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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, Ray Turner, Vincent Vitale, and Martin J. Weigel Tuesday, March 7, 2023 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, Turner, Vitale, and Weigel C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Ald. Weigel. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. O-2023-0011 Ordinance to Amend Section 19.01 of the West Allis Revised Municipal Code, relative to rezoning 6604-20 W. Mitchell St. from I-1 to C-3. Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Planning & Zoning Manager Steve Schaer presented. Conduct hearing and place on hold. 2. R-2023-0117 Resolution for a Conditional Use Permit for Healium, a proposed Instruction/Training use, at 6675 W. National Ave. Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Planning & Zoning Manager Steve Schaer presented. 3. R-2023-0118 Resolution for a Conditional Use Permit for Dunham Auto Sales, a proposed Light Motor Vehicle Sales (indoor) use, at 6047 W. Beloit Rd. Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Planning & Zoning Manager Steve Schaer presented. 4. R-2023-0119 Resolution for a Conditional Use Permit for Chase Bank, a proposed Neighborhood Service with accessory drive-through service at, 2678 S. 108th St. Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Planning & Zoning Manager Steve Schaer presented. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 3/21/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes March 7, 2023 5. R-2023-0147 Resolution for Conditional Use Permit for Fire Cycle Fitness, a proposed Instruction/Training (16 or more persons at one time) use, at 1468 S. 84th St. Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Planning & Zoning Manager Steve Schaer presented. Dave Curtis (owner) spoke. 6. R-2023-0179 Resolution to approve the vacation and discontinuance of a portion of public right of way near S. 92nd St. and W. Cleveland Ave. Sponsors: Public Safety Committee and Alderperson Lajsic Planning & Zoning Manager Steve Schaer presented. Propery Owner Grace Davis spoke. 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, Public Works, Economic Development and Public Safety. G. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Devine thanked Public Works for their storm cleanup efforts. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT None. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 7. 2023-0141 February 7, 2023 Common Council Minutes. Ald. Lajsic moved to approve, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. 8. 2023-0167 February 23, 2023 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 Consent Vote Ald. Lajsic moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items #9 - #27, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried by roll call vote: City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 3/21/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes March 7, 2023 Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Turner, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 9. O-2023-0014 Ordinance to create Public Health Specialist Coordinator and Community Health Registered Dietician positions. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Passed 10. R-2022-0884 Resolution for a Conditional Use Permit for Lowe Properties, a proposed Community Living Arrangement (9 or more persons), to be located at 1467 S. 75th St. Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Adopted 11. R-2023-0046 Resolution relative to accepting the proposals of various nurseries for furnishing and delivering 597 trees for spring planting for a total net sum of $63,020. Placed on File 12. R-2023-0135 Resolution updating language and correcting typos in various policies. Adopted 13. R-2023-0148 Resolution to amend an existing Professional Services Contract with GRAEF-USA, INC. to provide Design Engineering Services for a Green Solutions parking lot in the Business Improvement District, for an amount not to exceed $38,000. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 14. R-2023-0162 Resolution Approving an Agreement with MMSD to receive $63,000 in funding through the MMSD Green Solutions Program for the installation of Trees in 2023. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 15. R-2023-0173 Resolution approving license agreement allowing farmers market to use Horace Mann Elementary School parking lot during certain events. Adopted 16. R-2023-0180 Resolution declaring several community events. Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Adopted 17. 2023-0126 Appointment of new agent, Benjamin Eli Kinn, for Aldi Inc (Wisconsin) d/b/a Aldi #10, 1712 S. 108th St. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 3/21/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes March 7, 2023 Granted 18. 2023-0155 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise Extension request for O’Connor’s Perfect Pint, 8421 W. Greenfield Ave. for a one day event to be held on March 17, 2023. Granted 19. 2019-0625 Summons and Complaint in the matter of William Froemming vs. City of West Allis, et al., regarding a 42 USC Section 1983 claim, Case No. 19-C-0996. Placed on File 20. 2023-0143 Claim by Steven Brooks regarding property damage at 5300 W. Lincoln Ave. on January 20, 2023. Referred to City Attorney 21. 2023-0144 Claim by Stacy Bishop regarding fee reimbursement for towed vehicle on February 10, 2023. Referred to City Attorney 22. 2023-0145 Claim by Reid Seghers regarding personal injuries sustained at or near S. 84th St. on October 27, 2022. Referred to City Attorney 23. 2023-0173 Claim by Gaige Grosskreutz to amend complaint and Jury Demand Placed on File 24. 2023-0174 Communication from Health Commissioner regarding the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)-Food and Drug Administration (FDA) grant award and acceptance. Placed on File 25. 2023-0175 Communication from the Health Commissioner regarding the National Council on Aging (NCOA) grant award and acceptance. Placed on File 26. 2023-0178 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Darren Rausch and Jamie Arneson to the Library Board for a three-year term to expire March 6, 2026. Approved 27. 2023-0179 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Marissa Nowling and Rory Modlinski to the Historical Commission for a five-year term to expire March 6, 2028. Approved L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 3/21/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes March 7, 2023 Ald. Lajsic moved that the Council recess until completion of the Standing Committee meetings, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. The Council recessed at 7:30 p.m. and returned at 8:24 p.m. Roll Call was taken and the following were present: M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:37 p.m. 28. R-2023-0186 Resolution authorizing the purchase of 25 Badger Books and printers, 5 additional printers, 10 upgraded routers and 3 power bricks from PDS, a Converge Company, for a total net sum of $53,867.10. Sponsors: Administration Committee Committee Action: Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Ald. Kuehn moved to adjourn at 7:38 p.m., Ald. Lajsic seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Committee convened at 8:16 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Roadt moved to approve the action on items #29 & #31, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Turner, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 29. 2023-0138 February 7, 2023 Public Works Committee Minutes. Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to adopt, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried Council Action: Approved 30. R-2023-0136 Resolution to vacate a part of the alley north of the 7400 Block of W. Greenfield Ave. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried Council Action: Held City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 3/21/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes March 7, 2023 31. R-2023-0154 Resolution Approving an Agreement with MMSD to receive $198,050 in funding through the MMSD Green Solutions Program for the installation of Green Infrastructure on the 2023 Alley Project. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to adopt, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 8:18 p.m., Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:38 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Lajsic moved to approve the action on items #32-35, #37-#38 & #40-44, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Turner, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 33. R-2023-0181 Resolution to allocate $30,000 of Tax Increment District Number Nine (Pioneer Neighborhood) affordable housing funds for the demolition of 1329 S. 73rd St. Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Committee Action: Ald. Vitale moved to adopt, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 34. R-2023-0187 Resolution to approve the purchase of 52** West Burnham Street (Tax Key No. 474-0002-001) from Milwaukee County. Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to adopt, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 35. 2023-0128 New Class B Beer / Class C Wine License application for The Bread Pedalers LLC, d/b/a The Bread Pedalers, 1436 S. 92nd St. Agent: Samantha Schneider. (ALC 23 1) Committee Action: Ald. Vitale moved to grant, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 3/21/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes March 7, 2023 36. 2023-0129 New Class B Tavern License application for Talia's Event Venue LLC, d/b/a Talia's Event Venue, 7423 W. Greenfield Ave. Agent: Jarice Taliaferro. (ALC 23 2) Committee Action: Held per request of applicant to amend application. Council Action: Held 37. 2023-0130 New Class B Tavern License application for Flying Unicorn LLC, d/b/a The Thirsty Cactus Saloon, 6108 W. Burnham Ave. Agent: Craig Silber. (ALC 23 4) Committee Action: Ald. Vitale moved to grant, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 38. 2023-0160 Comprehensive Planning 2045 discussion. Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Committee Action: Ald. Lajsic moved to place on file, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Placed on File Aye: 0 No: 0 Public Hearing Items (Economic Development Committee) This matter was Approved. 39. O-2023-0011 Ordinance to Amend Section 19.01 of the West Allis Revised Municipal Code, relative to rezoning 6604-20 W. Mitchell St. from I-1 to C-3. Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Committee Action: Ald. Lajsic moved to hold, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 40. R-2023-0117 Resolution for a Conditional Use Permit for Healium, a proposed Instruction/Training use, at 6675 W. National Ave. Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 41. R-2023-0118 Resolution for a Conditional Use Permit for Dunham Auto Sales, a proposed Light Motor Vehicle Sales (indoor) use, at 6047 W. Beloit Rd. City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 3/21/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes March 7, 2023 Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Committee Action: Ald. Vitale moved to adopt, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 42. R-2023-0119 Resolution for a Conditional Use Permit for Chase Bank, a proposed Neighborhood Service with accessory drive-through service at, 2678 S. 108th St. Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to adopt, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 43. R-2023-0147 Resolution for Conditional Use Permit for Fire Cycle Fitness, a proposed Instruction/Training (16 or more persons at one time) use, at 1468 S. 84th St. Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 44. R-2023-0179 Resolution to approve the vacation and discontinuance of a portion of public right of way near S. 92nd St. and W. Cleveland Ave. Sponsors: Public Safety Committee and Alderperson Lajsic Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to adopt, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 32. R-2023-0172 Resolution to approve a conditional use permit for a community living arrangement for up to 12 persons at 1467 S. 75th St. Committee Action: Ald. Vitale moved to adopt, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Committee adopted 4-1 with Kuehn opposed. Committee adjourned at 7:57 p.m. Council Action: Ald. Weigel moved to refer back to committee at the April 18th recess meeting, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Roadt, Stefanski, Turner, Vitale, and Weigel No: 1 - Reinke PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 3/21/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes March 7, 2023 Committee convened at 7:35 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Grisham moved to approve the action on items #45 - #47 and #48 - #51, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Turner, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 45. 2022-1134 New Class D Operator (Bartender) Application for Marco Morra. (Second appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to deny due to non-appearance and police record, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Denied 46. 2023-0036 New Class D Operator (Bartender) Application for Brittany Reed. (Second appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Reinke moved to deny due to non-appearance and police record, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Denied 47. 2023-0061 New Class D Operator (Bartender) Application for Tracy Beauchamp. (Second appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to deny due to habitual law violations that substantially relate to the licensing activity, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Denied 48. 2023-0106 New Class D Operator (Bartender) Application for Delayne Applin. (Third appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold until March 21st recess meeting, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 49. 2023-0127 Discussion regarding the streamlining and establishing guidelines for processing extension of premises applications for Class B establishments. Administrator/Clerk Grill presented. 50. 2023-0159 Class B Tavern Seasonal Temporary Premise Extension request for Paulie’s Pub, 8031 W. Greenfield Avenue, from May 26, 2023 through September 17, 2023. (TEMP 23 3) City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 3/21/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes March 7, 2023 Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to grant with the following conditions a) Not to exceed 32 events from May 26, 2023 through September 17, 2023. b) Must end by 8 p.m. Sunday - Thursday and must be under 100 decibels within 100 feet. Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Grant 51. 2023-0177 Summons and Complaint in the matter of complaint against Bug N Out, 5630 W. Lincoln Avenue. Agent: Amy Thompson. Applicant denied and hearing will be set for a future date. Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 8:15 p.m., Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. N. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Lajsic moved to adjourn at 8:48 p.m., Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is March 21, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. YouTube Meeting Links for March 7, 2023: Common Council Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjksCXs6DTs&t=7s Recess - Administration & Economic Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbGJyC4ip1Y Recess - Public Works & Public Safety Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm1dxcYuGTg Common Council Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T9K7bZ5jEc&t=10s City of West Allis Page 10 Printed on 3/21/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes March 7, 2023 All meetings of the {bdName} are public meetings. 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