PROCEEDINGS, COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025, 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. Marshall, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald Guzikowski, aye. Ald. Loreck was excused.
Also present were City Attorney Melissa Karls, Deputy City Administrator / Finance Officer Maxwell Gagin, Community Development Director Kristin Laine, Assistant IT Director Brent Miller, Marketing Communications Manager Kelly Shoff, Police Chief David Stecker, Assistant City Administrator / City Engineer Matthew Sullivan, City Administrator Andrew Vickers, and Deputy City Clerk Christa Miller.
2. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance being said by all present.
3. Ald. Marshall moved to approve the 8/19/25 minutes. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Marshall, aye; and Ald. Gehl, aye. Ald. Guzikowski abstained from voting.
4.a. A public hearing was held to consider an amendment to the City of Oak Creek 2020 Comprehensive Plan Land Use category from Mixed Use to Multifamily, Single-Family Detached and Single-Family attached for the properties located at 7332, 7412, 7430, 7478, 7546, 7610, 7628, and 7840 S. 27th St., and from Mixed Use to Commercial for the property located at 2500 W. Drexel Ave. (See Item 4.b. for action on this hearing).
b. Ald. Marshall moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3132, amending the City of Oak Creek 2020 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Category from Mixed Use to Multifamily, Single-Family Detached, and Single-Family Attached for the properties located at 7332, 7412, 7430, 7478, 7546, 7610, 7628, and 7640 S. 27th St., and from Mixed Use to Commercial for the property located at 2500 W. Drexel Ave. (Tax Key Nos. 762-9007-001, 7620-9993-000, 762-9992-000, 762-9991-003, 785-9999-003, 785-9001-003, 785-9001-003, 785-9998-001, 785-9002-002, 785-9003-001). On roll call, all voted aye.
5.a. A public hearing was held to consider a request to remove a portion and create portions of future street pattern on the Official Map affecting the properties located at 7332, 7430, 7430R, 7478, and 7478R S. 27th St., 7465 S. 13th St., 1930 W. Drexel Ave., 7546, 7610, and 7640 S. 27th St., in the vicinity of S. 27th St. and W. Drexel Ave. (See Item 5.b. for action on this hearing).
b. Ald. Gehl moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3133, amending Section 6.01 of the Municipal Code to remove a portion and create portions of the future street pattern on the Official Map affecting the properties located at 7332, 7430, 7403R, 7478, and 7478R S. 27th St., 7465 S. 13th St., 1930 W. Drexel Ave., 7546, 7610, and 7640 S. 27th St. (Tax Key Nos. 762-9007-001, 762-9992-003, 762-9992-002, 762-9991-003, 762-9991-001, 763-9995-000, 784-9022-000, 785-9999-003, 785-9001-003, 785-9002-002). On roll call, all voted aye.
6.a. A public hearing was held to consider a request to rezone all, or portions of the properties located at 7332, 7430, 7478, 7546, 7610, and 7640 S. 27th St., from Rs-1 Single-family Residential District, Rs-2 Single-family Residential District, ER Equestrian Residential to Rs-4 Single Family Residential District (no change to FW Floodway District) (See Item 6.b. for action on this hearing).
b. Ald. Marshall moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3134, rezoning all, or portions of, the properties located at 7332, 7430, 7478, 7546, 7610, and 7640 S. 27th St. from Rs-1 Single-Family Residential District, Rs-2 Single-Family Residential District, and ER Equestrian Residential District to Rs-4 Single-Family Residential District (no change to FW Floodway District) (Tax Key Nos. 762-9007-001, 762-9992-003, 762-9991-003, 785-9999-003, 785-9001-003, 785-9002-002). On roll call, all voted aye.
7.a. A public hearing was held to consider a request to rezone all, or portions of, the properties located at 7332, 7430, 7478, and 7546 S. 27th St., from Rs-1 Single-family Residential District, Rs-2 Single-family Residential District, and B-4 General Business District to Rd-1 Two-Family Residential District. (See Item 7.b. for action on this hearing).
b. Ald. Ruetz moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3135, rezoning all, or portions of, the properties located at 7332, 7430, 7478, and 7546 S. 27th St. from Rs-1 Single-Family Residential District, Rs-2 Single-Family Residential District, and B-4 General Business District to Rd-1 Two-Family Residential District (Tax Key Nos. 762-9007-001, 762-9992-003, 762-9991-003, 785-9999-003). On roll call, all voted aye.
8.a. A public hearing was held to consider a request to rezone all, or portions of, the properties located at 7412, 7430, 7478, 7546, 7610, 7628, and 7640 S. 27th St. from Rs-1 Single-family Residential District, Rs-2 Single-family Residential District, Rd-1 Two-family Residential District, ER Equestrian Residential District, B-4 General Business District to Rm-1 Multi-Family Residential District. (See Item 8.b. for action on this hearing).
b. Ald. Haase moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3136, rezoning all, or portions of, the properties located at 7412, 7430, 7478, 7546, 7610, 7628, and 7640 S. 27th St. from Rs-1 Single-Family Residential District, Rs-2 Single-Family Residential District, Rd-1 Two-Family Residential District, ER Equestrian Residential District, to Rm-1 Multi-Family Residential District (Tax Key Nos. 762-9993-000, 762-9992-003, 762-9991-003, 785-9999-003, 785-9001-003, 785-9998-001, 785-9002-002). On roll call, all voted aye.
9.a. A public hearing was held to consider a request to establish/rezone all, or portions of, the properties located at 7412, 7430, 7478, and 7546 S. 27th St. to Planned Unit Development Overlay District (PUD) for a proposed multi-family residential development. (See Item 9.b. for action on this hearing).
b. Ald. Gehl moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3137, approving the establishment/rezone of all, or portions of, the properties located at 7412, 7430, 7478, and 7546 S. 27th St. to Planned Unit Development Overlay District (PUD) (Tax Key Nos. 762-9993-000, 762-9992-003, 762-9991-003, 785-9999-003). On roll call, all voted aye.
10.a. A public hearing was held to consider a request to establish/rezone all, or portions of, the properties located a 7430, 7478, and 7546 S. 27th St. to Planned Unit Development Overlay District (PUD) for a proposed multi-family residential development. (See Item No. 10.b. for action on this hearing).
b. Ald. Gehl moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3138, approving the establishment/rezone of all, or portions of, the properties located at 7430, 7478, and 7546 S. 27th St. to Planned Unit Development Overlay District (PUD) (Tax Key Nos. 762-9992-003, 762-9991-003, 785-9999-003). On roll call, all voted aye.
11. Ald. Gehl moved to adopt Resolution No. 12616-090225, approving a Certified Survey Map to subdivide and reconfigure all, or portions of, the properties located at 7332, 7412, 7430, 7478, 7546, 7610, 7628, and 7640 S. 27th St. (Tax Key Nos. 762-9007-001, 762-9993-000, 762-9992-003, 762-9991-003, 785-999-003, 785-9001-003, 785-9998-001, 785-9002-002). On roll call, all voted aye.
12. Ald. Gehl moved to adopt Resolution No. 12617-090225, approving a Certified Survey Map to subdivide and reconfigure all, or portions of, the properties located at 7332, 7412, 7430, 7478, and 7546 S. 27th St. (Tax Key Nos. 762-9007-001, 762-9993-000, 762-9992-003, 762-9991-003, 785-9999-003). On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. Ald. Marshall abstained from voting.
13. Ald. Gehl moved to adopt Resolution No. 12618-090225, approving a Certified Survey Map to subdivide and reconfigure all, or portions of, the properties located at 7430, 7478, 7543, 7610, 7628, and 7640 S. 27th St. (Tax Key Nos. 762-9992-003, 762-9991-003, 785-9999-003, 785-9001-003, 785-9998-001, 785-9002-002). On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Haase, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. Ald. Marshall abstained from voting.
14. Maxwell Gagin, Deputy City Administrator / Finance Officer, provided the Council with the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Monitoring Report.
15. Ald. Gehl moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3139, confirming adoption of the Successor Labor Agreement by and between the City of Oak Creek and the Oak Creek Professional Police Officer's Association and Fixing the Salary for the Members of the Bargaining Unit from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027. On roll call, all voted aye.
16. Ald. Gehl moved to adopt Resolution No. 12619-090225, approving The Acknowledgement and Assumption Agreement between Investment 9725, LLC and the City of Oak Creek. On roll call, all voted aye.
17. Ald. Gehl moved to adopt Resolution No. 12620-090225, approving The Acknowledgement of Completion of a Pre-Grading Agreement for the City of Oak Creek, recorded as Document No. 6541629 with the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds. On roll call, all voted aye.
18. Ald. Gehl moved to award the Meadowview Park Rehabilitation unit price contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Parking Lot Maintenance, at the estimated cost of $155,218.60. On roll call, all voted aye.
19. Ald. Ruetz moved to grant the various license requests as listed:
Grant an Operator's license to:
* Antonio T. Hardnett (Buffalo Wild Wings)
* Ashhar Singh (BP W Discount)
* Gabrielia G. Seipel (BelAir)
* Valeria M. Almaraz (Buffalo Wild Wings)
* Gabino Sarmiento (Victor's Again)
Grant a 2025-26 "Class B" Combination Alcohol license to Jason Roberts, Agent, Lisby & Roberts LLC dba Swing & Sip Golf Bar, 140 E. Rawson Ave., with release of license subject to final inspection approvals and Occupancy Permit.
Grant a 2025-26 "Class B" Combination Alcohol license to Apostolos Evreniadis, Agent, Enthusiast Approved LLC dba Mimosa, 7228 S. 27th St., with release of license subject to final inspection approvals and Occupancy Permit.
20. Ald. Marshall moved to approve the August 27, 2025 Vendor Summary Report in the amount of $1,494,654.55. On roll call, all voted aye.
21. Ald. Gehl moved to convene into Closed Session at 8:29 p.m., pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes, Section 19.85 to discuss the following:
a. Section 19.85(1)(e) Wis. Stats. to consider a Certified Survey Map to combine the properties at 7020 S. 27th St. and 2420 W. Rawson Ave. (Tax Key Nos. 737-9096-000 and 737-9095-000) (2nd District).
b. Section 19.85(1)(e) Wis. Stats. to consider potential terms that may include the investment of public funds for the purchase of the properties located at 6430, 6440, and 6460 S. Howell Ave., and 239 and 325 E. College Ave. (Tax Key Nos. 719-9012-000, 719-9987-002, 719-9986-000, 719-9995-000, and 719-9007-000).
c. Section 19.85(1)(g) Wis. Stats. to consider a subrogation claim of Holman.com filed on behalf of their insured, Andrew Pelton, regarding vehicle damages sustained on June 28, 2025 east of the intersection of S. 27th Street and Ryan Road.
On roll call, all voted aye.
22. Ald. Gehl moved to reconvene into Open Session at 9:30 p.m. On roll call, all voted aye.
23. Ald. Gehl moved to adopt Resolution No. 12601-071525, approving a Certified Survey Map to combine the properties at 7020 S. 27th St. and 2420 W. Rawson Ave. (Tax Key Nos. 737-9096-000 and 737-9095-000) (held 7/15, 8/19/25). On roll call, all voted aye.
24. Ald. Gehl moved to approve the Option to Purchase from SSV Oak Creek I LLC the properties located at 6430, 6448, and 6460 S. Howell Ave., and 239 and 325 E. College Ave., subject to amendments that do not substantively change the terms and conditions approved by the City Attorney and City Administrator. (Tax Key Nos. 719-9012-000, 719-9987-002, 719-9986-000, 719-9995-000, and 719-9007-000). On roll call, all voted aye.
Ald. Gehl moved to deny the subrogation claim of Holman.com filed on behalf of their insured, Andrew Pelton, regarding vehicle damages sustained on June 28, 2025 east of the intersection of S. 27th Street and Ryan Rd. On roll call, all voted aye.
Ald. Ruetz moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:33 p.m. On roll call, all voted aye.
ATTEST:
/s/ Catherine A. Roeske
Catherine A. Roeske, City Clerk
/s/ Daniel J. Bukiewicz
Daniel J. Bukiewicz, Mayor
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