BROWN DEER VILLAGE BOARD

MARCH 1, 2004 MEETING MINUTES

HELD AT THE BROWN DEER VILLAGE HALL

4800 WEST GREEN BROOK DRIVE

 

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

 

I.          Roll Call

 

Present:            Village President Jaberg; Trustees: Askew, Baker, Krueger, Kundinger, Nealy, Schilz

 

Excused:           None

 

Also Present:    Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager; William Dineen, Village Attorney; Andy Pederson, Assistant Village Manager/Community Services Director

 

II.        Pledge of Allegiance

 

III.             Persons Desiring to be Heard

 

None.

 

IV.       Consideration of Minutes:     February 16, 2004 - Regular Meeting

 

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Kundinger to approve the February 16, 2004, regular meeting minutes, as corrected. The motion carried unanimously (Trustee Schilz abstained).

 

V.                 Unfinished Business

 

None.

 

VI.              New Business

 

A)    Resolution No. 04-, “Resolution of Appreciation for Martin Glodoski”

 

President Jaberg introduced the Resolution.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Schilz to approve Resolution No. 04-, “Resolution of Appreciation for Martin Glodoski”. The motion carried unanimously.

 

B)    Resolution No. 04-, “Notice of Public Review and Establish a Public Hearing for the 2004 NR216 Report for March 15, 2004

 

President Jaberg introduced the Resolution. 

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Krueger to approve Resolution No. 04-, “Notice of Public Review and Establish a Public Hearing for the 2004 NR216 Report for March 15, 2004”.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

C)    Street Banners within the TIF District

 

Mr. Van Gompel provided an overview of the proposed street banners for the TIF District.  President Jaberg reviewed the discussion of the Community Development Authority.  Trustee Krueger inquired about the number of banner arms on each pole.  Mr. Pederson reviewed the dimensions and layout of the business.  Trustee Askew inquired about the meaning of the “accumulated tax increment proceeds”.  Mr. Van Gompel provided an explanation of the term.

 

 

Trustee Schilz expressed disappointment with the rush to purchase banners given the need for future redevelopment in the area.  Trustee Schilz stated that the jurisdiction of the purchase of the banners was more aesthetic in nature than maintenance.  Trustee Schilz also stated that he was informed by Community Development Authority legal counsel that the expenditure was not eligible within the Tax Increment District.  Mr. Van Gompel indicated that he was not aware of such comments and had a different understanding.  Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the Visioning Committee goal for aesthetic improvements.  Trustee Schilz questioned the need to rush the purchase and installation of the banners and provided several suggestions for proceeding.

 

President Jaberg responded to the comments of Trustee Schilz.  President Jaberg expressed appreciation that the Village is one cohesive unit, not individualized by neighborhoods.  Trustee Kundinger stated that he would like to move forward with the project, and would like to see additional seasonal banners.  Trustee Krueger expressed concern about the repetitiveness of the banners and inquired about the future purchase of banners.  Trustee Nealy stated that the banners in the City of Glendale are attractive.  Trustee Baker expressed the need to have multiple styles for banners and expressed the need to proceed in a timely manner.  Trustee Nealy stated that a different design on each banner may be a distraction to the motorist.  Trustee Schilz stated that significant thought was put into the City of Glendale’s banners.  Trustee Askew inquired about whether the expenditures were covered as a TID expenditure.  Mr. Van Gompel stated that he believed that the expenditures are within the parameters of the Tax Increment District.

 

D)    Discuss the Process to Develop Parcel 2 of CSM 3873, Park Plaza Circle

 

Mr. Van Gompel reviewed potential process options to consider development of the parcel.  The Board discussed the options.  Trustee Kundinger inquired about whether the Plan Commission would have time to take on the project.  Mr. Pederson indicated that he thought the Plan Commission would have the time.  Mr. Dineen stated that the Village Board has the final authority to determine the use.  Trustee Krueger inquired about the process.  Trustee Schilz discussed previous staff drawings for the specified area and stated that those drawings may be a good starting point for discussion.  Trustee Nealy inquired about potential type of uses for the site.  Trustee Kundinger discussed the various options for the process.  Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the rationale for placing the item on the agenda.  Trustee Askew expressed support for the creation of an ad hoc committee to discuss the issue.  Trustee Kundinger discussed the need for an additional access point for the property.  President Jaberg outlined the Committee structure and possible ways to proceed.  Trustee Schilz expressed support for assigning the project to the Plan Commission. 

 

It was moved by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to refer the Process to Develop Parcel 2 of CSM 3873, Park Plaza Circle to the Plan Commission. The motion carried unanimously.

 

E)     Discuss Creating an Ad-Hoc Committee to Plan for the Village’s 50th Anniversary

 

President Jaberg provided an overview of developing an Ad-Hoc Committee to plan for the Village’s 50th Anniversary.  Trustee Schilz inquired about what resources the potential Committee would have to work with and what resources have been planned.  Mr. Van Gompel stated that no resources have been allocated for the event at this time.  Trustee Schilz expressed the need to keep the Historical Society aware of the planning for the event.  Trustee Schilz expressed the need for a cross section of the community to be represented. 

 

VII.      Village President's Report

 

President Jaberg reported on the following items:

 

            Working on Committee renewals for the upcoming year.

 

MMSD is forming two Committees for the Water Quality Initiative and requested that Board members who are interested in serving on a Committee contact the Village President.

VIII.    Village Manager's Report

 

Mr. Van Gompel reported on the following items:

 

            Staff met to discuss the upcoming dredging of a lagoon.

 

Met with a representative from Milwaukee County Parks to discuss a potential second access to Parcel 2 of 3873.

 

A joint Community Development Authority/Plan Commission meeting will be held on March 8 to discuss potential development of 7600 North Teutonia Avenue.

 

Mr. Pederson reported on the following:

 

The UWM Graduate School of Urban Planning has prepared a survey to be distributed to residents regarding the Bradley Road redevelopment area.

 

President Jaberg requested that the Community Development Authority discuss the survey before it is distributed. 

 

IX.       Recess into Closed Session Pursuant to §19.85 (1)(e) and Wisconsin Statutes for the Following Reasons:

 

(c)        Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. 

 

It was moved by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to Recess into Closed Session pursuant to §19.85 (1)(e) and Wisconsin Statutes.  The motion carried unanimously at 8:47 PM.

 

X.                 Reconvene into Open Session for Possible Action on Closed Session Deliberations

 

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Schilz to Reconvene into Open Session for Possible Action on Closed Session Deliberations.  The motion carried unanimously at 9:09 PM.

 

XI.       Adjournment

 

It was moved by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to adjourn.  The motion carried unanimously at 9:10 PM.

 

 

 

 

_______________________________

Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager

 

 

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