutes of the 4/21/2008 Public Works Committee, 4/21/2008 Public Utilities
Committee, 4/22/2008 Committee of the Whole, 4/21/2008 Community Development
Authority, 4/14/2008 Parks & Recreation Board, 5/5/2008 2020 Comprehensive Plan,
4/15/2008 Mayor’s Task Force and 3/12/2008 Teen Advisory Board were reviewed.
OLD BUSINESS
Ord. #1275 - An Ordinance to Amend the 2010 Comprehensive Plan from Rural Density
Residential to Medium Density Residential (Knudsen - Tax Key No. 2190.994.027). On
the floor, deferred 5/13/2008. Fiedler moved to defer. Schneider seconded; motion
carried.
Ord. #1277 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego and 2010
Comprehensive Plan from I-1 Government, Institution, and Public Service to HC-1
Historic Crossroads District (Kurer - Tax Key #2167.998). Second Reading. Werner
and Borgman stated they would abstain regarding this issue because they are members
of Atonement Lutheran Church (the property to be rezoned). Fiedler moved for
adoption. Schneider seconded. Pavelko asked for the definition of a variety store,
which is a permitted use by right. Mr. Muenkel stated it was limitless. An adult-oriented
establishment would not be allowed in the HC-1 zoning district. The petitioner has not
definitively stated what she will do once the property is rezoned. Fiedler moved to
defer until Plan Commission makes a recommendation. Schaefer seconded.
Motion carried 7-0.
At 8:24 p.m., the Council recessed to convene as Committee of the Whole for the
purpose of discussing Reso. #108-2008 and the creation of the Community
Development Department. There were no objections. The Common Council
reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
Reso. #108-2008 - Resolution to Create Position of City Engineer/Coordinator of Public
Works Projects and to Delete the Position of City Engineer/Director of Public Works
Projects and to Authorize the Filling of the New Position. Pavelko moved for
adoption. Snead seconded. Mr. Muenkel requested authorization to fill the City
Engineer position if the Council supports moving forward with creating the Community
Development Department. It is now being proposed to scale back the requirements for
the position; the individual would not be a department head. Fiedler requested that
several aldermen be involved in the selection process as has been done in the past.
Pavelko stated that while the position may not be a department head, he does not want
it to be filled without Council input. Motion carried 6 in favor and Borgman voting
no.
LICENSES
Werner moved for approval of a regular Operator’s License for Allen Arango,
Christine Bock, Cody Creger, Julie Hakala, Karla Docter, Sarmiterjeet Kler,
Jerome Krupa, Dolores Dombrowski, Alan Gavin, Amy Ludowese, Joanna
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Matthes, Emma Newkirk, Alkaben Patel, Mark Rausch, Mark Sprott and April
Webber. Snead seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Snead moved for approval of a “Class B” Retailers’ License to Sell Fermented
Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors for Club Durham Pub & Grill LLC, S98
W12532 Loomis Court, Lynn Smith, Agent. Schaefer seconded. Motion carried 7-
0.
Werner moved for approval of a “Class B” Retailers’ License to Sell Fermented
Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors for Pamela Pulver d/b/a Kara-Oke Inn,
W191 S6409 Hillendale Drive. Snead seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Schneider moved for approval of a Salvage and Recycling License for Kohne
Salvage, W200 S7203 Williams Drive. Schaefer seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Snead moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$376,438.75. Schaefer seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Pavelko moved for
approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $56,484.85. Schneider
seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Snead moved for approval of payment of Tax
Checks in the amount of $1,785,921.44. Schaefer seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Snead moved for approval of payment of Tax Settlement Wire Transfers in the
amount of $558,335.47. Schneider seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Snead moved
for approval of payment of Debt Service Wire Transfers in the amount of
$1,299,583.75. Schaefer seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
The June calendar was reviewed.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Werner stated the boat tour was scheduled for June 27. Schaefer gave an update
regarding activities of the Teen Advisory Board at the Community Festival.
CLOSED SESSION
Fiedler moved to convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c)
Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation
data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction
or exercises responsibility, more specifically filling position of City
Engineer/Coordinator of Public Works Projects. Action may be taken in closed
session. Schneider seconded. Motion carried 7-0. The Clerk and City Atty. were
dismissed.
OPEN SESSION
Fiedler moved to reconvene into open session. Pavelko seconded; motion
carried.
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ADJOURNMENT
Snead moved to adjourn at 9:28 p.m. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Janice Moyer, CMC, CMTW
Clerk-Treasurer