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; Mary Kay Buratto, Community Development Director

Ms. Buratto discussed the proposed fee schedule, noting that the costs would offset time spent by staff to review development proposals.

John Gibbs (8542 North 63rd Street) asked about the amount of income that would be expected. Ms. Buratto noted that the amount of fees collected would vary, however the fees would be used to directly offset time spent by engineering and community development staff.

Trustee Nealy said that a neighbor called her regarding stray cats in the area which are causing a nuisance. Mr. Van Gompel said that residents should contact the police regarding stray animals.

Trustee Nealy reviewed issues discussed at the summer meeting of the League of Municipalities Board of Directors, including proposed annual conference gifts, workshops, and resolutions. League dues were discussed, and she noted that a special meeting will be called to discuss the restructuring of the legislative committee and finance and taxation committee.

Trustee Schneider said that she enjoyed the Village’s 4th of July Celebration.

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Moranski to approve the July 2, 2001 regular meeting minutes. The motion carried unanimously.

1. Building Board - Trustee Moranski

No action required. 

2. Beautification Committee - Trustee Schneider

No action required. Trustee Schneider noted that members of the committee are seeking identification cards to hand out to members of the community, and not necessarily official Village business cards.

3. Park and Recreation Committee - Trustee Schilz

No action required.

Meeting was canceled.

Meeting was canceled.

1. Planning Commission - Village President Jaberg

Ms. Buratto reported that the Plan Commission felt comfortable with the proposed use for the site as a remodeling contractor’s office, and recommended several site plan adjustments. Discussion continued regarding the proposed location and the impact on surrounding properties.

It was moved by Trustee Schneider and seconded by Trustee Moranski to set the public hearing date for August 6, 2001. The motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Trustee Schneider and seconded by Trustee Nealy to authorize staff to advertise for bids for the N. 55th Street - N. 54th Street Storm Sewer Lining Project. The motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the activities included with the road crossings project. Ideally, bids would be opened by the end of August, and construction would begin in September. The projects will be coordinated in order to provide adequate access to the two subdivisions in the area.

It was moved by Trustee Schneider and seconded by Trustee Kundinger to authorize staff to advertise for bids for the 2001 Road Crossings Improvement Project. The motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Van Gompel reported on the proposed 2002 budget schedule and the five year capital improvement program (CIP). The CIP budget would be presented to the Finance and Public Works Committee in August, and then to the Village Board. The first year of the CIP would ideally be incorporated into the 2002 operating budget. Trustee Schilz asked if the impact of the state budgeting process would impact the CIP budgeting process. Mr. Van Gompel noted that the purpose of the CIP is to establish the needs for services for each department and plan accordingly. If any requested item is postponed, the CIP could be used to understand the competing needs in future years. Discussion continued regarding the purposes and procedures in establishing a CIP budget.

It was moved by Trustee Schneider and seconded by Trustee Kundinger to approve for payment Check Numbers 31932 to 31949, and Check Numbers 31979 to 32208 in the amount of $273,645.69, and to ratify for payment invoices due on or before July 16, 2001, in the amount of $16,763.82, aggregating a total amount of $290,409.51. The motion carried unanimously.

None.

It was moved by Trustee Schneider and seconded by Trustee Schilz to adopt Ordinance No. 01-, "In the Matter of Repealing and Recreating Volume 2, The Zoning Code, Chapter 10-10.09 (A) Application Fees". The motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Buratto noted that Fleming Co. appeared before the Plan Commission in June to review a concept site plan for a fuel center at 6300 West Brown Deer Road. The Planning Commission decided that the use for the proposed site, in concept form, was not appropriate. Despite denial of the concept by the Plan Commission, Fleming wishes to pursue a conditional use permit for the fuel center and has accordingly submitted a petition for a conditional use permit. Ms. Buratto noted that Fleming will meet with Village staff to thoroughly review their site plan prior to their next appearance before the Plan Commission. Trustee Baker suggested that an example of the type of development being considered is at 112th and Greenfield in front of the Jewel store. President Jaberg questioned whether this item is a conditional permitted use. Trustee Schilz questioned the hours of operation stated on the application. Trustee Schilz asked if this item was turned down if there would be any legal recourse by Fleming. Attorney Dineen noted that it would be premature of the Village Board to turn down the proposal before all of the relevant information is presented by the petitioner. President Jaberg suggested that this item be laid over for further legal review and opinion by the Village Attorney.

It was moved by Trustee Schilz and seconded by Trustee Kundinger to refer the matter to the Village Attorney for a legal opinion and report to the Village Board as soon as possible. The motion carried unanimously.

None.

Mr. Van Gompel reported that the Public Works Department continues to make progress on the ditching project in the Glenbrook/Silverleaf area. Pipework is underway, and topsoil and seeding is being put in place. MMSD’s contractor has been working on the Churchill Detention basin addressing some landscaping repairs, and the mound of topsoil at Dean School is being removed. Some planting and landscaping work has taken place at the Library/High School detention basin.

Mr. Van Gompel expressed his concern with the computer exemption reduction as proposed in the state budget. He noted that the proposed change would reduce Village budget revenues by $290,000, or 4% of the Village budget. He will continue to communicate with the League of Wisconsin Municipalities and state legislators regarding the impact of this proposed budget bill.

Mr. Van Gompel reported that he taught a course on budgeting at the clerks institute at UW-Green Bay.

An appropriate meeting date is still being considered for a joint meeting between the Village Board and School Board.

Trustee Schilz expressed concerns about the reported financial problems of the North Shore Fire Department. He said that he is not interested in the concept of forgiving debt owed to the Village. Mr. Van Gompel reported that North Shore managers are currently meeting to consider the financial situation and possible options. He further reported that the existing debt may be re-financed, not forgiven.

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Schilz to adjourn at 8:50 P.M. The motion carried unanimously.

Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager