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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 Wednesday, November 4, 2020 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 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ald. Vitale. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2020-0727 2021 City of West Allis Mayor’s Recommended Budget Attachments: Link to 2021 Amended Budget for Common Council consideration on 11 Pages to Update due to amendments Link to Budget Budget Amendments for the 2021 Mayor Recommended Budget Approved by the AF committee Budget Amendments for the 2021 Mayor1 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - 2021 Budget PH Explanation by Rebecca Grill, City Administrator; and and Kris Moen, Interim Finance Director/Comptroller Public Comments: None. Public Hearing Held. 2. R-2020-0652 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for 414 Brewing Company, a proposed brew pub, to be located at 6749-6751 W. National Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 8/20/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 4, 2020 Attachments: Application - 414 Brewing Company LLC Res_R-2020-0652 (1) R-2020-0652 signed Explanation by Steve Schaer, Manager of Planning & Zoning Division Public Comments: None. Public Hearing Held. 3. R-2020-0653 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for Amerigraphics Group, a proposed manufacturing printing use, to be located at 2213 S. 54 St. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: Res_R-2020-0653 Application - Amerigraphics Res_R-2020-0653 partially signed R-2020-0653 signed Explanation by Steve Schaer, Manager of Planning & Zoning Division Public Comments: None. Public Hearing Held. 4. R-2020-0654 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for a proposed mixed residential and commercial use, located at 8825-8833 W. National Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: Res_R-2020-0654 Application-MixedUse- 8825-33 W National Res_R-2020-0654 partially signed R-2020-0654 fully executed Explanation by Steve Schaer, Manager of Planning & Zoning Division Public Comments: None. Public Hearing Held. 5. R-2020-0655 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for Bambu, a proposed tea and coffee shop, to be located at 10708 W. Oklahoma Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 8/20/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 4, 2020 Attachments: Res_R-2020-0655 Application - Bambu R-2020-0655 partially signed R-2020-0655 signed Explanation by Steve Schaer, Manager of Planning & Zoning Division Public Comments: None. 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 thanked everyone involved with the elections and commented on the incredible voter turnout. Mayor Devine congratulated Joshua Truchon, a member of the West Allis Hale Cross Country team, who had an undefeated season and became Hale's first Cross Country individual state champion! H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. Weigel thanked the citizens for the record turnout for the Presidential Election and their patience while waiting in the lines. Ald. Tenorio commented on the elections and that he was impressed with the team and dedicated city staff members and poll workers; and he thanked the voters who turned out and voting absentee! I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6. 2020-0753 Minutes (Draft) of the Common Council meeting of October 20, 2020 Attachments: 10202020 CC Minutes.draft A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Stefanski, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried unanimously. J. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 7. 2020-0735 Report of the Municipal Judge for the month of August 2020, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $71,285.41 Attachments: Municipal Judge August 2020 This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 8/20/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 4, 2020 8. 2020-0739 Report of the Municipal Judge for the month of September 2020, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $77,413.07 Attachments: Municipal Judge September 2020 This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Stefanski, to approve all the actions on item nos. 7 and 8 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 Reinke, that the Council recess until completion of the Standing Committee meetings. The motion carried unanimously. Thereupon, the Council took a recess at 8:04 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 9:04 p.m., and the roll call being taken, the following were present: Present 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE 9. R-2020-0650 Resolution to authorize the Director of Public Works to sign an Agreement for Professional Services with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) for Engineering Consulting Services related to updating cellular equipment on various projects associated with both the 116 and 84 St. water towers Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee and Public Works Committee Attachments: Res_R-2020-0650 (1) SEH cell equipment on water towers Res_R-2020-0650 signed SEH cell equipment on water towers signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 10. R-2020-0651 Resolution to adopt the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Water Utility Rate and Rule Order 6360-WR-110 Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee and Public Works Committee City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 8/20/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 4, 2020 Attachments: Res_R-2020-0651 Rate Case-WA Water Utility Rate Increase Details Res_R-2020-0651 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 11. O-2020-0050 Ordinance to authorize discretion in imposing certain fees Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee Attachments: Ord_O-2020-0050 Ord_O-2020-0050 signed This matter was Passed on a Block Vote. 12. R-2020-0649 Resolution to authorize a transfer of $10,000 from the Sanitation Salary and Wages account to the Sanitation Operational Supplies/Refuse Carts account to facilitate the unbudgeted purchase of additional refuse carts Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee Attachments: Res_R-2020-0649 Res_R-2020-0649 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 13. R-2020-0656 Resolution to consider an obligation of repayment to Health and Urban Development (HUD) regarding the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee Attachments: Res_R-2020-0656 Distressed Partially Fallen Tree-Photo Res_R-2020-0656 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 14. R-2020-0657 Resolution to approve a Storefront Improvement Program Grant Contract by and between the City of West Allis and Two/Par LLC, property owner for the property located at 8924 W. National Ave. in an amount not to exceed $6,874 Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee Attachments: Res_R-2020-0657 Res_R-2020-0657 signed FULLY EXECUTED-Weitzer SIP Grant Contract (12-16-20) This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 8/20/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 4, 2020 15. 2020-0758 Communication from the City Administrator recommending the appointment of Jason Kaczmarek for the position of Finance Director/Comptroller Attachments: jk fd recommendation letter This matter was Approved and Placed on File on a Block Vote. 16. R-2020-0660 Resolution relative to approval of the Employment Contract for the position of Finance Director/Comptroller for Jason Kaczmarek Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee Attachments: Res_R-2020-0660 Finance Director Comptroller Employment Contract Res_R-2020-0660 signed Finance Director Comptroller Employment Contract signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 17. 