Common Council Meeting — Minutes

Page 1 of 9 Minutes are not official until formally approved by the Common Council at the next scheduled meeting. REVISED MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT THE GREENFIELD CITY HALL ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026 A. Call to Order & Roll Call The meeting was called to order by Mayor Neitzke at 7:00 PM. Present: Alderpersons Andrew Drzewiecki, Bruce Bailey, Karl Kastner, Shirley Saryan Excused: Pamela Akers Also present: Jeff Katz, Director, Neighborhood Services; Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk; Gina Vlach, City Planner B. Opening Prayer An opening prayer was given by Pastor Tim Vik. C. Pledge of Allegiance D. Approval of the July 21, 2026 Common Council minutes Motion by Alderperson Bailey, seconded by Alderperson Drzewiecki to approve. Motion carried unanimously. E. Mayor’s Report Mayor Neitzke explained the funding and the status of the four major park projects. The Turf should be substantially complete by Labor Day weekend. During the third phase of the Powerline Trail (Layton Avenue to the Hales Corners boundary line), the bridge was installed, and the concrete deck was poured. At the other end of the Powerline Trail, Pondview Park looks wonderful. Dan Jansen Park ’s pickleball courts ’ grand opening was last night. It used to be an under-utilized Little League field that now has four pickleball courts and a water-permeable parking lot. Those four things made the city a better place. Alderperson Bailey added that the pickleball courts turned out excellent. Mayor Neitzke gave everyone in the Park and Recreation department credit. F. Aldermanic Reports G. Announcements Mayor Neitzke announced that the musical group Headbangers Ball performs at the AMP this Friday. They play '80's and '90's music. H. Citizen Commentary Mayor Neitzke stated that the applicant for Adagio Sound Healing and Wellness Studio's OSE was present, but they were sent home due to the weather. He expressed concern about a serious rat problem. Mayor Neitzke recommended that he contact the Southwest Suburban Health Department. I. Public Hearings 1. Public Hearing on a Special Use Permit for Burger Lab and Shawarma Lab, a proposed limited-service restaurant, to be located at 4736 S. 76th St., submitted by Ali Almahd, d/b/a Almahd LLC (Tax Key No. 617-0084-000) (PC- 7/14/26 Kastner) The public hearing opened at 7:08 PM. Gina Vlach, City Planner, presented the site information, description of business, number of employees, hours of operation, parking, site improvements, and recommendations from the Plan Commission. There weren't any letters of objection or support received. Motion by Alderperson Saryan, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to close the public hearing at 7:09 PM. Motion carried unanimously. Rev. CC: 8-18-2026 Minutes are not official until formally approved by the Common Council at the next scheduled meeting. Page 2 of 9 a. Approve a Resolution for a Special Use Permit for Burger Lab and Shawarma Lab, a proposed limited - service restaurant, to be located at 4736 S. 76th St., submitted by Ali Almahd, d/b/a Almahd LLC (Tax Key No. 617 - 0084 - 000) (PC - 7/14/26 Kastner) Motion by Alderperson Kastner, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to approve agenda items I1a and I1b. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Mayor Neitzke went to agenda item K2. b. Approve a Site Review for Burger Lab and Shawarma Lab, a proposed limited - service restaurant, to be located at 4736 S. 76th St., submitted by Ali Almahd, d/b/a Almahd LLC (Tax Key No. 617 - 0084 - 000) (PC - 7/14/26 Kastner) Approved under agenda item I1a. J. Old Business 1. Appointments to various committees and commissions: a. Mayor appointments, confirmed by Council : i. Two members to the Civil Service Commission for terms to expire 5/1/27 (formerly David Podeszwa and Paul Leu) ii. Three members to the Civil Service Commission for a term to expire 5/1/29 (currently Robert Sherwood, David Shore, Veronica Wallace - Kraemer) iii. One member to the Fire & Police Commission for a term to expire 5/1/31 (currently Dennis Clark) Mayor Neitzke said that they tried to keep the appointment in Aldermanic District 3, but it depends on who we find . Alderperson Kastner recommended Michael Kasten be appointed. He appointed Michael Kasten. He said that he would reappoint the members for agenda item J1aii that still desire to sit on the board. Clerk Jennifer Goergen asked if he wanted the c ouncil to confirm the appointment for Michael Kasten. Mayor Neitzke added that we'll need to see if Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Shore, or Ms . Wallace - Kraemer still want to sit on the Civil Service Commission. If they do, he'll seek their confirmation now. Motion by Alderperson Kastner, seconded by Alderperson Saryan to confirm the appointments. Under discussion, Alderperson Kastner asked if they were trying to dissolve the Civil Service Commission. Mayor Neitzke said that they aren't trying to dissolve but are trying to re organize it similar to Oak Creek. With all the laws that have changed, the Civil Service Commissions aren't operated like they used to be. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Neitzke clarified that the motion was for agenda items J1ai - J 1 aiii. [Agenda item J1ai will be added to the next agenda as they resigned.] Michael Kasten was appointed as a member to the Fire & Police Commission for a term to expire 5/1/2031. Robert Sherwood, David Shore, and Veronica Wallace - Kraemer were reappointed as members to the Civil Service Commission for a term to expire 5/1/2029. K. New Business Rev. CC: 8-18-2026 Minutes are not official until formally approved by the Common Council at the next scheduled meeting. Page 3 of 9 1. Letter of resignation received from Amber Lococo, Public Library Board. Mayor Neitzke said that we should send Certificates of Appreciation. Mayor Neitzke went to K3ai. 2. Letter of resignation received from Dennis Clark, Fire & Police Commission. Mayor Neitzke went to J1aiii. 3. Appointments to various committees and commissions: a. Mayor appointments, confirmed by Council: i. One member to the Public Library Board, for a term to expire 7/1/2029. (formerly Amber Lococo) Mayor Neitzke appointed Sharice Nelson. Motion by Alderperson Drzewiecki, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to confirm the appointment. Motion carried unanimously. Sharice Nelson was appointed as a member to the Public Library Board for a term to expire 7/1/2029. 