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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, May 6, 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 7:04 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 9- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald. Nowling, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Turner Excused 1- Ald. Weigel C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Ald. Grob. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2025-2222 Conditional Use Permit for The Picklr, a proposed Instruction/Training (31 or more persons at one time), at 2550 S. 108th St. Steve Schaer, Manager of Planning & Zoning, presented. Neal Steffek, 1902 S. 68th St., spoke regarding the topic. E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The following individuals spoke regarding The Drunk Uncle: Neal Steffek, 1902 S. 68th St. Brett Cooley, 2048 S. 74th St. Joe Butterfield, 10315 W. Greenfield Ave. April Kreush, 8111 W. Raymond Ln. F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES G. MAYOR'S REPORT The Mayor encouraged all residents to participate in the city-wide cleanup scheduled on May 17th from 9-11 a.m. at the Police Satellite station. He also reminded people of the open house and job fair at the Department of Public Works on May 17th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and of the Bike Rodeo on May 18th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the West Allis Farmer's Market. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 5/16/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2025 H. ALDERPERSONS' REPORT Ald. Halvorsen informed residents about the construction at State Fair Park. It is expected to end early July. He also encouraged people to attend The Suburban Singers Community Choir event "Beauty and The Beatles" at James Dottke High School on Friday, May 16th at 7:30 p.m., or on Sunday, May 18th at 2:30 p.m. at Luther Manor Faith and Education Center. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. 2025-2939 April 15, 2025 Common Council Minutes. Ald. Haass moved to approve, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 3. 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. Ald. Grisham moved to refer item to Public Works Committee, motion carried with zero objection. Committee Action: Ald. Haass motioned to adopt, Ald. Halvorsen seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 4. 2025-2077 Summons and complaint against Steffek LLC d/b/a/ The Drunk Uncle, 1902 S. 68th St. Agent: Neal Steffek Ald. Grisham motioned to approve the Public Safety Committee's recommendation to revoke the Class B Tavern License, ALC-22-130, for Steffek LLC, motion carried with the following roll call vote: Yes - 9 - Grob, Haass, Halvorsen, Kuehn, Novak, Nowling, Roadt, Turner, and Grisham No - 0 K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) 24. 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) Ald. Haass motioned to hold item #24 until the May 20th, 2025 Council Meeting, motion carried with zero objections. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Haass moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items #5 - #23, #25 - #34, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried by roll call vote: City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 5/16/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2025 Aye: 9- Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald. Nowling, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Turner No: 0 5. O-2025-0040 Ordinance to amend salary schedule by creating, reclassifying, and retitling various Electrical Mechanic positions. Sponsors: Alderperson Weigel Passed 6. R-2025-0588 Resolution to approve a contract with Talaske for providing audio/visual design and construction oversight for the New Department of Public Works Facility located at 1906 S. 53rd St., in an amount not to exceed $21,000. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 7. R-2025-1070 Resolution accepting work of Visu-Sewer, LLC for the sanitary sewer lining, spot lining, & grouting at various locations in the City of West Allis and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2023 Project No. 17 for final payment in the amount of $21,465.89. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 8. R-2025-1102 Resolution to facilitate the purchase of a mastic trailer. Adopted 9. R-2025-1103 Resolution granting a Privilege to Cynthia Sobczak & Scott Sitowski for property located at 7240-46 W. Greenfield Ave. (Tax Key No. 440-0345-001). Adopted 10. R-2025-1104 Resolution granting a Privilege to KTI LLC for property located at 7023-31 W. Greenfield Ave. (Tax Key No. 453-0038-000). Adopted 11. R-2025-1105 Resolution granting a Privilege to Real Estate Investment Specialists LLC for property located at 7311-15 W. Greenfield Ave. (Tax Key No. 453-0116-000). Adopted 12. R-2025-1106 Resolution Approving an Agreement with MMSD to receive $452,000 in funding through the MMSD Green Solutions Program for the installation of Green Infrastructure on W. National Ave. from S. 95th St. to S. 108th St. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 5/16/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2025 13. R-2025-1199 Resolution to approve a contract with Field Effect Security Inc. for cybersecurity protection for a total amount of $62,322. Adopted 14. R-2025-1200 Resolution granting a Privilege to Epikos for property located at 6217-33 W. Greenfield Ave. (Tax Key No. 454-0001-000). Adopted 15. R-2025-1224 Resolution granting a Privilege to Dunn, Steven W. & Sharon L. Liv Trust for property located at 6034 W. National Ave. & 1338-42 S. 61 St. (Tax Key No. 439-0350-000). Adopted 16. R-2025-1406 Resolution to waive conflict of interest involving outside counsel. Adopted 17. R-2025-1409 Resolution to approve addenda to intergovernmental agreement and service agreement related to Southwest Suburban Health Department. Adopted 18. R-2025-1432 Resolution to amend Policy No.1484 relating to clothing, tool and other allowances. Adopted 19. R-2025-1456 Resolution to approve a nine-month extension for conditional use permit to commence SoNa Lofts Phase 2, a proposed 5+ Unit Dwelling, at 6600 W. Mitchell St. (Tax Key No. 454-0656-000). Adopted 20. R-2025-1460 Resolution amending the terms and conditions for an Economic Development Loan with Carrie’s Crispies, LLC. Adopted 21. R-2025-1484 Resolution to approve bid of Wandel Contractors for street reconstruction in S. 90th St. from W. Durham Ave. to W. Dakota St. and W. Stuth Ave. from S. Orleans Ave. to S. Osage Ave. in the City of West Allis in the amount of $1,044,661.23. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 22. R-2025-1485 Resolution authorizing and directing the City Engineer to enter into a State/Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the reconstruction of W. National Ave. from S. 95th St. to S. 108th St. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 5/16/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2025 23. R-2025-1506 Resolution acknowledging the Common Council’s support of the efficient financial management and operation of the City’s Sanitary Sewer Utility and authorizing the Principal Engineer to submit the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR) to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 25. 2025-2397 Class A/B/C Alcohol License Renewal Applications without changes. *See attachment for the lists. Granted 26. 2025-2628 Temporary Extension of a Class B and Public Entertainment license request for Studz Pub, hosting a one-day event on June 21th, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., to be held at 6833 W. National Ave. (TEMP-25-6 & SPEV-25-12) Applicant: Ken Schinke. Granted 27. 2025-2782 Temporary Extension of a Class B Premise request for The Buzzard’s Nest, hosting a one-day event on June 28th, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., to be held at 6002 W. Mitchell St. (TEMP-25-7) Applicant: Lawrence Pryor. Granted 28. 2025-2919 Claim by Sydney Hird regarding property damage on S. 70th St. on April 18th, 2025. Placed on File 29. 2025-2920 Claim by Extra Space Management regarding property damage at 232 S. Curtis Rd. on February 21st, 2025. Placed on File 30. 2025-2958 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of David Raschka, Kathleen Dagenhart, Jessica Katzenmeyer and Brandon Reinke to the Plan Commission with a 3-year term to expire May 6, 2028. Approved 31. 2025-2959 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Sagar Tolani to the West Allis Police & Fire Commission with a 5-year term to expire on May 6, 2030. Approved 32. 2025-3012 Renewal application for Adult-Oriented Establishment License: *Ben Bishop, DBA Temptations, 9800 W. Greenfield Ave. Agent: Benjamin Bishop. Granted City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 5/16/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2025 33. 2025-3025 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for April 2025 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $4,873,270.50. Placed on File 34. 2025-3060 Temporary Extension of a Class B premise request for Dick and Gloria’s Cocktails and Dreams, hosting a one-day event on June 7th, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., to be held at 2201 S. 55th St. (TEMP-25-10) Applicant: Gloria Kinnee. 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 7:26 p.m. and reconvened at 8:08 p.m. M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:22 p.m. 35. 2025-2946 Communication relating to the appointment of Erin M. Hirn to the position of City Administrator effective May 27, 2025. Discussion Purposes Only Passed The Block Vote Ald. Nowling moved to approve items #36 - #38, 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. Turner No: 0 36. R-2025-1435 Resolution confirming the mayoral appointment of Erin M. Hirn to the position of City Administrator effective May 27, 2025. Committee Action: Ald. Grob motioned to adopt, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 37. R-2025-1412 Resolution to amend City Attorney's office organizational chart to add part-time Principal Assistant City Attorney (net increase of 0.2 FTE). Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn motioned to adopt, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 5/16/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2025 38. R-2025-1483 Resolution approving an amended Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for fiscal year 2024. Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn motioned to adopt, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried. Ald. Grob moved to adjourn at 7:33 p.m., Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:30 p.m. and recessed at 7:39 p.m. Committee reconvened at 8:01 p.m. 39. 2025-3008 Discussion regarding the City establishing a drop-off site for squeezable snack plastic pouches and caps. Discussion Purposes Only ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:33 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Kuehn moved to approve items #40 - #42, 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. Turner No: 0 40. 2025-2222 Conditional Use Permit for The Picklr, a proposed Instruction/Training (31 or more persons at one time), at 2550 S. 108th St. Committee Action: Ald. Grob moved to grant, Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 41. 2025-1989 New Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License for JAC’S Triple 7, LLC, d/b/a JAC’S Triple 7, 6711 W. Beloit Rd. Agent: Jeff Clark. (ALC-25-5) Committee Action: Ald. Novak moved to grant with an amended floor plan and after current license is surrendered, Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted as amended City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 5/16/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2025 42. 2025-2957 Transfer of Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Licenses for Blaque Bar Bites Wisconsin Corporation, d/b/a Blaque Bar & Bites, 9105 W. Lincoln Ave. Agent: Jennifer Pierce. (ALC-25-11) Committee Action: Ald. Novak moved to deny based on too many complaints at current location, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Ald. Novak moved to adjourn at 7:55 p.m., Ald. Grob seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Denied PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:39 p.m. 43. 2025-2940 April 17, 2025 Public Safety Minutes. Ald. Halvorsen moved to approve, Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Grisham moved to approve items #44 - #49, 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. Turner No: 0 44. 2025-2771 Notice of non-renewal of an Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) for Raul Colin. (BART-295) Committee Action: Ald. Haass motioned to send notice of non-renewal and allowing applicant a second opportunity to appear on May 20th, 2025, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Notice of non-renewal and opportunity to reappear on May 20th, 2025 45. 2025-2772 Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) renewal application for Nathan McFadden. (BART-629) Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to grant, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 46. 2025-2773 Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) renewal application for David Ensor, Jr. (BART-674) Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to grant, Ald. Halvorsen seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 5/16/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2025 47. 2025-3013 Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) renewal application for Rhonda Kohloff. (BART-661) Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to grant, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 48. 2025-3018 Class B Tavern Seasonal Temporary Premise and Public Entertainment Extension request for The Deco, 7140 W. Greenfield Ave., for outdoor dining with entertainment/music from May 23rd, 2025 until November 1st, 2025. Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to grant with the amendment of operational hours on Sunday of 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted as Amended 49. 2025-2398 Class A/B/C Alcohol License Renewal Applications. *See attachment for the lists. Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to grant, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Ald. Haass moved to adjourn at 7:57 p.m., Ald. Halvorsen seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted N. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Haass moved to adjourn at 8:11 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is May 20th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 5/16/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 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 10 Printed on 5/16/2025