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Oconomowoc council approves liquor license transfer, police contract, court budget and other routine items
Summary
At its Dec. 17 meeting the council approved a reserve liquor license for Bridal Haven at 72 Waverly, a three-year police union contract with raises and changes to comp time and probation, the Lake Country Municipal Court budget, customer write-offs, and a temporary parking-lease agreement; the council declined action on a certified survey map pending county requirements.
The Oconomowoc Common Council on Dec. 17 approved several routine items in a single meeting, including a new reserve Class B liquor license, labor agreements and municipal budgets.
Protection and Welfare approved resolution 24-R3243 granting a reserve Class B intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverage license to Bridal Haven Hospitality Inc. for the location at 72 Waverly (formerly Coco’s). Staff said the license transfer requires the reserve-license fee and the applicant attended the meeting.
The council approved the annual utility customer write-offs comprising 11 accounts that cannot go on the tax roll because of bankruptcy or jurisdictional limits; staff noted those accounts are referred to Waukesha County for possible collection if refunds arise. Miss Sullivan Murray presented the list and council voted to approve the write-offs.
Chief Pfister described a three-year contract negotiated with the Professional Police Officers Association. Key terms the council approved include a 4% wage increase in 2024, 5% adjustments in 2025 and 2026 (split through the year), an increase in the probationary period from 12 to 18 months for new hires, elimination of the ability to carry over 60 hours of comp time (requiring use or payout), and the addition of one holiday (raising holidays from 10 to 11). Council members asked whether comp-time payouts at retirement would be affected and staff said payouts follow the carryover limits; budget impacts were described as manageable.
The Lake Country Municipal Court budget for 2025 was approved; staff reported a 2024 year-end estimate surplus of nearly $8,000 and presented projected 2025 revenues of $463,006 and expenditures of $460,326, leaving a projected surplus of $2,680.
A temporary lease agreement for a city-owned parcel north of 654 Armor Road was approved to allow parking for a neighboring building owned by Jerry Erdman. City Administrator Frey described the lease terms as $200 per month, rising by $10 per month in the new year, and a requirement that the lessee mow the property at least four times a year. Council discussed liability and approved the lease.
On a land-use matter, planning staff presented an extraterritorial certified survey map to divide a lakeside parcel into two lots. Waukesha County raised several concerns about easements, deed restrictions and onsite sanitary systems. The plan commission recommended no action pending resolution of county items and potential jurisdictional changes if the neighboring jurisdiction incorporates. The council agreed to take no action at this time rather than conditionally approve the CSM.
Council scheduled a special meeting for Dec. 30 to handle end-of-year business and adjourned with holiday greetings.
