10-6-2026 Condensed Common Council minutes

CONDENSED MINUTES Regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Greenfield held at the Greenfield City Hall on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Mayor Neitzke presiding; Ald. Drzewiecki, Bailey, Kastner, Akers, Saryan present. The following actions taken by Council: Approval of the September 15, 2026 Common Council minutes. Motion by Alderperson Bailey, seconded by Alderperson Drzewiecki. Petition for Writ of Mandamus and Claim received from Fox & Fox, S.C., on behalf of Jay Johnson re: violation of public records law, Wis. Stat. 19.31. Referred to counsel. Claim received from Edith Perez Neri. Referred to the city attorney. Adopt Resolution 5069 disallowing the claim of Allen Paul Winston regarding alleged liability relating to a motor vehicle accident on March 4, 2026. Motion by Alderperson Saryan, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to approve to disallow. Adopt Ordinance 4031 to Create Subsection 12.11(20) of the Greenfield Code of Ordinances, Prohibiting the Outdoor Feeding of Cats. Motion by Alderperson Kastner, seconded by Alderperson Drzewiecki. Adopt Ordinance 4032 to Amend Section 8.29 of the Greenfield Code of Ordinances, Pertaining to Electric Scooters, Dockless Mobility Systems, Electric Bicycles and Powered Mobility Devices. Motion by Alderperson Akers, seconded by Alderperson Kastner. Adopt Ordinance 4033 to Amend Section 12.12 of the Greenfield Code of Ordinances, Pertaining to Recycling. Motion by Alderperson Akers, seconded by Alderperson Drzewiecki. Adopt Ordinance 4034 to Amend Section 25.04(4)(c)(1) of the Greenfield Code of Ordinances, Pertaining to Investigation Specialist Citation Authority. Motion by Alderperson Akers, seconded by Alderperson Kastner. Adopt Resolution 5070 appointing additional election inspectors for 2026-2027. Motion by Alderperson Akers, seconded by Alderperson Saryan. Approve applications for 2026-2027 operator licenses. Motion by Alderperson Kastner, seconded by Alderperson Bailey. Approve an application for a Temporary Class "B" Retailer's License received from Harley Owners Group - Milwaukee Chapter to sell fermented malt beverages indoors at the Service Drop Off Day event on October 14, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 6221 W. Layton Ave. Requesting Council approval to allow unaccompanied underage individuals on the licensed beer premises pursuant to Wis. Stat. 125.07(3)(a)12. Motion by Alderperson Kastner, seconded by Alderperson Drzewiecki. Approve an application for a Temporary Class "B" Retailer's License received from St. John the Evangelist to sell fermented malt beverages indoors at the Fall Fish Fry event on October 16, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 8500 W. Cold Spring Rd. Requesting Council approval to allow unaccompanied underage individuals on the licensed beer premises pursuant to Wis. Stat. 125.07(3)(a)12. Motion by Alderperson Bailey, seconded by Alderperson Kastner. Approve an application for a Temporary Class "B" Fermented Beverage & "Class B" Wine Retailer's License and a request to waive the license fee, received from Greenfield Professional Firefighters Benevolence and Charities, 5330 W. Layton Ave., for Toasting for Charity event on November 14, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at 7215 W. Cold Spring Rd. Motion by Alderperson Kastner, seconded by Alderperson Akers. Approve an Outdoor Special Event application for the Corner Club Chicken Roast, to be located at the Corner Club, 4309 W. Grange Ave., on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Application includes the following combination of licenses/permits: Outdoor Special Event and Temporary Extension of Premises. Motion by Alderperson Saryan, seconded by Alderperson Drzewiecki. Approve to modify traffic signage to address traffic concerns in the neighborhood adjacent to Woodlawn Place with an amendment to temporarily exclude one sign that would have been located northbound on 87th Street, "No Left Turn."; Adopt Ordinance 4035 amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code regarding stop signs at the intersection of South Woodlawn Place and West Dosie Avenue; Adopt Ordinance 4036 amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code regarding stop signs at the intersection of South Woodlawn Place and West Melody Lane; and Adopt Ordinance 4037 to reduce the speed limit to 20 mph on the W. Forest Home Avenue Service Drive from S. Woodlawn Place to S. 87th Street. Motion by Alderperson Akers, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to approve agenda items J14-J17. Approve the transfer of $5,600.80 from Capital Equipment project #CE2520 to Capital Equipment project #CE2521; Approval of mileage reimbursement, $210.52; Approval of schedules of disbursements, $3,022,597.36; Accept investments and reinvestments for August 2026; and Accept August 2026 financial statements. Motion by Alderperson Saryan, seconded by Alderperson Kastner to approve agenda items J18-J22. Motion by Alderperson Akers, seconded by Alderperson Drzewiecki to go into closed session at 7:46 PM pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85 (1)(b) & (f), considering licensure, social or personal history, or medical information, for purposes of issuing a 2026-2027 operator license to the following: a. Aaron Nathaniel Schmude b. Uziel Cruz. Motion by Alderperson Akers, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to adjourn closed session and reconvene into open session at 8:07 PM. Approve 2026-2027 Operator's License for Aaron Nathaniel Schmude. Motion by Alderperson Bailey, seconded by Alderperson Kastner. Approve 2026-2027 Operator's License for Uziel Cruz. Motion by Alderperson Bailey, seconded by Alderperson Akers. Motion by Alderperson Akers, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to adjourn at 8:08 PM. Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk Minutes transcribed by Trina Kaminski, Administrative Assistant Published: 10/21/2026