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Regular City Council Meeting
August 20, 2007, 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, County-City Building
Mayor Andrew Halverson, presiding
Roll Call: Present: Ald. Myers, Walther, Hanson, Wiza, Heart, Slowinski, Trzebiatowski, Molski, Stroik, Brooks, Moore
Also Present: City Attorney Molepske, City Clerk Moe, Comptroller/Treasurer Schlice, Directors Gardner, Schrader, Euclide, Halverson; Police Captain Ruder, Fire Chief Barnes, Design Engineer Alex Saunders, Kari Yenter, Gene Kemmeter (Portage County Gazette), Jason Zencka (Stevens Point Journal)
Index to these minutes:
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A. Request of RCO Computers, 135 Division St. North, to Operate a Tavern as a Conditional Use.
B. Request of Troy Hojnacki and Dan Retzki, 912 Main Street, to Operate a Tavern as a Conditional Use.
C. Request of Olympic Family Restaurant/Bar, 200 Division Street, to Operate a Tavern as a Conditional Use.
D. Request of Craig Hansen, 2317 Division Street, to Operate a Tavern as a Conditional Use.
E. Request of Clark Place, 1009 Clark Street, to Operate a Tavern as a Conditional Use.
F. Request of Partner's Pub, 2600 Stanley Street, to Operate a Tavern as a Conditional Use.
G. Request of Point Bowl, 2525 Dixon Street, to Operate a Tavern as a Conditional Use.
The public hearing was declared open by the Mayor.
As no one wished to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
12. Resolutions on the above.
Ald. Hanson moved, Ald. Wiza seconded, to approve the conditional uses on the businesses located at 135 Division
Street North, 912 Main Street, 200 Division Street, 2317 Division Street, 1009 Clark Street, 2600 Stanley Street
and 2525 Dixon Street.
Ald. Stroik moved, Ald. Wiza seconded, to amend the size for RCO Computers to be limited to 596 feet.
Ald. Wiza asked if this is a friendly amendment, does the Council need to vote on the amendment.
City Attorney Molepske said there is either an amendment or not an amendment. The City Attorney said in this case
there was an amendment and a second to the amendment so there will be a vote on the amendment.
The following is the vote on the amendment:
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
The following is the vote on the original motion:
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Brooks, Stroik, Molski,
Trzebiatowski, Slowinski, Heart, Wiza, Hanson, Walther, Myers.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
13. Consideration of Amendment
to Ordinance - 20.19 - Abatement of Graffiti.
Clerk Moe explained the reason for the amendment is to correct a typographical error.
Ald. Heart moved, Ald. Moore seconded, approval of the amendment to the ordinance 20.19 to make it 21.19 of the
Revised Municipal Code.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Myers, Walther, Hanson, Wiza, Heart, Slowinski, Trzebiatowski, Molski, Stroik, Brooks, Moore.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
14. Consideration of minutes
and actions taken at the Public Protection Committee meeting of August 13, 2007.
Ald. Stroik moved, Ald. Trzebiatowski seconded, approval of the minutes and actions taken at the Public Protection
Committee meeting of August
13, 2007, with the exception of item #1C
pulled for clarification.
Ald. Stroik moved, Ald. Hanson seconded, to approve an amendment to the size for RCO Computers to be equal to and
not exceeding 596 feet in the licensed area.
The following is the vote on the main motion:
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
The following is the vote on the second motion:
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
15. Consideration of minutes
and actions taken at the Special Public Protection Committee meeting of August 20, 2007.
Clerk Moe read the minutes of the Special Public Protection Committee meeting of August 20, 2007.
Ald. Molski moved, Ald. Trzebiatowski seconded, approval of the minutes and actions taken at the Special Public
Protection Committee meeting of August
20, 2007.
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
16. Consideration of minutes
and actions taken at the Board of Public Works meeting of August 13, 2007.
Ald. Brooks moved, Ald. Walther seconded, approval of the minutes and actions taken at the Board of Public Works
meeting of August
13, 2007.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Myers, Walther, Hanson, Wiza, Heart, Slowinski, Trzebiatowski, Molski, Stroik, Brooks, Moore.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
17. Consideration of Ordinance
- Storm Water Management Ordinance (Chapter 31 relating to Site Erosion Control Requirements).
Ald. Slowinski moved, Ald. Wiza seconded, to approve the proposed ordinance for the Storm Water Management - Chapter
31 relating to site erosion control requirements.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Brooks, Stroik, Molski, Trzebiatowski, Slowinski, Heart, Wiza, Hanson, Walther, Myers.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
18. Consideration of Amendment
to Ordinance - Traffic:
Creation of One Way Streets:
West Whitney Street one way northbound from U.S. Hwy. 10 (W. Clark St.) to West Cornell Avenue.
West Cornell Avenue one way westbound from West Whitney Street to West River Drive.
Ald. Stroik moved, Ald. Brooks seconded, approval
of the consideration of the amendment to the ordinance relating to traffic creating one way streets on West Whitney
Street one way northbound from U.S. Hwy. 10 to West Cornell Avenue and West Cornell Avenue one way westbound from
West Whitney Street to West River Drive.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Myers, Walther, Hanson, Wiza, Heart, Slowinski, Trzebiatowski, Molski, Stroik, Brooks, Moore.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
19. Consideration of Amendment
to Ordinance - Traffic:
Repeal of Two Hour Parking:
On the north side of Portage Street from a point 94 feet east of Second Street to Union Street.
On the east and west sides of Third Street from Washington Avenue to Portage Street.
On the east and west sides of Meadow Street from Portage Street to Washington Avenue.
Ald. Trzebiatowski moved, Ald. Heart seconded, to
eliminate two hour parking on the north side of Portage Street from a point 94 feet east of Second Street to Union
Street, on the east and west sides of Third Street from Washington Avenue to Portage Street and on the east and
west sides of Meadow Street from Portage Street to Washington Avenue.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Brooks, Stroik, Molski, Trzebiatowski, Slowinski, Heart, Wiza, Hanson, Walther, Myers.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
20. Public hearing - Special
Assessments for installation of Bituminous Concrete -DuBay Avenue from the 1800 block through the 2000 block.
The public hearing was declared open by the Mayor.
As no one wished to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
21. Final Resolution on
the above.
Ald. Slowinski moved, Ald. Wiza seconded, to approve the special assessments for installation of bituminous concrete
on DuBay Avenue from the 1800 block through the 2000 block.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Myers, Walther, Hanson, Wiza, Heart, Slowinski, Trzebiatowski, Molski, Stroik, Brooks, Moore.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
22. Public hearing - Installation
of Sanitary Sewer and Water Main at 5707 Highway 10 E - Installation of Street Improvements and Right of Way Acquisition
for Elizabeth Avenue.
The public hearing was declared open by the Mayor.
Darlene Rause, 1420 Rounds Round, Wisconsin Rapids, asked how the percentages were determined and if the effect
on the businesses during construction were taken into consideration.
Director Euclide said they were based on the proximity to the intersection and the effect on the businesses was
not a component.
As no one further wished to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
23. Final Resolution on
the above.
Ald. Trzebiatowski moved, Ald. Slowinski seconded, approval of the right of way acquisition and installation of
street improvements for Elizabeth Avenue at 5707 Highway 10 E for installation of sanitary sewer and water main.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Brooks, Stroik, Molski, Trzebiatowski, Slowinski, Heart, Wiza, Hanson, Walther, Myers.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
24. Public hearing - Installation
of Curb and Gutter - Frontenac Avenue from Center Street to Oak Street, College Avenue to Prais Street, Stanley
Street to Jordan Lane.
The public hearing was declared open by the Mayor.
