Financial Affairs Committee
Regular MeetingWauwatosa, WI · March 11, 2025
Minutes
7725 W. North Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Financial Affairs Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 7:30 PM Committee Room #1 and Zoom:
https://servetosa.zoom.us/j/81144274572,
Meeting ID: 811 4427 4572
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Moldenhauer called the meeting to order at 7:33 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present 8 Alderperson District 1 Chair James Moldenhauer
Alderperson District 6 Vice Chair Joe Phillips
Alderperson District 2 Margaret Arney
Alderperson District 8 Melissa Dolan
Alderperson District 5 Rob Gustafson
Alderperson District 4 David Lewis
Alderperson District 3 Joseph Makhlouf II
Alderperson District 7 Mike Morgan
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ITEMS
1. Consideration of request by Fire Chief to approve the Intergovernmental 25-0374
Cooperation Agreement with the City of Milwaukee Fire Department for
fire apparatus and equipment repairs
Barbara Kadrich, Assistant Fire Chief, presented the request .
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: Joe Phillips
SECONDER: Rob Gustafson
Aye: 8 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Phillips, Ald Arney, Ald Dolan, Ald Gustafson,
Ald Lewis, Ald Makhlouf II, and Ald Morgan
2. Consideration of request by Fire Chief to approve a Level Three fund 25-0375
transfer for the purpose of an emergency tower ladder truck repair
Barbara Kadrich, Assistant Fire Chief, presented the request .
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: Melissa Dolan
SECONDER: Joseph Makhlouf II
Aye: 8 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Phillips, Ald Arney, Ald Dolan, Ald Gustafson,
Ald Lewis, Ald Makhlouf II, and Ald Morgan
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3. Consideration of request by Operations & Fleet Superintendents for 25-0371
approval of a Level Three fund transfer for the purchase of a 2025 Vactor
2100i Combination Vacuum and Sewer Cleaning Truck and Maintenance
Package
Jason Blasiola, Operations Superintendent, presented the request .
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: Joe Phillips
SECONDER: Melissa Dolan
Aye: 8 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Phillips, Ald Arney, Ald Dolan, Ald Gustafson,
Ald Lewis, Ald Makhlouf II, and Ald Morgan
4. Consideration of request by Public Works Director for approval of a 25-0379
three-year contract with two optional one year extensions with Pour Inc.
for the management of room rentals at the Muellner Building at Hart Park
Dave Simpson, Director of Public Works, and Alex Krutsch, Parks & Forestry Superintendent, presented
the request.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: Mike Morgan
SECONDER: Melissa Dolan
Aye: 7 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Phillips, Ald Arney, Ald Dolan, Ald Lewis, Ald
Makhlouf II, and Ald Morgan
Abstain: 1 Ald Gustafson
5. Consideration of request by Parks and Forestry Superintendent to waive 25-0381
the Request for Proposal process for production and installation of a sign
for Firefly Grove Park and approval of a Level Three fund transfer of
donated funds to the Firefly Grove Park project budget
Alex Krutsch, Parks & Forestry Superintendent, presented the request .
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: David Lewis
SECONDER: Mike Morgan
Aye: 8 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Phillips, Ald Arney, Ald Dolan, Ald Gustafson,
Ald Lewis, Ald Makhlouf II, and Ald Morgan
6. Consideration of request by Development Director for approval of funds 25-0382
and authorization to enter into a Master Planning Agreement between the
City of Wauwatosa and Irgens for the Milwaukee County Research Park
Mark Hammond, Development Director, and Tom Irgens, Executive VP, Irgens, presented the request .
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: Joe Phillips
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SECONDER: Melissa Dolan
Aye: 8 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Phillips, Ald Arney, Ald Dolan, Ald Gustafson,
Ald Lewis, Ald Makhlouf II, and Ald Morgan
7. Consideration of request by Alderperson Meindl for a resolution requesting 25-0392
State authorization for municipal cryptocurrency reserves
Alderperson Meindl, District 1, presented the request.
RESULT: RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE
MOVER: Joseph Makhlouf II
SECONDER: Joe Phillips
Aye: 5 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Phillips, Ald Arney, Ald Gustafson, and Ald
Makhlouf II
Nay: 3 Ald Dolan, Ald Lewis, and Ald Morgan
8. Consideration of approval of a term sheet with the Mandel Company for 25-0341
the Harlow and Hem Development at 7470 Blanchard Street
John Ruggini, Finance Director, and Phil Aiello, Chief Operating Officer, Mandel Group, presented the
item.
Motion by Alderperson Makhlouf II, seconded by Alderperson Arney, to convene into closed session at
9:16 P.M. for this item pursuant to Wis. Stat. §19.85 (1)(g) for the purpose of 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 . Motion carried.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: Joe Phillips
SECONDER: Rob Gustafson
Aye: 6 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Phillips, Ald Dolan, Ald Gustafson, Ald Lewis,
and Ald Morgan
Nay: 2 Ald Arney, and Ald Makhlouf II
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned from closed session at 10:17 P.M.
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Agenda
7725 W. North Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Financial Affairs Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 7:30 PM Committee Room #1 and Zoom:
https://servetosa.zoom.us/j/81144274572,
Meeting ID: 811 4427 4572
Regular Meeting
HYBRID MEETING INFORMATION
Members of the public may observe and participate in the meeting in-person or via Zoom at the link
above. To access the Zoom meeting via phone, call 1-312-626-6799 and enter the Meeting ID.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ITEMS
1. Consideration of request by Fire Chief to approve the Intergovernmental 25-0374
Cooperation Agreement with the City of Milwaukee Fire Department for
fire apparatus and equipment repairs
2. Consideration of request by Fire Chief to approve a Level Three fund 25-0375
transfer for the purpose of an emergency tower ladder truck repair
3. Consideration of request by Operations & Fleet Superintendents for 25-0371
approval of a Level Three fund transfer for the purchase of a 2025 Vactor
2100i Combination Vacuum and Sewer Cleaning Truck and Maintenance
Package
4. Consideration of request by Public Works Director for approval of a 25-0379
three-year contract with two optional one year extensions with Pour Inc.
for the management of room rentals at the Muellner Building at Hart Park
5. Consideration of request by Parks and Forestry Superintendent to waive 25-0381
the Request for Proposal process for production and installation of a sign
for Firefly Grove Park and approval of a Level Three fund transfer of
donated funds to the Firefly Grove Park project budget
6. Consideration of request by Development Director for approval of funds 25-0382
and authorization to enter into a Master Planning Agreement between the
City of Wauwatosa and Irgens for the Milwaukee County Research Park
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7. Consideration of request by Alderperson Meindl for a resolution 25-0392
requesting State authorization for municipal cryptocurrency reserves
8. Consideration of approval of a term sheet with the Mandel Company for 25-0341
the Harlow and Hem Development at 7470 Blanchard Street
The Committee may convene into closed session regarding this item pursuant to Wis. Stat. §19.85 (1)(e), to
deliberate or negotiate the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other
specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The Committee
may reconvene into open session to consider the balance of the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY
Persons with a disability who need assistance to participate in this meeting should call the City Clerk's office at (414) 479-8917 or send an email to
tclerk@wauwatosa.net, with as much advance notice as possible.
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