Common Council

CITY OF MUSKEGO COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES October 28, 2025 6:00 PM Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue APPROVED CALL TO ORDER Mayor Petfalski called the meeting to order at 6 pm. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Petfalski, Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Also Present: City Attorney Warchol, Public Works and Development Director Kroeger, Finance & Administrative Director Mustapich, Planning Manager Trzebiatowski, HR Director Croteau, Information Technologies Director Loudon, Public Works Superintendent Beilfuss, Utilities Superintendent Bourdo, Recreation Program Director Dunn, Library Director Butterfield, Chief Westphal, Captain Fons and City Clerk Roller. STATEMENT OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE City Clerk Roller stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law on Friday, October 24, 2025. PUBLIC COMMENT There were three speakers for Public Comment. 1. Scott Dickman, S69W17445 Muskego Drive; spoke regarding the 2024 Hillendale Project. 2. Kathy Chiaverotti, W129S8837 Boxhorn Reserve Drive; spoke regarding the 2024 Hillendale Project. 3. Jim Rozeski, W185S9570 Parker Drive, spoke regarding the 2026 Health Insurance Plan changes. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE Mayor Petfalski shared that FEMA has denied the infrastructure/level two damage claims from the August flooding. The State of Wisconsin intends to appeal this decision. PUBLIC HEARING • Public Hearing to consider the petition of Tim Knepprath of Wellspring Construction, on behalf of WIZA Investments, LLC./Global Precision Group rezone the following area: Tax Key Nos. 2228.999.005 & 2228.999.014 / S84W19120 Enterprise Drive & Vacant Lot (to the east) from M-2 - General Industrial District to PD - Planned Development District (based on M-2 - General Industrial District) for the purpose of bringing the existing building into zoning compliance with a 14-foot rear offset allowance, which will allow a compliant addition to be placed onto the existing building. The Public Hearing opened at 6:14 pm. There were no speakers. The Public Hearing closed at 6:20 pm. PH20251028 WIZA Rezoning 10.28.25.pdf Staffmemofor_GPG-Rezoning.pdf Submittal.pdf Common Council Minutes – October 28, 2025 Page | 2 PUBLIC HEARING (continued) • To hear any citizen on the Proposed 2026 City Budget The Public Hearing opened at 6:21 pm. There was one speaker present: Kathy Chiaverotti, W129S8837 Boxhorn Reserve Drive. The Public Hearing closed at 6:29 pm. Public Notice (2026 Proposed Budget).pdf CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Common Council Minutes - September 9, 2025 CCM.2025.09.09 draft.docx Approval of Common Council Minutes - September 23, 2025 CCM.2025.09.23 draft.docx Voucher Approval Vouchers - Total Sheet.pdf Vouchers - Alpha Report.pdf Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Hammel to Approve all items under Consent. Motion Passed: 7 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None NEW BUSINESS • Resolution #060-2025 - Resolution Authorizing the Implementation of a Three-Year Repayment Agreement for Police Officer Applicants CCR2025.060-Implementation of 3-yr repayment agrmt.docx Memo - Police Officer Three- Year Repayment Agreement.docx This item was removed from the Agenda. • Resolution #061-2025 - Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with WCA Group Health Trust for the Provision of Health Insurance in Plan Year 2026 CCR2025.061-Health Ins Plan (WCA-GHT).docx Memo - Health Insurance Contract 2026.docx City of Muskego Renewal Summary 1-1-2026 Revised.pdf MOTION: Moved by Alderperson Wolfe; seconded by Alderperson Hammel to Approve. MOTION: Alderperson Duelge made a Motion to Amend to keep the employee deductible and out of pocket expenses to $250 single/$500 family from the 2026 Health Insurance Plan resulting in a $28,000 budget deficit. Alderperson Schroeder seconded. o Motion Passed to Amend by Roll Call Vote: 4 - 3 Voting For: Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker Common Council Minutes – October 28, 2025 Page | 3 o Motion Passed as Amended: 7 – 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None • Resolution #062-2025 - Approval of a Solid Waste Services Contract for 2026-2028 with GFL Muskego, LLC for Refuse and Recycling Collection CCR2025.062-Addendum to Contract-Refuse and Recycling (GFL).docx Addendum to Solid Waste & Recycling Contract.pdf Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Schroeder to Approve. Motion Passed: 7 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None • Resolution #063-2025 - Approval of 2026 General Fund Operating Budget and Tax Levy CCR2025.063-2026 City Budget.docx CCR2025.063-Special Rev Budget Attachment.pdf MOTION: Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Bryce to Approve. MOTION: Alderperson Hammel made a Motion to Amend the Operating Budget to move $25,000 from the Water Utility Fund to the General Fund and remove $3,000 from Road Oils and Asphalt (Public Works) to make up for the $28,000 budget deficit from the prior approval of the Agreement with WCA Group Health. Alderperson Madden seconded. o Motion Passed to Amend by Roll Call Vote: 7 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None o Motion Passed as Amended by Roll Call Vote: 7 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None • Resolution #064-2025 - Approval of 2026 Capital Budget CCR2025.064-Capital Budget.docx MOTION: Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Hammel to Approve. MOTION: Alderperson Wolfe made a Motion to Amend for the Tess Corners Fire Department contract for roof costs be approved by the Council prior to moving forward with repairs. Alderperson Hammel seconded. Common Council Minutes – October 28, 2025 Page | 4 o Motion Passed to Amend by Roll Call Vote: 7 – 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None o Motion Passed as Amended by Roll Call Vote: 7 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None • Resolution #064-2025 - Approval of 2026 Capital Budget (continued) MOTION: Alderperson Schroeder made a Motion to Amend the Amendment to remove up to $15,000 to be used towards the Department of Public Works feasibility study with any remaining funds back to the roof replacement. Alderperson Duelge seconded. o Motion Passed to Amend by Roll Call Vote: 7 -0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None o Motion Passed as Amended: 7 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None o Motion Passed on the Remainder of the Capital Budget as Presented by Roll Call Vote: Voting For: Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None • Resolution #065-2025 - Approval of 2026 Sewer Utility Budget and Rates CCR2025.065-Sewer Budget.docx Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Hammel to Approve Motion Passed by Roll Call Vote: 7 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None • Resolution #066-2025 - Approval of 2026 Water Utility Budget and Rates CCR2025.066-Water Budget.docx Moved by Alderperson Hammel; seconded by Alderperson Wolfe to Approve Motion Passed by Roll Call Vote: 7 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None Common Council Minutes – October 28, 2025 Page | 5 • Discussion Regarding Interest Rate Reduction and Payment Plan Request Regarding REC Charges for Warrior Wash Consensus was to move forward to research future payment plans. • Discussion / Possible Action Regarding Funding of the Hillendale Water Project MOTION: Moved by Alderperson Hammel to recognize the funds for the 2024 Hillendale Drive project came from the ARPA funds with the remainder from the Water Utility Fund. Seconded by Alderperson Madden to Approve. MOTION: Alderperson Decker made a motion to Amend by requesting a Resolution to properly indicate an itemization of the funds used for the Hillendale Drive Water Main Project. Alderperson Schroeder seconded. o Motion Passed to Amend: 7 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None o Motion Passed as Amended: 7 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND SECOND READING IF RULES ARE WAIVED Ordinance #1505 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map (M-2 to PD / Enterprise Dr) ORD2025.1505-Rezone-Enterprise Dr - EDIT.docx Staffmemofor_GPG-Rezoning.pdf Submittal.pdf LICENSE APPROVAL • Approval of Change of Agent (Dawn Ball) for "Class A" liquor license held by Walgreens Co. (dba Walgreens #07603) located at S79W18885 Janesville Rd Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Schroeder to Approve. Motion Passed: 7 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None • Approval of Change of Agent (Omar Forestier Rolon) for "Class A" liquor license held by Walgreens Co. (dba Walgreens #11636) located at S70W15775 Janesville Rd Moved by Alderperson Hammel; seconded by Alderperson Schroeder to Approve. Motion Passed: 0 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None Common Council Minutes – October 28, 2025 Page | 6 UPDATES FROM ALDERMANIC LIAISONS Updates from Aldermanic Liaisons None. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Schroeder to Adjourn at 7:46 pm. Motion Passed: 7 – 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None Minutes recorded and transcribed by City Clerk Roller.