Albert Walkush, 224 E. Cedar Street, represents the Stevens Point Area Catholic Cemetery Association. Mr. Walkush
stated the Association objects to the assessment. He said they are a nonprofit entity with only one salaried employee.
Mr. Walkush said their budget is already stretched and asked that the assessment be spread over a period of time.
Lex Bernsteen, 900 Frontenac Avenue, asked if a walkway will be put in between the new curb and the sidewalk.
Director Euclide said it is not included in the project. The Director noted the homeowner can put one in at their
expense.
As no one further wished to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
25. Final Resolution on
the above.
Ald. Stroik asked what the figure is for the cemetery assessment.
The Cemetery Association had the amount of the assessment as $5,628.70.
Ald. Wiza said the Association is allowed to pay the assessment over 5 or 10 years.
Ald. Stroik asked what the past practice is regarding projects for nonprofit organizations.
City Attorney Molepske said some have paid in the past and some have not.
Ald. Stroik asked if the $5,628.70 were waived, where in the budget would this money come from.
Comptroller/Treasurer Schlice said it would be absorbed within the operating expenses of the City.
Mayor Halverson said if the fee is waived, it will come directly out of the tax dollars of the citizens of Stevens
Point.
Ald. Trzebiatowski asked what would need to be done to exempt the cemetery from their financial obligation.
City Attorney Molepske said they would not be exempt. He said the Council must make the decision if all or part
of the assessment should be levied to the Cemetery Association.
Ald. Myers moved, Ald. Moore seconded, to approve the installation of curb and gutter as proposed with the exception
to cut the assessment for the cemetery by 50% with 10 years to pay for the assessment with no interest associated
with the payments.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Myers, Walther, Hanson, Wiza, Slowinski, Molski, Stroik, Brooks, Moore.
Nays: Ald. Heart, Trzebiatowski.
Ayes - 9. Nays - 2. Motion carried.
26. Consideration of minutes
and actions taken at the Finance Committee meeting of August 13, 2007.
Ald. Molski moved, Ald. Hanson seconded, approval of the minutes and actions taken at the Finance Committee meeting
of August
13, 2007.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Brooks, Stroik, Molski, Trzebiatowski, Slowinski, Heart, Wiza, Hanson, Walther, Myers.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
27. Authorization to borrow
$1,000,000 from the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands for the purposes of funding a TIF District 6 project.
Comptroller/Treasurer Schlice said the City is borrowing $1,000,000 for the project in the developer's agreement
that was just approved. The Comptroller/Treasurer stated the details and resolution will be provided at a future
meeting. He said this step allows the City to apply for the loan.
Ald. Hanson moved, Ald. Trzebiatowski seconded, authorizing the City to apply for a loan to borrow $1,000,000 from
the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands for the purpose of funding a TIF District 6 project which is the Executive
Place.
Ald. Stroik asked if the interest paid by the City will get paid back to the City.
Comptroller/Treasurer Schlice said the taxpayers are held harmless. The Comptroller/Treasurer stated there is no
cost to the taxpayers other than staff time.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Myers, Walther, Hanson, Wiza, Heart, Slowinski, Trzebiatowski, Molski, Stroik, Brooks, Moore.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
28. Consideration of minutes
and actions taken at the Special Personnel Committee meeting of August 7, 2007.
Ald. Hanson moved, Ald. Molski seconded, for approval of the minutes and actions taken at the Special Personnel
Committee meeting of August
7, 2007.
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
29. Consideration of minutes
and actions taken at the Personnel Committee meeting of August 13, 2007.
Ald. Moore moved, Ald. Myers seconded, approval of the minutes and actions taken at the Personnel Committee meeting
of August
13, 2007.
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
30. Ratification of 2007-2008
Tentative Labor Agreements:
A. Teamsters Union Local 662 (Water/Wastewater).
B. AFSCME Local 309 (Transit).
C. AFSCME Local 348 (Clerical & Related).
Ald. Molski moved, Ald. Hanson seconded, to ratify
the 2007-2008 Tentative Labor Agreements with Teamsters Union Local 662 (Water/Wastewater), AFSCME Local 309 (Transit)
and AFSCME Local 348 (Clerical and Related).
