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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, July 18, 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 9- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel Excused 1- Ald. Vitale C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Ald. Stefanski. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. R-2023-0538 Resolution to approve a substantial amendment to the 2020-2024 Community Development Block Grant Program. Planning and Zoning Manager Steve Schaer presented. 2. 2023-0411 Conditional Use Permit for Caribou Coffee, a proposed restaurant with accessory drive-through service, at 10200 W. National Ave. Planning and Zoning Manager Steve Schaer presented. Reid Yans - Plan Engineer - 100 Camelot Dr., Fon Du Lac, WI - spoke about the plans for the coffee shop. Ed Lisinski - 6620 W. National Ave., West Allis, WI, WI - spoke about bathroom guidelines in the coffee shop. 3. 2023-0441 Conditional Use Permit for Automotive Vision Designs, a proposed Light Motor Vehicle Service use, at 11133 W. Rogers St. Planning and Zoning Manager Steve Schaer presented and recommended to hold action due to code violations. E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Ed Lisinski, 6620 W. National Ave., Spoke about the Relay for Life donations. F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 8/2/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2023 G. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Devine thanked sponsors and Festival Foods for their participation with the Independence Day Parade and Fireworks. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. Weigel spoke about the cheese wheel bike race on June 20th and thanked Mark Lutz and the volunteers for their help. Ald. Grisham spoke about West Allis Night Out. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. 2023-0426 June 6, 2023 Common Council Minutes. Ald. Lajsic moved to approve, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) Passed The Consent Vote Ald. Lajsic moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items #1 - #21 & #23 - #36, Ald. Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel No: 0 5. O-2023-0050 Ordinance amending salary schedule for elected officials for years 2024 to 2028. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Passed 6. O-2023-0055 Ordinance to amend salary schedule by reclassifying Inventory Services Specialist to grade F1, reclassifying Tourism and Event Coordinator to grade J2, and amending Effective date of Deputy Registrar reclassification. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Passed 7. R-2023-0268 Resolution authorizing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the City of West Allis (City) and Aurora West Allis Medical Center (Hospital) for the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Sponsors: Administration Committee Adopted City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 8/2/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2023 8. R-2023-0482 Resolution accepting work of Zignego and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2021 Project No. 7 for final payment in the amount of $1,500. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 9. R-2023-0483 Resolution accepting work of LaLonde Contractors, Inc. and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2022 Project No. 2 for final payment in the amount of $1,688. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 10. R-2023-0499 Resolution to create policy and procedure for recognizing neighborhood associations. Adopted 11. R-2023-0541 Resolution approving an amendment to the neighborhood small grant program agreements and grant applications. Adopted 12. R-2023-0503 Resolution authorizing the city administrator to execute a contract for employee wellness program administration services. Adopted 13. R-2023-0509 Resolution granting a Permanent Easement by the City of West Allis to We Energies to install and provide access to their facilities on City Property. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 14. R-2023-0523 Resolution to amend the agreement with Ayres Associates Inc. for methane and groundwater sampling at the Lincoln Avenue landfill site for three years at an amount not to exceed $19,500. Adopted 15. R-2023-0525 Resolution to accept the proposal of Compass Minerals for furnishing and delivering 3600 tons of deicing road salt for a total sum of $274,284. Adopted 16. R-2023-0530 Resolution approving a Certified Survey Map to split the existing parcel at 10200 W. National Ave. into 2 parcels. (Tax Key No. 485-9990-013) Adopted 17. R-2023-0532 Resolution to consider a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of West Allis and First-Ring Industrial Redevelopment Enterprise, Inc. Adopted City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 8/2/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2023 18. R-2023-0533 Resolution approving the terms and conditions for an Economic Development Loan to BCT Cast Products, LLC to be located at 404 S. 116th St., in the amount of up to $200,000. Adopted 19. R-2023-0534 Resolution approving the terms and conditions for an Economic Development Loan to Lake Effect Coffee Company, LLC to be located at 6229 W. Greenfield Avenue, under the National Avenue Commercial Corridor Instore Forgivable Loan Program in an amount up to $26,000. Adopted 20. R-2023-0535 Resolution approving the terms and conditions for an Economic Development Loan to Su Plus Two LLC, d/b/a Su Plus Two Restaurant and Bar, to be located at 7335 W. Greenfield Avenue, under the National Avenue Commercial Corridor Instore Forgivable Loan Program in an amount up to $25,000. Adopted 21. R-2023-0536 Resolution rejecting all bids received as shown on the attached bid report for Sidewalk Repair, 2023 Project No. 10. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 22. R-2023-0539 Resolution to provide services as a wireless 9-1-1 public safety answering point. Referred to Committee of the Whole 23. R-2023-0546 Resolution to authorize the agreement between the city and CDW-G to purchase 43 each new desktop computers for $21,930.00 and 20 each new laptops with docking stations from Vanguard Computers for $ 15,640.00, for a total of $37,570. Adopted 24. 2023-0390 Class A/B/C Alcohol License Renewal Applications. *See attachment for list Granted 25. 2023-0425 May 2023 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $106,404.18. Placed on File 26. 2023-0428 Claim by Stephanie Hall for property loss at S. 92nd and Orchard St. on June 6, 2023. Referred to City Attorney City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 8/2/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2023 27. 2023-0429 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise & Entertainment Extension request for a one-day event for Troy Meyer, d/b/a Crawdaddy’s on Greenfield, 9427 W. Greenfield Ave. on July 22, 2023. Granted 28. 2023-0436 Claim by the Eunmi Michler regarding vehicle damage at 98th & Lincoln Ave. on February 17, 2023. Referred to City Attorney 29. 2023-0439 Claim by Angela Hernandez for property storage reimbursement on May 29, 2023 at 6121 W. Lincoln Ave. Referred to City Attorney 30. 2023-0451 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for June 2023 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $4,826,669.70. Placed on File 31. 2023-0452 Claim by Whitnall-Summit Company, LLC for excessive property assessment for the tax year 2023 for the property at 6737 W. Washington St. Referred to City Attorney 32. 2023-0458 Claim by 80 West Allis, LLC for excessive property assessment for the tax year 2023 for the property at 1414 S. 65th St. Referred to City Attorney 33. 2023-0473 Communication from Health Department and Planning & Zoning regarding mental health awareness signage. Placed on File 34. 2023-0481 Re-Appointment by Mayor Devine of Michael Pranghofer to the Board of Appeals for a 3-year term to expire July 18, 2026. Re-Appointment by Mayor Devine of Mary Kay Flynn to the Commission on Aging for a 3-year term to expire July 18, 2026. Re-Appointment by Mayor Devine of Cathy Manthei to the Library Board for a 3-year term to expire July 18, 2026. Approved 35. 2023-0482 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Mikaya Clark to the Block Grant Committee for a 2-year term to expire July 18, 2025. Approved 36. 2023-0487 Communication from the City Administrator regarding interim/transitional reorganization of the City Clerk, Customer Service Center, and Treasurer’s Offices. Placed On File City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 8/2/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2023 L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS Ald. Lajsic moved that the Council recess until completion of the Standing Committee meetings, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. The Council recessed at 7:35 p.m. and returned at 8:25 p.m. M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:40 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Haass moved to approve the action on items #37 - #39, motion carried by roll call vote Aye: 9- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel No: 0 37. R-2023-0528 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $5,220,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2023A. Sponsors: Alderperson Reinke and Alderperson Haass Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Lajsic seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 38. R-2023-0501 Resolution Expressing Appreciation for Adoption of 2023 Wisconsin Act 12 - Local Government Funding Legislation. Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic and Alderperson Haass Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Lajsic seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 39. 2023-0369 Claim by Alexander Bonilla regarding excessive force at 2100 Block of S. 124th St. on October 24, 2021. Committee Action: Ald. Lajsic moved to Refer to City Attorney, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Committee adjourned at 7:44 p.m. Council Action: Referred to City Attorney PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:39 p.m. City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 8/2/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2023 Passed The Block Vote Ald. Roadt moved to approve the items #40 - #41, motion carried by roll call vote Aye: 9- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel No: 0 40. O-2023-0052 Ordinance to Amend Section 19 of the West Allis Revised Municipal Code, relative to updating regulations for Child Care Centers, Nicotine Sales, and other minor changes. Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic Referred to the Economic Development Committee. 41. 2023-0476 Correspondence from the City Engineer regarding New Street and Remnant Parcels. City Engineer Melinda Dejewski provided information. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski, moved to place on file, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 7:46 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Placed on File ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:45 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Lajsic moved to approve the item #42 motion carried by roll call vote: 42. R-2023-0504 Consideration and possible action on a Resolution Creating Tax Incremental District No. 19, Approving its Project Plan and Establishing its Boundaries. Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to adopt, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted Passed The Block Vote Ald. Lajsic moved to approve the items #43 - #53, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel No: 0 City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 8/2/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2023 43. R-2023-0537 Resolution for grant application for $250,000 from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Community Development Investment Grant Program for Baum Revision for the redevelopment of the property located at 6771 W. National Ave. Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to adopt, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Passed 44. 2023-0430 New Class B Tavern & Public Entertainment Premises License application for Jagers LLC d/b/a The Hungry Bear, 5906 W. Burnham St. Agent: Markus Gorsic. Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to grant as amended premises with bar area and fenced in patio, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 45. 2023-0431 New Class A Liquor and Beer License application for Family Dollar Stores of Wisconsin, LLC, d/b/a Family Dollar #30524, 9306 W. Greenfield Ave. Agent: Logan Rumbaugh. Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to hold per request of applicant, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 46. 2023-0432 New Class B Beer License application for 70th Street Hotel Associates, LLC d/b/a Home2Suites, 1212 S. 70th St. Agent: June Zenith Boyce. Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to grant, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 47. 2023-0433 New Class A Liquor and Beer License application for Super Bottle, LLC, d/b/a Super Bottle, 1357 S. 76th St. Agent: Rupinderjit Singh. Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to grant, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 48. 2023-0440 New Class B Tavern & Public Entertainment Premises License application for MLSD Inc d/b/a Happy Tap, 6801 W. Beloit Rd. Agent: Dina Wagner. Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to grant, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 8/2/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2023 49. 2023-0443 New Class B Tavern License application for Blaque Bar & Bites Corporation, d/b/a Blaque Bar & Bites, 1022 S 60th St. Applicant/Agent: Jennifer Pierce. Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to grant with amended hours, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted as amended 50. 2023-0449 New Class B Tavern License application for SBG Apple North II, LLC, d/b/a Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar, 2865 S. 108th St. Agent: Casimir Banaszek. Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to grant, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted Public Hearing Items (Economic Development Committee) 51. R-2023-0538 Resolution to approve a substantial amendment to the 2020-2024 Community Development Block Grant Program. Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to Adopt, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 52. 2023-0411 Conditional Use Permit for Caribou Coffee, a proposed restaurant with accessory drive-through service, at 10200 W. National Ave. Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to approve, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved 53. 2023-0441 Conditional Use Permit for Automotive Vision Designs, a proposed Light Motor Vehicle Service use, at 11133 W. Rogers St. Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to hold pending completion of occupancy permet requirements, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Committee adjourned at 8:19 p.m. Council Action: Held PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:46 p.m. City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 8/2/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2023 58. 2023-0437 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Darius Salinas. (First appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Roadt moved to deny, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried with Nays from Ald. Grisham and Ald. Turner. Council Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to deny, Ald. Roadt seconded, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 2 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Weigel No: 7 - Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald, Turner Ald. Stefanski moved to approve, Ald. Roadt seconded, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 7 - Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald, Turner No: 2 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Weigel Passed The Block Vote Ald. Grisham moved to approve the items #54 - #68, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 9- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel No: 0 54. 2023-0404 2023-2025 Renewal Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Dewey Qualls. (Second appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to grant, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried Council Action: Granted 55. 2023-0454 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Spencer Miller. (First appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to grant, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried Council Action: Granted 56. 2023-0455 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Asia Bautista. (First appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Roadt moved to deny, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried Council Action: Denied City of West Allis Page 10 Printed on 8/2/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2023 57. 2023-0457 2023-2025 Renewal Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Ciara Jarrett. (Second appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried Council Action: Held 59. 2023-0444 2023-2025 Renewal Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Hailey Schultz. (First appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to grant, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried Council Action: Granted 60. 2023-0445 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Andrea Pye. (Second appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried Council Action: Held 61. 2023-0446 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Jason Smith. (Second appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried Council Action: Held 62. 2023-0447 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Bradley Beauchamp. (First appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to grant, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried Council Action: Granted 63. 2023-0448 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Michael Krimke-Boey. (First appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to deny, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried Council Action: Denied City of West Allis Page 11 Printed on 8/2/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2023 64. 2023-0465 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Brittany Fuchs. (First appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to approve, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried Council Action: Approved 65. 2023-0420 Notification of non-renewal for Class B Tavern licensee El Sagitario BNC LLC, DBA El Sagitario, 907 S. 84th St. who has a delinquent debt to the City. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to grant, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried Council Action: Granted 66. 2023-0467 Notification of non-renewal for Class B Tavern license, Public Entertainment License and Retail Food License for EKC Investments LLC DBA Kane’s Bar & Grill, 6922 W. Orchard St. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried Council Action: Held 67. 2023-0352 Summons and Complaint against Katherine Wisniewski for suspension or revocation of the Class D Operator License. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried Council Action: Held 68. 2023-0464 Summons and Complaint against D&G Investments LLC D/B/A Mobile Estates of West Allis, 10401 W. Greenfield Ave. for suspension or revocation of the Manufactured and Mobile Home Community License. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 7:59 p.m., Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held N. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Lajsic moved to adjourn at 8:38 p.m., Ald, Grisham seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is August 1, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. City of West Allis Page 12 Printed on 8/2/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2023 YouTube Meeting Links for July 18, 2023: Common Council Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV74PQvi1wI&t=1688s Recess - Administration & Economic Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a3T6eXxEXc&t=1338s Recess - Public Works & Public Safety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3OT2-YAUjA Common Council Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izJCI3MPxiw All meetings of the {bdName} are public meetings. 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