CONDENSED MINUTES
Regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Greenfield held at the Greenfield City Hall on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Mayor Neitzke presiding; Ald. Drzewiecki, Bailey, Kastner, Saryan, Akers present.
The following actions taken by Council:
Approval of the May 19, 2026 Common Council minutes. Motion by Ald. Bailey, seconded by Ald. Drzewiecki.
Motion by Ald. Akers, seconded by Ald. Kastner to close the public hearing at 7:12 PM on a Special Use Permit for Valentin Studios, a proposed permanent makeup studio, to be located at 4160 S. 108th St., Suite #6, submitted by Bethzaida Valentin, d/b/a Valentin Studios.
Adopt Resolution 5044 for a Special Use Permit and Approve a Site Review for Valentin Studios, a proposed permanent makeup studio, to be located at 4160 S. 108th St., Suite #6, submitted by Bethzaida Valentin, d/b/a Valentin Studios. Motion by Ald. Kastner, seconded by Ald. Drzewiecki to approve agenda items I1a and I1b as presented.
Motion by Ald. Akers, seconded by Ald. Drzewiecki to close the public hearing at 7:14 PM on the discontinuance of general right-of-way of W. St. Francis Ave., commencing at S. 31st St. and continuing east for approximately 120 feet.
Adopt Resolution 5045 discontinuing general right-of-way of W. St. Francis Ave., commencing at S. 31st St. and continuing east for approximately 120 feet. Motion by Ald. Drzewiecki, seconded by Ald. Kastner.
Two members to the Public Library Board for a term to expire 7/1/29 (currently Amber Lococo, Marie Cardenas). Mayor Neitzke reappointed Amber Lococo and Marie Cardenas. Motion by Ald. Drzewiecki, seconded by Ald. Bailey to confirm appointments. Amber Lococo and Marie Cardenas were reappointed as two members to the Public Library Board for a term to expire 7-1-29.
Approve applications for 2026-2027 operator licenses. Motion by Ald. Akers, seconded by Ald. Bailey.
Approve an application for a 2026-2027 Combination "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Liquor Retailer's License for Mike's Tap LLC, Michael G Koklas, Agent, for the property at 4500 W. Forest Home Ave. (Mike's Tap). 1st floor and basement of a 2 story brick building. Serving alcohol on 1st floor at bar and tables. Alcohol to be stored in coolers and shelves behind bar in basement. Records are stored in office in corner of basement located at 4500 W. Forest Home Ave. Mayor Neitzke and Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk, discussed that they have made a request to change the trade name to Joey's Mob Scene, the historical reference. Motion by Ald. Bailey, seconded by Ald. Drzewiecki.
Approve renewal applications for the following licenses to expire June 30, 2027: Combination "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage & Liquor, Combination "Class A" Fermented Malt Beverage & Liquor, Entertainment, Pawnbroker/Secondhand Article Dealer, and Operator's Licenses (approval of all licenses should be subject to the City of Greenfield ordinances regarding code compliance and payment of charges). Motion by Ald. Akers, seconded by Ald. Bailey.
Approve to sign a 60-month lease with Pitney Bowes for a new mailing system/postage machine. Motion by Ald. Akers, seconded by Ald. Bailey.
Adopt Resolution 5046 under Sec. 125.06(6), Wis. Stats., permitting the sale of beer at city parks by city officials and employees. Motion by Ald. Drzewiecki, seconded by Ald. Kastner.
Adopt Ordinance 4018 to create section 9.16 barring loitering in medians and safety zones. Motion by Ald. Drzewiecki, seconded by Ald. Bailey.
Approve agreement with Klemme Floats LLC. Motion by Ald. Akers, seconded by Ald. Drzewiecki.
Approve a Fire Station 92 Rooftop HVAC Unit replacement project. Motion by Ald. Akers, seconded by Ald. Kastner to approve the contract with Dillett Mechanical to replace this HVAC unit.
Approve a Participating Provider Agreement (PPA) with Paralign and the WEMSA Community EMS Network. Motion by Ald. Akers, seconded by Ald. Bailey.
Adopt Resolution 5047 verifying review and authorizing submittal of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2025 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR). Motion by Ald. Saryan, seconded by Ald. Bailey to approve. On a roll call vote, motion carried 4-0, with Ald. Drzewiecki abstaining.
Approve an Outdoor Special Event application for the House of Harley Pop Up Music Series event #1 on June 20, 2026; House of Harley Pop Up Music Series event #2 on July 25, 2026; House of Harley Pop Up Music Series event #3 on August 1, 2026; Harley Pop Up Music Series event #4 on August 8, 2026; House of Harley Pop Up Music Series event #5 on August 15, 2026; House of Harley Firefighter Retiree Lunch event on August 19, 2026; House of Harley Veteran Suicide Awareness Ride event on August 22, 2026; House of Harley Oktoberfest event on September 19, 2026; located at 6221 W. Layton Ave. Application includes the following combination of licenses/permits: OSE, Temporary Class "B" Retailer's License (beer), and Food. Motion by Ald. Kastner, seconded by Ald. Drzewiecki to approve agenda items K12-K19 as presented. Motion carried 4-1, with Ald. Akers opposed. Those in favor were Ald. Drzewiecki, Bailey, Kastner, and Saryan.
