Common Council
Regular MeetingWauwatosa, WI · March 21, 2023
Minutes
7725 W. North Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Common Council
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 7:30 PM Council Chambers and Zoom:
https://servetosa.zoom.us/j/273225010,
Meeting ID: 273 225 010
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dennis McBride called the regular Common Council meeting to order at 7:52 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL
Present: 13 Alderperson District 1 Andrew Meindl
Alderperson District 1 James Moldenhauer
Alderperson District 2 Margaret Arney
Alderperson District 2 John Dubinski
Alderperson District 3 Joseph Makhlouf II
Alderperson District 4 David Lewis
Alderperson District 4 Ernst Franzen
Alderperson District 5 Joel Tilleson
Alderperson District 6 Joe Phillips
Alderperson District 7 Mike Morgan
Alderperson District 7 Amanda Fuerst
Alderperson District 8 Jason Wilke
Alderperson District 8 Melissa Dolan
Excused: 3 Alderperson District 3 Robin Brannin
Alderperson District 5 Sean Lowe
Alderperson District 6 Council President Meagan O'Reilly
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes of the March 7, 2023 regular meeting 23-1141
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Ernst Franzen
SECONDER: David Lewis
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
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Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
1. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of James Bittner (District 6) as a 23-591
member of the Wauwatosa Board of Zoning Appeals, his term to expire
April 30, 2026
Recommendation: Second Reading
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Ernst Franzen
SECONDER: Mike Morgan
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
2. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of Laura Hyland (District 2) as a 23-592
member of the Wauwatosa Board of Public Debt Commissioners, her
term to expire April 30, 2026
Recommendation: Second Reading
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Ernst Franzen
SECONDER: Mike Morgan
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
3. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of Steven Kreklow (District 4) of the 23-601
Wauwatosa Board of Public Debt Commissioners, his term to expire
April 30, 2026
Recommendation: Second Reading
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Ernst Franzen
SECONDER: Mike Morgan
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
4. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of David Kern (District 1) of the 23-656
Wauwatosa Board of Zoning Appeals, his term to expire April 30, 2026
Recommendation: Second Reading
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RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Ernst Franzen
SECONDER: Mike Morgan
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
5. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of Mary Callen (District 2) as a 23-658
member of the Wauwatosa Commission for Persons with Disabilities,
her term to expire March 31, 2026
Recommendation: Second Reading
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Ernst Franzen
SECONDER: Mike Morgan
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
6. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of Elizabeth (BJ) Ermenc (District 23-710
5) as a member of the Wauwatosa Commission for Persons with
Disabilities, her term to expire March 31, 2026
Recommendation: Second Reading
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Ernst Franzen
SECONDER: Mike Morgan
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
7. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of Kevin Ausman (District 4) as a 23-711
member of the Wauwatosa Plan Commission, his term to expire April
30, 2026
Recommendation: Second Reading
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Ernst Franzen
SECONDER: Mike Morgan
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
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Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
8. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of Victor Plantinga (District 6) as a 23-732
member of the Wauwatosa Police and Fire Commission, his term to
expire April 30, 2028
Recommendation: Second Reading
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Ernst Franzen
SECONDER: Mike Morgan
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
9. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of Michael Meier (District 7) as a 23-756
member of the Wauwatosa Senior Commission, his term to expire April
30, 2026
Recommendation: Second Reading
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Ernst Franzen
SECONDER: Mike Morgan
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
10. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of Elsie Riepenhoff (District 1) of 23-811
the Wauwatosa Senior Commission, her term to expire April 30, 2026
Recommendation: Second Reading
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Ernst Franzen
SECONDER: Mike Morgan
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
11. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of Steve Berg (District 4) as a 23-1137
member of the Wauwatosa Board of Parks and Forestry Commissioners,
term to expire April 30, 2026
Recommendation: First Reading
RESULT: HELD
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12. Appointment by Mayor McBride of Richard Brunner (District 3) as a 23-1138
member of the Wauwatosa Board of Zoning Appeals, term expiring
April 30, 2026
Recommendation: First Reading
RESULT: HELD
13. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of Thomas Stacey (District 7) as a 23-1139
member of the Wauwatosa Plan Commission, term to expire April 30,
2026
Recommendation: First Reading
RESULT: WITHDRAWN
APPLICATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.
