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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, May 18, 2021 7:16 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 7:16 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. Haass. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Opposed to the Active Street program and closing of Root River Pkwy (W. Oklahoma Ave. to Morgan Ave.). Lawrence Borek, 3060 S. Waukesha Rd. JoAnn Borek, 3060 S. Waukesha Rd. Ed Lisinski, 3364 S. 119 St., commented on a few of the community organizations: - WA-WM Old Timers Baseball Association, has a free baseball clinic at Nathan Hale Baseball fields - West Allis Historical Society is back open and the hours are: Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - West Allis New Berlin Relay for Life, an event to support cancer research, to be held on July 16, 2021 at the Athletic Facility at Nathan Hale High School - May is Building Safety Month to promote building safety. 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 City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 6/15/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2021 Mayor Devine announced the Travel Beer Garden by 1840 Brewing Company will be taking place in the summer at Honey Creek Park and the West Allis Historical Museum will be open; and the opening of Festival Foods. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. Kuehn welcomed Legacy Cuts to the Ald. Dist. Three to the city. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2021-0335 Minutes (draft) of the May 4, 2021 Common Council meeting 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 New Matters for Introduction 2. 2021-0297 Class B Tavern License for SU Plus Two, LLC, d/b/a SU Plus Two, located at 7028 W. Greenfield Ave., Agent Supawadee Pamoto Approved on a Block Vote. 3. 2021-0325 Application for Transfer of a License from Premises to Premises of a Combination “Class A” Liquor License for State Fair Liquor & Food Mart, from 1568 S. 81 Street, to 7920 W. National Ave. Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 6. 2021-0334 Police Department Report regarding tavern violations/calls for service for the month of April 2021 Placed on File on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Vitale to approve all the actions on item nos. 2 & 4 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 4. 2021-0139 Class “A” Retailer License for the sale of Fermented Malt Beverages, for the July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 Licensing Period for State Fair Petro Mart Inc., d/b/a State Fair Petro Mart, 8404 W. Greenfield Ave; Agent Gurinder Nagra (new-nonexisting location, gas station) A motion was made by Vitale that this matter was Denied. 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 2 Printed on 6/15/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2021 No: 0 K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) 7. R-2021-0318 Resolution to amend Policy #1412 by authorizing an additional day of accrued time off for library employees who work on observed holiday dates Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Adopted on a Block Vote. 8. 2021-0329 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for April 2021 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $1,778,750.42 Placed on File on a Consent Vote. 9. 2021-0324 Temporary Public Entertainment Premises Permit for Crawdaddy’s on Greenfield, 9427 W. Greenfield Ave. on Sunday, July 18, 2021 from Noon - 9:00 p.m. for Hog of All Hoggs event Approved on a Consent Vote. 10. 2021-0331 Report of the Municipal Judge for the month of April 2021, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $157,227.95 Placed on File on a Cosent Vote. 11. 2021-0342 Communication from the City Engineer regarding the WisDOT bid opening for the installation of new traffic signals at three intersections along Lincoln Ave. at S. 71 St., S. 76 St. and S. 84 St. Placed on File on a Consent Vote. 13. R-2021-0308 Resolution to approve bid of Sirrah Construction for the replacement or repair of concrete sidewalk in the general are bound by the east city limits to S. 68 St. and W. Burnham St. to the south city limits in the amount of $175,334.70 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Approved on a Consent Vote. 14. R-2021-0309 Resolution to approve bid of LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for the installation of concrete curb and gutter, concrete pavement, driveway replacement, sanitary sewer relay, storm sewer, storm sewer relay, building services and utility adjustments S. 86 St. from W. Cleveland Ave. to S. Osage Ave. and W. Dakota St. from S. Osage Ave. to S. Orleans Ave. in the amount of $918,182.39 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Approved on a Consent Vote. 14a. R-2021-0311 Resolution to grant a utility easement by the City of West Allis to Everstream GLC Holding Company LLC, to install fiber optic cable to service existing cellular equipment located on the water tank located at S. 116 St. and W. Rogers St. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 6/15/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2021 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Approved on a Consent Vote. 15. R-2021-0312 Resolution authorizing execution of the Department of Natural Resources Principal Forgiven Financial Assistance Agreement in an amount up to $294,210 to undertake a project to replace private lead service lines Sponsors: Public Works Committee Approved on a Consent Vote. 17. O-2021-0041 Ordinance to adopt parking restrictions on both sides of W. Maple St., from S. 89 St. to the west to the Hansen Labs property gate Sponsors: Alderperson Grisham and Alderperson Kuehn Passed on a Block Vote. 18. 2021-0349 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Ray Nazer as a member of the Historical Commission of the City of West Allis, his five-year term to expire December 31, 2025 Approved on a Consent Vote. 19. 2021-0350 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Cathy Manthei as a member of the West Allis Ethics Board, her three-year term to expire June 1, 2024 Approved on a Consent Vote. 20. 2021-0352 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Melissa Feldmeyer as a member of the Events Committee of the City of West Allis, her two-year term to expire May 7, 2023 Approved on a Consent Vote. 21. 2021-0353 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Ashley Wagner as a member of the Events Committee of the City of West Allis, her two-year term to expire May 14, 2023 Approved on a Consent Vote. 22. 2021-0354 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Melissa Lenz as a member of the Events Committee of the City of West Allis, her two-year term to expire May 14, 2023 Approved on a Consent Vote. 23. 2021-0355 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Kris Marion as a member of the Events Committee of the City of West Allis, her two-year term to expire May 14, 2023 Approved on a Consent Vote. 24. 2021-0356 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Mark Lutz as a member of the Events Committee of the City of West Allis, his two-year term to expire May 7, 2023 Approved on a Consent Vote. City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 6/15/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2021 25. 2014-0705 Jeremia Gonzales communication relative to vehicle damages allegedly sustained at S. 116th Street and W. Morgan Avenue on October 31, 2014 This matter was Referred to the City Attorney for Legal Action on a Consent Vote. 26. 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 This matter was Referred to the City Attorney for Legal Action on a Consent Vote. 27. 2020-0388 Claim by Armando J. Chevere Ortega and Joanna I. Vazquez Martinez regarding damage to vehicle at W. O’Connor St. and N. 84 St. on May 17, 2020 This matter was Referred to the City Attorney for Legal Action on a Consent Vote. 27a. 2021-0358 2020-2021 Adult Oriented Establishment Operator Permit application of Danielle Windau Approved on a Consent Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Haass, seconded by Kuehn, to approve all the actions on item nos. 7-11, 13-15, 17-27a 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 12. 2021-0347 Communication regarding Active Streets Initiative and partnership with Milwaukee County Sponsors: Public Works Committee A motion was made by Haass, seconded by Reinke, that this matter was Postponed Indefinitely. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 16. R-2021-0321 Resolution to approve an amendment to the Development Agreement between the City of West Allis and Lincoln Hospitality Group, LLC, regarding the Lincoln West Corridor Development Project, Holiday Inn Express Hotel, (TIF #17) Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Weigel, that this matter was Adopted As Amended. 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 5 Printed on 6/15/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2021 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 7:49 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 8:00 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 N. ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE 28. R-2021-0315 Resolution approving closeout transfers in the general fund for fiscal year 2020 Sponsors: Alderperson Haass A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Stefanski, that this matter was Adopted As Amended to add carryover from Clerk's Office. 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 5. 2021-0304 Temporary Premise Extension for John Starr Pickles, LLC, d/b/a Broken Starr, 1100 S. 60th St. A motion was made by Vitale 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 No: 0 O. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Stefanski, to adjourn at 8:02 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on June 1, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 6/15/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 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. 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 7 Printed on 6/15/2021