4. Claim received from Gregg & Kathy Parnau. (Goergen) Referred to the city attorney. 5. Claim received from WE Energies. (Goergen) Referred to the city attorney. 6. Discussion and possible adoption of a Resolution allowing settlement of the claim of We Energies relating to damage to their equipment on April 24, 2026. (Geary) Motion by Alderperson Kastner, seconded by Alderperson Saryan to adopt the resolution awarding We Energies $752.93. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 7. Discussion and possible adoption of a Resolution allowing settlement of the subrogation claim of American Family Insurance Company and the deductible claim and rental car claim of Sheba Lopez regarding alleged damages to a parked vehicle on April 7, 2026. (Geary) Mayor Neitzke stated that the City Attorney recommended a resolution compensating American Family $1,049.85 and Sheba Lopez $620.00, for a total of $1 , 669.85. Motion by Alderperson Kastner, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to approve the resolution. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 8. Approve applications for 2026 - 2027 operator licenses (Goergen) Motion by Alderperson Bailey, seconded by Alderperson Drzewiecki to approve. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Discussion and decision to change City Hall hours to 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Mayor Neitzke) Mayor Neitzke stated this is consistent with all the adjacent communities. We are one of the last city halls that stay open until 5:00 PM . City Hall becomes a ghost town after 4:00 PM . Before Act 10, contracts had a mandatory one - hour lunch, which is why City Hall was open for nine hours. Department heads and staff support this. Jeff Katz, Neighborhood Services Director, brought it to our attention. Any department can have longer hours of operation for taxes or elections. Motion by Alderperson Kastner, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to approve. Under discussion, Mayor Neitzke continued that it will start the day after Labor Day. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Rev. CC: 8-18-2026 Minutes are not official until formally approved by the Common Council at the next scheduled meeting. Page 4 of 9 10. Discussion and decision to approve an agreement between Pursuit Alert & the Police Department (Acting Police Chief Lindstrom) Acting Police Chief Lindstrom explained that the device is on all the squads . I t notifies anyone using a technological major mapping service, Apple, Google, etc., that squads are in pursuit of a vehicle. It will alert any nearby drivers or pedestrians that a pursuit is coming , making it safer . It allows them the opportunity to vacate the road or sidewalk area. The devices will be covered by a grant or funds that are in - house . Alderperson Kastner and Acting Police Chief Lindstrom discussed how the device is activated within the squads . Acting Police Chief Lindstrom continued that there will be a public media campaign to bring attention to the public. Motion by Alderperson Saryan, seconded by Alderperson Drzewiecki to approve. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 11. Approve an Outdoor Special Event application for the Friends Fest event, to be located at 5614 W. Forest Home Ave., on August 28 and 29, 2026. Application includes the following combination of licenses/permits: Outdoor Special Event, Food, and Temporary Ex tension of Premises. (Vlach) Motion by Alderperson Kastner, seconded by Alderperson Drzewiecki to approve. Motion carried unanimously. 12. Approve an Outdoor Special Event application for the Adagio Sound Healing and Wellness Studio Grand Opening event, to be located at 5538 W. Forest Home Ave., on September 12, 2026. Application includes the following combination of licenses/permits: Outdoor Special Event. (Vlach) Motion by Alderperson Kastner, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to approve. Motion carried unanimously. 13. Approve a Certified Survey Map to combine three residential parcels, located at 4735, 4757, and 4769 S. 35th St., submitted by Marv Berg, d/b/a Berg Development, represented by Nick Wollerman, d/b/a Trio Engineering (Tax Key Nos. 621 - 9996 - 001, 621 - 9996 - 002 , and 621 - 9996 - 003) (PC - 8/11/26 Kastner) Motion by Alderperson Kastner, seconded by Alderperson Drzewiecki to approve agenda items K13 - K15 as presented. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 14. Approve a Certified Survey Map to combine recently vacated Right - of - Way with two residential parcels, located at 3575 and 3601 S. 31st St., submitted by Michael and Lisa Zach and Francisco Martinez (Tax Key Nos. 553 - 0015 - 001 and 553 - 0184 - 000) (PC - 8/11/26 Kastner) Approved under agenda item K13. 15. Approve a Landscaping Plan Review for the multi - tenant commercial property, located at 7800 W. Layton Ave., submitted by Tony DiGanci, d/b/a Bear Property Management, represented by Joshua Donaldson, d/b/a JSD Professional Services (Tax Key No. 605 - 9956 - 00 5) (PC - 8/11/26 Kastner) Approved under agenda item K13. 16. Discussion and decision to approve fund transfers between capital improvement accounts. (Katz) Motion by Alderperson Drzewiecki, seconded by Alderperson Kastner to approve. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 17. Discussion and decision to approve a Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding between the City Of Milwaukee and the Cities of Greenfield and West Allis in the amount of $25,208.98. (Katz) Mayor Neitzke explained that this is for the Powerline Trail extension going north and is the proportional cost going through Greenfield, along the freeway. Motion by Alderperson Kastner, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to approve. On a roll call vote, motion Rev. CC: 8-18-2026 Minutes are not official until formally approved by the Common Council at the next scheduled meeting. Page 5 of 9 carried unanimously. Alderperson Kastner and Mayor Neitzke discussed that most of it is covered by a grant. Mr. Katz added that Milwaukee received $1.5 million as a grant. 18. Discussion and decision to approve an agreement with Garland Company Inc. for project number 2610 Library East Roof in the amount of $508,562. (Katz) Mayor Neitzke stated that this was a budgeted item and is necessary for the library. Motion by Alderperson Drzewiecki, seconded by Alderperson Saryan to approve. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 19. Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code regarding a parking restriction on West Howard Avenue, east of West Loomis Road. (Katz) Motion by Alderperson Kastner, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to adopt the ordinance. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 20. Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code regarding a parking restriction on West Loomis Road, north of West Howard Avenue. (BPW, Ald Bailey - 7/28/26) Motion by Alderperson Drzewiecki, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to approve agenda items K20 - K25 as presented. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 21. Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code by repealing Ordinance 0573 regarding stop signs at S. 45th St, and W. Ohio Ave. (BPW, Ald. Bailey - 7/28/26) Approved under agenda item K20. 22. Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code regarding stop signs at the intersection of West Midland Avenue and South 46th Street. (BPW, Ald. Bailey - 7/28/26) Approved under agenda item K20. 23. Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code regarding stop signs at the intersection of West Midland Avenue and South 47th Street. (BPW, Alld. Bailey - 7/28/26) Approved under agenda item K20. 24. Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code regarding stop signs at the intersection of West Armour Avenue and South 69th Street. (BPW, Ald. Bailey - 7/28/26) Approved under agenda item K20. 25. Discussion and decision to approve updated DPW City equipment bill rates. (BPW, Ald. Bailey - 7/28/26) Approved under agenda item K20. 26. Discussion and decision related to continuing a PILOT (Payment in lieu of taxes) agreement with St Vincent de Paul Society of Wisconsin for their location at 4476 S 108th Street (Tax Key # 608 - 9995 - 013). (Schafer) Motion by Alderperson Kastner, seconded by Alderperson Saryan to approve. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 27. Approval of schedules of disbursements in the amount of $10,038,515.64. (Schafer) Rev. CC: 8-18-2026 Minutes are not official until formally approved by the Common Council at the next scheduled meeting. Page 6 of 9 Motion by Alderperson Saryan, seconded by Alderperson Kastner to approve agenda items K27 - K30 as presented. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 28. Approval of mileage reimbursements in the amount of $249.34. (Schafer) Approved under agenda item K27. 29. Accept investments and reinvestments for June 2026. (Schafer) Approved under agenda item K27. 30. Accept June 2026 and July 2026 financial statements. (Schafer) Approved under agenda item K27. 31. Common Council to go into closed session 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. Aurora Nuno Becerra Mayor Neitzke explained that agenda item K32 can be taken out of closed session. Deb Tomczyk, Reinhart, is presenting her item. Mayor Neitzke discussed the order of agenda items. Motion by Alderperson Kastner, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to go into closed session at 7:28 PM. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Mayor Neitzke will go to agenda item K34. 32. Common Council to remain in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat.§ 19.85 (e) for the purposes of deliberating over the investing of public funds in Loomis Crossing and entering into agreements relating to such investment. (Tomczyk) Mayor Neitzke said that closed session is not re quired . Cobalt is here to present a global overview. Deb Tomczyk from Reinhart and Mr. Yauck from Cobalt Partners have been vigorously going through negotiations and discussed that our interests are taken care of. This is a presentation to put TID 6 and TID 8 into perspective. Mr. Yauck presented the 84 South project updates: the s ite p lan, the projected and the actual increment, recent completions, the desire for a hotel in the parcel that's left, and that Cobblestone Hotels is interested. There was an amendment that transfers from TID 6 ( 84 South ) to TID 8 ( Loomis Crossing ) . He presented Loomis Crossing project updates : the sites, the increments, the opportunities for developing the area, the challenges, updates on the Turf parking lot and buildings, the completed multi - family buildings with no vacancies, the number of units in buildings, the shared objectives, guiding principles, benefits to the city, the c onstruction of the final apartment building , before and after pictures of the sites, the Loomis Road bridge, the technology park, both building s ’ locations and square footage, and the floor plans. Alderperson Kastner and Mr. Yauck discussed the Cobalt projects in the works in Southeastern Wisconsin and prioritizing the ones in Greenfield. Ms. Tomczyk provided a handout and said that she is special counsel for these projects. The success is admirable. She spoke about the amendments. She went through the handout's bullet points and spoke about working with Ehlers to have cash flow to pay exis ting debt. Mayor Neitzke clarified about the $6 million transferred to the Turf and discussed the cost breakdown of the infrastructure with Ms. Tomczyk. She continued presenting the bullet points under the Loomis Crossing and Status sections of the handout . She stated that two amendments have be en negotiated but ar e not final . She recommends that if the two amendments are being considered, staff would be Rev. CC: 8-18-2026 Minutes are not official until formally approved by the Common Council at the next scheduled meeting. Page 7 of 9 delegated to work on the final details . T he mayor and the clerk would authorize once we receive the final documents and all exhibits, including Ehlers ’ final blessing on the projections. We have numbers for the Department of Revenue to validate . The additional transfer of the TID 6 funds would be consider ed after everything is signed and the record ed short fall coven ants fr om Coba lt are in place. Alderperson Saryan asked about other options if the hotel didn’t happ en . Ms. Tomczyk answered that she can only speak about the revenue aspect. They are agreeing that the projected revenue from a development will be there regardless of who occupies that space. Mr. Yauck spoke about their plan and process . T hey have a back - up option if the hotel preference falls through. He spoke about the allocation of dollars and said that there's a financial model that Ehlers and city staff put together, and it ’s updated to reflect the actual numbers. Nothing in this plan right now transfers more money than what was previously transferred. That amount is staying fixed. The mill rate may change since it needs to be determine d . T he equalized value of 84 South is about $10 million higher than what we anticipated , which adds revenue . T here's about $25 million of additional development at Loomis Crossing . H e thinks it can't change without further authorization. Alderperson Saryan said that they seemed confident that the hotel would happen. Mr. Yauck said that if it ’s not a hotel , then it would be retail space . It leased up quickly, and then it was stagnant because of COVID and other things . There's almost no new retail construction happening without a TIF. The numbers have not caught up with the rents that they are willing to pay. Alderperson Saryan asked about the digital billboard. Mr. Yauck said that the sign already existed. By converting it to digital, it creates more revenue. He spoke about the diodes, the lower ambiance at night, and that they would allow community and public announcements as well. Alderperson Kastner and Mayor Neitzke discussed the location of the billboard . T here wouldn't be any intrusion on residential properties. Ms. Tomczyk said that they are not asking for any approvals regarding developments today, other than to consider it if it comes forward . Everything that was talked about w as components that would provide revenue for the financial deal . Alderperson Kastner and Mr. Yauck discussed the sign on Oklahoma Avenue . Cobalt purchased the sign and the easement , not the building. They spoke about the Stub Road b eing a pri vate road and utilities at City Standard as part of the Loomis Crossing Costs breakdown . Mayor Neitzke compared the $13 million tax base of 84 South and Loomis Crossing, and now the tax base is around $300 million. Mayor Neitzke spoke about the Turf's parking lot. The Turf is a destination that could be expand ed to be the largest skate park in the Midwest. There are 50 - 70 people there on any given night. He commented that develo pment takes time . With TID 6 and TID 8, we are properly leveraging things to make the city a better place in the long run. Alderperson Kastner quest ion ed the develop ment at 84 South . Mayor Neitzke said that previously it was going to be retail, but he wanted a hotel. The y discu ssed the hotel study and its finding s , the cost to bu ild and the assessed value, and the ex pected re venue and equity . Ms. Tomczyk stated that there is no guarantee of a hotel, but there is a guarantee of the projections of expected revenue through the model . If they are not, Cobalt will need to pay for it, or you could levy special assessments. There is a mechanism to make sure the funding will be there. If something expected doesn't come into fruition, we have a revenue source to make sure that happens. Cobalt has another incentive to make sure that a development happens. Rev. CC: 8-18-2026 Minutes are not official until formally approved by the Common Council at the next scheduled meeting. Page 8 of 9 Alderperson Kastner, Mayor Neitzke, and Ms. Tomcyzk discussed th e hotel development fu ndi ng. Mayor Neitzke referenced the handout say ing that there will be a development that will generate increments and all the interrelationships between TID 6 and TID 8 will work. The hotel will be worth more and will generate more increment than a retail space . There are no f unds projected to go to the hotel. The hote l or retail space devel opment would need to see k approval fr om Common Council in the fut ure. Alderperson Kastner stated that he doesn't think the hotel or retail space could be built with city funding. Ms. Tomczyk said that retail is not proposed for any city funding. She said that it's too speculative to get into shortfalls at this point. TID 6 has ample cash flow with an ample increment of $227 million there today. Mayor Neitzke said that the agreements are to make sure both TIDs are built the way they need to. Mr. Yauck spoke about TIFs and balance sheets. The transfer from TID 6 to TID 8 is staying the same. They disc us sed the differen ce bet ween hotel and reta il funding an d valu e. Mayor Neitzke said that it ’ s too early to discuss con struc tion costs because they can change Mayor Neitzke went to agenda item K36. 33. Common Council to remain in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibil ity; and (f) Considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons except where par. (b) appl ies which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations; the Council will meet in closed session to disc uss and consider actions regarding the investigation involving Chief of Police Jay Johnson and to discuss options for the City to proceed. (Mayor Neitzke) Motion by Alderperson Drzewiecki, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to return to closed session at 8:40 PM. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 34. Adjourn closed session and reconvene into open session. Motion by Alderperson Saryan, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to adjourn closed session and reconvene into open session at 7:42 PM. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Neitzke went to agenda item K35. Motion by Alderperson Kastner, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to adjourn closed session and reconvene into open session at 9:21 PM. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Neitzke went to agenda item K37. 35. Decision re: 2026 - 2027 Operator's License for Aurora Nuno Becerra (Goergen) (CC: 7/21/26) Motion by Alderperson Saryan, seconded by Alderperson Drzewiecki to grant an operator's license for Aurora Nuno Becerra. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Neitzke circled back to agenda item K32. 36. To discuss and take actions regarding the investing of public funds in Loomis Crossing and entering into agreements relating to such investment. (Tomczyk) Mayor Neitzke explained Amendment Seven to TID 6 and Amendment Two to TID 8, which are in process and substantially comply with the handout. He is looking for authorization to execute the amendments consistent with the agreement amendments as identified in the memorandum. Rev. CC: 8-18-2026 Page 9 of 9 L. M. Minutes are not official until formally approved by the Common Council at the next scheduled meeting. Motion by Alderperson Saryan, seconded by Alderperson Bailey to approve. Under discussion, Mayor Neitzke stated that there seem to be resources within TID 6 to handle the hotel. The hotel details still need to go to Plan Commission. Ms. Tomczyk said that they are not asking for any approvals for the hotel. It's just to authorize the mayor and clerk to approve the amendments. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Mayor Neitzke went to agenda item K33. 37. To discuss and take actions regarding the investigation involving Chief of Police Jay Johnson and to discuss and take actions regarding any further proceedings involving Chief Johnson, including authorizing the processing of Charges before the Police and Fire Commission. (Mayor Neitzke) Motion by Alderperson Bailey, seconded by Alderperson Drzewiecki to approve to authorize the filing of charges against Chief Jay Johnson with the Police and Fire Commission by Mayor Neitzke as he deems appropriate. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Motion by Alderperson Drzewiecki, seconded by Alderperson Kastner to proceed as directed as discussed in closed session. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Items for future agenda Budget Adjourn Motion by Alderperson Drzewiecki, seconded by Alderperson Saryan to adjourn at 9:23 PM. Motion carried unanimously. Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk Minutes transcribed by Trina Kaminski, Administrative Assistant Distributed: 8/25/2026 Rev. CC: 8-18-2026 8) ORDINANCE NO 4024 . AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.04 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD The Common Council of the City of Greenfield do ordain as follows: PART I. Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows: “No parking, at any time , on the north side of West Howard Avenue, from West Loomis Road, easterly to a point 600 feet east of West Loomis Road. ” City staff is hereby directed to modify the City’s official traffic map accordingly and add or modify signage as necessary to effectuate this ordinance. PART II. The terms and provisions of this ordinance are severable. Should any term or provision of this ordinance be found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms and provisions shall remain in full force and effect. PART III. All ordinances or parts of ordinances contravening the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. PART IV. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Greenfield on the 18th day of August, 2026. APPROVED: Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor ATTEST: Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO 4025 . AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.04 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD The Common Council of the City of Greenfield do ordain as follows: PART I. Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows: “No parking, at any time , on the east side of West Loomis Road, from West Howard Avenue, northerly to a point 325 feet north of West Howard Avenue. ” City staff is hereby directed to modify the City’s official traffic map accordingly and add or modify signage as necessary to effectuate this ordinance. PART II. The terms and provisions of this ordinance are severable. Should any term or provision of this ordinance be found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms and provisions shall remain in full force and effect. PART III. All ordinances or parts of ordinances contravening the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. PART IV. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Greenfield on the 18th day of August, 2026. APPROVED: Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor ATTEST: Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO 4026 . AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.04 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD The Common Council of the City of Greenfield do ordain as follows: PART I. Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code is hereby amended by repealing Ordinance 0573 which reads as follows: “ An ordinance to provide an arterial stop sign at the northeast and southwest corners of 45 th Street and West Ohio Avenue. ” City staff is hereby directed to modify the City’s official traffic map accordingly and remove or modify signage as necessary to effectuate this ordinance. PART II. The terms and provisions of this ordinance are severable. Should any term or provision of this ordinance be found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms and provisions shall remain in full force and effect. PART III. All ordinances or parts of ordinances contravening the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. PART IV. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Greenfield on the 18th day of August, 2026. APPROVED: Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor ATTEST: Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO 402 7 . AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.04 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD The Common Council of the City of Greenfield do ordain as follows: PART I. Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows: At the intersection of West Midland Avenue and South 46th Street, traffic in all directions must stop before entering the intersection. City staff is hereby directed to modify the City’s official traffic map accordingly and add or modify signage as necessary to effectuate this ordinance. PART II. The terms and provisions of this ordinance are severable. Should any term or provision of this ordinance be found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms and provisions shall remain in full force and effect. PART III. All ordinances or parts of ordinances contravening the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. PART IV. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Greenfield on the 18th day of August, 2026. APPROVED: Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor ATTEST: Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO 4028 . AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.04 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD The Common Council of the City of Greenfield do ordain as follows: PART I. Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows: At the intersection of West Midland Avenue and South 47th Street, traffic in all directions must stop before entering the intersection. City staff is hereby directed to modify the City’s official traffic map accordingly and add or modify signage as necessary to effectuate this ordinance. PART II. The terms and provisions of this ordinance are severable. Should any term or provision of this ordinance be found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms and provisions shall remain in full force and effect. PART III. All ordinances or parts of ordinances contravening the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. PART IV. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Greenfield on the 18th day of August, 2026. APPROVED: Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor ATTEST: Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO 4029 . AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.04 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD The Common Council of the City of Greenfield do ordain as follows: PART I. Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows: At the intersection of West Armour Avenue and South 69th Street, traffic in all directions must stop before entering the intersection. City staff is hereby directed to modify the City’s official traffic map accordingly and add or modify signage as necessary to effectuate this ordinance. PART II. The terms and provisions of this ordinance are severable. Should any term or provision of this ordinance be found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms and provisions shall remain in full force and effect. PART III. All ordinances or parts of ordinances contravening the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. PART IV. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Greenfield on the 18th day of August, 2026. APPROVED: Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor ATTEST: Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk 1 RESOLUTION NO. 5054 Special Use Permit for Burger Lab and Shawarma Lab, a proposed limited-service restaurant, to be located at 4736 S. 76th St., submitted by Ali Almahd, d/b/a Almahd LLC (Tax Key No. 617-0084-000) WHEREAS, Ali Almahd, d/b/a Almahd LLC, duly filed with the City Clerk an application for a Special Use Permit, pursuant to Sec. 21.04.0603, Sec. 21.04.0700 and Sec. 21.08.0103 of the Municipal Code, to establish Burger Lab and Shawarma Lab, a proposed limited-service restaurant, located at 4736 S. 76th St.; and, WHEREAS, after due notice, this item was reviewed by the Common Council on August 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter, in the Common Council Chambers, and, WHEREAS, the Common Council, having carefully considered the evidence presented at the meeting and the following pertinent facts noted: 1. The applicant, Ali Almahd, d/b/a Almahd LLC, resides at 8001 S. Sixth St. apartment #244, Oak Creek, WI 53154. 2. The property is owned by Blue Water Investment Properties, LLC, 231 E 105th Cir, Bloomington, MN 55420. 3. Burger Lab and Shawarma Lab will occupy approximately 4,200 sq. ft. tenant spaces in the multi-tenant commercial building located at 4736 S. 76 St., Greenfield, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, more particularly described as follows: Lot 7 in Block 1 of Layton Heights, a recorded subdivision, and those parts of the vacated public street on the west, all being a part of the Northwest ¼ of Section 27, Township 6 North, Range 21 East, in the City of Greenfield, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Subject to and including easements. Tax Key No. 617-0084-000 Said land being located at 4736 S. 76 St. 4. The applicant is proposing to establish a limited-service restaurant selling smashburgers, sandwiches, chicken wings, and build-your-own shawarma bowls, wraps, and salads within the existing multi-tenant commercial building. 5. The aforesaid premise is zoned C-4 Regional Business District under the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Greenfield, which permits limited-service restaurants as a Special Use, pursuant to Sec. 21.04.0603, Sec. 21.04.0700 and Sec. 21.08.0103 of the Municipal Code. 2 6. The subject property is part of an area along the S. 76th St. commercial corridor. Properties to the north, south, and east are developed as commercial. Properties to the southeast are developed as residential. 