Common-Council-Meeting-Minutes-6-2-2026.pdf

APPROVED JUNE 16, 2026 CITY OF FRANKLIN COMMON COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 2, 2026 MINUTES ROLL CALL A. The regular meeting of the Franklin Common Council was held on June 2, 2026, and was called to order at 6:38 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 Peccarelli , 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 and City Clerk Shirley Roberts. MAYOR ANNOUNCEMENTS B.1. B.1.(a) Mayor Nelson Presented a Certificate of Achievement to Joseph Bridson. B.1.(b) Mayor Nelson Presented a Certificate of Achievement to Joshua Dahlen. B.1.(c) Mayor Nelson Presented a Certificate of Achievement to Aidan King. B.1.(d) Mayor Nelson Presented a Certificate of Achievement to Kyle Schadler. B.1.(e) Mayor Nelson Presented a Certificate of Achievement to Jackson Stanley. B.1.(f) Mayor Nelson Presented a Certificate of Achievement to Justin Zettelmeier. CITIZEN COMMENT B.2. Citizen comment period was opened at 6:43 p.m. and was closed at 6:57 p.m. MINUTES MAY 19, 2026 C. Alderman Hasan moved to approve the minutes of the Common Council meeting of May 19, 2026, as presented. Seconded by Alderwoman Kenney. All voted Aye; motion carried. WATER MAIN SERVICE SURVEY G.1. Alderwoman Kenney moved to direct staff to survey the property owners and return to Common Council with the results. Seconded by Alderman Salous. All voted Aye; motion carried. RES. NO. 2026-8485 S. 76TH ST. TRAFFIC SIGNALS G.2. Alderman Salous moved to a dopt Resolution No. 2026 -8485, A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH MILWAUKEE COUNTY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT SOUTH 76 TH STREET (CTH U) AND POTHS GENERAL DEVELOPMENT SOUTH ENTRANCE (7200 S. 76TH STREET). Seconded by Alderwoman Eichmann . All voted Aye; motion carried. Common Council Meeting June 2, 2026 Page 2 SOLICIT AND RECEIVE BIDS CHAPEL HILL WATER MAIN PROJECT G.3. Alderwoman Kenney moved to authorize staff to advertise and bid the Chapel Hill Drive 20 26 Local Street Improvement Program paving. Seconded by Alderwoman Eichmann . All voted Aye; motion carried. RES. NO. 2026-8486 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN REPORT G.4. Alderman Hasan moved to a dopt Resolution No. 2026 -8486, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN REPORT AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN, PRESENTED BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, AS THE CITY OF FRANKLIN’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN. Seconded by Alderwoman Eichmann. All voted Aye; motion carried. RES. NO. 2026-8487 FUN FLICKS CONTRACT G.5. Alderman Hasan moved to a dopt Resolution No. 2026 -8487, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FRANKLIN DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, OR DESIGNEE, TO SIGN THE 2026 FUN FLICKS OUTDOOR MOVIE CITY OF FRANKLIN HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONTRACT. Seconded by Alderwoman Kenney. All voted Aye; motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES H. Alderwoman Kenney moved to approve the following licenses of the License Committee Meeting of June 2, 2026. Hold 2026-27 Renewal Operator License pending court disposition to Daniel Mackie; Withdrawn Application for Extraordinary Entertainment & Special Event for 4 Season Auto Service Center – Father’s Day Car Show 2026, Person in Charge: Tyler Heinowski, Location: 4 Season Auto Service Center, 8853 S 27 th St, Date of Event: 6/21/26, Withdrawal Date: 5/31/26; Grant Renewal 2025 -26 Operator License & Renewal 2026- 27 Operator License to Jacquelyn Huettl; Grant New 2026 -27 Operator License to: Samantha Baxter, Katie Blaszczyk, Peter Crapitto, Nicole Kusz, Oleksandra Makarova, Hannah Moser, Nathaniel Nolen -Boyle, Babatunde Otukoya, Adrianna Parato, Pamela Rigden, April Webber; Grant New 2026- 27 Operator License with a letter to Michael Bednarek; Grant Renewal 2026- 27 Operator License with correction of application to: Amanda Alvarado, Joseph Cauley, Halina Grochowski, Josip Jaksic, Marijana Knezevic, Rebekah Shallow, Catherine Smith, Michael Wichman Jr; Grant Renewal 2026- 27 Operator License to: Allison Anderson, Cathy Anderson, Alyssa Aschaker, Sukhminder Bhatti, Adrianna Bratel, Luke Capstran, Eric Cottman, Marcus Drewek, David Fifarek, Patti Hartung, Monika Herriges, Kayla Jedrzejewski, Common Council Meeting June 2, 2026 Page 3 Paramjeet Kaur, Teresa Kerber, Ann Moehlenpah, Josefina Mora, Kelly Ottoson, Rachandra Peoples, Bobette Sakiewicz, Joanna Shebesta, Rebekah Simmons, Susanmarie