CITY OF HUDSON COMMON COUNCIL

MEETING MINUTES OF MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2006

 

 

Meeting called to order by Mayor Jack Breault in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 7:00 p.m.

 

PRESENT:   Mayor Breault and Alderpersons Randy Morrissette, Dennis O’Connell, Paul Radermacher, Lee Wyland, Scot O’Malley and Carah Koch.  

 

OTHERS PRESENT:  Devin Willi, Catherine Munkittrick, Denny Darnold, Angela Popenhagen, Melissa Dahl, Marty Jensen, Jim Eulberg, Jim Schreiber, Jim Frye, Jeff Richie, Mark Christoffersen, Randy Hanson, Mark Goodman, Bob Treise, Brian Hinz, Gordon Conard, and others.

 

Mayor Breault led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.  

 

COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT:   None.

 

     CONSENT AGENDA:   MOTION by Radermacher, second by O’Malley, to approve the following Consent Agenda items:

 

MINUTES: Approve the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting minutes of 6/5/06 and Special Meeting minutes of 6/12/06.

  

Claims:   Approve the following claims for payment:

 

Fund

Description

payables

payroll

Totals

100

General

249,433.77

124,803.75

374,237.52

230

Wisc DVL/RVL

148.50

0.00

148.50

280

Park Donations

236.98

0.00

236.98

290

Police Donations

68.55

0.00

68.55

410

Tax Increment Financing

57,964.45

0.00

57,964.45

610

Sewer

45,577.07

9,543.92

55,120.99

620

Parking Utility

708.91

741.99

1,450.90

630

Ambulance

3,989.59

7,302.43

11,292.02

 

      TOTALS

$358,127.82

$142,392.09

$500,519.91

 

Applications for Operator’s Licenses:  Approve the issuance of Regular Operator’s Licenses for the period July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2008 to:

 

Andrea T. Langer           1302 Third Street          Hudson, WI

 

and the issuance of Temporary Operator’s Licenses for June 30 to July 2, 2006 to:

 

     Joel W. Eby                940 Ridge Pass             Hudson, WI

     Timothy M. Zais            629 Cherry Circle N.       Hudson, WI

    

Application of TSM Amusement, Inc. for Amusement Device Operator’s License and 55 Amusement Device Permits:   Approve the renewal and issuance of an Amusement Operator’s License to TSM Amusement, Inc. and 55 Amusement Device Permits.

 

Request for adoption of engine breaking ordinance:  Deny the request for adoption of an engine breaking ordinance.

 

Parking issues at Action Cuts business, 4th and Vine Street:  Approve advising the Action Cuts business to install parking blocks or rails in their parking area off Vine Street, to prevent vehicles from parking on the sidewalk.

 

Remove no parking zone on Third Street in front of Baptist Church:       Approve removing the yellow No Parking area and signs on the north side of Vine Street at Third Street, in front of the First Baptist Church.

 

Request for Grant Truhler Benefit 5K Run/Walk Event, Saturday, June 24, 2006:  Approve the Grant Truhler Benefit 5K Run/Walk Event to be     held on the south side of I-94 (between Mayer Road, Industrial Street, Hosford Street and River Ridge Road) on Saturday, June 24, 2006, with the intersections to be monitored by adults wearing traffic safety vests, and the course to be marked with cones and non-permanent markers.

 

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:  Place on file the Quarterly Report of the Wastewater Superintendent, and the Public Utility Commission minutes of 6/13/06.

 

     Roll call vote, all ayes (6) – MOTION CARRIED.

 

ReQUEST FOR PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SIGNS AT 3RD AND ST. CROIX STREET:   O’Connell asked for clarification on this matter.  He noted that in the Public Safety Committee meeting minute of June 7th, a denial was made in this matter.  Radermacher clarified that the Committee denied the request for a pedestrian sign in the middle of the road, and O’Malley noted that was due to the fact that St. Croix Street is an emergency route.  Radermacher indicated that the Committee instead agreed to repaint the crosswalk and ensure adequate signage. 

 

MOTION by O’Connell, seconded by Wyland, to approve repainting the crosswalk at Third and St. Croix Street, with adequate “Pedestrian Crossing” signage. All ayes, (6) MOTION CARRIED.

