COWM 25.07.22 ApprCITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
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July 22, 2025 �
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
APPROVED
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Petfalski called the meeting to order at 6:17 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Petfalski, Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson
Bryce, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden
Absent: Alderperson Schroeder
Also present: City Attorney Warchol, Public Works & Development Director Kroeger, Public Works
Superintendent Beilfuss, 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 on July 18, 2025.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Committee of the Whole Minutes - June 24, 2025
COWM 25.06.24 Draft.docx
Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Hammel to Approve.
Motion Passed: 6 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce,
Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
NEW BUSINESS
Presentation on Road Program
Public Works & Development Director Kroeger presented an update on the City's road conditions,
noting that roads are rated bi-annually from 0 to 10, with about 65 miles currently rated between 1
and 4, and that budget limitations hinder adequate maintenance. The current road program includes
$750,000 in annual operating funds and a $1 million supplement every three years, but state levy
caps restrict budget increases, prompting discussion of borrowing options, such as a $4 million loan
that could raise homeowner taxes by $45-60 annually for 20 years. The Mayor suggested inviting
the City's financial advisor to outline borrowing impacts, while the Council requested a list of the
seven worst roads, cost estimates for $2-4 million in repairs, and an assessment of the trail system.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Duelge to Adjourn at 7:09 pm.
Motion Passed: 6 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce,
Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
Minutes recorded and transcribed by Assistant Deputy Clerk -Treasurer Crisp.