Common Council

City Hall, Common Council Chambers 7525 W. Greenfield Ave.

Agenda — 98 items

1. A. CALL TO ORDER
2. B. ROLL CALL
3. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. 1. Conditional Use Permit for Paletería Yayo, a proposed Food Production use, at 5900 W. Burnham St. 2026-06415
6. 2. Conditional Use Permit for Fork Farms, a proposed Production use, at 6601 W. National Ave. 2026-07098
7. E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
8. 8 The Common Council may receive information from the public during this 30-minute period. Each speaker must sign in, state their name and address, and limit comments to one statement of no more than 5 minutes. The Council cannot act on topics raised by speakers and will not discuss topics with speakers.
9. 8 PAGE BREAK
10. F. PRESENTATIONS
11. 3. West Allis Senior Center Rebrand. 2026-07584
12. 11 PAGE BREAK
13. G. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
14. 13 New and previous matters referred to Committees may be considered and acted on 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: Art Gallery – Administration & Economic Development Room 128 – Public Safety & Public Works Contact the Committee Chair regarding any agenda items of interest that may be discussed or acted on during the recess meetings simultaneously in different conference rooms.
15. H. MAYOR'S REPORT
16. 15 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.
17. I. ALDERPERSONS' REPORT
18. 17 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.
19. J. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
20. 4. May 15, 2026 Common Council Minutes. 2026-07426 Approved Pass
21. 19 Passed The Block Vote Approved Pass
22. 5. May 19, 2026 Common Council Minutes 2026-07428 Approved Pass
23. K. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
24. 22 PAGE BREAK
25. L. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA)
26. 6. Resolution accepting the work of Forward Contractors for sidewalk repair and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2025 Project No. 1 for final payment of $500. R-2026-5056 Adopted Pass
27. 7. Resolution amending the existing professional services contract with Aecom Technical Services, Inc. (ATS) to provide consulting services for WPDES permit compliance for field screening the City’s outfalls in 2026 for an additional sum not to exceed $22,500. R-2026-5059 Adopted Pass
28. 8. Resolution to amend an existing contract with R.A. Smith, Inc. for federal funding wage compliance reporting services related to the construction oversight of the 2026 private side lead water service lateral projects for an amount not to exceed $47,250. R-2026-5076 Adopted Pass
29. 9. Resolution to approve bid of LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for street construction at S. 75th St. from W. Beloit Rd. to W. Arthur Ave., S. 90th St. from W. Greenfield Ave. to W. Schlinger Ave., W. Washington St. from S. 89th St. to S. 90th St., and S. 94th St. from W. Orchard St. to Dead End in the City of West Allis in the amount of $1,055,203.15. R-2026-5073 Adopted Pass
30. 10. Resolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the Department of Natural Resources for principal forgiven financial assistance agreements in an amount up to $3,800,000 to undertake projects to replace private lead water service lines. R-2026-5061 Adopted Pass
31. 11. Resolution to authorize the Department of Public Works to accept an allocation of 2026 recycling grant funding from the Department of Natural Resources for $253,532.54. R-2026-5062 Adopted Pass
32. 12. Resolution to retain Foley & Lardner LLP for environmental remediation cost recovery service. R-2026-5066 Adopted Pass
33. 13. Resolution approving a Neighborhood Small Grant Program Community Impact grant to the Rainbow Gardens Neighborhood Association up to $1,000. R-2026-5058 Adopted Pass
34. 14. Resolution approving a Neighborhood Small Grant Program Community Impact grant to the Orchard Hills Neighborhood Association up to $1,000. R-2026-5065 Adopted Pass
35. 15. Resolution to grant an easement to We Energies for Electrical System Upgrade. R-2026-5067 Adopted Pass
36. 16. Resolution granting a Privilege to AMCC Holdings LLC for property located at 6500 W. Greenfield Ave. (Tax Key No. 439-0148-000). R-2026-5060 Adopted Pass
37. 17. Resolution granting a Privilege to R.D.K.P., LLC for property located at 6200-06 W. Greenfield Ave. (Tax Key No. 439-0305-000). R-2026-5074 Adopted Pass
38. 18. Claim by Angela Artuso for property damage in the 1700 block of S. 72nd St. on December 2, 2025. 2026-03873 Placed on File Pass