 

final development plans for 10,032 square foot office/warehouse facility at 3550 yoerg drive (lot 9, cSm, VOL. 20/PG. 5157, ST. CROIX BUSINESS PARK) – sT. CROIX VALLEY ECOWATER: darnold indicated that this lot was one of three created in the St. Croix Business Park near the GM facility.  St. Croix Valley Ecowater would occupy part of the initial building and possibly lease the remaining space.  The Plan Commission was recommending approval of the final development plans with the conditions noted on the issue sheet.  Darnold stated that this was a two-phase project and the landscaping was only for the first stage.  Phase 2 would be subject to the same review process as Phase 1.  Brian Hinz of Elliott Architects was present to answer questions.  Wyland asked about the timing of Phase 2, and Darnold stated that there was no specific timeline, but it may happen within three years.  Wyland asked about lot maintenance of the undeveloped portion.  Darnold indicated the undeveloped area would be maintained in a similar fashion to other undeveloped areas in the St. Croix Business Park.  O’Malley asked Mr. Hinz whether he felt the parking layout would accommodate 18-wheelers.  Hinz stated that he didn’t see a problem and noted that vehicular traffic would consist almost exclusively of single-axle trucks and regular vehicles. 

 

MOTION by O’Malley, seconded by O’Connell, to approve the final development plans for a 10,032 square foot office/warehouse facility at 3550 Yoerg Drive (Lot 9, CSM, Vol. 20/Pg. 5157, St. Croix Business Park) – St. Croix Valley Ecowater, with the following conditions:  Plans to be revised per the city engineer and fire inspector recommendations, including the provision of a letter of credit for $5,850 to cover costs for restoration of street, curb & gutter, boulevard and associated city inspection costs; and additional landscaping, subject to review and approval of the Plan Commission/Common Council, will be necessary with the construction of the second phase of the project.  All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED. 

 

REQUEST BY PRAIRIE PARTNERS OF HUDSON TO PLACE A FREESTANDING SIGN ON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 900 CREST VIEW DRIVE, PRAIRIE POINTE PROFESSIONAL CENTER/MARK ERICKSON:  Darnold reviewed the recommendation from the Plan Commission and noted this was an usual request due to the large right-of-way width in the area.  O’Malley discussed the striping of parking spaces for the project. 

 

MOTION by O’Malley, second by Radermacher, to approve the placement of the identification sign proposed by Prairie Partners of Hudson for the Prairie Pointe Offices, 900 Crest View Drive, with the following conditions:  The sign will utilize low-intensity lighting, the sign lighting will utilize a timer to turn off the lights after normal work hours, that Prairie Partners of Hudson will enter into a use of right-of-way Agreement specifying that Prairie Partners of Hudson agrees to be responsible for the removal and replacement of the sign if maintenance or construction of utilities are necessary within the right-of-way, with the agreement being prepared by the City Attorney, and that final plans are to be reviewed by the Plan Commission prior to construction. All ayes, (6) MOTION CARRIED.

 

     APPLICATION OF J L & M, inc. for class b beer and class b liquor license d/b/a twisted grille, 501 second street, for the period of 7/1/06 to 6/30/07:  City Attorney Munkittrick indicated that the Wisconsin Department of Revenue has indicated that no license can be voted on for these premises until issues with the DOR can be resolved.  It was noted that this license was for the period commencing July 1st and that the license for the remainder of June was approved at the last meeting pending resolution of the matter with the DOR.

 

MOTION by O’Malley, seconded by O’Connell, to postpone action on this application until such time the issues with the Department of Revenue are resolved to the satisfaction of the City Attorney.  Melissa Dahl, representing J L & M, Inc., was present and asked if the license could be approved based on a contingency.  Munkittrick indicated that it could not.  It was noted that there may be a Special Council meeting yet this month concerning another license issue, and it may be possible to handle both items at this time, if the DOR has the matter resolved.  All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

 

APPLICATION OF darla’s holding CO. for class b beer and class c wine license d/b/a darla’s uptown grill, 840 carmichael road, for the period of 7/1/06 to 6/30/07:  Attorney Munkittrick indicated the Municipal Code prohibits issuance as long as there are outstanding City claims.  She indicated that the Council’s options were denying the license, or denying the license unless the payments are made by June 30th and the applicant requests a special Council meeting to act on the matter. 

