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West Allis, WI · November 5, 2019

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City of West Allis Meeting Minutes Common Council Mayor Dan Devine, Chair Alderperson Thomas G. Lajsic, Council President Alderpersons: Gary T. Barczak, Michael J. Czaplewski, Kevin Haass, Michael P. May, Rosalie L. Reinke, Daniel J. Roadt, Tracy Stefanski, Vincent Vitale, and Martin J. Weigel Tuesday, November 5, 2019 7:04 PM City Hall, Common Council Chambers 7525 W. Greenfield Avenue REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Devine at 7:04 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ald. Lajsic. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS Item nos. 1 and 2 were taken together. 1. R-2019-0792 Resolution relative to determination of Application for a Special Use Permit for The Lapham, a proposed restaurant, to be located at 1603 S. 81 St., with commercial parking to be located at 1603 S. 81 St., 16** S. 82 St. and 16** S. 81 St. Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee Attachments: R-2019-0792 mayor only signed Explanation by Shaun Mueller, Community & Economic Development Coordinator. Clerk's Office received one (1) letter in favor, with concerns of the Special Use. Public Comment: Nancy Torke, 1610-1612 S. 81 St., expressed concerns with parking, and damage to her building from cars in the parking lot. Deb Decker, 1624 S. 81 St., expressed concerns regarding parking for the residents and during snow emergencies, traffic control, speeding, residents safety, late hours of restaurant, lighting concerns, noise control, and home values. Public Hearing Held 2. 2019-0816 2019-2020 Combination Class B Alcohol License for The Lapham, a proposed restaurant, premises to be located at 1603 S. 81 St. (new-nonexisting location) in regard to Exceeding the Combination Class B Alcohol License Quota City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 1/2/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 5, 2019 Attachments: AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - The Lapham PH Public Hearing Held Item nos. 3 and 4 were taken together. 3. R-2019-0794 Resolution relative to determination of Application for a Special Use Permit for the Reunion Restaurant, a proposed restaurant and event facility, to be located at 6610 W. Greenfield Ave. Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee Attachments: AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - R-2019-0794 PH R-2019-0794 mayor only signed Explanation by Shaun Mueller, Community & Economic Development Coordinator. Public Comment: None. Public Hearing Held 4. 19-0821 2019-2020 Combination Class B Alcohol License for Reunion Restaurant, a proposed restaurant, premises to be located at 6610 W. Greenfield Ave. (new-nonexisting location) in regard to Exceeding the Combination Class B Alcohol License Quota Attachments: AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - Reunion Restaurant Public Hearing Held E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION None. F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Mayor Devine announced that the following Standing Committees would meet during recess: Administration & Finance, Public Works, Safety & Development, License & Health, and Advisory. G. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Devine reported that the 36th Annual Community Breakfast of Thanks and Giving is coming up and that the collection of food helps restock the comunity food pantries; congratulationed the Nathan Hale High School Cross Country team placing 15th in the State, and one runner placing 4th in the State. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT None. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. 2019-0783 Minutes (Draft) of the Common Council meeting of October 15, 2019 Attachments: 101519 CC Minutes.draft City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 1/2/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 5, 2019 A motion was made by Ald. Lajsic, seconded by Ald. Stefanski, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 15, 2019. The motion carried unanimously. J. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 6. 2019-0775 Claim by Ken Lepak regarding property loss at 2020 S. 95 St. on August 16, 2019 Attachments: Claim - Lepak This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. 7. 2019-0776 Summons and Complaint by Wilde Family Limited Partnership alleging excessive 2019 assessment of the property for 3185 S. 108 St. (Case 2019CV006925) Attachments: Claim - Wilde 2019CV006925 This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. 8. 2019-0777 Summons and Complaint by Wilde Family Limited Partnership alleging excessive 2019 assessment of the property for 3185 S. 108 St. (Case 2019CV006932) Attachments: Claim - Wilde 2019CV006932 This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. 9. 2019-0778 Summons and Complaint by Wilde Family Limited Partnership alleging excessive 2019 assessment of the property for 3185 S. 108 St. (Case 2019CV006923) Attachments: Claim - Wilde 2019CV006923 This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. 10. 2019-0779 Summons and Complaint by Wilde Family Limited Partnership alleging excessive 2019 assessment of the property for 3185 S. 108 St. (Case 2019CV006929) Attachments: 2019-0779 Claim - Wilde 2019CV006929 This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. May, seconded by Ald. Weigel, to approve item nos. 6-10 on a Block Vote. The motion carried unanimously. K. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE Item nos. 11-16 of the License & Health Committee were reported out after recess. L. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION 17. O-2019-0040 Ordinance to establish the salary of the Alderpersons of the City of West Allis for the four-year term of April 21, 2020 through April 15, 2024 Sponsors: Alderperson Barczak Attachments: O-2019-0040 signed City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 1/2/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 5, 2019 Original Motion: A motion was made by Ald. Haass, seconded by Ald. Barczak, that this matter was Passed as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 1 - Ald. Stefanski A motion was made by Ald. May, seconded by Ald. Stefanski, to reconsider the October 15, 2019 motion to pass Ordinance No. O-2019-0040. The motion failed on the following vote: Aye: 4- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Stefanski, and Ald. Weigel No: 6- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, and Ald. Vitale M. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS A motion was made by Ald. Lajsic, seconded by Ald. Reinke, that the Council recess until completion of Committee meetings. The motion carried unanimously. Thereupon, the Council took a recess at 7:42 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 9:02 p.m., and the roll call being taken, the following were present: Present 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel N. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE 18. O-2019-0045 Ordinance to create Section 5.10(23) of the City of West Allis Revised Municipal Code regarding false fire alarm fees Sponsors: Alderperson May Attachments: O-2019-0045 signed Ordinance showing edits AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - O-2019-0045 0003913125 This matter was Passed as Amended on a Block Vote 19. R-2019-0806 Initial Resolution authorizing $2,500,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of West Allis for Sanitary Sewer Improvements Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: R-2019-0806 signed Finance Director Memo and Pre-Sale Report AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - R-2019-0806 0003889951 This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 20. R-2019-0807 Initial Resolution authorizing $1,540,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of West Allis for Water System Projects Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 1/2/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 5, 2019 Attachments: R-2019-0807 signed AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - R-2019-0807 0003889951 This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 21. R-2019-0808 Initial Resolution authorizing $2,750,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of West Allis for Street Improvement Projects Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: R-2019-0808 signed AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - R-2019-0808 0003889951 This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 22. R-2019-0809 Initial Resolution authorizing $6,660,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the City of West Allis Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: R-2019-0809 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 23. R-2019-0810 Resolution Directing Publication of Notice to Electors Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: Exhibit A - Electors Notice R-2019-0810 signed AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - R-2019-0810 0003889951 This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 24. R-2019-0811 Resolution providing for the Sale of $13,450,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds of the City of West Allis Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: R-2019-0811 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 25. R-2019-0804 Resolution authorizing the purchase of two (2) 2019 AWD Dodge Charger Pursuit unmarked squad cars from Ewald Automotive Group, for a sum not to exceed $50,000 Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: R-2019-0804 signed West Allis PD 2020 Charger AWD Quote This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 26. R-2019-0774 Resolution to set the 2020 Schedule of Fees for the City of West Allis Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 1/2/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 5, 2019 Attachments: R-2019-0774 signed 2020 Fee Schedule-Final This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 27. R-2019-0788 Resolution relative to continuing the contract with Cities & Villages Mutual Insurance Company (CVMIC) for furnishing Worker’s Compensation Third Party Administrative Services for an annual minimum charge of $15,000 Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: R-2019-0788 signed Workers Comp TPA Services Agreement Amendment This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 28. R-2019-0789 Resolution relative to renewal of the agreement with the Village of West Milwaukee for Public Health Services for 2020-2021 Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: 2020-21 Public Health Services Agmt with Village of West Milwaukee Signed Public Health Services Agreement 2020-21 R-20019-0789 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 29. R-2019-0790 Resolution relative to renewal of the agreement with the Village of West Milwaukee for Information Technology Services for 2020-2021 Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: IT Services Agmt 2020-21 with