COMMON COUNCIL Minutes 20110726
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 08/09/2011
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JULY 26, 2011
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 7:22 p.m. Present were Ald. Fiedler,
Schaumberg, Soltysiak, Werner, Borgman, Harenda, Snead, Finance Director Mueller,
and IS/GIS Coordinator Wisniewski. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Ms. Mueller stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting
law on July 22, 2011.
The Mayor had no communications to report. She stated that the Council would be
convening into closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
Ald. Borgman moved to convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats.
§19.85(1)(g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is
rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body
with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved, more
specifically Parkland Venture, LLC vs. City of Muskego. Ald. Snead seconded.
Motion carried 7 in favor. Ms. Mueller and Atty. Bitar were present.
OPEN SESSION
Ald. Borgman moved to reconvene into open session. Ald. Werner seconded; motion
carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Suzi Link, W172 S7297 Lannon Drive
Reso. #097-2011
Supports retaining three aldermanic representatives for the Little Muskego Lake
area.
Concerned with discussion regarding the Comp Plan in relation to establishing the
ward boundaries. The Comp Plan pertains mostly to commercial development. It
should not be used to justify the ward boundaries.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was noted that the July 12 minutes would be removed because they were not
finalized. Ald. Harenda requested the removal of the June 14 minutes. Ald. Borgman
moved to approve the remaining items. Ald. Schaumberg seconded. Motion
carried 7 in favor.
The following items were approved:
Approval of Operator’s Licenses for: Arthur Benotti (temporary license for Community
Festival), Dawn Brust, Megan Burgard, Jennifer Cantrell, Kari Grabow, Kelly Grabow,
Michael Hilt, Trevor Hunt, Diane Jackson, Maureen Martin, Amy Sparks, Kerry Streiff,
and William Villwock.
June 28, 2011 Common Council Minutes
Common Council Minutes
July 26, 2011
Reso. #109-2011 – Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Community Development
Authority the Expenditure of Funds not to Exceed $7,000 for Janesville Road
Streetscaping Designs: Tess Corners Area
Reso. #110-2011 – Approval of Award of Bid – 2011 Road Improvement Program
Reso. #111-2011 -- Approval of Award of Bid – Luehring Drive and Hillview Drive
Drainage Project
Reso. #112-2011 -- Approval of Appointment of Citizen Member to the Library Board
Reso. #113-2011 – Re-approval of Certified Survey Map -- Ricco
NEW BUSINESS
Common Council Minutes of June 14, 2011. Ald. Harenda stated he did not believe that
the minutes accurately reflected the discussion regarding Reso. #065-2011. Staff was
directed to listen to the audio and make any necessary revisions. Ald. Harenda moved
to defer. Ald. Soltysiak seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Reso. #097-2011 – Establishing Ward Boundaries Using 2010 Census Figures. On the
floor, deferred 7/12/2011. Mayor Chiaverotti reviewed the various maps. Map A is the
proposal that was presented at the last Council meeting based on the requirements
(that is the map that is currently on the floor as an attachment to the resolution). Map B
was created based on the input received at the last Committee of the Whole meeting.
Map C was created based on input from Ald. Harenda. IS/GIS Director Wisniewski
provided an explanation of how Map C was created, which does contain 19 wards vs.
the 16 that Maps A and B contain. The Mayor asked Mr. Wisniewski to state the
population variance among the aldermanic districts of the three maps. He stated Map A
is 2%. Map B is almost 5%. Map C is closer to 8%. The Mayor stated that all the
Council members represent the lakes regarding any issues that need to be addressed,
not just those having a lake in their district.
The following were the comments made by the Aldermen:
Ald. Borgman:
Supports Map C because it makes his district very compact.
Does not support Map A because it breaks up neighborhoods.
Ald. Werner:
Map C has the largest deviation in population, which he does not support.
Does not believe Map C will work. Objects to the political influence in the
process.
Believes Map A best addresses the concerns of the statutes and community.
Ald. Soltysiak:
Supports Map C: Believes in time the deviation will even out.
Most compact.
Addresses issues brought up by the Council as well as the public.
Believes small section of Oak Grove Drive (13 people) should be in District 4 and
not District 5.
The final decision will be made by the Council.
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Ald. Harenda:
Map A was prepared strictly with numbers and no direction from the Council.
He is looking at making District 2 more condensed and also address the future
population growth.
Supports Map B or Map C.
Ald. Fiedler:
The only public comment was that the Little Muskego Lake area should be
represented by three aldermen. That makes the process politically motivated.
An alderman should not decide whom he/she will represent; that is a reverse of
the process.
Also agrees that the population deviation depicted in Maps B and C is not right.
If neighborhood preservation is a concern, then the Little Muskego Lake area
should be represented by one alderperson.
Map A complies the closest with all the requirements of the statutes and was
established objectively.
Ald. Snead:
Concerned about the population deviation depicted on Map C.
Prefers Map A or Map B because the population is more evenly distributed.
There are divisions within neighborhoods now; it will be difficult to get away from
that.
Aldermen are charged with representing not only their district, but the City as a
whole. All the Council members represent the lakes.
Ald. Schaumberg:
Agrees with Ald. Snead.
Prefers that the numbers are closer.
Believes Map A is better. Map B is good, but the population deviation is greater.
Would vote for Map A.
Ald. Harenda moved to amend the resolution to reflect that Map B would be
adopted. Ald. Soltysiak seconded. Ald. Fiedler reiterated his concern that Map B
had a greater deviation in population. He believes Map A is the most objective and
provides the least deviation. Ald. Soltysiak believes Map B follows more of the major
roads throughout the City, which provide better distinctions between the districts and
wards. He does not believe the higher population deviation is a deal killer. Map B
addresses far more of the issues. The numbers will change over the next decade. Ald.
Snead noted that Map B was an attempt to keep more of the neighborhoods together
based on discussion at the Committee of the Whole. Motion to amend carried with
Ald. Soltysiak, Borgman, Harenda and Snead voting yes and Ald. Fiedler,
Schaumberg and Werner voting no. Reso. #097-2011, as amended, adopted with
Ald. Soltysiak, Borgman, Harenda and Snead voting yes and Ald. Fiedler,
Schaumberg and Werner voting no.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following minutes were reviewed: 6/14/2011 Finance Committee, 6/20/2011 Public
Works Committee and 5/26/2011 Teen Advisory Board.
Common Council Minutes
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LICENSES
Ald. Fiedler moved to approve the following:
“Class A” Retailers License for the Sale of Fermented Malt Beverages and
Intoxicating Liquors for Wally’s Fuel & Automotive, Inc. d/b/a Badger Fuel,
S66 W14501 Janesville Road, Agent - Walter Koceja
Temporary License to Sell Fermented Malt Beverages for Muskego
Community Festival - 8/26, 8/27, and 8/28
Temporary License to Sell Fermented Malt Beverages for Muskego Lions Club
for 8/5 Jammin’ on Janesville event
S75 W17475 Janesville Road (Dr. DeWinter)
Ald. Soltysiak seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Schaumberg moved for approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the
amount of $362,147.77. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Ald. Schaumberg moved for approval of payment of Tax Checks in the amount of
$2,928.80. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Ald. Schaumberg moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the
amount of $210,143.63. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
The August calendar was reviewed.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
The Mayor noted that the last “Jammin’ on Janesville” event would take place 8/5/2011.
She thanked the Chamber of Commerce for coordinating the events as well as the
businesses that participated. Ald. Snead noted some of the other upcoming events for
August. Ald. Fiedler noted that despite the Durham Drive road construction, the
Hunter’s Nest is open and accessible. He patrons to continue to support the
establishment.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn at 8:52 p.m. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Minutes transcribed
by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk