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West Allis, WI · September 20, 2022

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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 20, 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 7:01 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. Haass. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 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 None. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT None. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2022-0938 September 6, 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 1 Printed on 10/5/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) Passed The Block Vote Ald. Lajsic moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items #2 - #11, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 2. R-2022-0618 Resolution ordering preliminary plans and specifications together with a schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of W. Beloit Rd. from S. 60th St. to W. Lincoln Ave., W. National Ave. from S. 62nd St. to S. 65th St., S. 59th St. from W. Beloit Rd. to W. Mobile St., S. 61st St. from north of W. Mineral St. to W. National Ave., W. Washington St. from east of S. 56th St. to S. 60th St., W. Pierce St. from S. 58th St. to S. 60th St., and W. Orchard St. from S. 108th St. to east of S. 108th St. by concrete reconstruction of the pavement with miscellaneous sidewalk repair, new concrete curb and gutter, new driveway approaches, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building services, utility adjustments and storm underdrain. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 3. R-2022-0619 Resolution ordering preliminary plans and specifications together with a schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of W. Boone Ave. from S. 86th St. to S. 88th St. by new concrete construction of pavement, new concrete curb and gutter, new driveway approaches, new concrete sidewalk, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building services, utility adjustments and storm underdrain. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 4. R-2022-0620 Resolution ordering preliminary plans and specifications together with a schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of W. Arthur Ave. from S. 76th St. to S. 84th St. by minor asphalt resurfacing with miscellaneous sidewalk repair, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm sewer, storm sewer relay, building services and utility adjustments. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 10/5/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 5. R-2022-0621 Resolution ordering preliminary plans and specifications together with a schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of North/South Alley between S. 108th St. - S. 109th St.; W. Grant St. to W. Lincoln Ave. and North/South Alley between S. 58th St. - S. 59th St.; W. Greenfield Ave. to W. Lapham St. by removal and reconstruction of the concrete alley pavement, storm sewer relay and storm underdrain. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 6. R-2022-0622 Resolution ordering preliminary plans and specifications together with a schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of the area bounded by S. 68th St. to S. 78th St.; Union Pacific Railroad to W. Oklahoma Ave. by miscellaneous sidewalk repair. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 7. R-2022-0636 Resolution to authorize the agreement with Spectrum Enterprise to lease capacity from their fiber optic network to provide a new primary Internet connection to the City. Terms of the agreement involve an annual commitment of $16,080 over a 5-year period for a total cost of $80,400 to be paid for out of account 100-1101-517.40-16. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Adopted 8. R-2022-0637 Resolution to accept the proposal of Con-Cor Company, Inc. for furnishing and delivering one In-Line Walk Behind Concrete Road Saw and Blades for the sum of $44,426. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 9. R-2022-0640 Resolution approving Subgrantee Agreements and Interdepartmental Agreements by and between the City of West Allis and various Community Development Block Grant recipients and City Departments for support of administrative, public service, housing rehabilitation, economic development, and public facilities activities and projects funded by 2022 Community Development Block Grant funds. Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee Adopted 10. R-2022-0653 Resolution declaring Haunted Honey Creek, scheduled for Friday, October 28, 2022 at Honey Creek Park, as a community event. Adopted City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 10/5/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 11. 2022-0921 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for August 2022 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $2,884,886.78. Placed on File L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS Ald. Lajsic moved that the Council recess until completion of the Standing Committee meetings, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. The Council recessed at 7:04 p.m. and returned at 8:10 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 ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE 12. O-2022-0140 Ordinance removing Clerk/Election Specialist and WIC Project Nutritionist from Salary Schedule and adding City Clerk Specialist (Grade F) and Lead Project Nutritionist (Grade K). Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to pass, Ald. Tenorio seconded, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. Council Action: Passed Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 13. O-2022-0132 Ordinance to adopt parking restrictions on the north side of W. Washington Street from South 84th Street to 100’ West of South 84th Street. Sponsors: Alderperson Grisham Committee Action: Ald. Vitale moved to pass, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m. Council Action: Passed Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 10/5/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 14. O-2022-0142 Ordinance updating zoning code amending Chapter 19. Committee Action: Referred to Plan Commission Council Action: Referred to Plan Commission 15. 2022-0950 Discussion regarding Design Review Guidelines. Committee Action: Held Meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. Council Action: Held LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Vitale moved to approve the actions on items #16 - #28, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 16. 2022-0899 2022-2024 Renewal Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Samantha Liban. (BART 316) Committee Action: Ald. Roadt moved to deny due to second non-appearance and police report, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Denied 17. 2022-0900 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Amber Litkowiec. (BART 312) Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to grant, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 18. 2022-0902 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Isabella Riesen. (BART 322) Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to deny due to second non-appearance and police report, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Denied City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 10/5/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 19. 2022-0913 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Realite Piojda-Garcia. (BART 327) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to deny due to second non-appearance and police report, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Denied 20. 2022-0940 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Deandre Allen. (BART 344) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to grant, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 21. 2022-0941 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Cory Apkarian. (BART 342) Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to deny due to second non-appearance, police report and an outstanding warrant, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Denied 22. 2022-0942 2022-2024 Renewal Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Michael Nichols. (BART 339) Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to hold, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 23. 2022-0953 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Teja Nash. (BART 308) Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to deny due to second non-appearance, police report and an outstanding warrant, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Denied 24. 2022-0954 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Haley Weeks. (BART 347) Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to hold, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 25. 2022-0955 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Stephanie Halbrucker. (BART 348) Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to hold, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 10/5/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 26. 2022-0943 New Class B Tavern License application for 6325 Mithli LLC, d/b/a 6325 Mithli, 6325 W. National Avenue. Agent: Marla Poytinger. (ALC 22 200) Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to hold, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 27. 2022-0935 Communication regarding Nuisance Abatement Program - Action Plan Progress. Health Commissioner Bob Leischow was present to discuss this matter. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to place on file, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Placed on File 28. 2022-0939 September 6, 2022 Draft License & Health Committee Minutes. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to approve, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. Council Action: Approved ADVISORY COMMITTEE N. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Lajsic moved to adjourn at 8:13 p.m., Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is October 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. YouTube Meeting Links for September 20 2022: Common Council Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDCwSsAtWns Recess - Administration & Finance / Safety & Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EI5LU_D6Hg Recess - License & Health, Public Works & Advisory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i57-EfKtyl0 Common Council Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0UiPPtUvL4 City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 10/5/2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 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 8 Printed on 10/5/2022

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 20, 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. Haass. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 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. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 9/16/2022 Common Council Meeting Agenda September 20, 2022 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 1. 2022-0938 September 6, 2022 Draft Common Council Minutes. Recommendation: Approve J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) 2. R-2022-0618 Resolution ordering preliminary plans and specifications together with a schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of W. Beloit Rd. from S. 60th St. to W. Lincoln Ave., W. National Ave. from S. 62nd St. to S. 65th St., S. 59th St. from W. Beloit Rd. to W. Mobile St., S. 61st St. from north of W. Mineral St. to W. National Ave., W. Washington St. from east of S. 56th St. to S. 60th St., W. Pierce St. from S. 58th St. to S. 60th St., and W. Orchard St. from S. 108th St. to east of S. 108th St. by concrete reconstruction of the pavement with miscellaneous sidewalk repair, new concrete curb and gutter, new driveway approaches, storm sewer relay, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building services, utility adjustments and storm underdrain. Recommendation: Adopt Sponsors: Public Works Committee 3. R-2022-0619 Resolution ordering preliminary plans and specifications together with a schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of W. Boone Ave. from S. 86th St. to S. 88th St. by new concrete construction of pavement, new concrete curb and gutter, new driveway approaches, new concrete sidewalk, sanitary sewer relay, water main relay, building services, utility adjustments and storm underdrain. Recommendation: Adopt Sponsors: Public Works Committee City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 9/16/2022 Common Council Meeting Agenda September 20, 2022 4. R-2022-0620 Resolution ordering preliminary plans and specifications together with a schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of W. Arthur Ave. from S. 76th St. to S. 84th St. by minor asphalt resurfacing with miscellaneous sidewalk repair, miscellaneous driveway repair, storm sewer, storm sewer relay, building services and utility adjustments. Recommendation: Adopt Sponsors: Public Works Committee 5. R-2022-0621 Resolution ordering preliminary plans and specifications together with a schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of North/South Alley between S. 108th St. - S. 109th St.; W. Grant St. to W. Lincoln Ave. and North/South Alley between S. 58th St. - S. 59th St.; W. Greenfield Ave. to W. Lapham St. by removal and reconstruction of the concrete alley pavement, storm sewer relay and storm underdrain. Recommendation: Adopt Sponsors: Public Works Committee 6. R-2022-0622 Resolution ordering preliminary plans and specifications together with a schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of the area bounded by S. 68th St. to S. 78th St.; Union Pacific Railroad to W. Oklahoma Ave. by miscellaneous sidewalk repair. Recommendation: Adopt Sponsors: Public Works Committee 7. R-2022-0636 Resolution to authorize the agreement with Spectrum Enterprise to lease capacity from their fiber optic network to provide a new primary Internet connection to the City. Terms of the agreement involve an annual commitment of $16,080 over a 5-year period for a total cost of $80,400 to be paid for out of account 100-1101-517.40-16. Recommendation: Adopt Sponsors: Alderperson Haass 8. R-2022-0637 Resolution to accept the proposal of Con-Cor Company, Inc. for furnishing and delivering one In-Line Walk Behind Concrete Road Saw and Blades for the sum of $44,426. Recommendation: Adopt Sponsors: Public Works Committee City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 9/16/2022 Common Council Meeting Agenda September 20, 2022 9. R-2022-0640 Resolution approving Subgrantee Agreements and Interdepartmental Agreements by and between the City of West Allis and various Community Development Block Grant recipients and City Departments for support of administrative, public service, housing rehabilitation, economic development, and public facilities activities and projects funded by 2022 Community Development Block Grant funds. Recommendation: Adopt Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee 10. R-2022-0653 Resolution declaring Haunted Honey Creek, scheduled for Friday, October 28, 2022 at Honey Creek Park, as a community event. Recommendation: Adopt 11. 2022-0921 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for August 2022 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $2,884,886.78. Recommendation: Place on File L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE 12. O-2022-0140 Ordinance removing Clerk/Election Specialist and WIC Project Nutritionist from Salary Schedule and adding City Clerk Specialist (Grade F) and Lead Project Nutritionist (Grade K). Recommendation: Pass Sponsors: Alderperson Haass PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 13. O-2022-0132 Ordinance to adopt parking restrictions on the north side of W. Washington Street from South 84th Street to 100’ West of South 84th Street. Recommendation: Pass Sponsors: Alderperson Grisham SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 14. O-2022-0142 Ordinance updating zoning code amending Chapter 19. Recommendation: Pass 15. 2022-0950 Discussion regarding Design Review Guidelines. Recommendation: Discussion Purposes Only City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 9/16/2022 Common Council Meeting Agenda September 20, 2022 LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 16. 2022-0899 2022-2024 Renewal Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Samantha Liban. (BART 316) 17. 2022-0900 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Amber Litkowiec. (BART 312) 18. 2022-0902 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Isabella Riesen. (BART 322) 19. 2022-0913 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Realite Piojda-Garcia. (BART 327) 20. 2022-0940 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Deandre Allen. (BART 344) 21. 2022-0941 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Cory Apkarian. (BART 342) 22. 2022-0942 2022-2024 Renewal Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Michael Nichols. (BART 339) 23. 2022-0953 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Teja Nash. (BART 308) 24. 2022-0954 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Haley Weeks. (BART 347) 25. 2022-0955 2022-2024 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Stephanie Halbrucker. (BART 348) 26. 2022-0943 New Class B Tavern License application for 6325 Mithli LLC, d/b/a 6325 Mithli, 6325 W. National Avenue. Agent: Marla Poytinger. (ALC 22 200) 27. 2022-0935 Communication regarding Nuisance Abatement Program - Action Plan Progress. 28. 2022-0939 September 6, 2022 Draft License & Health Committee Minutes. Recommendation: Approve ADVISORY COMMITTEE None. N. ADJOURNMENT City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 9/16/2022 Common Council Meeting Agenda September 20, 2022 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 6 Printed on 9/16/2022

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