COWM24.09.17 ApprCITY OF MUSKEGO
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September 17, 2024
5:30 PM � € SKEGO
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue I
APPROVED
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Petfalski called the meeting to order at 5:38 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Petfalski, Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Schwer, Alderperson
Schroeder, Alderperson Kubacki, Alderperson Madden
Absent: Alderperson Hammel
Also present: City Attorney Warchol, Public Works and Development Director Kroeger, Finance &
Administrative Director Mueller, Assistant Finance & Administrative Director Mustapich, Recreation
Program Manager Dunn, Information Technologies Director Loudon, Chief Westphal, Captain Fons,
Administrative Assistant Mack, Library Director Larson, HR Director Croteau, and City Clerk Roller
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
City Clerk Roller stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law on
Friday, September 13, 2024.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Alderperson Kubacki; seconded by Alderperson Wolfe to Approve.
Motion Passed: 6 — 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Schwer, Alderperson Schroeder,
Alderperson Kubacki, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Committee of the Whole Minutes - July 23, 2024
COWM24.07.23 Draft.docx
Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Wolfe to Approve.
Motion Passed: 6 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Schwer, Alderperson Schroeder,
Alderperson Kubacki, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
NEW BUSINESS
2025 Capital Projects Fund Budgets:
2025-2029 Capital Budget DRAFT.pdf
1. TCVFD (Replacement of Fire Pumper) Jeff Vergbut was present to review the department
requests.
Project Name
Expenditure
Equipment / Vehicle (Replacement of Fire Pumper)
$984,200
TOTAL
$984,200
Consensus: 6 in favor
Committee of the Whole Minutes — September 17, 2024
Page 12
2. Human Resources (Pape 25). Library Director Larson presented the requests.
Project Name
Expenditure
NeoGov HR Onboarding and eforms Modules
$25,000
TOTAL
$25,000
Consensus: 6 in favor
3. Library (Pages 27). Library Director Larson presented the requests.
Project Name
Expenditure
Parking Lot Light & Walkways Reconstruction
$200,000
TOTAL
$200,000
Consensus: 6 in favor
4. Police Department (Pages 12 — 21). Police Chief Westphal and Captain Fons presented
the requests.
Project Name
Expenditure
Digital Reader
$8,500
Rifles
$12,000
Shields
$16,000
Winter Jackets
$24,500
FLOCK
$21,000
Vests
$22,000
SCIT/CDU Room
$25,000
Radios
$32,000
Radar Units
$65,000
Body Worn Cameras
$95,800
TOTAL
$321,800
Consensus: 6 in favor
WDNR Grant Award for Idle Isle Boat Launch Replacement and Parking Lot Improvements
Public Works and Development Director Kroeger provided an explanation that he discovered an
opportunity to apply for a DNR Grant for Idle Isle. The funds from the Grant would focus on the already
budget -approved boat launch and other safety improvements. These improvements would include
widening the roadway and provide ADA compliance as well as assistance with fire, ambulance and
police calls. Mr. Kroeger indicated his budget for the boat lunch was $150,000. If the Council accepts
the Grant; it would be for $150,000. A requirement is that the City must provide shared funding. This
provides a total of $300,000 for improvements. The only requirement is that once the project is
completed it remain a boat launch for the next 20 years. Mr. Kroeger said he felt that would be
expected. Alderman Decker requested a copy of the grant application, and Mr. Kroeger stated he
would get that to him.
This item will be written by Resolution for approval at a future Common Council meeting.
Committee of the Whole Minutes — September 17, 2024
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Former Police Station Discussion
Mayor Petfalski explained there was no new information regarding the grant application for the old
Police Department. At this time, the recommendation is to winterize the building. There was continued
discussion referencing moving forward with renovating the building and potential uses, the Grant
application, potential public survey and items regarding tearing the down the building.
Alderperson Kubacki made a motion to defer the item until more information is available regarding
destruction of the building and the grant.
Alderperson Schwer seconded the motion.
No vote was taken on the motion.
Alderperson Schroeder made a motion to tear down the old Police Department for a cost not to
exceed $500,000 by March 31, 2025.
Alderperson Decker seconded the motion.
Mayor Petfalski recommended the item be referred to Public Works.
Alderperson Schroeder changed her motion to tear down the old police department and refer the
item to Public Works for quotes on tearing down the building.
Alderperson Decker agreed to the changed motion.
Roll Call Vote:
In favor.- Alderpersons Wolfe, Decker, Schroeder, and Madden.
Against: Alderperson Schwer and Kubacki.
Motion passed 4 - 2
Grant Information Related to the Former Police Station
No further discussion as this was discussed during the previous item.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
None
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Alderperson Schroeder; seconded by Alderperson Wolfe to Adjourn at 7:30 pm.
Motion Passed: 6 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Schwer, Alderperson Schroeder,
Alderperson Kubacki, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
Minutes recorded by City Clerk Roller and transcribed by Deputy Clerk Crisp.