Scott A. Berg, 5th District Alderman, Brookfield, Wisconsin
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April 1, 2008

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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, APRIL 1, 2008, 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, Lisa Mellone, Ron Balzer, Mark Nelson, Jim Garvens, Dan Sutton, Jerry Mellone, Mike Franz, Bob Reddin

ALDERMEN ABSENT & EXCUSED:  None

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


 Mayor Jeff Speaker called the Common Council to order at approximately 7:55 p.m.   

 No one spoke during the 15 minute segment set aside for citizens to address the Council. 

 The next Common Council meeting will be April 15.

 Recognition was given to Deputy Treasurer Rosemarie Rossbach and Fire Lieutenant Robert Baird for 25 years of service to the City of Brookfield.

 Alderman Sutton led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 


ACTIONS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

 A public hearing was heard regarding the request of Lattos Land LLC, 225 S. Executive Dr., to establish “MSO” Modified Suburban Overlay District – Context Suburban (CTS) development pattern and establishing zoning, dimensional standards, “Use Variations” and/or “Special Characteristics” for Zoning Issue Area Parcel 26 of District J of the Calhoun Road South Neighborhood Plan.  (Separate minutes were taken.)  8:18 p.m.

 CONSENT AGENDA

 Alderman Garvens moved approval of the items on the Consent Agenda, except for Item #7.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Ponto and carried unanimously.  Recorded as a roll call.

 1)         Minutes from the Regular Common Council meeting of March 18, 2008.

 Actions and recommendations of the Plan Commission minutes of March 17, 2008

 2)         P.C. #3:  Acknowledgement of “green” building materials in the City’s Site Development Standards for Non-Residential Uses.

 3)         Resolution acknowledging “green” building materials in the City’s Site Development Standards for Non-Residential Uses.  Resolution No. 7873-08*

 4)         P.C. #4:  Brookfield Academy, 3460 N. Brookfield Rd., for approval of a conditional use and revised plan and method of operation permitting an approximate 2,300 sq. ft. addition to the existing concession stand providing a home team locker room with showers, athletes’ restroom, media/visitors meeting room and a coach’s office at 3305 N. Brookfield Road.

 5)         Ordinance granting a conditional use permitting an approximate 2,300 sq. ft. addition to the existing concession stand, providing a home team locker room with showers, athletes’ restroom, media/visitors meeting room, and a coaches’ offices at Brookfield Academy, 3305 N. Brookfield Road.  Ordinance No. 2132-08* 

As recommended by the Finance Committee

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

 7)         Removed from the Consent Agenda.

 8)         Resolution approving an agreement with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management for the 2008 Mosquito Management Program in an amount not to exceed $113,000.  Resolution No. 7874-08*

 9)         Resolution approving capital improvement budget amendment requested by the Director of Finance:  increase City Hall Renovation account 607-113-700-101-171 by $50,000 to reflect contract approved by the Board of Public Works.  Resolution No. 7875-08* 

As recommended by the Legislative & Licensing Committee

(All licenses granted subject to further administrative approval)

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

 11)       Renewal Class B Beer license (6 month license):  Brookfield Bulldogs Baseball Club, Inc.; d/b/a Brookfield Bulldogs/BlueSox Baseball; 19025 Wilderness Way (McCoy Field); Agent-Jeffrey T. Lemmermann.

 12)       Original Reserve Class B Liquor & Beer license:  Claim Jumper Restaurants, LLC; d/b/a Claim Jumper Restaurant; 15 S. Moorland Rd.: Agent-Brian Cable.

 13)       New Agent for Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 18375 W. Bluemound Rd., Agent-Phillip A. Iannice.

 14)       Temporary Class B Beer & Wine license:  St. John Vianney Parish Festival; 1755 N. Calhoun Rd.; June 6th, 5-11:30 p.m.; June 7th, 9 a.m.-11:30 p.m.; June 8th, 12 p.m.-8 p.m.

 As recommended by the Water & Sewer Board

 15)       Resolution approving the Public Infrastructure Installation Agreement between Netzow Limited Partnership #1, Netzow Limited Partnership #2, and the City of Brookfield for 2540 N. Calhoun Road (approved by the Water & Sewer Board on 12/11/07).  Resolution No. 7876-08* 

Council As A Whole

16)       Resolution commending Deputy Treasurer Rosemarie Rossbach for 25 years of service to the City of Brookfield.  Resolution No. 7871-08*

 17)       Resolution commending Fire Lieutenant Robert Baird for 25 years of service to the City of Brookfield.  Resolution No. 7872-08* 

* End of the Consent Agenda *


18)       Items removed from the Consent Agenda as follows:

 7)         Alderman Garvens stated the request to deny the claim of David Jung was tabled at the Finance Committee.  No action should be taken by the Common Council.

 19)       Mayor’s Assignment of Legislative Referrals and Request for Services:  None

 20)       Alderman Garvens moved to adjourn.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Ponto and carried unanimously.  8:20 p.m.

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

Minutes respectfully submitted by Renee Tadych, Deputy City Clerk