FCM20120925
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 10/9/12
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
Tuesday September 25, 2012
Muskego City Hall
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 5:46 p.m. Committee Members Ald.
Borgman, Schaumberg, and Soltysiak were present as well as Director of Finance and
Administration Mueller, Community Development Director Muenkel and Deputy Clerk
Blenski. Ald. Harenda was also present; Ald. Wolfe arrived during the meeting. Those
present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Deputy stated that the meeting was
properly noticed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Borgman moved to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2012 meeting.
Ald. Soltysiak seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Operators
Ald. Soltysiak moved to recommend approval of an Operator’s License for Kerry
Heideman, Carley Herrera, Donna Last, Lisa Niemiec, Jacob Norton, Patricia
Plewa, Julie Pritzl, Thomas Schaefer, Karen Stroud, Dustin Toth, Lynn Tran and
Dane Wojciehowski subject to the licensing requirements being completed prior
to issuance. Ald. Schaumberg seconded; motion carried.
Outside Dance Permit and Amendment to Licensed Premise
Alpine Lanes of Muskego submitted a request to amend its premise to include the
parking lot on Sunday, September 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In addition, an
application for outside music was also submitted. The music is planned from 11:00 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m. Ald. Soltysiak moved to recommend approval as requested. Ald.
Schaumberg seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation Regarding Quit Claim Deed-Fitzgerald
Community Development Director Muenkel stated there is a sliver of property owned by
the City that actually takes up frontage of Mr. Fitzgerald’s land that is used for access to
the commercial parking lot (formerly Jill’s Cleaners). In addition, there is a failing
retaining wall that is also on the property. To avoid future maintenance and liability
issues, it has been recommended that the City deed over this small portion of land to
Mr. Fitzgerald at no cost. The City Attorney has reviewed the Quit Claim Deed and
recommends approval. Ald. Soltysiak moved to recommend approval. Ald.
Schaumberg seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Exploring an Amendment to TIF District #8
Mr. Muenkel stated the Community Development Authority (CDA) has investigated how
to aid in the redevelopment of the current TIF #8 area as well as possibly offering
financial assistance to properties just bordering the TIF area. There are borrowed
monies that have to be used in TIF District 8 ($375,604). One possibility the CDA
considered was amending the existing TIF #8 Project Plan and boundaries. The
existing money could be used for low interest loans to aid in redevelopment projects.
The CDA did discuss other possibilities that included the gas station parcels on
Janesville and Lannon. Mr. Muenkel stated that by amending the district, the TIF could
potentially be closed earlier, which would benefit all the taxing authorities. The CDA
Finance Committee Minutes Page 2
September 25, 2012
has recommended to the Common Council to move forward and explore amending TIF
District #8. The CDA would have to proceed through the necessary process to officially
propose any amendments to the district. The Common Council would ultimately
approve the amendments. The CDA will explore what the boundaries could be in the
coming months. Ald. Soltysiak expressed his support for the low-interest loans. Ald.
Borgman moved to recommend approval. Ald. Soltysiak seconded; motion
carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount
$135,202.01. Ald. Schaumberg seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of General Fund Vouchers in the
amount $584,664.08. Ald. Schaumberg seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of Wire Transfers in the amount
$271,339.17. Ald. Soltysiak seconded; motion carried.
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Mueller stated that the 2011 financial statements along with the 2012 second
quarter results should be available in the next few weeks.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Borgman moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Ald. Soltysiak
seconded; motion carried.
Jill Blenski
Deputy City Clerk