Common Council Meeting Agenda (PDF) - 7:00 PM

CITY OF SOUTH MILWAUKEE Common Council Meeting Agenda - FINAL City Administration Building 2424 15th Avenue South Milwaukee, WI 53172 Brett Briesemeister, Mayor Alderpersons: Craig Maass (Dist 1), Eric Euteneier (Dist 1), Tim Backes (Dist 2), Michal Olechowski (Dist 2), Joe Bukowski (Dist 3/Council President), Lisa Pieper (Dist 3), David Bartoshevich (Dist 4), Peggy Clark (Dist 4) Tuesday, August 4, 2026 7:00 PM Common Council Chambers Regular Meeting *Amended 8-3-2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. AGENDA DELETIONS 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS 6. CONSENT AGENDA – Council President The consent agenda should only include items that are considered routine. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any one Council member. Items not removed may be adopted by general consent without debate. Removed items may be taken up immediately after the consent agenda or placed later on the agenda to the discretion of the Common Council. A. Approval of minutes from the July 21, 2026 Common Council regular meeting. B. Approval of Financial Reports for the various funds for the periods ending June 30, 2026. C. *Approval of Temporary Class "B" Beer license by South Milwaukee Human Concerns for Summer Sounds event located at 1028 Madison Avenue on August 8, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. D. *Approval of Temporary Class "B" Beer license by South Milwaukee Human Concerns for Cheaterama Car Show located at 1028 Madison Avenue on August 22, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 7. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Discussion/possible action on the following items: A. Human Resource Committee – Ald. Clark 1) Consideration of approval of position description creating the position of Finance Director. 2) Consideration of approval of position description creating the position of Administrative Coordinator. 3) Consideration of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2294 to fix and establish the salaries and wages paid to the positions of Finance Director, Administrative Coordinator, and certain Election Officials. B. Public Works and Public Property Committee – Ald. Maass 1) Authorize the City Engineer to solicit bids, award contracts, and complete the Milwaukee Avenue Restoration Project utilizing the approved Capital Improvement funding in an amount not to exceed $250,000. 2) Consideration of an ordinance amending Section §28.03 of the South Milwaukee Municipal Code related to parking prohibited in specified places Common Council Meeting Agenda August 4, 2026 3) Consideration of an ordinance amending various sections of Chapter 26 of the South Milwaukee Municipal Code relative to recycling, refuse collection, and self-deposit station. C. Legislation and Permits Committee – Ald. Pieper 1) Consideration of application for a new Cigarette, Tobacco & Vape Products license by Virtue Coffee WI, LLC d/b/a Virtue Coffee & Valor Wine, 1234 Milwaukee Ave, Alexandria Backes - Agent, for the period ending June 30, 2027. 2) Consideration of application for temporary extension of license premises by Ed Vahradian/Todd Andreska, South Milwaukee Arcade, 1200 Madison Avenue, for an event on August 29, 2026. 3) Consideration of application for Amusement Device license by Reggies Amusements LLC for the business Corner Stone Pub at 1435 Rawson Avenue, for the period ending June 30, 2027. 8. REPORTS OF THE MAYOR This item is a report from the Mayor to the public regarding recent events attended, awards and commendations, and upcoming events. No discussion or action shall take place by members of the Council unless otherwise listed below. 9. REPORTS OF DEPARTMENT HEADS A. Fire Chief 1) *Consideration of request by Fire Chief to purchase a 2026 Ford Expedition (emergency response vehicle) from Ewald Automotive Group for an amount not to exceed $53,894.00. 10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Discussion/possible action on the following items: A. Plan Commission 1) Consideration of an ordinance amending various sections of Chapter 15 (Zoning) of the South Milwaukee Municipal Code related to districts, site design standards, and definitions. 2) Consideration of an ordinance to amend Subsection §23.15 F. of the South Milwaukee Municipal Code related to prohibited parking areas. 3) Consideration of an ordinance creating Subsection §15.18 F. of the South Milwaukee Municipal Code imposing zoning limitations on new tax-exempt uses within open tax incremental financing districts. 11. ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC NOTICE NOTE: Upon reasonable notice, a good faith effort will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible, preferably a minimum of 48 hours. For additional information contact the City Clerk’s office at 414-762-2222.