2. Salute to the flag and
Mayor's opening remarks.
Mayor Wescott stressed the importance of the upcoming election on Tuesday, November 2, 2004. The Mayor commended
the City Clerk's Office and the pollworkers for all of their hard work and long hours. Mayor Wescott encouraged
everyone to get out and vote.
3. Approval of the minutes
of the Regular Common Council meeting of September 20, 2004 and Special Common Council meeting of October 11, 2004.
Ald. Barr moved, Ald. Stroik seconded, for approval of the Common Council minutes of September 20, 2004 and the
Special Common Council minutes of October 11, 2004.
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
4. *Persons who wish to address
the mayor and council on specific agenda items other than a "Public Hearing" must register their request
at this time. Those who wish to address the Common Council during a "Public Hearing" are not required
to identify themselves until the "Public Hearing" is declared open by the Mayor.
Rolf Garthus withdrew his request to appeal the decision of the Historic Preservation/Design Review ruling for
the Hostel Shoppe, 929 Main Street.
Laura Kneebone Item #9 - Public Protection Committee meeting
1824 College Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Rachel Adamski Item #9 - Public Protection Committee meeting
3117 Della Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Mike Phillips Item #9 - Public Protection Committee meeting
3225 Mary Street (Resource for deer culling)
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Reid Rocheleau Item #9 - Public Protection Committee meeting
408 Cedar Street Item #23 - Persons who wish to speak to Mayor & Council
Whiting, WI
Jami Gebert Item #23 - Persons who wish to speak to Mayor & Council
2941 Kozy Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Hannah Massman Item #9 - Public Protection Committee meeting
232 Prentice Street North
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Ron Blaha Item #23 - Persons who wish to speak to Mayor & Council
3641 Prais Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Ald. Rackow Item #23 - Persons who wish to speak to Mayor & Council
1824 Gilkay Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481
5. Plan Commission meeting
of October 4, 2004.
Ald. Sowieja moved, Ald. Barr seconded, for approval of the Plan Commission minutes of October 4, 2004.
Ald. Sowieja would like to know if the 800 sq. ft. Water Dept. Chemical Building request on the Plan Commission
agenda is the same building as the Well #9 Chemical Room.
Director Halverson said originally it was planned that this item was going to be on the Board of Water and Sewage
Commission agenda as well as the Plan Commission agenda. The Director has asked that the Board of Water and Sewage
Commission postpone this item until she knows if Stevens Point will be selected for a research project with the
Marshfield Clinic and the EPA. If the City of Stevens Point is selected the costs involved with the research project
would be at no cost to the utility.
Mayor Wescott noted the item was postponed basically as a funding issue.
Ald. Sowieja asked what is the reason the request came before the Plan Commission?
Director Halverson said it has been approved by the Board of Water and Sewage Commission to do the study to get
the design. This request must be approved by the Plan Commission to build the building.
Director Gardner said the state statutes require a public building to be reviewed by the Plan Commission.
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
6. Public hearing - amend
"B-4" Commercial Zoning District street setback for lots bounded by 3 or more public right-of-ways, was
declared open by the Mayor.
As no one wished to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
7. Ordinance on the above.
Ald. Molski moved, Ald. Sevenich seconded, for adoption of the ordinance.
9. Public Protection Committee
meeting of October 11, 2004.
Ald. Rackow moved, Ald. Stroik seconded, for approval of the Public Protection Committee minutes of October 11,
2004, with item #3 - Report of Deer Management Special Committee and recommended rejections for Laura Kneebone,
Rachel Adamski and Hannah Massman pulled for further discussion.
Clerk Kranig noted CJ's Bar, 348 Second Street North, has changed its name to Cedar Haus Inn.
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
Laura Kneebone stated she needs this bartender job to help pay for her schooling. Ms. Kneebone had a underage drinking
violation when she was 17 years of age and made a mistake by not listing it on her bartender application. Ms. Kneebone
is here tonight to ask the Council to issue her a bartender license.
Rachel Adamski explained that she had an underage drinking violation four years ago. Ms. Adamski has obtained a
bartender license since the violation. It was a honest mistake that she did not list the violation on her application.
Ms. Adamski would like approval to obtain a bartender license again.