Sinda, Balprit Singh, Balvinder Singh, Jaydeep Singh, Preetkaran Singh, Diptiben Trivedi, Amrit Virk, Simran Virk, Salma Wahhab, Jenna Wesolowski, Jessica Zuelzke; Grant Renewal 2026- 27 Operator License to Nicole Dahlin (Ald. Kenney abstained); Grant Class A Combination 2026- 27 License pending inspections to: Twosinghs LLC, DBA 7-Eleven #35834C, Jasbir Singh, Agent, 7610 W Rawson Ave; Nerankar LLC, DBA Liquor Beer & Wine, Manmohit Kumar, Agent, 6550 S Lovers Lane Rd; Mega Marts LLC, DBA Pick ‘n Save #6431, Emily Hixon, Agent, 7780 S Lovers Lane Rd; Ultra Mart Foods LLC, DBA Pick ‘n Save #6360, Krystal Murphy, Agent, 7201 S 76 th St; Walgreen Co, DBA Walgreens #05884, Brian Wheatley, Agent, 9527 S 27th St; Walgreen Co, DBA Walgreens #15020, Louis Olinger, Agent, 7130 S 76th St; Grant Class A Combination 2026-27 License to Walgreen Co, DBA Walgreens #05459, Spencer Peck, Agent, 9909 W Loomis Rd; Grant Reserve Class B Combination 2026- 27 License pending inspections to FF&E LLC, DBA Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee/Franklin, Jefferson Calimlim, Agent, 6901 S 76th St; Grant Class B Combination 2026- 27 License to Franklin Food & Beverage LLC, DBA The Hideaway Pub & Eatery, Vanessa Jimenez Nava, Agent, 9643 S 76th St; Class B Combination Entertainment & Amusement 2026 -27 License for Irish Cottage of Franklin LLC, DBA Irish Cottage, Jenny Jennings, Agent, 11433 W Ryan Rd, See Section 3. Closed Session; Grant Class B Combination Entertainment & Amusement 2026- 27 License pending inspections to: Jax on 27th LLC, DBA Iron Mike’s, William Rushman, Agent, 6357 S 27 th St; The Landmark of Franklin LLC, DBA Landmark, Lorie Beth Knaack- Helm, Agent, 11401 W Swiss St; Rawson Pub Inc, DBA Rawson Pub, Steven Schweitzer, Agent, 5621 W Rawson Ave; Tail Spin LLC, DBA Tail Spin Pub & Pizza, Jennifer Halverson, Agent, 8330 W Puetz Rd; Grant Class B Combination Entertainment & Amusement 2026- 27 License to B S T LLC, DBA Mulligan’s Irish Pub & Grill, Brian Francis, Agent, 8933 S 27 th St; Class B Combination Entertainment & Amusement 2026 -27 License for H, B, & H LLC, DBA On The Border, Oscar Cobian, Agent, 10741 S 27th St, See Section 4. Closed Session; Grant Class C Wine 2026 -27 License pending inspections to Avas Alterations LLC, DBA Avas Alterations LLC, Ava Sierra, Agent, 7131 S 76th St; Common Council Meeting June 2, 2026 Page 4 Grant Fixed Full -Service Retail Outlet, Entertainment & Amusement 2026- 27 License pending inspections to On Cloud Wine, LLC, DBA On Cloud Wine, 10062 W Loomis Rd, John “Randy” Larson, Agent; Grant Temporary Entertainment & Amusement – Decibel Level Change to Franklin Police Citizens Academy Alumni, Person in Charge: Ann Adamski, Event: K-9 Back the Badge, Location: Lions Legend I Park/Pavilion and Band Shell, Event Date: 9/19/26; 3. H, B & H, LLC d/b/a On the Border applications for Class B Combination and Entertainment & Amusement Licenses for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. The License Committee may enter closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(b), for considering licensing for H, B & H, LLC d/b/a On the Border applications for Class B Combination and Entertainment & Amusement Licenses for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027, and potentially taking final action on such licenses, which final action would take place in open session thereafter, and noting that the licensee has been noticed and may demand that this subject matter item be held in open session, and to reenter open session at the same place thereafter to act on such matters discussed therein as it deems appropriate. Alderwoman Kenney motioned to enter closed session at 5:53 p.m. pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(b), for considering licensing for H, B & H, LLC d/b/a On the Border applications for Class B Combination and Entertainment & Amusement Licenses for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027, 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 6:07 p.m., Alderman Peccarelli motioned to proceed as discussed in closed session. On roll call, Alderman Peccarelli , Alderwoman Eichmann voted Aye, Alderwoman Kenney abstained. Motion carried; 4. Irish Cottage of Franklin LLC d/b/a Irish Cottage applications for Class B Combination and Entertainment & Amusement Licenses for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. The License Committee may enter closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(b), for considering licensing for Irish Cottage of Franklin LLC d/b/a Irish Cottage applications for Class B Combination and Entertainment & Amusement Licenses for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027, and potentially taking final action on such licenses , which final action would take place in open session thereafter, and noting that the licensee has been noticed and may demand that this subject matter Common Council Meeting June 2, 2026 Page 5 item be held in open session, and to reenter open session at the same place thereafter to act on such matters discussed therein as it deems appropriate. Alderwoman Eichmann motioned to enter closed session at 6:10 p.m. pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(b), for considering licensing for Irish Cottage of Franklin LLC d/b/a Irish Cottage applications for Class B Combination and Entertainment & Amusement Licenses for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027, and to reenter open session at the same place thereafter to act on such matters discussed therein as it deems appropriate. Seconded by Alderman Peccarelli. On roll call, all voted Aye. Motion carried. Upon reentering open session at 6:34 p.m., no action was taken. Mayor Nelson called a recess at 7:14 p.m. Mayor Nelson reconvened at 7:19 p.m. CLOSED SESSION ON THE BORDER LICENSE APPLICATIONS H.1. Alderwoman Eichmann moved to enter closed session at 7:19 p.m. pursuant to Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(b), for considering licensing for H, B & H, LLC d/b/a On the Border Applications for Class B Combination and Entertainment & Amusement Licenses for July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027, 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, Alderman Peccarelli, Alderwoman Eichmann, Alderman Hasan, Alderwoman Kresovic and Alder man Salous voted Aye; Alderwoman Kenney abstained. Motion carried. Upon reentering open session at 7:41 p.m., Alderwoman Kresovic moved to approve licenses which is consistent with and pursuant to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue Special Agent review of the licensed premises. Seconded by Alderwoman Eichmann. On roll call, Alderwoman Kresovic, Alderwoman Eichmann, Alderman Peccarelli voted Aye; Alderwoman Kenney, Alderman Salous and Alderman Hasan abstained. Mayor Nelson called a recess at 7:47 p.m. Mayor Nelson reconvened at 7:49 p.m. Alderwoman Eichmann moved to hold until the June 16, 2026 Common Council meeting. Seconded by Alderwoman Kresovic. On roll call, Alderman Peccarelli, Alderwoman Eichmann, Common Council Meeting June 2, 2026 Page 6 Alderman Hasan, Alderwoman Kresovic and Alderman Salous voted Aye; Alderwoman Kenney abstained. Motion carried. CLOSED SESSION IRISH COTTAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS H.2. Alderwoman Eichmann moved to enter closed session at 7:52 p.m. pursuant to Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(b), for considering licensing for Irish Cottage of Franklin LLC d/b/a Irish Cottage applications for Class B Combination and Entertainment & Amusement Licenses for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, and to reenter open session at the same place thereafter to act on such matters discussed therein as it deems appropriate. Seconded by Alderman Peccarelli. On roll call, Alderman Peccarelli, Alderwoman Eichmann, Alderman Hasan, Alderwoman K resovic and Alderwoman Kenney all voted Aye ; Alderman Salous voted no. Motion carried. Upon reentering open session at 9:00 p.m., Alderwoman Kenney moved to approve the licenses applied for by the Irish Cottage of Franklin, LLC, subject to a 30 day suspension commencing on September 1, 2026 proceeding though September 30, 2026. Seconded by Alderwoman Eichmann. On roll call, Alderwoman Kenney, Alderwoman Kresovic, Alderman Hasan, Alderwoman Eichmann and Alderman Peccarelli all voted Aye; Alderman Salous voted no. Motion carried. VOUCHERS AND PAYROLL I. Alderman Hasan moved to approve City vouchers with an ending date of May 28, 2026 in the amount of $1,287,353.31, and payroll dated May 29, 2026 in the amount of $492,542.04 and payments of the various payroll deductions in the amount of $548,370.55 plus City matching payments, and estimated payroll dated June 12, 2026 in the amount of $483,000 and payments of the various payroll deductions in the amount of $277 ,000, plus City matching payments. Seconded by Alderwoman Kresovic. On roll call, all voted Aye. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT J. Alderwoman Eichmann moved to adjourn the meeting of the Common Council at 9:02 p.m. Seconded by Alderwoman Kenney. All voted Aye; motion carried.