FM022002
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Approved
Wednesday, February 20, 2002
7:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
W182 S8200 Racine Ave.
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM. Also in attendance were Committee Members
Ald. Slocomb, Ald. Salentine and Ald. Sanders, Finance Director Dawn Gunderson, Assistant Plan
Director Dustin Wolff, Conservation Coordinator Tom Zagar, and those per attached sheet.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on February 15, 2002.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the February 12, 2002 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed. Ald. Slocomb
moved to approve the minutes. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for Nancy Frier subject to
receipt of fees, favorable police reports and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb.
Carried by all.
Kimberly Spiel, applied for a Class “B” beer license for Wings & Whitetails Taxidermy Archery LLC, W184
S8373 Challenger Drive. Chief Johnson sent memorandum to identify concerns that the Police
Department has regarding the application to sell alcohol at this location. One concern was the visibility of
the liquor sales area. The floor plan with the application shows the liquor sales area will not be
accessible without entering and going substantially through the business to get to the point of sale. This
makes enforcement difficult. Discussion took place on location of liquor sales area and range area. Ms.
Spiel was present to answer questions. Committee made recommendation on new location of liquor
sales area at the front of building by the windows. Ms. Spiel left Finance Meeting and returned later to
present new plans as recommended by committee. The liquor license would be granted when the liquor
sales area was constructed and approved. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Class
“B” Beer License with licensed premise area located in front of building as discussed. Seconded
by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW - None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Establish increase for non-represented personnel for 2002 - Ald Slocomb moved to defer.
Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Review Martin Estates Development Agreement
Review Martin Estates cost breakdown and Letter of Credit - Assistant Plan Director Dustin Wolff
presented the Martin Estates - Subdivider’s Agreement, Open Space Management Plan Agreement,
Deed of Conservation Easement, Retention Pond Maintenance Agreement, Public Improvement Cost
Breakdown, and draft Letter of Credit. Ed Carow and John Syberg were present representing Martin
Estates. Discussion occurred on $5,000.00 that the Subdivider shall deposit in a segregated account with
the City to cover costs associated with the first five years of the management schedule of the Martin
Estates Open Space Management Plan. The $5,000.00 is segregated as a special deposit with separate
identifying general ledger line item. Discussion took place on Conservation Agreement and the allowing
of horses once the Homeowners Association takes over. After discussion the Committee recommended
adding to the Martin Estates - Subdivider’s Agreement under Section 1: Platting - line item d. A maximum
of sixteen animals to be housed in a single accessory structure for boarding purposes shall be allowed.
Ald. Slocomb moved to recommend approval of Martin Estates - Subdivider’s Agreement to
include section 1d under Section 1: Platting, Open Space Management Plan Agreement, Deed of
Conservation Easement, Retention Pond Maintenance Agreement, Public Improvement Cost
Breakdown, and draft Letter of Credit. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Finance Committee Meeting
February 20, 2002 - Page 2
NEW BUSINESS
Consider Planning/Zoning Fee adjustments - Plan Director Brian Turk sent memorandum
recommending that certain planning/zoning fees include a 15% surcharge to cover the administrative
costs of processing through the Finance and Clerk-Treasurer Offices. A list of current fees and proposed
fees were attached to the memorandum. Assistant Plan Director Wolff was present to answer questions.
Earlier this year the common council approved the revised Building/Engineering Department fees, which
included a surcharge to cover the same costs. After discussion, Ald. Sanders moved to recommend
approval of a 15% surcharge. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Consider refilling of vacant Floater position - Mayor noted he received correspondence from several
Aldermen to leave the position vacant at this time. After discussion, Ald. Slocomb moved to hold open
for further discussion the refilling of the vacant Floater position until after the action of the
Governor’s requested budget cuts are know. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Consider tree purchases - Conservation Coordinator Tom Zagar presented memorandum noting that
the Planning Department is requesting approval of the following trees for planting in City parks as part of
the 2002 Urban Forestry Program:
10 Bur Oak Trees $1,000.00 15 Bur x White Oak hybrid $1,650.00
10 Bur x Swamp White Oak hybrid 1,100.00
2 Easter Redbud 160.00 2 Crabapple (Red Baron) 140.00
4 Thornless Hawthorn 360.00 2 Baldcypress 200.00
2 White Ash (Upright) 160.00 3 Ginkgo 240.00
The DNR grant funded project will convert at least five acres of turf area to oak savanna vegetation
including 35 oak trees. An additional 15 trees of other species will be planted among the parks as part of
executing the adopted Forestry management Plan. The 2002 budget includes $12,800.00 for year two of
the five year Forestry Management Plan. The City has been awarded a $9,410.00 grant to offset
program expenses in 2002. The Grant would cover the expense of $3,750.00 for the purchase of 35 oak
trees. The remaining expense of $1,260.00 for the 15 other trees is part of the 2002 Urban Forestry
Program. Ald. Sanders moved to approve $5,010.00 for the purchase of trees as presented.
Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Consider waiving Plan Review fees for Muskego Norway Schools - Muskego Elementary – A letter
was received from Project Manager Dan Roehrdanz, INSPEC, Inc. requesting on behalf of the Muskego-
Norway School District the Waiving of plan review fees for 2002 pavement reconstruction project at
Muskego Elementary School. Planning Director Turk estimates the review fees to be around $150.00.
Finance Director Gunderson noted that this does not include Engineering/Building fees that could run as
high as $5,000.00. After discussion, Ald. Sanders moved to approve waiving of Plan Review fees up
to $150.00. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS - None
RELEASE OF FUNDS - None
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT - None
VOUCHER APPROVAL - None
Finance Committee Meeting
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FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT – Finance Director Gunderson stated that orders for purchasing
clothing with City logo on them are due Friday, February 22. The Water Utility audit took place on
Monday and Tuesday of this week and Gunderson should have the draft report from the auditors by the
end of the week. The City and Sewer audit will take place the first of April. The Water Utility audit is done
early due to the PSC having a deadline requirement. PSC reported last year that if the City is using water
meters to determine sewer charges then a portion of the depreciation of the water meter and meter
reading expenses should go the Sewer Utility.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW – Ald. Sander’s met
with the Festival Committee and presented the desire of the Common Council members to ride on a
horse drawn wagon in the Festival Parade.
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Slocomb moved to adjourn the
meeting at 8:47 PM. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Warhanek,
Recording Secretary