Waukesha City Hall,  
201 Delafield Street  
Waukesha, WI 53188  
City of Waukesha  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
City Council  
Tuesday, June 17, 2025  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers, City Hall  
1. Roll Call  
The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm.  
13 -  
Present:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
2. Pledge of Allegiance  
3. Public Comment  
There were no speakers present.  
4. Presentations  
A.  
Presentation of the graduates of the Spring 2025 Leading Waukesha  
Class  
ID#25-01217 Gallery Art Presentation for the Pewaukee Area Arts Council  
B.  
5. Approval of Minutes  
ID#25-01221 Minutes from June 3rd, 2025 meeting  
A.  
Attachments: Ccmn250603 Draft  
A motion was made by Ald. Moltzan, seconded by Ald. Halvensleben, to approve  
the minutes from the June 3rd, 2025 meeting. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
Consent Agenda  
Ald. Moltzan removed item ID#25-01226 from the Consent Agenda. All other items  
passed unanimously.  
1. Other Boards and Commissions  
ID#25-01148 Approval of amended Municipal Court bond schedule.  
A.  
A motion was made by Ald. Moltzan, seconded by Ald. Halvensleben, to approve  
the amended Municipal Court Bond Schedule and update the fine for Dogs in  
Parks from $5 to $10. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
B.  
Review and possible action on a revised contract with the City of  
Brookfield for inspection services.  
A motion was made by Ald. Halvensleben, seconded by Ald. Chrisien, to approve  
the revised contract with the City of Brookfield for inspection services with  
allowance for the City Attorney's office to make changes. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
C.  
Review and possible action on a contract for trades inspection services  
with North Shore Inspections, LLC.  
A motion was made by Ald. Halvensleben, seconded by Ald. Chrisien, to approve  
contract for trades inspection services with North Shore Inspections, LLC with  
allowance for the City Attorney's office to make changes. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
12 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
1 - Rick R. Lemke  
Nay:  
2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
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  
A.  
Review and possible action on the approval of the contract with Central  
Square for the purchase of their Enterprise CAD System.  
A motion was made by Ald. Manion, seconded by Ald. Pieper, to approve the  
contract with Central Square contingent upon all exhibits being completed. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 13 - Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van  
Trieste, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben,  
Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
Absent: 2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
B.  
Review and possible action regarding placement of a monument and  
solar-lit flagpoles in the Veteran sections of Prairie Home Cemetery.  
2. Plan Commission  
3. Standing Committees  
A. Finance Committee - Ald. Pieper  
B. Building & Grounds Committee - Ald. E. Payne  
A.  
Review and possible action on the removal of the solar powered crosswalk  
signs on Delafield St.  
Payne  
Sponsors:  
B.  
Review and possible action on the removal of the school zone speed limit  
signs around the old Blair  
School.  
Camacho  
Sponsors:  
C. Ordinance & License Committee - Ald. P. Wuteska  
A.  
Review and possible action on Full Service Retail Permit application for  
Steelhead Aleworks LLC (Steeltank Brewing Co.)  
1. Licenses  
A.  
Review and possible action on the applications for various licenses for  
establishments, who will be invited.  
B.  
Review and possible action on the renewal applications of various  
establishments.  
D. Human Resources - Ald. Wigderson  
E. Board of Public Works - Alex Damien  
A.  
Review and Act on Adoption of a Resolution for the 2024 WDNR  
Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR).  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
B.  
Review and possible action on the Architectural Design Services  
Consulting Contract for 2025 and 2026 Community Investment Program  
(CIP) projects on an as-needed basis.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
C.  
Review and possible action on the Public Sanitary Sewer Easement  
Agreement (Lots 1 and 2) between Continental 665 Fund, LLC, and the  
City of Waukesha.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
End of Consent Agenda  
6. New Business  
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  
11. Standing Committees  
A. Finance Committee Report - Ald. Pieper  
A.  
Review and possible action on converting the intersection of Westowne  
Ave. and Brad St. to a 4-way stop.  
Pieper  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Ald Pieper, seconded by Ald. Payne, to approve  
converting the intersection of Westowne Ave. and Brad St. to a 4-way stop.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 12- Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van  
Trieste, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
Nay: 1- Paul Wuteska  
Absent: 2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
C. Ordinance & License Committee Report - Ald. P. Wuteska  
B. Building & Grounds Committee Report - Ald. E. Payne  
A.  
Amendments to Mun. Code sections 11.01 and 25.05, increasing  
penalties for certain code violations  
B.  
Revisions to Mun Code 11.27 regarding the creation of Designated  
Outdoor Refreshment Areas, or DORAs.  
D. Human Resources Committee Report - Ald. Wigderson  
12. Board of Public Works Report - Alex Damien  
A.  
Bids Received: Friday, May 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.  
2025 Pavement Crackfilling  
The Board of Public Works recommends that the low bid from Thunder  
Road,LLC, in the amount of $236,500.00 be awarded.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by Ald. Payne, to approve the low  
bid from Thunder Road, LLC, in the amount of $236,500.00 for 2025 pavement  
crack filling. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
B.  
Bids Received: Friday, May 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.  
Drop-Off Center Used Oil Collection Improvements - Rebid  
The Board of Public Works recommends that the low bid from Short Pour  
Delivery Services, LLC, for the base bid and alternate, in the amount of  
$50,180.00 be awarded.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by Ald. Payne, to approve the low  
bid from Short Pour Delivery Services, LLC, in the amount of $50,180.00 for the  
base bid and alternate, for Drop-Off Center used oil collection improvements. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
C.  
Bids Received: Friday, May 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.  
2025 Fire Station #2 and #3 Generator 3-Way Transfer Switch  
The Board of Public Works recommends that the low bid for the base bid  
and alternate #1 from Wil-Surge Electric, Inc., in the amount of  
$121,758.00 be awarded.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by Ald. Payne, to approve the low  
bid from Wil-Surge Electric, Inc., in the amount of $121,758.00 for the base bid  
and alternate #1, for 2025 Fire Station #2 and #3 Generator 3-way transfer  
switches. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
D.  
Bids Received: Friday, May 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.  
W. Sunset Drive and S. Prairie Avenue Traffic Signal Improvements  
The Board of Public Works recommends that the Low bid from Zenith  
Tech, Inc., in the amount of $368,001.07 be awarded.  
Public Works  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Ald. Pieper, seconded by Ald. Payne, to approve the low  
bid from Zenith Tech, Inc., in the amount of $368,001.07 for W. Sunset Dr and S.  
Prairie Avenue traffic signal improvements. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
13. Director of Public Works Report  
14. City Attorney’s Report  
15. City Administrator’s Report  
ID#25-01220 City Administrator's Report  
A.  
16. Mayor’s Report & Referrals  
ID#25-01219 Board and committee appointments  
A.  
A motion was made by Ald. Halvensleben, seconded by Ald. D. Lemke, to  
approve Board and committee appointments. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
13 -  
Aye:  
Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste,  
Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia Halvensleben, Dale  
Matthews, Dean D. Lemke, Rick R. Lemke and Rico Camacho  
2 - Jack Wells and Mike Anderson  
Absent:  
17. Referrals  
There was a referral from Ald. Van Trieste for Buildings & Grounds.  
The meeting adjourned at 7:44PM.  
18. Adjournment  
Shawn Reilly, Mayor  
City of Waukesha  
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