FM102198
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, October 21, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM by Acting Chairman Mark Slocomb. Also present were
Committee Members Sanders and Salentine, Finance Director Dawn Gunderson and those per the
attached list. Mayor David De Angelis was excused.
The Recording Secretary noted that the amended agenda was posted on October 20, 1998, in
accordance with the Open meeting Law.
The Committee reviewed the minutes of the meeting of October 7, 1998. Ald. Sanders moved to
approve with the following corrections to the minutes: New Business; Chapter 12 proposed
amendment should stipulate that the presentation for the revised language will occur on
October 13, 1998. Quotes for computer/phone wiring - Police expansion: The motion
approved a contract with Norstan in the amount of $7,335.00. Under the Lake Point Estates
Homeowners: the word/figure or $131.00 was deleted and of $524.00 was replaced. Seconded
by Ald. Salentine, motion carried 3-0.
REVIEW OF LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Ald. Salentine moved to approve Operator’s Licenses for Tim Boudreau, Ralph Schmidt,
Christopher Kukowski, Katherine Corson and Renee Bucholtz, subject to receipt of fees,
favorable police reports and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by
all.
Ald. Salentine moved to approve an Operator’s License for Joan Wagner with 3, 6, 9, and 12
month reviews. Subject to receipt of fees and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald.
Sanders. Carried by all.
Ald. Salentine moved to approve an Operator’s License for Tina Hummel. Subject to receipt of
fees and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
LICENSE APPROVALS - None
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW - David Davidson - No recent records of arrests or complaints
against Mr. Davidson have been received.
Mr. Robert Phelps was present to discuss the incident that occurred at his establishment (Bayside
th
Inn) which occurred on the 13 of September, 1998. A citation was written for a closing violation.
According to Mr. Phelps, himself and two other individuals were working to clear out furniture in the
upper apartment of the structure. The group took a break from the task and were found, by the
Police at the bar with open intoxicants. Since the front door was unlocked and the liquor was on the
bar (according to the Police report, the liquor was being consumed at the bar). In order to keep a
closer watch on the establishment, Ald. Salentine moved to request 3, 6, 9 and 12 month reviews
of the establishment. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all. Ald. Sanders reminded Mr.
Phelps that further violations can result in the revocation of the license.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Review of Class B Liquor License Fees (Reserve Licenses) - Due to the absence of the Mayor at
this evenings meeting, Ald. Sanders moved to defer this item. Seconded by Ald. Salentine.
Carried by all.
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Further review of Plum Creek Tree Plantings - Lamb’s Nursery was able to adjust their bid to all 1
¼ inch minimum diameter trees. The cost was $175 per tree and 79 trees were planted at a total
cost of $13,825 funds in the amount of $7,515 for tree planting are available from the money the
City seized from the Letter of Credit for Phase I of the Plum Creek development. 6 of the 79 trees
were planted in 3 lots that were part of the Phase II project for a cost of $1,050. Money is available
in the Phase II Letter of Credit for these trees. This will leave a final cost to the city of $5,260.
According to Matt Sadowski (Plan Department Director), $4,000 remains from the Phase I seized
Letter of Credit. This money could be transferred to offset the expense to the City since no further
work is necessary on the Phase I project. The remaining $1,260 could come from the Contingency
Account and any resulting legal fees will come from the Attorney Fees Account. Ald. Salentine
moved to use the remaining $4,000 from Plum Creek Phase I seized Letter of Credit and the
remaining $1,260 to come from the Contingency Account. Any legal fees will come from the
Attorney Fees Account. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all. Additionally, a bill of $1,260
will be sent to Mr. Patch along with any legal fees incurred by the City.
NEW BUSINESS
Review Urban Forestry Grant Application - Dawn Gunderson met with Thomas Zagar (Lake
Projects Coordinator) and Matt Sadowski to discuss the grant application and the forestry plan. A
$4,307.50 share from the City will be necessary in order for the State to grant the funding. $1,800 is
available from the Industrial Park Expansion Fund and the remaining dollars would be added into the
budget ($2,507.50). Discussion on what account this additional money could come from. Ald.
Salentine moved to utilize $1,800 from the Industrial Park Expansion Fund and the remaining
$2,507.50 will be obtained from Contingency Fund upon receiving Grant from the State.
Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Review request for Final Release of Funds - Agenten (Willow Wood Addition #1) - Ald. Sanders
moved to approve the request for the final release of $20,122.97 for the Willow Wood Addition
#1 development. Contingent upon Public Works Committee acceptance of roads and storm
water. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Review request for Final Release of Funds - Park Estates - See Release of Funds portion of
minutes (below).
Review Request for Final Release of Funds - Miller Townhouse - Ald. Sanders moved to
approve the final release of $15,366.67 for the Miller Townhouse development. Contingent
upon Waukesha County approval of driveways and Public Works Committee approval.
Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
Park Estates - Ald. Salentine moved to defer until Tuesday, October 27, 1998 Finance
Committee Meeting due to a lack of correct reduction figures. Seconded by Ald. Sanders.
Carried by all.
Lakewood Meadows #2 - Ald. Salentine moved to approve the reduction of $725.93 for
Lakewood Meadows #2 development. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Deer Creek #2 - Ald. Salentine moved to approve the reduction of $2,019.18 for the Deer Creek
rd
#2-#218 development. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all. Discussion on the 3
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notification the developer has received regarding the insufficient funds in the Developer’s Deposit.
Committee will consider halting inspections for developers in the future who fail to maintain adequate
funds in their accounts.
Champions Village - Ald. Salentine moved to approve the release of $121,613.10 for the
Champions Village development. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all. The Committee
recognized that in order for the developer to obtain the total release of funds the pump data and
DNR approval will be necessary.
FINANCE DIRECTORS REPORT - Dawn indicated that the proposed budget is in the Aldermen’s
mailboxes. Any ideas for improvements should be sent to her attention.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW - Ald. Salentine
mentioned the lack of work on the Library site, despite the good weather we have been
experiencing. The Committee also commented on the progress with the Theater and the school,
both have walls going up. Ald. Salentine also mentioned the lack of curbing on Lions Park Drive.
Ald. Slocomb will look into the matter on her behalf.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Sanders moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:44 p.m.
Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Gulgowski
Recording Secretary