Common Council
City Hall, Common Council Chambers 7525 W. Greenfield Ave.
Agenda — 61 items
- A. CALL TO ORDER
- B. ROLL CALL
- C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 1. Conditional Use Permit for The Tennyson, a proposed Event Space (5,000 or more sq. ft.) use, at 6601 W. National Ave.
- 2. Conditional Use Permit for The Black Rose, a proposed Restaurant use, at 6601 W National Ave.
- 3. Resolution approving a Substantial Amendment to reallocate prior years unused Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $159,523 from 2020-2025 unprogrammed funding activities toward completing the 65th & National Ave. pedestrian improvements project activity.
- 4. Resolution approving the FY 2026 Annual Action Plan Community Development Block Grant program (#b26-mc-55-0011) anticipated available funding of $1.4 million.
- E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
- 10 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 take action on topics raised by speakers and will not discuss topics with speakers.
- F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
- 12 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.
- G. MAYOR'S REPORT
- 14 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
- 16 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
- 5. May 5, 2026 Common Council Minutes.
- 18 PAGE BREAK
- J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
- 20 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
- 20 Passed The Block Vote
- 6. Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) renewal application for Jennifer Pierce. (BART-433)
- 22 PAGE BREAK
- K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA)
- 7. Ordinance to make corrections to various parts of the municipal code - Spring 2026.
- 8. 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.
- 9. Resolution granting a Privilege to Milwaukee Area Labor Council, AFL-CIO for property located on the public right of way on the northeast corner of S. 70 St. and W. Greenfield Ave. just north of Bublr bikes (Tax Key No. 439-0001-007).
- 10. Resolution accepting the work of Level Up Construction, Inc. for constructing the Liberty Height Park Pavilion and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2024 Project No. 32 for final payment of $108,705.87.
- 11. Resolution to approve a two-year extension amendment for the disposal of solid waste by and between Waste Management and the City of West Allis.
- 12. Resolution to create a Professional Service Contract with Benesh to provide construction inspection of water and sewer installation on W. National Ave. for an amount not to exceed $150,000.
- 13. Resolution approving Intergovernmental Agreement for Provision of Emergency Medical Services with Milwaukee County.
- 14. Resolution authorizing entering into a Grant Agreement with AARP for a Community Challenge Grant in the amount of $15,000 to install pedestrian safety improvements on Beloit Road, including a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB), a median refuge island, and high-visibility pavement markings.
- 15. Temporary Public Entertainment Permit request for Third Space Brewing’s Beer Garden at Liberty Heights Park, 6101 W. Orchard St., for a seasonal event on Friday & Saturdays starting June 5, 2026, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., ending August 29, 2026. Applicant: Kara Olds. (TEMP-26-15)
- 16. Application for a new Secondhand Article Dealer license by Zachary Reno DBA Cosmic Sounds at 7415 W. Becher St. (PNSH-26-3)
- 17. Application for a new Secondhand Article Dealer license by Julianna Jackson DBA 414 Art Revival at 8004 W. National Ave. (PNSH-26-2)
- 18. Class A/B/C Alcohol License Renewal Applications without changes. *See attachment for the lists.
- 19. Claim by Opulence Salon Suites, LLC for damages at 2665 S. 108th St. on and after February 10, 2026.
- 20. Appointment by Mayor Devine of Elyse Gelinsky to the Commission on Aging, with a 3-year term to expire May 19, 2029.
- 21. Finance Director/Comptroller report for April 2026 indicating City of West Allis checks issued.
- 22. April 2026 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs, and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $116,475.14.
- L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
- M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
- 42 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
- 43 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
- 44 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
- 23. New Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License for The Monarch Events LLC, d/b/a The Monarch Events, 6922 W. Orchard St. Agent: Victoria Lopez. (ALC-26-10)
- 24. Resolution to amend daily fee for approval of full-service retail outlet (unlimited transfer).
- 25. Conditional Use Permit for The Tennyson, a proposed Event Space (5,000 or more sq. ft.) use, at 6601 W. National Ave.
- 26. Conditional Use Permit for The Black Rose, a proposed Restaurant use, at 6601 W National Ave.
- 27. Resolution approving a Substantial Amendment to reallocate prior years unused Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $159,523 from 2020-2025 unprogrammed funding activities toward completing the 65th & National Ave. pedestrian improvements project activity.
- 28. Resolution approving the FY 2026 Annual Action Plan Community Development Block Grant program (#b26-mc-55-0011) anticipated available funding of $1.4 million.
- 29. Resolution to approve a purchase and sale and development agreement between the City of West Allis and Sona II, LLC for the property located at 6616 W. Mitchell St. and 66** S. Six Points Crossing.
- 30. Resolution approving a $500,000 Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund from the City of West Allis U.S. EPA Revolving Loan Fund Grant to SONA II, LLC, for the property located at 6616 W. Mitchell St. and 66** Six Points Crossing.
- 53 PAGE BREAK
- 54 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
- 31. May 12, 2026 Public Safety Committee Minutes.
- 32. Ordinance to adopt state law regulating the operation of drones over school property and certain utility facilities.
- 33. Discussion regarding police background check procedures for license applicants residing outside Wisconsin.
- 34. Class A/B/C Alcohol License Renewal Applications with changes. *See attachment for the lists.
- N. ADJOURNMENT
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