Waukesha City Hall,

201 Delafield Street

Waukesha, WI 53188

City of Waukesha

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

6:00 PM

Council Chambers, City Hall

1. Roll Call

The meeting was called to order at 6:00P.M.

15 -

Present:

Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, 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. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Public Comment

Eric Steffens, 2705 Chatsworth Circle, spoke on the 4th of July Fireworks & council

responsiveness.

John Thomas, 134 Douglass Avenue, spoke on biker lanes & safety.

Ethel Marshall, 1976 Sunnyside Drive, spoke on the parade memorial.

Katie Pudleiner, 3033 Silvernail Road, spoke on the parade memorial.

Tyler Pudleiner, 3033 Silvernail Road, spoke on the parade memorial.

4. Approval of Minutes

ID#25-02021 Approval of Minutes from August 5th Meeting

Attachments: CCmn 08.05.2025 Draft.pdf

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

Minutes from the August 5, 2025 Meeting. The motion carried by the following

vote:

15 -

Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, 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

5. Presentations

ID#25-02018 Gallery Art Exhibit Presentation

Attachments: Gallery Art Presentation Carroll University Alumni- 2025.pptx

Consent Agenda

The Consent Agenda was passed unanimously with no items removed.

1. Other Boards and Commissions

ID#25-00656

Review and possible action on proposed Distribution Easement with We

Energies for a new underground electrical line within Merrill Crest Park.

Attachments: Cover Sheet Merrill Crest Park We Energies Easement 2025

Easement Request Waukesha City Park

WR 4943972 IO CR1172 Waukesha Parks SKETCH

CITY OF WAUKESHA EASEMENT

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#25-01966

Review and possible action on Secondhand Dealer Renewal

Application from EcoATM, LLC.

Attachments: O&L ID#25-01966 EcoATM, LLC Cover Sheet

ID#25-01967

Review and possible action on Secondhand Dealer Renewal

Application from Costa's Fine Jewelry & Coins.

Attachments: O&L ID#25-01967 Costa's Fine Jewelry & Coins Cover Sheet

ID#25-01968

Review and possible action on Secondhand Dealer Application from

Watchcircle, LLC.

Attachments: O&L ID#25-01968 Watchcircle, LLC Cover Sheet

D. Human Resources - Ald. Wigerson

E. Board of Public Works - Alex Damien

ID#25-01814

Review and possible action on the purchase of sewer castings for

manholes and inlets for the various sewer and roadway projects.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: BPW_25-01814-Cover Sheet-Sewer Castings 2025

End of Consent Agenda

6. New Business

ID#25-01989

Review and possible action on 2025 Budget for Waukesha Parade

Memorial

Attachments:

2025 Proposed Budget- Waukesha Parade Memorial- Cover Sheet

and Budget.pdf

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

the 2025 Budget for the Waukesha Parade Memorial. The motion carried by the

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, 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

ID#25-02025 Request for Waiver of Conflict, VonBriesen law firm.

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

request for Waiver of Conflict, Von Briesen law firm. The motion failed by the

following vote:

7 -

Aye:

Nay:

Mike Chrisien, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, Steve Van Trieste, Mike Anderson,

Dean D. Lemke and Rick R. Lemke

8 -

Eric Payne, Jack Wells, Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Alicia

Halvensleben, Dale Matthews and Rico Camacho

ID#25-02026

Approval of contract with Waukesha County for use of UW-Waukesha

buildings for fire and police training.

Attachments: Special Use_ Agreement for UW Buildings 8-14-25

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

approve the contract with Waukesha County for use of UW-Waukesha buildings

for fire and police training. The motion carried by the following vote:

15 -

Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, 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

7. Public Hearing

PC25-0131

Rezoning - 735 Pleasant St., La Casa de Esperanza – A request to rezone

approximately 5.1402 acres of land owned by La Casa de Esperanza

south of Arcadian Avenue west of the railroad tracks, from a mix of B-3

General Business, M-1 Light Manufacturing and Rm-3 Multi Family

Residential District across multiple parcels to I-1 Institutional District.

Attachments: City of Waukesha Cover Sheet - Rezoning La Casa

APPL_PC Development Review Application - 010125 - LaCasa de

Esperanza 061725

Site Plan - LaCasa de Esperanza - Arcadian Ave 061725

Cover Letter - LaCasa de Esperanza - Arcadian Ave 061725

Easement Draft - LaCasa de Esperanza - Arcadian Ave 061725

Rezoning - LaCasa de Esperanza - Arcadian Ave 061725

Re-Zoning Ordinance - LaCasa Pleasant Street

The Public Hearing was opened.