 

MOTION by Morrissette, second by O’Malley, to deny the application of Darla’s Holding Co. for a Class B Beer and Class C Wine license for Darla’s Uptown Grill, 840 Carmichael Road, for the period 7/1/06 to 6/30/07, unless all City claims are paid by June 30, 2006, and the applicant requests a special Council meeting to act on the matter.  All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

 

REQUEST OF MARK CHRISTOFFERSEN (D/B/A GOLF LINKS) FOR AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A NEW CLASS OF BEER LICENSE FOR HIS ESTABLISHMENT: Attorney Munkittrick explained that the City’s Code differs from State law by establishing a requirement for Class B Beer license holders that 50% of their sales be for food, which is also the State requirement for Class C Wine licenses.  Christoffersen has requested a change in the City ordinance.  Munkittrick noted that the original license was issued in error, as he did not meet the 50% food requirement. However, the City cannot continue to issue the license because it violates the Municipal Code.  Munkittrick emphasized that legislation cannot be made specific to one individual or corporation.  She also stated that no action could be taken that evening and that she was simply looking for direction from the Council. 

 

Morrissette noted that there was no public nuisance with this facility, and he hoped that a license could be issued.  Attorney Munkittrick reemphasized that the non-issuance was not related to the facility, but that he did not meet the requirements.  Breault stated that he was concerned about creating too many different types of licenses.  O’Malley concurred with Munkittrick’s comments that Christoffersen did nothing wrong and did not mislead the Council at the time of the original issuance of the license, but rather it was a City error. 

 

MOTION by O’Malley, seconded by O’Connell to deny the request to make changes to the Municipal Code related to Class B Beer licenses.  Two (2) Ayes (O’Connell, O’Malley), Four (4) Noes: (Koch, Morrissette, Radermacher, Wyland), MOTION FAILED.  Morrissette asked whether language could be crafted for this type of business and Munkittrick reiterated that legislation couldn’t be specific to this business.  Christoffersen spoke briefly and stated that he was hopeful something could be done.  Koch stated that even if the restaurant restriction were lifted, the Council would still have the ability to deny a license based on its merits.  Radermacher indicated his agreement and asked whether this could be done as a seasonal license.   Breault requested that Munkittrick determine what options were available and report back to the Council.

 

APPLICATION OF WARD MANAGEMENT OF HUDSON, FOR RENEWAL OF CLASS B BEER LICENSE D/B/A PIZZA HUT AT 1550 CREST VIEW DRIVE, FOR THE PERIOD 7/1/06 TO 6/30/07: MOTION by O’Malley, second by O’Connell to approve the renewal and issuance of a Class B Beer License for the period of 7/1/06 to 6/30/07 to Ward Management of Hudson, Ltd., d/b/a Pizza Hut at 1550 Crest View Drive.  All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

 

Review BIDS AND CONSIDER AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF 340 PARKING METERS:  Sergeant Jensen presented the bids and provided examples of the two parking meters being considered.  After reviewing the bids, Sgt. Jensen recommended that the Council accept the bid from Parking Meter Services.  He stated he believed the Duncan meters with metal housings would be more durable, and the reconditioned meters proposed would have the same warranty as new Duncan meters.  The reconditioned meters would provide a cost savings of approximately $15,000. 

 

MOTION by O’Malley, second by Morrissette, to approve the bid submitted by Parking Meter Services of $40,740, for 340 Duncan electronic meters, 55 Duncan single housings, 20 double meter adaptors and conversion device.  It was noted that the Public Works Department would be involved in the installation of any new posts needed.  All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

 

CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 RE: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT TANK PAINTING PROJECT:  motion by o’Malley, second by Radermacher, to approve Change Order No. 1, an increase in the amount of $4,124.00, to Swanson and Youngdale, Inc., for the WWTP Tank Painting Project, and authorize Mayor Breault to execute the documents.  All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

 

     STORMWATER UTILITY ENGINEERING INFORMATION:  O’Malley stated that the Public Works Committee had discussed with Angela Popenhagen, the City’s engineer from Bonestroo & Associates, the cost of a Feasibility Study to create a Stormwater Utility.  O’Malley noted that the Utility would be similar to the Water and Sewer Utility whereby costs to maintain the stormwater system would be removed from the tax roll and charged to customers, based on their contribution to the stormwater system. Popenhagen and Eulberg will bring a cost for the study back to the Finance Committee for consideration.  Wyland asked Popenhagen whether the Utility would cover the whole City or just new development; Popenhagen indicated it would cover the entire City.  She also addressed Wyland’s question about the rate structure, noting that existing utilities develop classes of customers based on average amounts of runoff each type of user places into the stormwater system.

