The meeting was called to order by President Jaberg at 7:30 P.M.

Present: Village President Jaberg, Trustees: Baker, Kundinger, Moranski, Nealy, Schilz, Schneider

Excused: None.

Also Present: Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager; William Dineen, Village Attorney; Todd Schmidt, Assistant Village Manager; Marty Glodoski, Water Utility Superintendent; Jane Peterson, North Shore Health Department Director; Mary Kay Buratto, Community Development Director; James Buske, Engineering Technician

Mr. Van Gompel discussed the proposed discontinuance of North 54th Street, and introduced the various options and costs for closing the vehicular crossing.

Jim Mayer (8102 North 51st Street) said that he regularly uses the road for access to 60th Street and Brown Deer Road, and spoke in favor or maintaining the vehicular crossing. He said that removing the road would cause snow plowing problems.

Sam Galati (8116 North 54th Street) spoke in favor of maintaining the vehicular crossing.

Mary Vanderkuyl (5409 West Churchill Lane) spoke in favor of the pedestrian bridge because it would improve flood control.

Rust Kuchenreuther (5327 West Churchill Lane) noted that a pedestrian bridge would reduce the amount of traffic in the area, and would be necessary if the crossing was removed.

Donald Esche (8189 North 54th Street) spoke in favor of the pedestrian crossing because of the reduction in traffic, improvements in water flow, and financial reasons.

Roger Gordon (8079 North 54th Street) spoke in favor of the vehicular crossing, particularly if the culvert piping would be adequate to control stormwater flow.

Dave Reeves (8212 North 54th Street) spoke in favor of the pedestrian crossing for flood control reasons.

Jack Harris (8108 North 53rd Street) spoke in favor of the vehicular crossing.

Mr. Gordon asked if it would be possible to replace the vehicular crossing at a later date if it was removed.

Fred Geiger (8251 North 53rd Street) spoke in favor of the vehicular crossing.

Julie Stamm (8067 North 53rd Street) spoke in favor of the vehicular crossing.

Justine Mayer (8102 North 53rd Street) spoke in favor of the vehicular crossing, expressing concerns about snow removal and Police Department access.

Mary Reeves (8212 North 54th Street) expressed concerns about the impact of flooding and the impact of a culvert that might block stormwater flow.

Mr. Schmidt discussed the proposed 2002 Village block grant projects. He further reviewed outstanding project balances from past years.

Mr. Gordon expressed concerns about closing Algonquin School, and favored funds be used rather that reallocated by the county.

D’Ann Malloy (8942 North Silver Brook Lane) asked for a description of the accessible pathway project at Fairy Chasm Park.

Oscar Kornblum (5795 West Silverleaf Lane) expressed concerns regarding the ditch rehabilitation project in his neighborhood, and asked when the completion of the project would be expected. Mr. Van Gompel noted that an information meeting was held on the project, and that Village crews are working 10 hour days and Saturdays to address the project. He said the Village is committed to completing the project as soon as possible.

Ms. Malloy asked if further consideration has been made for dedicating a Village facility after former Village President Earl MacGovern. Mr. Van Gompel reported that he has received a report from the Village Library on the impact of renaming Village Library facilities. He also has received a copy of the City of Milwaukee policy on facility dedication and memorials.

Mr. Mayer asked about the status of Bradley Village (Commerce Center of Brown Deer), and noted concerns about the vacancies at the Commerce Center. He said that he would like to see a good grocery store in that area. He also thanked the Village Board for turning down the gas station at the Food for Less (formerly Sentry) grocery store. Ms. Mayer said that she works at the Kohl’s Grocery Store on Bradley Road and noted that they are very busy and agreed that there is a need for grocery store improvements in the area.

Tony Snow (8150 North 55th Street) asked about the removed soil near the Dean School baseball diamonds and asked if the project is finished. He noted concerns about the poor landscaping and trees in the area. He said that the southeast corner of the basin holds water for several days after any rainfall. Mr. Van Gompel said the Village staff have been communicating regularly with MMSD regarding the Village’s dissatisfaction with the conditions at the Dean School basin. He noted that an additional topseeding of grass may be necessary at the baseball fields. The topsoil at Dean School was to have been removed by March, and work continues to remove the remaining soil. He noted that the improper grading along 55th Street will be closely monitored.

It was moved by Trustee Moranski and seconded by Trustee Nealy to approve the June 18, 2001 regular meeting minutes as amended. The motion carried unanimously 6-0, with Trustee Schilz abstaining.

None.

Trustee Schneider said that she is in favor of the pedestrian bridge option for purposes of proper flood control and pedestrian traffic. Trustee Moranski said the traffic impact would not be that great and was in favor of the pedestrian bridge. Trustee Kundinger noted that an open design incorporating a pedestrian bridge was initially designed and would be better for stormwater management purposes, and said that the vehicular crossing would increase costs significantly. Trustee Schilz said that discontinuing a road is inconvenient and difficult, however the cost savings of the pedestrian crossing is significant. He noted that replacement of the vehicular crossing should be considered in the future if necessary. Trustee Nealy spoke in favor of the pedestrian bridge, noting cost factors and emergency vehicle access. Trustee Baker favored the pedestrian crossing, and asked if there would be other projects that might be funded by the Supplemental Disaster Relief Block Grant. Mr. Van Gompel noted that special conditions apply to projects that could be funded by the grant. Trustee Schilz asked that any cost overruns for the project be presented to the Village Board for approval. Mr. Van Gompel said that any contract authorization would first be presented to the Finance and Public Works Committee and then to the Village Board for final approval. Trustee Baker asked if a pedestrian bridge would impede stormwater flow in an extreme flood event. Rich Klein, the project engineer with Earth Tech, noted that the bridge would not impact the flow during a 100 year flood event. President Jaberg said that access to the School District campus and proper stormwater flow are important considerations.

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to adopt Resolution No. 01, "Discontinuance of a part of North 54th Street in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11, T. 8 N., R. 21 E., in the Village of Brown Deer, Milwaukee county, Wisconsin". The motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Schmidt reviewed efforts to secure a concession operator for the Village Pond, and discussed the operation proposal submitted by John Carr. Trustee Baker questioned the rent and request for a financial report. President Jaberg asked if the proposed prices include sales tax. Mr. Carr noted that the prices do not include tax, however the prices could be adjusted.

President Jaberg discussed the issue of holding a joint Village Board/School Board meeting as a first step to understanding and strengthening the level of shared services between the School District and Village Board. Trustee Nealy favored a joint meeting. Trustee Schilz questioned why no School Board representatives were present at the meeting, as well as regular no-shows by the School Board representatives on the Park and Recreation Committee. He asked who will be setting agendas, and if a liaison appointment should be considered for each Board. Trustee Schneider said that recent conflicts between the Village Board and School Board should be addressed and clarified in a joint meeting, and issues important to each should be understood. Trustees Baker, Kundinger and Nealy spoke in favor of holding a joint meeting. Mr. Van Gompel suggested that either a first or fourth Monday of the month be considered for the joint meeting.

Mr. Glodoski presented the Water Utility departmental report. He discussed the Nokomis Water Main project, how the project was completed and the success of the project.

President Jaberg reported that the North Shore Fire Department is addressing their budget shortfall, and will be meeting with area managers to consider fiscal changes in order to prevent shortfalls from occurring in the future.

Mr. Van Gompel reported that WHEDA has announced that the Glen Eagle Townhomes application has been withdrawn for 2001 funding. Legal council for Brisben has dismissed the course of action in State court. The federal case is still outstanding.

Mr. Van Gompel reported that the Assembly has approved their version of the state budget, however decided to reduce the computer exemption tax provision. The Village would be loosing $290,000 in revenue if that item remained in the budget. He noted that this issue is of critical importance, and encouraged communications with state elected officials to address this item.

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Schilz to adjourn at 9:42 P.M. The motion carried unanimously.

Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager