Government Affairs Committee

7725 W. North Avenue Wauwatosa, WI Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Government Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 28, 2024 6:30 PM Council Chambers and Zoom: https://servetosa.zoom.us/j/82923188685, Meeting ID: 829 2318 8685 Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Ernie Franzen called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. ROLL CALL Present 6 Alderperson District 4 Chair Ernst Franzen Alderperson District 7 Amanda Fuerst Alderperson District 5 Sean Lowe Alderperson District 3 Joseph Makhlouf II Alderperson District 1 James Moldenhauer Alderperson District 8 Jason Wilke Excused 2 Alderperson District 2 Vice Chair Margaret Arney Alderperson District 6 Joe Phillips GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ITEMS 1. Consideration of application for Fireworks User Permit by Kevin Heus, 24-0813 Wolverine Fireworks, for the property located at 11400 W. Center Street, Wauwatosa West High School football field, for a graduation ceremony on June 7, 2024 from 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM, and June 8, 2024 from 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL MOVER: Sean Lowe SECONDER: Amanda Fuerst Aye 6 Ald Franzen, Ald Fuerst, Ald Lowe, Ald Makhlouf II, Ald Moldenhauer, and Ald Wilke Excused 2 Ald Arney, and Ald Phillips 2. Consideration of designation of the City's official newspaper for 24-0747 publications Presentation by City Clerk Steven Braatz. RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL MOVER: James Moldenhauer SECONDER: Sean Lowe Page 1 of 3 Government Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes May 28, 2024 Aye 6 Ald Franzen, Ald Fuerst, Ald Lowe, Ald Makhlouf II, Ald Moldenhauer, and Ald Wilke Excused 2 Ald Arney, and Ald Phillips 3. Consideration of Class A/B/C alcohol license renewal applications for 24-0763 the 2024-2025 license period Presentation by City Clerk Steven Braatz. RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL MOVER: James Moldenhauer SECONDER: Amanda Fuerst Aye 6 Ald Franzen, Ald Fuerst, Ald Lowe, Ald Makhlouf II, Ald Moldenhauer, and Ald Wilke Excused 2 Ald Arney, and Ald Phillips 4. Consideration of designation of the City Hall Lower Civic Center as an 24-0764 alternate location for requesting and voting an absentee ballot for the August 13, 2024 Partisan Primary and November 5, 2024 General Election Presentation by City Clerk Steven Braatz. RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL MOVER: Amanda Fuerst SECONDER: Sean Lowe Aye 6 Ald Franzen, Ald Fuerst, Ald Lowe, Ald Makhlouf II, Ald Moldenhauer, and Ald Wilke Excused 2 Ald Arney, and Ald Phillips 5. Consideration of change to Council and Council Committee meeting 24-0784 dates and times and amendments to related sections of the Wauwatosa Municipal Code Presentation by City Administrator Jim Archambo and City Clerk Steven Braatz . RESULT: HELD MOVER: Joseph Makhlouf II SECONDER: Jason Wilke Aye 4 Ald Franzen, Ald Makhlouf II, Ald Moldenhauer, and Ald Wilke Nay 2 Ald Fuerst, and Ald Lowe Excused 2 Ald Arney, and Ald Phillips 6. Consideration of request from the Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities 24-0827 Committee for a letter of support to the City of Milwaukee for a 90-day trial to close the median opening south of N. 84th Street and Blue Mound Road Page 2 of 3 Government Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes May 28, 2024 Presentation by Senior Civil Engineer - Traffic & Transportation Michael May and Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Committee Chairperson Ryan Wallace. Motion included a Council resolution to be sent to Milwaukee County. RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL MOVER: Amanda Fuerst SECONDER: Jason Wilke Aye 6 Ald Franzen, Ald Fuerst, Ald Lowe, Ald Makhlouf II, Ald Moldenhauer, and Ald Wilke Excused 2 Ald Arney, and Ald Phillips ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM. Page 3 of 3