Village Board Meetings and Agendas

VILLAGE OF PEWAUKEE
REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES
NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Moment of Silence, and Roll Call
President Knutson called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, followed by a moment of silence.

Roll Call was taken with the following Village Board members present: Trustee Heather Gergen, Trustee Bob Rohde, Trustee Kelli Belt, Trustee Chris Krasovich, Trustee Kristen Kreuser, and President Jeff Knutson.
Excused: Trustee Jim Grabowski.

Also Present: Parks & Recreation Director, Nick Phalin; Village Attorney, Matt Gralinski; Village Administrator, Matt Heiser, and Village Clerk, Jenna Peter.

2. Public Hearings/Presentations
a. Public Hearing on 2025 Draft Budget
No comments.

3. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
a. Minutes from the October 15, 2024, Regular Village Board Meeting
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Gergen, to approve the October 15, 2024, minutes of the Regular Village Board meeting as presented.
Motion carried 6-0.

b. Minutes from the November 6, 2024 Regular Village Board Meeting
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Kreuser, to approve the November 6, 2024, minutes of the Regular Village Board meeting as presented.
Motion carried 6-0.

4. Citizen Comments
Sarah Stephens – Owner, Beach Bum Bakery – Ms. Stephens has concerns regarding the beer garden at Lakefront Park. The beer garden will be in direct competition with the Brewery across that street that is set to open in 2025. It will also be taking away sales from the brick-and-mortar businesses. She is also concerned about the lack of parking that is already an issue downtown.

5. Ordinances – Presented out of order after item 8– New Business
a. Review, discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2024-08, An Ordinance Levying Property Taxes for the General Fund, the Debt Service Fund, TIF #2 Fund, and TIF #3 Fund for the Village of Pewaukee for the Year 2024 to Support the 2025 Budget
Attorney Gralinski noted for the record that in Section 1, the total amount to be levied for this is not included on the Ordinance listed online.
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to approve Ordinance No. 2024-08 not to exceed $5,237,377.
Motion carried 6-0.

6. Resolutions–
a. Review, discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-17, Resolution Establishing the Fire-EMS Protection Fee Emergency Service Equivalent (ESE) Fee.
Administrator Heiser explained how the new amount for the ESE fee was calculated.
• The Fire Department saw a 4% increase in its total spending
• The Village’s portion went up from 35.8% to 37.9% (i.e. an increase in call volume)
• The amount paid to the City increased from 90% to 92%
Administrator Heiser further explained that the multiplier for senior living has been removed. The re-allocation resulted in the a raise of the base fee. This year the fee is going up $198 for a total of $439.
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to approve Resolution No. 2024-17
Motion carried 6-0.

7. Old Business
a. Review, discussion and possible action on proposal from RA Smith to perform work to establish Quiet Zones in the Village of Pewaukee
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Gergen to approve the contract with RA Smith not to exceed $30,000.
Motion carried 6-0.

b. Review, discussion and possible action on review of proposed 2025 Village Budgets
Administrator Heiser explained the Transportation Fee has been discontinued. Those fees have been allocated to the General Fund. There will be a 6.9% decrease in the Mill Rate. The budgeted amount for the library has also changed.
1. Review and Action on General Fund Budget
Trustee Gergen moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich to approve the General Fund Budget.
Motion carried 6-0.
2. Review and Action on Capital Projects Funds Budget
Trustee Gergen move, seconded by Rohde to designate $91,000 in ARPA funds for the Library roof and approve the Capital Projects Funds Budget.
Motion carried 6-0.
3. Review and Action on Debt Service Budget
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Gergen to approve the Debt Service Budget.
Motion carried 6-0.
4. Review and Action on TIF Budgets
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich to approve the TIF Budgets.
Motion carried 6-0.
5. Review and Action on Water Utility Budget
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Gergen to approve the Water Utility Budget.
Motion carried 6-0.
6. Review and Action on Storm Water Utility Budget
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Kreuser to approve the Storm Water Utility Budget.
Motion carried 6-0.
7. Review and Action on Sanitary Sewer Utility Budget
Trustee Kreuser moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich to approve the Sanitary Sewer Utility Budget.
Motion carried 6-0.
8. Review and Action on Cemetery Fund Budget
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich to approve Cemetery Fund Budget.
Motion carried 6-0.
9. Review and Action on Lake Patrol Budget
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Kreuser to approve the Lake Patrol Budget.
Motion carried 6-0.
10. Review and Action on Laimon Family Lakeside Park Budget
Trustee Gergen moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to approve the Laimon Family Lakeside Park Budget.
Motion carried 6-0.

8. New Business
a. Review, discussion, and possible action on a Certified Survey Map request of applicant Erin and Kevin Ark to combine common lots of ownership. This 0.527-acre parcel, located at 214 1st St/ PWV 0899252, is zoned R-5 Single-Family Residential. Property owners are Kevin & Erin Ark.
Administrator Heiser explained the CSM was approved at a Plan Commission meeting to clean up some lot lines.
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Gergen to approve the CSM subject to the Engineering and Planners Comments
Motion carried 6-0.

b. Review, discussion and possible action to appoint David Kelnhofer as a Village Resident Member of the Park and Recreation Board
Trustee Belt moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to approve David Kelnhofer to the Park and Recreation Board
Motion carried 6-0.

c. Review, discussion and possible action on proposal for PrimeTime Events, LLC, to operate a beer garden in Lakefront Park in 2025.
Parks and Recreation Director, Nick Phalin explained The Tap Yard was approved with a recommendation by the Joint Parks and Recreation Board to operate a beer garden at Lakefront Park Thursday – Sunday from May – September. The Tap Yard initially requested 60 tables but was reduced to 21 tables for the 2025 season with the opportunity for expansion in the future. The beer garden’s hours would coincide with the Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Club’s ski shows. The Tap Yard’s business proposal was requested to have a 5-year term, the Joint Parks and Rec Board approved a 2-year term.
Discussion followed regarding concerns about parking, the beer garden competing with the brick-and mortar businesses, and the emphasis on having alcohol in a family-friendly space.
Phalin stated Oconomowoc has a similar vendor on their lakefront and have not had any issues. He also stated that Chad, the owner of Brewfinity, the business going in across the street, was not verbally opposed to the beer garden.
Trustee Gergen moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to deny Tap Yard’s operation of a beer garden at Lake Front Park for 2025.
Motion carried on a roll call vote
5-1. Trustee Kreuser voting Nay.

d. Monthly Approval of Checks and Invoices for All Funds – October 2024
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Belt to approve all checks and invoices for October 2024 with the exception to the library fund.
Motion carried 6-0.

Trustee Gergen moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich to acknowledge the Library funds for October 2024.
Motion carried 6-0.

e. Review, discussion and possible action to plan the 150th Anniversary of the Village of Pewaukee in 2026
Trustee Rohde stated this would be a great opportunity to plan ahead and put together a year of events. A group would need to be formed to coordinate.
Administrator Heiser is working on a list of groups to meet and coordinate with as well.
Consensus of the Board to have Trustee Rohde start organizing for the 150th Anniversary for the Village of Pewaukee.

f. Review, discussion and possible action to use ARPA funds to purchase holiday lights for the beach
Trustee Krasovich explained that adding string lights to the poles to the downtown area would increase it’s appeal for drawing traffic to the area. This could be an appropriate use of ARPA Funds. The lights from the Train Depot have also gone missing and suggested increasing the budget for lights to $1,500 so those lights could be replaced as well.
Trustee Gergen moved, seconded by Trustee Kreuser to use $1,475 in ARPA funds to purchase holiday lights for the beach.
Motion carried 6-0.

9. Citizen Comments – None.

10. Closed Session. – None.

11. Adjournment
Trustee Gergen moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to adjourn the November 19, 2024, Regular Village Board meeting at approximately 7:04 p.m.
Motion carried 6-0.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jenna Peter Village Clerk