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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, September 17, 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 7:01 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald. Nowling, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Ald. Weigel D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2024-0589 Conditional Use Permit for a North Shore Bank, with accessory drive-through service, located at 10533 W. National Ave. Attachments: 2024-09-17 - PH Notice - North Shore Bank Brand Guide 2024_Final Steve Schaer presented. 2. 2024-0591 Conditional Use Permit for Angela's Lil Angels, a Group Child Care Center, at 1112 S. 60th St. to expire September 17, 2026. Attachments: 2024-09-17 - PH Notice - Angela's Lil Angels Steve Schaer presented. Jessica & Jamie Oberbreckling, 1104 S. 60th St. Upper, spoke in opposition of the daycare. Marsha, 1101-03 S 60th St., spoke in opposition of the daycare. Angela, daycare owner spoke in favor of the daycare. 3. O-2024-0031 Ordinance to amend floodplain zoning ordinance as required by state and federal law. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Attachments: Ord_O-2024-0031 Ord_O-2024-0031 - Signed Steve Schaer presented. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 10/2/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2024 4. R-2024-0518 Resolution to approve a substantial amendment to reallocate unused Community Development Block Grant funds from the Downtown Pedestrian Improvement activity toward completing the Becher Street Pedestrian and Lighting Activity. Attachments: Res_R-2024-0518 EXHIBIT A Becher Street Lighting Res_R-2024-0518 - Signed Steve Schaer presented. Adopt E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Jeff Piller, 1719 S 83rd St., New owner of property spoke of parking compliance issues with N&S towing who recently moved down the street. 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 spoke about the following: 1. Thanked attendees of Pints with the Mayor last week. 2. Reminded about Coffee with the Mayor and District 1 Alderpersons on Friday 9/20 @ 10 a.m 3. Announced the passing of Vincent Vitale and spoke in remembrance of him. H. ALDERPERSONS' REPORT Ald. Halvorsen spoke about the Fairvview Park Neighborhood Association Block Party on October 20th. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. 2024-0652 September 3, 2024 Common Council Minutes. Attachments: 2024-09-03 CC M Ald. Haass moved to approve, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS None. Passed The Consent Vote Ald. Haass moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items #6 - #32, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried by following roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald. Nowling, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel No: 0 City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 10/2/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2024 K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) 6. O-2024-0037 Ordinance to reorganize common council rules in city policy and correct errors and omissions in municipal code. Sponsors: Alderperson Kuehn Attachments: Ord_O-2024-0037 Ord_O-2024-0037 - Signed Passed 7. R-2024-0503 Resolution approving the 2025 calendar of meeting dates of the West Allis Common Council. Attachments: Res_R-2024-0503 2025 Proposed Calendar Draft 9.11.24 Res_R-2024-0503 - Signed Adopted 8. R-2024-0507 Resolution authorizing the continuation of the Humana Medicare Advantage Plan for Medicare eligible retirees from January 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025. Attachments: Res_R-2024-0507 Res_R-2024-0507 - Signed Adopted 9. R-2024-0511 Resolution to accept the proposal of Utility Sales & Service, Inc. for furnishing and delivering one 2026 International MV607 chassis with Versalift TMD-2047T digger derrick truck for a total estimated sum of $386,271 as of 2024 pricing. Attachments: Res_R-2024-0511 Digger Derrick Quote Res_R-2024-0511 - Signed Adopted 10. R-2024-0512 Resolution to accept the proposals of Truck Country of Wisconsin and Casper’s Truck Equipment for furnishing and delivering two (2) 2025 Freightliner 114SD tandem truck chassis for $140,172 each and two (2) Henderson 14’ Mark E dump bodies with ice control material spreader package for $198,772 each for a total sum of $677,888. Attachments: Res_R-2024-0512 Tandem Dump Quote Res_R-2024-0512 - Signed Adopted City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 10/2/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2024 11. R-2024-0525 Resolution to consolidate and clarify Common Council rules and renumber other policies. Attachments: Res_R-2024-0525 Res_R-2024-0525 - Signed Adopted 12. R-2024-0526 Resolution to approve bid of UPI Construction LLC for sanitary and storm sewer relays in W. Burnham St. from S. 69th St. to S. 68th St. and S. 68th St. from W. Burnham St. to W. Mitchell St. in the amount of $232,252.50. Attachments: Res_R-2024-0526 Res_R-2024-0526 - Signed Adopted 13. R-2024-0530 Resolution to approve bid of UPI Construction LLC for water main & storm sewer relays in S. 97th St. from W. Grant St. to W. Becher St. in the amount of $363,941.70. Attachments: Res_R-2024-0530 Res_R-2024-0530 - Signed Adopted 14. R-2024-0531 Resolution to approve bid of LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for bioswale bump out construction at the intersection of S. 62nd St. and W. Lapham St. in the City of West Allis in the amount of $344,307.02, funded through Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District. Attachments: Res_R-2024-0531 Res_R-2024-0531 - Signed Adopted 15. R-2024-0535 Resolution requesting a permanent easement from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to the City of West Allis for storm sewer facilities. Attachments: Res_R-2024-0535 Y-1208 Res_R-2024-0535 - Signed Adopted City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 10/2/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2024 16. R-2024-0538 Resolution authorizing City Administrator to enter into agreement with Beyond Vision for the 2024 Presidential Election and Tax season customer service support. Attachments: Res_R-2024-0538 City of West Allis Beyond Vision SOW - 9.16.24 Res_R-2024-0538 - Signed Adopted 17. 