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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, March 2, 2021 7:00 PM City Hall, Common Council Chambers 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. Regular Meeting 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. Stefanski. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. R-2021-0108 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of W. Washington St. from S. 108 St. to S. 112 St., S. 75 St. from W. National Ave. to Dead End South and S. 90 St. from W. Arthur Pl. to S. 89 St. by minor asphalt resurfacing with miscellaneous walk repair, storm sewer, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay and utility adjustments Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: Res_R-2021-0108 Notice of Public Hearing - Washington St. S. 75 St. S. 90 St AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - PH R-2021-0108 11966725 Margaret Connar communication Res_R-2021-0108 signed Explanation by Peter Daniels, City Engineeer. Public Comments: None. Public Hearing Held. E. PUBLIC COMMENT City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 3/17/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes March 2, 2021 Kurt Konicke, from the Gordon Flesch Company, Inc. located at 11021 W. Lincoln Ave., spoke about RFP #21-001. Attorney Susan Roth, 2916 S. Kinnickinnic, Milwaukee, commented on her candidacy for Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 13 on the April 6, 2021 ballot. 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 commented on the Cash Mob at West Allis restaurants event which draws attention to a single establishment to help boost sales. There will be a new restaurant featured each week. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT None. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. 2021-0149 Minutes (draft) of the February 17, 2021 Common Council meeting Attachments: 021721 CC Minutes.draft A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Stefanski, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried unanimously. J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 3. 2021-0012 Summons & Complaint in the matter of the complaint against Uncle Fester’s LLC, Ashley E. Kapalczynski, Agent, for the premises located at 5732 W. Mitchell St., d/b/a Uncle Fester’s, (2020-2021 Combination Class B Tavern License No. 2251) Attachments: License and Health hearing guide Uncle Festers LLC Signed Summons and Complaint- Uncle Festers LLC- Uncle Fester's- 2021 2021-01-21 Affidavit of Process Server - Uncle Fester's Issue a Findings and Recommendation on a Block Vote. 4. O-2021-0006 Ordinance to create Special Event Permits and repeal Parade and Carnival Permits Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale Attachments: Ord_O-2021-0006 Ord_O-2021-0006 signed City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 3/17/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes March 2, 2021 Passed on a Block Vote. 5. 2021-0041 Police Department Report regarding tavern violations/calls for service for the month of January 2021 Attachments: January 2021 Tavern Report Redacted Placed on File on a Block Vote. 6. 2021-0102 2020-2022 Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application of Crystal A. Husslein Denied on a Block Vote. 7. 2021-0126 2020-2022 Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application of Ashley M. Keil Denied on a Block Vote. 8. 2021-0100 Review of license applicant background checks for consideration of possible approval or denial Attachments: License record check list for review 2-23-21 Approved on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was madeby Vitale to approve all the actions on item nos. 3-8 on a Block Vote.The motion carried unanimously. K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) 9. R-2021-0107 Resolution Constituting Relocation Orders, Pursuant to Secs. 62.22 and 32.05(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes, for the Laying Out, Relocation and Improvement of two intersections as part of the Highway Safety Improvement Program: S. 92 St. & W. Lincoln Ave. and S. 76th St. & W. Becher St. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: Res_R-2021-0107 2160-05-01-4.01 signed 76 Becher 11-11-20 2995-04-04-4.01 signed 92 Lincoln 11-11-20 Res_R-2021-0107 signed Adopted on a Consent Vote. 11. R-2021-0117 Resolution authorizing and directing the City Engineer to amend the State/Municipal Agreement for a Highway Improvement Project with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the design, construction and other related work on the reconstruction of signalized intersections on W. Lincoln Ave. at S. 84 St., S. 76 St., and S. 71 St. Sponsors: Public Works Committee City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 3/17/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes March 2, 2021 Attachments: Res_R-2021-0117 2110-00-03 Lincoln CofWAllis 84th-76th-71stIntRev Res_R-2021-0117 signed Adopted on a Consent Vote. 12. R-2021-0118 Resolution to approve bid of LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for street construction in S. 82 St. from W. Greenfield Ave. to W. National Ave. and S. 82 St. from W. Burnham St. to W. Rogers St. in the amount of $2,212,480.01 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: Res_R-2021-0118 Res_R-2021-0118 signed Adopted on a Consent Vote. 13. R-2021-0120 Resolution declaring West Allis A la Carte scheduled for June 6, 2021 between Noon and 6:00 p.m. as a Community Event Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: Res_R-2021-0120 DWABID Communication Res_R-2021-0120 signed Adopted on a Consent Vote. 14. 2021-0143 Claim by Anne Braunsdorf regarding property damages at 1311 S. 115 St. on December 9, 2020 Attachments: 2021-0143 Claim - Anne Braunsdorf Referred to the City Attorney for Legal Action on a Block Vote. 15. 2021-0159 Claim by Debora Correa regarding vehicle being towed at S. 108 St. and W. Greenfield Ave. on January 19, 2021 Attachments: 2021-0159 Claim - Debora Correa Referred to the City Attorney for Legal Action on a Block Vote. 16. 2021-0156 Communication from Adam Campbell, Agent, d/b/a Imperial Trading Cards, Campbell and Sons LLC, 2020-2021 Secondhand Article Dealer License moving the business from premises 7540 W. Greenfield Ave. to 8633 W. Greenfield Ave., Lower Attachments: Imperial Trading Cards relocating letter 2-23-2021_0001 Approved on a Consent Vote. 17. 2021-0163 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Brian Keller as School Board designee of the Youth Commission, his term is indefinite Approved on a Consent Vote. City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 3/17/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes March 2, 2021 Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Haass, to approve all the actions on item nos. 9, and 11-17 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 10. R-2021-0116 Resolution to accept the proposals of various nurseries for furnishing and delivering 508 trees for spring planting for a total net sum of $46,810.20 and 8580 annual flowers at $6,333.80 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: Res_R-2021-0116 2021 Bid Tab Annual Flowers milw - antons Spring 2021 Final Res_R-2021-0116 signed Ald. Kuehn this item be divided. A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Kuehn, that this matter was Adopted 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 L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS Mayor Devine announced that the following Standing Committees would meet during recess: Administration & Finance, Public Works, Safety & Development, License & Health, and Advisory. M. RECESS COMMITTEE MEETINGS A motion was made by Lajsic that we recess until the conclusion of the committee meetings. The motion carried unanimously. N. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE 18. O-2021-0022 Ordinance to amend the City of West Allis salary schedule to create the positions of Community Development Senior Planner, Customer Service Center Supervisor, Economic Development Specialist, and incorporate the Elected Officials and Miscellaneous positions compensation in the schedule Sponsors: Alderperson Haass City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 3/17/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes March 2, 2021 Attachments: Ord_O-2021-0022 Ord_O-2021-0022 (1) Ord_O-2021-0022 signed A motion was made by Kuehn that this matter was Passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 19. R-2021-0124 Resolution approving the State Fair Park Crowd and Traffic Control Services Agreement Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. This item to be scheduled at a future Administration & Finance Committee meeting. LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 20. O-2021-0023 Ordinance to Adjust Class B Alcohol Licensing Fees Back to Previous Amount Sponsors: Alderperson Grisham Attachments: Ord_O-2021-0023 Ord_O-2021-0023 signed This matter was Passed on a Block Vote. 21. O-2021-0024 Ordinance to repeal and recreate sections of Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code pertaining to entertainment and amusement licenses Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic and Alderperson Haass Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 22. O-2021-0025 Ordinance to Continue Expedited Temporary Extension of Premises Until June 30, 2021 Sponsors: Alderperson Weigel Attachments: Ord_O-2021-0025 Ord_O-2021-0025 signed Passed on a Block Vote. 23. 2021-0107 Findings and Recommendation in the Matter of the Complaint against Uncle Festers LLC, Ashley E. Kapalczynski, Agent, d/b/a Uncle Fester’s, for the premises located at 5732 W. Mitchell St. (2020-2021 Combination Class B Liquor License 2251) Sponsors: Public Works Committee City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 3/17/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes March 2, 2021 Attachments: Uncle Fester's LLC - FR Placed on File on a Block Vote. 24. 2021-0160 License applications Attachments: City Attorney recommends approval of the following licenses Approved on a Block Vote. 25. 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. Attachments: Expedited Temporary Extension Applications thru 12-1-2020 This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 26. 2021-0166 2020-2021 Class B Temporary Extension of Premises Permit of OAR, LLC, Michael C. O'Connor, Agent, d/b/a O'Connor's Perfect Pint, 8423 W. Greenfield Ave. for St. Patrick’s Day Party, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Food and tent with tent placed on patio and extended into parking lot) Attachments: O'Connors Perfect Pint Special Event Permit application 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. 20 and 22-26 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 27. R-2021-0123 Resolution relative to accepting the single source proposal of Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc. (ESRI) for providing a Small Government Enterprise License Agreement for a 3-year period, at a cost of $55,000 per year, for a total net sum of $165,000 Sponsors: Alderperson Roadt Attachments: Res_R-2021-0123 (1) 2021-2023 ESRI renewal Res_R-2021-0123 signed Adopted on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 3/17/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes March 2, 2021 28. R-2021-0108 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of W. Washington St. from S. 108 St. to S. 112 St., S. 75 St. from W. National Ave. to Dead End South and S. 90 St. from W. Arthur Pl. to S. 89 St. by minor asphalt resurfacing with miscellaneous walk repair, storm sewer, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay and utility adjustments Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: Res_R-2021-0108 Notice of Public Hearing - Washington St. S. 75 St. S. 90 St AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - PH R-2021-0108 11966725 Margaret Connar communication Res_R-2021-0108 signed Adopted on a Block Vote. 29. R-2021-0109 Final Resolution authorizing public improvement by minor asphalt resurfacing with miscellaneous walk repair, storm sewer, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay and utility adjustments in W. Washington St. from S. 108 St. to S. 112 St., S. 75 St. from W. National Ave. to Dead End South and S. 90 St. from W. Arthur Pl. to S. 89 St. and levying special assessments against benefited properties Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: Res_R-2021-0109 Res_R-2021-0109 signed Adopted on a Block Vote. 30. 2021-0148 Communication from Director of Public Works to adjust the storm water fees for the property at 3001 S. 108 St. as allowed in Section 1.075 (7)(d) of the Revised Municipal Code dealing with Storm Water Management System User Fees Attachments: stormwater fee reduction 3001 S 108 St Approve and Place on File Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Roadt to approve all the actions on item nos. 27-30 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 No report. City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 3/17/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes March 2, 2021 31. 2021-0161 Discussion regarding the Tour of America's Dairyland bicycle racing event Discussed in Safety & Development Committee. O. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None. P. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Grisham, to adjourn at 7:55 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, 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 9 Printed on 3/17/2021