Hannah Massman said the reason she did not list her convictions on her application was because she pled not guilty
to her charges and thought the charges were dropped. After applying for her bartender license, she found out the
charges still exist. Ms. Massman is asking the Council to approve issuing her a bartender license.
Ald. Wiza is in favor of allowing Laura Kneebone and Rachel Adamski to reapply, pay for the second application,
and properly list all convictions on the application.
Mayor Wescott would like clarification if Ald. Wiza would recommend waiting the six month waiting period to reapply
for an operator license.
Ald. Wiza knows the six month waiting period is a rule that is usually followed, but the Alderman would like that
to be waived and allow them to reapply as soon as possible.
Ald. Stroik moved, Ald. Sowieja seconded, to grant an operator's (bartender's) license to Rachel Adamski and Laura
Kneebone.
Ald. Sevenich favors denying the operators' applications and to have them reapply in six months.
Ald. Sowieja suggested rewording question #5 on the operator/bartender license application.
Roll Call: Ayes - 5.
Nays - 6. Motion defeated.
Ald. Wiza moved, Ald. Barber seconded, to allow Rachel Adamski and Laura Kneebone to reapply, repay and list all
convictions on their operator's (bartender's) license.
Roll Call: Ayes - 6.
Nays - 5. Motion carried.
Ald. Wiza moved, Ald. Sowieja seconded, to approve the operator license for Hannah Massman.
Ald. Stroik would like to know if Hannah Massman's convictions fall under the reasons for denial under the guidelines?
Mayor Wescott believes they fall under the guidelines.
Chief Morris said if he understands correctly, this is still a pending case.
Mayor Wescott stated the Police Department Court Officer will research the case. A pending charge under the guidelines
is grounds for not issuing a license.
Roll Call: Ayes - 1.
Nays - 10. Motion defeated.
Ald. Markham moved, Ald. Rackow seconded, to affirm the action taken by the Public Protection Committee on Hannah
Massman's operator license based on the fact that she has pending charges.
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
Reid Rocheleau agrees with the urban deer culling program if it is really warranted and the program is carried
out in the safest most cost effective manner. Mr. Rocheleau does not believe the proposed plan meets those standards.
Ald. Rackow moved, Ald. Barr seconded, to approve of the Deer Management Special Committee report as printed with
the addition to authorize the Mayor to apply for a DNR grant to help pay for 50% of the deer culling expenses.
Ald. Wiza asked if all deer culling options were looked into?
Ald. Barber replied, yes.
Ald. Moore would like clarification on the motion if the culling process is contingent upon if the 50% funding
is approved.
Mayor Wescott said the motion is to move forward with the deer culling plan that was submitted to the Public Protection
Committee.
Ald. Rackow noted in September, the Council affirmed that they wanted a deer culling operation. Also $3,000 was
appropriated in the budget for the deer culling process.
Ald. Molski asked if the city receives the grant, can the city cull more deer?
Mayor Wescott would need to review the stipulations of the grant for the funding, but the city's allocated amount
can be used.
Police and Fire Commission meeting of October 4,
2004.
Statutory monthly financial report of the Comptroller-Treasurer.
Transportation Commission meeting of September 23, 2004.
Ald. Walther moved, Ald. Sevenich seconded, to accept
the reports and place them on file.
Ald. Walther reported the U-Pass program has been a great success.
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
22. Mayor's appointments
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Board of Water and Sewage Commissioners - Reappoint
Paul Adamski - 5 year term.
Historical Preservation/Design Review Commission - Appoint Judy Cable Anderson.
Supplemental Election Workers list.
Ald. Sevenich moved, Ald. Stroik seconded, for confirmation
of the Mayor's appointments.
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
23. Persons who wish to
address the mayor and council for up to three (3) minutes on non-agenda item.
Reid Rocheleau voiced his opinions on the culling of the deer in the City of Stevens Point.
Reid Rocheleau voiced his concerns on the placement of traffic signals on the southside of the city.
Jami Gebert announced some of the upcoming events taking place in downtown Stevens Point.
Ron Blaha reviewed the four points of the Main Street program. A lot of exciting events are happening downtown.
The downtown must maintain its uniqueness.
Ald. Rackow reviewed letters from the Wisconsin Attorney General and District Attorney Eagon regarding open meeting
laws.
24. Adjournment - 8:05 P.M.
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