There were no comments.

The Public Hearing was closed.

8. Action on Public Hearing

PC25-0131

Rezoning - 735 Pleasant St., La Casa de Esperanza – A request to rezone

approximately 5.1402 acres of land owned by La Casa de Esperanza

south of Arcadian Avenue west of the railroad tracks, from a mix of B-3

General Business, M-1 Light Manufacturing and Rm-3 Multi Family

Residential District across multiple parcels to I-1 Institutional District.

Attachments: City of Waukesha Cover Sheet - Rezoning La Casa

APPL_PC Development Review Application - 010125 - LaCasa de

Esperanza 061725

Site Plan - LaCasa de Esperanza - Arcadian Ave 061725

Cover Letter - LaCasa de Esperanza - Arcadian Ave 061725

Easement Draft - LaCasa de Esperanza - Arcadian Ave 061725

Rezoning - LaCasa de Esperanza - Arcadian Ave 061725

Re-Zoning Ordinance - LaCasa Pleasant Street

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

the rezoning of 735 Pleasant St., La Casa de Esperanza. To rezone

approximately 5.1402 acres of land owned by La Casa de Esperanza south of

Arcadian Avenue west of the railroad tracks, from a mix of B-3 General Business,

M-1 Light Manufacturing and Rm-3 Multi Family Residential District across

multiple parcels to I-1 Institutional District. The motion carried by the following

vote:

15 -

Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, 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

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

PC25-0130

Certified Survey Map - 735 Pleasant St., La Casa de Esperanza – A

request to approve a 5.1402 acre one lot CSM to consolidate 13 parcels

owned by La Casa de Esperanza south of Arcadian Avenue west of the rail

road tracks, into 1 Lot.

Attachments: City of Waukesha Cover Sheet - CSM La Casa

APPL_PC Development Review Application - 010125 - LaCasa de

Esperanza 061725

Certified Survey Map CSM - LaCasa de Esperanza - Arcadian Ave

061725

Easement Draft - LaCasa de Esperanza - Arcadian Ave 061725

Cover Letter - LaCasa de Esperanza - Arcadian Ave 061725

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

the Certified Survey Map for 735 Pleasant St., La Casa de Esperanza. To approve

a 5.1402 acre one lot CSM to consolidate 13 parcels owned by La Casa de

Esperanza south of Arcadian Avenue west of the rail road tracks, into 1 Lot.. The

motion carried by the following vote:

15 -

Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, 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

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

ID#25-01703 Review and possible action of the Invited Applications.

Attachments: O&L 25-01703 Cover Sheet- Invited Applications

Invited Applications- 7.28.25

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

approve the Bartender/Operator License Application for Carter Bell. The

motion carried by the following vote:

12 -

Aye:

Nay:

Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Steve Van Trieste, Jack Wells,

Daniel Manion, Elizabeth Moltzan, Paul Wuteska, Mike Anderson, Alicia

Halvensleben, Dale Matthews and Rico Camacho

3 - Joe Pieper, Dean D. Lemke and Rick R. Lemke

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

approve the denial of the Bartender/Operator License Application for Gregory

Kasprzak. The motion carried by the following vote:

15 -

Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, 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

D. Human Resources Committee Report - Ald. Wigderson

12. Board of Public Works Report - Alex Damien

ID#25-01813

Bids Received: Friday, August 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

2025 Municipal Garage HVAC Replacement

The Board of Public Works recommends that the low bid from Sure-Fire,

Inc., in the amount of $350,000.00 be awarded.

Public Works

Sponsors:

Attachments: Municipal Garage Repair and Rehabilitation Phase 1-BT

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

bid of $350,000 from Sure-Fire, Inc. for 2025 Municipal Garage HVAC

Replacement. The motion carried by the following vote:

15 -

Aye:

Mike Chrisien, Eric Payne, Doreen Wigderson, Joe Pieper, 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

13. Director of Public Works Report

14. City Attorney’s Report

15. City Administrator’s Report

16. Mayor’s Report & Referrals

ID#25-02020 August Proclamations

Attachments: Chamber of Commerce 2025 Proclamation.pdf

17. Referrals

There were referrals from Ald. Van Trieste for Buildings & Grounds and Park Rec and

Ald. Mathews for Department of Public Works.

18. Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 7:17P.M.

Shawn Reilly, Mayor

City of Waukesha

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