Committee of the Whole

CITY OF MUSKEGO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES 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.