1. Claim - Denise Anger 23-1145
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
RESULT: REFERRED TO CITY ATTORNEY
2. Claim - David & Vanessa Cefalu 23-1147
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
RESULT: REFERRED TO CITY ATTORNEY
3. Claim - Wauwatosa Peace Officers Association 23-1148
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
RESULT: REFERRED TO CITY ATTORNEY
FROM THE PLAN COMMISSION
1. Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit in the C2 District at 23-1158
2635 N. Mayfair Road for an eating establishment, Brian Pham,
applicant
WHEREAS Brian Pham applied for a Conditional Use Permit in the C2 District at 2635 N.
Mayfair Road for an eating establishment, and;
WHEREAS, this request was reviewed and recommended by the City Plan Commission to
be necessary for the public convenience at that location; located and proposed to be operated
in such manner which will protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and was found to be
compatible with surrounding uses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin hereby grants a Conditional Use Permit to Brian Pham subject to:
1. Operating hours are 11:30 am to 10:00 pm Monday through Thursday, 11:30 am to
11:00 pm Friday, 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday, and 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Sunday.
2. Providing detailed costs of any alterations and/or new construction, as well as
income & expense as requested by the Assessor's office.
3. Under WMC 24.16.040I., a Conditional Use will lapse and have no further effect
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one year after it is approved by the Common Council, unless a building permit has
been issued (if required); the use or structure has been lawfully established; or unless
a different lapse of approval period or point of expiration has been expressly
established by the Common Council.
4. Obtaining other required licenses, permits, and approvals.
By: Plan Commission
Recommendation: Approve 7-0
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Ernst Franzen
SECONDER: Andrew Meindl
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
Enactment No: R-23-40
2. Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit in the C2 District at 530 23-1159
N. 108th Place for a daycare establishment, Jacob Jansen, Authentic
Child Care, applicant
WHEREAS Jacob Jansen, Authentic Child Care, applied for a Conditional Use Permit in the
C2 District at 530 North 108th Place for a daycare establishment, and;
WHEREAS, this request was reviewed and recommended by the City Plan Commission to
be necessary for the public convenience at that location; located and proposed to be operated
in such manner which will protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and was found to be
compatible with surrounding uses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin hereby grants a Conditional Use Permit to Jacob Jansen, Authentic
Child Care, subject to:
1. Hours of operation.6:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday.
2. Obtaining Site Plan approval from the City's Engineering Division.
3. Providing detailed costs of any alterations and/or new construction as well as income
and expense as requested by the Assessor’s Office.
4. Under 24.16.040I., a Conditional Use will lapse and have no further effect one year
after it is approved by the Common Council, unless a building permit has been
issued (if required); the use or structure has been lawfully established; or unless a
different lapse of approval period or point of expiration has been expressly
established by the Common Council
5. Obtaining any additional permits, licenses, and approvals.
By: Plan Commission
Recommendation: Approve 7-0
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RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Ernst Franzen
SECONDER: Andrew Meindl
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
Enactment No: R-23-41
3. Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit in the M1/Planned Unit 23-1160
Development District at 1300 Glenview Place for a general warehousing
operation, Jeff Olson, Hansen Storage Company, applicant
WHEREAS Jeff Olson, Hansen Storage Company, applied for a Conditional Use Permit in
M1/Planned Unit Development District at 1300 Glenview Place for a general warehousing
operation, and;
WHEREAS, this request was reviewed and recommended by the City Plan Commission to
be necessary for the public convenience at that location; located and proposed to be operated
in such manner which will protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and was found to be
compatible with surrounding uses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin hereby grants a Conditional Use Permit to Jeff Olson, Hansen
Storage Company, subject to:
1. Providing detailed costs of any alterations and/or new construction, as well as
income & expense as requested by the Assessor's office.
2. Prior to occupancy or issuance of a building permit for any future user of the site,
whichever occurs first, the facility user must submit a detailed business description
to the Planning Division for review and approval to ensure Conditional Use Permit
compliance.
3. Under WMC 24.16.040I., a Conditional Use will lapse and have no further effect
one year after it is approved by the Common Council, unless a building permit has
been issued (if required); the use or structure has been lawfully established; or unless
a different lapse of approval period or point of expiration has been expressly
established by the Common Council.
4. A Floodplain Development permit is required along with building permits, if
applicable.
