Waukesha City Hall,  
201 Delafield Street  
Waukesha, WI 53188  
City of Waukesha  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
City Council  
Tuesday, July 1, 2025  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers, City Hall  
1. Roll Call  
The meeting was called to order at 6pm.  
13 -  
Present:  
Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Eric Payne and Joe Pieper  
Absent:  
2. Pledge of Allegiance  
3. Announcement of Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)(e) to  
discuss the sale of city owned property at 223 S. West Ave., and to discuss the 2025 -  
2028 Collective Bargaining Agreement between City Of Waukesha And International  
Association Of Firefighters Local 407, A.F.L. - C.I.O.  
The Mayor read the announcement of Closed Session.  
4. Public Comment  
Daniel Pirc spoke on ordinance regulations for housing restrictions.  
5. Approval of Minutes  
ID#25-01543 Minutes from June 17th, 2025  
A.  
Attachments: Ccmn06.17.25 Draft  
A motion was made by Ald. D. Lemke, seconded by Ald. Halvensleben, to  
approve the minutes from June 17th, 2025. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Eric Payne and Joe Pieper  
Absent:  
Consent Agenda  
The Consent Agenda passed by unanimous consent with no items removed.  
1. Other Boards and Commissions  
2. Plan Commission  
PC25-0053  
A.  
Certified Survey Map - 1610 E. Main Street, Woodman’s Outlot - A request  
from Woodman’s Food Markets to approve a 2.6083-acre two lot CSM on  
vacant land in front of the store at 1610 E Main Street in the B-5  
Community Business District.  
Attachments: City of Waukesha Cover sheet - CSM 1610 E Main Street  
Woodman's Waukesha Lot 2 CSM  
2025-05-13 Woodman's Waukesha Car Wash Cover Letter  
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#25-01233  
A.  
Review and possible action on the applications for various  
establishments and individuals.  
Attachments: O&L 25-01233 License Applications cover sheet  
Other Applications- 6.23.25  
D. Human Resources - Ald. Wigderson  
ID#25-01239  
A.  
Review and Act on proposed position adjustments related to the Fleet  
Services Reorganization in Parks, Recreation and Forestry.  
Attachments: Cover Sheet -Proposed B16 Position Adjustments- HR MTG 6-18-25  
ID#25-01240  
B.  
Review and Act on the Addition of Security Guard Staff at the South Street  
Ramp.  
Attachments: Human Resources 25-01240 South Street Ramp Security Guards  
South St. Ramp Action Memo - 20250611  
E. Board of Public Works - Alex Damien  
End of Consent Agenda  
6. New Business  
ID#25-01538  
A.  
Review and possible action on an amendment to the real property  
purchase agreement for 4.92 acres of City owned land on Delafield St.  
formerly listed as 130, 200 and 318 Delafield St.  
Attachments: Mandel sales agreement extension  
A motion was made by Ald. R. Lemke, seconded by Ald. Halvensleben, to  
approve the amendment to the real property purchase agreement for 4.92 acres  
of City owned land on Delafield St. formerly listed as 130, 200 and 318 Delafield  
St. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan,  
Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R.  
Lemke and Rico Camacho  
1 - Dale Matthews  
Nay:  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
2 - Eric Payne and Joe Pieper  
1 - Steve Van Trieste  
7. Public Hearing  
8. Action on Public Hearing  
Reports  
9. Other Boards and Commissions  
A. Transit Commission Report - Alex Damien  
B. Water Utility Commission - Ald. Matthews  
C. Information Technology Board Report - Ald. Manion  
D. Landmarks Commission Report - Ald. Chrisien  
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. Chrisien  
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  
ID#25-01182  
A.  
Review and possible action on revisions to 17.10, rooming house  
licensing.  
Attachments: PC 25-01182 Revisions to 17.10  
ID#25-01386 Review and possible action to declare 223 S. West Ave. surplus property.  
B.  
Attachments: PC 25-01386 Cover Sheet 223 S West Surplus  
Memo Regarding West Avenue Building  
A motion was made by Ald. Moltzan, seconded by Ald. Halvensleben, to approve  
action to declare 223 S. West Ave. surplus property. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Eric Payne and Joe Pieper  
Absent:  
11. Standing Committees  
A. Finance Committee Report - Ald. Pieper  
A.  
Finance Committee Report - Ald. Pieper  
A. Finance Committee Report - Ald. Pieper  
B. Building & Grounds Committee Report - Ald. E. Payne  
C. Ordinance & License Committee Report - Ald. P. Wuteska  
ID#25-01025  
A.  
Revisions to Mun Code 11.27 regarding the creation of Designated  
Outdoor Refreshment Areas, or DORAs.  
Attachments: O&L 25-01025 Revisions to 11.27 - DORA  
11.27 - DORA Revision Clean  
11.27 - DORA Revision Redline  
A motion was made by Ald. Halvensleben, seconded by Ald. Wigderson, to  
approve revisions to Mun Code 11.27 regarding the creation of Designated  
Outdoor Refreshment Areas, or DORAs. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
12 -  
Aye:  
Doreen Wigderson, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth  
Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale Matthews,  
Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
1 - Mike Chrisien  
Nay:  
2 - Eric Payne and Joe Pieper  
Absent:  
ID#25-00873  
B.  
Amendments to Mun. Code sections 11.01 and 25.05, increasing  
penalties for certain code violations  
Attachments: Memo-Amendments to 11.01(10)a and 25.05  
Mun Code 11.01(10)(a) Revision Redline  
Mun Code 25.05 - 2025 Revision Redline  
Mun Code 25.05 - 2025 Revision Redline v2  
A motion was made by Ald. Wuteska, seconded by Ald. R. Lemke, to approve  
amendments to Mun. Code sections 11.01 and 25.05, increasing penalties for  
certain code violations based on revision redline 2. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel  
Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia  
Halvensleben, Dale Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico  
Camacho  
2 - Eric Payne and Joe Pieper  
Absent:  
D. Human Resources Committee Report - Ald. Wigderson  
12. Board of Public Works Report - Alex Damien  
ID#25-01229  
A.  
Bids Received: Friday, June 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.  
Library HVAC Improvements  
The Board of Public Works recommends only the base bid be awarded to  
the low bidder, Lee Mechanical Inc., in the amount of $394,621.00.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 Library HVAC Replacement-BT  
A motion was made by Ald. Halvensleben, seconded by Ald. Moltzan, to approve  
the low base bid of $394,621.00 from Lee Mechanical Inc. for Library HVAC  
Improvements. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Eric Payne and Joe Pieper  
Absent:  
ID#25-01230  
B.  
Bids Received: Friday, June 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.  
Horeb Springs Retaining Wall Improvements  
The Board of Public Works recommends only the base bid be awarded to  
the low bidder, All-Ways Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $488,906.00.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Horeb Springs Retaining Wall Improvements-BT  
A motion was made by Ald. Halvensleben, seconded by Ald. Moltzan, to approve  
the low base bid of $488,906.00 from All-Ways Contractors, Inc. for Horeb Springs  
Retaining Wall Improvements. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Dean D.  
Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
1 - Dale Matthews  
Nay:  
2 - Eric Payne and Joe Pieper  
Absent:  
13. Director of Public Works Report  
14. City Attorney’s Report  
15. City Administrator’s Report  
ID#25-01542 City Administrator's Report  
A.  
Attachments: Admin Report June 26, 2025  
16. Mayor’s Report & Referrals  
ID#25-01541 Board and commission appointments  
Attachments: Council Letter 07.01.2025  
Fowle- RDA_Redacted  
resume_fowle 2023_Redacted  
A motion was made by Ald. Moltzan, seconded by Ald. R. Lemke, to approve  
board and commission appointments. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Eric Payne and Joe Pieper  
Absent:  
17. Referrals  
18. Closed Session  
A motion was made by Ald. Alicia Halvensleben, seconded by Ald. Doreen  
Wigderson, to approve moving into Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin  
Statutes §19.85(1)(e) to discuss the sale of city owned property at 223 S. West  
Ave., and to discuss the 2025 - 2028 Collective Bargaining Agreement between  
City Of Waukesha And International Association Of Firefighters Local 407, A.F.L. -  
C.I.O. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Eric Payne and Joe Pieper  
Absent:  
ID#25-01547 Discussion of the sale of city owned property at 223 S. West Ave.  
A.  
ID#25-01552  
B.  
Discussion on a Four-Year (2025-2028) Collective Bargaining Agreement  
between the City of Waukesha and the International Association of  
Firefighters, Local 407, AFL-CIO  
Attachments: Cover Sheet - M-Fire Contract 2025-2028_HR Committee_2025-06-10  
2025 - 2028 FD City T.A. 6-17-2025  
19. Reconvene in Open Session  
A motion was made by Ald. Alicia Halvensleben, seconded by Ald. Doreen  
Wigderson, to reconvene in Open Session. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Eric Payne and Joe Pieper  
Absent:  
ID#25-01548  
A.  
Consideration and possible action on sale of city owned property at 223 S.  
West Ave.  
A motion was made by Ald. Halvensleben, seconded by Ald. Wigderson, to  
approve the sale of city owned property at 223 S. West Ave, and put it out for bids  
for 30 days, with submitted bids including an offer and plan for property. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
1 - Rick R. Lemke  
Nay:  
2 - Eric Payne and Joe Pieper  
Absent:  
ID#25-01241  
B.  
Consideration and Possible Action on a Four-Year (2025-2028) Collective  
Bargaining Agreement between the City of Waukesha and the International  
Association of Firefighters, Local 407, AFL-CIO  
Attachments: Cover Sheet - M-Fire Contract 2025-2028_HR Committee_2025-06-10  
2025 - 2028 FD City T.A. 6-17-2025  
A motion was made by Ald. Wigderson, seconded by Ald. Matthews, to approve  
Four-Year (2025-2028) Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of  
Waukesha and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 407, AFL-CIO.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
1 - Rick R. Lemke  
Nay:  
2 - Eric Payne and Joe Pieper  
Absent:  
20. Adjournment  
The Meeting adjourned at 7:29PM.  
Shawn Reilly, Mayor  
City of Waukesha  
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