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Brooks, Stroik, Molski, Trzebiatowski, Slowinski, Heart, Wiza, Hanson, Walther, Myers.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
31. Consideration of minutes
and actions taken at the Board of Park Commissioners meeting of August 1, 2007.
Ald. Wiza moved, Ald. Trzebiatowski seconded, approval of the minutes and actions taken at the Board of Park Commissioners
meeting of August
1, 2007, with item #4 pulled for further
discussion.
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
Director Schrader said the original recommendation was to name the parks; Village Green I and Village Green II.
The Director now suggested naming the larger park as Village Green Park and the smaller park as Village Green Nature
Area.
Ald. Wiza moved, Ald. Slowinski seconded, to approve naming the parks as Village Green Park and Village Green Natural
Area.
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
32. Consideration of minutes
and actions taken at the Board of Water and Sewage Commissioners meeting of August 13, 2007.
Ald. Slowinski moved, Ald. Stroik seconded, approval of the minutes and actions taken at the Board of Water and
Sewage Commissioners meeting of August
13, 2007.
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
33. Election of Assessor
to fill unexpired term of former Assessor Carol Kuehn.
Jim Siebers thanked everyone for the opportunity presented this evening. He looks forward to a long and continuous
relationship as the Assessor for the City of Stevens Point. Mr. Siebers said he has been in the assessment and
appraisal fields for approximately 24 years.
Ald. Wiza welcomed Mr. Siebers.
Ald. Trzebiatowski has heard affirmative and positive comments from the residents as well as the staff.
Jim Siebers noted he helped out this summer during the interim so he became familiar with the city.
Ald. Stroik moved, Ald. Myers seconded, to elect Jim Siebers as the Assessor for the City of Stevens Point.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Myers, Walther, Hanson, Wiza, Heart, Slowinski, Trzebiatowski, Molski, Stroik, Brooks, Moore.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
34. Mayoral appointments:
Smongeski Health Fund Committee - 1 year term expires September 1, 2008
Reappoint Cherri Pavelec-Marti, 900 Illinois Avenue
Reappoint W. William Zimdars, 2316 Main Street
Ald. Trzebiatowski moved, Ald. Moore seconded, to
appoint Cherri Pavelec-Marti and W. William Zimdars to the Smongeski Health Fund Committee for a one year term
expiring September 1, 2008.
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
35. Consideration of minutes
and actions taken at the:
Police and Fire Commission meetings of August 7, and August 14, 2007.
Transportation Commission meetings of July 12, and August 9, 2007.
Ald. Walther moved, Ald. Hanson seconded, approval
of the minutes and actions taken at the Police and Fire Commission meetings of August 7, 2007
and August
14, 2007 and the Transportation Commission
meetings of July
12, 2007 and August 9, 2007.
Ald. Walther noted the Downtown Business Association plans to contribute $2,500 for the trolley project and the
City's share will be less than $2,500. The alderman stated the grant is to be used strictly for transportation
related projects. He feels this is an outstanding opportunity for the Transportation Department to work with the
downtown. The alderman said the trolley will occasionally be used on a fixed route.
Ald. Wiza said he is not 100% sold on this project. The alderman said the grant could have been used for something
more practical such as converting the buses to bio-diesel fuel.
Ald. Walther pointed out that the remaining local share will be taken out of the transportation promotional fund.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Brooks, Stroik, Molski, Trzebiatowski, Slowinski, Heart, Wiza, Hanson, Walther, Myers.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
36. Statutory monthly financial
report of the Comptroller-Treasurer.
Ald. Wiza moved, Ald. Hanson seconded, for approval of the statutory monthly financial report of the Comptroller/Treasurer.
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
37. Adjournment - 8:20 P.M.
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