5. Obtaining other required licenses, permits, and approvals.
By: Plan Commission
Recommendation: Approve 7-0
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Ernst Franzen
SECONDER: Andrew Meindl
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Aye: 8 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Dubinski, Ald Makhlouf II, Ald
Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Morgan, and Ald Fuerst
Nay: 5 Ald Arney, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
Enactment No: R-23-42
4. Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit in the Special Purpose 23-1161
District - Research Park (SP-RP) at 850 N. Mayfair Road for eating
establishments including a drive-through, Julianne Arter, Irgens,
applicant
WHEREAS Julianne Arter, Irgens, applied for a Conditional Use Permit in Conditional Use
in the Special Purpose District - Research Park (SP-RP) at 850 N. Mayfair Road for eating
establishments including a drive-through, and;
WHEREAS, this request was reviewed and recommended by the City Plan Commission to
be necessary for the public convenience at that location; located and proposed to be operated
in such manner which will protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and was found to be
compatible with surrounding uses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin hereby grants a Conditional Use Permit to Julianne Arter, Irgens,
subject to:
1. Establishing hours of operation. Facility operations shall not occur before 6:00 am or
after 11:00 pm.
2. Prior to occupancy issuance, the applicant shall record a shared parking and access
agreement, approved by the City, between the properties at the Research One
development.
3. Prior to occupancy or issuance of a building permit for any future eating and
drinking establishment of the northern or southern end suites, whichever occurs first,
the user must submit a project description to the Planning Division for review and
approval to ensure Conditional Use Permit compliance.
4. Providing detailed costs of any alterations and/or new construction, as well as
income and expense as requested by the Assessor's office.
5. Obtaining site plan approval that addresses and complies with Engineering staff
report comments.
6. Full time public inspection of the private interceptor sewer shall be paid for by the
development.
7. Compliance with bike and pedestrian regulations including connectivity, short and
long-term bicycle parking accommodations, and Tosa Streets; as well as providing
an easement for the Mayfair Road multi-use trail.
8. Under WMC 24.16.040I., a Conditional Use will lapse and have no further effect
one year after it is approved by the Common Council, unless a building permit has
been issued (if required); the use or structure has been lawfully established; or unless
a different lapse of approval period or point of expiration has been expressly
established by the Common Council.
9. Obtaining other required licenses, permits, and approvals.
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By: Plan Commission
Recommendation: Approve 7-0
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Ernst Franzen
SECONDER: Andrew Meindl
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
Enactment No: R-23-43
FROM THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
1. Ordinance creating Section 9.12.020 of the Wauwatosa Municipal 23-569
Code, adopting state regulations prohibiting the feeding of wild animals
The Common Council of the City of Wauwatosa do hereby ordain as follows:
Part I. Section 9.12.020 of the Wauwatosa Municipal Code of Ordinances is hereby created
to read in its entirety as follows:
Section 9.12.020 - Feeding of Wild Animals
A. Adopted by Reference. That portion of the Administrative Code of the State of
Wisconsin, NR 19.60 - Feeding of Wild Animals, is adopted and all
amendments thereto are adopted and incorporated in this code by reference
except as herein modified.
B. Enforcement. The Police Department, Health Department, Building and Safety
Division and all other City employees or agents designated by the City
Administrator are authorized and directed to administer and enforce the
provisions of the Administrative Code adopted by this section.
Part II. This ordinance shall take effect on and after its dates of passage and publication.
By: Community Affairs Committee
Recommendation: Ready for adoption, Adopt 7-0
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Jason Wilke
SECONDER: Joseph Makhlouf II
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
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Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
Enactment No: O-23-7
2. Resolution approving a Minor Planned Unit Development Amendment 23-1157
(PUD) at 7501 W. North Avenue (AbleLight) to extend the PUD
approval, Matt Riesterer, Luther Group, LLC., applicant
WHEREAS, Matt Riesterer, Luther Group, LLC., applied for a Minor Planned Unit
Development Amendment at 7501 W. North Avenue (AbleLight) to extend the PUD
approval; and
WHEREAS, this request was reviewed and recommended by the Community Affairs
Committee and determined to be necessary for the public convenience at that location;
located and proposed to be operated in such manner which will protect the public health,
safety, and welfare; and was found to be compatible with surrounding uses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin hereby approves a one-year extension to the Final Planned Unit
Development approval that would have expired on April 19, 2022 for the property located at
7501 W. North Avenue.
By: Community Affairs Committee
Recommendation: Approve 7-0
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Jason Wilke
SECONDER: Joseph Makhlouf II
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
Enactment No: R-23-44
FROM THE TRANSPORTATION AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
1. Ordinance amending Section 11.32.080 of the Wauwatosa Municipal 23-860
Code to eliminate certain parking restrictions on River Parkway and
63rd Street
The Common Council of the City of Wauwatosa do ordain as follows:
Part I. The portion of the "Schedule of Streets", and portions subsection of Wauwatosa Code
Section 11.32.080 is hereby amended by creating the following subsection:
"(lll) from 7AM to 5PM Monday-Friday"
Part II. The “ River Parkway - north side" portion of the "Schedule of Streets", and portions
subsection of Wauwatosa Code Section 11.32.080 is hereby amended by deleting all existing
restrictions there under.
Part III. The “River Parkway - north side" portion of the "Schedule of Streets", and portions
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subsection of Wauwatosa Code Section 11.32.080 is hereby amended by adding the following
new subsection:
“(a) from 68th Street to 705 feet east of 68th Street"
""(lll) from 925 feet east of 68th Street to 1,240 feet east of 68th Street"
"(a) from 110 feet west of 63rd Street to 63rd Street"
Part IV. The "River Parkway - South Side" portion of the "Schedule of Streets", and portions
subsection of Wauwatosa Code 11.32.080 is hereby amended by deleting all existing restrictions
there under.
Part V. The "River Parkway - South Side" portion of the "Schedule of Streets", and portions
subsection of Wauwatosa Code Section 11.32.080 is hereby amended by adding the following
new subsection:
"(a) from 68th Street to 65 feet east of 68th Street"
"(lll) from 910 feet east of 68th Street to 1225 feet east of 68th Street"
"(a) from 1225 feet east of 68th Street to 63rd Street"
Part VI. The "63rd Street - east side" portion of the "Schedule of Streets" and portions
subsection of the Wauwatosa Code Section 11.32.080 is hereby amended by deleting the
following subsections:
"(a) from 110 feet south of the south railroad track to W. State Street"
"(a) from the south side of River Parkway to 300 feet south of the south railroad track"
Part VII. The "63rd Street - east side" portion of the "Schedule of Streets" and portions
subsection of the Wauwatosa Code Section 11.32.080 is hereby amended by adding the
following subsections:
"(a) from 170 feet south of the southernmost railroad track to State Street"
Part VIII. The "63rd Street - west side" portion of the "Schedule of Streets" and portions
subsection of the Wauwatosa Code Section 11.32.080 is hereby amended by deleting the
following subsections:
"(a) from River Parkway to 230 feet south of the south railroad track"
"(a) from 130 feet south of the south railroad track to W. State Street"
Part IX. The "63rd Street - west side" portion of the "Schedule of Streets" and portions
subsection of the Wauwatosa Code Section 11.32.080 is hereby amended by adding the
following subsections:
"(a) along the west side of 63rd Street from approximately 225-feet south of the
southern-most railroad track to State Street"
Part X. This ordinance shall take effect on and after its date of publication.
By: Transportation Affairs Committee
Recommendation: Ready for adoption, Adopt 6-0
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Mike Morgan
SECONDER: Joseph Makhlouf II
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
Enactment No: O-23-8
2. Ordinance amending Section 11.32.080 of the Wauwatosa Municipal 23-867
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Code to prohibit parking on a portion of 68th Street near Hillcrest Drive
The Common Council of the City of Wauwatosa do ordain as follows:
Part I. The "68th Street - west side” portion of the "Schedule of Streets, and portions subsection
of Wauwatosa Code Section 11.32.080 is hereby amended by deleting the following subsections:
"(a) from 175 feet north of Hillcrest Drive to 175 feet south of Hillcrest Drive"
Part II. NON-CODIFIED PROVISION: The prohibitions described above shall take effect
immediately pursuant to the provisions of sec. 2.02.180 of the Wauwatosa Municipal Code,
prior to and until the effective date of the ordinance created herein.
Part III. This ordinance shall take effect on and after its date of publication.
