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December 26, 2006
A special meeting of the Common Council was called to order at 4:30
p.m. by Mayor Huebner in the Council Chambers. Council members present:
Aldermen Ed Johnson, Armin Schwanz, Burt Babcock, Tom Hudson, Pete
Jushka and Karl Leicht. Absent & excused was Alderman Al Haacke. Also
present was City Administrator Mark Grams.
Consider Operator’s License Application-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE THE ORIGINAL OPERATOR’S
LICENSE APPLICATION FOR PETER W. NAIMAN. Motion carried
unanimously.
Consider Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License And "Class C" Wine
License Application-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE CLASS "B" FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE AND
"CLASS C" WINE LICENSE FOR HETCHINSPETE, LLC (PETER W. NAIMAN) JIMMY &
MICHELLE’S GOURMET PIZZA/477 W. GRAND AVENUE FOR DECEMBER 23, 2006 TO
JUNE 30, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT-MOTION BY ALDERMAN LEICHT, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:32 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously.
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December 19, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Huebner in the Council Chambers. Council members
present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Ed Johnson, Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka and
Karl Leicht. Absent & excused were Aldermen Schwanz and Babcock. Also,
present City Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City Attorney Eric Eberhardt, City
Engineer Rob Vanden Noven and City Administrator Mark Grams. The Pledge
of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting-December 5, 2006
Approve Original Operator’s License Applications-Janice M.
Doers
MOTION BY ALDERMAN LEICHT AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
Resolution 2006-25 (Recognition Of Past Board/Commission
Members)-Mayor Huebner read the resolution. MOTION BY ALDERMAN
JUSHKA, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION
2006-25. Motion carried unanimously.
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
Nomination Papers-A reminder that nomination papers are due
in the Clerk’s Office by Tuesday, January 2, 2007 by 5:00 p.m.
Also, the deadline for non-candidacy papers is Thursday,
December 21st at 5:00 p.m.
Update On Projects:
1. DPW/Park & Recreation Maintenance Facility-City
Engineer Vanden Noven reported that the project is
complete other than a few miscellaneous punch list items
and landscaping for the front of the building to be done
next spring.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Lloyd Smith, 1312 W. Grand Avenue-He
noticed that Smith Bros. Marketplace is near completion and wishes the
developer the very best and success for them in the community. The only
concern he has is where are they going to get deliveries? The end of E.
Grand Avenue is down to 30 feet and if trucks stop to deliver, no one
else will be able to get by. Also, if they park on Franklin Street to
deliver, their trucks will lap into the street creating a traffic
problem and the future narrowing of Franklin Street by six feet
complicates the matter even more. He wanted this body to be aware of
this problem for the future.
COMMITTEES
Finance & License Committee
1. Disbursement Of TIF Funds-Alderman Hudson reviewed
the disbursement of TIF Funds with the Council. MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO
APPROVE THE DISBURSEMENT OF TIF FUNDS AS RECOMMENDED BY
STAFF AND THE FINANCE & LICENSE COMMITTEE. Motion
carried unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Plan Commission
1. Ordinance 2006-35 (Rezone New Residential Lot From
B-2 To RM-1, Located In The West 100 Block Of Dodge
Street) 2nd Reading-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE ORDINANCE
2006-35. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Ordinance 2006-36 (Amend The Overlay Planned
Development Zoning For The Mariner’s Point Residential
Redevelopment Project) 2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO
APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-36. Motion carried
unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Sale Of Surplus City Properties-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE SALE OF CITY
PROPERTIES TO SCHOONER PUB AND LIGHTHOUSE DEVELOPMENT AT $2 PER
SQUARE FOOT. City Attorney Eberhardt advised the Council that it
should be pointed out to the property owners that the attorneys
for each benefited property owner be asked to prepare deeds and
transfer return forms at their expense, subject to review by the
City Attorney to save the City legal expenses. Also it ought to
be made clear that the City would not be providing any policy of
title insurance and that it should be a Quit Claim Deed and not
a Warranty Deed. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
JUSHKA TO AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE THE CITY ATTORNEY’S
RECOMMENDATIONS. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Approve Proposal For Emergency Storm Sewer Construction At
Highway 32 And Sauk Road-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE GLOBE CONTRACTORS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$24,965 FOR EMERGENCY STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION AT HIGHWAY 32 AND
SAUK ROAD WITH COST OF THE WORK TO BE INVOICED TO HARMONY
DEVELOPMENT. Motion carried unanimously.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS-City Administrator Grams reported that he
would like to schedule a Special City Council Meeting for Tuesday,
December 26th to approve the beer and wine license for the
party taking over Jimmy & Michele’s Gourmet Pizzeria.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
ADJOURNMENT-MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
LEICHT TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 7:55 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously.
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December 5, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Huebner in the Council Chambers. Council members
present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Ed Johnson, Armin Schwanz, Burt Babcock,
Tom Hudson and Pete Jushka. Absent & excused was Alderman Karl Leicht.
Also, present City Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City Attorney Eric Eberhardt,
City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven and City Administrator Mark Grams. The
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting-November 21, 2006
Approve Original Operator’s License Applications-The
Operator’s License for Matthew W. Richgruber was not approved.
Approve Combination "Class B" Retail (Tavern) License
Application-PW-JIB, LLC (John O. Shaline) Johnathan’s Italian
Bistro/350 E. Seven Hills Road/December 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007
Approve Cabaret License Application-PW-JIB, LLC (John O.
Shaline) Johnathan’s Italian Bistro/350 E. Seven Hills
Road/December 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JOHNSON TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
City Appreciation Dinner-City Administrator Grams reminded
the Council that the annual City Appreciation Dinner would be
held on Sunday, December 10th at the Country Inn &
Suites.
Mailing Of Property Tax Bills-Tax bills were mailed out
today, December 5th. The same three local banks –
West Bend Savings & Loan, Port Washington State Bank and Ozaukee
Bank are participating in payment of tax bills.
Update On Projects:
1. DPW/Park & Recreation Maintenance Facility-City
Engineer Vanden Noven reported that they had a
walk-through and the majority of the building is
completed except the contractor is still working on
electrical items.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
COMMITTEES
Finance & License Committee
1. Consider 2007 Shared Ride Taxi Rates-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE
THE 2007 SHARED RIDE TAXI RATES BY KEEPING THE BASE
WITHIN THE CITY LIMIT RATES AT THEIR CURRENT LEVELS AND
TO INCREASE THE OUTSIDE CITY LIMIT RATES FROM $.75 TO
$1.00. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Consider Proposals For Environmental Work At The
DPW/Park & Rec Facility-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE ALPHA TERRA, AT
A BASE COST OF $7,664.50 WITH AN ADDITIONAL $1,700 FEE
THAT MAY BE REQUIRED DEPENDING ON RESULTS, FOR THE PHASE
2 INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SOIL IS
CONTAMINATED SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE CITY ATTORNEY.
Motion carried unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Police & Fire Commission
1. Consider 2007 Ambulance Rates-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE 2007
AMBULANCE RATES AS PRESENTED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE
FINANCE AND LICENSE COMMITTEE AND POLICE & FIRE
COMMISSION. Motion carried unanimously.
Plan Commission
2. Public Hearing To Rezone A New Residential Lot
From B-2 To RM-1, Located In the West 100 Block Of Dodge
Street-Mayor Huebner declared open the public hearing.
City Planner Tetzlaff gave a brief highlight of the
rezoning. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Ordinance 2006-35 (Rezone New Residential Lot From
B-2 To RM-1, Located In The West 100 Block Of Dodge
Street) 1st
Reading
4. Public Hearing To Amend The Overlay Planned
Development Zoning For The Mariner’s Point Residential
Redevelopment Project-Mayor Huebner declared open the
public hearing. City Planner Tetzlaff gave an overview
of the zoning for the redevelopment project. MOTION BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Ordinance 2006-36 (Amend The Overlay Planned
Development Zoning For The Mariner’s Point Residential
Redevelopment Project) 1st
Reading
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
FORTHCOMING EVENTS-City Administrator Grams reported that the
final day for filing nomination papers in the office of the City Clerk
is Tuesday, January 2, 2007 by 5:00 p.m. and the deadline for
non-candidacy papers is Friday, December 22nd at 5:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO GO INTO
CLOSED SESSION According To Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (e) to
deliberate regarding the purchase and/or sale of public properties for
competitive bargaining reasons. ROLL CALL: Haacke-aye, Johnson-aye,
Schwanz-aye, Babcock-aye, Hudson-aye and Jushka-aye. Motion
carried unanimously.
Open meeting of the City Council adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
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November 21, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Huebner in the Council Chambers. Council members
present: Aldermen Ed Johnson, Armin Schwanz, Burt Babcock, Tom Hudson,
Pete Jushka and Karl Leicht. Absent & excused was Alderman Al Haacke.
Also, present City Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City Attorney Eric Eberhardt,
City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven and City Administrator Mark Grams. The
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting-November 8, 2006
Approve Original Operator’s License Applications-Rebecca L.
Ross and Katherine L. Kiesow. The Operator’s License for Matthew
W. Richgruber was not approved.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
Update on Projects:
1. DPW/Park & Recreation Maintenance Facility-The
final walk through for the project will be November 27th.
The Board of Public Works will hold their next meeting
at the facility and will be given a tour. Other board
members are invited to attend. A public tour of the
facility will be planned in the spring.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
COMMITTEES
Finance & License Committee
1. Public Hearing On Proposed 2007 City Budgets-Mayor
Huebner declared open the public hearing. Richard
Stoughton, Chairman of a Committee looking into the
expansion of the Senior Center and Clyde Weiland,
1982 Parknoll Lane, would like the Council to find
$6,000 in the proposed budget to pay for a feasibility
study for expansion of the Senior Center. The expansion
would provide more room for current and future needs to
accommodate added activities for seniors as the
community and senior population increases. MOTION BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Resolution 2006-23 (Approve 2006 Tax Levy And 2007
City Budgets)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN JOHNSON TO CHANGE THE BUDGET BY ADDING $4,000
TO THE SENIOR CENTER CAPITAL OUTLAY ACCOUNT FOR A
FEASIBILITY STUDY AND ADDING THE $2,000 ALREADY IN THE
OUTLAY ACCOUNT FOR THE STUDY AND REDUCE THE STREET
OVERLAY CAPITAL ACCOUNT BY $4,000 AND APPROVE RESOLUTION
2006-23. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Resolution 2006-24 (Transfer of Funds)-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 2006-24 (TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND SENIOR CENTER ACCOUNTS). Motion
carried unanimously.
4. Approve City Liability Insurance Carrier-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE
WAUSAU GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY AS THE CITY LIABILITY
INSURANCE CARRIER IN 2007. Motion carried
unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Board of Public Works
1. Approve Design Amendment #3 For Highway 33
Project-MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ TO APPROVE DESIGN AMENDMENT #3 FOR STH 33 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $18,322, TO BE SPLIT WITH SAUKVILLE WITH AN
ESTIMATED SPLIT OF $6,096 FOR SAUKVILLE AND $12,227 FOR
PORT WASHINGTON. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Approve Agreement With Earth Tech To Design Sewer
And Water Improvements For Highway 32 Project-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JOHNSON TO APPROVE
THE AGREEMENT WITH EARTH TECH TO DESIGN SEWER AND WATER
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE HIGHWAY 32 PROJECT TO BE PAID ON A
TIME AND MATERIAL BASIS, NOT TO EXCEED A TOTAL OF
$77,575. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Approve Purchase And Financing For 2007 Sewer
Combination Unit-MOTION BY ALDERMAN JOHNSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A 2007 SEWER
COMBINATION UNIT FOR THE WASTEWATER UTILITY FROM
ENVIROTECH EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE AMOUNT OF $225,630
WITH TRADE IN. Motion carried unanimously.
Plan Commission
4. Consider Development Plan For Scenic Overlook At
Jackson And Milwaukee Streets-Tom Klotz, 320 N.
Milwaukee Street and Gerald Downing, 204 W. Jackson
Street appeared before the Council to present their
development plan for a scenic overlook at the former
pump station property on the corner of N. Milwaukee and
W. Jackson. Their plan involves preparation of the site
by removal of the pumping station building, trimming of
trees as necessary and removal of brush, layout for
placement of future benches, walkways and plantings and
adopting a Neighborhood Association who would accept
responsibility of maintenance of the city-owned lot.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA
TO APPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A SCENIC OVERLOOK AT
JACKSON AND MILWAUKEE STREETS AS PRESENTED AND APPROVED
BY THE PLAN COMMISSION. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Declare Public Land As Surplus Behind 100 And 114
N. Franklin Street And Sale Of Surplus Lands-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO DECLARE
AS SURPLUS THE LAND AT 100 AND 114 N. FRANKLIN STREET
AND NEGOTIATE THE SALE OF THE LAND PARCELS WITH EACH
RESPECTIVE OWNER (LIGHTHOUSE DEVELOPMENT AND THE POULLS).
Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
ADJOURNMENT-MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
BABCOCK TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:42 P. M.
Motion carried unanimously.
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November 8, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Huebner in the Council Chambers. Council members
present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Ed Johnson, Armin Schwanz, Burt Babcock,
Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka and Karl Leicht. Also, present City Planner
Randy Tetzlaff, City Attorney Eric Eberhardt, and City Administrator
Mark Grams. Absent & excused City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven. The Pledge
of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting-October 17, 2006
Approve Original Operator’s License Applications-Jennifer L.
Groh, Paul M. Groh and Robert G. Dreblow
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON 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 APPOINTMENT
OF BRUCE BECKER TO THE POLICE & FIRE COMMISSION. Motion
carried unanimously.
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
Fall General Election Turnout-City Administrator Grams
reported that there were 4,703 voters out of 8,080 eligible
voters in the Fall General Election held on November 8th,
which is a 58.2% turnout.
Update on Projects:
1. DPW/Park & Recreation Maintenance Facility-Parking
Lot will be paved by next week. Park Street will be
closed for 2 days for repaving by the entrance to the
garage. Interior work on office and work areas continues
and is expected to be completed by December 1st.
2. Willow Drive Project-100% complete.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
COMMITTEES
Finance & License Committee
1. Review Of Proposed 2007 City Budgets-Alderman
Hudson reviewed the proposed 2007 City Budgets. He
indicated that the proposed budget aims to preserve our
existing services while staying within the State
mandated levy limits and keeping the City eligible for
the State Expenditure Restraint Program. He recognized
the efforts of the City Administrator and staff in
working to keep the services up and costs down.
2. Resolution 2006-22 (Charge Off Of Accounts)-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO
APPROVE RESOLUTION 2006-22, CHARGE OFF OF UNCOLLECTIBLE
ACCOUNTS. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Creation Of TIF District No. 2-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE
CREATION OF TIF DISTRICT NO. 2. Motion carried
unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Plan Commission
1. Consider Final Plat For Mariner’s Point, Lakeside
Development-MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT FOR MARINER’S
POINT, LAKESIDE DEVELOPMENT. Motion carried.
6 ayes, 1 nay (Alderman Haacke)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Consider License Agreement Between The City And Schooner Pub
– Mr. Michael P. Herbrand, Attorney for Mark and Karen Poull,
reviewed plans of the Poull’s to construct a deck and patio area
in the rear of their building, which is the Schooner Pub. They
believe their plans will benefit the State Public Purpose
Doctrine for the use of public funds and lands. Alderman Johnson
questioned if this project was truly for a public purpose. He
was concerned that the City is giving up land and five parking
spaces and that if we do this, where do we stop? Any number of
businesses that abut City property will be potentially coming
before us to expand. He feels the bottom line is subsidizing
land for private enterprise does not meet the Public Purpose
Doctrine. Alderman Babcock would not be opposed to the City
giving up land if we would see a lot of re-development and
improvement in the downtown area. City Administrator Grams said
that we have to look at each space individually when looking at
the City’s long-range downtown goals. Mayor Huebner indicated
that the Taurean Study for the downtown revitalization project
pointed out that we’ve turned our back on the lake and should
get more activity at the backsides of buildings. This would be a
way to draw traffic from the east, especially when boaters come
into the harbor. We should work together with private parties to
achieve this goal, but also have some safety values for the
City. Alderman Haacke is in favor of public/private partnerships
and feels issues can be worked out in the proposed agreement.
Attorney Herbrand indicated that the Poull’s would probably
agree to a 15-year irrevocable agreement instead of the 25-year
being proposed. City Attorney Eberhardt said that the law states
that the Public Purpose Doctrine must be a direct benefit to the
public. The City Attorney doesn’t know if the reasons given for
meeting the Public Purpose Doctrine for this project such as
beautification of the harbor, promoting tourism and commerce,
would justify the Public Purpose Doctrine. He also has concerns
about the 25-year right-of-use of public property, the proposed
walkway in back from a liability standpoint and strongly
cautions the Council to reject any clause that would make the
license transferable. With respect the irrevocable 25-year term
of the agreement, licenses can be revoked at any time. He would
propose that three items be incorporated into the license
agreement to specify that it could be revoked during the 25-year
period: (1) in the event the premises are vacated by the City,
(2) if the City has to improve either the parking lot or the
land beneath the deck and (3) if the premises are required for a
public use. With regard to the alcohol beverage issue, if you
agree that the agreement meets the public purpose test for the
right-of-use of City property, if there’s dining and drinking,
it’s going to occur on City property, not private property and
the City has two ordinances that prohibit drinking on public
property, which would have to be changed. Alderman Hudson said
Kathy Tank of the Tourism Council feels this project would help
tourism by enhancing the lakeside and may encourage other
businesses to do the same. However, he feels we need a better
evaluation of the risk of the effect this would have on the
Public Purpose Doctrine so as not to open the City to potential
problems down the road. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO TABLE THIS ITEM UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING TO
GIVE THE ATTORNEYS A CHANCE TO MEET AND GO OVER THE AGREEMENT.
Motion carried unanimously.
Consider Conditional Use Grant Application To Permit Portable
Concrete Crushing And Recycling At 775 Schmitz Drive-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE
CONDITIONAL USE GRANT APPLICATION FOR SCHMITZ READY MIX.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2006-34 (Membership And Quorum Requirements And
Powers Of The Zoning Board Of Appeals)
2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE 2006-34. Motion is withdrawn. MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-34
WITH THE DELETION OF SECTION 2. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Approve Closing Of Streets For BID District Christmas Parade
And Christmas On The Corner Event-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE THE CLOSING OF STREETS
FOR THE BID DISTRICT CHRISTMAS PARADE ON DECEMBER 1, 2006 AND
CHRISTMAS ON THE CORNER EVENT ON DECEMBER 9, 2006. Motion
carried unanimously.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO GO INTO
CLOSED SESSION according to Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (c)
(g) to discuss labor negotiations and to confer with legal counsel who
is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted
with respect to litigation the City may become involved. ROLL CALL:
Haacke-aye, Johnson-aye, Schwanz-aye, Babcock-aye, Hudson-aye, Jushka-aye
and Leicht-aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Reconvene Into Open Session
The meeting was reconvened at 10:02 p.m.
Consider Labor Agreements With AFSCME Units-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE THE LABOR AGREEMENTS
WITH AFSCME UNITS. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
JUSHKA TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 10:03 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously.
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October 17, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Huebner in the Council Chambers. Council members
present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Ed Johnson, Armin Schwanz, Tom Hudson, Pete
Jushka and Karl Leicht. Also, present City Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City
Attorney Eric Eberhardt, City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven and City
Administrator Mark Grams. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was
recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting-October 3, 2006
Approve Original Operator’s License Applications-Joshua D.
Proefrock and Jason C. Rabus
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
Eagle Scout Proclamation-Mayor Huebner read the proclamation
honoring Taylor Motiff for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
Mid-Moraine Association Dinner Meeting-City Administrator
Grams reminded the Council of the next Mid-Moraine Association
Dinner Meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 25th,
hosted by the Village of Kewaskum.
Fall General Election-City Administrator Grams reported that
the next regular Council Meeting would be held on Wednesday,
November 8th because of the Fall General Election on
November 7th.
Update on Projects:
1. DPW/Park & Recreation Maintenance Facility-Curb
and gutter for parking lot would be done when weather
permits.
2. Sauk Road Project-Paved yesterday. There is a
delay in paving Willow Drive because of rain.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
COMMITTEES
Finance & License Committee
1. Approve Proposed 2007 BID Budget And Assessment
Rate-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE 2007 BID BUDGET AND ASSESSMENT
RATE AS PRESENTED. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Submission Of Coastal Management Grant
Application-City Engineer Vanden Noven reviewed details
of the two projects in the Coastal Management Grant. The
first project would be construction of a staircase that
would connect Upper Lake Park and the north beach area.
The proposed location of the staircase would be behind
the WWTP where the bluff is stable. The second project
would involve creating a walkway that leads along Powers
Street to an observation area and then on to the
lighthouse. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE SUBMISSION OF A COASTAL
MANAGEMENT GRANT APPLICATION PRIORITIZING THE PROJECT OF
THE STAIRWAY FROM UPPER LAKE PARK TO THE NORTH BEACH
AREA. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Approve 2007 Assessor’s Contract-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE
THE 2007 ASSESSOR’S CONTRACT WITH MATTHIES ASSESSMENTS,
INC. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Consider License Agreement Between The City And
Schooner’s Pub-Tabled so staff can meet with property
owners to resolve a few items in the agreement.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Plan Commission
1. Public Hearing To Rezone Lands At The Northwest
Corner Of Sauk Road And Highway 32 From AG To B-2 With
An OPD, Planned Development Overlay-City Planner
Tetzlaff gave a summary of the proposed rezoning. Mayor
Huebner declared open the public hearing. MOTION BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Ordinance 2006-33 (Rezone Lands At Corner Of Sauk
Road And Highway 32) 2nd
Reading-It was pointed out that in the Legal
Description, Exhibit A, it should now read City of Port
Washington, not Town. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE
2006-33. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Public Hearing For A Conditional Use Grant
Application To Permit Portable Concrete Crushing And
Recycling At 775 Schmitz Drive. City Planner Tetzlaff
gave an overview of this Conditional Use Grant. Mayor
Huebner declared open the public hearing. MOTION BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Consider Conditional Use Grant Application To
Permit Portable Concrete Crushing And Recycling At 775
Schmitz Drive-MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE THE CUG APPLICATION TO PERMIT
PORTABLE CONCRETE CRUSHING AND RECYCLING AT 775 SCHMITZ
DRIVE. Alderman Hudson had a question in the Conditional
Use Grant of the hours of operation. The City Attorney
had several comments on information in the Land Covenant
and the Conditional Use Grant that he felt should be
clarified before approval. Alderman Johnson commented
that he feels the City Attorney should review
Conditional Use Grant Applications and other documents
before it comes to the Council for approval. Alderman
Haacke asked Alderman Jushka if he would withdraw the
motion and he agreed. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JOHNSON TO TABLE THIS ITEM.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Public Hearing For A Conditional Use Grant To
Permit Used Car Sales At 927 S. Spring Street-City
Planner Tetzlaff reviewed plans for the conditional use
grant to permit used car sales at 927 S. Spring St. Mr.
Ray Flaherty addressed the Council on his proposed
plans. Mayor Huebner declared open the public hearing.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ
TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried
unanimously.
6. Consider Conditional Use Grant Application To
Permit Used Car Sales At 927 S. Spring St.-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE
THE CONDITIONAL USE GRANT APPLICATION TO PERMIT USED CAR
SALES AT 927 S. SPRING STREET. Motion carried
unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 2006-31 (Four Way Stop At Second Avenue And Summit
Dr.) 2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE 2006-31. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2006-32 (Handicapped Parking Stall At 110 S.
Wisconsin Street)-2nd
Reading-MOTION BY ALERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-32. Motion
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance 2006-34 (Membership And Quorum Requirements And
Powers Of The Zoning Board Of Appeals)
1st Reading
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO GO INTO
CLOSED SESSION according to Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (c) to
discuss labor negotiations. ROLL CALL: Haacke-aye, Johnson-aye,
Schwanz-aye, Hudson-aye, Jushka-aye and Leicht-aye. Motion carried.
unanimously. Open meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
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October 3, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order
at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Huebner in the Council Chambers. Council
members present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Ed Johnson, Armin Schwanz, Burt
Babcock, Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka and Karl Leicht. Also, present City
Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City Attorney Eric Eberhardt, City Engineer
Rob Vanden Noven (arrived at 7:40 p.m.) and City Administrator Mark
Grams. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting-September 19, 2006
Approve Original Operator’s License Applications-Blake G.
Norris and Ashley M. Lamb
MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
Proclamation Recognizing November 4, 2006 " Kiwanis Peanut
Day"-Mayor Huebner read the proclamation for "Kiwanis Peanut
Day".
Halloween Trick or Treating-Halloween "Trick or Treating" is
scheduled for Sunday, October 29th from 4:00 to 7:00
p.m.
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
Mid-Moraine Association Dinner Meeting-City Administrator
Grams reported that the next Mid-Moraine Association Dinner
Meeting would be held on Wednesday, October 25th,
hosted by the Village of Kewaskum.
Update on Projects:
1. DPW/Park & Recreation Maintenance Facility-Floor
poured in center part of 1950’s building; vehicle
storage garage is almost completed; starting on parking
lot this month and looking for a December 1st
completion date.
2. Sauk Road Project-Paving should be done next week
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
COMMITTEES
Finance & License Committee
1. Submit Grant Application For Shared Ride Taxi
Service-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ TO APPROVE SUBMITTAL OF THE GRANT APPLICATION
FOR THE SHARED RIDE TAXI SERVICE. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. Submit Grant Application For A Beach Sanitary
Survey Grant-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE A GRANT APPLICATION FOR A
BEACH SANITARY SURVEY GRANT TO IDENTIFY POLLUTION
SOURCES THAT ARE ADVERSELY IMPACTING GREAT LAKES BEACHES
AND IF APPROVED TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE FROM THE OZAUKEE
COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN SUBMITTING AND
ADMINISTERING THE GRANT. Motion carried
unanimously.
(The Mayor asked for a recess at 7:39 p.m. to have a picture taken of
the City Council for a time capsule to be placed at the DPW/Park &
Recreation Maintenance facility (new Municipal Service Center)
Traffic Safety Committee
3. Ordinance 2006-28 (No Parking On A Portion Of N.
Wisconsin Street Near Monroe Street)
2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO
APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-28. Motion carried
unanimously.
4. Ordinance 2006-31 (Four Way Stop At Second Avenue
And Summit Dr.) 1st
Reading
5. Ordinance 2006-32 (Handicapped Parking Stall At
110 S. Wisconsin Street 1st
Reading
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Plan Commission
1. Ordinance 2006-33 (Rezone Lands At Corner Of Sauk
Road And Highway 32) 1st
Reading-City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed
background information to rezone lands at the corner of
Sauk Road and Highway 32, as well as the layout of
future development in this area.
Board of Public Works
2. Consider Contract Change Order No. 6 For DPW-Park
& Recreation Building-Rich Blum of Bonestroo reviewed
Change Order No. 6 for the Municipal Service Center.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JOHNSON
TO APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 FOR THE MUNICIPAL
SERVICE CENTER. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Consider Forestry Grant Application-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 2006-21 FOR THE FORESTRY GRANT APPLICATION.
Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 2006-30 (Authorize City Officials To Close Streets
For Block Parties) 2nd
Reading-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN JOHNSON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-30. Motion
carried unanimously.
Resolution 2006-20 (Support The Implementation Of Character
Counts)-Chief Thomas addressed the Council and said that he is
very excited about this initiative, which he feels a tremendous
good would come from it with a long-term strategy to sustain a
good quality of life. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2006-20. Motion
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
FORTHCOMING EVENTS-Alderman Schwanz said the yield signs downtown
are great and thanked the Women’s Club for donating them. Alderman
Hudson said the website photo needs updating. Alderman Jushka said he
was impressed how the parks are kept up.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA to adjourn
the meeting of the City Council at 8:06 p.m. Motion carried.
unanimously.
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September 19, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Huebner in the Council Chambers. Council members
present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Ed Johnson, Burt Babcock, Tom Hudson, Pete
Jushka and Karl Leicht. Absent & excused was Alderman Schwanz. Also,
present City Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City Attorney Eric Eberhardt, City
Engineer Rob Vanden Noven and City Administrator Mark Grams. The Pledge
of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting-September 5, 2006
Approve Original Operator’s License Applications-Pamela S.
LaBouve and Christine A. Harned
Approve Temporary Class "B" Retailer’s License (Picnic)
Application-St. Mary’s Congregation/446 N. Johnson
Street/November 17, 2006
MOTION BY ALDERMAN LEICHT AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
Consider Mayoral Veto of Water Utility Simplified Rate Case
Application-City Administrator Grams reviewed some of the water
main replacement projects scheduled for the next couple of
years. Alderman Hudson said his main concern was to be sure we
are not setting the City up for higher rates in the future where
we are forced to borrow and pay interest on top of what would
have been a higher rate to begin with. Water Superintendent Dave
Ewig gave his input of our financial picture and if there would
be a burden on the Water Utility. He reviewed some of the
upcoming projects for water main reconstruction work. He
explained that when you’re doing a complete road reconstruction,
you certainly want to look at the infrastructure because there
are many areas of the City that have very old water mains. A
main concern of Mayor Huebner was that at any point, the PSC
could change their ruling on what you have to do with surplus
land and make the City compensate the Water Utility for that
land. The hole we’re putting in the Water Utility is because we
are not following standard accounting procedures. City
Administrator Grams said that in talking with the PSC, their
present ruling is that since the land is owned by the City, it
is the Council’s discretion as far as how they want to dispose
of the money they would get from the sale of the land. It’s been
the policy by the City in the past where an entity that has
oversaw that particular parcel of land, to then get the revenues
from the property if it is leased or disposed of in some way.
Alderman Babcock said that prior to the new plant, the power
plant used18% of our water, but with the new plant, usage of
water has dropped. To date the power plant is paying the City a
half million dollars a year through an agreement with the City.
The Council could consider diverting some of those funds to
offset water bills.
Alderman Hudson sees no reason to override the Mayor’s veto
of a water rate increase since there is not a critical need to
replace the water main in some of these projects at this time.
Alderman Haacke said we should take a very close look at the
expenditures of our City including those of the Water Utility,
although he is very proud that the City has been budget
conscious in controlling costs over the last number of years. We
are giving a group of citizens of this community an opportunity
to develop a concept of their ideas discussed at the last
meeting, that with sitting down and negotiating an agreement, if
at any time it would deem necessary by the City to do something
else with the land, we can. We are finding interest groups
taking on major projects. Therefore, the veto was appropriate.
We need to take a look at our utility costs and our overall
budget impact and move on from there. The Council took no action
on the Mayor’s veto.
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
Update on Projects:
1. DPW/Park & Recreation Building-We are entirely
moved into the new maintenance garage on the south end
of the building. The contractor is working exclusively
in the 1950’s part of the building. Hope to start on the
parking lot in early October. Running behind schedule.
Should be completed by December 1st.
2. Sauk Road Project-Curb and gutter staked this week
and installed next week. Paving scheduled for early
October.
In another matter, the City of Port Washington was
successful in receiving the Franklin Street Enhancement
Grant in the amount of $377,000 for completing
reconstruction of downtown.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
COMMITTEES
Traffic Safety Committee
1. Ordinance 2006-26 (Replace Yield Sign With Stop
Sign On Stanford Where It Intersects With Jefferson St.)
2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN LEICHT, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO
APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-26. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. Ordinance 2006-27 (Installation Of Stop Signs In
The Woods At White Pine Development, Hidden Hills
Subdivision And Misty Ridge Subdivision)
2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO
APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-27. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Ordinance 2006-28 (No Parking On A Portion Of N.
Wisconsin Street Near Monroe Street)
1st Reading
Finance and License Committee
4. Resolution 2006-19 (Final Resolution For Sidewalk
Assessments)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2006-19.
Motion carried unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Harbor Commission
1. Consider Proposal From Baird & Associates
Regarding Floodplain Mapping Issues-The City Planner
reviewed the floodplain mapping issues for the lakefront
region of Port Washington. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM
BAIRD & ASSOCIATES TO COMPLETE THE TASKS NECESSARY FOR
RESOLUTION OF THE PORT WASHINGTON FLOODPLAIN MAPPING
ISSUES IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 WITH FEES SPLIT BETWEEN
THE GENERAL FUND ($3,000) AND THE MARINA ($2,000).
Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 2006-29 (Annexation Of Land At Sauk Road And
Highway 32) 2nd
Reading-MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-29. Motion
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance 2006-30 (Authorize City Officials To Close Streets
For Block Parties) 1st
Reading-City Attorney Eberhardt summarized the
sections of the proposed ordinance. Section 1 is renumbering and
updating of wording. Section 2 is a new title. Section 3 is
where the new provision on block parties starts. Section 4 – the
only reason that this is in the ordinance is to carry through
consistently the authority of the Chief of Police to grant a
permit to close a portion of a park while reserving onto the
City Council the right to agree or disagree that beer/wine can
be served there. The City Attorney agrees with Alderman Johnson
that this section may not be necessary. The City Attorney
pointed out that no alcohol is allowed for block parties in
public streets. The City Administrator questioned this and he
will check into it. Alderman Johnson suggested that Section 4 be
eliminated and any other references to City parks. He said the
whole intent of this ordinance was to get us out of the business
of holding special meetings. Section B would also require
special meetings if there was an appeal to the City Council. The
wording should be instead that the Council would take up the
appeal at the next scheduled meeting. In Section C.2., if the
chief grants a block party, his office would have notice of it.
This would be redundant. In Section C.4., the requirement of
reflectors on barricades, the City Engineer said we have
barricades with lighting available for use at block parties. In
Section B. it was the consensus of the Council to have block
parties start no earlier than 10:00 a.m. and end no later than
10:00 p.m. In Section C.2., the Mayor suggested that a person
should have to apply for a permit at least one week in advance.
While some of the Aldermen felt that the proposed ordinance was
too long and detailed, the City Attorney indicated that
regulations for block parties should be clear at the outset,
which is an advantage to having a detailed ordinance.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS-Mayor Huebner thanked Rob for drafting the
grant proposal for the streetscape grant. Alderman Hudson concurred and
said he did a great job.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
MOTION BY ALDERMAN LEICHT, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK to adjourn
the meeting of the City Council at 8:45 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
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September 5, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Huebner in the Council Chambers. Council members
present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Ed Johnson, Armin Schwanz, Burt Babcock,
Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka and Karl Leicht. Also, present City Planner
Randy Tetzlaff, City Attorney Eric Eberhardt, City Engineer Rob Vanden
Noven and City Administrator Mark Grams. The Pledge of Allegiance to the
flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meetings-August 15 & 29, 2006
Approve Original Operator’s License Applications-Revee M.
Olson, Ann M. Dohms-Hanson, Jennifer M. Goering, Andrzej
Sitarski, Brenton J. Schreiner, Joshua T. Napiwocki and Stacy L.
Macholl
Approve Temporary Class "B" Retailer’s License (Picnic)
Application-Ozaukee Lodge #17 F & AM/504 W. Grand Ave.,
September 23, 2006
Approve Temporary Class "B" Retailer’s License (Picnic)
Application-St. Mary’s Congregation/446 N. Johnson St./October
15, 2006 (Fall Dinner)
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
Appointment To Library Board-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT
OF KAY GOODWIN TO THE LIBRARY BOARD. Motion carried
unanimously.
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
Fall Primary Election-City Administrator Mark Grams reported
that the Fall Primary Election is Tuesday, September 12th
from7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Primary Election only allows you
to vote in one political party.
Update on Projects:
1. DPW/Park & Recreation Building-Moving all
equipment out of the 1950’s building for renovation. All
material from the incinerator is getting recycled.
2. Sauk Road Project-Start on road grading by the end
of this week or early next week. Project is behind
schedule, but should be completed by the first week in
October.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
The Mayor now moved to NEW BUSINESS, 10. A. Consider Support
of Character Counts Program.
Police Chief Thomas reviewed with the Council the concept of the
program Character Counts. He said it is probably the most widely
implemented approach to character education and youth development in the
country today. He indicated that by bringing this program to our area,
we would be forming a "coalition" between city government, our business
community, special interest groups and the school district. The program
is designed to fortify our youth with six pillars of character, which
are trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and
citizenship. The Chief is asking the council’s support of this program
by approving a resolution. MOTION BY ALDERMAN JOHNSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE DRAFT RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE
CHARACTER COUNTS PROGRAM. Motion carried unanimously.
Next item to be taken up was UNFINISHED BUSINESS, 9 .A. Sale
of City Land At Jackson and Milwaukee Streets. Jerry Downing, 204 W.
Jackson St., addressed the council on the proposed sale by the city of
the lot at Milwaukee and Jackson Streets. He and Tom Klotz, 320 N.
Milwaukee St., presented a plan by which the city would retain the lot
and they would work with the community to develop a park area and rest
stop with very little cost to the city and taxpayers. He has very strong
feelings that the lot should be preserved by the city for the citizens
of Port Washington and visitors to enjoy and he would personally bear
expenses involved and work with the city. Tom Klotz talked about
formalizing a neighborhood association and establishing an agreement
with the City as to what level of maintenance would be required. If the
association would cease to exist, the City could re-assess the situation
and act accordingly. Alderman Hudson said it’s exactly what he wanted to
see come forth and agrees with the plan. The City Attorney has some
concerns involving a written agreement and said he doesn’t know if an
agreement is a good public policy for use of City land. Future
government bodies ought not to be bound by acts of their predecessors
when it comes to acting for the public good in the future. The City
could work with the group for upkeep and care without a formal agreement
that would limit or bound future common councils. Al Haacke said we have
an opportunity to preserve a very precious part of the City for all to
enjoy, which is a win-win situation for everyone.
City Administrator Grams said that it is our current policy not to
take down any trees in good condition to improve a view. We could have
serious repercussions if this were done because it would set a dangerous
precedent. He also mentioned that City staff is working with the County
on developing the corner of their parcel of land at Washington and
Milwaukee Streets to provide a lookout at the top of the hill. This
parcel is located only one block south of the City-owned parcel. Tom
Klotz said that they were only considering trimming the trees, not
taking them down. Mayor Huebner cautioned the Council of the precedent
we would be setting by taking down trees. He said we should give a lot
of thought before going into this project. Alderman Babcock is in favor
of keeping this parcel as a green space area. Alderman Schwanz is not
against the park, but who is going to maintain it in 50 years? Alderman
Johnson said there are other places in the City with a view. Isn’t there
private money available for this for them to maintain it as a park? The
people he heard from said to sell it. The City Planner then showed a
basic drawing of the proposed area and the County’s plans for a viewing
deck at the parcel at Washington and Milwaukee Streets.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN JOHNSON TO PUT THE PROPERTY AT MILWAUKEE & JACKSON
STREETS UP FOR SALE WITH A MINIMUM PRICE OF $60,000 WITH PROCEEDS TO GO
TO THE WATER UTILITY, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ. The City Attorney
suggested not putting a price in the motion and to instead have the
motion read to authorize the sale at fair market value without setting a
minimum price. Alderman Johnson said he was making the motion premised
on the fact that the value would be near to what the City is seeking as
a water rate increase. Vote taken – 2 ayes, 5 nays. Motion failed.
MOTION BY ALERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO PROCEED
WITH NEGOTIATIONS WITH THIS GROUP AND IF WE CAN’T COME TO AN AGREEMENT,
THEN WE SHOULD RECONSIDER THE SALE. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMITTEES
Finance & License Committee
1. Simplified Rate Case For Water Utility-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE
SUBMITTAL OF THE SIMPLIFIED RATE CASE APPLICATION TO THE
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION. 6 ayes, 1 nay (Alderman
Johnson). Motion carried. Mayor Huebner
exercised his veto to the motion. He does not agree with
raising water rates because people on fixed incomes, and
businesses in their operations, will have to pay higher
water rates because we are putting a park in. It’s a net
draw from our economy.
Traffic Safety Committee
2. Ordinance 2006-26 (Replace Yield Sign With Stop
Sign On Stanford Where It Intersects With Jefferson St.)
1st Reading
3. Ordinance 2006-27 (Installation Of Stop Signs In
The Woods At White Pine Development, Hidden Hills
Subdivision And Misty Ridge Subdivision)
1st Reading
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Plan Commission
1. Approve CSM For First Congregational Church-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO
APPROVE THE CSM FOR THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Ordinance 2006-29 (Annexation Of Land At Sauk Road
And Highway 32) 1st
Reading
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Sale Of City Land At Jackson And Milwaukee Streets- Covered
previously
Approve Police Union Contract-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE THE POLICE UNION
CONTRACT. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Consider Support Of Character Counts Program-Covered
previously
Request To Have City Consider License Agreement With Owner Of
Property At Powers And Johnson Streets-Nick Didier, representing
the owner, gave an overview of the parking situation and asked
what options are available to the owner to park in the
right-of-way. He was requesting approval of a license agreement
with the City to put in a driveway from the existing
right-of-way to his property. The City Attorney recommended
against granting a license agreement at this time. More
information is needed in regards to the development in this
area, especially with proposed plans from the Historical
Society. The City has done nothing to land lock this parcel or
isolate it from access to public thoroughfare. Until the matter
of the vacation of a portion of Powers & Jackson Streets is
resolved, the City Attorney recommends against granting a
license. Mr. Didier said that something should be done to move
this issue forward. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO TABLE. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Closing Of Streets For Port High Homecoming
Parade-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT
TO APPROVE THE CLOSING OF STREETS FOR THE PORT HIGH HOMECOMING
PARADE AT 4:00 P.M. ON SEPTEMBER 29TH. Motion
carried unanimously.
Have City Attorney Prepare An Ordinance To Authorize City
Officials To Close A Street For Block Parties-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO HAVE THE CITY ATTORNEY
DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE CITY OFFICIALS TO CLOSE A STREET
FOR BLOCK PARTIES. Motion carried unanimously.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS-Alderman Hudson asked what the procedure was
in acting on the Mayor’s veto? The City Attorney said the Mayor has to
file an objection with the Clerk, which has to be taken up at the next
Council Meeting. A two-thirds vote is needed to override his veto.
Alderman Schwanz asked that a study be done by the Park & Rec Department
of the parks in the City that are not named. Alderman Johnson asked
about clarification on the Park & Recreation Board’s recommendation to
not acquire the parcel of land at Jackson & Milwaukee Streets for a park
or open space. Alderman Haacke called a point of order. We are out of
order for discussing this under "Forthcoming Events".
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK to adjourn
the meeting of the City Council at 9:32 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
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August 15, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Huebner in the Council Chambers. Council members
present: Aldermen Ed Johnson, Armin Schwanz, Burt Babcock, Tom Hudson,
and Pete Jushka. Also, present City Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City
Attorney Eric Eberhardt, City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven and City
Administrator Mark Grams. Absent & excused were Aldermen Haacke and
Leicht. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meetings-August 1 & 7, 2006
Approve Original Operator’s License Applications-Randal S.
Lallensack, Ashley R. Large and Jacob A. Miller
Approve Temporary Class "B" Retailer’s License (Picnic)
Application-St. Mary’s Congregation/446 N. Johnson St./October
15, 2006 (Fall Dinner)
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. The operator’s license for Andrew S. Edquist
was not approved. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS-Mayor Huebner reported the resignation of Dan
Chaudoir from the Police & Fire Commission.
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
Mid-Moraine Association Dinner Meeting-City Administrator
Grams reported that the next Mid-Moraine Dinner Meeting would be
held on Wednesday, August 23rd at the Linden Inn in
West Bend.
Update on Projects:
1. DPW/Park & Recreation Building-Park & Rec is now
moving in. DPW will move to the maintenance garage
around September 1st.
2. Public Restrooms-Completed. Mayor Huebner gave
credit to the Public Works Department for their
assistance on this project-they did a good job.
3. Sidewalk Program-Complete as of last week Friday.
4. Incinerator Demolition-Crusher on site later this
week and should be done by end of next week. All
restoration work should be done by September 15th.
5. Sauk Road Project-Started yesterday. WE Energies
and Time Warner Cable are doing relocation work.
Completion by October 1st.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
COMMITTEES
Finance & License Committee
1. Review 2007 Budget Preparation Guidelines-Alderman
Hudson highlighted the 2007 Budget Preparation
Guidelines. He indicated that the primary goal was to
meet the State levy limits and stay within the
Expenditure Restraint Program limits.
2. Resolution 2006-18 (Transfer Of Funds (Police
Department)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2006-18.
Motion carried unanimously.
Traffic Safety Committee
3. Ordinance 2006-20 (Amend Chapter 8.05.050 Of The
Municipal Code, Miscellaneous Parking Provisions)
2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO
APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-20 AS AMENDED TO CLARIFY PICK-UP
TRUCKS AND CONVERSION VANS. Motion carried
unanimously.
4. Ordinance 2006-22 (Handicapped Parking Stall On E.
Pier St.) 2nd
Reading-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED
BY ALDERMAN JOHNSON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-22.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Ordinance 2006-23 (2-Hour Parking On E. Washington
St.) 2nd
Reading-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED
BY ALDERMAN JOHNSON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-23.
Motion carried unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Board of Public Works
1. Review Proposed Park Street Improvements For Incinerator
Properties-City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven reviewed the proposed
design improvements to N. Park Street to serve the newly created
lots in the area the incinerator was located to provide safer
access to the street from the driveways.
2. Reduction of Greystone Development Letter of Credit-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE
REDUCTION OF THE LETTER OF CREDIT FOR GREYSTONE DEVELOPMENT TO
$504,250. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Review Proposed Street Lighting For Highway 33
Project-City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven reviewed the proposed
street lighting options for the Highway 33 Project. MOTION BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE
TEARDROP FIXTURES WITH CONCRETE POLES FOR STREET LIGHTING FOR
THE HIGHWAY 33 PROJECT AS RECOMMEND BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Purchase Of Jet-Rodder Truck For Department Of Public
Works-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO
APPROVE PURCHASE OF A JET-RODDER TRUCK FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS. Motion carried unanimously.
Plan Commission
5. Public Hearing For Conditional Use Grant To Permit
Printing And Publishing Houses And Related Uses For Property
Located At 216 S. Montgomery St.-City Planner Randy Tetzlaff
highlighted and recapped the history of this item. Mayor Huebner
declared open the public hearing. Allen Klopp, 302 S.
Division Street-Said that Bill Schanen addressed the noise
complaints. He spoke for a gentleman who could not attend the
meeting who feels that there is still too much truck traffic and
this type of business should be located in the industrial park.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Consider Conditional Use Grant For 216 S. Montgomery
Street-MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY SCHWANZ TO APPROVE
THE CUG FOR 216 S. MONTGOMERY STREET. Motion carried
unanimously.
7. Public Hearing To Consider A Petition For OPD Zoning With
A Base Zoning Of CCM For A Property Known As Lake Pointe
Condominiums-City Planner Tetzlaff gave a brief overview of the
project. Mayor Huebner declared open the public hearing. Bill
Moran, 420 N. Wisconsin Street, President of the Lake Pointe
Condo Association. Addressed the issue of density. Also, had
several practical concerns, but after a discussion with the
developer and city officials, there is one general concern that
he would like addressed, which is to have a construction fence
for safety issues. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion
carried unanimously.
8. Ordinance 2006-24 (Planned Development Overlay Zoning For
Lake Pointe Condominiums, 400 Block Of N. Wisconsin Street)
2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE 2006-24. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Ordinance 2006-25 (Annexation Of WE Energies Land)
2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JOHNSON TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE 2006-25. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None
NEW BUSINESS
Consider 2nd Phase Of Taurean Group Study For
Downtown-John Norman of The Taurean Group gave an overview of
the proposed Phase II of the Downtown Port Washington
Revitalization project by a power point presentation. MOTION BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE $7,800
FOR PHASE II OF THE DOWNTOWN STUDY, TASK A & B. Motion
carried unanimously. Mike Robbins of The Taurean Group
spoke to the Council on the importance of doing Task C – GIS
Database and Enhancement, which involves an information
management tool by providing resources that the marketplace is
looking for to make a decision. He stressed the importance of
this item and said the City should do all three tasks instead of
doing it piece-meal. City Administrator Grams said that we could
do Task C if The Taurean Group could bill us next year. After
discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to amend the
motion contingent upon getting a verbal commitment from the BID
District for including approval of Task C before signing a
contract.
Approve Closing Of Street For Block Party (1) Terrace Drive
From Woodview Circle north, August 26th, 2 p.m. to 11
p.m.-MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO
APPROVE THE ABOVE STREET CLOSING FOR A BLOCK PARTY. Motion
carried unanimously.
Accept Annexation Petition Of Trudy, LLC (Property At Sauk
Road And Highway 32, Old Port Motel Property)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
BABCOCK, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO ACCEPT THE ANNEXATION
PETITION OF TRUDY, LLC. Motion carried unanimously.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS-Mayor Huebner said that the Maritime Heritage
Festival was a good event.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Lloyd Smith, 1312 W. Grand Avenue-He
wanted to alert the Council that the Sauk Creek drainage area into the
harbor is in very bad condition. It is over 75 years old and is
crumbling. If it fails, there could be potential flooding during a
storm. Whose responsibility is it?
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON to adjourn
the meeting of the City Council at 9:30 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
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August 1, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Huebner in the Lower Level Conference Room of City
Hall. Council members present: Aldermen Al Haacke, Armin Schwanz, Burt
Babcock, Tom Hudson (audio conference), and Pete Jushka. Also, present
City Planner Randy Tetzlaff and City Attorney Eric Eberhardt. Absent &
excused were Aldermen Johnson, Leicht, City Administrator Mark Grams and
City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was
recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting – July 5, 2006
Approve Original Operator’s License Applications – Donna M.
Ader, Jamie A. Bartz, Renee M. Sellin, Christine A. Zimdars,
Kelley L. Zimdars, Kristine F. Grover, Kristyn M. Johnson,
Bethanne McBurney, Erin L. Borzych, Margaret R. Blasczyk,
Terence P. Morgan, Dennis C. Cooper, Matthew J. Abraham, Amber
J. Seiler, Laura L. Maciejewski, Sarah M. Schmitz, Elizabeth M.
Esselmann, and Carson J. LeMahieu.
Approve Original Combination "Class A" Liquor License –
Rustam Zulfakar, D/B/A Liquor Store One, 925A South Spring
Street
Approve Temporary Class "B" Retailer’s License (Picnic)
Application – Port Washington Festivals, Maritime Heritage
Festival, North Slip Parking Lot, August 12-13, 2006
Approve Brewers/Wholesales License Application – Harbor City
Brewing Co., Inc., (James Schueller), 535 West Grand Avenue,
August 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS – There was none.
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS – There was none
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES - There was none.
COMMITTEES – There was none.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS – There was none.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Public Hearing To Vacate And Discontinue A Portion Of North
Harrison Street, North Of Dodge Street – Mayor Huebner opened
the public hearing. - MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN HAACKE to close the public hearing at 7:33 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 2006-16 (Vacation And Discontinuance Of A Portion
Of North Harrison Street) - MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK to approve Resolution 2006-16 as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Closing Portions Of City Streets And City Parking
Lots For BID Festivals (Maritime Heritage Festival And Maxwell
Street Days) - MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN HAACKE to approve closing portions of City Streets and
City parking lots for BID Festivals. Motion carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS – There was none.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS-There was none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES – There was none.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK to adjourn
the meeting at 7:36 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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July 5, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:45 p.m. by Mayor Huebner in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Council
members present: Al Haacke, Ed Johnson, Burt Babcock, Tom Hudson, Pete
Jushka, and Karl Leicht. Also present: City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven,
City Planner Randy Tetzlaff, and City Administrator Mark Grams. Absent &
excused were Alderman Schwanz and City Attorney Eric Eberhardt. The
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting – June 20, 2006
Approve Original Operator’s License Applications – Gwendlynn
K. Jacoby, Lori B. Malzewski, Daniel M. Deuster, Natalie L.
Kolbach, Elizabeth A. Paulus, Michelle M. Kuhn and Michelle M.
Penzkover. The application for Leah Jarolimek is contingent upon
further review.
Approve Renewal Of Operator’s License Applications – List on
file with original copy of minutes
Approve Original Class "A" Fermented Malt License – Rick’s
Lighthouse Mobil, LLC (Melissa B. McKee) 1880 Wisconsin Street
Approve Temporary Class "B" Retailer’s License (Picnic)
Application – Port Washington/Saukville Rotary Club/NE Corner of
Lake & E. Jackson Streets/July 15, 2006 (Fish Day)
Approve Temporary Bartender’s License Applications – Port
Washington/Saukville Rotary Club-Robert D. Helm, Joseph M.
Eernisse, James D. Asplin, Port Washington Lions Club-David
G. Mueller, Gerald F. Bley, Roland W. Chaloupka, Orville A.
Froh, Kurt A. Kleparksi, Steven K. Hansen, Claude J. Zimmerman,
St. Mary’s/St. Peter’s Parish Festival-Kevin D. Shaver,
Kim M. Buczek, Roger E. Strohm, Pat A. Hans
MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
Mayor Huebner read a proclamation honoring Mr. Jay Meili of
Molded Dimensions
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
Update On Projects:
1. Public Restrooms-Finishing touches are being done
on plumbing and electrical. Waiting for dividers for
stalls. Project should be completed by next Friday.
2. DPW Garage/Park & Recreation Maintenance
Facility-The Park & Rec Department should be in building
by August 1st. WE Energies is doing some work
along with the plumbing and electrical contractors.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Mary Tonti, 830 Algoma
Drive-There are issues of speeding on our street that has escalated into
two incidences recently. It is a community issue and a dangerous
situation. Hope that the Common Council can put it on their agenda to
address these concerns. Mayor Huebner indicated that an item like this
would go to the Traffic Safety Committee first and then to the Council.
Mike Jensen, 839 Algoma Drive-One of the safety issues with this
situation is that there’s a blind curve in the road and repeat offenders
go by very fast.
COMMITTEES
Traffic Safety Committee
1. Ordinance 2006-20 (Amend Chapter 8.05.050 Of The
Municipal Code, Miscellaneous Parking Provisions)
1st Reading-Tabled
for further study by staff.
2. Ordinance 2006-21 (Amend Chapter 8.05.070 Of The
Municipal Code, Stop Signs)
1st Reading-Changes were made
in the ordinance for the next reading.
Finance and License Committee
3. Approve Bid To Replace Hi-Ranger Bucket
Truck-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
BABCOCK TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM BADGER TRUCK CENTER
FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE 1971 CHEVROLET/HI-RANGER BUCKET
TRUCK. Motion carried unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Plan Commission
1. Public Hearing To Consider Minor Zoning Text
Change To Section 20.34.000 Of The City Zoning
Code-Mayor Huebner declared open the public hearing.
City Planner Tetzlaff gave an overview of the proposed
change to the zoning code. MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Ordinance 2006-18 (Revise Zoning Code 20.34.000
Conditional Uses for CCM District)
2nd District-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JOHNSON TO
APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-18. Motion carried
unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 2006-19 (Amend Chapter 9.04.040 Of The Municipal
Code, Application For License) 2nd
Reading-MOTION BY ALDERMAN LEICHT, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-19. Motion
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Accept Annexation Petition Of WE Energies-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
BABCOCK, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO ACCEPT THE ANNEXATION
PETITION OF WE ENERGIES. Motion carried unanimously.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS-Alderman Hudson reported that a Garden Walk
will be held this Saturday from 9:00-3:30 p.m. Admission is $5.00 with
proceeds going toward community projects.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES
MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO GO INTO
CLOSED SESSION According To Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (c) to
discuss labor negotiations. ROLL CALL: Haacke-aye, Johnson-aye,
Babcock-aye, Hudson-aye, Jushka-aye, and Leicht-aye. Motion
carried unanimously.
Open meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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June 20, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Huebner in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Council
members present: Al Haacke, Ed Johnson, Armin Schwanz, Burt Babcock, Tom
Hudson, Pete Jushka, and Karl Leicht. Also present: City Engineer Rob
Vanden Noven, City Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City Attorney Eberhardt and
City Administrator Mark Grams. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was
recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meetings – June 6, 2006, June
13, 2006
Approve Original Operator’s License Applications – Dawn M.
Stotlar, Michelle L. Schulz and Michael C. Styles
Approve Renewal Of Operator’s License Applications – List on
file with original copy of minutes
Approve Renewal Combination "Class B" Tavern Licenses –
Beanie’s, Inc. (Marcia Endicott) 102 E. Grand Ave., Van Ells-Schanen
American Legion Post, #82 (Ray Wendt) 435 N. Lake St., Pasquale
C. Montalto/Sundance/551 N. Wisconsin St., Herbert James/Sir
James Pub/316 N. Franklin St., Harbor Hills, Inc. (Robert C.
Nisleit) 101 N. Freeman Dr., Lanza, LLC (Andrea W. Lanza) 219 N.
Franklin St., I & B, Inc. (Irving E. Carlson, II) 200 N.
Franklin St., JAZ Enterprises, Inc. (Joseph A. Zankl) 101 E.
Main St., Lakeview Hospitality, Inc. (Ken Strupp) 350 E. Seven
Hills Road, George King, Jr./King On The Hill
Approve Renewal Combination "Class A" License Applications –
The Basquet Case Market & Gifts, LLC (Donna M. Moras) 101 E.
Grand Ave., Sanfilippo Bros., Inc. (Joseph J. Sanfilippo) 101 W.
Seven Hills Road, Peter C. Beck Corp. (Peter Stacy) 215 N.
Franklin St.
Approve Renewal of Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage License
Application – We Got Gas, LLC (Richard Fulop) 528 W. Grand Ave.
Approve Renewal of Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage
Applications – Luigi’s Italian Restaurant-Port Washington, LLC
(Christina Mannino) 201 W. Seven Hills Road, Flag Pizza, Inc.
(James P. Fortunato) 477 W. Grand Ave.
Approve "Class C" Retailer’s Wine License Applications –
Luigi’s Italian Restaurant-Port Washington, LLC (Christina
Mannino) 201 W. Seven Hills Road and Flag Pizza, Inc. (James P.
Fortunato) 477 W. Grand Ave.
Approve Renewal of Annual Cabaret License Applications –
Pasquale C. Montalto/Sundance/551 N. Wisconsin St., Harbor
Hills, Inc. (Robert C. Nisleit) 101 N. Freeman Dr., Lanza, LLC
(Andrea W. Lanza) 219 N. Franklin St., Lakeview Hospitality,
Inc. (Ken Strupp) 350 E. Seven Hills Road
Approve Cabaret License Application – Ozaukee County Trades &
Labor/Veterans Memorial Park/September 4, 2006 (Labor Day)
Approve Temporary Class "B" Retailer’s License Applications
(Picnic) – St. John’s Lutheran Church/217 N. Freeman Dr./June
25, July 30, and August 27, 2006 (Concerts), Ozaukee County
Trades & Labor/Veterans Memorial Park, Band Shell/September 4,
2006, Port Washington Yacht Club/430 N. Lake St./July 15, 2006
(Fish Day)
Approve Temporary Bartender’s License Applications –
Ozaukee County Trades & Labor-Steven R. Bako, St. John’s
Lutheran Church-Mark R. Pfeiffer
MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
Update On Projects:
1. Public Restrooms-Floors poured yesterday; brick
should be done by the end of this week. City Staff is
putting in plumbing fixtures. Things to be done next
week: ceiling, paint walls, and install flooring. Goal
is to be done by July 4th.
2. DPW Garage/Park & Recreation Maintenance
Facility-Doing major concrete work. Should have
electrical connections in the next couple of weeks.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
COMMITTEES
Finance & License Committee
1. Consider Bids For Demolition Of Incinerator
Building-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE LOW BID OF $37,500 FROM STATEWIDE
RAZING FOR DEMOLITION OF THE INCINERATOR BUILDING.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Ordinance 2006-12 (Amend Chapter 9.04.060 Of
Municipal Code, Granting Of Licenses)
2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO
APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-12. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Ordinance 2006-19 (Amend Chapter 9.04.040 Of The
Municipal Code, Application For License)
1st Reading
4. Consider Request To Reduce Letter Of Credit For
Hidden Hills Phase I Development-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE
REQUEST TO REDUCE THE LETTER OF CREDIT FOR HIDDEN HILLS
PHASE I DEVELOPMENT CONTINGENT UPON COMPLETION OF PUNCH
LIST ITEMS. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Consider Renewal Of Combination "Class A" License
(Singha Liquor)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE RENEWAL OF THE COMBINATION
"CLASS A" LICENSE FOR SINGHA LIQUOR CONTINGENT UPON
FINAL APPROVAL FROM THE STATE DOR. Motion carried
unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Board of Public Works
1. Consider Award Of Sauk Road And Willow
Drive-MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE LOW BID OF VINTON CONSTRUCTION
FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO SAUK ROAD AND WILLOW DRIVE
CONTINGENT ON ADDITIONAL FINANCING FROM BOND PROCEEDS
FOR THE WILLOW ROAD PORTION OF THE PROJECT. Motion
carried unanimously.
2. Consider Improvements To County Highway LL From
Aster To Willow Drive-City Engineer Vanden Noven gave an
overview of the proposed improvements. MOTION BY
ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO ACCEPT
THE IMPROVEMENTS TO COUNTY HIGHWAY LL FROM ASTER TO
WILLOW DRIVE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Consider Acceptance Of Improvements To Hidden
Hills Phase I-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE THE IMPROVEMENTS TO HIDDEN
HILLS PHASE I. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Consider Contract With Earth Tech To Complete
Design Of Improvements To Highway 32-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE
CONTRACT WITH EARTH TECH TO COMPLETE THE DESIGN OF
IMPROVEMENTS TO STH 32. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Consider Notice Of Intent To Apply For City Storm
Water Permit-MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE THE (NOI) NOTICE OF INTENT TO
APPLY FOR A CITY STORM WATER PERMIT FROM THE DNR.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. Consider Change Order No. 2 For the Moore Road
Project-MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
LEICHT TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR THE MOORE ROAD
PROJECT. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Resolution 2006-17 (Acceptance Of The 2005 CMAR
Annual Report)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN LEICHT, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2006-17.
Motion carried unanimously.
8. Replacement Of DPW Hi-Ranger Bucket Truck-Street
Commissioner Dave Ewig reviewed his report on technical
specifications for replacement of a 1971
Chevrolet/Hi-Ranger Bucket Truck and purchase of a 2006
model. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
HAACKE TO APPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUEST A QUOTATION FOR A 2006 MODEL
TO BE ORDERED IN 2006 AND PAID FOR IN 2007. Motion
carried unanimously.
Plan Commission
9. Mayor Huebner declared open the public hearing to
consider a Conditional Use Grant at 301 E. Pier St. to
permit outdoor dining-City Planner Tetzlaff gave an
overview of the proposed project. MOTION BY ALDERMAN
JUSHKA, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. Motion carried unanimously.
10. Consider Conditional Use Grant for 301 E. Pier
St. To Allow Outdoor Dining-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL
USE GRANT FOR 301 E. PIER STREET TO ALLOW OUTDOOR DINING
CONTINGENT UPON THE CITY ATTORNEY’S REVIEW OF THE CUG
AND LAND COVENANT. Motion carried unanimously.
11. Mayor Huebner declared open the public hearing on
changes to Section 20.24.000 of the Municipal Code
regarding the Parking of Recreational Vehicles in One
and Two Family Residential Districts-Steve Fredrichs,
1515 Parkview Lane-Opposes the RV parking ordinance.
Feels it is being changed because of him. MOTION BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING.
12. Ordinance 2006-17 (Revise Zoning Code 20.24.000
For Parking And Loading Area Requirements)
2nd Reading-Mayor
Huebner asked the Police Department if they were having
problems with parking of recreational vehicles and they
said it is not a significant issue and received few
complaints. City Attorney Eberhardt clarified State and
local laws that parking is prohibited on any portion of
the sidewalk area for pedestrian movements and safety so
the wording in the ordinance is redundant. MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE
THE ORDINANCE WITH THE AMENDMENT IN THE LAST SENTENCE TO
THE WORDING THAT "SUCH VEHICLE OR TRAILER SHALL ALSO BE
PARKED SO THAT IT DOES NOT EXTEND OVER ANY PORTION OF
THE SIDEWALK OR STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE. Motion
carried unanimously.
13. Approve Final Plat For Bay Hill Subdivision, Town
Of Port Washington-City Planner Tetzlaff gave background
information on Bay Hill Subdivision. MOTION BY ALDERMAN
BABCOCK, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE
FINAL PLAT FOR BAY HILL SUBDIVISION, TOWN OF PORT
WASHINGTON. Motion carried unanimously.
Police & Fire Commission
14. Approve Agreement With Village Of Thiensville
(Paramedic Services)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT
WITH THE VILLAGE OF THIENSVILLE FOR PARAMEDIC SERVICE.
Motion carried unanimously.
Commission on Aging
15. Consider Internship Agreement With University Of
Iowa-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CONTINGENT UPON REVIEW BY THE CITY
ATTORNEY. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 2006-16 (15-Minute Parking Space In Front Of 116 W.
Grand Ave.) 2nd
Reading-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-16. Motion
carried unanimously.
Waiving Of Building Permit Fees For Habitat For Humanity-City
Administrator Grams indicated that it is the City Attorney’s
legal opinion that the City Council is unable to waive building
permit or impact fees unless the City’s current Municipal Code
is changed and said that any change in the Municipal Code should
be strongly considered in regards to the impact it would have on
future requests from non-profit groups to waive building permit
or impact fees. No action was taken.
NEW BUSINESS
Approve Closing Parking Lot North Of North Slip For Great
Lakes Marine Rendezvous Festivities-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE CLOSING THE PARKING LOT
NORTH OF THE NORTH SLIP FOR GREAT LAKES MARINE RENDEZVOUS
FESTIVITIES. Motion carried unanimously.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS-City Administrator Grams reported that the 4th
of July Fireworks will be held on July 4th starting around
9:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES – Mr. Schupp representing Habitat for
Humanity said that the City Council is already on record as agreeing to
waive the building permit and impact fees for Habitat for Humanity so
suggests that in this case they do waive the fees because (1) it is a
non-profit organization, (2) the building would only be for low-income
people and (3) upon completion, the property becomes part of the tax
roll. He would appreciate if the Council would look at it again and try
to find a way to legally waive these fees.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:53 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
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June 6, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Huebner in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Council
members present: Al Haacke, Ed Johnson, Armin Schwanz, Burt Babcock, Tom
Hudson, Pete Jushka, and Karl Leicht. Also present: City Engineer Rob
Vanden Noven, City Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City Attorney Eberhardt and
City Administrator Mark Grams. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was
recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meetings – May 16, 2006, May
30, 2006
Approve Original Operator’s License Applications – Alyssa A.
Johnson, Annette M. Teska, Vanessa L. Deida, Jessica K. Bogard,
Donna M. Janisch, Adam D. Ferraino and Jennifer L. Johnson
Approve Renewal Of Operator’s License Applications – List on
file with original copy of minutes
Approve Renewal Combination "Class B" Tavern Licenses – New
Port Shores, Inc. (John W. Weinrich) 407 E. Jackson St.,
Willie’s Lakefront Lanes, Inc. (Gayle Wilber) 119 E. Main St.,
Pasta Shoppe, LLC (James Kiesow) 323 N. Franklin St., Port
Washington Hotel, LLC (Cathy A. Wilger) 135 E. Grand Ave.,
Gopher One, Inc. (Donna R. Ferraino) 605 W. Grand Ave.
Approve Renewal Combination "Class A" License Application –
Benaczak’s, Inc. DBA Bernie’s Fine Meats (Sandra A. Bennett) 119
N. Franklin St.
Approve Cabaret License Event – Port Washington Lions
Club/Lions Fest/Lake Front Marina/July 28, 29 & 30, 2006
Approve Civic License – Port Fish Day, Inc./Saturday, July
15, 2006
Approve Temporary Class "B" Retailer’s License Applications
(Picnic) – Ozaukee Lodge #17 F & AM/Port Washington Harbor/July
15, 2006 (Fish Day) and Kiwanis Club of Port Washington/Kiwanis
Shelter at Harbor/July 15, 2006 (Fish Day)
Approve Temporary Bartender’s License Applications –
Ozaukee Lodge #17 F & AM-Erwin Wuehr, Thomas J. Abbott, Mark
A. Flack, Neil R. Johnson, Kurtis E. Wuehr, James J. Harris,
Kiwanis Club of Port Washington-Jim L. Olson, Roger E.
Strohm, Dennis L. Williamson, Michael P. Ehrlich, Jeffrey A.
Callies, Daniel A. Hargarten, Dennis A. Heiss
MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING ITEM F. (CABARET LICENSE EVENT)
Motion carried unanimously. The operator’s license applications
for Lisa R. Simonson and Leah R. Jarolimek were not approved.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE
ITHE CABARET LICENSE FOR THE PORT WASHINGTON LIONS CLUB/LIONS FEST/LAKE
FRONT MARINA/JULY 28, 29 & 30, 2006 WITH MUSIC TO END AT 11:00 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
Appointment To BID Board-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED
BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF MARK
SCHOWALTER TO THE BID BOARD. Motion carried unanimously.
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
Update On Projects:
1. Public Restrooms-Roof going up this week-plumbing
going in simultaneously. Hope to complete project by
July 4th.
2. DPW Garage/Park & Recreation Maintenance
Facility-Should be in maintenance garage this month and
Park & Rec by the end of next month.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Jerry Downing, 204 W. Jackson
St.-Had concerns about the City selling the parcel on the S.E. corner of
N. Milwaukee and Jackson Streets. He would lose a beautiful view and
know that other people who drive on Jackson Street towards the lake
enjoy the view. City should consider putting up benches and planting
flowers so everyone could use the area. Tom Klotz, 320 N.
Milwaukee St.-Lives next door to the parcel. City should not sell the
lot and destroy another view of the lake. Consider razing the pump
house, landscape it and put a few benches on it for the public to use.
Mark Gottlieb, 1205 Noridge Trail-Expressed strong opposition to
Ordinance 2006-14 as currently drafted. Most other communities don’t
allow drinking in parks. This ordinance would allow any number of people
to go to a park in our City and drink as much as they want. Encourage
you to table this ordinance to go back and look at it so it will not
have a negative impact on the City. Patty Lemkuil, member of the
Park & Recreation Board-Disappointed when Chief addressed the Park &
Recreation Board. She is a lifetime resident and enjoyed our park system
for many years. Hope that you take into consideration the fact that
there are people who are responsible to enjoy alcoholic beverages with
their families in the parks and the police should do what has to be done
with people who are not responsible. Tom Klotz, 320 N. Milwaukee
St.-Beer should be allowed in Veterans’ and Upper Lake Parks.
COMMITTEES
Finance & License Committee
1. Consider Renewal Of Annual Cabaret License
Applications-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF ANNUAL
CABARET LICENSES FOR WILLIE’S LAKEFRONT LANES, INC.
(GAYLE WILBER) 119 E. MAIN STREET, GOPHER ONE, INC.
(DONNA R. FERRAINO) 605 W. GRAND AVE. AS PRESENTED AND
PORT WASHINGTON HOTEL, LLC (CATHY A. WILGER) HOLIDAY INN
HARBORVIEW/135 E. GRAND AVE. WITH THE CONDITION THAT
OUTSIDE MUSIC STOP AT 9:00 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. Resolution 2006-13 (Transfer Of Funds)-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 2006-13 AS PRESENTED. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Resolution 2006-14 (Charge Off Of Accounts)-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO
APPROVE RESOLUTION 2006-14 AS PRESENTED. Motion
carried unanimously.
4. Ordinance 2006-12 (Amend Chapter 9.04.060 Of
Municipal Code, Granting Of Licenses)
1st Reading
Traffic Safety Committee
5. Ordinance 2006-16 (15-Minute Parking Space In
Front Of 116 W. Grand Ave.)
1st Reading
6. Ordinance 2006-15 (Modifying Speed Limits On N.
Freeman Drive During School Hours)
2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO
APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-15. Motion carried
unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Park & Recreation Board
1. Ordinance 2006-14 (Amending Restrictions For
Alcoholic Beverages In City Parks)
2nd Reading-City
Administrator Grams reported that the Park & Recreation
Board reviewed the ordinance again and made some changes
allowing alcohol in 5 areas. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO TABLE THE ORDINANCE. A
discussion followed. Alderman Haacke agrees with tabling
the ordinance as written and do it right to collectively
get out all the bugs to meet the concerns and benefit of
this community. Mayor Huebner pointed out that the
reason we need to get this taken care of is that we’re
coming to the festival season where if the City gives a
permit to civic organizations to sell beer in the parks,
is it legal to drink it? He said it’s crucial that we
deal with the problem so that we don’t put the police in
an awkward situation. Alderman Babcock had concerns
about allowing alcohol in neighborhood parks. Also, he
feels we don’t need hard liquor in our parks. Alderman
Hudson did some research on communities allowing alcohol
in parks and most have a permitting system. He said that
if everyone were responsible, we wouldn’t have to have
controls, but there are a lot of people who are not
responsible. Alderman Johnson said he also did some
research on allowing alcohol in parks and there are a
few cities who allow it. He feels we need to move
forward on this. He has concerns with a permitting
process and feels it would be too cumbersome. Alderman
Schwanz asked where would people get the permits?
Alderman Haacke is against allowing alcohol at the
softball field, and said he doesn’t have a concern with
the players, but with people attending the game and
bringing in a cooler of beer. Because of the timeframe,
the City Administrator suggested that the Council have a
special meeting next Tuesday before the Board of Public
Works Meeting. Vote taken on motion to table – 6 ayes,
one nay (Alderman Johnson) Motion carried.
Harbor Commission
2. Ordinance 2006-13 (Amending Restrictions For
Alcoholic Beverages In Certain Areas Of The Marina)
2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO
APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-13. 6 ayes, one nay (Alderman
Hudson). Motion carried.
Plan Commission
3. Declare As Surplus Land Water Utility Owned Land
At N. Milwaukee St. and Jackson St.-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO DECLARE AS
SURPLUS LAND WATER UTILITY OWNED LAND AT N. MILWAUKEE
AND JACKSON STREETS. A discussion followed. Alderman
Haacke would like to declare the land as surplus, not to
sell it, but to preserve this parcel as a park for
citizens to benefit from it for a long period of time.
City Attorney Eberhardt pointed out that a motion to
declare as surplus land would mean to sell or dispose of
the parcel because it is no longer needed for public
purposes. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN HAACKE TO HOLD THIS ITEM OVER FOR 30 DAYS.
Motion carried unanimously. Vote on original
motion (0) ayes, 7 nays Motion failed.
4. Ordinance 2006-17 (Revise Zoning Code 20.24.000
For Parking And Loading Area Requirements)
1st Reading
5. Ordinance 2006-18 (Revise Zoning Code 20.34.000
Conditional Uses For CCM District)
1st Reading
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 2006-15 (Downtown Historic District Signs)-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 2006-15. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Banner Request-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE BANNER REQUEST FOR RELAY FOR LIFE
FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, JUNE 15 & 16, 2006.
Motion carried unanimously.
Introduction Of Resolution 2006-16 (Vacation Of A Portion Of
N. Harrison Street, North Of Dodge Street)
Request From Habitat For Humanity To Waive Building Permit
Fees-Alan Schupp, 213 Nautica Drive, representing Ozaukee
Habitat for Humanity, gave background information on their
project indicating that the objective of Habitat for Humanity is
to build affordable housing and is thereby requesting that the
Building Permit Fees and Impact Fees be waived. Fees for the
project would total $7,800. MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED
BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY TO WAIVE THE BUILDING PERMIT AND IMPACT FEES.
Motion carried unanimously. Alderman Johnson asked if
the City has the ability to waive fees? MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO AMEND THE MOTION TO MAKE
IT CONTINGENT UPON THE CITY ATTORNEY’S REVIEW AND LEGAL
PERSPECTIVE AS TO THE ABILITY OF THE CITY TO DO SO. Motion
carried unanimously.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS-Alderman Johnson said that he attended a Plan
Commission Meeting and had issues with the sign ordinance in regards to
the Manitowoc Company who purchased the Exactech building in the
Industrial Park. He has concerns with the size of signs allowed and
feels we should take a look at amending the sign ordinance for the
Industrial Park. Alderman Leicht received complaints from his
constituents who said many of them were missed by the City when picking
up tree limbs. City Administrator Grams explained that the Street
Department is short of help because some of the employees are being used
for other jobs in the City and it takes longer for the crew to get
through the City to pick up branches. City Engineer Vanden Noven said
the crew does get around the City every week.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Gene Ewig, Chairman, Park &
Recreation Board-We are meeting on Thursday and will put this item back
on the agenda. As far as parks go, our parks are hard to beat. People
come from other states and take their smoke fish, rye bread and beer and
go up to the park to enjoy the view. What am I going to tell people? I
don’t think we’re having problems with people drinking in the parks.
Mark Gottlieb, 1205 Noridge Trail-Our City has the highest water
rates in southeast Wisconsin and the most park and open spaces, so when
it comes time in the future to consider what to do with the water
utility property that could be put on the tax rolls, I hope you will
consider the interests of 10,500 people in the City who do not live next
door to it and pay water bills, as well as the opinion of those who are
the neighbors.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JOHNSON TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:15 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
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May 16, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order
at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Huebner in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Council members present: Al Haacke, Ed Johnson, Armin Schwanz, Burt
Babcock, Tom Hudson, Pete Jushka, and Karl Leicht. Also present:
City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven, City Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City
Attorney Eberhardt and City Administrator Mark Grams. The Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting – May 2, 2006
Approve Operator’s License Applications – Richard A. Stephens,
Jackie L. Winnemuller, Eric T. Gutbrod and Rachel D. Viesselmann
Approve Renewal Combination "Class B" Tavern Licenses – Wendy J.
Corgiat/Chuck’s Engine Room/201 W. Grand Ave., Mama Mia’s-Port, Inc.
(Jude A. Barbiere) 1000 S. Spring St., Jeffrey S. Robinson/The
Harbor City Bistro/200 W. Grand Ave., and Schooner Pub, Inc. (Mark
R. Poull) 114 N. Franklin St.
Approve Renewal Combination "Class A" Licenses – T. P. Stores,
Inc. (Robert Norskog) 1430 W. Grand Ave., Shopko Stores Operating
Co., LLC (Michael Grant) 1011 N. Wisconsin St., Beck’s Enterprises,
Inc. (Thomas J. Beck) 223 W. Grand Ave.
Approve Cabaret License Application – Schooner Pub, Inc. (Mark
R. Poull) 114 N. Franklin St./July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007
Approve Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses – John’s
Tavern & Pizzaria (John J. Crowley) 221 N. Franklin St. and Dockside
Deli, Inc. (Mary Ann Voigt) 218 E. Main St.
Approve "Class C" Wine License – John’s Tavern & Pizzaria (John
J. Crowley) 221 N. Franklin St.
Approve Temporary Class "B" Retailer’s License (Picnic)
Application – Port Washington-Saukville Jaycees/July 15, 2006 (Fish
Day) Port Marina Parking Lot
Approve Temporary Bartender’s License Applications – Port
Washington-Saukville Jaycees-Lisa M. Pawling, Michael L.
Dickmann, Debra J. Pawling, and Jodi S. Dickmann, Port Washington
Lions Club-Lawrence J. Nowakowski, Lawrence R. Caro, Steven K.
Hansen, Gerald F. Bley, Richard H. Webb, Paul A. Drews, Jeffrey J.
Bley, Jeffrey H. Barber, Kurt A. Kleparksi, David G. Mueller and
Brian E. Boettcher
MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING ITEM E. (CABARET LICENSE APPLICATION)
Motion carried unanimously. The operator’s license application
for Leah R. Jarolimek was not approved. Alderman Haacke asked if
the Cabaret License Application under Item E was new or a renewal. City
Administrator Grams indicated that it was a renewal. MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE ITEM E (CABARET LICENSE
APPLICATION FOR SCHOONER PUB, INC.) Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
Mid-Moraine Association Dinner Meeting-City Administrator
Grams reported that the next Mid-Moraine Association Dinner
Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 24th and it is
the annual social Meeting. The host community is the Village of
Grafton.
Update On Projects:
1. DPW Garage/Park & Recreation Maintenance
Facility-Contractors are continuing to work on roof over
the mechanics area.
2. Public Restrooms-Project is off to a slow start
because more footings were encountered. Also, there are
more electrical connections than the Digger’s Hotline
indicated. New footings should be poured tomorrow or
Thursday.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
COMMITTEES
Finance & License Committee
1. Consider Original Combination "Class B" Tavern
License (Horsefeathers Restaurant) – Alderman Hudson
indicated that the Finance and License Committee was in
favor of issuing the Original Combination "Class B"
Tavern License to Dennis Cooper with two contingencies:
(1) a 30-day period must lapse from date of application
before it can be acted on and (2) the premises must be
acquired/leased by Mr. Cooper prior to issuance of the
license. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, TO APPROVE THE
LICENSE FOR HORSEFEATHERS RESTAURANT WITH THE ABOVE
CONTINGENCIES, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE. Alderman
Johnson pointed out that because the license was filed
with the Clerk on April 27th, the license
cannot be considered until the 30-day period is met. The
motion was withdrawn. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO TABLE THIS ITEM UNTIL MAY
27TH. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Ordinance 2006-12 (Amend Chapter 9.04.060 Of
Municipal Code, Granting Of Licenses)
1st Reading-This
item was tabled at Committee level.
3. Consider Memorandum Of Understanding Between The
City And County For Purchase Of HAVA (Voting Machines)
Equipment-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE COUNTY FOR
PURCHASE OF HAVA (VOTING MACHINES) EQUIPMENT.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Consider Entering Into An Agreement With NOAA For
Installation Of Weather Monitoring System At
Marina-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
JUSHKA TO APPROVE ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH NOAA
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A WEATHER MONITORING SYSTEM AT
THE MARINA. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Consider Agreement Between The City And Mongrel
Music (Freeport Music Concert Series)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MONGREL MUSIC (FREEPORT
MUSIC CONCERT SERIES) FOR MUSIC IN VETERANS MEMORIAL
PARK. The City Attorney called attention to the item on
the rider regarding the consumption of alcoholic
beverages in which the City may be unable to comply with
until an ordinance is adopted. Motion carried
unanimously.
6. Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City And
Ozaukee County Public Health Department (Beach
Testing)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY AND OZAUKEE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
DEPARTMENT FOR BEACH TESTING. Motion carried
unanimously.
Traffic Safety Committee
7. Ordinance 2006-15 (Modifying Speed Limits On N.
Freeman Drive During School Hours)
1st Reading
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Community Development Authority
1. Consider The Financial Restructuring Of An
Existing RLF Loan For Fountainhead Development – Mr.
John Meland of SEWRPC summarized the request from
Fountainhead Development, LLC for re-financing of an RLF
Loan. MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE FINANCIAL RESTRUCTURING OF AN
EXISTING RFL LOAN FOR FOUNTAINHEAD DEVELOPMENT WITH
THREE CONDITIONS AS OUTLINED IN ADDENDUM OF THE SEWRPC
MEMORANDUM. Motion carried unanimously.
Harbor Commission
2. Ordinance 2006-13 (Amending Restrictions For
Alcoholic Beverages In Certain Areas Of The Marina)
1st Reading
3. Consider Agreement Between The City And Owners Of
New Port Shores (5th Pier Project) – MOTION
BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO
APPROVE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND OWNERS OF NEW
PORT SHORES FOR THE FIFTH PIER PROJECT. Motion
carried unanimously.
Park & Recreation Board
4. Ordinance 2006-14 (Amending Restrictions For
Alcoholic Beverages In City Parks)
1st Reading
– City Administrator Grams reviewed sections of the
proposed ordinance outlining what parks would require a
permit and what parks would allow the possession and
consumption of alcohol during park hours. He also
indicated that the Park & Recreation Board has
recommended approval of this ordinance. Police Chief
Thomas reviewed his memo to the Council expressing some
of his concerns with the ordinance as written from a law
enforcement standpoint. He would like to have the
opportunity to work with the Park & Recreation
Department, as well as speak with the Fire Chief to
identify policing concerns. The Mayor will have City
staff, the Park & Recreation Department and Police
Department work on something for a second reading for
areas under Section 3 C. and then come back and work on
a solution for other park areas.
Plan Commission
5. Public Hearing To Consider A Conditional Use Grant
To Allow Outdoor (Roof-top) Dining At 312 N. Franklin
St. (Windrose Wine & Martini Bar) – Mayor Huebner
declared open the public hearing. MOTION BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Consider Conditional Use Grant For 312 N. Franklin
St. – MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
BABCOCK TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE GRANT FOR 312 N.
FRANKLIN ST. (WINDROSE WINE & MARTINI BAR) TO ALLOW
OUTDOOR (ROOF-TOP DINING). Motion carried
unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Public Hearing To Rezone Land Along The 1100 Block Of S.
Spring St. To B-3, General Business District. MOTION BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2006-10 (Annexation Of Property Along S. Spring St.
(Ratatori Property) 2nd
Reading – MOTION BY ALDERMAN HACKE, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-10. Motion
carried unanimously.
Public Hearing To Rezone Property Between S. Montgomery St.
and S. Milwaukee St. From CCM To B-3 – Mayor Huebner declared
open the public hearing. Bill Schanen, owner of the
property-The request for re-zoning will not change the use of
the property, but will add a small amount of storage space. It
is not suited for uses of the current zoning. Terry Howell,
227 W. Chestnut St.-There is early morning activity. This is a
residential area. Why are we putting a warehouse in this area
when it is residential? Keith Biskobing-247 W. Chestnut
St.-Is it necessary to re-zone? Why can’t this be done with a
Conditional Use Permit? If the zoning is changed to B-3, General
Business District, there are uses permitted in that zoning that
would not be good in a residential area. The City Planner said
that a CUG would not work in a CCM zoning. The Plan Commission
recommended this zoning. Victoria Klopp, 220 S. Division
St.-Her concern is the noise level from semi’s parked and
running all night and property damage she incurred from the
trucks. Al Klopp, 302 S. Division St.-Main concern is
noise level when dumpsters are picked up early in the morning.
Also, if zoning is changed, we have to live with what comes in
under the new zoning. MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion
carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2006-9 (Rezoning Of Land Between S. Montgomery St.
And S. Milwaukee St. (South End)
2nd Reading-No action taken. This item
will be sent back to the Plan Commission for further review.
Public Hearing To Consider Minor Zoning Text Changes To
Section 20.29.000 Sign Code-Mayor Huebner declared open the
public hearing. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
JUSHKA TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 2006-11 (Approve Revisions To The Sign Code)
2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE 2006-11. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Street Closing For Aloha Classic Car Show, May 20th-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE
CLOSING OF MARITIME DRIVE ON MAY 20TH FOR THE ALOHA
CLASSIC CAR SHOW. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Consider License Agreement Between The City And Lighthouse
Development (Smith Bros. Building)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE THE LICENSE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND LIGHTHOUSE DEVELOPMENT (SMITH BROS.
BUILDING)-City Attorney Eberhardt expressed concerns with the
term of the license. He has concerns about restricting the
public’s right-of-way for a period of 25 years to a termination
only in the event of a vacation of a public road. A
representative of Smith Bros. indicated that the boardwalk gives
ADA access to the building. Without the boardwalk, there would
be no way of getting handicap access, so a longer term lease is
important to their business. MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE THE LICENSE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND LIGHTHOUSE DEVELOPMENT (SMITH BROS.
BUILDING) AS REVISED. Motion carried unanimously.
Direct City Attorney To Prepare A Resolution To Vacate A
Portion Of Harrison St. North Of Dodge St.-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO DIRECT THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF HARRISON
ST. NORTH OF DODGE ST.-Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Closing A Portion Of N. Milwaukee Street For A Block
Party-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JOHNSON TO
APPROVE CLOSING N. MILWAUKEE ST. FROM JACKSON ST. TO VAN BUREN
ST. ON SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH FROM 3:00 P.M. TO 9:00
P.M. FOR A BLOCK PARTY. Motion carried unanimously.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO GO INTO
CLOSED SESSION According To Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (c) to
discuss labor negotiations. ROLL CALL: Haacke-aye, Johnson-aye, Schwanz-aye,
Babcock-aye, Hudson-aye, Jushka-aye, and Leicht-aye. Motion
carried unanimously. Open meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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May 2, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Huebner in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Council
members present: Al Haacke, Ed Johnson, Armin Schwanz, Burt Babcock, Tom
Hudson, Pete Jushka, and Karl Leicht. Also present: City Engineer Rob
Vanden Noven, City Planner Randy Tetzlaff, and City Administrator Mark
Grams. Absent & excused was City Attorney Eberhardt. The Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting – April 18, 2006
Approve Operator’s License Applications – Dana L. Kettenhofen,
Candece T. Koepke, Kelly C. Roesler, David C. Purtell, Jennifer
L. Fredricks, James J. Ruth and Audra C. Johnson
Approve Renewal Combination "Class B" Tavern License – Pier
6, LLC (Al Uselding) 329 N. Franklin St., Randall J. Buser/Grand
Avenue Saloon/550 W. Grand Ave./Windrose, LLC (Kenneth W.
Naujock) 308-312 N. Franklin St.
Approve Cabaret License Application – Windrose, LLC (Kenneth
W. Naujock) 308-312 N. Franklin St.
Approve Renewal Class "B" Fermented Malt – Port Washington
Yacht Club (Jean Gruen) 430 N. Lake St.
Approve Temporary Class "B" Retailer’s License (Picnic)
Applications – Port Washington Lions Club/Fish Day Festival
Grounds/July 15, 2006, Port Washington Festivals/Pirate
Festival/North Slip Parking Lot/June 2-4, 2006, and Port
Washington Lions Club/Kiwanis Pavilion-Lions Fest/July 28-30,
2006
MOTION BY ALDERMAN LEICHT AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH CORRECTIONS TO THE MINUTES NOTING THAT ALDERMAN
HAACKE WAS PRESENT AND ALDERMEN BABCOCK AND JUSHKA WERE ABSENT AND
EXCUSED AND THE OATH OF OFFICE WAS NOT GIVEN TO ALDERMEN BABCOCK AND
JUSHKA AT THIS MEETING AS THEY WERE ABSENT. Motion carried
unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
Appointment To BID Board – MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS
OF JIM BIEVER, TOM DIDIER, MERTON LUEPTOW, SEAN ROBBINS AND DON
ROEBER TO THE BID BOARD. Motion carried unanimously.
Update On Programs
1. Kite Festival – The Kite Festival will be held on
May 27th from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
2. Jazz Festival – The Jazz Festival is scheduled for
June 22 to the end of July. Ozaukee Bank is working to
possibly adding an extra week for the High School Jazz
Band to perform sometime during the festival schedule,
which will be determined at a later date.
3. The BID is holding a "Navigating the Arts"
Festival on May 12th and 13th
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
Update On Projects:
1. DPW Garage/Park & Recreation Maintenance
Facility-The project is moving along. Trusses were
delivered and will be going up.
2. Public Restrooms-WE Energies cut out the concrete
for moving the transformers and construction on the
building will start next week.
Update On TPA (Taxpayer Protection Amendment)-City
Administrator Grams reported that the Assembly voted on TPA,
Thursday of last week. The vote restricting local government and
school district spending was defeated. The only restrictions
passed were for State government. No restrictions on either
revenues or expenditures for local governments were passed. The
only concern is in the future when the State runs into budget
problems like 2007, there could be a negative effect on shared
revenues. We will take a closer look at it in the future.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
COMMITTEES
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Plan Commission
1. Approve Planned Development Overlay For Lake
Pointe Condominiums-City Planner Tetzlaff gave
background information on designating Lake Pointe
Condominium as an OPD. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE THE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY FOR LAKE POINTE CONDOMINIUMS.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Ordinance 2006-9 (Rezoning Of Land Between S.
Montgomery St. And S. Milwaukee St. (South End)
1st Reading
3. Ordinance 2006-10 (Annexation Of Property Along S.
Spring St. (Ratatori Property)
1st Reading
4. Ordinance 2006-11 (Approve Revisions To The Sign
Code) 1st
Reading
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Approve Street Closing For Aloha Classic Car Show, May 20th-Tabled
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 2006-12 (Designation Of The National Incident
Management System (NIMS) As The Basis For Incident Management In
The City Of Port Washington, Wisconsin)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION
2006-12. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Closing Of Streets And Public Parking Lots For Port
Pirate Festival, June 2-4th-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE CLOSING A
PORTION OF FRANKLIN STREET AND THE PARKING LOTS FOR THE PORT
PIRATE FESTIVAL, JUNE 2-4, 2006. Motion carried
unanimously.
Approve Closing Of Street For Block Party (S. Keeney From The
Public Alley North To Oakland, Saturday, May 6th,
From 12:00 Noon To 4:00 P.M.)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE CLOSING THE STREET AS
MENTIONED ABOVE FOR A BLOCK PARTY. Motion carried
unanimously.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:00 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
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April 18, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order
at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Huebner in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Council members present: Al Haacke, Harold Matthews, Armin Schwanz,
Tom Hudson, and Karl Leicht. Also present: City Engineer Rob Vanden
Noven, City Administrator Mark Grams and City Attorney Eberhardt.
Absent & excused were Aldermen Babcock and Jushka. The Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag was recited.
OATH OF OFFICE
City Administrator Grams read the Oath of Office to Mayor Huebner and
Alderman Ed Johnson, 2nd District.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting – April 5, 2006
Approve Operator’s License Applications – Ryan E. Augustin,
Jeffrey S. Robinson, Kelly L. Zimdars and Brittany L. Hall
Approve Original Combination "Class B" Retail (Tavern)
License – Jeffrey S. Robinson/The Harbor City Bistro/200 W.
Grand Ave./April 19, 2006 to June 30, 2006
Approve Original Combination "Class A" Retail Liquor License
– Rosa A. Singh/Singha Liquor/925A S. Spring St./April 19, 2006
to June 30, 2006
Approve Renewal Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses –
PH Green Bay, LLC (Caroline Mitchell) Pizza Hut/1021 N.
Wisconsin St. and Quik Stop Shoppe (Charles E. Prendergast, Jr.)
M & CP Investment, Inc./1100 S. Spring Street and 1605 N.
Wisconsin Street
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
Welcome From Mayor – Mayor Huebner welcomed new Alderman Ed
Johnson and incumbent Aldermen Burt Babcock and Pete Jushka
Consider Committee Appointments – Mayor Huebner presented his
Aldermanic Committee assignments and Citizen appointments for
approval. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON TO APPROVE THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS AS SUBMITTED.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Huebner read the proclamation honoring Harold Matthews,
as well as proclamations celebrating April 28th as
Arbor Day in Port Washington, May 12th and 13th
as Poppy Days (American Legion Auxiliary), May 19th
and 20th as Buddy Poppy Days (Ladies Auxiliary to the
VFW) and April 22nd as Earth Day.
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
Election Of Council President – Motion made by Alderman
Schwanz, seconded by Alderman Haacke to nominate Tom Hudson for
Council President. Motion to close nominations. Motion
carried unanimously.
Approve Official City Newspaper – MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE 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 SCHWANZ, SECONDED BYALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE OZAUKEE
BANK, PORT WASHINGTON STATE BANK, M & I BANK, ASSOCIATED BANK
AND WEST BEND SAVINGS & LOAN AS OFFICIAL CITY DEPOSITORIES.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES
COMMITTEES
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Board of Public Works
1. Consider Bids For 2006 Sidewalk Improvement
Project – MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN LEICHT TO AWARD THE 2006 SIDEWALK PROJECT TO
SNOREK CONSTRUCTION WITH A BID OF $87,907.50.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Consider Engineering Consultant For North Spring
Street Improvements – MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO RECOMMEND THAT THE DOT
NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH GREMMER AND ASSOCIATES,
RANKING BONESTROO AND ASSOCIATES AND MEAD AND HUNT
BEHIND THEM, RESPECTIVELY FOR THE DESIGN FIRM FOR NORTH
SPRING STREET IMPROVEMENTS. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Consider Reduction In Letter Of Credit For New
Port Vista – MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN HAACKE TO REDUCE THE LETTER OF CREDIT TO
$76,781 AND HAVE THE CITY ENGINEER REVIEW THE POND.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Consider Final Payment For Water Treatment Plant
Clarifier Upgrade – MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED
BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF $2,253.63 TO
PRICE ERECTING COMPANY FOR ADDITIONAL WORK DUE TO
UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Consider WWTP Screw Pump Replacement And Transfer
Of Funds – MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE CRANE ENGINEERING TO REPLACE
ALL THREE SCREW PUMPS AT A COST OF $283,600.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
Park & Recreation Board
6. Extension Of Veterans Memorial Park Hours,
September 16th And July 29th For
Wedding Receptions – MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECONDED
BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE EXTENDING THE PARK CLOSING
HOURS TO 12 MIDNIGHT, WITH MUSIC TO END AT 11:00 P.M.
FOR WEDDING RECEPTIONS ON SEPTEMBER 16TH AND
JULY 29TH AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PARK &
RECREATION BOARD. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO AMEND THE MOTION TO HAVE MUSIC END
AT 10:00 P.M. 3 Nays (Haacke, Johnson and Leicht) 2
ayes (Schwanz and Hudson) Motion failed. Vote
taken on original motion. Motion carried. (3 ayes
(Haacke, Johnson and Leicht) 2 nays (Hudson and Schwanz)
7. Extension Of Veterans Memorial Park Hours For St.
Peter’s/St. Mary’s Parish Festival, August 11th
And 12th – MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE CLOSING VETERANS
PARK TO 12 MIDNIGHT ON AUGUST 11TH AND 12TH
WITH MUSIC TO END AT 11:00 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Consider Restrictive Covenant Between The City And First
Congregational Church – MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE THE RESTRICTIVE COVENANT WITH THE
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Motion carried unanimously.
Proposed Walkway At Mariner’s Point (Johnson & Powers
Streets)-Brendan Comer and Peter Panzer gave a presentation on
the proposed walkway and viewing area at Mariner’s Point, which
will preserve the historic Port neighborhood. Real Estate agent
Nick Didier, representing Jim Schils who owns a house near the
corner, indicated that the owner is requesting vacation of a
portion of the right-of-way to provide off-street parking. He
said the owner wants to maintain access to his property via a
license agreement or other means and approves the proposed
project, which he feels will improve the area. Alderman Hudson
wants staff to review the area for a walkway location taking
into account the topography and road right-of-way. Marc
Eernisse, vice-president of the Port Washington Historical
Society endorses the plan. Al Haacke endorses the concept plan
for the walkway. Armin Schwanz likes the concept. MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO REFER TO STAFF
AND TO CITY ATTORNEY FOR REVIEW OF THE PLAN. Motion
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Public Hearing To Levy Special Assessments For Sidewalk
Improvements – Mayor Huebner declared the public hearing open.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Street Closing For Art Walk And Sale Event, May 13th
– MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO
APPROVE THE STREET CLOSING OF A PORTION OF E. MAIN STREET FOR
THE ART WALK AND SALE EVENT ON MAY 13TH. Motion
carried unanimously.
Approve Street Closing For Aloha Automotive Classic Car Show,
May 20th – MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON TO TABLE. Motion carried unanimously.
Lease Of City Land To Jim Melichar – MOTION BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE THE LEASE OF
LAND TO JIM MELICHAR FOR FARMING. Motion carried
unanimously.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES
MOTION BY ALDERMAN LEICHT, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO GO INTO
CLOSED SESSION ACCORDING TO Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (g) to
confer with legal counsel whom is rendering oral advice concerning
strategy to be adopted by the City Council with respect to litigation
the City may become involved. ROLL CALL: Haacke, Johnson, Schwanz,
Hudson, and Leicht. Motion carried unanimously.
Open meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
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April 5, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Huebner in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Council
members present: Harold Matthews, Armin Schwanz, Burt Babcock, Tom
Hudson, Pete Jushka and Karl Leicht. Also present: City Engineer Rob
Vanden Noven, City Administrator Mark Grams and City Attorney Eberhardt.
Absent & excused were Alderman Haacke and City Planner Randy Tetzlaff.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting – March 21, 2006
Approve Operator’s License Applications – Michael A. Polgar,
Angela B. Schowalter and Lasy Amkha
Approve Combination "Class B" Retail (Tavern) License – Mama
Mia’s – Port, Inc. (Jude A. Barbiere) 1000 S. Spring St.
Approve Cabaret License – St. Peter’s/St. Mary’s Catholic
Churches/ Veteran’s Park/Band Shell/Parish Festival/August
11-12, 2006
Approve Temporary Bartender’s License Application – St.
Peter’s/St. Mary’s Catholic Churches-Daniel P. Becker
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
Informational Meeting With Senator Grothmann On TPA-Mayor
Huebner gave an update on the meeting he attended with City
Administrator Grams regarding TPA (Taxpayer Protection
Amendment). He indicated that the majority of people attending
the meeting were against this bill. Senator Grothman will vote
in support of the amendment. Mayor Huebner and Mark Grams asked
how this bill will affect cities like Port Washington and they
indicated that payments from developer’s agreements, impact
fees, enterprise fees would all be counted as revenues. City
Administrator Grams asked about our WWTP and Marina and was told
that nothing was addressed in the resolution on these items;
however, there will be certain exceptions to the law that will
be dealt with on a case-by-case basis after the bill is passed.
They want to pass the bill by the end of April, but the bill has
many empty spaces in it that need to be filled in and is very
confusing to understand. City Administrator Grams said that when
you are generating revenues that are basically paying for
expenditures on a one-to-one basis, it makes no sense to include
those revenues such the WWTP, Marina, ambulance fees, impact
fees, building permits against the City because then we would
have to cut something else. We are trying to get our legislators
to understand that this bill would adversely affect
municipalities.
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
Resolution 2006-11 (Spring General Election Results)-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 2006-11. Motion carried unanimously.
City Attorney Eberhard indicated that Alderman Elect Johnson,
who is replacing Alderman Matthews in the 2nd
Alderman District, is in the audience and expressed
congratulations to him. City Administrator Grams reported that
out of 7,519 eligible registered voters, 540 votes were cast for
a voter turnout of 7.2%.
Update On Projects
1. Public Restrooms Near Rotary Park-City
Administrator Grams reported that staff met with the
architect to go over details of the project. The City
crew can do most of the work, except the outside
brickwork, which will be done by a private contractor.
2. Fifth Pier Project-City Attorney Eberhardt gave
the Council an update on negotiations with the
landowner. He said he met with the owner’s attorney and
they continue to work productively and made good
headway. They narrowed the scope of the matter to a
couple of issues, which they hope to iron out at a final
meeting.
3. DPW/Park & Recreation Building Project-Masonry
work should be done by the end of the month. The
mechanics should be in the service garage by early June.
The project is pretty much on schedule.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES
COMMITTEES
Finance & License Committee
1. Consider Developer’s Agreement Between The City
And Meridian Industries (Kleen Test)-Tabled
2. Franklin Streetscape Grant Application-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO SUBMIT
THE FRANKLIN STREETSCAPE GRANT APPLICATION. 5 ayes, 1
nay (Alderman Matthews) Motion carried.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Consideration And Approval Of Changes To The Contract Price
For The Fifth Pier Project-MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECONDED
BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE THE CHANGES TO THE CONTRACT PRICE
WITH ATLANTIC-MEECO COMPANY AT A COST OF $183,351 FOR THE FIFTH
PIER PROJECT. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Accept Annexation Petition (Ratatori Property On S. Spring
St.)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO
ACCEPT THE ANNEXATION PETITION OF THE RATATORI PROPERTY ON S.
SPRING. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Closing Of Streets For BID District’s Farmer’s
Market-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS
TO APPROVE THE STREET CLOSURE FOR THE BID DISTRICT’S FARMER’S
MARKET FOR 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-City Administrator Grams
congratulated Alderman Harold Matthews on his retirement and, on behalf
of the City, thanked him for all his time and effort in his service to
the City on the various Boards and Commissions.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:05 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
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March 21, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor 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. Alderman Haacke
arrived at 7:34 p.m. Also present: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City
Engineer Rob Vanden Noven, City Administrator Mark Grams and City
Attorney Eberhardt. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting – March 7, 2006
Approve Operator’s License Applications – Rosa A. Singh
Approve Temporary Class "B" Picnic License Applications –
Great Lakes Sport Fishermen Club-Ozaukee Chapter/Lake Street –
Pavilion by fish cleaning station/July 1, 2006 – July 3, 2006
(Fish Derby), Marine Leatherneck Club/Lake Street & Jackson
Street/July 15, 2006 (Fish Day), St. Peter’s & St. Mary’s
Catholic Churches/August 11, 2006 – August 12, 2006/Parish
Festival, and St. Peter of Alcantara Congregation/Port
Washington Marina/July 15, 2006 (Fish Day)
Approve Temporary Bartender’s License Applications – Great
Lakes Sport Fishermen Club-Ozaukee Chapter-Robert J.
Hammen, Stu W. Natale, Paul J. Pogrant, Duane Nadolski, William
R. Ladwig, Willard Rusch and Larry L. Trickel, Marine
Leatherneck Club-Scott D. Bowman, Jeffrey D. Brown and
Michael Kultgen, St. Peter of Alcantara Congregation-Lois
K. Lanser, Randall A. Lanser, William H. Adams, Robert E.
Dreier, Beth Ann Lauters, Richard P. Olson and Brian J. Zielke
Approve Combination "Class A" Retail License – Shopko Stores
Operating Co., LLC (Formerly Shopko Stores, Inc./restructuring
business operations) (Michael Grant) 1011 N. Wisconsin St./April
2, 2006 to June 30, 2006
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
Mayor Huebner read a proclamation honoring National
Telecommunications Week
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
Spring General Election and Next City Council Meeting – City
Administrator Grams reported that the Spring General Election
will be held on Tuesday, April 4th and the next City
Council Meeting is Wednesday, April 5th.
Update On Projects
1. DPW/Park & Recreation Maintenance Facility-City
Engineer Vanden Noven reported that the masons are on
site putting up the block, which will take a month or
two with the electrical and plumbing work going on
concurrently.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES – Damon Anderson-296 Bley
Parkway, speaking for the Port Washington Historical Society-Requesting
that the Council table Resolution 2006-1 so that plans presented for the
Light Station Boardwalk and Viewing Platform can be amended to include
moving the viewing platform to the south, bring the path up a little,
make sure there is enough turning radius for vehicles and to consider
accommodations for the property owner and his vehicle. Julie Carufel,
President Port Washington Historical Society-Our mission is to preserve
local history and provide enriching educational opportunities for all
generations. Would like to be involved in any future planning
discussions to the proposed boardwalk and properties in the area. Also,
would like to have a forum to communicate on a regular basis with other
civic groups. Brendan Comer, 425 Powers St.-concur with views of
the Port Washington Historical Society to hold off approving Resolution
2006-1 until we get more detail for plans for the boardwalk and viewing
platform. Linda Nenn, 1859 Parknoll Lane-anything the City can do
to preserve the lighthouse site would be appreciated. Nick Didier,
403 Thomas Drive, representing the owner of the property who is
requesting the vacation. Commend efforts made of plans by the historical
society. Suggests moving the location of the gazebo to the north to line
up with the sidewalk to provide a better view. He is asking to vacate
the southern half and requests that the resolution be approved. Rich
Blum, Bonestroo & Associates-At the request of City Engineer Rob
Vanden Noven is delivering the Wisconsin DOT Community Sensitive Design
Manual for use in dealing with sensitive issues for Highway 33.
The Mayor moved to item 9. Unfinished Business A. Resolution
2006-1 (Vacation And Discontinuance Of A Portion Of Right-Of-Ways
(Johnson & Powers Streets)-City Planner Tetzlaff reviewed the area to be
vacated and indicated that the drawings of this area are not totally
accurate so he is suggesting that this item be tabled to allow more time
to flush things out before the Council makes a decision. MOTION BY
ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO TABLE RESOLUTION
2006-1. 6 ayes, 1 nay (Alderman Matthews) Motion carried.
COMMITTEES
Finance & License Committee
1. Resolution 2006-9 (Transfer Of Funds/Police
Department)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2006-9.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Purchase And Financing Of Utility Truck For DPW
And Wastewater Utility-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO AWARD THE PURCHASE OF A
UTILITY TRUCK TO EVS CHEVROLET FOR $33,224. Motion
carried unanimously.
3. Contractual Services For Part-Time Building
Inspector-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE THE CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND ROGER KISON FOR PART-TIME
BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES. Motion carried
unanimously.
4. Resolution 2006-10 (Preliminary Resolution
Declaring Intent To Levy Special Assessments Under
Municipal Police Powers For 2006 Sidewalk
Improvements)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2006-10.
Motion carried unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Board of Public Works
1. Approve Submitting Grant Application For Franklin
Street Streetscape Project-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO ENDORSE THE FRANKLIN
STREETSCAPE COMMITTEE GRANT APPLICATION. Motion
carried unanimously.
2. Approve Amendment #2 For The Redesign Of Sauk
Road-MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
HAACKE TO APPROVE AMENDMENT #2 FOR THE REDESIGN OF SAUK
ROAD AS CORRECTED. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Consider Amendment #3 For The Bonestroo DPW
Building Contract-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED
BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE AMENDMENT #3 FOR THE
BONESTROO DPW BUILDING CONTRACT. 6 ayes, 1 nay (Alderman
Haacke) Motion carried.
4. Consider Change Order #4 For DPW Building-Rich
Blum of Bonestroo explained all items in the change
order. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
LEICHT TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #4 FOR THE DPW BUILDING.
Motion carried unanimously.
Plan Commission
5. Public Hearing To Consider Rezoning From BP To
B-2, For Properties Located At 320-340 Seven Hills
Road-Mayor Huebner declared open the public hearing.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
MATTHEWS TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion
carried unanimously.
6. Ordinance 2006-6 (Rezoning From BP To B-2 For
Properties Located At 320-340 Seven Hills Road)
2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO
APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-6. Motion carried
unanimously.
7. Public Hearing To Amend Section 20.24.000 Of The
Municipal Zoning Code, Parking And Loading
Requirements-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Motion carried unanimously.
8. Ordinance 2006-7 (Amend Section 20.24.000 Of The
Municipal Zoning Code, Parking And Loading Requirements)
2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO
APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-7 AS AMENDED. Motion
carried unanimously.
9. Final Design For New Public Restrooms Near North
Slip And Rotary Park-City Planner Tetzlaff gave an
overview of the plans for the new public restrooms
showing pictures of how the addition of the restrooms
would look.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution 2006-1 (Vacation And Discontinuance Of A Portion
Of Right-Of-Ways (Johnson & Powers Streets)-Discussed previously
Ordinance 2006-4 (Amend Fees Before Issuance Of Plumbing
Permits) 2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE 2006-4. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2006-5 (An Ordinance Amending The Building Permit,
Plan Examination And Inspection Fee Schedule)
2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE 2006-5. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2006-8 (Repeal Section 8.06.040 Of The Municipal
Code, Parking) 2nd
Reading-MOTION BY ALDERMAN LEICHT, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-8. Motion
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-Linda Nenn, 1859 Parknoll
Lane-Applaud Council for putting in restrooms by Rotary Park. Suggest
making building more aesthetically appealing, as it is a showcase
entrance to Rotary Park. Also, asked where are the current City limits
and how many developments are going up?
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO GO INTO
CLOSED SESSION According To Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (c)
(g) to discuss employee performance evaluation and to confer with legal
counsel rendering oral advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the
City Council with respect to litigation the City may become involved.
ROLL CALL: Haacke-aye, Matthews-aye, Schwanz-aye, Babcock-aye,
Hudson-aye, Jushka-aye, and Leicht-aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Open meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Reconvene Into Open Session-The meeting was reconvened into Open
Session at 9:15 p.m.
Consider Salary Adjustment For Police Chief-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO ADJUST THE SALARY FOR THE
POLICE CHIEF TO $79,761. Motion carried unanimously.
Fifth Pier Project-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO PROCEED WITH THE FIFTH PIER PROJECT. Motion
carried unanimously.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:17 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
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March 7, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor 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. Also present: City
Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven, City
Administrator Mark Grams and City Attorney Eberhardt. The Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting – February 21, 2006
Approve Operator’s License Applications – Suzanne S.
Sorenson, Jude A. Barbiere and Nicholas S. Gantner. The
Operator’s License Application for Samantha N. Ritenour was not
approved.
Approve Temporary Bartender’s License Applications – Daniel
S. Pals, Charles J. Ellmauer, Wesley R. Blumenberg, Robert W.
Hackbarth and Dennis J. Ansay
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
Mayor Huebner read a proclamation for National Lutheran
Schools Week
CGI Communications Update – The Mayor gave the Council
members a first draft of the script from CGI Communications for
the four video spots that they will be shooting of Port
Washington. The headings for those spots will be Welcome,
Quality of Life, Economic Development and Community Services.
CGI is open to any suggestions or changes. Alderman Matthews
felt that this item should have gone to the BID District first
and then a recommendation made to the Council.
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
Mid-Moraine Association Dinner Meeting – City Administrator
Grams reported that the next Mid-Moraine Dinner Meeting is
scheduled for Wednesday, March 22nd, hosted by the
Village of Jackson. It will be held at Sysco Food Services of
Eastern Wisconsin with Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker,
one of two Republications on the ballot for the Gubernatorial
Election this Fall as the guest speaker
Update On Projects
1. DPW/Park & Recreation Maintenance Facility – There
is nothing to report at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES – None
COMMITTEES
Finance & License Committee
1. Resolution 2006-6 (Authorizing The Dissolution Of
Tax Incremental District No. 1 Of The City Of Port
Washington-Alderman Hudson explained that this
resolution begins the process of dissolving TIF District
No. 1. By the end of the year, it is expected that the
City will have approximately $800,000 remaining in the
TIF Fund. These monies will then be disbursed to the
various taxing jurisdictions. It is anticipated that the
City’s share of the leftover funds will be in the
$200,000 to $250,000 range. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION
2006-6. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Resolution 2006-7 (Providing For The Redemption Of
Obligations Issued To Finance Projects In Tax
Incremental District No. 1)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE RESOLUTION
2006-7. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Consider Contract For Design Of A Railroad
Underpass And Extension Of Interurban Bike Path-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO
APPROVE THE DESIGN AGREEMENT WITH GAS (GRAEF, ANHALT,
SCHLOEMER AND ASSOCIATES, INC.) FOR THE DESIGN OF A
RAILROAD UNDERPASS AND EXTENSION OF THE OZAUKEE COUNTY
INTERURBAN BIKE PATH. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Consider Tax Refund For Omni Quip-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE
A TAX REFUND of $50,111.84 FOR OMNI QUIP. Motion
carried unanimously.
5. Ordinance 2006-4 (Amend Fees Before Issuance Of
Plumbing Permits) 1st
Reading
6. Ordinance 2006-5 (An Ordinance Amending The
Building Permit, Plan Examination And Inspection Fee
Schedule) 1st
Reading
7. Consider Fire Services Agreement With Town Of Port
Washington-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE FIRE SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH THE TOWN OF PORT WASHINGTON. Motion carried
unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Plan Commission
1. Ordinance 2006-6 (Rezoning From BP To B-2 For
Properties Located At 320-340 Seven Hills Road)
1st Reading
– Alderman Matthews suggested that we
properly identify Seven Hills Road with a sign. He
checked over the area and there is no sign.
2. Ordinance 2006-7 (Amend Section 20.24.000 Of The
Municipal Zoning Code, Parking And Loading Requirements)
1st Reading-Several
Aldermen discussed items that could be added to this
ordinance such as a time limit on parking dumpsters in
the road, and the issue of parking trucks on the street
and letting them run for an extended period of time. The
Council requested that this ordinance be sent back to
the Plan Commission to address some of these items and
come back with recommended changes.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 2006-3 (Amending Section 9.22.020 Of The Municipal
Code Relating To Regulation Of Sexually Oriented Businesses)
2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE 2006-3. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 2006-8 (Amendment To Salary Resolution)-MOTION BY
ALDERMAN MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 2006-8. Motion carried unanimously.
Review Design Of New Public Restrooms Near Rotary Park &
North Slip-City Administrator Grams reviewed some of the main
concerns with locating the restrooms in Option #1 and Option #2
and gave advantages and disadvantages of both sites. He
indicated that the Design Review Board recommended Option #2.
Mike Muller, architect of Haag-Muller reviewed both design
options for the restrooms at Rotary Park/Marina in detail and
the Council asked questions and gave their suggestions. After a
lengthy discussion, MOTION WAS MADE BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO MOVE
AHEAD WITH THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROTARY PARK/MARINA
RESTROOMS BEHIND THE LIFT STATION WHICH HAD BEEN IDENTIFIED AS
OPTION #1, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ. Motion carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 2006-8 (Repeal Section 8.06.040 Of The Municipal
Code, Parking) 1st
Reading
Release Of Lien Or Subordination Of The Revolving Loan Fund
Collateral For The Good Hope Manor/Witzlib Holdings Revolving
Loan Fund Loan-MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
JUSHKA TO APPROVE THE RELEASE OF LIEN OR SUBORDINATION OF THE
REVOLVING LOAN FUND COLLATERAL FOR THE GOOD HOPE MANOR/WITZLIB
HOLDINGS REVOLVING LOAN FUND LOAN AS PRESENTED. Motion
carried unanimously.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES
ADJOURNMENT-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
LEICHT TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:16 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously
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February 21, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order
at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Huebner in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Council members present: Al Haacke, Harold Matthews, Armin Schwanz,
Burt Babcock, Pete Jushka and Karl Leicht. Absent & excused was
Alderman Hudson. Also present: City Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City
Engineer Rob Vanden Noven, City Administrator Mark Grams and City
Attorney Eberhardt. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was
recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting – February 7, 2006
Approve Operator’s License Applications – Scott P. Morgan
Approve Temporary Bartender’s License Applications – Michele
N. Larson and Julie M. Pannemann
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
A Proclamation Honoring An Eagle Scout – Mayor Huebner read
the proclamation honoring Evan Connor Reichelt for achieving the
rank of Eagle Scout.
M & I Bank Donation Of Pictures – Mayor Huebner wanted to
complete the story of the donation of pictures to the City of
Port Washington by M & I Bank. He expressed his appreciation to
Judy Klumb who talked to M & I Bank about obtaining the pictures
for the City.
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
Report On Taxpayer Protection Amendment (Tabor II) – City
Administrator Grams reported that he met with Representative
Gottlieb to go over legislation regarding the proposed Taxpayer
Protection Amendment (Tabor II) to get a better understanding of
it and how it will affect the City. The proposed bill presents
concerns about putting restrictions on revenues as far as the
various methods of raising revenues and lumping revenues
together and categorizing them as one revenue source for the
City. Also, our financial advisor Ray Osness expressed concerns
about the proposed legislation and the effect it could have on
our borrowing capabilities and interest rates. A lot of our
revenues are related to expenditure type items or are earmarked
for special funds. Special assessments are also categorized as
other general revenues. These items may have a negative impact
on other revenues. Hopefully there will be a lot of tweaking to
this legislation before it comes to final form.
City Administrator Grams also gave the Council an update on
snowplowing. Some Aldermen had calls on snowplowing,
particularly on the northeast side of the City. Some of the snow
packed streets became messy after the temperatures rose. The
City will continue plowing streets to clear the snow. We may
have to review our policy on salting if we get another situation
of heavy wet snow followed by freezing temperatures, and in
these cases, do some additional salting on side streets. This
will be brought up at the next Board of Public Works meeting.
Update On Projects:
1. DPW/Park & Recreation Maintenance Facility – The
steel is up and masons should begin work next week.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES – Marc Eernisse, representing
his funeral home at 1600 W. Grand Ave.-Asks for support in resolving the
problem of the DOT’s plans for his driveway by restricting him to no
left turn. This would be especially difficult with funeral processions
exiting his driveway. Brian Depies, Development Manager for
Bielinski Homes, Hidden Hills Project-Had concerns with the DOT’s
Traffic Impact Analysis that was done for his property on the north side
of Highway 33 restricting access in certain areas. He would like full
access to his development.
COMMITTEES
Finance & License Committee
1. Resolution 2006-5 (Carryover of Funds-Wastewater
Utility)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2006-5.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Ordinance 2006-3 (Amending Section 9.22.020 Of The
Municipal Code Relating To Regulation Of Sexually
Oriented Businesses) 1st
Reading-City Attorney Eberhardt recommended
that the City amend its existing ordinance relating to
sexually oriented businesses to reflect recent court
rulings arising out of challenges to municipal
ordinances. Amending our ordinance could go a long way
toward warding off any constitutional challenges on the
basis of overly broad definitions.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Board of Public Works
1. Review of State Highway 33 Design-City Engineer
Rob Vanden Noven gave the Council an update on plans for
the State Highway 33 Design. He indicated that although
the plan is generally acceptable, there are still some
areas of concern west of LL that we need to work with
the DOT on solving. These items are Eernisse’s driveway
and access to the NW 33/LL ramp parcel, Bielinski’s
eastern driveway and Sweetwater Drive’s southern
extension. He also recommended that the Council endorse
11-foot lanes. MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN HAACKE TO ENDORSE 11-FOOT LANES ON HIGHWAY 33.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Construction Contract Change Order #1 For DPW/Park
& Recreation Building-MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #1 AS PRESENTED. Motion
carried unanimously.
3. Construction Contract Change Order #2 For DPW/Park
& Recreation Building-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #2 AS PRESENTED. Motion
carried unanimously.
4. Construction Contract Change Order #3 For DPW/Park
& Recreation Building-MOTION BY ALDERMAN LEICHT,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO APPROVE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #3 AS PRESENTED. 5 ayes, 1 nay
(Alderman Haacke) Motion carried.
Mayor Huebner moved to 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS, C. Ordinance
2006-2 (Amend Chapter 5 of Municipal Code)
2nd Reading-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-2. Motion
carried unanimously.
5. Bonestroo Contract Amendment #2 For DPW/Park &
Recreation Building-MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECONDED
BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE BONESTROO CONTRACT
AMENDMENT #2 AS PRESENTED. 5 ayes, 1 nay (Alderman
Haacke) Motion carried.
6. Approve DNR Grant For Construction Of Rain Gardens
At DPW/Park & Recreation Building-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
BABCOCK, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE THE DNR
GRANT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RAIN GARDENS AT THE DPW/PARK &
RECREATION BUILDING. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Public Hearing On Resolution To Vacate And Discontinue
Portions Of Johnson Street And Powers Street-Mayor Huebner
declared open the public hearing. Nick Didier-Real Estate
Agent, representing seller of property at 314 E. Jackson St.-He
is asking that portions of an area located on Johnson and Powers
Street be vacated so that his client can construct a retaining
wall on the east side of his property that would allow him
driveway access. City Planner Tetzlaff said that he would like a
chance to look at this property to get more details on what is
permitted in this area. Brendan Comer, 224 N. Franklin
St. and is also restoring two cream city brick houses in
Mariner’s Point. Our goal in restoring homes is to make them
look and match the light station. He is also involved in the
development of Mariner’s Point. He stressed how important the
light station is to Mariner’s Point. The view of the lake has
almost virtually disappeared because of construction. There are
no sidewalks for tourists and there is a lot of traffic in the
area. The lighthouse should be as tourist-friendly as possible.
He is asking the Council to defer action on this petition long
enough to present their proposals. A boardwalk and viewing area
would be beneficial to the City so people can walk and see this
historic neighborhood in contrast with the lake. This lot never
had access to the area to be vacated. We respectfully request
that you delay action on this until you see other proposals.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO
CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 2006-1 (Vacation And Discontinuance Of Portions Of
Johnson Street And Powers Street)-Nick Didier-This
property does have access to Johnson Street as well as frontage.
He is a little surprised to hear that this came up now since
this group made an offer to purchase the property last July.
They were aware that this area was available and of the status
of the property. MOTION BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO TABLE THIS ITEM UNTIL THE MARCH 21ST
COUNCIL MEETING. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
FORTHCOMING EVENTS-Mayor Huebner gave an update on putting videos
of the City on the website. They will be shooting footage on May 26th.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES
ADJOURNMENT-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
LEICHT TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:20 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously.
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February 7, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor 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. Also present: City
Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven, City
Administrator Mark Grams and City Attorney Eberhardt. The Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting – January 17, 2006
Approve Operator’s License Applications – David J. Sparks,
Bernadine E. Ansay and Sarah M. Freeland
Approve Class "B" Retailer’s License (Picnic) Applications –
Port Catholic/1802 N. Wisconsin Street/March 10 & 11, 2006 "The
Key Event" and Port Catholic Home and School/446 N. Johnson
Street/February 24, March 24 and April 7, 2006 (Fish Fries)
Approve Temporary Bartender’s License Applications – Danielle
M. Peterson and Gerald T. Lee
Approve Combination "Class A" Retailer’s License Application
– Benaczak, Inc. DBA Bernie’s Fine Meats (Sandra A. Bennett) 119
N. Franklin Street/February 1, 2006 to June 30, 2006
MOTION BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
Promotional Website Video And Banners For City (CGI
Communications)-Mayor Huebner gave an overview of CGI
Communications, Inc., which offers a variety of promotional
programs including free video streaming for our website, with no
cost to the City. CGI recovers its costs through sponsorship of
banners from local businesses that would give them a chance to
highlight themselves. Mayor Huebner indicated that CGI has done
a great job in other communities. A video for the City of Neenah
was shown as an example of their work. MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HAACKE, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE ENTERING INTO A
CONTRACT WITH CGI COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR ONE YEAR WITH THE
LIGHTHOUSE TO BE USED AS THE CITY BANNER DESIGN. Motion
carried. 6 ayes, 1 nay (Alderman Matthews)
M & I Bank Donation Of Pictures – Mayor Huebner publicly
thanked M & I Bank for their donation of pictures of our City,
which adds a lot to our Council Chambers.
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
Update On Projects:
1. DPW/Park & Recreation Maintenance Facility – The
steel is up and we are waiting for masons, which are
expected to begin work on March 1st.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES – None
COMMITTEES
Finance & License Committee
1. Resolution 2006-3 (Carryover Of Funds from the
2005 Contingency Fund to the 2006 Contingency Fund for
the City Hall Roof Repair) – MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION
2006-3. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Approve Architect Proposals For Design Of Washroom
Facilities At Rotary Park – MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE HAAG-MULLER FOR
THE DESIGN PHASE OF THE ROTARY PARK RESTROOMS PROJECT AT
A BASE FEE OF $10,000 PLUS REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES SUBJECT
TO STAFF APPROVAL. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Resolution 2006-4 (Approving Municipal Ordinance
Bond Schedules For Municipal Court Citations) – MOTION
BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA TO
APPROVE RESOLUTION 2006-4. Motion carried
unanimously.
Personnel Committee
4. Approve Memorandum Of Understanding With AFSCME
Local 108, Clerical Unit – MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING WITH AFSCME LOCAL 108, CLERICAL UNIT
FOR HOURS OF WORK FOR THE POLICE DISPATCHERS.
Motion carried unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Police and Fire Commission
1. Ordinance 2006-2 (Amend Chapter 5 Of Municipal
Code) 1st
Reading
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Disposition Of City Surplus Land Adjacent To Columbia Park –
MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO
APPROVE THE SALE OF CITY SURPLUS LAND ADJACENT TO COLUMBIA PARK
TO KALIBER AUTO WITH PROCEEDS TO GO IN THE PARK & RECREATION
DEPARTMENT TO MAINTAIN PARKS ON CONDITION THAT A TITLE SEARCH IS
DONE OF THE PARCEL BEFORE THE CITY ENTERS INTO A CONTRACT WITH
KALIBER AUTO. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO GO INTO
CLOSED SESSION According To Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (c) (g)
to discuss labor negotiations and confer with legal counsel
rendering oral advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the City
Council with respect to litigation in which it may become involved. ROLL
CALL: Haacke-aye, Matthews-aye, Schwanz-aye, Babcock-aye, Hudson-aye,
Jushka-aye, and Leicht-aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Open meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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January 17, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor 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. Also present: City
Planner Randy Tetzlaff, City Engineer Rob Vanden Noven and City Attorney
Eberhardt. Absent & excused was City Administrator Mark Grams. The
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting – January 3, 2006
Approve Operator’s License Applications – Jennifer L. Welch,
Carrie L. Sybeldon, Jamie L. Youngthunder, Terence P. Morgan,
Steven J. Bennett and Barbara J. Schulze
Approve Class "B" Retailer’s License (Picnic) Applications –
St. Peter of Alcantara Congregation/1800 N. Wisconsin
St./3-3-06; 3-17-06; 3-31-06 (Fish Fries)
Approve Temporary Bartender’s License Applications – Robert
E. Dreier, William H. Adams, Brian J. Zielke, Richard P. Olson
and Michael H. Keller
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
Student Observers Attending City Council and Committee
Meetings – Mayor Huebner discussed the concept of having student
observers attending the Council and Committee Meetings and
participating by asking questions. Some objectives would be an
increased awareness, which would create a buzz, students and
youth have a stake in Port Washington, citizens seeing students
getting involved, increase students into politics and create
educational benefits. The Council agreed that we should go
forward on planning this idea with the schools. Aldermen Schwanz
and Hudson felt it was a good idea.
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
Update On Projects:
1. DPW/Park & Recreation Maintenance Facility –
Contractors are still working on erecting steel.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES – Christine Hargarten, 114 E.
Main St.-Request for a one-year exemption on the BID charged on the tax
bill. Some of the reasons follow. This request is based on the BID’s
inaction to improve the entire area included in their taxing district.
When she purchased the building at 120 E. Main St. in 2003, the owner
promised to tear the building down, but this has not been done. This
dead building hangs over the lot line and its deteriorating water
shedding system has caused damage at 114 E. Main St., which has
prematurely aged the east side of our building. She would suggest that
the State fire and building inspectors view the inside of 120 E. Main
Street to determine its current state of deterioration and how immediate
the need for removal is. The Farmer’s Market currently discourages
potential customers to her building, except to use the bathrooms.
Bathroom facilities and a re-organization of vendor space would enhance
business for all involved. She addressed this at a BID Meeting and was
told that she needs to go before the Council. Mayor Huebner said since
this was not an item on the agenda, no action could be taken at this
time.
COMMITTEES
Finance & License Committee
1. Consider Proposed Amendments To Ambulance
Rates-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMBULANCE RATES FOR 2006
AS RECOMMENDED BY LIFE QUEST. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. Consider Second Addendum To Developer’s Agreement
With New Port Vista Condominium, Inc., FRED Port
Washington, LLC-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE THE SECOND ADDENDUM TO THE
DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT WITH NEW PORT VISTA CONDOMINIUMS.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Consider Amendment To Deferred Compensation Plan
(Hartford Life)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY
ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN (HARTFORD LIFE).
Motion carried unanimously.
Traffic Safety Committee
4. Ordinance 2006-1 (An Ordinance Prohibiting Parking
Along Portions Of Port View Drive And Lincoln Avenue)
2nd Reading-MOTION
BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO
APPROVE ORDINANCE 2006-1. Motion carried
unanimously.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES
ADJOURNMENT-MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN
BABCOCK TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 7:45 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously.
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January 3, 2006
A duly convened meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor 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 Engineer Rob Vanden Noven. Also present: City Planner Randy
Tetzlaff, City Administrator Mark Grams and City Attorney Eberhardt. The
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting – December 20, 2005
Approve Operator’s License Applications – None
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
OFFICERS’/STAFF REPORTS
Submission Of Nomination Papers – City Administrator Grams
reported that the deadline for submission of nomination papers
was today at 5:00 p.m. Papers were submitted by Scott Huebner,
for Mayor, Burt Babcock for Alderman, 4th District
and Pete Jushka for Alderman, 6th District. No one
submitted papers for the 2nd Aldermanic District. The
position of 2nd District Alderman will be put on the
ballot for the April 4th Spring Election. If there
are no write-ins, the Council will go through the process of
appointing a person for the position.
Next Mid-Moraine Association Dinner Meeting – City
Administrator Grams reported that the next Mid-Moraine
Association Dinner Meeting would be held on January 18, 2006,
hosted by the Village of Germantown. Congressman Mark Green will
be the guest speaker.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES-None
COMMITTEES
Finance & License Committee
1. Consider Revisions To Agreement With Life Quest –
MOTION BY ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN LEICHT
TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH LIFE QUEST PER THE CITY
ATTORNEY’S RECOMMENDATIONS AND TO APPROVE THE TAX
INTERCEPT SERVICE THROUGH THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF
REVENUE. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Consider 10th Amended Agreement For The
Operation Of The Mid-Moraine Municipal Court – MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE
THE 10TH AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATION
OF THE MID-MORAINE MUNICIPAL COURT. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Consider 2006 Shared Ride Taxi Rates – MOTION BY
ALDERMAN HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BABCOCK TO APPROVE
THE 2006 SHARED RIDE TAXI RATES AS PRESENTED.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Consider Tower Lease Agreement With Voicestream
PCS II Corporation (d/b/a T-Mobile) – MOTION BY ALDERMAN
HUDSON, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN MATTHEWS TO APPROVE THE
TOWER LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VOICESTREAM PCS II
CORPORATION (D/B/A T-MOBILE) PER THE CITY ATTORNEY’S
MODIFICATIONS. Alderman Haacke asked when is enough,
enough for putting equipment on Billy Goat Hill? City
Administrator Grams said that this should be the last
one that can fit on the tower. 6 ayes and 1 nay
(Alderman Haacke). Motion carried.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Plan Commission
1. Consider Final Plat For Misty Ridge Subdivision – City Planner
Tetzlaff gave background information on the construction activity in
Misty Ridge. A representative of Harmony Homes brought the Council up to
date on the work that has been done on this development so far. He
explained that he is requesting approval of the final plat for Misty
Ridge so that lots can be sold and permits taken out to begin
construction. City Planner Tetzlaff noted that contingencies of the Plan
Commission for this development would be that it is subject to an
engineering survey, verify whether a drainage easement is needed on Out
Lot 3, and finally change dates to 2006. MOTION BY ALDERMAN HAACKE,
SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT FOR MISTY RIDGE
SUBDIVISION. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Introduction Of Resolution 2006-1 (Vacation And
Discontinuance Of A Portion Of Right-Of-Ways (Johnson & Powers
Streets)
Ordinance 2006-1 (No Parking On Portions Of Port View Dr. And
Lincoln Ave.) 1st
Reading
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES – None
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO GO INTO
CLOSED SESSION According To Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (c) to
review employee performance evaluations and proposed 2006 wages and
fringe benefits. ROLL CALL: Haacke-aye, Matthews-aye, Schwanz-aye,
Babcock-aye, Hudson-aye, Jushka-aye, and Leicht-aye. Motion
carried unanimously.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION – The Council reconvened into open
session at 8:56 p.m.
RESOLUTION 2006-2 (2006 Salary Resolution)-MOTION BY ALDERMAN
SCHWANZ, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HAACKE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2006-2. 6
ayes, 1 nay (Alderman Matthews). Motion carried.
MOTION BY ALDERMAN JUSHKA, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN HUDSON TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:58 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
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