edits IT Services Agmt 2020-21 Clean Copy IT Services Agmt - Partial Signed IT Services Agmt 2020-21 - Signed R-2019-0790 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 31. R-2019-0793 Resolution to amend City of West Allis Policies & Procedures Manual Policy No. 1412, Holidays Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: R-2019-0793 signed Policy 1412.Marked Copy Policy 1412.Clean Copy This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 33. R-2019-0796 Resolution amending City of West Allis Policies & Procedures Manual Policy No. 1484, Clothing, Tool and Other Allowances City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 1/2/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 5, 2019 Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: R-2019-0796 signed Policy 1484.Marked Copy Policy 1484.Clean Copy This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 34. R-2019-0803 Resolution to create City of West Allis Policies and Procedures Manual Policy No. 1115, City Sponsorship Policy Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: R-2019-0803 signed Proposed City Sponsorship Policy Policy 1115 - City Sponsorship Policy - final form This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 35. 2019-0803 Communication from City Administrator transmitting Traffic Violation & Accident Reports for the period July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019 Attachments: 2019 Quarter 3 - Traffic Violation & Accident Reports This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Haass, seconded by Ald. Weigel, to approve item nos. 18-29, 31, and 33-35 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 30. R-2019-0791 Resolution to amend Section 8.0(3)(L)3 of the City of West Allis Policies and Procedures Manual Policy No. 1410, Total Benefit Package (TBP), relating to Health and Dental Insurance for Elected Officials Sponsors: Alderperson May Attachments: R-2019-0791 signed Policy 1410.Marked Copy Policy 1420.Clean Copy A motion was made by Ald. Haass, seconded by Ald. Weigel, that this matter was Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Stefanski, and Ald. Weigel No: 4- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Roadt, and Ald. Vitale City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 1/2/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 5, 2019 32. R-2019-0795 Resolution approving the terms & conditions for an Economic Development Loan to Moo Inc., d/b/a The Lapham and/or assigns, for the properties located at 1603 S. 81 St., 16**S. 82 St. and 16** S. 81 St., under the Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $67,375 Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: R-2019-0795 signed Commitment Letter (Exhibit A) Loan Documents (Fully Signed) Committment Letter (Fully Signed) A motion was made by Ald. Haass, seconded by Ald. May, that this matter was Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 1- Ald. Roadt PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 36. R-2019-0777 Resolution accepting work of Butters-Fetting Co., Inc. for furnishing and installing the air conditioning and heating unit at the West Allis Library and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2018 Project No. 3 for final payment in the amount of $3,000 of the $453,874 total project cost Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: R-2019-0077 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 37. R-2019-0778 Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to amend an existing Professional Services Contract with R.A. Smith, Inc. to provide Traffic Engineering Services for the City of West Allis Engineering Department for an amount not to exceed $11,600 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: R-2019-0778 signed EP 191025 Daniels - West Allis Traffic Engineering Support This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 38. R-2019-0761 Resolution accepting the donation and authorizing of a Special Assessment for a public improvement and approval of a Public Improvement Agreement for a sidewalk streetscape project on the west side of S. 70 St. between W. Madison St. and W. Washington St. Sponsors: Public Works Committee City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 1/2/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 5, 2019 Attachments: R-2019-0761 signed R-2019-0761 agreement requiring signatures Public Improvement Agreement - Cobalt (1205 South 70th Street) 11-1-2019 Exhibit A - Public Improvement Agreement Exhibit B - Street Scape - Site Plan Exhibit C- West Quarter Sidewalk Budget Rev (9/22/19) This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 39. 2019-0807 Discussion regarding street lighting conversion needs, funding, and plan for the City Attachments: Street Light Bidding History Street Light Bidding History Chart West Allis Lighting Conversion Plan_101019 Lighting Planning Study_West Allis_9-3-19 This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Barczak, seconded by Ald. Vitale, to approve item nos. 36-39 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 40. 2019-0780 Communication from the Artscape Leadership Group regarding the selection of Wallpapered City in an amount not to exceed $65,000 to provide services to help plan and manage a mural arts program for the City of West Allis Attachments: Wallpapered City Mural Proposal This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote 41. O-2019-0018 Ordinance to amend Subsection 12.06 Definitions and Subsection 12.10 General Provisions relative of the Revised Municipal Code relative to motor vehicle and small engine repair in residential districts Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Attachments: AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - O-2019-0018 Held in Safety & Development Committee during recess. 42. O-2019-0020 Ordinance to repeal and recreate subsection 12.45, M-1, Manufacturing District of the Revised Municipal Code and to create a new subsection called Industrial Districts, with a Light Industrial District and Heavy Industrial District. Definitions being updated in section 12.06 of the Revised Municipal Code relative to certain industrial uses Sponsors: Alderperson May City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 1/2/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 5, 2019 Attachments: O-2019-0020 signed Light and Heavy Industry Districts Exhibit A Light and Heavy Industry Districts Exhibit B AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION -PH O-2019-0020 Exhibit A-Version 2 Exhibit B-Version 2 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - O-2019-0020 0003913082 This matter was Passed on a Block Vote 43. 2019-0758 Application for a Special Use Permit for Layman Brewing, a proposed brew pub, to be located at 7133 W. Becher St. submitted by Kyle Ida, business owner/applicant Attachments: Application - Layman Brewing Layman Brewing - (SUP) This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote 44. R-2019-0792 Resolution relative to determination of Application for a Special Use Permit for The Lapham, a proposed restaurant, to be located at 1603 S. 81 St., with commercial parking to be located at 1603 S. 81 St., 16** S. 82 St. and 16** S. 81 St. Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee Attachments: R-2019-0792 mayor only signed This matter was Adopted As Amended on a Block Vote 45. 2019-0759 Application for a Special Use Permit for The Lapham, a proposed restaurant, to be located at 1603 S. 81 St., with commercial parking to be located at 1603 S. 81 St., 16**S. 82 St. and 16** S. 81 St. Attachments: Application - The Lapham The Lapham (SUP-SLA) Kilsdon letter in favor This matter was Approved as Amended on a Block Vote 46. R-2019-0794 Resolution relative to determination of Application for a Special Use Permit for the Reunion Restaurant, a proposed restaurant and event facility, to be located at 6610 W. Greenfield Ave. Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee Attachments: AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - R-2019-0794 PH R-2019-0794 mayor only signed This matter was Adopted As Amended on a Block Vote 47. 2019-0762 Application for a Special Use Permit for the Reunion Restaurant, a proposed restaurant and event facility, to be located at 6610 W. Greenfield Ave. City of West Allis Page 10 Printed on 1/2/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 5, 2019 Attachments: Application - Reunion Restaurant Reunion - (SUP-SLA) This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Lajsic, seconded by Ald. Barczak, to approve item nos. 40, and 42-47 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 48. O-2019-0044 Ordinance to repeal section 7.031 and create section 7.033 of the West Allis Municipal Code relating to regulation and enforcement of toxic substances Sponsors: Alderperson Reinke and Alderperson Roadt Attachments: O-2019-0044 signed AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - O-2019-0044 0003913116 This matter was Passed on a Block Vote 50. 2019-0709 License applications Secondhand Article Dealer Licenses 2019-2020 Campbell and Sons, LLC, d/b/a Imperial Trading Cards, 7540 W. Greenfield Ave. Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) applications 2019-2021 Colin Villafana, Raul Coots, Tanya A Gill, Joseph W Jensen, Rebecca A Krebs, Anna C Preet, Harsh Ruiz, Pedro L Schnoebelen, Alyssa M Stegner, Lea This matter was Approved on a Block Vote 51. 2019-0804 2019-2020 Secondhand Article Dealer License application of Ali J. Acevedo, d/b/a All Acevedo, for premises located at 1411 S. 72 St. This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote 11. 2019-0607 2019-2021 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Joseph T Piscitello This matter was Approved on a Block Vote 12. 2019-0691 2019-2021 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Joseph E. Rauch-Sharek City of West Allis Page 11 Printed on 1/2/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 5, 2019 This matter was Approved on a Block Vote 13. 2019-0692 2019-2021 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Marie L. Fleming This matter was Approved on a Block Vote 14. 2019-0693 2019-2021 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Mariae M. Hamilton This matter was Approved on a Block Vote 15. 2019-0699 2019-2021 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Victoria A. Wilbrandt This matter was Denied based on the record being substantially related to the licensed activity; information related to illegal drug use; and the applicant’s failure to provide competent evidence of rehabilitation on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Czaplewski, seconded by Ald. May, to approve item nos. 48, 50-51 and 11-15 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 16. 