Scott A. Berg, 5th District Alderman, Brookfield, Wisconsin
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July 18, 2006


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THESE ARE THE MINUTES OF A COMMON COUNCIL MEETING OF THE 27TH COMMON COUNCIL, HELD AT 7:45 P.M., TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2006, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF BROOKFIELD CITY HALL, 2000 N. CALHOUN ROAD, BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN 

 

COUNCIL PRESIDENT STEVE PONTO PRESIDING, in the absence of Mayor Jeff Speaker

 ALDERMEN PRESENT:  Scott Berg, Gary Mahkorn, Steve Ponto, Dan Sutton, Rick Owen, Christopher Blackburn, James Garvens, Mike Franz, Bill Carnell, Bob Reddin, Jerry Mellone, Lisa Mellone, Ron Balzer, Mark Nelson

 

ALDERMEN ABSENT & EXCUSED:  None

 

ALSO PRESENT:  Acting City Attorney Karen Flaherty, Director of Administration Dean Marquardt, City Clerk Kristine Schmidt, Director of Public Works Tom Grisa, Director of Human Resources Jim Zwerlein, Director of Community Development Dan Ertl, Director of Finance Robert Scott, Police Chief Dan Tushaus, City Assessor Bob Lorier

 

Council President Steve Ponto called the Common Council to order at approximately 8:05 p.m.  The next Common Council meeting will be August 15th.  Council President Steve Ponto stated he would be voting on actions of the Common Council to represent his constituents in the 4th District.


 

City Assessor Bob Lorier, Deputy City Assessor Denise Neumann, and GIS Coordinator Jennifer Reek presented an overview of the 2006 City-wide Revaluation.  (A copy of the presentation can be viewed in the City Clerk's Office.)

 

Alderman James Garvens led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Two individuals spoke from the audience during the 15 minute segment set aside for citizens to address the Council.  Both individuals made comments relative to the rezoning of 2945-55 N. Brookfield Road. 


            

ACTIONS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

 

8:25 p.m. A public hearing was heard regarding the request of Capitol Progression, Modified Suburban Hearing Overlay, permitting a free standing, dine-in restaurant at 18380 W. Capitol Drive (Pandl's).  The hearing ended at 9:05 p.m. (Minutes of the Public Hearing are separate from Council Minutes.)


 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

Alderman Sutton moved approval of the items on the Consent Agenda, except for items #2, #3, and #15.  The motion was seconded by Alderman J. Mellone and carried unanimously.  Recorded as a roll call. 

 

1)         Minutes from the Regular Common Council meeting of June 20, 2006.

Actions and recommendations from the Plan Commission minutes of June 26, 2006

 

2)         Removed from the Consent Agenda.

 

3)         Removed from the Consent Agenda.

 

4)         P.C. #5:  Request to schedule a public hearing for a proposed ordinance modifying the regulations related to the enforcement of conditions of zoning approvals through Development Agreements and plan and method of operation.

 

Actions and recommendations from the Plan Commission minutes of July 10, 2006, including the

 Plan Review Board minutes of June 22, 2006

 

5)         P.C. #1:  Plan Review Board minutes of June 22, 2006

                        a.  PRB #1:  New Perspectives Fund to approve scheduling a conditional use public hearing for the purpose of amending conditional use Ord. #1405 permitting a change in ownership and identity of the CBRF license and amending the approved plan and method of operation for the facility at 16690 and 16720 W. Greenfield Avenue.

                        b.  PRB #2:  Weston Highlands II for approval of a Development Agreement, a redivision of Outlots 2, 4, 5 and 6 of Weston Highlands and unplatted lands consisting of five lots and two outlots located at the terminus of Patti Lane.

                        c.  PRB #3:  Wisconsin Memorial Park for approval of a revised plan and method of operation permitting construction of a 1,810 sq. ft. veteran mausoleum at 13235 W. Capitol Drive.

                        d.  PRB #5:  McDonalds Corporation for approval of a Development Agreement and fence at 300 N. Moorland Road.

 

                        e.  PRB Sign Request #A1:  McDonalds, 300 N. Moorland Rd., monument sign.

 

                        f.  PRB Sign Request #A2:  McDonalds, 300 N. Moorland Rd., glass etchings/wall signs.

 

                        g.  PRB Sign Request #A3:  McDonalds, 300 N. Moorland Rd., five directional signs, a height detector, a pre-sell board for stacked automobiles, two menu boards, and two order displays.

 

                        h.  PRB Sign Request #B1:  Furniture Deals & Steals, 16460 W. Bluemound Rd., monument sign.

 

                        i.  PRB Sign Request #B2:  Furniture Deals & Steals, 16460 W. Bluemound Rd., wall sign.

 

6)         P.C. #2:  Brookfield Christian Reformed Church for approval of a conditional use, a revised plan and method of operation, preliminary survey and a final certified survey map at 14155, 14135, 14025 Burleigh Road, and 3085, 3055 N. Lilly Road allowing consolidation of said parcels and construction of an approximate 24,150 sq. ft. church addition with 148 stall parking lot addition.

 

7)         Ordinance granting a conditional use for the purpose of constructing an approximate 24,150 sq. ft. addition with 148 stall parking lot addition to the existing church at Brookfield  Christian Reformed Church, 14155-14135-14025 Burleigh Road and 3085-3055 N. Lilly Road.  Ordinance No. 2067-06*

 

8)         P.C. #6:  Outback Steakhouse, Inc. for approval of a revised plan and method of operation at 18365 W. Bluemound Road, the former Chi Chi's restaurant, permitting facade and site alterations to the Plan Commission approval of November 7, 2005.


 

As recommended by the Finance Committee

 

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

 

10)       Resolution approving 2006 Self-Supporting Recreation Programs special revenue fund budget amendment requested by the Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry:  increase revenue account 206-000-458-026 by $49,400 and various expenditure accounts by a total of $19,800, for purposes of assumption of the youth basketball program per the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission.  Resolution No. 7607-06*

 

11)       Resolution approving 2006 water utility capital improvement budget amendment requested by the Director of Finance:  increase water main improvements expenditure account 501-997-106-006-151 by $30,000, for purposes of funding Calhoun Road water main project.  Resolution No. 7608-06*

 

12)       Resolution approving 2003 capital improvement fund budget amendment requested by the Director of Finance:  transfer $60,000 from stormwater improvements expenditure account 603-113-700-122-021 to stormwater improvements account 603-113-700-122-151, for purposes of funding Calhoun Road storm sewer project costs.  Resolution No. 7609-06*

 

13)       Resolution authorizing City officials to enter into agreements necessary to acquire the parcels necessary for the future northern extension of Executive Drive pursuant to the agreement to exchange property between Continental Properties, Anthony Borowski, and the City of Brookfield.  Resolution No. 7610-06*

 

14)       Resolution approving revised City financial policy regarding budget transfers.  Resolution No. 7611-06*

 

As recommended by the Human Resources and Public Safety Committee

 

15)       Removed from the Consent Agenda.

 

As recommended by the Legislative & Licensing Committee

 

16)       Fifteen Original Bartender Licenses (see Legislative & Licensing Committee agenda for names).

 

17)       Forty Renewal Bartender Licenses (see Legislative & Licensing Committee agenda for names).

 

18)       Temporary Class B Beer License:  Make A Wish Foundation for Wishfest, July 29th from 12-6 p.m., at 3705 N. 124th St. (Culvers).

 

19)       Original Class B Combination Beer and Liquor Licenses:

            a.         ERJ Dining III, LLC; d/b/a Chili's Grill & Bar, 17915 W. Bluemound Rd.; Agent:  Paul S. Thompson.

            b.         North Star West, Inc.; d/b/a North Star American Bistro, 19115 W. Capitol Dr. #100; Agent:  Michael T. Stoner.

