Waukesha City Hall,  
201 Delafield Street  
Waukesha, WI 53188  
City of Waukesha  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
City Council  
Tuesday, April 15, 2025  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers, City Hall  
1. Administration of the Oath of Office - Aldermanic Districts 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14 & 15  
The above Aldermanic Districts were sworn in.  
2. Roll Call  
Alderman E. Payne arrived at 6:16pm.  
12 -  
Present:  
Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan,  
Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Rick R. Lemke, Dale  
Matthews, Rico Camacho and Steve Van Trieste  
2 - Jack Wells and Dean D. Lemke  
Absent:  
3. Pledge of Allegiance  
4. Presentations  
ID#25-00622 Police Citizen Service Award Presentation - Andrew Pouchnik  
A.  
B.  
ID#25-00619 Gallery Art Presentation - John Yost Fine Art  
This item was held for next meeting.  
5. Public Comment  
Virginia Rodriquez spoke to the Common Council, regarding Ald. Camacho.  
John Thomas, 134 Douglass Ave., spoke on the Fourth of July parade.  
Marie Renn, 2914 Buckingham Ct., spoke on the Silvernail project.  
Kenneth Hallett, 2909 Buckingham Ct., spoke on the Silvernail project.  
6. Approval of Minutes  
ID#25-00605 Minutes from April 3rd meeting.  
A.  
A motion was made by Ald. Moltzan, seconded by Ald. Halvensleben, to approve  
the Minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
11 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan,  
Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale Matthews, Rico Camacho  
and Steve Van Trieste  
4 - Eric E. Payne, Jack Wells, Dean D. Lemke and Rick R. Lemke  
Absent:  
Consent Agenda  
Alderman E. Payne arrived at 6:16pm.  
12 -  
Present:  
Absent:  
Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan,  
Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Rick R. Lemke, Dale  
Matthews, Rico Camacho and Steve Van Trieste  
2 - Jack Wells and Dean D. Lemke  
1. Other Boards and Commissions  
ID#25-00533 Review and act on the IT Acceptable Use Policy  
A.  
B.  
C.  
D.  
ID#25-00534 Review and act on the Security Awareness Training Policy  
ID#25-00540 Review and act on the Malware Defense Policy  
Discussion and recommendation to approve renewing the ATT contract for  
phone services.  
E.  
F.  
Consideration and recommendation regarding withdrawal of $1,658.67  
from Perpetual Care Trust Fund to be deposited to Prairie Home  
Cemetery Operating Fund.  
Consideration and recommendation regarding withdrawal of $56,844.22  
from Endowment Trust Fund to be deposited to Prairie Home Cemetery  
operating fund.  
2. Plan Commission  
A.  
Certified Survey Map - Parcel WAKC1350994, Big Bend Road – A  
request from Belman Homes Inc., to approve a 2-lot CSM on approximately  
0.61 acres of land in anticipation of the future development of two new  
home sites for Operation Finally Home along the east side of Big Bend  
Road.  
3. Standing Committees  
A. Finance Committee - Ald. Pieper  
Review and Act on Agreement between the Waukesha County Center for  
Growth, Inc. and the City of Waukesha  
ID#25-00355 Review and Act on a contract for mowing services  
Review and Act on a Contract between the City of Waukesha and the  
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for a grant award  
B. Building & Grounds Committee - Ald. E. Payne  
A.  
Please remove the “No Parking” signs along the east side of the 300 block  
of N. West Ave. (near the old Horizon West condo location).  
Halvensleben  
Sponsors:  
B.  
Please make the intersection of Chapman Dr. and Green Valley Dr. a  
4-way stop.  
E. Payne  
Sponsors:  
C.  
Please install a solar powered crosswalk sign at Gascoigne Dr. and  
Pewaukee Rd.  
E. Payne  
Sponsors:  
C. Ordinance & License Committee - Ald. P. Wuteska  
1. Licenses  
D. Human Resources - Ald. Chrisien  
E. Board of Public Works - Alex Damien  
A.  
Review and act on the OMNIA Partners, Public Sector (U.S. Communities)  
Contract for Schuetze Building Roof Rehabilitation.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
End of Consent Agenda  
The Consent Agenda was passed unanimously with no items removed.  
7. New Business  
ID#25-00612 Election of Council President  
A.  
Ald. Halvensleben was unanimously elected as Common Council President.  
ID#25-00611 Presentation - Update on 2025 Citywide Revaluation  
B.  
C.  
Review and Possible Action: The Charitable Campaign Committee  
recommends approval of the application of the United Way for five years of  
eligibility pursuant to Human Resources Policy H-8 (Payroll Deductions for  
Charitable Purposes). Appendices to the application are available upon  
request  
A motion was made by Ald. Moltzan, seconded by Ald. Chrisien, to approve the  
Charitable Campaign Committee recommends approval of the application of the  
United Way for five years of eligibility pursuant to Human Resources Policy H-8  
(Payroll Deductions for Charitable Purposes). The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Rick R.  
Lemke, Dale Matthews, Rico Camacho and Steve Van Trieste  
2 - Jack Wells and Dean D. Lemke  
Absent:  
8. Public Hearing  
Public Hearing was opened.  
No speakers present.  
Public Hearing was closed.  
A.  
Rezoning, Parcel WAKC1350994, Big Bend Road – A request from  
Belman Homes Inc., to rezone approximately 0.61 acres of land from T-1  
Temporary Zoning District to to Rs-3 Single Family Residential District in  
anticipation of the future development of two new home sites for Operation  
Finally Home along the east side of Big Bend Road.  
9. Action on Public Hearing  
A.  
Rezoning, Parcel WAKC1350994, Big Bend Road – A request from  
Belman Homes Inc., to rezone approximately 0.61 acres of land from T-1  
Temporary Zoning District to to Rs-3 Single Family Residential District in  
anticipation of the future development of two new home sites for Operation  
Finally Home along the east side of Big Bend Road.  
A motion was made by Ald. Chrisien, seconded by Ald. Anderson, to approve  
rezoning, Parcel WAKC1350994, Big Bend Road - A request from Belman Homes  
Inc., to rezone approximately 0.61 acres of land from T-1 Temporary Zoning  
District to to Rs-3 Single Family Residential District in anticipation of the future  
development of two new home sites for Operation Finally Home along the east  
side of Big Bend Road. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Rick R.  
Lemke, Dale Matthews, Rico Camacho and Steve Van Trieste  
2 - Jack Wells and Dean D. Lemke  
Absent:  
Reports  
10. Other Boards and Commissions  
A. Transit Commission Report - Alex Damien  
B. Water Utility Commission  
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  
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  
Rezoning Rs-3 PUD Single Family Residential with a Planned Unit  
Development Overlay District, Winterberry Reserve Subdivision,  
WAKC0991003, north of Summit Avenue – A request from Veridian  
Homes to rezone approximately 22.196 acres of land along the north side  
of Summit Avenue from Rs-3 Single Family Residential District to Rs-3  
PUD Single Family Residential with a Planned Unit Development Overlay  
District to incorporate a mixed lot size single family subdivision.  
A motion was made by Ald. Halvensleben, seconded by Ald. R. Lemke, to  
approve Rezoning Rs-3 PUD Single Family Residential with a Planned Unit  
Development Overlay District, Winterberry Reserve Subdivision, WAKC0991003,  
north of Summit Avenue - A request from Veridian Homes to rezone  
approximately 22.196 acres of land along the north side of Summit Avenue from  
Rs-3 Single Family Residential District to Rs-3 PUD Single Family Residential with  
a Planned Unit Development Overlay District to incorporate a mixed lot size  
single family subdivision. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan,  
Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Rick R. Lemke, Dale  
Matthews, Rico Camacho and Steve Van Trieste  
1 - Eric E. Payne  
Nay:  
2 - Jack Wells and Dean D. Lemke  
Absent:  
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  
Invited Application: Mayor's Restaurant Class "B" Beer and "Class B"  
Liquor License Application  
A motion was made by Ald. Wuteska, seconded by Ald. Halvensleben, to  
approve Mayor's Restaurant "Class B" Beer and Liquor License Application.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Rick R.  
Lemke, Dale Matthews, Rico Camacho and Steve Van Trieste  
2 - Jack Wells and Dean D. Lemke  
Absent:  
ID#25-00616 Invited Application: Bartender Application for Destiny Lares  
A motion was made by Ald. Wuteska, seconded by Ald. Halvensleben, to  
approve the Bartender Application for Destiny Lares. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Rick R.  
Lemke, Dale Matthews, Rico Camacho and Steve Van Trieste  
2 - Jack Wells and Dean D. Lemke  
Absent:  
ID#25-00620 Invited Application: Bartender Application for Maureen Delgadillo  
ID#25-00617 Other Applications  
A motion was made by Ald. Wuteska, seconded by Ald. Halvensleben, to  
approve all other applications, except Magellen's on Main Sidewalk Cafe.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Rick R.  
Lemke, Dale Matthews, Rico Camacho and Steve Van Trieste  
2 - Jack Wells and Dean D. Lemke  
Absent:  
A motion was made by Ald. Wuteska, seconded by Ald. Halvensleben, to  
approve Magellan's on Main Sidewalk Cafe according to City Ordinance. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Rick R.  
Lemke, Dale Matthews, Rico Camacho and Steve Van Trieste  
2 - Jack Wells and Dean D. Lemke  
Absent:  
D. Human Resources Committee Report - Ald. Chrisien  
13. Board of Public Works Report - Alex Damien  
A.  
Review and act on the Resolution relating to the special charge for the  
installation of sidewalk along a portion of Silvernail Rd. from just east of  
Sussex Ln. to University Dr.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by Ald. Halvensleben, to approve  
the Resolution relating to the special charge for the installation of sidewalk along  
a portion of Silvernail Rd. from just east of Sussex Ln. to University Dr. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Rick R.  
Lemke, Dale Matthews, Rico Camacho and Steve Van Trieste  
2 - Jack Wells and Dean D. Lemke  
Absent:  
B.  
Bids Received: Friday March 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.  
2025 Asphalt Street Utility Repairs - City Wide  
The Board of Public Works recommends that the low bid from All-Ways  
Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $203,545.00 be awarded.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by E. Payne, to approve the low  
bid from All-Ways Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $203,545.00 for 2025 Asphalt  
Street Utility Repairs- City Wide. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Rick R.  
Lemke, Dale Matthews, Rico Camacho and Steve Van Trieste  
2 - Jack Wells and Dean D. Lemke  
Absent:  
C.  
Bids Received: Friday, March 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.  
Cemetery Admin Building HVAC Replacement  
The Board of Public Works recommends that the only bid from Hennes  
Services in the amount of $92,410.00 be awarded.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by E. Payne, to approve the only  
bid from Hennes Services in the amount of $92,410.00 for the Cemetery Admin  
Building HVAC Replacement. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Rick R.  
Lemke, Dale Matthews, Rico Camacho and Steve Van Trieste  
2 - Jack Wells and Dean D. Lemke  
Absent:  
D.  
Bids Received: Friday, March 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.  
Clean Water Plant Phase 3 Improvements  
The Board of Public Works recommends that the low bid from J.F.Ahern  
Co. in the amount of $18,600,000.00 be awarded.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 CWP Phase 3  
A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by E. Payne, to approve the low  
bid from J.F.Ahern Co. in the amount of $18,600,000.00 for the Clean Water Plant  
Phase 3 Improvements. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Rick R.  
Lemke, Dale Matthews, Rico Camacho and Steve Van Trieste  
2 - Jack Wells and Dean D. Lemke  
Absent:  
E.  
Bids Received: Friday, March 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.  
Prairie Home Cemetery Autumn Garden Fountain Improvements  
The Board of Public Works recommends that the low bid from 4D  
Exteriorscapes LLC in the amount of $45,000.00 be awarded.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by E. Payne, to approve the low  
bid from 4D Exteriorscapes LLC in the amount of $45,000.00 for the Prairie Home  
Cemetery Autumn Garden Fountain Improvements. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Rick R.  
Lemke, Dale Matthews, Rico Camacho and Steve Van Trieste  
2 - Jack Wells and Dean D. Lemke  
Absent:  
F.  
Bids Received: Friday, March 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.  
Gascoigne Drive and Peters Drive Utility and Street Improvements  
The Board of Public Works recommends that the low bid from LaLonde  
Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $3,246,364.78 be awarded.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by E. Payne, to approve the low  
bid from LaLonde Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $3,246,364.78 for the  
Gascoigne Drive and Peters Drive Utility and Street Improvements. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Rick R.  
Lemke, Dale Matthews, Rico Camacho and Steve Van Trieste  
2 - Jack Wells and Dean D. Lemke  
Absent:  
14. Director of Public Works Report  
15. City Attorney’s Report  
16. City Administrator’s Report  
ID#25-00606 City Administrator's report  
A.  
17. Mayor’s Report & Referrals  
ID#25-00607 Board and Committee Appointments  
A.  
A motion was made by Ald. Halvensleben, seconded by Ald. Chrisien, to approve  
the Board and Committee Appointments. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Rick R.  
Lemke, Dale Matthews, Rico Camacho and Steve Van Trieste  
2 - Jack Wells and Dean D. Lemke  
Absent:  
ID#25-00608 Common Council Committee Assignments  
B.  
A motion was made by E. Payne, seconded by Ald. Halvensleben, to approve the  
Common Council Committee Assignments with the discussed change. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Rick R.  
Lemke, Dale Matthews, Rico Camacho and Steve Van Trieste  
2 - Jack Wells and Dean D. Lemke  
Absent:  
ID#25-00609 Council Seating Chart  
C.  
A motion was made by Ald. Halvensleben, seconded by Ald. Chrisien, to approve  
the Common Council Seating Chart. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric E. Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Daniel Manion,  
Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia Halvensleben, Rick R.  
Lemke, Dale Matthews, Rico Camacho and Steve Van Trieste  
2 - Jack Wells and Dean D. Lemke  
Absent:  
ID#25-00613 2025 State of the City Message  
D.  
18. Referrals  
There were referrals from Ald. Wuteska and Ald. Wigderson to Building and Grounds.  
The meeting was adjourned at 7:58pm.  
19. Adjournment  
Shawn Reilly, Mayor  
City of Waukesha  
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