COMMON COUNCIL Minutes - 10/27/2020
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES
October 27, 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, Terrence, Kapusta, Engelhardt, Kubacki, Hammel, and
Madden. Also present: Finance and Administration Director Mueller, Finance and
Administration Assistant Director Mustapich, Public Works & Development Director
Kroeger, Lead Planner Trzebiatowski, Library Director Larsen, City Attorney Warchol,
and Administrative Assistant Crisp.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Ms. Crisp stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting
law.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ten people turned in Public Comment Forms concerning the Slow-no-Wake portion
of Ordinance #1449 that was passed on October 13, 2020. The list of those who
commented and/or turned in a Form is as follows:
Michael Recknagel, W190 S7096 Wentland Dr (Sunset to Sunrise)
Anne Recknagel, W190 S7096 Wentland Dr (Sunset to Sunrise)
James Hansen, W186 S7549 Kingston Dr (Sunset to 8:00 am)
John Matusinek, W187 S6896 Gold Dr (Sunset to 8:00 am)
Howard Schneider, W186 S6850 Jewel Crest Dr (Sunset to 8:00 am)
Debra Bolton, W186 S7543 Kingston Dr (Sunset to Sunrise)
Mike Czarnecki, S69 W17915 Muskego Dr (8:30 pm to 8:00 am)
Scott Dickmann, S68 W17945 Muskego Dr (Sunset to 8:00 am)
James Hansen, W180 S6765 Muskego Dr (Sunset to 8:00 am)
David Czysz, W155 S7998 Foxboro Cir (Sunset to 8:00/8:30 am)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
In-Person absentee voting has been constant. We have had about 800 people per day
coming through since it started on Tuesday, October 20. We are on track to have 70%
of our voting population vote early either in-person or by mail.
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PUBLIC HEARING
To hear any citizen on the proposed 2021 City Budget.
Mayor Petfalski declared the hearing Open.
Ms. Mustapich reviewed an overview of the proposed 2021 City Budget with the
use of a Power Point presentation. See the attached 2021 Budget Presentation and
Power Point document.
Mayor Petfalski declared the hearing Closed.
To consider amendments to various sections of Section 392 (Land Division
Ordinance) and Section 400 (Zoning Code) of the City of Muskego Municipal Code
Mayor Petfalski declared the hearing Open.
Mr. Trzebiatowski gave an overview stating that this is to clean up sections of the
Zoning Code relating to surveying & GIS elevation data. Also need clean up
references to floppy discs to current technology.
Mayor Petfalski declared the hearing Closed.
To consider petition of Mark & Lynda Troeger that property known as Tax Key No.
2284.971 and part of Tax Key No. 2283.997.001 located on South Denoon Road be
granted a 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Rural Density Residential
Land Use to Medium Density Residential Land Use for the purpose of allowing a
future land division on the properties.
Mayor Petfalski declared the hearing Open.
Mr. Trzebiatowski explained a plan brought to Plan Commission to sever off a lot
from larger land owned by the family. Due diligence found that a Land Use
Amendment needs to be amended. Homes in the area similar are already medium
density.
Mayor Petfalski declared the hearing Closed.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution #081-2020 - Approval of 2021 General Fund Operating Budget and Tax
Levy
Alderperson Kubacki moved to approve. Alderperson Madden seconded.
After a discussion, motion carried 5-2 with Alderpersons Wolfe and Terrence
voting no.
Resolution #082-2020 - Approval of 2021 Capital Budget
Alderperson Kubacki moved to approve. Alderperson Madden seconded;
motion passed unanimously.
Resolution #083-2020 - Approval of 2021 Sewer Utility Budget and Rates
Alderperson Engelhardt moved to approve. Alderperson Madden seconded;
motion passed unanimously.
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Resolution #084-2020 - Approval of 2021 Water Utility Budget and Rates
Alderperson Wolfe moved to approve. Alderperson Terrence seconded;
motion passed unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderperson Wolfe moved to approve the items under Consent Agenda.
Alderperson Engelhardt seconded; motion carried. The following were approved:
An Operator’s License for Kim Coubal, Samantha Goelzer, Megan Markowski, Alexis
Peterson, Jacob Schuyler, Shawn Whalen
Approval of Minutes – October 13, 2020
Resolution #085-2020 - Approval of Release of Surety Bond for Muskego School
Apartments LLC
Resolution #086-2020 - Acceptance and Dedication of Public Utilities for Muskego
School Apartments LLC
Resolution #087-2020 - Award of Bid - Well #11
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance #1452 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 350, Article III, of the Municipal
Code of the City of Muskego (Recycling). Second Reading.
Alderperson Kubacki moved to approve. Alderperson Madden seconded;
motion passed unanimously.
POSSIBLE RECONSIDERATION
Ordinance #1449 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 278, Section 278-5., of the
Municipal Code of the City of Muskego (Public Waters and Beaches/Speed
Restrictions)
Alderperson Engelhardt moved to reconsider. Alderperson Terrence
seconded; motion carried.
Alderperson Kubacki made a motion to Amend the Ordinance #1449 so that
Slow-no-Wake hours be from sunset to 8:00 am on all lakes. Alderperson
Kapusta seconded; motion passed unanimously.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee Minutes – September 22, 2020 and October 8, 2020
Park and Conservation Committee Minutes – June 2, 2020
Alderperson Terrence mentioned that Alli Pacocha reached her goal of $40,000 for the
playground equipment at Manchester Hill Park.
Committee of the Whole Minutes – September 22, 2020
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FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND POSSIBLE SECOND READING IF RULES
WAIVED
Ordinance #1453 - An Ordinance to Amend the 2020 Comprehensive Plan of the City
of Muskego (Mark and Lynda Troeger)
Ordinance #1454 - An Ordinance to Amend Various Sections of Chapters 392 and 400
of the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego
LICENSE APPROVAL - None
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderperson Wolfe made a motion to approve Utility Vouchers in the amount
of $403,151.78. Alderperson Madden seconded; motion carried.
General Fund Vouchers
Alderperson Wolfe made a motion to approve General Fund Vouchers in the
amount of $515,699.61. Alderperson Engelhardt 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 $363,716.61. Alderperson
Madden seconded; motion carried.
CITY OFFICIAL’S REPORTS – None
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Muskego Festival Committee - Alderperson Hammel stated that the Committee had
its meeting recently. The Festival was very successful considering the fact that it
was scaled back.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderperson Terrence made a motion to adjourn at 6:55 p.m. Alderperson
Kapusta seconded; motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Christine Crisp.