Common Council
Regular MeetingMuskego, WI · June 17, 2025
Minutes
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES
May 27, 2025
6:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER APPROVED
Mayor Petfalski called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Petfalski, Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker,
Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden
Also present: City Attorney Warchol, Public Works and Development Director Kroeger, City Clerk
Roller
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
City Clerk Roller stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law on
May 23, 2025.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE
Mayor Petfalski thanked Library Director Brittany Larson for her time with the City of Muskego. Director
Larson accepted a position as Director of Bridges Library System of Jefferson and Waukesha Counties.
Her last day is May 28, 2025.
May 18 - 24, 2025 is Wisconsin Public Works Week and Mayor Petfalski thanked the Public Works
Department for their service. May 18 - 24, 2025 is also National EMS week and Mayor Petfalski
thanked the Police & Fire Departments for their service.
CONSENT AGENDA
• Approval of Common Council Minutes - April 22, 2025
CCM.2025.04.22 draft.docx
• Approval of Common Council Minutes - May 13, 2025
CCM.2025.05.13 draft.docx
• Voucher Approval
Vouchers - Total Sheet.pdf
Vouchers - Alpha Report.pdf
• Resolution #035-2025 - Approval of Russet LLC Developer's Agreement
CCR2025.035-DA_Russet (Apple Hills).docx
Common Council - Russet LLC DA.docx
DA - Apple Hills - DRAFT 04 30 2025.pdf
Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Wolfe to Approve.
Motion Passed: 7 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker,
Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson
Madden Voting Against: None
NEW BUSINESS
None.
Common Council Minutes – May 27, 2025 Page | 2
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee Minutes - April 8, 2025
FCM.2025.04.08 Approved.pdf
LICENSE APPROVAL
Approval for Outside Dance Permit to Loreen L. Klauser (d/b/a Hunters Nest) located at
S80W14401 Schultz Ln for the following date: June 14, 2025 from 11am to 4pm (Car Show)
Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Wolfe to Approve.
Motion Passed: 7 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce,
Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
Approval of a Change of Agent (Nathan Eckhardt) for the "Class A" liquor license held by GPM
Southeast, LLC (dba Jetz #4527) located at S69W15461 Janesville Rd.
Moved by Alderperson Hammel; seconded by Alderperson Madden to Approve.
Motion Passed: 7 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce,
Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Alderperson Duelge mentioned if any of the Alderpersons would like to walk in the Festival
Parade to let him know, and they are looking for volunteers.
CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Alderperson Hammel; seconded by Alderperson Schroeder to Convene into Closed
Session at 6:06 pm.
Motion Passed: 7 - 0
Voting For (by Roll Call Vote): Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker,
Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting
Against: None
OPEN SESSION
Moved by Alderperson Schroeder; seconded by Alderperson Madden to Reconvene into Open Session at
6:33 pm.
Motion Passed: 7 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson
Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Schroeder to Adjourn at 6:35 pm.
Motion Passed: 7 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson
Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
Minutes recorded & transcribed by City Clerk Roller.
Agenda
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA
05/27/2025
6:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC COMMENT City Residents and Taxpayers Only - Speakers will be limited to making
comments related to all agenda items excluding closed session items relating to employment
and labor issues. Comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker per agenda item.
There will be no discussion by/with the Common Council during Public Comment.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Common Council Minutes - April 22, 2025
CCM.2025.04.22 draft.docx
Approval of Common Council Minutes - May 13, 2025
CCM.2025.05.13 draft.docx
Voucher Approval
Vouchers - Total Sheet.pdf
Vouchers - Alpha Report.pdf
Resolution #035-2025 - Approval of Russet LLC Developer's Agreement
CCR2025.035-DA_Russet (Apple Hills).docx
Common Council - Russet LLC DA.docx
DA - Apple Hills - DRAFT 04 30 2025.pdf
NEW BUSINESS
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee Minutes - April 8, 2025
FCM.2025.04.08 Approved.pdf
LICENSE APPROVAL
Approval for Outside Dance Permit to Loreen L. Klauser (d/b/a Hunters Nest) located at
S80W14401 Schultz Ln for the following date:
June 14, 2025 from 11am to 4pm (Car Show)
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Approval of a Change of Agent (Nathan Eckhardt) for the "Class A" liquor license held by GPM
Southeast, LLC (dba Jetz #4527) located at S69W15461 Janesville Rd.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Updates from Aldermanic Liaisons
Muskego Senior Taxi - Alderperson Bryce
Muskego Festival Committee - Alderperson Duelge
Muskego Historical Society - Alderperson Schroeder
Little Muskego Lake District - Alderperson Bryce
GFL Emerald Park Landfill Standing Committee - Alderperson Madden
CLOSED SESSION
Following conclusion of consideration of the above portion of its regularly scheduled agenda, the
Common Council will meet to vote on a motion to convene in Closed Session for the purpose of
discussing refuse/recycling contract for the City of Muskego and to take such further action as may be
appropriate with respect to such matters.
A Closed Session for the above purpose is authorized pursuant to the provisions of Wis. Stats. §
19.85(1)(e), Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds,
or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a
closed session.
Upon conclusion of the Closed Session, the Common Council will reconvene in Open Session to
consider its public agenda, including motions to recommend approval or rejection of the above-listed
deliberations or any of the public agenda items that have not been acted upon.
OPEN SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT MEMBERS OF AND POSSIBLY A QUORUM OF MEMBERS OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BODIES OF THE
MUNICIPALITY MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE ABOVE-STATED MEETING TO GATHER INFORMATION; NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN
BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL BODY AT THE ABOVE-STATED MEETING OTHER THAN THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY SPECIFICALLY
REFERRED TO ABOVE IN THIS NOTICE.
ALSO, UPON REASONABLE NOTICE, EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF DISABLED INDIVIDUALS
THROUGH APPROPRIATE AIDS AND SERVICES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST THIS SERVICE, CONTACT
MUSKEGO CITY HALL, (262) 679-4100.
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