Scott A. Berg, 5th District Alderman, Brookfield, Wisconsin
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July 17, 2007

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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 17, 2007, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF BROOKFIELD CITY HALL, 2000 N. CALHOUN ROAD, BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN 

MAYOR JEFF SPEAKER PRESIDING

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

 ALDERMEN ABSENT & EXCUSED:  None

 ALSO PRESENT:  City Attorney Karen Flaherty, City Clerk Kris Schmidt, Director of Administration Dean Marquardt, Director of Public Works Tom Grisa, Director of Finance Robert Scott, Director of Community Development Dan Ertl, Director of Human Resources Jim Zwerlein

 Mayor Jeff Speaker called the Common Council to order at approximately 7:45 p.m.   The next Common Council meeting will be August 21st.

 Council President Ponto announced that he had appointed Alderman Lisa Mellone as liaison to the ElmBrook School District.

 Five people spoke during the 15 minute segment set aside for citizens to address the Council regarding the Mayor’s Veto of the construction of a sidewalk on the eastside of Lilly Road (item #25 on the agenda).

Alderman Bob Reddin led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 


ACTIONS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

 A public hearing was heard regarding the request of the Dept. of Community Development, City of Brookfield to establish permanent zoning of 74.0621 acres of land annexed by Ord. Nos. 2010-05 and 2083-06 with a temporary zoning of “R-2” Single-family Residence District, some of which also bears a temporary zoning of Shoreland Protection Overlay District.  (Separate minutes were taken for the public hearings.)

 

CONSENT AGENDA

Alderman Sutton asked to have Item #10 removed from the Consent Agenda. 

Alderman Jerry Mellone moved approval of the items on the Consent Agenda, except for Item #10.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Blackburn and carried unanimously.  Recorded as a roll call.

1)         Minutes from the Regular Common Council meeting of June 19, 2007.

Actions and recommendations of the Plan Commission minutes of July 9, 2007, including the Plan Review Board minutes of June 21, 2007

2)         P.C. #1:  Plan Review Board recommendations of June 21, 2007, excluding Item #3 – Snap  Fitness, 14335 W. Capitol Dr.:

                        a.  PRB #1:  Akbar and Parveen Ismail for approval of a preliminary survey and certified survey map for a property located at 20800 Barberry Street.  Two new lots will be created.

                        b.  PRB #2:  St. Luke Parish, 18000 W. Greenfield Ave., for approval of an amendment to their temporary use  permit to conduct a church festival.

                        c.  PRB #A:  Capitol Plaza Shopping Center, 15740 W. Capitol Dr., for a Master Sign Program amendment.

                        d.  PRB #B1:  Cream City Music/Puzzle World, 12501-05 W. Bluemound Rd., for a monument sign.

                        e.  PRB #B2:  Cream City Music, 12505 W. Bluemound Rd., for a wall sign.

            f.  PRB #B3:  Puzzle World, 12501 W. Bluemound Rd., for a wall sign.

3)         P.C. #3:  T-Mobile for approval of a conditional use and revised plan and method of operation for the purpose of permitting installation of wireless telecommunications equipment and antenna for one telecommunications provider at 15605 Burleigh Place, the site of First Church of Christ Scientist.

4)         Ordinance approving a conditional use for the purpose of permitting installation of wireless telecommunications equipment and antenna for one telecommunications provider at 15605 Burleigh Place, the site of First Church of Christ Scientist.  Ordinance No. 2104-07*

5)         P.C. #4:  City of Brookfield and Thomson Corporation for re-approval of a Certified Survey Map (CSM) for a dedication of 0.0035 acres of land for public street purposes at the intersection of Thomson Drive and Richland Parkway.

6)         P.C. #5:  Pandl’s for approval of a revised plan and method of operation permitting construction of a permanent outdoor canopy structure in the outdoor seating patio located at 18380 W. Capitol Drive.   Approval of the outdoor canopy structure only – not the bar.

As recommended by the Finance Committee

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

 8)         Request to deny claim – Gurtner.

 9)         Request of the Highway Division to purchase road salt for snow/ice control from North American Salt Company for $160,072.

 10)       Removed from the Consent Agenda.

 As recommended by the Legislative & Licensing Committee

(All licenses granted subject to further administrative approval)

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

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

 13)       Transfer of a Class B Combination Beer & Liquor license from one premise to another for GB Hospitality, LLC; d/b/a The Bowary Pub & Eatery; Mark J. Bowar – Agent; from 14640 W. Capitol Drive to 17000 W. Capitol Drive.

 14)       Original Class A Combination Beer & Liquor license:  The Fresh Market, Inc.; d/b/a The Fresh Market; 15895 W. Bluemound Rd.; Brian A. Fichtner – Agent.

 As recommended by the Parks & Recreation Commission

 15)       Resolution relative to the purchase of 16 acre wetland parcel from E. Madushaw & S. Spitzer & J. Andree & Griswold Trust for open space preservation and outdoor recreation for $45,000.  Resolution No. 7763-07*

 As recommended by the Board of Public Works

 16)       Resolution relative to Veolia Environmental Services providing yard waste pickup for residential properties on a voluntary and user fee basis.  Resolution No. 7764-07*

 17)       Resolution awarding the bid for the Dunham’s Easement Storm Sewer Project No. SW-07-03 to Musson Brothers, Inc. for $116,100.  Resolution No. 7765-07*

 As recommended by the Water & Sewer Board

 18)       Resolution reconfirming the Option Assessment Connection Policy.  Resolution No. 7766-07*

 19)       Resolution awarding the bid for the Lilly Road Relief Sewer Project #SA-07-03 to Wanasek Corporation for $38,900.  Resolution No. 7767-07*

 20)       Resolution approving the Municipal Utility Easement with CP Capitol I, LLC (aka Wyndham Pointe Condominiums), TKN 1016-988 and 1016-989.  Resolution No. 7768-07*

 As recommended by the Board of Public Works and Water & Sewer Board

 21)       Resolution approving a Perpetual Water Main and Pedestrian Path Easement with CP Capitol I, LLC (aka Wyndham Pointe Condominiums), TKNs 1016-988 & 1016-989.  Resolution No. 7769-07*

 22)       Resolution approving the Perpetual Water Main and Pedestrian Path Easement with Italeb LLC (Eddie Z’s), 14640 W. Capitol Dr., TKN 1016-987.  Resolution No. 7770-07*

 * End of the Consent Agenda *


23)       Items removed from the Consent Agenda:

 10)       Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Resolution approving 2007 General Fund budget amendment requested by the Director of Finance:  increase transfers to other funds account 101-910-591 by $375,000 for purposes of funding a transfer to the Public Facilities fund for future fire station construction costs.   The motion was seconded by Alderman Reddin and carried unanimously.  Resolution No. 7771-07*


 Board of Public Works

 24)       The next item will be placed on the August 21, 2007, Common Council agenda, the tabled action and possible discussion from the Board of Public Works meeting on July 10, 2007, for a request to delay the widening of Calhoun Road and the replacement of the I-94 bridges over Calhoun Road.


Council As A Whole

 25)       Presentation of Mayor’s Veto of the Common Council’s action on June 19, 2007, to remove the construction of the sidewalk from the eastside of Lilly Road as part of the Burleigh/Lilly Road project.  Discussion and possible action to override veto.  (Override requires 10 votes.)

 After considerable discussion, Alderman Sutton moved to override the Mayor’s Veto.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Carnell and lost Ayes 8, No’s 6 with Aldermen Reddin, Owen, Garvens, Ponto, Nelson, Mahkorn voting no.  10 votes were required to override the Mayor’s veto.


 26)       Legislative Referrals:    

            a.         Alderman Sutton requested the Plan Commission amend the Intensive Use section of the Municipal Code pertaining to health clubs.

            b.         Alderman Carnell requested the projected yearly cost be estimated for snow removal for an average winter if sidewalks are constructed in Brookfield on both sides of all arterials as directed by the 2020 Master Plan.  Alderman Blackburn further requested the cost include manpower, equipment, etc.

            c.         Alderman Reddin requested the Board of Public Works to consider the build out of the full sidewalk on Lilly Road, ideally from Capitol Drive to North Avenue, or at the very least North Avenue to Keefe.  He requested the Director of Public Works calculate the numbers for that immediately and that the Board of Public Works act on it quickly.

            d.         Alderman Reddin requested the Board of Public Works review the pace of sidewalk projects, and consider a plan to pick-up the pace of the overall sidewalk plan in the City.

29)       Alderman Ponto moved to adjourn.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Reddin and carried unanimously.  9:25 p.m.

 

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

Minutes respectfully submitted by Kristine A. Schmidt, City Clerk