Village Board Meetings and Agendas

VILLAGE OF PEWAUKEE 
REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES
APRIL 15, 2025

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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 Nick Stauff, Trustee Bob Rohde, Trustee Rachel Pader, Trustee Kristen Kreuser, Trustee Jim Grabowski; and President Jeff Knutson.  
Excused: Trustee Kelli Belt

Also Present: Village Director of Public Works; Dave Buechl, Village Police Chief Tim Heier; Village Attorney, Matt Gralinski; Village Administrator, Matt Heiser; Village Clerk, Jenna Peter. 

2. Public Hearings/Presentations - None

3. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
a. Minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting – April 2, 2025
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to approve the April 2, 2025, minutes of the Regular Village Board meeting as presented.
Motion carried 6-0.

4. Citizen Comments
Rebecca Wollenzien @ 506 Patridge Ct. – Spoke against the cruising ordinance. She goes through downtown multiple times a day and does not want to get a ticket. 
Tim Steidl @ Myxn Lakeside Beach Bar – Spoke in favor of the cruising ordinance. Cars go past the downtown businesses multiple times and rev their engines and are being disruptive. 

5. Ordinances – Item was presented after agenda item #6 Resolutions.
a. Review, discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2025-02: An Ordinance to Create Chapter 86 – Article XI of the Municipal Code of the Village of Pewaukee Regarding the Prohibition of Cruising 
Trustee Grabowski explained this Ordinance came about after discussions with downtown business owners regarding concerns for the safety of the beachgoers downtown. He further explained that this is Ordinance is about nuisance cruising, not just traversing the pathway.
Attorney Gralinski explained that this is an issue that has been well-litigated and is drafted to be well-defensible and based off of similar ordinances in other municipalities. 
Chief Heier stated this is geared more towards the drivers who are playing loud music and squealing their tires and drawing attention to themselves. 
Trustee Stauff asked if this Ordinance would apply to all vehicles including motorcycles because sometimes motorcycles can be loud. 
Gralinski stated a motorcycle in and of itself being loud is not illegal. 
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to approve Ordinance 2025-02.
Trustee Kreuser wants to be clearer in the Ordinance with the intent. The Ordinance currently states cruising as “more than twice in any two-hour period.” She has concerns that the community will be driving downtown in fear of going the two times.
Discussion followed regarding concerns about the “intent” aspect of the Ordinance. 
Trustee Grabowski rescinded his motion. Trustee Rohde did not rescind his second. 
Trustee Kreuser moved, seconded by Trustee Pader to defer action on Ordinance 2025-02 to the next meeting to include more specific language on the intent. 
Motion carried 6-0. 

6. Resolutions– Item was presented out of order before roll call.
a. Review, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution 2025-06, to Recognize the service of Trustee Chris Krasovich.
President Knutson read the Resolution out loud to Trustee Krasovich. 
Krasovich thanked the Board and enjoyed her time serving the Village.

7. Old Business – None.

8. New Business
a. Review, discussion and possible action to schedule two special meetings of the Village Board to consider Appeals of the 2024 Fire-EMS Protection Fees.
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to set a Special Meeting on May 6th at 5:00 p.m. with the Regular Village Board meeting proceeding after the conclusion of the Special Meeting.
Motion carried 6-0.

b. Review, discussion and possible action on new “Class B” Beer License (“Class B” Intoxicating Liquor) for Lakeside Beach Bar LLC (Myxn Lakeside).
Clerk Peter explained that Myxn Lakeside Beach Bar moved their location to 145 W. Wisconsin Ave #1 which was previously occupied by Twisted Vine. Twisted Vine surrendered their Class B liquor license on April 1, making a Class B license available. Myxn is applying for the available Class B license.
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Kreuser to approve the “Class B” Beer and “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor license for Myxn Lakeside Beach Bar and to pay the license fees in full before the issuance of the license. 
Motion carried 6-0.

