FCM20090224
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:47 p.m. Present: Committee Members
Ald. Snead, Werner and Schaefer. Also in attendance: Ald. Borgman, Ald. Schneider,
Clerk-Treasurer Moyer and Community Development Director Muenkel. Those present
recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in
accordance with the open meeting law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Snead moved for approval of the February 10, 2009 minutes. Ald. Schaefer
seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Schaefer moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for
Nikki Desrocher, Joshua Fischer, Jasvinder Kour, Olivia Nordstrom, Muamet
Rustemi, Brooke Padberg and Jordan Weber subject to the licensing
requirements being completed prior to issuance. Ald. Snead seconded; motion
carried.
Approve 2009 Dog Fancier Permit for Sandra and Roger Kubisiak
Sandra and Roger Kubisiak, W142 S6930 Belmont Drive, were present regarding their
application for a Dog Fancier permit. Mrs. Kubisiak stated they have three dogs. An
adjacent neighbor was also present and stated there were no issues. Ald. Snead
moved to approve the Dog Fancier Permit for Sandra and Roger Kubisiak. Ald.
Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of Temporary License to Sell Wine and Fermented Malt
Beverages for St. Leonard Home & School Association
Lori Saskowski was present on behalf of the St. Leonard Home & School Association.
The organization is sponsoring an event for St. Patrick’s Day on March 14, 2009 and
has applied to sell wine and fermented malt beverages. Ald. Werner moved to
recommend approval. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Review and Recommendation Regarding Fees for Community Development
Department
This item was deferred at the February 10, 2009 meeting. Mr. Muenkel was presented
to discuss increasing some of the department’s fees. He stated that fees for building,
engineering and planning issues have not been increased since 2004. Mr. Muenkel
provided information that shows Muskego’s planning and building fees are lower
compared to other communities. Mr. Muenkel also proposes some process changes
and would establish some fees for these requests, as staff time is required. In addition,
he provided proposed revisions to current hourly staff rates for when time is charged.
Regarding building permit fees, Mr. Muenkel suggests they be increased by
approximately 10% to meet the Wisconsin Uniform Building Code and be comparable
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with adjacent communities. The Mayor expressed concern that if the fees for building
permits are increased too much, people will not obtain them. The purpose of the
permits is to ensure safety. Ald. Werner stated there has been a significant amount of
time since all these fees were adjusted. He would like a review of what inspections
should be done in conjunction with the required permits. Ald. Snead agreed. She
would like the City’s website to clearly identify the permits that are required and the
associated fees. Ald. Werner moved to recommend the following as suggested by
Mr. Muenkel:
PLANNING AND ENGINEERING
Existing Fee Amendments:
Current Proposed
Rezoning (Non PD) $350 $500
Preliminary Plat $500 (+ $11 per $750 (+ $11 per
lot) lot)
Final Plat $400 (+ $11 per $650 (+ $11 per
lot) lot)
Building, Site and Operation Plan (BSO)
New $200 $300
Amendment $100 $150
Conceptual Review $85 $100
Sign Permit (Non Plan Commission $11 $50
Review
Second Garage Structure (Plan $21 $100
Commission Review)
Zoning Permit $10 $20
Suggested Process Changes:
Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment Request
Any amendments to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (without needing a rezoning)
would have their own process. Fee: $500 plus $500 developer’s deposit.
Any amendments to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan with a rezoning request would
have a new joint fee of $750 plus $500 developer’s deposit.
Affidavit of Corrections
Any Affidavit of Corrections to be recorded for a property in the City would receive a staff
review or Plan Commission review. Fee: $50 - staff review or $100 - Plan Commission
review.
Land Combination and/or Lot Line Adjustments
Any land/lot combination or any lot line adjustment would receive a staff review or Plan
Commission review. Fee: $50- staff review or $100 - Plan Commission review.
Home Occupation Permit
Anyone wishing to operate a home occupation (per code requirements) would need to
get a formal approval. This is currently done without a fee. Fee: $20
Right-of-Way Vacation
Anyone requesting a road right-of-way vacation would need to pay fee upon submittal.
Fee: $100 plus $300 developer’s deposit.
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Zoning Compliance Letters
Anyone requesting a formal zoning compliance letter, not just a simple zoning request
would need to pay a fee to cover staff time. Fee: $20
Revisions to Staff Rates (When Time is Charged)
Current Proposed
Position Rate Rate
Plan Director $80 $95
Planner $65 $80
Conversation Coordinator $60 $75
GIS Coordinator $60 $75
City Engineer $80 $95
Engineer Tech $50 $75
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Increase by approximately 10% to meet the Wisconsin Uniform Building Code.
Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Review and Recommendation to Amend Chapter 20 to Delete Section 20.09
Regarding Permits for Swim Beaches
Ms. Moyer stated the zoning code addresses the regulation of swim beaches, which
would be done under the direction of the Dept. of Community Development. She
proposes that the permit requirement be eliminated, and Section 20.09 of the Municipal
Code be rescinded. Ald. Snead moved to recommend that Section 20.09 be
rescinded. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Federal Stimulus Funds Projects
The Mayor stated that the following two projects have been identified as potentially
qualifying for funding under the Stimulus Program:
Reconstruction of Hillendale Drive from College Avenue to Janesville Road
Construction of recreational trail on the west side of Racine Avenue, from the south
end of the high school to the existing trail just south of Janesville Road
Mr. Muenkel stated there was a very short window of opportunity to identify potential
projects. The ones that the City chose were slated to be done in the future. The
program required that the project plans and specifications be completed no later than
March 17. However, the City has now learned that it should know by the end of the
week if the projects would qualify for the funding. No money will be expended at this
point until the City is informed that its projects have been selected. Ald. Werner
moved to recommend approval to hire consultants for the necessary engineering
services if the City’s proposed projects are selected for Stimulus funds. Ald.
Snead seconded; motion carried.
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Review and Recommendation Regarding Authorizing the City Engineer to Solicit
Consultant Services for Review of the Veolia Feasibility Report
Mayor Johnson stated that Veolia has requested a permit from the DNR to expand. The
DNR is the primary authority regarding the expansion. However, the City Attorney
recommends that Muskego retain the services of a qualified consultant to provide
information and recommendations to protect the City’s interests. The Mayor
recommends using Spears Engineering because the firm has done other consulting
work regarding the landfill and is familiar with the site. Mr. Muenkel stated the
estimated fee is $5,000 with payment to come from landfill funds set aside for this
purpose. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald. Schaefer seconded;
motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$38,514.20. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Tax Checks in the amount of
$6,662.17. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount of
$327,659.65. Ald. Schaefer seconded. Discussion took place regarding a bill for
$9,610.50 for snow plowing and salting two fire station parking lots. Ald. Werner
suggested that the DPW review the invoice and indicate how much salt would have
been used. Ald. Snead moved to remove payment of the invoice in question from
the General Vouchers and recommend approval of the new total in the amount of
$318,049.15. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried. Motion to recommend
approval of General Vouchers as amended carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m. Seconded by Ald.
Schaefer; motion carried.
Janice Moyer, MMC
Clerk-Treasurer