City Hall,

City of Waukesha

201 Delafield Street

Waukesha, WI 53188

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

Thursday, February 20, 2025

6:00 PM

Council Chambers, City Hall

1. Roll Call

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Present:

Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Joe Pieper, Peter Bartels, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth

Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Dean D. Lemke, Rick

R. Lemke and Doreen Wigderson

3 - Jack Wells, Frank McElderry and Cory C. Payne

Absent:

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Announcement of Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)(e) to

discuss the sale of .15 acres of City owned property at the corner of Buena Vista and

Pewaukee Rd., tax key 1000-071. There is currently an offer to purchase, and the City is

considering a counter offer.

4. Public Comment

Jimmy Dakolias, 332 Williams St., spoke on the Williams Street improvements.

John Thomas, 134 Douglas Ave., spoke on Water Utility project.

5. Approval of Minutes

ID#25-00245 Minutes from February 4, 2025

Attachments: CCmn02.04.2025 Draft

A motion was made by Ald. Moltzan, seconded by Ald. D. Lemke, to approve the

minutes from February 4, 2025 meeting. The motion carried by the following

vote:

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Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Joe Pieper, Peter Bartels, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth

Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and

Doreen Wigderson

3 - Jack Wells, Frank McElderry and Cory C. Payne

1 - Alicia Halvensleben

Absent:

Abstain:

Consent Agenda

The Consent Agenda was passed unanimously with no items removed.

1. Other Boards and Commissions

A. Parks, Recreation and Forestry

ID#25-00275

Review and act on (recommendation to Common Council) proposed

Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Waukesha and Generac

Foundation supporting the 2026 Waukesha JanBoree community event.

Attachments: Common Council Cover Sheet -Generac Foundation Agreement 2026

2026 Generac Foundation Sponsorship Agreement

2. Plan Commission

3. Standing Committees

A. Finance Committee - Ald. Pieper

B. Building & Grounds Committee - Ald. E. Payne

C. Ordinance & License Committee - Ald. P. Wuteska

1. Licenses

ID#25-00109

ID#25-00110

Invited Application: Foxx View Lanes Request for Extension of Premise

License for the Sale of Liquor and/or Beer

Invited Application: The Hilltop Pub Request for Extension of Premise

License for the Sale of Liquor and/or Beer

ID#25-00146 Other Application: Speedway LLC- Successor of Agent

D. Human Resources - Ald. Chrisien

E. Board of Public Works - Alex Damien

ID#25-00103

Review and act on the purchase of approximately 1.926 +/- acres of real

property known as tax key WAKC 1313 999 001, referred to as Michigan

Avenue, Waukesha, Wisconsin for $0 for future location of a stormwater

detention pond which is part of the Area 7 flood mitigation project subject

to City Attorney review.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments:

25-00103-BPW_Agenda Cover Sheet - Purchase of Property, School

District of Wauk.pdf

Sale-Purchase Contract.pdf

End of Consent Agenda

6. New Business

ID#25-00246 Williams Street Placemaking Plan

Attachments: Cover Sheet- Williams Street Placemaking Plan.pdf

Williams Street Placemaking.pdf

A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by Ald. E. Payne, to approve

Williams Street Placemaking Plan. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Joe Pieper, Peter Bartels, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth

Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and

Doreen Wigderson

3 - Jack Wells, Frank McElderry and Cory C. Payne

Absent:

ID#25-00257 Ratification of EAP contract with ComPsych

Attachments: Cover Sheet_ratification of EAP contract.pdf

City of Waukesha WI_EAP CONTRACT_11262024_FullyExecuted.pdf

A motion was made by Ald. R. Lemke, seconded by Ald. Chrisien, to approve the

ratification of the EAP contract with ComPsych. The motion carried by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Joe Pieper, Peter Bartels, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth

Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and

Doreen Wigderson

3 - Jack Wells, Frank McElderry and Cory C. Payne

Absent:

7. Public Hearing

PC25-0005

Rezoning petition for Waukesha Water Utility Operations Center, Chapman

Road, TK #1332001008 – A request from the Waukesha Water Utility to

rezone approximately 11.09 acres of land along the north side of Chapman

Drive from M-3 Limited Business and Industrial Park to I-1 Institutional

District in anticipation of a new operations center.

Attachments: Cover Sheet - Water Utility Rezoning

Waukesha Water Utility Operations Center, Rezoning Petition 1 14 25

signed

Waukesha Water Utility Operations Center - 1-14-24 - Conceptual

Site Plan

Re-Zoning Ordinance - Waukesha Water Utility

8. Action on Public Hearing

PC25-0005

Rezoning petition for Waukesha Water Utility Operations Center, Chapman

Road, TK #1332001008 – A request from the Waukesha Water Utility to

rezone approximately 11.09 acres of land along the north side of Chapman

Drive from M-3 Limited Business and Industrial Park to I-1 Institutional

District in anticipation of a new operations center.

Attachments: Cover Sheet - Water Utility Rezoning

Waukesha Water Utility Operations Center, Rezoning Petition 1 14 25

signed

Waukesha Water Utility Operations Center - 1-14-24 - Conceptual

Site Plan

Re-Zoning Ordinance - Waukesha Water Utility

A motion was made by Ald. Moltzan, seconded by Ald. Bartels, to approve the

rezoning petition for Waukesha Water Utility Operations Center, Chapman Road,

TK #1332001008 - A request from the Waukesha Water Utility to rezone

approximately 11.09 acres of land along the north side of Chapman Drive from

M-3 Limited Business and Industrial Park to I-1 Institutional District in anticipation

of a new operations center.. The motion carried by the following vote:

11 -

Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Joe Pieper, Peter Bartels, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth

Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and

Doreen Wigderson

3 - Jack Wells, Frank McElderry and Cory C. Payne

Absent:

Reports

9. Other Boards and Commissions

A. Transit Commission Report - Alex Damien

B. Water Utility Commission - Ald. Bartels

C. Information Technology Board Report - Ald. Manion

D. Landmarks Commission Report - Ald. Moltzan

E. Redevelopment Authority Report - Ald. R. Lemke

F. Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board Report - Ald. Wells

G. Library Board Report - Ald. Halvensleben

H. Cemetery Commission Report - Ald. C. Payne

I. Waukesha Housing Authority Report - Ald. Pieper

J. Community Development Block Grant Committee Report - Jennifer Andrews

K. Public Art Committee Report - Ald. Moltzan

10. Plan Commission - Jennifer Andrews

11. Standing Committees

A. Finance Committee Report - Ald. Pieper

B. Building & Grounds Committee Report - Ald. E. Payne

C. Ordinance & License Committee Report - Ald. P. Wuteska

D. Human Resources Committee Report - Ald. Chrisien

12. Board of Public Works Report - Alex Damien

ID#25-00052

Bids Received: Friday, January 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

2025 Fire Station #1 Boiler Replacements

The Board of Public Works recommends that the low bid from August

Winter & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $53,400.00 be awarded.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: 2025 Fire Station #1 Boiler Replacement Bid Tab.pdf

A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by Ald. E. Payne, to approve low

bid from August Winter & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $53,400.00 for Fire Station

#1 Boiler Replacements. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Joe Pieper, Peter Bartels, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth

Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and

Doreen Wigderson

3 - Jack Wells, Frank McElderry and Cory C. Payne

Absent:

ID#25-00104

Bids Received: Friday, January 31, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

Silvernail Road Utility and Street Improvements

The Board of Public Works recommends that the low bid from LaLonde

Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $2,985,434.16, be awarded.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: 2025 Silvernail Road -Concrete - BT.pdf

A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by Ald. E. Payne, to approve the

low bid from LaLonde Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $2,985,434.16 for

Silvernail Road Utility and Street Improvements. The motion carried by the

following vote:

11 -

Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Joe Pieper, Peter Bartels, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth

Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and

Doreen Wigderson

3 - Jack Wells, Frank McElderry and Cory C. Payne

Absent:

ID#25-00105

Bids Received: Friday, January 31, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

Badger Drive HVAC Improvements

The Board of Public Works recommends that the low bid from Hennes

Services, Inc., in the amount of $63,990.00 be awarded.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: Badger Drive HVAC Improvements - BT.pdf

A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by Ald. E. Payne, to approve the

low bid from Hennes Services, Inc., in the amount of $63,990.00 for Badger Drive

HVAC Improvements. The motion carried by the following vote:

11 -

Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Joe Pieper, Peter Bartels, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth

Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and

Doreen Wigderson

3 - Jack Wells, Frank McElderry and Cory C. Payne

Absent:

ID#25-00106

Bids Received: Friday, January 31, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

Rotary Building Door and Window Replacement

The Board of Public Works recommends that the only bid from Corcoran

Glass LLC in the amount of $174,982.00 be awarded.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: 2025 Rotary Building Door and Window Replacement - BT.pdf

A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by Ald. E. Payne, to approve the

only bid from Corcoran Glass LLC in the amount of $174,982.00 for Rotary

Building Door and Window Replacement. The motion carried by the following

vote:

11 -

Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Joe Pieper, Peter Bartels, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth

Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and

Doreen Wigderson

3 - Jack Wells, Frank McElderry and Cory C. Payne

Absent:

B. Communications and Referrals

13. Director of Public Works Report

14. City Attorney’s Report

15. City Administrator’s Report

ID#25-00260 City Administrator's Report

Attachments: Admin Report February 14, 2025.pdf

16. Mayor’s Report & Referrals

ID#25-00261 Proclamation - National Engineers' Week

Attachments: Engineer Week 2025 Proclamation.pdf

17. Referrals

There were no referrals.

18. Closed Session

ID#25-00259

A motion will be made pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)(e) to

discuss the sale of .15 acres of City owned property at the corner of Buena

Vista and Pewaukee Rd., tax key 1000-071. There is currently an offer to

purchase, and the City is considering a counter offer.

Meeting went into Recess

A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by Ald. Manion, to go into Closed

Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)(e) to discuss the sale of .15 acres

of City owned property at the corner of Buena Vista and Pewaukee Rd., tax key

1000-071. The motion carried by the following vote:

11 -

Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Joe Pieper, Peter Bartels, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth

Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and

Doreen Wigderson

3 - Jack Wells, Frank McElderry and Cory C. Payne

Absent:

19. Reconvene in Open Session

ID#25-00262

Possible discussion and/or action on matters discussed in closed

session.

Meeting Reconvened.

A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by Ald. E. Payne, to approve

matters discussed in closed session. The motion carried by the following vote.

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Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Joe Pieper, Peter Bartels, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth

Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and

Doreen Wigderson

3 - Jack Wells, Frank McElderry and Cory C. Payne

Absent:

20. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 6:57pm.

Shawn Reilly, Mayor

City of Waukesha

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