 

     emergency repair estimate re:  walnut street/6th street washout:  resolution 8-06:  O’Malley noted that a section of Walnut Street was in immediate need of repair.  The Public Works Committee recommended that the Council adopt Resolution 8-06, which would waive the bidding process for this emergency situation and allow the City to proceed with the repairs.  MOTION by Morrissette, second by O’Malley, to suspend the rules to allow immediate action on Resolution 8-06.  All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.  MOTION by O’Malley, second by Wyland, to adopt the following:

 

RESOLUTION NO. 8-06

WAIVES BID PROCESS FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS AT 6TH/WALNUT STREETS

(Copy on file in Clerk’s office)

 

  All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED. 

 

     MOTION by O’Malley, second by Radermacher to approve the quote of Zappa Brothers in the amount of $28,886.00, to make the emergency repairs at Walnut Street and 6th Street, with the funds coming from the Contingency Fund.  Wyland asked if the repairs would send the stormwater to the south side of the road and away from potential erosion areas.  O’Malley and Popenhagen indicated that there would be a swale on the south side of the roadway to divert the water. All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED. 

 

HANLEY ROAD STORM SEWER PROJECT – REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS: O’Malley explained that this project would be funded by the escrowed dollars paid by property owners in the area. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Morrissette, to approve the plans and specifications for the Hanley Road Storm Sewer Project and authorize the advertisement for bids for the project.  All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

 

PURCHASE OF BOOM TRUCK: O’Malley noted that this was an information only item.  The used boom truck the City owns is no longer usable.  The City is currently leasing a truck at a cost of $2,700 per month, and the cost of a new vehicle is approximately $150,000.  The funds allocated in the 2005-2006 bond issue were utilized for the Coulee Road Storm Sewer Repair Project.  The Public Works Committee will be requesting this amount in the 2007 budget.  It was noted that there was a six-month wait for such a vehicle from the time of order.

 

Discussion of purchasing used versus new vehicles took place.  According to Eulberg, the current truck used by the City is not tall enough for all of the City’s needs.  Breault asked whether we could use an Xcel Energy truck, and Eulberg stated we could not.  Breault also suggested contacting the City of River Falls to see what they utilize.  Radermacher asked if there was funding for the $2,700 monthly lease, and Administrator Willi indicated there was not.  Breault asked about a portable unit he had discovered.  Eulberg again indicated it wouldn’t fit our needs, but that the supplier was checking on alternatives.

 

2005 COMPLIANCE MAINTENANCE ANNUAL REPORT – RESOLUTION 7-06:  O’Malley reviewed the report and indicated that the City received a 3.72 GPA on a 4.0 scale.  There was one human error with a bypass valve that lowered the City’s score from 4.0.  MOTION by O’Malley, second by O’Connell, to suspend the rules to allow immediate action on Resolution 7-06.  Wyland asked if time was of the essence or whether first reading would be allowable.  Schreiber indicated that the report was due to the State of Wisconsin by June 30th.  All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.  MOTION by O’Malley, second by Wyland, to adopt the following

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 7-06

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

2005 COMPLIANCE MAINTENANCE ANNUAL REPORT

(Copy on file in Clerk’s office)

 

  All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

 

storage needs at st. croix rowing club:  O’Malley indicated that this was an information only item.  The St. Croix Rowing Club has outgrown the building they rent from the City for boat storage near the St. Croix River.  They approached the Public Works Committee concerning additional storage.  The other building in this area is currently utilized for storage by the Hudson Booster Club and by the City.  The Committee will be considering construction of an additional building near Grandview Park for use by the City and the Boosters, which could free up storage buildings near the river.

 

consider designating two parking spaces in the williams lot for ems staff:  Motion by Radermacher, seconded by Wyland, to approve two additional reserved stalls in the Public Safety lot, with appropriate signage, for EMS staff.  All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

 

SAFETY ISSUES ON VINE STREET AT DIAMOND DRIVE:  Radermacher stated that the Public Safety Committee was recommending the placement of stop signs on Vine Street at Diamond Drive to make the intersection a four-way stop.  Discussion ensued concerning other intersections in the area with four-way stops, the diversion of traffic on to residential streets to avoid the stop signs, and the issue of the failure by vehicular traffic to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at all intersections.  Discussion also took place regarding the placement of a temporary free-standing stop sign in the middle of the intersection, until motorists become used to the new sign.

 

 MOTION by Radermacher, second by Morrissette, to convert the Vine Street/Diamond Drive intersection to a four-way stop, to include pedestrian crossing paint on Vine Street in both directions, and to place temporary free-standing stop signs in the middle of Vine Street to alert drivers to the new signage.  Discussion took place concerning the installation of solar, flashing stop signs.  Costs were to be determined, but at this point, the signs would be regular stop signs. All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

 

     request to barricade a portion of walnut street for a dog wash evenT on sunDay, june 25, 2006:  mOTION by Radermacher, second by O’Malley, to approve blocking the south side of Walnut Street from the end of the Dragon Pearl restaurant to the dental office on Sunday, June 25, 2006 for a dog wash event to benefit the Humane Society.  All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

 

     FEAST OF SAN PEDRO EVENT IN LAKEFRONT PARK.  Michael Goodman of San Pedro Cafe gave a brief explanation of the event.  MOTION by Radermacher, second by O’Malley, to approve the Feast of San Pedro event June 22-25 in Lakefront Park.  All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

 

     SALES IN CITY PARKS – APPLICATION OF SAN PEDRO CAFÉ.  MOTION by O’Malley, second by O’Connell, to approve the Sales in City Parks permit application for San Pedro Café for Saturday, June 24th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

 

     UPDATE ON PROJECTS  Popenhagen provided an Update Report.  She brought the Council’s attention to the fact that the Grandview Parking Lot expansion was complete, and the traffic analysis had been completed for the triple left-turn lane from Crest View Drive onto Carmichael Road.  A discussion was held concerning the private drive off Vine Street south toward Knolls Ridge subdivision; Darnold indicated they are continuing to work on the issue.  Radermacher asked Popenhagen whether the Wisconsin Department of Transportation had made a decision on the triple left-turn lane.  Popenhagen indicated that she believed if the DOT were satisfied that the project would handle the traffic, they would approve it.

 

     RECONSIDERATION OF FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR ST. CROIX BASIN OFFICES, 3,350 SQUARE FEET OFFICE BUILDING AT 118 BUCKEYE STREET – BOB TRIESE  MOTION by Wyland, second by O’Malley, to reconsider the approval for the project granted on June 5, 2006.  O’Malley indicated that he felt that the parking issue for the size of stalls had been resolved, and Darnold indicated that the developer was willing to change the plans. Vote taken:  Four (4) Ayes (Morrissette, O’Connell, O’Malley, Wyland), Two (2) Noes: (Koch, Radermacher), MOTION CARRIED. 

 

     Discussion continued concerning the parking issues.  Darnold indicated that there would be discussion at the upcoming Plan Commission meeting regarding all off-street parking requirements in the City.  MOTION by Wyland, second by O’Malley, to approve the final development plans for St. Croix Basin Offices, 3,350 square feet office building at 118 Buckeye Street – Bob Triese, as long as all parking issues have been resolved.  All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

 

boat parking and anchoring ordinance 10-06: Attorney Munkittrick provided a final version of the ordinance, with final revisions clarifying daily fees and that the first paragraph of the ordinance shall not apply to boats parked adjacent to piers and docks that are authorized under Hudson City Code Section 181-13.   MOTION by O’Malley, second by Radermacher, to adopt the following:

ORDINANCE NO. 10-06

AMEND CH. 181 OF MUNICIPAL CODE RE: BOAT PARKING

(Copy on file in Clerk’s office)

 

All ayes, (6) MOTION CARRIED.

 

request of jeffrey and joanne richie for an easement to construct a fence in an undeveloped alley area:  darnold reviewed the documentation and discussed the issue related to the easement request.  Discussion ensued concerning issues of discontinuance, fence placement, utility access, and tree removal.  Darnold noted that Attorney Munkittrick would develop an Agreement for all parties to sign. 

 

MOTION by Koch, second by O’Malley, to enter into a use of right-of-way Agreement with Jeff and Joanne Richie, to permit them to construct a fence, up to 6 feet high, within the unimproved alleyway south of their residence at 499 Eighth Street, with the following conditions to be stipulated within the agreement:  The Richies would be responsible for the removal/relocation and associated costs if the City needs to use the unimproved alleyway for the installation or repair of municipal utilities, and the City will retain all rights to the south one-half of the alleyway, if a petition for discontinuance of the alleyway is filed for consideration in the future, and that the fence will include a gate to allow access to the alleyway and water utility facility.  All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

 

preliminary resolution 6-06 re:  2006 sidewalk and curb/gutter replacement program special assessments:  MOTION by O’Malley, second by O’Connell, to suspend the rules to allow immediate action on Resolution 6-06.  All ayes (6).  MOTION CARRIED.  MOTION by O’Malley, second by O’Connell, to adopt the following:

 

RESOLUTION NO. 6-06

PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION RE: SIDEWALK PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS

(Copy on file in Clerk’s office)

 

 Radermacher asked Popenhagen if the curb/gutter/sidewalk work would be coordinated with the Mill and Overlay Project on Laurel Avenue, and she indicated it would.  All ayes (6). MOTION CARRIED.

 

REVISIONS TO MUNICIPAL CODE, CH 234-31, PENALTIES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS, ORDINANCE NO. 11-06.   Attorney Munkittrick indicated that this was a small change, a housekeeping issue.  MOTION by O’Malley, second by O’Connell, to suspend the rules to allow immediate action on Ordinance 11-06.  Four (4) ayes, (Morrissette, Radermacher, O’Connell, O’Malley);  Two (2) Noes: (Koch, Wyland).  MOTION CARRIED.  MOTION by O’Malley, second by O’Connell, to adopt the following:

 

ORDINANCE NO. 11-06

Amending Ch. 235-29 A re: parking violation panalties

(Copy on file in Clerk’s office)

 

All ayes (6).  MOTION CARRIED.

 

CONSIDER ORDINANCE REGULATING SEXUAL OFFENDERS: Attorney Munkittrick indicated that this was an informational item, and she was seeking direction from the Council on whether they wished her to investigate this type of ordinance.  She recommended that it be forwarded to the Public Safety Committee.  Discussion ensued concerning the constitutionality of such laws, as no Wisconsin municipalities have yet enacted such an ordinance.  MOTION by Radermacher, second by Wyland, to refer the issue to the Public Safety Committee.  Five (5) ayes: Koch, Morrissette, O’Malley, Radermacher, and Wyland; O’Connell voted No - MOTION CARRIED.

 

TERMINATION AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS FOR ANTENNA ON WISCONSIN STREET WATER TOWER:  MOTION by Morrissette, second by O’Malley, to terminate the Land Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless for its antenna on the Wisconsin Street Water Tower site.  Radermacher asked if the City would receive any funds for the remainder of the lease.  Munkittrick indicated that the City would receive the present value of the remaining payments.  All ayes (6) -  MOTION CARRIED.

 

communications and recommendations of the mayor:  Mayor Breault noted that the matter concerning the Vine Street and Knolls Ridge issue was also brought to his attention.  He also inquired when the Municipal Building elevator would be operational.  Jim Eulberg indicated the final work was scheduled for completion this week, and if it passed inspection, the elevator may be operational in the next couple of weeks.

 

COMMUNICATIONS AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:  Koch asked for community volunteers to help with the Community Built Playground Project which was scheduled for June 20th through June 25th.  She noted that the group also needed hand tools for use in the project.

 

CLOSED SESSION pursuant to §19.85(1)(c), Wis. Stats. and 19.85(1)(e) to review and consider compensation benefit package to be considered during negotiations with potential finalists for the Police Chief position:  MOTION by O’Malley, second by Radermacher, to convene into Closed Session pursuant to §19.85(1)(c) and §19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats., to review and consider compensation benefit package to be considered during negotiations with potential finalists for the Police Chief position.  All ayes (6).  MOTION CARRIED.  Closed session commenced at 8:30 p.m.

 

 

 

MOTION by Radermacher, second by O’Malley, to reconvene in Open Session at 8:51 p.m.  All ayes (6).  MOTION CARRIED.

 

MOTION by O’Malley, second by Koch, to adjourn at 8:52 p.m.  All ayes (6).  MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

   Devin J. Willi, City Administrator

 

     I hereby certify that the City Administrator has submitted the foregoing minutes to me, and I hereby by my signature approve said minutes and all acts of the Common Council as sent forth therein.

 

 

                           Jack D. Breault, Mayor