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December 21, 2004
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Council members present: Al Haacke, Harold Matthews, Armin Schwanz, Tom
Hudson, Pete Jushka, and Karl Leicht. Absent & excused was Alderman
Babcock. Also present: City Administrator Mark Grams, City Attorney Eric
Eberhardt, City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven and City Planner Randy
Tetzlaff. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meetings – November 29, 2004 and
December 7, 2004
Approve Operator's License Applications – George A. Housman, Jr.,
Michael J. Johnson, Christina F. Mannino and Robert A. Valadez
Approve Class "B" Fermented Malt License and "Class C" Retailer’s
Wine License-Luigi’s Italian Restaurant, LLC (Christina F. Mannino/201
W. Seven Hills Rd./January 1, 2005 – June 30, 2005
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
Update On Taurean Group Downtown Study-Mayor Huebner gave an
update to the Council on the Taurean Group Downtown Study. He
indicated that over 600 surveys were completed. The Taurean
Group ran a contest for students where they drew pictures of
what they envisioned the City to look like. These pictures will
be posted in downtown businesses. Phase One of the project is
expected to be completed late February or early March.
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
Deadline For Nomination Papers-City Administrator Grams reported
that the deadline for nomination papers to be filed in the Clerk’s
Office is Tuesday, January 4th at 5:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
COMMITTEES
Finance & License Committee
1. Approve City Liability And Worker’s Compensation Insurance
Coverage-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE
TO APPROVE THE LEAGUE OF WISCONSIN MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE CITY
LIABILITY AND WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE. Motion
carried unanimously.
2. Resolution 2004-27 (Carryover of Funds for Wastewater
Utility)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ
TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2004-27. Motion carried unanimously.
3. City Investment Policy-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED
BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO AMEND THE CITY’S INVESTMENT POLICY THAT
WOULD DIVERSIFY OUR MEANS TO INVEST CITY FUNDS TO EARN HIGHER
INTEREST RATES IN COLLATERALIZED FUNDS. Motion carried
unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Harbor Commission
1. Consider Proposal To Provide Internet Access At
Marina-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO
REFER THIS ITEM BACK TO THE HARBOR COMMISSION FOR FURTHER STUDY.
Motion carried unanimously.
Police & Fire Commission
1. Consider Retirement Settlement For Police Chief-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE THE
RETIREMENT SETTLEMENT FOR THE POLICE CHIEF AS PRESENTED.
Motion carried unanimously.
Board of Public Works
2. Amend Contract For Design Services On Sauk Road-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE
AMENDING THE R. A. SMITH CONTRACT FOR DESIGN SERVICES ON E. SAUK
ROAD. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Approve Agreement For Engineering Services With Gremmer &
Associates-MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH GREMMER & ASSOCIATES FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SUNSET ROAD FROM CTH LL TO THE WEST
CITY LIMITS. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Approve Facilities And Improvements At Fiduciary
Development-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR FIDUCIARY
PHASE 1. Motion carried unanimously.
Plan Commission
5. Approve Certified Survey Map And Residential Building
Covenants-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP AND RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING COVENANTS FOR THE FOSTER STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 2004-31 (Amending Certain Sewer Service Charges)
2nd Reading –
MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE 2004-31. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2004-30 (Amendment To Municipal Code Regarding Garbage
Collection) 2nd Reading –
The City Attorney reported that he and the Director of Public
Works met to review Ordinance 2004-30 relating to changes in the City’s
existing Refuse and Recycling ordinances. Amendments to the Municipal
Code regarding garbage collection were necessary to codify the City’s
policy on solid waste collection. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE 2004-30. Motion dies for lack of a second. MOTION BY
ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE
2004-30. Following a discussion on the proposed amendments to the
Municipal Code relating to garbage collection, a vote was taken. 3
Ayes-Aldermen Schwanz, Matthews and Hudson. 3 Nays-Aldermen Haacke,
Jushka and Leicht. Mayor Huebner voted aye. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Accept Annexation Petition From Behrens & Herro, Inc.
(Harmony Homes Development, Highway 32 South Of Fiduciary
Development)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ TO ACCEPT THE ANNEXATION PETITION FROM BEHRENS & HERRO,
INC. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Accept Annexation Petition From Karen & Brain Behrens
(Harmony Homes Development, Highway 32 South Of Fiduciary
Development)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON TO ACCEPT THE ANNEXATION PETITION FROM KAREN & BRIAN
BEHRENS. Motion carried unanimously.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS:
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES: Jan Nealy, 567 W. Walters St.-Thanked the
Council for reading the letter she submitted to Mayor Huebner regarding the
proposed ordinance eliminating garbage pick-up for four family dwellings in
which she and her husband were opposed to.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO GO INTO CLOSED
SESSION According To Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (c) to review
employee performance evaluation and consider wage compensation. ROLL CALL:
Haacke-aye, Matthews-aye, Schwanz-aye, Hudson-aye, Jushka-aye, and Leicht-aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
CONSIDER SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR FIRE CHIEF-MOTION BY ALDERMAN LEICHT,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE A SALARY ADJUSTMENT TO $61,800 FOR THE
FIRE CHIEF. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT-MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:48 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
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December 7, 2004
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Council members present: Al Haacke, Harold Matthews, Armin Schwanz, Burt
Babcock, Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka, and Karl Leicht. Absent & excused was
City Planner Randy Tetzlaff. Also present: City Administrator Mark
Grams, City Attorney Eric Eberhardt and City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting – November 16, 2004
Approve Operator's License Applications – Meghan R. Obershaw, Sandra
K. Wolfgram, and Renita V. Meloy
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously. The Operator’s License
for Allison J. Crain was not acted on.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
Update On Taurean Study-Mayor Huebner reported on the Survey on
Community Preference by Taurean. Over 500 surveys were done and 25% of
the surveys have been written. Responses will be taken through the end
of December. Mayor Huebner updated the Council on some of the high
points of the survey response. One of the questions was, what do you
enjoy doing downtown? Dining was No. 1 at 79.5% and Festivals & Farmer’s
Market – 62%. Another question was, what could be done to make the
downtown better? The answer was more greenery and flowers at 56%. More
specialty shops and restaurants came in at 70%; the primary mean of
getting downtown was by car at 94.7%. You can access the results on line
under the City’s web site.
Resolution 2004-25 (Recognition of Past Board/Commission
Members)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO
APPROVE RESOLUTION 2004-25. Motion carried unanimously.
OFFICERS'/STAFF REPORTS
Nomination Papers-City Administrator Grams reminded the Council that
the deadline for filing nomination papers in the Clerk’s Office is
Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
Update on Projects
1. Sunrise Dr. Water Main Replacement Project-City Engineer
Rob Vanden Noven reported that the binder was placed on Sunrise
Dr. last week. The final surface would be put on in spring and
preliminary landscape work would be done late this week or next
week depending on the weather.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Jim Schendel, 110 S. Wisconsin
St.-Supports the idea of narrowing streets, which would automatically slow down
traffic. Diana Sullivan, 3257 S. Delaware Ave., Milwaukee-She is a
representative of Independence First, an independent living center that serves
individuals with disabilities in the Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington
Counties. It was brought to her attention that there have been problems for
people who use mobility devices such as wheelchairs and scooters in negotiating
cross-slopes. Some of these cross-slopes are 6 ½% steeper than they should be.
The sidewalks should be evened out to provide safety in navigating for everyone.
She supports widening the sidewalks downtown for safety reasons. Pat Bluhm,
1579 Port View Dr.-We do have to think about disabled and aging people for
safety reasons. The sidewalks should be widened and the streets narrowed to slow
down traffic. This is not just a disability issue – it’s everyone’s issue.
Andy Lanza, 1266 Oak Ct.-Asked the Council to support the recommendation of
the Finance and License Committee to approve his cabaret license. Ben Lanza,
1266 Oak Ct.-Supports his son’s request for a cabaret license for his business.
COMMITTEES
Finance & License Committee
1. Ordinance 2004-31 (Amending Certain Sewer Service Charges)
1st Reading
2. Consider 2005 Ambulance Rates-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE THE 2005 AMBULANCE
RATES AS PRESENTED. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Consider Amendments to Shared Ride Taxi Contract-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE THE
AMENDMENTS TO THE SHARED RIDE TAXI CONTRACT AS REQUIRED BY THE
STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Motion carried
unanimously.
4. Consider Zyvoloski Claim-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO FOLLOW THE CITY’S INSURANCE
COMPANY’S RECOMMENDATION AND DENY THE ZYVOLOSKI CLAIM.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Fire Services Contract With Town of Port Washington-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE THE
ADMENDMENT TO THE FIRE SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE TOWN OF PORT
WASHINGTON FOR 2005. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Consider Cabaret License Application-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE CABARET
LICENSE FOR LANZA, LLC AT 219 N. FRANKLIN ST. FOR TWO EVENTS
BETWEEN NOW AND JANUARY 2ND WITH A REVIEW IF PROBLEMS
OCCUR DURING THE FIRST EVENT. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Huebner said it was encouraging to see Mr. Lanza working
with other businesses and supports the Finance & License
Committee’s recommendation to approve the Cabaret License.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Board of Public Works
1. Ordinance 2004-30 (Amendment To Municipal Code Regarding
Garbage Collection) 1st
Reading City Administrator Grams indicated that the
reason for amending the Municipal Code for garbage collection is
for clarification. The Board of Public Works was asked to review
the current policy on garbage collection and make a
recommendation, and have the City Attorney draft an ordinance.
The recommendation of the Board of Public Works was to eliminate
solid waste collection from multi-unit dwellings over two units;
continue providing service to businesses with 2 cubic yard
dumpsters; and eliminate solid waste collection on private
roads. The City Attorney reviewed the proposed draft ordinance
with the Council and pointed out that a lot of the language in
the current ordinance was redundant.
B. Plan Commission
1. Resolution 2004-26 (Adopting Public Participation
Procedures For The Ozaukee County Multi-Jurisdictional
Comprehensive Planning Process)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2004-26.
Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 2004-29 (Rezoning Of Land Northwest Of Highway 32 And
E. Sauk Rd.) 2nd Reading
MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ
TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2004-29. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
FORTHCOMING EVENTS: Alderman Haacke reminded the Council that they have
to come forth with a recommendation of a citizen from their district to serve on
the proposed Citizen Advisory Committee for Comprehensive Planning Effort.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES: Judith Pipher, universal access specialist
with Independence First-she was called to investigate a dangerous handicap ramp
crossing at Franklin and Grand Avenue. She said this is not a safe situation. It
should be redone to make it safer for individuals with or without disabilities
to negotiate. She urged the City to look into correcting the situation.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO GO INTO CLOSED
SESSION According To Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (c) (g) to review
applications for Utility Clerk II Position and consult with legal counsel in
regards to litigation the City may become involved in. ROLL CALL: Haacke-aye,
Matthews-aye, Schwanz-aye, Babcock-aye, Hudson-aye, Jushka-aye, and Leicht-aye.
Open meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION-The meeting reconvened into open session at
9:08 p.m.
CONSIDER HIRING FOR UTILITY CLERK II POSITION-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE HIRING ROBIN HALEY FOR THE UTILITY CLERK
II POSITION. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:09 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
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November 29, 2004
A special meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
by Mayor Scott Huebner. Council members present: Harold Matthews, Armin
Schwanz, Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka and Karl Leicht. Absent and excused:
Aldermen Al Haacke and Burt Babcock. Also present was City Administrator
Mark Grams.
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2005 CITY DEPARTMENTAL BUDGETS
Mayor Huebner declared open the public hearing on the proposed 2005 City
Departmental Budgets. There were no comments. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2004-25 (APPROVE 2004 TAX LEVY)
MOTION BY ALDERMAN LEICHT, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION
2004-25. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER HIRING PERSON FOR UTILITY CLERK II POSITION
This item was tabled.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO ADJOURN THE
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:07 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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November 16, 2004
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:35 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Council members present: Al Haacke, Harold Matthews, Armin Schwanz, Burt
Babcock, Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka, and Karl Leicht. Absent & excused was
City Attorney Eric Eberhardt. Also present: City Administrator Mark
Grams, City Planner Randy Tetzlaff and City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited by Boy Scout Troop
#875.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting – November 3, 2004
Approve Operator's License Applications – James F. Schmidt, Rebecca
J. Gasser, Valerie R. Arrowood, Brook A. Martyn-Dow and Jennifer L.
Fredricks
MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously. The Operator’s License
for Allison J. Crain was not acted on.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
Mayor Huebner publicly thanked City Administrator Mark Grams, Rose
Rowe, Sue Didier and all the poll workers who helped on Election Day.
OFFICERS'/STAFF REPORTS
Resolution 2004-24 (Fall General Election Referendum Results)-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION
2004-24. Motion carried unanimously.
2005 City Budget Public Hearing (November 29th)-City
Administrator Grams reminded the Council that the public hearing for the
2005 City Budget would be held on November 29th at 7:00 p.m.
Nomination Papers-City Administrator Grams reported that the
Aldermanic Districts up for election in spring are the 1st, 3rd,
5th, and 7th. The first day to circulate
nomination papers is December 1, 2004 and the final day for filing
nomination papers in the office of the City Clerk is 5:00 p.m., on
Tuesday, January 4, 2005. The last day for incumbents not seeking
re-election to file Notification of Noncandidacy is December 24th.
Update on Projects
1. Sunrise Dr. Water Main Replacement Project-water main is
installed. Curb and gutter is scheduled for today, grading later
this week and paving before Thanksgiving.
2. Highway 32 Public Information Meeting-City Engineer Vanden
Noven reported that the public information meeting regarding the
Highway 32 Project, which was held today was deemed a success.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Joe Dean, 261 Nautica Dr.-Commented on the
Highway 32 Project. Feels that plans to narrow the road would create more green
space, which would beautify the area and create a more pedestrian friendly
atmosphere.
COMMITTEES
Finance & License Committee
1. Consider 2005 Health Insurance Agreement And Rates-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEIGHT TO APPROVE THE
2005 HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM AND RATES. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. Review TIF Assessment For Paul Weise-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE A 50% PAYMENT OF
FUNDS FOR PAUL WEISE THAT ARE DUE THIS YEAR WITH THE REMAINING
AMOUNT OF THE PAYMENT SCHEDULE SPREAD OUT OVER 2006, 2007 AND
2008. Motion carried unanimously.
3. City Investment Policy-Tabled
4. Review License Agreement With 1st
Congregational Church-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE RENEWAL OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT
WITH 1ST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH TO SELL CHRISTMAS
TREES ON CITY PROPERTY. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Consider Combination "Class B" Liquor License
Application-Alderman Hudson indicated that Wind Rose, LLC is a
new business, which would be set up in the former Health Port
building on N. Franklin St. Andrzej Sitarski and Kenneth Naujock
appeared before the Council to present their business plan.
Their plan is to open a wine and martini bar named Windrose on
the first floor featuring a large selection of wine. They will
be open seven days a week serving lunch and dinner. MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE
COMBINATION "CLASS B" LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR WINDROSE,
LLC AT 312 N. FRANKLIN ST. Motion carried unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Park & Recreation Board
1. Request To Close North Beach, June 13-16, 2005 For Filming
Of Movie-Park & Recreation Director Jay Jansen reviewed with the
Council the presentation that was held before the Park &
Recreation Board by an independent film maker from West Bend
requesting permission to utilize the beach for shooting of a
western theme film. MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE CLOSING OF NORTH BEACH, JUNE
13-16, 2005 FOR FILMING OF A PRIVATE FILM PRODUCTION AS LONG AS
THE CONDITIONS ARE MET AS OUTLINED AND APPROVED BY THE PARK AND
RECREATION BOARD AT THEIR OCTOBER MEETING. Motion carried
unanimously.
Plan Commission
2. Public Hearing For A Conditional Use Grant Request To
Convert The Former St. John’s Church To An Office Use-Mayor
Huebner declared open the public hearing. MOTION BY ALDERMAN
MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Consider Conditional Use Grant Application To Convert The
Former St. John’s Church To Office Use-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL
USE GRANT APPLICATION TO CONVERT THE FORMER ST. JOHN’S CHURCH TO
OFFICE USE. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Public Hearing To Rezone Land Northwest Of Highway 32 And
E. Sauk Rd. (Woodridge Condominiums, PASCO, LLC) To An OPD
Zoning With A Base Zoning Of RS-5 And RM-2-Mayor Huebner
declared open the public hearing. Mr. Paul Schneider of PASCO,
LLC gave an overview of the proposed development. MOTION BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO CLOSE THE
PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Ordinance 2004-29 (Rezoning Of Land Northwest Of Highway
32 And E. Sauk Rd. (Woodridge Condominiums)
1st Reading
Board of Public Works
6. Design And Cost Estimates For City Garage And Park & Rec
Maintenance Facility-City Engineer Vanden Noven reviewed the
proposed plans, cost estimates and concept drawings for the DPW/Park
& Recreation Building. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO PROCEED WITH THE DESIGN PLAN FOR THE CITY
GARAGE AND PARK & RECREATION MAINTENANCE FACILITY. Motion
carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Approve 2004 BID Tax Rate-MOTION BY ALDERMAN LEICHT, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE THE 2004 BID TAX RATE OF $1.6349 PER $1,000
OF ASSESSED VALUATION. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2004-25 (Amend Zoning Code Regarding The Method To Measure
Building Heights) 2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE ORDINANCE
2004-25. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2004-26 (OPD Zoning With A Base Zoning Of CCM For Mariners
Point Neighborhood (Johnson & Powers Streets)
2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE
2004-26. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2004-27 (Annexation Of Weiss Property Along County Highway
LL) 2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE
2004-27. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2004-28 (No Parking On A Portion Of N. Holden St. Near High
School) 2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE ORDINANCE
2004-28. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
FORTHCOMING EVENTS: City Administrator Grams reported that he would
notify the Council on the date of the signing ceremony for the Town of Port
Washington Boundary Agreement. Alderman Haacke spoke to the Aldermen about the
future Citizen Advisory Committee for Comprehensive Planning Effort. He asked
the Aldermen to find an individual within their district who would be willing to
sit on the committee and to give their name to City Planner Randy Tetzlaff by
December 3rd. The first task of the committee would be to gather
appropriate questions that could be included in a Countywide survey. City
Planner Randy Tetzlaff said that on the Council Agenda under Officers’/Staff
Reports, he would like to give an update on the Taurean Group once a month.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES: None
MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO GO INTO CLOSED
SESSION According To Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (c) (g) To Review
Employee Performance Evaluation And Consider Salary Adjustment and consult with
legal counsel in regards to litigation the City may become involved in. ROLL
CALL: Haacke-aye, Matthews-aye, Schwanz-aye, Babcock-aye, Hudson-aye, Jushka-aye,
and Leicht-aye. Open meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION-The meeting reconvened into open session at
9:04 p.m.
CONSIDER SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR WWTP SUPT.-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE A SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE WWTP
SUPERINTENDENT OF $57,347. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:06 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
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November 3, 2004
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Council members present: Harold Matthews, Armin Schwanz, Burt Babcock,
Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka, and Karl Leicht. Absent & excused were Alderman
Al Haacke and City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven. Also present: City
Administrator Mark Grams, City Planner Randy Tetzlaff and City Attorney
Eric Eberhardt. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting – October 19, 2004
Approve Operator's License Applications – Anton Vaiana, III, Andrew
L. Wegner and Michelle L. Welch
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
Grow Southeastern Wisconsin Initiative-Mayor Huebner updated the
Council on Grow Southeastern Wisconsin Initiative. He indicated that it
is a group of legislators and municipal executives that he is involved
with who get together to share their ideas and concerns in southeastern
Wisconsin with the goal of working together to become an economic
engine.
OFFICERS'/STAFF REPORTS
Review Of BID 2005 Budget-Traci Mead, Executive Director of the Port
Washington Business Improvement District, gave a presentation of the
proposed 2005 Annual BID Budget. Following her presentation, Mayor
Huebner invited comments from the audience. Scott Schweizer,
owner of Anchor Men’s Wear and former Treasurer for BID, commented on
the proposed 2005 mill rate. He is not in favor of the 20% increase in
taxes for BID. He said it is being raised for no particular reason.
Also, management fees have increased three years in a row. We should
live within our means. Bob Holton, owner of 201 N. Franklin St.
and currently on the BID Board. He looks at the 20% increase as an
investment, not an increase in taxes. He feels the budget is small
compared to what they’ve accomplished. He is encouraged to see what BID
has done as a building owner. Angela Barbian, business owner of
Art Design, Ltd., indicated that there is a level of concern among
business owners about the status of downtown. Many business owners have
a fear that the downtown area is collapsing. Does not agree with the 20%
increase. Jim Vollmer, Port Harbor Center-addressed the question
of public annual reports – Are they certified with an independent audit?
It should be known that the people have a right to terminate BID. The
BID District has to be accountable for its expenditures. Feels the BID
District is a good thing, but should be taxed and billed to the
community, not the 5 or 6-block area of the BID District. Also, a plan
has to be developed and documented before a budget can be approved.
Mayor Huebner commented that the purpose of the Business Improvement
District is to improve the downtown area. Feels that what BID has been
doing is encouraging. The BID Board meets every month and businesses and
the public is invited. The public should voice complaints as they come
up. BID is working hard and moving in the right direction.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE
THE PORT WASHINGTON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT 2005 BUDGET AT $54,150.
Motion carried unanimously. City Administrator Grams indicated
that BID should come back for the next meeting to approve the tax rate.
Update On Projects
1. Sunrise Dr. Water Main Replacement Project-Water main is
complete. Services will be connected next week as well as the
construction of curb. Paving will be completed by Thanksgiving.
Fall General Election (Voter Turnout)-City Administrator Grams
reported there were 7,837 total eligible voters in the City of Port
Washington and out of that number 6,223 votes were cast for a percentage
of 79.4%. The Harbor referendum totals are as follows: Yes - 4,473 (79%)
and No - 1,203 (21%). Approval of a resolution for this referendum will
be on the next Council Agenda.
Update On Robert Owens Case Vs. PSC-City Attorney Eberhardt reported
that the case of Robert Owens Vs. the PSC was voluntarily dismissed by
Mr. Owens and the decision of the PSC still stands as it relates to the
Power Plant.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
COMMITTEES
Finance & License Committee
1. Review Proposed 2005 City Departmental Budgets-Alderman Hudson reviewed
the proposed 2005 City Departmental Budgets, highlighting areas in the revenues
and expenditures. He indicated that the budget would only increase by 3.27% due
to wages, health insurance and utility costs. The City will again qualify for
the State Expenditure Restraint Program. The only change in the proposed budget
is in the Library Budget where $3,000 is being added - $2,600 in books and
subscriptions and $400 for the summer reading program. In summary, City
residents will not see any major changes in City services in 2005.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Plan Commission
1. Approval Of CSM For Woodridge Condominiums (E. Sauk Rd. &
Highway LL)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
MATTHEWS TO APPROVE THE CSM FOR WOODRIDGE CONDOMINIUMS (E. SAUK
RD. & HIGHWAY LL). Motion carried unanimously.
2. Public Hearing To Amend The City Zoning Code Revising The
Method To Measure Building Heights-Mayor Huebner declared open
the public hearing. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion
carried unanimously.
3. Ordinance 2004-25 (Amend Zoning Code Regarding The Method
To Measure Building Heights) 1st
Reading
4. Public Hearing For An OPD Zoning With A Base Zoning Of CCM
For Mariners Point Neighborhood (Johnson & Powers Streets)-City
Planner Randy Tetzlaff asked the applicant, Mr. Dennis Riley, to
give a short presentation of the concept plan for the
neighborhood redevelopment project known as Mariners Point.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO
CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Ordinance 2004-26 (OPD Zoning With A Base Zoning Of CCM
For Mariners Point Neighborhood (Johnson & Powers Streets)
1st Reading.
6. Ordinance 2004-27 (Annexation Of Weiss Property Along
County Highway LL) 1st
Reading
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 2004-24 (Rezoning Of Property At 403 W. Foster St. From
RM-1 To CCM) 2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE 2004-24. Motion carried unanimously.
Amend Boundary Agreement Between The City And Town Of Port
Washington-City Administrator Grams reviewed some minor changes to
the boundary agreement between the City and Town of Port Washington.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE
THE CHANGES TO THE BOUNDARY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE TOWN
OF PORT WASHINGTON. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance 2004-28 (No Parking On A Portion Of N. Holden St. Near
High School) 1st Reading
Resolution 2004-22 (Approving Municipal Ordinance Bond Schedule
For Municipal Court Citations)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECONDED
BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2004-22. Motion
carried unanimously.
Selling Of City Property (Property Along Grant Street)-City
Administrator Grams gave a brief history of this property and the
parcels surrounding it. It was the consensus of the Council that
this matter be pursued further.
Resolution 2004-23 (Urban Forestry Grant Program)-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE RESOLUTION
2004-23. Motion carried unanimously.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES: None
ADJOURNMENT-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:45 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
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October 19, 2004
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was
called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council
Chambers of City Hall. Council members present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Armin
Schwanz, Harold Matthews, Burt Babcock, Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka, and Karl
Leicht. Also present: City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven, City Planner Randy
Tetzlaff and City Attorney Eric Eberhardt. Absent and Excused was City
Administrator Mark Grams. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was
recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting - October
5, 2004
Approve Operator's License Applications - Travis D.
Tappa, Matthew K. Breitenstein, Molly R. Freemont, and Nancy L. Gollin
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
MATTHEWS TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
Alliance Of Cities Award Presentation to
Representative Mark Gottlieb - Mr. Ed Huck presented Representative
Gottlieb with the Alliance Of Cities Award. Representative Gottlieb
thanked the Mr. Huck and the Council.
Update On Coal Dock Committee Meeting - Mayor
Huebner informed the Council that the coal dock would be used as a
staging area for construction. The coal dock would be turned over to
the City in 2010. The Committee would be discussing the outflow pipe
in the inner harbor. A site visit is planned for Saturday, October 23rd.
Please let the Mayor know who is attending.
Mid-Moraine Association Dinner Meeting - Mayor
Huebner requested that the Alderman inform him as to who was
attending.
Next Council Meeting, November 3rd -
Mayor Huebner reminded the Alderman that the next Council meeting
would be on Wednesday, November 3rd after the election.
OFFICERS'/STAFF REPORTS
Updates On Projects:
1. WE Energies Project - Construct of the Power
Plant is 65% complete. There are 578 employees working at the
Plant.
2. North Spring Street - North Spring Street is
complete. Pavement has been marked. The landscape is almost
complete and grass is growing. Some trees and plants might wait
until next year. The City Engineer is leaving that decision to the
contractor.
3. Sunrise Drive Water Main Replacement Project
- A pre-construction meeting was held on October 19th.
Project should start the end of next week or November 1st. This
project should take about 4 weeks to complete.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES: Mr. Merton Lueptow of
955 West Whitefish Road wanted to thank the City for the lights on North
Franklin Street. He was very pleased with them. The downtown now has the
proper lighting levels. The streetlights on North Spring Street look very
good also. Thank you again.
COMMITTEES - There was none.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Board of Public Works
1. Consider Demolition Of Incinerator Building
And Sale Of Land - Staff is proposing to demolition of the
facility and recommending that the property be rezoned to Central
City Mix. The property would be divided into two parcels for
either single family or duplex development. The Bus Garage would
be updated and be used as a storage building. The Board of Public
Works recommends demolition of the incinerator to be budgeted for
2005. MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ
TO DIRECT STAFF TO ASSEMBLE PLANS AND SPECIFICATION FOR DEMOLITION
OF THE INCINERATOR. Motion carried unanimously.
Plan Commission
2. Public Hearing In Regards To The Rezoning Of
The Former St. John's Lutheran Church, 403 West Foster Street From
RM-1 To CCM - The Public Hearing was opened by Mayor Huebner at
7:50 p.m. City Planner Randy Tetzlaff gave an overview of the
property. Mr. Paul Schueller presented his plan to the Council.
Ms. Renee Knuth of 234 South Webster Street stated that she was
against the last proposed project because it had too much density
and she was against the Church being torn down. Ms. Knuth stated
that she and her husband approved of this plan and was pleased
that the Church would be kept intact. She and her husband live
directing across from the Church and are members of St. John's.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS AND SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:57 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Ordinance 2004-24 (Rezoning Of Property At
403 West Foster Street From RM-1 To CCM)
1st Reading
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 2004-23 (Eliminate 30 Minute Parking On
North Milwaukee Street) 2nd
Reading - MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ AND SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2004-23. Motion carried
unanimously.
Resolution 2004-20 (Final Resolution To Special
Assess For Sidewalk Construction Along Highway 32) - MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE FINAL
RESOLUTION TO SPECIAL ASSESS SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION ALONG HIGHWAY 32
WITH THE ADJUSTMENT TO MR. GOEBEL'S PROPERTY. Motion carried
unanimously.
Resolution 2004-21 (Final Resolution To Special
Assess For North Spring Street Improvements) - MOTION BY ALDERMAN
JUSHKA AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE FINAL
RESOLUTION TO SPECIAL ASSESS FOR NORTH SPRING STREET. Motion
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Consider Proposals To Repair Aeration Basin
Diffuser At Wastewater Treatment Plant: The aeration basins need to
have mechanical repair work done before it can be placed back into
service. The size of the work is more then the plant staff can
handle at this time. This work needs be completed before the winter
season begins to protect the lines from freezing. WWTP Kris August
sent out three bids and received two replies. J. F. Adhern's bid was
$2,585 and Crane Engineering Services' bid was $3,200. MOTION BY
ALDERMAN MATTHEWS AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE J. F.
AHERN AS THE LOWEST BIDDER. Motion carried unanimously.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS: There was none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES: There was none.
ADJOURNMENT - MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ AND
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Tuesday, October 5, 2004
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Council members present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Armin Schwanz, Burt Babcock,
Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka and Karl Leicht. Absent & excused was Alderman
Harold Matthews. Also present: City Administrator Mark Grams, City
Engineer Rob Vanden Noven, City Planner Randy Tetzlaff and City Attorney
Eric Eberhardt. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting-September 21, 2004
Consider Original Operator’s License Applications-Amy L. Carroll
Approve Temporary Class "B" Retail License (Picnic)-St. Mary
Parish, 446 N. Johnson St./Cafeteria/October 17, 2004 (Parish Dinner)
Approve Temporary Bartender’s License Applications-Gerald T. Lee
and Leroy J. Dahm
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously
MAYOR’S BUSINESS
Proclamation Honoring Former Fire Chief Marc Eernisse-Mayor Huebner
read the proclamation. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE THE PROCLAMATION HONORING FORMER FIRE
CHIEF MARC EERNISSE. Motion carried unanimously.
Appoint To Design Review Board-MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED
BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF JULIE VOELLER TO THE
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD. Motion carried unanimously.
Proclamation Honoring Eagle Scout-Mayor Huebner read the
proclamation honoring Calvin D. Thomas for the attainment of the rank
of Eagle Scout. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE PROCLAMATION HONORING EAGLE SCOUT CALVIN D.
THOMAS. Motion carried unanimously.
Update On WE Energies Right-Of-Way (Clearing of Brush)-Mayor
Huebner reported that City staff met with American Transmission
Company regarding complaints from citizens because of the
clear-cutting of brush in the area of the bike trail. ATC said that
the main reason for clearing of brush is to prevent power outages.
They plan to continue cutting brush in the spring, but will also talk
about replanting. Mayor Huebner said he has some brochures from ATC as
to what can be planted in these areas.
OFFICER’S REPORTS
Update On Projects:
1. WE Energies Project-Construction of Power Plant is 63%
complete. Gas lateral line is 100% complete.
2. N. Spring St.-Final surfacing of street will be done tomorrow.
Landscaper will be doing final touch up work. Streetlights are being
moved from Franklin St. to Spring St.
Mid-Moraine Municipal Association Meeting-City Administrator Grams
reported that the Village of Kewaskum would be hosting the next
Mid-Moraine meeting and the guest speaker will be Representative Mark
Gottlieb. Also, a reminder that the League of Wisconsin Municipalities
Conference is being held in October.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES
Mayor Huebner indicated that #8 BOARDS/COMMISSIONS would be discussed
next.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Community Development Authority
1. Consider A Revolving Loan Fund Request For $65,000 For
Business Equipment And Closing Costs, Custom Wire Technology,
Applicant-Mr. John Meland from SEWRPC summarized the request from
Custom Wire Technologies, Inc. for a revolving loan. Mr. Lutz,
President of Custom Wire Technologies, Inc. spoke to the Council
about his company and plans for the future. MOTION BY ALDERMAN
BABCOCK, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE THE REVOLVING LOAN
FUND REQUEST FOR $65,000 FOR BUSINESS AND EQUIPMENT AND CLOSING
COSTS FROM CUSTOM WIRE TECHNOLOGY, INC. Motion carried
unanimously.
COMMITTEES
Finance and License Committee
1. Consider Assessor’s Contract-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE 2005 ASSESSOR’S
CONTRACT WITH MATTHIES ASSESSMENTS, INC. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. Consider Zyvoloski Claim-Tabled
3. Approve Submission Of Grant Application For Shared Ride Taxi
Program-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK
FOR APPROVAL TO SUBMIT BOTH APPLICATIONS FOR THE SHARED RIDE TAXI
PROGRAM. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Funding The Replacement Of Boilers At Police Department
Building-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO
APPROVE OPTION #2 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF BOILERS AT THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT BUILDING AT A COST OF $23,500. Motion carried.
5 ayes and 1 abstain (Alderman Babcock)
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
A. Community Development Authority-Discussed earlier in meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 2004-22 (Prohibiting Theft Of Cable Services And
Tampering And Establishing Penalties) 2nd
Reading-MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2004-22. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance 2004-23 (Eliminate 30 Minute Parking On N. Milwaukee St.)
1st Reading
Approve Closing Of Street For Block Party
1. 900 Block of N. Benjamin St., October 23rd, Noon
to 10 p.m.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE
THE CLOSING OF THE 900 BLOCK OF N. BENJAMIN ST. ON OCTOBER 23RD
FROM NOON TO 10 P.M. FOR A BLOCK PARTY. Motion carried
unanimously.
Accept Annexation Petition For Weiss Property-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO ACCEPT THE ANNEXATION PETITION
FOR THE WEISS PROPERTY. Motion carried unanimously.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS-Alderman Haacke-Because of the election on
November 2nd, asked when the next City Council Meeting would be
held. City Administrator Grams indicated that the next meeting would be
held on Wednesday, November 3rd.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES
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MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO GO INTO
CLOSED SESSION According To Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (e) to
deliberate or negotiate the purchase of public properties where a closed
session is necessary for competitive and bargaining reasons. ROLL CALL:
Haacke, Schwanz, Babcock, Hudson, Jushka and Leicht. Motion carried
unanimously.
Open meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
The meeting did not reconvene into open session.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2004
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Council members present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Armin Schwanz, Burt Babcock,
Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka and Karl Leicht. Absent & excused was Alderman
Harold Matthews. Also present: City Administrator Mark Grams, City
Engineer Rob Vanden Noven, City Planner Randy Tetzlaff and City Attorney
Eric Eberhardt. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting-September 7, 2004
Consider Original Operator’s License Applications-Ronald P. Keller,
Jamie Lee Price, Gregory A. Butler, Wendy S. Robertson, Eric A. Eibs
Consider Combination Class "A" Liquor License Application-Shopko
Stores, Inc. (Scott Grassel) Shopko Express/1011 N. Wisconsin
St./October 2, 2004 to June 30, 2005
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously
MAYOR’S BUSINESS
Homecoming Celebration At High School-Mayor Huebner gave an
informational update on changes to the annual homecoming week. He
indicated that there would be no bonfire this year. The bonfire would
be replaced with a "Spirit Night".
Update On Police & Fire Commission Proceedings Regarding Police
Chief-Mayor Huebner reported that the Police & Fire Commission held a
special meeting on Monday and made three motions: (1) to hire a
special counsel for the purposes of investigation, (2) to suspend
Chief Rudolph effective immediately and (3) that all employees of the
Port Washington Police Department cooperate with the inquiries and
investigations.
OFFICER’S REPORTS
City Administrator Grams reported that Alderman Matthews continues
to improve. He is now out of intensive care and is starting rehab
work.
Fall Primary Election Results-City Administrator Grams gave an
update on the statistics of the Fall Primary Election. He reported
that the turnout was 36%, which is high for a primary.
Approve October 31st For Halloween Trick Or
Treating-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO
APPROVE OCTOBER 31ST FROM 4-7 P.M. FOR HALLOWEEN TRICK OR
TREATING IN THE CITY OF PORT WASHINGTON. Motion carried
unanimously.
Update On Projects:
1. N. Spring St. Project-Sidewalk is almost complete. Working
on landscaping. Should be finished this week.
2. WE Energies Power Plant-The last unit was removed from
service on Friday, September 17th. Construction of the
new plant is 59% complete.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES
COMMITTEES
Finance and License Committee
1. Consider Developer’s Agreement Between The City And FRED,
LLC (Fiduciary)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
HAACKE TO APPROVE THE DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
FRED, LLC (FIDUCIARY) CONTINGENT ON THE CITY ATTORNEY’S APPROVAL.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Consider Pre-Annexation Agreement Between The City And
Harmony Homes, Inc.-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND HARMONY HOMES, INC. Motion carried unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Board of Public Works
1. Consider Intersection Design For Highway 33/LL
Intersection-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ TO PROCEED WITH THE ROUNDABOUT DESIGN FOR THE HIGHWAY
33/LL INTERSECTION AND TAKE IT TO THE NEXT STEP. Motion
carried unanimously.
2. Consider Bids For Sunrise Dr. Water Main Replacement
Project-MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO
APPROVE THE LOW BID OF MUSSON AT $105,767.35 FOR THE SUNRISE DR.
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Motion carried unanimously.
Plan Commission
3. Public Hearing To Amend Conditional Use Grant To Permit The
Sale Of Used Automobiles At 925 S. Spring St.-Mayor Huebner
declared the public hearing open. Charles Verfuerth, 443 W.
Michigan St. and owner of business-Mr. Verfuerth talked about his
plans to sell used automobiles, which would be parked on the north
end of the property in front of a landscaped berm. MOTION
BYALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO CLOSE THE
PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Consider Amendment To Conditional Use Grant To Permit The
Sale Of Used Automobiles At 925 S. Spring St.-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE
GRANT TO PERMIT THE SALE OF USED AUTOMOBILES AT 925 S. SPRING ST.
A discussion followed. The City Attorney pointed out to the owner
that any change in ownership would result in termination of the
CUG. The CUG only applies to C & M Auto Services. Also, it was
recommended that under Number 6. b., the normal business hours
should be defined. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ TO AMEND THE CUG TO SHOW THE HOURS OF OPERATION ARE
MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 7:30 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M. AND 8:00 A.M. TO NOON ON
SATURDAY. Motion carried unanimously. Vote taken on
original motion. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss SEWRPC Report Analyzing The Costs To Provide Sanitary Sewer
Service To The Former Schanen Property-City Administrator Grams
reported that staff has several questions of SEWRPC regarding how they
analyzed the City’s cost to provide sanitary sewer service to the
former Schanen property. City staff will be meeting with SEWRPC to
discuss this and will give a report at the next Council Meeting.
Ordinance 2004-22 (Prohibiting Theft Of Cable Services And
Tampering And Establishing Penalties) 1st
Reading
FORTHCOMING EVENTS-Mayor Huebner reported that he had complaints
from residents about the utility American Transmission Company
clear-cutting the area on the sides of the bike trail in the area of
Spring St. and behind the Justice Center. He went to check it out and was
shocked. He was wondering if anything could be done to restore the area?
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Yvonne Klotz, 124 Tower Dr.-Distributed
a letter to the Council she wrote to the Police Chief with copies to the
Police & Fire Commission regarding recent events that involved the Police
Chief.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO GO INTO
CLOSED SESSION According To Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (e) to
deliberate or negotiate the purchase of public properties where a closed
session is necessary for competitive and bargaining reasons. ROLL CALL:
Haacke, Schwanz, Babcock, Hudson, Jushka and Leicht. Motion carried
unanimously.
Open meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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Tuesday, September 7, 2004
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:52 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Council members present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Armin Schwanz, Burt Babcock,
Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka and Karl Leicht. Absent & excused was Alderman
Harold Matthews. Mayor Huebner reported that Alderman Matthews suffered a
heart attack and we should keep him and his family in our thoughts and
prayers. Also present: City Administrator Mark Grams, City Engineer Rob
Vanden Noven, City Planner Randy Tetzlaff and City Attorney Eric Eberhardt.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings-August 17, 2004, August 19,
2004 and June 30, 2004
Consider Original Operator’s License Applications-Sarah J. Bakewell,
Michele S. Skrentny, Ilona Fulop, Jennifer J. Boudin, Darcy M. Kitzman,
Dana C. Selley, and Brenda J. Lucas
Consider Temporary Class "B" Retailer’s License (Picnic)-Ozaukee
Lodge #17, F & AM/504 W. Grand Ave./October 16, 2004
Consider Temporary Bartender’s License Applications-Gretchen C.
Berthiaume, Carol N. Campbell, David E. Tainter, Ross C. Campbell,
Robert J. Berthiaume
Approve The Following Street Closings For Block Parties:
1. Bley Parkway, Between the Intersections of Martin Drive,
September 18th, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
2. Niagara Lane, Cul De Sac, September 11th, 6 p.m.
to 10 p.m.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously
MAYOR’S BUSINESS
Appointment To Police & Fire Commission-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF
MARK GOTTLIEB TO FINISH THE TERM OF DENNIS KRANZ ON THE POLICE & FIRE
COMMISSION. Motion carried unanimously.
OFFICER’S REPORTS
Fall Primary Election, September 14th-City Administrator
Grams reported that the Fall Primary Election is scheduled for
Tuesday, September 14th. The Fall General Election will be
held on Tuesday, November 2nd.
Update On Conservation Easement With Mike & Ruth Schmit-City
Administrator Grams reported that an agreement was reached regarding
the trees and is now contingent upon Mike and Ruth Schmit signing the
agreement.
Update on Projects:
1. N. Spring St. Project-Putting base course into final grade.
Will be paved later this week or next week. Coordinating with WE
Energies to put in streetlights.
2. WE Energies Power Plant Project-54% complete. Coal pile is
going down rapidly and should be done in the next month or two.
Gas lateral is 85% complete.
3. Re-Assessment of City Properties-City Administrator Grams
indicated that "Open Book" ended last week. So far there is one
appointment to the Board of Review.
Retain Legal Counsel For Latest PSC Proceedings Regarding WE
Energies Rate Case-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ TO HIRE DAVIS & KUELTHAU TO MONITOR THE LATEST PSC RATE CASE
REGARDING WE ENERGIES AND TO INTERVENE IF NECESSARY AT A COST NOT TO
EXCEED $10,000. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES
Mayor Huebner moved up the item under BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Harbor Commission
1. Recommend That The City Hold A Referendum On November 2nd,
Approving Construction Of A 5th Pier, 24 Slips In The
Marina-MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO
APPROVE HOLDING A REFERENDUM ON NOVEMBER 2ND APPROVING
CONSTRUCTION OF A 5TH PIER, 24 SLIPS IN THE MARINA,
USING THE OPTION #1 QUESTION. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMITTEES
Finance and License Committee
1. Consider Cabaret License Application-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO HAVE THE POLICE CHIEF AND
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW POSSIBLE OPTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION OF A
CABARET LICENSE FOR FOXY’S. Vote taken. 3 ayes and 3 nays- (Haacke,
Schwanz and Leicht). Motion defeated. There is no
consideration for a cabaret license at this time.
2. Consider Proposal To Upgrade City Telephone System-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO UPGRADE THE CITY
TELEPHONE SYSTEM WITH THE PROPOSAL AS PRESENTED. Motion
carried unanimously.
3. Resolution 2004-17 (Authorizing The Partial Redemption Of
General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 1997A, Dated August 1,
1997)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO
APPROVE RESOLUTION 2004-17. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Consider Developer’s Agreement Between The City And FRED
Port Washington, LLC (Fiduciary)-Tabled.
5. Consider Pre-Annexation Agreement Between The City And
Harmony Homes, Inc.-Tabled.
6. Consider Pre-Annexation Agreement Between The City And Weiss
LLC And Blue Sky, LLC (Weiss Property)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE PRE-ANNEXATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND WEISS, LLC AND BLUE SKY, LLC AS
AMENDED CHANGING THE VALUE ON LINE 100 FROM $2,500.00 TO $3,500.
Motion carried unanimously.
7. Consider Claim Of Mark And Barbara Zyvoloski, 842 W. Grand
Ave.-Tabled.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Harbor Commission- (Acted on earlier in the meeting)
Plan Commission
1. Ordinance 2004-17 (Establishing New Building Height
Limitations Within The B-4 Central Business District And Amending
The Official Zoning Map) 2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN LEICHT, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO AMEND
ORDINANCE 2004-17 ELIMINATING ITEMS 2 & 3. Vote taken. 3-ayes and
3 nays (Babcock, Jushka, Hudson) Motion defeated. A
discussion followed. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2004-17 AS PRESENTED.
Motion carried. 4 ayes and 2 nays (Leicht, Haacke).
2. Consider Condominium Plat For A 16 Unit Residential Project
On Garay Lane-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE CONDOMINIUM PLAT FOR A 16 UNIT RESIDENTIAL
PROJECT ON GARAY LANE. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Concept Plan And Boundary Designation For Residential
Planned Development Project Along Johnson And Powers
Streets-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO
APPROVE THE CONCEPT PLAN AND BOUNDARY DESIGNATION FOR A
RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (MARINERS POINT)
CONTINGENT UPON MS. CULLIGAN SIGNING THE PETITION TO JOIN IN THE
PROJECT AND TO PAY THE REQUISITE FILING FEE. Motion carried
unanimously.
4. Ordinance 2004-21 (Amending Definition Of Building Height
Under Zoning Code, Section 20.02.040 (10) 1st
Reading
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Public Hearing To Levy Special Assessments For The Improvements To
Highway 32 And The Installation Of Sidewalk-Mayor Huebner declared the
public hearing open. Bob Goebel, 2561 Hwy 32-Questioned
part of his assessment pertaining to a vision triangle that is state
owned. Should he be assessed for that portion? Also asked that upon
annexation, would he be responsible for sidewalk on other portions of
his property in the future? A discussion followed. It was agreed that
this was a legal issue that would require further study. The City
Attorney will render a legal opinion on the parcel in question on the
east side. Ruth Lorge, 2598 Hwy 32-Indicated that it was a
total surprise that she was going to be assessed for sidewalk.
Questioned the dimensions for assessing her property. The City
Engineer indicated that the property description conflicts with what
he has in his records and he would further check on it. It was
explained that the special assessment was a condition of her
annexation to the City.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 2004-18 (Final Resolution Authorizing Public
Improvements To Levying Special Assessments For Sidewalk Improvements
To A Portion Of Webster St., W. Main St., W. Jackson St., N.
Montgomery St. And Hillcrest Ct.)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECONDED
BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2004-18. Motion carried
unanimously.
Resolution 2004-19 (Final Resolution Levying Special Assessments
For 2003 Sidewalk Improvements)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN LEICHT, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2004-19. Motion carried
unanimously.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES
MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO GO INTO
CLOSED SESSION According To Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (e) to
deliberate or negotiate the purchase of public properties where a closed
session is necessary for competitive and bargaining reasons. ROLL CALL:
Haacke, Schwanz, Babcock, Hudson, Jushka and Leicht. Motion carried
unanimously.
Open meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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Thursday, August 19, 2004
A Special City Council Meeting was called to order at 6:20 p.m. by
Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Council members
present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Harold Matthews, Armin Schwanz, Burt Babcock,
Tom Hudson and Pete Jushka. Absent & excused was Alderman Karl Leicht.
Also present was City Administrator Mark Grams.
Consider Temporary Class "B" Retailer’s License (Picnic) Application-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE THE TEMPORARY
CLASS "B" RETAILER’S LICENSE (PICNIC) APPLICATION FOR ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN
CHURCH AND ACADEMY. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO ADJOURN THE
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:21 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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Tuesday, August 17, 2004
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Council members present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Harold Matthews, Armin
Schwanz, Burt Babcock, Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka and Karl Leicht. Also
present: City Administrator Mark Grams, City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven and
City Planner Randy Tetzlaff. City Attorney Eric Eberhardt was absent &
excused. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting-August 3, 2004
Consider Original Operator’s License Applications-Andrea W. Lanza,
Nicole M. Richter, Morgan R. Wester and Daniel W. Kopecky
Consider Cabaret License Application-Ozaukee County Trades &
Labor/Veterans Memorial Park/September 6, 2004
Consider Closing The Following Streets For Block Parties:
1. Tower Dr. from Summit to Lincoln Ave., August 29th,
from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
2. N. Milwaukee St. from Dodge St. to Pierre Ln., Sept. 5th,
4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
3. Terrace Dr. from Woodview Ct. to dead end, August 28th,
3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously
MAYOR’S BUSINESS
OFFICER’S REPORTS
Mid-Moraine Association Dinner Meeting-City Administrator Grams
reminded the Council of the Mid-Moraine Association Dinner Meeting
scheduled for Wednesday, August 25th, hosted by the Village
of Saukville
Update On Projects
1. Highway 33 and LL Intersection Project- (a) City Engineer Rob
Vanden Noven introduced people invited to the meeting to participate
in the presentation by the Wisconsin DOT and Ayres & Associates.
Present were members of the Board of Public Works, the Police and Fire
Chiefs, Bob Dreblow, Ozaukee County Highway Commissioner, Todd Becker,
Project Manager of the DOT-District 2-Waukesha, Bill Schilling and Jan
Zander, Ayres & Associates, Mark Johnson, DOT-District 1-Madison,
Project Development Section and roundabout expert. The City Engineer
indicated that this presentation is informational only. This item will
be on the next Board of Public Works agenda, which will then make a
recommendation to the City Council to provide the WDOT design
engineers direction as to how to proceed with this intersection
project.
Mark Johnson gave a power point presentation. He talked about the
alternatives of a roundabout and a signalized intersection. He
explained that a roundabout is a circular intersection with specific
design criteria used to "control traffic". He gave illustrative
examples of roundabouts in various areas. Why are they safer? – Lower
speeds and shorter breaking distance, which processes traffic. He said
when making a determination of whether to use a roundabout or signals,
you must evaluate the alternatives: safety, ROW impacts, business
access, circulation, traffic operations and cost. A good design is
required for proper operations. A question and answer period followed.
The Council heard comments by aldermen, members of the Board of Public
Works, members of the Ozaukee County Traffic Safety Commission,
Ozaukee County Supervisors, Ozaukee County Highway Commissioner and
Police and Fire Chiefs. Robert Dreblow-Ozaukee County Highway
Commission asked if the DOT had examples of constructing roundabouts
on a 4-lane divided highway? Mr. Johnson said that there are not a lot
of examples because it is relatively new. He asked if they considered
the alternative of leaving the overpass in place? The concept is that
the existing structure would come down as part of the project. Mr.
Dreblow also asked if the highway commission would be part of the
approval? The City Engineer indicated that this was not a 3-way party
project. Chief Rudolph said that we should be looking at the big
picture. He had concerns about pedestrian safety with all the
development in that area. Fire Chief Mark Mitchell had concerns about
getting large fire apparatus through the roundabout. Jack Eckert, 9th
District Supervisor was gravely concerned about the number of
pedestrians, especially children. Mr. Johnson indicated that there are
pedestrian enhancements that could be incorporated in the roundabout.
Fred Kaul, Supervisor and Chairman of the Highway Commission feels the
county should have some input into the final decision of this project.
Alderman Hudson feels this area is a situation that really needs to be
fixed. The wider you made a road, the faster people will travel. On
the plus side, the roundabout should slow traffic if designed
correctly. Mayor Huebner said that if a roundabout is considered, we
should be sure to enhance pedestrian safety. Mayor Huebner thanked the
Wis. DOT and Ayres & Associates for their presentation.
N. Spring St. Project-made a lot of progress. The next step is curb
& gutter and storm sewer.
W. Grand Ave. Sidewalk Project-on the final leg of the project.
WE Energies-No report.
Re-Assessment of City Properties-The assessors sent out notices to
residents informing them of the hours for "Open Book" and the date the
Board of Review will meet to hear objections to their assessments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-There was none.
COMMITTEES
Finance and License Committee
1. Amend Developers Agreement Between The City And
Fiduciary-Tabled
2. Resolution 2004-14 (Transfer of Funds)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE RESOLUTION
2004-14. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Consider Pre-Annexation Agreement Between The City And B & N
Development-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND B & N DEVELOPMENT WITH REVISIONS AS PRESENTED. Motion
carried unanimously.
4. Consider Conservation Easement Between Michael And Ruth
Schmit And The City-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE EASEMENT, DROPPING THE
REIMBURSEMENT, AND ACCEPTING THE $2,050.00 DONATION WITH THE CITY
TO WORK OUT THE APPROPRIATE TREES TO PURCHASE WITH THOSE FUNDS.
Motion carried unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Board of Public Works
1. Consider Proposed Street Lighting For New Port Vista
Development-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
MATTHEWS TO APPROVE LAYOUT #1 FOR THEPROPOSED NEW PORT VISTA
STREET LIGHTING PLAN. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Consider DPW Garage Study Report And Hiring Bonestroo For
Design Of City DPW Garage Renovation-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE THE DESIGN CONTRACT OF THE
DPW GARAGE RENOVATION TO BONESTROO AND ASSOCIATES CONTINGENT UPON
THE CITY BEING ABLE TO ACQUIRE THE 4-SEASONS BUILDING FOR THE PARK
& RECREATION DEPARTMENT. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Street Lighting For N. Spring St. Project-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE THE STREET
LIGHTING FOR THE N. SPRING STREET PROJECT. Motion carried
unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Public Hearing Establishing Height Limitations Within The B-4
Business District-Mayor Huebner declared the public hearing open.
Christine Culligan. 418 Johnson St.-She asked what was the purpose of
the changes being proposed in the B-4 Business District? MOTION BY
ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing To Redefine The Project Size Of Planned Development
Overlay Districts-Mayor Huebner declared the public hearing open.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO CLOSE THE
PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2004-18 (Amend Section 20.21.020 Of Zoning Code To
Redefine The Project Size Of Planned Development Overlay District)
2nd Reading-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2004-18.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2004-19 (Annexation Of Land On N. Moore Rd. (Kleen Test)
2nd Reading-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2004-19.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2004-20 (Annexation Of Land On Sunset Rd. (B & N.
Development) 2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE
2004-20. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing To Amend The Zoning Code Regarding Membership On The
Design Review Board-Mayor Huebner declared the public hearing open.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO CLOSE THE
PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2004-14 (Revisions To The Design Review Board)
2nd Reading-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2004-14.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 2004-15 (Final Resolution For 2004 Sidewalk Improvement
Program)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO
APPROVE RESOLUTION 2004-15. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 2004-11 (Preliminary Resolution With Intent To Levy
Special Assessments For Street Improvements On N. Spring St.)-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION
2004-11. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing Regarding Special Assessments For The N. Spring St.
Project, Between Mallinger Dr. And County Highway KK-Mayor Huebner
declared the public hearing open. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED
BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried
unanimously.
Resolution 2004-16 (Preliminary Resolution For Special Assessments
Along STH 32-Sidewalk Construction Between E. Sauk Rd. And City
Limits)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO
APPROVE RESOLUTION 2004-16. Motion carried unanimously.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS-City Administrator Grams reported that there
would have to be a Special City Council Meeting to approve a picnic
license for St. John’s Lutheran Church and Academy for an event they are
having on August 29th.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-There was none.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 10:08 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Tuesday, August 3, 2004
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Council members present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Harold Matthews, Armin
Schwanz, Burt Babcock, Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka and Karl Leicht. Also
present: City Attorney Eric Eberhardt, City Administrator Mark Grams, City
Engineer Rob Vanden Noven and City Planner Randy Tetzlaff. The Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting-July 20, 2004
Consider Original Operator’s License Applications-Herbert E.
Fischer, Paula Ann Larsen and Nicole A. Petz
Consider Temporary Class "B" Retailer’s License (Picnic)-Ozaukee
County Trades & Labor/Veterans Memorial Park, Band Shell/September 6,
2004
Consider Temporary Bartender’s License Applications-Danielle M.
Peterson
Consider Cabaret License Application-Gopher One, Inc. (Donna R.
Jarolimek) 605 W. Grand Ave., August 4, 2004 to June 30, 2005
MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AND TO TABLE THE OPERATOR’S LICENSE FOR DANIEL C.
KOPECKY. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO AMEND THE MOTION THAT THE
COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING BE CORRECTED ON PAGE 3,
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS, UNDER A. 5., THE MOTION SHOULD READ: MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO DIRECT THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING THE CHANGES DISCUSSED BY
THE COUNCIL WHICH ALLOWS A MAXIMUM PERMITTED BUILDING HEIGHT OF 35
FEET OR UP TO 61 FEET BY CONDITIONAL USE; THAT CHURCH SPIRES, BELL
AND/OR CLOCK TOWERS AND STEEPLES OVER 61 FEET MAY BE ALLOWED BY
CONDITIONAL USE; ALL CONDITIONAL USES MUST BE APPROVED WITH A SUPER
MAJORITY VOTE (2/3). Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR’S BUSINESS
Mayor Huebner extended Happy Birthday wishes to City Administrator
Mark Grams.
OFFICER’S REPORTS
Update On Projects
1. N. Spring St.-scheduled to get underway this week. Surveyors
to begin work. Notices of special assessments have been sent out.
2. Sidewalk Along W. Grand Ave.-Started section between Martin
Dr. & Freeman Dr. last week. This week will work on the section
between Freeman Dr. and east entrance to office complex.
3. WE Energies Power Plant-44% complete. Plant will burn out of
coal sometime in September and be retired in October.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Andy Lanza, Foxy’s-Asked Council
to reconsider issuing Cabaret License for Foxy’s even for a month or per
event basis. He said he hasn’t had any problems and was denied a license
before he was allowed to be open. Linda Nenn, 1859 Parknoll
Lane-Asked several questions regarding the height of the new power plant
and is WE Energies going to retain the brick façade? The proposed building
requirement of 61 feet is confusing to figure out. How do you decide the
standards for building heights? Not getting a clear message.
COMMITTEES
Finance and License Committee
1. Discuss Preparation of 2005 City Budget-Alderman Hudson
indicated that we are beginning the 2005 Budget planning process.
He said the memo from the City Administrator points out budget
goals.
2. Consider Settlement Agreement With Town of Port
Washington-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK
TO APPROVE THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF PORT
WASHINGTON CONTINGENT UPON THE EXHIBITS AND FINAL AGREEMENTS BEING
REVIEWED BY STAFF AND CITY ATTORNEY. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Consider Agreement For Utility Services Between the City and
Town of Port Washington-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE THE UTILITY SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND TOWN OF PORT WASHINGTON CONTINGENT UPON REVIEW BY THE
CITY ATTORNEY. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Consider Pre-Annexation Agreement With Kleen Test-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE
PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT WITH KLEEN TEST. Motion carried
unanimously.
5. Consider Developer’s Agreement With Fiduciary, LLC for New
Port Vista Development-City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed the proposed
agreement. He indicated that Fiduciary had a concern about land
dedication. Negotiations concerning this issue were discussed at
the Finance Committee level. Attorney Bruce McIlnay was present
and addressed the Council indicating that there was a provision in
the City’s ordinance that allows a developer to make a reservation
to the City to protect the City’s interest in the land for the
future up to 2 years. As we go through the phases of this
development, we would make additional reservations and re-up that
2-year reservation as necessary until ultimately we get to the 40
acres and a get a final plat and determine where the park will be.
He is asking the City to consider the reservation of the .574
acres and he and the City Attorney will work out the final
language. One of the issues raised was in 5.1.5 Dedication of
Improvements in the developer’s agreement. He requested that
this be revised to read that the developer shall dedicate all
improvements no later than the completion of Phase 3 of the
Project.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO
APPROVE THE DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT WITH
FIDUCIARY, LLC FOR NEW PORT VISTA DEVELOPMENT CONTINGENT UPON
FINAL REVIEW OF THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SET UP FINAL LANGUAGE ON PARK
DEDICATION NEAR THE BIKE TRAIL AND THAT LANGUAGE IN 5.1.5 READ NO
LATER THAN COMPLETION OF PHASE 3 OF THE PROJECT AND WORK OUT
DETAILS OF A FALLBACK POSITION IF THE OTHER PHASES ARE NOT
COMPLETED. Motion carried unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Plan Commission
1. Ordinance 2004-17 (Establishing New Building Height
Limitations Within the B-4 Central Business District and Amending
the Official Zoning Map) 1st Reading-City
Attorney Eberhardt discussed some points that should be
incorporated in the building heights ordinance. He pointed out
that legally speaking the vehicle that a property owner may obtain
approval to construct a building or 36 to 61 feet in height should
be referred to as a "special exception" and not a conditional use
grant. He recommends that reference to "conditional use grant" in
the draft ordinance for building heights in the B-4 Central
Business District should be changed to "grant of special
exception." Since the Zoning Ordinance limits the role of the Plan
Commission to making recommendations to the Council, the
super-majority (2/3) vote required to grant a building height
"special exception" should probably not apply to the Plan
Commission, but only to the Common Council. The role of the Plan
Commission is advisory. If it were drafted to say 2/3 of the Plan
Commission for a special exception request, the Plan Commission
falling short of a 2/3 vote could prevent the Council from every
considering the special grant exception. Therefore, the language
in the ordinance should be changed to clarify that the Plan
Commission’s role is to make a recommendation to the Council, even
if a 2/3 vote of the Council members is required to grant a
special exception. The City Administrator pointed out that
churches are not permitted or allowed under a conditional use in
the B-4 District. For that reason any structure related to
churches in height over 61 feet are not allowed period. Following
discussion, MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ TO ELIMINATE ANY STRUCTURE ABOVE 61 FEET. Motion
carried unanimously.
2. Ordinance 2004-18 (Amend Section 20.21.020 of the Zoning
Code to Redefine the Project Size of Planned Development Overlay
District) 1st Reading-The
City Planner reviewed the proposed ordinance.
Community Development Authority
3. Approve Revisions to the Revolving Loan Fund Program
Policies and Procedures Manual-MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE THE REVISIONS TO THE
REVOLVING LOAN FUND PROGRAM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL.
Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Consider Conservation Easement Agreement Between Michael & Ruth
Schmit And The City-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN
JUSHKA TO TABLE. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2004-11 (Revisions To Junked And Abandoned Vehicle
Ordinance) 2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE
2004-11. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2004-15 (Revision To The Municipal Code Regarding Pellet
Guns) 2nd Reading-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATHEWS TO APPROVE ORDINANCE
2004-15. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2004-16 (No Parking On A Portion Of W. Jackson St. Near
High School) 2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE ORDINANCE
2004-16. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance 2004-19 (Annexation Of Land On N. Moore Rd. (Kleen Test)
1st Reading
Ordinance 2004-20 (Annexation Of Land On Sunset Rd. (B & N
Development) 1st Reading
Resolution 2004-13 (Adopting The Ozaukee County Flood Mitigation
Plan)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO
APPROVE RESOLUTION 2004-13. Motion carried unanimously.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS-City Attorney Eberhardt made several comments on
City Administrator Grams’ birthday.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Christine Culligan, 418 Johnson
St.-Feels there is a gap in communication as far as what is being
discussed at Council Meetings. She was informed that agendas on posted on
the City’s web site on Friday before the meeting and if she has any
questions on the items, she could contact the City Administrator or
Department Head.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:13 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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Tuesday, July 20, 2004
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:44 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Council members present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Harold Matthews, Armin
Schwanz, Burt Babcock, Tom Hudson, and Pete Jushka. Absent & excused was
Alderman Karl Leicht and City Administrator Mark Grams. Also present: City
Attorney Eric Eberhardt, City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven and City Planner
Randy Tetzlaff. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting-July 6, 2004
Consider Original Operator’s License Applications-Ellen R. Bode,
Caroline J. Fulop, Paul E. DeMerit and Sonia D. Stoll
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR’S BUSINESS
Committee To Develop Plans For Coal Dock Area-Mayor Huebner
reported that he put together a list of Coal Dock Committee Members
that he selected and that he is planning on setting up some meetings
as early as August to investigate possible options for the land now
being used by WE Energies to store coal.
OFFICER’S REPORTS
Update On Projects
1. N. Spring St.-construction should begin first week of August
2. Sidewalk Program-Nearing completion. Should be done by
Friday.
3. WE Energies Power Plant-42% complete
4. Highway 33 Sidewalk (Between Martin & Grandview)-Finishing
touches on design. Start excavating for sidewalk first week in
August.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Traci Mead, Executive Director
of BID-Arrival of the US Brig Niagara is scheduled for Thursday, July 22,
with tours on the 23rd, 24th and 25th.
Hope to see the entire community there. Andy Lanza, 1266 Oak
Ct.-Regarding his request for a Cabaret License, want to be given a chance
from the beginning. Remodeled the tavern and is trying to drive local
people back. We should look to the future and forget the past. Ann
Comer, 224 N. Franklin St.-Spoke in opposition of a Cabaret License at
219 N. Franklin St. in any form. The downtown is alive with a well-mixed
use and increased tourism. A cabaret license at this location would be a
detriment to businesses and residents. Ben Lanza, 1266 Oak
Ct.-Lives in Port Washington, as well as operates a business. Consider
issuing a Cabaret License to Andy Lanza on a limited time basis. Give him
the opportunity to run his business. Don’t penalize him for somebody
else’s mistakes.
COMMITTEES
Finance and License Committee
1. Consider Combination "Class B" Retail (Tavern) License
Application-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA
TO APPROVE THE COMBINATION "CLASS B" RETAIL (TAVERN) LICENSE FOR
LANZA, LLC (ANDREA WILLIAM LANZA) FOXY’S/219 N. FRANKLIN ST
CONTINGENT UPON THE PRE-EXISTING BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS HAVE
BEEN CORRECTED AND THE PREMISES ARE IN COMPLIANCE. Motion
carried unanimously.
2. Consider Cabaret License Application-Alderman Hudson
reviewed the letter from the Police Chief opposing issuance of a
Cabaret License to Andrea W. Lanza (dba Foxy’s) at 219 N. Franklin
St. He indicated that the Committee recommends denying the yearly
license, but after 6 months of operation of the "Class B" Tavern
License, consider issuing a Cabaret License. City Attorney
Eberhardt indicated that if the Council denies a new license, in
this case because of "unsuitability of a location", then the City
Clerk shall, within 10 days after such denial, send written
notification to the applicant setting forth the reasons for such
denial. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO
DENY THE CABARET LICENSE FOR LANZA, LLC (ANDREA WILLIAM LANZA)
FOXY’S/219 N. FRANKLIN ST./YEARLY LICENSE AND RECONSIDER AFTER 6
MONTHS OF OPERATION OF THE "CLASS B" TAVERN LICENSE. Motion
carried unanimously.
3. Consider Developer’s Agreement Between The City And Schmidt
Farm, LLC (Didier Development)-Alderman Hudson reviewed the
agreement and mentioned that this will be the standard the City
will use for all future developer’s agreements. MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE DEVELOPER’S
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SCHMIDT FARM, LLC (DIDIER
DEVELOPMENT) CONTINGENT UPON REVIEW BY THE CITY ATTORNEY.
Motion carried unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Plan Commission
1. Public Hearing To Revise Zoning Ordinance To Classify Day
Care Facility As A Conditional Use-Mayor Huebner declared open the
public hearing. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN
MATTHEWS TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. Ordinance 2004-12 (Revise Zoning Ordinance To Classify Day
Care Facility As A Conditional Use) 2nd
Reading-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN
MATTHEWS TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2004-12. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Public Hearing For A Conditional Use Grant To Permit A Day
Care Facility At 333 W. Walters St.-Mayor Huebner declared open
the public hearing. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried
unanimously.
4. Consider Conditional Use Grant To Permit A Day Care Facility
At 333 W. Walters St.-Laura, owner of Stepping Stones Day Care
Center was present to answer any questions about her application
for a CUG. City Planner Tetzlaff summarized the conditions of the
CUG and said it should be contingent upon the City Attorney’s
review. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO
APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE GRANT TO PERMIT A DAY CARE FACILITY AT
333 W. WALTERS ST. SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE CITY ATTORNEY.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Direct City Attorney To Prepare An Ordinance Establishing
New Building Height Regulations In The B-4 Downtown Business
District-City Planner Tetzlaff said the Plan Commission had
several meetings discussing the issue of building heights in the
downtown. He said they want buildings with architectural character
and design quality and also want to protect property owners who
already have existing buildings, which are over 35 feet. The Plan
Commission approved the maximum permitted building height of 35
feet, however, building height by conditional use has been reduced
to 61 feet. The height of Harbor Square Condos is 61 feet, which
serves as a benchmark for future building projects. In addition,
other architectural treatments such as turrets may exceed the
61-foot limit with the approval of the Plan Commission and Common
Council. Alderman Schwanz feels there should be no loopholes and
the bottom line is the maximum should be 61 feet. Alderman Haacke
said we need clarification of where you measure building height.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO DIRECT THE
CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING THE CHANGES
DISCUSSED BY THE COUNCIL WHICH ALLOWS A MAXIMUM PERMITTED BUILDING
HEIGHT OF 35 FEET AND UP TO 61 FEET BY CONDITIONAL USE; IN
ADDITION, CHURCH SPIRES, BELL AND/OR CLOCK TOWERS AND STEEPLES
APPROVED BY CONDITIONAL USE WITH A SUPER MAJORITY VOTE (2/3) AND
AN EXEMPTION FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS. Motion carried
unanimously.
Board of Public Works
6. Consider Right-Of-Way Permit For Kasha’s Old World Café At
309 N. Franklin St.-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN
BABCOCK TO APPROVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT FOR KASHA’S OLD WORLD
CAFÉ LOCATED AT 309 N. FRANKLIN ST. FOR OUTDOOR DINING.
Motion carried unanimously.
7. Approve R. A. Smith Contract For Sauk Rd. Design-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECOND BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE R. A.
SMITH & ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION RELATED SERVICES
FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO SAUK RD. WITH THE COST OF $16,500 TO
BE SPLIT BETWEEN THE TWO DEVELOPERS, FIDUCIARY AND PASCO.
Motion carried unanimously.
8. Consider Special Meeting For Proposed Intersection At CTH LL
And Highway 33-MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECOND BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON TO HAVE AYRES ASSOC. GIVE A PRESENTATION AT THE AUGUST 17TH
COUNCIL MEETING ON THE PROPOSED INTERSECTION AT CTH LL AND HIGHWAY
33 AND TO INVITE THE PUBLIC WORKS BOARD, OZAUKEE COUNTY HIGHWAY
COMMITTEE AND OUR POLICE AND FIRE CHIEFS. Motion carried
unanimously.
9. Consider N. Franklin St. Light Replacement-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE N.
FRANKLIN STREET LIGHT REPLACEMENT. Motion carried
unanimously.
10. Consider N. Spring St. Street Light Design-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECOND BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE N.
SPRING ST. STREET LIGHT DESIGN. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 2004-13 (Amend The Agenda Procedure And Order Of Business
For, And Relating To Public Comments At Meetings Of The Common
Council) 2nd Reading-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE ORDINANCE
2004-13. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Consider Conservation Easement Agreement Between Michael & Ruth
Schmit And The City-Tabled
Ordinance 2004-11 (Revisions To Junked And Abandoned Vehicle
Ordinance) 1st Reading-City
Attorney Eberhardt indicated that this ordinance would facilitate the
Police Department in the way it handles the towing and disposition of
junked and abandoned vehicles. The amendment would also recognize
"special interest vehicles" for legitimate collectors. The next step
would be to enter into an agreement with a private towing service to
haul away the junked or abandoned vehicles on an "as-needed" basis.
This process would be cost saving to the City, as well as bring our
ordinance in line with state laws.
Ordinance 2004-14 (Revisions To The Design Review Board)
1st Reading
Ordinance 2004-15 (Revision To Municipal Code Regarding Pellet
Guns) 1st Reading
Ordinance 2004-16 (No Parking On A Portion Of W. Jackson St. Near
High School) 1st Reading
OTHER MATTERS AS ALLOWED BY LAW-Alderman Matthews-Fish Day
Committee did an excellent job. Alderman Hudson-Thanks to the clean-up
crew after Fish Day-they did a great job.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES
MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECOND BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:20 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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Tuesday, July 6, 2004
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Council members present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Harold Matthews, Armin
Schwanz, Burt Babcock, Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka and Karl Leicht. Also
present: City Attorney Eric Eberhardt, City Administrator Mark Grams, City
Engineer Rob Vanden Noven and City Planner Randy Tetzlaff. The Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting-June 15, 2004
Consider Original Operator’s License Applications-Gwendolynn Kay
Jacoby, Scott Grob and Stephanie A. Carroll
Approve Renewal Operator’s License Applications-Jennie Dixon,
Carmen L. Cossette, Scott P. Morgan, Christina Frank, Aaron A.
Beckmann, Linda C. Cooper, Rustam Zulfakar, Yelena Feriyants, Nancy
Flanders, Irving E. Carlson, Carol E. Panek and Amy L. Habertsetzer
Approve Temporary Class "B" Retailer’s License (Picnic)
Application-Port Washington Kiwanis Club/Kiwanis Pavilion/July 17,
2004 (Fish Day) and Port Washington Rotary Club/NE Corner Lake & E.
Jackson Streets/July 17, 2004 (Fish Day)
Approve Temporary Bartender’s License Applications-Port Washington
Kiwanis Club-John H. Sigwart, Daniel A. Hargarten, Dennis A. Heiss,
Paul M. Ehrlich, Port Washington Yacht Club-Franz H. Schubert, St.
Mary’s & St. Peter’s-Kevin D. Shaver, Port Washington Rotary
Club-James D. Asplin and Robert D. Helm
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR’S BUSINESS
Mayor Huebner thanked WE Energies for hosting the last coal boat
tour.
OFFICER’S REPORTS
Second July City Council Meeting-City Administrator Grams reported
that a second Council Meeting is necessary and is scheduled for July
20th.
Update On Projects
1. Sidewalk Reconstruction Project-Progressing
along-anticipated to be completed by the end of July
2. N. Spring St. Reconstruction Project-WE Energies completed
gas main relocation before project started
3. WE Energies Power Plant-Approximately 3,500 visitors
participated in the coal boat/plant construction/site tours on
June 27th. Project is 40% complete.
Ordinance 2004-13 (Amending The Agenda Procedure And Order Of
Business For, And Relating To Public Comments At Meetings Of The
Common Council) 1st Reading-This
ordinance is based on the Attorney General’s Opinion as to how Council
Agendas are worded in the future.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Linda Nenn, 1859 Parknoll
Lane-Had concerns with the decision of the Plan Commission to remove
height restrictions on buildings and regulate each situation with a
Conditional Use Grant. This will increase the idea that people will
perceive there are special favors being considered. Also, the base rate of
water is too high. By conserving water, the less you use, you will
proportionately pay more for water and sewer. Regarding the upcoming
reassessment, people who live in the more affordable houses are going to
get the greatest increases in their tax rates. Think of how these issues
affect everyone. Kevin McMullen, President of Wisconsin Concrete
Paving Association-Regarding the proposed ordinance on paving
specifications, there is a new revelation that concrete pavement is the
way to go. The issue is what is the best way to fund our streets?
Discussed the life cycle cost analysis of concrete. Tim Voeller,
representing Bielinski Builders-Spoke on the proposed ordinance regarding
concrete vs. asphalt and voiced support for the compromise that was
reached at the last meeting which gives the developer a choice of asphalt
or concrete.
COMMITTEES
Finance and License Committee
1. Consider Funding Downtown Strategic Revitalization Plan (The
Taurean Group, LLC)-Alderman Hudson gave background information on
the proposal from the Taurean Group. The goal is towards giving
City staff and businesses a tool they can use for planning for
business development downtown and throughout the City. Sean
Robbins, Economics & Planning, gave a presentation on the
Strategic Revitalization Plan-Proposal for the City of Port
Washington. Mayor Huebner stated that John Norman and Sean Robbins
of the Taurean Group both live in Port Washington so they have a
base knowledge of the City. The proposal is for a strategic
planning process based on market research of current and projected
conditions and community input. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND
BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE FUNDING OF $10,000 FOR THE DOWNTOWN
STRATEGIC REVITALIZATION PLAN BY THE TAUREAN GROUP, LLC WITH
FUNDING FROM THE CDA ACCOUNT. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Consider Claim Of Ms. Donna Hasenow-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO DENY THE CLAIM OF MS. DONNA
HASENOSW. Motion carried unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Plan Commission
Consider Condominium Plat For New Port Vista Fiduciary Real Estate
Development-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO
APPROVE THE CONDOMINIUM PLAT FOR NEW PORT VISTA FIDUCIARY REAL ESTATE
DEVELOPMENT. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2004-12 (Revise Zoning Ordinance To Classify Day Care
Facility As A Conditional Use) 1st
Reading
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Ordinance 2004-10 (Amending The Grading And Paving
Specifications And Requirements For Newly Constructed Residential
Streets) 2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECOND BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE 2004-10. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Public Hearing To Levy Special Assessments For Sidewalk
Improvements-Mayor Huebner declared the public hearing open.
Linda Nenn, 1859 Parknoll Lane-Had concerns when we levy
sidewalk improvements against individuals instead of putting it on
the tax roll. The cost of sidewalks is not borne by all citizens
of our community because there are some areas that don’t have
sidewalks. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS
TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Hire Ruekert & Mielke For Inspection Services On The N.
Spring St. Project-MOTION BY ALDERMAN LEICHT, SECOND BY ALDERMAN
MATTHEWS TO APPROVE ENTERING AN AGREEMENT WITH RUEKERT AND MIELKE
TO PROVIDE INSPECTION SERVICES ON N. SPRING ST. AND UPCOMING
DEVELOPMENTS. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Acceptance Of Annexation Petition From Kleen Test-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO ACCEPT THE ANNEXATION
PETITION FROM KLEEN TEST. Motion carried unanimously.
Acceptance Of Annexation Petition From B & N Development-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO ACCEPT THE ANNEXATION
PETITION FROM B & N DEVELOPMENT. Motion carried unanimously.
City Attorney Eberhardt asked that, for the record, it be noted
that the Petition for Direct Annexation for B & N Development was
circulated and signed on June 6, 2004.
Discuss Proposed Boundary Agreements Between The Town Of Port
Washington And The City-City Administrator Grams reported that a
tentative boundary agreement between the Town of Port Washington and
the City was reached and is currently being reviewed by the attorneys.
The City Administrator reviewed some of the areas of the agreement
that were negotiated. He complimented the staff, Mayor and Town’s
representatives for working very hard on this agreement.
Approve Fish Day Banner-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY
ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE HANGING THE FISH DAY BANNER ON N.
WISCONSIN ST. Motion carried unanimously.
Hiring Seasonal Employee At Wastewater Utility-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HAACKE, SECOND BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE THE HIRING OF MR. PETER
PETERSON FOR THE WASTEWATER UTILITY SEASONAL EMPLOYEE POSITION.
Motion carried unanimously.
BID District Requests
1. Temporary "No Parking" On N. Franklin St., August 7th,
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For Maxwell Street Days-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE THE TEMPORARY "NO
PARKING" REQUEST FOR MAXWELL STREET DAYS. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. Closing A Portion Of E. Main St. For Christmas On The
Corner, December 4th, Noon Till 8:30 p.m.-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN LEICHT, SECOND BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE CLOSING A
PORTION OF E. MAIN ST. FOR CHRISTMAS ON THE CORNER. Motion
carried unanimously.
3. Approve Closing A Portion Of Stanford St. For A Block
Party-MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECOND BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO
APPROVE CLOSING A PORTION OF N. STANFORD ST. ON JULY 18TH
FOR A BLOCK PARTY. Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER MATTERS AS ALLOWED BY LAW
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:58 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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Tuesday, June 15, 2004
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Council members present: Aldermen Harold Matthews, Armin Schwanz, Burt
Babcock, Tom Hudson, and Karl Leicht. Absent & excused were Aldermen
Haacke and Jushka. Also present: City Attorney Eric Eberhardt, City
Administrator Mark Grams, City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven and City Planner
Randy Tetzlaff. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting-June 1, 2004
Consider Original Operator’s License Applications-Bonnie S.
Grudzinski, Jennifer L. Schmitz and Sara L. Dewane
Approve Renewal Operator’s License Applications-See attached list
Approve Renewal Combination "Class B" License Applications-B & C
Operating Co., LLC (William R. Goldammer, II) Smith Bros.
Restaurant/100 N. Franklin St., Buchel’s Colonial House, Inc. (Joseph
E. Buchel) 1000 S. Spring St., Lakeview Hospitality, Inc. (Ken Strupp)
Critic’s Corner Pub/350 E. Seven Hills Rd., Beanie’s (Joan B. Nigrelli)
102 E. Grand Ave., JAZ Enterprises, Inc. (Joseph A. Zankl) Port
Hotel/101 E. Main St., Gopher One, Inc. (Donna R. Jarolimek) 605 W.
Grand Ave., Schooner Pub, Inc. (Mark R. Poull) 114 N. Franklin St.,
Pasquale C. Montalto/Sundance/551 N. Wisconsin St., Willie’s Lakefront
Lanes, Inc. (Gayle Wilber) 119 E. Main St., Harbor Hills, Inc. (Robert
C. Nisleit) 101 Freeman Dr., I & B, Inc. (Irving E. Carlson, II) The
Wilson House/200 N. Franklin St., George King, Jr./King On The
Hill/601 N. Wisconsin St.
Approve Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage Applications-John’s
Tavern & Pizzaria (John J. Crowley) 117 E. Main St., Flag Pizza, Inc.
(James P. Fortunato) Jimmy & Michele’s Gourmet Pizzeria/477 W. Grand
Ave.
Approve "Class C" Retailer’s Wine License Application-Flag Pizza,
Inc. (James P. Fortunato) Jimmy & Michele’s Gourmet Pizzeria/477 W.
Grand Ave.
Approve Class "A" Fermented Malt License Application-We Got Gas,
LLC (Richard Fulop) 528 W. Grand Ave.
Approve Original Combination "Class A" License Application-Sanfilippo
Bros., Inc. (Joseph J. Sanfilippo) Sentry Food Store, 101 W. Seven
Hills Rd.
Approve Combination "Class A" License Application-Rustam Zulfakar/Liquor
Store One/925A S. Spring St.
Approve Cabaret License Applications-Harbor Hills, Inc. (Robert C.
Nisleit), Willie’s Lakefront Lanes, Inc. (Gayle Wilber) 119 E. Main
St., Pasquale Montalto/Sundance/551 N. Wisconsin St., Schooner Pub,
Inc. (Mark R. Poull) 114 N. Franklin St., Lakeview Hospitality, Inc.
(Ken Strupp) Critic’s Corner Pub/350 E. Seven Hills Rd.
Approve Temporary Class "B" Retailer’s License (Picnic)
Application-Port Washington Leatherneck Club/July 17, 2004 (Fish Day)
Approve Temporary Bartender’s License Applications-Port Washington
Leatherneck Club-Michael Kultgen, Bernie P. LaForest, Gary W. Hannert,
Russell E. Harding
Brewers License/Wholesale License-Harbor City Brewing Co.,
Inc./James R. Schueller/535 W. Grand Ave.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECOND BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING THE RENEWAL COMBINATION "CLASS B" LICENSE
AND CABARET LICENSE FOR ESKB, LLC (ERIK T. STRASESKE) COYOTES/219 N.
FRANKLIN ST. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR’S BUSINESS
Mayor Huebner introduced the new Fire Chief Mark Mitchell.
OFFICER’S REPORTS
Open Meeting Law Relating To The Council’s And A Committee Agenda
Item-City Attorney Eberhardt commented on his memo to City
Administrator Grams regarding the opinion of the Wisconsin Attorney
General interpreting and applying the state Open Meeting Law as it
relates to municipal government agenda items.
Update On Project-The City Engineer updated the Council on the N.
Spring St. Project, the Sidewalk Reconstruction Program and the WE
Energies Power Plant Project.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Scot Schwandt, Wisconsin Asphalt
Pavement Association-Informed the Council of the benefits of asphalt over
concrete, especially in the cost-benefit analysis. Tim Voeller,
representing Bielinski Builders-Spoke for the Bielinski developers in
favor of asphalt over concrete, especially since the Bielinski development
was based on lesser costs associated with asphalt streets.
Buck Sweeney, Michael, Best & Friedrich, representing Bielinski
Builders-Spoke in favor of asphalt; feels that development projects that
have been approved should be grand fathered with asphalt streets. Nick
Didier, developer-Spoke in favor of asphalt. Bruce McIlnay,
representing B & N Development-Spoke in favor of asphalt; agreed with the
concept of grand fathering approved development projects with asphalt
streets. Mark Pichler, James Cape & Sons, Co.-Spoke in favor of concrete
based on the life cycle costs of asphalt vs. concrete. Mike Ansay,
representing the Weiss Farm-Spoke in favor of asphalt.
COMMITTEES
Finance and License Committee
1. Consider Combination "Class B" License Application For ESKB,
LLC (Coyotes)-The City Attorney reported that there was a Notice
of Recommendations not to renew the alcohol beverage license and
Notice of Intent not to renew the cabaret license for ESKB, LLC
(Coyotes). The Common Council will hold a meeting and hearing on
June 30, 2004, 6:00 p.m., to consider the alcohol beverage license
renewal application.
2. Consider Cabaret License Application For ESKB, LLC
(Coyotes)-Alderman Hudson reported that the Committee recommended
that the Cabaret License not be approved. This will be part of the
hearing on June 30th.
3. Selling VOC Air Emission Credits-Tabled
4. Resolution 2004-12 (Charge-Off Of Accounts)-Motion by
Alderman Hudson, second by Alderman Schwanz to approve Resolution
2004-12. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Funding The Placing Of Additional Stone In Rotary
Park-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO
APPROVE PURCHASING STONE FROM VALDERS AT A COST OF $3,480 TO PLACE
IN ROTARY PARK. Motion carried unanimously.
6. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN LEICHT to
authorize and direct City Clerk to issue and sign, on behalf of
Common Council, a summons relating to any complaint filed pursuant
to sec. 9.04.130 1.a. of the Municipal Code regarding any alcohol
beverage license issued in the 2003-2004 or 2004-2005 license
years, which complaint alleges grounds for revocation, suspension
or nonrenewal of such license. Motion carried unanimously.
7. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ to
designate the Common Council, rather than the Alcohol License
Review Committee, as the special committee authorized to conduct
hearings and determine complaints filed pursuant to sec. 9.04.130
1.a. of the Municipal Code regarding any alcohol beverage license
issued in the 2003-2004 or 2004-2005 license years, which
complaint alleges grounds for revocation, suspension or nonrenewal
of such license. Motion carried unanimously.
8. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS to
authorize and direct City Clerk to issue and sign, on behalf of
Common Council, a summons relating to any complaint filed pursuant
to sec. 9.15.060 A. of the Municipal Code regarding any cabaret
license issued in the 2003-2004 or 2004-2005 license years, which
complaint alleges grounds for revocation, suspension or nonrenewal
of such license. Motion carried unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Board of Public Works
1. Report From The Office Of The Commissioner Of Railroads-Dave
Schwengel, of the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads,
addressed the Council highlighting areas and discussing his
findings of a study of the unsignalized RR crossings in the City
of Port Washington. The areas include the RR crossings at Oakland
Avenue, STH 32 Grand Avenue and CTH "KK" Moore Road. He is
recommending that new crossing signals with gates be installed at
all crossings, as well as replacing current deteriorated crossing
surfaces with concrete panel crossing. MOTION BY ALDERMAN
MATTHEWS, SECOND BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE REPORT FROM
THE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF RAILROADS AND ACCEPT THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. Consider Bids For N. Spring St. Reconstruction
Project-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO
AWARD THE LOW BID FOR THE RECONSTRUCTIONOF N. SPRING ST. TO PAYNE
& DOLAN AT A COST OF $389,879.50. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Consider Agreement With Gremmer & Associates For
Construction Staking On N. Spring Street Project-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE THE
AGREEMENT WITH GREMMER AND ASSOCIATES FOR CONSTRUCTION STAKING
SERVICES AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $9,800. Motion carried
unanimously.
Plan Commission
4. Recommendation To Change Membership On Design Review
Board-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO
DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING THE
FIVE MODIFICATIONS TO THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AS LISTED IN THE
CITY PLANNER’S MEMO AND RECOMMENDED BY THE PLAN COMMISSION.
Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 2004-10 (Amend Municipal Code To Establish New
Subdivision Street Requirements (Concrete Streets) 2nd
Reading-City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven distributed his
comments to the Council regarding amending the ordinance to establish
new subdivision street requirements in the matter of asphalt vs.
concrete. He indicated that he feels there is some benefit both from
an equity standpoint and looking out for the City’s best interest that
we do offer the flexibility of having an ordinance that would allow
the developer to choose either 7" concrete over a 4" base course or a
5 ½" asphalt over a 12" base course, which is consistent with what
we’re doing in the City and also consistent with our neighbor to the
west, Saukville. A discussion among the Aldermen followed.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE 2004-10 AND AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH NEW
SUBDIVISION STREET REQUIREMENTS OF 5 ½ " ASPHALT AND A 12" BASE
COURSE.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO AMEND THE
MOTION TO INCLUDE A CHOICE OF 7" CONCRETE WITH A 4" BASE COURSE. A
discussion followed. City Attorney Eberhardt indicated that because
the comments discussed to amend the proposed ordinance may not be
clear to everyone, that a better way to proceed would be to reject the
ordinance as proposed and bring it back to the next meeting rewritten
to reflect what the Aldermen want included in it. Vote on amended
motion - 0 ayes, 5 nays. Motion failed. Vote on original motion
- 0 ayes, 5 nays. Motion failed. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ,
SECOND BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO TABLE. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing To Rezone Property At 235 W. Grand Ave. (Jadair)
From I-1 To B-4. Mayor Huebner declared open the public hearing. There
were no comments. MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECOND BY ALDERMAN
LEICHT TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2004-9 (Rezoning Of Jadair Property) 2nd
Reading-Tabled
Ordinance 2004-11 (Revisions To Junked And Abandoned Vehicle
Ordinance) 1st Reading-Tabled
NEW BUSINESS
Approve Closing A Portion Of Montgomery Street For A Block
Party-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO
APPROVE CLOSING A PORTION OF THE 300 BLOCK OF N. MONTGOMERY ST. ON
JULY 10TH FROM 2:00 P.M. UNTIL MIDNIGHT FOR A BLOCK PARTY.
Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER MATTERS AS ALLOWED BY LAW-Alderman Babcock-"Friends of the
Library" are going to selling steps behind the library as a fundraiser.
City Attorney Eberhardt cautioned the Council not to discuss with each
other or other people in the community the hearing for ESKB, LLC DBA
Coyotes on allegations of Municipal Code violations. He said to come to
the hearing on June 30th with a clear mind.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO GO INTO
CLOSED SESSION According To Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (g) to
confer with legal counsel who is rendering oral or written advice
concerning strategy to be adopted by the Council regarding litigation the
City has or will become involved. ROLL CALL: Matthews-aye, Schwanz-aye,
Babcock-aye, Hudson-aye, Leicht-aye. Motion carried unanimously.
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Tuesday, June 1, 2004
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Council members present: Aldermen Harold Matthews, Armin Schwanz, Burt
Babcock, Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka and Karl Leicht. Absent & excused was
Alderman Haacke. Also present: City Attorney Eric Eberhardt, City
Administrator Mark Grams, City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven and City Planner
Randy Tetzlaff. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting-May 18, 2004
Consider Original Operator’s License Applications-Lena D. Hacker
and Billie Jo Wetzel
Approve Original Combination "Class B" License Application-Pier 6,
LLC (Al Uselding) 329 N. Franklin St. (Individual to Corporation)
Approve Renewal Combination "Class B" License Applications-Randall
J. Buser/Grand Avenue Saloon/550 W. Grand Ave., New Port Shores, Inc.
(John W. Weinrich) 407 E. Jackson St., Van Ells-Schanen American
Legion Post #82 (Ray Wendt) 435 N. Lake St., Port Washington Hotel,
LLC (Cathy A. Wilger) 135 E. Grand Ave., Herbert James/Sir James
Pub/316 N. Franklin St.
Approve Combination "Class A" License Applications-Peter C. Beck
Corp (Peter Stacy) 215 N. Franklin St., Ozaukee Enterprises, Ltd.
(Harold Block) 1011 N. Wisconsin St., KB Foods, LLC (Kyle Holbrook)
201 N. Franklin St.
Approve Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License Applications-Port
Washington Yacht Club (Jean E. Gruen) 430 N. Lake St. and Dockside
Deli, Inc. (Mary Ann Voigt) 218 E. Main St.
Approve Temporary Class "B" Retailer’s License (Picnic)
Applications-Port Washington Yacht Club/430 N. Lake St./July 17, 2004
(Fish Day), Port Washington/Saukville Jaycees/Lakefront Parking
Lot/July 17, 2004 (Fish Day) and Great Lakes Sport Fishermen Club –
Ozaukee Chapter/Kiwanis Pavilion/July 2, 3, and 4, 2004 (Fish Derby)
Approve Temporary Bartender’s License Applications-Port
Washington Lions Club-Larry J. Nowakowski, Port
Washington/Saukville Jaycees-Michael C. Gasper, Kristin A. Gasper,
Lisa M. Pawling, Debra J. Pawling, Great Lakes Sport
Fishermen Club/Ozaukee Chapter-Larry L. Trickel, Duane E. Nadolski,
Patrick D. Ryan, Paul J. Pogrant, William C. Schroeder, Frederick W.
Ladwig, Bill R. Ladwig, Richard R. Donelson, Robert J. Hammen
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR’S BUSINESS
Appointment To Police & Fire Commission-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ,
SECOND BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF TERRY L.
TIETYEN TO THE POLICE & FIRE COMMISSION. Motion carried
unanimously.
Appointment To Community Development Authority (CDA)-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDBY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT
OF DAVE SEIWERT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. Motion
carried unanimously.
Appointment To Board of Review-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND
BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF JULIAN ROGERS TO
THE BOARD OF REVIEW. Motion carried unanimously.
Appointment To Library Board-MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECOND BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE REAPPOINTMENT OF BARBARA MATERA AND
MARIE ZIRBES TO THE LIBRARY BOARD. Motion carried unanimously.
Appointment To Zoning Board Of Appeals-MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS,
SECOND BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN SIGWART,
TERRY MORGAN AND JAMES L. WALSH (ALTERNATE) TO THE ZONING BOARD OF
APPEALS. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Huebner received a letter from a resident who was paying
bills at the front desk and he expressed his appreciation of the
courtesy, professionalism and friendliness he received from the
ladies. Also, our City crew helped Grafton under the mutual aid
agreement during recent storms and the Mayor received a call and
e-mail thanking the City of Port Washington for their help.
OFFICER’S REPORTS
City Administrator Grams reported that the City of Port Washington
documented record rainfall in the last few weeks, but we were very
fortunate that no flooding occurred compared to other surrounding
communities.
Update On Projects-WE Energies-Construction site tour is
scheduled for June 27th. Construction is 34% complete.
Sidewalk Improvement Project-Delayed due to rain-target date is
June 16th. Highway 33-Second public informational
meeting is being held next Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in
Saukville. N. Spring St.-Bid opening this Thursday-start in
early July. Walkway - W. Grand Ave.-Weather delays because of
heavy rain-hopefully will be starting later this month.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Pete Didier, developer-When considering
the proposed ordinance requiring concrete streets in new subdivisions, at
a recent meeting, the Board of Public Works recommended increasing the
specifications for asphalt streets, not requiring concrete streets.
COMMITTEES
Finance and License Committee
1. Consider Memorandum of Understanding Between The City And
Ozaukee County Public Health Department-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECOND BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND OZAUKEE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
DEPARTMENT FOR PORT WASHINGTON BEACH TESTING AND PUBLIC
NOTIFICATION OF WATER STUDY. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Consider Allocating Funds For Alley Paving-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO DO THE NECESSARY
REPAIRS OF AN ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN N. WISCONSIN ST. AND N.
MILWAUKEE ST. AND NORTH OF PIERRE LANE AT A COST OF $4,500 TO
$5,000 WITH FUNDING TO COME FROM THE CONTINGENCY FUND.
Motion carried unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Plan Commission
1. Ordinance 2004-9 (Rezoning Of Jadiar Property Along Sauk
Creek From I-1 General Industrial To B-4 Central Business)
1st Reading-City Planner
Randy Tetzlaff reviewed the proposed ordinance indicating that
staff recommends rezoning from I-1, General Industrial to B-4,
Central Business since that is the zoning of the area to the north
and east.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 2004-10 (Amend Municipal Code To Establish New
Subdivision Street Requirements (Concrete Streets) 1st
Reading A discussion of concrete vs. asphalt was held by
the Aldermen and staff.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance 2004-11 (Revisions To Junked And Abandoned Vehicles
Ordinance) 1st Reading City
Attorney Eberhardt indicated that the ordinance was not in the Council
packet, but attached was a summary of what the ordinance revisions
would encompass.
Approve Hiring Summer Seasonal Employee For Wastewater
Utility-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO
APPROVE THE HIRING OF ERIC RYER FOR THE WASTEWATER UTILITY SUMMER HELP
POSITION. Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER MATTERS AS ALLOWED BY LAW-Alderman Babcock-Received a call
from a constituent who was very impressed with response of the City crew
who found and unplugged a storm outfall in the area of Webster St. near
Sauk Creek when all the rains occurred. Alderman Hudson-A while back asked
Rob to look at a storm grate at the end of Larabee St., which historically
was a problem with flooding. Since he re-designed it with staff, there has
not been a single incident. Also, he thanked Rob for the work he had done
with some of the concrete on the sidewalks in Rotary Park.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Council members present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Harold Matthews, Armin
Schwanz, Burt Babcock, Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka and Karl Leicht. Also
present: City Attorney Eric Eberhardt, City Administrator Mark Grams, City
Engineer Rob Vanden Noven and City Planner Randy Tetzlaff. The Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting-May 4, 2004
Consider Original Operator’s License Applications-Andrea M. Watry
Approve Combination "Class B" License Applications-Pasta Shoppe,
LLC (James Kiesow) 323 N. Franklin St., Wendy J. Corgiat/Chuck’s
Engine Room/201 W. Grand Ave., and B & C Operating Co., LLC (William
R. Goldammer, II) 100 N. Franklin St.
Approve Combination "Class A" License Applications-T. P. Stores,
Inc. (Robert Norskog) 1430 W. Grand Ave
Approve Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage License Applications-M &
CP Investment, Inc. (Charles E. Prendergast, Jr.) 1605 N. Wisconsin
St. and 1100 S. Spring St.
Approve Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License Applications-PH
Green Bay, LLC (Caroline J. Mitchell) Pizza Hut/1021 N. Wisconsin St.
Approve Temporary Class "B" Retailer’s License (Picnic)
Applications-St. Peter of Alcantara Congregation/Port Washington
Marina/July 17, 2004 (Fish Day) and Ozaukee Lodge #17 F & AM/Port
Harbor/July 17, 2004 (Fish Day)
Approve Cabaret License Application-B & C Operating Co., LLC
(William R. Goldammer, II) 100 N. Franklin St./July 1, 2004 to June
30, 2005
Approve Temporary Bartender’s License Applications-VFW Post
#7588-Robert W. Hackbarth, Wesley R. Blumenberg, William C. Bley,
Earl R. Farmer, St. Peter’s-St. Mary’s Parish Festival-Richard
F. Plier, Patrick A. Hans, Steven J. Deutsch, Lionsfest-Howard
H. Keller, St. Peter’s Men’s Club-Robert E. Dreier, Beth Ann
Lauters, William H. Adams, Randall A. Lanser, Lois K. Lanser, Russell
R. Schreiner, Ozaukee Lodge #17 F & AM-Thomas J. Abbott,
Frederick W. Stelter, Mark A. Flack, David E. Tainter, Erwin A. Wuehr
MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED EXCEPT TO TABLE THE ORIGINAL
OPERATOR’S LICENSE FOR ANDREA M. WATRY AND THE COMBINATION "CLASS B"
LICENSE FOR B & C OPERATING CO., LLC (WILLIAM R. GOLDAMMER, II) 100 N.
FRANKLIN ST. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR’S BUSINESS
Appointment to BID Board-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENTS OF MRS. REBECCA CONELL AND
MR. ROBERT HOLTON TO SERVE AS BOARD MEMBERS OF THE BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. Motion carried unanimously.
Resignation of Commissioner Geller-Mayor Huebner reported that he
accepted the resignation of Scott Geller from the Police & Fire
Commission.
Attached to Mark’s last newsletter was a list highlighting summer
and fall events being sponsored by the BID District. Mayor Huebner
publicly thanked Traci Mead, Executive Director of the BID District,
for coordinating all these events in conjunction with the last coal
boat coming into Port Washington.
OFFICER’S REPORTS
Mid-Moraine Municipal Association Dinner Meeting-City Administrator
Grams reported that the next Mid-Moraine Municipal Association Dinner
Meeting would be held on Wednesday, May 26th, hosted by the
Village of Newburg at the Riveredge Nature Center.
Update on Projects-WE Energies-31% complete. Highway 33
Project-There will be a Public Information Meeting to view
exhibits of the roadway plans held on Thursday, June 3rd
from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Village of Saukville Municipal Center.
Sidewalk Improvement Project-Project to start early to mid-June
by Cape & Sons, contractors.
WE Energies Rate Case-City Administrator Grams reviewed the WE
Energies Rate Case, which was approved by the PSC for 2003 and 2004.
Mitigation payments were approved as part of this rate case. WE
Energies has submitted another rate case to the PSC for 2005
expenditures. Mitigation payments will in all likelihood be discussed
as part of this rate case.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Patrick Goss and Scot M. Schwandt of
Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association-Commented on proposal to consider
modifications to new subdivision street requirements. Mr. Goss remarked
that asphalt pavements have proven to be a cost-effective and preferred
pavement type for subdivision streets throughout the State of Wisconsin
and provide a rural atmosphere that homeowners are looking for at an
affordable price for the developers, as well as the taxpayers.
COMMITTEES
Finance and License Committee
1. Public Hearing on Ordinance 2004-7 (Amendments to Chapter 9
of the Municipal Code)-Mayor Huebner declared the public hearing
open. There were no comments. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND
BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion
carried unanimously.
2. Ordinance 2004-7 (Amendments to Chapter 9 of the Municipal
Code) 2nd Reading-Alderman
Hudson provided a brief overview of the proposed ordinance which,
amends Section 9.04.010 and 9.04.130 relating to the suspension,
revocation or non-renewal of a liquor license. City Attorney
Eberhardt discussed two changes that would be made in the
ordinance on Page 2. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN
HAACKE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2004-7 SUBJECT TO CHANGES BEING MADE
AS PER THE CITY ATTORNEY. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Resolution 2004-9 (Transfer of Funds)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2004-9.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Consider Pre-Annexation Agreement With Weiss, LLC And Blue
Sky-MJI, LLC-Tabled
5. Resolution 2004-10 (Preliminary Resolution To Levy Special
Assessments For 2004 Sidewalk Improvements)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2004-10.
Motion carried unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Board of Public Works
1. Consider Modifications To New Subdivision Street
Requirements-City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven reviewed with the
Council a spreadsheet that compares various asphalt versus
concrete scenarios, including a "life-cycle cost analysis". He
also provided a sheet showing what extra cost developers would pay
for concrete and what it would cost the City to resurface the
asphalt streets after a 30 year life cycle. The City Engineer is
recommending concrete streets and the City Administrator
recommends 5 ¼" asphalt over 9" CABC and is concerned with the 11th
hour change since current negotiations with developers did not
mention a change from asphalt to concrete. The Board of Public
Works recommends that the new street requirements remain asphalt
but with a 9" course base and 5 ½" of asphalt. Alderman
Babcock-Spend up front and avoid maintenance costs in the future.
Mayor Huebner-Commented that the City Engineer is putting the
taxpayers first and foremost. Concrete has a better look and
better performance. Support Rob with concrete – the taxpayers
deserve it. Alderman Haacke-Some of our concrete streets don’t
always hold up. What are we going to do with the concrete streets
when they need repair or replacement? What will the cost be? Not
sold on concrete streets. Take a look at what’s best for the
community. Alderman Hudson-Savings to taxpayers of $2.1 million to
replace asphalt pavement is significant. Alderman
Matthews-Questioned City Engineer on cost of asphalt versus
concrete to homeowner. MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECOND BY
ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO PROCEED WITH THE CITY ENGINEER’S RECOMMENDATION
OF CONCRETE STREETS AS A REQUIREMENT FOR NEW SUBDIVISIONS. 4 ayes
(Schwanz, Babcock, Hudson, Jushka) 3 nays (Haacke, Matthews,
Leicht) Motion carried. City Administrator Grams
indicated that an ordinance would be prepared with the proposed
changes.
2. Consider Request To Submit STH 32 Grant Application-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE REQUEST
TO SUBMIT STH 32 GRANT APPLICATION. Motion carried
unanimously.
Park & Recreation Board
Consider Amendments To Concession Stand Agreement With Youth
Baseball-MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO
APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CONCESSION STAND AGREEMENT WITH YOUTH
BASEBALL AS PER THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY. Motion
carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing To Rezone 27.08 Acres Of Land Owned By FRED,
LLC At STH 32 And Sauk Rd. To OPD Zoning With A Base Zoning Of
Rm-4-Mayor Huebner declared the public hearing open. MOTION BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Ordinance 2004-8 (Rezoning Of Land Lying Southwest Along
Highway 32 And E. Sauk Rd. From AG To OPD With A Base Zoning Of
RM-4) 2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE 2004-8. 6 ayes, 1 nay (Alderman Leicht) Motion
carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Approve Closing Of Streets For BID District (Farmer’s
Market)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECOND BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO
APPROVE THE CLOSING OF A PORTION OF MAIN STREET FROM JULY 3RD
TO OCTOBER 30TH FROM 6:30 A.M. TO NOON, EXCEPT FOR WEEKENDS
WHERE THERE WILL BE SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL EVENTS. Motion carried
unanimously.
OTHER MATTERS AS ALLOWED BY LAW
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Rusty Dose, 941 Cumberland
Lane-Wanted to share his perspective of why he and his wife left their
home in Mequon to come to this beautiful community. He applauded efforts
of respectfully taking care of 30-year residents. We should understand the
power and value of attracting new residents and having affordable
development for people moving to our city. He is proud to be a member of
our community.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:05 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Council members present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Harold Matthews, Armin
Schwanz, Tom Hudson, and Karl Leicht. Absent & excused were Aldermen
Babcock and Jushka. Also present was City Attorney Eric Eberhardt, City
Administrator Mark Grams, City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven and City Planner
Randy Tetzlaff. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting-April 20, 2004
Consider Original Operator’s License Applications-Christy J.
Corrigan, Ian J. Young
Approve Original Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License
Application-Flag Pizza, Inc. (James P. Fortunato) 477 W. Grand
Ave./May 1, 2004 to June 30, 2004
Approve Original "Class C" Retailer’s Wine License Application-Flag
Pizza, Inc. (James P. fortunate) 477 W. Grand Ave./May 1, 2004 to June
30, 2004
Approve Temporary Class "B" Retailer’s License (Picnic)
Application-Port Washington Memorial VFW Post #7588
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE OPERATOR’S LICENSE FOR IAN J.
YOUNG. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR’S BUSINESS
Proclamation Declaring May 15th Peace Officers Memorial
Day And May 9-15 National Police Week-MOTION BY ALDERMAN LEICHT,
SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE THE PROCLAMATION AS PRESENTED
BY THE MAYOR. Motion carried unanimously.
OFFICER’S REPORTS
Update On Projects-WE Energies-29% complete. Sidewalk
Improvement Project-Work is scheduled to begin in early June.
N. Spring St.-Project going out to bid next week.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
COMMITTEES
Finance and License Committee
1. Ordinance 2004-7 (Amend Chapter 9 Of The Municipal Code)
1st Reading Alderman
Hudson reviewed the proposed ordinance and indicated that a point
value is needed for the last violation listed under "Type of
Violation", which is Resisting or Obstructing an Officer. City
Attorney
Eberhardt stressed that the amendments in this ordinance are
only for certain portions of Chapter 9 regarding intoxicating
liquor, fermented malt beverages and wine and how points are
counted, what points are assigned and how all that translates into
a license revocation, suspension or non-renewal action. City
Attorney Eberhardt indicated that before the Council can act on
these proposed amendments, our current ordinance requires that a
public hearing be held by the License Committee and City Council.
Notices of the proposed changes need to be sent out to all current
alcohol beverage licensees before a second reading of the
ordinance is held. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECOND BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON TO ASSIGN A POINT VALUE OF 100 POINTS FOR SECTION
11.02.060, RESISTING OR OBSTRUCTING AN OFFICER. Motion
carried unanimously.
2. Consider Cost Proposals To Bury Overhead Utility Lines
On N. Spring St. Project-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY
ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO LEAVE THE CABLES AERIAL FOR THE N. SPRING
STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Motion carried unanimously
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Plan Commission
1. Ordinance 2004-8 (Rezoning Of Land Lying Southwest Along
Highway 32 And E. Sauk Rd. From Agriculture To OPD With A Base
Zoning Of RM-4) 1st reading-Fiduciary
representatives were present to answer questions on their proposed
development.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 2004-6 (Create Temporary Deputy Fire Chief Position)
2nd Reading-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
MATTHEWS, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2004-8.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Public Hearing For The Rezoning Of Land Along Highway 33 (Bielinski
Development) From Agriculture To OPD With A Base Zoning Of RS-4, RS-5
And B-2-Mayor Huebner declared the public hearing open. There were no
comments. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO
CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2004-5 (Rezoning Of Property In Hidden Hills Subdivision
(Bielinski Development) 2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE
2004-5. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Closing A Portion Of Niagara Lane For Graduation
Party-MOTION BY ALDERMAN LEICHT, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO
APPROVE CLOSING A PORTION OF NIAGARA LANE FOR A GRADUATION ON MAY 22ND.
Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER MATTERS AS ALLOWED BY LAW-Mayor Huebner reported that Aloha
Automotive would be hosting a lunch at their facility on June 11th
for Hot Rod Magazine. They are expecting between 600-800 hot rods in our
City. A tour of Aloha Automotive would also be conducted.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:08 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Council members present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Harold Matthews, Armin
Schwanz, Burt Babcock, Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka and Karl Leicht. Also
present was City Attorney Eric Eberhardt, City Administrator Mark Grams,
City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven and City Planner Randy Tetzlaff. The Pledge
of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
OATH OF OFFICE-The City Administrator read the Oath of Office to
the elected Aldermen in the 2nd (Harold Matthews), 4th
(Burt Babcock) and 6th (Pete Jushka) Districts.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting-April 7, 2004
Consider Original Operator’s License Applications-Jaynee Ann
Peterson, Nicole A. Petz, Sheri L. White and James P. Fortunato
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR’S BUSINESS
Welcome From Mayor-Mayor Huebner congratulated the Aldermen who
were re-elected and also welcomed Alderman Jushka back.
Consider Committee Appointments-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND
BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AS
PER HIS MEMO. (Copy attached to official minutes) Motion carried
unanimously.
Proclamation Celebrating April 30th As Arbor Day In Port
Washington-Mayor Huebner read a proclamation proclaiming April 30th
as Arbor Day in the City of Port Washington. MOTION BY ALDERMAN
MATTHEWS, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE THE PROCLAMATION FOR
ARBOR DAY. Motion carried unanimously.
OFFICER’S REPORTS
Election Of Council President-MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECOND
BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO CAST A UNANIMOUS BALLOT FOR ALDERMAN LEICHT.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Official City Newspaper-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ,
SECOND BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO NAME THE OZAUKEE PRESS AS THE
OFFICIAL CITY NEWSPAPER. Motion carried unanimously.
Designate Ozaukee Bank, Port Washington State Bank, M & I Bank,
Associated Bank and West Bend Savings & Loan-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO DESIGNATE OZAUKEE BANK, PORT
WASHINGTON STATE BANK, M & I BANK, ASSOCIATED BANK AND WEST BEND
SAVINGS & LOAN AS OFFICIAL CITY DEPOSITORIES. Motion carried
unanimously.
Update On Projects-Sidewalk Program-Staff recommendation is
to award sidewalk improvement project to James Cape and Sons. N.
Spring St.-Working with Gremmer & Associates-should have an award
in May to start construction in July or August. WE Energies-26.3%
complete. N. Franklin St.-Made corrections to the streetlights.
Review New Robert Owen Petition For Judicial Review Against Public
Service Commission-City Attorney Eberhardt reviewed the petition for
judicial review of petitioner Robert H. Owen, Jr. against the Public
Service Commission for not following state statutes in allowing the
new power plant to be built. The City Attorney wanted the Council to
be aware that the lawsuit is filed and to concur with the course of
action recommended by our attorney for the power plant and that the
Council authorize $8,500 in attorney fees and costs to fight the
lawsuit that seeks to halt construction of the new downtown power
plant. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO
AUTHORIZE OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO INTERVENE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND
APPROVE EXPENDITURES OF UP TO $8,500 IN ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS TO
FIGHT THE LAWSUIT OF ROBERT OWEN. 6-ayes and 1 nay (Babcock)
Motion carried.
City Newsletter-City Administrator Grams reported that the City
Newsletter would go to print within the next day or two.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Ann Flierl, President, Port
Washington Historical Society-Ann Flierl, on behalf of the Board of
Directors and membership of the Port Washington Historical Society,
expressed concerns regarding the potential incompatible development in the
neighborhood of the Light Station. She indicated that last year an
architectural historian toured the Light Station and was impressed with
its restoration. He also expressed his view that the neighborhood should
be a "historic district" to protect its unique character. She said that
the members of the society are willing to work with city officials to
protect these neighborhoods. Phil Schmidt-Finance Committee, Port
Washington Historical Society-Had concerns with destruction of large trees
in the area of the Light Station. Feels the city needs to look at the
overall zoning to have more effective control. A downtown historic
district was created, but there are other districts in our city where
landmarks should be preserved. City Administrator Grams indicated that 7-8
years ago the city received a grant to preserve historical districts. This
item should be put on the next Plan Commission agenda and look at this
area again to see if it would qualify as a historical district. Linda
Nenn, 1859 Parknoll Lane-In telephone conservations with people last
week, she was under the impression that the hi-rise zoning in our city
still exists. City Planner Tetzlaff indicated that the zoning was changed
and there are only two sites left in the City that would allow hi-rise
zoning – the existing site of the condominium project on Lake Street and
an area along Sauk Creek. Mike Bowline, representing Fiduciary Real
Estate Development of Milwaukee-commented on proposed revisions to Chapter
18 regarding concrete versus asphalt roadways. There are many pros and
cons to road pavement and each situation has to be designed to the needs
of the surface. Asphalt is judged to be the appropriate surface for
residential development. Suggest that staff receive input on both asphalt
and concrete before a decision is made.
COMMITTEES
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Board of Public Works
1. Approve 2004 Sidewalk Improvement Bid-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
BABCOCK, SECOND BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO AWARD THE 2004 SIDEWALK
IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT TO JAMES CAPE AND SONS. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. Approve Storm water Management Plan Proposal-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE BONESTROO
AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN. Motion
carried unanimously.
3. Approve Architectural Services Proposal For Street
Department Building-MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECOND BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BONESTROO AND ASSOCIATES TO
PERFORM A FACILITY EVALUATION ON THE STREET DEPARTMENT BUILDING
FOR A LUMP SUM OF $3,400 WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY
REVIEW THE CONTRACT. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Consider Revisions To Chapter 18 Of Municipal Code (Require
Concrete Streets In New Subdivisions)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ,
SECOND BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO TABLE THIS ITEM AND SEND IT BACK TO
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR RECONSIDERATION. Motion
carried unanimously.
Park & Recreation Board
5. Consider Concession Stand Agreement With Youth
Baseball-MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO
APPROVE THE CONCESSION STAND AGREEMENT WITH YOUTH BASEBALL.
Motion carried unanimously.
Plan Commission
6. Ordinance 2004-5 (Rezoning Of Property In Hidden Hills
Subdivision (Bielinski Development) 1st
Reading
7. Approve CSM For Hidden Hills Subdivision-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE THE CSM FOR HIDDEN
HILLS SUBDIVISION. Motion carried unanimously.
Police & Fire Commission
8. Ordinance 2004-6 (Create Temporary Deputy Fire Chief
Position) 1st Reading
Alderman Haacke is not comfortable with creating another position.
He suggested that verbiage be created where we would seek to
retain the services of an individual to aid and assist the out
going Fire Chief in the transition period on a per diem basis.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Consider Pre-Annexation Agreement With PASCO, LLC-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE
PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT WITH PASCO, LLC ON CONDITION A SETTLEMENT IS
REACHED OF SECTION 4.15. Motion carried unanimously.
Consider Pre-Annexation Agreement With Weiss, LLC And Blue Sky-MJI,
LLC-Tabled
Ordinance 2004-3 (Annexation Of Jacque Land) 2nd
Reading MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECOND BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2004-3. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2004-4 (Annexation Of PASCO, LLC Land)
2nd Reading MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECOND
BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2004-4. Motion carried
unanimously.
OTHER MATTERS AS ALLOWED BY LAW-Alderman Haacke-Wanted the Council
to be aware that the Plan Commission is going to revisit our ordinance
pertaining to businesses in residential areas and the storage of boats,
trailers, etc. on properties. Alderman Hudson-Regarding concrete versus
asphalt on roadways, would like to see a long-term analysis of the two
treatments for streets in order to make a decision. Alderman Leicht-Congratulations
to the Aldermen in their successful re-election and thanks to colleagues
for electing me as Council President. Regarding hi-rise zoning in the area
of Sauk Creek, get rid of it.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:05 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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Tuesday, April 7, 2004
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Council members present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Harold Matthews, Armin
Schwanz, Burt Babcock, Tom Hudson, and Karl Leicht. Absent & excused was
Alderman Jushka. Also present was City Attorney Eric Eberhardt, City
Administrator Mark Grams, and City Planner Randy Tetzlaff. The Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings – March 16, 2004 and March 25,
2004
Consider Original Operator’s License Applications-Andrew L. Wegner,
Karl R. Stuhmer, Jr., Rustam Zulfakar, Yelena Feriyants and Katie Sue
Hawley
Consider Temporary Class "B" Retailer’s License (Picnic)
Applications-St. Peter’s/St. Mary’s Catholic Churches, Annual Parish
Festival, Veteran’s Park/Band Shell area, August 13 & 14, 2004
Consider Temporary Bartender’s License Applications-St.
Peter’s/St. Mary’s Catholic Churches-Daniel P. Becker, Steven K.
Hansen, Mark J. Goeden; Port Washington Lions Club/Fish Day-Daniel
P. Becker, Glenn G. Esselman, Gerald F. Bley, Steven K. Hansen,
Lawrence R. Caro, Brian E. Boettcher, Rich F. Plier, David G. Mueller;
Port Washington Lions Club/Lions fest-Daniel P. Becker, Glenn
G. Esselman, Lloyd P. Morgan, Paul A. Drews, Gerald F. Bley, Kurt A.
Kleparski, James D. Asplin, Steven K. Hansen, David G. Mueller,
Richard F. Plier, Brian E. Boettcher, Lawrence R. Caro
Consider Original Combination Class "A" Retail License
Application-KB Foods, LLC (Kyle Holbrook) 201 N. Franklin St./June 1,
2004 to June 30, 2004
Consider Cabaret License Applications-St. Peter’s/St. Mary’s
Catholic Church/Annual Parish Festival/Veteran’s Park/August 13 & 14,
2004 and Donna R. Jarolimek (Gopher One) 605 W. Grand Ave./April 17,
2004
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR’S BUSINESS
Mayor Huebner reported that he would be putting together the
boards, committees and commission assignments.
OFFICER’S REPORTS
Resolution 2004-8 (Approve 2004 Spring General Election
Results)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO
APP0ROVE RESOLUTION 2004-8. Motion carried unanimously.
Update On Projects-STH 32-Franklin/Wisconsin Sts.-A public
informational meeting for proposed improvements to Franklin and
Wisconsin St. from Grand Ave. to I-43 is scheduled for Tuesday, April
13th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a formal presentation
at 6:00 p.m., which will be televised. N. Spring St.-A public
informational meeting was help on April 1st. Construction
is tentatively scheduled for July or August. Sidewalk Improvement
Project-Bids are due next week. The general project boundaries are
Holden and Wisconsin Sts. On the west/east, and Van Buren and Grand on
the north/south. Construction is currently scheduled for June and
July. City Garage-Proposals have been received for the
engineering and architectural design work for the expansion of the
City garage. Proposals will be reviewed and a recommendation made to
the Board of Public Works.
A reminder that the next City Council Meeting will be held on April
20th. There will be no Finance and License Committee prior
to the meeting.
Update On Lawsuit Regarding Power Plant Project-City Attorney
Eberhardt updated the Council on the lawsuit regarding the power plant
project. He will keep the Council posted.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Linda Nenn, 1859 Parknoll
Lane-Thanked Mark Grams, Randy Tetzlaff, Dennis Wiese and City Attorney
Eberhardt for assisting the Historical Society with the legal angles of
providing a safe light station for the public to visit. Issued Council
members a challenge to take a stand on topics such as high-rise condos and
zoning issues relating to setbacks from the lot line, specifically the
site across from the lighthouse.
COMMITTEES
Finance And License Committee
1. Consider Claim Of Mike Paikowski-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECOND BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE THE CLAIM OF MIKE PAIKOWSKI
TO BE PAID BY THE CITY WITH FUNDS TO COME FROM THE WATER UTILITY
WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE CITY IS NOT ADMITTING
RESPONSIBILITY AND THIS IS THE FINAL PAYMENT. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. Use Of TIF Funds For Installation Of Electrical And Water
Pedestal In Rotary Park-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE USE OF TIF FUNDS FOR INSTALLATION
OF ELECTRICAL AND WATER PEDESTAL ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF ROTARY
PARK WHERE TALL SHIPS DOCK. Motion carried unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Plan Commission
1. Ordinance 2004-3 (Annexation Of Jacque Land)
1st Reading
2. Ordinance 2004-4 (Annexation Of PASCO, LLC Land)
1st Reading
3. Consider Revised Bike Trail For The Ozaukee Interurban Bike
Trail-MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO
APPROVE THE REVISED BIKE TRAIL FOR THE OZAUKEE INTERURBAN BIKE
TRAIL AS SHOWN. Motion carried unanimously.
Community Development Authority
4. Consider Revolving Loan Fund Application For Three
Daughters, LLC ($100,000 Loan To Purchase Property And Assets Of
Dairy Queen)-Mr. John Meland, Chief Economic Development Planner,
SEWRPC, was present to review the loan applications and answer
questions. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS
TO APPROVE THE REVOLVING LOAN FUND APPLICATION FOR THREE
DAUGHTERS, LLC. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Consider Revolving Loan Fund Application For Witzlib
Holdings, LLC And Good Hope Manor Milwaukee, LLC ($100,000 Loan To
Purchase the Community Base Residential Facility, 226 N. Spring
St. And Working Capital)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECOND BY
ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE THE REVOLVING LOAN FUND APPLICATION FOR
WITZLIB HOLDINGS, LLC AND GOOD HOPE MANOR MILWAUKEE, LLC.
Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
OTHER MATTERS AS ALLOWED BY LAW-Alderman Schwanz-Congratulations to
the aldermen on their re-election. Alderman Babcock-The Street Department
did a good job on the stairs behind the library. Alderman Hudson-Back the
comments on the stairs. That area is a most unique aspect of the City.
Thanks to the City crew – the stairs look great.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Christine Culligan, 418 N.
Johnson St.-We need to improve the quality of life in Port Washington,
especially along the lakefront. There are many aspects of this city that
could draw people. We need a vision and should learn from other
communities from their experiences. These things should be addressed as a
community.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN LEICHT, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO GO INTO CLOSED
SESSION According to Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) to confer with
legal counsel who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy
relating to litigation the City may become involved. ROLL CALL:
Haacke-aye; Matthews-aye; Schwanz-aye; Babcock-aye; Hudson-aye; and Leicht-aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION-The Council reconvened into open
session at 9:11 p.m.
Consider Conservation Easement Between The City And Mr. Mike Schmit-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE THE CONSERVATION
EASEMENT WITH THE DELETION OF PARAGRAPH #5. Motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECOND BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:12 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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March 25, 2004
Roll Call was taken. Present were Aldermen Haacke, Matthews,
Schwanz, Babcock, Hudson and Leicht. Alderman Jushka was absent and
excused. Also present was City Administrator Mark Grams.
Hiring Part-Time Seasonal Employees To Monitor Street Department
Yard-MOTION WAS MADE BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECOND BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ
TO APPROVE THE HIRING OF JAMES RADLOFF AND DUANE HALVERSON AT A RATE
OF $7.50 PER HOUR FOR THE SEASONAL POSITION TO MONITOR THE STREET
DEPARTMENT YARD. Motion was carried unanimously.
Consider Revolving Loan Fund Application By K. McDonald – Mr. John
Meland of SEWRPC was present to review the revolving loan fund
application submitted by Ms. Kathy McDonald. Ms. McDonald intends to
operate a business on N. Franklin St. The business is a retail store,
which will sell cheesecake and other bakery goods and also sell coffee
to be consumed on sight. Mr. Meland reviewed her financial information
submitted with her application. The Council then had several questions
in regards to her loan application. Following discussion, MOTION WAS
MADE BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE THE
REVOLVING LOAN FUND APPLICATION WITH THE CONTINGENCIES LISTED IN MR.
MELAND’S LETTER AND ON CONDITION THAT THE APPLICATION IS APPROVED BY
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND AN ADDITIONAL CONTINGENCY THAT
WOULD GRANT INTEREST ONLY PAYMENTS FOR THE FIRST 12 MONTHS.
Motion was carried unanimously.
MOTION WAS MADE BY ALDERMAN LEICHT, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO
GO INTO CLOSED SESSION According To Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1)
(c) to discuss candidates for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Superintendent Position. ROLL CALL: Haacke-aye, Matthews-aye, Schwanz-aye,
Babcock-aye, Hudson-aye and Leicht-aye. Motion carried
unanimously.
The meeting was reconvened into open session at 2:27 p.m. MOTION WAS
MADE BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECOND BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO HIRE MR. KRIS
AUGUST AT A SALARY OF $55,677 AND TO WAIVE THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT.
Motion was carried unanimously.
MOTION WAS MADE BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO
ADJOURN AT 2:29 P.M. Motion was carried unanimously.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2004
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Council members present: Aldermen Harold Matthews, Armin Schwanz, Burt
Babcock, Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka and Karl Leicht. Absent & excused was
Alderman Haacke. Also present was City Attorney Eric Eberhardt, City
Administrator Mark Grams, City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven and City Planner
Randy Tetzlaff. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting-March 2, 2004
Approve Original Operator’s License Applications-Jamie L.
Youngthunder and Jeffrey A. Bolette
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR’S BUSINESS
Proclamation Honoring Eagle Scouts-Mayor Huebner read proclamations
honoring Alex Micheal Nicoud, Jordan Michael Quentin and Richard
Taylor Schadt for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
Mayor Huebner reported that he would be attending a BID Meeting
tomorrow to hear a presentation from The Taurean Group who does
economic analysis and marketing studies to help cities reach their
full potential. Their focus would be to help the City’s future
development of the downtown area.
OFFICER’S REPORTS
Mid-Moraine Association Dinner Meeting-City Administrator Grams
reminded the Council of the next Mid-Moraine Dinner Meeting to be held
next Wednesday, March 24th, hosted by the Village of
Germantown.
Update On Projects-A public information meeting will be held on
April 13th for the Hwy 32 Wisconsin/Franklin Street
Project. A public information meeting is tentatively scheduled for
April 1st for improvements to North Spring Street.
Next Council Meeting, April 7th-The next City Council
Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 7th because of the
Spring Election.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Christine Culligan, 418 Johnson
St.-Asked what was happening to the property across the street from the
lighthouse? She is amazed that out of all lighthouses on the Great Lakes,
we are the only city that will have a house right in front of it. She is
not impressed with new developments in the city. We should bring our
standards up to improve the quality of life.
COMMITTEES
Finance And License Committee
1. Deny Claim Of Mike Paikowski-Tabled.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Board Of Public Works
1. Consider City Ownership Of Future Street Light
Installations-City Engineer Vanden Noven indicated that with
several upcoming street improvement projects, now is a good time
to address ownership of streetlights. He said for several years,
the City has been using WE Energies for street light installation.
He reviewed the potential savings with the Council if the City had
ownership of future street light systems on all projects. In
summary, it is his recommendation that City Projects be determined
on a case-by-case basis as to which project would be most
advantageous to the City and Private Development and WDOT Projects
have the developer install the streetlights and then have the City
take ownership. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
TO PROCEED WITH CITY OWNERSHIP OF FUTURE STREET LIGHT SYSTEMS ON
PRIVATE AND WDOT PROJECTS AND HAVE CITY PROJECTS DETERMINED ON A
CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Consider Proposed Improvements For N. Spring St.-City
Engineer Rob Vanden Noven reviewed the preliminary design for N.
Spring St. as proposed by Gremmer & Associates. Some of the items
discussed in the design plan were street width, sidewalks,
retaining walls, landscaping, intersection with KK, streetlights
and utilities. The City is currently working with the County on
plans for this intersection. The Board of Public Works recommends
that we amend Gremmer’s contract by adding $3,700 for the design
of intersection improvements. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY
ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN FOR N. SPRING
STREET INCLUDING $3,700 TO DESIGN INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Resolution 2004-7 (Approve 2003 Wastewater Utility CMAR
Report)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECOND BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO
APPROVE RESOLUTION 2004-7. Motion carried unanimously.
It is noted that the score on the report was very good and Joe
Mueller, WWTP Superintendent and staff should be complimented.
Park And Recreation Board
4. Consider Extension Of Park Hours At Veteran’s Park, August
13th & 14th-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECOND BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM ST.
PETER’S/ST. MARY’S PARISH FESTIVAL COMMITTEE TO EXTEND THE PARK
HOURS AT VETERAN’S PARK AUGUST 13TH AND 14TH
TO MIDNIGHT, WITH THE BANDS TO CEASE PLAYING AT 11:00 P.M. BOTH
NIGHTS. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 2004-2 (No Trucks Over 6,000 Pounds On Larabee Street)
2nd Reading-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2004-2.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Acceptance Of Annexation Petition From PASCO, LLC-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECOND BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO ACCEPT THE ANNEXATION
PETITION FROM PASCO, LLC. Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER MATTERS AS ALLOWED BY LAW-Alderman Babcock-Why are there so
many signs on the light poles on Hwy 32? The City Engineer stated that the
signs were installed by WDOT. Also, the police and students responded very
well to the problem of litter on Jackson St. It is nice to see action
taken and resolved. Alderman Jushka-Asked what the City could do to
encourage people to pick up their recyclables when they are put out on a
non-recyclable week.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Linda Nenn, 1859 Parknoll Lane-She has
approached the City about the potential of applying for a statewide
improvement program grant for the property behind the lighthouse to try to
preserve the land to avoid it being put on the market with the possibility
of a development such as condos. She checked with the WDOT regarding
eligibility of a grant for historic preservation for this land and they
replied that you could apply for grant money, but that there is less
funding available for grants because of State budget concerns. She is
amazed that the City is doing nothing to preserve the view in this area
because of the historic nature of our community and hope that it is given
due consideration. City Administrator Grams suggested private fundraisers
for this grant because at this time City budgets are very tight.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO GO INTO CLOSED
SESSION According to Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (c) (g) to
consider applicants for the Wastewater Utility Superintendent position and
confer with legal counsel who is rendering oral or written advice
concerning strategy relating to litigation the City may become involved.
ROLL CALL: Matthews-aye; Schwanz-aye; Babcock-aye; Hudson-aye; Jushka-aye
and Leicht-aye. Motion carried unanimously.
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Tuesday, March 2, 2004
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:52 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Council members present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Harold Matthews, Armin
Schwanz, Burt Babcock, Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka and Karl Leicht. Also
present was City Attorney Eric Eberhardt, City Administrator Mark Grams,
City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven and City Planner Randy Tetzlaff. The Pledge
of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings-February 18 and 20, 2004
Approve Original Operator’s License Applications-Adam J. Ewald and
Nichole P. Shilts
Approve Temporary Bartender’s License Application-Danielle Peterson
MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECOND BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR’S BUSINESS
Proclamation Honoring Lutheran Schools Week-Mayor Huebner read the
proclamation. MOTION BY ALDERMAN LEICHT, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO
APPROVE THE PROCLAMATION HONORING LUTHERAN SCHOOLS WEEK AS MARCH 7 TO
MARCH 13, 2004. Motion carried unanimously.
OFFICER’S REPORTS
Update On Projects-WE Energies-Staff met with WE Energies to
discuss the Draft Harbor Study by Baird. They indicated that City
comments would be incorporated into the study before making the final
report. Construction of the power plant is 17 ½% complete. City
Engineer Vanden Noven affirmed that the City is planning on creating
the pedestrian walkway from Tower Drive to the Bley Park Subdivision
this summer.
City Administrator Grams reported that the next Mid-Moraine Dinner
Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 24th, which is
being hosted by the Village of Germantown.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
COMMITTEES
Finance And License Committee
1. Deny Claim of Mike Paikowski-Tabled.
2. Consider Fish Day Civic License-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECOND BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE FISH DAY CIVIC LICENSE
AS PRESENTED. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Review Section Of Municipal Code Dealing With Revocation,
Suspension or Non-Renewal Of Liquor Licenses-City Attorney
Eberhardt summarized an outline he prepared relating to the
Revocation/Suspension/Nonrenewal of Alcohol Beverage Licenses and
said that he would be distributing sample ordinances from other
communities for the Council to review. He indicated that the focus
of his memo was that the City Council should think how and if they
want to change the current alcohol beverage licensing enforcement
scheme. Some possible changes the Council could consider to the
suspension /revocation/ nonrenewal criteria would be 1)
Across-the-board increase in demerit point values, 2) Selective
increase in demerit point values for more serious infractions, 3)
Reduce demerit point totals needed for license suspension/
revocation, 4) Reduce the time period within which demerit points
are "counted", and 5) Eliminate the demerit point system in its
entirety. It is to be noted that before any substantive amendments
are made, current City ordinance requires that notices be given to
all licensees, as well as the opportunity for a public hearing.
4. Resolution 2004-6 (Carryover Of Funds/Fire
Department)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS
TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2004-6. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Consider Legal Fees Regarding WE Energies Power Plant
Expansion Project-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ TO APPROVE LEGAL FEES REGARDING WE ENERGIES POWER PLANT
EXPANSION PROJECT FOR SERVICES RENDERED LESS $1,842.50 FOR
PARALEGAL FEES. Motion carried unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 2004-2 (No Trucks Over 8,000 Pounds On Larabee Street)
1st Reading-City Attorney
Eberhardt recommended that City staff should decide what other streets
within the City should be designated as heavy traffic routes and add
the names to the ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS
Acceptance Of Annexation Petition For Jacque Land-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECOND BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF
THE ANNEXATION PETITION FOR THE JACQUE LAND. Motion carried
unanimously.
OTHER MATTERS AS ALLOWED BY LAW-Alderman Haacke-He was under the
assumption that with WE Energies mitigation payments, we would not incur
any additional expenses and should keep this in mind in preparation of the
2005 budget. Alderman Matthews-Noticed that the bad streetlights were
replaced on Franklin St. However, streetlights need to be replaced on
Jackson and Franklin Streets. Alderman Babcock-Reported that there was
litter all along the south side of Jackson Street. He called the Police
Department and asked them to observe this area for people littering.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Merton Lueptow, 955 W. Whitefish
Rd. and part owner of Lueptow’s Furniture. He would encourage the City to
do everything possible and move with great speed to get the situation
involving Coyotes under control before the weather gets warmer and people
start loitering again. He reported that he had damage done to his building
and is very concerned about it happening again.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO GO INTO CLOSED
SESSION According to Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (e) to
deliberate on the possible acquisition of public properties, which
requires a closed session for bargaining reasons. ROLL CALL: Haacke-aye,
Matthews-aye, Schwanz-aye, Babcock-aye, Hudson-aye, Jushka-aye and Leicht-aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
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Friday, February 20, 2004
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was
called to order at 4:45 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council
Chambers at City Hall. Council members present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Tom
Hudson, Pete Jushka, Karl Leicht, and Harold Matthews. Also present City
Administrator Mark Grams and City Attorney Eric Eberhardt. Alderman
Babcock arrived at 4:52 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was
recited.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING PROPOSED SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND ESKB, LLC (COYOTES) - MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO RESCIND THE PROPOSED
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT WASHINGTON AND ESKB, LLC
(COYOTES). Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 4:55 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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Tuesday, February 18, 2004
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:35 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Council members present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Burt Babcock, Tom Hudson,
Pete Jushka and Karl Leicht. Absent & excused were Aldermen Harold
Matthews and Armin Schwanz and City Administrator Mark Grams and City
Engineer Rob Vanden Noven. Also present was City Attorney Eric Eberhardt
and City Planner Randy Tetzlaff. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was
recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting
Approve Original Operator’s License Applications
Approve Temporary Class "B" Picnic Beer License Applications
Consider Cabaret License Application
MOTION BY ALDERMAN LEICHT, SECOND BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING THE OPERATOR’S LICENSE FOR ALYSSA R. CARROLL.
Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR’S BUSINESS
Discuss Police & Fire Commission’s Decision Regarding Port
Hotel-Mayor Huebner indicated that there should be more discussion on
the decision of the Police & Fire Commission regarding the Port Hotel
because we owe it to the citizens and businesses of our City. The
Mayor felt the lobbyist who appeared at the Police & Fire Commission
Meeting reported facts that were misstated and were not entirely true.
He agrees that sprinklers are needed in older buildings but feels that
the following should be considered: 1) The applicants for remodeling
buildings should be treated fairly and honorably, 2) The City has an
ordinance on the books regarding the requirement of sprinkler systems
but the process has mixed messages to the businesses in our community
and 3) What is being expected of businesses when they refurbish these
buildings? These items need to be addressed. There needs to be a
definition of what is to be expected. A discussion followed. Alderman
Babcock asked if the Police & Fire Commission has the power to make an
exception to the rule? City Attorney Eberhardt stated that if the Fire
Chief denies the applicant’s request, then they have the right to
appeal to the Police & Fire Commission. City Planner Tetzlaff said
financing was an issue with the Port Hotel and options were discussed
such as applying for a revolving loan fund. Alderman Leicht said that
if the sprinkler system can save one life, he is in favor of it.
Alderman Haacke said that the immediate concern is to see if there is
some way under the present code that we can work with the Port Hotel
so the proposed renovation can be done. The long-term issue would be
to revisit the entire code to see how it works and possibly make some
modification to it so it is consistent. There are always exceptions to
the law and the aging downtown area has to be made safe. Alderman
Hudson said his first concern is
that it would be located on top of a restaurant. He was not aware of
the inconsistencies of the sprinkler ordinance. The City Attorney
indicated that an option would be to reconsider that part of the
ordinance that delegates the Police & Fire Commission the right to make
these determinations to see if it is a matter of public health and
safety or whether it is more in line with the building code which could
then be reviewed by another body. The other fundamental element is
whether to relax the automatic sprinkler system requirement. He
indicated that the State is not as stringent as our city ordinance.
OFFICER’S REPORTS
Update on BID Activities-Traci Mead, Executive Director of the
Business Improvement District, addressed the Council to update them on
BID activities in the downtown area. She said that the BID is focusing
on promoting the downtown area. Since November there has never been
more buildings being purchased and sold in downtown, which is changing
the face of downtown Port Washington. She indicated that approximately
4,000 surveys were sent out and to date she has received 248
responses, which will be very helpful in marketing and attracting
businesses. The results would be tabulated by the middle of next
month.
She reported the following calendar events – a spring event is
being held April 3rd. The commencement of the Farmer’s
Market will run July 3rd every Saturday until October 30th.
This event benefits tourism and marina traffic. The Maritime Heritage
Festival is July 23, 24 and 25 and this year there would be an
appearance by a Great Lakes boat, the US brig Niagara, a
reconstruction of an 1812 warship. The Dennis Sullivan will be
visiting on May 23. Port Washington will be a part of a weekend long
event sponsored by the Wisconsin Maritime Museum being held September
10, 11 and 12. The Port Washington Historical Society will also be
conducting tours of the Light Station in connection with this event.
Maxwell Street Days is August 7th. Harvest Fest is October
30, which may include a Ghost Walk, and December 4th is
Christmas On The Corner.
Lights, Trees and Flowers – She indicated that Rob Vanden Noven
attended a BID Meeting and had a lot of good ideas concerning an
attempt to rectify the lighting situation downtown in a very smart
manner. He has also offered assistance with planting flowers and
possibly small ornamental tees along the Harbor Walk.
Update On Projects – City Planner Tetzlaff reported that WE
Energies indicated that Baird completed a draft of the harbor study
and a meeting would be held to discuss it. Construction of renovation
of the power plant is 15.4% complete.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
COMMITTEES
Finance And License Committee
1. Consider Lease Agreement With Sprint PCS (Westside Water
Tower Site)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HAACKE
TO APPROVE THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SPRINT PCS FOR THE WESTSIDE
WATER TOWER SUBJECT TO THE CITY’S ENGINEERING FIRM REVIEWING THE
PLANS. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Consider Settlement Of Voigt Lawsuit-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED
SETTLEMENT OF THE VOIGT LAWSUIT. Motion carried unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Park And Recreation Board
1. Consider Extension Of Park Hours For Lionsfest-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECOND BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE EXTENDING
THE PARK HOURS FOR LIONSFEST TO MIDNIGHT ON JULY 30TH
AND 31ST WITH MUSIC TO STOP AT 11:30 P.M. ON BOTH
NIGHTS. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
OTHER MATTERS AS ALLOWED BY LAW
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES
MOTION BY ALDERMAN LEICHT, SECOND BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:36 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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TUESDAY, February 3, 2004
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was
called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council
Chambers at City Hall. Council members present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Harold
Matthews, Burt Babcock, Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka and Karl Leicht. Absent &
excused was Alderman Schwanz. Also present: City Administrator Mark Grams,
City Attorney Eric Eberhardt, City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven and City
Planner Randy Tetzlaff. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting (January 20,
2004)
Consider Original Operator’s License
Applications-Richard A. Fulop
Approve Temporary Class "B" Picnic Beer
License-St. Peter of Alcantara Congregation/1800 N. Wisconsin
St./February 27, March 12 and March 26, 2004 (Fish Fries)
Approve Temporary Bartender’s License
Applications-Randy R. Weyker and Beth Ann Lauters
MOTION BY ALDERMAN LEICHT, SECOND BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried
unanimously.
MAYOR’S BUSINESS
Appointment To Park & Recreation Board-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECOND BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO CONFIRM THE
APPOINTMENT OF RON VOIGT TO THE PARK & RECREATION BOARD.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Huebner reported that he had a meeting with
the owner of Kleen Test. Others in attendance were City
Administrator Mark Grams, City Planner Randy Tetzlaff, Water Supt.
Dave Ewig and Wastewater Supt. Joe Mueller. City officials were
given a tour of the facility and an update that their business was
doing pretty good and there would be an increase in water usage.
OFFICER’S REPORTS
Next Council Meeting, February 18th-A
reminder that the next City Council Meeting would be held on
Wednesday, February 18th because of the Spring Primary
Election.
Update on Projects-Power Plant-Work is
moving along despite the weather. Project is 13.7% complete. Draft of
Harbor Study was completed, which was given to the City to review.
Highway 33-Surveyors will be on site over the next couple of
weeks. An informational meeting regarding the project will be held on
February 17th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the lower
level conference room.
There is a public hearing on the water rate
increase scheduled for Monday, February 23, 2004, at 9:00 a.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES
COMMITTEES
Finance and License Committee
1. Deny Claim of Mr. Joseph Kaylor-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO DENY THE CLAIM OF
MR. JOSEPH KAYLOR. Motion carried unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 2004-1 (Residential Design Standards For
One & Two Family Dwelling Units) 2nd
Reading-City Attorney Eberhardt reviewed some of the
changes he made to the last draft of the ordinance. MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HAACKE, SECOND BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2004-1 AS
AMENDED. Motion carried unanimously. Alderman Haacke
thanked the Plan Commission for all the time they spent working on
this ordinance.
Consider Memorandum of Understanding for Joint
Comprehensive Planning Between the City and Ozaukee County-City
Planner Tetzlaff reviewed changes to the agreement and
Multi-Jurisdictional Comprehensive Plan. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECOND BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR JOINT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING BETWEEN THE CITY AND OZAUKEE COUNTY.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
OTHER MATTERS AS ALLOWED BY LAW-Alderman
Matthews-He was approached by people about the tree cutting. Since the DA
refuses to issue a criminal citation, is the City going to issue a
municipal citation? City Administrator Grams indicated that the City would
issue a municipal citation. The City Attorney indicated that he was asked
to look at our ordinances regarding cutting down trees and vegetation. He
has summarized this information and would distribute them to the Alderman.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Christine Culligan, 418
Johnson St.-Noted that a view was opened to the general public when the
trees on the bluff were cut down. This view should be treasured by all.
She feels that Port Washington is losing its picturesque value. We should
be thinking about the future and creating a city that invites people to
stay and buy homes. We should also think about what we can do to
invigorate the downtown to preserve our city for the future.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECOND BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA
TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION According to Wisconsin State Stature 19.85
(1) (g) to confer with legal counsel who is rendering oral or written
advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the Council with respect to
litigation the City may become involved. ROLL CALL: Haacke-aye,
Matthews-aye, Babcock-aye, Hudson-aye, Jushka-aye, and Leicht-aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Open meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
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MINUTES
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was
called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Scott Huebner in the Council
Chambers at City Hall. Council members present: Aldermen Harold Matthews,
Armin Schwanz, Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka and Karl Leicht. Absent & excused
were Alderman Haacke and Babcock. Also present: City Administrator Mark
Grams, City Attorney Eric Eberhardt, City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven and
City Planner Randy Tetzlaff. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was
recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting (December 16,
2003)
Consider Original Operator’s License
Applications-There were none.
Consider Temporary Class "B" Retailer’s License
(Picnic)-Port Catholic Home and School/446 N. Johnson St.-1/30/04,
2/13/04 and 3/19/04
Consider Temporary Bartender’s License
Application-Gerald T. Lee/Port Catholic Home and School
Consider Class "A" Beer License-We Got Gas, LLC
(Richard Fulop) 528 W. Grand Ave./1/1/04 to 6/30/04
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECOND BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried
unanimously.
MAYOR’S BUSINESS
Mayor Huebner gave an update on the coal dock land.
He is currently working on getting a committee together to come up
with ideas for use of that land. He will be contacting Dennis Cherny,
Harbormaster and Jay Jansen, Park & Recreation Director in the next
couple of weeks as the Harbor Commission and Park & Recreation Board
will play an important part in this project. The City would also have
to find out from the DNR what parameters would have to be followed in
planning for this land.
The Mayor, City Administrator and City Engineer met
with Kevin Schaefer of MMSD to see what they are doing for storm water
runoff. It was suggested that we get in touch with the City of Racine
because they have an aggressive comprehensive plan for beaches as far
as keeping them open.
OFFICER’S REPORTS
Submission of Nomination Papers-City Administrator
Grams reported that the deadline of submission of nomination paper was
today at 5:00 p.m. The individuals who submitted nomination papers
were 2nd Aldermanic District-Harold K. Matthews and Scott
A. Geller; 4th Aldermanic District-Burt Babcock; and 6th
Aldermanic District-Peter J. Jushka
Mid-Moraine Municipal Association Dinner
Meeting-City Administrator Grams reported that the next Mid-Moraine
Municipal Association Dinner Meeting would be held on Wednesday,
January 28th at the Rose Harms American Legion Post #355 in
Grafton. The guest speaker is Russ Darrow who is a candidate for the
US Senate. Reservation deadline is noon of January 14th.
City Engineer Vanden Noven reported that so far
there were no complaints with the change in garbage collection.
Residents should have their garbage out by 7:00 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Linda Nenn, 1859
Parknoll Lane-Commented on the clear-cutting that occurred across the
street from the Light Station. She questioned how many trees were taken
down and if they were all on the property for sale. She is disappointed
with the Master Plan that was approved by the City as they seemed to do a
lot of scrutiny for the outlying areas but very little for inside the
City. She feels that since a lot of trees were cut, the hill could wash
away during a rainstorm. She asked if the City was aware of this. City
Administrator Grams indicated that the owner received a notice that he has
to use proper erosion control and the State was also contacted on the
matter. She said that the City should step in before the potential hazard
is created.
COMMITTEES
Finance and License Committee
1. Resolution 2004-1 (Carryover of
Funds)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO
APPROVE RESOLUTION 2004-1. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Resolution 2004-2 (Inclusion of State of
Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Plan)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECOND BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2004-2.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Resolution 2004-3 (Amendment to the Hartford
Deferred Compensation Plan)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY
ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2004-3. Motion carried
unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Consider Certified Survey Map for Property
on the Corner of STH 32 and East Sauk Rd., Fiduciary Real Estate
Development-MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECOND BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ
TO APPROVE THE CSM FOR THE PROPERTY ON THE CORNER OF STH 32 AND
EAST SAUK RD., FIDUCIARY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT CONTINGENT UPON
WISCONSIN DOT APPROVAL AND A REVIEW BY THE CITY ATTORNEY TO VERIFY
SURVEY NUMBERS. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Ordinance 2003-20 (Amending Certain Sewer Service
Charges and Establishing Certain Fees) 2nd
Reading-MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECOND BY ALDERMAN HUDSON
TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2003-20. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
OTHER MATTERS AS ALLOWED BY LAW
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES
MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECOND BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ
TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION According To Wisconsin State Statute 19.85
(1) (c) (e) to review employee evaluations and discuss employee
compensation and to deliberate on the purchase of property for bargaining
and competitive reasons. ROLL CALL: Matthews-aye, Schwanz-aye, Hudson-aye,
Jushka-aye, and Leicht-aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Reconvene Into Open Session-The meeting was
reconvened into open session at 8:47 p.m.
Resolution 2004-4 (2004 Salary Resolution)-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN LEICHT, SECOND BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE RESOLUTION
2004-4. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECOND BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ
TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:48 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
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