FM050698
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, May 6, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 7:13 P.M. by Mayor De Angelis. Committee members
Slocomb and Salentine were present. Also in attendance were Finance Director Dawn
Gunderson, Police Chief John Johnson and those per the attached sheet. Ald. Sanders was
excused.
The Mayor noted that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on May
1, 1998.
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and accepted.
REVIEW OF LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Ald. Salentine moved to approve Operator’s Licenses for Kevin House and Karen Paddock,
subject to receipt of fees, favorable police reports and verification of schooling. Seconded
by Ald. Slocomb. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
Ald. Salentine moved to approve the Transfer of Agent at the Broke Spoke to Robert Doyle.
Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW - Sueann Witt - Klub 24
Police Chief John Johnson supplied a written response indicating that there have not been any
entries or problems at the above establishment since the last report run on April 7, 1998. Ms. Witt
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is requested to appear at the 2 Finance Committee meeting in June for another review.
1998 Bushyfest - Ms. Lynn Kurer has requested an Outside Dance Permit for July 24-26, 1998 to
hold Bushyfest. Due to the number of complaints received last year the Committee wished to
discuss a number of issues with Ms. Kurer surrounding the event including concern over outdoor
area available for crowd due to recent expansion at the establishment as well as the activities
planned during the event. The Committee requests to see Ms. Lynn Kurer at the 5/20/98 Finance
Committee meeting to discuss issues.
1998 - 1999 Liquor License Applications - The establishments listed have requested the following
liquor license’s:
Class A Liquor/Beer: Erickson’s Roadrunner Express Ltd. (Mike’s Express), McAdams, Inc. (Pick
‘N Save), Muskego Marketplace Foods, LLC (Sentry), Muskego Warehouse Beer & Liquor,
Neome Schaumburg (House of Treasurers), T&T Futures, Inc. (Piggly Wiggly).
Class B Beer: Dairyland Pizza Hut, Schultz Resort Rod & Gun Club, Charles Schweitzer (Wagon
Wheel Horse Stables).
Class A Beer: Kwik Trip, Open Pantry Food Marts of Wisconsin, Inc., Swatek Sales Corporation
(SS Express Lanes).
Ald. Salentine moved to approve the above mentioned license applicants. Seconded by
Ald. Slocomb. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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Review of Letter of Credit - Deer Creek Subdivision - Ald. Salentine moved to approve the
Letter of Credit for Deer Creek subdivision. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Vote 2-0, carried
by all.
Review transfer of Assignment - Deer Creek Subdivider’s Agreement - The Committee was
informed that the developer has requested to change the financing of the project to M&I. The
Mayor and the Committee would be agreeable to this transfer of Assignment provided that it
include a 90-day notice provision and language that the agreement is assignable to only M&I or
approval must be obtained by this Committee. The Mayor will instruct the developer to make the
necessary changes in the document. Ald. Salentine moved to defer referral of this item until
5/12/98 Finance Committee meeting. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
NEW BUSINESS
Review request for approval to use Drug Asset Forfeiture Funds - Police Department - Police
Chief John Johnson supplied written correspondence describing a recent night training exercise
at the firearms range. During a low light/dark situation, holding a flashlight in one hand and firing
the rifle, safety was greatly diminished. Research by the range instructors has found that lights
can be mounted on the weapons. Retrofitting the squad rifles (9) with this system would cost
$1,560.00. Money is available in the drug asset forfeiture account. Ald. Slocomb moved to
approve the $1,560.00 expenditure to fit the 9 squad rifles with the high intensity lights
requested with funds from the drug asset forfeiture account. Seconded by Ald. Salentine.
Carried 2-0.
Review maintenance agreement for Police Department copy machine - The Police Department
requests approval of a maintenance agreement for their copier from the Gordon Flesh Company
in the amount of $540.00 The agreement would run until 4/11/99. Ald. Salentine moved to
approve the $540.00 expenditure for the maintenance agreement. Seconded by Ald.
Slocomb. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
Discuss Library Building Budget - Durrant Architects provided an original estimate for the site
costs of the Library ($235,000) as well as the revised estimate calculated on 4/3/98 ($408,104).
Three (3) additional items have been requested by the City; retention pond improvements
($25,000), road extension and retaining wall to Parkland Drive ($76,000), and a bike path to
Janesville Road and Parkland Drive ($16,000). For a total cost to date of $549,393 (including
misc. expenses). The Committee discussed the increase in the initial estimate of 1/22/98, to
today’s current figure. Areas to cut the budget and finding alternatives to fund the project were
discussed. The Committee was informed by the Mayor that all but approximately $100,000 of
these costs were factored into the Contingency fund for this project. The Committee is in
agreement that they want all of the additional elements requested but are willing to phase in the
completion of those items at the time of the project’s completion. Drainage at the library was
briefly discussed.
RELEASE OF FUNDS - None
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT - The Finance Director had nothing to report.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW - None.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Slocomb moved to adjourn at 8:35 P.M. Seconded
by Ald. Salentine. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
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Respectfully submitted,
Linda Gulgowski
Recording Secretary