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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, October 17, 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. Haass. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. O-2023-0067 Ordinance to rezone the former Lane Intermediate School at 1300 S. 109 St. from RA-3 residence to C-3 Commercial. Manager of Planning & Zoning Schaer presented. 2. R-2023-0682 Resolution to approve the Year 2024 Operating Plan for the Downtown West Allis Business Improvement District and to adopt the Special Assessment Method as stated therein. Economic Development Specialist Coffield presented. 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 mentioned the ribbon cutting at Lake Effect Coffee Company at 6217 W. Greenfield Ave. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. Kuehn mentioned herself, Ald. Grisham and Mayor Devine visited Allis Manufacturing Corp at 647 S. 94 Pl. for their 70th year anniversary. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 11/8/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2023 I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. 2023-0637 October 3, 2023 Common Council Minutes. Approved J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS None. K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) Passed The Block Vote Ald. Lajsic moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items #4 - #20, 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 4. R-2023-0675 Resolution authorizing the continuation of the administrative services agreement with MissionSquare Retirement for deferred compensation program administration. Adopted 5. R-2023-0676 Resolution authorizing the purchase of one 2024 Volvo L70H Wheel Loader from Aring Equipment Company for a sum of $220,674. Adopted 6. R-2023-0680 Resolution for Health Department to accept potential funding of $17,500 from the FDA to address food licensing standards. Adopted 7. R-2023-0681 Resolution approving a Focus Grant to Orchard Hills Neighborhood Association in the amount of up to $2,000. Adopted 8. R-2023-0683 Resolution to authorize the Director of Public Works to amend an existing agreement with AssetWorks Inc. for three (3) additional years for the amount not to exceed $194,456.90. Adopted 9. R-2023-0685 Resolution authorizing the partnership between the City of West Allis and the First-Ring Industrial Redevelopment Enterprise, Inc. (FIRE) for the submission of a Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) grant application to the USDA. Adopted City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 11/8/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2023 10. 2023-0439 Claim by Angela Hernandez for property storage reimbursement on May 29, 2023 at 6121 W. Lincoln Ave. Placed on File 11. 2023-0518 Claim by Yolanda Bonilla for alleged property damage at 824 S 77th St., on July 8, 2023. Denied 12. 2023-0255 Claim by Sam Domach regarding property damage at 8831 W. Maple St. on February 28, 2023. Denied 13. 2023-0318 Claim by Progressive on behalf of Asachanh A. Latthiya, regarding vehicle damage at 1723 S. 72nd St. on March 10, 2023. Denied 14. 2023-0407 Claim by Andrea Miselem regarding vehicle damage at 2197 S. 84th St. on March 28, 2023. Denied 15. 2023-0377 Claim by Steven Stern for property damage at 6300 W. McGeoch Ave. on May 1, 2023. Denied 16. 2023-0503 Claim by James Walters for alleged property damage at S. 60th and Washington St. on July 23, 2023. Denied 17. 2023-0616 August 2023 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $89,648.24. Placed on File 18. 2023-0630 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for September 2023 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $4,108,849.93. Placed on File 19. 2023-0641 September 2023 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $50,068.61. Placed on File 20. 2023-0642 Temporary Public Entertainment Premises Permit requests for Liberty Heights Park Neighborhood Association, 1443 S. 59th St., on October 28, 2023. Granted City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 11/8/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2023 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 7:18 p.m. and returned at 8:03 p.m. M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE 21. 2023-0638 2024 City of West Allis Mayor's Recommended Budget. Committee Action: Discussion Purposes Only Council Action: None PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:45 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Roadt moved to approve item #22, 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 22. O-2023-0069 Ordinance to codify regulations regarding water and sewer laterals and service pipes. Sponsors: Alderperson Roadt Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to pass, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Ald. Kuehn moved to adjourn at 8:10 p.m., Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Passed ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:42 p.m. City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 11/8/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2023 26. O-2023-0067 Ordinance to rezone the former Lane Intermediate School at 1300 S. 109 St. from RA-3 residence to C-3 Commercial. Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to pass, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, motion carried by following roll call vote: Aye: 9 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Turner, Ald. Vitale, Ald. Weigel No: 1 - Ald. Stefanski Passed The Block Vote Ald. Lasjic moved to approve the items #23 - #25 and #27, 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 23. 2023-0627 New Class B Tavern License and Public Entertainment License for Nicos Pizza of West Allis LLC, d/b/a Nico’s Pizza, 9638 W. National Ave. Agent: Kenneth Peters. (ALC-23-28) Committee Action: Ald. Vitale moved to grant, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried Council Action: Granted 24. 2023-0632 New Class B Tavern License application for AP Food Services Inc, d/b/a Pallas Restaurant & Aris Sports Bar, 1657 S. 108th St. Agent: Neil Modi. (ALC-23-29) Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to grant, Ald. Vitale seconded, motion carried Council Action: Granted 25. 2023-0634 New Class B Tavern License for Restaurante La Salsa LLC, d/b/a Restaurante La Salsa, 8129 W Greenfield Ave. Agent: Cristian Jimenez. (ALC-23-30) Public Hearing Items (Economic Development Committee) 27. R-2023-0682 Resolution to approve the Year 2024 Operating Plan for the Downtown West Allis Business Improvement District and to adopt the Special Assessment Method as stated therein. Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to adopt, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Ald. Kuehn moved to adjourn at 7:49 p.m., Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 11/8/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2023 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:21 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Grisham moved to approve the items #28 - #30, 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 28. 2023-0619 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Haylee Wojtczak. (BART 922) (Third appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 29. 2023-0639 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Caitlyn Wood. (First appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Reinke moved to grant, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 30. 2023-0640 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Hannah Ondriezek. (BART 937) (Second appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 31. 2023-0648 Discussion regarding the noise variance permit for Ope Brewery at 6751 W. National Ave. and the information regarding decibel levels. Health Commissioner Leischow and Director of Community & Environmental Health Services Palen presented to demonstrate decibel levels. Committee Action: Discussion Purpose Only N. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Lajsic moved to adjourn at 8:07 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is November 7, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 11/8/2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2023 YouTube Meeting Links for October 17, 2023: Common Council Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzuhSO7aC5Y Recess - Administration & Economic Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKccEreFnR0 Recess - Public Works & Public Safety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQXe3_Ln8tY Common Council Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95FSdtvR3Mk All meetings of the {bdName} are public meetings. 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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 7 Printed on 11/8/2023