COMMON COUNCIL Minutes 20110412
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 04/26/2011
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD APRIL 12, 2011
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:55 p.m. Present were Ald. Fiedler,
Schaumberg, Soltysiak, Werner, Borgman, Harenda and Snead, and the Director of
Finance and Administration Mueller. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Ms. Mueller stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting
law on April 8, 2011.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Reso. #037-2011 - Recognition of 35 Years of Service - Jeffery Kloskowski. Ald.
Borgman moved for adoption. Ald. Harenda seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
April was proclaimed “Fair Housing Month.”
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individuals registered to speak:
Gary Mitchell, W132 S6585 Saroyan Road
Tim Bajorek, W132 S6598 Saroyan Road
Dawn Blum, W132 S6578 Saroyan Road
All commented that their properties have onging flooding issues. It was the City’s intent
to rectify the problem. They encouraged the Council not to retract the original
Resolution of Necessity.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing to levy revised special assessments for
Durham Drive Sanitary Sewer Project MSS-01-11.
No one present came forward to speak. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:05
p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #038-2011 - Revised Final Resolution Authorizing Installation of Sanitary Sewer
Improvements and Levying of Special Assessments for the Durham Drive Sewer Project
(Project MSS-01-11). Ald. Fiedler moved for adoption. Ald. Schaumberg
seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Reso. #039-2011 - Retraction of Resolution of Necessity (Fountainwood Flood
Abatement Project). Ald. Borgman moved for adoption. Ald. Fiedler seconded.
Ald. Snead stated that the properties in the area continue to experience flooding
problems. The City needs to give these property owners an answer. Ald. Harenda
stated the issue should go back to the Public Works Committee for continued
discussion. Ald. Werner encouraged the property owners to continue to pursue the
issue. Ald. Borgman stated that there are many problems in other areas of the City.
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We can’t get bogged down with these three properties. Ald. Fiedler stated the action
taken in the past was based on some funding being available from MMSD. He does not
believe it is right for the City to spend almost a million dollars to purchase three homes.
Ald. Schaumberg stated she agreed; how far can the City go. Ald. Soltysiak stated the
City needs to look at alternatives; he does not want the issue to go by the wayside.
However, there are citywide issues that must be addressed. Ald. Snead stated she
does not know what the answer is, but something has to be done to help these people.
Motion carried 6 in favor and Snead voting no.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ald. Harenda moved to approve the Consent Agenda items with the removal of
the Common Council minutes, Resolutions #041-2011, #042-2011 and #045-2011.
Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried 7 in favor. The Mayor noted that
Resolution #046-2011 was being removed because it was being sent back to the Public
Safety Committee.
The following items were approved:
Approval of Operator’s License for Tierney Berigan, Kelly Jo Brock, Michael Deja,
Angela Focht, Mahendra Patel, Ashley Portwich and Brittany Skowronski
Reso. #040-2011 - Award of Bid - Durham Drive Reconstruction Project
Reso. #043-2011 - Approval of Purchase of 2011 Plow Truck and Additional Equipment
for Department of Public Works
Reso. #044-2011 - Dedication and Acceptance of Public Improvements in and for St.
Pauls Lutheran Church Development and Release of Letter of Credit
Reso. #047-2011 - Approval of Agreement for Placement of Pier at Idle Isle - Water
Bugs Ski Team
Reso. #048-2011 - Muskego Police Department to Become a Primary Wireless 9-1-1
Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of Common Council Minutes - 3/22/2011 - Ald. Borgman moved for
approval. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Ald. Harenda moved to defer. Ald. Soltysiak
seconded; motion carried.
Reso. #041-2011 - Approval of Amendment to Agreement for Construction
Management Services for Durham Drive Reconstruction Project. Ald. Fiedler moved
for adoption. Ald. Werner seconded. Ald. Harenda requested an estimate of what
the construction management services would cost. City Engineer Simpson stated
roughly 10% of the total project cost, which would be about $370,000. Mr. Simpson
confirmed that the bills are reviewed by staff. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Reso. #042-2011 - Approval of Purchase of Vac All Street Sweeper for Department of
Public Works. Ald. Fiedler moved for adoption. Ald. Werner seconded. Ald.
Harenda expressed concern that the unbudgeted portion was being taken from surplus
funds. He believes a budget amendment would be needed. Ms. Mueller explained that
a budget amendment was not necessary because the net of the total fund would still be
under budget. Ald. Soltysiak questioned if the purchase was needed at this time. Ald.
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Snead and Fiedler stated the purchase was scrutinized at budget time. Ald. Fiedler
believes the need and expense have been justified. Motion carried 6 in favor and
Ald. Soltysiak voting no.
Reso. #045-2011 - Resolution to Amend the Agreement between the City of Muskego
and Water Bugs Ski Team, Inc. for Use of Idle Isle Park and the Idle Isle Pavilion. Ald.
Borgman moved for adoption. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following minutes were reviewed: 3/1/2011 Plan Commission, 2/21/2011 Public
Works Committee and 3/9/2011 Public Safety Committee.
LICENSES
Ald. Fiedler moved to approve Karin Howard as the new agent for Aldi, Inc. Ald.
Soltysiak seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Ald. Borgman moved to approve a Temporary License to Sell Fermented Malt
Beverages for Muskego Lions Club for June 17 and 18, 2011. Ald. Soltysiak
seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor and Ald. Snead abstaining.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Snead moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$446,990.94. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Ald. Snead moved for approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$88,721.52. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Ald. Snead moved for approval of payment of Tax Checks in the amount of
$185.17. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
Ald. Borgman thanked Mayor Johnson for his service since this will be his last Council
meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED
The Mayor noted that Reader’s Digest will be in Muskego on 4/18 to present the City
with $1,000.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn at 9:08 p.m. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Minutes transcribed
by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk