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COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 06/24/2008
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JUNE 10, 2008
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:54 p.m. Present were Ald. Fiedler,
Schaefer, Schneider, Werner, Borgman, Pavelko, and Snead, City Administrator
Sheiffer, Clerk-Treasurer Moyer, and City Attorney Molter. Those present recited the
Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with
the open meeting law on 6/6/2008.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Ald. Snead agreed to serve on the Muskego-Norway School Board Facilities Study
Team. Mayor Johnson stated that the Employee Picnic would be held on June 12.
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Reso. #110-2008 - Resolution Acknowledging the 15 Anniversary of Ownership of
InPro Corporation. Werner moved for adoption. Schaefer seconded. Motion
carried 7-0. Mayor Johnson presented the resolution to Mr. Stephen Ziegler, the Chief
Executive Officer of InPro. Mr. Ziegler expressed his gratitude for the recognition.
A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Rebecca Kronschnabl for her dedication
to the Teen Advisory Board.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Suzi Link, W172 S7297 Lannon Drive, registered to speak. She spoke regarding the
Re-establishment of the Fire/Rescue Service Committee and encouraged respect for
both fire departments.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Mayor stated that Resolutions #112-2008 and #113-2008 were being removed from
the Consent Agenda and would not be acted on. Fiedler requested that Resolution
#117-2008 also be removed for separate consideration. Werner moved to approve
the remainder of the Consent Agenda. Schneider seconded. Motion carried 7 in
favor. The following items were approved:
Common Council Minutes of 5/27/2008
Reso. #111-2008 Award of Bid - 2008 Road Improvement Program.
Reso. #114-2008 Approval of Various License Applications for the City of Muskego
for the Licensing Period July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. The Mayor noted that approval
of the licenses is subject to favorable background reports.
Reso. #115-2008 Resolution Designating Muskego NOW as the Official Newspaper
of the City of Muskego.
Reso. #116-2008 - Resolution to Re-establish the Fire/Rescue Service Committee.
Common Council Minutes Page 2
June 10, 2008
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #117-2008 - Acceptance of Engagement Letter Submitted by Maistelman &
Associates, LLC. Werner moved for adoption. Schneider seconded. Fiedler
stated that he would abstain, as he is the object of the potential recall effort.
Motion carried 6 in favor and Fiedler abstaining.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Minutes of the 5/13/2008 Committee of the Whole, 5/13/2008 Finance Committee,
4/23/2008 Library Board, 5/6/2008 Plan Commission, and 5/19/2008 2020
Comprehensive Plan 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 5/27/2008. Werner 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). On the floor, deferred
5/27/2008. Mayor Johnson stated that the Plan Commission has recommended
approval. Werner and Borgman stated they would abstain regarding this issue because
they are members of Atonement Lutheran Church (the property to be rezoned). Fiedler
stated that the Plan Commission made its recommendation based on Ms. Kurer’s
tentative plans for office space and loft apartments. She has stated that she will adhere
to the appropriate design guides. The Mayor stated that she has agreed to leave the
majority of the church structure intact. Motion carried 5 in favor and Werner and
Borgman abstaining.
LICENSES
Werner moved for approval of a regular Operator’s License for Jason Beyer, Mary
De Battista, Lisa Fox, Dorothy Golembiewski, Robert T. Hinners, Heidi Kirchner,
Colleen Lesser, Rita Lufkin, Rachel Mueller, Rachel Obernberger, Tammy
O’Connell, Karyn Radtke, Kevin Sheridan, Christina Smith, Suzanne Terry, Krysta
Van Scoy. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Werner moved for approval of an Outside Dance Permit and Amendment to
Licensed Premise for Bushy’s Pub & Grill (S67 W14831 Janesville Road) for July
18, 19 and 20, 2008 subject to the conditions stated by the Finance Committee on
June 10, 2008. Werner stated that the Finance Committee recommended approval
subject to the license holder hiring more security. Schneider seconded. Motion
carried 7-0.
Werner moved for approval of an Outside Dance Permit for Hunter’s Nest (S80
W14401 Schultz Lane) for August 10, 2008. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Snead clarified that the license holder also requested an Outside Dance Permit for
August 9, 2008. The Finance Committee requested Mrs. Klauser appear before the
committee to discuss the specifics of the event.
Common Council Minutes Page 3
June 10, 2008
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Snead moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$490,863.77. Pavelko seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Pavelko moved for approval
of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $46,761.37. Borgman seconded.
Motion carried 7-0. Snead moved for approval of payment of Tax Checks in the
amount of $41.63. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Werner stated the boat tour was scheduled for June 27. Schneider stated that the
Senior Taxi Service was pursuing a grant through Waukesha County.
Mayor Johnson noted that the closed session and appointment resolution regarding the
City Engineer position were being removed.
ADJOURNMENT
Snead moved to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Janice Moyer, CMC, CMTW
Clerk-Treasurer