Common-Council-Meeting-Minutes-8-18-2026.pdf

APPROVED SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 CITY OF FRANKLIN COMMON COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 18, 2026 MINUTES ROLL CALL A. The regular meeting of the Franklin Common Council was held on August 18, 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. CITIZEN COMMENT B. Citizen comment period was opened at 6:31 p.m. and was closed at 6:43 p.m. MINUTES AUGUST 4, 2026 C.1. Alderman Hasan moved to approve the minutes of the Common Council meeting of August 4 , 202 6, as presented. Seconded by Alderwoman Eichmann. All voted Aye; motion carried. MINUTES AUGUST 6, 2026 C.2. Alderwoman Kenney moved to approve the minutes of the Special Common Council meeting of August 6 , 202 6, as presented. Seconded by Alderman Hasan. All voted Aye; motion carried. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS E. Alderman Salous moved to confirm the following Mayoral Appointments: 1. Jeff Steinbach, 8109 S. 47 th St., Ald. Dist. 5 – Community Development Authority, 4 year term expiring 08/30/30. 2. Michelle Streed, 10528 W. Cortez Circle, Unit 22, Ald. Dist. 6 – Community Development Authority, 4 year unexpired term expiring 08/30/28. Seconded by Alderman Hasan. On roll call, all voted Aye. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA G.1. Alderwoman Eichmann moved to approve the following consent agenda items: RES. NO. 2026-8513 FUN FLICKS CONTRACT G.1.(a) Approve Resolution No. 2026 -8513, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FRANKLIN DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, TO SIGN THE 2026 FUN FLICKS OUTDOOR MOVIES CITY OF FRANKLIN HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONTRACT; and RES. NO. 2026-8514 OPIOID RESPONSE GRANT AGREEMENT G.1.(b) Approve Resolution No. 2026 -8514, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FRANKLIN DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT – AMENDMENT BETWEEN COMMUNITY ADVOCATES AND CITY OF FRANKLIN FOR Common Council Meeting August 18, 2026 Page 2 ALLIANCE WI YOUTH STATE OPIOID RESPONSE (SOR4) PREVENTION. Approval for all the above consent agenda items was seconded by Alderwoman Kresovic. All voted Aye; motion carried. S. 51ST ST DESIGN G.2. Alderwoman Kresovic left the meeting at 7:12 p.m. Alderwoman Kresovic returned to the meeting at 7:14 p.m. Alderman Hasan moved to approve to continue design with option C. Seconded by Alderwoman Kresovic. On roll call, Alderwoman Kenney, Alderman Salous and Alderwoman Eichmann voted No; Alderwoman Kresovic, Alderman Hasan and Alderman Johnson voted Aye. Mayor Nelson broke the tie with voting No. Alderwoman Kenney moved to approve to continue design with option B. Seconded by Alderwoman Eichmann. On roll call vote, Alderman Johnson, Alderwoman Eichmann, Alderwoman Kresovic and Alderwoman Kenney voted Aye; Alderman Hasan and Alderman Salous voted No; motion carried. RES. NO. 2026-8515 WATERMAIN EASEMENT AND SEWER FOR LEO COTTAGES G.3. Alderman Hasan moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026 -8515 , A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A WATERMAIN AND SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT FROM ADVENIR AZORA DEVELOPMENT, LLC AT LEO COTTAGES 7705 S . 31ST STEET (TKN 786-9988-000), 7631 S. 31ST STREET (TKN 786- 9987-000), AND 7721 S . 31ST STREET (TKN 786 -9992-000) FRANKLIN, WI, subject to changes to the Resolution approved by the City Engineer, Director of Administration and the City Attorney. Seconded by Alderwoman Kenney. All voted Aye; motion carried. RES. NO. 2026-8516 STORM WATER FACILITIES AGREEMENT FOR LEO COTTAGES G.4. Alderman Hasan moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026 -8516, A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF STORM WATER FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT AND STORM WATER ACCESS EASEMENT FROM ADVENIR AZORA DEVELOPMENT, LLC AT 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, subject to changes to the Resolution approved by the City Engineer, Director of Administration and the City Attorney. Seconded by Alderman Salous. All voted Aye; motion carried. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ADVENIR AZORA – LEO COTTAGES G.5. Alderwoman Kenney moved to put over to the September 1, 2026 Common Council meeting. Seconded by Alderman Hasan . All voted Aye; motion carried. Common Council Meeting August 18, 2026 Page 3 RES. NO. 2026-8517 CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR PROPERTIES ON S. 31ST ST G.6. Alderman Hasan moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026 -8517, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT A REVISED CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR 7705 S. 31 ST STREET, (TKN 786 -9988-000), 7631 S. 31 ST STREET, (TKN 786-9987-000), AND 7721 S. 31ST STREET (TKN 786-9992-000), (ADVENIR AZOR A DEVELOPMENT, APPLICANT) (MATTEO AND GERMANO NORANTE, OWNER, 7705 S. 31ST STREET) (BC MANAGEMENT, OWNER, 7631 S. 31 ST STREET) (ESTATE OF GERALD F ZAWADZKI, OWNER, 7721 S. 31ST STREET). Seconded by Alderman Johnson. All voted Aye; motion carried. RES. NO. 2026-8518 RENAME ERNIE LAKE PARK G.7. Alderwoman Eichmann moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-8518, A RESOLUTION TO RENAME ERNIE LAKE PARK TO ‘TONY MEGNA PARK, HOME OF LAKE ERNIE,’ LOCATED AT 8000 S. CHAPEL HILL DR. (TKN 800-9972-005, 800-9982-010, 795-9999-005 AND 800 -0102-000) (CITY OF FRANKLIN, PROPERTY OWNER ). Seconded by Alderman Johnson . All voted Aye; motion carried. ORD. NO. 2026-2747 SCHLUETER PKWY PARKING G.8. Alderman Hasan moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2026 -2747, AN ORDINANCE TO MODIFY THE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 245-5 D.( 4) DESIGNATING NO PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF SCHLUETER PKWY FROM W. DREXEL AVENUE TO S. LEGEND DRIVE . Seconded by Alderwoman Eichmann . All voted Aye; motion carried. CLOSED SESSION PLEASANT VIEW RESERVE CLAIMS G.9. Alderwoman Eichmann moved to enter closed session at 7:34 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 in which it is likely to become involved, and to reenter open session at the same place thereafter to act on such matters discussed therein as it deems appropriate. Seconded by Alderman Hasan. On roll call, all voted Aye. Motion carried. Mayor Nelson called a recess at 7:35 p.m. Mayor Nelson reconvened at 7:40 p.m. Upon reentering open session at 8:34 p.m. Alderwoman Kenney moved to proceed as discussed in closed session . Seconded by Alderman Salous. All voted Aye; motion carried. PLEASANT VIEW REPAIRS PROJECT G.10. Alderman Hasan moved to put over to the September 1, 2026 Common Council meeting. Seconded by Alderwoman Eichmann. All voted Aye; motion carried. Common Council Meeting August 18, 2026 Page 4 CLOSED SESSION CELL TOWERS LEASE AGREEMENT G.11. Alderman Hasan moved to enter closed session at 8:36 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 Communication Facilities Providers Lease Agreements with the City of Franklin and the Franklin Water Utility, the investing of public funds and governmental actions in relatio n 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. Seconded by Alderwoman Eichmann . On roll call, all voted Aye. Motion carried. Upon reentering open session at 8:43 p.m. Alderman Hasan moved to proceed as discussed in closed session . Seconded by Alderwoman Kresovic. All voted Aye; motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES H. Alderwoman Eichmann moved to approve the following licenses of the License Committee Meeting of August 18, 2026. Grant New Class B Combination Entertainment & Amusement 2026-2027 License to Mulligan’s Irish Pub & Grill LLC, DBA Mulligan’s Irish Pub & Grill, Brian Francis, Agent, 8933 S 27th St; Grant Extraordinary Entertainment & Special Event License to Rawson Pub LLC – 40th Bar Anniversary 2026, Person in Charge: Steve Schweitzer, Location: 5621 W Rawson Ave, Date: 9/12/26; Grant New 2026 -2027 Operator License pending correction of application to Alan Fay; Grant New 2026-2027 Operator License to Chloe Veenstra; Grant Temporary Class “B” Beer License to Franklin Lions Club: St. Martin’s Labor Day Fair, Person in Charge: Jeffrey Terp, Location: 11241 W St Martins Rd, Dates of Event: 9/6/26 and 9/7/26; Seconded by Alderwoman Kenney. All voted Aye; motion carried. VOUCHERS AND PAYROLL I. Alderwoman Kresovic moved to approve City vouchers with an ending date of August 13, 2026 in the amount of $1,070,759.20, and payroll dated August 7 , 202 6 in the amount of $ 472,936.68 and payments of the various payroll deductions in the amount of $269,771.85 plus City matching payments, and estimated payroll dated August 21, 2026 in the amount of $502,000 and payments of the various payroll deductions in the amount of $578,000, plus City matching payments. Seconded by Alderwoman Kenney. On roll call, all voted Aye. Motion carried. Common Council Meeting August 18, 2026 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT J. Alderwoman Kenney moved to adjourn the meeting of the Common Council at 8:46 p.m. Seconded by Alderwoman Kresovic . All voted Aye; motion carried.