By: Transportation Affairs Committee
Recommendation: Ready for adoption, Adopt 6-0
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Mike Morgan
SECONDER: Joseph Makhlouf II
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
Enactment No: O-23-9
FROM THE FINANCIAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
1. Resolution approving 2023 Community Development Block Grant 23-1149
(CDBG) funding requests
WHEREAS, the amount for the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
allocation for 2023 is $997,039;
WHEREAS, it was necessary to approve funding levels for applicant requests to allocate the
2023 CDBG funds;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Common Council of the City of
Wauwatosa approves the use of 2023 CDBG funds for the following purposes:
Administration & Planning - $199,408 Maximum
Project Administration: $ 100,000
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council $ 41,790
Comprehensive Plan: $ 50,000
Total: $ 191,790
Public Services & Community Programs - $149,555 Maximum
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Senior Center: $ 82,911
Tosa Cares: $ 6, 911
Life Navigators: $ 25,911
Vision Forward: $ 6,911
ERAS Senior Network $ 26,911
Total: $149, 555
Public Facilities, Economic Development & Rehabilitation
WWBIC: $35,000
Lutheran Home: $144,491
Lutheran Manor: $152,130
Carmelite Ministry of St. Teresa(CMST): $137,500
Community Development Authority $186,573
Total: $655,694
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a Level III fund transfer is hereby approved for the
purpose of implementing the expenditures described above.
By: Financial Affairs Committee
Recommendation: Approve 7-0
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: James Moldenhauer
SECONDER: Amanda Fuerst
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
Enactment No: R-23-45
2. Resolution authorizing a reallocation of Community Development 23-1150
Block Grant funds to MSP Real Estate, Inc. and a Level Three fund
transfer
WHEREAS, city staff is requesting $113,427 of existing Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds be reallocated for the purpose of providing funds to MSP Real Estate
for site acquisition and soft costs related to a housing development located at 11500 West
Burleigh Street;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Common Council of the City of
Wauwatosa approves the use of $113,427 of 2023 CDBG funds to MSP Real Estate Inc., and
authorizes a Level 3 fund transfer for such purpose.
By: Financial Affairs Committee
Recommendation: Approve 7-0
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RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: James Moldenhauer
SECONDER: Amanda Fuerst
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
Enactment No: R-23-46
3. Resolution authorizing prequalification of consultant firms for 2023 and 23-1151
2024 Construction Inspection Services
WHEREAS, the City of Wauwatosa utilizes two in-house inspectors and supplements that
staff with consultant staff as necessary for proper inspection coverage across both public
construction and private construction projects requiring inspection through Engineering;
WHEREAS, during 2021 and 2022, the city utilized Graef to provide construction inspection
services to supplement city staff and due to staffing issues with Graef, the city submitted an
RFP to 27 firms with the intent to utilize consultants for the 2023 and 2024 construction
season and 6 firms;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Wauwatosa
that the six firms who applied for the RFP be approved for prequalification to provide
Construction Inspection Services for 2023 and 2024 and that city staff be authorized to
contract with each of the prequalified firms on price, convenience and availability at the
submitted rates.
By: Financial Affairs Committee
Recommendation: Approve 7-0
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: James Moldenhauer
SECONDER: Amanda Fuerst
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
Enactment No: R-23-47
4. Resolution accepting the Police Recruitment and Retention Task Force 23-1152
2022 Report and authorizing 2023 expenditures, including a Level
Three fund transfer
WHEREAS, in November 2021, the Common Council from the City of Wauwatosa
authorized $203,000.00 to be used as recruitment efforts by the task force to include hiring
bonuses, referral bonuses, and police academy reimbursement;
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WHEREAS, the task force is proposing a Level 3 fund transfer for recruitment and retention
efforts into 2023 in the amount of $60,000.00;
WHEREAS, the total budget will increase to $230,425 to accommodate for bonuses and
marketing and advertisement in 2023;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY the Common Council of the City of
Wauwatosa that the modified 2023 budget for the Police Recruitment and Retention Task
Force is hereby approved, to be funded through police department salary savings, and that a
Level 3 fund transfer be approved for support of the RRTF program as described in the
memo of the Police Captain and the Human Resources Director presented to the Committee
on Financial Affairs at its March 14, 2023, meeting.
