COMMON COUNCIL Minutes - 4/26/2016
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES
April 26, 2016
7:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Aldermen Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Kapusta, Engelhardt, Kubacki and Madden.
Also present: City Attorney Warchol, Community Development Director Muenkel, Finance and
Administration Director Mueller and Ener Con Attorney Nancy Haggerty.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Ms. Mueller stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individuals registered to speak:
Debra Bolton, W186 S7543 Kingston Drive
Suzi Link, W177 S7297 Lannon Drive
Robert Le Claire, S66 W12823 Somerset Drive
Diane Bryant, W180 S6684 Muskego Drive
Carol Olson, W175 S7134 Lake Drive
Brett Hyde, S71 W14458 Hidden Creek Court
Donna Czerwonka, S75 W16665 Jacob Court
The following individuals registered but did not wish to speak:
Don & Jennifer Reidy, W136 S8445 Holz Drive
Cathy Czajkowski, S71 W17468 Pleasant View Drive
Ken Musolf, S76 W14723 Velva Drive
Sue & Dennis Cotey, W195 S7348 Racine Avenue
Bonnie Johnson, W170 S7393 Parkland Drive
Colleen Krueger, W165 S6836 Southview Ct
Kim Zerbol, W170 S7381 Parkland Drive
Brian Zalewski, W171 S7354 Lannon Drive
Katherine & Joseph Lesak, W172 S7285 Lannon Drive
Nancy Dickman, S68 W17666 East Drive
Mark Zimmer, W165 S6850 Southview Ct
Shevin Pawlak, S71 W1732 Pleasant View Drive
Edward Frelka, W131 S6941 Camilla Ct
Lana Arrowood, W180 S8040 Pioneer Drive
Camille Darkow, S67 W18753 Pearl Drive
Kevin Tromp, S73 W17155 Briargate Lane
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Mayor Chiaverotti closed the public comment portion of the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
Ms. Mueller read the public hearing to consider the petition of Ener-Con Companies, Inc. to
rezone property known as Tax Key Number 2198.984 from B-4 - Highway Business District to
PD Planned Development District for the purpose of allowing a mixed use development
(commercial and multi-family) with varying zoning requirements.
Community Development Director Muenkel gave an overview regarding the rezoning petition.
The following individuals spoke:
James Haack, W181 S6581 Muskego Drive
Roxanne Renner, S73 W17127 Briargate Lane
Melodie Wieland, S73 W17147 Briargate Lane
James Hanson, W171 S7350 Lannon Drive
Deb Bolton, W186 S7543 Kingston Drive
Julie Frahmann, W192 S7548 Racine Avenue
Tracy Snead, W134 S6598 Sherwood Cir
Suzi Link, W177 S7297 Lannon Drive
Geraldine Botticchio, W124 S6488 Hawthorne Drive
Matt Johnson, S79 W16736 Green Street
Kathryn Wawrzonkowski, W150 S7426 Kathryn Drive
Donald Knoll, W172 S7471 Lannon Drive
Jeff Leszczynski, W183 S8650 Sue Marie Lane
Jim Gillespie, W187 S6974 Gold Drive
Doug Lewandowski, W165 S7437 Bellview Drive
Brett Hyde, S71 W14458 Hidden Creek Court
Nancy Stenlund, W170 S7385 Parkland Drive
Christopher Strzok, S72 W17447 Schubring Drive
Rhonda Chris, S67 W14698 Janesville Road
Larry Blank, W170 S7254 Meadow Drive
The following comments were noted:
Concerns regarding the size of the pond and drainage flow issues
Increased traffic, height of the buildings and inadequate green space
Does not meet zoning, out of scale with downtown and Janesville Road
Several residents spoke in favor of the development
It is time to move forward and develop the area
Mayor Chiaverotti closed the public hearing.
CLOSED SESSION
Alderman Borgman moved to convene into closed session pursuant to the provisions
of Wis. Stats. Section 19.85(1)(e), which authorizes a governmental body, upon motion
duly made and carried, to meet in closed session to deliberate or negotiate the
purchase of public properties and the investment of public funds, or conduct other
specified public business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed
session. Alderman Engelhardt seconded. Motion passed 7 in favor.
OPEN SESSION
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Alderman Borgman made a motion to reconvene into open session. Alderman Kubacki
seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution #030-2016 - Disallowance of Claim - Cristoforo and Anna La Marca
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve. Alderman Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor. Alderman Engelhardt abstained from voting.
Resolution #031-2016 - A Resolution Creating Tax Incremental District Number 11 -
Establishing Its Boundaries and Approving the Project Plan
Alderman Borgman made a motion to defer to May 10. Alderman Wolfe seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Resolution #032-2016 - Resolution Authorizing TID 11 Development Agreement: Parkland
Towne Center - Ener-Con Companies
Alderman Borgman made a motion to defer to May 10. Alderman Wolfe seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Resolution #033-2016 - A Resolution Amending, Describing and Making Certain Findings for
Approving a Project Plan Amendment and Amended Boundaries for Tax Incremental District
No. 9, City of Muskego, Wisconsin. Mr. Muenkel explained the proposed amendments.
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Resolution #033-2016. Alderman
Hammel seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items. Alderman
Borgman seconded. Motion Passed 7 in favor.
The following were approved.
Operator Licenses for Nina Arthur, Bradley Bales, Karen Bellart, Malayna Brauer, Marie Dubis,
Michael Endsley, Jonathan Frank, Rebekah Gregovich, Tammy Grueneberg, Melissa Hirsch,
Jessica Jastrowski, Selena McCay, Chelsea Niewiedzial, Michael Norton II, Gregory Pingry,
Kyle Rabe, Emilia Regan, Jessica Roberts, Chloe Schram, Mitchell Simpson and Deanna
Strasse.
Approval of Common Council Minutes - April 12 and 19, 2016
Resolution #021-2016 - Resolution Declaring May 14 as International Migratory Bird Day in
Muskego
Resolution #022-2016 - Appointment of Aldermen to Various Board and Committees
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Resolution #023-2016 - Appointment of Citizen Members to Various Boards, Committees and
Commissions
Resolution #024-2016 - Declaring Certain Weeds to be Noxious
Resolution #025-2016 - Appointment of Weed Commissioner for the City of Muskego
Resolution #026-2016 - Approval of Agreement between the City of Muskego and Water Bugs
Ski Team, Inc. for Placement of a Water Ski Jump on Little Muskego Lake
Resolution #027-2016 - Approval of Agreement between the Water Bugs Ski Team, Inc. and
the City of Muskego Concerning Pier Placement at Idle Isle
Resolution #028-2016 - Award of Bid - Flintlock Trail Storm Sewer
Resolution #029-2016 - Award of Bid - Commerce Center Parkway Sanitary Sewer
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee - March 22, 2016
Parks and Conservation Committee - March 2, 2016
Community Development Authority - October 20, 2015
Public Works Committee - March 21, 2016
Public Safety Committee - October 8, 2015
FIRST READING
Ordinance #1406 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego (Parkland
Towne Center - B-4 to PD)
LICENSE APPROVAL
Approval of Outside Dance Permit and Amendment to Licensed Premise - Escher, Inc. d/b/a
The Suburban Bourbon, S76 W17745 Janesville Road
May 7, 2016 - Noon to 8:00 p.m.
June 3, 2016 and August 5, 2016 - 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
August 28, 2016 and November 20, 2016 - 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
May 6, 2017 - Noon to 8:00 p.m.
June 2, 2017 - 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve an Outside Dance Permit and
Amendment to Licensed Premise. Alderman Hammel seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Approval of Temporary License for the Sale of Fermented Malt Beverages and Wine -
Muskego Water Bugs - June 3 and August 5 to be located in Muskego Post Office Parking Lot
Alderman Hammel made a motion to approve the Temporary License. Alderman
Kubacki seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
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Recommend Approval of "Class B" Liquor License for Alpine Lanes, Inc., Curtis C. Huenink
Agent
Alderman Borgman made a motion to recommend approval of the License. Alderman
Kubacki seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to approve Utility Vouchers $73,711.84. Alderman
Hammel seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
General Fund Vouchers
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to approve General Fund Vouchers in the amount of
$293,971.16. Alderman Kubacki seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Wire Transfers for Debt Service
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to approve Wire Transfers for Debt Service in the
amount of $493,954.93. Alderman Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice Transmittals
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to approve Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice
Transmittals in the amount of $329,134.62. Alderman Engelhardt 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 Kubacki made a motion to adjourn at 10.27 p.m. Alderman Wolfe
seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Minutes transcribed by Kim Chavie, Assistant Deputy Clerk.