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West Allis, WI · September 1, 2020

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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: City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 9/16/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2020 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 City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 9/16/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2020 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 City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 9/16/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2020 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. City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 9/16/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2020 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 City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 9/16/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2020 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. City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 9/16/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2020 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 City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 9/16/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2020 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 City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 9/16/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2020 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. City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 9/16/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2020 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 City of West Allis Page 10 Printed on 9/16/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2020 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. City of West Allis Page 11 Printed on 9/16/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2020 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 City of West Allis Page 12 Printed on 9/16/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2020 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 City of West Allis Page 13 Printed on 9/16/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2020 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. Such services will be focused on providing meaningful access to our programs, services and/or benefits. City of West Allis Page 14 Printed on 9/16/2020

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. Page 1 Printed on 8/28/2020 Common Council Meeting Agenda September 1, 2020 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 Page 2 Printed on 8/28/2020 Common Council Meeting Agenda September 1, 2020 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 Page 3 Printed on 8/28/2020 Common Council Meeting Agenda September 1, 2020 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 Page 4 Printed on 8/28/2020 Common Council Meeting Agenda September 1, 2020 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 Page 5 Printed on 8/28/2020 Common Council Meeting Agenda September 1, 2020 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 Page 6 Printed on 8/28/2020 Common Council Meeting Agenda September 1, 2020 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 Page 7 Printed on 8/28/2020 Common Council Meeting Agenda September 1, 2020 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 8/28/2020

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