Common Council

City of West Allis Meeting Agenda Common Council Mayor Dan Devine, Chair Alderpersons: Suzzette Grisham, Kimberlee Grob, Kevin Haass, Chad Halvorsen, Danna Kuehn, Patty Novak, Marissa Nowling, Daniel J. Roadt, Ray Turner and Martin J. Weigel Tuesday, April 16, 2024 7:00 PM City Hall, Common Council Chambers 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER B. RECOGNITION OF OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE - MAYOR DEVINE C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Ald. Reinke (Retired). D. FINAL ROLL CALL OF THE 2020-2024 COMMON COUNCIL E. REMARKS BY 2020-2024 OUTGOING ELECTED OFFICIALS F. MOTION BY ALDERPERSON LAJSIC TO ADJOURN SINE DIE Outgoing Alderpersons leave the dias. G. ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2024-2028 MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL - JUDGE PAUL MURPHY Incoming Alderpersons take place at dias. H. OATH OF OFFICE Administered by Judge Murphy. I. FIRST ROLL CALL OF 2024-2028 COMMON COUNCIL J. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT BY SECRET BALLOT Ballots counted and President announced by City Clerk. K. REMARKS BY MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT L. REMARKS BY MEMBERS OF THE 2024-2028 COMMON COUNCIL M. ANNOUNCEMENT OF STANDING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 4/12/2024 Common Council Meeting Agenda April 16, 2024 N. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. R-2024-0172 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of various streets by concrete reconstruction. O. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The Common Council may receive information from members of the public during this 30-minute period. Each speaker must announce to the council their name and address, sign in at the podium, and limit comments to one statement of no more than 5 minutes. The council cannot take action on topics raised by speakers and will not discuss topics with speakers. P. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS New and Previous Matters referred to Committees may be considered and acted upon by Committees during the Common Council recess. Unless otherwise announced during the meeting, the Standing Committees of the Common Council will meet during recess in the following rooms and in the following order: Council Chambers – Administration & Economic Development Council Chambers – Public Safety & Public Works The general public may contact the Committee Chair relative to an agenda item of interest that could be discussed or acted on during the recess meetings simultaneously occurring in different conference rooms. Additionally, if a member has interest in multiple agenda items which are scheduled for discussion or action during the recess meetings simultaneously occurring, they should contact the chair of the committee to inform of such interest. Q. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS 2. 2024-0173 March 19, 2024 Common Council Minutes. Recommendation: Approve R. REGULAR MEETING STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS None. S. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) 3. 2024-0160 Claim by Terese Zunker regarding alleged property damaged in the 1000 BLK of 100th St. on May 11, 2023. Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney 4. 2024-0217 Claim by Bryan Kainz regarding excessive force and personal injuries sustained on December 17, 2023. Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 4/12/2024 Common Council Meeting Agenda April 16, 2024 5. 2024-0161 December 2023 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $61,954.85. Recommendation: Place on File 6. 2024-0228 March 2024 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $148,917.16. Recommendation: Place on File 7. 2024-0202 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for March 2024 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $3,443,497.85. Recommendation: Place on File T. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS U. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE 8. 2024-0226 Update from Assessor’s Office on 2024 Citywide revaluation. Recommendation: Discussion Purpose Only PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 9. R-2024-0172 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of various streets by concrete reconstruction. 10. R-2024-0171 Final Resolution authorizing public improvement concrete construction, concrete reconstruction and/or asphalt resurfacing in various locations and levying special assessments against benefited properties. Recommendation: Adopt 11. R-2024-0173 Resolution to approve bid of LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for Street Construction in W. Rogers St. from S. 76th St. to S. 84th St. in the City of West Allis in the amount of $2,062,478.40. Recommendation: Adopt 12. R-2024-0174 Resolution to approve an agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad to close and remove the at-grade public road crossing for S. 55th St. Recommendation: Adopt ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 4/12/2024 Common Council Meeting Agenda April 16, 2024 13. R-2024-0170 Resolution approving a Certified Survey Map to combine the existing parcels at 5520 W. Lincoln Ave. and 55** W. Lincoln Ave. into 1 parcel. (Tax Key Nos. 474-0491-000 and 474-0490-000). Recommendation: Adopt 14. 2024-0213 Discussion relative to the sale of 6400 W. Greenfield Ave. and 1351 S. 64th St. for a proposed development by JJH3 Group. Recommendation: Discussion Purpose Only PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 15. 2024-0196 Class B Tavern Temporary Premise Extension and Temporary Public Entertainment Premise request for Studz Pub, 6833 W. National Ave. for a one-day event, St. Jude’s Fundraiser, on June 8, 2024 from 12PM - 4PM with a DJ. Agent: Dean Ratas. Recommendation: Grant 16. 2024-0195 Change of Agent for a Class B Beer/Class C Wine License for Flour Girl and Flame at 8121 W. National Ave. New Agent: Dana Spandet. Recommendation: Grant 17. 2024-0205 Change of Agent for a Class B Liquor License for The Gage at 1139 S. 70th St. New Agent: Christina Timber. Recommendation: Grant V. ADJOURNMENT AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF SPECIAL COMMON COUNCIL MEETING To be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6 p.m. City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 4/12/2024 Common Council Meeting Agenda April 16, 2024 All meetings of the Common Council 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. NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM It is possible that members of, and possibly a quorum of, members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental body at the above -stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice. 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 5 Printed on 4/12/2024