2024-0645 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for August 2024 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $7,831,412.43. Attachments: Monthly Claims Report - August Placed on File 18. 2024-0646 Claim by David Follette for a money judgment for alleged personal injury on May 5th, 2024. Attachments: 2024-0646 - Claim - Follette 2024-0646 - Claim - David Follette Part 2 Referred to City Attorney 19. 2024-0082 Claim by Brett Finke regarding alleged property damage at 75th St. and W. Beloit Rd. on January 23, 2024. Attachments: 2024-0082 Claim - Finke, Brett Claims Report- September 17, 2024 Place on File 20. 2024-0081 Claim by Arminda Fontanez regarding alleged property damage at 75th St. and W. Beloit Rd. on January 23, 2024. Attachments: 2024-0081 Claim - Fontanez, Arminda Claims Report- September 17, 2024 Place on File 21. 2024-0080 Claim by Susan Mulder for alleged property damage at the 5900 block of W. Lapham St. on January 30, 2024. Attachments: 2024-0080 Claim - Mulder Claims Report- September 17, 2024 Place on File 22. 2024-0111 Claim by Brian Pfiefer for alleged property damage at S. 75th St. and W. Beloit Rd., on January 23, 2024. Attachments: Claims Report- September 17, 2024 Place on File City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 10/2/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2024 23. 2024-0233 Claim by Pierre Louis regarding property damage sustained at S. 108th St. and W. Morgan Ave. on April 14, 2024. Attachments: 2024-0233 - Claim - Louis, Pierre Claims Report- September 17, 2024 Place on File 24. 2024-0108 Claim by Rachel Richter for alleged property damage at S. 76th St. and W. Beloit Rd., on January 23, 2024. Attachments: 2024-0108 - Claim - Richter, Rachel Heiser invoice Used Tire Put On Walmart All-Season Tire Price Claims Report- September 17, 2024 Place on File 25. 2024-0096 Claim by Cameron Szedziewski for alleged property damage at S. 76th St. and W. Beloit Rd., on January 23, 2024. Attachments: 2024-0096 - Claim - Szedziewski Claims Report- September 17, 2024 Place on File 26. 2024-0002 Claim by Michele Storts regarding alleged property damage at the 94E at Hawley Rd. onramp on December 22, 2023. Attachments: 2024-0002 Claim - Storts, Michele Claims Report- September 17, 2024 Denied 27. 2024-0135 Claim by Kira Young regarding wrongful tow of personal vehicle at 2071 S. 72nd St. on February 20, 2024. Attachments: 2024-0135 - Claim - Young, Kira Claims Report- September 17, 2024 Denied 28. 2024-0160 Claim by Terese Zunker regarding alleged property damaged in the 1000 BLK of 100th St. on May 11, 2023. Attachments: 2024-0160 - Claim - Zunker, Terese Claims Report- September 17, 2024 Denied City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 10/2/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2024 29. 2024-0674 Claim by Mills Hotel Wyoming LLC for a money judgment at 11548 W. Theo Trecker Way (414-9992-017). Attachments: 2024-0674 - Claim - Mills Hotel Wyoming LLC Referred to City Attorney 30. 2024-0654 New application for Pawn Shop, Secondhand Stores, and Secondhand Jewelry Dealers for Suzann Campbell, 7226 W. Greenfield Ave. (PNSH-24-2) Attachments: PNSH-24-2 - App Summary Granted 31. 2024-0676 Renewal application for Pawn Shop, Secondhand Stores, and Secondhand Jewelry Dealers for Robert Leary, 5601 W. National Ave. (PNSH-22-11) Attachments: PNSH-22-11 - App Summary Granted 32. 2024-0670 Temporary Extension of a Class B License request for Fourth-N-Long, hosting a one-day event on October 20th, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., to be held at 8911 W. National Ave. Applicant: Michael Lange Attachments: TEMP-24-28 - Fourth N Long - App Summary Granted L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS Ald. Haass moved that the Council recess until completion of the Standing Committee meetings, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. The Council recessed at 7:58 p.m. and returned at 9:15 p.m. M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS Passed The Block Vote Ald. Weigel moved to approve items #33 - #35, motion carried by following roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald. Nowling, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel No: 0 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Committee convened at 8:30 p.m. City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 10/2/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2024 33. R-2024-0504 Resolution accepting the Arbitrator’s decision in the matter of the Interest Arbitration between the West Allis Professional Police Association and the City of West Allis for the 2022-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Attachments: Res_R-2024-0504 West Allis Police 2022-2025 CBA Final Offer 1-5-2024 Award West Allis PD Interest Arb Res_R-2024-0504 - Signed Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 34. 2021-0490 West Allis Professional Police Association request to open contract negotiations. Attachments: 2021-0490 - Request to Open Negotiations WPPA Ald. Grob moved to convene into Closed Session at 8:32 p.m., Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 5 - Kuehn, Nowling, Weigel, Grob and Novak No: 0 Ald. Grob moved to re-convene into Open Session at 8:39 p.m., Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried by roll call vote: Aye: 5 - Kuehn, Nowling, Weigel, Grob and Novak No: 0 Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to place on file, Ald. Grob seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Placed on File. Public Hearing Items (Administration Committee) 35. R-2024-0518 Resolution to approve a substantial amendment to reallocate unused Community Development Block Grant funds from the Downtown Pedestrian Improvement activity toward completing the Becher Street Pedestrian and Lighting Activity. Attachments: Res_R-2024-0518 EXHIBIT A Becher Street Lighting Res_R-2024-0518 - Signed Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Grob seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE None. City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 10/2/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2024 Passed The Block Vote Ald. Kuehn moved to approve items #36 - #40, motion carried by the following roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald. Nowling, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel No: 0 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Committee convened at 8:02 p.m. 36. 2024-0620 New Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License for Bar West Allis LLC, d/b/a Drunk Uncle, 1902 S. 68th St. Agent: Neal Steffek. (ALC-24-29) Attachments: ALC-24-29 - Drunk Uncle - App Summary ALC-24-29 - Drunk Uncle - Original Floor Plan ALC-24-29 - Drunk Uncle - Floor Plan from Renewal App ALC-24-29 - Drunk Uncle - Hearing Notice ALC-24-29 - Drunk Uncle - Hearing Notice 2nd Committee Action: Ald. Novak moved to deny based on testimony of the City Attorney and information from the Department of Revenue, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Denied 37. R-2024-0522 Resolution to approve a Commercial Façade Improvement Contract by and between the City of West Allis and Sam Stair, dba S2 Real Estate w burnham llc located at 5916-28 W. Burnham St., in an amount not to exceed $20,000, funded through CDBG. Attachments: Res_R-2024-0522 5916 W. Burnham St. Facade Grant Contract Res_R-2024-0522 - Signed Committee Action: Ald. Nowling moved to adopt as amended changing the amount not to exceed $30000, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted Public Hearing Items (Economic Development Committee) City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 10/2/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2024 38. 2024-0589 Conditional Use Permit for a North Shore Bank, with accessory drive-through service, located at 10533 W. National Ave. Attachments: 2024-09-17 - PH Notice - North Shore Bank Brand Guide 2024_Final Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to grant, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 39. O-2024-0031 Ordinance to amend floodplain zoning ordinance as required by state and federal law. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Attachments: Ord_O-2024-0031 Ord_O-2024-0031 - Signed Committee Action: Ald. Nowling moved to pass, Weigel seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Passed 40. 2024-0591 Conditional Use Permit for Angela's Lil Angels, a Group Child Care Center, at 1112 S. 60th St. to expire September 17, 2026. Attachments: 2024-09-17 - PH Notice - Angela's Lil Angels Committee Action: Ald. Grob moved to grant as amended with 2-year duration, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Ald. Nowling moved to adjourn at 8:30 p.m., Ald. Grob seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted as amended Passed The Block Vote Ald. Grisham moved to approve items #41 - #44, motion carried by the following roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald. Nowling, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel No: 0 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Committee convened at 8:03 p.m. City of West Allis Page 10 Printed on 10/2/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2024 41. 2024-0653 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Jessica Bahr-Awonohopay. (BART-1284) Attachments: BART-1284 - Bahr-Awonohopay - Hearing Notice Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to grant, Ald. Turner seconded. Motion carried. Council Action: Granted 42. 2024-0665 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Carmen Hazelberg. (BART-1293) Attachments: BART-1293 - Hazelberg - Hearing Notice BART-1293 - Hazelberg - 2nd Hearing Notice Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to hold due to need of police report proving her identity has been stolen, Ald. Turner seconded. Motion carried. Council Action: Held 43. 2024-0661 Discussion regarding Nuisance Abatement programs. Attachments: Rodent Nuisance Abatement Update -2024 Bob Leischow presented. Discussion Only 44. 2024-0662 Discussion regarding the Southwest Suburban Health Department progress. Attachments: SWSHD June-Sept Bob Leischow, Mike Mazmanian, Mike Brofka, Kevin Smith and Dan Adamcyzk presented. Discussion Only Ald. Haass moved to adjourn at 9:15 p.m., Ald. Halvorsen seconded, motion carried. N. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Haass moved to adjourn at 9:23 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is October 1, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. YouTube Meeting Links for September 17, 2024: Common Council and Public Safety & Public Works Committees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzaqi4NsEOE Administration & Economic Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRsaEg6G9h8 City of West Allis Page 11 Printed on 10/2/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 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. 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 12 Printed on 10/2/2024