FM20030618
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Approved
Wednesday, June 18, 2003
7:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
W182 S8200 Racine Ave.
Mayor Slocomb called the meeting to order at 7:09 PM. In attendance were Committee Members Ald.
Petfalski (arrived 7:15 p.m.), Ald. Salentine, and Ald. Schroeder, Finance Director Dawn Gunderson, and
those per attached sheet.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on June 13, 2003.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the June 10, 2003 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed. Ald. Salentine moved to
approve the minutes. Seconded by Ald. Schroeder. Carried by all.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for Mark Ciske, Melissa Schim,
Bobbi Jo Butler subject to receipt of fees, favorable police reports, and verification of schooling.
Seconded by Ald. Petfalski. Carried by all.
Schultz Resort Rod & Gun Club Firearm Range Safety Plans
Mr. Fran Lufkin advised the committee members that they have built up the berm on the pistol range and
plan to extend the height even more as they receive more dirt. They have applied for the building permits for
the baffles and shelter over the firing range. As their license expires on June 30, 2003, they would like to
request an extension of time. They thought, depending on the weather, it would take six months to complete
the shelter and baffles once they receive the permits to proceed. Ald. Petfalski moved to approve a six-
month extension to issue the license. Ald. Salentine seconded. Carried by all.
Temporary Operator’s License—Cynthia Krause
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of temporary Operator’s License for Cynthia Krauss
for the Water Bugs Ski Team, Inc. July 3, 2003 event subject to favorable police report and
verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Petfalski. Carried by all.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Water Easement Agreement between the City and St. Leonard Congregation (Eng) (Deferred 5/27/03,
6/10/03)
Ald. Petfalski moved to defer. Ald. Schroeder seconded. Carried by all.
NEW BUSINESS
RA Smith & Associates Professional Services – Park Impact Fee and Conservation Impact Fee Study
Committee members reviewed the documents submitted from the Plan Department on impact needs
assessment for the park dedication fees and the conservation fees. The proposal received from R. A. Smith
& Associates, Inc. for the park dedication fee study was a not to exceed amount of $13,900 and for the
conservation fee study $10,500. The money for the study would come from the respective funds. Ald.
Schroeder moved to defer action until they received other estimates, preferably two more, and during
the interim while awaiting the estimates, have a Plan Department employee or intern do a very basic
spread sheet on 5-10 surrounding communities, phone survey on their conservation and park fees or
impact fees. Ald. Petfalski seconded. Carried by all.
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Review Amendments to Revolving Loan Fund Manual
Amendments to up grade the Revolving Loan Fun Manual to current standards were reviewed. Mayor
Slocomb reported that the State Department of Commerce had reviewed it and their changes were
incorporated into the document. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval to the Common Council.
Ald. Petfalski seconded. Carried by all.
Approve Schmidt Park Playground Renovation
Committee members were in receipt of two plans, Plan A, $21,979.28 and Plan B, an enhanced packaged
for ages 2-5 for $24,291.33, to renovate the Schmidt Park playground equipment. Parks and Recreation
Intern Nick Topercer advised the committee members that the Parks and Recreation Board recommended
Plan A, but it was the department’s recommendation for Plan B as that is the equipment module that was
purchased for the other parks. The money would come from park dedication funds and the budgeted
amount for this renovation is $22,000. Alderman Patterson voiced his support of purchasing the equipment
in Plan B for the park located in his district. Committee members discussed the issue at length. Ald.
Salentine moved to approve Plan B for the renovation of the Schmidt Park playground with the
money to come from park dedication funds. Ald. Petfalski seconded. Carried by all.
Approve Bay Lane School Backstop Purchase
Parks and Recreation Intern Nick Topercer informed the committee that the Parks and Recreation Board is
recommending the replacement of the four backstops at Bay Lane Middle School on a 50% cost-sharing
basis with the school district. The total project expense will be $15,956. The city’s share in the amount of
$7,978 would come from the park dedication account. Ald. Salentine moved to approve the request. Ald.
Petfalski seconded. Carried by all.
Approval of Amended and Restated Subdividers Agreement for The Settlement Subdivision.
The revisions to The Settlement Subdivision documents and plat were reviewed by committee members.
Ald. Petfalski moved to recommend approval to the Common Council. Ald. Schroeder seconded.
Carried by all.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS
Approval of Gasboy Maintenance Agreement, $150.00 per year, same as 2002 (Department of Public
Works
Department of Public Works requested approval for the maintenance of the gas pump facility for the period
from July 23, 2003 through July 23, 2004. Ald. Schroeder moved to approve. Ald. Salentine seconded.
Carried by all.
RELEASE OF FUNDS - None
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT – None
VOUCHER APPROVAL – None
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT – Finance Director Gunderson shared with the committee members that
she had met with the business director of the school district last Tuesday. They discussed potential joint
services or uses of services or purchasing powers. This included computer purchases, subcontractor for
lawn care services, supply vendors and discounts, preferred providers for cleaning supplies, major road
programs and paving work, cleaning services and the school’s health insurance program.
She informed the members that the employee picnic is scheduled for Monday, August 18. Notices will be
going out shortly.
The Finance Department is working on finalizing the city budget calendar and it should be distributed
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between now and next Tuesday.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW – Ald. Schroeder
questioned about the priorities set by the Common Council of which the conservation is one of them and the
possibility of land purchases, would this be an overall priority or a priority when it comes to landfill dollars?
Mayor Slocomb explained that it is tied to landfill dollars. He elaborated that any conservation effort was tied
in with parks, there wasn’t enough being done for conservation as they tended to focus on park development
and the revolving efforts of the Common Council to establish conservation practices in the city. Ald.
Schroeder inquired what Common Council set the priorities? Mayor Slocomb and Ald. Petfalski stated it was
the 2001-2002 era.
Ald. Schroeder asked about the landfill revenue and the percentages that are dedicated to certain areas or
funds and when are these reviewed? Finance Director Gunderson explained that these special revenue
sources are reviewed on an annual basis at budget time.
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Petfalski moved to adjourn the meeting
at 8:37 PM. Seconded by Ald. Schroeder. Carried by all.
Stella Dunahee, CPS
Acting Recording Secretary