COMMON COUNCIL Minutes 20110823
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 09/13/2011
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AUGUST 23, 2011
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 7:53 p.m. Present were Ald. Fiedler,
Schaumberg, Soltysiak, Werner, Borgman, Harenda, Snead, Community Development
Director Muenkel, Conservation Coordinator Zagar, and Deputy Clerk Blenski. The
Deputy Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting
law.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
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Mayor Chiaverotti read the Proclamation acknowledging the 50 anniversary of the
Muskego Woman’s Club. Nancy Kangas accepted the Proclamation on behalf of the
Woman’s Club. The Mayor acknowledged the service that the Woman’s Club, and all
the other local community organizations, provide.
Reso. #117-2011 - Resolution Honoring City of Muskego Eagle Scout William Ryker
Sharp. Ald. Snead moved for adoption. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Mayor Chiaverotti presented the Resolution to Ryker, who gave a brief description of his
Eagle Scout project.
Reso. #118-2011 - Recognition of Elaine Wojciechowski for her Retirement from the
Muskego Public Library. Ald. Snead moved for adoption. Ald. Schaumberg
seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. The Mayor presented the Resolution to Elaine,
and thanked her for her years of service to the library.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individuals registered to speak:
Sharon Kokott W200 S7475 Hillendale Drive.
Larry Lefebvre W186 S6782 Jewel Crest. Stated he was representing the
Little Muskego Lake District
Ron Ford S64 W18431 Topaz Drive. Stated he is the Board Chairman
of the Muskego Lakes Conservancy
Robert Langnes S75 W20153 Field Drive
Jayne Langnes S75 W20153 Field Drive
Tim Pierret W198 S7436 Hillendale Drive
All spoke in favor of the City’s proposed purchase of the Borst property.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ald. Harenda requested that Resolution #119-2011 be removed from the Consent
Agenda. Ald. Borgman moved to approve the remaining items. Ald. Soltysiak
seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
The following items were approved:
Approval of Operator’s Licenses for: Laura Brzostowicz, Kallie Hunt, David Karpinski,
Sandina Oxford, Christine Vance and Nicole Wyss.
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Reso. #120-2011 - Acceptance of Improvements Done as Part of the Well #5, Well #9
and Well #13 Project
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Reso. #121-2011 - Approval to Convey Easements and Right-of-Way to Waukesha
County for the Janesville Road Reconstruction Project
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #119-2011 - Acceptance of DNR Grant for the Durham Drive Boat Launch
Overflow Parking Area. Ald. Werner moved for adoption. Ald. Fiedler seconded.
Ald. Harenda stated that he has concerns about accepting the grant. He stated that the
Parks & Recreation Board has discussed purchasing land on Boxhorn Drive. His other
concern is that the City’s portion for the project has increased from $25,000 to $42,000.
He believes this should be discussed further. Ald. Werner stated the recommendation
to accept the grant came from the Finance Committee. The project was put on hold
until the City received notification that the grant was awarded. Ald. Soltysiak asked
where the City’s portion for the project would come from because this was not budgeted
for. Mayor Chiaverotti stated that the funding would come from the Durham Drive
Reconstruction project. Mr. Muenkel stated that the entire project is under budget. The
City is paying for the project up front and the Director of Finance and Administration will
borrow for several capital projects in the future. Ald. Soltysiak believes it is better for
the City to invest in the possible purchase and improvement of the Boxhorn launch
instead of spending money to pave the overflow lot. If the parking could be increased at
the Boxhorn site, perhaps this overflow lot could be vacated at some time in the future.
Several Council members questioned if the overflow lot could be vacated. Ald.
Soltysiak asked Mr. Zagar to clarify the required number of parking spaces. Mr. Zagar
stated he believes it is the number of places overall on the lake. He suggested that the
launch fees that are collected be used toward paying for the paving. He stated the
paving could be beneficial as parking spaces would be marked. The area is currently
only a gravel lot. Ald. Harenda stated that the money from the launch sites is very
minimal. The Mayor commented that if anyone on the Council has an issue with an
item on the agenda, the alderman should request that the department head or other
staff person be present.
Ald. Fiedler stated that the City owns this lot and it should be paved because this is
what is required of business owners. Ald. Borgman stated paving this lot is more
expensive than what was originally thought. He believes if the Boxhorn option was
available earlier, the City may not have considered paving the area. Ald. Fiedler stated
the Boxhorn option has been discussed in the past, and has never come to fruition. The
City should not plan for something that might happen. Ald. Snead agreed. Ald.
Borgman suggested waiting to see what happens with the Boxhorn site before
proceeding to pave the overflow lot; it can always be done in the future. Ald. Harenda
reiterated his concern that the City’s cost has doubled since this was first discussed.
Motion carried 4 in favor with Ald. Fiedler, Schaumberg, Werner and Snead voting
yes and Ald. Soltysiak, Borgman and Harenda voting no.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
The 6/13/2011 Parks & Recreation Board minutes were reviewed.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Schaumberg moved for approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the
amount of $8,951. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Ald. Schaumberg moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the
amount of $107,097.63. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Ald. Borgman asked for clarification
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regarding the dollar amount that the Finance Committee approved for the City’s portion
of the Historical Society barn roof repair. Staff was directed to research. Ald. Harenda
requested that the voucher for Lemberg Sign & Lighting in the amount of $10,628.76 be
pulled for a separate vote. He does not support the expenditure because it exceeds the
amount that was allocated for signage, which was only $15,000. The original motion
and second were withdrawn. Ald. Schaumberg moved for approval of payment of
General Vouchers in the amount of $96,468.87. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion
carried 7 in favor. Ald. Schaumberg moved for approval of payment of the
General Voucher for Lemberg Sign & Lighting in the amount of $10,628.76. Ald.
Fiedler seconded. Ald. Borgman stated his support of Ald. Harenda’s position. While
a total of $25,000 for City Hall site improvements was appropriated, only $15,000 was
supposed to be spent for signage. Ald. Soltysiak agreed and stated that if changes like
this occur, it should be discussed by the entire Council. Mayor Chiaverotti noted that in
meeting with the City’s auditors, they stated the City’s current practices are appropriate.
Motion carried 4 in favor with Ald. Fiedler, Schaumberg, Werner and Snead voting
yes and Ald. Soltysiak, Borgman and Harenda voting no.
CLOSED SESSION
Ald. Soltysiak moved to convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats.
§19.85(1)(e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the
investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business,
whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, more
specifically purchase of the Borst property. Ald. Snead seconded. Motion
carried 7 in favor. The Deputy Clerk was dismissed.
OPEN SESSION
Ald. Fiedler moved to reconvene into open session. Ald. Werner seconded;
motion carried.
Reso. #122-2011 - Offer to Purchase - Borst. Ald. Soltysiak moved for adoption.
The offer for the property is $1,243,648 at $11,063 per acre. Ald. Borgman seconded.
The Council supported the offer contingent upon receipt of stewardship grant at a
minimum of 50% of DNR appraisal. Motion carried 7 in favor.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
The September calendar was reviewed.
The Council agreed to cancel the November 8 meetings because of the Special
Election.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Fiedler moved to adjourn. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed
by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk