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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, May 16, 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 7:05 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Turner, Vitale, Weigel C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Ald. Lajsic. 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, Economic Development, Public Safety and Public Works. G. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Devine stated there is a lot going on in West Allis. The Public Works Open House and Community-Wide Clean-up is Saturday, May 20. It is also National Police Week and thanked the Police Department for their work. Also, the State Legislature has a bill pending about how Shared Revenue is calculated and distributed. Please contact your state legislators to help the City have some of that money come back to the City to help pay for essential services. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 6/7/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 16, 2023 H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. Weigel stated West Allis A la Carte is June 4; there will be food, beverages, vendors and is hosted by the Downtown BID. Ald. Grisham stated the City-Wide Spring Clean-Up is this weekend and supplies can be picked up at Veterans Park at 9:00 a.m.She also thanked the Police Department for coordinating this event and thanked Public Works for their time and service. Ald. Kuehn stated the District 3 Neighborhood Rummage Sale is also May 20 and there are about 20 houses participating. There will be a booth at A la Carte where you can find more information about Neighborhood Associations. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2023-0322 May 2, 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 #2 - #18 and #20, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Turner, Vitale, Weigel No: 0 2. O-2023-0041 Ordinance to amend salary schedule by creating Customer Service Specialist (Grade F1) and Community Health Specialist (Grade G1) positions. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Passed 3. R-2023-0317 Resolution to repeal Policy No. 1499 relating to temporary policy and administrative guidelines. Adopted 4. R-2023-0374 Resolution to facilitate the fabrication and repairs of the DPW drop-off site south end trash compactor ramp by NW Contracting LLC in the amount of $39,628.08 for the safety and wellbeing of residents and employees. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 6/7/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 16, 2023 5. R-2023-0376 Resolution Approving General Fund Closeout Transfers For Fiscal Year 2022. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Adopted 6. R-2023-0380 Resolution Authorizing the City of West Allis to accept a Federal Historic Preservation Fund subgrant from the Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Office to nominate three properties to the National Register of Historic Places. Adopted 7. R-2023-0391 Resolution amending the existing professional services contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (ATS) to provide consulting services relative to Wisconsin Administrative Code NR 216 Stormwater Permit compliance requirements for field screening the City’s outfalls in 2023 for an additional sum not to exceed $19,000. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 8. R-2023-0392 Resolution accepting work of C.W. Purpero, Inc. for reconstruction of parking lots S. 71st St. to S. 72nd St. and S. 73rd St. to S. 74th St. from W. Greenfield Ave. to W. Orchard St. and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2021 Project No. 15 for final payment in the amount of $1,865. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 9. R-2023-0393 Resolution to approve bid of LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for street construction in W. Orchard St. from S. 108th St. to the eastern dead end, Alley #1, and Alley #2 in the amount of $803,623.10. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 10. R-2023-0394 Resolution to approve bid of Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC for closed circuit tv inspection of sanitary and storm sewers in various locations in the amount of $74,029. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 11. R-2023-0406 Resolution to accept the single source proposal of L&S Electric, Inc. for the required repairs to the existing Cascade Pump #1 at the Storm Water Pumping Station located at 2179 S. 111th St. for $33,384. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 6/7/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 16, 2023 12. 2023-0320 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise Extension and Temporary Public Entertainment Premise request for Studz Pub, 6833 W. National Ave. Agent Dean Ratas for a one-day event, St. Jude’s Fundraiser, on June 17, 2023 from 11AM - 5PM with a DJ. Granted 13. 2023-0324 Claim by David Mecikalski regarding vehicle damage at 2700 W. Oklahoma Ave. on April 24, 2023. Referred to City Attorney 14. 2023-0327 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for April 2023 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $2,431,736.62. Placed on File 15. 2023-0331 April 2023 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $112,018.79. Placed on File 16. 2023-0351 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise Extension request for Maria Karczewski, d/b/a Lucy’s Venue for Rupena’s, 7609 W. Beloit Rd. Agent: Maria Karczewski for a one-day event, Rupena’s Summer Fair on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 10:30AM - 7:30PM. Granted 17. 2023-0358 New application for Secondhand Article Dealer for Darlesha Brown d/b/a Xlcusive Threads Buy Sell Trade, 7911 W. Becher St. Granted 18. 2023-0360 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Brandon Reinke as a regular member of the Plan Commission to fill Rossi Manka’s term to expire April 30, 2024. Approved 20. 2023-0362 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Brian Keller to the Board of Appeals for a three-year term to expire May 16, 2026. Approved 19. 2023-0361 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Kimberly Cosby to the Police & Fire Commission for a five-year term to expire May 16, 2028. Ald. Reinke moved to refer to the Public Safety Committee, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. 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 7:15 p.m. and returned at 7:49 p.m. City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 6/7/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 16, 2023 M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:06 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Haass moved to approve the action on item #21, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Turner, Vitale, Weigel No: 0 21. 2023-0336 Communication from the City Comptroller regarding the results of 2022 operations. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to place on file, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Recess meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m. Council Action: Placed on File PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:18 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Roadt moved to approve the action on item #22, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Turner, Vitale, Weigel No: 0 22. R-2023-0395 Resolution authorizing the hiring of a design consultant for facility analysis and conceptual design of future city of West Allis Department of Public Works Facility. Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to adopt, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Ald. Grisham moved to adjourn at 7:18 p.m., Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 6/7/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 16, 2023 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:18 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Lajsic moved to approve the action on items #23 - #27, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Turner, Vitale, Weigel No: 0 23. R-2023-0382 Resolution approving an amendment to the terms and conditions of a $50,000 Instore Forgivable Economic Development Loan to National Properties, LLC., located at 9242 W. National Ave. Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 24. R-2023-0384 Resolution approving the terms & conditions for an Economic Development Loan to Fire Cycle Fitness, LLC, located at 1478-82 S. 84th St., under the National Avenue Commercial Corridor InStore Forgivable Loan Program in an amount up to $50,000. Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to adopt, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 25. R-2023-0386 Resolution approving the terms & conditions for an Economic Development Loan to Twisted Plants, LLC d/b/a Twisted Plants to be located at 6202 W. Lincoln Ave., under the National Avenue Commercial Corridor InStore Forgivable Loan Program in an amount up to $50,000. Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 26. R-2023-0388 Resolution approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Development Agreement between the Community Development Authority of the City of West Allis and Makers Row QOZB, LLC, (and/or assigned) for a commercial development within the Six Points/Farmers Market Redevelopment Area, South of National Avenue redevelopment. Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to adopt, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 6/7/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 16, 2023 27. R-2023-0390 Resolution authorizing a loan up to $212,000 to Element 84 LLC for the buildout of commercial space at 1468 S. 84th St., located within Element 84 (Tax Key: 452-0713-000). Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to adopt, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 28. 2023-0325 New Class A Beer License application for Lucky 7 West Allis LLC, d/b/a Lucky 7, 9127 W. Lincoln Ave. Agent: Zaghum Abbas. Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to grant, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried. Recess meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Ald. Lajsic moved to grant, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Stefanski, Turner, Vitale, Weigel No: 1- Roadt PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:18 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Grisham moved to approve the action on items #29 - #33, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Turner, Vitale, Weigel No: 0 29. 2023-0321 Class B Tavern Seasonal Temporary Premise Extension and Temporary Public Entertainment Premises Permit requests for Eckbar LLC, d/b/a Eckbar, 7408 W. Walker St. from May 20, 2023 to November 20, 2023. Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to grant, valid Memorial Day to Labor Day and October 7, 2023, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted as amended. 30. 2023-0340 Request to extend outdoor premises hours at 7140 W. Greenfield Ave. to 10:00 p.m. for all Wednesdays until October 31, 2023. Committee Action: Ald. Roadt moved to grant, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 6/7/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 16, 2023 31. 2023-0346 Class B Tavern Seasonal Temporary Premise Extension and Temporary Public Entertainment Premises Permit requests for Doppleganger’s Inc, d/b/a Dopp’s Bar & Grill, 1753 S. 68th St., from May 29, 2023 to October 29, 2023. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to grant, valid May 29, 2023 to June 6, 2023, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted as amended 32. 2023-0339 New Class D Operator (Bartender) Application for Summer Swain. (First appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to grant, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 33. 2023-0359 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Samantha Liban. *New application after waiting six months from prior denial on September 20, 2022. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 19. 2023-0361 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Kimberly Cosby to the Police & Fire Commission for a five-year term to expire May 16, 2028. Ald. Grisham moved to approve, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried with one abstention by Ald. Reinke and one nay by Ald. Stefanski. Ald. Grisham moved to approve, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Turner, Vitale, Weigel No: 1- Stefanski City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 6/7/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 16, 2023 N. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Lajsic moved to adjourn at 7:54 p.m., Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is June 6, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. YouTube Meeting Links for May 16, 2023: Common Council Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cvsN9Ri6Vg Recess - Administration & Economic Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7PkJkn-5AE Recess - Public Works & Public Safety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98SRv86ZGPA Common Council Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMiBsTvgs_U 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 9 Printed on 6/7/2023