COMMON COUNCIL Minutes - 6/9/2020
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES
June 9, 2020
6:00 PM
Muskego City Hall,
W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Petfalski called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Alderpersons Wolfe, Hammel, Terrence, 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 – No one registered to speak.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Mayor Petfalski stated that discussion took place at the last Plan Commission
meeting to allow restaurants to add outdoor seating options. This is an attempt to
help attract more patrons to these businesses. Plan staff would approve the requests
on a temporary basis.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderperson Kubacki moved to approve the items under Consent Agenda.
Alderperson Madden seconded; motion carried. The following were approved:
Approval of Operators Licenses for Martha Alexander, Katrina Bartz, Brooke Bentzler,
Therese Blight, Debra Berthelsen, Dana Dougherty, Jacqui Elfering, Rhea Fogle,
Jennifer Geske, Nicole Harmeyer, Lynn Henneberry, Jacoba Johnson, Christopher
Jones, Phillip Kloss, Debra Kuenstler, Jan Kuzmic, Patricia Molkentin, Edna Penass,
Owen Richelieu, Patti Schultz, Jacqueline Starszak, and Courtney Weber.
Resolution #046-2020 – Resolution Designating Public Depositories and Authorizing
Withdrawal of City Monies.
Resolution #047-2020 – Approval of a Two-Lot Certified Survey Map - Eric Rusdahl.
Resolution #048-2020 – Approval of Final Plat for Muskego Lakes Estates Subdivision.
Resolution #049-2020 – Approval of Muskego School Apartments LLC Developer's
Agreement.
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Resolution #050-2020 – Approval of Various License Applications for the City of
Muskego for the Period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
Resolution #051-2020 – Approval of Green Solutions Funding Agreement with
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) for Muskego Parks Soil
Amendments.
Resolution #052-2020 – Award of Bid - Muskego Parks Soil Amendments.
Approve Acquisition Contract and Authorize Signatures for Budget Approved
Expenditures over $50,000.00 – Purchase of Backhoe $134,646.00.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance #1445 – An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego (A-1
to RC-1 – PEGARL, LLP/Crowbar Drive). Second Reading. Alderperson Kubacki
made a motion to approve. Alderperson Madden seconded; motion carried.
Ordinance #1446 – An Ordinance to Grant a Planned Development Amendment to the
Approved PD-42 Zoning District for the Basse Planned Development. Second Reading.
Alderperson Hammel made a motion to approve. Alderperson Kubacki seconded.
The following discussion took place:
Alderperson Terrance stated he would not support because of the statements he
made during his campaign.
Alderperson Wolfe stated he also has concerns. He does not like making
exceptions and changes for previously approved plans.
Alderperson Kubacki stated the adjacent neighboring properties expressed their
support. He is in favor of granting the amendment. A one-bedroom unit certainly
has more value if occupied.
Planner Trzebiatowski reviewed the open space calculation comparisons. He
noted that the total difference comes down to under 500 square feet. That is
equivalent to a few parking stalls.
Mayor Petfalski stated amendments to PD Zoning Districts need to each be looked
at separately.
Motion carried 5 in favor and 2 opposed with Alderpersons Terrance and Kapusta
voting no.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee – March 10, 2020
Plan Commission – May 5, 2020
Parks and Conservation Committee – December 3, 2019
LICENSE APPROVAL
Approval of Outside Dance Permit for A.J.'s Bar & Grill, S90 W13970 Boxhorn Drive
for June 14 and 28, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Amendment to Licensed Premise
for June 14 and 28, 2020 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Alderperson Hammel made a
motion to approve. Alderperson Wolfe seconded; motion carried.
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VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderperson Wolfe made a motion to approve Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$54,232.45. Alderperson Kubacki seconded; motion carried.
General Fund Vouchers
Alderperson Wolfe made a motion to approve General Fund Vouchers in the
amount of $395,146.45. Alderperson Madden seconded; motion carried.
Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice Transmittals
Alderperson Wolfe made a motion to approve Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice
Transmittals in the amount of $356,536.53. Alderperson Kubacki seconded;
motion carried.
CITY OFFICIAL’S REPORTS – None
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Several comments were expressed about Muskego being named one of the “Safest
Cities” in Wisconsin. The Mayor acknowledged the role the Police Department plays to
accomplish this. He noted that this is a result of a collaborative effort by the community
and staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderperson Kubacki made a motion to adjourn at 6:19 p.m. Alderperson Wolfe
seconded; motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Deputy Clerk Jill Blenski.