Scott A. Berg, 5th District Alderman, Brookfield, Wisconsin
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April 17, 2001
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THESE ARE THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT 7:45 P.M., TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2001, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF BROOKFIELD CITY HALL, 2000 N. CALHOUN ROAD, BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN

MAYOR KATHRYN BLOOMBERG IN THE CHAIR

ALDERMEN PRESENT: Gary Mahkorn, Daniel Waffenschmidt, Thomas Schellinger, Scott Berg, Kari Clappier, Brad Steinke, Howard Washechek, Steven Ponto, Jim Heinrich, Richard Brunner

ALDERMEN ABSENT & EXCUSED: Don Bauer, Michael Jakus, Jim Garvens, Karl Schulz

ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Sue Schalig, Dir. of Administrative Services Dean Marquardt, Deputy City Clerk Renee Tadych, Planning Administrator Mike Theis, Project Engineer Carrie Bristoll-Groll


Mayor Bloomberg called the meeting of the Common Council to order at 8:25 p.m. (A public hearing was heard previously for Weston Heights, c/o Scott Simon of Simon Group.)


Two citizens spoke in opposition to burning yard waste during the 15' public speaking segment.


Mayor Bloomberg and Economic Development Coordinator Patrick Drinan presented the First Quarter 2001 Featured Business Award to Donald Wiseman, Vice President of Engineering, on behalf of Pillar Industries, located at 21905 Gateway Road.


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


Alderman Waffenschmidt moved approval of the Regular Common Council minutes of April 3, 2001. The motion was seconded by Alderman Clappier 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 April 9, 2001, including the Plan Review Board minutes of March 22, 2001.

The first item was the request of Stan and Kathy Johnson, N21 W24129 Dorchester Dr., Pewaukee, WI 53072, for approval to rezone the westerly 100 feet of Lot 2, Certified Survey Map No. 4933 from "M-1" Multiple-family Residence District to "R-3" Single-family Residence District. The request includes approval of a certified survey map dividing 18495 Burleigh Road, i.e. Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 4933. One new lot would be created. (NW 1/4 of Sec. 16)

The Plan Commission recommended to approve the rezoning from "M-1" portion of the property to "R-3" and to approve the certified survey map as recommended by Planning staff, with the provision that the Department of Public Works be satisfied with the sub-base under the gravel.

Alderman Steinke moved adoption of the Plan Commission recommendation. The motion was seconded by Alderman Washechek and carried unanimously.


Alderman Steinke moved adoption of the Ordinance rezoning the westerly 100 feet of Lot 2, Certified Survey Map No. 4933 from "M-1" Multiple-Family Residence District to "R-3" Single-family Residence District located at 18495 W. Burleigh Road (Johnson). The motion was seconded by Alderman Washechek. A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 1798*


Alderman Steinke moved approval of the remaining Plan Commission's actions and recommendations as represented in the Regular Plan Commission minutes of April 9, 2001, including the Plan Review Board minutes of March 22, 2001. The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt and carried unanimously.


LEGISLATIVE & LICENSING COMMITTEE - Alderman Mahkorn, acting Chairman

Alderman Mahkorn moved approval of eight original bartender licenses and to deny one bartender license. The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt and carried unanimously.


Alderman Mahkorn moved approval of five renewal bartender licenses. The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt and carried unanimously.


Due to the applicant not appearing before the Licensing Committee, the request for a bartender's license remained on the table.


Alderman Mahkorn moved to grant a license to the appealed bartender license. The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt and carried unanimously.


BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Washechek, acting Chairman

Alderman Washechek moved approval of the Resolution awarding the bid for the 2001 Epoxy Pavement Marking Project #2001-PM-5A to Century Fence Company for $56,525. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mahkorn and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6732*


Alderman Washechek moved approval of the Resolution awarding the bid for the Lamplighter Park Pond Storm Sewer Project #2000-SW-25 to Globe Contractors, Inc. for $93,175. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schellinger and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6733*


Alderman Washechek moved approval of the Resolution rejecting the bids for the Executive Drive Street Lighting Project #2001-SL-1 and authorizing the reletting of bids. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mahkorn and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6734*


SEWER AND WATER BOARD - Alderman Washechek, acting Chairman

Alderman Washechek moved approval of the Resolution discontinuing water main easements in Greenfield Heights Subdivision, Block 14, and all rights be relinquished and returned to the respective property owners. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schellinger and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6735*


Alderman Washechek moved approval of the Final Resolution levying special assessments against 310 N. Park Blvd., Lot 16 & 17, Block 3, Bluemound Park Estates Subd., TKN BRC 1112-043, $1,765.00. The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich and carried unanimously. Final Resolution No. 6736*


COUNCIL AS A WHOLE

Alderman Washechek moved approval of the Vouchers exceeding $50,000 requiring immediate action. The motion was seconded by Alderman Berg and carried unanimously.


Alderman Washechek moved approval of the Resolution approving easements between Wisconsin Electric Power Company and the City of Brookfield for the purpose of installing and maintaining buried electrical power service to Voicestream, as part of their cell tower sites, located at 2000 N. Calhoun Road and 127 S. Moorland Road. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schellinger and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6737*


Alderman Washechek moved approval of the Proclamation proclaiming April 27, 2001, as "Arbor Day". The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt and carried unanimously.


Alderman Washechek moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ponto and carried unanimously.


Renee J. Tadych, Deputy City Clerk

* May be viewed in the City Clerk's Office. 9726

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