Common Council

City Hall, Common Council Chambers 7525 W. Greenfield Ave.

Agenda — 102 items

1. A. CALL TO ORDER
2. B. ROLL CALL
3. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. 1. Ordinance to rezone various properties on the north side of the 6400 block of W. Greenfield Ave. to C-3 and P and create a planned unit development overlay district. O-2024-0019
6. 2. Resolution approving the sale of lands located at the following addresses: 6400 W. Greenfield Ave. - (Tax Key Number 439-0141-001) 1351 S. 64 St. - (Tax Key Number 439-0143-001). R-2024-0308
7. 3. Vacation and discontinuance of an improved alley between W. Lincoln Ave. and W. Grant St. and within the 2200 block of S. 108th St. and S. 109th St. 2024-0199
8. 4. Vacation and discontinuance of an improved alley between W. Electric Ave. and W. Mobile St. west of S. 54th St. 2024-0204
9. 5. Conditional Use permit for Saul's Auto, a proposed Light Motor Vehicle Service use, at 5312 W. Electric Ave. 2024-0291
10. 6. Renewal application for Noise Variance Permit for Ope Brewing Company, 6751 W. National Ave. (NSVR 2) 2024-0347
11. E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
12. 12 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.
13. F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
14. 14 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.
15. G. MAYOR'S REPORT
16. 16 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.
17. H. ALDERPERSONS' REPORT
18. 18 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.
19. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approved
20. 19 Passed The Block Vote Approved Pass
21. 7. May 21, 2024 Common Council Minutes. 2024-0341
22. J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
23. K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA)
24. 8. Ordinance to adopt state administrative code on camping units. O-2024-0020 Passed Pass
25. 9. Ordinance to amend provisional retail alcohol license process for new and renewal licensee applicants. O-2024-0021 Passed Pass
26. 10. Resolution amending the boundaries of the Conrad Gardens Neighborhood Association. R-2024-0228 Adopted Pass
27. 11. Resolution accepting work of MJ Construction, Inc. for private property work and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2022 Project No. 9 for final payment in the amount of $500. R-2024-0292 Adopted Pass
28. 12. Resolution authorizing the purchase of (1) 2025 AWD Ford Police Interceptor Utility SUV squad car from McCandless Ford and associated ancillary items from various vendors including but not limited to light bars, sirens, and additional equipment to accommodate transportation and deployment of police canines from various vendors for a sum not to exceed $70,000. R-2024-0293 Adopted Pass
29. 13. Resolution to authorize the purchase of one TrafFix Scorpion II towable traffic attenuator with arrow board from Tapco Traffic and Parking Control Co., Inc. for a total sum of $35,494. R-2024-0295 Adopted Pass
30. 14. Resolution to authorize the purchase of two (2) Wanco wireless controlled 30” x 60” truck mounted arrow boards from Tapco Traffic and Parking Control Co., Inc. for a total sum of $11,100. R-2024-0296 Adopted Pass
31. 15. Resolution to authorize the purchase of two (2) 2024 Ford Super Duty F-250 pick-up trucks from Ewald Automotive Group for a sum of $87,801. R-2024-0297 Adopted Pass
32. 16. Resolution declaring “Feature on Becher” a community event. R-2024-0309 Adopted Pass
33. 17. Resolution authorizing and directing the City Engineer to enter into a state/municipal agreement for a highway improvement project with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for street lighting conversion along W. Lincoln Ave. R-2024-0301 Adopted Pass
34. 18. Resolution to amend an existing contract with KL Engineering, Inc. for consulting services related to the conversion of street lighting for an amount not to exceed $100,000. R-2024-0310 Adopted Pass
35. 19. Resolution to approve change in Landfill Company for New Department of Public Works Facility Environmental and Soil Removal Contract Project 2024-1906E. R-2024-0311 Adopted Pass
36. 20. Resolution to approve bid of A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc. for repair and replacement of storm structures in various locations in the amount of $300,030. R-2024-0312 Adopted Pass
37. 21. 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-2024-0314 Adopted Pass
38. 22. Resolution to approve the bid of Wolverine Construction LLC for the “Commercial Property Demolition Project”, a Community Development Block Grant Project in the amount of $49,900. R-2024-0315 Adopted Pass
39. 23. Resolution to amend Resolution R-2024-0261 adjusting the contract amount for GeoTest, Inc. R-2024-0317 Adopted Pass
40. 23a. Resolution relative to approving a secondary location for 1840 Brewing Company. R-2024-0333
41. 24. Renewal Applications for Class A/B/C Alcohol Licenses. *See attachment for the lists. 2024-0292 Approved Pass
42. 25. Renewal Applications with changes for Class A/B/C Alcohol Licenses. *See attachment for the lists. 2024-0293 Approved Pass
43. 26. Renewal application for Adult-Oriented Establishment License: *Milwaukee Entertainment LLC, DBA Heart Breakers, 9440 W. National Ave. Agent: Jeffrey Raush. 2024-0332 Approved Pass
44. 27. Appointment by Mayor Devine of Dan Adamczyk to the Office of Weed Commissioner of the City of West Allis for the year 2024. 2024-0387 Approved Pass
45. 28. Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Robert Haglund to the Board of Review for a 5-year term to expire June 11, 2029. 2024-0337 Approved Pass
46. 29. Appointment by Mayor Devine of Ald. Roadt and Ald. Weigel to the Capital Improvement Committee for a 1-year term to expire June 11, 2025. 2024-0389 Approved Pass
47. 30. Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Ald. Weigel, Eric Berglund, Molly Rowbottom, Rebecca Grill and Mayor Devine to the Tourism Commission for a 1-year term to expire June 11, 2025. 2024-0396 Approved Pass
48. 31. Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Henry Kiesow to the Farmer’s Market Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 11, 2026. 2024-0398 Approved Pass
49. 31a. Appointment by Mayor Devine of Richard Badger to the Community Development Authority for a 4-year to start July 1, 2024 and to expire July 1, 2028. 2024-0356 Approved Pass
50. 32. Temporary Extension of a Class B Premise request for Rupena’s, hosting a one-day event on July 13, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., to be held at 7621 W. Beloit Rd. Applicant: Maria Rupena 2024-0364 Approved Pass
51. 33. Temporary Public Entertainment Premise request for Victory Outreach Church, hosting a one-day event on July 27, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., to be held at 1210 S. 61st St. Applicant: Charlie Reyna. 2024-0375 Approved Pass
52. 34. Claim by Jose Marquez for alleged property damage at 1934 S. 73rd St., on May 22, 2024. 2024-0388 Referred Pass
53. 35. Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for May 2024 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $3,050,000.28. 2024-0355 Placed on File Pass
54. 52 Passed The Block Vote Approved Pass
55. L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS
56. M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
57. 55 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
58. 36. Resolution to approve a contract with Savage Solutions, LLC for marketing services in an amount up to $48,000, funded by room tax dollars through the Tourism Commission. R-2024-0299 Adopted Pass
59. 37. Resolution to approve Community Development Block Grant Program 2023 Public Facility Activity remaining funds to add APS Technology to three City intersections. R-2024-0307 Adopted Pass
60. 37a. Claim by Whitnall-Summit Company, LLC for excessive property assessment for the tax year 2023 for the property at 6737 W. Washington St. Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney Pass
61. 37b. Claim by 80 West Allis, LLC for excessive property assessment for the tax year 2023 for the property at 1414 S. 65th St. Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney Pass
62. 38. Resolution to approve settlement with Robert Gendrich regarding worker's compensation claim. R-2024-0318 Postponed Pass
63. 60 Passed The Block Vote Approved Pass
64. 39. Summons and Complaint in the matter of City of West Allis v. Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC regarding breach of contract, Case No. 2023-CV-9079. 2024-0315
65. 62 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
66. 40. Resolution authorizing application to the Department of Natural Resources for principal forgiven financial assistance agreement in an amount up to $2,700,000 to undertake a project to replace private lead service lines. R-2024-0313 Adopted Pass
67. 64 Public Hearing Items (Public Works Committee)
68. 41. Vacation and discontinuance of an improved alley between W. Lincoln Ave. and W. Grant St. and within the 2200 block of S. 108th St. and S. 109th St. 2024-0199
69. 42. Resolution on the Vacation and discontinuance of an improved alley between W. Lincoln Ave. and W. Grant St. and within the 2200 block of S. 108th St. and S. 109th St. R-2024-0305 Adopted Pass
70. 43. Vacation and discontinuance of an improved alley between W. Electric Ave. and W. Mobile St. west of S. 54th St. 2024-0204 Public Hearing Held Pass
71. 44. Resolution on the Vacation and discontinuance of an improved alley between W. Electric Ave. and W. Mobile St. west of S. 54th St. R-2024-0306 Adopted Pass
72. 68 Passed The Block Vote Approved Pass
73. 69 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
74. 45. Resolution approving a Certified Survey Map to consolidate and redivide property located at 6424-26 W. Greenfield Ave., 6414-22 W. Greenfield Ave., 6400 W. Greenfield Ave. 13** S. 65th St, and 1351 S. 64th St. part of a mixed use Planned Unit Development area (Tax Key Nos. 439-0145-002, 439-0144-001, 439-0141-001, 439-0146-000, 439-0147-001). R-2024-0303
75. 46. Resolution approving a Certified Survey Map to combine two existing parcels at 1909 S. 73rd St. and 19** S. 73rd St. into one parcel (Tax Key Nos. 476-0266-002 and Tax Key 476-0266-001). R-2024-0304 Adopted Pass
76. 47. New Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Licenses for Laughing Bear LLC, d/b/a Roll On In, 5630 W. Lincoln Ave. Agent: Kevin Dixon-Seidl. (ALC-24-20) 2024-0363 Approved Pass
77. 48. New Class B Tavern License for Shana Ewan LLC, d/b/a The Chi Lounge and Grill, 8307 W. Becher St. Agent: Shana Ewan. (ALC-24-16) 2024-0365 Approved Pass
78. 49. New Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Licenses for Emil-lio’s LLC, d/b/a Braun’s Power House, 7100 W. National Ave. Agent: Paresha Pesqueira. (ALC-24-17) 2024-0394 Approved Pass
79. 50. Consideration and possible action on a “Resolution Creating Tax Incremental District No. 20, Approving its Project Plan and Establishing its Boundaries.” 2024-0385 Placed on File Pass
80. 76 Public Hearing Items (Economic Development Committee)
81. 51. Ordinance to rezone various properties on the north side of the 6400 block of W. Greenfield Ave. to C-3 and P and create a planned unit development overlay district. O-2024-0019 Passed Pass
82. 52. Resolution approving the sale of lands located at the following addresses: 6400 W. Greenfield Ave. - (Tax Key Number 439-0141-001) 1351 S. 64 St. - (Tax Key Number 439-0143-001). R-2024-0308 Adopted Pass
83. 53. Conditional Use permit for Saul's Auto, a proposed Light Motor Vehicle Service use, at 5312 W. Electric Ave. 2024-0291 Public Hearing Held Pass
84. 80 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
85. 54. Resolution authorizing the City of West Allis to provide police services to the City of Milwaukee for the 2024 Republican National Convention. R-2024-0302 Adopted Pass
86. 81 Passed The Block Vote Approved Pass
87. 55. Southwest Suburban Health Department current initiatives; Senior Center and Health Department program updates; Abatement efforts; and Southwest Suburban Health Department Merger and Board of Health updates. 2024-0330 Placed on File Pass
88. 56. New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Alexis Mesa. (BART-1138) 2024-0338
89. 57. New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Raychel Evans. (BART-1156) 2024-0349 Approved Pass
90. 58. New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Carrie Skurzewski. (BART-1157) 2024-0350 Approved Pass
91. 59. Renewal Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Danielle Loe. (BART-35) 2024-0359 Approved Pass
92. 60. New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Anakin Shamrowicz. (BART-1160) 2024-0360 Approved Pass
93. 61. Renewal Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Danielle Nichols. (BART-1164) 2024-0361 Approved Pass
94. 62. Renewal Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Chris Schutte. (BART-131) 2024-0362 Approved Pass
95. 63. New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Anastasia Ewing. (BART-1166) 2024-0368 Approved Pass
96. 64. New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Jennifer Fritch. (BART-1161) 2024-0392 Approved Pass
97. 65. New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Kayla Sekey. (BART-1171) 2024-0393 Approved Pass
98. 65a. 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 25th, 2024 until November 2nd, 2024. 2024-0328 Approved Pass
99. 66. 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. 2024-0329 Approved Pass
100. 95 Public Hearing Items (Public Safety Committee)
101. 67. Renewal application for Noise Variance Permit for Ope Brewing Company, 6751 W. National Ave. (NSVR 2) 2024-0347 Approved Pass
102. N. ADJOURNMENT

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