Common Council
Regular MeetingWest Allis, WI · January 6, 2009
Minutes
City of West Allis
Meeting Minutes
Common Council
Mayor Dan Devine, Chair
Alderperson James W. Sengstock, Council President
Alderpersons: Gary T. Barczak, Michael J. Czaplewski, Kurt E. Kopplin, Thomas G. Lajsic, Richard F. Narlock, Rosalie
L. Reinke, Daniel J. Roadt, Vincent Vitale, and Martin J. Weigel
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 7:00 PM City Hall - Council Chambers
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Devine at 7:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Present 10 - Barczak, Czaplewski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Roadt, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ald. Lajsic.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 2009-0007 On the improvements of S. 101 St. from W. Cleveland Ave. to W. Oklahoma Ave.
Service Drive, and W. Manitoba St. from S. 101 St. to S. 103 St., by minor asphalt
resurfacing of the pavement with miscellaneous walk repair, miscellaneous driveway
repair and utility adjustments, and W. Oklahoma Ave. Service Drive from S. 101 St.
to S. 103 St., by asphalt resurface, miscellaneous driveway repair and utility
adjustments.
Explanation by Michael Lewis, City Engineer.
Appearances:
Chris Dorsey, 10212 W. Oklahoma Ave., stated that the road does not need resurfacing, and
submitted letters from two neighbors also opposing the project. She questioned what work
would be done on the sidewalks.
Thomas Kelm, 2951 S. 101 St., inquired about the rate of street deterioration, and asked about
possible freeway impact. He asked about the city's portion of payment.
Deb Dittman, 103rd and Manitoba, addressed the economic timing for this project, and stated
that the road is not that bad.
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2. R-2009-0001 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the
schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of S. 116 St. from 500 feet north
of W. Rogers St. to W. Lincoln Ave.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Explanation by Michael Lewis, City Engineer.
Appearances:
Greg Schmid, 116th St., supported the improvement, asked about the adequacy of crack and
seat, and inquired about future degradation. He commented on truck traffic.
3. R-2009-0009 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the
schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of S. 77 St. from Union Pacific
Railroad to W. Hicks St.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Explanation by Michael Lewis, City Engineer.
Appearances: None.
E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
None.
F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Mayor Devine announced that the following Committees would meet during recess:
Administration & Finance, Public Works, Safety & Development, License & Health, and
Advisory.
G. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Mayor's Report
Mayor Devine reported on a meeting with Senator Sullivan regarding legislative priorities for
2009 and the state budget, and a meeting with Governor Doyle regarding the state budget and
the stimulus package proposed by President-elect Obama.
Alderpersons Comments
None.
H. AGENDA APPROVAL
that the agenda as submitted be accepted
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I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 16, 2008
J. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
4. 2009-0001 Attorney Steven M. Cain, Houseman & Feind, LLP, Notice of Claim and Injury
submitted on behalf of Brad H. Krause.
5. 2009-0002 Barbara M. Loeffler communication regarding vehicle damage allegedly sustained at
S. 68 St. and W. Lincoln Ave. on December 12, 2008.
6. 2009-0014 Progressive Universal communication on behalf of Patricia Corey regarding vehicle
damage allegedly sustained at 7700 W. Becher St. on December 26, 2008.
Passed The Block Vote
K. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
that the Council recess until completion of Committee meetings
Thereupon, the Council took a recess at 7:21 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 7:46 p.m.,
and the roll call being taken, there were:
Present 10 - Barczak, Czaplewski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Roadt, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel
M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE
7. R-2009-0012 Resolution relative to accepting the proposal of Bentley Systems Inc. for providing
MicroStation Select Subscription Service for a total net sum of $13,141.00.
Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee
Attachments: Bentley System sole source letter 2009.pdf
8. R-2009-0013 Resolution relative to accepting the proposal of Environmental Systems Institute, Inc.
(ESRI) for providing a GIS software upgrade for a total net sum of $16,322.00.
Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee
Attachments: Esri software upgrade sole source 2008.pdf
9. 2009-0009 Communication from Fire Chief regarding West Allis Fire Department participation as
a beta test site for LifeQuest's electronic ambulance data collection and billing.
Attachments: 2009-0009.pdf
City Attorney Claim Report
10. 2008-0563 Notice of Claim submitted by WE Energies regarding damages allegedly sustained in
the area of S. 70 St. and S. 71 St. on W. National Ave. on or about August 5, 2008.
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11. 2008-0693 Dudley Griffin communication regarding vehicle damage allegedly sustained at 6300
W. McGeoch Ave. on October 24, 2008.
Passed The Block Vote
Aye: 10 - Barczak, Czaplewski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Roadt, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel
No: 0
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
12. R-2008-0256 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the
schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of W. Grant St. from S. 68 St. to
S. 76 St. and portions of intersecting streets.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
13. R-2008-0257 Final Resolution authorizing public improvement by concrete reconstruction with
miscellaneous walk, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer
relay, water main, water main relay, building services and utility adjustments in W.
Grant St. from S. 68 St. to S. 76 St. and portions of intersecting streets and levying
special assessments against benefited properties.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
14. R-2009-0011 Resolution ordering preliminary plans and specifications together with a schedule of
proposed assessments for improvement of S. Wollmer Rd. from W. National Ave. to
S. Root River Parkway by minor asphalt resurfacing with miscellaneous walk,
miscellaneous driveway repair and utility adjustments.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Public Hearing Items (Public Works Committee)
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15. R-2009-0003 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the
schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of S. 101 St. from W. Cleveland
Ave. to W. Oklahoma Ave. Service Drive.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
16. R-2009-0004 Final Resolution authorizing public improvement by minor asphalt resurfacing with
miscellaneous walk, miscellaneous driveway repair and utility adjustments in S. 101
St. from W. Cleveland Ave. to W. Oklahoma Ave. Service Drive and portions of
intersecting streets and levying special assessments against benefited properties.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
17. R-2009-0005 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the
schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of W. Manitoba St. from S. 101
St. to S. 103 St.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
18. R-2009-0006 Final Resolution authorizing public improvement by minor asphalt resurfacing with
miscellaneous walk, miscellaneous driveway repair and utility adjustments in W.