2020-0740 2017-2021 Strategic Plan Update (2020) Attachments: Strat Plan Progress Report 10-20-20 This matter was Approved and Placed on File on a Block Vote. 18. 2020-0325 Notice of Injury submitted on behalf of Sherillia Jefferson regarding injuries and damages at S. 116 St. and W. Rogers St. on April 27, 2020 Attachments: 2020-0325 Claim -Sherillia Jefferson 05-07-2020 S Jefferson This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 19. R-2020-0566 Resolution to set the 2021 Schedule of Fees for the City of West Allis Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee Attachments: R-2020-0566(2) Res_R-2020-0566 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 20. 2020-0727 2021 City of West Allis Mayor’s Recommended Budget Attachments: Link to 2021 Amended Budget for Common Council consideration on 11 Pages to Update due to amendments Link to Budget Budget Amendments for the 2021 Mayor Recommended Budget Approved by the AF committee Budget Amendments for the 2021 Mayor1 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - 2021 Budget PH City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 8/20/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 4, 2020 Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Haass to approve all the actions on item nos. 9-19 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 21. R-2020-0632 Resolution Constituting a Relocation Order, Pursuant to Secs. 62.22 and 32.05(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes, for the construction of water transmission and distribution facilities and similar water improvements at CHR Hansen Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: Res_R-2020-0632 Relocation Order-Chr Hansen EX101A50-SHEET 1 EX101A50-SHEET 2 Easement Agreement Chr Hansen (Water Main Easement) (1) Res_R-2020-0632 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 22. R-2020-0642 Resolution accepting work of Visu-Sewer, Inc. in various locations and authorizing settlement of said contract in the amount of $15,520.32 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: Res_R-2020-0642 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 23. R-2020-0648 Resolution to grant a Privilege for Encroachment (Major) to new owner Dominic Ambroselli for property located at 7200 W. Greenfield Ave. (Tax Key No. 440-0350-000) Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: Major PoE Ambroselli (7200Greenfield) Res_R-2020-0648 PoE Ambroselli (7200Greenfield) 11-4-20 Res_R-2020-0648 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 8/20/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 4, 2020 Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Roadt to approve all the actions on item nos. 21-23 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 24. R-2020-0658 Resolution to Adopt the Public Participation Strategy for Comprehensive Plan Updates Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: Res_R-2020-0658 FINAL Public Participation Strategy for Comprehensive Plan Updates Res_R-2020-0658 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 25. R-2020-0659 Resolution to approve a Second Amendment to the Development Agreement by and between GG 003 LLC, and the City of West Allis regarding the property located at 7030 W. National Avenue and 15** S. 71 St. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: Res_R-2020-0659 Development Agreement - 7030 W. National Avenue - second amended version 10.29.20 Res_R-2020-0659 signed Development Agreement-Fully Executed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 26. R-2020-0652 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for 414 Brewing Company, a proposed brew pub, to be located at 6749-6751 W. National Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: Application - 414 Brewing Company LLC Res_R-2020-0652 (1) R-2020-0652 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 27. R-2020-0653 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for Amerigraphics Group, a proposed manufacturing printing use, to be located at 2213 S. 54 St. City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 8/20/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 4, 2020 Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: Res_R-2020-0653 Application - Amerigraphics Res_R-2020-0653 partially signed R-2020-0653 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 28. R-2020-0654 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for a proposed mixed residential and commercial use, located at 8825-8833 W. National Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: Res_R-2020-0654 Application-MixedUse- 8825-33 W National Res_R-2020-0654 partially signed R-2020-0654 fully executed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 29. R-2020-0655 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for Bambu, a proposed tea and coffee shop, to be located at 10708 W. Oklahoma Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: Res_R-2020-0655 Application - Bambu R-2020-0655 partially signed R-2020-0655 signed 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. 24-29 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 30. O-2020-0049 Ordinance to continue expedited temporary extension of premises until December 7, 2020 Sponsors: Alderperson Weigel City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 8/20/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 4, 2020 Attachments: Ord_O-2020-0049 Ord_O-2020-0049 signed This matter was Passed on a Block Vote. 31. 2020-0756 2020-2021 Class C Wine License application of Milwaukee Banquet LLC, Satwinder Singh, Agent, d/b/a Wini’s Kitchen for premises located at 10535 W. Greenfield Ave. (new-nonexisting location) Attachments: Wini's Kitchen WINI denial letter of 12-15-20 Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 32. 2020-0757 2020-2021 Class B Beer License application of Milwaukee Banquet LLC, Satwinder Singh, Agent, d/b/a Wini’s Kitchen for premises located at 10535 W. Greenfield Ave. (new-nonexisting location) Attachments: Wini's Kitchen WINI denial letter of 12-15-20 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - Wini's Kitchen 11933522 Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 33. 2020-0760 2020-2022 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) applications The list of applicants is available, online at <https://westalliswi.legistar.com/> or by contacting the city clerk’s office. Attachments: Operator's Licenses Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Vitale to approve all the actions on item nos. 30 and 33 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 34. 2020-0754 Notification by Mayor Devine of appointments and reappointments to the Downtown West Allis Business Improvement District. Attachments: 2020 Letter to City Reappointments A motion was made by Reinke that this matter was Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel City of West Allis Page 10 Printed on 8/20/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes November 4, 2020 No: 0 N. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Weigel, to adjourn at 9:09 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on November 17, 2020, at 7:00 p.m The motion carried unanimously. 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 11 Printed on 8/20/2021