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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, July 12, 2022 7:00 PM City Hall, Common Council Chambers 7525 W. Greenfield Avenue REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Devine called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Ald. Tenorio. D. PUBLIC HEARING 1. O-2022-0115 Ordinance to rezone the property located at 1455 S. 97th Street from Residential (RB) to Commercial (C-2) amending Section 19.01. Sponsors: Alderperson Grisham and Alderperson Kuehn Planning and Zoning Manager, Steve Schaer presented. Brian Bazile, N48W22106 Weyer Road, Pewaukee, owns the four-family property to the south and wants to confirm the property he owns will stay residential. 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. G. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Dan Devine presented retiring City Engineer Peter Daniels with a Proclamation of Commendation for his 31 years of service with the City. Mayor Devine and two other alderpeople attended a Ribbon Cutting for a new business, Green Home Owners United at 96th and Greenfield. They help homeowners be more energy efficient. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 8/3/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 12, 2022 H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. Roadt reported there is a volunteer opportunity on July 16, 2022 at 9:00am, at the Honey Creek Cemetery to help clean it up. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. 2022-0779 June 28, 2022 Draft Common Council Minutes. Ald. Lajsic moved to approve, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS None. K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) Passed The Block Vote Ald. Lajsic moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items #3 - #12a and #12c - #17; item #12b is referred to License & Health Committee. Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 3. R-2022-0513 Resolution of Commendation for Peter Daniels. Adopted 4. O-2022-0107 Ordinance to amend the City of West Allis salary schedule relating to the position of Public Health Social Worker. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Passed 5. R-2022-0492 Resolution declaring the 31st Annual Classic Car show scheduled for Sunday, October 2, 2022 as a Community Event. Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic Adopted 6. 2022-0793 Downtown West Allis Business Improvement District (BID) requesting street closures of West Greenfield Avenue, from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., use of the City Hall parking lots for registration, parking restrictions, the use of signs and supplies from the Department of Public Works, and additional Police presence for their 31st Annual Classic Car Show on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic Placed on File City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 8/3/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 12, 2022 7. R-2022-0490 Resolution to authorize the agreement between the City and Newport Network Solutions Inc. to purchase new surveillance camera server infrastructure for $40,500 from account 354-6051-517.31-01. Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic Adopted 8. R-2022-0493 Resolution declaring the West Allis Downtown Fair Food Crawl scheduled for Wednesday, August 3, 2022 as a Community Event. Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic Adopted 9. R-2022-0504 Resolution declaring Art on the Plaza with Inspiration Studios, scheduled for Friday, September 9, 2022 at City Hall Centennial Plaza, as a Community Event. Adopted 9b R-2022-0523 Resolution declaring the West Allis Makers Market with Oniomania, scheduled for Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the West Allis Farmers Market, as a Community Event. Adopted 10. 2022-0698 Class B Tavern Seasonal Temporary Public Entertainment Premises Permit Amendment request for Riviera of Wisconsin, d/b/a Riviera Lanes, 8600 W. Greenfield Avenue, adding outdoor entertainment on Wednesday nights to end by 10:00PM. (TEMP 22 4) Granted 11. 2022-0806 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise Extension & Temporary Public Entertainment Permit request for a one-day event with a live band for MLSD Inc. d/b/a Tap City USA, 7207 W. National Avenue on July 23, 2022. (TEMP 22 16) Granted City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 8/3/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 12, 2022 12. 2022-0728 Class A/B/C Alcohol License Renewal Applications. CLASS A BEER (ALC 22 185) - Brandon T. Grebe, Agent for Grebe’s Bakery, Inc., d/b/a Grebe’s Bakery, 5132 W Lincoln Avenue. CLASS B TAVERN (ALC 22 189) - Jana Baumann, Agent for B2 Binary, d/b/a Binary: Games, Food & Spirits, 9105 W Lincoln Avenue. (ALC 22 188) - Mike Hottinger, Agent for Gravity Group Inc, d/b/a Peanut Butter & Jelly Deli, 6125 W Greenfield Avenue. CLASS B BEER / CLASS C WINE (ALC 22 187) - Landi Feto, Agent for Andrea’s Pizza Restaurant, 7520 W Oklahoma Avenue. NOTE: ALC-22-185, ALC-22-188 & ALC-22-187 Granted; ALC-22-189 referred to License & Health Committee. 13. 2022-0775 New Secondhand Article Dealer License application for Michael Rondinelli, d/b/a Get It Now #02403, 6826 W. Greenfield Avenue, Suite A112. (PNSH 22 35) *Applicant held 2020-2021 license but didn’t renew for 2021-2022. Granted 14. 2022-0782 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for June 2022 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $2,207,655.79. Placed on File 15. 2022-0792 Claim by Tri City National Bank vs. DL & TY Properties LLC, et al. regarding a foreclosure of mortgage (2022CV004054) for property at 2572 S. 76th Street. Referred to City Attorney 16. 2022-0802 Claim by Robert Arneson regarding reimbursement of towing fees from an incident at the 7300 block of Greenfield Avenue on July 1, 2022. Referred to City Attorney 17. 2022-0803 Claim by Jarvis Copeland regarding vehicle damage at or near S. 60th Street and W. Madison Street on June 15, 2022. Referred to City Attorney City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 8/3/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 12, 2022 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 7:17 p.m. and returned at 8:18 p.m. Roll Call was taken and the following were present: Present 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale & Weigel. M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Roadt moved to approve all of the actions on items #18 - #20 on a block vote, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 18. R-2022-0491 Resolution to approve a (3) three-year agreement, to renew annually after the initial term, for the single stream recycling processing services between Johns Disposal Service, Inc., and the City of West Allis. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to adopt, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 19. R-2022-0489 Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Department of Natural Resources Principal Forgiven Financial Assistance Agreement in an amount up to $346,300 to undertake a project to replace private lead service lines. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to adopt, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 8/3/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 12, 2022 20. R-2022-0421 Resolution to approve a petition for the change of an alley located on the north side of the 7400 block of W. Greenfield Avenue. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to adopt, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Ald. Grisham moved to adjourn at 7:37 p.m., Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 21. O-2022-0115 Ordinance to rezone the property located at 1455 S. 97th Street from Residential (RB) to Commercial (C-2) amending Section 19.01. Sponsors: Alderperson Grisham and Alderperson Kuehn Ald. Lajsic moved to approve the action on item #21, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Vitale moved to approve the recommended actions: grant item #12b, deny #23, grant #25 & #26, place on file #28 and #24 is not eligible for granting at this time, motion carried by roll call vote. Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 22. 2022-0721 New Class A Liquor & Beer License application for EXS LLC, d/b/a Buzz Liquors & Tobacco, 2837 S. 108th Street. Agent: Amer Alkouran. (ALC 22 183) Applicant withdrew application prior to Common Council meeting. 23. 2022-0729 New Class B Tavern License application for 2 Plus 2 Success, d/b/a 1 2 3 Buck Bar, 5832 W. Lincoln Avenue. Agent: Anthony Burgarino. (ALC 22 186) Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to deny based on the condition of the property, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Denied City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 8/3/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 12, 2022 24. 2022-0722 New Class B Tavern License and Special Event Permit applications for Maria Rupena, Rupena’s Fine Foods Craft Fair, 7609 W. Beloit Road in the parking lot, West Allis, WI 53219, on Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 10:00am-8:00pm. (ALC 191 & SPEV 22 52) Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to recommend granting and surrendering the license after the event ends, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 25. 2022-0804 (ALC 22 193) - New Class B Tavern License application for Vidrio Enterprises LLC, d/b/a 84th Classic Café, 1650 S. 84th Street. Agent: Jennifer Vidrio. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to grant (Provisional License), Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 26. 2022-0781 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Tina Mankowski. (BART 261) Re-applied due to non-appearance at the 06/20/22 & 6/28/22 L&H Mtgs. Committee Action: Ald. Reinke moved to grant, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 27. 2022-0783 2022-2024 Renewal Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Heather Bosanac. (BART 260) Held due to non-appearance on 7/12/22 L&H meeting. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 28. 2022-0796 June 20, 2022 Draft License & Health Committee Minutes. Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to approve, Ald.Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 8/3/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 12, 2022 12b 2022-0728 Class A/B/C Alcohol License Renewal Applications. CLASS A BEER (ALC 22 185) - Brandon T. Grebe, Agent for Grebe’s Bakery, Inc., d/b/a Grebe’s Bakery, 5132 W Lincoln Avenue. CLASS B TAVERN (ALC 22 189) - Jana Baumann, Agent for B2 Binary, d/b/a Binary: Games, Food & Spirits, 9105 W Lincoln Avenue. (ALC 22 188) - Mike Hottinger, Agent for Gravity Group Inc, d/b/a Peanut Butter & Jelly Deli, 6125 W Greenfield Avenue. CLASS B BEER / CLASS C WINE (ALC 22 187) - Landi Feto, Agent for Andrea’s Pizza Restaurant, 7520 W Oklahoma Avenue. Class B Tavern (ALC 22 189) - Jana Baumann, Agent for B2 Binary, d/b/a Binary: Games, Food & Sporits, 9105 W. Lincoln Avenue. Ald. Stefanski moved to grant subject to Binary surrendering the license to the City upon demand of the new licensee, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 7:57 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted ADVISORY COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Reinke moved to approve all the actions on items #29 & #30 on a block vote, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 29. R-2022-0506 Resolution Urging The State of Wisconsin Lawmakers to Create Sustainable Funding Structure For Municipalities. Sponsors: Alderperson Reinke Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to adopt, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 8/3/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 12, 2022 30. 2022-0805 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Shirley Laux to the Commission on Aging, with a 3-year term to expire July 12, 2025. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to approve, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 8:13 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved N. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Lajsic moved to adjourn at 8:21 p.m., Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is August 2, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. YouTube Meeting Links for June 28, 2022: Common Council Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCADOH3vyr4 Recess - Administration & Finance / Safety & Development - None Recess - License & Health, Public Works & Advisory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d26uxanBTlA Common Council Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5lhWsWyKzg City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 8/3/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 12, 2022 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 10 Printed on 8/3/2022