COMMON COUNCIL Minutes 20120410
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 04/24/2012
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD APRIL 10, 2012
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. Present were Ald. Madden,
Schaumberg, Soltysiak, Werner, Borgman, Harenda and Snead, Parks and Recreation
Director Anderson, Conservation Coordinator Zagar and Director of Finance and
Administration Mueller. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Mueller
stated that the meeting was properly noticed.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
A Certificate of Appointment was presented to Ald. Eileen Madden.
Mayor Chiaverotti proclaimed April 27 as Arbor Day.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor stated the public hearing was to review the proposed 2012 -2016 Parks and
Conservation Plan. She noted that the ordinance to adopt the plan was on the agenda
for a first reading. No action will be taken tonight. She will request an amendment to
remove the lake properties at the request of the owners. Ms. Mueller read the public
hearing notice. Mr. Zagar began the Power Point presentation. He stated that the
proposal is an update to the current plan. It is a component of the City’s
Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Anderson stated that the primary function of the Parks and
Recreation Board is to make determinations of park facility needs. He identified what
the Board would like to work on in the next five years. Mr. Zagar noted that a major site
was recently added to the conservation lands inventory with the acquisition of the Borst
property. Mr. Anderson next discussed the recreation trails.
Mr. Anderson discussed the funding for the parks and conservation development. The
money for development has historically come from the landfill fund. Money also comes
from development dollars by means of park dedication fees. Over the last four years,
there has been very little development in the City and that account is close to being at
zero. Mr. Anderson stated that no tax dollars are used for parks and conservation
development.
The following spoke:
Suzi Link-Manson, W172 S7297 Lannon Drive
Consider a pedestrian walkway between Park Arthur and Idle Isle
(Mr. Anderson stated it was in the plan.)
Parks and conservation development do cost the taxpayers.
Opposes the proposed sports complex at Park Arthur because it will not
benefit Muskego.
Linda Stettler, W186 S7748 Lincoln Drive
Would like to see concession area at Idle Isle open on a regular basis.
Are parks supervised in any way?
Mr. Anderson provided the following response:
There is a Park Ranger and a Park Manager at Idle Isle as well as attendants. The
Park Ranger does rotate to other parks. Idle Isle is the busiest summer park. Security
cameras are located in four of the parks. It is anticipated that cameras will be placed in
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several other parks. The Police Department also makes frequent visits to the parks
primarily during the summer months as the closing time of 10:00 p.m. approaches.
Regarding the concessions, the Parks & Recreation Board has tried to secure a
contract with someone to operate the area. However, at this time the Board is not
interested in providing the service in house using City staff.
Ms. Mueller provided the following information:
If landfill and TIF residual funds were used to offset taxes, the City would have to
borrow money for its projects. There are costs associated with borrowing and interest
would have to be paid.
The Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following registered to speak under Public Comment:
Debra Bolton
Henry Plum
Suzi Link
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #039-2012 - Acceptance of Engagement Letter Submitted by Maistelman &
Associates, LLC. Ms. Mueller stated that Attorney Molter clarified that the legal
representation would be for the City and Clerk. It does not include the officials that are
subject to the recall. She further stated that the firm was used in the past for recall
efforts. They have agreed to provide the services at the same hourly rate as the City
Attorney is charging. Ald. Snead moved for adoption. Ald. Harenda seconded. Ald.
Werner stated that he would abstain since he is a target of the recall. Ms. Mueller
stated she does not anticipate that the cost for special counsel will be significant. She
needs to have someone in place if a question arises that needs to be addressed by the
attorney. Ald. Soltysiak stated the hourly rate is the same as what the City Attorney is
paid so he does not see a problem. Motion carried 5 in favor and Ald. Schaumberg
and Werner abstaining.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ord. #1353 - An Ordinance to Repeal and Recreate Section 8.35 of Chapter 17, the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Muskego. Deferred 3/13/2012. The Mayor stated the
Plan Commission recommendation was to defeat the ordinance. Motion to adopt
failed 7 in favor.
Ord. #1354 - An Ordinance to Amend the City of Muskego Official Zoning Map to
Change All EA - Exclusive Agriculture Parcels to A-1 - Agricultural. Deferred 3/13/2012.
The Mayor stated the Plan Commission recommendation was for adoption. Motion to
adopt carried 7 in favor.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ald. Borgman requested that Reso. #037-2012 be removed. Ald. Soltysiak moved to
approve the remaining items under the Consent Agenda. Ald. Werner seconded.
Motion carried 7 in favor.
The following items were approved:
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Approval of Operator’s Licenses for Robert Strehlow and Ashley Tutkowski
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Reso. #036-2012 - DNR Outdoor Recreation Aids Grant - Boxhorn Launch
Reso. #038-2012 - Approval of Lease Agreement with Bob Stigler for Borst Property
Reso. #037-2012 - Acceptance of Website Proposal Submitted by CivicPlus and
Approval of Purchase Agreement with Civic Systems. Ald. Borgman expressed concern
about the cost for the videostreaming and questioned if it was necessary. Mr.
Wisniewski stated this component would allow the City to stream live meeting video
over the website. If the City elects to host the video in house, more network storage will
be required in 2013. Ald. Werner supported the video component. Ald. Soltysiak
moved for adoption. Ald. Snead seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following minutes were reviewed: 3/13/2012 Finance Committee, 3/6/2012 Plan
Commission and 2/8/2012 Community Development Authority.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Ord. #1358 - An Ordinance to Adopt the 2012 - 2016 Parks and Conservation Plan and
to Amend Chapter 41, Section 41.06, of the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego
(Components of the Comprehensive Plan).
LICENSES
Ald. Werner moved to approve the following:
Approval of Temporary Licenses to Sell Fermented Malt Beverages
for Jammin’ on Janesville Events - June 1, July 6 and August 3, 2012
Muskego Lions Club - De Winter Eye Care
Muskego Lions Club - Lincoln Point
High Hitchin’ Tractor Pullers, LLC - Bumper to Bumper
MHS Ski Team Parents - Dr. Llanas
Muskego Moose Lodge - O’Reilly Auto Parts/Sherwin Williams
Approval of Amendment to Licensed Premise for Jammin’ on Janesville Events
and Community Festival Parade
Muskego High Tide, S76 W17745 Janesville Road
Amendment to Licensed Premise and Outside Dance Permit for
Car Show - June 9, 2012
Club Durham, S98 W12532 Loomis Court
Ald. Soltysiak seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Schaumberg moved for approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the
amount of $29,077.28. Ald. Werner seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Ald. Schaumberg moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the
amount of $471,604.34. Ald. Werner seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
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CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORT
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Mayor Chiaverotti introduced the new library director, Mr. Pete Loeffel, who was
present.
Ald. Snead congratulated Rob Wolfe for his victory in the District 1 race. She thanked
her constituents, the Council members she served with as well as the Mayors. Most
important, Ald. Snead thanked her family. She encouraged the community to come
together. Mayor Chiaverotti thanked Tracy Snead for her years of service.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn at 8:53 p.m. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Minutes transcribed
by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk