Government Affairs Committee
Regular MeetingWauwatosa, WI · September 12, 2023
Minutes
7725 W. North Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Government Affairs Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 6:30 PM Council Chambers and Zoom:
https://servetosa.zoom.us/j/82923188685,
Meeting ID: 829 2318 8685
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Joel Tilleson called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present 8 Alderperson District 5 Chair Joel Tilleson
Alderperson District 5 Vice Chair Margaret Arney
Alderperson District 4 Ernst Franzen
Alderperson District 7 Amanda Fuerst
Alderperson District 3 Joseph Makhlouf II
Alderperson District 1 James Moldenhauer
Alderperson District 6 Meagan O'Reilly
Alderperson District 8 Jason Wilke
Ald Wilke entered at 6:37 PM
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ITEMS
1. City Clerk overview of new City Meeting Portal 23-648
Steven Braatz, City Clerk, presented the overview of the new City Meeting Portal .
Discussion was had regarding this item.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
2. Application for temporary extension of licensed premises by Ray’s 23-239
Growler Gallery, LLC d/b/a Ray’s Growler Gallery, 8930 W North
Avenue for the Ray-toberfest event on October 8, 2023 12:00 PM - 5:00
PM
Scott Smits, 1320 S 73rd St West Allis WI, made a few comments regarding this item .
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: Meagan O'Reilly
SECONDER: Amanda Fuerst
Aye 8 Ald Tilleson, Ald Arney, Ald Franzen, Ald Fuerst, Ald Makhlouf II,
Ald Moldenhauer, Ald O'Reilly, and Ald Wilke
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3. Application for temporary extension of licensed premises by Ray’s 23-244
Growler Gallery, LLC d/b/a Ray’s Growler Gallery, 8930 W North
Avenue for the Christkindlmarket event on December 3, 2023 12:00
PM- 4:00 PM
Scott Smits, 1320 S 73rd St West Allis WI, made a few comments regarding this item .
Discussion was had regarding the item.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: Meagan O'Reilly
SECONDER: Amanda Fuerst
Aye 8 Ald Tilleson, Ald Arney, Ald Franzen, Ald Fuerst, Ald Makhlouf II,
Ald Moldenhauer, Ald O'Reilly, and Ald Wilke
4. Application for appointment of successor Agent, Katelyn Kaad, for 23-581
Walgreens Company, d/b/a Walgreens #04253, 2656 N. Wauwatosa
Avenue
Katelyn Kaad, 308 Elm Ave Slinger WI, made a comment regarding the item .
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: Joel Tilleson
SECONDER: Ernst Franzen
Aye 8 Ald Tilleson, Ald Arney, Ald Franzen, Ald Fuerst, Ald Makhlouf II,
Ald Moldenhauer, Ald O'Reilly, and Ald Wilke
5. Consideration of Enhanced Policing Services Contract for Froedtert 23-616
Emergency Department
Shane Wrucke, Police Captain, presented the item.
Discussion was had regard the item.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: James Moldenhauer
SECONDER: Joseph Makhlouf II
Aye 8 Ald Tilleson, Ald Arney, Ald Franzen, Ald Fuerst, Ald Makhlouf II,
Ald Moldenhauer, Ald O'Reilly, and Ald Wilke
6. Consideration of creation of an anti-discrimination ordinance 23-629
Alder Lowe presented the item for the consideration of creation of an anti-discrimination ordinance .
Alan Kesner, City Attorney, made a comment on the item which included that this doesn't create a new
enforcement mechanism that cost money for the city and staffing, it creates the enforcement mechanism to
provide information and take any complaints and refer them to the appropriate state enforcement
authority.
Considerable discussion was had regarding the item.
Dennis McBride, Mayor, made a few comments on the item.
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RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR INTRODUCTION
MOVER: Ernst Franzen
SECONDER: Meagan O'Reilly
Aye 8 Ald Tilleson, Ald Arney, Ald Franzen, Ald Fuerst, Ald Makhlouf II,
Ald Moldenhauer, Ald O'Reilly, and Ald Wilke
7. Staff updates regarding current legislative items of interest to the City of 23-645
Wauwatosa
Alan Kesner, City Attorney, presented the staff updates regarding current legislative items that included
the proposed bill AB415.
Discussion was had regarding the item.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.
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Agenda
7725 W. North Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Government Affairs Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 6:30 PM Council Chambers and Zoom:
https://servetosa.zoom.us/j/82923188685,
Meeting ID: 829 2318 8685
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
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ITEMS
1. City Clerk overview of new City Meeting Portal 23-648
2. Application for temporary extension of licensed premises by Ray’s 23-239
Growler Gallery, LLC d/b/a Ray’s Growler Gallery, 8930 W North
Avenue for the Ray-toberfest event on October 8, 2023 12:00 PM - 5:00
PM
3. Application for temporary extension of licensed premises by Ray’s 23-244
Growler Gallery, LLC d/b/a Ray’s Growler Gallery, 8930 W North
Avenue for the Christkindlmarket event on December 3, 2023 12:00 PM-
4:00 PM
4. Application for appointment of successor Agent, Katelyn Kaad, for 23-581
Walgreens Company, d/b/a Walgreens #04253, 2656 N. Wauwatosa
Avenue
5. Consideration of Enhanced Policing Services Contract for Froedtert 23-616
Emergency Department
6. Consideration of creation of an anti-discrimination ordinance 23-629
7. Staff updates regarding current legislative items of interest to the City of 23-645
Wauwatosa
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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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