Government Affairs Committee

7725 W. North Avenue Wauwatosa, WI Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Government Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 11, 2025 6:30 PM Council Chambers and Zoom: https://servetosa.zoom.us/j/82923188685, Meeting ID: 829 2318 8685 Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Franzen called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. ROLL CALL Present 8 Alderperson District 4 Chair Ernst Franzen Alderperson District 2 Vice Chair Margaret Arney Alderperson District 7 Amanda Fuerst Alderperson District 5 Sean Lowe Alderperson District 3 Joseph Makhlouf II Alderperson District 1 James Moldenhauer Alderperson District 6 Joe Phillips Alderperson District 8 Jason Wilke GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ITEMS 1. Consideration of application for a new Class “B” Beer and “Class C” 25-0284 Wine license by Primed Life LLC d/b/a The Local Makery, 2289 Ludington Ave, Timothy Walsh - Agent, for the period ending June 30, 2025 Presentation by City Clerk Steven Braatz and applicant Timothy Walsh . RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL MOVER: Joe Phillips SECONDER: Jason Wilke Aye 8 Ald Franzen, Ald Arney, Ald Fuerst, Ald Lowe, Ald Makhlouf II, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Phillips, and Ald Wilke 2. Consideration of request by the Health Department for approval of 25-0376 2025-2028 Memorandum of Agreement with the State of WI Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Protection Presentation by Public Health Manager Megham Spredemann . RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL MOVER: Margaret Arney SECONDER: Joseph Makhlouf II Page 1 of 2 Government Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes March 11, 2025 Aye 8 Ald Franzen, Ald Arney, Ald Fuerst, Ald Lowe, Ald Makhlouf II, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Phillips, and Ald Wilke 3. Consideration of request by Alderpersons Meindl and Makhlouf for a 25-0393 resolution directing city and legal staff to develop a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report form, along with a corresponding job aid and policy City Attorney Alan Kesner provided information regarding the City's Ethics ordinance and the State's ethics law. Deputy City Administrator expressed concerns about staffing . Mayor McBride does not believe there is a need of such a proposal. RESULT: RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE MOVER: James Moldenhauer SECONDER: Jason Wilke Aye 8 Ald Franzen, Ald Arney, Ald Fuerst, Ald Lowe, Ald Makhlouf II, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Phillips, and Ald Wilke UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Discussion and consideration of future Council standing committee 25-0103 structure as of 2026 Committee would like staff to prepare a list of items that have gone before the Committees in the past, to potentially rebalance workload. RESULT: HELD MOVER: Amanda Fuerst SECONDER: James Moldenhauer Aye 8 Ald Franzen, Ald Arney, Ald Fuerst, Ald Lowe, Ald Makhlouf II, Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Phillips, and Ald Wilke ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:04 PM. Page 2 of 2