Finance committee approves library parking, PSAP backup, deputy treasurer and routine permits/vouchers

The Muskego City Finance Committee on May 13 approved several items spanning capital work, intergovernmental emergency communications, a personnel reclassification, entertainment permits and routine vouchers.

Library parking lot reconstruction funding: The committee discussed bids included with the city road program to combine the library parking lot work with roadway work to save costs. Staff said the project is about $10,000 short of completing a second phase; they recommended using $10,000 available in capital funds appropriated from other projects to complete the second section now rather than defer. The committee voted in favor of using the capital funds to do two of the three phases now; staff described phase 1 as the west half of the lot at the Janesville Road entrance, phase 2 as the portion rolling back toward the parkland, and phase 3 as the east side to be done in a later year.

PSAP backup agreement with Waukesha County: The committee recommended approval of an intermunicipal agreement to designate Waukesha County as a public safety answering point (PSAP) backup. Staff said the agreement carries no cost for the city for the first 48 hours of colocation; the item passed.

Deputy treasurer position: The committee recommended approval of a resolution to reclassify a vacant assistant deputy clerk‑treasurer position and create a deputy treasurer position reporting to the finance director. Staff described the pay grade recommendation as Grade 56 with a salary range listed in the memo of about $68,844 to $89,474 and said the change, together with vacant positions, would yield roughly $57,000 in 2025 savings. Committee members asked about long‑term staffing and whether the new position would require additional hires in the future; staff said they expect the position to be permanent and that any future addition would likely be an entry level/customer service role.

Outside dance permits and liquor‑related events: The committee approved outside dance permits for Addis Management LLC dba Danny Haskell’s Pub & Grill (events 05/25/2025, 06/07/2025, 06/21/2025 with stated hours) and for 2 Stooges LLC dba The Tipsy Turtle Patio & Grill (Sundays, 05/25–06/29/2025 and Saturdays, 05/31–06/28/2025; scheduled hours 2 p.m.–6 p.m.). Committee members asked about the city noise ordinance time (discussed as 10 or 11 p.m.) and noted the permit approval can supersede the ordinance terms when granted.

Vouchers and wire transfers: The committee approved utility vouchers in the amount of $64,445.90 and recommended approval of general fund vouchers (amount shown in the record as $1,000,009.79 with an additional $952.22 listed in the same line in the meeting packet), and recommended approval of wire transfers for payroll and invoice transmitters totaling $430,765.24. During voucher discussion a member noted an $80,000 line item labeled for dredging at Boxhorn (boat launch); staff said the dredging came in slightly under budget.

All items summarized above were approved by voice vote in committee and will be forwarded to the Common Council for final action where required. The transcript does not record final Common Council votes on these items.