Common Council
Regular MeetingWest Allis, WI · February 17, 2022
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
Thursday, February 17, 2022 7:03 PM City Hall, Common Council Chambers
7525 W. Greenfield Avenue
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.
G. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Devine led the Miss West Allis presentation.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING #1:
1. R-2022-0086 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing
the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of S. 77th St. from
W. Hicks St. to W. Becher St., W. Washington St. from S. 84th St. to S.
86th St. and W. Mitchell St. from S. 92nd St. to S. 96th St. by concrete
reconstruction with miscellaneous sidewalk repair, miscellaneous driveway
repair, storm sewer, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main
relay, building services and utility adjustments.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
City Engineer Peter Daniels was present to discuss the proposed assessments.
PUBLIC HEARING #2:
2. R-2022-0104 Resolution to approve an amendment to the FY 2016-FY 2021 Annual Plan
of the Community Development Block Grant Program, relative to allocating
$200,000 of contingency funding to the FY 2021 Community Development
Block Grant Annual Plan for the creation of a new Street Lighting and
Pedestrian Improvement Activity.
Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee
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Planning and Zoning Manager Steve Schaer was present to discuss the Community
Block Grant Program.
PUBLIC HEARING #3:
3. R-2022-0029 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use
Permit for a restaurant use to be located at 7629 W. Greenfield Avenue.
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
Planning and Zoning Manager Steve Schaer was present to discuss a Special Use
Permit for a restaurant to be located at 7629 W. Greenfield Ave.
E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
None.
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.
H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT
Ald. Kuehn spoke about the PTA at Central High School.
I. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
None.
J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA)
Passed The Consent Vote
Ald. Lajsic moved to approve all the actions on items #4 - #7 and #10 - #25 on a
consent vote, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried by roll call vote:
Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and
Weigel
No: 0
4. R-2022-0092 Resolution Granting a Privilege for Encroachment (Major) to New Owner
BT Enterprises LLC WA for property located at 7335 W. Greenfield Ave.
(Tax Key No. 453-0118-000).
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Adopted
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5. R-2022-0099 Resolution authorizing the purchase of five (5) 2022 AWD Ford Police
Interceptor Utility SUV squad cars from National Auto Fleet Group and
associated ancillary items, such as light bars, sirens, etc. from various
vendors for a sum not to exceed $286,000.
Adopt
6. R-2022-0107 Resolution declaring the 13th Annual West Allis A la Carte scheduled for
Sunday, June 5, 2022, from Noon to 5:00 p.m. as a Community Event.
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
Adopted
7. 2022-0287 Request from Downtown West Allis Business Improvement District to close
Greenfield Avenue from 70th to 76th Street and the adjacent side streets,
north and south to the alleys, be closed from the hours of 5:00 a.m. to 8:00
p.m. on Sunday, June 5, 2022; and requesting assistance from the City of
West Allis for parking restrictions and the use of signs and supplies to
ensure event safety; also requests additional police presence in the same
area to monitor safety conditions for the 13th Annual West Allis A la Carte.
Approved
10. 2022-0219 Claim by NTWR Consulting on behalf of Association of Equipment
Manufactures regarding alleged personal property excessive assessment
for property located at 6737 W. Washington Street, Suite 2400, West Allis.
Refer to City Attorney
11. 2022-0283 Claim by Count Fuller regarding vehicle damage at the intersection of 92nd
and Lincoln on December 28, 2021.
Refer to City Attorney
12. 2022-0291 Claim by Grace Orlando regarding vehicle damage at the intersection of
57th Street and Mitchell Avenue on December 6, 2021.
Refer to City Attorney
13. 2022-0292 Claim by Luann Iwen regarding vehicle damage at the intersection of 92nd
and Rogers on February 8, 2022.
Refer to City Attorney
14. 2016-0066 Notice of Circumstances of Claim on behalf of Shannon Hajek relative to
damages and injuries allegedly sustained at S. 62 St. and W. Orchard St.
on December 28, 2015.
Placed on File
15. 2016-0298 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Notice of Claim on
behalf of Rochelle McCray regarding vehicle damages allegedly sustained
at 1430 Six Point Crossing on December 29, 2015. Claim #49-803R-647.
Placed on File
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16. 2021-1370 Claim by Hanover Insurance Group for Amy Moreno regarding vehicle
damage at S. 56th Street on August 26, 2021.
Placed on File
17. 2021-1449 Claim by Davis & Pledl on behalf of Peter Pecharsky regarding Central
Count procedures.
Placed on File
18. 2021-1054 Claim by State Farm on behalf of Robert Timmerman regarding vehicle
damage at 108th Street and W. Hayes Avenue on June 11, 2021.
Placed on File
19. 2021-1158 Claim by Jose Alicea-Adams regarding vehicle damage at 1908 S. 71st
Street, on September 28, 2021.
Denied
20. 2022-0034 Claim by Florine Hicks, regarding misinformation pertaining to constructing
a residential fence and site compliance codes at 8711A W. Schlinger
Avenue, on July 16, 2021.
Denied
21. 2021-1442 Claim by Mary Kasten for property damage at 1313 S. 76th Street on
August 8, 2021.
Denied
22. 2021-0608 Claim by Jason Venisnik of V. Marchese regarding damage to vehicle at
6832 W. Becher St. on August 3, 2021.
Denied
23. 2021-0485 Notice of Non-Renewal of the Class B Liquor & Malt Licenses for R&K
Entertainment Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a Slurp-N-Burp Fun Bar, Robert
Lucas, Agent at 1454 S. 92 St.
Placed on File
24. 2022-0236 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for January 2022 indicating
City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $2,607,408.65.
Placed on File
25. 2022-0238 January 2022 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and
fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $90,113.30.
Placed on File
8. R-2022-0121 Resolution declaring the Tour of America’s Dairyland Bike Race scheduled
for Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. as a Community
Event.
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
Ald. Kuehn moved to refer to the Safety & Development Committee, Ald. Tenorio
seconded, motion carried.
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9. 2022-0300 Request from Tour of America’s Dairyland to close Becher St. east to 68th
St., north to Burnham, west to 69th St., south to Rodgers, west to 71st St.,
south back to Becher St. and be closed from the hours of 9:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022; and requesting assistance from the
City of West Allis for parking restrictions and the use of signs and supplies
to ensure event safety; also requests additional police presence in the
same area to monitor safety conditions for the Tour of America’s Dairyland
Bike Race.
Ald. Kuehn moved to refer to the Safety & Development Committee, Ald. Tenorio
seconded, motion carried.
L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
Ald. Lajsic moved that the Council recess until completion of the Standing
Committee meetings, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried.
The Council recessed at 7:29 p.m. and returned at 8:43 p.m.
Roll Call was taken and the following were present:
Present 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio,
Vitale and Weigel.
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M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Haass moved to approve all the actions on items #26 - #29 on a block vote,
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and
Weigel
No: 0
Public Hearing Items (Administration & Finance Committee)
26. R-2022-0104 Resolution to approve an amendment to the FY 2016-FY 2021 Annual Plan
of the Community Development Block Grant Program, relative to allocating
$200,000 of contingency funding to the FY 2021 Community Development
Block Grant Annual Plan for the creation of a new Street Lighting and
Pedestrian Improvement Activity.
Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee
Committee Action:
Ald. Tenorio moved to adopt, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
27. R-2022-0102 Resolution to Update Fee Schedule - Fire Department fees for February
2022.
Sponsors: Alderperson Haass
Committee Action:
Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
28. 2020-0763 Claim by Home Depot USA, Inc. regarding excessive assessments at
11071 W. National Ave. Case No. 2020CV004822.
Committee Action:
Ald. Lajsic moved to approve, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Approved
29. 2019-0778 Summons and Complaint by Wilde Family Limited Partnership alleging
excessive 2019 assessment of the property for 3185 S. 108th St. (Case
2019CV006923).
Committee Action:
Ald. Lajsic moved to approve, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried.
Recess meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Council Action: Approved
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Roadt moved to approve all the actions on items #30 - #33 on a block vote,
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and
Weigel
No: 0
Public Hearing Items (Public Works Committee)
30. R-2022-0086 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing
the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of S. 77th St. from
W. Hicks St. to W. Becher St., W. Washington St. from S. 84th St. to S.
86th St. and W. Mitchell St. from S. 92nd St. to S. 96th St. by concrete
reconstruction with miscellaneous sidewalk repair, miscellaneous driveway
repair, storm sewer, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main
relay, building services and utility adjustments.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Committee Action:
Ald. Stefanski moved to adopt, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
31. O-2022-0038 Ordinance to create major and minor snow emergencies and establish
regulations for each.
Sponsors: Alderperson Grisham and Alderperson Kuehn
Committee Action:
Ald. Grisham moved to pass, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Passed
32. R-2022-0087 Final Resolution authorizing public improvement by concrete reconstruction
with miscellaneous sidewalk repair, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm
sewer, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building
services and utility adjustments in S. 77th St. from W. Hicks St. to W.
Becher St., W. Washington St. from S. 84th St. to S. 86th St. and W.
Mitchell St. from S. 92nd St. to S. 96th St. and levying special assessments
against benefited properties.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Committee Action:
Ald. Grisham moved to adopt, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
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33. R-2022-0103 Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to sign an Agreement
for Professional Services with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) for
Engineering Consulting Services related to updating cellular equipment on
various projects associated with both the 116th and 84th St. water towers.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Committee Action:
Ald. Grisham moved to adopt, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried.
Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 8:12 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion
carried.
Council Action: Adopted
SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Lajsic moved to approve all the actions on items #8 - #9 and #34 on a block
vote, motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and
Weigel
No: 0
Public Hearing Items (Safety & Development Committee)
8. R-2022-0121 Resolution declaring the Tour of America’s Dairyland Bike Race scheduled
for Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. as a Community
Event.
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
Committee Action:
Ald. Kuehn moved to approve, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Approved
9. 2022-0300 Request from Tour of America’s Dairyland to close Becher St. east to 68th
St., north to Burnham, west to 69th St., south to Rodgers, west to 71st St.,
south back to Becher St. and be closed from the hours of 9:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022; and requesting assistance from the
City of West Allis for parking restrictions and the use of signs and supplies
to ensure event safety; also requests additional police presence in the
same area to monitor safety conditions for the Tour of America’s Dairyland
Bike Race.
Committee Action:
Ald. Kuehn moved to approve, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Approved
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34. R-2022-0029 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use
Permit for a restaurant use to be located at 7629 W. Greenfield Avenue.
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
Committee Action:
Ald. Weigel moved to adopt, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried.
Recess meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Council Action: Adopted
LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Vitale moved to approve all the actions on items #35 and #37 - #41 on a
block vote, motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and
Weigel
No: 0
35. 2022-0132 New Class B Tavern License and Public Entertainment Premise Permit for
6139 Beloit Tavern, LLC, d/b/a Shotskis, 6139 W. Beloit Road, West Allis,
WI 53219; Agent: Jay Stamates. Public Entertainment Premise Permit to
include juke box, DJ, bands, karaoke, patrons dancing, instrumental music,
pool table and amusement machines. (ALC 22 2)
Committee Action:
Ald. Grisham moved to hold, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried with one
nay by Ald. Roadt.
Council Action: Held
37. 2022-0288 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Ricky Adame Jr. (BART 22)
Committee Action:
Ald. Stefanski moved to hold, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Held
38. 2022-0289 2021-2022 New Adult-Oriented Establishment Operator’s License
application for Penny Banach.
Committee Action:
Ald. Grisham moved to approve, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Approved
39. 2022-0290 2021-2022 New Adult-Oriented Establishment Operator’s License
application for Gavin Laitinen.
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Committee Action:
Ald. Grisham moved to approve, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Approved
40. 2022-0293 New application for secondhand article dealer for Derek Beyer d/b/a Lush
Life Collectibles, 2075 S. 81st Street.
Committee Action:
Ald. Reinke moved to approve, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Approved
41. 2022-0276 January 2022 Police Department tavern violations/calls for service report.
Committee Action:
Ald. Reinke moved to place on file, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried.
Ald. Grisham moved to adjourn at 8:30 p.m., Ald. Reinke seconded, motion
carried.
Council Action: Placed on File
36. 2022-0173 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Zakery VanderLinden. (BART 11)
Committee Action:
Ald. Roadt moved to deny, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Referred back to License & Health Committee
Aye: 4- Haass, Reinke, Roadt, and Stefanski
No: 6- Grisham, Kuehn, Lajsic, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel
Ald. Lajsic moved to refer this matter back to the License & Health Committee,
Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried.
Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and
Weigel
No: 0
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Reinke moved to approve all the actions on items #42 and #43 on a block
vote, motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and
Weigel
No: 0
42. 2022-0294 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Allison Lancione and Linda Grulke to
the West Allis Board of Health, with a two-year term to expire February 17,
2024.
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Committee Action:
Ald. Vitale moved to approve, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Approved
43. R-2022-0012 Resolution establishing polling places for elections.
Committee Action:
Ald. Stefanski moved to adopt Option 1, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried.
Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 8:37 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion
carried.
Council Action: Adopted
N. ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 8:52 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion
carried.
Next scheduled meeting is March 1, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
YouTube Meeting Links for February 17, 2022:
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Common Council Second Half & Conclusion
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Recess - Administration & Finance / Safety & Development
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NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
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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
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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
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(LEP) who are eligible to be served or likely to be directly affected by our programs. Such services will be focused on providing
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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
Thursday, February 17, 2022 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
PUBLIC HEARING #1:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE That the Common Council of the City of West Allis, Wisconsin,
has proposed that it is in the best interest of the City and the property affected thereby that
W. Washington St. from S. 84th St. to S. 86th St., W. Mitchell St. from S. 92nd St. to S.
96th St., and S. 77th St. from W. Hicks St. to W. Becher St. be improved by concrete
reconstruction with miscellaneous sidewalk repair, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm
sewer, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building services and utility
adjustments.
Properties abutting the above streets for the extents given are proposed as being benefited
and are proposed to be assessed. Reports showing preliminary plans and specifications, an
estimate of the entire cost of the proposed improvements, and a schedule of the proposed
assessments are located at:
https://www.westalliswi.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/Index/3 under the file name:
Engineering/2022 Engineering Projects/Washington/Mitchell/77
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN That such reports are open for inspection and will be so
continued for at least ten days after initial publication date of this notice, and that, not more
than forty days from the initial publication date of this notice, on Thursday, the 17th day of
February, 2022, the Common Council will be in session to hear all persons interested, their
agents or attorneys, concerning the matters contained in the Preliminary Resolution and
reports, including the schedules of the proposed assessments.
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1. R-2022-0086 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the
schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of S. 77th St. from W.
Hicks St. to W. Becher St., W. Washington St. from S. 84th St. to S. 86th St.
and W. Mitchell St. from S. 92nd St. to S. 96th St. by concrete reconstruction
with miscellaneous sidewalk repair, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm
sewer, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building
services and utility adjustments.
Recommendation: Adopt
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
PUBLIC HEARING #2:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Common Council will conduct a public hearing in the
Common Council Chambers of West Allis City Hall, 7525 West Greenfield Avenue, West
Allis, Wisconsin, on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter may be heard, upon: 1) Substantial amendment to the FY2016-FY2021 Community
Development Block Grant Action Plans, relative to allocating $200,000 of contingency
funding to the FY 2021 Community Development Block Grant Annual Plan for the creation of
a new Street Lighting and Pedestrian Improvement Activity.
The purpose of this public hearing is to provide interested citizens an opportunity to express
their views on the allocation and use of CDBG funds and to provide citizens with information
on how these funds are to be utilized. For further information, examination and/or copying of
this proposed amendment, please contact the Planning and Zoning Manager of the City of
West Allis at 7525 West Greenfield Avenue, West Allis, Wisconsin 53214.
2. R-2022-0104 Resolution to approve an amendment to the FY 2016-FY 2021 Annual Plan of
the Community Development Block Grant Program, relative to allocating
$200,000 of contingency funding to the FY 2021 Community Development
Block Grant Annual Plan for the creation of a new Street Lighting and
Pedestrian Improvement Activity.
Recommendation: Adopt
Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee
PUBLIC HEARING #3:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Common Council of the City of West Allis will conduct
a public hearing on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 7:00 P.M., or soon thereafter in the
Common Council Chambers of West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Avenue, West Allis,
Wisconsin on the Special Use Permit for a restaurant to be located at 7629 W. Greenfield
Ave.
Additional project information, comments or questions or concerns can be addressed by
emailing planning@westalliswi.gov or calling 414-302-8460. You may express your opinion in
writing to the clerk@westalliswi.gov, prior to the meeting, or in person at the public hearing
at the above date, time and location.
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3. R-2022-0029 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use
Permit for a restaurant use to be located at 7629 W. Greenfield Avenue.
Recommendation: Adopt
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
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:
Art Gallery - Administration & Finance and 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, they 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 PREVIOUS MINUTES
J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
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K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA)
4. R-2022-0092 Resolution Granting a Privilege for Encroachment (Major) to New Owner BT
Enterprises LLC WA for property located at 7335 W. Greenfield Ave. (Tax
Key No. 453-0118-000).
Recommendation: Adopt
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
5. R-2022-0099 Resolution authorizing the purchase of five (5) 2022 AWD Ford Police
Interceptor Utility SUV squad cars from National Auto Fleet Group and
associated ancillary items, such as light bars, sirens, etc. from various
vendors for a sum not to exceed $286,000.
Recommendation: Adopt
6. R-2022-0107 Resolution declaring the 13th Annual West Allis A la Carte scheduled for
Sunday, June 5, 2022, from Noon to 5:00 p.m. as a Community Event.
Recommendation: Adopt
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
7. 2022-0287 Request from Downtown West Allis Business Improvement District to close
Greenfield Avenue from 70th to 76th Street and the adjacent side streets,
north and south to the alleys, be closed from the hours of 5:00 a.m. to 8:00
p.m. on Sunday, June 5, 2022; and requesting assistance from the City of
West Allis for parking restrictions and the use of signs and supplies to ensure
event safety; also requests additional police presence in the same area to
monitor safety conditions for the 13th Annual West Allis A la Carte.
Recommendation: Approve
8. R-2022-0121 Resolution declaring the Tour of America’s Dairyland Bike Race scheduled
for Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. as a Community
Event.
Recommendation: Adopt
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
9. 2022-0300 Request from Tour of America’s Dairyland to close Becher St. east to 68th
St., north to Burnham, west to 69th St., south to Rodgers, west to 71st St.,
south back to Becher St. and be closed from the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 10:00
p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022; and requesting assistance from the City of
West Allis for parking restrictions and the use of signs and supplies to ensure
event safety; also requests additional police presence in the same area to
monitor safety conditions for the Tour of America’s Dairyland Bike Race.
Recommendation: Approve
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10. 2022-0219 Claim by NTWR Consulting on behalf of Association of Equipment
Manufactures regarding alleged personal property excessive assessment for
property located at 6737 W. Washington Street, Suite 2400, West Allis.
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
11. 2022-0283 Claim by Count Fuller regarding vehicle damage at the intersection of 92nd
and Lincoln on December 28, 2021.
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
12. 2022-0291 Claim by Grace Orlando regarding vehicle damage at the intersection of 57th
Street and Mitchell Avenue on December 6, 2021.
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
13. 2022-0292 Claim by Luann Iwen regarding vehicle damage at the intersection of 92nd
and Rogers on February 8, 2022.
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
14. 2016-0066 Notice of Circumstances of Claim on behalf of Shannon Hajek relative to
damages and injuries allegedly sustained at S. 62 St. and W. Orchard St. on
December 28, 2015.
Recommendation: Place on File
15. 2016-0298 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Notice of Claim on behalf
of Rochelle McCray regarding vehicle damages allegedly sustained at 1430
Six Point Crossing on December 29, 2015. Claim #49-803R-647.
Recommendation: Place on File
16. 2021-1370 Claim by Hanover Insurance Group for Amy Moreno regarding vehicle
damage at S. 56th Street on August 26, 2021.
Recommendation: Place on File
17. 2021-1449 Claim by Davis & Pledl on behalf of Peter Pecharsky regarding Central Count
procedures.
Recommendation: Place on File
18. 2021-1054 Claim by State Farm on behalf of Robert Timmerman regarding vehicle
damage at 108th Street and W. Hayes Avenue on June 11, 2021.
Recommendation: Place on File
19. 2021-1158 Claim by Jose Alicea-Adams regarding vehicle damage at 1908 S. 71st
Street, on September 28, 2021.
Recommendation: Deny
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20. 2022-0034 Claim by Florine Hicks, regarding misinformation pertaining to constructing a
residential fence and site compliance codes at 8711A W. Schlinger Avenue,
on July 16, 2021.
Recommendation: Deny
21. 2021-1442 Claim by Mary Kasten for property damage at 1313 S. 76th Street on August
8, 2021.
