COMMON COUNCIL Minutes - 7/28/2015
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES
July 28, 2015
7:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Aldermen Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Kapusta, Engelhardt, Kubacki and Madden.
Also present: Community Development Director Muenkel and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The Deputy Clerk stated that the meeting was properly noticed.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE
Announcements – The Mayor noted the following upcoming events:
National Night Out (Aug. 6 / 5-9 pm)
Jammin on Janesville (Aug. 7 / 5-9 pm)
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following spoke regarding:
Resolution #076:
The Mayor read a statement submitted by Randall Hojnacki, W132 S7625 Cheviot Road. Mr.
Hojnacki could not be present.
Annette Goebl, S76 W13943 Bluhm Court
Resolution #075:
Debra Bolton, W186 S7543 Kingston Drive
Suzi Link, W172 S7297 Lannon Drive
Potential Extension of Temporary Closure of the Hillview Boat Launch and Potential
Temporary Closure of the Oak Court and Pleasant View Boat Launches:
Suzi Link, W182 S7297 Lannon Drive
Tom Reck, W180 S6701 Muskego Drive
Jean Karges, S71 W19190 Hillview Drive
Kristine Walker, W192 S7216 Hillside Drive
James Jensen, W191 S6960 Dogwood Court
Ken Fries, W175 S7229 Lake Drive
David Drow, W192 S7224 Hillside Drive
Deb Bolton, W186 S7543 Kingston Drive
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That concluded the Public Comment portion of the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution #075-2015 - A Resolution Allowing a Developer to Begin Official Proceedings for a
Tax Incremental Finance District Within the City of Muskego
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Resolution #075-2015. Alderman
Madden seconded.
Mr. Muenkel stated that approval of the resolution would begin the process to simply explore a
TID for the former Parkland Mall property. The resolution is not binding. The developer is
responsible for all associated costs. The design proposal submitted by the developer is
conceptual in nature, as well as preliminary cost estimates. Mike Dillworth was present
representing the developer, Ener-Con Companies, Inc. Several Aldermen stated the City has
nothing to lose by adopting the resolution. It just allows the process to begin as outlined by Mr.
Muenkel. Alderman Kapusta felt more information was needed prior to the Council moving
forward.
Motion Passed 6 in favor and Alderman Kapusta opposed.
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Recommendation of the Little Muskego Lake
District to Extend the Temporary Closure of the Hillview Boat Launch
Mr. Bob Wakeman of the DNR was present as well as Senator Mary Lazich. Mr. Wakeman
gave a general overview regarding starry stonewart, public access sites and educational
programs that can increase awareness and decrease the risk of spreading the species. Total
eradication is impossible. The Mayor thanked Mr. Wakeman for his attendance and the
information he provided.
Alderman Engelhardt made a motion to authorize Mayor Chiaverotti to temporarily
close the Hillview launch, as needed, for work to be done until December 31.
Alderman Kapusta seconded.
Motion Passed 5 in favor with Aldermen Borgman and Kubacki opposed.
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Recommendation of the Little Muskego Lake
District to Temporarily Close the Oak Court Boat Launch and the Pleasant View Boat Launch
Alderman Borgman made a motion to temporarily close the Oak Court Boat Launch
and the Pleasant View Boat Launch in the interest of containing starry stonewart until
December 31. Alderman Kubacki seconded.
Motion Failed 2 in favor and 5 opposed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ald. Wolfe requested the removal of Resolution #076 and Ald. Borgman requested the removal
of Resolution #079.
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve the remaining items under Consent.
Alderman Wolfe seconded.
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Motion Passed 7 in favor. The following were approved:
Approval of Operator Licenses for Katrina Bartz, Jeffrey Bauman, Darci Bazan, Brooke
Berthelsen, Angeline Livingston, Michael Malison, Rita Michels, Katrina Stock, Laura Uhan and
Judith Younk
Approval of Common Council Minutes - July 14, 2015
Resolution #077-2015 - Appointment of Citizen Member to the Public Safety Committee
Resolution #078-2015 - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources NR 208 - Compliance
Maintenance Resolution for 2014
Resolution #080-2015 - Resolution Authorizing a Grant from the Approved Business
Recruitment Rewards Program
Resolution #081-2015 - Dedication and Acceptance of Public Improvements in and for Belle
Chasse Addition #3 Subdivision
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution #076-2015 - Purchase Lot 98 of Belle Chasse Subdivision
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to approve the resolution. Alderman Engelhardt
seconded. Alderman Wolfe wants to ensure that all the necessary steps are taken to
protect the surrounding properties. The Mayor said the lot is just being purchased at this
time. Director of Public Works/City Engineer Simpson is aware of the concerns.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Resolution #079-2015 - Approval of a TIF 8 Grant for Muskego Beer & Liquor, S75 W17308
Janesville Road. Alderman Borgman requested that resolutions to approve grants or loans not
be placed under Consent in the future.
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve. Alderman Kapusta seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ord. #1399 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 17, Section 8.36 (3) C. and Section 22.03, of
the Zoning Code of the City of Muskego (Agritourism). Second Reading.
Alderman Madden made a motion to approve Ord. #1399. Alderman Kubacki
seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee - June 23, 2015
Public Works Committee - June 15, 2015
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Community Development Authority - May 19, 2015
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$17,342.89. Alderman Kubacki seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Tax Vouchers
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Tax Vouchers in the amount of
$25,204.48. Alderman Wolfe seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
General Fund Vouchers
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve General Fund Vouchers in the amount
of $365,990.32. Alderman Madden seconded.
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 $337,786.77. Alderman Engelhardt seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
CLOSED SESSIONS
Alderman Borgman made a motion to convene into closed session pursuant to Wis.
Stats. Section 19.85 (1) (g) for purposes of 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 involved, specifically
potential litigation concerning claims raised by Stella Dunahee. Alderman Madden
seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to convene into closed session pursuant to Wis.
Stats. Section 19.85 (1) (c) (f) and (g) to discuss an employee in the IT Department
and possible budgetary options. Alderman Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor. Attorneys Remzy Bitar and Jim Korom were present as well as
Deputy Clerk Blenski.
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OPEN SESSION
Alderman Kubacki moved to reconvene into open session. Alderman Engelhardt
seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Kubacki moved to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Alderman Wolfe seconded; motion
carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk