FCM20090512
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 5/26/2009
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. Present: Committee Members Ald.
Fiedler, Werner, and Snead. Also in attendance: Ald. Harenda, Borgman, Schneider and
Schaumberg, Finance Director Mueller, Community Development Director Muenkel and Deputy
Clerk Blenski. 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 April 28, 2009 minutes. Ald. Fiedler seconded;
motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for Virginia
Bennett, Jane Blakeslee, Jacquelyn Corso, Heidi Flemmer, David Gajewski, Timothy
Haak, Marilyn Hagen, Joan Hayes, Margaret Kellner, Robert Layne, Sandra Lesperance,
Keri Luecht, Rhonda Mead, Angel Messer, Debra Mueller, Shana Nagel, Debra Nuetzel,
Alkaben Patel, Manoj Patel, Connie Pfaff, Natalie Rawski, Tracy Roeszler, Christine
Satterstrom, Judith Semrad, Gordon Shafer, Edward Weber, Thomas Wilke and Sandra
Woida subject to the licensing requirements being completed prior to issuance. Ald.
Werner seconded; motion carried.
Change of Corporate Agent - Ultra Mart Foods, LLC (Pick /n Save)
Stephanie Johnson was present as the newly appointed agent for the “Class A” license held by
Ultra Mart Foods, LLC (d/b/a Pick ‘n Save). She stated that the previous agent is no longer with
the company. Ms. Johnson stated she also is the agent for the liquor license held by the store
in Waterford. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of Stephanie Johnson as the
new agent for Ultra Mart Foods, LLC. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Temporary License for Muskego Lions Club - June 27, 2009
Mr. Gary Stewart and Mr. Scott Lago were present on behalf of the Muskego Lions Club. The
organization has submitted an application for the temporary sale of fermented malt beverages
on June 27, 2009 at Idle Isle Park. Ald. Snead noted that she would be abstaining because her
husband is an officer of the club. The Muskego Lions are planning a festival type event. There
will be a larger tent with music, food and a smaller beverage tent. Mr. Stewart stated that
approval from the Parks & Recreation Board was still needed. Ald. Werner noted that only
individuals 21 and older could have access to the tent where the fermented malt beverages
would be served. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval contingent upon approval
from the Parks & Recreation Board. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried with Ald.
Snead abstaining.
Salvage and Recycling Permit - Kohne Salvage
Mayor Johnson stated that the permit is applied for annually. One of the building inspectors
reviewed the property and did not find any issues. This operation is located in the Fifth District;
Ald. Schneider confirmed that there were no issues. Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend
approval. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Review and Recommendation to Accept Muskego Now as the Official Newspaper
The Deputy Clerk stated that the City is required to advertise annually for bids for its official
newspaper. Only one bid was received from the Journal Sentinel (Muskego Now). The bid
submitted does not reflect an increase from the 2008 rates. Ald. Fiedler moved to
recommend acceptance. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
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May 12, 2009
Review and Recommendation Regarding Application for Grant
Mr. Muenkel stated Holz Island is in need of a large restoration project. The City can apply for a
DNR Lake Protection Grant for the project. If the grant is not awarded, the project will not be
done. The money the City spends would come from the Conservation Special Revenue Fund
and then be reimbursed by the grant. The Little Muskego Lake District has committed to pay
$10,000 toward the project. Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend authorization to apply for a
Lake Protection Grant for the Holz Island Shoreline Restoration Project. Ald. Snead
seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Developer’s Agreement and Letter of Credit for
Muskego Commerce Center East II
Mr. Muenkel stated the agreement and letter of credit would ensure that the developer installs
improvements in the area behind Wal-Mart. Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval.
Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Reduction in Letter of Credit - Moorland
Commerce Center East I
The City Engineer is recommending a reduction in the letter of credit in the amount of
$605,123.65. Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion
carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$31,802.79. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of Tax Checks in the amount of $508.34. Ald.
Snead seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount of
$404,726.60. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Mueller stated the auditors completed their field work last week.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 p.m. Seconded by Ald. Fiedler; motion
carried.
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk