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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, September 5, 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 7:00 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Turner, Ald. Vitale, Ald. Weigel C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Ald. Vitale. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. O-2023-0057 Ordinance to rezone property located at 9343 W. Lincoln Ave. from RC to C-2 Commercial (Tax Key No. 486-0030-000). Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Planning & Zoning Manager Steve Schaer presented. E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Gerald Griesemer, 2367 S. 98th St., spoke about the 84th & National Project. Brian Gerard, 2189 S. 90th St., spoke about the 84th & National Project. 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 reminded citizens to be careful dropping kids off for school, the last Summer Concert Series date of 9/7 at 69th & National and Art on the Plaza with Inspiration Studios on 9/8. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. Haass reminded citizens about the West Allis community ride @ Ope Brewing Company on 9/6 at 5pm. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 9/20/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2023 2. 2023-0513 August 1, 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 #3 - #50, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Turner, Ald. Vitale, Ald. Weigel No: 0 3. O-2023-0058 Ordinance to adopt parking restrictions on the east side of S. 70th St. from W. Madison St. to 200’ North of W. Madison St. Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale and Alderperson Weigel Passed 4. O-2023-0060 Ordinance to adopt parking restrictions on the south side of W. National Ave. from S. 86th St. to 80’ East of S. 86th St. Sponsors: Alderperson Kuehn Passed 5. O-2023-0061 Ordinance to repeal and recreate dangerous dog regulations. Sponsors: Alderperson Weigel Ald. Haass referred to Public Safety Committee. 6. O-2023-0062 Ordinance to allow for optional bicycle and motor bicycle registration by city residents. Sponsors: Alderperson Weigel Ald. Haass referred to Public Safety Committee. 7. O-2023-0063 Ordinance incorporating general license disqualifiers into alcohol licensing. Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic Ald. Weigel referred to Public Safety Committee. 8. O-2023-0064 Ordinance to reclassify and retitle WIC Support Staff and Special Assessments Specialist. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Passed City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 9/20/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2023 9. R-2023-0539 Resolution to provide services as a wireless 9-1-1 public safety answering point. Adopted 10. R-2023-0594 Resolution approving the 2024 calendar of meeting dates of the West Allis Common Council. Adopted 11. R-2023-0595 Resolution to approve the proposals from Dorner Company and Sabel Mechanical LLC to install a 12” control valve at the 84th Street pump station for the total amount of $45,071.10. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 12. R-2023-0603 Resolution authorizing the continuation of the Humana Medicare Advantage Plan for Medicare eligible retirees from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. Adopted 13. R-2023-0604 Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to enter into a State/Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the reconstruction of Connecting Highway 59. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 14. R-2023-0605 Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to enter into a State/Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the reconstruction of Connecting Highway 181 (S. 84th St.). Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 15. R-2023-0607 Resolution Granting a Privilege to 6108 West Burnham LLC for property located at 6108-10 W. Burnham St. Tax Key No. 454-0578-000. Adopted 16. R-2023-0608 Resolution to approve bid of UPI Construction LLC for sanitary spot relays & manhole repairs in various locations in the City of West Allis in the amount of $97,577. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 17. R-2023-0610 Resolution authorizing the Health Department to accept and expend funding from State of Wisconsin/Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Adopted City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 9/20/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2023 18. R-2023-0611 Resolution approving the action plan for fiscal year 2023 relative to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Adopted 19. R-2023-0612 Resolution relative to the agreement with the Village of Greendale for Public Health Services for the year 2024. Adopted 20. R-2023-0613 Resolution relative to the agreement with the Village of West Milwaukee for Public Health Services for years 2024-2025. Adopted 21. R-2023-0614 Resolution relative to the agreement with the City of Greenfield for Public Health Services. Adopted 22. R-2023-0615 Resolution to approve a Commercial Facade Improvement Project Contract by and between the City of West Allis and Anthony Burgarino, property owner for the property located at 5832 W. Lincoln Ave., in the amount not to exceed $20,000. Adopted 23. R-2023-0618 Resolution approving a $500,000 Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund from the City’s U.S. EPA Revolving loan fund grant to 3LP West Allis LLC, for property located 8530-56 W. National Ave. (Tax Key No. 478-998-003) (Former Clark Oil Property). Adopted 24. R-2023-0619 Resolution approving a neighborhood small grant program, focus grant, to the Liberty Heights Park Neighborhood Association up to $500. Adopted 25. R-2023-0620 Resolution approving a neighborhood small grant program, focus grant, to the East Allis Neighborhood Association up to $500. Adopted 26. R-2023-0621 Resolution Authorizing the City of West Allis to enter into agreement with tes Historical Consulting, LLC as consultant to nominate three properties to the National Register of Historic Places. Adopted 27. R-2023-0622 Resolution relative to continuing City of West Allis membership in the Cities & Villages Mutual Insurance Company (CVMIC) and liability insurance for the years 2025 and 2026. Adopted 28. 2023-0441 Conditional Use Permit for Automotive Vision Designs, a proposed Light Motor Vehicle Service use, at 11133 W. Rogers St. Placed on File City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 9/20/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2023 29. 2023-0542 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise & Entertainment Extension request for a one-day event for Kim Engebregtsen, d/b/a Kip’s Inn, 837 S. 108th St. on September 23, 2023. Granted 30. 2020-0344 Claim by Robert Mills regarding injuries and damages at W. Rogers St. and S. 116th St. on April 27, 2020. Placed on File 31. 2022-0034 Claim by Florine Hicks, regarding misinformation pertaining to constructing a residential fence and site compliance codes at 8711A W. Schlinger Ave., on July 16, 2021. Placed on File 32. 2023-0108 Claim by Assessment Reduction Services, LLC on behalf of Aimbridge Hospitality for recovery of unlawful taxes for a portion of 2022 Personal Property Taxes. Placed on File 33. 2023-0109 Claim by Assessment Reduction Services, LLC on behalf of Roaring Fork LLC for recovery of unlawful taxes for a portion of 2022 Personal Property Taxes. Placed on File 34. 2023-0110 Claim by Assessment Reduction Services, LLC on behalf of Aria at Mitchell Manor LLC for recovery of unlawful taxes for a portion of 2022 Personal Property Taxes. Placed on File 35. 2023-0369 Claim by Alexander Bonilla regarding excessive force at 2100 Block of S. 124th St. on October 24, 2021. Placed on File 36. 2023-0436 Claim by the Eunmi Michler regarding vehicle damage at 98th & Lincoln Ave. on February 17, 2023. Denied 37. 2023-0510 Claim by Elliott Bingham for an accident on May 16, 2023. Referred to City Attorney 38. 2023-0518 Claim by Yolanda Bonilla for alleged property damage at 824 S 77th St., on July 8, 2023. Referred to City Attorney 39. 2023-0540 Claim by Alexis Rutishauser for alleged damage on August 11, 2023 in Handicap Parking - Lot C - Wisconsin State Fair. Referred to City Attorney City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 9/20/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2023 40. 2023-0549 Claim by Eugene Faust for alleged physical injury at S. 124th and National Ave. on or about July 11, 2023. Referred to City Attorney 41. 2023-0552 Claim by Becky and Salvatore Sivilotti for alleged citation error at 1417 S. 86th St. on August 5, 2023. Referred to City Attorney 42. 2023-0570 Claim by Jeff Hall for alleged expenses incurred at 5200 W. Burnham on March 1, 2018. Referred to City Attorney 43. 2023-0511 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for July 2023 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $2,482,445.03. Placed on File 44. 2023-0529 July 2023 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $73,318.82. Placed on File 45. 2023-0559 2022 Annual Financial Report and related auditor communication. Placed on File 46. 2023-0566 Transmittal of Decision of the Joint Review Board with respect to Tax Increment District Number Nineteen (86th and National Ave.). Placed on File 47. 2023-0568 Communication regarding 2024 Special Assessment Rates. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Placed on File 48. 2023-0571 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Jessica Katzenmeyer to the Board of Health for a 2-year term to expire September 5, 2025. Approved 49. 2023-0572 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Marissa Nowling to the Board of Appeals for a 3-year term to expire September 5, 2026. Approved 50. 2023-0575 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise Extension request for Rupena’s, 7641 W. Beloit Ave. for a one-day event to be held on October 14, 2023. Granted 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 7:19 p.m. and returned at 8:30 p.m. City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 9/20/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2023 M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Committee convened at 8:10 p.m. Ald. Weigel moved to convene into Closed Session at 8:11 p.m., pursuant to the provisions of Wis. Stat. Section 19.85(1)(g), for agenda item #51, Ald. Lajsic seconded, motion carried by roll call vote. Roll Call - 5 - Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Vitale, Weigel Ald. Weigel moved to re-convene into Open Session at 8:28 p.m., Ald. Lajsic seconded, motion carried by roll call vote. Roll Call was taken and the following were present: Roll Call - 5 - Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Vitale, Weigel 51. 2023-0562 Discussion regarding the overdue delivery of a pumping engine from Seagrave Fire Apparatus LLC. Committee Action: Proceed with City Attorney recommendation. Ald. Weigel moved to adjourn at 8:28 p.m., Ald. Lajsic seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Proceeded with City Attorney recommendation by following roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Turner, Ald. Vitale, Ald. Weigel No: 0 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE None. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:23 p.m. City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 9/20/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2023 54. R-2023-0616 Resolution to approve Development Agreement between the City of West Allis and 3LP West Allis, LLC, for the property located at 8530-56 W. National Ave. Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved for a separate vote at the Common Council, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried by following roll call vote: Aye: 8 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Vitale, Ald. Weigel No: 2 - Ald. Roadt, Ald. Turner Passed The Block Vote Ald. Lajdic moved to approve the items #52 - #53 and #55 - #58, motion carried by roll call vote:motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Turner, Ald. Vitale, Ald. Weigel No: 0 52. 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 Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to hold pending amendments, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried Council Action: Held 53. R-2023-0563 Resolution approving a Certified Survey Map to combine the existing parcels at 9333 W. Lincoln Ave. into 1 parcel (Tax Key Nos. 486-0012-001 & 486-0030-000). Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to adopt, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 9/20/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2023 55. R-2023-0617 Resolution to approve the Purchase and Sale and Development Agreement between Baum Revision (BR West Allis LLC) and the City of West Allis and Community Development Authority of the City of West Allis for proposed historic rehabilitation reuse of the property at 6771 W. National Ave. (Tax Key No. 453-0564-003) and the adjacent parcel located at 67** W. Mitchell St. (Tax Key No. 453-0564-004). Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to hold pending meeting with operator, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 56. 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 deny based on concentration, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried Council Action: Denied 57. 2023-0563 Discussion regarding potential rezoning of Lane Intermediate School at 1300 S. 109th St. from RA-3 to C-3. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to hold, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held Public Hearing Items (Economic Development Committee) 58. O-2023-0057 Ordinance to rezone property located at 9343 W. Lincoln Ave. from RC to C-2 Commercial (Tax Key No. 486-0030-000). Sponsors: Economic Development Committee Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to pass, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Ald. Kuehn moved to adjourn at 8:10 p.m., Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Passed Aye: 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Turner, Ald. Vitale, Ald. Weigel No: 0 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:25 p.m. City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 9/20/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2023 64. 2023-0457 Notification of non-renewal for the 2023-2025 Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Ciara Jarrett. (Second appearance) Others Present: Principal Assistant City Attorney Monti, Deputy City Attorney Cerwin and Police Office Supervisor Petrick as witness Exhibit #1, Summary of DOT Record, was submitted. Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to grant, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried with one Nay from Ald. Reinke. Council Action Ald. Stefanski moved to grant, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried by following roll call vote: Aye: 7 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Roadt. Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel No: 3 - Ald. Haass, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Vitale Passed The Block Vote Ald. Grisham moved to approve the items #5 - #7 and #59 - #63, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Turner, Ald. Vitale, Ald. Weigel No: 0 5. O-2023-0061 Ordinance to repeal and recreate dangerous dog regulations. Sponsors: Alderperson Weigel Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to Pass, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Passed 6. O-2023-0062 Ordinance to allow for optional bicycle and motor bicycle registration by city residents. Sponsors: Alderperson Weigel Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to Pass, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Passed 7. O-2023-0063 Ordinance incorporating general license disqualifiers into alcohol licensing. Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic Committee Action: Ald. Reinke moved to Pass, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Passed City of West Allis Page 10 Printed on 9/20/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2023 59. 2023-0504 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Crystal Gleason. (Second appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Roadt moved to deny due to non-appearance, Ald. Roadt seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Denied 60. 2023-0519 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for James Ewald. (Second appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold, Ald. Roadt seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 61. 2023-0520 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Riana Garivay. (First appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to grant, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 62. 2023-0541 2023-2025 Renewal Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Janet Welch. (Second appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 63. 2023-0544 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Nicole Burke. (Second appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried Council Action: Held N. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Lajsic moved to adjourn at 8:36 p.m., Ald, Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is September 19, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. City of West Allis Page 11 Printed on 9/20/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2023 YouTube Meeting Links for September 5, 2023: Common Council Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEhf_3IfZNk Recess - Administration & Economic Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6xrXsQIjZo Recess - Public Works & Public Safety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YuskNnu55U Common Council Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVGM0M5c0Wk&t=75s All meetings of the {bdName} are public meetings. 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