Common Council
Regular MeetingWest Allis, WI · September 7, 2021
Minutes
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 7, 2021 7:03 PM City Hall, Common Council Chambers
7525 W. Greenfield Avenue
YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/user/westalliscitychannel/videos
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Devine called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Present 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and
Weigel
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ald. Tenorio led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Steve Schaer, Planning & Zoning Manager, gave an explanation for the public hearing items.
There were no public comments.
1. O-2021-0057 Ordinance to convert site plan improvement sureties from mandatory to
optional.
Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic
2. O-2021-0059 Ordinance to amend the definition of medical service facility and create a
definition and regulations for narcotic treatment service facility.
Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic
3. R-2021-0519 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use
Permit for a proposed daycare, to be located at 11112 W. National Ave.
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
4. R-2021-0522 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use
amendment for a proposed kitchen addition to the Bake Sale, an existing
café, located at 6923 W. Becher St.
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
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5. R-2021-0525 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use
Permit to establish a mixed use (commercial and residential), of the
existing residential duplex property, located at 1416-18 S. 81st St.
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Johnathan Wickman, 6955 S. Riverwood Blvd., Franklin, introduced himself as the
Republican candidate for Governor.
Judy Schmidt, 2521 S. 75th St., presented a petition opposing the proposed bar
"G-Spot".
Melissa & Glenn Schrubbe, N89W16135 Main St. Menomonee Falls, introduced
themselves as the applicants for the proposed G-Spot Bar. They currently own another
bar in District 1.
Tammy Dopp, 1303 S. 73rd St. owns Dopp's Bar which is next door to the Dog House
which is owned by the Schrubbe's and supports their efforts.
Darold Wegner, 7535 W. Beloit Rd., lives across the street from the proposed bar and
opposes it. There is also a problem with people using the alley to access Beloit Road.
Theresa Rankin, lives 3 houses away from the proposed bar and opposes it.
John Dashek, 2536 S. 76th St., lived here for 14 years and opposes the proposed bar.
He is afraid for his 3-year old daughter's safety.
Isaac Hernandez, 2518 S. 76th St., is opposed to the proposed bar.
Colleen Volland, owns a business at 7105 W. Greenfield Avenue and is in favor of
adopting state standards for automatic sprinkler systems and will allow her business to
expand.
Teresa Wrensch, 7512 W. Beloit Rd., is opposed to the proposed bar.
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 the Public Works Department for their storm clean-up. The city
lost over 120 trees and Public Works received around 1,000 calls for service. There
were also neighborhood groups and organizations that were out helping cleaning up.
Everyone came together as a community. He thanked Forestry, Sanitization and Public
Works crews and those citizens and groups who helped clean up. Also, a new Mexican
restaurant with great food opened a couple of weeks ago called The Wrestling Taco,
located at 1606 S. 84th Street.
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H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT
Ald. Kuehn thanked Quintell Robinson, owner of Legacy Cuts Barbershop. He reached
out to her wanting to do a new book-bag drive which they filled over 60 of them. She
thanked him for the event and being a part of the community.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6. 2021-0604 August 3, 2021 Draft Common Council Minutes.
7. 2021-0620 June 15, 2021 Draft Common Council Minutes.
Ald. Lajsic moved to approve items #6 & #7, seconded by Ald. Stefanski, motion
carried.
J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE
8. 2021-0758 Summons and Complaint in the matter of complaint against E. Bomback
and L. Bald, Partners, d/b/a The Spot, 6424 W. Greenfield Ave. Agent:
Edward Bomback.
No action taken. License & Health Committee will schedule a hearing.
14. 2021-0625 New Class B Tavern License Application for DHV Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a
The G Spot, 7534 W. Beloit Road. Agent: Glenn Schrubbe.
Ald. Roadt moved to refer this item back to the License & Health Committee and
hold for engineering review until the site plan and landscaping reports are
received, seconded by Ald. Vitale, motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9- Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel
No: 1- Grisham
9. 2021-0680 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise Extension request for Kip’s Inn, 837 S.
108th St. for an event to be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021.
Approved.
10. 2021-0628 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise Extension request for Stalley Cats
LLC, 6201 W. Mitchell St, with one (1) exception; from the proximity to
residential premises requirement, establishment is less than 200 feet from
a residential premise, for an event to be held on Saturday, September 25,
2021.
Approved.
12. 2021-0623 Renewal application for secondhand article & jewelry dealer.
Secondhand Article & Jewelry Dealer
*Leticia Sobczak, Bob’s Coins & Collectibles
Approved.
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15. 2021-0626 2021-2023 New Operator’s License (Bartender/Sales Clerk) application
for Kimberly Winkelman.
Denied.
16. 2021-0627 2021-2023 Renewal Operator’s License (Bartender/Sales Clerk)
application for Kevin Stanelle.
Approved.
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Vitale moved to approve the License & Health Committee recommendations,
items #9, #10, #12, #15 & #16, motion carried on a block vote.
11. 2021-0607 New Class A Liquor License application for Cleveland Liquor LLC, d/b/a
Cleveland Liquor, located at 9131 W. Cleveland Ave. Agent: Hemant
Khuttan.
Ald. Vitale moved to approve the License & Health Committee recommendation
to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel
No: 1- Roadt
13. 2021-0624 New Class A Beer License application for Badger State Petroleum, Inc.
d/b/a Oklahoma BP, located at 10731 W. Oklahoma Ave. Agent: Didar
Singh.
Ald. Vitale moved to approve the License & Health Committee recommendation
to deny this item. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Grisham, Haass, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, and Weigel
No: 4- Kuehn, Lajsic, Tenorio, and Vitale
K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA)
17. 2021-0606 July 2021 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees
collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $145,929.92.
Placed on File.
18. 2021-0813 August 2021 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees
collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $ 59,721.11.
Placed on File.
19. 2021-0782 Claim by Mary Jo Parbs regarding garbage cart damage at 2953 S. 104th
St.
Referred to City Attorney.
20. 2021-0786 Claim by Homesite Insurance on behalf of Jacob Cruz for property damage
at 2780 S. 76th St.
Referred to City Attorney.
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21. 2020-0244 Summons and Compliant by the Estate of Duke A. Swan vs the City of
West Allis et al, regarding injury to person at 1962 S. 59th St. on June 16,
2018, Case No. 2020CV002259.
Placed on File.
22. 2020-0344 Claim by Robert Mills regarding injuries and damages at W. Rogers St.
and S. 116th St. on April 27, 2020.
Denied.
23. 2020-0559 Summons and Complaint of Renee Kretlow regarding injury to person at
1444 S. 70th St. on or about May 8, 2017, Case No. 2020CV003972.
Placed on File.
24. 2020-0836 Summons & Complaint by Reynaldo J. Narvaez regarding personal injury
on March 22, 2018, Case No. 2020CV006883.
Placed on File.
25. 2021-0199 Claim by Anita Jones regarding damage to vehicle at 2227 S. 66th St. on
February 4, 2021, American Family Mutual Insurance Company, Claim No.
01-003-074531.
Placed on File.
26. 2021-0213 Claim by Hilda Alanis regarding damage to vehicle at 3450 S. 108th St. on
February 24, 2021.
Placed on File.
27. 2021-0300 Claim by Milwaukee County Transit System regarding damage to bus
#5624 at the intersection of S. 70th St. and W. Greenfield Ave. on October
14, 2020.
Denied.
28. 2021-0381 Claim by Lori King regarding damage to vehicle on April 9, 2021 at 2101
S. 58th St. on April 9, 2021.
Placed on File.
29. 2021-0398 Claim by Eric Stach regarding damage to vehicle on May 17, 2021 at
10510 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Placed on File.
30. 2021-0465 Claim by Benjamin Riche regarding damage to residential property,
garage and vehicle on March 18, 2021 at 6604 W. Revere Pl.
Denied.
31. 2021-0541 Claim by Tristan Hoefler regarding damage to residential property on May
27, 2021 at 1232 S. 72nd St.
Denied.
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32. 2021-0483 Claim by Katrina Johnson regarding damage to vehicle on June 25, 2021
at S. 81st between Orchard and Greenfield
Placed on File.
33. 2021-0608 Claim by Jason Venisnik of V. Marchese regarding damage to vehicle at
6832 W. Becher St. on August 3, 2021.
Referred to City Attorney.
34. 2021-0609 Summons and Complaint by Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC vs Shannon M.
Lesniewski regarding foreclosure of mortgage (Case No. 2021CV004705)
Referred to City Attorney.
35. 2021-0733 Claim by Element 84 LLC for excessive assessment.
Referred to City Attorney.
36. 2021-0735 Claim by Erie Insurance Exchange vs Hayward Pharmacy Inc.
Referred to City Attorney.
37. 2021-0737 Claim by Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority vs
Armando Hernandez et al.
Referred to City Attorney.
38. 2021-0679 Downtown West Allis Business Improvement District (BID) requesting
street closure of 71st Street, south of Greenfield Ave., from 10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. and use of supplies from the Department of Public Works, for the
Milwaukee Empty Bowls (MEB) Pop-Up Hosted by Cream City Clay event,
on Saturday, October 2, 2021.
Approved.
39. 2021-0601 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for July 2021 indicating City
of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $3,354,378.91.
Placed on File.
40. 2021-0814 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for August 2021 indicating
City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $4,581,028.75.
Placed on File.
Passed The Consent Vote
Ald. Lajsic moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items #17 - #40, motion
carried on a consent vote.
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L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
Ald. Lajsic moved that the Council recess until completion of the Standing
Committee meetings, seconded by Ald. Reinke, motion carried.
The Council recessed at 8:21 p.m. and returned at 9:27 p.m. Roll Call was taken
and the following were present:
Present 11 - Mayor Devine, Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt,
Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel
M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE
41. R-2021-0498 Resolution authorizing the continuation of the Humana Medicare
Advantage Plan for Medicare eligible retirees, from January 1, 2022 to
December 31, 2022.
Committee Action: Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion
carried.
42. R-2021-0528 Resolution to consider a Memorandum of Understanding between the City
of West Allis and First-Ring Industrial Redevelopment Enterprise, Inc.
Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee
Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved tp adopt, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion
carried.
43. R-2021-0535 Resolution relative to renewal of the agreement with the Village of West
Milwaukee for Information Technology Services for 2022-2024.
Committee Action: Ald. Tenorio moved to adopt, Ald. Lajsic seconded, motion
carried.
Adjourned recess meeting at 8:47 p.m.
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Haass moved to approve the actions on items #41 - #43 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
44. 2021-0697 2022 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program.
Held in Committee.
45. 2021-0490 West Allis Professional Police Association request to open contract
negotiations.
Held in Committee.
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46. 2021-0469 West Allis Professional Firefighter’s Association, Local 342, IAFF request
to open contract negotiations.
Held in Committee.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
47. R-2021-0506 Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to amend an existing agreement
with Donohue & Associates, Inc. for Engineering Consulting Services
related to the design of the emergency generator located at the West Allis
Police and Municipal Court Center in an amount not to exceed $31,000.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to adopt, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion
carried.
48. R-2021-0507 Resolution accepting work of LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for street
construction and authorizing settlement of said contract in accordance with
contract terms for final payment of 2019 Project No. 3 in the amount of
$3,000.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to adopt, Ald. Grisham seconded,
motion carried.
49. R-2021-0508 Resolution to amend an existing Professional Services Contract with
AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to provide Construction Engineering
Services for two Green Solutions parking lots in the Business Improvement
District, for an amount not to exceed $19,400.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to adopt, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion
carried.
50. R-2021-0529 Resolution to approve bid of MJ Construction, Inc. for water main relay and
pavement restoration in S. 104th St. from W. Dakota St. to W. Manitoba St.
and S. 105th St. from W. Dakota St. to W. Manitoba St. in the City of West
Allis in the amount of $298,107.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to adopt, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion
carried.
51. 2021-0687 Communication from the City Engineer regarding 2022 Special
Assessment rates.
Committee Action: Ald. Reinke moved to place on file, Ald. Vitale seconded,
motion carried.
Adjourned recess meeting at 8:35 p.m.
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Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Roadt moved to approve the actions on items #47 - #51 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
Public Hearing Items (Safety & Development Committee)
52. O-2021-0057 Ordinance to convert site plan improvement sureties from mandatory to
optional.
Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic
Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to pass, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion
carried.
53. O-2021-0059 Ordinance to amend the definition of medical service facility and create a
definition and regulations for narcotic treatment service facility.
Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic
Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to pass, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion
carried.
54. R-2021-0519 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use
Permit for a proposed daycare, to be located at 11112 W. National Ave.
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to adopt, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion
carried.
55. R-2021-0522 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use
amendment for a proposed kitchen addition to the Bake Sale, an existing
café, located at 6923 W. Becher St.
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion
carried.
56. R-2021-0525 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use
Permit to establish a mixed use (commercial and residential), of the
existing residential duplex property, located at 1416-18 S. 81st St.
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to deny, Ald. Haass seconded, motion
carried.
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58. O-2021-0070 Ordinance to adopt state standards for automatic fire sprinkler systems.
Sponsors: Alderperson Weigel
Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to pass, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion
carried.
Adjourned recess meeting at 9:03 p.m.
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Lajsic moved to approve the actions on items #52 - #56 & #58 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
56. R-2021-0525 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use
Permit to establish a mixed use (commercial and residential), of the
existing residential duplex property, located at 1416-18 S. 81st St.
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
Ald. Weigel moved to postpone this item to the September 21, 2021 Common
Council meeting, seconded by Ald. Kuehn, motion carried.
57. O-2021-0066 Ordinance to adopt parking restrictions on the north side of W. Lapham
Street from S. 92nd St. to 100 feet west of S. 92nd St.
Sponsors: Alderperson Grisham
Held in Committee and referred to Engineering for review.
LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE
15. 2021-0626 2021-2023 New Operator’s License (Bartender/Sales Clerk) application
for Kimberly Winkelman.
Ald. Vitale moved to reconsider and refer this item back to the License & Health
Committee on September 21, 2021, seconded by Ald. Lajsic, motion carried.
59. O-2021-0063 Ordinance to amend outdoor premises and temporary extension process.
Sponsors: Alderperson Grisham and Alderperson Kuehn
Committee Action: Ald Grisham moved to pass, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion
carried.
60. R-2021-0532 Amendment to fee schedule in conjunction with O-2021-0063.
Committee Action: Ald Grisham moved to adopt, Ald. Stefanski seconded,
motion carried.
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61. 2021-0792 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise Extension request for West Allis
Cheese & Sausage Shoppe, 6832 W. Becher St., with three (3)
exceptions; (proximity to residential premises requirement, establishment
is less than 200 feet from a residential premise, exception from the sound
limitations and exception for outside the normal duration), for an event to be
held on Saturday, October 2, 2021.
Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to approve, Ald. Reinke seconded,
motion carried as amended to include a condition that the sound is less than 100
decibels at 100 feet from the source of sound.
Adjourned recess meeting at 9:17 p.m.
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Vitale moved to approve the actions on items ##15 and #59 - #61 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
62. 2021-0793 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise Extension request for Paulie’s Pub,
8031 W. Greenfield Ave. with three (3) exceptions (proximity to residential
premises requirement, establishment is less than 200 feet from a
residential premise; exception from the sound limitations and exception
from the normal time duration), for events to be held September 10-12;
September 18-19 & September 25-26.
Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to deny as presented, Ald. Reinke
seconded, motion failed 2-3; nays by Alds. Vitale, Stefanski & Roadt.
Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to approve this item as amended for
event dates September 10 & 19, Ald. Roadt seconded, motion carried 3-2; nays by
Alds. Reinke & Grisham.
Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to approve event dates September 10 &
19, seconded by Ald. Roadt, motion carried 3-2; nays by Alds. Reinke & Grisham.
Common Council Action: Ald. Grisham requested separation of item #62, to
approve the committee recommendation. The motion was carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Kuehn, Lajsic, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel
No: 3- Grisham, Haass, and Reinke
14. 2021-0625 New Class B Tavern License Application for DHV Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a
The G Spot, 7534 W. Beloit Road. Agent: Glenn Schrubbe.
Committee Action: Ald. Roadt moved to postpone this item until engineering
review, site plan and landscaping reports are received, seconded by Ald. Reinke.
Common Council Action: Ald. Grisham requested separation of item #14, to
approve the committee recommendation. The motion was carried by the
following vote:
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Aye: 9- Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel
No: 1- Grisham
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
63. 2021-0808 Re-Appointment by Mayor Devine of Hollis Patzer, Steve Hook, Dawn
Groshek, Caroline Dlouhy & Marcia Lawson to the Community
Development Block Grant Committee, for a two (2) year term, to expire
September 1, 2023.
Committee Action: Ald. Vitale moved to approve, Ald. Roadt seconded, motion
carried.
64. 2021-0812 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Jennifer Krueger as the District 2
Representative to the Community Development Block Grant Committee.
Committee Action: Ald. Vitale moved to approve, Ald. Stefanski seconded,
motion carried.
Adjourned recess meeting at 9:17 p.m.
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Reinke moved to approve the actions on items #63 - #64 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
N. ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Vitale moved to adjourn at 9:38 p.m., seconded by Ald. Stefanski, motion
carried.
Next scheduled meeting is September 21, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
YouTube Meeting Links for September 7, 2021
Committee of the Whole & Common Council Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPoPciBNDgQ
Recess - Administration & Finance; Safety & Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSX0n0OmwiE
Recess - License & Health; Public Works; Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9BgKEEtJDs
Common Council Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWmgiDF0pog
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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 7, 2021 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. Tenorio
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. O-2021-0057 Ordinance to convert site plan improvement sureties from mandatory to
optional.
Recommendation: Plan Commission recommends approval
Public Hearing Item
Pass
2. O-2021-0059 Ordinance to amend the definition of medical service facility and create a
definition and regulations for narcotic treatment service facility.
Recommendation: Plan Commission recommends approval
Public Hearing Item
Pass
3. R-2021-0519 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use
Permit for a proposed daycare, to be located at 11112 W. National Ave.
Recommendation: Plan Commission recommends approval
Public Hearing Item
Pass
4. R-2021-0522 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use
amendment for a proposed kitchen addition to the Bake Sale, an existing
café, located at 6923 W. Becher St.
Recommendation: Plan Commission recommends approval
Public Hearing Item
Pass
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5. R-2021-0525 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use
Permit to establish a mixed use (commercial and residential), of the existing
residential duplex property, located at 1416-18 S. 81st St.
Recommendation: Plan Commission recommends approval
Public Hearing Item
Pass
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.
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) - Administration & Finance, Safety & Development
Room 128 - License & Health, Public Works, Advisory
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
6. 2021-0604 August 3, 2021 Draft Common Council Minutes.
Recommendation: Approve
7. 2021-0620 June 15, 2021 Draft Common Council Minutes.
Recommendation: Approve
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J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE
8. 2021-0758 Summons and Complaint in the matter of complaint against E. Bomback and
L. Bald, Partners, d/b/a The Spot, 6424 W. Greenfield Ave. Agent: Edward
Bomback.
Recommendation: Schedule Hearing
9. 2021-0680 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise Extension request for Kip’s Inn, 837 S.
108th St. for an event to be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021.
Recommendation: Approve
10. 2021-0628 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise Extension request for Stalley Cats LLC,
6201 W. Mitchell St, with one (1) exception; from the proximity to residential
premises requirement, establishment is less than 200 feet from a residential
premise, for an event to be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021.
Recommendation: Approve
11. 2021-0607 New Class A Liquor License application for Cleveland Liquor LLC, d/b/a
Cleveland Liquor, located at 9131 W. Cleveland Ave. Agent: Hemant
Khuttan.
Recommendation: Approve
12. 2021-0623 Renewal application for secondhand article & jewelry dealer.
Secondhand Article & Jewelry Dealer
*Leticia Sobczak, Bob’s Coins & Collectibles
Recommendation: Approve
13. 2021-0624 New Class A Beer License application for Badger State Petroleum, Inc. d/b/a
Oklahoma BP, located at 10731 W. Oklahoma Ave. Agent: Didar Singh.
Recommendation: Deny
14. 2021-0625 New Class B Tavern License Application for DHV Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a
The G Spot, 7534 W. Beloit Road. Agent: Glenn Schrubbe.
Recommendation: Approve
15. 2021-0626 2021-2023 New Operator’s License (Bartender/Sales Clerk) application for
Kimberly Winkelman.
Recommendation: Deny based on the recent record activity
16. 2021-0627 2021-2023 Renewal Operator’s License (Bartender/Sales Clerk) application
for Kevin Stanelle.
Recommendation: Approve
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K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA)
17. 2021-0606 July 2021 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees
collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $145,929.92.
Recommendation: Place on File
18. 2021-0813 August 2021 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees
collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $ 59,721.11.
Recommendation: Place on File
19. 2021-0782 Claim by Mary Jo Parbs regarding garbage cart damage at 2953 S. 104th St.
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
20. 2021-0786 Claim by Homesite Insurance on behalf of Jacob Cruz for property damage at
2780 S. 76th St.
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
21. 2020-0244 Summons and Compliant by the Estate of Duke A. Swan vs the City of West
Allis et al, regarding injury to person at 1962 S. 59th St. on June 16, 2018,
Case No. 2020CV002259.
Recommendation: Place on File
22. 2020-0344 Claim by Robert Mills regarding injuries and damages at W. Rogers St. and
S. 116th St. on April 27, 2020.
Recommendation: Deny
23. 2020-0559 Summons and Complaint of Renee Kretlow regarding injury to person at 1444
S. 70th St. on or about May 8, 2017, Case No. 2020CV003972.
Recommendation: Place on File
24. 2020-0836 Summons & Complaint by Reynaldo J. Narvaez regarding personal injury on
March 22, 2018, Case No. 2020CV006883.
Recommendation: Place on File
25. 2021-0199 Claim by Anita Jones regarding damage to vehicle at 2227 S. 66th St. on
February 4, 2021, American Family Mutual Insurance Company, Claim No.
01-003-074531.
Recommendation: Place on File
26. 2021-0213 Claim by Hilda Alanis regarding damage to vehicle at 3450 S. 108th St. on
February 24, 2021.
Recommendation: Place on File
27. 2021-0300 Claim by Milwaukee County Transit System regarding damage to bus #5624
at the intersection of S. 70th St. and W. Greenfield Ave. on October 14, 2020.
Recommendation: Deny
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28. 2021-0381 Claim by Lori King regarding damage to vehicle on April 9, 2021 at 2101 S.
58th St. on April 9, 2021.
Recommendation: Place on File
29. 2021-0398 Claim by Eric Stach regarding damage to vehicle on May 17, 2021 at 10510
W. Oklahoma Ave.
Recommendation: Place on File
30. 2021-0465 Claim by Benjamin Riche regarding damage to residential property, garage
and vehicle on March 18, 2021 at 6604 W. Revere Pl.
Recommendation: Deny
31. 2021-0541 Claim by Tristan Hoefler regarding damage to residential property on May 27,
2021 at 1232 S. 72nd St.
Recommendation: Deny
32. 2021-0483 Claim by Katrina Johnson regarding damage to vehicle on June 25, 2021 at
S. 81st between Orchard and Greenfield
Recommendation: Place on File
33. 2021-0608 Claim by Jason Venisnik of V. Marchese regarding damage to vehicle at
6832 W. Becher St. on August 3, 2021.
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
34. 2021-0609 Summons and Complaint by Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC vs Shannon M.
Lesniewski regarding foreclosure of mortgage (Case No. 2021CV004705)
35. 2021-0733 Claim by Element 84 LLC for excessive assessment.
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
36. 2021-0735 Claim by Erie Insurance Exchange vs Hayward Pharmacy Inc.
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
37. 2021-0737 Claim by Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority vs Armando
Hernandez et al.
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
38. 2021-0679 Downtown West Allis Business Improvement District (BID) requesting street
closure of 71st Street, south of Greenfield Ave., from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
and use of supplies from the Department of Public Works, for the Milwaukee
Empty Bowls (MEB) Pop-Up Hosted by Cream City Clay event, on Saturday,
October 2, 2021.
Recommendation: Approve
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39. 2021-0601 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for July 2021 indicating City of
West Allis checks issued in the amount of $3,354,378.91.
Recommendation: Place on File
40. 2021-0814 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for August 2021 indicating
City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $4,581,028.75.
Recommendation: Place on File
L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE
41. R-2021-0498 Resolution authorizing the continuation of the Humana Medicare Advantage
Plan for Medicare eligible retirees, from January 1, 2022 to December 31,
2022.
Recommendation: Adopt
42. R-2021-0528 Resolution to consider a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
West Allis and First-Ring Industrial Redevelopment Enterprise, Inc.
Recommendation: Adopt
43. R-2021-0535 Resolution relative to renewal of the agreement with the Village of West
Milwaukee for Information Technology Services for 2022-2024.
Recommendation: Adopt
44. 2021-0697 2022 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program.
45. 2021-0490 West Allis Professional Police Association request to open contract
negotiations.
Recommendation: Closed Session - Administration & Finance
46. 2021-0469 West Allis Professional Firefighter’s Association, Local 342, IAFF request to
open contract negotiations.
Recommendation: Closed Session - Administration & Finance
For Items 45 & 46, the Committee may convene into closed session pursuant to the
provisions of Section 19.85(1)(e) of the Wis. Stats. which permits a governmental body upon
motion duly made and carried, to convene in closed session for the purpose of deliberating
or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or
conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons
require a closed session. This Committee may reconvene into open session after
completion of the closed session to consider the balance of the agenda.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
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47. R-2021-0506 Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to amend an existing agreement with
Donohue & Associates, Inc. for Engineering Consulting Services related to
the design of the emergency generator located at the West Allis Police and
Municipal Court Center in an amount not to exceed $31,000.
Recommendation: Adopt
48. R-2021-0507 Resolution accepting work of LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for street construction
and authorizing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms
for final payment of 2019 Project No. 3 in the amount of $3,000.
Recommendation: Adopt
49. R-2021-0508 Resolution to amend an existing Professional Services Contract with AECOM
Technical Services, Inc. to provide Construction Engineering Services for two
Green Solutions parking lots in the Business Improvement District, for an
amount not to exceed $19,400.
Recommendation: Adopt
50. R-2021-0529 Resolution to approve bid of MJ Construction, Inc. for water main relay and
pavement restoration in S. 104th St. from W. Dakota St. to W. Manitoba St.
and S. 105th St. from W. Dakota St. to W. Manitoba St. in the City of West
Allis in the amount of $298,107.
Recommendation: Adopt
51. 2021-0687 Communication from the City Engineer regarding 2022 Special Assessment
rates.
Recommendation: Place on File
SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Public Hearing Items (Safety & Development Committee)
52. O-2021-0057 Ordinance to convert site plan improvement sureties from mandatory to
optional.
Recommendation: Plan Commission recommends approval
Public Hearing Item
Pass
53. O-2021-0059 Ordinance to amend the definition of medical service facility and create a
definition and regulations for narcotic treatment service facility.
Recommendation: Plan Commission recommends approval
Public Hearing Item
Pass
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54. R-2021-0519 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use
Permit for a proposed daycare, to be located at 11112 W. National Ave.
Recommendation: Plan Commission recommends approval
Public Hearing Item
Pass
55. R-2021-0522 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use
amendment for a proposed kitchen addition to the Bake Sale, an existing
café, located at 6923 W. Becher St.
Recommendation: Plan Commission recommends approval
Public Hearing Item
Pass
56. R-2021-0525 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use
Permit to establish a mixed use (commercial and residential), of the existing
residential duplex property, located at 1416-18 S. 81st St.
Recommendation: Plan Commission recommends approval
Public Hearing Item
Pass
New Matters for Introduction
57. O-2021-0066 Ordinance to adopt parking restrictions on the north side of W. Lapham Street
from S. 92nd St. to 100 feet west of S. 92nd St.
Recommendation: Pass
58. O-2021-0070 Ordinance to adopt state standards for automatic fire sprinkler systems.
Recommendation: Pass
LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE
59. O-2021-0063 Ordinance to amend outdoor premises and temporary extension process.
Recommendation: Pass
60. R-2021-0532 Amendment to fee schedule in conjunction with O-2021-0063.
Recommendation: Adopt
61. 2021-0792 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise Extension request for West Allis Cheese
& Sausage Shoppe, 6832 W. Becher St., with three (3) exceptions; (proximity
to residential premises requirement, establishment is less than 200 feet from
a residential premise, exception from the sound limitations and exception for
outside the normal duration), for an event to be held on Saturday, October 2,
2021.
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62. 2021-0793 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise Extension request for Paulie’s Pub, 8031
W. Greenfield Ave. with three (3) exceptions (proximity to residential
premises requirement, establishment is less than 200 feet from a residential
premise; exception from the sound limitations and exception from the normal
time duration), for events to be held September 10-12; September 18-19 &
September 25-26.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
63. 2021-0808 Re-Appointment by Mayor Devine of Hollis Patzer, Steve Hook, Dawn
Groshek, Caroline Dlouhy & Marcia Lawson to the Community Development
Block Grant Committee, for a two (2) year term, to expire September 1, 2023.
Recommendation: Approve
64. 2021-0812 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Katie Krueger as the District 2
Representative to the Community Development Block Grant Committee.
Recommendation: Approve
N. ADJOURNMENT
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 QUORUM
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.
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