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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, February 2, 2021 7:00 PM City of West Allis YouTube Channel VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING City of West Allis YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/westalliscitychannel/live A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Devine at 7:00 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. Reinke. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. R-2021-0084 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of S. 62 St. from W. Washington St. to W. Greenfield Ave. and S. 56 St. from W. Beloit Rd. to W. Rogers St. by concrete reconstruction with miscellaneous walk repair, storm sewer, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building services and utility adjustments Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: Council Hearing 2-2-21 - S. 62 St., S. 56 St. Res_R-2021-0084 Amy Medrano Letter of Concern Res_R-2021-0084 signed AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - R-2021-0084 11952122 Explanation by Peter Daniels, City Engineer. Public Comments: One (1) emailed comment received from Amy Moedrano. Public Hearing Held. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 2/18/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes February 2, 2021 Items 2 -6 Explanation by Steven J. Schaer, Planning & Zoning, Manager. Public Comments on items 2-6: None. 2. O-2021-0010 Ordinance to amend the official West Allis Zoning Map by rezoning property located at 1436 S. 92 St. from RC-2, Residence District to C-2, Neighborhood Commercial District submitted by Andy Lopac (Tax Key No. 451-0228-002). Sponsors: Kuehn Attachments: Ord_2021-0010 Exhibit A Application - Rezone -1436 S 92 RC-2 to C-2 (Lopac) AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - PH O-2021-0010 11952243 Public Hearing Held. 3. O-2021-0011 Ordinance to amend the Official West Allis Zoning Map by rezoning properties, located at 331-33 S. 108 St., and 1** Block of S. 108 St. from M-1, Light Industrial to C-3, Community Commercial District (Tax Key No. 414-9990-001 and 414-9991-002). Sponsors: Grisham and Kuehn Attachments: O-2021-0011 Exhibit A AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - PH O-2021-0011 11952235 Public Hearing Held. Items 4 & 5 taken together. 4. O-2021-0012 Ordinance to amend the official West Allis zoning map amending section 12.05 relating to the following properties: 6500 W. Washington St., (Tax Key Nos. 439-0001-037); 1323 S. 65 St., (Tax Key Nos. 439-0139-002) and 1339-1347 S. 65 St. (439-0140-001) Sponsors: Tenorio and Alderperson Vitale Attachments: O-2021-0012_proposed amendment O-2021-0012 Exhibit A Public Hearing Held. 5. O-2021-0013 Ordinance to amend the official West Allis Future Land Use Map within the City’s Comprehensive Plan (Chapter 10 Land Use) from Industrial and Office to Commercial Land Use City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 2/18/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes February 2, 2021 Sponsors: Tenorio and Alderperson Vitale Attachments: O-2021-0013_proposed amendment O-2021-0013 Exhibit A Public Hearing Held. 6. R-2021-0066 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for Flour Girl & Flame, a proposed restaurant and limited food production business, to be located at 8121-23 W. National Avenue Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: R-2021-0066 Application - Flour Girl & Flame LLC Res_R-2021-0066 signed AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - R-2021-0066 11952252 Public Hearing Held. E. MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO ALLOW ALTERNATE ORDER OF BUSINESS A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Vitale, that under 3.05(29) of the Revised Municipal Code to suspend the rules to allow for the ultimate order of business on this meeting's agenda. The motion carried unanimously. F. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Devine thanked the Public Works Department on the great work with recent snow fall; announced that the National Fitness Campaign Awarded the outdoor Fitness Court located at the Veterans Memorial Park on 70th & National Ave. the Design Excellence Award; and Proclaimed February as Black History Month. G. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. Grisham echoed the Mayor's accolades about the recent snowstorm and the fantastic job the Department of Public Works and acknowledged the good-deeds in District Three with people coming together, and spoke about the Snow Angels program. Ald. Vitale concurred about the Public Works doing a great job. He spoke regarding the east end of West Allis with vehicles being parked on both sides of the streets making it difficult for the snowplows to get the through. Ald. Reinke commented on the success of the Snow Angels program. H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 7. 2021-0097 Minutes (draft) of the January 19, 2021 Common Council meeting Attachments: Draft 2021-01-19 CC M AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES 01-19-2021 11958888 City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 2/18/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes February 2, 2021 A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Vitale, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried unanimously. I. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 8. 2021-0080 Claim by Cassandra Wright regarding vehicle damage while exiting on the Greenfield Ave. ramp on January 1, 2021 Attachments: 2021-0080 Claim - Cassandra Wright_Redacted 2021-0080 Claim - Cassandra Wright_001_Redacted 2 A motion was made by Kuehn, seconded by Reinke, that this matter be Referred to the City Attorney for Legal Action. The motion carried unanimously. J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 9. 2021-0049 2020-2022 Operator’s License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application of Brian J. Lorenson Unanimously recommended for denial. 10. 2021-0050 2020-2022 Operator’s License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application of Giovanni C. Walls Unanimously recommended for denial. 11. 2021-0046 Police Department Report regarding tavern violations/calls for service for the month of December 2020 Attachments: December 2020 Tavern Report (Signed)_Redacted Unanimously recommended to be placed on file. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Vitale to approve all the actions on item nos. 9-11 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 K. CONSENT AGENDA 15. O-2021-0005 Ordinance to amend City of West Allis Municipal Code 5.03(8) to add a Structure Fire Fee Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Attachments: Ord_O-2021-0005 This matter was Referred to the Safety and Development Committee on a Consent Vote. City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 2/18/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes February 2, 2021 16. R-2021-0047 Resolution to amend the 2021 fee schedule to include a structure fire fee and amend the Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) Fee Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Attachments: Res_R-2021-0047 This matter was Referred to the Administration & Finance Committee on a Consent Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Lajsic to approve all the actions on item nos. 15 & 16 on a Consent Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 21. O-2021-0007 Ordinance to rescind parking restrictions on the west side of S. 71st St. from W. Rogers St. to 90’ North of W. Rogers St. Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale Attachments: O-2021-0007 A motion was made by Stefanski that this matter was Referred to the Safety and Development Committee on a Consent Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 12. 2021-0090 Appointment of Ms. Corinne Zurad for the position of City Treasurer Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Attachments: Corinne Council Appt Letter Approved on a Consent Vote. 13. R-2021-0068 Appointment of Ms. Corinne Zurad for the position of City Treasurer Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Attachments: treasurer employment contract 2021 treasurer 2021 final Adopted on a Consent Vote. 14. 2021-0098 Change of Agent for Butch's Co. Inc. d/b/a Butch's Pub & Eatery Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale Attachments: Agent Change - Butch's Pub & Eatery City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 2/18/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes February 2, 2021 Approved on a Consent Vote. 17. O-2021-0015 Ordinance to authorize City Administrator and Comptroller to declare official intent to reimburse an original expenditure with proceeds of an obligation amending sections 2.095 and 2.635 Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Attachments: O-2021-0015 MEMO - Ordinance O-2021-0015 Ord_O-2021-0015 signed AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - O-2021-0015 11958943 Passed on a Consent Vote. 18. R-2021-0066 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for Flour Girl & Flame, a proposed restaurant and limited food production business, to be located at 8121-23 W. National Avenue Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: R-2021-0066 Application - Flour Girl & Flame LLC Res_R-2021-0066 signed AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - R-2021-0066 11952252 Adopted on a Consent Vote. 19. R-2021-0084 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of S. 62 St. from W. Washington St. to W. Greenfield Ave. and S. 56 St. from W. Beloit Rd. to W. Rogers St. by concrete reconstruction with miscellaneous walk repair, storm sewer, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building services and utility adjustments Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: Council Hearing 2-2-21 - S. 62 St., S. 56 St. Res_R-2021-0084 Amy Medrano Letter of Concern Res_R-2021-0084 signed AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - R-2021-0084 11952122 Adopted on a Consent Vote. City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 2/18/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes February 2, 2021 20. R-2021-0049 Final Resolution authorizing public improvement by concrete reconstruction with miscellaneous walk repair, storm sewer, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building services and utility adjustments in S. 62 St. from W. Washington St. to W. Greenfield Ave. and S. 56 St. from W. Beloit Rd. to W. Rogers St. and levying special assessments against benefited properties Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: R-2021-0049 Res_R-2021-0049 signed Adopted on a Consent Vote. 22. O-2021-0016 Ordinance to repeal Used Vehicle Dealer License Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale Attachments: Ord_O-2021-0016 Ord_O-2021-0016 signed Passed on a Consent Vote. 23. O-2021-0018 Ordinance to amend the City of West Allis Schedule related to the City Treasurer and Electrical Mechanic positions Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Attachments: Ord_O-2021-0018 2020 PAYROLL SCHEDULE - NON-RESIDENT and RESIDENT updated as of 2.2.2021 Ord_O-2021-0018 signed AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - O-2021-0018 11958943 Passed on a Consent Vote. 24. R-2021-0067 Resolution approving a Certified Survey Map to split the existing parcel located at 10707 W. Cleveland Ave. and 10757 W. Cleveland Ave. into 2 parcels, submitted by Robert E. Schmidt III, d/b/a Bolder Venture. (Tax Key No. 519-9996-003) Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: R-2021-0067 Application - CSM - Aspen Dental CSM - Aspen Dental Res_R-2021-0067 signed Adopted on a Consent Vote. 25. R-2021-0065 Resolution to authorize the purchase of Microsoft SQL Server 2019 licenses from CDW-G for $55,569.60 from account 351-1101-517-51-10 to upgrade the City’s primary IT database infrastructure City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 2/18/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes February 2, 2021 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: SQL Server Quote Res_R-2021-0065 Res_R-2021-0065 signed Adopted on a Consent Vote. 26. R-2021-0070 Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to amend an existing Contract with Single Source, Inc. for Real Estate Consulting Services related to the Safety projects 76th & Becher, and 92nd & Lincoln intersections for an amount not to exceed $46,000 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: Cost Estimate 92nd Street - 2021 Cost Estimate 76th Street - 2021 Res_R-2021-0070 Res_R-2021-0070 signed Real Estate Consulting Services.Single Source Contract Amendment R-2021-0070 Adopted on a Consent Vote. 27. R-2021-0074 Resolution to approve bid of Visu-Sewer, Inc. for the sanitary sewer lining, sanitary sewer spot lining, and sanitary sewer grouting in various locations within the City of West Allis in the amount of $280,933. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: R-2021-0074 Res_R-2021-0074 signed Adopted on a Consent Vote. 28. 2021-0105 License Applications Sponsors: License and Health Committee Attachments: City Attorney recommends approval of the following licenses Approved on a Consent Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Kuehn, to approve all the actions on item nos. 14, 17-20, and 22-28 on a Consent Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 2/18/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes February 2, 2021 L. ITEMS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 29. 2021-0102 2020-2022 Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application of Crystal A. Husslein Referred to License & Health Committee on a Consent Vote. 30. 2021-0079 Combination “Class A” Retailer License for the sale of Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquor, for the July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 Licensing Period. Skogen’s Foodliner, Inc, d/b/a Festival Foods, 11111 W. Greenfield Avenue, West Allis, WI 53214; Agent Kyle Robert Kaehne Attachments: 2020-2021 Class A Liquor License Legal Notice - Festival Foods Referred to License & Health Committee on a Consent Vote. 31. O-2021-0008 Ordinance to authorize clerk to issue operator's licenses Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale Attachments: Ord_O-2021-0008 Referred to License & Health Committee on a Consent Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Haass to approve all the actions on item nos. 29-31 on a Consent Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 32. O-2021-0010 Ordinance to amend the official West Allis Zoning Map by rezoning property located at 1436 S. 92 St. from RC-2, Residence District to C-2, Neighborhood Commercial District submitted by Andy Lopac (Tax Key No. 451-0228-002). Sponsors: Kuehn Attachments: Ord_2021-0010 Exhibit A Application - Rezone -1436 S 92 RC-2 to C-2 (Lopac) AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - PH O-2021-0010 11952243 Referred to Safety & Development Committee on a Consent Vote. 33. O-2021-0011 Ordinance to amend the Official West Allis Zoning Map by rezoning properties, located at 331-33 S. 108 St., and 1** Block of S. 108 St. from M-1, Light Industrial to C-3, Community Commercial District (Tax Key No. 414-9990-001 and 414-9991-002). Sponsors: Grisham and Kuehn City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 2/18/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes February 2, 2021 Attachments: O-2021-0011 Exhibit A AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - PH O-2021-0011 11952235 Refer to the Safety & Development Committee on a Consent Vote. 34. O-2021-0012 Ordinance to amend the official West Allis zoning map amending section 12.05 relating to the following properties: 6500 W. Washington St., (Tax Key Nos. 439-0001-037); 1323 S. 65 St., (Tax Key Nos. 439-0139-002) and 1339-1347 S. 65 St. (439-0140-001) Sponsors: Tenorio and Alderperson Vitale Attachments: O-2021-0012_proposed amendment O-2021-0012 Exhibit A Referred to Safety & Development Committee on a Consent Vote. 35. O-2021-0013 Ordinance to amend the official West Allis Future Land Use Map within the City’s Comprehensive Plan (Chapter 10 Land Use) from Industrial and Office to Commercial Land Use Sponsors: Tenorio and Alderperson Vitale Attachments: O-2021-0013_proposed amendment O-2021-0013 Exhibit A Referred to Safety & Development Committee on a Consent Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Haass to approve all the actions on item nos. 32-35 on a Consent Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 M. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Grisham, to adjourn at 8:25 p.m., with the next scheduled meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. The motion carried unanimously. City of West Allis Page 10 Printed on 2/18/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes February 2, 2021 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. 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Such services will be focused on providing meaningful access to our programs, services and/or benefits. City of West Allis Page 11 Printed on 2/18/2021