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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 6, 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 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale Excused 1- Weigel C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led. by Ald. Grisham. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS Planning and Zoning Manager, Steve Schaer presented. 1. R-2022-0558 Resolution relative to the determination for a Conditional Use Permit for AS Towing LLC, a proposed Light Motor Vehicle Service use, to be located at 5225 W. Electric Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee PUBLIC COMMENTS: Deb O'Brien, 5300 W. Lincoln Avenue, has concerns about customer parking possibly blocking driveways. 2. R-2022-0559 Resolution relative to the determination for a Conditional Use Permit for XLock Biosciences, a proposed Research Laboratory, to be located at 662 S. 94 Pl. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee PUBLIC COMMENTS: Elizabeth Denmare (son lives next door to proposed business), concerned about the lab using live animals for testing and how do they dispose of any waste. 3. R-2022-0560 Resolution relative to the determination for a Conditional Use permit for The Market at Six Points, a proposed food-centric collection of restaurants, limited food production and retail uses, located at 16** S. 66 St. (Tax Key No. 454-0655-000) Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 9/22/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 4. R-2022-0561 Resolution relative to the determination for a Conditional Use permit for Biggby Coffee, a proposed restaurant with drive-through service, to be located within a portion of the property at 10230-10288 W. National Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee 5. 2022-0908 Noise Variance Permit for Unit Drop Forge, 1903 S. 62nd Street. (NSVR 1) Sponsors: License and Health Committee PUBLIC COMMENTS: Ron Jansen, Unit Drop Forge President, stated they've been in the City for 104 years and this extension is crucial to their operation. E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Mark Vicena, 1338 S. 65th Street is opposed to the proposed business at 6500 W. Greenfield Avenue. 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 stated the final concert in our concert series this is Thursday with Andrea & the Mods. Friday night is Art on the Plaza. He commended Ald. Tenorio for running for State Treasurer. Also, he made two proclamations for September, one for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. Kuehn thanked the businesses and citizens in the back to school supply drives; filled 70 backpacks and gave free haircuts. Ald. Reinke stated there is a rummage sale at the Senior Center on September 8 & 9; you can rent a table if you want to sell items. Also, the Senior Center is celebrating 40 years and there is an open house on September 22 from Noon - 4:00 p.m. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6. 2022-0892 August 2 & August 5, 2022 Draft Common Council Minutes. Ald. Lajsic moved to approve, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS None. City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 9/22/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) Passed The Block Vote Ald. Stefanski moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items #7 - #31, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale No: 0 7. O-2022-0128 Ordinance to amend salary schedule to increase pay ranges for all non-represented positions 1% for non-residents and 2% for residents. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Passed 8. O-2022-0129 Ordinance to Rescind Parking Restrictions on the west side of South 65th Street from West Washington Street to West Madison Street. Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale Passed 9. O-2022-0130 Ordinance to Rescind Parking Restrictions on the south side of West Washington Street from South 65th Street to South 63rd Street. Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale Passed 10. O-2022-0131 Ordinance to Rescind Parking Restrictions on the west side of South 65th Street from West Washington Street to the alley North of West Greenfield Avenue. Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale Passed 11. R-2022-0589 Resolution authorizing the continuation of the Humana Medicare Advantage Plan for Medicare eligible retirees from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023. Adopted 12. R-2022-0594 Resolution authorizing the West Allis Police Department to accept the “Safer Communities” grant in the amount of $191,074.09 from the State of Wisconsin. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Adopted City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 9/22/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 13. R-2022-0590 Resolution authorizing the purchase of eight (8) 2023 AWD Ford Police Interceptor Utility SUV Squad cars from National Auto Fleet Group and associated Ancillary items, including but not limited to emergency lights, sirens, radios, etc., from various vendors for a sum not to exceed $460,000 for patrol use (4) and investigative use (4). Adopted 14. R-2022-0595 Resolution to facilitate the purchase of 530 96-gallon and 50 64-gallon garbage carts in the amount of $32,601.70 support the 2022 Quality of Life Focus Initiative for the standardization of garbage carts for one, two, three family residential dwelling units. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 15. R-2022-0596 Resolution relative to accept the single source proposal of Nortec USA for furnishing and delivering one Flipscreen model WL130 and attachments for a total sum of $62,000. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 16. R-2022-0597 Resolution to accept the proposals of McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing and Cumberland Service Center, Inc. for furnishing and delivering one 2023 McNeilus model 2016 20 yard refuse packer body for $131,476 and one 2023 Crane Carrier Company LET2-46 cab, chassis, and snowplow package for $198,736 for a total sum of $330,212. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 17. R-2022-0598 Resolution to accept the joint proposal of Lakeside International, LLC and Casper’s Truck Equipment for furnishing and delivering two (2) 2024 International cab and chassis, model HV613 SBA tandem axle dump trucks and two (2) 14’ Henderson Mark E stainless steel dump bodies with ice control material spreader package for a total sum of $542,038 as of 2023 pricing. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 18. R-2022-0616 Resolution authorizing the purchase of a DS450 Ballot Scanner. Adopted 19. 2020-0648 Claim by Aurora Health Care regarding excessive assessments at Aurora Health Care, Inc. at 8901 W. Lincoln Ave. Placed on File City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 9/22/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 20. 2022-0292 Claim by Luann Iwen regarding vehicle damage at the intersection of 92nd and Rogers on February 8, 2022. Denied 21. 2022-0723 Claim by State Farm on behalf of Luann D. Iwen, regarding vehicle damage at 92nd & Rogers on February 8, 2022. Denied 22. 2022-0724 Claim by Paul Ginter regarding vehicle damage 203 S. Curtis Road on June 7, 2022. Denied 23. 2022-0758 Claim by Poe Kwa His regarding vehicle damage at approximately WA1822 94-Eastbound at 70th Street on June 8, 2022. Denied 24. 2022-0867 Claim by Frank Leung, regarding vehicle damage at 1961 S. 57th Street on July 27, 2022. Refer to City Attorney 25. 2022-0884 Claim by Servis One, Inc. vs. Matthew C. Koterman, et al, regarding Foreclosure of Mortgage. (Case# 2022-CV004761) Refer to City Attorney 26. 2022-0906 Claim by Raistlin Jacobs regarding vehicle damage at 1653 S. 62nd Street on July 22, 2022. Refer to City Attorney 27. 2022-0920 Claim by Alexander Rogers and Julie Salgado regarding excessive force from incident on or about July 30, 2022. Refer to City Attorney 28. 2022-0909 Alcohol Beverage Retail License Amendment to Premise Description Application for West Allis Hotel Ventures, LLC, d/b/a Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee, 8201 W. Greenfield Avenue; Agent Scott Biggar. (AMED 1) Granted 29. 2022-0911 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise Extension request for a one-day event for BS Dollar LLC, d/b/a Barcode, 2110 S. 60th Street on October 1, 2022. (TEMP 22 24) Granted 30. 2022-0866 July 2022 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $84,903.59. Placed on File 31. 2022-0879 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for July 2022 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $3,661,653.97. Placed on File City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 9/22/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 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 8:03 p.m. and returned at 8:50 p.m. Roll Call was taken and the following were present: Present 9 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio & Vitale. M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Haass moved to approve the actions on items #32 & #33, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale No: 0 32. R-2022-0607 Resolution approving a transfer of $20,000 from the City of West Allis Economic Development Fund to the City of West Allis Artscape program. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Meeting called to order at 8:06 p.m. Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Council Action: Adopted 33. 2022-0882 Discussion regarding the City of West Allis Health and Dental Insurance Plans. (Presentation by USI.) Placed on File PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Roadt moved to approve the actions on items #34 & #35, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale No: 0 City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 9/22/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 34. R-2022-0555 Resolution to approve contract with TerraVenture Advisors for tenant relocation services at 5121-5325 West Rogers Street - 2020-60 South 54th Street that are displaced by DPW facility project, in an amount not to exceed $163,498.92. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Meeting called to order at 8:07 p.m. Committee Action: Ald. Vitale moved to adopt, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 35. 2022-0912 Communication regarding closing 55th Street Railroad Crossing. Interim City Engineer Rob Hutter presented. Placed on File Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m. SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Lajsic moved to approve the actions on items #36 - #39, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale No: 0 36. R-2022-0558 Resolution relative to the determination for a Conditional Use Permit for AS Towing LLC, a proposed Light Motor Vehicle Service use, to be located at 5225 W. Electric Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Meeting called to order at 8:15 p.m. Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to adopt, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 37. R-2022-0559 Resolution relative to the determination for a Conditional Use Permit for XLock Biosciences, a proposed Research Laboratory, to be located at 662 S. 94 Pl. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 9/22/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 38. R-2022-0560 Resolution relative to the determination for a Conditional Use permit for The Market at Six Points, a proposed food-centric collection of restaurants, limited food production and retail uses, located at 16** S. 66 St. (Tax Key No. 454-0655-000) Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 39. R-2022-0561 Resolution relative to the determination for a Conditional Use permit for Biggby Coffee, a proposed restaurant with drive-through service, to be located within a portion of the property at 10230-10288 W. National Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Committee Action: Held Council Action: Held Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m. 40. 2022-0881 July 12, 2022 Draft Safety & Development Committee Minutes. Ald. Haass moved to approve, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Vitale moved to approve the actions on items #41 - #48, #50 & #52, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale No: 0 41. 2022-0908 Noise Variance Permit for Unit Drop Forge, 1903 S. 62nd Street. (NSVR 1) Sponsors: License and Health Committee Meeting called to order at 8:24 p.m. Committee Action: Ald. Reinke moved to approve, to expire in 15 years (2037) or until revoked, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried with one nay by Ald. Stefanski. Council Action: Approved City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 9/22/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 42. 2022-0899 2022-2024 Renewal Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Samantha Liban. (BART 316) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold items #42, #44, #45, #47 and #48, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 43. 2022-0830 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Lucie Borden. (BART 293) Held due to non-appearance at August 2, 2022 License & Health meeting. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to deny due to second non-appearance, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Denied 44. 2022-0900 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Amber Litkowiec. (BART 312) Committee Action: Held Council Action: Held 45. 2022-0902 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Isabella Riesen. (BART 322) Committee Action: Held Council Action: Held 46. 2022-0910 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Katherine Wisniewski. (BART 304) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to deny due to habitual criminality, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Denied 47. 2022-0913 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Realite Piojda-Garcia. (BART 327) Committee Action: Held Council Action: Held 48. 2022-0844 New Class B Tavern License application for Westallion Brewing Company LLC, d/b/a Westallion Brewing Company, 1825 S. 72nd Street. Agent: Kimberly Dorfner. (ALC 22 196) Committee Action: Held Council Action: Held City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 9/22/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 50. 2022-0878 New Class B Tavern License application for Yulani LaMarque LLC, d/b/a Yulani LaMarque, 8010 W. National Avenue. Agent: Yutasha Wilks. (ALC 22 199) Ald. Grisham moved to grant subject to the following conditions, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. *The principal business is a painting/printing studio. *Only private events shall be held. *Limited to selling beer and wine only. Council Action: Granted subject to conditions. 52. 2022-0877 New Reserve Class B Tavern License application for Phoenix360 LLC, d/b/a Phoenix360, 1505 S. 108th Street. Agent: Rasheda Moss. (ALC 22 195) Ald. Grisham moved to grant subject to the following conditions, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried: *The principal business is an event space for private events only. *Business shall close no later than midnight. Council Action: Granted Regular Class B Tavern subject to conditions. Meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m. Aye: 9 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale No: 0 49. 2022-0845 New Class B Tavern License application for 10535 Bar LLC, d/b/a Greenfield Takeout, 10535 W. Greenfield Avenue. Agent: Christopher Trudeau. (ALC 22 197) Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to grant, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried with one nay by Ald. Roadt. Council Action: Granted Ald. Vitale moved to approve the action on item #49, motion carried with conditions by roll call vote: Aye: 7- Grisham, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale No: 2- Haass, and Roadt City of West Allis Page 10 Printed on 9/22/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 51. 2022-0903 New Class B Tavern License application for 6500 Capital Group LLC, d/b/a Lounge 6500, 6500 W. Greenfield Ave. Agent: Crystal Strong. (ALC 22 198) Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to grant subject to the following conditions, Ald. Vitale seconded. *Principal business is a restaurant. *Business shall close no later than midnight. *Activity after midnight would not be related to the restaurant. *All restaurant activity limited to the first floor only. Motion failed with nays by Ald. Stefanski, Reinke and Roadt. Ald. Reinke moved to grant subject to the following conditions, Ald. Grisham seconded. *Principal business is a restaurant. *Business shall close no later than 11:00 p.m. *Activity after 11:00 p.m. would not be related to the restaurant. *All restaurant activity limited to the first floor only. Motion carries with nays by Ald. Stefanski and Roadt. Council Action: Granted with conditions Ald. Vitale moved to approve the action on item #51, motion carried with conditions by roll call vote: Aye: 5- Grisham, Kuehn, Reinke, Tenorio, and Vitale No: 4- Haass, Lajsic, Roadt, and Stefanski ADVISORY COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Reinke moved to approve items #53 - #56, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, and Vitale No: 0 53. R-2022-0593 Resolution in Recognition of Curt Witynski and Gail Sumi. Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic Meeting called to order at 8:43 p.m. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to adopt, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted City of West Allis Page 11 Printed on 9/22/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 54. 2022-0880 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Melissa Lenz to the West Allis Christmas Parade Subcommittee as a Citizen Member, with a two-year term to expire September 6, 2024. Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to approve, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved 55. 2022-0922 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Alderpeople Danna Kuehn and Martin Weigel to the Block Grant Committee, term to expire April 15, 2024. Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to approve, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved 56. 2022-0923 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of David Kaye, Graciela Hernandez, Marian French and Tasha Cowap to the Block Grant Committee, with a two-year term to expire September 6, 2024. Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to approve, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved Meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m. N. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Lajsic moved to adjourn at 9:10 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is September 20, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. YouTube Meeting Links for September 6, 2022: Common Council Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tRNvOKiC8A Recess - Administration & Finance / Safety & Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qTzWxAaE-0 Recess - License & Health, Public Works & Advisory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K2dV3drT3k Common Council Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFTh25ZpqJ8&t=49s City of West Allis Page 12 Printed on 9/22/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 All meetings of the {bdName} are public meetings. 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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 9/22/2022