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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, July 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. Kuehn. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Shirley Fisher, 1748 S. 70th St., spoke about the City's fence ordinance. Rebecca Severson, 1742 S. 62nd St., expressed concerns regarding neighborhood crime. Jeff Hook, 6400 W. Greenfield Ave., addressed issues with development in the City. F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES G. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Devine mentioned he recently welcomed new police officers to the West Allis Police department. He also reminded the public to attend the Neighborhood Partnership meeting scheduled on July 16th, 2025 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. He also encouraged people to attend the Summer Concert Series at Veteran's Park on July 17th, 2025 at 5 p.m. and West Allis Night Out on July 21st, 2025 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Mayor Devine also mentioned Pan-Asia Supermarket at 6910 W. Greenfield Ave. will have their soft opening beginning on July 24th, 2025. He also wished Mike Vichio a very happy birthday! H. ALDERPERSONS' REPORT Ald. Halvorsen reminded everyone the Wisconsin State Fair is starting on July 31st, 2025 and to be mindful of new traffic patterns and to be neighborly to others. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 8/18/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2025 1. 2025-4576 June 10, 2025 Common Council Minutes. Ald. Haass moved to approve, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. 2. 2025-4577 July 1, 2025 Common Council Minutes. Ald. Haass moved to approve, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 3. O-2025-0044 Ordinance to create general provisions for processing of CBD/THC beverage retailer license applications. Sponsors: Alderperson Halvorsen Ald. Halvorsen motioned to move items #3 & #4 to Public Safety Committee, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried unanimously. Committee Action: Ald. Haass motioned pass, Ald. Halvorsen seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Passed 4. R-2025-2003 Resolution amending fee schedule to create CBD/THC beverage retailer license fees. Ald. Halvorsen motioned to move items #3 & #4 to Public Safety Committee, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried unanimously. Committee Action: Ald. Haass motioned adopt, Ald. Halvorsen seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) Passed The Block Vote Ald. Haass moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items #5 - #32, Ald. Kuehn seconded, 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 5. O-2025-0052 Ordinance to remove stop signs on West Mobile Street at intersection with South 55th Street. Sponsors: Alderperson Turner Passed City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 8/18/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2025 6. R-2025-2684 Resolution accepting work of LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for traffic calming & pavement marking in the City of West Allis and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2024 Project No. 22 for final payment in the amount of $1,000. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 7. R-2025-2735 Resolution granting a Privilege to Caminowa LLC for property located at 7211-13 W. Greenfield Ave. (Tax Key No. 453-0089-000). Adopted 8. R-2025-2736 Resolution granting a Privilege to West Quarter West, LLC for property located at 1205 S. 70th St. (Tax Key No. 440-0256-002). Adopted 9. R-2025-2737 Resolution granting a Privilege to West Quarter West, LLC for property located at 1135-39 S. 70th St. (Tax Key No. 440-0257-002). Adopted 10. R-2025-2744 Resolution to update policy related to payments to employees for jury service. Adopted 11. R-2025-2748 Resolution to join proposed national opioid settlement against Purdue Pharma L.P. and Sackler family. Adopted 12. R-2025-2749 Resolution accepting work of UPI Construction LLC for street reconstruction in the City of West Allis and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2023 Project No. 1 for final payment in the amount of $4,000. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 13. R-2025-2751 Resolution granting a Privilege to Davinder Toor & Bachan Singh for property located at 7218 W. Greenfield Ave. (Tax Key No. 440-0348-000). Adopted 14. R-2025-2756 Resolution to authorize the purchase of one new 2025 Elgin Pelican Street Sweeper from MacQueen Equipment for a total sum of $313,570.20. Adopted 15. R-2025-2759 Resolution to approve the West Allis Water Division's agreement with 120Water and accept the proposal as a sole source provider. Adopted City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 8/18/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2025 16. R-2025-2760 Resolution granting a Privilege to Epic Investment Solutions LLC for property located at 6339 W. Beloit Rd. (Tax Key No. 475-0449-000). Adopted 17. R-2025-2761 Resolution to approve bid of Lalonde Contractors, Inc. for traffic calming, pavement patching, signing & pavement marking in various locations in the City of West Allis in the amount of $203,933.29. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 18. R-2025-2767 Resolution to declare Arts Showcase West Allis on Saturday, September 6th, 2025 as a community event. Adopted 19. R-2025-2762 Resolution to authorize the purchase of 30 benches and 30 receptacles for City parks and properties from Barco Products LLC for a total sum of $39,375.28. Adopted 20. R-2025-2764 Resolution accepting work of A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc. for repair and replacement of storm structures in the City of West Allis and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2024 Project No. 16 for final payment in the amount of $1,150. Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted 21. R-2025-2770 Resolution authorizing transfers of salary and benefit appropriations and approving an organizational restructure in the City Clerk’s office. Adopted 22. 2025-3852 May 2025 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $103,343.37. Placed on File 23. 2025-4357 Class A/B/C Alcohol License Renewal Applications without changes. *See attachment for the lists. Granted 24. 2025-4384 Claim by American Family Insurance regarding property damage at 6500 block of W. Beloit Rd. on March 10th, 2025. Referred to City Attorney 25. 2025-4386 Claim by Richard Radschlag regarding personal injury that occurred at S. 71st St. and W. Becher St. on April 19th, 2024. Referred to City Attorney City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 8/18/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2025 26. 2025-4642 Claim by Dedric Williams, Jr. regarding towing fees that occurred at 1759 S. 83rd St. on July 1st, 2025. Referred to City Attorney 27. 2025-4667 Lawsuit regarding a foreclosure of mortgage (2025CV005315) for property at 1950 S. 7th St. Rear. Referred to City Attorney 28. 2025-4575 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for June 2025 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $8,368,954.05. Placed on File 29. 2025-4590 June 2025 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $77,500.28. Placed on File 30. 2025-4639 Change of Agent for a Class B Tavern license for Las Fajitas Mexican Restaurant, located at 10114 W. Greenfield Ave. New Agent: Martha Garcia Approved 31. 2025-4707 Temporary Extension of a Class B premise request for Capt’n Nick’s, hosting a one-day event on August 16th, 2025, from 7 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., to be held at 1503 S. 81st St. (TEMP-25-18) Applicant: Lawrence Robe. Granted 32. 2025-4758 Class B Tavern Seasonal Temporary Premise and Public Entertainment Extension request for The VainGlorious Lion, 7534 W. Beloit Rd., from July 15th, 2025 until September 1st, 2025. (TEMP-25-17) Agent: Melissa Schrubbe 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 7:18 p.m. and reconvened at 8:35 p.m. M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:48 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Weigel moved to approve items #33 - #37, 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 City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 8/18/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2025 No: 0 33. R-2025-2747 Resolution authorizing a review and appeal of the Department of Revenue's determination of the relative value of taxable general property in West Allis. Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 34. R-2025-2755 Resolution authorizing the Issuance and Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $10,440,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025A. Committee Action: Ald. Novak moved to adopt, Ald. Kuehn seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 35. R-2025-2712 Resolution to approve settlement with Andrew Mueller regarding worker's compensation claim. Ald Kuehn moved to convene into closed session at 8:13 p.m., Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried with the following role call vote: Yes - 5 - Kuehn, Nowling, Grob, Novak and Weigel No - 0 Ald. Kuehn motioned at 8:29 p.m. to reconvene into open session, Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried with the following roll call vote: Yes - 5 - Kuehn, Nowling, Grob, Novak and Weigel No - 0 Committee Action: Ald. Nowling moved to adopt the amended, reduced total, Ald. Grob seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted 36. 2025-4708 Settlement discussion for Kevin Leitermann Properties, LLC vs. City of West Allis. Committee Action: Ald. Nowling motioned to approve settlement, Ald. Grob seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 8/18/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2025 37. 2025-4709 Settlement discussion for Lincoln Hospitality Group, LLC vs. City of West Allis. Committee Action: Ald. Nowling motioned to approve settlement, Ald. Grob seconded, motion carried. Ald. Kuehn moved to adjourn at 8:30 p.m., Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE None. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:24 p.m. 40. 2025-4474 New Class B Tavern License for B and B LLC, DBA The Fumble Inn, 1454 S. 92nd St. Agent: Rebecca Young. (ALC-25-23) Committee Action: Ald. Kuehn moved to grant, Ald. Grob seconded, motion carried with the following roll call vote: Yes - 4 - Kuehn, Grob, Novak and Nowling No - 1 - Weigel Council Action: Granted with the following roll call vote: Yes: Halvorsen, Kuehn, Novak, Nowling, Grisham, Turner, and Grob No: Haass, Weigel, and Roadt Passed The Block Vote Ald. Kuehn moved to approve items #38 - #39 & #41 - #43, 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 38. 2025-4472 New Class B Tavern License for Tom Miller LLC DBA Steakhouse 100, 7246 W. Greenfield Ave. Agent: Tom Miller. (ALC-25-19) Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to grant, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 8/18/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2025 39. 2025-4473 New Class B Tavern License for JFTC, DBA GM’s Doghouse, 1641 S. 68th St. Agent: Melissa Schrubbe. (ALC-25-21) Committee Action: Ald. Nowling moved to grant, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 41. 2025-4475 New Class B Tavern License for DRM Concessions, LLC, DBA Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Allis, 10111 W. Lincoln Ave. Agent: Penny Lenz. (ALC-25-22) Committee Action: Ald. Grob moved to grant, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 42. 2025-4476 New Class A Liquor and Beer License for 28 Bucks Inc DBA Class One Liquor, 8423 W. Cleveland Ave. Agent: Hardev Singh. (ALC-25-20) Committee Action: Ald. Nowling moved to grant, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Granted 43. R-2025-2763 Resolution approving the re-establishment of the Rainbow Gardens Neighborhood Association and an Organizational Grant, up to $1,000. Committee Action: Ald. Weigel moved to adopt, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried. Ald. Novak moved to adjourn at 7:48 p.m., Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Committee convened at 7:23 p.m. Passed The Block Vote Ald. Grisham moved to approve items #44 & #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 8 Printed on 8/18/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2025 44. 2025-4759 Notification of intention not to renew certain retail alcohol licenses and provide licensees with an opportunity for a hearing. Failure to submit proof of seller's permit - Wis. Stat. 125.04(5)(a)4: Class B Tavern - Braun’s Power House, DBA Braun’s Pub & Eatery LLC, 7100 W. National Ave. Committee Action: Ald. Grisham moved to place on file Braun's notice of non-renewal, approving to send notice of non-renewal to Saint Augustine's, Ald. Roadt seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Approved 45. R-2025-2715 Resolution to update municipal court deposit schedule related to THC possession/delivery, identity theft, and operating vehicle without owner's consent. Committee Action: Ald. Haass moved to adopt, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried. Ald. Halvorsen moved to adjourn at 7:31 p.m., Ald. Haass seconded, motion carried. Council Action: Adopted N. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Haass moved to adjourn at 8:40 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is September 2nd, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 8/18/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 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 10 Printed on 8/18/2025