7. The proposed development should not adversely contribute to traffic volumes or traffic flow in the area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Greenfield that the application of Ali Almahd, d/b/a Almahd LLC, to establish Burger Lab and Shawarma Lab, a proposed limited-service restaurant, located at 4736 S. 76th St., be, and is hereby granted on the following grounds: That the establishment, maintenance and operation of the proposed use, with the imposition of certain conditions hereinafter set forth, reasonably satisfies the standards set forth in Sec. 21.04.0603 and Sec. 21.08.0103 of the Municipal Code, so as to permit the issuance of a special use permit as therein provided. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Special Use Permit is granted subject to the following conditions: 1. Site and Landscaping Plans. The grant of this Special Use Permit is subject to and conditioned upon the Site Plan and all other applicable conditions approved by the Plan Commission on July 14, 2026, and by the Common Council on August 18, 2026. No alteration or modification of the approved plan shall be permitted without approval by the Common Council. 2. Building Plans and Fire Codes. The grant of this Special Use is subject to building plans being submitted to and approved by the Inspection Services Division and by the Fire Department. 3. Hours of Operation. The allowable hours of operation for Burger Lab and Shawarma Lab are 10:00am to 11:00pm, daily. 4. Off-Street Parking. Burger Lab and Shawarma Lab will require fifteen (63) parking stalls. A total of 80 off-street parking stalls are required for the entire multi-tenant building. The property will provide 24 off-street parking stalls. Common Council may waive the shortage. 5. Signage. Signage shall be in compliance with the City’s Signage Ordinance. Any building window signage shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of the net glazed front window area per business premises. Rope/LED trim lighting shall not be allowed. 6. Public Nuisance. In accordance with Chapter 11 of the Municipal Code, Public Nuisances are prohibited. Public Nuisances include blighted properties due to an accumulation thereon of junk or other unsightly debris. Enforcement and abatement of public nuisances, including revocation of the Special Use Permit, may take place after three (3) or more nuisance activities have occurred at a premise on separate days during a one hundred and eighty (180) day period. 3 7. Marketing Displays. The use of pennants, special lighting, flags, streamers or other signage typically temporary in nature, hanging, floating or attached to a structure or vehicle shall not be permitted. 8. Outdoor Lighting. All outdoor lighting fixtures shall be shielded in such a manner that no light splays from the property boundaries. Full-cut off fixtures and or house side shields must be utilized to minimize light splay. Rope/LED trim lighting is not permitted. 9. Litter. Employees shall inspect the area and the immediate vicinity and pick up litter on a daily basis. 10. Refuse Collection. All refuse to be provided by a commercial hauler. All refuse, recyclables and other waste material shall be screened from by a four-sided board-on-board refuse enclosure provided on site. 11. Pest Control. Exterior pest control shall be maintained at all times and pest control problems shall be addressed immediately. 12. Pagers, Intercoms. The use of outdoor pagers, intercoms, or speakers shall not be permitted on site as surrounding land use consists of residential uses. 13. Noxious Odors, Etc. The use shall not emit foul, offensive, noxious or disagreeable odors, gases, or effluvia into the air. Mechanical systems shall be maintained to efficiently remove noxious odors. 14. Pollution. The use shall not cause any noxious or unwholesome liquid or substance or any dirt, mud, sand, gravel, or stone refuse or other materials to be deposited upon any public right of way or flow into any sanitary sewer, storm sewer, or water supply system, or onto adjacent properties. 15. Deliveries and Refuse Pickup. The property will be required to abide by the City of Greenfield health/public nuisance rules per Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code. Because there is a residential neighborhood adjacent to the site, delivery operations and refuse pick up shall only be permitted during daytime hours. These functions shall not be permitted between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. 16. Expiration of Special Use Permit. Any special use approved by the Common Council shall lapse and become null and void one (1) year from and after that approval if the use has not commenced, construction is not underway, or the owner has not obtained a valid building permit. An extension of these time limitations may be granted without a public hearing by the Common Council by resolution reauthorizing the special use in accordance with the following criteria: A. The applicant requesting the extension shall complete a planning application available from the Community Development Division and shall submit a $350.00 special use permit review/amendment fee. 4 B. A written explanation for the extension of time shall accompany the planning application along with a timeline/schedule for obtaining necessary permits, zoning, state and municipal approvals and a target date for construction start; C. The request for extension shall be submitted within sixty (60) days of the expiration of the special use permit; D. The extension, if granted, shall be valid for a period of six (6) months. If no building permit has been issued and construction has not commenced within six (6) months from and after the extension has been granted, the special use shall become null and void. 17. Miscellaneous. A. Applicants are advised that the foregoing conditions are reasonably necessary to protect the public interest and to secure compliance with the standards and requirements specified in Sec. 21.04.0603 and Sec. 21.08.0103 of the Municipal Code; that the issuance of the special use is expressly subject to compliance with said conditions. B. The use, as granted herein, is subject to applicants' compliance with all other state and local laws and regulations which may be applicable to the proposed use of the real estate in question. C. The special use, as granted herein, shall run with the land and benefit and restrict all future owners and occupants of the property, unless the use shall lapse or be terminated and the use will not be altered or extended (including structural alterations and/or additions) without the approval of the Common Council, following public hearing, all as provided in Sec. 21.04.0603 and Sec. 21.08.0103 of the Municipal Code. 18. Lapse. If the applicant does not meet all of the terms and conditions set forth in this grant of a special use within one year of the granting thereof, then the Special Use Permit shall lapse and become null and void and the applicant shall forfeit any right to use the property as conferred by the Special Use Permit. The failure of the applicant to meet the terms and conditions of the Special Use Permit shall subject the permit to being declared void by the Common Council after notice to the applicant and a hearing before the Common Council. Upon a finding by the Common Council on the matter, the applicant and/or any interested person may make comments regarding the matter to the Common Council prior to the Common Council's next regular meeting following the hearing recommendation. Upon the Common Council's finding that the Special Use Permit has lapsed and become void, the applicant shall cease all operations at the property. 19. Termination of Special Use. If the person or entity granted the special use violates, allows or suffers the violation of the ordinances of the City of Greenfield, the State of Wisconsin or the United States on the premises covered by the special use, then the special use may be terminated. 5 20. Acknowledgement. That the applicants sign an acknowledgment that he/she/they has/have received these terms and conditions and will abide by them. The undersigned applicant agrees to the terms and conditions and has agreed that the grant of the Special Use Permit is conditioned on meeting the terms and conditions of this resolution. _____________________________________________ Ali Almahd, d/b/a Almahd LLC Provided to applicant on the ______day of ____________, 2026. _______________________ Gina Vlach, City Planner PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Greenfield on the 18th day of August, 2026. APPROVED: _______________________________ Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________________ Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD RESOLUTION NO. 5055 A RESOLUTION ALLOWING SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF WE ENERGIES RELATING TO DAMAGE TO THEIR EQUIPMENT ON APRIL 24, 2026 WHEREAS, WE Energies submitted a claim on behalf of itself to the City of Greenfield by mail on or about July 23, 2026; and, WHEREAS, the claimants alleged that, on or about April 24 2026, the claimant incurred damage to its equipment located in the immediate vicinity of Konkel Park, caused by a City employee mowing the grass around the equipment. The claimant sustained damage in the amount of $752.93, WHEREAS, the City’s Attorney’s Office has reviewed the facts and circumstances relating to the claim and recommends to the Common Council that, without admitting any negligence, the Common Council allow a settlement of the claim, as set forth below. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Greenfield, that the claims of WE Energies, for $752.92, relating to the damage to its equipment alleged to have occurred on or about April 24, 2026, are hereby allowed in a settlement amount, not to exceed $752.93. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to pay the claim to the claimant upon receipt of a signed release of claims from the claimant. Approved: Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor Date Approved: This is to certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Common Council of the City of Greenfield, Wisconsin, at a meeting held on the 18th day of August, 2026. Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD RESOLUTION NO. 5056 A RESOLUTION ALLOWING SETTLEMENT OF THE SUBROGATION CLAIM OF AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE COMPANY AND THE DEDUCTIBLE CLAIM AND RENTAL CAR CLAIM OF SHEBA LOPEZ REGARDING ALLEGED DAMAGES TO A PARKED VEHICLE ON APRIL 7, 2026 WHEREAS, American Family Insurance Company submitted a claim on behalf of itself and its insured, Sheba Lopez, to the City of Greenfield Police Department by electronic mail on or about June 11, 2026; and, WHEREAS, the claimants alleged that, on or about April 7, 2026, the claimants incurred damages in the amount of $ 1,669.85 (including a $500 deductible and $120 reimbursement for rental car fee paid by Ms. Lopez) due to a police officer damaging the parked vehicle owned by Ms. Lopez at the time of an arrest of a suspected shoplifter; and, WHEREAS, the City’s Attorney’s Office has reviewed the facts and circumstances relating to the claim and recommends to the Common Council that, without admitting any negligence, the Common Council allow a settlement of the claim, as set forth below. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Greenfield, that the claims of American Family Insurance Company for $1,049.85, and of Sheba Lopez for her $500 deductible and $120 car rental reimbursement, totaling $620, relating to alleged loss occurring on April 7, 2026, are hereby allowed in a settlement amount, for both, not to exceed $1,669.85. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to pay the claim to the claimant s upon receipt of a signed release of claims from the claimants. Approved: Michael J. Neitzke, Mayor Date Approved: This is to certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Common Council of the City of Greenfield, Wisconsin, at a meeting held on the 18th day of August, 2026. Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk