Common Council

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Agenda — 77 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 The Picklr, a proposed Instruction/Training (31 or more persons at one time), at 2550 S. 108th St. 2025-2222
6. E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
7. 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.
8. F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
9. 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.
10. G. MAYOR'S REPORT
11. 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.
12. H. ALDERPERSONS' REPORT
13. 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.
14. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
15. 2. April 15, 2025 Common Council Minutes. 2025-2939 Approved
16. J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
17. 17 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
18. 3. Resolution to approve an amendment to the Privilege Agreement between the City of West Allis and Walter Holtz of the Deco at 7140 W. Greenfield Ave. for use of a designated portion of S. 72nd St. as a Pedestrian Mall. R-2025-0637
19. 19 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
20. 19 Passed The Block Vote Approved Pass
21. 4. Summons and complaint against Steffek LLC d/b/a/ The Drunk Uncle, 1902 S. 68th St. Agent: Neal Steffek 2025-2077
22. K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA)
23. 5. Ordinance to amend salary schedule by creating, reclassifying, and retitling various Electrical Mechanic positions. O-2025-0040 Passed Pass
24. 6. Resolution to approve a contract with Talaske for providing audio/visual design and construction oversight for the New Department of Public Works Facility located at 1906 S. 53rd St., in an amount not to exceed $21,000. R-2025-0588 Adopted Pass
25. 7. Resolution accepting work of Visu-Sewer, LLC for the sanitary sewer lining, spot lining, & grouting at various locations in the City of West Allis and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2023 Project No. 17 for final payment in the amount of $21,465.89. R-2025-1070 Adopted Pass
26. 8. Resolution to facilitate the purchase of a mastic trailer. R-2025-1102 Adopted Pass
27. 9. Resolution granting a Privilege to Cynthia Sobczak & Scott Sitowski for property located at 7240-46 W. Greenfield Ave. (Tax Key No. 440-0345-001). R-2025-1103 Adopted Pass
28. 10. Resolution granting a Privilege to KTI LLC for property located at 7023-31 W. Greenfield Ave. (Tax Key No. 453-0038-000). R-2025-1104 Adopted Pass
29. 11. Resolution granting a Privilege to Real Estate Investment Specialists LLC for property located at 7311-15 W. Greenfield Ave. (Tax Key No. 453-0116-000). R-2025-1105 Adopted Pass
30. 12. Resolution Approving an Agreement with MMSD to receive $452,000 in funding through the MMSD Green Solutions Program for the installation of Green Infrastructure on W. National Ave. from S. 95th St. to S. 108th St. R-2025-1106 Adopted Pass
31. 13. Resolution to approve a contract with Field Effect Security Inc. for cybersecurity protection for a total amount of $62,322. R-2025-1199 Adopted Pass
32. 14. Resolution granting a Privilege to Epikos for property located at 6217-33 W. Greenfield Ave. (Tax Key No. 454-0001-000). R-2025-1200 Adopted Pass
33. 15. Resolution granting a Privilege to Dunn, Steven W. & Sharon L. Liv Trust for property located at 6034 W. National Ave. & 1338-42 S. 61 St. (Tax Key No. 439-0350-000). R-2025-1224 Adopted Pass
34. 16. Resolution to waive conflict of interest involving outside counsel. R-2025-1406 Adopted Pass
35. 17. Resolution to approve addenda to intergovernmental agreement and service agreement related to Southwest Suburban Health Department. R-2025-1409 Adopted Pass
36. 18. Resolution to amend Policy No.1484 relating to clothing, tool and other allowances. R-2025-1432 Adopted Pass
37. 19. Resolution to approve a nine-month extension for conditional use permit to commence SoNa Lofts Phase 2, a proposed 5+ Unit Dwelling, at 6600 W. Mitchell St. (Tax Key No. 454-0656-000). R-2025-1456 Adopted Pass
38. 20. Resolution amending the terms and conditions for an Economic Development Loan with Carrie’s Crispies, LLC. R-2025-1460 Adopted Pass
39. 21. Resolution to approve bid of Wandel Contractors for street reconstruction in S. 90th St. from W. Durham Ave. to W. Dakota St. and W. Stuth Ave. from S. Orleans Ave. to S. Osage Ave. in the City of West Allis in the amount of $1,044,661.23. R-2025-1484 Adopted Pass
40. 22. Resolution authorizing and directing the City Engineer to enter into a State/Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the reconstruction of W. National Ave. from S. 95th St. to S. 108th St. R-2025-1485 Adopted Pass
41. 23. 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. R-2025-1506 Adopted Pass
42. 24. New Class A Beer License for Speedway LLC, d/b/a Speedway 4118, 12340 W. Oklahoma Ave. Agent: Mary Donnell. (ALC-25-6) 2025-2078 Held
43. 25. Class A/B/C Alcohol License Renewal Applications without changes. *See attachment for the lists. 2025-2397 Approved Pass
44. 26. Temporary Extension of a Class B and Public Entertainment license request for Studz Pub, hosting a one-day event on June 21th, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., to be held at 6833 W. National Ave. (TEMP-25-6 & SPEV-25-12) Applicant: Ken Schinke. 2025-2628 Approved Pass
45. 27. Temporary Extension of a Class B Premise request for The Buzzard’s Nest, hosting a one-day event on June 28th, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., to be held at 6002 W. Mitchell St. (TEMP-25-7) Applicant: Lawrence Pryor. 2025-2782 Approved Pass
46. 28. Claim by Sydney Hird regarding property damage on S. 70th St. on April 18th, 2025. 2025-2919 Referred Pass
47. 29. Claim by Extra Space Management regarding property damage at 232 S. Curtis Rd. on February 21st, 2025. 2025-2920 Referred Pass
48. 30. Reappointment by Mayor Devine of David Raschka, Kathleen Dagenhart, Jessica Katzenmeyer and Brandon Reinke to the Plan Commission with a 3-year term to expire May 6, 2028. 2025-2958 Approved Pass
49. 31. Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Sagar Tolani to the West Allis Police & Fire Commission with a 5-year term to expire on May 6, 2030. 2025-2959 Approved Pass
50. 32. Renewal application for Adult-Oriented Establishment License: *Ben Bishop, DBA Temptations, 9800 W. Greenfield Ave. Agent: Benjamin Bishop. 2025-3012 Approved Pass
51. 33. Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for April 2025 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $4,873,270.50. 2025-3025 Placed on File Pass
52. 34. Temporary Extension of a Class B premise request for Dick and Gloria’s Cocktails and Dreams, hosting a one-day event on June 7th, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., to be held at 2201 S. 55th St. (TEMP-25-10) Applicant: Gloria Kinnee. 2025-3060 Approved Pass
53. L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
54. M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
55. 53 Passed The Block Vote Approved Pass
56. 54 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
57. 35. Communication relating to the appointment of Erin M. Hirn to the position of City Administrator effective May 27, 2025. 2025-2946
58. 36. Resolution confirming the mayoral appointment of Erin M. Hirn to the position of City Administrator effective May 27, 2025. R-2025-1435
59. 37. Resolution to amend City Attorney's office organizational chart to add part-time Principal Assistant City Attorney (net increase of 0.2 FTE). R-2025-1412 Adopted Pass
60. 38. Resolution approving an amended Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for fiscal year 2024. R-2025-1483 Adopted Pass
61. 59 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
62. 39. Discussion regarding the City establishing a drop-off site for squeezable snack plastic pouches and caps. 2025-3008
63. 60 Passed The Block Vote Approved Pass
64. 61 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
65. 40. Conditional Use Permit for The Picklr, a proposed Instruction/Training (31 or more persons at one time), at 2550 S. 108th St. 2025-2222 Placed on File Pass
66. 41. New Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License for JAC’S Triple 7, LLC, d/b/a JAC’S Triple 7, 6711 W. Beloit Rd. Agent: Jeff Clark. (ALC-25-5) 2025-1989 Approved Pass
67. 42. Transfer of Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Licenses for Blaque Bar Bites Wisconsin Corporation, d/b/a Blaque Bar & Bites, 9105 W. Lincoln Ave. Agent: Jennifer Pierce. (ALC-25-11) 2025-2957
68. 65 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
69. 43. April 17, 2025 Public Safety Minutes. 2025-2940 Approved Pass
70. 66 Passed The Block Vote Approved Pass
71. 44. Notice of non-renewal of an Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) for Raul Colin. (BART-295) 2025-2771
72. 45. Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) renewal application for Nathan McFadden. (BART-629) 2025-2772 Approved Pass
73. 46. Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) renewal application for David Ensor, Jr. (BART-674) 2025-2773 Approved Pass
74. 47. Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) renewal application for Rhonda Kohloff. (BART-661) 2025-3013 Approved Pass
75. 48. Class B Tavern Seasonal Temporary Premise and Public Entertainment Extension request for The Deco, 7140 W. Greenfield Ave., for outdoor dining with entertainment/music from May 23rd, 2025 until November 1st, 2025. 2025-3018 Approved Pass
76. 49. Class A/B/C Alcohol License Renewal Applications. *See attachment for the lists. 2025-2398 Approved Pass
77. N. ADJOURNMENT

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