2019-0754 Petition to exceed the alcohol license quota submitted by Markus Gorsic, of Jagers LLC, d/b/a Da Bar, for a 2019-2020 Combination Class B Liquor License for the premises located at 1900 S. 60 St. Attachments: Petition to Exceed the Alcohol License Quota Business Plan A motion was made by Ald. Czaplewski, seconded by Ald. Reinke, that this matter was Denied. Based upon the following grounds: the lack of an available license due to the municipal quota; this location having been problematic when it was licensed for alcohol sales; the proposed establishment not having a greater economic impact on the community than simply another tavern; that Combination Class B Liquor Licenses to go over quota are more for destination establishments, restaurants, and unique establishments with more to offer than just alcohol. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, and Ald. Weigel No: 2- Ald. May, and Ald. Vitale 49. 2019-0785 Petition to exceed the alcohol license quota submitted by Natasha Coe, for a 2019-2020 Combination Class B Liquor License for Cream City Print Lounge, 8010 W. National Ave. Attachments: Petition to Exceed Quota A motion was made by Ald. Czaplewski, seconded by Ald. May, that this matter was Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: City of West Allis Page 12 Printed on 1/2/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 5, 2019 Aye: 7- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 3- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Reinke, and Ald. Stefanski ADVISORY COMMITTEE 52. O-2019-0043 Ordinance to Amend Sections 2.56(1) and (4) of the City of West Allis Revised Municipal Code changing how the Youth Commission is constituted and officers are elected Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Attachments: O-2019-0043 signed Marked Copy of Ordinance Shows Changes AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - O-2019-0043 0003913104 This matter was Passed on a Block Vote 53. R-2019-0711 Resolution in opposition to proposed state legislation restricting local economic development opportunities Sponsors: Alderperson Reinke Attachments: R-2019-0711 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 54. 2019-0808 Notification by Mayor Devine of appointments and reappointments to the Downtown West Allis BID Attachments: Appointment Letter re Downtown West Allis BID Members This matter was Approved on a Block Vote 55. 2019-0811 Reappointments by Mayor Devine to the West Allis Block Grant Committee of Marcia Lawson and Alissa Olstad, their two-year terms expire September 1, 2021 Attachments: Lawson Appointment Letter Olstad Appointment Letter This matter was Approved on a Block Vote 56. 2019-0809 Appointments by Mayor Devine of new Youth Members to the West Allis Youth Commission Attachments: Appoinment Letter for new Youth Members This matter was Approved on a Block Vote 57. 2019-0810 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Ms. Hollis Patzer as the Industry and Labor Member of the West Allis Block Grant Committee, her two-year term expires September 1, 2021 Attachments: Patzer Appointment Letter This matter was Approved on a Block Vote City of West Allis Page 13 Printed on 1/2/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 5, 2019 58. 2019-0812 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Ben Holt as an alternate member of the West Allis Plan Commission, his three-year term expires April 30, 2022 Attachments: Holt Appointment Letter This matter was Approved on a Block Vote 59. 2019-0813 Change in appointment by Mayor Devine of Kathleen Dagenhardt from Alternate Member to Regular Member of the West Allis Plan Commission, her three-year term expires April 30, 2022 Attachments: Dagenhardt Appointment Letter This matter was Approved on a Block Vote 60. O-2019-0046 Charter Ordinance No. 25 relating to spring primaries for spring elections Sponsors: Alderperson May Attachments: O-2019-0046 signed AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - O-2019-0046 0003887474 This matter was Passed on a Block Vote 61. R-2019-0812 Resolution providing for a spring primary to nominate candidates for city offices at the 2020 Spring Election Sponsors: Alderperson May This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 62. 2019-0805 Communication from the City Clerk regarding current polling sites and potential future sites Attachments: 20191101 Memo to Advisory Committee re Polling Sites Polling Site Totals - as of 10-24-19 Held in Advisory Committee during recess. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Reinke, seconded by Ald. Stefanski, to approve item nos. 52-61 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 O. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Ald. Lajsic, seconded by Ald. Stefanski, to adjourn at 9:16 p.m., until a special meeting to be held on November 7, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. /s/Steven A. Braatz, Jr., City Clerk City of West Allis Page 14 Printed on 1/2/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 5, 2019 All meetings of the {bdName} are public meetings. In order for the general public to make comments at the committee meetings, the individual(s) must be scheduled (as an appearance) with the chair of the committee or the appropriate staff contact; otherwise, the meeting of the committee is a working session for the committee itself, and discussion by those in attendance is limited to committee members, the mayor, other alderpersons, staff and others that may be a party to the matter being discussed. 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. 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City of West Allis Meeting Agenda Common Council Mayor Dan Devine, Chair Alderperson Thomas G. Lajsic, Council President Alderpersons: Gary T. Barczak, Michael J. Czaplewski, Kevin Haass, Michael P. May, Rosalie L. Reinke, Daniel J. Roadt, Tracy Stefanski, Vincent Vitale, and Martin J. Weigel Tuesday, November 5, 2019 7:04 PM City Hall, Common Council Chambers 7525 W. Greenfield Avenue REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. R-2019-0792 Resolution relative to determination of Application for a Special Use Permit for The Lapham, a proposed restaurant, to be located at 1603 S. 81 St., with commercial parking to be located at 1603 S. 81 St., 16** S. 82 St. and 16** S. 81 St. 2. 2019-0816 2019-2020 Combination Class B Alcohol License for The Lapham, a proposed restaurant, premises to be located at 1603 S. 81 St. (new-nonexisting location) in regard to Exceeding the Combination Class B Alcohol License Quota 3. R-2019-0794 Resolution relative to determination of Application for a Special Use Permit for the Reunion Restaurant, a proposed restaurant and event facility, to be located at 6610 W. Greenfield Ave. 4. 19-0821 2019-2020 Combination Class B Alcohol License for Reunion Restaurant, a proposed restaurant, premises to be located at 6610 W. Greenfield Ave. (new-nonexisting location) in regard to Exceeding the Combination Class B Alcohol License Quota E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION The Common Council may receive information from members of the public during this 30-minute period. Each speaker must announce to the council his or her name and address, sign in at the podium, and limit comments to one statement of no more than 5 minutes. The council cannot take action on topics raised by speakers and will not discuss topics with speakers. F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Page 1 Printed on 12/19/2019 Common Council Meeting Agenda November 5, 2019 New and Previous Matters referred to Committees may be considered and acted upon by Committees during the Common Council recess. Unless otherwise announced during the meeting, the standing Committees of the Common Council will meet during recess in the following rooms and in the following order: Room G12 (Art Gallery) Advisory, Public Works, Safety & Development Room 128 License & Health, Administration & Finance The general public may contact the Committee Chair relative to an agenda item of interest that could be discussed or acted on during the recess meetings simultaneously occurring in different conference rooms. Additionally, if a member has interest in multiple agenda items which are scheduled for discussion or action during the recess meetings simultaneously occurring, s/he should contact the chair of the committee to inform of such interest. G. MAYOR'S REPORT This item is a report from the Mayor to the public regarding recent events attended, awards and commendations, and upcoming events. No discussion or action shall take place by members of the Council unless otherwise listed below. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT This item is a report from individual Alderpersons to the public regarding recent events attended, awards and commendations, and upcoming events. No discussion or action shall take place by members of the Council unless otherwise listed below. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. 2019-0783 Minutes (Draft) of the Common Council meeting of October 15, 2019 J. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 6. 2019-0775 Claim by Ken Lepak regarding property loss at 2020 S. 95 St. on August 16, 2019 7. 2019-0776 Summons and Complaint by Wilde Family Limited Partnership alleging excessive 2019 assessment of the property for 3185 S. 108 St. (Case 2019CV006925) 8. 2019-0777 Summons and Complaint by Wilde Family Limited Partnership alleging excessive 2019 assessment of the property for 3185 S. 108 St. (Case 2019CV006932) 9. 2019-0778 Summons and Complaint by Wilde Family Limited Partnership alleging excessive 2019 assessment of the property for 3185 S. 108 St. (Case 2019CV006923) 10. 2019-0779 Summons and Complaint by Wilde Family Limited Partnership alleging excessive 2019 assessment of the property for 3185 S. 108 St. (Case 2019CV006929) K. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Page 2 Printed on 12/19/2019 Common Council Meeting Agenda November 5, 2019 LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE Regular meeting held on October 22, 2019 11. 2019-0607 2019-2021 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Joseph T Piscitello Recommendation: Unanimously recommended to be approved. Based on competent evidence of sufficient rehabilitation and the age of the offenses. 12. 2019-0691 2019-2021 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Joseph E. Rauch-Sharek Recommendation: Unanimously recommended to be approved. Based on competent evidence of sufficient rehabilitation and a discussion about a change in the applicant's substantially related offense conviction history. 13. 2019-0692 2019-2021 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Marie L. Fleming Recommendation: Unanimously recommended to be approved. Based on the offenses not being substantially related to the licensed activity. 14. 2019-0693 2019-2021 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Mariae M. Hamilton Recommendation: Unanimously recommended to be approved. Based on the offenses not being substantially related to the licensed activity. 15. 2019-0699 2019-2021 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application of Victoria A. Wilbrandt Recommendation: Unanimously recommended to be denied. Based on the record being substantially related to the licensed activity; information related to illegal drug use; and the applicant's failure to provide competent evidence of rehabilitation. 16. 2019-0754 Petition to exceed the alcohol license quota submitted by Markus Gorsic, of Jagers LLC, d/b/a Da Bar, for a 2019-2020 Combination Class B Liquor License for the premises located at 1900 S. 60 St. Recommendation: Recommended for Denial. Based upon the following grounds: the lack of an available license due to the municipal quota; this location having been problematic when it was licensed for alcohol sales; the proposed establishment not having a greater economic impact on the community than simply another tavern; that Combination Class B Liquor Licenses to go over quota are more for destination establishments, restaurants, and unique establishments with more to offer than just alcohol. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Ald. Czaplewski, Haass, Roadt, Weigel No: 1 - Ald. May L. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION 17. O-2019-0040 Ordinance to establish the salary of the Alderpersons of the City of West Allis for the four-year term of April 21, 2020 through April 15, 2024 Original Motion: A motion was made by Ald. Haass, seconded by Ald. Barczak, that this matter was Passed as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. May, Ald. Haass, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Vitale, and Ald. Weigel No: 1 - Ald. Stefanski Page 3 Printed on 12/19/2019 Common Council Meeting Agenda November 5, 2019 M. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS N. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE New Matters for Introduction 18. O-2019-0045 Ordinance to create Section 5.10(23) of the City of West Allis Revised Municipal Code regarding false fire alarm fees 19. R-2019-0806 Initial Resolution authorizing $2,500,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of West Allis for Sanitary Sewer Improvements 20. R-2019-0807 Initial Resolution authorizing $1,540,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of West Allis for Water System Projects 21. R-2019-0808 Initial Resolution authorizing $2,750,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of West Allis for Street Improvement Projects 22. R-2019-0809 Initial Resolution authorizing $6,660,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the City of West Allis 23. R-2019-0810 Resolution Directing Publication of Notice to Electors 24. R-2019-0811 Resolution providing for the Sale of $13,450,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds of the City of West Allis 25. R-2019-0804 Resolution authorizing the purchase of two (2) 2019 AWD Dodge Charger Pursuit unmarked squad cars from Ewald Automotive Group, for a sum not to exceed $50,000 26. R-2019-0774 Resolution to set the 2020 Schedule of Fees for the City of West Allis 27. R-2019-0788 Resolution relative to continuing the contract with Cities & Villages Mutual Insurance Company (CVMIC) for furnishing Worker’s Compensation Third Party Administrative Services for an annual minimum charge of $15,000 28. R-2019-0789 Resolution relative to renewal of the agreement with the Village of West Milwaukee for Public Health Services for 2020-2021 29. R-2019-0790 Resolution relative to renewal of the agreement with the Village of West Milwaukee for Information Technology Services for 2020-2021 30. R-2019-0791 Resolution to amend Section 8.0(3)(L)3 of the City of West Allis Policies and Procedures Manual Policy No. 1410, Total Benefit Package (TBP), relating to Health and Dental Insurance for Elected Officials 31. R-2019-0793 Resolution to amend City of West Allis Policies & Procedures Manual Policy No. 1412, Page 4 Printed on 12/19/2019 Common Council Meeting Agenda November 5, 2019 Holidays 32. R-2019-0795 Resolution approving the terms & conditions for an Economic Development Loan to Moo Inc., d/b/a The Lapham and/or assigns, for the properties located at 1603 S. 81 St., 16**S. 82 St. and 16** S. 81 St., under the Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $67,375 33. R-2019-0796 Resolution amending City of West Allis Policies & Procedures Manual Policy No. 1484, Clothing, Tool and Other Allowances 34. R-2019-0803 Resolution to create City of West Allis Policies and Procedures Manual Policy No. 1115, City Sponsorship Policy 35. 2019-0803 Communication from City Administrator transmitting Traffic Violation & Accident Reports for the period July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE New Matters for Introduction 36. R-2019-0777 Resolution accepting work of Butters-Fetting Co., Inc. for furnishing and installing the air conditioning and heating unit at the West Allis Library and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2018 Project No. 3 for final payment in the amount of $3,000 of the $453,874 total project cost 37. R-2019-0778 Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to amend an existing Professional Services Contract with R.A. Smith, Inc. to provide Traffic Engineering Services for the City of West Allis Engineering Department for an amount not to exceed $11,600 38. R-2019-0761 Resolution accepting the donation and authorizing of a Special Assessment for a public improvement and approval of a Public Improvement Agreement for a sidewalk streetscape project on the west side of S. 70 St. between W. Madison St. and W. Washington St. 39. 2019-0807 Discussion regarding street lighting conversion needs, funding, and plan for the City SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE New Matters for Introduction 40. 2019-0780 Communication from the Artscape Leadership Group regarding the selection of Wallpapered City in an amount not to exceed $65,000 to provide services to help plan and manage a mural arts program for the City of West Allis Previous Matters for Consideration Page 5 Printed on 12/19/2019 Common Council Meeting Agenda November 5, 2019 41. O-2019-0018 Ordinance to amend Subsection 12.06 Definitions and Subsection 12.10 General Provisions relative of the Revised Municipal Code relative to motor vehicle and small engine repair in residential districts 42. O-2019-0020 Ordinance to repeal and recreate subsection 12.45, M-1, Manufacturing District of the Revised Municipal Code and to create a new subsection called Industrial Districts, with a Light Industrial District and Heavy Industrial District. Definitions being updated in section 12.06 of the Revised Municipal Code relative to certain industrial uses 43. 2019-0758 Application for a Special Use Permit for Layman Brewing, a proposed brew pub, to be located at 7133 W. Becher St. submitted by Kyle Ida, business owner/applicant Applicant withdrew application. Public Hearing Items (Safety & Development Committee) 44. R-2019-0792 Resolution relative to determination of Application for a Special Use Permit for The Lapham, a proposed restaurant, to be located at 1603 S. 81 St., with commercial parking to be located at 1603 S. 81 St., 16** S. 82 St. and 16** S. 81 St. 45. 2019-0759 Application for a Special Use Permit for The Lapham, a proposed restaurant, to be located at 1603 S. 81 St., with commercial parking to be located at 1603 S. 81 St., 16**S. 82 St. and 16** S. 81 St. 46. R-2019-0794 Resolution relative to determination of Application for a Special Use Permit for the Reunion Restaurant, a proposed restaurant and event facility, to be located at 6610 W. Greenfield Ave. 47. 2019-0762 Application for a Special Use Permit for the Reunion Restaurant, a proposed restaurant and event facility, to be located at 6610 W. Greenfield Ave. LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE New Matters for Introduction 48. O-2019-0044 Ordinance to repeal section 7.031 and create section 7.033 of the West Allis Municipal Code relating to regulation and enforcement of toxic substances 49. 2019-0785 Petition to exceed the alcohol license quota submitted by Natasha Coe, for a 2019-2020 Combination Class B Liquor License for Cream City Print Lounge, 8010 W. National Ave. 50. 2019-0709 License applications Secondhand Article Dealer Licenses 2019-2020 Campbell and Sons, LLC, d/b/a Imperial Trading Cards, 7540 W. Greenfield Ave. Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) applications 2019-2021 Colin Villafana, Raul Page 6 Printed on 12/19/2019 Common Council Meeting Agenda November 5, 2019 Coots, Tanya A Gill, Joseph W Jensen, Rebecca A Krebs, Anna C Preet, Harsh Ruiz, Pedro L Schnoebelen, Alyssa M Stegner, Lea 51. 2019-0804 2019-2020 Secondhand Article Dealer License application of Ali J. Acevedo, d/b/a All Acevedo, for premises located at 1411 S. 72 St. ADVISORY COMMITTEE New Matters for Introduction 52. O-2019-0043 Ordinance to Amend Sections 2.56(1) and (4) of the City of West Allis Revised Municipal Code changing how the Youth Commission is constituted and officers are elected 53. R-2019-0711 Resolution in opposition to proposed state legislation restricting local economic development opportunities 54. 2019-0808 Notification by Mayor Devine of appointments and reappointments to the Downtown West Allis BID 55. 2019-0811 Reappointments by Mayor Devine to the West Allis Block Grant Committee of Marcia Lawson and Alissa Olstad, their two-year terms expire September 1, 2021 56. 2019-0809 Appointments by Mayor Devine of new Youth Members to the West Allis Youth Commission 57. 2019-0810 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Ms. Hollis Patzer as the Industry and Labor Member of the West Allis Block Grant Committee, her two-year term expires September 1, 2021 58. 2019-0812 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Ben Holt as an alternate member of the West Allis Plan Commission, his three-year term expires April 30, 2022 59. 2019-0813 Change in appointment by Mayor Devine of Kathleen Dagenhardt from Alternate Member to Regular Member of the West Allis Plan Commission, her three-year term expires April 30, 2022 60. O-2019-0046 Charter Ordinance No. 25 relating to spring primaries for spring elections 61. R-2019-0812 Resolution providing for a spring primary to nominate candidates for city offices at the 2020 Spring Election 62. 2019-0805 Communication from the City Clerk regarding current polling sites and potential future sites Page 7 Printed on 12/19/2019 Common Council Meeting Agenda November 5, 2019 O. ADJOURNMENT All meetings of the Common Council are public meetings. In order for the general public to make comments at the committee meetings, the individual(s) must be scheduled (as an appearance) with the chair of the committee or the appropriate staff contact; otherwise, the meeting of the committee is a working session for the committee itself, and discussion by those in attendance is limited to committee members, the mayor, other alderpersons, staff and others that may be a party to the matter being discussed. NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUOROM It is possible that members of, and possibly a quorum of, members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental body at the above -stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice. 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. Page 8 Printed on 12/19/2019

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