Waukesha City Hall,

201 Delafield Street

Waukesha, WI 53188

City of Waukesha

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

Thursday, April 3, 2025

6:00 PM

Council Chambers, City Hall

1. Roll Call

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Present:

Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan,

Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke, Frank

McElderry and Peter Bartels

3 - Jack Wells, Mike Anderson and Cory C. Payne

Absent:

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Farewell and thank you to Ald. Bartels, Ald. Payne and Ald. McElderry

4. Announcement of Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)(c), for the

purpose of considering employment, promotion, compensation, and other terms and

conditions of employment or performance evaluation data of any public employee over

which the governing body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, to-wit: City

Administrator’s Performance Review.

5. Public Comment

Lisa Salb, 434 Madison St., spoke on upcoming projects.

6. Approval of Minutes

ID#25-00557 Minutes from March 18th, 2025

Attachments: CCmn03.18.2025 Draft

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

the Minutes from the March 18th, 2025 meeting. The motion carried by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan,

Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke, Frank

McElderry and Peter Bartels

4 - Eric E. Payne, Jack Wells, Mike Anderson and Cory C. Payne

Absent:

Consent Agenda

1. Other Boards and Commissions

A. Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board

Attachments: Cover Sheet BCI Entertainment LLC drone shows Oktoberfest 2025

BCI Entertainment LLC Drone Show Contract Oktoberfest 2025

ID#25-00510

Review and act on (recommendation to Common Council) proposed 2025

Springs Park usage contract with the Waukesha YMCA..

Attachments: Common Council Cover Sheet - YMCA Contract 2025

YMCA-Springs Park Contract 2025

ID#25-00542

Review and act on (recommendation to Common Council) proposed

Recreation Services Contract with In The Park, LLC.

Attachments: Common Council Cover Sheet - In the Park LLC 2025

Frame Park Boathouse In the Parks Agreement-2025

RFP Contacts 2025

RFP Frame Park Rec Services 2025

2. Plan Commission

PC25-0009

Certified Survey Map - 101 W. Sunset Drive - A request from Sunset East

LLC to approve a 2-lot CSM over approximately 3.088 acres of land in

anticipation of the future development of a Starbucks Café at the

Presidents Plaza shopping center along the south side of Sunset Dr. just

west of East Avenue.

Attachments: Cover Sheet- CSM, 101 W Sunset Drive

20250206_MSA REVIEW_CSM25-00002

101 W Sunset Drive CSM Project Reviews

CSM-SBX Presidents Plaza-February 17th 2025

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#25-00529

ID#25-00530

Invited Application: Gyro House Class "B" Beer and "Class C" Liquor

(wine only) License Application

Invited Application: Dollar General #21577 Class "A" Beer and "Class

C" Liquor (wine only) License Application

ID#25-00527 Other Applications

Attachments: Other Applications- 3.24.25

D. Human Resources - Ald. Chrisien

E. Board of Public Works - Alex Damien

ID#25-00496

Review and act on the storm sewer and drainage easements and

agreement for the Area 7 Flood Mitigation project with the School District

of Waukesha subject to City Attorney review..

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments:

25-00496-BPW_Agenda Cover-Storm Sewer & Drainage Easements,

School District of Wauk

25-00496-North Highschool Drainage Easement Overview

Flood Mitigation and Drainage Improvement Agreement with Exhibits

ID#25-00516

Review and act on the Agreement with Legacy Recycling, LLC, to host

2025 residential E-Waste and Appliances drop off events.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: 25-00516-BPW Cover-2025 E-Waste Events Agreement

2025 Contract - Ewaste Collection Events

ID#25-00517

Review and act on the Agreement with Strongbox Document Destruction

for 2025 paper shredding events.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: 25-00517-BPW Cover-2025 Paper Shredding Events

2025 Contract - Paper Shred Events

End of Consent Agenda

The Consent Agenda was approved by unanimous consent, with no items removed.

7. New Business

ID#25-00556

Review and act on a term sheet outlining TIF assistance to Mandel Group

related to the proposed project at 130, 200 and 318 Delafield St.

Attachments: Final Mandel term sheet

Mandel term sheet coversheet

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

sheet outlining TIF assistance to Mandel Group related to the proposed project at

130, 200 and 318 Delafield St. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska,

Alicia Halvensleben, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Peter Bartels

2 - Mike Chrisien and Frank McElderry

Nay:

4 - Eric E. Payne, Jack Wells, Mike Anderson and Cory C. Payne

Absent:

ID#25-00569

Review and act on a short term contract to provide inspection services to

the City of Brookfield.

Attachments: Brookfield Inspection Contract Coversheet

Inspection Services Intermunicipal Agreement Waukesha (002)

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

the short term contract to provide inspection services to the City of Brookfield.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan,

Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke, Frank

McElderry and Peter Bartels

4 - Eric E. Payne, Jack Wells, Mike Anderson and Cory C. Payne

Absent:

ID#25-00572

Consider approval of a draft Historic Preservation Conservation Easement

for a portion of the property at 130 Delafield St.

Attachments: Cover Sheet - Historic Preservation Conservation Easement

Historic Preservation Conservation Easement Draft

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

Historic Preservation Conservation Easement for a portion of the property at 130

Delafield St. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan,

Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke, Frank

McElderry and Peter Bartels

4 - Eric E. Payne, Jack Wells, Mike Anderson and Cory C. Payne

Absent:

ID#25-00501

Review and act on (recommendation to Common Council) proposed Street

Median Island Mowing and Trimming, 2-Year (2025 & 2026) Services

Contract with The Happy Mower.

Attachments: 2025 Median mowing council cover letter

2025 City Street Median Mowing Contract

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

proposed Street Median Island Mowing and Trimming, 2-Year (2025 & 2026)

Services Contract with The Happy Mower, with the understanding there will be

communication with Waukesha County. The motion carried by the following

vote:

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Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan,

Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke, Frank

McElderry and Peter Bartels

4 - Eric E. Payne, Jack Wells, Mike Anderson and Cory C. Payne

Absent:

8. Public Hearing

9. Action on Public Hearing

Reports

10. 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

11. Plan Commission - Jennifer Andrews

12. Standing Committees

A. Finance Committee Report - Ald. Pieper

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

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

ID#25-00531 Invited Application: Bartender Application for Joseph A. Porter

A motion was made by Ald. Wuteska, seconded by Ald. Halvensleben, to

approve the Bartender Application for Joseph A. Porter. The motion failed by

the following vote:

5 -

Aye:

Nay:

Doreen Wigderson, Daniel Manion, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben and

Dean D. Lemke

6 -

Mike Chrisien, Joe Pieper, Elizabeth Moltzan, Rick R. Lemke, Frank McElderry

and Peter Bartels

4 - Eric E. Payne, Jack Wells, Mike Anderson and Cory C. Payne

Absent:

D. Human Resources Committee Report - Ald. Chrisien

13. Board of Public Works Report - Alex Damien

ID#25-00487

Review and act on the Resolution for DNR Urban Nonpoint Source and

Stormwater Management Grant for Stormwater Quality Management Plan

Update.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: 25-00487-BPW_Agenda Cover-DNR UNPS Grant

25-00487-2025 DNR Governmental Responsibility Resolution - Urban

nonpoint source stormwater grant

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

the Resolution for DNR Urban Nonpoint Source and Stormwater Management

Grant for Stormwater Quality Management Plan Update. The motion carried by

the following vote:

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Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan,

Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke, Frank

McElderry and Peter Bartels

4 - Eric E. Payne, Jack Wells, Mike Anderson and Cory C. Payne

Absent:

ID#25-00488

Bids Received: Friday, March 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

2025 Asphalt Street Resurfacing and Utility Improvements

The Board of Public Works recommends that the low bid from Payne and

Dolan, Inc., in the amount of $7,298,487.54 for the Base Bid and Alternate

#1 be awarded.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: 2025 Resurfacing - BT

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

the low bid from Payne and Dolan, Inc., in the amount of $7,298,487.54 for the

Base Bid and Alternate #1. The motion carried by the following vote:

11 -

Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan,

Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke, Frank

McElderry and Peter Bartels

4 - Eric E. Payne, Jack Wells, Mike Anderson and Cory C. Payne

Absent:

ID#25-00489

Bids Received: Friday, March 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

2025 Area 7 Flood Mitigation Channel and Storage Improvements

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

Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $1,942,624.00, be awarded.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: 2025 Area 7 Flood Mitigation Channel and Storage

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

the low bid from Edgerton Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $1,942,624.00. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan,

Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke, Frank

McElderry and Peter Bartels

4 - Eric E. Payne, Jack Wells, Mike Anderson and Cory C. Payne

Absent:

14. Director of Public Works Report

15. City Attorney’s Report

16. City Administrator's Report

17. Mayor’s Report & Referrals

ID#25-00558 Proclamations

Attachments: Monarch Butterfly Month- 2025 Proclamation

Public Safety Telecommunicators Week - 2025 Proclamation

Sexual Assault Awareness Month- 2025 Proclamation

National Library Week - 2025 Proclamation

Linda Gourdoux Thank You 2025

18. Referrals

There was a referral from Ald. Halvensleben.

19. Closed Session

ID#25-00280 Discuss City Administrator's performance evaluation.

A motion was made by Ald. Alicia Halvensleben, seconded by Ald. Joe Pieper, to

approve Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)(c), for the

purpose of considering employment, promotion, compensation, and other terms

and conditions of employment or performance evaluation data of any public

employee over which the governing body has jurisdiction or exercises

responsibility, to-wit: City Administrator’s Performance Review. The motion

carried by the following vote:

11 -

Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan,

Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke, Frank

McElderry and Peter Bartels

4 - Eric E. Payne, Jack Wells, Mike Anderson and Cory C. Payne

Absent:

20. Reconvene in open session

Meeting reconvened in open session at 8:06pm.

ID#25-00573 Possible discussion and/or action on matters discussed in closed session.

A motion was made by Ald. R. Lemke, seconded by Ald. Halvensleben, to

approve the increase in the City Administrators salary at 4%, retroactive to

January 1, 2025 with no other changes to the contract. The motion carried by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan,

Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Rick R. Lemke and Frank McElderry

2 - Dean D. Lemke and Peter Bartels

Nay:

4 - Eric E. Payne, Jack Wells, Mike Anderson and Cory C. Payne

Absent:

21. Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 8:08pm.

Shawn Reilly, Mayor

City of Waukesha

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