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RULES, LAWS, ORDINANCE COMMITTEE — CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JULY 23, 1984
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 P. M. by Chairman
Dumke. Also present were Committee Members Gaetzke and Nilsson,
Mayor Salentine, Ald. Tomczyk, Ald. Hilt, Lt. Johnson and those
persons per the attached list.
The Committee discussed Chapter 12.03 of the Municipal Code
regarding Transient Merchant Ordinance. Lt. Johnson discussed
proposed changes to Ordinance 12.03 as raised by Deputy City
Clerk Marenda's letter of May 31, 1984.
a. Ald. Gaetzke moved to accept the definition of Peddler,
Canvasser and Transient Merchant and the breakdown of
exemptions as shown in 3 (A) thru (J) in Lt. Johnson's
letter of July 23, 1984. Seconded by Ald. Nilsson,
motion carried.
b. Ald. Gaetzke moved to stipulate that a "popcorn" or
"concession" truck is subject to a Peddler License
annual fee of $50.00. Seconded by Ald. Nilsson, motion
carried.
C. Ald. Nilsson moved to exempt charitable organizations
from any investigation fee. Seconded by Ald. Gaetzke,
motion carried.
d. Ald. Gaetzke moved that 3 (e) "farmers or truck
gardeners" be revised to indicate "Residents Only".
Seconded by Ald. Nilsson, motion carried.
Ald. Gaetzke moved to direct the City Attorney to draft the
Ordinance to amend Chapter 12.03 as provided above and in the
Rules, Laws & Ordinance Minutes of March 29, 1984. Seconded by
Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
The Committee discussed the Historical Society's request for
limiting hours for the Old Muskego Settlement Park. The
Committee decided to defer this matter until the next meeting to
allow the Park & Recreation Board to review and give their
recommendation.
The Committee discussed Mr. R. A. Waite's request for a Kennel
License. Four neighbors appeared to complain that for at least
the past year the Waites have been raising a number of dogs and
cats and they object to a Kennel License being issued. Ald.
Gaetzke moved to deny the Kennel license and requested the City
Clerk to send a letter advising the Waites of their decision.
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The Committee discussed the False Alarm Ordinance. Mr. Jerome
Gottfried appeared to represent the Chamber of Commerce and
complained that the present alarm system is too strict. The
Committee agreed to discuss Chapter 12.18 Emergency Alarm Systems
at the next committee meeting. They also requested the City
Attorney to review Chapter 12.18 and prepare any suggested
changes to this Ordinance for the next meeting.
The Committee discussed the Public Safety Committee's proposed
regulations for use of Little Muskego Lake. After a lengthy
discussion with every person in the audience against the
additional regulations proposed for Little Muskego Lake, the
Committee tabled any further discussion.
The Committee reviewed the request of the Police Department to
amend Chapter 7.005 — Operation of Motor Vehicles on Premises
held out to Public for use of their Vehicles. The Police
Department recommended adding (g) Failure to comply with any
official traffic sign is prohibited. Ald. Gaetzke moved to add
(g) Failure to comply with any official traffic sign is
prohibited. Seconded by Ald. Nilsson, motion carried.
• The Committee reviewed Ordinance #498 — Police Power. The
Committee recommended forwarding the ordinance to the next Common
Council meeting without recommendation. However, the Committee
felt that an Identification Card and badge be issued at no charge
to each Alderman after the swearing in ceremony.
The Committee discussed the Police Department policy request
regarding hiring relatives. The Committee decided to defer this
item in order to receive a legal opinion from the City Attorney
and requested the City Clerk to check if there are similar
policies in other cities.
The Committee discussed request to amend Chapter 3.05 Budget.
Ald. Nilsson moved to amend Chapter 3.05 by changing the word
"ordinance" to "resolution" and also by changing (1) to read
September 1 (according to State Statutes). Seconded by Ald.
Gaetzke, motion carried.
The Committee discussed changes to the zoning Ordinance and Land
Division Ordinance as requested by the Building Inspector. Ald.
Gaetzke moved to recommend approval of the following:
a. Add to Chapter 17:4.05(2) Satellite Dishes
b. Amend Chapter 18, Sec. 2.1 to read "subject to Plan
Commission Approval.
• C. Amend Chapter 18, Sec. 2.3, adding (g) Payment shall be
required for parcels granted legal lot status by the
Common Council.
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d. Amend Chapter 18, Sec. 2.4, adding (f) If legal lot
status granted by the Common Council, payment of park
dedication fees as required by Chapter 18, Sec. 2.3
e. Amend Chapter 18, Sect. 6.2, adding "Insert showing map
of area with property location.
f. Amend Chapter 18, Sec.10.3, to read as follows: The
subdivider shall pay a fee of Seventy —Five Dollars
($75.00) to the City Treasurer at the time of
application for approval of a Certified Survey Map to
assist in defraying the cost of review.
Seconded by Ald. Nilsson, motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted
Ald. Richard Nilsson
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