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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA USKEGO
08/12/2025
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Committee of the Whole Minutes - July 22, 2025
COWM 25.07.22 Draft.docx
NEW BUSINESS
Health Insurance Presentation by Cottingham and Butler Representatives
CLOSED SESSION
Following conclusion of consideration of the above portion of its regularly scheduled agenda, the
Committee of the Whole will meet to vote on a motion to convene in Closed Session for
discussion/action relative to:
• Discussion regarding Innovation Grant and how it may impact the Police Department
• Abatement procedure for nuisance properties
• Discussion regarding businesses that have failed to return their annual survey to assist the City
in determining REC use and charges in accordance with Section 290-7(G)(3) of the Municipal
Code
and to take such further action as may be appropriate with respect to such matters.
A Closed Session for the above purpose is authorized pursuant to the provisions of:
Wis. Stats. § 19.85(1)(g), conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is
rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect
to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved; and
• Wis. Stats. § 19.85(1)(c), considering employment, promotion, compensation or
performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has
jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.
Upon conclusion of the Closed Session, the Common Council will reconvene in Open Session to
consider its public agenda, including motions to recommend approval or rejection of the above -
listed deliberations or any of the public agenda items that have not been acted upon.
OPEN SESSION
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT The Committee of the Whole may possibly reconvene immediately
following the Common Council meeting of the same date to continue work on agenda
items.
NOTICE
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT MEMBERS OF AND POSSIBLY A QUORUM OF MEMBERS OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BODIES OF THE
MUNICIPALITY MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE ABOVE -STATED MEETING TO GATHER INFORMATION; NO ACTION WILL BE
TAKEN BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL BODY AT THE ABOVE -STATED MEETING OTHER THAN THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY
SPECIFICALLY REFERRED TO ABOVE IN THIS NOTICE.
ALSO, UPON REASONABLE NOTICE, EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF DISABLED INDIVIDUALS
THROUGH APPROPRIATE AIDS AND SERVICES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST THIS SERVICE, CONTACT
MUSKEGO CITY HALL, (262) 679-4100.
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
July 22, 2025
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Petfalski called the meeting to order at 6:17 pm.
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UNAPPROVED
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. 3