Common Council
Regular MeetingWest Allis, WI · November 1, 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, Vincent Vitale, and Martin J. Weigel
Tuesday, November 1, 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, Vitale, and Weigel
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Ald. Reinke.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. R-2022-0774 Resolution to repeal and replace the Planning Department's Site,
Landscaping, and Architectural Plan Design Review Guidelines.
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
Planner, Zac Roder presented.
2. 2022-1002 2023 City of West Allis Mayor’s Recommended Budget.
Administrator/Clerk Rebecca Grill and Finance Director Jason Kaczmarek presented.
Jim Nickel, 813 S 87th St., spoke about the budget and questioned ERP regulations.
Discussion Purposes Only
E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
None.
F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Mayor Devine announced that the following Standing Committees would meet during
recess: Safety & Development and License & Health.
G. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Devine thanked staff and planners for Honey Creek success and spoke about
early voting hours.
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H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT
Ald. Grisham acknowledged great neighbors in Conrad & Rainbow Gardens getting
together and thanked Steve Schaer and Danielle Carrington.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. 2022-1069 October 18, 2022 Draft Common Council Minutes.
Ald. Lajsic moved to approve, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried.
J. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA)
Passed The Consent Vote
Ald. Lajsic moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items #4 - #14, motion carried
by roll call vote:
Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel
No: 0
4. O-2022-0160 Ordinance updating night parking regulations.
Sponsors: Alderperson Haass
Passed
5. O-2022-0162 Ordinance designating city engineer as an official authorized to issue and
be named in citations or complaints.
Sponsors: Alderperson Roadt
Passed
6. R-2022-0763 Resolution authorizing the purchase of ballistic vests and tactical helmets
for the West Allis Police Department SWAT Team for an amount not to
exceed $81,000.
Adopted
7. R-2022-0765 Resolution to authorize the purchase of one 2023 Volvo L70H Wheel
Loader from Aring Equipment Company for a total sum of $191,452.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Adopted
8. R-2022-0766 Resolution to accept the proposals of Ewald Automotive Group and
Casper’s Truck Equipment for furnishing and delivering one 2023 Ford
F-250 4x4 pick-up truck for $44,529.50 and one Western MVP3 8’6” snow
plow package for $8,682 for a total sum of $53,211.50.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Adopted
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9. R-2022-0767 Resolution to accept the proposals of Ewald Automotive Group and
Casper’s Truck Equipment for furnishing and delivering one 2023 Ford
F-450 DRW 60”CA 4WD truck for $49,184.50 and one Henderson Mark III
Dump Body, one Western MVP3 9’6” snow plow package, and one
SnowEx Helixx Material Spreader for $36,351 for a total sum of
$85,535.50.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Adopted
10. R-2022-0768 Resolution to accept the proposals of Ewald Automotive Group and
Casper’s Truck Equipment for furnishing and delivering one 2023 Ford
F-450 DRW 84”CA 4WD truck for $49,839.50 and one Henderson Mark III
Dump Body with maintainer package, and one Western MVP3 9’6” snow
plow package, for $46,884 for a total sum of $96,723.50.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Adopted
11. R-2022-0776 Resolution approving a six-month extension of time to commence State
Fair Petro Mart, a proposed fuel sales and retail use, to be located at 2904
S. 84th Street submitted by Gurinder S. Nagra (Tax Key No.
516-9988-001).
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
Adopted
12. R-2022-0777 Resolution approving a six-month extension of time to commence State
Fair Petro Mart, a proposed fuel sales and retail use, to be located at 8404
W Greenfield Ave. submitted by Gurinder S. Nagra (Tax Key No.
442-9001-000).
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
Adopted
13. 2022-1058 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise Extension request for a one-day event
for John Starr, d/b/a Broken Starr Saloon, 1100 S. 60th St. on November 5,
2022. (TEMP 22 27)
Granted
14. 2022-1068 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of John Zentgraf to the Commission on
Aging, with a 3-year term to expire November 1, 2025.
Approved
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K. 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 7:43 p.m. and returned at 8:05 p.m.
Roll Call was taken and the following were present:
Present 9 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale &
Weigel.
L. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE
None.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
None.
SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Lajsic moved to approve the actions on items #15 - #16, motion carried by
roll call vote:
Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel
No: 0
15. R-2022-0774 Resolution to repeal and replace the Planning Department's Site,
Landscaping, and Architectural Plan Design Review Guidelines.
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
Committee Action:
Ald. Kuehn moved to pass, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
16. R-2022-0775 Resolution to approve a Commercial Facade Improvement Project
Contract by and between the City of West Allis and John and Diane
Knecht, property owners for the property located at 5801-03 W. National
Ave. and 1331 S. 58 St., in the amount not to exceed $30,000.
Committee Action:
Ald. Haass moved to pass, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
Council Action: Adopted
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LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE
2022-2024 Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) Applications
17. 2022-1030 NEW - BART 382 - Abimael Torres Garcia.
Held due to non-appearance at October 18, 2022 License & Health
meeting.
Committee Action:
Ald. Stefanski moved to Deny due to non-appearance and background check Ald.
Reinke seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Denied
Liquor License Applications
18. 2022-1027 New Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Permit for KARMAREB
LLC, d/b/a Karma, 7033 W. Becher Street. Agent: Rebecca A Hagmann.
(ALC 22 209)
Committee Action:
Ald. Stefanski moved to Grant Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Granted
19. 2022-1044 New Class A Liquor & Beer for Taylor’s Wine & Spirits LLC, d/b/a Taylor’s
Wine & Spirits, 1568 S. 81st Street. Agent: Keith Carter.
(ALC 22 210)
Committee Action:
Ald. Reinke moved to Deny Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Council Action: Denied
Ald. Vitale moved to approve the actions on items #17 - #19, motion carried by
roll call vote:
Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel
No: 0
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
None.
M. ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Lajsic moved to adjourn at 8:06 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion
carried.
Next scheduled meeting is November 15, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
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YouTube Meeting Links for November 1, 2022:
Common Council Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXcv65dElmg&t=2138s
Recess - Safety & Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ky79J-je4
Recess - License & Health
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVEzR5LeQL0
Common Council Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbi7fG_qn1k
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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.
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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, Vincent Vitale, and Martin J. Weigel
Tuesday, November 1, 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. Reinke.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. R-2022-0774 Resolution to repeal and replace the Planning Department's Site,
Landscaping, and Architectural Plan Design Review Guidelines.
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
2. 2022-1002 2023 City of West Allis Mayor’s Recommended Budget.
Recommendation: Discussion Purposes Only
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.
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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 MINUTES
3. 2022-1069 October 18, 2022 Draft Common Council Minutes.
Recommendation: Approve
J. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA)
4. O-2022-0160 Ordinance updating night parking regulations.
Recommendation: Pass
Sponsors: Alderperson Haass
5. O-2022-0162 Ordinance designating city engineer as an official authorized to issue and be
named in citations or complaints.
Recommendation: Pass
Sponsors: Alderperson Roadt
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6. R-2022-0763 Resolution authorizing the purchase of ballistic vests and tactical helmets for
the West Allis Police Department SWAT Team for an amount not to exceed
$81,000.
Recommendation: Adopt
7. R-2022-0765 Resolution to authorize the purchase of one 2023 Volvo L70H Wheel Loader
from Aring Equipment Company for a total sum of $191,452.
Recommendation: Adopt
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
8. R-2022-0766 Resolution to accept the proposals of Ewald Automotive Group and Casper’s
Truck Equipment for furnishing and delivering one 2023 Ford F-250 4x4
pick-up truck for $44,529.50 and one Western MVP3 8’6” snow plow
package for $8,682 for a total sum of $53,211.50.
Recommendation: Adopt
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
9. R-2022-0767 Resolution to accept the proposals of Ewald Automotive Group and Casper’s
Truck Equipment for furnishing and delivering one 2023 Ford F-450 DRW
60”CA 4WD truck for $49,184.50 and one Henderson Mark III Dump Body,
one Western MVP3 9’6” snow plow package, and one SnowEx Helixx
Material Spreader for $36,351 for a total sum of $85,535.50.
Recommendation: Adopt
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
10. R-2022-0768 Resolution to accept the proposals of Ewald Automotive Group and Casper’s
Truck Equipment for furnishing and delivering one 2023 Ford F-450 DRW
84”CA 4WD truck for $49,839.50 and one Henderson Mark III Dump Body
with maintainer package, and one Western MVP3 9’6” snow plow package,
for $46,884 for a total sum of $96,723.50.
Recommendation: Adopt
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
11. R-2022-0776 Resolution approving a six-month extension of time to commence State Fair
Petro Mart, a proposed fuel sales and retail use, to be located at 2904 S.
84th Street submitted by Gurinder S. Nagra (Tax Key No. 516-9988-001).
Recommendation: Adopt
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
12. R-2022-0777 Resolution approving a six-month extension of time to commence State Fair
Petro Mart, a proposed fuel sales and retail use, to be located at 8404 W
Greenfield Ave. submitted by Gurinder S. Nagra (Tax Key No.
442-9001-000).
Recommendation: Adopt
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
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13. 2022-1058 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise Extension request for a one-day event for
John Starr, d/b/a Broken Starr Saloon, 1100 S. 60th St. on November 5,
2022. (TEMP 22 27)
Recommendation: Grant
14. 2022-1068 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of John Zentgraf to the Commission on
Aging, with a 3-year term to expire November 1, 2025.
Recommendation: Approve
K. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
L. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE
None.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
None.
SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Public Hearing Items (Safety & Development)
15. R-2022-0774 Resolution to repeal and replace the Planning Department's Site,
Landscaping, and Architectural Plan Design Review Guidelines.
Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee
New & Previous Matters
16. R-2022-0775 Resolution to approve a Commercial Facade Improvement Project Contract
by and between the City of West Allis and John and Diane Knecht, property
owners for the property located at 5801-03 W. National Ave. and 1331 S. 58
St., in the amount not to exceed $30,000.
Recommendation: Adopt
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LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE
2022-2024 Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) Applications
17. 2022-1030 NEW - BART 382 - Abimael Torres Garcia.
Held due to non-appearance at October 18, 2022 License & Health meeting.
Liquor License Applications
18. 2022-1027 New Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Permit for KARMAREB LLC,
d/b/a Karma, 7033 W. Becher Street. Agent: Rebecca A Hagmann.
(ALC 22 209)
19. 2022-1044 New Class A Liquor & Beer for Taylor’s Wine & Spirits LLC, d/b/a Taylor’s
Wine & Spirits, 1568 S. 81st Street. Agent: Keith Carter.
(ALC 22 210)
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
None.
M. ADJOURNMENT
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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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