Village Board Meetings and Agendas

VILLAGE BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 3, 2022 

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

President Knutson called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m.

Village Board members present: Trustee Ed Hill, Trustee Bob Rohde, Trustee Kelli Belt, Trustee Chris Krasovich, Trustee Craig Roberts, Trustee Jim Grabowski, and President Jeff Knutson.

Also Present: Village Attorney, Mark Blum; Administrator, Scott Gosse; Director of Public Works, Dan Naze; Police Chief, Tim Heier; Park and Recreation Director, Nick Phalin; and Village Clerk, Cassie Smith.

2. Public Hearings/Presentations - None

3. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting

a. Minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting – July 19, 2022
Trustee Hill motioned, seconded by Trustee Grabowski to approve the July 19, 2022 minutes of the Regular Village Board meeting as presented with the following changes:
~Add Deputy Chief Mark Garry to the also present section.
~Update the motion for 3a to read Trustee Grabowski motioned, seconded by Trustee Hill to approve...
~Update the vote in 5b to read Motion carried 6-1; Trustee Belt voted nay.
~Update the first sentence in 7b to read, Trustee Belt stated several businesses were contacted. 
Motion carried 7-0.

4. Citizen Comments -

Bonnie Gluth @ 427 High St - Ms. Gluth thanked the Village Board for making the Village a good place to live.  The speed bumps were a great addition to the downtown area.  She suggested placing one at the intersection on Oakton Ave.  The stop signs during the special events are helpful and the police security is great.  

Steve Koltner @ Still River Dr- Mr. Koltner thanked the Village Board for their hard work.  He expressed his concerns about the oil on the road which is not conducive for bicycles.  The speed bumps are dangerous for bicycles and he proposed a one-way street along the lakefront.  He thanked the DPW for street sweeping.

Zach Stephens @ 161 W. Wisconsin Ave - Mr. Stephens spoke regarding the UW-Madison Community Design and Planning Services 2022 – 2023 Capstone application, stating he is not in favor of that item moving forward.  

Mary Mullen @ 316 Lake St - Ms. Mullen stated that she likes the speed bumps and recommended closing the downtown for all cars.

5. Ordinances

a. Possible Action on Ordinance No. 2022-11, Ordinance to Create Chapter 86, Article III, Division 3, Section 86.114(f) and Chapter 86, Article III, Division 3, Section 86.119.5(f) of the Village of Pewaukee Code of Ordinances Regarding Parking Restrictions on Dynex Drive
Administrator Gosse stated that this was recommended by the Public Works & Safety Committee in response to Healing Haven's request to provide customers who may be impaired the ability to access her business with ease.  The Committee compromised on one-hour parking with no parking on the west side of Dynex Drive from Capitol Drive to approximately 200' south of Capitol Drive.
Trustee Roberts motioned, seconded by Trustee Hill to approve Ordinance No. 2022-11 to Create Chapter 86, Article III, Division 3, Section 86.114(f) and Chapter 86, Article III, Division 3, Section 86.119.5(f) of the Village of Pewaukee Code of Ordinances Regarding Parking Restrictions on Dynex Drive as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.

6. Resolutions – None.

7. Old Business – None.

8. New Business

a. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Acceptance Regarding Water System Master Plan Draft Report
Ruekert Mielke representative, Don Heikkila gave an overview of the completed water system master plan.  Mr. Heikkila reviewed the scope of work, existing supply, storage facilities, system overview, population growth, estimated future uses, and recommendations.  The costs of recommendations were roughly $6.2 million between the years 2022-2025, $3.3 million between the years 2026-2030, and $1.4 million between the years 2031-2035.  Director Naze stated that most of the recommendations are already accounted for in the 10-year capital improvement plan.  Mr. Heikkila stated that the Village should look into an intergovernmental agreement with Sussex as a backup for the Hawthorne Hill Subdivision water pressure zone.  Discussion followed regarding specific areas within the Village.

b. Discussion and Possible Action on National MS Best Dam Tour Bike Ride 2022 Special Event Permit Application
Administrator Gosse stated that this event is held annually but has been extended to two days, Saturday and Sunday.  The Police Department reviewed the plans and will be assisting in safety during the event.
Trustee Rohde motioned, seconded by Trustee Grabowski to approve the National MS Best Dam Tour Bike Ride 2022 Special Event Permit with the following conditions as presented:
1. Provision of a Certificate of Insurance (1 million dollars minimum coverage) and provision of a copy of the “additional insured” endorsement with each naming the Village of Pewaukee as an additional insured as the event may include temporary road closures.
2. Referencing that the basis of approval for this event is that the proceeds from the event benefit a regional population by providing funding for Multiple Sclerosis research.
3. The event participants shall leave the WCTC Campus and return to the WCTC Campus using the driveway located between parking lots 1 and 2 at the north end of the Campus.
4. The National MS Society - Wisconsin Chapter shall be responsible for reimbursing the Village for event staffing costs related to this event with payment being made within 30 days of invoicing.
Motion carried 7-0.

c. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Funds from Parks & Recreation Sales Tax Amendment
Director Phalin presented the request to deposit funds from the refund of sales tax into the capital improvement plan in the amount of $8,678.74.  Funds were recuperated from a sales tax amendment (2017-March 2022) filed with the Department of Revenue in 2021.
Trustee Grabowski motioned, seconded by Trustee Rohde to approve the $8,678.74 of refunded taxes to be placed into the Park Improvement Fund.
Motion carried 7-0.

d. Discussion and Direction Regarding Parking on Lake Street Between Lookout Drive and Prospect Avenue
Trustee Krasovich stated that residents are concerned about the safety on Lake Street at the bottom of Lookout and Prospect Ave.  One suggestion was that the ability for parking on both sides of the street may help the flow of traffic.  Trustee Rohde expressed that he believes this is a school district problem.  Trustee Hill is concerned that parking on both sides of the street may cause visibility concerns.  Trustee Grabowski stated that this item has been brought to the Board about 4 times in the past and he is willing to agree to a trial of parking on both sides of the street.  Trustee Belt suggested that maybe the School District could be contacted to adjust their flow of traffic and suggested incorporating the school district in the discussions.  Trustee Roberts believes this item should be presented to the Public Works & Safety Committee.  President Knutson stated this is not a new issue, he is in favor of 2-3 hour parking.  Chief Heier stated that in 2019 a group of 6-8 residents showed up to a meeting but rectifying the issue is still yet to be completed.  They have issued warnings and citations but it has not fixed the issue.  Director Naze suggested removing the "No Parking" signs and monitoring it once school is back in session.  The consensus was to allow parking on both sides of the street and report back with findings around November.

e. Discussion and Direction Regarding UW-Madison Community Design and Planning Services 2022 – 2023 Capstone Project Application
Administrator Gosse stated that Planner Censky forwarded the UW Madison information to him for design and planning services as an option to consider related to the downtown visioning.  This could be a good way to get new ideas and vision opportunities for the downtown area with little expense.  The TID has about $20,000 allocated to downtown study that could be utilized.  Discussion followed regarding the scope of work and the timing of the project.
Trustee Rohde motioned, seconded by Trustee Grabowski to approve moving forward with the application process for the UW-Madison Community Design and Planning Services 2022 – 2023 Capstone Project to include the lakefront and Oakton Avenue from the lakefront to the railroad tracks.
Motion carried on roll call vote 6-1; President Knutson voting nay.

f. Discussion and Possible Action on Committee Appointments

1. Plan Commission – 3 Members (full 3 year terms)
Trustee Roberts motioned, seconded by Trustee Rohde to re-appoint Brian Belt to the Plan Commission to the term ending April 30, 2025 as presented.
Motion carried 7-0

2. Zoning Board of Appeals – 1 Member (full 3 year terms); 1 Alternate (term to expire 4/30/24)
Trustee Rohde motioned, seconded by Trustee Hill to approve the appointment of Eric Krasovich as a regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.

3. Historic Preservation Commission – 1 Plan Commission Member and 1 Member Architect (full 3 year term to expire 4/30/25)
No action was taken.

g. License Approvals and Vendor Permits

1. Food Vendor Permits
Trustee Krasovich motioned, seconded by Trustee Hill to approve the food vendor permits for Las Virella's Food Truck and Pina Mexican Eats as presented for the Rough Riders Car Show at Kiwanis Village Park on August 20, 2022.
Motion carried 7-0.

2. Agent Change
Trustee Roberts motioned, seconded by Trustee Krasovich to approve the change of agent for Costco Wholesale Corp located at 443 Pewaukee Rd to be updated to Jeremiah Ettinger as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.

9. Citizen Comments – 

Linda Miller-Deppe @ 326 Lake Street - Ms. Miller-Deppe expressed her concern about the fence at the corner of Lake and Prospect.  She believes the capstone project is a good idea.  She was unable to be at the last meeting but she expressed concern about letting a business in that has been denied by neighboring communities.

Megan Knoust @ 161 W Wisconsin Ave #2J - Ms. Knoust stated she owns a spa on W. Wisconsin and suggested that parking meters be placed along the beachfront.  She asked that everyone, business owners, and the Village work together on a solution in the downtown area.  Removing parking will hurt her business.  She suggested crossing flags.

10. Closed Session – The Village Board of the Village of Pewaukee will enter into closed session pursuant to Wis. Statute Section 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, specifically regarding Riverside Preserve Developers Agreement.
Trustee Hill moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to move into Closed Session at approximately 9:10 p.m.
Motion carried on roll call vote 7-0.

11. Reconvene into Open Session
Trustee Hill moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to reconvene into Open Session at approximately 9:31 p.m.
Motion carried on roll call vote 7-0.

12. Adjournment

Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich to adjourn the August 3, 2022, Regular Village Board meeting at approximately 9:32 p.m.
Motion carried 7-0.

Respectfully Submitted,

Casandra Smith
Village Clerk