Approve an Outdoor Special Event application for the Corner Club Birthday Party event, to be located at 4309 W. Grange Ave., on July 12, 2026. Application includes the following combination of licenses/permits: OSE and Temporary Extension of Premises. Motion by Ald. Saryan, seconded by Ald. Akers.
Approve an Outdoor Special Event application for Armenian Fest, to be located at St. John the Baptist Armenian Apostolic Church, 7825 W. Layton Ave., on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Application includes the following combination of licenses/permits: Outdoor Special Event, Temporary Class "B" Retailer's License (beer), Temporary Operator's License, commercial electrical, and plumbing permits, sign permit, and Extension of Premises (band, dancing, folk dancing). Motion by Ald. Akers, seconded by Ald. Kastner.
Adopt Ordinance 4019 amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code regarding a parking restriction on the west side of S. 84th Street, south of W. Forest Home Avenue; Adopt Ordinance 4020 amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code regarding stop signs on Midland Avenue and 47th Street and on Ohio Avenue and 45th Street; Adopt Ordinance 4021 amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code by repealing Ordinance 647 regarding parking restrictions on South 68th Street; Adopt Ordinance 4022 amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code by repealing Ordinance 1084 regarding U-turns on South 68th Street; and Adopt Ordinance 4023 amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code by repealing Ordinance 1104 regarding U-turns on South 68th Street. Motion by Ald. Bailey, seconded by Ald. Drzewiecki to approve agenda items K22-K26 that were vetted and requested.
Approve a Site and Landscape Plans for a parking lot redesign for the CITGO Gas Station, located at 4715 S. 27th St., submitted by Bilal Amjad, d/b/a Ali's Investments; Approve Site, Landscaping, and Architectural Plan Review for Tuckaway Heights Apartments, located at 5470 S. Tuckaway Ln., submitted by Matthew Stasik, d/b/a Point Real Estate Management, LLC; Adopt Resolution 5048 for a Special Use Review and Site Review for Mezcalero Food Truck, a proposed food truck business, located at 6869 W. Forest Home Ave., submitted by Juanita Campos, d/b/a Mezcalero Restaurant and Bar; and Adopt Resolution 5049 for a Special Use Review and Site Review for an expansion of Game Together MKE, an existing used merchandise store, to be located at 4635 S. 108th St., submitted by Steven Barron d/b/a Game Together MKE. Motion by Ald. Kastner, seconded by Ald. Drzewiecki to approve agenda items K27-K30.
Approval of schedules of disbursements, $10,972,656.46; Approval of mileage reimbursements, $183.44; and Accept Investments and reinvestments for April 2026. Motion by Ald. Saryan, seconded by Ald. Drzewiecki to approve agenda items K31-K33.
Motion by Ald. Akers, seconded by Ald. Bailey to go into closed session at 7:37 PM pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85 (1)(b) & (f), considering licensure, social or personal history, or medical information, for purposes of issuing the following: a. 2026-2027 Operator License to Olivia Nicole Fallon; b. 2026-2027 Cigarette and Tobacco Products Retail License to Yash Patel, Officer of Falcon One Inc d/b/a Nexus Vape N Smoke (CC-5/19/26); c. 2026-2027 Cigarette and Tobacco Products Retail License, Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's License, and "Class A" Liquor - Cider Only Retailer's License to Bryan Peck, Agent of Speedway LLC d/b/a Speedway #4154.
Motion by Ald. Kastner, seconded by Ald. Akers to adjourn closed session and reconvene into open session at 8:04 PM.
Approve a 2026-2027 Operator's License for Olivia Nicole Fallon. Motion by Ald. Kastner, seconded by Ald. Bailey.
Approve a 2026-2027 Cigarette and Tobacco Retail License for Falcon One, Inc's Officer, Yash Patel. Motion by Ald. Bailey, seconded by Ald. Saryan to approve. On a roll call vote, motion carried 3-2, with Ald. Drzewiecki and Akers opposed. Those in favor were Ald. Bailey, Kastner, and Saryan.
Approve a 2026-2027 Cigarette and Tobacco Products Retail License, Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's License, and "Class A" Liquor - Cider Only Retailer's License to Bryan Peck, Agent of Speedway LLC d/b/a Speedway #4154. Motion by Ald. Bailey, seconded by Ald. Drzewiecki.
Motion by Ald. Akers, seconded by Ald. Bailey to go into closed session at 8:08 PM pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility to discuss employment contract and compensation.
Motion by Ald. Akers, seconded by Ald. Saryan to adjourn closed session and reconvene into open session at 9:27 PM.
Approve Agreement between the City of Greenfield and Mikayla Cancilla. Motion by Ald. Akers, seconded by Ald. Bailey.
Decision regarding closed session item. Motion by Ald. Akers, seconded by Ald. Bailey to proceed as directed.
Motion by Ald. Akers, seconded by Ald. Bailey to adjourn at 9:28 PM.
Jennifer Goergen, City Clerk
Minutes transcribed by Trina Kaminski, Administrative Assistant
Published: July 1, 2026
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