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COMMON COUNCIL Minutes 20100727 COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 08/10/2010 MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JULY 27, 2010 Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:52 p.m. Present were Ald. Fiedler, Schaumberg, Soltysiak, Werner, Borgman, Harenda, and Snead, and Finance and Administration Director Mueller. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Mueller stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law on July 23, 2010 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE Mayor Johnson commented on the severe weather that has been experienced in the last month. The City Departments as well as Veolia have done an exceptional job with all the cleanup efforts. The Mayor stated there are a few areas in the City where storm water problems occur regularly. He proposes that a discussion take place at a Committee of the Whole meeting so the City can determine how to move forward and prevent problems in the future. Ald. Snead encouraged constituents to initially contact their aldermanic representatives with any issues that need to be addressed. Reso. #084-2010 - Recognition of 25 Years of Service - David A. Adamczyk - Muskego Police Department. Ald. Snead moved for adoption. Ald. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. Reso. #085-2010 - Recognition of 25 Years of Service - Craig A. Moser - Muskego Police Department. Ald. Werner moved for adoption. Ald. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. Reso. #086-2010 - Recognition of 25 Years of Service - Todd G. Nelson - Muskego Police Department. Ald. Soltysiak moved for adoption. Ald. Schaumberg seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. No one registered to speak under Public Comment. Ms. Mueller read the public hearing notice to consider revisions to Chapter 17 - Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 18 - Land Division Ordinance, and Chapter 35 - Property Maintenance Ordinance. The amendments related to various Zoning, Land Division and Property Maintenance Code sections requiring clarification and updates. Community Development Director Muenkel stated the Plan Commission recommended some of the revisions while others are a result of State Statute changes. Mr. Muenkel reviewed the following proposed amendments: Chapter 17 - Zoning Code Changes Section 5.02 (6) - Change to officially assert how far a structure may be from another structure on a residential property. Section 15.05 (8) - Text added to the City’s fence code for further clarification. Section 6.02 - The State Statute changed for non-conforming structures affected by natural events; the City needs to change the language in the municipal code. Common Council Minutes Page 2 July 27, 2010 Sections 8.01 (3) B., 8.01 (3) C. and 8.35 (3) C. - Plan Commission has discussed allowing Bed & Breakfast establishments in the City with a Conditional Use Grant. Chapter 18 - Land Division Code Changes Sections 18.31 (2) and 18.32 (3) g - State Statues changed this year to allow the platting process to be longer. The City needs to make changes to comply. Chapter 35 - Property Maintenance Code Changes 35.04 (2), 35.04 (5), 35.04 (7), 35.05 and 35.06 (4) -The City is experiencing issues with the existing grass cutting ordinance. The proposed changes allow for steeper charges if the landowner continues to ignore grass cutting. Mr. Muenkel stated the ordinance is based on language used in Elm Grove. He noted that the code changes also pertain to cutting grass on vacant lots. No one was present that requested to speak. The Mayor declared the hearing closed. CONSENT AGENDA Ald. Borgman moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. The following items were approved: Operators’ Licenses for Wendy Block, Tammy Cervera, Lyndsey Daggett, Joshua Denton, Ashleigh Fischer, Jaclyn Gatzke, Jillian Hartman, Lauren Rush, Nicole Shindel, Michelle Skrobis and Matthew Waldron Common Council Minutes - July 13, 2010 Reso. #087-2010 - Appointment of Citizen Member to Library Board Reso. #088-2010 - Appointment of Citizen Member to Board of Appeals Reso. #089-2010 - Resolution to Establish Traffic Regulations - Stop Sign at Scott Krause Drive Reso. #090-2010 - Approval to Replace UPS at Police Department Reso. #091-2010 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Blattner Reso. #092-2010 - Approval of Cash Deposit Reduction - Tudor Oaks Development UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ord. #1325 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego and the 2020 Comprehensive Plan (Casey - RS-2 to B-1). Second Reading. Ald. Borgman moved for adoption. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Ald. Borgman moved to defer. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried. A recommendation from the Plan Commission is still needed. REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS The following minutes were reviewed: 6/21/2010 Public Works Committee, June 8 and June 22, 2010 Finance Committee and 6/15/2010 Community Development Authority. Common Council Minutes Page 3 July 27, 2010 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES Ord. #1326 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 17, Sections 5.02 (6), 6.02, 8.01 (3) B., 8.01 (3) C., 8.35 (3) C. and 15.05 (8), of the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego. (Zoning Ordinance). Ord. #1327 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 18, Sections 18.31 (2) and 18.32 (3) (g), of the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego. (Land Division Ordinance - Preliminary Plat). Ord. #1328 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 35, Sections 35.04 (2), 35.04 (5), 35.04 (7), 35.05, and 35.06 (4), of the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego. (Property Maintenance Code). LICENSE APPROVAL Ald. Borgman moved to approve an Outside Dance Permit and Amendment to Licensed Premise for JDDS Investments d/b/a J.D.’s on Hillendale, W191 S6409 Hillendale Drive, for August 21, 2010. Ald. Werner seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. VOUCHER APPROVAL Ald. Snead moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of $350,325.35. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. Ald. Snead moved for approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $327,380.23. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS The August calendar was reviewed. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Ald. Snead gave an update regarding upcoming events, including National Night Out and the Community Festival. Mayor Johnson stated the school district would receive the prestigious Wisconsin Forward Award in Madison on August 31. Ald. Fiedler expressed his gratitude to Public Works Superintendent Delikat and staff for their clean up efforts as a result of the severe weather. Ald. Werner also commended those communities that provided assistance to Muskego. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Snead moved to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried. Minutes transcribed by Jill Blenski.