COMMON COUNCIL Minutes 20110222
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 03/10/2011
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 22, 2011
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. Present were Ald. Fiedler,
Schaumberg, Soltysiak, Werner, Borgman, Harenda and Snead, Community
Development Director Muenkel and Deputy Clerk Blenski. The Deputy Clerk stated that
the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law on February 18,
2011.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Heather Asiyanbi of the Muskego Patch presented Mayor Johnson with a $50 gift card,
which will be donated to the Muskego Lions Club. The Mayor won a bet with the Mayor
of Yorkville, Illinois that the Packers would defeat the Chicago Bears.
Mr. Carl Schwartz presented the “Bird City Wisconsin” award to the City of Muskego.
He acknowledged the efforts of the City’s Conservation Coordinator and Forester Tom
Zagar. Mr. Zagar submitted the application on behalf of the City and served as a
consultant to establish the Bird City program.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Pastor Stephen Will of Calvary Church made the following comments regarding the
Willow Glen rezoning:
Nearest neighbor to the south.
Congregation has been favorably impressed by Mr. Hoffmann and his proposal.
He has taken the concerns of the community seriously.
New driveway will provide better access for emergency personnel.
Pleased with quality of materials and the appearance of the buildings.
Supports the proposal.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor read the public hearing notice to consider the petition of Marlene Simandl to
rezone property located at W191 S9475 Racine Avenue from A-1 - Agricultural District
to RC-1 - Country Residence District for the purpose of a future land division/transfer.
Community Development Director Muenkel stated the petition is to rezone two
properties from A-1 to RC-1. The properties are located on the west side of Racine
Avenue, just south of Henneberry. Properties in the RC-1 zoning district are currently
located to the south of the subject property. The purpose of the petition is to complete a
lot line transfer, which cannot take place without the rezoning. The proposed rezoning
would meet the 2020 Comprehensive Plan.
Ald. Borgman asked if this was spot zoning. Mr. Muenkel responded no. No one was
present that requested to be heard. The Mayor declared the hearing closed at 7:49
p.m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ord. #1332 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego (Willow
Glen - RM-1 and RS-2 to PD). On the floor, deferred 2/8/2011. Ald. Werner moved to
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defer until the Developer’s Agreement is completed. Ald. Fiedler seconded.
Motion carried 6 in favor and Ald. Borgman voting no.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ald. Borgman moved to approve the items under the Consent Agenda. Ald.
Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
The following items were approved:
Approval of Operator’s License for Donna Colman and Deanna Smul
Approval of Common Council Minutes - January 25, 2011 and February 8, 2011
Reso. #015-2011 - Award of Bid - Ryan Road Sanitary Sewer Relay
Reso. #016-2011 - Award of Bid - McShane Drive Lift Station Upgrade
Reso. #017-2011 - Approval of Release of Letter of Credit for Muskego Commerce
Center West
Reso. #018-2011 - Approval of Release of Letter of Credit for Muskego Commerce
Center East II
Reso. #019-2011 - Approval of Dedication of City-Owned Land for the Purpose of a
Public Right-of-Way (Durham Drive Boat Launch Overflow Parking Lot)
Reso. #020-2011 - Final Resolution Authorizing Installation of Sanitary Sewer
Improvements and Levying of Special Assessments for the Durham Drive Sewer Project
(Project MSS-01-11)
Reso. #021-2011 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Sellhausen
Reso. #022-2011 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Rozeski
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #023-2011 - Resolution of the City of Muskego Common Council for the
Amendment to the Redevelopment District No. 1 Project Area. Ald. Werner moved for
adoption. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Mr. Muenkel stated that the Redevelopment
District #1 Plan has been in place in 2002. Staff and the Community Development
Authority have re-evaluated the plan and propose amendments. The boundaries of the
amended plan have been expanded to include the Tess Corners Industrial Park area.
The Community Development Authority approved the current version of the Plan after
several meetings and a public hearing. Mr. Muenkel reviewed some of the
implementation measures of the new Plan:
Identifying Development/Redevelopment Opportunities
Beautification and Gateways
Clean-Up
Loan Programs
Commercial and Residential Grant Programs
Revolving Loan Fund
Business Contact Lists
Marketing
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Ald. Borgman expressed concern that residential properties are located within the
boundaries of the redevelopment district. Mr. Muenkel responded that the residential
properties within the district could become commercial in the future. There currently is
no residential grant program in place at this time for any properties located within the
redevelopment districts. The plan does not contain any properties zoned for single-
family residential use. Motion carried 7 in favor.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following minutes were reviewed: 1/25/2011 Finance Committee, 12/7/2010 Plan
Commission, 10/19/2010 and 12/21/2010 Community Development Authority and
1/10/2011 Parks and Recreation Board.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Ord. #1339 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego (Simandl -
A-1 to RC-1).
Ord. #1340 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 3 to Repeal Section 3.10 of the Municipal
Code of the City of Muskego (Room Tax).
LICENSES
Ald. Werner moved to approve Heather Stigler as the new agent for PH Hospitality
Group LLC (d/b/a Pizza Hut). Ald. Snead seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Mayor Johnson noted that the Finance Committee did not make a recommendation
regarding the Outside Dance Permit for Marx Pioneer Inn. Mr. Sobczak was present
and the Mayor stated he would allow him to speak. Ald. Werner moved to approve an
Outside Dance Permit for Pioneer Inn Enterprises, Inc. for April 30, 2011 from 7:00
to 11:00 p.m. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Mr. Sobczak stated he was planning an
outdoor social event for that day, which would include live music. The music would be
inside a tent and would face south. The adjacent neighbor has never had an issue with
noise. Motion carried 7 in favor.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Snead moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$374,061.85. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Ald. Snead moved for approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$52,985.99. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Ald. Snead moved for approval of payment of Tax Checks in the amount of
$33,281.13. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Ald. Snead moved for approval of payment of Wire Transfers for Debt Service in
the amount of $342,685. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
The March calendar was reviewed.
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ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn at 8:13 p.m. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed
by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk