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West Allis, WI · September 7, 2021

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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, 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 City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 9/28/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 2021 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. City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 9/28/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 2021 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. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 9/28/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 2021 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. City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 9/28/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 2021 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. City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 9/28/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 2021 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. City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 9/28/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 2021 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. City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 9/28/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 2021 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. City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 9/28/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 2021 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. City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 9/28/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 2021 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. City of West Allis Page 10 Printed on 9/28/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 2021 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: City of West Allis Page 11 Printed on 9/28/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 2021 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 City of West Allis Page 12 Printed on 9/28/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 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 13 Printed on 9/28/2021

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 City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 9/3/2021 Common Council Meeting Agenda September 7, 2021 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 City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 9/3/2021 Common Council Meeting Agenda September 7, 2021 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 City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 9/3/2021 Common Council Meeting Agenda September 7, 2021 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 City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 9/3/2021 Common Council Meeting Agenda September 7, 2021 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 City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 9/3/2021 Common Council Meeting Agenda September 7, 2021 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 City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 9/3/2021 Common Council Meeting Agenda September 7, 2021 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 City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 9/3/2021 Common Council Meeting Agenda September 7, 2021 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. City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 9/3/2021 Common Council Meeting Agenda September 7, 2021 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. City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 9/3/2021

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