Common Council

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Agenda — 91 items

1. 1 This agenda replaces the original version previously posted on April 11th, 2025.
2. A. CALL TO ORDER
3. B. ROLL CALL
4. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. 1. Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of various streets by concrete reconstruction. R-2025-0526
7. E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
8. 8 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.
9. F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
10. 10 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.
11. G. MAYOR'S REPORT
12. 12 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.
13. H. ALDERPERSONS' REPORT
14. 14 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.
15. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
16. 2. March 18, 2025 Common Council Minutes. 2025-2247 Approved
17. 3. April 3, 2025 Common Council Minutes. 2025-2250 Approved
18. J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
19. 19 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
20. 19 Passed The Block Vote Approved Pass
21. 4. Ordinance to repeal and recreate provisions related to public health, sanitation, and animals. O-2025-0028
22. 21 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
23. 5. Ordinance to repeal and recreate provisions related to public health, sanitation, and animals. O-2025-0028
24. K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA)
25. 6. Resolution accepting work of Payne & Dolan for the street resurfacing, pavement marking & utility adjustments at W. Arthur Ave. from S. 76th St. to S. 84th St. in the City of West Allis and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2023 Project No. 9 for final payment in the amount of $3,253. R-2025-0373 Adopted Pass
26. 7. Resolution to amend an existing contract with KL Engineering, Inc. for Consulting Services related to the construction oversight of the street lighting conversion for an amount not to exceed $150,000. R-2025-0374 Adopted Pass
27. 8. Resolution to amend an existing contract with KL Engineering, Inc. for Consulting Services related to the design of the street lighting conversion plans for an amount not to exceed $120,000. R-2025-0375 Adopted Pass
28. 9. Resolution to approve a contract with Ramboll Environ for providing remedial oversight assistance at the former Teledyne site for the construction of the new Public Works facility located at 1906 S. 53rd St, in an amount not to exceed $84,900. R-2025-0377 Adopted Pass
29. 10. Resolution to facilitate the purchase of 230 96-gallon garbage and 350 96-gallon recycling carts. R-2025-0524 Adopted Pass
30. 11. Resolution granting a Privilege to DVDEG LLC for property located at 8927-29 W. National Ave. (Tax Key No. 478-0084-001). R-2025-0535 Adopted Pass
31. 12. Resolution granting a Privilege to CRG Real Estate LLC for property located at 7216-18 W. Lincoln Ave. (Tax Key No. 476-0566-000). R-2025-0536 Adopted Pass
32. 13. Resolution granting a Privilege to Weinfra 4, LLC for property located at 7552 W. Oklahoma Ave. (Tax Key No. 515-1048-000). R-2025-0540 Adopted Pass
33. 14. Resolution granting a Privilege to Dhillon Properties LLC for property located at 9032-34 W. Greenfield Ave. (Tax Key No. 442-0540-000) R-2025-0542 Adopted Pass
34. 15. Resolution to grant an easement for We Energies to supply electric service to the new Department of Public Works Facility located at 1906 S. 53rd St. R-2025-0602 Adopted Pass
35. 16. Resolution Approving a Neighborhood Small Grants Program Community Impact grant to the City Center Neighborhood Association up to $2,000. R-2025-0615 Adopted Pass
36. 17. Resolution Approving a Neighborhood Small Grants Program Community Impact grant to the Conrad Gardens Neighborhood Association up to $2,000. R-2025-0618 Adopted Pass
37. 18. Resolution Approving a Neighborhood Small Grants Program Community Impact grant to the Orchard Hills Neighborhood Association up to $2,000. R-2025-0621 Adopted Pass
38. 19. Resolution to approve bid of MJ Construction Inc. for private property work at various locations in the City of West Allis in the amount of $439,170. R-2025-0648 Adopted Pass
39. 20. Temporary Extension of a Class B and Public Entertainment license request for Camino, hosting a one-day event on May 31st, 2025, from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m., to be held at 7211 W. Greenfield Ave. (TEMP-25-3) Applicant: Casey Rataczak 2025-2004 Approved Pass
40. 21. Class A/B/C Alcohol License Renewal Applications. *See attachment for the lists. 2025-2058 Approved Pass
41. 22. February 2025 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $111,248.72. 2025-2230 Placed on File Pass
42. 23. March 2025 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $209,761.36. 2025-2206 Placed on File Pass
43. 24. Renewal application for Public Entertainment Premise Licenses for Ope Brewing Company, LLC, d/b/a Ope Brewing Company, 6751 W. National Ave. Agent: John Onopa. 2025-2215 Approved Pass
44. 25. Class B Tavern Seasonal Temporary Premise and Public Entertainment Extension request for Joe Lynch, d/b/a Lynch’s, 2300 S. 108th St. for outdoor dining with entertainment/music from Friday, May 23rd, 2025 until Monday, September 1st, 2025. (TEMP-25-4) 2025-2223 Approved Pass
45. 26. Appointment by Mayor Devine of Edward J. Lisinski to the Board of Review for a 5-year term to expire April 15th, 2030. 2025-2225 Approved Pass
46. 27. Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for March 2025 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $7,080,344.41. 2025-2226 Placed on File Pass
47. 28. Temporary Extension of a Class B and Public Entertainment license request for Broken Starr, hosting a one-day event on June 7th, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. - 10 p.m., to be held at 1100 S. 60th St. (TEMP-25-5) Applicant: John Starr. 2025-2227 Approved Pass
48. 29. Claim by Robert Guiliani regarding property damage on 75th and Beloit Ave. on January 23, 2024. 2024-0274 Referred Pass
49. 30. Claim by Jose Miguel Lopez regarding property damage on October 17, 2024 at 1353 S. 62nd St. 2024-1065 Referred Pass
50. 31. Claim by Rolando Coria for personal injury sustained on January 22nd, 2025 at S. 62nd St. and W. Burnham St.. 2025-0615 Denied Pass
51. 32. Claim by Benjamin Young for property damage that occurred on January 17th, 2025 at 2403 S. 76th St. 2025-2228 Referred Pass
52. 33. Claim by Justin Burroughs for property damage that occurred on January 25th, 2025 on Hwy 100. 2025-2229 Referred Pass
53. 34. Claim by Marques Harris for a civil rights violation that occurred on January 24th, 2024 at 5909 N. Teutonia Ave, Apt #1. 2025-2263 Referred
54. 35. Claim by Kathleen Malison for property damage that occurred at 2814 S. 108th St. 2025-2340 Referred Pass
55. 36. Renewal application for Public Entertainment Premise License: *CEC Entertainment, LLC, d/b/a Chuck E. Cheese’s #843, 2990 S. 108th St. Agent: Brandon Kuffer. 2025-2262 Approved Pass
56. 37. Special Event Application request for Bock Fest event, held at Kegel’s Inn on April 26th, 2025 from 10:00 a.m., to 10 p.m. (SPEV-25-11) Agent: Julian Kegel 2025-2509 Approved Pass
57. 38. Special Event Application request for Touch of Honey event, held at Kegel’s Inn and Still & Oak on May 4th, 2025 from 9:00 a.m., to 6 p.m. (SPEV-25-17) Agent: Guy Rehorst 2025-2520 Approved Pass
58. L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
59. M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
60. 58 Passed The Block Vote Approved Pass
61. 59 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
62. 39. Cybersecurity Grant update. 2025-2009
63. 61 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE (Public Hearing Item)
64. 40. Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of various streets by concrete reconstruction. R-2025-0526 Adopted
65. 63 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
66. 41. Ordinance to create parking restrictions on West Hayes Avenue from South 102nd Street to South 108th Street. O-2025-0038 Passed Pass
67. 42. Final Resolution authorizing public improvement concrete construction, concrete reconstruction and/or asphalt resurfacing in various locations and levying special assessments against benefited properties. R-2025-0527 Adopted Pass
68. 43. 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 Held Pass
69. 44. Resolution to approve bid of State Contractors Inc. for street reconstruction in W. Orchard St. from S. 60th St. to S. 63rd St. and W. Mineral St. from S. 60th St. to S. 64th St. in the City of West Allis in the amount of $1,991,053.39. R-2025-0807 Adopted Pass
70. 67 Passed The Block Vote Approved Pass
71. 45. Resolution to approve bid of Wandel Contractors Inc. for street reconstruction in W. Orchard St. from S. 60th St. to S. 63rd St. and W. Mineral St. from S. 60th St. to S. 64th St. in the City of West Allis in the amount of $2,042,515.95. R-2025-0650 Placed on File Pass
72. 69 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
73. 46. New Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License for Sale 59, LLC, d/b/a ODB’s, 5832 W. Lincoln Ave. Agent: Daniel Zierath. (ALC-25-4) 2025-1860 Approved Pass
74. 47. 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 Pass
75. 48. New Class A Liquor and Beer, Cigarette and Electronic Cigarette License for A1 Inc., d/b/a EZ Mart, 6843 W. Beloit Rd. Agent: Jagpal Waraich. (ALC-25-7) 2025-2218 Approved Pass
76. 49. New Class B Tavern License, Cigarette and Electronic Cigarette License for A1 Inc., d/b/a EZ Mart, 6843 W. Beloit Rd. Agent: Jagpal Waraich. (ALC-25-8) 2025-2221 Approved Pass
77. 50. New application for a Public Entertainment Premise License for Petrichor Flow, LLC, d/b/a T42, 1825 S. 72nd St. Agent: Kearsten Netzel-Engel. 2025-2385 Approved Pass
78. 51. Ordinance to amend limited use criteria for automotive uses. O-2025-0033 Referred Pass
79. 52. Ordinance to rezone property in the 6900 block of W. Orchard St. from RC Residential to C-2 Commercial (Tax Key 453-0001-010). O-2025-0036 Referred Pass
80. 53. Resolution approving a Small Grant Award to the West Allis Arts Collective up to $2,000. R-2025-0625 Adopted Pass
81. 54. Resolution to declare Make Music Day West Allis on Saturday, June 21, 2025 a community event. R-2025-0628 Adopted Pass
82. 55. Resolution to Amend the City’s Fee Schedule for Special Event Permits, Waiving Permit Processing Fees for Officially Recognized Neighborhood Associations for up to Two Annual Block Parties or Special Events requiring permits. Adopted Pass
83. 56. Resolution to approve the terms & conditions for an Economic Development Loan in the amount of $100,000 under the Capital Catalyst Loan Program to a subsidiary of Fork Farms (LLC to be formed), to be located within a portion of Makers Row development at 6601 W. National Ave. (Tax Key No. 454-0563-001). R-2025-0634 Adopted Pass
84. 57. Resolution to approve the 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. R-2025-0640 Adopted Pass
85. 81 Passed The Block Vote Approved Pass
86. 82 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
87. 58. New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Asia Bautista. (BART-1419) 2025-2033 Approved
88. 59. New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Scott Stubley. (BART-1427) 2025-2092 Denied
89. 60. Class A/B/C Alcohol License Renewal Applications with changes. *See attachment for the lists. 2025-2059 Approved
90. 61. Notification of intention not to renew certain retail alcohol licenses and provide licensee with an opportunity for a hearing. Indebtedness to wholesaler - Wis. Stat. 125.33(7)(b) and 125.69(4)(b) Class A - MDL Express LLC, DBA Express Pantry, 8530 W. Greenfield Ave. 2025-2224 Approved
91. N. ADJOURNMENT

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