RLO19850725RULES, LAWS, ORDINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JULY 25, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dumke at 7:30 P.M.
Also present were Committee Members Nilsson and Taube, Ald. Hilt,
Police Chief Johnson and Lt. John Daley.
The Committee discussed Special Permit fee for Dance Hall
license. Ald. Taube moved to direct the City Attorney to amend
Chapter 12, Section 12.04 4(d) and 5(d) of the Municipal Code to
state that the $10.00 permit fee will include all events listed
on the application. Seconded by Ald. Nilsson, motion carried.
A discussion was held regarding formation of a Committee of Lake
Aldermen to discuss "Slow -No Wake" ordinance. Ald. Taube is
requesting that the three "lake" aldermen (Tomczyk, Hilt and
Taube) form a committee to discuss the present ordinance. Mr.
Fitzgerald appeared before the Committee and presented a list of
suggestions for the Committee to consider. Ald. Taube moved to
ask Ald. Tomczyk, Ald. Hilt and Ald. Taube to form such a
committee. Seconded by Ald. Nilsson, motion carried.
• Ald. Nilsson discussed what he considers to be a continuing
problem with fireworks in Muskego. Chief Johnson discussed the
fact that the City currently issues permits for individuals who
request them. Approximately fifteen permits have been issued this
year. Concerns discussed included possible liability for the
City when issuing a permit, lack of control over the individual
who is issued the permit, the fact that the Fire Departments are
not being notified when these permits are issued. The Police
Chief stated that he feels that any permits issued should only be
issued to groups such as civic organizations, etc. Ald. Nilsson
moved to have the City Attorney review possible City liability
when issuing Fireworks permits. Seconded by Ald. Taube, motion
carried.
Lt. Daley expalined the continuing problem the Police Department
is having regarding complaints of harassment. The Police
Department is requesting that the City adopt State Statute
947.012 which pertains to unlawful use of telephone, and 947.013
pertaining to harassment, in order to be more effective in
protecting citizens from those who engage in such conduct. Ald.
Nilsson moved that the City Attorney study recommendation and
draft an ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code to
include these State Statutes. Seconded by Ald. Taube, motion
carried. This ordinance will be reviewed by the Rules, Laws &
Ordinance Committee at their meeting scheduled for Thursday,
• August 15, 1985.
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The Police Department also discussed a suggested change in
Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code to bring it into compliance with
State Statute 125.07(4). Presently the City's ordinance does not
prohibit the consumption of beer by underage persons and states
minors rather than underage persons.
This amendment would make it illegal for underage persons to
purchase, attempt to purchase, possess, or consume any alcoholic
beverages. The only exception to the ordinance would be that
fermented malt beverages could be possessed or consumed by an
underage person who is accompanied by his or her parent, guardian
or spouse who has attained the legal drinking age. Ald. Taube
moved to recommend that the City Attorney review and draft
revised ordinance to conform to State Statutes and send directly
to Council. Seconded by Ald. Nilsson, motion carried.
Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
Ald. Richard Nilsson
Secretary