c. Review and discussion of an update on the Quiet Zone Project.
Administrator Heiser explained the Village Engineer is trying to determine if the Federal Rail Road Agency will require the Village to update to constant warning systems at the W. Wisconsin and Kopmeier crossings. If the detection equipment is required then the Village would need to determine the cost and work to implement the equipment. The time line could change depending on this. 
No action taken. 

d. Review, discussion and possible action regarding the purchase and installation of updated security cameras at Laimon Park.
Director Phalin explained that Laimon Park has had security cameras installed since 2016. The camera system has become outdated and is inconsistent with footage and connection and does not extend very far on the property. The new camera system would extend to view the length of the pier and will also be available to Law Enforcement and the Public Works Department. Phalin further explained this was not a budgeted expense for 2025 so it would be paid out of the Laimon Park Fund. 
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Kreuser to approve the purchase of the cameras for Laimon Park for the Laimon Fund not to exceed $15,000. 
Motion carried 6-0.

e. Review, discussion and possible action to confirm Committee Appointments by the Village President:
1. Board of Review – 1 Regular Member (3 year term) – Chris Krasovich 
2. Plan Commission - 3 Citizen Members (3 year terms) – Brian Belt, Samuel Liebert & Katie Jelacic
3. Public Works and Safety Committee - 1 Trustee Member  - Jim Grabowski
4. Zoning Board of Appeals – 2 Members (3 year terms) – Chris Krasovich & Laurin Miller
5. Police Commission – 2 Members (3 year terms) – William Gehrking & Peter Rohde
6. Historic Preservation Commission – 1 Member (3 year term) – Theresa Hoff and 1 Trustee (1 year term) – Kelli Belt
7. Lake Advisory Committee – 1 Trustee – Jim Grabowski
8. Joint Review Board – 1 Citizen Member  - Chris Krasovich
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Grabowski to accept all of the appointments from the Village President.
Motion carried 6-0. 

f. Review, discussion and possible action to Approve Checks and Invoices for All Funds – March 2025. 
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Kreuser to approve the March 2025 checks and invoices for all funds, except the library, as presented.
Motion carried 6-0.

Trustee Kreuser moved, seconded by Trustee Grabowski to acknowledge the March 2025 checks and invoices regarding the Library funds as presented. 
Motion carried 6-0.

9. Citizen Comments
Kevin Schneck @ 630 W Wisconsin Ave Lot 15 – Stated he had a job where he had to traverse the same areas over and over again. Once the police were informed of this he never had a problem with the cruising ordinance.
Chris Stock @ 506 Partridge Ct – Spoke in favor of the amendment to clarify the intent to the cruising ordinance. He wants to make sure all of the residents feel the ordinance is applicable without infringing on day-to-day travels.

10. Closed Session. – The Village Board of the Village of Pewaukee will enter into closed session pursuant to Wis. Statute Section 19.85(1)(c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, specifically regarding the Village Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer and Operations Supervisor positions.
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Pader to move into Closed Session at approximately 7:03 p.m.
Motion carried on Roll Call vote, 6-0.

11. Reconvene into Open Session
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to reconvene into Open Session at approximately 7:48 p.m. 
Motion carried 6-0.
a. Review, discussion and possible action on the appointment of a Village Treasurer.
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to approve the appointment of Colin Palm as Village Treasurer at the salary discussed in closed session. 
Motion carried 6-0.

b. Review, discussion and possible action on the appointment of a Village Deputy Treasurer.
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Grabowski to approve Allison Kavanaugh as the Deputy Treasurer at the salary discussed during closed session. 
Motion carried 6-0.

c. Review, discussion and possible action on the Operations Supervisor
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Kreuser to approve the Operations Supervisor at the Salary discussed.
Motion carried 6-0. 

12. Adjournment
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Kreuser to adjourn the April 15, 2025, Regular Village Board meeting at approximately 7:51p.m.
Motion carried 6-0.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jenna Peter
Village Clerk