Common-Council-Meeting-Minutes-9-1-2026.pdf

APPROVED SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 CITY OF FRANKLIN COMMON COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 MINUTES ROLL CALL A. The regular meeting of the Franklin Common Council was held on September 1, 2026, and was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor John R. Nelson in the Franklin City Hall Council Chambers, 9229 W. Loomis Road, Franklin, Wisconsin. On roll call, the following were present: Alderman Johnson, Alderwoman Eichmann, Alderman Hasan, Alderwoman Kresovic, Alderman Salous, and Alderwoman Kenney. Also in attendance were Director of Administration Kelly Hersh, City Attorney Jesse A. Wesolowski , City Attorney Christina Lucchesi and City Clerk Shirley Roberts. RAWSON PUB PROCLAMATION B.1. Mayor Nelson Presented a Proclamation in Recognition of Rawson Pub for its 40 Years in Business. CITIZEN COMMENT B.2. Citizen comment period was opened at 6:37 p.m. and was closed at 6:57 p.m. MINUTES AUGUST 18, 2026 C. Alderwoman Eichmann moved to approve the minutes of the Common Council meeting of August 18, 202 6, as presented. Seconded by Alderman Hasan. All voted Aye; motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA G.1. Alderman Hasan moved to approve the following consent agenda items: RES. NO. 2026-8519 2026 DPH LPHD CONTRACT G.1.(a) Approve Resolution No. 2026 -8519, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FRANKLIN DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT MODIFICATION FOR THE 2026 DPH LPHD CONSOLIDATED CONTRACT; and RES. NO. 2026-8520 TUBERCULOSIS DISPENSARY PROGRAM G.1.(b) Approve Resolution No. 2026 -8520, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FRANKLIN DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE TUBERCULOSIS (TB) DISPENSARY PROGRAM; and POPULATION ESTIMATE G.1.(c) Place on file the Wis. Dept. of Administration January 1, 2026 population estimate of 37,195. RETAINING WALL 6860 W. WILD FLOWER CT. G.1.(d) Item removed per the City Engineer. FENCE 9378 S. PARKSIDE LANE G.1.(e) Item removed per the City Engineer. LIONESS FOUNDATION DONATION G.1.(f) Accept a $300.00 public donation from the Franklin Lioness Foundation and apply this to the Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s) in the City of Franklin Parks Program. Common Council Meeting September 1, 2026 Page 2 Approval of all the above consent agenda items was seconded by Alderwoman Kresovic. All voted Aye; motion carried. W PUETZ RD. PATHWAY PROJECT G.2. Alderwoman Eichmann moved to proceed with option No. 4 to cancel the project. Seconded by Alderman Johnson. On roll call, all voted Aye. Motion carried. RES. NO. 2026-8521 LEO COTTAGES DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT G.3. Alderman Hasan moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026 -8521, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS WITH ADVENIR AZORA DEVELOPMENT, LLC [OR AN AFFILIATE THEREOF, FRANKLIN SFR OWNER, LLC] – LEO COTTAGES 7705 S. 31ST STREET (TKN 786-9988-000), 7631 S. 31ST STREET (TKN 786 -9987-000), AND 7721 S . 31ST STREET (TKN 786 - 9992-000) FRANKLIN, WI . Seconded by Alderwoman Kenney. All voted Aye; motion carried. 2026 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT UPDATE G.4. This report is for informational purposes only. No formal action is required. RES. NO. 2026-8522 CAR WASH 6311 S 27TH ST G.5. Alderman Hasan moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026 -8522, A RESOLUTION IMPOSING CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR THE APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A CAR WASH BUSINESS USE UPON PROPERTIES LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 6311 S . 