COMMON COUNCIL Minutes - 4/28/2015
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES
April 28, 2015
7:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: Aldermen Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Kapusta, Engelhardt, Kubacki and Madden.
Also present: Planner Adam Trzebiatowski and Assistant Deputy Clerk Chavie.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Ms. Chavie stated that the meeting was properly noticed.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE
Mayor Chiaverotti proclaimed May 9th as International Migratory Bird Day.
PUBLIC COMMENT – None
PUBLIC HEARING
Ms. Chavie read the Public Hearing Notice to consider the petition of John Jewell to rezone
property known as Tax Key Number 2196.958.001 from B-3 - General Business District and
RS-3 - Suburban Residence District to PD - Planned Family Development District for the
purpose of allowing a mixed use development (Commercial, Multi-Family, and Single-Family
uses). The 2020 Comprehensive Plan also needs to be changed from Commercial uses to
Commercial and Medium Density Residential Uses.
Planner Trzebiatowski spoke briefly regarding the rezoning of the property.
The following individuals spoke:
John Albert, S77 W17530 St Leonards Drive
Sharon Ostrowski, S77 W17383 St. Leonards Drive
Suzi Link, W172 S7297 Lannon Drive
Robert Bliese, S77 W17458 St. Leonards Drive
Gary Kierzek, S77 W17482 St. Leonards Drive
Debra Bolton, W186 S7543 Kingston Drive
Tim Biro, S77 W17394 St. Leonards Drive
Joe Monreal, S76 W17582 St. Leonards Drive
Janine Pfeifer, S77 W17436 St. Leonards Drive
The following comments were noted:
Concerned with flooding/floodplain that exits on site and in the area.
Concerned with water issues.
Sump pump issues are present in the area already.
Concerned with traffic on Westwood Drive before/after events and services at St.
Leonard's Church.
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Concerned with access on Westwood Drive.
Concerned with property values and crime.
Not in favor of using a Planned Development (PD) zoning; use straight zoning districts.
Will the input from the Public Hearing be considered in the final decision?
More details should be provided before moving forward.
The Department of Natural Resources should be involved due to the flooding/floodplain
issues.
Petitioner John Jewell responded stating that the wetlands will be identified/delineated on site,
detailed stormwater management plans will be developed as part of the development process,
and the main access point will be off of Janesville Road to limit traffic to Westwood.
Planner Trzebiatowski noted that this item will be placed on the Plan Commission Meeting
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Agenda on May 5 for further discussion.
Mayor declared the hearing closed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Chiaverotti requested the removal of Resolution #039-2015 and Alderman
Hammel requested the removal of Resolution #045-2015. Alderman Borgman made a
motion to approve the remaining items under the Consent Agenda. Alderman
Hammel seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor. The following items were approved:
Approval of Operator Licenses for Mohammad Ali Kamran, Samantha Menter and Daniel
Sucharski, Albert Meinen (Temporary) and Lawrence Schweitzer (Temporary).
Approval of Common Council Minutes - April 14 and 21, 2015
Reso. #040-2015 - Appointment of Aldermen to Various Boards and Committees
Reso. #041-2015 - Appointment of Citizen Members to Various Boards, Committees and
Commissions
Reso. #042-2015 - Declaring Certain Weeds to be Noxious
Reso. #043-2015 - Appointment of Weed Commissioner for the City of Muskego
Reso. #044-2015 - Dedication and Acceptance of Public Improvements in and for Boxhorn
Reserve Subdivision and Release of Letter of Credit
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #039-2015 - Approval of Lease Agreement with Little Muskego Lake Protection and
Rehabilitation District
Mayor Chiaverotti noted the changes to the Lease Agreement.
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve. Alderman Madden seconded.
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to amend the resolution accepting the changes to
the Lease Agreement. Alderman Madden seconded.
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Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Resolution #039-2015, as amended, adopted 7 in favor.
Reso. #045-2015 - Approval of Fee Schedule for the Department of Public Works
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve. Alderman Borgman seconded.
Discussion took place regarding the culvert replacement fees and who is responsible to pay for
them, the homeowner or the city.
After further discussion, Alderman Madden made a motion to defer this item back to
the Public Works Committee for more information. Alderman Kubacki seconded.
Motion to Defer Passed 7 in favor.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee - March 24, 2014
Public Works Committee - February 16, 2015
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND POSSIBLE SECOND READING IF RULES
WAIVED
Ord. #1396 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego and the 2020
Comprehensive Plan (John Jewell - B-3 and RS-3 to PD - Planned Development District)
Ord. #1397 - An Ordinance to Repeal and Recreate Chapter 26 of the Municipal Code of the
City of Muskego (Parks and Recreation Regulations)
LICENSE APPROVAL
Outside Dance Permit and Amendment to Licensed Premise - Escher, Inc. d/b/a The
Suburban Bourbon on May 2, 2015 - Noon to 7:00 p.m., June 5 and August 7, 2015 - 3:00 p.m.
to 10:30 p.m., August 30 and November 21 - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve. Alderman Hammel seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$284,937.62. 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 $275,343.98. Alderman Madden seconded.
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Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice Transmittals
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice
Transmittals in the amount of $322,657.32. Alderman Hammel seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Mayor Chiaverotti distributed her committee appointment assignments to the Aldermen.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Hammel made a motion to adjourn at 7:59 pm. Alderman Kubacki
seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Minutes transcribed by Kim Chavie, Assistant Deputy Clerk