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PROCEEDINGS, COMMON COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2026, 7:00 P.M. CITY OF OAK CREEK MILWAUKEE COUNTY 1. Mayor Bukiewicz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. Ald. Loreck and Ald. Marshall were excused. Also present were City Attorney Melissa Karls, Deputy City Administrator / Finance Officer Maxwell Gagin, IT Director Thomas Kramer, Fire Chief Michael Kressuk, Community Development Director Kristin Laine, Marketing Communications Manager Kelly Shoff, Police Chief David Stecker, Assistant City Administrator / City Engineer Matthew Sullivan, HR Director Toni Vanderboom, City Administrator Andrew Vickers, and City Clerk Catherine Roeske. 2. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance being said by all present. 3. Ald. Ruetz, seconded by Ald. Haase, moved to approve the 6/16/26 minutes. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. 4. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: RESOLUTION NO. 12702-072126, RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO JAMES D. DOOLEY, RETIRING EMERGENCY DISPATCHER. Ald. Gehl, seconded by Ald. Guzikowski, moved to adopt Resolution No. 12702-072126, a Resolution of Appreciation to James D. Dooley, retiring Emergency Dispatcher. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. 5. MAYORAL PROCLAMATION: APPRECIATION TO SAVAGLIA FINANCIAL ADVISORS ON PARTNERSHIP AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT WITH CITY. The Mayoral Proclamation, Appreciation to Savaglia Financial Advisors on their Partnership and Community Involvement with the City of Oak Creek, was informational. 6. PUBLIC HEARING HELD TO CONSIDER REQUEST TO AMEND CITY’S 2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE CATEGORY FROM INDUSTRIAL TO MIXED USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 900 W. DREXEL AVE. A public hearing was held to consider a request to amend the City of Oak Creek 2020 Comprehensive Plan Land Use category from Industrial to Mixed Use for the property located at 900 West Drexel Avenue. (See Item No. 7 for action on this hearing). 7. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: ORDINANCE NO. 3162, AMENDING CITY’S 2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE CATEGORY FROM INDUSTRIAL TO MIXED USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 900 W. DREXEL AVE. Ald. Haase, seconded by Ald. Ruetz, moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3162, amending the City of Oak Creek 2020 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Category from Industrial to Mixed Use for the property located at 900 West Drexel Avenue. (Tax Key No. 783-9072-001). On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. Common Council Meeting, 7/21/26 2 8. PUBLIC HEARING HELD TO CONSIDER REQUEST TO REVIEW CUP ALONG WITH CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR VETERINARY EMERGENCY GROUP (VEG), A PROPOSED ANIMAL HOSPITAL TO BE LOCATED AT 7935 S. MAIN ST. A public hearing was held to consider a request to review the Conditional Use Permit along with conditions and restrictions for Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), a proposed animal hospital to be located at 7935 South Main Street. (See Item No. 9 for action on this hearing). 9. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: RESOLUTION NO. 12704-072126, APPROVING CUP FOR ANIMAL HOSPITAL AT 7935 S. MAIN ST. Ald. Ruetz, seconded by Ald. Haase, moved to adopt Resolution No. 12704-072126, approving a Conditional Use Permit for an animal hospital at the property located at 7935 South Main Street (Tax Key No. 813-9055-000). On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. 10. RECAP OF 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS. A brief, general review of the Fourth of July celebrations was provided. 11. COUNCIL APPROVES AMENDMENT TO PERSONNEL POLICY 5.12.2 (ACTING PAY), ALLOWING HIGHER PAY INCREASE FOR VACANT APPOINTED OFFICER OR OFFICIAL POSITIONS AND ESTABLISHING REVIEW BY PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE WHEN ACTING APPOINTMENT LASTS BEYOND SIX MONTHS. Ald. Gehl, seconded by Ald. Guzikowski, moved to approve an amendment to Personnel Policy 5.12.2 (Acting Pay) to allow higher pay increase for vacant appointment officer or official positions and to establish a review by the Personnel and Finance Committee when an acting appointment lasts beyond six months. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. 12. INFORMATIONAL: OAK CREEK FIRE DEPARTMENT 2026-2031 STRATEGIC PLAN. Fire Chief Michael Kressuk presented the Common Council with information regarding the Oak Creek Fire Department's 2026–2031 Strategic Plan. 13. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: RESOLUTION NO. 12705-072126, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH MILWAUKEE COUNTY RELATIVE TO CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE CDBG PROGRAM FOR YEARS 2027-2029, WITH AUTOMATIC RENEWAL OPTION FOR ONE (1) CYCLE UNTIL 2032. Ald. Gehl, seconded by Ald. Guzikowski, moved to adopt Resolution No. 12705-072126, approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement with Milwaukee County relative to continued participation in the Community Development Block Grant program for the years 2027-2029, with an automatic renewal option for one (1) cycle until 2032. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. Common Council Meeting, 7/21/26 3 14. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: RESOLUTION NO. 12703-072126, ACCEPTING WORKMANSHIP OF PAYNE AND DOLAN, INC., AND AUTHORIZING FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT UNDER PROJECT NO. 22003. Ald. Haase, seconded by Ald. Ruetz, moved to adopt Resolution No. 12703-072126, accepting the workmanship of Pyane and Dolan, Inc., and authorizing final contract payment under Project No. 22003 (2024 CIP Road Improvements Project). On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. 15. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: ORDINANCE NO. 3161, REPEALING AND RECREATING SECTIONS 3.50(B)(7) AND 3.50(J)(2) OF MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STORM WATER CUSTOMER CLASSIFICATION OF STORM WATER USER CHARGE. Ald. Gehl, seconded by Ald. Guzikowski, moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3161, repealing and recreating Sections 3.50(b)(7) and 3.50(j)(2) of the Municipal Code relating to the storm water customer classification of the storm water user charge. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. 16. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: ORDINANCE NO. 3163, REPEALING AND RECREATING SECTIONS 15.66(A)(1) AND 15.66(D)(2) OF MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STORM WATER DISPOSAL. Ald. Haase, seconded by Ald. Ruetz, moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3163, repealing and recreating Sections 15.66(a)(1) and 15.66(d)(2) of the Municipal Code relating to storm water disposal. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. 17. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: RESOLUTION NO. 12706-072126, ACCEPTING 2025 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND AUDIT RESULTS REPORT AS PREPARED AND PRESENTED BY BAKER TILLY US, LLP. Ald. Gehl, seconded by Ald. Guzikowski, moved to adopt Resolution No. 12706-072126, accepting the 2025 Financial Statements and Audit Results Report as prepared and presented by Baker Tilly US, LLP. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. 18. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: RESOLUTION NO. 12707-072126, DESIGNATING OFFICIALS AUTHORIZED TO DECLARE OFFICIAL INTENT UNDER REIMBURSEMENT BOND REGULATIONS. Ald. Gehl, seconded by Ald. Guzikowski, moved to adopt Resolution No. 12707-072126, designating officials authorized to declare official intent under reimbursement bond regulations. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. 19. LICENSE COMMITTEE. Ald. Ruetz, seconded by Ald. Haase, moved to approve the license recommendations as follows: Grant an Operator license to: * Brooklyn C. Fucile (Classic Lanes) * Justin C. Craion-Miller (Kwik Trip) * Zachary R. Risser (Kwik Trip) * Jin S. Rivera (Kwik Trip) * Amanda L. Lang (Legion) * Braden A. Ruiz (South Shore Cinemas) * Elicia D. Allen (Meijer) * Gunner D.W. Vanover (The Cellar) * Margaret A. Waldmyer (BelAir Cantina) * Ashley N. Szymczak (South Bound Again) Common Council Meeting, 7/21/26 4 * Britney M. Seager (Buffalo Wild Wings) * Teanna J. Rainer (Buffalo Wild Wings) * Megan E. Fowler Rodriguez (Buffalo Wild Wings) * Bryan D. Zimmerman (Charcoal Grill) * Rachel L. Shea (Charcoal Grill) * Katan Basho (Sopoti Café) * Daniel D. Vanek (First Watch) * Alexia E. Janusz (Sidetracked) * Yoel E. Martinez Martinez (Meijer) Grant a 2026 Temporary Special Event Permit to Caryn Moris, Oak Creek Youth Football Tailgate to be held at Henry Miller Park, 315 E. Groveland Dr., scheduled for August 28, 2026. Grant a 2026-27 Class B Beer license to Nayan Patel, Agent, Oak Hotel LLC dba Motel 6, 1201 W. College Ave., with release of license subject to final department approvals. Grant a 2026-27 Class B Beer license to Alicia Branaman, Agent, RBR Hospitality Inc., dba LaQuinta Inn by Wyndham Milwaukee Airport/Oak Creek, 7141 S. 13th St., with release of license subject to payment of fees due and final department approvals. Grant a 2026-27 Class B Beer / Class C Wine license to Nicholas Fischer, Agent, Milwaukee Beef LLC dba Buona Beef / Rainbow Cone, 8767 S. Howell Ave., with release of license subject to final department approvals and issuance of Occupancy Permit. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. 20. COUNCIL APPROVES 7/1/26 VENDOR SUMMARY. Ald. Gehl, seconded by Ald. Guzikowski, moved to approve the July 1, 2026 Vendor Summary Report in the amount of $1,060,137.54. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. 21. COUNCIL APPROVES 7/15/26 VENDOR SUMMARY. Ald. Gehl, seconded by Ald. Guzikowski, moved to approve the July 15, 2026 Vendor Summary Report in the amount of $1,599,068.76. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. 22. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: RESOLUTION NO. 12708-072126, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BILLS, DEBTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Ald. Haase, seconded by Ald. Ruetz, moved to adopt Resolution No. 12708-072126, authorizing payment of bills, debts and obligations. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. 23. COUNCIL CONVENES INTO CLOSED SESSION. Ald. Gehl, seconded by Ald. Guzikowski, moved to convene into Closed Session at 8:23 p.m., pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes, Section 19.85 to discuss the following: (a) Section 19.85(1)(g) for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel who will render oral or written advice with respect to litigation in Marvell Reed and Dorian Bizzle v. City of Oak Creek (U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Case No. 2:26-cv-768). Common Council Meeting, 7/21/26 5 (b) Section 19.85(1)(e) Wis. Stats. to deliberate and consider proposed terms, for market competition and bargaining reasons, and the investing of public funds, relating to a purchase and sale agreement for the potential purchase of property located at 1880 and 1998 West Creekside Crossing Circle (Tax Key Nos. 784-903-9000 and 784-903-7000). On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. 24. COUNCIL RECONVENES INTO OPEN SESSION. Ald. Gehl, seconded by Ald. Guzikowski, moved to reconvene into Open Session at 8:45 p.m. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. 25. COUNCIL APPROVES REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH WALDEN OC, LLC. Ald. Gehl, seconded by Ald. Guzikowski, moved to approve the real estate purchase and sale agreement between Walden OC, LLC and the City of Oak Creek, and authorizing modifications or technical corrections to the agreement that may be reasonably necessary in order to preserve and maintain the general intent thereof and that are approved by the City Administrator and City Attorney. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. No action was taken on Item 23(a). ADJOURNMENT. Ald. Ruetz, seconded by Ald. Haase, moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. ATTEST: Catherine A. Roeske, City Clerk Daniel J. Bukiewicz, Mayor