Minutes

Common Council

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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uesday, May 18, 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-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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Tuesday, May 4, 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, 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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Tuesday, April 20, 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 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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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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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TUESDAY, January 6, 2004

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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