City of Delafield Common Council Minutes August 6, 2001 7:00 p.m

Mayor McAleer called the meeting to order.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Roll Call

Present      Absent
Ed McAleer, Mayor    Ald. Maurice Mathey
Ald. Paul Craig
Ald. Rick Lieblang
Ald. Ron Miskelley
Ald. Linda Quartaro
Ald. Phil Schuman
Matt Carlson, Administrator
Marilyn Czubkowski, Clerk

7:00 Public Hearing to consider an ordinance to amend §17.87(4), (5) and (6) of the Municipal Code of the City of Delafield relating to changes and amendments to the zoning code and required public hearings.

M. Czubkowski read the public hearing notice.  An explanation was given as to why the public hearing was being held.

There were no comments.

P. Craig motioned to close the public hearing at 7:02 p.m.  R. Lieblang seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

 Presentation of plaque to Kathy Aldridge, former Alderperson, District 6

E. McAleer presented a plaque to Kathy Aldridge, former Alderperson, District 6 for her years of service.

Appointment of District 6 Alderperson

The council interviewed Al Zietlow for Alderperson.  A. Zietlow spoke to the commissioners regarding his background and how it would positively relate to his potential role as an Alderperson.  E. McAleer asked if he would he plan to run in April if he was not appointed tonight.  A. Zietlow stated that he would.  P. Schuman commented that A. Zietlow had been nominated to the Lake Welfare Committee contingent on the meeting date being changed.  If the meeting date could not be changed, A. Zietlow stated that he would not be able to participate on the Lake Welfare Committee.  R. Miskelley commented about the controlled growth of the City and asked A. Zietlow what he thought about the Building Moratorium in general and about it being lifted.  A. Zietlow thought that the moratorium was good, that it provided time for research, and that he was pleased with the result of the new stormwater ordinance.  A. Zietlow thanked the commissioners for this opportunity.

E. McAleer stated that both candidates were very qualified for the position.

P. Schuman moved to appoint A. Zietlow for the position of District 6 Alderperson.  L. Quartaro seconded the motion.   Motion carried 3 to 2.  Those in favor:  P. Schuman, R. Miskelley, and L. Quartaro.  Opposed:  P. Craig, and R. Lieblang.

A. Zietlow was sworn into office by M. Czubkowski.

1. Approve minutes of June 18, 2001, July 9, 2001 & July 16, 2001

P. Schuman motioned to approve all of the above minutes.  L. Quartaro seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

2. Citizen’s comments on items pertaining to this agenda.

Jeff Nepper, 678 Milwaukee Street, suggested the three-hour parking on Milwaukee Street be continued.

Pete Wilson, owns and operates a business at 525 Milwaukee.  He supports the proposal to extend the three-hour parking rules.  He felt that this was necessary so that there would be uniformity in the parking rules in downtown Delafield.  It would be helpful to have signs directing people to the municipal lot.

Debby Culstman, Delafield Antique Center, agreed with Mr. Nepper and Mr. Wilson in regard to the parking.

Carrie Roseck, Blue Iris, was in favor of the three-hour parking and suggested more enforcement.

Pat Murphy agreed with all of the above comments

Philip Jones, 2480 Nagawicka Road, property neighbors that of the proposed soccer field.  He is opposed to the proposed soccer field as he has concerns with noise, trespassing, and parking.  Suggested other locations.  He opposed purchasing the land.

Jim Zahoric, 1948 W. Shore Drive.  Spoke in regards to the agenda item 7 e, parking on the South side of Main Street in front of the Daybreak Mobil gas station.  He distributed sheets to each commissioner referencing Wisconsin Stat. 346.55(4).  He questioned whether Mr. Lieblang leases a portion of Main Street.  He wanted to know if there was a lease agreement with Mr. Lieblang and the City for leasing a portion of Main Street.  M. Carlson stated that there was not.  J. Zahoric researched the state statute.  The sign in front of Lieblang states “For Customer Parking Only”.  He suggested discussing parking on both North and South Main Street.  J. Zahoric then distributed a copy of a letter addressed to Mr. Rick Lieblang dated June 8, 2001 regarding Defamation of Character Remedy.  When asked, J. Zahoric stated that this pertained to the agenda with the appointment of A. Zietlow to the 6th District and he demanded the resignation of the Alderman of the 4th District.   E. McAleer stated that this was not proper procedure for this type of grievance.

3. Consent Agenda

a. Plan Commission recommended approval of extra-territorial map for Waterville West Subdivision in the Town of Summit.

P. Craig questioned why the Plan Commission had this.  It was stated that this was part of the extra-territorial review in the Town of Delafield and that the City had the final review.  P. Craig motioned to approve the extra-territorial map for Waterville West Subdivision in the Town of Summit.  P. Schuman seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

b. Plan Commission recommended approval of CSM – Steven & Linda Thuilliez, 1309 De Koven Ave. – correspondence from Welch Hanson Assoc. included.
c. Approve One-Year Bartender Licenses for:
 Jo Marie R. Wyssling – Amoco
 Shannon M. Fredrickson – PDQ
 Carrie L. Kirkbride – Delafield Brewhaus
 Veronica McDonald – Marty’s Pizza
 Melissa Ann Marie Burrie – Delafield Brewhaus
d. Approve Two-Year Bartender Licenses for:
 Michele R. Below – Amoco
 Donald P. Brimmer – Kurt’s Steakhouse

P. Schuman motioned to approve the Consent Agenda.  R. Lieblang seconded the motion.  P. Craig requested that item “a” be removed.  P. Schuman amended his motion.  R. Lieblang seconded the amended motion.  Motion carried.  A. Zietlow abstained.
 

4. Committee Reports
 a. Plan Commission – No report
b. Lake Welfare Committee -- There will be meeting this Wednesday at 7 p.m.
c. Park & Recreation Commission – L. Quartaro stated that she attended her first meeting.  There were concerns expressed regarding the parking lot and that this was referred to the DPW to see if there was a drainage problem.  There is a problem with pets in Cushing Park and signs will be obtained.  The Valley Farms workshop was held.  Discussions have begun regarding the Veterans Memorial Riverwalk and the Park & Rec Commission is hoping to get a grant to help pay for this project.  They made an informal recommendation to purchase the Geason property.
d. Public Works Committee – The meeting was on June 6.  The lights at Hillside Dr. and Heritage have been approved and will be bid out this week and should be up by fall.  In regards to the Cushing Park Road stormwater runoff, the DPW has proposed to lower the ditch by 2’ and it will then be able to take higher volume.  The Cushing Park Bridge will be a covered bridge with construction to begin in spring 2003.  M. Carlson stated that this is jointly funded with DOT.  A hurdle is that DOT will not fund the covered part of the bridge.  A proposal will be brought forward.  The DOT will do the bridge, but not above or around it.  A cost estimate has not been analyzed yet.  The designs standards will need to be carefully reviewed.  The Cushing Park parking lot repaving is scheduled for 2003.  R. Miskelley said that M. Scaff went out to Cushing Park after the last heavy rain and reported that he did not witness a problem with standing water.  Marily Gardner stated that the water is not standing water on the structure itself, but that the water is pitched and seeps towards the structure.  E. McAleer also stated that he observed no water problems after the last heavy rain.  R. Miskelley stated that they will continue to monitor the waters after heavy rains but at the present time the repaving is scheduled for 2003.  In addition, the 2001 street paving has been finished, the parking lot at Fish Hatchery is 95% complete, the street lights are almost done with the only ones left to do are some on Genesee Street.  M. Carlson stated that the ones on Milwaukee Street could be scheduled.
e. Del-Hart Commission – No report.
f. Recycling Committee - No report
g. Police & Fire Commission - No report
h. Library Board – minutes included (7/10/01) – They have met as a sub-committee to interview project manager.  There is a recommendation going to the full meeting.  Their intent is to hire someone soon and get moving.
i. Other committees – None.

5. Old Business
a. Draft Shared Services Agreement – informational only – M. Carlson stated that this is an intergovernmental agreement between those communities that make up the Lake Area communications system.  A variety of discussions have been held with the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department toward merging services with the Waukesha County Sheriff.  This is a copy of the draft agreement for the council’s information.  An informational meeting on this topic will be held on Wednesday, 9 am at the Fish Hatchery.  They hope to finalize the agreement and forward it to the participating member communities for their consideration and execution.  L. Quartaro stated that they are in the process of interviewing a Center Coordinator and it is looking good.

6. Mayor’s Report
He has three reappointments for the library board, each term being three years in length.

Libby Gifford
P. Craig motioned to reappoint L. Gifford to the library board.  L. Quartaro seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

Skip Abbott
P. Craig motioned to reappoint S. Abbott to the library board.  R. Miskelley seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

Phyllis Sigmund
A. Zietlow motioned to reappoint P. Sigmund to the library board.  P. Craig seconded the motion.   Motion carried.

E. McAleer made a comment at this point, that it only took three minutes to walk from the furthest parking spot in the municipal parking lot to Jessica’s (575 feet).

7. New Business

a. Approve land purchase agreement
Geason Property, west of Hwy. 83, north on Oakwood – M. Carlson stated that this item has been discussed in closed session with the City Council, Park & Recreation, and the Plan Commission (recommend approval of land sale with contingencies).  The terms of the sale were reviewed.  This is consistent with the Park & Recreation five-year plan.  M. Carlson recommended approval.

L. Quartaro motioned to approve the land purchase agreement.  The motion was seconded by P. Craig.

E. McAleer commented that if the City buys this, and would want to build on it, there would need to be two public hearings; one for the master plan, and the second to change the zoning.  L. Quartaro stated that Park & Recreation Committee has really made an effort to involve the community in regard to the use of the park land.  A. Zietlow questioned if there would be a possibility of a joint venture with the school district and asked that the council defer action on this item with the intent that City officials meet with school officials.  M. Carlson stated that this contact has taken place with no results.  Discussion regarding this topic took place.

The vote was cast and the motion carried.  A. Zietlow abstained.

b. Wal-Mart Agreement – Hwy 83 & Heritage Drive.

This is an agreement between the City of Delafield and the corporate offices of Wal-Mart wherein Wal-Mart has agreed to pay for the intersection improvements on Highway 83 and Heritage Drive.  This takes the place of the development agreement and secures the fact that Wal-Mart will pay for this intersection improvement.  It puts a letter of credit that equals 110% of the total cost of the project.  The timing of the lights was discussed and M. Carlson will check with the DOT about this.  R. Miskelley stated that the new proposal would have the two lights at Heritage and Hillside hard wired.  A. Zietlow stated that the left turn green arrow was discussed and it would be nice to have it work at both intersections all of the time.
P. Schuman motioned to approve the Wal-Mart Agreement.  R. Lieblang seconded the motion.   Motion carried.

c. Approve Ordinance 496 amending §17.87 (4), (5) and (6) of the Municipal Code of the City of Delafield relating to changes and amendments to the zoning code and required public hearings – M. Czubkowski reviewed that this was the public hearing of tonight.  It was clarified that under the new ordinance the Planning Commission would make a recommendation to the Council on zoning issues after a public hearing.  The proposed process was discussed.
L. Quartaro motioned to approve Ordinance 496.  R. Lieblang seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

d. Discussion regarding parking limits on the extension of Milwaukee Street – M. Carlson stated that this regarded extending the three-hour parking limits on Milwaukee Street west of Genesee Street.
R. Lieblang motioned to give staff direction to draft an ordinance for consideration at the next Common Council meeting extending the three-hour parking limits on Milwaukee Street west of Genesee Street. L. Quartaro seconded the motion.   Motion carried.

e. Discussion regarding parking on the South side of Main Street in front of the Daybreak Mobile gas station. – R. Lieblang stated that he has received calls from several tenants regarding the parking situation and he would like the DPW to look into putting parking in front of Mobil.  Discussion took place regarding when Main and Genesee Streets could be completed.
R. Lieblang motioned to refer the conceptual design for Genesee Street and Main Street to the DPW so that they can bring back a recommendation to the Common Council.  P. Craig seconded the motion.   Motion carried.

8. Administrator’s Report
a. TIF workshop
M. Carlson reported that the workshop identified 20 different projects for the TIF dollars.  The next step will be taking the list possible projects and costing them out.  After extensive discussion it was decided that M. Carlson should do a cost analysis on all of the items suggested.  Included in this analysis will be the burial of overhead lines on Genesee Street and the portion of Main Street.

9. Clerk’s Report – The RFP for audit services will be mailed this week.

10. Financial Report
a. L. Quartaro asked for clarification on mileage reimbursements to M. Scaff.   M. Czubkowski stated that the mileage is divided among three different accounts.  M. Scaff’s mileage compensation was reviewed.
L. Quartaro motioned to approve the voucher list.  R. Miskelley seconded the motion.  Motion carried.  A. Zietlow abstained.

b. Treasurer’s Report – May
R. Lieblang motioned to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  P. Schuman seconded the motion.  There was no further discussion.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.

11. Correspondence
a. Correspondence from League of Wisconsin Municipalities regarding the 2000 Insurance Dividend
b. Correspondence from Mr. & Mrs. Ken Wiedmeyer supporting Linda Kuklinski for District #6 Alderperson.
c. Correspondence from Gary G. Bass regarding AMTRAK.
d. Correspondence from Bill Maslowski, Fireworks Chairperson, thanking the City for support of 4th of July Fireworks.
e. Correspondence from the department of Natural Resources regarding the Recreational Boating Facilities Grant Award, RBF-840.
f. Correspondence from City Attorney regarding Hillside Drive/Signalization
g. Correspondence from Jim Romanowski regarding TIF No. 3

12. Adjourn to closed session per §19.85 (1)(c) considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.  (Public Works Superintendent) and per §19.85(1)(g) conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved.

R. Miskelley motioned to adjourn into closed session.  The motion was seconded by P. Craig. A roll call vote was taken:  P. Schuman, aye; P. Craig, aye; R. Lieblang, aye; L. Quartaro, aye; A. Zietlow, aye; R. Miskelley, aye.   Motion carried.  The Council moved into closed session at 9:06 pm.

13. Reconvene into open session

 Motion to reconvene into open session at 9:37 p.m. (Craig/Schuman)  Motion Carried.

14. Action on any items discussed in closed session.

15. Adjournment

Motion to adjourn at 9:38 p.m. (Craig/Schuman)  Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted:   Minutes prepared by:
 
 

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