By: Financial Affairs Committee
Recommendation: Approve 7-0
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: James Moldenhauer
SECONDER: Amanda Fuerst
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
Enactment No: R-23-48
5. Ratification of Comptroller's Office bills and claims report - March 8 to 23-1142
March 21, 2023
RESULT: RATIFIED
MOVER: James Moldenhauer
SECONDER: Amanda Fuerst
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
FROM THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
1. Resolution awarding the bid for Contract 23-78 / Project 3010, 2023 23-1144
Sanitary Sewer Improvements, to Visu-Sewer, Inc. in the amount of
$1,380,664.50
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of Wauwatosa reports that pursuant to
the official notice, published as required by law, for proposals for 2023 Sanitary Sewer
Improvements under Contract Contract 23-78 / Project 3010; and
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WHEREAS, bids and proposals were received until 11:01 o’clock in the morning,
Wednesday, March 15, 2023, and therefore publicly opened; and
WHEREAS, that said bids and proposals are returned herewith, and the bids received are as
follows:
Visu-Sewer, Inc. $1,380,664.50
WHEREAS, the lowest bid received is from Visu-Sewer, Inc. in the amount of
$1,380,664.50; and
WHEREAS the Board of Public Works recommends that the proper City Officials be
authorized to enter into a contract for doing said work of improvement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of
Wauwatosa, that the proper City Officials be and they are hereby authorized and directed to
enter into a contract with Visu-Sewer, Inc, for the work of 2023 Sanitary Sewer
Improvements at and for their bid price of $1,380,664.50, this being the lowest and best bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the surety deposits, if any, be returned to the
unsuccessful bidders.
By: Board of Public Works
Recommendation: Approve 6-0
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: John Dubinski
SECONDER: Margaret Arney
Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
Enactment No: R-23-49
2. Resolution accepting the 2022 MS4 Stormwater Report 23-1146
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Wauwatosa THAT the City of
Wauwatosa's MS4 Annual Stormwater Report for 2022 be accepted and the same is hereby
approved and placed on file.
By: Board of Public Works
Recommendation: Approve 6-0
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: John Dubinski
SECONDER: Margaret Arney
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Aye: 13 Ald Meindl, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, Ald Dubinski, Ald
Makhlouf II, Ald Lewis, Ald Franzen, Ald Tilleson, Ald Phillips, Ald
Morgan, Ald Fuerst, Ald Wilke, and Ald Dolan
Excused: 3 Ald Brannin, Ald Lowe, and Ald O'Reilly
Enactment No: R-23-50
FUTURE COUNCIL COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Future Council Committee agenda items 23-1143
Phillips would like a discussion on funding for the remodel of the City Hall/Library facility.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.
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Agenda
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Common Council
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 7:30 PM Council Chambers and Zoom:
https://servetosa.zoom.us/j/273225010,
Meeting ID: 273 225 010
Regular Meeting
HYBRID MEETING INFORMATION
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Zoom meeting via phone, call 1-312-626-6799 and enter the Meeting ID.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes of the March 7, 2023 regular meeting 23-1141
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
1. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of James Bittner (District 6) as a 23-591
member of the Wauwatosa Board of Zoning Appeals, his term to expire
April 30, 2026
Recommendation: Second Reading
2. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of Laura Hyland (District 2) as a 23-592
member of the Wauwatosa Board of Public Debt Commissioners, her term
to expire April 30, 2026
Recommendation: Second Reading
3. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of Steven Kreklow (District 4) of the 23-601
Wauwatosa Board of Public Debt Commissioners, his term to expire April
30, 2026
Recommendation: Second Reading
4. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of David Kern (District 1) of the 23-656
Wauwatosa Board of Zoning Appeals, his term to expire April 30, 2026
Recommendation: Second Reading
5. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of Mary Callen (District 2) as a 23-658
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member of the Wauwatosa Commission for Persons with Disabilities, her
term to expire March 31, 2026
Recommendation: Second Reading
6. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of Elizabeth (BJ) Ermenc (District 5) 23-710
as a member of the Wauwatosa Commission for Persons with Disabilities,
her term to expire March 31, 2026
Recommendation: Second Reading
7. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of Kevin Ausman (District 4) as a 23-711
member of the Wauwatosa Plan Commission, his term to expire April 30,
2026
Recommendation: Second Reading
8. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of Victor Plantinga (District 6) as a 23-732
member of the Wauwatosa Police and Fire Commission, his term to expire
April 30, 2028
Recommendation: Second Reading
9. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of Michael Meier (District 7) as a 23-756
member of the Wauwatosa Senior Commission, his term to expire April
30, 2026
Recommendation: Second Reading
10. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of Elsie Riepenhoff (District 1) of the 23-811
Wauwatosa Senior Commission, her term to expire April 30, 2026
Recommendation: Second Reading
11. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of Steve Berg (District 4) as a member 23-1137
of the Wauwatosa Board of Parks and Forestry Commissioners, term to
expire April 30, 2026
Recommendation: First Reading
12. Appointment by Mayor McBride of Richard Brunner (District 3) as a 23-1138
member of the Wauwatosa Board of Zoning Appeals, term expiring April
30, 2026
Recommendation: First Reading
13. Reappointment by Mayor McBride of Thomas Stacey (District 7) as a 23-1139
member of the Wauwatosa Plan Commission, term to expire April 30,
2026
Recommendation: First Reading
APPLICATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.
