FM060502
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Approved
Wednesday, June 5, 2002
7:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
W182 S8200 Racine Ave.
Mayor Slocomb called the meeting to order at 7:07 PM. Also in attendance were Committee Members Ald.
Salentine, Ald. Sanders, and Ald. Petfakski, Finance Director Dawn Gunderson, and those per attached
sheet.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on May 31, 2002, amended agenda on
June 3, 2002.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the May 28, 2002 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed. Ald. Salentine moved to
approve the minutes. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Petfalski moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for Steve Fischer, subject to
receipt of fees, favorable police reports and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Salentine.
Carried by all.
Request for change of agent, Muskego Lakes Country Club – Ald. Salentine moved to recommend
approval of change of agent for Muskego Lakes Country Club from Mark Krause to Christopher
Krause. Seconded by Ald. Petfalski. Carried by all.
Application for Outside Dane Permit, Hunters Nest – Application for Outside Dance Permit was received
from Licensee of Hunter’s Nest, Loreen Klauser, for Handicap Picnic to take place Sunday, August 11, 2002
from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Senior VFW Picnic on Sunday, August 25, 2002 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Ald. Sanders moved to recommend approval of Outside Dance Permit for Hunter’s Nest for events
taking place on August 11, 2002 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and August 25, 2002 from 11:00 AM to 4:00
PM. Seconded by Ald. Petfalski. Carried by all.
Review 2002 – 2003 License Applications
“Class A” License - Deputy Clerk Jill Blenski sent memorandum stating Z. Radisavcevic, current license
holder for Crossroads Food & Beverage, has applied to renew “Class A” liquor license. It appears there is an
accepted offer on the property with the closing not scheduled. The application has been submitted in the
event the sale is not finalized. Ald. Sanders moved to recommend approval of “Class A” liquor license
for Crossroads Food & Beverage. Seconded by Ald. Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
“Class B” License - The Committee reviewed the spreadsheets provided by Deputy Clerk Jill Blenski. Also
reviewed were the police incident reports (if any) for each establishment. At the May 22, 2002 Finance
Meeting a request was made to have Travis Podrug, Agent for Pioneer Inn, attend the June 5, 2002 Finance
Meeting. The Finance Committee spoke to Podrug in regards to noise in general and squealing of tires.
Podrug mentioned enclosing the front entryway, having then two doors to enter the establishment. One
entry door would be open at a time and therefore the noise heard outside the building would be cut down.
The base on the jute box has also been turned down. Podrug mentioned he has spoken to patrons of
Pioneer Inn about the squealing tires and at the request of the Finance Committee he will continue to
monitor. Discussion continued on “Class B” Retailers’ Licenses. Ald. Sanders moved to recommend
approval of “Class B” licenses for the following establishments for the 2002 – 2003 Interval.
Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
“Class B” Licenses
R & B’s Stage Coach Inn Muskego Lakes Country Club
Alpine Lanes Muskego Moose Family Center #1057
Aud-Mar Supper Club Kara-Oke Inn
Amann’s Beach Club Amann’s Beach Club
Club Durham Mug-Zs
Williams Supper Club Choir Practice
Delta Family Restaurant Schaumberg’s Suburban House
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“Class B” Licenses continued
D J’s Pub & Grill Schmidt’s Refuge
Hunter’s Nest B. Michaels
Leah’s Italian Restaurante Bangkok Café
The Lakeview Tavern Ted’s Country Squire
Aqualins Valley Green Golf Course and Lounge
Mather Lanes Pioneer Inn
Villa Italian Restaurant Bushy’s Pub
Linda’s Place
Archery/Trap/Rifle License – Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Archer/Trap/Rifle
License for Boxhorn’s Big Muskego Gun Club and Hunter’s Nest. Seconded by Ald. Petfalski.
Carried by all.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW - None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Review proposed amendments to Personnel Code – Non-represented 2002 – Ald. Petfalski moved to
defer to the next Wednesday, Finance Meeting. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
NEW BUSINESS
Review bid summary, 2002 Road Program – Memorandum was received from Engineering/Building
Director Sean McMullen recommending the 2002 Road Program bid from Payne & Dolan. The following bids
were received:
Company Bid
Payne & Dolan $329,850.00
Stark Asphalt, Milwaukee $358,890.00
Black Diamond Group, Oak Creek $331,495.00
Ald. Petfalski moved to recommend approval of the bid from Payne & Dolan in the amount of
$329,850.00 for the 2002 Road Program. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Review request to waive fees, new identification sign – Muskego Elementary School - Memorandum
was received from Assistant Plan Director Dustin Wolff including letter received from Gary Rosploch,
Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, Muskego-Norway School District. The Muskego-Norway School District
is proposing to install a new identification sign at the Muskego Elementary School. The District is requesting
that the City waive all review and inspection fees associated with the project. The sign proposed is an
externally illuminated, two-sided monument sign and will typically involve a single review by the Plan
Commission and an electrical inspection. Staff is recommending the fees be waived. After discussion, Ald.
Salentine moved to waive Planning and Building Inspection fees associated with the new
identification sign at Muskego Elementary School. Seconded by Ald. Petfalski. Carried by all.
Review request for unpaid medical leave Police Dept – Police Chief John Johnson sent memorandum
recommending temporary medical leave for Officer Bratel. Officer Bratel is experiencing a problem
pregnancy according to her doctor. A request has been made for medical leave of absence beginning June
1, 2002 and lasting until approximately January 1, 2003. Her estimated delivery date is November 24, 2002.
After discussion, which included mentioning that after the delivery of the child Officer Bratel can invoke
additional time under the Family and Medical Leave Acts of the State of Wisconsin or federal provisions, Ald.
Salentine moved to approve unpaid medical leave of absence for Officer Bratel effective June 2, 2002,
ending the date of the delivery of the child. Seconded by Ald. Petfalski. Carried by all.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS – None
RELEASE OF FUNDS - None
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REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT
The Reserve at Champion Village, $64,755.00 – Engineering/Building Director Sean McMullen sent
memorandum recommending his approval of the developer’s request for a reduction in the letter of credit in
the amount of $64,755.00 for the Reserve at Champion’s Village site grading and sub-grade installation. The
work has been completed and properly inspected. Ald. Salentine moved to approve reduction in Letter
of Credit for Reserve at Champion’s Village in the amount of $64,755.00. Seconded by Ald. Sanders.
Carried by all.
VOUCHER APPROVAL - None
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT – Finance Director Dawn Gunderson stated she will be attending the
National Government Finance Officer’s Association Annual Conference in Colorado and therefore will not be
present at the June 19, 2002 Finance Meeting. Ald. Salentine also stated she will not be attending the June
19, 2002 Finance Meeting. Discussion continued on quorum for the June 19, 2002 Finance Meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW – Mayor Slocomb stated
he is forwarding issues that will impact the 2003 budget. Items effecting 2003 budget are the expected
increases in insurance premiums and almost zero increase in real evaluation. Ald. Petfalski asked if the City
required Developers to make deposits for signs, for example: Slow – Children at Play, with the Letter of
Credit. Discussion continued, Mayor Slocomb to follow up on this topic.
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Petfalski moved to adjourn the meeting
at 8:17 PM. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Warhanek,
Recording Secretary