Government Affairs Committee

7725 W. North Avenue Wauwatosa, WI Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Government Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 11, 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 6:32 PM. ROLL CALL Present 6 Alderperson District 4 Chair Ernst Franzen Alderperson District 2 Vice Chair Margaret Arney Alderperson District 7 Amanda Fuerst Alderperson District 3 Joseph Makhlouf II Alderperson District 1 James Moldenhauer Alderperson District 6 Joe Phillips Excused 2 Alderperson District 5 Sean Lowe Alderperson District 8 Jason Wilke GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ITEMS 1. Consideration of request by the Wauwatosa Commission for Persons 24-0878 with Disabilities to display the National Disability Flag at City Hall from July 22, 2024 through July 29, 2024 Presentation by Ald Makhlouf and Commission for Persons with Disabilities member BJ Ermenc . Public Comments Barb Schoenherr, 1324 N 74th St. - Spoke in favor RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL MOVER: Joseph Makhlouf II SECONDER: Margaret Arney Aye 6 Ald Franzen, Ald Arney, Ald Fuerst, Ald Makhlouf II, Ald Moldenhauer, and Ald Phillips Excused 2 Ald Lowe, and Ald Wilke 2. Consideration of application for Special Event Permit - Applicant: Chris 24-0875 Barlow, Tosa Village BID, Event Name: Village Al Fresco, Location: W. State Street between Underwood and Wauwatosa Avenue, Date/Time: July 30, 2024, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Presentation by City Clerk Steve Braatz and Village BID Director Chris Barlow . Page 1 of 3 Government Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes June 11, 2024 RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL MOVER: Amanda Fuerst SECONDER: Margaret Arney Aye 6 Ald Franzen, Ald Arney, Ald Fuerst, Ald Makhlouf II, Ald Moldenhauer, and Ald Phillips Excused 2 Ald Lowe, and Ald Wilke 3. Consideration of application for Fireworks User Permit by Padi Kong, 24-0869 Wauwatosa School District, for the property address located at 11400 W. Center Street, Wauwatosa West High School football field, for Tosa West homecoming fireworks show on October 4, 2024 from 9:15 PM - 9:45 PM RESULT: HELD MOVER: Joseph Makhlouf II SECONDER: Ernst Franzen Aye 6 Ald Franzen, Ald Arney, Ald Fuerst, Ald Makhlouf II, Ald Moldenhauer, and Ald Phillips Excused 2 Ald Lowe, and Ald Wilke 4. Consideration of application for a new Reserve “Class B” liquor license 24-0873 by Lion’s Tail Brewing Co. LLC, d/b/a Lion’s Tail Brewing Co., 8520 W. North Avenue, Alexander Wenzel - Agent, for the period ending June 30, 2025 Presentation by City Clerk Steve Braatz and Applicant Alex Wenzel .. RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL MOVER: Joe Phillips SECONDER: Joseph Makhlouf II Aye 6 Ald Franzen, Ald Arney, Ald Fuerst, Ald Makhlouf II, Ald Moldenhauer, and Ald Phillips Excused 2 Ald Lowe, and Ald Wilke 5. Consideration of Class A/B/C alcohol license renewal applications for 24-0871 the 2024-2025 license period Presentation by City Clerk Steve Braatz. RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL MOVER: Joseph Makhlouf II SECONDER: Margaret Arney Aye 6 Ald Franzen, Ald Arney, Ald Fuerst, Ald Makhlouf II, Ald Moldenhauer, and Ald Phillips Excused 2 Ald Lowe, and Ald Wilke Page 2 of 3 Government Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes June 11, 2024 6. Consideration of renewal and new applications for certain licenses for 24-0874 the 2024-2025 licensing period: Amusement Arcade, Theaters Presentation by City Clerk Steve Braatz. RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL MOVER: James Moldenhauer SECONDER: Amanda Fuerst Aye 6 Ald Franzen, Ald Arney, Ald Fuerst, Ald Makhlouf II, Ald Moldenhauer, and Ald Phillips Excused 2 Ald Lowe, and Ald Wilke UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Consideration of change to Council and Council Committee meeting 24-0784 dates and times and amendments to related sections of the Wauwatosa Municipal Code Motion by Ald Fuerst, seconded by Ald Arney, to amend the main motion to remove staff recommendation #4 (Consent Agenda). Motion carried 5-1 (Phillips voted no). Motion by Ald Makhlouf to hold the entire proposal. Motion failed for lack of a second. Motion by Ald Fuerst, seconded by Ald Arney, to amend the amended main motion to remove staff recommendation #5 (moving certain public hearings from Common Council to Plan Commission) and hold it for further discussion at a future meeting. Motion carried. RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR INTRODUCTION MOVER: Amanda Fuerst SECONDER: Joe Phillips Aye 5 Ald Franzen, Ald Arney, Ald Fuerst, Ald Moldenhauer, and Ald Phillips Nay 1 Ald Makhlouf II Excused 2 Ald Lowe, and Ald Wilke ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM. Page 3 of 3