Scott A. Berg, 5th District Alderman, Brookfield, Wisconsin
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June 20, 2000
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THESE ARE THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT 7:45 P.M., TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2000, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF BROOKFIELD CITY HALL, 2000 N. CALHOUN ROAD, BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN

MAYOR KATHRYN BLOOMBERG IN THE CHAIR

ALDERMEN PRESENT: Howard Washechek, Karl Schulz, Gary Mahkorn, Jim Heinrich, Michael Jakus, Daniel Waffenschmidt, Richard Brunner, Steven Ponto, Brad Steinke, Kari Clappier, Thomas Schellinger, Donald Bauer, James Garvens

ALDERMEN EXCUSED OR ABSENT: Scott Berg

ALSO PRESENT: Asst. City Attorney Karen Flaherty, Director of Administrative Services Dean Marquardt, Director of Community Development Dan Ertl, Director of Finance Robert Scott, Police Chief Robert Jacobs, City Clerk Kris Schmidt, Director of Public Works Tom Grisa, Fire Chief Tim McGrath, GIS Coordinator Dave Flack, Deputy Finance Director Therese Hricka, Code Compliance Inspector Tom Beinert


Mayor Bloomberg called the meeting of the Common Council to order at approximately 8:00 p.m.


A presentation was made by the Department of Community Development regarding the Code Enforcement mid-year report. (The report may be viewed in the City Clerk's Office.)


Alderman Bauer led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.


Alderman Waffenschmidt moved approval of the Regular Common Council minutes of June 6, 2000. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously.


ACTIONS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

PLAN COMMISSION

The next item was the Plan Commission's actions and recommendations as represented in the Regular Plan Commission minutes of June 12, 2000, including the Plan Review Board minutes of May 25, 2000.

The first item was the Plan Commission Recommendation: Ordinance annexing 9.81 acres of vacant land located north of Greenfield Avenue, west of Brookfield Road. (SE 1/4 of Sec. 32)

The Plan Commission recommended approval of the ordinance.

Alderman Schulz moved to adopt the recommendation of the Plan Commission. The motion was seconded by Alderman Jakus and carried unanimously.


Alderman Schulz moved to adopt the Ordinance annexing vacant lands to the City of Brookfield, Wisconsin - Simon annexation. The motion was seconded by Alderman Jakus. A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 1753*


Alderman Schulz moved approval of the remaining Plan Commission's actions and recommendations as represented in the Regular Plan Commission minutes of June 12, 2000, excluding Item #2 - Neighborhood Plan for the Calhoun Road and Capitol Drive", and including the Plan Review Board of May 25, 2000. The motion was seconded by Alderman Jakus and carried unanimously.


FINANCE COMMITTEE - Alderman Garvens, Chairman

Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Vouchers exceeding $50,000 requiring immediate action. This was seconded by Alderman Heinrich and carried unanimously.


Alderman Garvens moved to authorize payment of a claim by Julie Basina. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schulz and carried unanimously.


Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Resolution transferring funds requested by the Director of Finance: $25,000 from the Contingency appropriation account #101-910-590 to the Risk Management (liability insurance) account #101-850-550-920, for purposes of funding liability claims costs (associated with the claim filed by Julie Basina). The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6586*


Alderman Garvens moved approval of the recommendation by the Information Technology Subcommittee regarding Geographic Information System project proposal and budget. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ponto and carried unanimously. (May be viewed in the City Clerk's Office.)


Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Resolution approving the purchase Agreement with Environmental System Research Institute Inc. (ESRI) in the amount of $141,447 for the geographic information system hardware, software, maintenance, and training. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ponto and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6587*


Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to purchase the property located at 2500 N. Brookfield Road and to reimburse the owners for said property and costs associated with relocation in the total amount of $207,400. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schulz and carried Ayes 12, No's 1 with Alderman Heinrich voting no. Resolution No. 6588*


Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to execute an option to sell the property at 18440 Milwaukee Avenue to Hugh and Dorothy Hoff. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schulz and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6589*


Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to sell the properties located at 2460 N. Brookfield Road, 2480 N. Brookfield Road, and 2500 N. Brookfield Road to the School District of Elmbrook. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schulz.

Alderman Jakus moved to amend the amount for 2460 N. Brookfield Road to $256,923. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously.

Motion as amended carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6590*


Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Resolution authorizing the purchase of Endicott Park site from the Elmbrook School District for $500,000. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schulz and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6591*


LEGISLATIVE AND LICENSING COMMITTEE - Alderman Jakus, Chairman

Alderman Jakus moved approval of Item #14a, seven (7) Original Bartender Licenses; Item #14b, twenty-four (24) Renewal Bartender Licenses; Item #14c, one (1) granted appeal bartender license and to table one (1) appealed license; Item #14d, Renewal Class A Combination Beer & Liquor - Angelina's Deli, The Market Basket; Item #14e, Renewal Class A Beer - Kwik Pantry; Item #14f, Renewal Class B Combination Beer & Liquor - Boulder Junction, Castle Inn, Grecian Inn Family Restaurant & Pub, Maxim's, Meadow Inn, Mr. B's-A Bartolotta Steakhouse, Outback Steakhouse, Pepino's on Capitol, Red Mill, Pistol Pete's Neighborhood Grill, Residence Inn, Sidetracks Bar, Seigo's Japanese Steakhouse, Sheraton, Sluggo's Sports Pub & Grille, V. Richards, Wyndham Garden Hotel, Item #14g - Renewal Wholesaler License - Alternative Beverage Company, LLC., subject to further administrative approval. The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt and carried unanimously.


Alderman Jakus moved approval of the Original Class B Combination Beer & Liquor License for Hearts, 16760 W. Greenfield Avenue, Owner: Rita Olsen (previous Borderline) and Restaurant of Brookfield Inc., d/b/a Vines, 2300 Pilgrim Road, Agent: Daniel Powers (previously Priscillas Team Room). The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt and carried unanimously.


Alderman Jakus moved to authorize scheduling a public hearing to amend Section 17.28.010 of the Zoning Code relating to garden sheds with the following language added to each of the ordinances "except for garden sheds not exceeding 120 square feet or less". The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt and carried unanimously.


PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Alderman Ponto, Chairman

This item was taken as the Council As A Whole.

Alderman Ponto moved approval of the Resolution approving the intergovernmental agreement between the City of Brookfield Fire Department, the Village of Butler Volunteer Fire Department, the New Berlin Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., and the City of New Berlin to consolidate the hazardous materials teams. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6592*


BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Schulz, Chairman

Alderman Schulz moved approval of the Resolution awarding the bid for the 2000 Replacement Concrete Curb and Gutter and Storm Inlet Repair Project #2000-22 to Capitol Pavers, Inc. for $168,670. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mahkorn and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6593*


Alderman Schulz re-introduced the Resolution vacating a portion of 2330 Pilgrim Square Drive. (No vote required)


SEWER AND WATER BOARD - Alderman Washechek, Chairman

Alderman Washechek moved approval of the Final Resolution authorizing the installation of watermain and levying of special assessments: Brookfield Road/Knoll Court/Burnet Street Water Main Project #2000-05 - Petition Project Portion (Knoll Court). The motion was seconded by Alderman Mahkorn and carried unanimously. Final Resolution No. 6594*


Alderman Washechek moved approval of the Final Resolution authorizing the installation of water main and levying of special assessments: Brookfield Road/Knoll Court/Burnet Street Water Main Project #2000-05 - Utility Project Portion (Brookfield Road). The motion was seconded by Alderman Mahkorn and carried unanimously. Final Resolution No. 6595*


Alderman Washechek moved approval of the Resolution awarding the bid for the Brookfield Road/Knoll Court/Burnet Street Water Main Project #2000-05 to Wisconsin Water & Sewer Services, Inc. for $210,912. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mahkorn and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6596*


Alderman Washechek moved approval of the Resolution awarding the bid for the Burlawn Hot Spot Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation & Improvement (Base Bid #1 --Pipe Lining) Project #2000-12 to Insituform Technologies USA, Inc. for $675,548.10. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mahkorn and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6597*


Alderman Washechek moved approval of the Resolution awarding the bid for the Burlawn Hot Spot Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation & Improvement (Base Bid #2 - Block Manhole Sealing) Project #2000-12 to National Power Rodding Corporation for $65,917,05. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mahkorn and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6598*


Alderman Washechek moved approval of the Resolution awarding the bid for the Burlawn Hot Spot Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation & Improvement (Base Bid #3 - Precast Manhole Sealing) Project #2000-12 to Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc. for $21,642.50. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6599*


Alderman Washechek moved approval of the Resolution awarding the bid for the Robinwood Hot Spot Sanitary Sewer Relay & Bypass Pump Station Project #SS-1-99 to Rawson Contractors, Inc. for $780,068.75. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6600*


Alderman Washechek moved approval of the Resolution granting a perpetual sanitary sewer easement to Netzow Limited Partnerships located at 17185 W. North Avenue. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mahkorn and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6601*


COUNCIL AS A WHOLE

Alderman Jakus moved approval of the Resolution renewing the participation and execution of a Cooperation Agreement for the HOME Investment Partnership Program. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schulz and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6602*


Alderman Waffenschmidt moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Brunner and carried unanimously. 9:30 p.m.


Kristine A. Schmidt, City Clerk

* May be viewed in the City Clerk's Office. 9651

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