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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, April 19, 2022 7:02 PM City Hall, Common Council Chambers 7525 W. Greenfield Avenue REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Devine called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 8- Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale Excused 2- Grisham, and Weigel C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ald. Kuehn led the Pledge of Allegiance. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. R-2022-0244 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of W. Becher St. from S. 92nd St. to west of S. 99th St. by minor asphalt resurfacing with miscellaneous walk repair, storm sewer relay and utility adjustments. Sponsors: Public Works Committee City Engineer Peter Daniels presented information regarding the proposed assessments for improvements. Public Comments: Rob Tibitz, 2077 S. 96th St., questioned the methodology used to assess project fees due to traffic in the area. Kevin Anderson, 9630 W. Becher St., questioned how often fees may be assessed and who is responsible for payment if the property is sold. Kelly Miller, 2077 S. 96th St., commented on safety concerns due to traffic patterns. 2. R-2022-0246 Resolution relative to the determination for a Special Use Permit for Domino's, a proposed restaurant, to be located at 10922 W. National Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Planning and Zoning Manager Steve Schaer presented information on the possible Special Use Permit. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 5/9/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 19, 2022 E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Mr. Pietz, 2457 S 63rd St., spoke about fireworks regulations. 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 None. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT None. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. 2022-0541 April 7, 2022 Draft Common Council Minutes. Ald. Lajsic moved to approve this matter, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 4. 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) Ald. Vitale moved to hold this matter, motion carried. 5. 2022-0440 New application for secondhand article dealer for Michael Soiney d/b/a Mass Musik, 10220 W. Greenfield Avenue. (PNSH 22 2) Ald. Vitale moved to grant, motion carried. City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 5/9/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 19, 2022 K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) Passed The Consent Vote Ald. Lajsic moved to approve all the actions on items #6 - #20 on a consent vote, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 8- Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale No: 0 6. O-2022-0074 Ordinance to adopt parking restrictions on the east side of S. 114th Street from 30’ South of W. Becher Street to W. Becher Street. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Passed 7. R-2022-0303 Resolution accepting work of Pro Electric Inc. for street lighting conversion in Lighting Circuit N-5 and P-3 and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract for final payment in the amount of $1,000. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 8. R-2022-0304 Resolution accepting work of Berglund Construction Company for library façade repairs in 7421 W National Ave and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2020 Project No. 15 for final payment in the amount of $500. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 9. 2022-0509 Claim by US Bank Trust National Association vs. Barbara Schwellinger regarding Foreclosure of Mortgage. (Case# 2022-CV002059) Referred to City Attorney 10. 2022-0515 Claim by We Energies regarding damage to an underground gas facility in the area of 1336 S. 103rd Street. Referred to City Attorney 11. 2022-0452 Claim by Joan McCants, Estate of Jermaine Claybrooks, biological minor children J.J.C., by and through Kayenne Allen, as parent and guardian, and J.D.C. by and through Markia S. Love, as parent and guardian regarding personal injuries resulting in death on March, 15, 2017. Placed on File 12. 2022-0291 Claim by Grace Orlando regarding vehicle damage at the intersection of 57th Street and Mitchell Avenue on December 6, 2021. Placed on File City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 5/9/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 19, 2022 13. 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. Denied 14. 2021-1555 Claim by Jean Hinman for property damage at 1947 S. 75th Street on November 11, 2021. Denied 15. 2019-0710 Notice of Circumstances Giving Rise to Claim regarding Michelle Kasper injuries allegedly sustained near the Morgan Grove Apartments, located at 3459 S. 110 St. on or about July 14, 2019. Denied 16. 2022-0362 Claim by the Estate of Michelle Kasper, regarding alleged personal injury near 11029 W. Wildwood Ln., Apt, 310. Denied 17. 2022-0112 Claim by Sarandos LLC for excessive assessment for parcel 450-9953-001, 9633 W. Greenfield Avenue. Denied 18. 2022-0113 Claim by Sarandos LLC for excessive assessment for parcel 450-9951-001, 9617 W. Greenfield Avenue. Denied 19. 2022-0532 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for March 2022 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $2,197,466.96. Placed on File 20. 2022-0519 March 2022 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $187,467.91 Placed on File 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 7:35 p.m. and returned at 8:33 p.m. Roll Call was taken and the following were present: Present 8 - Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio and Vitale City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 5/9/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 19, 2022 M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Haass moved to approve all the actions on items #21 - #22 and #24 - #27 on a block vote, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 8- Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale No: 0 21. R-2022-0302 Resolution to authorize the renewal of our 3-year contract with CDW-G for $82,496 per year from account 100-1101-517.32-01 for our continued use of Microsoft’s 365 software products. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Committee Action: Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 22. O-2022-0075 Ordinance to amend the City of West Allis salary schedule relating to the positions of Facility and Sign Specialist and Forestry and Grounds Specialist. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to pass, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Passed 24. R-2022-0307 Resolution approving the terms & conditions for an Economic Development Loan to Kegel’s LLC, for the acquisition of 5831 W. National Avenue, under the Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program in an amount up to $80,000. Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee Committee Action: Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 5/9/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 19, 2022 25. R-2022-0308 Resolution approving the terms & conditions for an Economic Development Loan to Ethiopia Coffee Shop LLC at 7629 W. Greenfield Ave. under the Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program in an amount up to $40,000. Committee Action: Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 26. R-2022-0309 Resolution to consider authorizing and directing the Executive Director of Economic Development to enter into a contract amendment with Ramboll Environ for providing Environmental Site Investigation Activities for the property located at 3601 S. 116 St., in an amount not to exceed $24,300. Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee Committee Action: Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 27. R-2022-0310 Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Economic Development Program to amend a landscape design/architectural services contract with Parkitecture + Planning, LLC, for site selection and design of an inclusive park, in an amount not to exceed $13,160. Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee Committee Action: Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 23. R-2022-0306 Resolution to approve a Storefront Improvement Program Grant Contract by and between the City of West Allis and Mike 7, LLC d/b/a 4th-N-Long, located at 8911 W. National Avenue, property owner for the property located at 8924 W. National Ave. in an amount not to exceed $30,000. Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Lajsic seconded, motion carried. Ald. Lajsic moved to adjourn at 7:49 p.m., Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Ald. Stefanski moved to approve, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 6- Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale No: 2- Haass, and Roadt City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 5/9/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 19, 2022 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Roadt moved to approve all the actions on items #28 - #33 on a block vote, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 8- Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale No: 0 28. R-2022-0244 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of W. Becher St. from S. 92nd St. to west of S. 99th St. by minor asphalt resurfacing with miscellaneous walk repair, storm sewer relay and utility adjustments. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to adopt, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 29. R-2022-0245 Final Resolution authorizing public improvement by minor asphalt resurfacing with miscellaneous walk repair, storm sewer relay and utility adjustments in W. Becher St. from S. 92nd St. to west of S. 99th St. and levying special assessments against benefited properties. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to adopt, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 30. O-2022-0037 Ordinance to authorize refuse and recycling cart collection fee for removal from non-standard locations. Sponsors: Alderperson Roadt Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to pass, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Passed 31. R-2022-0276 Resolution to amend an existing Professional Services Contract with Stormwater Solutions Engineering, LLC (SSE) for the design of green infrastructure improvements along S. 65th and 66th Streets for an amount not to exceed $21,109. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Committee Action: Ald. Vitale moved to adopt, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 5/9/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 19, 2022 32. R-2022-0288 Resolution to authorize the Director of Public Works and Information Technology Director to amend an existing agreement with Symbiont, Inc. for GIS support services related to the design of a Lead Service Line GIS application in an amount not to exceed $24,050. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Committee Action: Ald. Vitale moved to adopt, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 33. R-2022-0311 Resolution to approve bid of MJ Construction, Inc. for private property work in various locations in the City of West Allis in the amount of $952,325. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to adopt, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 7:49 p.m., Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 34. R-2022-0246 Resolution relative to the determination for a Special Use Permit for Domino's, a proposed restaurant, to be located at 10922 W. National Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried. Recess meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Council Action: Adopted Aye: 8- Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale No: 0 City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 5/9/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 19, 2022 LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Vitale moved to approve all the actions on items #35 - #40 on a block vote, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 8- Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale No: 0 35. 2022-0529 Class B Tavern Seasonal Temporary Premise Extension Permit request for Dean Ratas, d/b/a Studz Pub & Sports Bar, 6833 W. National Avenue, from May 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022. (TEMP 22 3) Committee Action: Ald. Reinke moved to grant, noting "no music allowed outside", Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 36. 2022-0487 Class B Tavern Seasonal Temporary Premise Extension request for Joe Lynch, d/b/a Lynch’s, 2300 S. 108th Street, from May 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022. (TEMP 22 5) Committee Action: Ald. Reinke moved to grant, allowing 12 two-day events, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 37. 2022-0506 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Carol Ruiz. (BART 71) Did not appear at 04/19/22 L&H Meeting. Committee Action: Ald. Roadt moved to hold; Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 38. 2022-0507 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Laurie Braun. (BART 62) Did not appear at 04/19/22 L&H Meeting. Committee Action: Ald. Roadt moved to hold; Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 39. 2022-0530 2021-2023 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Alexandra Lindemann. (BART 85) Did not appear at 04/19/22 L&H Meeting. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold; Ald. Roadt seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 5/9/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 19, 2022 40. 2022-0517 March 2022 Police Department tavern violations/calls for service report. Committee Action: Ald. Roadt moved to place on file, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 8:28 p.m., Ald Vitale seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Placed on File ADVISORY COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Reinke moved to approve all the actions on items #41 & #42 on a block vote, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 8- Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale No: 0 41. 2022-0555 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Alderperson Kevin Haass, City Administrator/Clerk Rebecca Grill, City Engineer Pete Daniels and Director of Public Works Dave Wepking to the Capital Improvement Committee with a 2-year term to expire April 19, 2024. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to approve, Ald. Roadt seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved 42. O-2022-0072 Division ordinance to readjust ward boundaries due to the State redistricting legislative districts under article IV, section 3, of the state constitution. Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to amend the ordinance to combine Wards 1 & 2, 3 & 4, 7 & 8, 10 & 11, 12 & 13, 17 & 18, 23 & 24 and 25 - 28, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 8:28 p.m., Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Passed as Amended N. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Lajsic moved to adjourn at 8:38 p.m., Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is May 3, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. City of West Allis Page 10 Printed on 5/9/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 19, 2022 YouTube Meeting Links for April 19, 2022: Common Council Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl-1UeCuj00 Recess - Administration & Finance / Safety & Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBX7LCfb3Cs Recess - License & Health, Public Works & Advisory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yvBSopaeps Common Council Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L8XNc9np00 All meetings of the {bdName} are public meetings. 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