Common Council
City Hall, Common Council Chambers 7525 W. Greenfield Ave.
Agenda — 57 items
- A. CALL TO ORDER
- B. ROLL CALL
- C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 1. Conditional Use Permit for Family One Venture, a proposed Group Child Care Center use, at 5408 W. Electric Ave.
- E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
- 7 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
- 9 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
- 11 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
- 13 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
- 2. March 24, 2026 Common Council Minutes.
- J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
- 17 None.
- K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA)
- 3. Ordinance to increase municipal court cost amount from $38 to $48.
- 4. Resolution to adjust fees related to licensing and inspecting lodging facilities and retail food establishments.
- 5. Resolution to create increased permit fees for work performed in the right-of-way without a proper permit.
- 6. Resolution approving a Neighborhood Small Grant Program Community Impact grant to the City Center Neighborhood Association for up to $850.
- 7. Resolution approving a Substantial amendment to the FY2020-FY2025 Community Development Block Grant Action Plans to reallocate unprogrammed Block Grant funding of $85,624 to complete the Liberty Heights Park Pavilion project activity.
- 8. Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to amend an existing agreement with Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. for engineering consulting services related to the Orchard Hills canal concrete channel removal and restoration project in an amount not to exceed $154,984.
- 9. Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Total Runoff Management Grant relating to the Orchard Hills canal concrete channel removal and restoration project.
- 10. Resolution to accept the proposals of Graybar Electric, Hein Electric, and Cresent Electric to furnish and deliver fuses, fuse holders, connectors, wire, and cable for a total of $91,773.02.
- 11. Resolution to approve the bid of State Contractors, Inc. for traffic safety/calming at W. National Ave. from S. 65th St. to the Union Pacific Railroad in the amount of $206,176.25.
- 12. Resolution granting a Privilege to Bunty's Liquor, LLC for property located at 8423-31 W. Cleveland Ave. (Tax Key No. 517-0343-001).
- 13. Appointment by Mayor Devine of John Biniok to the Capital Improvement Committee, with a 3-year term to expire April 14, 2029.
- 14. Finance Director/Comptroller report for March 2026 indicating City of West Allis checks issued.
- 15. Claim by Joanne Wied for property damage at S. 68th St. and W. Hayes Ave. on December 16, 2025.
- 31 PAGE BREAK
- 16. Claim by Julie Sueoka for property damage at 1717 S. 80th St. between December 1 and December 9, 2025.
- 17. Claim by Roman Williams for personal injury at 6410 W. Moltke Ave. on August 5, 2025.
- L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
- M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
- 36 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
- 18. Appointment of Robert Stoner to the position of Director of Information Technology.
- 19. Resolution to approve an employment contract with Robert Stoner for the position of Director of Information Technology.
- 20. Claim by Landmark Harmony Housing, LLC regarding 2025 assessments at 1441 S. 68th St. (Parcel No. 453-0002-001) and S. 69th & W. Orchard St. (Parcel No. 453-0001-009).
- 21. Claim by Landmark Harmony Housing, LLC for a money judgment for property parcels known as 453-0002-001 & 453-0001-009.
- 22. Claim by Landmark Harmony Housing, LLC for 2023 unlawful tax at 1441 S. 68th St. (453-0002-001) and 69th and Orchard St. (453-0001-009).
- 42 For agenda items #20 - #22, 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
- 43 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
- 23. Discussion regarding Project No. 2026-11 - Private Property Work: Lead Service Line Replacements Contract Award.
- 24. Resolution to approve the bid of MJ Construction, Inc. for lead service line replacements at various locations in the city of West Allis in the amount of $1,383,750.00.
- 25. Resolution to approve bid of Mid City Corporation for lead service line replacements in various locations around the city of West Allis in the amount of $1,433,812.50.
- 46 PAGE BREAK
- 26. Resolution to approve the bid of MJ Construction, Inc. for private property sanitary and water improvements at various locations around the city of West Allis in the amount of $399,830.00.
- 27. Resolution to approve the bid of MJ Construction, Inc. for CIP lead service line replacements at various locations in the city of West Allis in the amount of $269,100.
- 49 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
- 28. New Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License for Rupena’s Inc DBA Rupena’s Fine Foods, 7641 W. Beloit Rd. Agent: Maria Rupena. (ALC-26-4)
- 29. Conditional Use Permit for Family One Venture, a proposed Group Child Care Center use, at 5408 W. Electric Ave.
- 52 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
- 30. Ordinance to prohibit feeding of stray or abandoned domestic animals.
- 31. Discussion regarding matters to be considered at the annual meeting of members for Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue Corporation.
- N. ADJOURNMENT
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