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COMMON COUNCIL Minutes - 10/28/2014 Approved CITY OF MUSKEGO COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES October 28, 2014 7:00 PM Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Aldermen Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Di Pronio, Engelhardt, Kubacki and Madden. Also present: Department of Finance and Administration Director Mueller, City Engineer Simpson and Community Development Director Muenkel. STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE Ms. Mueller stated that the meeting was properly noticed. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE Reso. #083-2014 - Resolution of Appreciation Regarding Donation by Keith Hammitt Alderman Madden made a motion to approve Reso. #083-2014 - Resolution of Appreciation Regarding Donation by Keith Hammitt. Alderman Engelhardt seconded; motion carried. Mayor Chiaverotti presented the resolution to the artist, Shelly Bird. Mr. Hammit could not be present. Proclamation - Muskego's 50th Anniversary The Mayor read a Proclamation for the City's 50th Anniversary. The Task Force has organized a breakfast to celebrate the anniversary, which will be held on Sunday, November 9. She thanked Tracy De Angelis for serving on the Task Force. PUBLIC COMMENT The following individuals spoke regarding Ordinance #1391:  Butch LeDoux, S67 W14593 Janesville Road  Terrance Sindic, W161 S7380 Daisy Drive  Anthony Case, S67 W14732 Janesville Road  Harry Swanto on behalf of Muskego Health Care Center, S77 W18690 Janesville Road  Colleen Peaslee, W184 S7735 Kelly Drive  K. Baas, S67 W14681 Janesville Road  Gordon Kirchoff, S67 W14746 Janesville Road  Mark Oliver, S75 W17674 Harbor Circle  Curtis Doane, S77 W18359 Janesville Road Common Council Minutes 2 October 28, 2014 PUBLIC HEARING Ms. Mueller read the notice to consider the petition of Briohn Building Corporation to grant a rezoning from BP-1 - Business and Office Park Support District to BP-3 - Business Park District for the purpose of expanding business development opportunities on site for Tax Key Number 2169.993.005. The 2020 Comprehensive Plan already identifies this area for Business Park uses. Mr. Muenkel stated the parcel is located in Moorland Commerce Center West along Moorland Road just north of the GE Healthcare Building. The 2020 Comprehensive Plan identifies the area as business park use; no amendment would be required. The petitioner is requesting the rezoning to allow a 60,000 multi-tenant building. The proposed rezoning will be at the November 4 Plan Commission meeting along with approval for the Building, Site and Operation Plan. No one was present who came forward to speak. The Mayor declared the hearing closed. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under consent agenda will be approved in one motion without discussion unless any Council member requests that an item be removed for individual discussion. That item then can be acted on separately at the same meeting under the part of the meeting it would normally appear. Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve the items under Consent Agenda. Alderman Madden seconded. Motion Passed 7 in favor. Approval of Operator Licenses for Jennifer Lavery, Peter Saggio and Susan Triggs. Reso. #084-2014 - Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Approve Vouchers Reso. #090-2014 - Resolution Approving a Customer Diversification Assessment Grant Program Reso. #091-2014 - Authorizing Street Name Change NEW BUSINESS Reso. #085-2014 - Approval of 2015 General Fund Operating Budget and Tax Levy Alderman Hammel stated he does not support this budget; we can do better. Alderman Kubacki stated the tax rate actually went down with services not being affected. Adequate reserves are needed so the City's bond rating can be maintained. Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve Reso. #085-2014 - Approval of 2015 General Fund Operating Budget and Tax Levy. Alderman Madden seconded. Motion Passed 5 in favor 2 opposed (Wolfe and Hammel). Reso. #086-2014 - Approval of 2015 Capital Budget Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve Reso. #086-2014 - Approval of 2015 Common Council Minutes 3 October 28, 2014 Capital Budget. Alderman Madden seconded. Motion Passed 5 in favor 2 opposed (Wolfe and Hammel). Reso. #087-2014 - Approval of 2015 Sewer Utility Budget and Rates Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Reso. #087-2014 - Approval of 2015 Sewer Utility Budget and Rates. Alderman Di Pronio seconded. Motion Passed 7 in favor. Reso. #088-2014 - Approval of 2015 Water Utility Budget and Rates Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Reso. #088-2014 - Approval of 2015 Water Utility Budget and Rates. Alderman Kubacki seconded. Motion Passed 7 in favor. Reso. #089-2014 - Resolution of Necessity (Mainus & Minkley) Mr. Muenkel stated that the CDA has been working to find new redevelopment opportunities along Pioneer Drive. The CDA recommended the possible acquisition of two parcels adjacent to a City owned lot on Pioneer Drive. The property owners (Mainus and Minkely) were present and have expressed interest in the proposal. If the City wishes to pursue the purchase, the process outlined by State Statutes must be followed. Adoption of the Resolution of Necessity authorizes the City to begin the appraisal and negotiation process. The Mayor suggested sending the issue back to the CDA. Alderman Madden moved to send the item back to the Community Development Authority. Alderman Engelhardt seconded. Motion passed 7 in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ord. #1389 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 14, Section 1.5 (2), of the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego (Floodplain Zoning Ordinance - Official Map and Revisions). Second Reading. Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve Ord. #1389 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 14, Section 1.5 (2), of the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego (Floodplain Zoning Ordinance - Official Map and Revisions). Alderman Madden seconded. Motion Passed 7 in favor. REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance Committee - September 23, 2014 Parks & Recreation Board - September 8, 2014 Public Works Committee - September 15, 2014 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND POSSIBLE SECOND READING IF RULES WAIVED Ord. #1390 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego (Briohn Building Common Council Minutes 4 October 28, 2014 Corporation - BP-1 to BP-3) Ord. #1391 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 8 of the the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego (Sidewalk Maintenance) Mr. Simpson stated there are factors that define what a sidewalk is. One is width. Typically anything over 5' is a recreational trail. However, the City does have some sidewalks that are wider. The sidewalks on Janesville Road are defined as such by state law because they run parallel to the roadway and are located on both sides. The only sidewalks in the City are located on Janesville and a portion of Pioneer. The City has to clear them (within three weeks) or pass the responsibility along to the property owners. After considerable discussion, the consensus was to have the Department of Public Works clear the sidewalks (within the three-week timeframe). Mr. Simpson noted that the type of equipment that would be required would have to be researched. Alderman Borgman moved to waive the rules so the ordinance could have a second reading. Alderman Di Pronio seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. Alderman Engelhardt made a motion to adopt Ord. #1391 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 8 of the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego (Sidewalk Maintenance). Alderman Madden seconded. Motion Failed 7 in favor. LICENSE APPROVAL Approval of New Agent (Jeremy Walters) for Class "A" License held by Kwik Trip Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve the new agent, Jeremy Walters, for Class "A" License held by Kwik Trip. Alderman Wolfe seconded. Motion Passed 7 in favor. VOUCHER APPROVAL Utility Vouchers Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Utility Vouchers in the amount of $368,493.43. Alderman Madden seconded. Motion Passed 7 in favor. Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Tax Vouchers in the amount of $190.15. Alderman Kubacki seconded. Motion Passed 7 in favor. General Fund Vouchers Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve General Fund Vouchers in the amount of $431,493.26. Alderman Kubacki seconded. Common Council Minutes 5 October 28, 2014 Motion Passed 7 in favor. Wire Transfers for Debt Service Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Wire Transfers for Debt Service in the amount of $116,575.96. Alderman Wolfe seconded. Motion Passed 7 in favor. Wire Transfers for Payroll Transmittals Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Wire Transfers for Payroll Transmittals in the amount of $378,620.73. Alderman Kubacki seconded. Motion Passed 7 in favor. ADJOURNMENT Alderman Madden made a motion to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. Alderman Wolfe seconded. Motion Passed 7 in favor. Minutes transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk.