Common Council Meeting — Minutes

Common Council MEETING MINUTES July 28, 2026 - 6:15 PM New Berlin City Hall Council Chambers 3805 S. Casper Drive MINUTES 1. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes. The Privilege of the Floor session shall not exceed a total of thirty (30) minutes, unless extended by the Common Council. The Mayor read the rules governing Privilege of the Floor and invited members of the public wishing to speak to come forward. Numerous individuals spoke during the allotted 30-minute period. The Common Council then approved a 15-minute extension of Privilege of the Floor to allow additional individuals an opportunity to speak. All individuals wishing to speak were heard. 2. CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Ament called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL; DECLARATION OF QUORUM; PUBLIC NOTICE City Clerk Rubina R. Medina took the roll call as follows: Present: Alderperson Hopkins, Alderperson Maxey, Alderperson Harenda, Alderperson Stribl, Alderperson Horbinski, Alderperson Kroupa Excused: Commissioner Meg Gardner Staff Present: Mayor Dave Ament, City Attorney Mark Blum, City Clerk Rubina R. Medina The City Clerk confirmed that a quorum was present and that the meeting was properly posted in compliance with open meetings law. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. June 23, 2026, Common Council Meeting Minutes MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Horbinski Second by: Alderperson Maxey VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 5. REPORTS A. City Clerk The City Clerk announced that In-Person Absentee Voting (IPAV) began today and will continue through this week and next week. Residents wishing to have an absentee ballot mailed to them may submit a request through the MyVote Wisconsin website at www.myvote.wi.gov. Those who prefer to vote in person on Election Day may do so for the August 11 Partisan Primary. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. End of Report. B. Council President No Report. C. Mayor No Report. 6. COMMUNICATIONS No Communications 7. PLAN COMMISSION A. Discussion and possible action to approve CP-2600596 Patrick Theodossiou with SunCap Property Group on behalf of Rockwell Automation, Inc. -14811 W. Grange Avenue (Tax Key #: 1290.999), 14655 W. Grange Avenue (Tax Key #: 1289.995) - Amend the Future Land Use Map within the City’s Comprehensive Plan (Chapter 17 - Neighborhood “G” Sections 26 and 35 – South Moorland Road Corridor, Chapter 18 – Neighborhood “H” Westridge & Moorland Road, and Chapter 10 - Land Use) from Business Park/Industrial & Urban Residential to Business Park/Industrial, 2030 Comprehensive Plan Updates (PUBLIC HEARING HELD 6/1/2026) Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Plan Commission on July 15, 2026. All alderpersons present spoke in support of the item. MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Stribl Second by: Alderperson Hopkins VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 B. Discussion and possible action to approve adoption of a Planned Unit Development Oridance # 2720 (Rockwell PUD) that approve RZ-2600597 Patrick Theodossiou with SunCap Property Group on behalf of Rockwell Automation, Inc. - 15393 W. Grange Avenue (Tax Key #: 1290.998), Tax Key #: 1290.998.002, Tax Key #: 1290.998.003, 15301 W. Grange Avenue (Tax Key #: 1290.998.001), 14811 W. Grange Avenue (Tax Key #: 1290.999), 14655 W. Grange Avenue (Tax Key #: 1289.995), Tax Key #: 1291.997, Tax Key #: 1291.986.001, Tax Key #: 1291.994, 15920 W College Avenue (Tax Key #: 1288.997), 5900 S Moorland Road (Tax Key #: 1288.999) - Rezone from A-1, A-2, R-4, M-1, P-1, C-1 & C-2 to A-1, M-3/PUD, P-1, C-1, & C-2 (PUBLIC HEARING HELD 6/1/2026) Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Plan Commission on July 15, 2026.” MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Stribl Second by: Alderperson Horbinski VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 C. Discussion and possible action to approve LD-2600598 Patrick Theodossiou with SunCap Property Group on behalf of Rockwell Automation, Inc. - 15393 W. Grange Avenue (Tax Key #: 1290.998), Tax Key #: 1290.998.002, Tax Key #: 1290.998.003, 15301 W. Grange Avenue (Tax Key #: 1290.998.001), 14811 W. Grange Avenue (Tax Key #: 1290.999), 14655 W. Grange Avenue (Tax Key #: 1289.995) - 1-Lot Certified Survey Map. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Plan Commission on July 15, 2026. MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Stribl Second by: Alderperson Hopkins VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 D. Discussion and possible action to approve LD-2601026 Patrick Theodossiou with SunCap Property Group on behalf of Rockwell Automation, Inc. - Tax Key #: 1291.997 & Tax Key #: 1291.986.001 (Bass Farm) - 3-Lot Certified Survey Map. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Plan Commission on July 15, 2026. MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Stribl Second by: Alderperson Maxey VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 E. Discussion and possible action to approve LD-2601027 Patrick Theodossiou with SunCap Property Group on behalf of Rockwell Automation, Inc. - Tax Key #: 1291.994 - 2-Lot Certified Survey Map. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Plan Commission on July 15, 2026. MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Stribl Second by: Alderperson Horbinski VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 F. Discussion and possible action to approve LD-2601028 Patrick Theodossiou with SunCap Property Group on behalf of Rockwell Automation, Inc. - Tax Key #'s: 1288.999 & 1288.997 - 3-Lot Certified Survey Map. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Plan Commission on July 15, 2026. MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Stribl Second by: Alderperson Maxey VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 8. UTILITY COMMITTEE A. Discussion and possible action to reject the bid of the presumptive low bidder for the construction of Jacob's Ridge Lift Station project. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve the rejection of the bid submitted by the presumptive low bidder, Western Contractors, Inc., as recommended by the Utility Committee on June 23, 2026." Alex Parker, Utility Manager, provided an explanation regarding the Utility Committee’s recommendation to reject the bid. MOTION: Motion to Approve the rejection of the bid Motion by: Alderperson Harenda Second by: Alderperson Hopkins VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 B. Discussion and possible action to award the contract for the Jacob's Ridge Lift Station Project to August Winter & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $1,297,000.00. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve awarding the contract for the Jacob's Ridge Lift Station Project to August Winter & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $1,297,000.00 as recommended by the Utility Committee on June 23, 2026.” Alex Parker, Utility Manager, provided the rationale for awarding the bid to August Winter & Sons. MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Harenda Second by: Alderperson Maxey VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 9. RECREATION COMMISSION A. Requested Action Statement for the recommendation of approval to the Common Council of the Room Rental Rates, Policies, and Procedures for the New Berlin Activity & Recreation Center (ARC) and Community Center at Hickory Grove. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Recreation Commission on July 20, 2026.” MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Harenda Second by: Alderperson Kroupa VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 B. Requested Action Statement for the recommendation of approval to the Common Council of the Court Rental Rates, Policies, and Procedures for the New Berlin Activity & Recreation Center (ARC). Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Recreation Commission on July 20, 2026.” MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Harenda Second by: Alderperson Maxey VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 C. Requested Action Statement for the recommendation of approval to the Common Council of the vendor agreements with Hooper Hands to provide Instructional basketball programs. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Recreation Commission on July 20, 2026.” MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Harenda Second by: Alderperson Kroupa VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 D. Requested Action Statement for the recommendation of approval to the Common Council of the vendor agreements with Amanda Doerr Dance to provide Ballroom Dance. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Recreation Commission on July 20, 2026. MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Harenda Second by: Alderperson Stribl VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 E. Requested Action Statement for the recommendation of approval to the Common Council of the vendor agreement with Robert W. Baird & Co. to provide adult education and enrichment programs. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Recreation Commission on July 20, 2026. MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Harenda Second by: Alderperson Kroupa VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 10. PARKS, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMISSION A. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to transfer $15,000 to account 15140000-56080 from Contingency for the purchase of a replacement OmniSpin Merry-go-round and Poured in Place surface at Biwer Park. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Parks, Building & Grounds Commission on July 13, 2026. MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Kroupa VOTE: Second by: Alderperson Horbinski Motion Passed 6-0 B. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council for approval to transfer $115,000 in residual funds from the former Community Center demolition project to the New Berlin Ball Field Rehabilitation capital account. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Parks, Building & Grounds Commission on July 13, 2026. MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Kroupa Second by: Alderperson Harenda VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 C. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council for approval to amend and increase the 2026 CIP budget in the amount of $160,000 for the rehabilitation of Pro Health Care Park Diamond #1. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Parks, Building & Grounds Commission on July 13, 2026. MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Kroupa Second by: Alderperson Stribl VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 D. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve an agreement with Kujawa Enterprises, Inc. for the 2026 Athletic Field Renovation Project. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve the agreement with Kujawa Enterprises, Inc. for the 2026 Athletic Field Renovation Project for the base bid amount of $450,000, reject Alternates A and B, and approve a total project budget not to exceed $690,000, as approved by the Parks, Building & Grounds Commission on July 13, 2026. MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Kroupa Second by: Alderperson Maxey VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 E. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve a donation agreement between the Boy Scouts of America and the City of New Berlin for an Eagle Scout Project by Noah R Seifert to build and provide two little free libraries with one bench and a concrete pad at the location specified in the project document. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved by the Parks, Building & Grounds Commission on July 13, 2026. MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Kroupa Second by: Alderperson Maxey VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 11. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS A. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the Mayoral Appointments per the list as presented MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Stribl Second by: Alderperson Maxey VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 12. DEFERRED, REFERRED & TABLED ITEMS 13. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA, if any 14. CONSENT AGENDA------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Items under the Consent Agenda have passed unanimously by the Committee of the Whole. Items not passed by a unanimous vote will be removed from consent agenda and will be considered separately. MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Horbinski Second by: Alderperson Hopkins VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 15. MINUTES A. June 23, 2026, Commitee of the Whole Meeting Minutes 16. UTILITY & FINANCE A. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve the July 15, 2026, Water Utility claims in the amount of $287,513.85, Sewer Utility claims in the amount of $797,810.05, and General City claims in the amount of $1,140,826.43, including a We Energies EFT payment of $71,001.85, a US Bank VISA EFT payment of $27,100.63, and a General City check dated June 26, 2026, in the amount of $4,250.00. 17. LICENSES & PERMITS A. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve a Change of Agent for Kwik Trip #977, located at 15075 W. National Ave, from Mario F. Baregi to Justin R. Perez for the licensing period ending June 30, 2027, per the application on file. B. Discussion and possible action to recommend to the Common Council approval of Kowalske Brewing, doing business as Component Brewing, to sell beer at the New Berlin Historical Society on September 13, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the New Berlin Public Library on September 18, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and at the New Berlin Historical Society on October 11, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., as outlined in Form AB-105. The applications, along with the Council's recommendation, will be forwarded to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Division of Alcohol Beverages, for final approval and issuance. 18. MISCELLANEOUS A. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to formally approve the appointment of Matthew Uselding as Finance Director for the City of New Berlin. B. Human Resources Department Update C. Finance Department Update D. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve Resolution No. 2026-13, a Resolution Providing for the Sale of Approximately $10,130,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A E. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve Resolution No. 2026-12, a Resolution Amending the 2026 Capital Projects Budget, to transfer $48,491 from the Lions Park Pickleball Court Design project to the Gatewood Park Master Plan project. F. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve a part- time Recreation Event Support staff position to fulfill the contractual obligations of events scheduled at Hickory Grove and the ARC as outlined in the New Berlin Recreation Court Rental Rates, Policies and Procedures. 19. END CONSENT AGENDA----------------------------------------------------------------------- 20. CLOSED SESSION A. The Common Council may convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e) to deliberate or negotiate the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, specifically regarding: City Clerk Medina read the statutory basis for entering into closed session. MOTION: Motion to Approve to enter into closed session at 8:13 PM Motion by: Alderperson Stribl Second by: Alderperson Kroupa ROLL CALL VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 B. Discussion regarding Tax Incremental District No. 6 development negotiations C. Discussion regarding the Badura Land Donation 21. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION MOTION: Motion to Return to open session at 9:11 PM Motion by: Alderperson Harenda Second by: Alderperson Maxey VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 A. Discussion and possible action regarding Tax Incremental District No. 6 development negotiations MOTION: Motion to To direct Ehlers to prepare the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 6 (TID No. 6) for the properties identified on the map provided this evening and to schedule a public hearing on the proposed Project Plan for October 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Motion by: Alderperson Stribl Second by: Alderperson Kroupa VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 B. Discussion and possible action regarding the Badura Land Donation No Motion. 22. ADJOURN MOTION: Motion to Adjourn at 9:12 PM Motion by: Stribl Second by: Harenda VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 Respectfully Submitted, Rubina R. Medina, City Clerk