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THESE ARE THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MEETING OF THE 26^TH COMMON COUNCIL, HELD AT 7:45 P.M., TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF BROOKFIELD CITY HALL, 2000 N. CALHOUN ROAD, BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN

MAYOR JEFF SPEAKER PRESIDING

ALDERMEN PRESENT: Scott Berg, Thomas Schellinger, Gary Mahkorn, Steve Ponto, Dan Sutton, Rick Owen, Mike Franz, Christopher Blackburn, Jim Heinrich, Cindy Kilkenny, Mark Nelson, James Garvens, Ron Balzer, Richard Brunner

ALDERMEN ABSENT & EXCUSED: None

ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Vince Moschella, Director of Administration Dean Marquardt, City Clerk Kris Schmidt, Director of Community Development Dan Ertl, Director of Public Works Tom Grisa, Director of Human Resources Jim Zwerlein, Director of Finance Robert Scott, Fire Chief John Dahms, Police Chief Dan Tushaus, Parks & Forestry Superintendent Gary Majeskie

Mayor Jeff Speaker called the Common Council to order at approximately 7:45 p.m.

The next Common Council meeting will be November 1, 2005.

One person spoke from the audience during the 15 minute segment set aside for citizens to address the Council regarding MIA/POW flag proposed at the Civic Center.

Alderman Christopher Blackburn led the Common Council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.

A presentation by R.A. Smith & Associates was given regarding the report entitled, "One Brookfield, Consolidation Feasibility Study", dated October 14, 2005, which details the consolidation of the Town and City of Brookfield. The PowerPoint slides may be viewed in the City Clerk's Office. Questions and discussion by Aldermen followed the presentation.

One Brookfield (PowerPoint, 4.2M)

One Brookfield (PDF, 4.1M)

Aldermen Heinrich moved approval of the items on the Consent Agenda, except for items #9 and #14 which were removed previously. The motion was seconded by Alderman Owen and carried unanimously. Recorded as a roll call.

1) Minutes from the Regular Common Council meeting of October 4, 2005.

2) • P.C. Item #1: Plan Review Board actions from September 22, 2005, meeting.

3) • P.C. Item #2: Item #4 of the September 22, 2005, Plan Review Board – Larson Companies for approval of a revised plan and method of operation permitting facade alterations at 17430 W. Bluemound Road or known as T.G.I. Fridays.

4) • P.C. Item #6: Trinity United Church of Christ, 4435 N. Calhoun Rd., for approval of a preliminary survey and final certified survey map consolidating the boundary of a metes and bounds parcel. No new lots will be created.

5) Ordinance establishing a conditional use for the purpose of permitting a revised plan and method of operation allowing a 753 sq. ft. building addition, facade and site alterations at Trinity United Church of Christ, 4435 N. Calhoun Road. Ordinance No. 2025-05*

6) Vouchers exceeding $50,000 requiring immediate action.

7) Resolution approving budget amendment requested by the Director of Finance for the 2004 water utility fund capital budget: increase capital contributions revenue account 501-002-421 by $24,563, and increase water main project expenditure account 501-997-106-004-145 by $65,000 for purposes of funding Brookfield Road extension water main. Resolution No. 7487-05*

8) Resolution authorizing an Urban Forestry Grant application to the DNR and approval of cost sharing for the purpose of implementing a phased median planting program on Capitol Drive (Brookfield Road to 124^th Street). Resolution No. 7488-05*

9) Removed from the Consent Agenda.

10) Resolution selecting the City's 2006 Dental Insurance carrier (Delta Dental – renewal) and setting the associated City premium contribution for eligible non-represented employees. Resolution No. 7489-05*

11) Resolution modifying one of the current self-funded Health Insurance options and selecting the City's Claims Administrator and Stop-Loss Insurance provider for 2006 (WPS-renewal). Resolution No. 7490-05*

12) Four Original Bartender Licenses and denial of one license (see Legislative & Licensing agenda for names).

13) Original Class B Combination Beer and Liquor: Crescent Hospital Corp., d/b/a Residence Inn by Marriott, 950 Pinehurst Ct.; Lori Gerard – Agent (new owner).

14) Removed from the Consent Agenda.

15) Resolution approving the solid waste and recyclable collection agreement with Onyx Waste Services Midwest, Inc. for a 3-year period beginning January 1, 2006, thru December 31, 2008. Resolution No. 7491-05*

16) Resolution awarding the bid for the Beverly Hills Drive Sanitary Relay Project #SA-05-03 to Mainline Sewer & Water, Inc. for $393,852.50. Resolution No. 7492-05*

17) Resolution awarding the bid for the Brookfield Road Extension Water Main Project #W-05-06 to Mainline Sewer & Water, Inc. for $56,210.00. Resolution No. 7493-05*

18) Proclamation announcing the week of October 16-22, 2005, as "National Business Women's Week".

19) Proclamation announcing the month of October as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month".

20) Items removed from the Consent Agenda.

Alderman Ponto moved approval of Item #9, the Resolution approving the Compendium of City-wide Employment Policies. The motion was seconded by Alderman Sutton and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 7494-05*

Alderman Mahkorn moved approval of Item #14, Direction to staff to fly the POW/MIA flag 365 days of the year. The motion was seconded by Alderman Sutton.

Alderman Ponto moved to refer the item back to the Legislative & Licensing Committee. The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich and carried Ayes 9, Nays 5 with Alderman Sutton, Kilkenny, Berg, Blackburn and Franz voting nay.

21) Alderman Mahkorn moved approval of the Resolution giving the Common Council authority to schedule the dates and times of its committee meetings and govern its legislative process. The motion was seconded by Alderman Berg and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 7495-05*

22) Alderman Brunner moved approval of the Final Resolution levying special assessments: 4205 Lilly Road, BRC 1016-999-003, Sanitary Sewer $4,237.29; Water Main $2,310.77; for a total assessment of $6,548.06. The motion was seconded by Alderman Berg and carried unanimously. Final Resolution No. 7496-05*

23) Legislative Referrals:

a) Mayor Speaker requested that the following Committees review the study presented by R.A. Smith focusing on their specific areas of responsibility and provide a report to the Council of the Whole no later than the first Council meeting in February 2006 (Board of Public Works, Finance Committee, Human Resources and Public Safety Committee, Parks and Recreation Commission, Plan Commission, and Library Board).

b) Alderman Mahkorn referred to the Plan Commission the repealing of Section 17.104.070(c) concerning prohibited practices for milk or food coolers in automobile service stations.

c) Alderman Mahkorn referred to the Plan Commission amending Section 2.36.065 relating to changes in the composition of the Plan Review Board.

d) Alderman Mahkorn referred to the Legislative & Licensing Committee the repealing Section 5.24.070(c) relating to restrictions on operation of Licenses premises.

e) Alderman Balzer referred to the Board of Public Works a review of the safety of railroad crossings and the possibility of federal funding to bring them up to the federal standards.

24) Alderman Kilkenny moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Alderman Brunner and carried unanimously. 9:10 p.m.

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Kristine A. Schmidt, City Clerk

* May be viewed in the City Clerk’s Office.