Common Council
Regular MeetingWest Allis, WI · September 16, 2025
Minutes
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 16, 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. Turner.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Kevin McFadden, 1212 S. 64th St., spoke regarding graffiti issues.
David Reske, 1942 S. 77th St., spoke regarding rat issues.
F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
G. MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
H. ALDERPERSONS' REPORT
None.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. 2025-6478 September 2, 2025 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)
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Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Haass moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items #2 - #14, Ald. Grisham
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
2. R-2025-2873 Resolution granting a Privilege to Source One Enterprise LLC for property
located at 9440 W. National Ave. (Tax Key No. 479-9001-000).
Adopted
3. R-2025-2966 Resolution to approve the purchase of 580 96-gallon garbage carts.
Adopted
4. R-2025-2967 Resolution to authorize the purchase of new roll-off containers from
Poynette Ironworks for a total sum of $29,376.
Adopted
5. R-2025-3020 Resolution relating to revisions to Policy 330 for retiree health insurance
and clarification of eligibility and cost sharing provisions.
Adopted
6. 2025-6239 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for August 2025 indicating
City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $6,305,312.37.
Placed on File
7. 2025-6398 Claim by Mayfair Village Mobile Home Court, LLC for a money judgment
for property parcel known as 444-9992-000. (Case No. 2025CV006804)
Referred to City Attorney
8. 2025-6424 Claim by Greenfield Terrace, LLC for a money judgment for property parcel
known as 449-9989-002. (Case No. 2025CV006805)
Referred to City Attorney
9. 2025-6432 Claim by David & Jessica Mudgett for property damage on July 28th, 2025
at 2674 S. 118th St.
Referred to City Attorney
10. 2025-6466 Claim by Jessica and Heidi Doering for property damage on August 16th,
2025 at 2202 S. 82nd St.
Referred to City Attorney
12. 2025-6690 Claim by Ronald Morgan for property damage on September 10th, 2025 at
the intersection of S. 60th St. and W. Mobile St.
Referred to City Attorney
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11. 2025-6512 Claim by Peggy Hartwig for property damage on August 3rd, 2025 at W.
Greenfield Ave. & S. 85th St.
Referred to City Attorney
13. 2025-6633 Claim by John Sloan for civil rights violations that occurred on March 29th,
2024 at the intersection of S. 84th St. and W. Mitchell St.
Referred to City Attorney
14. 2025-6446 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Amy Hutter to the West Allis Library
Board with a three-year term to expire July 1st, 2028.
Approved
L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Committee convened at 7:30 p.m.
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Weigel moved to approve items #15 - #16 & #19, 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
15. R-2025-2882 Resolution to approve PILOT agreement with West Allis Memorial Hospital
and Aurora Health Care, Inc. for property located at 8901 W. Lincoln Ave.
Committee Action:
Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Grob seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
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16. R-2025-2913 Resolution approving contract to provide city services to West Allis
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Committee Action:
Ald. Nowling moved to adopt, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
Ald. Weigel motioned to temporarily adjourn at 7:39 p.m., Ald. Kuehn seconded,
motion carried by the following voice vote:
Yes - 5 - Ald. Weigel, Novak, Kuehn, Nowling and Grob
No - 0
Ald. Weigel motioned to reconvene at 8:02 p.m.
Ald. Kuehn motioned at 8:12 p.m. to move into closed session, Ald. Nowling
seconded, motion carried with the following voice vote:
Yes - 5 - Ald. Weigel, Kuehn, Grob, Novak and Nowling
No - 0
Ald. Grob motioned at 9:00 p.m. to move into open session, Ald. Nowling
seconded, motion carried with the following voice vote:
Yes - 5 - Ald. Weigel, Kuehn, Grob, Novak and Nowling
No - 0
17. 2025-6504 Claims by VJS Construction Services regarding concealed or unknown
conditions at 1906 S. 53rd St.
Committee Action:
Ald. Kuehn motioned to direct the City Attorney to act on what was decided upon
in closed session, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Approved with one no from Ald. Roadt
18. R-2025-2971 Resolution authorizing City Attorney to employ and compensate special
counsel to assist in or take charge of defending claims by VJS
Construction Services regarding concealed or unknown conditions at 1906
S. 53rd St.
Committee Action:
Ald. Kuehn motioned to direct the City Attorney to act on what was decided upon
in closed session, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Approved with one no from Ald. Roadt
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19. 2024-0674 Claim by Mills Hotel Wyoming LLC for a money judgment at 11548 W.
Theo Trecker Way (414-9992-017).
Committee Action:
Ald. Kuehn motioned to approve, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried.
Ald. Novak motioned to adjourn at 9:01 p.m., Ald. Nowling seconded, motion
carried.
Council Action: Approved
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Committee convened at 7:14 p.m.
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Roadt moved to approve items #20 - #22, 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
20. R-2025-3000 Resolution authorizing entering an agreement with WisDOT to mitigate
traffic impacts on various City streets during the I-94 East West Freeway
Project.
Committee Action:
Ald. Haass moved to adopt, Ald. Halvorson seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
21. R-2025-2962 Resolution to approve a construction contract with Arch Solar in the amount
of up to $45,030 for the installation of solar panels at the Liberty Heights
Pavilion.
Committee Action:
Ald. Haass moved to adopt, Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Adopted
22. R-2025-2968 Resolution to amend the existing contract with Blue Ribbon Organics for
the continuation of yard waste management services.
Committee Action:
Ald. Grisham moved to adopt, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried.
Ald. Haass moved to adjourn at 7:52 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion
carried.
Council Action: Adopted
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Committee convened at 7:15 p.m.
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23. 2025-5340 New Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License for Persona Bar
LLC DBA Persona Bar, 6404 W. National Ave. Agent: Deshon Buckner.
(ALC-25-31)
Committee Action:
Ald. Novak moved to grant with amended business hours to align with Wisconsin
State law, Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Granted with one no from Ald. Roadt
24. 2025-6431 New Class B Tavern License for Restaurante el Rinconcito de Rafa LLC
DBA Carnitas de Rafa, 7030 W. Lincoln Ave. Agent: Rafael Ruiz Rojo.
(ALC-25-32)
Committee Action:
Ald. Weigel moved to grant, Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried.
Ald. Grob moved to adjourn at 7:29 p.m., Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Granted
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Committee convened at 7:52 p.m.
Passed The Block Vote
Ald. Grisham moved to approve items #25 - #26, 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
25. 2025-6464 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Tyler
Richards. (BART-1590)
Committee Action:
Ald. Roadt moved to deny based on background check and non-appearance, Ald.
Haass seconded, motion carried.
Council Action: Denied
26. O-2025-0383 Ordinance to incorporate standard noise level limits into alcohol licensing
laws.
Sponsors: Alderperson Novak
Committee Action:
Ald. Haass moved to pass, Ald. Halvorson seconded, motion carried.
Ald. Haass moved to adjourn at 8:00 p.m., Ald. Halvorsen seconded, motion
carried.
Council Action: Passed
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N. ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Haass moved to adjourn at 9:09 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion
carried.
Next scheduled meeting is October 7th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
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.
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Agenda
City of West Allis
Meeting Agenda
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 16, 2025 7:00 PM City Hall, Common Council Chambers
7525 W. Greenfield Ave.
REGULAR MEETING
This agenda replaces the original version previously posted on September 12th, 2025.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Ald. Turner.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The Common Council may receive information from members of the public during this 30-minute period.
Each speaker must announce to the council his or her name and address, sign in at the podium, and limit
comments to one statement of no more than 5 minutes. The council cannot take action on topics raised by
speakers and will not discuss topics with speakers.
F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
New and Previous Matters referred to Committees may be considered and acted upon by Committees during
the Common Council recess. Unless otherwise announced during the meeting, the Standing Committees of
the Common Council will meet during recess in the following rooms and in the following order:
Art Gallery – Administration & Economic Development
Room 128 – Public Safety & Public Works
The general public may contact the Committee Chair relative to an agenda item of interest that could be
discussed or acted on during the recess meetings simultaneously occurring in different conference rooms.
Additionally, if a member has interest in multiple agenda items which are scheduled for discussion or action
during the recess meetings simultaneously occurring, they should contact the chair of the committee to
inform of such interest.
G. MAYOR'S REPORT
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This item is a report from the Mayor to the public regarding recent events attended, awards and
commendations, and upcoming events. No discussion or action shall take place by members of the Council
unless otherwise listed below.
H. ALDERPERSONS' REPORT
This item is a report from individual Alderpersons to the public regarding recent events attended, awards and
commendations, and upcoming events. No discussion or action shall take place by members of the Council
unless otherwise listed below.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. 2025-6478 September 2, 2025 Common Council Minutes.
Recommendation: Approve
J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA)
2. R-2025-2873 Resolution granting a Privilege to Source One Enterprise LLC for property
located at 9440 W. National Ave. (Tax Key No. 479-9001-000).
Recommendation: Adopt
3. R-2025-2966 Resolution to approve the purchase of 580 96-gallon garbage carts.
Recommendation: Adopt
4. R-2025-2967 Resolution to authorize the purchase of new roll-off containers from
Poynette Ironworks for a total sum of $29,376.
Recommendation: Adopt
5. R-2025-3020 Resolution relating to revisions to Policy 330 for retiree health insurance
and clarification of eligibility and cost sharing provisions.
Recommendation: Adopt
6. 2025-6239 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for August 2025 indicating
City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $6,305,312.37.
Recommendation: Place on File
7. 2025-6398 Claim by Mayfair Village Mobile Home Court, LLC for a money judgment
for property parcel known as 444-9992-000. (Case No. 2025CV006804)
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
8. 2025-6424 Claim by Greenfield Terrace, LLC for a money judgment for property parcel
known as 449-9989-002. (Case No. 2025CV006805)
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
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9. 2025-6432 Claim by David & Jessica Mudgett for property damage on July 28th, 2025
at 2674 S. 118th St.
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
10. 2025-6466 Claim by Jessica and Heidi Doering for property damage on August 16th,
2025 at 2202 S. 82nd St.
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
11. 2025-6512 Claim by Peggy Hartwig for property damage on August 3rd, 2025 at W.
Greenfield Ave. & S. 85th St.
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
12. 2025-6690 Claim by Ronald Morgan for property damage on September 10th, 2025 at
the intersection of S. 60th St. and W. Mobile St.
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
13. 2025-6633 Claim by John Sloan for civil rights violations that occurred on March 29th,
2024 at the intersection of S. 84th St. and W. Mitchell St.
Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney
14. 2025-6446 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Amy Hutter to the West Allis Library
Board with a three-year term to expire July 1st, 2028.
Recommendation: Approve
L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
15. R-2025-2882 Resolution to approve PILOT agreement with West Allis Memorial Hospital
and Aurora Health Care, Inc. for property located at 8901 W. Lincoln Ave.
Recommendation: Adopt
16. R-2025-2913 Resolution approving contract to provide city services to West Allis
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Recommendation: Adopt
17. 2025-6504 Claims by VJS Construction Services regarding concealed or unknown
conditions at 1906 S. 53rd St.
18. R-2025-2971 Resolution authorizing City Attorney to employ and compensate special
counsel to assist in or take charge of defending claims by VJS
Construction Services regarding concealed or unknown conditions at 1906
S. 53rd St.
19. 2024-0674 Claim by Mills Hotel Wyoming LLC for a money judgment at 11548 W.
Theo Trecker Way (414-9992-017).
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For agenda items #17-#19, the Administration Committee may convene in closed session
pursuant to the provisions of Wis. Stat. Section 19.85(1)(g) for the purpose of conferring
with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice
concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is
likely to become involved. The Administration Committee may reconvene in open session
after completion of the closed session to consider the balance of the agenda.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
20. R-2025-3000 Resolution authorizing entering an agreement with WisDOT to mitigate
traffic impacts on various City streets during the I-94 East West Freeway
Project.
Recommendation: Adopt
21. R-2025-2962 Resolution to approve a construction contract with Arch Solar in the
amount of up to $45,030 for the installation of solar panels at the Liberty
Heights Pavilion.
Recommendation: Adopt
22. R-2025-2968 Resolution to amend the existing contract with Blue Ribbon Organics for
the continuation of yard waste management services.
Recommendation: Adopt
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
23. 2025-5340 New Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License for Persona Bar
LLC DBA Persona Bar, 6404 W. National Ave. Agent: Deshon Buckner.
(ALC-25-31)
*No alcohol license issued at this address within the past year
24. 2025-6431 New Class B Tavern License for Restaurante el Rinconcito de Rafa LLC
DBA Carnitas de Rafa, 7030 W. Lincoln Ave. Agent: Rafael Ruiz Rojo.
(ALC-25-32)
*Class B Tavern license issued to Chilango Express at this address was surrendered on
August 15, 2025
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
25. 2025-6464 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Tyler
Richards. (BART-1590)
26. O-2025-0383 Ordinance to incorporate standard noise level limits into alcohol licensing
laws.
Recommendation: Pass
N. ADJOURNMENT
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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.
NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM
It is possible that members of, and possibly a quorum of, members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance
at the above-stated meeting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental body at the above -stated meeting other than
the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.
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.
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