CCM.2023.10.10 ApprCITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES
October 10, 2023
6:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Petfalski called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
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Present: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Kapusta, Alderperson Schroeder,
Alderperson Kubacki, Alderperson Madden
Absent: Alderperson Terrence
Also present: City Attorney Warchol, Public Works and Development Director Kroeger, Finance &
Administrative Director Mueller, Assistant Finance & Administrative Director Mustapich, Library Director
Larson, Chief Westphal, and Assistant Deputy Clerk -Treasurer Crisp.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Assistant Deputy Clerk -Treasurer Crisp stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the
open meeting law.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE
Update — HR Director Croteau is working through the salary study. She is going to be meeting with the
individual department heads to look at their individual staff to see how they fall into it. Once it is fine-
tuned, it will be brought forward to Council members for their input.
PUBLIC HEARING
To hear any citizen on the Proposed 2024 City Budget
Mayor Petfalski declared the hearing open and turned the presentation over to the Assistant Finance &
Administration Director, Jenny Mustapich.
Ms. Mustapich presented the proposed 2024 budget and provided an overview for the City's operations which
include the General Debt Service, Special Revenue, and Capital Project Funds. The State Legislature passed Act
12 and through the passage of this new legislation, the City of Muskego will receive an additional $552, 000 of
State shared revenue in 2024. Although this revenue will assist in offsetting rising costs and producing balanced
budgets for the next few years, other options will be necessary for long term solutions to fund ongoing costs of
inflation.
Financial Summary
The 2023-2024 net fund balance reductions are contributed to Idle Isle and Boxhorn boat ramp replacements,
various recreation field maintenance, a land purchased in conjunction with the DNR, and several other public
safety and public works equipment purchases. Wage and benefit increases are proposed to be funded with
additional interest earnings and the supplemental State Shared Revenue.
City State Tax Levy/Rate
Due to State mandates, the City Tax Levy continues to be restricted. The allowable increase in the proposed
budget amounts to $222, 927 and was based off of 1.61 % of net new growth and will be used to offset upcoming
2024 election expenses as well as rising costs associated with fuel, utilities, building maintenance, and public
safety vehicle replacements. As a result of the levy increase, the estimated City tax rate would be slightly
increased from $3.81 to $3.82 per $1, 000 of assessed value. Of the total $14.4 million tax levy, approximately
$11.8 million will fund expenditures for basic operations in the general fund, $2.2 million for principal and interest
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payments, and $389,000 will be applied toward the active tax district increments. Muskego's tax rate has
continued to remain substantially less for over two decades.
General Fund Revenue and Expenditures
The charts in the Presentation (link below) reflect a balanced increase of $928, 837 or 5.46%. The monthly cost of
proposed operating expenditures amounts to approximately $58.60 per capita using the latest population estimate
of 25,496 and is $2.70 higher than the prior year. Of total revenues, approximately 82% are generated from taxes
and state aids.
Debt Service Fund
This fund is used to account for the principal and interest payments on all general obligation debt. Funding
sources include property taxes, tax increment financing, conservation fund reimbursement, and interest earnings.
The City's total principal balance outstanding is $30 million leaving a debt capacity limit of $208 million or 86. 72%
which amounts to a 3.25% increase over the prior year. The $3 million debt reduction over the prior year is
contributed to net scheduled payments and the City's strong financial position requiring no new debt issuance to
finance capital projects. Future borrowing plans and debt levy projections continue to indicate minimum increases.
Special Revenue Funds
These are specific purpose programs. The expenditure activities for 2024 results in a projected grand total for all
funds combined of approximately $4.4 million which is equivalent to the prior year and include tax increment debt
related payments, various park improvements, and increased refuse and recycling hauling fees due to inclusion of
the state tipping fees and residential growth within the community.
Summary
The final budget for review is the 2024 Capital Projects and amounts to a net total of approximately $2.5 million
which is slightly higher than the prior year. Financing for the majority of items will be funded by landfill host fees. It
consists of various infrastructure related items and equipment requests from the Information Technology, Public
Safety, and Public Works departments as well as $1 million dedicated to the Hillendale Road project
improvements which will be funded by ARPA funds. An additional item discussed but not included in the public
hearing publication is $160,000 for the gun range renovation and is essential for patrol officer training.
All proposed balanced budgets including the tax levy will be approved by the Common Council this evening.
No one came forward to speak. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed at 6:10 pm.
2024 Public Hearing Presentation. pdf
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Common Council Meeting Minutes - September 19, 2023
CCM.2023.09.19 draft.docx
Voucher Approval
Vouchers - Total Sheet.pdf
Payment Approval. Board report.pdf
Resolution #061-2023 - Approval of Financial Participation in a Conservation Land Acquisition
(Northeast of Big Muskego Lake State Wildlife Area)
CCR2023.061-Fin Part in Cons Land Acquisition.docx
M- Request to financially assist DNR land purchase.doc
Resolution #062-2023 - Approval of a One -Lot Certified Survey Map (Jackley-WDNR)
CCR2023.062-CSM-Jackley-DNR (1-LOT).docx
PC 054-2023 SUPPLEMENT.pdf
PC 054-2023 MAP. pdf
PC 054-2023 RESOLUTION.pdf
PC 054-2023 SUBMITTAL.pdf
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Resolution #063-2023 - Dedication of Public Improvements for Jilly's Car Wash
CCR2023.063-Dedication of Pub Impr-Jillys Car Wash.pdf
Finance Memo - Jilly's LLC Dedication.docx
Resolution #064-2023 - Dedication of Public Improvements for Stair Crest
CCR2023.064-Dedication of Pub Impr-Stair Crest.pdf
Finance Memo - PHW Muskego, Inc Dedication.docx
Resolution #065-2023 - Approval of Letter of Credit Reduction for Jilly's LLC
CCR2023.065-LOC-Jilly's LLC.docx
Finance Memo - Jilly's LLC LOC Reduction.docx
LOC1-JilllysMNP.pdf
Resolution #070-2023 - Approval of Reduction of Cash Deposit (Baseler)
CCR2023.070-Cash Dep Red-Baseler.docx Common Council - Baseler Court cash reduction.docx
LOC3-BaselerMNP.pdf
Moved by Alderperson Kubacki; seconded by Alderperson Wolfe to Approve all of the items under
Consent.
Motion Passed: 6 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Kapusta, Alderperson Schroeder,
Alderperson Kubacki, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution #066-2023 - Approval of 2024 General Fund Operating Budget and Tax Levy
CCR2023.066-2024 City Budget.docx
CCR2023.066-Special Rev Budget Attachment.pdf
Moved by Alderperson Kubacki; seconded by Alderperson Madden to Approve.
Motion Passed: 6 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Kapusta, Alderperson Schroeder,
Alderperson Kubacki, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
Resolution #067-2023 - Approval of 2024 Capital Budget
CCR2023.067-Capital Budget.docx
Moved by Alderperson Hammel; seconded by Alderperson Kapusta to Approve.
Motion Passed: 6 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Kapusta, Alderperson Schroeder,
Alderperson Kubacki, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
Resolution #068-2023 - Approval of 2024 Sewer Utility Budget
CCR2023.068-Sewer Budget.docx
Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Schroeder to Approve.
Motion Passed: 6 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Kapusta, Alderperson Schroeder,
Alderperson Kubacki, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
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Resolution #069-2023 - Approval of 2024 Water Utility Budget and Rates
CCR2023.069-Water Budget.docx
Moved by Alderperson Kapusta; seconded by Alderperson Schroeder to Approve.
Motion Passed: 6 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Kapusta, Alderperson Schroeder,
Alderperson Kubacki, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS - None/No action taken.
Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - September 5, 2023
COWM.2023.09.05 (Appr- BUDGET MTG_2).pdf
Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - September 12, 2023
Plan Commission Minutes 09122023 Approved.pdf
LICENSE APPROVAL
Approval to Amend Outside Dance Permit for Tail Spin LLC (d/b/a Tail Spin Bar & Grill), S64 W18295
Martin Drive, as follows: Fall Fest will be Saturday October 14, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm instead
of Saturday, October 21, 2023 - 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
Moved by Alderperson Kubacki; seconded by Alderperson Schroeder to Approve.
Motion Passed: 6 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Kapusta, Alderperson Schroeder,
Alderperson Kubacki, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
Approval for Outside Dance Permit for Muskego Senior Taxi Service as follows: Muskego Police
Department Fundraiser to be held at Making the Cut Tree Services, LLC, S74W16894 Janesville Rd, on
Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Making the Cut Tree Services has been postponed the event. As such, the Agenda item was not acted
on.
CITY OFFICIALS' REPORTS
None/No action taken.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Updates from Aldermanic Liaisons
None/No action taken.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Petfalski stated that at a future Committee of the Whole meeting he would like to have another
discussion concerning the future of the old Police Department building.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Schroeder to Adjourn at 6:13 pm.
Motion Passed: 6 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Kapusta, Alderperson Schroeder,
Alderperson Kubacki, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
Minutes taken and transcribed by Assistant Deputy Clerk -Treasurer