COMMON COUNCIL Minutes - 5/24/2016
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES
May 24, 2016
7:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 7:30 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: Finance and Administration Director Mueller, Community Development Director
Muenkel, Public Works Director/City Engineer Simpson, City Attorney Warchol, City TID
Attorney Alan Marcuvitz, Ener Con Attorney Nancy Haggerty and Ener Con Representative
Alicia Hurst.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Ms. Mueller stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE
Mayor Chiaverotti noted that the Annual Awards Program was lovely; she expressed gratitude
to all the members of the Muskego Police Department.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individuals spoke:
Ordinance #1406
Suzi Link, W172 S7297 Lannon Drive
Debra Bolton, W186 S7543 Kingston Drive
Debra Bolton read a letter submitted by Roxanne Renner, S73 W17127 Briargate Lane.
Brian Zalewski, W171 S7354 Lannon Drive
Nancy Stenlund, W170 S7385 Parkland Drive
Ken Fries, W175 S7229 Lake Drive
John Zanotelli, W183 S8590 Sue Marie Lane
Rob LeClaire, W66 W12823 Somerset Drive
Susan Werner, W178 S8043 Brennan Drive
Heidi Lindhorst, S75 W18094 Boszhardt Lane
Keith Werner, W178 S8043 Brennan Drive
Kert Harenda, W152 S6396 Lawnsdale Place
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Resolution #040-2016
Kert Harenda, W152 S6396 Lawnsdale Place
The following individuals registered but did not wish to speak:
Diane Bryant, W180 S6684 Muskego Drive
Mardella Scheanemann, S73 W17145 Briargate Lane
Ord.#1406
Donna Mattes, W170 S7395 Parkland Drive
Erhard Zoellner, W170 S7371 Parkland Drive
Paul Knaapen, W178 S8029 Brennan Drive
Matt Johnson, S79 W16736 Green Court
Peggy Knaapen, W178 S8029 Brennen Drive
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve the items under Consent
Agenda. Alderman Engelhardt seconded. Motion Passed 7 in favor.
The following were approved:
Operator Licenses for Samantha Ahern, Sabrina Bowlin, Tiffany Engeldinger, Jody Floryance,
Samantha Henk, Christine Lembke, Sandra Neu, Chelsea Rogers, Lawrence Schneider and
Nicole Strasser.
Resolution #039-2016 - Designating the Official Newspaper of the City of Muskego
Resolution #040-2016 - Approval of Permanent Recreation Trail Easement
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance #1406 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego (Parkland
Towne Center - B-4 to PD). On the floor, deferred 5/10/ 2016. Mr. Muenkel gave a brief
update. There is a proposed amendment to the ordinance based on discussion at the last
Plan Commission meeting. The amendment adds, “and the recording of a Certified Survey
Map approved by the city for the development of this property” to the end of Section 4 of the
ordinance. It also adds, “That the approval involves the conceptual site plan approved under
PC Resolution #031-2016 which shows a 40 foot offset for Apartment Building #3 on the west
side” to Attachment A.
Alderman Borgman made the following comments:
Many constituents are for and many against the development.
He agrees that the property is an eyesore.
Height of the building is out of scale.
Buildings are too close together.
Density is too great.
Alderman Kubacki noted his reasons to support this development.
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Alderman Kubacki made a motion to accept the amendment as presented. Alderman
Madden seconded. City Attorney Warchol reiterated that the protest petitions were
valid and require a three fourths vote (6 in favor). Motion passed 7 in favor.
Ordinance #1406, as amended, adopted 6 – 1 with Alderman Borgman voting no.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee - April 26, 2016
Public Works Committee - April 18, 2016
LICENSE APPROVAL
Approval of Temporary License for the Sale of Fermented Malt Beverages and Wine -
Muskego Moose Lodge #1057 for June 3 and August 5 (Post Office and Chamber of
Commerce Parking Lot)
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to approve the license. Alderman Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Approval of Outside Dance Permit - Tres Locos, W172 S7505 Lannon Drive for June 3 and
August 5 from 5:00 to 11:30 p.m.
Alderman Hammel made a motion to approve the Outside Dance Permits. Alderman
Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to approve Utility Vouchers in the amount
$29,445.75. Alderman Hammel seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Tax Vouchers
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to approve Tax Vouchers in the amount of
$69.12. Alderman Kubacki seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
General Fund Vouchers
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to approve General Fund Vouchers in the amount of
$211,779.72. Alderman Engelhardt seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
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Wire Transfers for Debt Service
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to approve Wire Transfers for Debt Service in the
amount of $682,418.75. 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 $326,447.45. Alderman Hammel seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Madden made a motion to adjourn at 8:48 p.m. Alderman Kubacki
seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Minutes transcribed by Kim Chavie, Assistant Deputy Clerk.