 

As recommended by the Board of Public Works

 

20)       Resolution amending the Official Traffic Control Map to install a yield sign at the Apple Tree and Pepper Lane intersection.  Resolution No. 7612-06*

 

As recommended by the Water and Sewer Board

 

21)       Resolution awarding the bid for the Bolter Lane – Holly Lane Water Main Project No. W-06-04 to M.J. Construction, Inc. for $335,648.45.  Resolution No. 7613-06*

 

22)       Final Resolution authorizing the installation of water main and levying of special assessments:  Bolter Lane – Holly Lane Water Main Project #W-06-04.  Final Resolution No. 7614-06*

 

23)       Resolution approving the land acquisition from 4420 and 4440 N. Calhoun Road for purposes of public right-of-way and constructing a water main for an amount not to exceed $2,000 per property of $4,000 total.  Resolution No. 7615-06*

 

24)       Resolution approving the Perpetual Sanitary Sewer Easement between Fountain Brook Association and the City of Brookfield, located at 4040 N. Calhoun Road.  Resolution No. 7616-06*

 

25)       Resolution awarding the bid for the Wells 10 and 11 Well Pump, Piping and Electrical Modifications to Water Well Solutions Service Group, Inc. for $104,682.00.  Resolution No. 7617-06*

 

Council As A Whole

 

26)       Mayor's Appointment:  Norman Rose to the Library Board, 3 yr. term expiring 7/1/09.


 

27)       Items removed from the Consent Agenda –

 

2)         P.C. #2:  Request of the Dept. of Community Development for approval of an ordinance creating the Village Area Business District (VAB) in the Municipal Zoning Code and adjusting other sections of the Zoning Code related to definitions, use, commercial illumination, and area regulations all related to the creation of the Business District.

 

            Alderman Mahkorn moved adoption of the Plan Commission recommendation.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Owen.

 

            Alderman Nelson moved to amend the motion to eliminate outdoor vending machines.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Carnell and failed Ayes 6, Nays 8 with Aldermen Carnell, Reddin, Ponto, Nelson, J. Mellone and L. Mellone voting Aye.

 

            The motion carried Ayes 9, Nays 5 with Aldermen Carnell, Nelson, J. Mellone, Blackburn, and L. Mellone voting Nay.

 

3)         Alderman Mahkorn moved adoption of the Ordinance creating Section 17.50 of the  Zoning Code, entitled "VAB" Village Area Business District and adjusting other sections of the Code related to definitions, use, commercial illumination, and area regulations all related to the creation of the Business District.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Berg.  A roll call vote was taken and carried Ayes 9, Nays 5 with Aldermen Carnell, Nelson, J. Mellone, Blackburn and L. Mellone voting nay.  Ordinance No. 2068-06*


 

15)       Alderman Garvens moved adoption of the Ordinance amending Section 2.20.010 of the Municipal Code relative to the appointment and selection process for the City Attorney.   The motion was seconded by Alderman Balzer.  A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously.  Ordinance No. 2069-06*

 

* End of the Consent Agenda * 

 

 

Actions and recommendations from the Plan Commission minutes of July 10, 2006

 

28)       P.C. #3:  Request of Richard Conley to rezone from "B-1" Local Business to "PDD" Planned Development District – General Plan (Mixed Use) and reaffirm the general plan for 2945-55 N. Brookfield Road to allow the construction of a mixed use building with first floor retail and second floor residential uses in the "Village Area" business district. 

 

            The Plan Commission recommended approval of an ordinance rezoning 2945-55 N. Brookfield Road from "B-1" Local Business to "PDD – Mixed Use (General Plan), No. __", allowing approximately 7,712 sq. ft. of first floor retail and restaurant space, a maximum of eight (8) second floor dwelling units, and surface and underground parking stalls, subject to the listed conditions of approval.  In addition, requiring the identification of a mechanism prior to the specific plan process to require food (versus drink) as the primary use/activity for any restaurant that occupies the building and requiring a food purchase to utilize the seating on the outdoor deck, and the developer considering a technique to minimize the impact of the stone wall along Brookfield Road (e.g. mirror flip of the building, an elevated porch at the southeast corner of the building, etc.)

 

            Alderman Mahkorn moved adoption of the Plan Commission recommendation.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Owen.

 

            Alderman Nelson moved to amend the motion to prohibit music on the outdoor deck.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Berg and carried unanimously.

 

            Alderman Berg moved to table.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Balzer and carried Ayes 8, Nays 6 with Aldermen Sutton, Owen, Garvens, Nelson, Mahkorn and Franz voting nay.

 

29)       Alderman Mahkorn moved to table the Ordinance rezoning 2945-55 N. Brookfield Road from "B-1" Local Business District to "PDD" Planned Development District – General Plan (Mixed Use Commercial/Residential) No. 13, for the purpose of constructing a two-story, mixed use building with first floor commercial, second floor residential and underground parking.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Owen and carried unanimously.


 

30)       Alderman Mahkorn moved to table Item #4 from the July 10, 2006, Plan Commission meeting, authorization to execute an agreement in-lieu of a moratorium or proposed extension of Ordinance No. 1958-04, a Development Moratorium for the Waste Management landfill known as Outlots 1 and 2 of CSM No. 9898 and Outlots 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 and 12 of The Shire subdivision (initially identified as Outlots 6-10) bounding same, not including lots 1-25 of The Shire subdivision.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Owen and carried unanimously.

 

31)       Alderman Mahkorn moved adoption of the Ordinance continuing a moratorium on development in the area of the Waste Management Landfill and certain outlots in or associated with The Shire subdivision extended to March 1, 2007.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Nelson.  A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously.  Ordinance No. 2070-06*

 


32)       P.C. #5:  Authorization to execute an agreement in-lieu of a development moratorium for Quebecor World Properties at 12785 and 12821 W. Bluemound Road (Ord. #2056-06).  Approve project Schedule Scope for the 124th Street and Bluemound Road Neighborhood Plan Area.

 

            The Plan Commission recommended proceeding with the above Neighborhood Plan project scope and calendar.

 

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

 

33)       Alderman Mahkorn moved adoption of the Ordinance removing Quebecor World Properties located at 12785 and 12821 W. Bluemound Road from the development moratorium approved in Ordinance #2056-06.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Owen.  A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously.  Ordinance No. 2071-06*

 


  

Council As A Whole

 

34)       Director of Administration Dean Marquardt explained the 2006-2008 strategic plan initiatives and outlined a plan for the Council’s approval of the initiatives.  Aldermen to present additional initiatives by August 1, 2006 to Mayor’s office and to discuss initiatives at the August 15, 2006 Common Council meeting.         

 

35)       Legislative Referrals: 

            a.         Alderman Nelson referred to the Plan Commission and/or the Board of Public Works to review tree preservation relative to city projects. 

            b.         Review municipal code for noise issues.

            c.         Requested Aldermen send comments relative to the Conley project to the Plan Commission for guidance.

 


36)       In continuing actions of the Council, pursuant to 19.85(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes, after first convening in open session, the Council President will explain the nature of the business proposed to be considered in closed session, and upon a motion duly made, seconded and adopted, meeting in Closed Session for the following purpose:

 

a.   Under 19.85(1)(g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved.  (Discussion of strategy and status with the City Attorney about pending and possible litigation with the Town of Brookfield including the Ravenswood sewer extension lawsuit, the Town's I/I lawsuit, the Capitol Drive annexation and its relation to the Town's special assessment of property owners, and related City-Town issues.)

 

Alderman Berg moved to convene into Closed Session under Section 19.85(1)(g).  The motion was seconded by Alderman Mahkorn and carried unanimously.  Recorded as a roll call.  11:00 p.m.

 

Present during closed session were as follows:  City Clerk, Acting City Attorney, Director of Public Works, Director of Human Resources, Police Chief, Director of Community Development, Director of Administration, and Director of Finance.

 

Alderman Berg moved to reconvene into Open Session under Section 19.85(2) Wisconsin Statutes.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Nelson and carried unanimously.  Recorded as a roll call.  11:55 p.m.

 

 

37)       Alderman Ponto moved to adjourn the meeting.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Mahkorn and carried unanimously.  11:55 p.m.

 

                                                                        ___________________________________

                                                                        Kristine A. Schmidt, City Clerk

 

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