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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 and Vincent Vitale Tuesday, January 16, 2024 7:00 PM City Hall, Common Council Chambers 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Devine called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 9- Mayor Devine, Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Turner Excused 1- Ald. Vitale C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Ald. Roadt. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. O-2023-0078 Ordinance to rezone property located at 2211 S. 60th St from RB residential to RC residential. Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale and Alderperson Turner Manager of Planning & Zoning Schaer presented. The following members of the public spoke in regards to this item: Keith Villwock, 725 S. 122nd St. Claire Fons, 2210 S. 60th St. Doug Gendron, 2261 S. 60th St. Mark Vogel, 2226 S. 60th St. 2. R-2024-0011 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of the general area bounded by W. Cleveland Ave. to Union Pacific Railroad; S. 92nd St. to S. 78th St. Sponsors: Public Works Committee City Engineer Dejewski and Assistant City Engineer Hutter presented. Adopt City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 2/7/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2024 3. 2023-0699 Conditional Use Permit for West Allis Food Truck Park, a proposed restaurant, at 8443 W. Cleveland Ave. Manager of Planning & Zoning Schaer presented. The following members of the public spoke in regards to this item: Debra Zeman, 8508 W. Cleveland Ave. Joey Kovnesky, 8540 W. Cleveland Ave. AmyRose Murphy, 1520 S. 76th St. E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Marty Weigel, 2670 S. Seymour Pl. thanked the City Officials for 20 years on the Council. He also announced his candidacy for Alderperson in District 5. Marissa Nowling, 1981 S. 77th St. announced her candidacy for Alderperson in District 2. F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES G. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Devine thanked Public Works, and both the Fire & Police Department for their hard work in battling the recent snowstorms. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. Roadt mentioned a recent ride-along with the Police department during a snowstorm. He reminded people to please move their car(s) to the correct side of the street, or off the road entirely to help DPW with clearing snow. Ald. Turner invited everyone to Liberty Heights Fire & Ice event on Saturday 1/20/24 from 5pm-7pm. Ald. Grisham reminded it is West Allis Winter Week. Please consider attending the events such as the food & clothing drive, Soup Crawl and also the Fire & Ice Event. Ald. Stefanski thanked DPW for their efforts with the recent snowstorm but reminded people to please drive slow. Ald. Reinke thanked all City Employees and asked for a round of applause for their efforts with the recent snowstorm. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. 2024-0021 December 12, 2023 Common Council Minutes. Ald. Lajsic moved to approve, Ald. Roadt 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 #5 - #21, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 8- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Turner City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 2/7/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2024 No: 0 5. R-2023-0771 Resolution accepting work of Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC for 2023 Project No. 6 for final payment in the amount of $2,584.92. Adopted 6. R-2024-0004 Resolution accepting work of Wil-Surge Electric, Inc. for 2022 Project No. 7 and authorizing final payment in the amount of $1,000. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 7. R-2024-0019 Resolution to petition the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads to abandon and remove the industrial spur railroad tracks. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 8. R-2024-0020 Resolution to facilitate the purchase of 290 96-gallon garbage and 290 96-gallon recycling carts with lid labels in the amount of $33,168.30. Adopted 9. R-2024-0023 Resolution approving the Scope of Services for Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions, Inc. (Ramboll) to provide remedial planning assistance at the former Teledyne Site, in an amount not to exceed $57,000. Adopted 10. R-2024-0025 Resolution approving a Certified Survey Map to combine the existing parcels at 7801 W. Greenfield Ave. and 14** S. 78th St. into 1 parcel. (Tax Key Nos. 452-0566-000 and 452-0567-000) Adopted 11. R-2024-0026 Resolution authorizing the Health Department to accept and expend funding from the CDC Explorer program for the National Environmental Assessment Reporting System (NEARS). Adopted 12. R-2024-0028 Resolution authorizing the Health Department to accept and expend funding from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) and US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to address retail food standards. Adopted City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 2/7/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2024 13. 2023-0760 Renewal applications for Pawn Shop, Secondhand Stores, and Secondhand Jewelry Dealers for: Ali Acevedo d/b/a All Goods, 1411 S. 72nd St. (PNSH-22-16) Robert Conklin Jr. d/b/a Bargains N’ More, 9721 W. Greenfield Ave. (PNSH-22-8) Donald Minch Jr. d/b/a Milwaukee Sewing Machine Company, 7226 W. Greenfield Ave. (PNSH-22-7) Timothy VenHaus d/b/a PayMore West Allis, 2245 S. 108th St. (PNSH-22-38) Leticia Sobczak d/b/a Bob’s Coins & Collectibles, 3050 S. 92nd St. (PNSH-22-30) James Surprise d/b/a Discount Mobility Products, 8230 W. Lincoln Ave. (PNSH-22-13) Diane Latinovich d/b/a Dianes Designs, 7344 W. Greenfield Ave. (PNSH-22-22) Derek Beyer d/b/a Lush Life Collectibles, 2075 S. 81st St. (PNSH-22-1) Minerva Sanchez d/b/a Happy 8 Collectibles, 6747 W. Lincoln Ave. (PNSH-22-34) Michael A. Chaney d/b/a PC Repair, 8830 W. Becher St. (PNSH-22-28) Svetlana Stanic d/b/a Three Sisters Furniture, 2079 S. 81st St. (PNSH-22-14) Granted 14. 2023-0763 November 2023 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $76,109.33. Placed on File 15. 2024-0002 Claim by Michele Storts regarding alleged property damage at the 94E at Hawley Rd. onramp on December 22, 2023. Referred to City Attorney 16. 2024-0008 Communication from Martin Weigel, Alderperson of the 2nd district, announcing his resignation effective December 27, 2023. Placed On File City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 2/7/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2024 17. 2024-0010 Claim by Julie Salgado regarding alleged physical and property damage at Hwy. 100 and Oklahoma Ave. on August 22, 2023. Referred to City Attorney 18. 2024-0014 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for December 2023 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $3,709,453.85. Placed on File 19. 2024-0022 Communication from the Director of Public Works appointing Troy Heiman to Forestry and Parks Manager. Placed on File 20. 2024-0029 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Angie Collings to the Library Board for a 3-year term to expire January 16, 2027. Approved 21. 2024-0032 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Alderperson Kuehn to the Community Development Authority for her term of office as a Common Council member. Approved L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS Ald. Lajsic moved that the Council recess until completion of the Standing Committee meetings, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. The Council recessed at 8:37 p.m. and returned at 9:41 p.m. M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Committee convened at 8:49 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Haass moved to approve items #22 - #23, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 8- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Turner No: 0 22. R-2024-0027 Resolution approving a Center Sharing Agreement with Quad/Med, LLC for health services beginning May 1, 2024. Committee Action: Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 2/7/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2024 23. R-2024-0022 Resolution to approve a contract with Parkitecture + Planning, LLC, for construction design and management services for a new Liberty Heights Park Pavilion in the amount not to exceed $50,000. Committee Action: Ald. Lajsic moved to adopt, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Committee Adjourned at 8:52 p.m. Council Action: Adopted PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Committee convened at 8:44 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Roadt moved to approve items #24 - #27 motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 8- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Turner No: 0 24. 2024-0024 Correspondence from Assistant City Engineer regarding parking on the 2100 Block of S. 83rd St. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to place on file, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Placed on File 25. 2024-0023 Correspondence from Assistant City Engineer regarding S. 118th St. Sidewalk Survey Results. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to place on file, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Placed on File 26. 2024-0026 Correspondence from City Engineer regarding the New Street Name for WisDOT Constructed Street at S. 60th St. by WisDOT Sign Shop. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to place on file, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Placed on File Public Hearing Items (Public Works Committee) City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 2/7/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2024 27. R-2024-0011 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of the general area bounded by W. Cleveland Ave. to Union Pacific Railroad; S. 92nd St. to S. 78th St. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to adopt, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried. Committee Adjourned at 8:59 p.m. Council Action: Adopted ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Committee convened at 8:52 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Lajsic moved to approve item #29 motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 5- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Turner No: 3- Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski Public Hearing Item (Economic Development Committee) 29. O-2023-0078 Ordinance to rezone property located at 2211 S. 60th St from RB residential to RC residential. Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale and Alderperson Turner Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to pass, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Passed Passed The Block Vote Ald. Lajsic moved to approve items #28 & #30 motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 8- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Turner No: 0 28. 2024-0004 New Class B Tavern License for Las Cazuelas LLC., d/b/a Las Cazuelas, 6738 W. Greenfield Ave. Agent: Sandy Hurtado. (ALC-23-35) Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to grant with amended hours, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 2/7/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2024 Public Hearing Item (Economic Development Committee) 30. 2023-0699 Conditional Use Permit for West Allis Food Truck Park, a proposed restaurant, at 8443 W. Cleveland Ave. Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to approve, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Ald. Haass moved to adjourn at 8:59 p.m., Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Passed The Block Vote Ald. Grisham moved to approve items #31 - #36, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 8- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Haass, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Reinke, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Stefanski, Ald. Turner No: 0 31. 2024-0012 December 18, 2023 Public Safety Committee Minutes. Committee Action: Ald. Reinke moved to approve, Ald. Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved 32. R-2024-0001 Resolution to establish special zoning exception application fee. Committee Action: Ald. Reinke moved to adopt, Ald. Roadt seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 33. 2024-0009 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Doreen Gaster. (BART 1002) (Second appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold due to non-appearance, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 34. 2024-0013 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Arianna McCarthy. (BART 999) (Second appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold due to non-appearance, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 2/7/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2024 35. 2024-0019 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Joshua Coleman. (BART 994) (Second appearance) Committee Action: Ald. Stefanski moved to hold due to non-appearance, Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held 36. 2024-0030 Discussion regarding Senior Center membership and programs. Ashley Palen, Bob Leischow, and Shannon Byrne presented. Discussion Only Ald. Stefanski moved to adjourn at 9:41 p.m., Ald. Reinke seconded, motion carried. N. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Lajsic moved to adjourn at 9:49 p.m., Ald, Stefanski seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is February 6, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. YouTube Meeting Links for January 16, 2024: Common Council Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUtnsLhu0D8&t=5139s Recess - Administration & Economic Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDZVJWmhHEY Recess - Public Works & Public Safety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8USs4KEWyI&t=6s Common Council Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRUgTmI2AnA City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 2/7/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2024 All meetings of the Common Council 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 10 Printed on 2/7/2024