FCM20101108
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
Tuesday, November 8, 2010
Muskego City Hall
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Committee Members Ald.
Snead, Fiedler and Werner were present. Also present: Ald. Harenda and Soltysiak,
Finance and Administration Director Mueller, Community Development Director
Muenkel and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Deputy Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Snead moved to approve October 26, 2010 minutes. Ald. Werner seconded;
motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Operators
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for
Janine Kolbeck, Krystal Kuehl, Ellen Valdez, Jill Warner, Leslie Wells and Nina
Williams subject to the licensing requirements being completed prior to issuance.
Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Friends of the Muskego Public Library
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of a Temporary License to Sell Wine
for the Friends of the Muskego Public Library. The license is for the Murder and
Mayhem event, which will be held on November 12, 2010. Ald. Fiedler seconded;
motion carried.
“Class B” Retailers’ License - High Tide Muskego, LLC
Jody Dilworth was present as the corporate agent for High Tide Muskego LLC. The
company applied for a “Class B” Retailers’ License to Sell Fermented Malt Beverages
and Intoxicating Liquor for the establishment that is now Williams Supper Club, S76
W17745 Janesville Road. Ms. Dilworth stated that the company is in the process of
remodeling the property. She anticipates opening sometime in December. Ald.
Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald. Snead seconded. Mayor Johnson
noted that the application reflected a request to license the parking lot until 2:00 a.m.
He stated that the City only wants to license established outdoor areas, such as decks
or patios. Ms. Dilworth stated that an outdoor deck is planned for the future. The Mayor
suggested that Ms. Dilworth come back and request an amendment to her license in the
future once the deck is constructed. She agreed. Ald. Fiedler moved to remove the
parking lot designation. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried. Motion to
recommend approval of a “Class B” Retailer’s License to High Tide Muskego,
LLC with no outside sales carried.
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NEW BUSINESS
Acceptance of Bids for Various City Equipment
The Mayor stated bids were received for several pieces of DPW equipment and one
vehicle (Bid Summary attached). Ald. Fiedler moved to accept the following bids:
1996 International Truck w/Plow $13,500
Lakeside International
1970 Cleveland Grader $1,203
Steve Sobieski
1998 Crown Victoria $201
David Carlson
1995 Massy Ferguson $5,705
Muskego Lakes Country Club
Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Dedication and Acceptance of Public Improvements in and for
Mystic Drive
Mayor Johnson stated this was for the Dovic/James property on Mystic Drive. The City
Engineer is recommending acceptance of the dedication of the public improvements
and release of the cash deposit. Ald. Snead moved to recommend dedication and
acceptance of public improvements in and for Mystic Drive. Ald. Fiedler
seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Authorization to Use CDBG Funds for the Muskego Business Group
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend. Ald. Snead seconded. Community
Development Director Muenkel gave a brief overview regarding the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The City receives an allotment every three
years from Waukesha County. The 2008 - 2010 allotment has been used for the
Janesville Road Grant and Loan program as well as the Muskego Senior Taxi. The
balance of the 2008 - 2010 allotment (approximately $18,000) was coming due this
month. Mr. Muenkel stated he received approval from the CDBG Board last month to
extend the fund use until the end of November 2011 and to utilize the funds for a
secondary use. The proposal is to give the remaining funds to the Muskego Business
Group to fund a coordinator position and marketing and advertising expenses to
generate patron traffic and retention of businesses during the Janesville Road
reconstruction project. The Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce has helped to
coordinate the Muskego Business Group. A “Toolkit to Thriving During Road
Construction” has been developed. The initial money from the CDBG will help the
group begin its programs. The Muskego Business Group would be responsible for
alternate forms of support in the future.
Chamber President Cheryl Smith was present along with Kathy Chiaverotti, the
Executive Director, and Sandy Hoorman. Ms. Smith stated that events would be
planned to bring patrons to the different businesses on Janesville Road that will be
affected by the future road project. Research done by Kathy Chiaverotti shows that
events planned prior to the road construction bring patrons to the businesses. The
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events continue during construction, which hopefully will bring patrons back. The goal
is to keep people in Muskego so their money is spent in the community. The programs
that are planned will benefit all the businesses in Muskego. Ms. Smith noted that 70%
of the money being requested would fund the coordinator position with 30% going
toward marketing and advertising.
Mayor Johnson stated that communities often budget money to help the businesses
during major road projects. He believes if the CDBG money were not available, the City
would have to provide some financial assistance to the affected businesses. That
would affect the taxpayers. Ald. Snead stated she supports the proposal because the
road construction in her district several years ago resulted in the Piggly Wiggly closing.
The Mayor acknowledged the efforts of the Chamber and expressed his gratitude.
Motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount
$37,411.96. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Tax Checks in the amount $343.31.
Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount
$216,329.20. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:21 p.m. Ald. Fiedler seconded;
motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski.