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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, April 15, 2025 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-2025-0526 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. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Rob Hutter, Assistant City Engineer, presented. E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The following individuals spoke regarding 1825 S. 72nd St.: Lynn Gunderson, 1716 S. 72nd St. Celia & Ryan Meisel, 1752 S. 72nd St. Von Quin, 8324 Jones St., Hartford Joel Muelle spoke in regards to the State Contractor's construction contract. Linda Lampe, 1943 S. 77th St., and Dave Reske, 1942 S. 77th St., spoke regarding the possibility of a gas station on the corner of 76th St. and Hicks St. F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES G. MAYOR'S REPORT The Mayor thanked all departments involved with the success of the inaugural "Empowering Women Entrepreneurs" conference held at The Gage on April 9th. He also wished his mother a very happy 81st birthday! City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 5/12/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 2025 H. ALDERPERSONS' REPORT Alderperson Kuehn reminded people to attend the Friends of LaFollette Park easter egg hunt and pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 19th. Alderperson Weigel mentioned business license hearings are held downstairs in the Art Gallery for anyone attending for that type of application hearing. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. 2025-2247 March 18, 2025 Common Council Minutes. Ald. Haass moved to approve, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. 3. 2025-2250 April 3, 2025 Common Council Minutes. Ald. Haass moved to approve, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 4. O-2025-0028 Ordinance to repeal and recreate provisions related to public health, sanitation, and animals. Sponsors: Alderperson Grisham and Alderperson Kuehn Ald. Grisham moved to refer item to Committee of the Whole, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried with zero objection. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 5. O-2025-0028 Ordinance to repeal and recreate provisions related to public health, sanitation, and animals. Sponsors: Alderperson Grisham and Alderperson Kuehn Ald. Grisham moved to refer item to Committee of the Whole, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried with zero objection. K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) Passed The Block Vote Ald. Haass moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items #6 - #38, motion carried by 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 5/12/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 2025 6. R-2025-0373 Resolution accepting work of Payne & Dolan for the street resurfacing, pavement marking & utility adjustments at W. Arthur Ave. from S. 76th St. to S. 84th St. in the City of West Allis and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2023 Project No. 9 for final payment in the amount of $3,253. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 7. R-2025-0374 Resolution to amend an existing contract with KL Engineering, Inc. for Consulting Services related to the construction oversight of the street lighting conversion for an amount not to exceed $150,000. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 8. R-2025-0375 Resolution to amend an existing contract with KL Engineering, Inc. for Consulting Services related to the design of the street lighting conversion plans for an amount not to exceed $120,000. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 9. R-2025-0377 Resolution to approve a contract with Ramboll Environ for providing remedial oversight assistance at the former Teledyne site for the construction of the new Public Works facility located at 1906 S. 53rd St, in an amount not to exceed $84,900. Adopted 10. R-2025-0524 Resolution to facilitate the purchase of 230 96-gallon garbage and 350 96-gallon recycling carts. Adopted 11. R-2025-0535 Resolution granting a Privilege to DVDEG LLC for property located at 8927-29 W. National Ave. (Tax Key No. 478-0084-001). Adopted 12. R-2025-0536 Resolution granting a Privilege to CRG Real Estate LLC for property located at 7216-18 W. Lincoln Ave. (Tax Key No. 476-0566-000). Adopted 13. R-2025-0540 Resolution granting a Privilege to Weinfra 4, LLC for property located at 7552 W. Oklahoma Ave. (Tax Key No. 515-1048-000). Adopted 14. R-2025-0542 Resolution granting a Privilege to Dhillon Properties LLC for property located at 9032-34 W. Greenfield Ave. (Tax Key No. 442-0540-000) Adopted City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 5/12/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 2025 15. R-2025-0602 Resolution to grant an easement for We Energies to supply electric service to the new Department of Public Works Facility located at 1906 S. 53rd St. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 16. R-2025-0615 Resolution Approving a Neighborhood Small Grants Program Community Impact grant to the City Center Neighborhood Association up to $2,000. Adopted 17. R-2025-0618 Resolution Approving a Neighborhood Small Grants Program Community Impact grant to the Conrad Gardens Neighborhood Association up to $2,000. Adopted 18. R-2025-0621 Resolution Approving a Neighborhood Small Grants Program Community Impact grant to the Orchard Hills Neighborhood Association up to $2,000. Adopted 19. R-2025-0648 Resolution to approve bid of MJ Construction Inc. for private property work at various locations in the City of West Allis in the amount of $439,170. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 20. 2025-2004 Temporary Extension of a Class B and Public Entertainment license request for Camino, hosting a one-day event on May 31st, 2025, from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m., to be held at 7211 W. Greenfield Ave. (TEMP-25-3) Applicant: Casey Rataczak Granted 21. 2025-2058 Class A/B/C Alcohol License Renewal Applications. *See attachment for the lists. Granted 22. 2025-2230 February 2025 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $111,248.72. Placed on File 23. 2025-2206 March 2025 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $209,761.36. Placed on File 24. 2025-2215 Renewal application for Public Entertainment Premise Licenses for Ope Brewing Company, LLC, d/b/a Ope Brewing Company, 6751 W. National Ave. Agent: John Onopa. Granted City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 5/12/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 2025 25. 2025-2223 Class B Tavern Seasonal Temporary Premise and Public Entertainment Extension request for Joe Lynch, d/b/a Lynch’s, 2300 S. 108th St. for outdoor dining with entertainment/music from Friday, May 23rd, 2025 until Monday, September 1st, 2025. (TEMP-25-4) Granted 26. 2025-2225 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Edward J. Lisinski to the Board of Review for a 5-year term to expire April 15th, 2030. Approved 27. 2025-2226 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for March 2025 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $7,080,344.41. Placed on File 28. 2025-2227 Temporary Extension of a Class B and Public Entertainment license request for Broken Starr, hosting a one-day event on June 7th, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. - 10 p.m., to be held at 1100 S. 60th St. (TEMP-25-5) Applicant: John Starr. Granted 29. 2024-0274 Claim by Robert Guiliani regarding property damage on 75th and Beloit Ave. on January 23, 2024. Placed on File 30. 2024-1065 Claim by Jose Miguel Lopez regarding property damage on October 17, 2024 at 1353 S. 62nd St. Placed on File 31. 2025-0615 Claim by Rolando Coria for personal injury sustained on January 22nd, 2025 at S. 62nd St. and W. Burnham St.. Denied 32. 2025-2228 Claim by Benjamin Young for property damage that occurred on January 17th, 2025 at 2403 S. 76th St. Referred to City Attorney 33. 2025-2229 Claim by Justin Burroughs for property damage that occurred on January 25th, 2025 on Hwy 100. Referred to City Attorney 34. 2025-2263 Claim by Marques Harris for a civil rights violation that occurred on January 24th, 2024 at 5909 N. Teutonia Ave, Apt #1. Referred to City Attorney 35. 2025-2340 Claim by Kathleen Malison for property damage that occurred at 2814 S. 108th St. Referred to City Attorney City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 5/12/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 2025 36. 2025-2262 Renewal application for Public Entertainment Premise License: *CEC Entertainment, LLC, d/b/a Chuck E. Cheese’s #843, 2990 S. 108th St. Agent: Brandon Kuffer. Granted 37. 2025-2509 Special Event Application request for Bock Fest event, held at Kegel’s Inn on April 26th, 2025 from 10:00 a.m., to 10 p.m. (SPEV-25-11) Agent: Julian Kegel Granted 38. 2025-2520 Special Event Application request for Touch of Honey event, held at Kegel’s Inn and Still & Oak on May 4th, 2025 from 9:00 a.m., to 6 p.m. (SPEV-25-17) Agent: Guy Rehorst Granted 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 7:29 p.m. and reconvened at 8:28 p.m. M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:30 p.m. 39. 2025-2009 Cybersecurity Grant update. IT Director, Tony Warkoczewski, presented. Ald. Novak moved to adjourn at 7:38 p.m., Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE (Public Hearing Item) Committee convened at 7:35 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Roadt moved to approve items #40 - #45, motion carried by 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 5/12/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 2025 40. R-2025-0526 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. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Committee Action: Ald. Haass motioned to adopt, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 41. O-2025-0038 Ordinance to create parking restrictions on West Hayes Avenue from South 102nd Street to South 108th Street. Sponsors: Alderperson Roadt Committee Action: Ald. Haass motioned to pass, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Passed 42. R-2025-0527 Final Resolution authorizing public improvement concrete construction, concrete reconstruction and/or asphalt resurfacing in various locations and levying special assessments against benefited properties. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Committee Action: Ald. Grisham motioned to adopt, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 43. R-2025-0637 Resolution to approve an amendment to 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 motioned to hold until May 6th, 2025 meeting, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held until May 6th, 2025 meeting 44. R-2025-0807 Resolution to approve bid of State Contractors Inc. for street reconstruction in W. Orchard St. from S. 60th St. to S. 63rd St. and W. Mineral St. from S. 60th St. to S. 64th St. in the City of West Allis in the amount of $1,991,053.39. Committee Action: Ald. Haass motioned to adopt, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 5/12/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 2025 45. R-2025-0650 Resolution to approve bid of Wandel Contractors Inc. for street reconstruction in W. Orchard St. from S. 60th St. to S. 63rd St. and W. Mineral St. from S. 60th St. to S. 64th St. in the City of West Allis in the amount of $2,042,515.95. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Committee Action: Ald. Haass motioned to place on file, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Ald. Grisham moved to adjourn at 7:49 p.m., Ald. Halvorsen seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Placed on File ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:37 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Kuehn moved to approve item #46, and #48 - #57, motion carried by 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 46. 2025-1860 New Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License for Sale 59, LLC, d/b/a ODB’s, 5832 W. Lincoln Ave. Agent: Daniel Zierath. (ALC-25-4) Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to grant, Ald. Grob seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 49. 2025-2221 New Class B Tavern License, Cigarette and Electronic Cigarette License for A1 Inc., d/b/a EZ Mart, 6843 W. Beloit Rd. Agent: Jagpal Waraich. (ALC-25-8) Committee Action: Ald. Nowling moved to place on file, Ald. Grob seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Placed on File 50. 2025-2385 New application for a Public Entertainment Premise License for Petrichor Flow, LLC, d/b/a T42, 1825 S. 72nd St. Agent: Kearsten Netzel-Engel. Committee Action: Ald. Nowling moved to deny based on unsuitable location, failure to comply with occupancy permit, operating without license, and other statements made on the record, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Denied City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 5/12/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 2025 51. O-2025-0033 Ordinance to amend limited use criteria for automotive uses. Sponsors: Alderperson Nowling and Alderperson Halvorsen Committee Action: Ald. Nowling moved to refer to Plan Commission, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Referred to Plan Commission 52. O-2025-0036 Ordinance to rezone property in the 6900 block of W. Orchard St. from RC Residential to C-2 Commercial (Tax Key 453-0001-010). Sponsors: Alderperson Turner and Alderperson Grob Committee Action: Ald. Nowling moved to refer to Plan Commission, Ald. Grob seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Referred to Plan Commission 53. R-2025-0625 Resolution approving a Small Grant Award to the West Allis Arts Collective up to $2,000. Committee Action: Ald. Nowling moved to adopt, Ald. Grob seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 54. R-2025-0628 Resolution to declare Make Music Day West Allis on Saturday, June 21, 2025 a community event. Committee Action: Ald. Nowling moved to adopt, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 55. R-2025-0631 Resolution to Amend the City’s Fee Schedule for Special Event Permits, Waiving Permit Processing Fees for Officially Recognized Neighborhood Associations for up to Two Annual Block Parties or Special Events requiring permits. Committee Action: Ald. Novak moved to adopt, Ald. Grob seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 56. R-2025-0634 Resolution to approve the terms & conditions for an Economic Development Loan in the amount of $100,000 under the Capital Catalyst Loan Program to a subsidiary of Fork Farms (LLC to be formed), to be located within a portion of Makers Row development at 6601 W. National Ave. (Tax Key No. 454-0563-001). Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 5/12/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 2025 57. R-2025-0640 Resolution to approve the 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to adopt, Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 47. 2025-2078 New Class A Beer License for Speedway LLC, d/b/a Speedway 4118, 12340 W. Oklahoma Ave. Agent: Mary Donnell. (ALC-25-6) Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to grant, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Held with consideration of staff approval regarding refuse containers and operational hours with the following roll call vote: Aye: 9- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald. Nowling, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel No: 1- Ald. Roadt 48. 2025-2218 New Class A Liquor and Beer, Cigarette and Electronic Cigarette License for A1 Inc., d/b/a EZ Mart, 6843 W. Beloit Rd. Agent: Jagpal Waraich. (ALC-25-7) Committee Action: Ald. Nowling moved to grant, Ald. Grob seconded, motion carried. Ald. Novak moved to adjourn at 8:20 p.m., Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted with the following roll call vote: Aye: 8- Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald. Nowling, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel No: 2- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Roadt PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:49 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Grisham moved to approve items #58 - #61, motion carried by roll call vote: 58. 2025-2033 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Asia Bautista. (BART-1419) Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to grant, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted City of West Allis Page 10 Printed on 5/12/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 2025 59. 2025-2092 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Scott Stubley. (BART-1427) Committee Action: Ald. Roadt moved to deny based on background check and failure to appear, Ald. Halvorsen seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Denied 60. 2025-2059 Class A/B/C Alcohol License Renewal Applications with changes. *See attachment for the lists. Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to grant, Ald. Halvorsen seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 61. 2025-2224 Notification of intention not to renew certain retail alcohol licenses and provide licensee with an opportunity for a hearing. Indebtedness to wholesaler - Wis. Stat. 125.33(7)(b) and 125.69(4)(b) Class A - MDL Express LLC, DBA Express Pantry, 8530 W. Greenfield Ave. Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved approve, Ald. Halvorsen seconded, motion carried. Ald. Haass moved to adjourn at 7:55 p.m., Ald. Halvorsen seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved N. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Haass moved to adjourn at 8:36 p.m., Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is May 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City of West Allis Page 11 Printed on 5/12/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 2025 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 5/12/2025