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Linda Lampe, who lives opposite the vacant lot at 1943 S. 77th St., said she has watched contractors conduct soil sampling and was told by a visitor that the developer plans a 24-hour gas station if tests show the site is not contaminated. Lampe told the council the lot was previously contaminated and that neighbors remain concerned about runoff, rats and activity around the train tracks.

Neighbor Dave Resky said the area already has many nearby gas stations — he counted roughly 10 within one mile and 18 within 1.5 miles — and questioned the suitability of adding a 24-hour station on a narrow residential street. He said nearby pedestrian traffic includes children, an autistic child, and a blind man who walks to the bus stop; he warned that 24-hour operation and fuel trucks on a no-truck street would increase risks.

Resky and Lampe also raised quality-of-life concerns: they said parked cars along the street are sometimes broken into and that the block functions as overnight parking. Resky said prior efforts to secure a stop sign were denied despite signatures. Lampe asked council to act now to prevent approval of the gas-station plan.

City staff did not announce a decision at the April 15 meeting. Residents asked council members to block the proposal or require comprehensive remediation and community safeguards if redevelopment proceeds.

Ending: Neighbors said they will continue to press for action to block the 24-hour service-station plan or to require stronger remediation and traffic-safety measures; council members and staff noted the site’s contamination history will affect any permitting and that further review is required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Common Council and Committee Meetings 4-15-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Residents near the former American Steiners site told the council they oppose a proposed 24-hour BP gas station at the cleaned lot, citing contamination history, heavy truck traffic, child safety near bus stops and overnight parking thefts.","taxTitle","West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin","taxId",5509,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6270990,"Council approves multiple street reconstruction measures, awards main contract after engineer’s public hearing",2100,3000000,5100000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3029732-500906de9ecda2207c6e01210e1e5b08&start=3000&end=5100","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3029732-500906de9ecda2207c6e01210e1e5b08/thumbnail_3000000.jpg","/articles/6270990/West-Allis/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Council-approves-multiple-street-reconstruction-measures-awards-main-contract-after-engineers-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6270990-03814627ed63f4419d2a27833b260ed3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174486&Signature=gh3qo3wRbCcwLMybPOiOTYTrAQGM5g2u47EcNUTbcw9piJZzgDpXT-yrb0Z0rl5irHAAoZK5oq42imO6yh3mUgR1XdmLoIm-xfn3Czx5q596x5Moh-N01ZX5ftBdiL9grxTiNCMDpDXxlpreK~PzREvAJYa7xOROWw1Eyb6A9MOey6OvSkHd8g9Oo7EAjFl3nAdhRWYqDqHEQ2C8mM2Tq7P76rR6JXLOqgM7DItitOrhIGP660OkpGCQ7XWQsNXflRa1pRyMm1ZZOuxeU14bqtumoq6yeOvY4fFpx8deoRoDnXA1Koe2tIYlrEXdS9zSufNu2PtnVhnwzkMW6HYGOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Allis Common Council moved forward April 15 on a package of public-works items after a public hearing led by Assistant City Engineer Rob Hutter.

Hutter presented the city engineer’s report on planned reconstruction work for the 2025 program, highlighting two concentrated projects: reconstruction of South 90th Street from West Durham Avenue to West Dakota Street and reconstruction work on West Stewart/Tooth Avenue segments with related sanitary and storm sewer replacement. Hutter said the roads are in “severely deteriorating” macadam condition with older underground utilities; the work would include new sanitary sewers and laterals, storm sewer mains and laterals, and new concrete curb and gutter where applicable. He showed sample assessment calculations and said assessment notices would go out in about a year and could be paid in lump sum or in five- or 10-year installments at the interest rate the city pays to borrow the money.

Hutter said 90th Street’s estimated project cost is about $400,000 and Stewart/Tooth-type streets are nearer $1.1 million, and the total cost distribution would come from underground utility funds, citywide property tax contribution and special assessments. Construction is expected to bid in spring and be built in mid- to late summer; residents will get mailed notices, door hangers for short-term closures, and staff will coordinate trash pickup during construction.

Council votes: the Common Council approved the final resolution confirming and adopting the city engineer’s assessment schedule for the concrete reconstruction program (item 40). The council then approved the city staff recommendation to award a construction contract for a set of street reconstruction work to State Contractor, Inc. for $1,991,053.39 (item 41 / resolution 2025-0807). During the committee discussion, the lowest bid was found defective for a technical omission; the council rejected the Wandell Contractors low bid (item 45) and approved the next responsive bidder (State Contractor, Inc.) for the project.

Council members emphasized property-owner notification and staff follow-through on assessments and schedule details. Hutter told the council that assessment bills would be mailed about a year before amounts are due and that the city would offer payment options and provide an in-progress construction report online. He said residents with property-specific questions should contact the engineering department and staff will follow up on driveway or sidewalk requests individually.

Ending: The council’s approvals let the 2025 reconstruction program move to procurement and contract execution; staff said they will continue to notify and work with affected property owners and coordinate logistics before construction begins.

Votes at a glance:
- Final resolution to confirm and adopt the city engineer’s schedule of assessments for 2025 concrete reconstruction (item 40): adopted.
- Award — State Contractor Inc., bid accepted for street reconstruction (West Orchard/West Mineral / related streets): $1,991,053.39 — awarded (item 41 / resolution 2025-0807).
- Rejection — Wandell Contractors low bid (item 45) rejected due to defective bid (technical omission); award moved to next responsive bidder (item 44 accepted).","After a public hearing on reconstruction and assessments for multiple streets, the council approved final reports and awarded a contract for several projects. Council also rejected an alternate low bid because it was defective, then awarded to the next responsive bidder.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6270995,"Residents urge limits, say late-night nightclub at 1825 S. 72nd St. disrupts sleep and public safety",0,1920000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3029732-500906de9ecda2207c6e01210e1e5b08&start=1920&end=1920","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3029732-500906de9ecda2207c6e01210e1e5b08/thumbnail_1920000.jpg","/articles/6270995/West-Allis/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Residents-urge-limits-say-late-night-nightclub-at-1825-S-72nd-St-disrupts-sleep-and-public-safety","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6270995-a98c25823fde73b6fa4fb44a4c63afe0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174486&Signature=CjryNJggp19XFBZR4lwvdmH0TQ~APYyGhfj8py2Gfg4cPnVuUujkuPgmcSECXNsCNjjhPtmsgds7A6QFamZrBHdpKAd9gVimYbOI-0sU0hBOLQCkRYEeTeRZQzNueUxDanoml2xjZG-ie-CpfxNfskQje2IuMlajTBrsckIm7lmAasTc-RweLDwHiNv-ST0OBGj7KACokM7zCk~2nCaMha7niw082L0akxwPipnqtexh2zCJ0QjrN8tqKbldxr1DNEQtEU8Odd7I-mSA69essbFe6yEiG6Xucm5qHHTA~RuhfP480PXLBuioEavj7NzGkNmHPsH3gKQliP85yuI~nA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several West Allis residents told the Common Council on April 15 that a nightclub at 1825 S. 72nd St. (formerly Westallion Brewery) is causing persistent late-night noise, safety concerns and permitting questions. Lynn Gunderson, a resident of 1716 S. 72nd St., said bass from the venue’s sound system often vibrates nearby homes and continues into the early morning hours, leaving neighbors without sleep. “Neighbors are trying to get sleep after 10 p.m. and can hear the bass blasting so loud it vibrates their house,” Gunderson said.

Celia Meisel and her husband, Ryan Meiselle, who rent at 1752 S. 72nd St., described frequent Friday and Saturday disturbances and events advertised to run as late as 4 a.m. Meisel said the couple had tried to resolve the problem directly with the business but left a conversation with the venue owner discouraged. “We go to bed anxious, uncertain if we’ll be able to sleep,” Meisel said, adding that loud, low-frequency sound aggravates health conditions in their household.

Other neighbors raised related concerns: Lynn Gunderson said she and other petition-signers have reported permit gaps — including an occupancy permit issued only on April 3 — and public-safety incidents posted on the venue’s social-media pages. Gunderson asked the council to pursue enforcement and said she wants the venue to close.

Not all speakers urged closure. Esteban Quinones, who said he does not live on S. 72nd St. but attends the venue, described the site as an alcohol-free space favored by many in the EDM community and asked the council to permit the business to operate while resolving complaints. “T42 is one example of how far raving has come … being able to enjoy music and dance in a safe, legal, and most importantly, alcohol-free setting,” Quinones said.

Council members did not take formal action on the issue during the meeting. Mayor Mary Devine and staff noted repeated requests that enforcement and permitting questions be handled by city departments; Alderman Kevin Haas said staff would send letters and follow up with the licensee and agent about any outstanding indebtedness or permit problems for related license matters. City staff said any outstanding code or permitting concerns would be addressed before a final licensing action at a later meeting if necessary.

Neighbors said they will continue to file complaints and press for permits and enforcement through city channels. The Common Council did not schedule a specific vote related to the nightclub at the April 15 meeting.

Ending: The venue’s supporters and neighbors both urged city action at the meeting: supporters asked to preserve the space for young people, while multiple neighbors pressed for enforcement and permit review. Council members said staff would follow up with the licensee and distributor where appropriate; further formal actions would be determined in subsequent meetings or by staff enforcement.","Several West Allis residents urged council action after a nightclub opened at 1825 S. 72nd St., saying loud bass, late hours and permit gaps have harmed sleep, safety and neighborhood quality. Supporters of the venue also spoke for its cultural role; council did not take a policy vote.","actionData","errors"]

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Residents urge limits, say late-night nightclub at 1825 S. 72nd St. disrupts sleep and public safety