27TH STREET (JUSTIN BARNES, CLUB CAR WASH OPERATING, LLC, APPLICANT) (COLLEGE AVENUE ASSOCIATES, LLC, PROPERTY OWNER). Seconded by Alderman Salous. All voted Aye; motion carried. RES. NO. 2026-8523 CONDITIONAL USE FOR A STORAGE FACILITY 5160 W RYAN RD G.6. Alderwoman Kresovic moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026 -8523, A RESOLUTION IMPOSING CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR THE APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY USE UPON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5160 W . RYAN ROAD (TKN 882 - 9002-000), (5100, LLC, PROPERTY OWNER & APPLICANT). Seconded by Alderwoman Kenney. All voted Aye; motion carried. RES. NO. 2026-8524 TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NO. 10 AGREEMENT G.7. Alderwoman Eichmann moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-8524, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A TAX DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ASSIGNMENT, SUBORDINATION AND STANDSTILL AGREEMENT OF THE INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NO. 10 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, BETWEEN THE CITY OF Common Council Meeting September 1, 2026 Page 3 FRANKLIN, LXL PG APARTMENTS, LLC (BORROWER) AND CIBC BANK USA (AGENT), FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NAMED POTH’S GENERAL (PROJECT), and to effect such developments, including the terms and provisions of said development agreements . Seconded by Alderman Hasan. On roll call, all voted Aye. Motion carried. CIVIC CELEBRATIONS COMMISSION FINANCIAL OPERATIONS G.8. Alderwoman Kresovic moved to approve to Boards, Commissions, and Committees Financial Controls Policy and the Civic Celebrations Financial and Administrative Controls Policy as presented; direct Administration and Finance to implement reasonable procedures consistent with the policies ; complete the 2026 Civic Celebrations financial reconciliation; develop a methodology for identifying and budgeting the full annual City cost of the Independence Celebration; evaluate appropriate Civic Celebrations Fund balance/reserve practices and lawfu l collaboration with the Tourism Commission, Engage Franlkin, and other partners; and return to the Common Council with any additional recommendations or approvals required before final 2027 Civic Celebrations spending authority is granted . Seconded by Alderwoman Eichmann. All voted Aye; motion carried. 2026 QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT G.9. Alderman Hasan moved to receive and place on file . Seconded by Alderwoman Eichmann. All voted aye; motion carried. RES. NO. 2026-8525 DESIGNATING CHECK SIGNATURES G.10. Alderwoman Kresovic moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026 -8525, A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SIGNATURES FOR CHECKS AND ORDERS PURSUANT TO SECTION 66.0607 WISCONSIN STATUTES. Seconded by Alderwoman Kenney. All voted Aye; motion carried. ORD. NO. 2026-2748 AMEND ORD. 2025-2712 PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SOLAR INVESTMENT TAX CREDITS G.11. Alderman Hasan moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2026 -2748, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 2025 -2712, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2026 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE GENERAL FUND TO TRANSFER $19,500 OF CONTINGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NECESSARY TO CLAIM THE FEDERAL SOLAR INVESTMENT TAX CREDITS. Seconded by Alderwoman Kresovic. On roll call, all voted Aye. Motion carried. RES. NO. 2026-8526 ADDITIONAL STATEMENT OF WORK G.12. Alderwoman Eichmann moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-8526, A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN ADDITIONAL STATEMENT OF WORK WITH CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF THE CITY’S FEDERAL SOLAR INVESTMENT TAX Common Council Meeting September 1, 2026 Page 4 CREDIT RETURN AND RELATED FORMS. Seconded by Alderwoman Kenney. All voted Aye; motion carried. CLOSED SESSION VH PVR, LLC V. CITY OF FRANKLIN G.13. Alderman Hasan moved to enter closed session at 7:47 p.m. pursuant to Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(g), to confer with legal counsel for the Common Council who is rendering advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to the subject claims and litigation and to reenter open session at the