PROCEEDINGS, COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 2, 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. Loreck, aye; Ald. Ruetz, aye; Ald. Gehl, aye; and Ald. Guzikowski, aye. Ald. Marshall was excused.
Also present were City Attorney Melissa Karls, Assistant City Admin / Finance Officer Maxwell Gagin, IT Director Thomas Kramer, Community Development Director Kristin Laine, Marketing Director Marcia Wayer, Police Captain Andrew Thorne, 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. Haase moved to approve the 5/19/26 minutes. On roll call, all voted aye.
4. The Mayoral Proclamation, Appreciation to Educators Credit Union on their Partnership and Community Involvement with the City of Oak Creek, was informational.
5. The Mayoral Proclamation, Men's Health Month, June, 2026, was informational.
6. A public hearing was held to consider a request to amend Table 17.0304(c) pertaining to adult day care center use restrictions, and to amend Subsection 17.1001 pertaining to definitions of the Municipal Code. (See Item No. 7 for action on this hearing).
7. Ald. Haase moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3158, amending Table 17.0304(c) pertaining to adult day care center use restrictions and to amend Subsection 17.1001 pertaining to definitions of the Municipal Code. On roll call, all voted aye.
8. A public hearing was held to consider a request to amend Section 6.01 of the Municipal Code of the City of Oak Creek, amending the Official Map affecting the property located at 10670 S. Nicholson Rd. (See Item No. 9 for action on this hearing).
9. Ald. Gehl moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3159, amending Section 6.01 of the Municipal Code of the City of Oak Creek amending the Official Map affecting the property located at 10670 S. Nicholson Rd. On roll call, all voted aye.
10. Ald. Gehl moved to adopt Resolution No. 12691-060226, approving the Cost Allocation Plan (CAP) Services Contract between the City of Oak Creek and Maximus US, Inc., in the amount of $20,000. On roll call, all voted aye.
11. Ald. Gehl moved to adopt Resolution No. 12690-060226, approving a Certified Survey Map dividing the property located at 2028R W. Oakwood Rd. (Tax Key No. 927-9025-000). On roll call, all voted aye.
12. Ald. Haase moved to adopt Resolution No. 12689-060226, accepting the workmanship of The Wanasek Corp., and authorizing final payment under Project No. 25028. On roll call, all voted aye.
13. Ald. Haase moved to award the Fire Station No. 3 Sprinkler System Replacement Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Lee Mechanical, Inc., at the estimated cost of $200,370.00. (Project No. 25016). On roll call, all voted aye.
14. Ald. Gehl moved to award the Civic Center Masonry and Window Flashing Repair Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Building Restoration Corporation, at the estimated cost of $74,109. (Project No. 23017). On roll call, all voted aye.
15. Ald. Loreck moved to adopt Resolution No. 12692-060226, approving the Prairie Project Infrastructure Development Agreement with OC Land Holdings LLC, for the design and construction of public improvements for the development located at the northeast quadrant of S. 27th St. and W. Drexel Ave. (Project Nos. 26052 and 26053). On roll call, all voted aye.
16. Ald. Ruetz, seconded by Ald. Haase, moved to approve Item Nos. 1-3 on the 6/2/26 – Report A License Committee Report, as follows:
Grant an Operator license to: Sadie R. Myhre (Gary's Beer & Liquor), Gurkirpal Dhaliwal (Kwik Trip), Holly J. Borth (Charcoal Grill), Elizabeth C. Lindl (Oak Hills Golf Course), Joshua P. Medley (First Watch), Theresa Tunks (Woodman's), Catherine E. Sobczak (Woodman's), Miranda M. Dzierzewski (Speedway).
Grant 2026 Transient Merchant business licenses to The Window Store, 2706 S. 163rd St., New Berlin, WI 53151, and to the following solicitors: Juan Alvarez, Michael Richards, Jorge Cervantes, Sylus Bennett, Justin Mich, Thomas Cooley.
Grant a 2026-27 Amusement Operator License and Amusement Device License(s) to Jimmy Brewer, Brewer Amusement Company, LLC, 412 Sparta St., McMinnville, TN 37110
On roll call, all voted aye.
Ald. Ruetz, seconded by Ald. Loreck, moved to approve Item No. 4 on the 6/2/26 – Report A License Committee Report, granting a 2026 Special Event Permit to Shawn Upthall, Route 41 Bar and Grill, for a Hot Rods and Heroes Car Show scheduled for June 21, 2026, subject to the following conditions: the applicant shall limit the number of participating show vehicles to the available parking capacity; eliminate all event participation and parking activities on the west side of S. 27th Street, including associated businesses; submit a revised parking plan for both participants and patrons; coordinate with the Oak Creek Police Department regarding the potential use of paid off-duty officers for traffic and parking control; and obtain approval of a short-term Temporary Use Permit from the City as well as meeting the requirements of the Community Development application. On roll call, all voted aye.
17. Ald. Ruetz moved to grant the 2026-27 renewal business alcohol license requests as listed on the 6/2/26 – Report B License Committee Report, with issuance and release of license subject to final department inspection approvals and payment of any fees or obligations. On roll call, all voted aye.
18. Ald. Gehl moved to approve the May 27, 2026 Vendor Summary Report in the amount of $691,242.61. On roll call, all voted aye.
Ald. Ruetz moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 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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