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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, October 1, 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 - 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. Grisham D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. R-2024-0558 Resolution on a substantial amendment to the FY2020-FY2024 Community Development Block Grant Action Plans, relative to reallocating remaining/unused budget authority of $19,680.26 from the Neighborhood Lighting activity to the FY 23 Becher St Pedestrian Lighting activity to complete the project. Steve Schaer presented. E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Brianna Fujita, 1870 S. 76th St., spoke about neighbor issues. Charlie Sancinati from N&S towing, 1759 S. 83rd St., spoke about neighbor issues. 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 congratulated Forward TS on 50 years in business, Bread Pedalers on 2 years in business and Suzzette's Hair 4 You on 20 years in business. He also reminded everyone about the Car Show in Downtown West Allis on Sunday, October 6th. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 10/16/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2024 H. ALDERPERSONS' REPORT Ald. Weigel spoke about Hurricane Helene and directed people to contact the Red Cross if they wanted to help. Ald. Grisham spoke about yard waste/leaf pickup and directed people to the website for the schedule. Ald. Nowling thanked the community for their participation in the LIME scooter survey. Ald. Halvorsen reminded everyone about the Fairview Park Neighborhood Association Block Party on October 20th. Ald. Kuehn spoke about October being Domestic Violence Awareness month and how WISH through the West Allis police department is a great support group for survivors. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. 2024-0686 September 17, 2024 Common Council Minutes. Ald. Haass moved to approve, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS None. K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) Passed The Consent Vote Ald. Haass moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items #3 - #17, 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 3. O-2024-0039 Ordinance to update municipal code - updating health department provisions, code of ethics, and special events. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Passed 4. R-2024-0515 Resolution to approve Certified Survey Map to split the existing parcel at 10533 W. National Ave. into two parcels. (Tax Key No. 519-0002-006) Adopted 5. R-2024-0547 Resolution accepting work of Pro Electric, Inc. for street lighting conversion and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2022 Project No. 3 for final payment in the amount of $1,000. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 10/16/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2024 6. R-2024-0550 Resolution granting a privilege to Wistl Family Trust for property located at 7429-47 W. Greenfield Ave. (Tax Key No. 453-0320-000). Adopted 7. R-2024-0551 Resolution authorizing staff to petition the Public Service Commission for a construction authorization. Adopted 8. R-2024-0564 Resolution amending the existing professional services contract with raSmith to provide traffic engineering services for the City of West Allis for an amount not to exceed $35,000. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 9. R-2024-0565 Resolution amending the existing professional services contract with KL Engineering to provide electrical engineering services for the City of West Allis for an amount not to exceed $20,000. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 10. R-2024-0566 Resolution to amend an existing Professional Services Contract with GRAEF-USA, INC. to provide Design Engineering Services for playground, site improvements, and Green Infrastructure in Rogers Park, for an amount not to exceed $64,400. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 11. R-2024-0567 Resolution to approve Memorandum of Understanding with HIDTA for fiscal agent services for 2025-2029. Adopted 12. R-2024-0568 Resolution to approve the bid of F.J.A. Christiansen Roofing Co., Inc. to reroof the West Allis Library, Area E (Base Bid), in the amount of $170,015. Adopted 13. R-2024-0570 Resolution to approve bid of C.W. Purpero, Inc. for urban soil decompaction at W. Orchard St. from 350-feet east of S. 108th St. to S. 108th St. dead end in the City of West Allis in the amount of $29,500. Adopted 14. R-2024-0571 Resolution updating Policies - relocating code of ethics, updating vehicle operation policies, renumbering existing policies. Adopted City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 10/16/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2024 15. 2024-0684 August 2024 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $77,590.15. Placed on File 16. 2024-0698 Renewal applications for Pawn Shop, Secondhand Stores, and Secondhand Jewelry Dealers for the following: Michael Rondinelli, DBA Get It Now, 6826 W. Greenfield Ave. (PNSH-22-35), Brian Boyer, DBA E-5 Sports, 7241 W. Greenfield Ave. (PNSH-22-36), Michael Soiney, DBA MAS LLC, 10220 W. Greenfield Ave. (PNSH-22-2) Approved 17. 2024-0714 Resignation of Mike Mazmanian, Code Enforcement Director. Placed on File L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS Ald. Haass moved that the Council recess until completion of the Standing Committee meetings, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. The Council recessed at 7:25 p.m. and returned at 7:52 p.m. M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:27 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Weigel moved to approve item #18, 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 18. R-2024-0558 Resolution on a substantial amendment to the FY2020-FY2024 Community Development Block Grant Action Plans, relative to reallocating remaining/unused budget authority of $19,680.26 from the Neighborhood Lighting activity to the FY 23 Becher St Pedestrian Lighting activity to complete the project. Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried. Ald. Novak moved to adjourn at 7:29 p.m., Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:27 p.m. City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 10/16/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2024 Passed The Block Vote Ald. Roadt moved to approve item #19, 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 19. R-2024-0561 Resolution to approve the privilege agreement between the City of West Allis and Walter Holtz of The Deco at 7140 W. Greenfield Ave. for use of a designated portion of S. 72nd St. as a pedestrian mall. Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to adopt, Ald. Halvorsen seconded, motion carried. Ald. Haass moved to adjourn at 7:36 p.m., Ald. Roadt seconded, motion carried. Committee Action: Adopted ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:30 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Kuehn moved to approve items #20 - #25, 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 20. 2024-0650 New Class A Liquor and Beer License for Best Asian Market LLC, d/b/a Mei Hua Market, 11066 W. National Ave. Agent: Ka Ying Moua. (ALC-24-30) Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to grant, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 21. 2024-0664 New Class B Beer License for St. Barnabas Congregation, St. Augustine site, 6753 W. Rogers St. Agent: Russell Miller. (ALC-24-31) Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to amend hours until 10 p.m. Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried. Committee Action: Ald. Nowling moved to grant as amended, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted as amended City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 10/16/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2024 22. R-2024-0549 Resolution to approve the Year 2025 Operating Plan for the Downtown West Allis Business Improvement District and to adopt the special assessment method as stated therein. Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to hold for public hearing. Council Action: Held 23. R-2024-0552 Resolution to approve a Subordination Agreement for the Economic Development Loans to Naus Brewing LLC d/b/a Perspective Brewing Co. located at 7508 W. Greenfield Ave. Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to adopt, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 24. R-2024-0555 Resolution to approve the terms & conditions for an Economic Development Loan to Sugar Studio, LLC located at 2201 S. 84th St. under the Capital Catalyst Loan Program in an amount up to $200,000. Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Grob seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 25. R-2024-0562 Resolution to approve a Subordination Agreement for the Economic Development Loan to West Allis Brewing Property LLC and OPE Brewing Company LLC located at 6751 W. National Ave. Committee Action: Ald. Grob moved to adopt, Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:37 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Grisham moved to approve items #26 - #27, 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 City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 10/16/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2024 26. 2024-0665 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Carmen Hazelberg. (BART-1293) Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to grant, Ald. Turner seconded. Motion carried. Council Action: Granted 27. 2024-0699 Special Event (SPEV-24-75) and Temporary Extension of a Class B License (TEMP-24-29) request for The Drunk Uncle, hosting a one-day event on October 6th, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. - 8 p.m., to be held at 1902 S. 68th St. Applicant: Neal Steffek. Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to deny based upon an ongoing violation of Wis. Stat. 77.52(12), which substantially relates to the licensed activity., Ald. Haass seconded. Motion carried. Council Action: Denied N. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Haass moved to adjourn at 8:00 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is October 15, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. YouTube Meeting Links for October 1, 2024: Common Council & Public Safety & Public Works Committees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-Bsc2IKuig Administration & Economic Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj7CiVq_JJs&t=367s City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 10/16/2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 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 8 Printed on 10/16/2024