Council approves 10‑year deferred‑interest payment plan for Warrior Wash

The Muskego Common Council on Nov. 11 approved Resolution 0782025, authorizing a payment plan for Muskego Wash LLC, d/b/a Warrior Wash, to resolve delinquent residential equivalency connection charges.

Chair clarified during debate that the city "is not giving them anything" but would defer the business's interest; the council discussed terms described by staff as a "10‑year plan, no interest year 1, years 2 through 10 at 5% interest."

During public comment earlier, Scott Dickman urged caution on making concessions to businesses that failed to perform due diligence when purchasing properties. Alderman Decker asked why the plan's terms were not spelled out in the resolution; staff said blanks were left to be completed when definitive terms were agreed. Alderman Schrader asked whether the city had provided proper notice of charges to prior owners; staff said rec‑charge information is normally provided during title searches but acknowledged changes in staff had complicated prior record‑keeping.

The roll call on the resolution recorded votes of Yes: Wolf, Hamill, Bryce, Dilge, Madden; No: Decker, Schrader. The resolution passed. Supporters said the plan gives a small, family business a path to pay an unexpectedly large bill; opponents warned the decision could set a precedent for future delinquencies.

What happens next: Staff will prepare the final resolution text with the specific payment terms and present it for formal documentation and implementation. The council's approval allowed staff to finalize terms consistent with the framework discussed on Nov. 11.

Provenance: Discussion and vote appear in transcript segments SEG 1376 through SEG 1554.