Recommendation: Deny
22. 2021-0608 Claim by Jason Venisnik of V. Marchese regarding damage to vehicle at
6832 W. Becher St. on August 3, 2021.
Recommendation: Deny
23. 2021-0485 Notice of Non-Renewal of the Class B Liquor & Malt Licenses for R&K
Entertainment Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a Slurp-N-Burp Fun Bar, Robert Lucas,
Agent at 1454 S. 92 St.
Recommendation: Approve
24. 2022-0236 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for January 2022 indicating
City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $2,607,408.65.
Recommendation: Place on File
25. 2022-0238 January 2022 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees
collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $90,113.30.
Recommendation: Place on File
L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE
Public Hearing Items (Administration & Finance Committee)
26. R-2022-0104 Resolution to approve an amendment to the FY 2016-FY 2021 Annual Plan of
the Community Development Block Grant Program, relative to allocating
$200,000 of contingency funding to the FY 2021 Community Development
Block Grant Annual Plan for the creation of a new Street Lighting and
Pedestrian Improvement Activity.
Recommendation: Adopt
Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee
New & Previous Matters
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27. R-2022-0102 Resolution to Update Fee Schedule - Fire Department fees for February
2022.
Recommendation: Adopt
Sponsors: Alderperson Haass
28. 2020-0763 Claim by Home Depot USA, Inc. regarding excessive assessments at 11071
W. National Ave. Case No. 2020CV004822.
Recommendation: Approve
29. 2019-0778 Summons and Complaint by Wilde Family Limited Partnership alleging
excessive 2019 assessment of the property for 3185 S. 108th St. (Case
2019CV006923).
Recommendation: Approve
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Public Hearing Items (Public Works Committee)
30. R-2022-0086 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the
schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of S. 77th St. from W.
Hicks St. to W. Becher St., W. Washington St. from S. 84th St. to S. 86th St.
and W. Mitchell St. from S. 92nd St. to S. 96th St. by concrete reconstruction
with miscellaneous sidewalk repair, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm
sewer, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building
services and utility adjustments.
Recommendation: Adopt
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
New & Previous Matters
31. O-2022-0038 Ordinance to create major and minor snow emergencies and establish
regulations for each.
Sponsors: Alderperson Grisham and Alderperson Kuehn
32. R-2022-0087 Final Resolution authorizing public improvement by concrete reconstruction
with miscellaneous sidewalk repair, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm
sewer, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building
services and utility adjustments in S. 77th St. from W. Hicks St. to W. Becher
St., W. Washington St. from S. 84th St. to S. 86th St. and W. Mitchell St. from
S. 92nd St. to S. 96th St. and levying special assessments against benefited
properties.
Recommendation: Adopt
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
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33. R-2022-0103 Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to sign an Agreement for
Professional Services with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) for
Engineering Consulting Services related to updating cellular equipment on
various projects associated with both the 116th and 84th St. water towers.
Recommendation: Adopt
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Public Hearing Items (Safety & Development Committee)
34. R-2022-0029 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use
Permit for a restaurant use to be located at 7629 W. Greenfield Avenue.
Recommendation: Adopt
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE
35. 2022-0132 New Class B Tavern License and Public Entertainment Premise Permit for
6139 Beloit Tavern, LLC, d/b/a Cherry Bomb, 6139 W. Beloit Road, West
Allis, WI 53219; Agent: Jay Stamates. Public Entertainment Premise Permit
to include juke box, DJ, bands, karaoke, patrons dancing, instrumental music,
pool table and amusement machines.
36. 2022-0173 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Zakery VanderLinden.
37. 2022-0288 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator)
application for Ricky Adame Jr.
38. 2022-0289 2021-2022 New Adult-Oriented Establishment Operator’s License
application for Penny Banach.
39. 2022-0290 2021-2022 New Adult-Oriented Establishment Operator’s License
application for Gavin Laitinen.
40. 2022-0293 New application for secondhand article dealer for Derek Beyer d/b/a Lush
Life Collectibles, 2075 S. 81st Street.
41. 2022-0276 January 2022 Police Department tavern violations/calls for service report.
Recommendation: Place on File
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
42. 2022-0294 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Allison Lancione and Linda Grulke to the
West Allis Board of Health, with a two-year term to expire February 17, 2024.
Recommendation: Approve
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43. R-2022-0012 Resolution establishing polling places for elections.
Recommendation: Adopt
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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