39. 19. Claim by David Badillo for property damage at 845 S. 86th St. on February 15, 2026. 2026-04201 Placed on File Pass
40. 20. Claim by Nicolas Duran Ronco for property damage at 1725 S. 58th St. on April 15, 2026. 2026-05959 Placed on File Pass
41. 21. Claim by Maria Espinoza for property damage at 8227 W. Becher St. on December 14, 2025. 2026-02606 Placed on File Pass
42. 22. Claim by Eugene Faust for physical injury at S. 124th and National Ave. on or about July 11, 2023. Placed on File Pass
43. 23. Claim by Peggy Hartwig for property damage at W. Greenfield Ave. & S. 85th St. on August 3, 2025. 2025-6512 Placed on File Pass
44. 24. Claim by Juanita Ortiz for property damage at 6415 W. Beloit Rd. on September 17, 2025. 2025-8733 Placed on File Pass
45. 25. Claim by Devin Williams regarding personal injury in West Allis on February 4, 2024. 2024-1213 Placed on File Pass
46. 26. Claim by AM2 Real Estate LLC regarding the 2025 property assessment at 1423 S. 81st St. (Parcel No. 452-0269-000). 2026-02365 Denied Pass
47. 27. Claim by Maureen Hoenigman for property damage at S. 68th St. and W. Kearney St. on March 10, 2026. 2026-05944 Denied Pass
48. 28. Claim by Mary Seigel for personal injury that occurred at W. Washington St. & S. 116th St. on December 18, 2025. 2026-06357 Denied Pass
49. 29. Claim by Julie Sueoka for property damage at 1717 S. 80th St. between December 1 and December 9, 2025. 2026-05519 Denied Pass
50. 30. Claim by Roman Williams for personal injury at 6410 W. Moltke Ave. on August 5, 2025. 2026-05523 Denied Pass
51. 31. Claim by Malik Marriweather for personal injuries and property damage at the 6700 block of W. Greenfield Ave. on May 2, 2026. 2026-07232 Referred Pass
52. 32. Claim by Ronald Mueller, 2065 S. 76th St., for money and return of property related to actions on October 16, 2025. 2026-07235 Referred Pass
53. 33. Claim by Corrine Helback for property damage at the 200 block of S. 92nd St. on May 12, 2026. 2026-07236 Referred Pass
54. 34. Claim by Jessie Bester for civil rights violations at S. 84th St. and W. Orchard St. on May 30, 2026. 2026-07546 Referred Pass
55. 35. Foreclosure of tax liens at 5030 N. 38th St. by the City of Milwaukee under S. 75.521, Wis. Stats. Milwaukee County Case No. 2026-CV-4355. 2026-07229 Referred Pass
56. 36. Foreclosure of mortgage at 2038-42 S. 57th St. (BMO Bank N.A. vs. Brad Harry Krause et al). Milwaukee County Case No. 2026-CV-004675. 2026-07239 Referred Pass
57. 37. Finance Director/Comptroller report for May 2026 indicating City of West Allis checks issued. 2026-07238 Placed on File Pass
58. 38. May 2026 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs, and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $97,363.79. 2026-07260 Placed on File Pass
59. 39. Class A/B/C Alcohol License Renewal Applications without changes. *See attachment for the lists. 2026-07032 Granted Pass
60. 40. Renewal application for Public Entertainment Premise License for CEC Entertainment, LLC, d/b/a Chuck E Cheeses, 2990 S. 108th St. Agent: Shawn Pickering. 2026-07585 Granted Pass
61. 41. Special Event Application request for St. Barnabas Congregation, from Friday, July 31, 2026, to Sunday, August 2, 2026, to be held at 6762 W. Rogers St. Applicant: Russell Miller (SPEV-26-10) 2026-07222 Granted Pass
62. 42. Special Event and Temporary Public Entertainment Permit request for Studz Pub Sports Bar & Grill, hosting a one-day event on June 20, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., to be held at 6833 W. National Ave. Applicant: Kenneth Schinke (TEMP-26-5 and SPEV-26-19) 2026-07255 Granted Pass
63. 43. Special Event & Temporary Extension request for Burnsie’s Bar & Grill, hosting a one-day event on June 27, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., to be held at 9646 W. Greenfield Ave. Applicant: David Burns (SPEV-26-60 & TEMP-26-17) 2026-07355 Granted Pass
64. 44. Block Party/Street Closure application request for 2009 S. 70th St., for a one-day event on June 20, 2026 from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Applicant: Rosa Gallardo. (SPEV-26-49) 2026-07369 Approved Pass
65. 45. Block Party/Street Closure application request for 1041 S. 84th St., for a one-day event on June 21, 2026 from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Applicant: Quintell Robinson. (SPEV-26-54) 2026-07391 Approved Pass
66. 46. Adult-Oriented Establishment License renewal application for Ben Bishop, DBA Temptations, 9800 W. Greenfield Ave. 2026-07082 Granted Pass
67. 47. Adult-Oriented Establishment License renewal application for Milwaukee Entertainment LLC, DBA Heart Breakers, 9440 W. National Ave. Agent: Jeffrey S. Raush 2026-07288 Granted Pass
68. 48. Reappointments by Mayor Devine of Linda Grulke, Barb Janusiak, Jessica Katzenmeyer, Holly Schmidtke, and Ray Turner to the Southwest Suburban Health Department Board of Health, with a term to expire on June 16, 2028. 2026-07360 Approved Pass
69. 49. Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Ald. Weigel to the West Allis Administrative Appeals Review Board for a 2-year term to expire on June 16, 2028. 2026-07406 Approved Pass
70. M. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
71. 69 PAGE BREAK
72. N. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
73. 71 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
74. 50. Resolution approving a three-year agreement with ClearPoint Strategy for strategic performance management software. R-2026-5071 Adopted Pass
75. 51. Resolution approving a five-year agreement with Dayforce for an HR, payroll, and timekeeping system. R-2026-5077 Adopted Pass
76. 52. Discussion regarding objection to the property assessment at 9015 W. Maple St. 2026-07408 Discussed
77. 53. Resolution to approve settlement with Robert Gendrich regarding worker's compensation claim. R-2024-0318 Referred Pass
78. 76 For agenda items #52 and #53, 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.
79. 77 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
80. 54. Resolution to accept the proposal from Ariens Company for one Ovis X 40 RC mower for $39,453.96. R-2026-5068 Adopted Pass
81. 55. Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a building controls system upgrade for the Police Department for $224,107. R-2026-5070 Adopted Pass
82. 56. Resolution to authorize the transfer of $39,453.96 from the Storm Water Salary Account to the Storm Water Capital Items Account for the purchase of one slope mower. R-2026-5072 Adopted Pass
83. 81 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
84. 57. Conditional Use Permit for Paletería Yayo, a proposed Food Production use, at 5900 W. Burnham St. 2026-06415 Approved Pass
85. 58. Conditional Use Permit for Fork Farms, a proposed Production use, at 6601 W. National Ave. 2026-07098 Approved Pass
86. 59. New Public Entertainment Premise License for Cosmic Sounds LLC, d/b/a Cosmic Sounds, 7415 W. Becher St. Agent: Zachary Reno. (PEP-26-3) 2026-07221 Granted Pass
87. 60. New Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License for The Tennyson Events LLC d/b/a The Tennyson, 6621 W. National Ave. Agent: Citlali Mendieta. (ALC-26-24) 2026-07301 Granted Pass
88. 61. Announcement of public input meeting and notice of solicitation for fiscal year 2027 projects, with anticipated available funding of $1.3 million (Community Development Block Grant Program Grant #b27-mc-55-0011). 2026-07538 Placed on File
89. 62. Resolution to approve the terms & conditions for an Economic Development Loan to Honey Wraith Tattoo LLC, d/b/a Honey Wraith Tattoo, located at 5726 W. National Ave., in the amount of a $33,750 Economic Development Loan under the Community Development Block Grant Program. R-2026-5069 Adopted Pass
90. 89 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
91. 63. Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) renewal application for Sonya Bautista. (BART-731) 2026-06240 Granted Pass
92. 64. Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) renewal application for Richard Rabideaux. (BART-453) 2026-07372 Granted Pass
93. 65. Class A/B/C Alcohol License Renewal Applications with changes. *See attachment for the lists. 2026-07033 Granted Pass
94. 66. Appointment by Mayor Devine of Tanya Gross to the Police Commission, with a 5-year term to expire May 5, 2031. 2026-07637 Approved Pass
95. 67. Discussion regarding incidents that occurred at The Emerald, 7546 W. Greenfield Ave., on or about May 29-30, 2026. 2026-07417 Placed on File
96. 68. Discussion regarding background check review criteria and applicant referral to the Public Safety Committee. 2026-07432 Placed on File
97. 69. Discussion regarding substance use harm reduction -- safer use kit. 2026-07570 Discussed
98. O. ADJOURNMENT

Watch West Allis

This is one agenda. West Allis publishes another every few weeks, and the thing you care about is rarely on the one you happened to find. Name it and we will email you when it appears.

Watch this

Free for 14 days, no card — and nothing charges itself: at day 14 the emails simply stop unless you choose to subscribe ($19 a month). One email when something matches, and nothing else. Unsubscribe from any of them. Searching stays free — it is public record.