COMMON COUNCIL Minutes 20100223
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 03/09/2010
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 23, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Mayor Johnson. Present were Ald.
Fiedler, Schneider, Werner, Borgman, Harenda, Snead, Community Development
Director Muenkel, and Clerk-Treasurer Moyer. Ald. Schaumberg was absent. Those
present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed
in accordance with the open meeting law on February 19, 2010.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Reso. #015-2010 - Recognition of 30 Years of Service -Stella Dunahee - Parks and
Recreation Department. Ald. Borgman moved for adoption. Ald. Schneider
seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor.
Reso. #016-2010- Honoring City of Muskego Eagle Scout Bradley A. Brown. Ald.
Schneider moved for adoption. Ald. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 6 in
favor.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ald. Borgman moved to approve the items under the Consent Agenda with the
exception of Reso. #017-2010. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor.
The following items were approved:
Operators’ Licenses for Tyler Hunt and Emma Newkirk
Common Council Minutes of February 9, 2010
Reso. #018-2010 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Haita
Reso. #017-2010 - Acceptance of Proposal for Lakefront Planning. Ald. Werner
moved for adoption. Ald. Schneider seconded. Ald. Borgman questioned why the
City was acting in the capacity of a developer. He believes the property should be
improved by a private developer, similar to a conservation subdivision. The City can
indicate the area it wants preserved. He does not support spending City resources to
pursue development of this area. Mr. Muenkel stated that no one owner has control of
the properties that could be involved. He stated that the 2020 Comp Plan recommends
that the City should take advantage of an opportunity, if one should arise, to bring back
the lake in this general area. The City should hire a consultant to see if the project is
even feasible. A consultant will see that the City’s best interests are protected. Mr.
Muenkel stated that he foresees the development of the area to increase the tax base;
this would be a necessity if tax incremental financing is utilized. The following additional
comments were expressed:
Ald. Werner - believes project is important to the City. An independent consultant will
look out for the City’s best interests. The money will be well spent.
Ald. Fiedler - believes the lake view and lake access are important for the community.
He supports hiring the consultant to determine if the project is feasible.
Ald. Snead - believes it is better for the consultant to work for the City vs. being hired by
a private developer who could put his own spin on the plan.
Ald. Schneider - supports hiring the consultant and moving forward.
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February 23, 2010
Ald. Harenda - supports the concept to bring back the lake and hire the consultant. The
Council can decide how to proceed once it reviews the plan.
Motion carried 5 in favor and Ald. Borgman voting no.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following minutes were reviewed: 1/25/2010 Finance Committee, 1/11/2010 Parks
& Recreation Board, 1/5/2010 Plan Commission and 1/14/2010 Teen Advisory Board.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ord. #1313 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego (Haita -
EA to A-1). Second Reading. Ald. Fiedler moved for adoption. Ald. Borgman
seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
Ord. #1314 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2, Sections 2.01 and 2.09, of the
Municipal Code of the City of Muskego (Governing Body). First Reading.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Fiedler moved for approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$28,322.06. Ald. Snead seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor.
Ald. Fiedler moved for approval of payment of Tax Checks in the amount of
$30,399.73. Ald. Snead seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor.
Ald. Fiedler moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$199,912.11. Ald. Snead seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor.
Ald. Fiedler moved for approval of payment of Wire Transfer for Debt Service in
the amount of $643,535. Ald. Snead seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
The March calendar was reviewed.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Ald. Harenda gave an update on the Teen Advisory Board.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Janice Moyer, MMC, CMTW
Clerk-Treasurer