Common Council
Regular MeetingWest Allis, WI · July 30, 2024
Minutes
City of West Allis
Meeting Minutes
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, July 30, 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 7:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Present 10 - Mayor Devine, Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn,
Ald. Novak, Ald. Nowling, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Weigel
Excused 1 - Ald. Turner
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Ald. Nowling
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 2024-0407 Conditional Use Permit for Precision Auto Body MKE, a proposed Light
Motor Vehicle Service use at 1649 S. 83rd St.
Attachments: PH Notice - Precision
Steve Schaer, Manager of Planning & Zoning, presented.
2. 2024-0474 Conditional Use Permit for Sugar Studio LLC, a proposed Food
Production use, at 2201 S. 84th St.
Attachments: PH Notice - Sugar Studio
Steve Schaer, Manager of Planning & Zoning, presented.
3. R-2024-0351 Resolution on the Vacation and discontinuance of part of an alley
located north of W. Hicks St. between S. 73rd St. and S. 74th St.
Sponsors: Alderperson Turner
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0351
(VAC) Exhibit Y-1207 Hicks
Res_R-2024-0351 SIGNED
Steve Schaer, Manager of Planning & Zoning, presented.
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E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The following individuals spoke regarding the proposed liquor license at 7534 W. Beloit
Rd.:
Melissa & Glenn Schrubbe, 7528 W. Beloit Rd.
Darold Wegner, 7535 W. Beloit Rd.
Kelly Marg, 2635 S. 75th St.
David Stratil, 2181 S. 96th St.
Nichole Schoof, 2536 S. 76th St.
Brian Marg, 2635 S. 75th St.
Terri Wrensch, 7512 W. Beloit Rd.
Frederick Frigo, 7539 S. 75th St.
Kelly Fischer, 2475 S. 75th St.
F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
G. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Devine thanked West Allis Police Department and Department of Public works
for the rapid turnaround to ensure proper security during the visit from the Vice
President. He also thanked the Planning department for the Community Bike ride on
July 29th. He congratulated Brad Curtis for his retirement from the WAFD after 30
years of service, and also congratulated Oscar's Frozen Custard on their 40th
anniversary. He wished Mike Vecchio a very happy 65th birthday, and also reminded
the community State Fair begins Thursday, August 1st. He also thanked everyone for
their efforts in making National Night Out a success.
H. ALDERPERSONS' REPORT
Ald. Weigel encouraged people to help clean up the City as there will be a lot of visitors
in town for the State Fair. Ald. Halvorsen thanked everyone who attended the District 2
Meet & Greet at Rogers Park.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Haass moved to approve, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried.
4. 2024-0495 July 10, 2024 Common Council Minutes.
Attachments: 2024-07-10 CC M
Approved
J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA)
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10. R-2024-0447 Resolution to approve bid of Level Up Construction, Inc. for the Liberty
Heights Park Pavilion Project, a Community Development Block Grant
Project in the City of West Allis in the amount of $1,279,630.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0447
Res_R-2024-0447 SIGNED
Ald. Haass moved to refer item #10 to Public Works recess committee, Ald.
Grisham seconded, motion carried.
Committee Action:
Ald. Roadt moved to adopt, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried.
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Haass moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items #5 - #9, #11 - #28,
motion carried by roll call vote:
Aye: 9- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald.
Nowling, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Weigel
No: 0
5. R-2024-0405 Resolution to amend Fee Schedule to halt pick-up service for concrete
and ground collection.
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0405
Res_R-2024-0405 SIGNED
Adopted
6. R-2024-0427 Resolution authorizing purchase of 2024 Ford T-350 Transit Cargo Van
and associated ancillary items for police department for a sum not to
exceed $80,000.
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0427
Res_R-2024-0427 SIGNED
Adopted
7. R-2024-0430 Resolution to accept the proposals of Ewald Automotive Group,
Hartford, and Casper’s Truck Equipment for a total sum of $72,934.50.
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0430
Ford Quotes
Res_R-2024-0430 SIGNED
Adopted
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8. R-2024-0433 Resolution to approve the bid of F.J.A. Christiansen Roofing Co., Inc. for
the West Allis Police Department Substation roof replacement in the
amount of $70,428.
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0433
PD sub-station roof proposals and certifying letter
Res_R-2024-0433 SIGNED
Adopted
9. R-2024-0438 Resolution approving a Neighborhood Small Grant Program, Focus
Grant, to the Conrad Gardens Neighborhood Association up to $2,000.
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0438
Meeting Notes
CGNA Proposed Budget 2024
CGNA Summary of Proposed Activities
Res_R-2024-0438 SIGNED
Adopted
11. R-2024-0450 Resolution approving subgrantee agreements and interdepartmental
agreements by and between the City of West Allis and various
Community Development Block Grant recipients and City departments
for support of administrative, public service, housing rehabilitation,
economic development, and public facilities activities and projects
funded by 2024 Community Development Block Grant funds.
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0450
Exhibit A FY2024 Annual Action Plan
Exhibit B 2024 Sample Subrecipient Agreement
Res_R-2024-0450 SIGNED
Adopted
12. R-2024-0451 Resolution to approve an amendment to use surplus 2023 public facility
Community Development Block Grant funding toward a new activity for
the addition of curb extensions with ADA compliant curb ramps at two
intersections along W. Becher St. at S. 85th and S. 86th St. adjacent to
Franklin School.
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0451
Exhibit A Becher 85-86 traffic calming and ped xing
Res_R-2024-0451 SIGNED
Adopted
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13. R-2024-0454 Resolution to approve an amendment to use unprogrammed 2023
Community Development Block Grant funding toward slum and blight
removal activity including the demolition of a vacant tavern located at
6901 W. Beloit Rd.
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0454
Exhibit A Demo Site Map 6901 W Beloit
Res_R-2024-0454 SIGNED
Adopted
14. R-2024-0455 Resolution to approve bid of Payne & Dolan, Inc. for the resurface of the
West Allis Senior Center Parking Lot at 7001 W. National Ave. in the
City of West Allis in the amount of $72,978.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0455
Res_R-2024-0455 SIGNED
Adopted
15. R-2024-0456 Resolution declaring Flags for Remembrance: Honoring Victims of Gun
Violence a community event.
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0456
wisconsin anti violence effort request
Res_R-2024-0456 SIGNED
Adopted
16. R-2024-0457 Resolution to accept the proposal of universal truck equipment for
furnishing and delivering two (2) Universal CST Pin & Loop 11 Foot
Heavy Truck Snow Plow’s for $16,463.00 each, and with an estimated
total shipping/delivery cost of $2,000.00 for a total net sum of
$34,926.00.
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0457
Universal Truck Equipment
Res_R-2024-0457 SIGNED
Adopted
17. 2024-0478 May 2024 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees
collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $108,500.90.
Attachments: May 2024 Municipal Judge
Placed on File
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18. 2024-0477 June 2024 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and
fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $85,067.90.
Attachments: June 2024 Municipal Judge
Placed on File
19. 2024-0488 Renewal application for Pawn Shop, Secondhand Stores, and
Secondhand Jewelry Dealers for Joseph Haase d/b/a JP Haase
Jewelers, 1431 S. 108th St. (PNSH-23-5)
Attachments: PNSH-23-5 - Haase - App Summary
Granted
20. 2024-0491 Temporary Public Entertainment Permit request for St. Barnabas Parish,
hosting a three-day event from August 16, 2024 - August 18, 2024 from
12 p.m. - 10 p.m., to be held at 2318 S. 61st St. Applicant: Samantha
Valdivia
Attachments: TEMP-24-20 - St. Barnabas - App Summary
Granted
21. 2024-0529 Temporary Extension of a Class B License request for Fourth-N-Long,
hosting a one-day event on September 7, 2024 from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., to
be held at 8911 W. National Ave. Applicant: Michael Lange
Attachments: TEMP-24-23 - Fourth N Long - App Summary
Granted
22. 2024-0485 Claim by Wes Grulkowski for alleged property damage at 2522 N. 49th
St., on April 18, 2024.
Attachments: 2024-0485 - Claim - Grulkowski
Referred to City Attorney
23. 2024-0490 Claim by Dennis Dombrowski for alleged property damage at 61st &
Mitchell St., on May 26, 2024.
Attachments: 2024-0490 - Claim - Dombrowski
Referred to City Attorney
24. 2024-0492 Claim by HSBC Bank USA vs. William M. Anderson, et al. regarding a
foreclosure of mortgage (2024CV005362) for property at 1534 S. 81st
St.
Attachments: 2024-0492 - Claim - Anderson
Referred to City Attorney
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25. 2024-0511 Claim by Roger and Susan Knight for alleged property damage at 1221
S. 61st St., on July 17, 2024.
Attachments: 2024-0511 - Claim - Knight
Knight Photos
Referred to City Attorney
26. 2024-0528 Claim by Marcel Griffin for alleged personal injury at W. National Ave. &
N. 38th St., on April 3, 2024.
Attachments: 2024-0528 - Claim - Griffin
Referred to City Attorney
27. 2024-0533 Re-appointment by Mayor Devine to the Public Beautification Committee
of Christina Lund to expire December 31, 2025 and Judy Hutto to expire
December 31, 2026.
Approved
28. 2024-0534 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Julie Gehrke to the Public
Beautification Committee for a 2-year term to expire December 31,
2025.
Approved
L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
Ald. Haass moved that the Council recess until completion of the Standing
Committee meetings, Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried.
The Council recessed at 7:53 p.m. and returned at 9:16 p.m.
M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Committee convened at 8:45 p.m. after recessing the Economic Development
Committee.
Ald. Kuehn motioned at 8:52 p.m. to recess and reconvene the Economic
Development Committee, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried.
Ald. Weigel motioned at 8:59 p.m. to reconvene the Administration Committee.
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Weigel moved to approve items #29 - #33, motion carried by roll call vote:
Aye: 9- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald.
Nowling, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Weigel
No: 0
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29. R-2024-0434 Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to execute a contract for
employee benefit administration services.
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0434
Res_R-2024-0434 SIGNED
Committee Action:
Ald. Kuehn moved to approve, Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Approved
30. R-2024-0424 Resolution to amend policies and procedures related to city employee
and retiree benefits.
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0424
Res_R-2024-0424 SIGNED
Committee Action:
Ald. Novak moved to approve, Ald. Grob seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Approved
31. R-2024-0428 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $26,850,000 General
Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2024A.
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0428
Res_R-2024-0428 SIGNED
2024A - Sale Day Report
Resolution Exhibits
Committee Action:
Ald. Kuehn moved to approve with an amended amount of $26,515,000, Ald.
Nowling seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Approved as amended
32. R-2024-0444 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of a $2,000,000 General
Obligation Promissory Note to the State of Wisconsin Related to the
Ready for Reuse Program.
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0444
Res_R-2024-0444 SIGNED
Committee Action:
Ald. Kuehn moved to approve, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Approved
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33. R-2024-0461 Resolution to authorize the construction of individual dormitories and
offices within Fire Stations 61 and 62 for a total sum of $715,330.00.
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0461
CWA Fire Department Dorm Build Out Station 61 and 62 07252024
CWA 67th Street Kitchen Area DIRTT Offices 07252024
Res_R-2024-0461 SIGNED - Amended
Committee Action:
Ald. Weigel motioned to approve as separated out: One resolution (R-2024-0461)
authorizing construction of individual dormitories in the amount of $650,062.00;
second resolution (R-2024-0462) authorizing the construction of offices/kitchen
in the amount of $65,268.00 and will be heard by Capital Improvement Committee
at a future date, Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried.
Ald. Kuehn motioned to approve R-2024-0461 for the amended amount, Ald.
Novak seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Approved as amended
Ald. Kuehn motioned to refer R-2024-0462 to Capital Improvement Committee,
Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Referred to Capital Improvement Committee
Ald. Kuehn motioned to recess, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried.
34. 2024-0493 Communication Regarding City Live Stream and Meeting Recording
Modernization.
Attachments: Communication to Council 07302024
Discussion Purposes Only
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Committee convened at 7:59 p.m. with Ald. Turner excused.
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Roadt moved to approve items #35 - #36, motion carried by roll call vote:
Aye: 9- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald.
Nowling, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Weigel
No: 0
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35. R-2024-0395 Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to enter into a Pilot
agreement between the City of West Allis and Lime for short-term
commercial rental of scooters.
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0395
PILOT Agreement for electric scooters R-0395
Res_R-2024-0395 SIGNED
Committee Action:
Ald. Grisham moved adopt, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
Public Hearing Items (Public Works Committee)
36. R-2024-0351 Resolution on the Vacation and discontinuance of part of an alley
located north of W. Hicks St. between S. 73rd St. and S. 74th St.
Sponsors: Alderperson Turner
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0351
(VAC) Exhibit Y-1207 Hicks
Res_R-2024-0351 SIGNED
Committee Action:
Ald. Grisham moved adopt, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried.
Ald. Roadt moved to adjourn at 8:12 p.m., Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Committee convened at 7:57 p.m.
Ald. Kuehn motioned to recess into Administration Committee at 8:45 p.m., Ald.
Novak seconded, motion carried.
Ald. Kuehn motioned to reconvene at 8:52 p.m., Ald. Grob seconded, motion
carried.
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42. 2024-0505 New Class B Tavern License for DHV Enterprises LLC, d/b/a Redwood
Inn, 7534 W. Beloit Rd. Agent: Melissa Schrubbe. (ALC-24-28)
Attachments: ALC-24-28 - DHV Enterprises - App Summary
ALC-24-28 - DHV Enterprises - Floor Plan
ALC-24-28 - DHV Enterprises - Hearing Notice
Petition - ALC-24-28
Committee Action:
Ald. Kuehn moved to grant with the following conditions: Security cameras must
be placed inside and outside of property, no access to the alley, doors be to
closed when music is playing, no dumping of garbage at night; Ald. Novak
seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Granted with 3 nays from Ald. Weigel, Roadt, Haass
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Kuehn moved to approve items #37 - #44, motion carried by roll call vote:
Aye: 9- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald.
Nowling, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Weigel
No: 0
37. R-2024-0437 Resolution approving a Certified Survey Map to consolidate two
properties into one lot of record at 7225 W. National Ave. and 7235 W.
National Ave. (Tax Key Nos. 453-0537-000 and 453-0538-000).
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0437
CSM_R-2024-0437
Res_R-2024-0437 SIGNED
Committee Action:
Ald. Novak moved to adopt, Ald. Grob seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
38. R-2024-0441 Resolution to approve the terms and conditions for an Economic
Development Loan to Naus Brewing LLC d/b/a Perspective Brewing
located at 7508 W. Greenfield Ave., in an amount up to $30,000.
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0441
Perspective Brewery Loan Commitment Letter7.26
Res_R-2024-0441 SIGNED
Committee Action:
Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
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39. 2024-0436 New Class A Beer License for ARSU Enterprise LLC, d/b/a West Allis
BP, 7920 W. National Ave. Agent: Arun Lamichhane. (ALC-24-26)
Attachments: ALC-24-26 - West Allis BP - App Summary
ALC-24-26 - West Allis BP - Floor Plan
ALC-24-26 - West Allis BP - Hearing Notice
Committee Action:
Ald. Novak moved to grant with the following conditions: Only allowing 96
square feet of cold display, 4 cooler doors, no warm storage, Ald. Grob
seconded, motion carried.
Council Action:
Granted
40. 2024-0437 New Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Licenses for West Allis
DDF LLC, d/b/a Jimmy B’s, 7216 W. Lincoln Ave. Agent: Sally Sebern.
(ALC-24-25)
Attachments: ALC-24-25 - Jimmy B's - App Summary
ALC-24-25 - Jimmy B's - Hearing Notice
ALC-24-25 - Jimmy B's - Floor Plan
ALC-24-25 - Jimmy B's - App Summary Amended
ALC-24-25 - Jimmy B's - Hearing Notice 2nd
Committee Action:
Ald. Nowling moved to hold, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Held until 9/3/24 meeting.
41. 2024-0489 New Class B Tavern License for The Lone Wolf Bar LLC, d/b/a The
Lone Wolf Bar, 5906 W. Burnham St. Agent: Amanda Barrett.
(ALC-24-27)
Attachments: ALC-24-27 - The Lone Wolf - App Summary
ALC-24-27 - The Lone Wolf - Floor Plan
ALC-24-27 - The Lone Wolf - Hearing Notice
Committee Action:
Ald. Nowling moved to grant with amended hours, Ald. Novak seconded, motion
carried.
Council Action: Grant as amended
Public Hearing Items (Economic Development Committee)
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43. 2024-0407 Conditional Use Permit for Precision Auto Body MKE, a proposed Light
Motor Vehicle Service use at 1649 S. 83rd St.
Attachments: PH Notice - Precision
Committee Action:
Ald. Weigel moved to approve, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Approved
44. 2024-0474 Conditional Use Permit for Sugar Studio LLC, a proposed Food
Production use, at 2201 S. 84th St.
Attachments: PH Notice - Sugar Studio
Committee Action:
Ald. Nowling moved to approve, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried.
Ald. Weigel moved to adjourn at 9:09 p.m.
Council Action: Approved
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Committee convened at 8:12 p.m. with Ald. Turner excused.
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Grisham moved to approve the items #45 - #48, motion carried by roll call
vote:
Aye: 9- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald.
Nowling, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Weigel
No: 0
45. 2024-0476 Notice of non-renewal of an Operator's License (Bartender/Class D
Operator) application for Tina Mankowski. (BART-261)
Attachments: BART-261 - Mankowski - Hearing Notice
BART-261 - Mankowski - Notice of Non-Renewal
BART-261 - Mankowski - Hearing Notice 2nd
Committee Action:
Ald. Haass moved to hold until 9/3/24 meeting, Ald. Grisham seconded. Motion
carried.
Council Action: Held until 9/3/24
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46. 2024-0497 Notice of non-renewal of an Operator's License (Bartender/Class D
Operator) application for Kayla Sekey. (BART-1220)
Attachments: BART-1220 - Sekey - Hearing Notice
Committee Action:
Ald. Haass moved to deny due to non-appearance and background, Ald. Grisham
seconded. Motion carried.
Council Action: Denied
47. 2024-0519 Notice of non-renewal of an Operator's License (Bartender/Class D
Operator) for Chris Schutte. (BART-131)
Attachments: BART-131 - Schutte - Notice of non-renewal
Committee Action:
Ald. Haass moved to grant, Ald. Grisham seconded. Motion carried.
Council Action: Granted
48. 2024-0520 Notice of non-renewal of an Operator's License (Bartender/Class D
Operator) for Alyris Rios Martinez. (BART-545)
Attachments: BART-545 - Rios Martinez - Notice of non-renewal
Committee Action:
Ald. Haass moved to deny due to non-appearance and background, Ald. Grisham
seconded. Motion carried.
Ald. Haass moved to adjourn at 8:32 p.m., Ald. Halvorsen seconded, motion
carried.
Council Action: Denied
N. ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Haass moved to adjourn at 9:28 p.m., Ald. Nowling seconded, motion
carried.
Next scheduled meeting is September 3, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
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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.
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.
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Agenda
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, July 30, 2024 7:00 PM City Hall, Common Council Chambers
7525 W. Greenfield Ave.
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Ald. Nowling
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 2024-0407 Conditional Use Permit for Precision Auto Body MKE, a proposed Light
Motor Vehicle Service use at 1649 S. 83rd St.
Attachments: PH Notice - Precision
2. 2024-0474 Conditional Use Permit for Sugar Studio LLC, a proposed Food Production
use, at 2201 S. 84th St.
Attachments: PH Notice - Sugar Studio
3. R-2024-0351 Resolution on the Vacation and discontinuance of part of an alley located
north of W. Hicks St. between S. 73rd St. and S. 74th St.
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0351
(VAC) Exhibit Y-1207 Hicks
E. 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 his or her 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.
F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
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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:
Art Gallery – Administration & Economic Development
Council Chambers – Public Safety & Public Works
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G. MAYOR'S REPORT
This item is a report from the Mayor to the public regarding recent events attended, awards and
commendations, and upcoming events. No discussion or action shall take place by members of the Council
unless otherwise listed below.
H. ALDERPERSONS' REPORT
This item is a report from individual Alderpersons to the public regarding recent events attended, awards and
commendations, and upcoming events. No discussion or action shall take place by members of the Council
unless otherwise listed below.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. 2024-0495 July 10, 2024 Common Council Minutes.
Recommendation: Approve
Attachments: 2024-07-10 CC M
J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA)
5. R-2024-0405 Resolution to amend Fee Schedule to halt pick-up service for concrete and
ground collection.
Recommendation: Adopt
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0405
6. R-2024-0427 Resolution authorizing purchase of 2024 Ford T-350 Transit Cargo Van
and associated ancillary items for police department for a sum not to
exceed $80,000.
Recommendation: Adopt
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0427
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7. R-2024-0430 Resolution to accept the proposals of Ewald Automotive Group, Hartford,
and Casper’s Truck Equipment for a total sum of $72,934.50.
Recommendation: Adopt
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0430
Ford Quotes
8. R-2024-0433 Resolution to approve the bid of F.J.A. Christiansen Roofing Co., Inc. for
the West Allis Police Department Substation roof replacement in the
amount of $70,428.
Recommendation: Adopt
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0433
PD sub-station roof proposals and certifying letter
9. R-2024-0438 Resolution approving a Neighborhood Small Grant Program, Focus Grant,
to the Conrad Gardens Neighborhood Association up to $2,000.
Recommendation: Adopt
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0438
Meeting Notes
CGNA Proposed Budget 2024
CGNA Summary of Proposed Activities
10. R-2024-0447 Resolution to approve bid of Level Up Construction, Inc. for the Liberty
Heights Park Pavilion Project, a Community Development Block Grant
Project in the City of West Allis in the amount of $1,279,630.
Recommendation: Adopt
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0447
11. R-2024-0450 Resolution approving subgrantee agreements and interdepartmental
agreements by and between the City of West Allis and various Community
Development Block Grant recipients and City departments for support of
administrative, public service, housing rehabilitation, economic
development, and public facilities activities and projects funded by 2024
Community Development Block Grant funds.
Recommendation: Adopt
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0450
Exhibit A FY2024 Annual Action Plan
Exhibit B 2024 Sample Subrecipient Agreement
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12. R-2024-0451 Resolution to approve an amendment to use surplus 2023 public facility
Community Development Block Grant funding toward a new activity for the
addition of curb extensions with ADA compliant curb ramps at two
intersections along W. Becher St. at S. 85th and S. 86th St. adjacent to
Franklin School.
Recommendation: Adopt
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0451
Exhibit A Becher 85-86 traffic calming and ped xing
13. R-2024-0454 Resolution to approve an amendment to use unprogrammed 2023
Community Development Block Grant funding toward slum and blight
removal activity including the demolition of a vacant tavern located at 6901
W. Beloit Rd.
Recommendation: Adopt
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0454
Exhibit A Demo Site Map 6901 W Beloit
14. R-2024-0455 Resolution to approve bid of Payne & Dolan, Inc. for the resurface of the
West Allis Senior Center Parking Lot at 7001 W. National Ave. in the City
of West Allis in the amount of $72,978.
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0455
15. R-2024-0456 Resolution declaring Flags for Remembrance: Honoring Victims of Gun
Violence a community event.
Recommendation: Adopt
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0456
wisconsin anti violence effort request
16. R-2024-0457 Resolution to accept the proposal of universal truck equipment for
furnishing and delivering two (2) Universal CST Pin & Loop 11 Foot Heavy
Truck Snow Plow’s for $16,463.00 each, and with an estimated total
shipping/delivery cost of $2,000.00 for a total net sum of $34,926.00.
Recommendation: Adopt
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0457
Universal Truck Equipment
17. 2024-0478 May 2024 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees
collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $108,500.90.
Recommendation: Place on File
Attachments: May 2024 Municipal Judge
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18. 2024-0477 June 2024 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees
collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $85,067.90.
Recommendation: Place on File
Attachments: June 2024 Municipal Judge
19. 2024-0488 Renewal application for Pawn Shop, Secondhand Stores, and
Secondhand Jewelry Dealers for Joseph Haase d/b/a JP Haase Jewelers,
1431 S. 108th St. (PNSH-23-5)
Recommendation: Grant
Attachments: PNSH-23-5 - Haase - App Summary
20. 2024-0491 Temporary Public Entertainment Permit request for St. Barnabas Parish,
hosting a three-day event from August 16, 2024 - August 18, 2024 from 12
p.m. - 10 p.m., to be held at 2318 S. 61st St. Applicant: Samantha Valdivia
Recommendation: Grant
Attachments: TEMP-24-20 - St. Barnabas - App Summary
21. 2024-0529 Temporary Extension of a Class B License request for Fourth-N-Long,
hosting a one-day event on September 7, 2024 from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., to be
held at 8911 W. National Ave. Applicant: Michael Lange
Recommendation: Grant
Attachments: TEMP-24-23 - Fourth N Long - App Summary
22. 2024-0485 Claim by Wes Grulkowski for alleged property damage at 2522 N. 49th St.,
on April 18, 2024.
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
Attachments: 2024-0485 - Claim - Grulkowski
23. 2024-0490 Claim by Dennis Dombrowski for alleged property damage at 61st &
Mitchell St., on May 26, 2024.
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
Attachments: 2024-0490 - Claim - Dombrowski
24. 2024-0492 Claim by HSBC Bank USA vs. William M. Anderson, et al. regarding a
foreclosure of mortgage (2024CV005362) for property at 1534 S. 81st St.
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
Attachments: 2024-0492 - Claim - Anderson
25. 2024-0511 Claim by Roger and Susan Knight for alleged property damage at 1221 S.
61st St., on July 17, 2024.
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
Attachments: 2024-0511 - Claim - Knight
Knight Photos
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26. 2024-0528 Claim by Marcel Griffin for alleged personal injury at W. National Ave. & N.
38th St., on April 3, 2024.
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
Attachments: 2024-0528 - Claim - Griffin
27. 2024-0533 Re-appointment by Mayor Devine to the Public Beautification Committee of
Christina Lund to expire December 31, 2025 and Judy Hutto to expire
December 31, 2026.
Recommendation: Approve
28. 2024-0534 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Julie Gehrke to the Public Beautification
Committee for a 2-year term to expire December 31, 2025.
Recommendation: Approve
L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
29. R-2024-0434 Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to execute a contract for
employee benefit administration services.
Recommendation: Adopt
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0434
30. R-2024-0424 Resolution to amend policies and procedures related to city employee and
retiree benefits.
Recommendation: Adopt
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0424
31. R-2024-0428 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $26,850,000 General
Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2024A.
Recommendation: Adopt
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0428
32. R-2024-0444 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of a $2,000,000 General
Obligation Promissory Note to the State of Wisconsin Related to the Ready
for Reuse Program.
Recommendation: Adopt
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0444
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33. R-2024-0461 Resolution to authorize the construction of individual dormitories and
offices within Fire Stations 61 and 62 for a total sum of $715,330.00.
Recommendation: Adopt
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0461
CWA Fire Department Dorm Build Out Station 61 and 62 07252024
CWA 67th Street Kitchen Area DIRTT Offices 07252024
34. 2024-0493 Communication Regarding City Live Stream and Meeting Recording
Modernization.
Recommendation: Discussion Purposes Only
Attachments: Communication to Council 07302024
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
35. R-2024-0395 Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to enter into a Pilot
agreement between the City of West Allis and Lime for short-term
commercial rental of scooters.
Recommendation: Adopt
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0395
PILOT Agreement for electric scooters R-0395
Public Hearing Items (Public Works Committee)
36. R-2024-0351 Resolution on the Vacation and discontinuance of part of an alley located
north of W. Hicks St. between S. 73rd St. and S. 74th St.
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0351
(VAC) Exhibit Y-1207 Hicks
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
37. R-2024-0437 Resolution approving a Certified Survey Map to consolidate two properties
into one lot of record at 7225 W. National Ave. and 7235 W. National Ave.
(Tax Key Nos. 453-0537-000 and 453-0538-000).
Recommendation: Adopt
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0437
CSM_R-2024-0437
38. R-2024-0441 Resolution to approve the terms and conditions for an Economic
Development Loan to Naus Brewing LLC d/b/a Perspective Brewing
located at 7508 W. Greenfield Ave., in an amount up to $30,000.
Recommendation: Adopt
Attachments: Res_R-2024-0441
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39. 2024-0436 New Class A Beer License for ARSU Enterprise LLC, d/b/a West Allis BP,
7920 W. National Ave. Agent: Arun Lamichhane. (ALC-24-26)
Attachments: ALC-24-26 - West Allis BP - App Summary
ALC-24-26 - West Allis BP - Floor Plan
ALC-24-26 - West Allis BP - Hearing Notice
40. 2024-0437 New Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Licenses for West Allis DDF
LLC, d/b/a Jimmy B’s, 7216 W. Lincoln Ave. Agent: Sally Sebern.
(ALC-24-25)
Attachments: ALC-24-25 - Jimmy B's - App Summary
ALC-24-25 - Jimmy B's - Hearing Notice
ALC-24-25 - Jimmy B's - Floor Plan
ALC-24-25 - Jimmy B's - App Summary Amended
ALC-24-25 - Jimmy B's - Hearing Notice 2nd
41. 2024-0489 New Class B Tavern License for The Lone Wolf Bar LLC, d/b/a The Lone
Wolf Bar, 5906 W. Burnham St. Agent: Amanda Barrett. (ALC-24-27)
Attachments: ALC-24-27 - The Lone Wolf - App Summary
ALC-24-27 - The Lone Wolf - Floor Plan
ALC-24-27 - The Lone Wolf - Hearing Notice
42. 2024-0505 New Class B Tavern License for DHV Enterprises LLC, d/b/a Redwood
Inn, 7534 W. Beloit Rd. Agent: Melissa Schrubbe. (ALC-24-28)
Attachments: ALC-24-28 - DHV Enterprises - App Summary
ALC-24-28 - DHV Enterprises - Floor Plan
ALC-24-28 - DHV Enterprises - Hearing Notice
Public Hearing Items (Economic Development Committee)
43. 2024-0407 Conditional Use Permit for Precision Auto Body MKE, a proposed Light
Motor Vehicle Service use at 1649 S. 83rd St.
Attachments: PH Notice - Precision
44. 2024-0474 Conditional Use Permit for Sugar Studio LLC, a proposed Food Production
use, at 2201 S. 84th St.
Attachments: PH Notice - Sugar Studio
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
45. 2024-0476 Notice of non-renewal of an Operator's License (Bartender/Class D
Operator) application for Tina Mankowski. (BART-261)
Attachments: BART-261 - Mankowski - Hearing Notice
BART-261 - Mankowski - Notice of Non-Renewal
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46. 2024-0497 Notice of non-renewal of an Operator's License (Bartender/Class D
Operator) application for Kayla Sekey. (BART-1220)
Attachments: BART-1220 - Sekey - Hearing Notice
47. 2024-0519 Notice of non-renewal of an Operator's License (Bartender/Class D
Operator) for Chris Schutte. (BART-131)
Attachments: BART-131 - Schutte - Notice of non-renewal
48. 2024-0520 Notice of non-renewal of an Operator's License (Bartender/Class D
Operator) for Alyris Rios Martinez. (BART-545)
Attachments: BART-545 - Rios Martinez - Notice of non-renewal
N. ADJOURNMENT
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.
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