1. Claim - Denise Anger 23-1145
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
2. Claim - David & Vanessa Cefalu 23-1147
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Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
3. Claim - Wauwatosa Peace Officers Association 23-1148
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
FROM THE PLAN COMMISSION
1. Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit in the C2 District at 2635 23-1158
N. Mayfair Road for an eating establishment, Brian Pham, applicant
Recommendation: Approve 7-0
2. Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit in the C2 District at 530 23-1159
N. 108th Place for a daycare establishment, Jacob Jansen, Authentic Child
Care, applicant
Recommendation: Approve 7-0
3. Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit in the M1/Planned Unit 23-1160
Development District at 1300 Glenview Place for a general warehousing
operation, Jeff Olson, Hansen Storage Company, applicant
Recommendation: Approve 7-0
4. Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit in the Special Purpose 23-1161
District - Research Park (SP-RP) at 850 N. Mayfair Road for eating
establishments including a drive-through, Julianne Arter, Irgens, applicant
Recommendation: Approve 7-0
FROM THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
1. Ordinance creating Section 9.12.020 of the Wauwatosa Municipal Code, 23-569
adopting state regulations prohibiting the feeding of wild animals
Recommendation: Ready for adoption, Adopt 7-0
2. Resolution approving a Minor Planned Unit Development Amendment 23-1157
(PUD) at 7501 W. North Avenue (AbleLight) to extend the PUD approval,
Matt Riesterer, Luther Group, LLC., applicant
Recommendation: Approve 7-0
FROM THE TRANSPORTATION AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
1. Ordinance amending Section 11.32.080 of the Wauwatosa Municipal 23-860
Code to eliminate certain parking restrictions on River Parkway and 63rd
Street
Recommendation: Ready for adoption, Adopt 6-0
2. Ordinance amending Section 11.32.080 of the Wauwatosa Municipal 23-867
Code to prohibit parking on a portion of 68th Street near Hillcrest Drive
Recommendation: Ready for adoption, Adopt 6-0
FROM THE FINANCIAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
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1. Resolution approving 2023 Community Development Block Grant 23-1149
(CDBG) funding requests
Recommendation: Approve 7-0
2. Resolution authorizing a reallocation of Community Development Block 23-1150
Grant funds to MSP Real Estate, Inc. and a Level Three fund transfer
Recommendation: Approve 7-0
3. Resolution authorizing prequalification of consultant firms for 2023 and 23-1151
2024 Construction Inspection Services
Recommendation: Approve 7-0
4. Resolution accepting the Police Recruitment and Retention Task Force 23-1152
2022 Report and authorizing 2023 expenditures, including a Level Three
fund transfer
Recommendation: Approve 7-0
5. Ratification of Comptroller's Office bills and claims report - March 8 to 23-1142
March 21, 2023
FROM THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
1. Resolution awarding the bid for Contract 23-78 / Project 3010, 2023 23-1144
Sanitary Sewer Improvements, to Visu-Sewer, Inc. in the amount of
$1,380,664.50
Recommendation: Approve 6-0
2. Resolution accepting the 2022 MS4 Stormwater Report 23-1146
Recommendation: Approve 6-0
FUTURE COUNCIL COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Future Council Committee agenda items 23-1143
ADJOURNMENT
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