same place thereafter to act on such matters discussed therein as it deems appropriate. Seconded by Alderwoman Kresovic. On roll call, all voted Aye. Motion Carried. Mayor Nelson called a recess at 7:48 p.m. Mayor Nelson reconvened at 7:59 p.m. Upon reentering open session at 8:19 p.m., Alderman Hasan moved to proceed as discussed in closed session . Seconded by Alderwoman Eichmann. All voted Aye; motion carried. PLEASANT VIEW RESERVE REPAIRS PROJECT G.14. No action taken. CLOSED SESSION CELL TOWERS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES PROVIDERS LEASE AGREEMENTS G.15. Alderwoman Kresovic moved to enter closed session at 8:20 p.m. pursuant to Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(e), for market competition and bargaining reasons, to deliberate and consider terms relating to the Cell Towers Communications Facilities Providers Lease Agreements with the City of Franklin and the Franklin Water Utility, the investing of public funds and governmental actions in relation thereto, including the terms and provisions thereof, and to reenter open session at the same place thereafter to act on such matters discussed therein as it deems appropriate. Second ed by Alderman Johnson. On roll call, all voted Aye. Motion Carried. Upon reentering open session at 8:28 p.m., Alderman Hasan moved to proceed as discussed in closed session . Seconded by Alderwoman Eichmann. All voted Aye; motion carried. CLOSED SESSION JPM ACOUSTICS AGREEMENT G.16. Alderwoman Kenney moved to enter closed session at 8:30 p.m. pursuant to Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(e), for market competition and bargaining reasons, to deliberate and consider terms relating to the Agreement Between the City of Franklin and JPM Acoustics Noise Vibration and a potential Amendment thereto, the inves ting of public funds and governmental actions in relation thereto, including the terms and provisions thereof, and to reenter open session at the same place thereafter to act on such matters discussed therein as it Common Council Meeting September 1, 2026 Page 5 deems appropriate. Seconded by Alderwoman Kresovic. On roll call, all voted Aye. Motion carried. Upon reentering open session at 8:37 p.m., Alderwoman Kenney moved to proceed as discussed in closed session . Seconded by Alderman Hasan. All voted Aye; motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES H. Alderwoman Kenney moved to approve the following licenses of the License Committee Meeting of September 1, 2026. Grant Extraordinary Entertainment & Special Event License pending inspections to ROC Ventures – Frost Fest 2026, Person in Charge: Carinn Hoffman, Location: 7035 S Ballpark Dr. – Franklin Field, Dates of 2026 Event: 11/19, 11/20, 11/21, 11/22, 11/25, 11/27, 11/28, 11/29, 12/3, 12/4, 12/5, 12/6, 12/10, 12/11, 12/12, 12/13, 12/17, 12/18, 12/19, 12/20, 12/21, 12/22, 12/23, 12/24, 12/26, and 12/27; Grant New 2026 -2027 Operator License to : Tiffany Burger, Cambrya Krukowski, Robin Rozinski; Grant Temporary Class “B” Beer & Class “B” Wine License to Franklin Public Library Foundation – Author Visit with Jane Hamilton Literary Fundraiser, Person in Charge: Jennifer Loeffel, Location: Franklin Public Library – 9151 W Loomis Rd, Date of Event: 9/25/26; Seconded by Alderman Johnson. All voted Aye; motion carried. VOUCHERS AND PAYROLL I. Alderwoman Kresovic moved to approve City vouchers with an ending date of August 27, 2026 in the amount of $1,977,759.27, and payroll dated August 21, 2026 in the amount of $ 496,153.30 and payments of the various payroll deductions in the amount of $579,227.88 plus City matching payments, and estimated payroll dated September 4, 2026 in the amount of $ 486,000 and payments of the various payroll deductions in the amount of $ 275,000, plus City matching payments. Seconded by Alderwoman Eichmann. On roll call, all voted Aye. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT J. Alderwoman Kenney moved to adjourn the meeting of the Common Council at 8:40 p.m. Seconded by Alderwoman Kresovic . All voted Aye; motion carried.