Common Council

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Agenda — 69 items

1. A. CALL TO ORDER
2. B. ROLL CALL
3. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
6. 6 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.
7. F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
8. 8 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.
9. 9 PAGE BREAK
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. 13 Passed The Block Vote Approved Pass
15. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approved
16. 1. August 20, 2024 Common Council Minutes. 2024-0601
17. J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
18. K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA)
19. 2. Ordinance to establish school zone speed limit of 20 mph on W. Beloit Rd. between S. 84th St. and S. Osage Ave. O-2024-0032 Passed Pass
20. 3. Ordinance to amend salary schedule by reclassifying and retitling the Senior Video Producer position to Content and Multimedia Creator. O-2024-0034 Passed Pass
21. 4. Resolution authorizing the reallocation of 2024 Capital Improvement Budget Funds for the replacement of Plymovent Vehicle Exhaust Systems in the City of West Allis Fire Stations. R-2024-0484 Adopted Pass
22. 5. Resolution approving recognition of the City Center Neighborhood Association, amended boundaries, and an organizational grant up to $1,000 for City Center Neighborhood Association. R-2024-0488 Adopted Pass
23. 6. Resolution approving of re-establishment of the Fairview Park Neighborhood Association and an organizational grant, up to $1,000. R-2024-0489 Adopted Pass
24. 7. Resolution approving of re-establishment of the Wood Dale Neighborhood Association and an organizational grant, up to $1,000. R-2024-0490 Adopted Pass
25. 8. Resolution authorizing the City of West Allis to participate in an urban soil decompaction project with the WDNR and University of Maryland. R-2024-0492 Adopted Pass
26. 9. Resolution accepting work of Crowley Construction Corporation for downtown pavement marking and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2024 Project No. 19 for final payment in the amount of $500. R-2024-0493 Adopted Pass
27. 10. Resolution to amend joint Health Department agreement to extend West Milwaukee Board of Health voting privileges. R-2024-0499 Adopted Pass
28. 11. Resolution to amend Fee Schedule - 2024 economic adjustment. R-2024-0502 Adopted Pass
29. 12. Temporary Extension of a Class B License and Temporary Public Entertainment request for West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe, hosting a one-day event on October 5, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., to be held at 6832 W. Becher St. Applicant: Mark Lutz. 2024-0535 Approved Pass
30. 13. Temporary Public Entertainment request for Lynch’s, hosting a one-day event on September 21, 2024 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., to be held at 2300 S. 108th St. Applicant: Joe Lynch. 2024-0536 Approved Pass
31. 14. Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for July 2024 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $5,138,897.58. 2024-0544 Placed on File Pass
32. 15. July 2024 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $111,189.45. 2024-0553 Placed on File Pass
33. 16. Temporary Public Entertainment request for Kip’s Inn, hosting a one-day event on September 7, 2024 from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., to be held at 837 S. 108th St. Applicant: Kim Engebregtsen. 2024-0565 Approved Pass
34. 17. Claim by Hillside Properties, LLC for a money judgment at 10211 W. Greenfield Ave. (449-9996-005). 2024-0593 Referred
35. 18. Claim by Kevin Leitermann Properties, LLC for a money judgment at 11104 W. Greenfield Ave and 2345 S. 107th St. (445-9983-000 and 485-0009-010). 2024-0594 Referred
36. 19. Claim by SS Land LLC for a money judgment at 2121 S. 55th St. (474-0264-005). 2024-0595 Referred
37. 20. Claim by Todd Ockwood for alleged property damage at S. 124th St. and W. Greenfield Ave. on August 19, 2024. 2024-0600 Referred
38. 21. Claim by Kylik Hushaumadeen Hicks for a violation of civil rights. 2024-0627 Referred
39. 22. Claim by Elbert Hughes for alleged property damage on S. 78th St. on August 3, 2024. 2024-0629 Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney Pass
40. 23. Appointment by Mayor Devine of 3rd District Resident Suzanne Resl Okruhlica and 2nd District Resident Jennifer Brindley Ubl to the Community Development Block Grant Committee for a 2-year term to expire September 3, 2026. 2024-0599 Approved Pass
41. 24. Appointment by Mayor Devine of Amelia Bursi to the Library Board for a 3-year term to expire September 3, 2027. 2024-0604 Approved Pass
42. 25. Reappointment by Mayor Devine of 4th District Resident Marian French and 1st District Resident Tasha Cowap to the Block Grant Committee, with a two-year term to expire September 3, 2026. 2024-0614 Approved Pass
43. 26. Change of Agent for a Class A Liquor and Malt License for ALDI Inc. at 1712 S. 108th St. New Agent: Matthew Villegas. 2024-0607 Approved Pass
44. 27. Communication regarding 2025 Special Assessment Rates. 2024-0623
45. 43 Passed The Block Vote Approved Pass
46. 44 PAGE BREAK
47. L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
48. M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
49. 47 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
50. 28. Resolution to amend and renumber policies regarding flexible work arrangements, city sponsorship of events, communication standards, and information sharing. R-2024-0495 Adopted Pass
51. 29. Communication from the City Comptroller regarding the results of 2023 operations. 2024-0625 Placed on File Pass
52. 50 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
53. 51 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
54. 30. Discussion on Ordinance amendment options for automotive related uses, massage therapy uses, and animal related uses. 2024-0616
55. 52 Passed The Block Vote Approved Pass
56. 31. Discussion about drafting a new bicycle and pedestrian plan. 2024-0619 Held Pass
57. 32. New Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Licenses for West Allis DDF LLC, d/b/a Jimmy B’s, 7216 W. Lincoln Ave. Agent: Sally Sebern. (ALC-24-25) 2024-0437 Approved Pass
58. 33. New Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License for Bar West Allis LLC, d/b/a Drunk Uncle, 1902 S. 68th St. Agent: Neal Steffek. (ALC-24-29) 2024-0620 Approved Pass
59. 34. Alcohol Beverage Retail License Amendment to provide commercial quadricycle service for Shotzys II, LLC, d/b/a Shotzys Country Rock Bar, 6922 W. Orchard Ave. Agent: Brandon Balaka. (AMED-4) 2024-0633
60. 35. Resolution authorizing the transfer of $750,000 to the Community Development Authority for the purchase of the property located at 1405 S. 92nd St. R-2024-0496 Adopted Pass
61. 58 For agenda item #35, the committee may convene in closed session pursuant to the provisions of Section 19.85(1)(e) of the State statutes for the purpose of deliberating the investing of public funds whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. This committee may reconvene in open session after completion of the closed session to consider the balance of the agenda.
62. 58 Passed The Block Vote Approved Pass
63. 59 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
64. 36. Notice of non-renewal of an Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Tina Mankowski. (BART-261) 2024-0476 Approved Pass
65. 37. New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Janet Marfitt. (BART-1260) 2024-0592 Approved Pass
66. 38. New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Kalyne Link. (BART-1249) 2024-0602 Approved Pass
67. 39. New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Asia Bautista. (BART-1244) 2024-0603 Approved Pass
68. 40. New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for John Miller. (BART-1265) 2024-0613
69. N. ADJOURNMENT

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