Manitoba St. from S. 101 St. to S. 103 St. and levying special assessments against
benefited properties.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
19. R-2009-0007 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the
schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of W. Oklahoma Ave. Service
Drive from S. 101 St. to S. 103 St.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
20. R-2009-0008 Final Resolution authorizing public improvement by service drive resurface,
miscellaneous driveway repair and utility adjustments in W. Oklahoma Ave. Service
Drive from S. 101 St. to S. 103 St. and levying special assessments against benefited
properties.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
21. R-2009-0001 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the
schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of S. 116 St. from 500 feet north
of W. Rogers St. to W. Lincoln Ave.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
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22. R-2009-0002 Final Resolution authorizing public improvement by major asphalt resurfacing with
miscellaneous walk, miscellaneous driveway repair and utility adjustments in S. 116
St. from 500 feet north of W. Rogers St. to W. Lincoln Ave. and levying special
assessments against benefited properties.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
23. R-2009-0009 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the
schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of S. 77 St. from Union Pacific
Railroad to W. Hicks St.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
24. R-2009-0010 Final Resolution authorizing public improvement by minor asphalt resurfacing with
miscellaneous walk, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm sewer, sanitary sewer relay,
water main relay, building services and utility adjustments in S. 77 St. from Union
Pacific Railroad to W. Hicks St. and levying special assessments against benefited
properties.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Passed The Block Vote
Aye: 10 - Barczak, Czaplewski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Roadt, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel
No: 0
SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
25. R-2009-0014 Resolution to rescind Resolution No. R-2008-0075 and to approve a Certified
Survey Map for proposed lot consolidation of a portion of a residential property,
1710-12 S. 80 St., with a commercial property, 7920 W. National Ave., for the
demolition/reconstruction of an existing gas station and convenience store at 7920 W.
National Ave., submitted by Sai Ram Real Estate National, LLC. (Tax Key Nos.
452-0539-000 and 452-0537-000).
Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee
Aye: 10 - Barczak, Czaplewski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Roadt, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel
No: 0
26. 2009-0013 Special Use Permit to establish 88 Keys Piano Martini Lounge restaurant/bar, to be
located at 7211 W. Greenfield Ave. (Tax Key No. 453-0089-000).
Held in Safety & Development Committee during recess.
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LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE
27. 2009-0003 2008-2010 Tavern Operator License application no. 10-290 of Theresa A.
Nyklewicz.
28. 2009-0006 2008-2009 Class B Tavern License application no. 1485, Instrumental Music
License application no.1487, and Dance Hall License application no. 1486, of SYRE
Enterprises, LLC, Andrew M. Lomax, Agent, d/b/a Kimmi's for premises located at
6328 W. Mitchell St. (new-nonexisting location).
Denied based on Municipal quota.
29. 2009-0012 2008-2009 and 2008-2010 Tavern Operator License applications.
2008 - 2009 License application nos. 612 and 614-617 granted.
2008 - 2010 License application nos. 291-292 granted.
30. 2009-0008 2008-2009 Special Class B Beer and Wine License application(s).
License application nos. 13-18 granted.
31. 2009-0005 2008-2009 Special Instrumental Music Permit appl. no. 3 of Dale J. Zbieranek,
Agent, d/b/a Barneks, 7411 W. Becher St. (2008-2009 Class B Tavern License
application no. 1060 and Dance Hall application License no. 1062) for an event on
Saturday, January 17, 2009.
32. 2009-0010 2008-2009 Instrumental Music License application no. 1484, City Slick Sports Bar,
LLC, Diven A. Randolph, Agent, d/b/a City Slick Sports Bar, for premises located at
5819 W. National Ave.
Held in License & Health Committee during recess.
33. 2009-0011 2008-2009 Instrumental Music License application no. 1489, DNA of Sheboygan
Falls, Inc., Demetri S. Itsines, Agent, d/b/a Koozy's Bar & Grille, for premises
located at 1657 S. 108 St.
Held in License & Health Committee during recess.
Passed The Block Vote
Aye: 10 - Barczak, Czaplewski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Roadt, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel
No: 0
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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34. 2009-0004 Appointments by Mayor Devine of members to the West Allis Youth Commission.
Aye: 10 - Barczak, Czaplewski, Kopplin, Lajsic, Narlock, Reinke, Roadt, Sengstock, Vitale, and Weigel
No: 0
N. OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY WHICH
MAY PROPERLY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL
Ald. Narlock thanked the Department of Public Works for doing a good job on snowplowing.
O. ADJOURNMENT
to adjourn at 7:53 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on January 20,
2009, at 7:00 p.m
/s/ Paul M. Ziehler
City Administrative Officer
Clerk/Treasurer
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NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The City of West Allis does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, age, marital or veterans' status, sex,
national origin, disability or any other legally protected status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services,
programs or activities.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE
Upon reasonable notice the City will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal
opportunity to participate in and to enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity provided by the City.
LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY STATEMENT
It is the policy of the City of West Allis to provide language access services to populations of persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
who are eligible to be served or likely to be directly affected by our programs. Such services will be focused on providing meaningful access to our
programs, services and/or benefits.
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