Council Meeting - September 18, 2001

September 18, 2001

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THESE ARE THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT 7:45 P.M., TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 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, Brad Steinke, Steven Ponto, Jim Heinrich, Richard Brunner, Donald Bauer, Jim Garvens, Karl Schulz, Scott Berg, Michael Jakus, Howard Washechek, Kari Clappier

ALDERMEN ABSENT & EXCUSED: None

ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Sue Schalig, Assistant City Attorney Karen Flaherty, Chief of Staff Dean Marquardt, City Clerk Kris Schmidt, Director of Finance Robert Scott, Director of Public Works Tom Grisa, Director of Community Development Dan Ertl, Director of Human Resources James Zwerlein, Police Chief Dan Tushaus, Director of Parks & Recreation Bill Kolstad, Neighborhood Planner/Designer Carrie Johnson, Fire Chief John Dahms

Mayor Bloomberg called the meeting of the Common Council to order at approximately 9:15 p.m. Five public hearings were heard - New zoning district known as the Office and Limited Residential/Commercial (O&LR/C)-Calhoun Road South Neighborhood District #1 & #2; Calhoun Road South Rezonings for Ruby Farms and WTMJ properties, Executive Drive area and the Brookfield Square Shopping Center; and a future extension of Executive Drive. (See separate public hearing minutes.)

A moment of silence was observed by all present in respect for the families and victims who were affected by the terrorist attack against the United States on September 11, 2001. The moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Item #23 was taken out of order. Alderman Jakus moved approval of the Resolution expressing support for the President and National Leaders in their difficult decisions to eliminate terrorism across the globe. The motion was seconded by Alderman Brunner and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6803*

The next Common Council meeting will be October 2. Further, the Finance Committee meetings to review the proposed 2002 Executive Budget are September 28th at 4:00 p.m. and October 16th at 5:00 p.m., only if additional time for review is needed.

Alderman Waffenschmidt moved approval of the Regular Common Council minutes of August 21, 2001. The motion was seconded by Alderman Bauer 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's minutes of September 10, 2001, including the Plan Review Board minutes of August 23, 2001.

Alderman Schulz moved to adopt the Plan Commission's actions and recommendations as represented in the Regular Plan Commission's minutes of September 10, 2001, including the Plan Review Board minutes of August 23, 2001. 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. The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich and carried unanimously.

Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Resolution revising the City Investment Policy. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schulz and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6804*

Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Request from the Police Department to purchase eight replacement fleet vehicles (2002 budget purchase) for $192,000 estimated cost subject to bids (value bids). The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt and carried unanimously.

Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Request from the Highway Department to purchase three 2001 Single Axle Patrol Truck Chassis Installations from Brake & Equipment for $122,988. The motion was seconded by Alderman Brunner and carried unanimously.

Alderman Garvens moved to deny the Notice of Claim from Arthur Anderson. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schulz and carried unanimously.

Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Resolution approving the additional expenditures for the City Hall Roof Replacement Project, Roof Areas 1, 4 & 10, IRS Project #11367 totaling $17,500. The motion was seconded by Alderman Bauer and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6805*

LEGISLATIVE & LICENSING COMMITTEE - Alderman Jakus, Chairman

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

Alderman Jakus moved approval of the Temporary Class B Retailer's License: St. Luke's Congregation, 18000 W. Greenfield Avenue; Event-Showtime; Dates-October 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 30 and November 1, 2, 3; Time - 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. The motion was seconded by Alderman Clappier and carried unanimously.

Alderman Jakus moved to remove from the table the Class B Beer Alcohol License for Franklynn Development, LLC; d/b/a: Brookfield Indoor Soccer Complex, 19485 W. Lisbon Road; Agent: Frank G. O'Connor. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mahkorn and carried unanimously.

Alderman Jakus moved approval of the Class B Beer Alcohol License for Franklynn Development, LLC; d/b/a: Brookfield Indoor Soccer Complex, 19485 W. Lisbon Road; Agent: Frank G. O'Connor with the restrictions delineated in the PRB minutes of August 23, 2001 and the Plan Commission minutes of September 10, 2001 under plan and method approval. The motion was seconded by Alderman Steinke and carried unanimously.

Alderman Jakus moved to adopt the Ordinance amending the Municipal Code to conform with changes in State law relative to statutory and Administrative Code references. The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt. A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 1819*

Alderman Jakus moved to adopt the Ordinance amending Section 9.08.090 of the Municipal Code relative to the practice of tattooing for permanent cosmetics, with the amendment to add the language "direct supervision" of a physician. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens.

Alderman Washechek moved to table the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ponto and carried unanimously.

Alderman Jakus moved to adopt the Ordinance amending Section 10.08.110 of the Municipal Code relating to the operation of mini-bikes, go carts and gasoline powered play vehicles, with the amendment to paragraph 11 to read, "Within one hundred fifty (150) feet of any dwelling other than the (permitting party) the property owner referred to in A1." There was no second to the motion.

Alderman Ponto moved to table the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Alderman Berg and carried unanimously.

Alderman Jakus moved approval of the Ethics Board Appointments. The motion was seconded by Alderman Washechek and carried unanimously.

Ethics Board Susan P. Heffron - 3 year term expiring November 5, 2002. Robert McGlynn - 3 year reappointment term expiring November 5, 2003.

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - Alderman Schulz, Chairman

Alderman Schulz moved approval of the Resolution awarding the bid for the Park and Medians Landscaping Project #PR-2-01 to Midwest Landscaping Co., LLC for $106,835. The motion was seconded by Alderman Washechek and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6806*

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Alderman Ponto, Chairman

Alderman Ponto moved approval of the Resolution approving an Agreement between the City of Brookfield and the Milwaukee County Emergency Medical Services Community Training Center regarding Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) training. The motion was seconded by Alderman Washechek and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6807*

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Schulz, Chairman

Alderman Schulz moved approval of the Resolution authorizing the City to acquire right-of-way for the North Avenue Bike Path Project. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mahkorn and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6811*

SEWER AND WATER BOARD - Alderman Washechek, Chairman

Alderman Washechek moved approval of the Resolution approving the Intermunicipal Agreement between the City of Pewaukee, Sanitary District #4-Town of Brookfield and the City of Brookfield for the Springdale Road Interceptor Agreement. The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6808*

COUNCIL AS A WHOLE

Alderman Washechek moved approval of the Final Resolution levying a special assessment for a water main option connection: Dean & Beth Savas, 17800 Lucy Circle, Tax Key No. BRC 1117-117, $4,432.40. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously. Final Resolution No. 6809*

Alderman Schulz moved approval of the Resolution renaming a portion of Harvest Lane to Chevy Chase in Carriage Hills Subdivision. The motion was seconded by Alderman Washechek and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6810*

There were no Mayor's appointments.

Alderman Jakus moved approval of the Fireworks User's Permit for Brookfield East High School for their Homecoming celebration; Raindate: Thursday, September 20, 2001. The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt and carried unanimously.

Alderman Ponto moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schulz and carried unanimously. 10:10 p.m.

Kristine A. Schmidt, City Clerk * May be viewed in the City Clerk's Office. 9765

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