COMMON COUNCIL Minutes - 3/13/2018
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES
March 13, 2018
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.
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, Public Works and Development Director Kroeger,
Planner Trzebiatowski and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The Deputy Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting
law.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing was held to consider the petition of John Jewell to rezone Tax Key Numbers
2196.954 and 2196.955 from B-3 - General Business District to DR-1 - Downtown Revival
District for the purpose of a possible new commercial development. The properties are located
on the southwest corner of Janesville Road and Westwood Drive.
Planner Trzebiatowski stated the rezoning petition is for two small lots. Neither lot could be
developed on its own. Mr. Jewel is working with the property owners: Ralph Llanas and
Waukesha County. The lots would be combined for a potential new commercial structure to be
built on the site. Mr. Trzebiatowski stated the DR-1 Zoning District was created for this
purpose. It was set up to assist properties that were negatively affected by the Janesville
Road Reconstruction Project. Staff recommends the rezoning. The Plan Commission has
reviewed and also recommends approval subject to any negative comments or concerns that
are expressed at this public hearing.
No one present requested to be heard. The Mayor declared the hearing closed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve all items. Alderman Borgman
seconded. Motion passed 7 in favor. The following were approved:
Common Council Minutes - February 27, 2018
Operator Licenses for James Brown, Thomas Behrs, Tyler Haupenthal and Robert Peters
Resolution #022-2018 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Sobieski
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Resolution #023-2018 - Approval of Pop-Up Beer Garden Agreement between the City of
Muskego and Raised Grain Brewing Company
Resolution #024-2018 - Approval of Agreement for Professional Services between the City of
Muskego and Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC for the Design of the Hillendale Drive
Reconstruction Project
Resolution #025-2018 - Establishing Traffic Regulations (Speed Limit on Muskego Dam Drive)
Approve Acquisition Contracts and Authorize Signatures for Budget Approved Expenditures
Over $50,000.00 - Water Meters
NEW BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #021-2018 - Approval of Agreement with Integrated Lakes Management (ILM) and
the City of Muskego for Access to the City's Property for the Purpose of Hauling and
Transporting Dredge Material from Private Properties on Little Muskego Lake. On the floor,
deferred 2/27/2018
Attorney Warchol stated an agreement has been put together with a required road bond in the
amount of $100,000. This was the direction given at the last Council meeting. Integrated
Lakes Managment (ILM) has reviewed and agreed to the terms. Director Kroeger noted that
the original plan that was submitted may change because the lake is different now. Will only
one access point and one haul route be needed? He does not know.
Discussion continued regarding the amount of the road bond. Director Kroeger stated he
believes his goal is to put the City and taxpayers at minimal risk. However, the Council
members make the final decision as to how much risk to take. Aldermen Kubacki and Madden
do not believe the amount of the bond is sufficient. Alderman Kapusta supports going forward
with the agreement as is. He does not believe it is appropriate to make changes now. The
agreement allows Director Kroeger to shut the project down if any damage occurs. Alderman
Borgman noted this is not the first dredging project done on Little Muskego Lake. Alderman
Borgman called the question. There was not a majority in favor to end discussion.
Discussion continued.
Vote - Aldermen Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Kapusta and Engelhardt - yes. Aldermen
Kubacki and Madden - no. Resolution #021-2018 was adopted.
Mayor Chiaverotti stated that she intends to put planning for future drawdowns and dredging
projects on an upcoming Committee of the Whole agenda.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee - February 13, 2018
Plan Commission - February 6, 2018
Public Safety Committee - October 12, 2017
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FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND POSSIBLE SECOND READING IF RULES
WAIVED
Ordinance #1414 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego (John
Jewell - B-3 to DR-1)
LICENSE APPROVAL
Action Regarding Operator License Application: Hannah Hendricks
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Operator License Application for
Hannah Hendricks. Alderman Kubacki seconded. Motion passed 7 in favor.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to approve Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$4,149,145.78. Alderman Borgman seconded. Motion passed 7 in favor.
General Fund Vouchers
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to approve General Fund Vouchers in the amount of
$816,408.61. Alderman Kubacki 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 $327,866.70. Alderman Kapusta seconded. Motion
passed 7 in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. Alderman Kapusta seconded;
motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk.