Common Council
Regular MeetingWest Allis, WI · September 1, 2020
Minutes
City of West Allis
Meeting Minutes
Common Council
Mayor Dan Devine, Chair
Alderperson Thomas G. Lajsic, Council President
Alderpersons: Suzzette Grisham, Kevin Haass, Danna Kuehn, Thomas G. Lajsic, Rosalie L. Reinke, Daniel J. Roadt, Tracy
Stefanski, Angelito Tenorio, Vincent Vitale, and Martin J. Weigel
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 7:00 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 7:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Present 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale
Excused 1- Weigel
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ald. Reinke.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. R-2020-0499 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for
B&E Kitchen, a proposed shared kitchen and event space, to be located at 5901 W.
Beloit Rd.
Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee
Attachments: R-2020-0499
Explanation by Steve Schaer, Manager, Planning & Zoning Manager.
Public Comments: Carlos Beltran, 5901 W. Beloit Rd., owner of building commented on
previous tenant's activity.
Public Hearing Held.
2. R-2020-0500 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for
West Allis Masonic Lodge, a proposed place of assembly, to be located at 11037
W. Oklahoma Ave.
Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee
Attachments: R-2020-0500
Explanation by Steve Schaer, Manager, Planning & Zoning Manager.
Public Comments:
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David Secor, Trustee - Masonic Lodge, explained the reason the Masonic Lodge is
moving locations due to handicap needs.
Public Hearing Held.
3. R-2020-0501 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for
Festival Foods, a proposed large retail development grocery store, to be located at
11111 W. Greenfield Ave.
Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee
Attachments: R-2020-0501
EZ Self Storage_ Festival Foods
Explanation by Steve Schaer, Manager, Planning & Zoning Manager.
Public Comments: None.
Public Hearing Held.
E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
The following spoke against conversion therapy:
David Kay, 12038 W. Rainbow Ave.
Jessica Datzmeyer, 7139 W. Greenfield Ave.
Shelly Gregory, representing FORGE in Wisconsin located in Milwaukee,
Austin Keeler, 805 Lois Ave., Brookfield
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 offered condolences for the passing of Sister Mary Paulson who was a
former election worker and was President of the West Allis Library Board and an
advocate for libraries.
H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT
Ald. Grisham mentioned the Art Scape program and the murals that are going up in the
city and acknowledged Dan Hero, a District 3 resident, who completed his mural at S. 75
St and Greenfield Ave.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. 2020-0567 Minutes (Draft) of the Common Council meeting of August 4, 2020
Attachments: 08042020 CC Minutes.draft
A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Reinke, that this matter be Approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
J. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
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5. 2020-0570 Report of the Municipal Judge for the month of July 2020, consisting of all fines, costs
and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $60,573.19
Attachments: Municipal Judge July 2020
This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote.
6. 2020-0556 Summons and Complaint of Kaitlyn Huber regarding damages to property and injury
to person at or near the 1700 block of S. 76 St. on or about October 13, 2017.
Case No. 2020CV004479
Attachments: 2020-0556 S&C - Kaitlyn Huber 2020CV004479
This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote.
7. 2020-0557 Department of Workforce Development Notice of Complaint Open Housing Law of
Portia Wright ERD Case No. CR202001716
Attachments: 2020-0557 Claim - DWD Portia A. Wright ERD Case No. CR202001716_0001
This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote.
8. 2020-0559 Summons and Complaint of Renee Kretlow regarding injury to person at 1444 S. 70
St. on or about May 8, 2017. Case No. 2020CV003972
Attachments: S&C Rnee Kretlow Case #2020CV003972_0001
This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote.
9. 2020-0597 Claim by Mike Watry regarding damage to property at 1533 S. 56 St. on July 3,
2020
Attachments: 2020-0597 Claim - Mike Watry
This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote.
Passed The Block Vote
A motion was made by Haass, seconded by Stefanski, to approve all the actions on item nos. 5-9
on a Block Vote. The motion carried unanimously.
K. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Stefanski, that the Council recess until completion
of the Standing Committee meetings. The motion carried unanimously.
Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale
No: 0
Thereupon, the Council took a recess at 7:40 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 8:53
p.m., and the roll call being taken, the following were present:
Present 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale
Excused 1- Weigel
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M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE
10. 2020-0563 Communication from the Director of Public Works to extend the temporary
appointment of Brett Wollenzien in the position of Fleet Services Superintendent
Attachments: wollenzien interim appointment
This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote.
11. O-2020-0040 Ordinance to amend the City of West Allis salary schedule relating to the creation of
the position of Tradesperson-Carpenter
Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee
Attachments: O-2020-0040
This matter was Passed on a Block Vote.
12. R-2020-0476 Resolution authorizing the continuation of the Humana Medicare Advantage Plan for
Medicare eligible retirees, from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee
Attachments: Res_R-2020-0476
2021 Renewal signature form - City of West Allis
2021 Rx for City of West Allis Rx 274 - PDE
2021 LPPO for City of West Allis 079-406 - PDE
2021 COWA Custom MAPD Rate Sheets
This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote.
13. R-2020-0498 Resolution to consider the purchase of three kiosks and service agreement to support
the operations of the West Allis City Hall Customer Service Center from DynaTouch
Interactive Technologies in an amount not to exceed $96,820
Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee
Attachments: Exhibit A - Quote
R-2020-0498
Res_R-2020-0498 signed
This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote.
14. R-2020-0506 Resolution to consider amending the Community Development Block Grant-CV
Program, Rental and Mortgage Assistance Program, income limits
Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee
Attachments: R-2020-0506
Res_R-2020-0506 signed
This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote.
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15. 2020-0572 Communication from the Health Commissioner regarding request to fill the Women,
Infants and Children (WIC) Program-Breastfeeding Peer Counselor position
Attachments: MEMORANDUM.BF Peer
This matter was Approved and Placed on File on a Block Vote.
16. 2020-0573 Communication from the Health Commissioner regarding request to fill two vacant
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program positions for Community Health
Nutritionists
Attachments: MEMORANDUM - Comm WIC Nutritionist
This matter was Approved and Placed on File on a Block Vote.
17. 2020-0575 Communication from the Health Commissioner regarding request to fill the Deputy
Registrar position
Attachments: MEMORANDUM - Dep Registrar
request form
This matter was Approved and Placed on File on a Block Vote.
18. 2020-0590 Communication from the Director of Public Works to approve an exception to the
hiring freeze and grant permission to fill a vacant Crewmember position
Attachments: a&f approval to fill position 2020-09-01 mtg (truck driver)
This matter was Approved and Placed on File on a Block Vote.
19. 2020-0591 Communication from the Director of Public Works to create a Utility Accountant
position in the Water Division, funded by 2 vacant Maintenance Repairer positions
Attachments: a&f approval to fill position 2020-09-01 mtg (utility accountant)
This matter was Approved and Placed on File on a Block Vote.
20. 2020-0599 Communication from the Director of the Department of Building Inspection and
Neighborhood Services to Fill Vacant Neighborhood Services Inspector Position
Attachments: Request to Fill Neighborhood Services Inspector positon 8-27-20 (2)
This matter was Approved and Placed on File on a Block Vote.
21. 2020-0601 Communication from the Municipal Judge regarding request to fill the Municipal Court
Clerk II position
Attachments: MEMORANDUM.BF Peer
Letter to fill Clerk Two Position
This matter was Approved and Placed on File on a Block Vote.
22. 2020-0602 Communication from the Library Director regarding request to fill the Librarian
(full-time) position
Attachments: Lbrary request 2 positions
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This matter was Approved and Placed on File on a Block Vote.
23. 2020-0604 Communication from the Library Director regarding request to fill the Circulation
Services Representative (part-time) position
Attachments: Lbrary request 2 positions
This matter was Approved and Placed on File on a Block Vote.
24. 2020-0558 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for July 2020 indicating City of West
Allis checks issued in the amount of $2,513,338.16
Attachments: July 2020 Monthly Claims Report to CC
This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote.
25. R-2020-0449 Resolution to consider a sole source professional service contract with Tracy Cross &
Associates, Inc. in the amount of $26,500 for a market study on the West Allis
housing market
Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee
Attachments: Scope of Services Tracy Cross
R-2020-0449
R-2020-0449 signed
This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote.
Passed The Block Vote
A motion was made by Haass to approve all the actions on item nos. 10-25 on a Block Vote. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale
No: 0
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
26. R-2020-0435 Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to amend an existing contract with Spohn
Ranch, Inc. to make improvements at the West Allis Skate Park for an amount not to
exceed $76,000
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Attachments: WestAllis-WI Sourcewell Proposal 8.19.20
R-2020-0435
WestAllisWI-Agreement-FullyExecuted-9.2.20
Spohn Ranch Inc. Sourcewell Price Proposal
Res_R-2020-0435 signed
This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote.
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27. R-2020-0497 Resolution amending the existing professional services contract with AECOM
Technical Services, Inc. (ATS) to provide consulting services relative to Wisconsin
Administrative Code NR 216 Stormwater Permit compliance requirements for 2020
for an additional sum not to exceed $14,400
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Attachments: 2020_IDDE_Proposal
R-2020-0497
Res_R-2020-0497 signed
IDDE Contract AECOM (signed)
This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote..
28. R-2020-0502 Resolution accepting work of Poblocki Paving Corporation for the construction of an
asphalt parking lot, permeable interlocking concrete pavement system, concrete curb
and gutter, storm sewer, pavement marking, landscaping and utility adjustments in the
West Allis Public Library Parking Lot located at 7421 W. National Ave. and in a
West Allis Downtown Parking Lot Located Between S. 72 St. and S. 73 St., North
of Greenfield Ave. in the City of West Allis and authorizing and directing settlement of
said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2019 Project No. 5 for final
payment in the amount of $4,000 of the $1,014,813.76 total project cost
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Attachments: R-2020-0502
Res_R-2020-0502 signed
This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote.
29. R-2020-0503 Resolution accepting work of Northway Fence, Inc. for the installation of fence,
gates, gravel, and a bridge at the West Allis Dog Park located south of the West Allis
Police Station at 11301 W. Lincoln Ave., (former landfill site, access on W. Hayes
Ave.) in the City of West Allis and authorizing and directing settlement of said
contract in accordance with contract terms of 2019 Project No. 13 for final payment
in the amount of $1,000 of the $70,825 total project cost
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Attachments: R-2020-0503
Res_R-2020-0503 signed
This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote.
30. R-2020-0504 Resolution accepting work of Northern Pipe, Inc. for the closed circuit TV inspection
of sanitary and storm sewer at various locations in the City of West Allis and
authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms
of 2019 Project No. 8 for final payment in the amount of $4,361.61 of the
$87,232.15 total project cost
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Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Attachments: R-2020-0504
Res_R-2020-0504
This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote.
31. R-2020-0505 Resolution accepting work of D&H Demolition, LLC for the demolition of the former
flower shop which includes, but it not limited to mobilization/demobilization, asbestos
abatement and hazardous material removal, building demolition and backfilling, and
topsoil/seeding at the former flower shop located at 9201 W. National Ave. in the
City of West Allis and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in
accordance with contract terms of 2019 Project No. 15 for final payment in the
amount of $6,990.56 of the $24,315 total project cost
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Attachments: R-2020-0505
Res_R-2020-0505 (2)
This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote.
32. 2020-0580 Communication from the City Engineer regarding W. Beloit Rd. from W. Lincoln
Ave. to S. 60 St. alternative intersection configurations at W. Grant St.
Attachments: Communication to Council Beloit Revised
Beloit Survey_Survey Tool
Beloit Survey_All Responses
This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote.
Passed The Block Vote
A motion was made to approve all the actions on item nos. 26-32 on a Block Vote. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale
No: 0
SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
33. O-2020-0037 Ordinance to establish parking restrictions on the south side of W. Greenfield Ave.,
from S. 60 St. to 120 feet east of 60 St.
Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale
Attachments: O-2020-0037
Ord_O-2020-0037 signed
34. O-2020-0041 Ordinance to require dogs to be leashed while on public property
Sponsors: Alderperson Stefanski
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Attachments: O-2020-0041
Ord_O-2020-0041 signed
This matter was Passed as Amended on a Block Vote.
35. 2014-0557 Communication from Alderperson Michael May regarding Architectural
Review/Standards for Single-Family and Two-Family Homes
Attachments: Ald May Communication to CC (9-2-14).docx.pdf
This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote.
36. 2015-0370 Communication from Bridget and Patrick Halvey regarding overnight parking permits
and restrictions
Attachments: Bridget and Patrick Halvey communication
This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote.
37. 2012-0642 Discussion/action relative to approving a technology Grant agreement by and between
the Community Development Authority and Brookdale Senior Living Communities,
Inc. in the amount of $500,000
This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote.
38. 2013-0509 Discussion/action relative to the Resolution designating the boundaries for the
proposed 116th & Rogers Redevelopment Plan, declaring such area to be blighted,
and authorizing the creation of a Redevelopment Plan for such area located in the City
of West Allis, WI
This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote.
39. 2013-0510 Discussion/action relative to the Resolution approving the 116th & Rogers
Redevelopment Plan
This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote.
40. 2013-0511 Discussion/action relative to the Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of
Understanding with Wangard Partners, Inc. for the former Yellow Freight Terminal
properties located at 11406 and 11528 W. Rogers St.
This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote.
41. 2013-0513 Discussion/action relative to the Resolution approving the Cooperation Agreement by
and between the City of West Allis and the Community Development Authority of the
City of West Allis, for the City's administration of a $127,000 Wisconsin Economic
Development Corporation (WEDC) Site Assessment Grant (SAG) for 11406 W.
Rogers St.
This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote.
42. 2013-0514 Discussion/action relative to Resolution approving the Relocation Order for the 116th
& Rogers Redevelopment Plan
This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote.
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43. R-2020-0499 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for
B&E Kitchen, a proposed shared kitchen and event space, to be located at 5901 W.
Beloit Rd.
Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee
Attachments: R-2020-0499
This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote.
44. R-2020-0500 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for
West Allis Masonic Lodge, a proposed place of assembly, to be located at 11037
W. Oklahoma Ave.
Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee
Attachments: R-2020-0500
This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote.
45. R-2020-0501 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for
Festival Foods, a proposed large retail development grocery store, to be located at
11111 W. Greenfield Ave.
Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee
Attachments: R-2020-0501
EZ Self Storage_ Festival Foods
This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote.
Passed The Block Vote
A motion was made by Lajsic to approve all the actions on item nos. 33-45 on a Block Vote. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale
No: 0
LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE
49. O-2020-0028 Ordinance to ban conversion therapy involving children
Sponsors: Tenorio
Attachments: Ord_O-2020-0028
M. May Conversion Therapy - Please Support Both Resolution &
Ordinance
Kristen Keyser Gay Conversion Therapy Ban
Communication from the Health Commissioner
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A motion was made by Tenorio, seconded by Haass to discharge the License & Health
Committee from item no. 49. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, and Ald. Tenorio
Noes: 4 - Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, and Ald. Vitale
A motion was made by Ald. Grisham, seconded by Ald. Haass, that this matter be Passed as
Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, and Tenorio
No: 3- Roadt, Stefanski, and Vitale
46. 2020-0561 2020-2021 Class A Beer License and Class A Liquor (cider only) License
applications of Welcome White Pine, LLC, Harjeet Walia, Agent, d/b/a Welcome
Mart BP, for premises located at 7920 W. National Ave. (new-nonexisting location)
Attachments: Welcome White Pines Class A Beer and A Liquor Cider
only_0001_Redacted
This matter was Denied, based on there being another business on the premises, on a Block
Vote.
47. 2020-0586 Applications for certain alcohol licenses, adult-oriented establishment operator
permits, arcade licenses, amusement/phonograph distributor licenses, manufactured
and mobile home community renewal licenses, secondhand article dealer licenses,
secondhand jewelry dealer licenses, salvage & recycling center licenses, truck and
trailer rental licenses, used vehicle dealer licenses, and operator's licenses (bartenders)
A list of applicants to be available Monday, August 31, 2020, online at
<https://westalliswi.legistar.com/> or by contacting the city clerk’s office.
This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote due to no items to be considered.
48. 2020-0418 Expedited Temporary Extensions
A list of applicants is available online at <https://westalliswi.legistar.com/> or by
contacting the city clerk’s office.
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Attachments: Expedited Temporary Extension of Class B Licensed Premises
BRASS MONKEY.2020 Expedited Extension of Alcohol Beverage Premises
form
LAYMAN BREWING.2020 Expedited Extension of Alcohol Beverage
Premises form
LYNCHS.2020 Expedited Extension of Alcohol Beverage Premises form
NATTY OAKS.2020 Expedited Extension of Alcohol Beverage Premises
form
SLURP-N-BURP.2020 Expedited Extension of Alcohol Beverage Premises
form
STINGERS.2020 Expedited Extension of Alcohol Beverage Premises form
JUNE 16 PACKET.2020 Expedited Extension of Alcohol Beverage Premises
form
July 14, 2020 Expedited Temporary Extension Packet
July 14, 2020 Expedited Temporary Extension List
DOPP'S BAR 7/14/2020
DA BAR 7/14/2020
LIMANSKI'S PUB 7/14/2020
SHAMROX 7/14/2020
STALLYWOOD 7/1/42020
Expedited Temporary Extension List for August 4, 2020
BARCODE 8-4-2020
JUST J'S 8-4-2020
RUPENA'S 8-4-+2020
TANDOOR RESTAURANT 8-4-2020
THE CROOKED CROW 8-4-2020
Expedited Temporary Extension List for 09-01-2020
CAMINO
RED WHITE AND BREWS 09-01-2020
STATION NO. 6
THE DRUNK UNCLE 09-01-2020
THE NETWORK 09-01-2020
This matter was Approved on a Block Vote.
Passed The Block Vote
A motion was made by Vitale to approve all the actions on item nos. 46-48 on a Block Vote. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale
No: 0
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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50. O-2020-0039 Ordinance to create the Board of Absentee Ballot Canvassers and establish rules for
counting absentee ballots
Sponsors: Advisory Committee
Attachments: Ord_O-2020-0039
Ord_O-2020-0039 signed
This matter was Passed on a Block Vote.
51. 2020-0598 Reappointment by Mayor Devine to the West Allis Library Board of Kari Southern,
her three-year term to expire July 1, 2023
This matter was Approved on a Block Vote.
52. 2020-0600 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Nicole Brinkley as a member of the West Allis
Block Grant Committee, her two-year term to expire September 1, 2022
This matter was Approved on a Block Vote.
Passed The Block Vote
A motion was made by Reinke to approve all the actions on item nos. 50-52 on a Block Vote. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale
No: 0
N. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Reinke, to adjourn at 9:16 p.m., with the next
regularly scheduled meeting to be held on September 15, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. The motion
carried unanimously.
Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale
No: 0
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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. Such services will be focused on providing meaningful access to our
programs, services and/or benefits.
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Agenda
City of West Allis
Meeting Agenda
Common Council
Mayor Dan Devine, Chair
Alderperson Thomas G. Lajsic, Council President
Alderpersons: Suzzette Grisham, Kevin Haass, Danna Kuehn, Thomas G. Lajsic, Rosalie L. Reinke, Daniel J. Roadt,
Tracy Stefanski, Angelito Tenorio, Vincent Vitale, and Martin J. Weigel
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 7:00 PM City Hall, Common Council Chambers
7525 W. Greenfield Avenue
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Ald. Reinke
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. R-2020-0499 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for B&E
Kitchen, a proposed shared kitchen and event space, to be located at 5901 W. Beloit
Rd.
Recommendation: Plan Commission recommends approval.
2. R-2020-0500 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for West
Allis Masonic Lodge, a proposed place of assembly, to be located at 11037 W.
Oklahoma Ave.
Recommendation: Plan Commission recommends approval.
3. R-2020-0501 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for
Festival Foods, a proposed large retail development grocery store, to be located at
11111 W. Greenfield Ave.
Recommendation: Plan Commission recommends approval.
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.
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F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
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, License & Health
Common Council Chambers
Administration & Finance, Safety & Development
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
4. 2020-0567 Minutes (Draft) of the Common Council meeting of August 4, 2020
J. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
5. 2020-0570 Report of the Municipal Judge for the month of July 2020, consisting of all fines, costs
and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $60,573.19
6. 2020-0556 Summons and Complaint of Kaitlyn Huber regarding damages to property and injury to
person at or near the 1700 block of S. 76 St. on or about October 13, 2017. Case No.
2020CV004479
7. 2020-0557 Department of Workforce Development Notice of Complaint Open Housing Law of
Portia Wright ERD Case No. CR202001716
8. 2020-0559 Summons and Complaint of Renee Kretlow regarding injury to person at 1444 S. 70 St.
on or about May 8, 2017. Case No. 2020CV003972
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9. 2020-0597 Claim by Mike Watry regarding damage to property at 1533 S. 56 St. on July 3, 2020
K. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEES
New Matters for Introduction
10. 2020-0563 Communication from the Director of Public Works to extend the temporary appointment
of Brett Wollenzien in the position of Fleet Services Superintendent
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE
New Matters for Introduction
11. O-2020-0040 Ordinance to amend the City of West Allis salary schedule relating to the creation of the
position of Tradesperson-Carpenter
12. R-2020-0476 Resolution authorizing the continuation of the Humana Medicare Advantage Plan for
Medicare eligible retirees, from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
13. R-2020-0498 Resolution to consider the purchase of three kiosks and service agreement to support the
operations of the West Allis City Hall Customer Service Center from DynaTouch
Interactive Technologies in an amount not to exceed $96,820
14. R-2020-0506 Resolution to consider amending the Community Development Block Grant-CV
Program, Rental and Mortgage Assistance Program, income limits
15. 2020-0572 Communication from the Health Commissioner regarding request to fill the Women,
Infants and Children (WIC) Program-Breastfeeding Peer Counselor position
16. 2020-0573 Communication from the Health Commissioner regarding request to fill two vacant
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program positions for Community Health
Nutritionists
17. 2020-0575 Communication from the Health Commissioner regarding request to fill the Deputy
Registrar position
18. 2020-0590 Communication from the Director of Public Works to approve an exception to the hiring
freeze and grant permission to fill a vacant Crewmember position
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19. 2020-0591 Communication from the Director of Public Works to create a Utility Accountant
position in the Water Division, funded by 2 vacant Maintenance Repairer positions
20. 2020-0599 Communication from the Director of the Department of Building Inspection and
Neighborhood Services to Fill Vacant Neighborhood Services Inspector Position
21. 2020-0601 Communication from the Municipal Judge regarding request to fill the Municipal Court
Clerk II position
22. 2020-0602 Communication from the Library Director regarding request to fill the Librarian (full-time)
position
23. 2020-0604 Communication from the Library Director regarding request to fill the Circulation
Services Representative (part-time) position
24. 2020-0558 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for July 2020 indicating City of West
Allis checks issued in the amount of $2,513,338.16
Previous Matters for Consideration
25. R-2020-0449 Resolution to consider a sole source professional service contract with Tracy Cross &
Associates, Inc. in the amount of $26,500 for a market study on the West Allis housing
market
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
New Matters for Introduction
26. R-2020-0435 Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to amend an existing contract with Spohn
Ranch, Inc. to make improvements at the West Allis Skate Park for an amount not to
exceed $76,000
27. R-2020-0497 Resolution amending the existing professional services contract with AECOM Technical
Services, Inc. (ATS) to provide consulting services relative to Wisconsin Administrative
Code NR 216 Stormwater Permit compliance requirements for 2020 for an additional
sum not to exceed $14,400
28. R-2020-0502 Resolution accepting work of Poblocki Paving Corporation for the construction of an
asphalt parking lot, permeable interlocking concrete pavement system, concrete curb and
gutter, storm sewer, pavement marking, landscaping and utility adjustments in the West
Allis Public Library Parking Lot located at 7421 W. National Ave. and in a West Allis
Downtown Parking Lot Located Between S. 72 St. and S. 73 St., North of Greenfield
Ave. in the City of West Allis and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in
accordance with contract terms of 2019 Project No. 5 for final payment in the amount of
$4,000 of the $1,014,813.76 total project cost
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29. R-2020-0503 Resolution accepting work of Northway Fence, Inc. for the installation of fence, gates,
gravel, and a bridge at the West Allis Dog Park located south of the West Allis Police
Station at 11301 W. Lincoln Ave., (former landfill site, access on W. Hayes Ave.) in the
City of West Allis and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance
with contract terms of 2019 Project No. 13 for final payment in the amount of $1,000 of
the $70,825 total project cost
30. R-2020-0504 Resolution accepting work of Northern Pipe, Inc. for the closed circuit TV inspection of
sanitary and storm sewer at various locations in the City of West Allis and authorizing
and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2019
Project No. 8 for final payment in the amount of $4,361.61 of the $87,232.15 total
project cost
31. R-2020-0505 Resolution accepting work of D&H Demolition, LLC for the demolition of the former
flower shop which includes, but it not limited to mobilization/demobilization, asbestos
abatement and hazardous material removal, building demolition and backfilling, and
topsoil/seeding at the former flower shop located at 9201 W. National Ave. in the City
of West Allis and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with
contract terms of 2019 Project No. 15 for final payment in the amount of $6,990.56 of
the $24,315 total project cost
32. 2020-0580 Communication from the City Engineer regarding W. Beloit Rd. from W. Lincoln Ave. to
S. 60 St. alternative intersection configurations at W. Grant St.
SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
New Matters for Introduction
33. O-2020-0037 Ordinance to establish parking restrictions on the south side of W. Greenfield Ave., from
S. 60 St. to 120 feet east of 60 St.
34. O-2020-0041 Ordinance to require dogs to be leashed while on public property
VARIOUS OUTDATED COMMUNICATIONS FROM 2013-2015 TO BE PLACED ON FILE
35. 2014-0557 Communication from Alderperson Michael May regarding Architectural
Review/Standards for Single-Family and Two-Family Homes
Recommendation: To be Placed on File.
36. 2015-0370 Communication from Bridget and Patrick Halvey regarding overnight parking permits
and restrictions
Recommendation: To be Placed on File.
37. 2012-0642 Discussion/action relative to approving a technology Grant agreement by and between
the Community Development Authority and Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc.
in the amount of $500,000
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38. 2013-0509 Discussion/action relative to the Resolution designating the boundaries for the proposed
116th & Rogers Redevelopment Plan, declaring such area to be blighted, and authorizing
the creation of a Redevelopment Plan for such area located in the City of West Allis, WI
39. 2013-0510 Discussion/action relative to the Resolution approving the 116th & Rogers
Redevelopment Plan
40. 2013-0511 Discussion/action relative to the Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding
with Wangard Partners, Inc. for the former Yellow Freight Terminal properties located at
11406 and 11528 W. Rogers St.
41. 2013-0513 Discussion/action relative to the Resolution approving the Cooperation Agreement by
and between the City of West Allis and the Community Development Authority of the
City of West Allis, for the City's administration of a $127,000 Wisconsin Economic
Development Corporation (WEDC) Site Assessment Grant (SAG) for 11406 W.
Rogers St.
42. 2013-0514 Discussion/action relative to Resolution approving the Relocation Order for the 116th &
Rogers Redevelopment Plan
Public Hearing Items (Safety & Development Committee)
43. R-2020-0499 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for B&E
Kitchen, a proposed shared kitchen and event space, to be located at 5901 W. Beloit
Rd.
Recommendation: Plan Commission recommends approval.
44. R-2020-0500 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for West
Allis Masonic Lodge, a proposed place of assembly, to be located at 11037 W.
Oklahoma Ave.
Recommendation: Plan Commission recommends approval.
45. R-2020-0501 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for
Festival Foods, a proposed large retail development grocery store, to be located at
11111 W. Greenfield Ave.
Recommendation: Plan Commission recommends approval.
LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE
New Matters for Introduction
46. 2020-0561 2020-2021 Class A Beer License and Class A Liquor (cider only) License applications
of Welcome White Pine, LLC, Harjeet Walia, Agent, d/b/a Welcome Mart BP, for
premises located at 7920 W. National Ave. (new-nonexisting location)
47. 2020-0586 Applications for certain alcohol licenses, adult-oriented establishment operator permits,
arcade licenses, amusement/phonograph distributor licenses, manufactured and mobile
home community renewal licenses, secondhand article dealer licenses, secondhand
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jewelry dealer licenses, salvage & recycling center licenses, truck and trailer rental
licenses, used vehicle dealer licenses, and operator's licenses (bartenders)
A list of applicants to be available Monday, August 31, 2020, online at
<https://westalliswi.legistar.com/> or by contacting the city clerk’s office.
48. 2020-0418 Expedited Temporary Extensions
A list of applicants is available online at <https://westalliswi.legistar.com/> or by
contacting the city clerk’s office.
Previous Matters for Consideration
49. O-2020-0028 Ordinance to ban conversion therapy involving children
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
New Matters for Introduction
50. O-2020-0039 Ordinance to create the Board of Absentee Ballot Canvassers and establish rules for
counting absentee ballots
51. 2020-0598 Reappointment by Mayor Devine to the West Allis Library Board of Kari Southern, her
three-year term to expire July 1, 2023
52. 2020-0600 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Nicole Brinkley as a member of the West Allis
Block Grant Committee, her two-year term to expire September 1, 2022
N. ADJOURNMENT
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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.
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